Alphabetical List last updated 8/31/2023 by B.Bowar
Cited obituaries are from Hagerstown newspapers unless otherwise noted.| Birthdate: | 31 March 1856 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Widower |
| Spouse: | Matilda Aaron, born 1860 in Pennsylvania |
| Death Date: | 4 August 1914 |
| Death Place: | Bellevue Asylum, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 6 August 1914 |
| Age at Death: | 58 years, 4 months, 4 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Carcinoma of lower jaw & mouth, starvation & exhaustion |
| Occupation: | Laborer; Worked with George Lyles at Albert Corderman farm on Western Pike at time of 1904 fire |
| Employer: | Albert Corderman |
| Informant on DC: | Margie Aaron, Hagerstown (likely daughter) |
| Physician: | F. N. Hoffmeier M.D. |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Samuel Aaron, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Unknown |
| Children: | John Aaron, born 1878 in Maryland Margaret Aaron, born 1889 in Pennsylvania Charles Aaron, born 1892 in Pennsylvania |
| Siblings: | Abraham Aaron, born 1850 |
| Sources: | Death Certificate for William Aaron Death Certificate for Mahala (Stewart) Aaron, sister-in-law “Barn Destroyed on Corderman Farm” 11/3/1904 HH&TL “Fire Destroys Barn on Corderman Farm” 10/28/1904 HMH “Red Hot Stove is Swiped by John Aarons” "List of Disqualified Voters, Ward 5," 3/6/1915 HMH 1880 Census, Hagerstown, Maryland 1900 Census, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1903 Hagerstown Directory - lived at 39 W North, with John Aaron NEED: Obituary |
| Additional Information: | In October of 1904, William Aaron was out in the field husking corn at Oscar Corderman’s farm along the Western Pike, three miles west of Hagerstown. Mr. Aaron, along with George Lyles and two other men in the fields that day, worked feverishly to save the horses, cattle, and hogs. |
| Birthdate: | 2 December 1914, Death Certificate |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 2 January 1915 |
| Death Place: | Jail Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 2 January 1915 |
| Age at Death: | 30 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Gastroenteritis |
| Occupation: | Child |
| Informant on DC: | William Adams of Hagerstown MD, father |
| Physician: | J. R. Laughlin, M.D. |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Adams, born in Jamaica, West Indies |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lula Haines, born in West Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate for Anna Adams |
| Birthdate: | 5 October 1913 |
| Birth Place: | 47 Blooms Ave, Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 5 October 1913 |
| Death Place: | 47 Blooms Ave., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 6 October 1913 |
| Age at Death: | 2 hours |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Premature Birth |
| Occupation: | Child |
| Informant on DC: | Noah Adams of Hagerstown, father |
| Physician: | Dr. A. B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Noah F. Adams, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lettie Timbers, born in West Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate 1915 Hagerstown Directory: Noah F. Adams, laborer, 344 N. Jonathan, Hagerstown |
| Birthdate: | 22 September 1913 |
| Birth Place: | Jail Alley, Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 22 November 1913 |
| Death Place: | Jail Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 23 November 1913 |
| Age at Death: | 2 months |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Dr. A.B. Wilson wrote under Cause of Death, "Don't know. Did not see child." Dr. N.D. Campbell wrote, "No physician in attendance during last illness. ____ ____ furnished by mother. Child probably dead of pneumonia." |
| Occupation: | Child |
| Informant on DC: | Hugh Adams |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson MD |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Adams, born in the West Indies |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lucy Haynes, born in West Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 11 March 1925 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 24 August 1925 |
| Death Place: | 17 W. North St. Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 25 August 1925 |
| Age at Death: | 5 months, 13 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Saw child Aug. 22, did not attend. Diarrhea; undernourishment, duration, 2 months. |
| Occupation: | Child |
| Informant on DC: | James Anderson of Hagerstown, father |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | James Anderson, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Bessie Simpson, born in Virginia |
| Grandparents: | Paternal Grandfather & Grandmother: William Simpson & Emma (Jenkins) Simpson |
| Sources: | Death Certificate for Benjamin Anderson |
| Birthdate: | 6 August 1923 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 29 August 1923 |
| Death Place: | 18 Bethel St., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 30 August 1923 |
| Age at Death: | 23 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Croupous Pneumonia; Insufficient Nourishment |
| Occupation: | Child |
| Informant on DC: | James Anderson of Hagerstown, father |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | James Anderson, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Bessie Simpson, born in Virginia |
| Grandparents: | Paternal Grandparents: William Simpson & Emma (Jenkins) Simpson |
| Sources: | Death Certificate for George S. Anderson Death Certificate for Benjamin Anderson, brother |
| Birthdate: | 1890 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 29 September 1928 |
| Death Place: | 31 W North St., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 3 October 1928 |
| Age at Death: | 38 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Intersticial Chronic Nephritis |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Employer: | 1915 - Thomas Fertilizer Company, Hagerstown |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Thomas of Hagerstown |
| Physician: | W.A. Gordon, Hagerstown |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Unknown (Death Certificate) |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Unknown (Death Certificate) |
| Sources: | Death Certificate for James Anderson 1910 Hagerstown Directory: James Anderson, at 44 Blooms |
| Birthdate: | 6 July 1870 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Mary Armstead |
| Death Date: | 8 March 1919 |
| Death Place: | 2 Wellers Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 9 March 1919 |
| Age at Death: | 49 years 1 month 2 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pulmonary tuberculosis; exhaustion |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mary Armstead of Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | No record (death certificate) |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | No record (Death Certificate) |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 13 September 1914 |
| Birth Place: | 114 Blooms Alley, Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 13 March 1916 |
| Death Place: | 114 Blooms Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 15 March 1916 |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 6 months |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Bronchitis; Rickets |
| Informant on DC: | Russel Ashby of Hagerstown, father |
| Physician: | J. Motter Layman |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Edith Simms, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | about 1878 |
| Birth Place: | Cedarville, Warren County, Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | First Wife: Mamie Ashby, married 1894; Second Wife: Lucy Ashby, married 1904 |
| Death Date: | 26 October 1931 |
| Death Place: | 122 Bloom’s Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 28 October 1931 |
| Age at Death: | about 53 yrs |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Cerebral Hemorrhage; Arterial Sclerosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Improved Benevoent and Protective Order of Elks Roosevelt Lodge, Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Occupation: | Laborer at lime kiln, Cedarville, Virginia (1900 Census); Laborer, house (1910 Census, Hagerstown); Tender, Brick Industry (1930 Census, Hagerstown) |
| Church: | Zion Baptist Church, Hagerstown |
| Informant on DC: | Astrop Ashby |
| Undertaker: | Fred Kraiss |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Funeral at home, Rev. Camphor |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Alfred James Newman Ashby, born in Cedarville, Warren County, Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mollie Ann Burrell, born in Virginia |
| Children: | Fannie (Ashby) Piper (b. 1899) |
| Siblings: | 1880 U.S. Census, Cedarville, Warren County, Virginia - Alfred Ashby, 45, laborer Mollie Ashby, 35, keeping house Charly, 21, laborer William, 18, at home Gertie, 6, at home Annie, 11, at home Luther, 3, at home Washington Johnson, 45, laborer |
| Sources: | Death Certificate for Luther Ashby Obituary for Luther Ashby, 10/31/1931 Obituary for Lucy Ashby, wife Hagerstown Directory 1908 - Luther Ashbey, laborer, 424 Suman's Alley Hagerstown Directory 1922 - Luther D. Ashby, laborer, and Lucy M. Ashby, wife of Luther D., 428 Suman Ave. U.S. Census Records "Dedicate Home," MH, October 6, 1923 - African American Elks of Hagerstown laid the cornerstone and decicated their new home on the corner of Jonathan street and Bloom's alley. "Convention Opens With Procession," HMH, June 16, 1926 “The Black Elks Fraternity Is Formed.” African American Registry, 16 Feb. 2025, aaregistry.org/story/the-black-elks-a-home-away-from-home/. |
| Additional Information: | Nephew: Russell Ashby, interred at Halfway Cemetery Grandchildren (Children of Luther Ashby's daughter Fannie (Ashby) Piper: Sarah Piper, b. 1907 Jesse Raymond Piper, b. 1908 Albert Edward Piper, b. 1910 Ernest Piper, b. 1915 |
| Birthdate: | 1 July 1913 |
| Birth Place: | 430 Sumans Alley, Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 13 August 1913 |
| Death Place: | 430 Sumans Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 14 August 1913 |
| Age at Death: | 1 month 13 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Improper food; indigestion |
| Informant on DC: | Albert Ashby, Father |
| Physician: | J.R. Laughlin |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Albert Ashby, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Edith Simms, born in Maryland |
| Grandparents: | Paternal Grandparents: Alfred James Newman Ashby (1832-1900) and Mollie Ann (Burrell) Ashby (1852-?) Maternal Grandparents: Nathan Simms (1858-?) and Emma (Barton) Simms (1868-?) |
| Sources: | Death Certificate for Russel B. Ashby Death Certificate for Edith (Simms) Ashby, mother 1910 Hagerstown Directory: Albert Ashby, 430 Suman’s Alley Obituary for Albert B. Ashby (1889-1950), father |
| Birthdate: | 17 June 1907 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 17 June 1907 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Unknown |
| Informant on DC: | Joseph Avers, Father |
| Physician: | C.R. Scheller |
| Undertaker: | Not named on Death Certificate |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Joseph Avers, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Hattie Brooks, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 14 July 1909 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 16 October 1909 |
| Age at Death: | 3 months 2 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Marasmus |
| Informant on DC: | Mary Norman, Mother |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | George Baker, born in Martinsburg, West Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mary Norman, born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 3 September 1913 |
| Birth Place: | 35 West Bethel Street, Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 3 September 1913 |
| Death Place: | 35 West Bethe Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 4 September 1913 |
| Age at Death: | 2 1/2 hours |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Prematurity; premature birth, 5 month child |
| Informant on DC: | William F. Balis, Father |
| Physician: | Allen B Wilson MD |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Frank Balis, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lillie C. Brown, born in Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate 1915 Hagerstown Directory: William F. Bailis, waiter, 112 W Bethel St. |
| Birthdate: | 1915 January 22 |
| Birth Place: | 112 West Bethel St., Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 1915 January 22 |
| Death Place: | 112 West Bethel St., Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 4 hours |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Premature Birth; Lack of vitality |
| Informant on DC: | Wm. F. Balis, Father |
| Physician: | Allen B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Frank Balis, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lillie Brown, born in Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate 1915 Hagerstown Directory: William F. Bailis, waiter, 112 W. Bethel, Hagerstown |
| Birthdate: | 10 January 1916 |
| Birth Place: | 112 W. Bethel Street, Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 10 January 1916 |
| Death Place: | 112 W. Bethel Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 11 January 1916 |
| Age at Death: | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Premature Birth |
| Informant on DC: | Frank Brown |
| Physician: | A.B. Willson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Frank Balis, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lillie Brown, born in Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 4 February |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 11 June 1912 |
| Death Place: | 53 W Bethel Street , Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 2 years 5 months 7 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Broncho Pneumonia |
| Informant on DC: | James H. Barnes, Father |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | James H. Barnes, born in Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Elizabeth Clark, born in Keedysville, Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 1840 |
| Birth Place: | Near Williamsport, Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Eli Barton |
| Death Date: | 23 September 1908 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 68 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Epilepsy; general debility of old age |
| Occupation: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Eli Barton, Husband |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Levi Pierce, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lydia Pearce/Pierce |
| Siblings: | George Pierce |
| Sources: | Death Certificate 1900 Census: Eli & Ellen Barton (b. 1828) live 141 W Bethel w/son Hugh Barton, b. 1875 & grand-daughter Elizabeth Snively, b. 1878 “An Unusual Case” 5/8/1896 HM equity bill filed by Ellen Barton and brother George Pearce |
| Additional Information: | Ellen Barton's surname was written as "Barthlow" on the death certificate. |
| Birthdate: | 19 March 1911 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 19 March 1911 |
| Death Place: | West Bethel Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 21 March 1911 |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Still Born |
| Informant on DC: | Louisa Turner, 304 West Bethel Street, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | Allen B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | Samuel E. Ford |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Father: Hugh Barton (d.1930, Belleview), b.Downsville MD |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Matilda (Tillie) Turner, born in Maryland, interred at Halfway; died 2 days after infant’s birth |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 28 April 1908 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 29 April 1911 |
| Death Place: | Corner Bethel & Prospect, Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 3 years 0 months 1 day |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pneumonia; Marasmus |
| Informant on DC: | Hugley (Hugh) Barton, Father |
| Physician: | Allen B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Hugh Barton, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Tillie (Matilda) Turner (HC), born in Maryland |
| Siblings: | Freeland Barton (interred Rose Hill) |
| Grandparents: | Eli Barton and Ellen Barton (HC) |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 24 Jan 1873 |
| Birth Place: | near Williamsport, Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Hugh Barton, married 1901, Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 21 March 1911 |
| Death Place: | West Bethel Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 21 March 1911 |
| Age at Death: | 38 years 6 months 3 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Occipital Post Position caused late in case; tedious & difficult labor; exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: |
| Occupation: | Servant |
| Employer: | Mrs. McLaughlin |
| Informant on DC: | Louisa Turner, 304 West Bethel Street, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | Allen B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | Samuel E. Ford |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Henry Turner, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Susan Collins, born in Maryland |
| Children: | Infant Boy d.1911 (HC), Leonard Barton (HC), Freeland Barton |
| Sources: | Death Certificate 1901 Marriage License Certificate of Freedom for Matilda Barton's father, Henry Turner 1910 Hagerstown Directory: Huey Barton, laborer & Matilda Barton, cook, 202 Bethel Street |
| Birthdate: | 10 October 1883 |
| Birth Place: | Pennsylvania |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 10 November 1916 |
| Death Place: | 18 Braxton Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 12 November 1916 |
| Age at Death: | 33 years, 1 month, 10 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis |
| Informant on DC: | Frank Baruette |
| Physician: | Mary A. Laughlin |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Robert Hulk, born in Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Ella Lane, born in Pennsylvania |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1840 |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Place: | Pittsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Burial Date: | 20 Apr1898 |
| Age at Death: | 58 years |
| Cause of Death: | Typhoid |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral service at Bethel A.M.E. by Rev. J.H. Collett Employed by J.C. Dayhoff & Co. Bought lot on N. Jonathan from M.H. Gruber for $250 cash (9/15/1892 HDH&TL) |
| Family: | Wife: Lucinda (b.1843) Sons: James, William, David, U.S. Grant Beamer (1870 Census, Loudoun Co VA) Son: Arthur died in 1896 drowning in Harrisburg (where interred?) Son: Thomas Beaner, d. 1889 (DC) Related to William Beaner, trustee, King Solomon Lodge No. 46 Knights of Pythias? (See”Buys Property,” 3/9/1911 HM) |
| Sources: | Obit (HH&TL): “Body Brought Here” Funeral notice (4/29/1898 HM) Randall’s Hagerstown Directory 1893: Adam Beaner, laborer res Braxton ave near Church & Sheriff & Taylor’s Chambersburg & Hagerstown Directory1884-85: Adam Beaner, laborer, 47 w North Mrs. Lucinda Beamer, domestic, 436 n. Jonathan (1915 Hagerstown Directory) |
| Birthdate: | 1835 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Place: | 424 1/2 Sumans, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 1914 November 19 |
| Age at Death: | 79 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Varicose Ulcers; General Infection |
| Informant on DC: | Gertie Timbers, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | Daniel A. Watkins |
| Undertaker: | Watkins & Minnich |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mrs. Robinson |
| Sources: | Death Certificate "Theodore Timbers," MH, August 10, 1957 - obit of Theodore Timbers, survived by Mrs. Gertrude (Timbers) Williams "Mrs. Lettie Adams," DM, March 14, 1939 - wife of Franklin H. Adams, sister of Gertie (Timbers) Williams & Theodore Timbers |
| Additional Information: | We had transcribed name as Veaner on original List of Burials. |
| Birthdate: | 1905 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 3 March 1908 |
| Age at Death: | 3 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Catarrh pneumonia following Pertussis; Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | John Bell, father |
| Physician: | D. Wagaman |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | John Bell, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Jennie King, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 1898 |
| Death Date: | 12-Oct-06 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 8 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Diphtheria, 6 days; Cardiac failure, 2 days |
| Informant on DC: | Mary Brown, mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | D Wagaman |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Bell (HC) b. MD MN Mother: Mary A. Brown (HC) b. MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 12 Feb 1883 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 6 February 1920 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 36 years 11 months 24 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Gangrene; Stricture |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Henry Bell |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A K Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Thomas Brown (HC) |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mary Brown, born in Maryland (HC) |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 1908 |
| Death Date: | 1908 March 7 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 8 months |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Brain Fever, Convulsions |
| Informant on DC: | Joseph Bell, father |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A K Coffman |
| Family: | Father: MN Mother: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Joseph Bell, born in Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Jennie Adams, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 1862 |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Thomas S. Bell (HC) |
| Death Date: | 1925 June 20 |
| Death Place: | 59 1/2 Blooms Avenue, Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 63 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pneumonia |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: |
| Church: | Second Christian Church, Hagerstown |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Funeral at home, Rev. Robinson |
| Family: |
| Sources: | Death Certificate Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 14 October 1851 |
| Marital Status: | Widower |
| Spouse: | Mary Ann Brown (HC) |
| Death Date: | 1928 April 20 |
| Death Place: | 59 1/2 Blooms Avenue, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 1928 April 23 |
| Age at Death: | 76 years, 6 months, 6 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Cerebral Hemorrhage |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Church: | Free Will Baptist Church, Hagerstown |
| Informant on DC: | Henry Bell |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Victor __Kraiss |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Free Will Baptist Church, Rev. Charles Comer |
| Family: | Daughters: Sons: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Bell, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mary Ann |
| Children: | Nettie Bell, Alice Hill, Henry Bell, Claude Bell, Thomas Bell |
| Sources: | Death Certificate Obituary, HMH Funeral notice, HMH 1915 Hagerstown Directory listing for Alice, Henry, James, Nettie Thomas,and Thomas Bell Jr., 447 n Jonathan |
| Birthdate: | 1846 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Catherine Crawford |
| Death Date: | 18 April 1902 |
| Death Place: | At home, 442 N. Jonathan Street, Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 56 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Gangrene of face; Blood poisoning |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Church: | Bethel A.M.E., Hagerstown |
| Military: | USCT Civil War veteran, Co H, US Colored Heavy Artillery |
| Physician: | Simmory (sp?) MD |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | John Bell |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Annie Burk |
| Children: | Jennie Thompson, Laura C. Reeves, Nettie V. Williams, Joseph J. Williams, John H. Williams |
| Sources: | Death Certificate Obituary: “drew a pension” Pension Index File 1890 Veterans Schedule 1893 Randall’s Hagerstown Directory: Bell, Wm col lab res 440 N Jonathan 1894 obituaries in HH&Tl & HM for Mrs. Jennie Burke who resided with William Bell |
| Additional Information: | Moved from Funkstown years ago (obit) |
| Birthdate: | 1906 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 1906 July 31 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 1 year |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Dropsy; heart failure |
| Informant on DC: | Informant: Maggie Benette |
| Physician: | No physician signed death certificate |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Archie Gilkerson, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Maggie Robinson, born in Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1863 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 4 January 1904 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 41 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Tuberculosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: |
| Occupation: | Porter |
| Informant on DC: | Annie Brooks, mother |
| Physician: | J.E. Pitsnogle |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Thomas Bently, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Annie Brooks, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate Obituary |
| Additional Information: | He was living and working in Pittsburg; his mother brought him home before his death. No grave marker has been found. |
| Birthdate: | 1842 |
| Death Date: | 25 February 1869 (grave stone) |
| Age at Death: | 27 years, 6 months, 24 days |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Stone reads: JOHN, son of J. & S. Bivins |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | age 27 yr. |
| Sources: | Piper Cemetery Lists and grave stone |
| Additional Information: | Stone discovered Sept. 7, 2024 on a Saturday work day. |
| Birthdate: | 1836 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 1877 February 11 |
| Age at Death: | about 49 years |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Organizer of the Grand Demonstration of Free Masons, Odd Fellows & Good Samaritans in 1873 |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Unknown |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Sarah Boon, maiden name unknown, born in Maryland |
| Siblings: | Rev. George Miller, Louise (Page) Dorsey, Mary H. (Miller) Williams of Beaver Creek, Maryland |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | 41 yr. 24 days |
| Sources: | Piper's Cemetery Lists retrospective Death Certificate (1877) 1870 Census “Grand Demonstration,” Hagerstown Herald & Torch Light, September 17, 1873. |
| Additional Information: |
| Birthdate: | 1825 |
| Birth Place: | Winchester, Virginia |
| Death Date: | 1908 December 19 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 83 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Senility, Exhaustion |
| Occupation: | Domestic (Retired) |
| Informant on DC: | Annie Brooks, daughter |
| Physician: | J. E. Pitsnogle |
| Undertaker: | Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Leoie Fleece, born in Annapolis, Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Hanna Fleece, born in Round Hill, Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 1 September 1917 |
| Death Date: | 26 December 1917 |
| Death Place: | 314 1/2 North Jonathan Street, Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 3 months 27 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pneumonia, Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Annie Robinson |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Braxton, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Florence Robinson, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 1869 |
| Spouse: | Fiance - Mary Nelson |
| Death Date: | 8 March 1895 |
| Death Place: | at residence of his aunt, Lucretia Dorsey, West Church St. |
| Age at Death: | 26 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pneumonia |
| Employer: | employed at Crawford Bicycle Works and previously in employ of D.C. Aughinbaugh |
| Church: | Member of Ebenezer AME, converted at the recent revival |
| Informant on DC: | no death certificate |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Funeral at residence of his aunt, Lucretia (Letitia) Dorsey |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Braxton |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Henrietta Lyles |
| Siblings: | Henry Braxton, Mattie Virginia (Braxton) Curtis Smith |
| Sources: | Obituary Census: 1870, 1880 1893 Randall’s Hagerstown Directory: laborer, 125 W Church Street |
| Additional Information: | Perry Braxton was engaged to be married at the time of his death. His fiance was Mary Nelson, daughter of William Edward Nelson, Hagerstown. |
| Birthdate: | 1837 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | 1st wife, Susan Mentzer; 2nd wife, Harriett Lyles |
| Death Date: | 4 May 1891 |
| Death Place: | Chicago, Illinois |
| Age at Death: | 54 years, 1 month, 22 days |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | In 1871 and 1872, Republicans of District 3 in Washington County (Hagerstown) elected William Braxton and Robert Moxley as Delegates to the Washington County Republican Convention. |
| Occupation: | Hotel Servant (1870 Census), Hotel Waiter (1880 Census) |
| Children: | 4 children with 1st wife Susan Mentzer: William, Agnes/Aenes (son), Angeline and Mentzer. 3 children with second wife Henrietta Lyles: Henry, born 1865 in Maryland Mattie Virginia, born 1867 in Hagerstown Perry, born 1869 in Hagerstown Letitia Dorsey, tenant, wife of Claggett Dorsey, aunt, adoptive mother of Perry Braxton. One (child) is minister in Baptist Church |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | William Braxton, father, age 54yr, 1mo, 22da - D. May 4, 1891 |
| Sources: | Grave stone Death notice, HH&TL, May 7, 1891 "Do You Know Mr. Braxton," Planet, Richmond, Virginia 1870 US Census Hagerstown 1910 Hagerstown Directory (William Braxton, 49 W. North), son? Obituary for his daughter, Mrs. Mattie V. Braxton Smith, HMH, March 2, 1957. Sheriff & Taylor’s Hagerstown Directory 1884-85: William Braxton, waiter, home on Church St. west of Jonathan Street Will written in 1887 (Will Book F-H, pp. 344-6, Image 728) states he is from Chicago, living in Hagerstown. Mr. Braxton left $50 to his first 5 children and divided his real estate between the last 3 children. Letitia Dorsey was a tenant in one of his properties. "Orphans Court," HH&TL, June 30, 1894 - Letters of Administration on the personal estate of Angelia Braxton, deceased, Mattie Braxton, deceased, and William C.H. Braxton, deceased. Frederick F. McComas, administrator. Mattie Virginia Braxton died in 1956. "No. 3- Republicans of Dicrtrict No. 3," Herald & Torch Light, October 4, 1871. |
| Additional Information: | Real estate valued at $700 (1870 Census) In 1880 Henry Braxton, 14, and Perry Braxton, 10, lived with Claggett and Letitia Dorsey at 274 West Church St. in Hagerstown. |
| Birthdate: | 1910 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | June 24 1912 |
| Death Place: | Blooms Avenue, Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 7 months 21 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Diphtheria, Croup, Strangulation, Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Mary Briley, mother |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | Charles S. Bell |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | George Bailey, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mary Thornton, born in West Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 19 June 1918 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | Death Certificate signed by physician, 19 June 1918; date of death: “don’t know” |
| Death Place: | 4 Blooms Avenue, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 20 June 1918 |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born |
| Informant on DC: | Keller Broddus, father |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Keller Broddus, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lulu Thomas, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 28 July 1848 |
| Birth Place: | Washington County, Maryland |
| Spouse: | Benjamin F. Brooks (HC) |
| Death Date: | 14 July 1906 |
| Age at Death: | 57 years 11 months 16 days |
| Family: | Father: William Henry Mitchell, USCT Infantry, F19, died from cholera, Brownsville, Texas 1866 married Mahala Hart 9/9/1847, parents of Alice Brooks were born free (Widow’s Pension File) |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mother: Mahala (Hart) Mitchell (Michel on 1900 Census) (d. 1903) |
| Children: | Flora (Brooks) Williams, Bessie Brooks, Erminia (Brooks) Nesbitt, Naomi Brooks, Noble Brooks, Leonard Brooks, George Walter Brooks |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | age 57 yr. 11 mo. 16 days |
| Sources: | Piper 1903 DC for Mahala Mitchell, mother 1850 Census, Hagerstown Death Certificate for her daughter, Flora (Brooks) Williams “Silver Wedding” 4-11-1892 Hagerstown Herald & Torch Light Widow’s USCT Pension file for her mother, Mahala Mitchell. Witnesses: Samuel S.S. Nimmy, Henry Turner, Samuel Broome |
| Birthdate: | 1849 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 15 October 1917 |
| Death Place: | 133 Bethel Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 17 October 1917 |
| Age at Death: | about 68 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic Heart Disease |
| Informant on DC: | Laura (or Lavina) Brooks, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | J.L. Shelton |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | no record of |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | no record of |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 10 April 1839 (Pennsylvania Death Certificate) |
| Birth Place: | Frederick County, Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Spouse: | Alice Jane (Mitchell) Brooks (HC) |
| Death Date: | 15 August 1909 |
| Death Place: | Home of his son-in-law, Lewis Williams, E. Greene St., Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Age at Death: | 70 years 4 months 5 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Septicemia, a morbid condition of the blood |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Lyon Post No. 31, Grand Army of the Republic, Hagerstown - officer Golden Gate Lodge No. 310 Knights of the Wise Men of the World, Hagerstown |
| Occupation: | Driver, laborer, hotel waiter |
| Employer: | Beck & Delamarter |
| Church: | AME Zion Church |
| Military: | 38th USCT |
| Informant on DC: | Flora C. Williams, daughter, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Physician: | L. P. O’Neal |
| Undertaker: | N.A. Dick, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | At his home, East Green Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Rev. Mr. Bunn, pastor of A.M.E. Zion Church |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Leonard Brooks, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Celia Pinkney |
| Children: | Leonard C. Brooks, Noble F. Brooks, Walter Newton Brooks, Emma (Brooks) Nesbitt, Flora (Brooks) Williams, Bessie Brooks, Naomi Brooks |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | age 50 or 60 yr. 4 mo. 5 days |
| Sources: | Pennsylvania Death Certificate Obituary 16 August 1909 Obituary in the Sentinel, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 1893 Randall’s Hagerstown Directory: Brooks, B.F., 28 E. Bethel Street; L.C. Brooks, Barber at 138 N Jonathan, also resided at 28 E Bethel Street 1910 Hagerstown Business Directory: Leonard C. Brooks, 264 ½ s. Potomac, Barber Maryland State Archives Guide to Government Records. Washington County Incorporations. Retrieved from http://guide.msa.gov (incorporation for Knights of the Wise Men of the World) |
| Additional Information: | Free at birth Died at the home of his son-in-law, Lewis Williams, E. Green St., Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (between Harrisburg & Carlisle in Cumberland County); noon train to Hagerstown for interment at Halfway 1876 Church Register in Ebenezer A.M.E. Record Book |
| Birthdate: | 1871 |
| Birth Place: | Funkstown, Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | George W. Brooks |
| Death Date: | 27 August 1906 |
| Death Place: | At her home in Funkstown, Maryland |
| Age at Death: | 35 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Bright’s disease acute; heart failure |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Funeral at her home in Funkstown |
| Family: | 5 children |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Noah Paris, born in Chewsville, Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Hannah V. Paris |
| Siblings: | Benjamin Paris, Florence Paris |
| Grandparents: | Paternal Grandfather - John Paris born, Burkittsville, Frederick County, Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obituaries Marriage License Obit for father, Noah Jackson Paris (1820-1911) |
| Additional Information: | Hannah V. Paris married George W. Brooks on February 28, 1889 in Hagerstown. She was 20 years old. Rev. Dansberry performed the ceremony. |
| Birthdate: | 14-Nov-14 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 14-Nov-14 |
| Death Place: | Bilder’s Alley, Ward 3 |
| Age at Death: | No information |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born |
| Informant on DC: | Fannie Brooks |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.P. Stauffer, Hagerstown L. F. Reecher, Funkstown |
| Family: | Father: Unknown MNMother: Ella Brooks |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1892 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 26 March 1905 |
| Death Place: | at home, 16 Blooms Avenue, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 27 March 1905 |
| Age at Death: | 13 years 1 month 12 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Tuberculosis of Larynx; Exhaustion |
| Physician: | Wagaman |
| Undertaker: | none listed on death certificate |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Services at AME Church in Hagerstown |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Charles Brooks, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lucy Taylor, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1842 |
| Birth Place: | Downsville, Washington County, Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | First wife: Serena Frazier (d. 1875), 2nd wife: Caroline (Miles) Howard |
| Death Date: | 10 April 1908 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 68 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic Brights Disease; Cardiac Insufficiency |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Enslaver: | Isaac Long, Downsville, Maryland |
| Informant on DC: | James E. Howard, step-son |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: don’t know (DC) Van Brooks (Census) MNMother: don’t know (DC), Airy Peleur/Pelair/Alter |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Van Brooks |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Airy Brooks |
| Children: | Chares Brooks, Josephine Frazier (step-daugher), Annie Brooks |
| Siblings: | Margaret (Brooks) Thompson, Lloyd Brooks |
| Sources: | Death certificate for Marin Van Brooks Death certificates for sister Margaret (Brooks) Thompson and brother Lloyd Brooks (USCT) Ebenezer A.M.E.Record Book - Adult Baptism, June 21, 1874, Van Brooks Census records Will of Isaac Long |
| Additional Information: | Martin Van Buren Brooks purchased his home at 345 North Jonathan Street in 1884. No grave marker or obituary has been found. |
| Birthdate: | [1890] |
| Death Date: | 25 Sept. 1899 |
| Death Place: | home, North Jonathan |
| Age at Death: | 9 years |
| Family: | Mother: Mrs. Brown |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 5 January 1909 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 5 January 1909 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 5 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Still Born |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Brown, born in Petersburg, Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Julia (or Lulu) Hopewell, born in Shepherdstown, Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found. |
| Birthdate: | 11 January 1916 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 11 January 1916 |
| Death Place: | 136 N Jonathan Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 12 January 1916 |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | 4-5 month miscarriage of placenta previa |
| Informant on DC: | Marg Bennett of Hagerstown |
| Physician: | George S. Everheart |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Sam Brown, born in New York |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Anna Bennett, born in West Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 24-Nov-20 |
| Birth Place: | 130 W.North St. |
| Death Date: | 24 Nov. 1920 |
| Death Place: | 130 W. North St. |
| Cause of Death: | Instrumental delivery, child evidently hurt in birth; stillbirth |
| Informant on DC: | Ella Campbell (Mother?) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | George S. Everhart A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Fred Brown, b.PA MNMother: Ella Edemy, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC Census: 1910 |
| Birthdate: | 22 December 1915 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 23 January 1916 |
| Death Place: | 136 Jail Alley, Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 1 month 1 day |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Icterus neonatorum congenital |
| Informant on DC: | Effie White, Mother |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Philip Brown, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Effie White, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found. |
| Birthdate: | 4 May 1855 |
| Birth Place: | Westminster, Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Della (Jones) Brown |
| Death Date: | 7 May 1911 |
| Death Place: | 123 Jail Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 9 May 1911 |
| Age at Death: | 56 years 4 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic Endocarditis (death certificate); consumption (obituary) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: |
| Occupation: | Cook, waiter |
| Employer: | George Krep's saloon; the Valley Hotel on Jonathan Street |
| Informant on DC: | Della Brown, wife, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | Victor D. Miller |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Allen Brown, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Susan Jenkins, born in Maryland |
| Children: | Nellie Brown, his daughter was 15 when she died from consumption at Bellevue Asylum. |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obituary Marriage announcement |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found. |
| Birthdate: | 1848 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 26 July 1907 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 59 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic Gastritis; Heart Failure |
| Occupation: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Henry Bell, Son |
| Physician: | C.R. Scheller |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person |
| Birthdate: | 16 Decmeber 1917 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 8 January 1919 |
| Death Place: | 52 Blooms Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 9 January 1919 |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 22 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Acute Lobar Pneumonia; Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Romeo Butler, Father |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Romeo Butler, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Ella Taylor, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | DC Obituary naming him “son of Roman Butler” |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found. |
| Birthdate: | 10 September 1879 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Romeo Butler |
| Death Date: | 9 January 1919 |
| Death Place: | 52 Blooms Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 11 January 1919 |
| Age at Death: | 38 years 3 months 29 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Influenza; Acute Lobar Pneumonia & Exhaustion |
| Occupation: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Romeo Butler, Husband |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | John Taylor, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Maria Morgan, born in Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1883 |
| Birth Place: | Boonsboro, Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 28 September 1910 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 26 years 1 month, 4 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pulmonary tuberculosis; Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Theodore Cain, Step-father |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Guy Butler, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Louisa Lyles, born in Maryland |
| Siblings: | Jennetta "Nettie" Butler 1868-1930 (married Oliver Hicks 1847-1932, USCT) Barbara Butler |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | Her father served in the United States Colored Infantry, 24th regiment. No grave marker has been found. |
| Birthdate: | 1 July 1909 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 22 Oct. 1911 |
| Death Place: | 48 Blooms |
| Burial Date: | 24 Oct. 1911 |
| Age at Death: | 2 years 2 mos 20 days |
| Cause of Death: | Pertussis Pneumonia, 7 days; Pertussis, 3 mos. |
| Informant on DC: | Jerome Butler, Sr. father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W. Wertz Chas. S. Bell |
| Family: | Father: Jerome Butler, Sr., b. MD MNMother: Ella Taylor, Clearspring MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 25-Jan-08 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 17 Jan 1919 |
| Death Place: | 52 Blooms Alley |
| Burial Date: | 19-Jan-19 |
| Age at Death: | 10 years 11 mos 32 days |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Lobar Pneumonia, 12 days; Exhaustion, 2 days |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | In school |
| Informant on DC: | Romeo Butler, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Romeo Butler, b. MD MNMother: Maria Morgan, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 29 Mar 1869 |
| Birth Place: | Westminster MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 11-Oct-32 |
| Death Place: | 210 N. Jonathan St |
| Burial Date: | 13-Oct-32 |
| Age at Death: | 63 years 6 months 14 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Endocarditis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer Hotel Porter (1900, 1910, 1920 Census) Hotel Janitor (1930 Census) Committee Member, Industrial School for Colored Children |
| Informant on DC: | Chas. T. Kane, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Victor D. Miller, 131 W. Washington St. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Wife: Louisa (Lyles) Butler, widow of Guy Butler, m. 7/11/1886 Father: Joseph Cain, b. Westminster MNMother: Mary Dorsey, b. Westminster Sons: Charles Theodore Cane, Daniel Kane, Daisy (Cane) Curtis |
| Sources: | DC Census Washington Co. Marriage Records (m. Louisa Lyles Butler, widow, 7/11/1886) HH&TL Feb 3, 1905, “Industrial School” (w/Nathanial Lee HC) 1884-85 Sheriff & Taylor’s directory: Theodore Cane, waiter, h. Jonathan nr church |
| Birthdate: | 20 Mar 1869 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married (DC) |
| Death Date: | 23 Sept 1920 |
| Death Place: | 132 W. North Street |
| Burial Date: | 25 Sept 1920 |
| Age at Death: | 51 years 6 mos 3 days |
| Cause of Death: | Endocarditis; rheumatism |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Ella Campbell |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: John Campbell, b. VA MN Mother: No record |
| Sources: | DC 1884-85 Sheriff & Taylor’s Directory: Henry Campbell, laborer, bds 38 w Church (Shadrack Campbell at same address) |
| Birthdate: | 12 May 1875 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 24-Jul-21 |
| Death Place: | 138 Bethel St. |
| Burial Date: | 26-Jul-21 |
| Age at Death: | 47 years 2 months 12 days |
| Cause of Death: | chronic uremia |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Wm. E. Carly, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wm. Hoffler Kraiss Bros. |
| Family: | Father: James Carley, b.MD MNMother: Unknown |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1799] |
| Birth Place: | MD (1860 US Census) |
| Death Date: | 13 June 1872 |
| Age at Death: | Approx 55 years |
| Family: | Daughter: Mary Jane Carmichael Son In Law: John Harden (1860 Census) |
| Sources: | [Stone survives] age 73 yrs. Piper Census:1860 Ancestry Tree |
| Birthdate: | 26-Jun-12 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 26-Jun-12 |
| Death Place: | 408 N. Jonathan |
| Burial Date: | 27-Jun-22 |
| Age at Death: | 5 min |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born |
| Informant on DC: | Mary E. Taylor |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Daniel A. Watkins A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: John Carrigan, b.VA MNMother: Nannie Dorsey, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC 1910 Hagerstown Directory: John Carrigan, 349 n. Jonathan, Confectioners & Fruit Dealers |
| Birthdate: | 27-May-25 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Death Date: | 16-Sep-25 |
| Death Place: | 1 Wellers Ave |
| Burial Date: | 18-Sep-25 |
| Age at Death: | 13 months 19 days |
| Cause of Death: | illegible |
| Informant on DC: | Geo. M. Carter, 1 Wellers Ave |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Hoffler, MD Johnson, Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: George Carter, b.Charlestown WV MNMother: Rosetta Robinson, b.Berryville VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 9-Jun-15 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Death Date: | 12 Nov 1915 |
| Death Place: | 4 McHenry Alley |
| Burial Date: | 12-Nov-15 |
| Age at Death: | 5 mos 9 days |
| Cause of Death: | Gastro-enteritis |
| Informant on DC: | Luella Carter, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Laughlin A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: William Carter, b. VA MN Mother: Linda Drummer, b. VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 21 May 1911 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 21 May 1911 |
| Death Place: | 129 W. Bethel St. |
| Burial Date: | 23-May-11 |
| Age at Death: | 20 minutes |
| Cause of Death: | Premature Birth |
| Informant on DC: | Edith Sims, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J. E. Pitsnogle, H.O. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Charles Chase, b. MD MNMother: Edith Sims, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 20 Feb 1842 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 23-Feb-16 |
| Death Place: | 66 W. North St., at home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Carey |
| Burial Date: | 26-Feb-16 |
| Age at Death: | 74 years 0 mos 3 days 84 yrs. (obit) |
| Cause of Death: | Pneumonia Exhaustion, cardia |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework Nurse for Dr Chaney and Dr. Berry, nursing some of the most prominent families of the county (obit) One of oldest women in Wash County Resident of Hagerstown 34 yrs Member of Ebenzer AME for 50 years |
| Informant on DC: | ? Carey, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.P. Stauffer, Hagerstown A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: ?Alex Stewart, b. MD MNMother: Nellie Bradley, b. MD Daughter: Mrs. Edward Carey (Mary Ellen) Grandson: Isaac Pindell, husband of Cornelia May (Carey) Pindel (HC) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary “Pensions - Hagerstown” in Morning Herald Newspaper October 26, 1911: “Matilda Cisley [Chesley]—W.E. Carey —$10.00” 1900 Census: 66 W North, w/William E & Mary Ellen Carey, Ada Carey, Anna & Gerturde Johnson 1910 Census: 439 N Jonathan w/ Isaac & Cornelia Pindle Edward and Herman Carey in Randall’s 1893 Directory, reside at 58 W. North |
| Birthdate: | [1870] About 1874 (1880 Census) |
| Birth Place: | Williamsport MD |
| Marital Status: | Single (DC) |
| Death Date: | 28 June 1887 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 17 years (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | Brain Fever |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Domestic |
| Informant on DC: | Hanna Scott, Aunt |
| Family: | MNMother: Annie Clarke Father: (left blank on DC) Maternal grandparents: William Clark (1812-1881) & Rebecca Clark, Williamsport Aunts: Hannah (Clark) Scott & Susan (Clark) Jones Pierce Uncle: George R. Scott (HC) and Perry Scott, Lyon Post, |
| Sources: | Piper DC Found small stone gravemarker on Sept 7, 2024 (see video at Facebook) when St. James students were volunteering at clean-up day 1880 Census, Williamsport C.W. Pension Index card for Uncle Perry Winfield Scott/Widows’ Pension for Aunt Hannah (Clark) Scott DC for Mary Clarke (1861-1889), b. Williamsport, Hanna Scott, Aunt, informant for DC, father Edward Jones & Mother Susan Clarke Jones |
| Birthdate: | [1814] (obit) |
| Birth Place: | HedgesvilleWV |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 16 March 1899 |
| Death Place: | farm of Benjamin Rench, 4 mi. south of Hagerstown(obit) Funkstown (DC) |
| Age at Death: | 85 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Paralysis (obit) Apoplexy & Cerebral plugging (DC) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Father of 13 children, 8 living Services at Bethel |
| Family: | Wife: Amanda Jackson, b. Shepherdstown WV Father: George Clark Mother’s Maiden Name: Bell Children: Charles, George, William, Edward, Samuel, Rhoda, Burnside, Sheriden, Lucy “father of 13 children, 8 of whom are living” (obit) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Census 1870 (Bakersville), 1880 (Sharpsburg) DC for daughter Rhoda (Clark) Snively, d. 1942 |
| Birthdate: | 12 May 1864 Jan 1860 (1900 Census) |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single (DC) |
| Death Date: | 17-May-17 |
| Death Place: | Bellevue |
| Burial Date: | 18-May-17 |
| Age at Death: | 52 years 0 mos 4 days |
| Cause of Death: | Locomotor Ataxia |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Evaline Hopkins, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Campbell A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Isaac Williams, b MD MN Mother: Betsy Ross, b VA Husband: Samuel Coffee Daughter: Mrs. Mary (Coffee) Hopewell, b. 1883 Son: Danburg Coffee, b.1881 |
| Sources: | DC Census: 1900, 1910 1903 Hagerstown Directory: Eliza Coffee, 313 N Jonathan AND Bettie Williams, 313 N. Jonathan |
| Birthdate: | 7 Dec. 1890 |
| Death Date: | 1 Sept. 1899 |
| Death Place: | North Jonathan St. |
| Age at Death: | 8 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Diphtheria (doctor 1) or Tonsillitis (doctor 2) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral at Bethel AME |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. T. W. Simmons, health officer |
| Family: | Father: Jacob Cole Mother: Laura E. Cole Paternal Aunt: Sophia Cole Mack Paternal Grandmother: Matilda Jones Cole (HC) |
| Sources: | Headstone survives, damaged. Possible footstone survives: HMC. Newspaper articles re. dispute over cause of death. Obit for her mother, Laura Ellen Cole 9-4-1938 Chambersburg Public Opinion |
| Birthdate: | 14 Oct 1857 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 5 Jan 1920 |
| Death Place: | At home, South Jefferson Street, Greencastle PA, Franklin County |
| Burial Date: | 8 Jan 1920 |
| Age at Death: | 62 yrs 2 mos 21 days |
| Cause of Death: | Broncho-pneumonia |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral service at home, interment at Samaritan cemetery near Hagerstown Highly respected citizen, industrious man with a good education, will be much missed in Greencastle among the many who sought his services. (Harrisburg obit) |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Laura Cole, Greencastle PA (d. 1938, interred Cedar Hill) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.F. Nowell, M.D., Greencastle David Martin, Greencastle |
| Family: | Wife: Mrs. Laura Cole Father: Joseph Cole, b. MD MNMother: Matilda Jones, b. MD Brother: Theodore Cole, Cleveland, Ohio Sisters: Mr. James Crew, Hagerstown and Mrs. James Burket, Pittsburgh |
| Sources: | PA DC Obituary, Peoples Register, Chambersburg PA Obituary, Harrisburg PA Telegraph Obituary, The Franklin PA Repository |
| Birthdate: | 1821 |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 14 Aug. 1901 |
| Death Place: | home, N. Jonathan St. |
| Age at Death: | 80 |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Services at Bethel AME Neither Joseph Cole nor Matilda Cole were at any time slaves, but were free persons. - See pension record Treasurer, Mite Missionary Society, Bethel AME |
| Family: | Husband: Jospeh Cole Sons: Jacob Cole, Hagerstown (HC); Thomas Cole, Ohio. Daughters: Clara Cole Crew, Hagerstown; Mrs. Thomas Mack (Sophia Cole Mack), Brookville PA. |
| Sources: | Obituary Obit for husband Joseph H. Cole (9/14/1892 DM), interred at Ebenezer Joseph Cole Pension file at MD State Archives (Jacob Wheaton & Louisa Gaskins provided Neighbor Affidavit) Ebenezer AME Record Book: list of members 9/10/1866 & Church Register, p. 24 of 107 1884-85 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: Joseph Cole, laborer, h 164 n Jon |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 1907 |
| Death Place: | home of son, James Gassaway, Braxton Ave. |
| Age at Death: | 90 yrs (DC) about 85 yrs (obit) |
| Cause of Death: | General debility |
| Family: | Daughter: Mrs. James Gassaway (Anna) Brother: James Stoops Son: James Gassaway Son (or son-in-law?): James Gassaway, on 1870 Hagerstown Census, b. 1861, age 9 Maiden name: Bettie Stupps |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Census: 1870 1893 Hagerstown Directory: Gasaway, James, col lab res W Antietam nr CVRR DC for daughter, Anna Gassoway (d.1929) |
| Birthdate: | 27-Dec-15 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 27-Dec-15 |
| Death Place: | 106 W. Bethel St. |
| Burial Date: | 31-Dec-15 |
| Cause of Death: | Did not breathe; Prematurity |
| Informant on DC: | George Cooper, Carlisle PA |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: George Cooper, b. PA MN Mother: Agnes Hopewell, b. WV |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1864] Nov. 1863 (1900 Census) |
| Death Date: | Mar. 1908 |
| Death Place: | home, 133 West Bethel |
| Age at Death: | 44 yrs |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | AME Church |
| Family: | Husband: Samuel Coxen Son: Walter Coxen Father-in-law: John Coxen Parents both born in VA (1900 Census) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Census: 1900 |
| Birthdate: | 1841 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single (DC) |
| Death Date: | 2-Oct-23 |
| Burial Date: | 5-Oct-23 |
| Age at Death: | 82 years |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Interstitial Nephritis Acute Hepatitis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Good Samaritan incorporator & officer Trustee of Ebenezer AME 40 consecutive years |
| Informant on DC: | James Crew, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | William M. Hoffler, MD Fred W Kraiss, Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Crew, b.MD MNMother: Mahala Crew, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC “Good Samaritian Election” 12-22-1894 HH&TL “Hagerstown News” 12-20-1913 Balt Afro Am. Randall’s 1893 Hagerstown Directory: Crew, Chas H., col lab res 408 N Jonathan |
| Birthdate: | 22 Apr. 1858 |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 10 Feb. 1930 |
| Death Place: | Bethel A.M.E. Home in Baltimore MD |
| Age at Death: | 64 yrs. |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Ebenezer A.M.E. |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Southern Funeral Home, N. Jonathan St. |
| Family: | Husband: James Crew Sister: Mrs. Sophia Mack, Pittsburg Brother: Theodore Cole, Cleveland Father: Thomas Crew, b.MD MNMother: Mahala Hill |
| Sources: | Obituary HMH 2-12-1930 1920 Census |
| Birthdate: | 28 March 1863 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 18-Nov-24 |
| Death Place: | 60 West Bethel St. |
| Burial Date: | 20-Nov-24 |
| Age at Death: | 61 years |
| Cause of Death: | Tuberculosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Bethel A.M.E. quarryman, industry: stone Laborer (DC) |
| Informant on DC: | Clara Crew, 60 W. Bethel St. |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson J.B. Johnson |
| Family: | Wife: Clara O. Crew Father: Thomas Crew, b.MD MNMother: Mahala Hill, b.MD |
| Sources: | Obituary DC Randall’s 1893 Hagerstown Directory: Crew, Matthew, col lab res 408 N Jonathan |
| Birthdate: | 20 Aug 1845 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 22-Jun-18 |
| Death Place: | 415 Sumans Alley |
| Burial Date: | 21-Jun-18 |
| Age at Death: | 72 years 9 months 29 days |
| Cause of Death: | Overcome by gas at D.A. Thomas’ fertilizer plant (Obit) Accidental gas poisoning (DC) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer Jack Crew, Thomas Fertilizer Works (1915 Hagerstown Directory) |
| Informant on DC: | Sophia Crew |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. J.L. Shelton, MD, 67 W. North St. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Crew, b. MD MNMother: Malinda Hill, b.MD Sisters: Sophia Crew, Eliza Crew, Mrs. Mary Taylor Brothers: Charles Crew, Richard Crew, James M. Crew |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Ebenezer Record Book, p. 59 1884-85 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: Charles Crew, laborer bds 94 w. North & James M. Crew, same |
| Birthdate: | 1856 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 26-Dec-09 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 53 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Gastro-Enteritis; Exhaustion with Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Domestic |
| Informant on DC: | Mary E. Taylor, Sister |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. Wagaman A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Crew, b. MD MNMother: Mahala Hill, b. MD Sister: Mary E. Crew Taylor |
| Sources: | DC Certificate of Freedom for her mother, Mahala Crew 8-20-1853 who was manumitted by deed by Isaac B. Rowland. Age 32 in 1853 - Isaac Nesbitt |
| Birthdate: | [1890s] |
| Death Date: | 22 Oct 1899 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Burial Date: | 24 Oct 1899 |
| Family: | young son of Louisa Crew |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 4 Mar 1866 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 23-Apr-26 |
| Death Place: | 406 N. Jonathan St |
| Burial Date: | 26-Apr-26 |
| Age at Death: | 60 years 1 month 20 days |
| Cause of Death: | Arteriosclerosis Rheumatism |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, 406 N. Jonathan St |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Crew, b.MD MNMother: Mahilda (Mahala?) Hill, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1847 |
| Birth Place: | Luray VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 5-Nov-25 |
| Death Place: | 330 Blooms Alley Court |
| Burial Date: | 8-Nov-25 |
| Age at Death: | 78years |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Bronchitis Senile Debility |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mary A. Dennis, 330 Blooms Alley |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson J.B. Johnson |
| Family: | Father: unknown MNMother: unknown |
| Sources: | DC |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 15 July 1897 |
| Death Place: | West Bethel Street |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral at Bethel A.M.E. where Mrs. Devan was a member, Rev. Collett officiating Wife of assistant cook at Hotel Hamilton |
| Family: | Obituary HH&TL |
| Birthdate: | 18-Apr-02 |
| Birth Place: | Barnesville GA |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 1-Mar-25 |
| Death Place: | 35 W North |
| Burial Date: | 5-Mar-25 |
| Age at Death: | 22 years 10 months 11 days |
| Cause of Death: | gunshot would by 38 ___ Spanish Revolver while in the hand of Walter Wilson, Death was instantaneous Shot through brain; died instantly |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Hotel Porter |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs Florence Jones, 35 W. North St. |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J. Scott Bower, Coroner J.B. Johnson, 204 N. Jonathan St., Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: Smith Duberry, b. GA MNMother: (dead) unknown |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1842] |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 30 Dec. 1905 |
| Death Place: | West Antietam St. |
| Age at Death: | 63 yrs (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | General debility Acute rheumatism Heart Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral at Bethel AME |
| Informant on DC: | John Diggs, Husband (DC) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | H.K.Den |
| Family: | 2nd Husband: Rev. John Wesley Diggs (HC, USCT) 1st Husband: William Mahoney - Arabella Mahoney is in Ebenezer Record book Church Registry 1873 Father: Nelson Frances, b. MD MNMother: Don’t know (DC) Uncle: Mark Marshall (1817-1900), USCT Son: Stephen Mahoney |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Uncle Mark Marshall (USCT) obit 1900 1884-85 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: Nelson Francis, h 199 w Antietam (also, Charles W. Mahoney, porter, 199 w Antietam, and Mark Marshall, laborer, 75 w North) Email from Ges Rucker, descendant of William Mahoney (GU272), Arabella’s 1st husband. |
| Birthdate: | 1834 |
| Death Date: | 24-Mar-09 |
| Age at Death: | approx. 75 yrs. |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Endocarditis & Nephritis; toxemia |
| Informant on DC: | Stover |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Victor Miller, MD A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Diggs, b. MD (1841 Certificate of Freedom for a Thomas Diggs, 25, born free, signed O.H. Williams) MNMother: Unknown |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Obit of David T. Stouffer 4-5-1909 HMH Randall’s 1883 Hagerstown Directory: Diggs, Benjamin, col lab res Hamilton ave 1884-85 Sheriff & Taylor Dir.: Benjamin Diggs, laborer, h Hamilton ave nr RR. Check the other Benjamin Diggs (d. 1894) obit |
| Birthdate: | 1855 |
| Birth Place: | Washington County, MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 27-Mar-02 |
| Death Place: | N. Jonathan St. |
| Age at Death: | 47 years 2 months 3 days |
| Cause of Death: | General debility |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer Porter at the Franklin House |
| Enslaver: | Services by Rev. Brown |
| Family: | Wife: Jennie Diggs Father: Richard Diggs MNMother: Maria Gantz Two children |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Randall’s 1893 Hagerstown Directory: Diggs, Geo, ol lab res 121 W Church 1884-85 Sheriff & Taylor Dir.: George Diggs, porter, Franklin House |
| Birthdate: | 24 Feb 1850 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 11-Apr-12 |
| Death Place: | Hamilton Lane, 4th Ward |
| Burial Date: | 13 April 1912 |
| Age at Death: | 62 yrs 1 mo 17 days |
| Cause of Death: | Dropsy, chronic nephritis, gangrene, cardiac collapse |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Domestic work |
| Informant on DC: | Ella (or Eva) Kees, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson S.E. Ford |
| Family: | Father: Philip Kee, b. MD MNMother: Nancy Stewart, b. MD Husband: Jacob Diggs Brothers: Henry Kee (HC), Jonas William Kee |
| Sources: | DC Obit for brother Jonas Kee (Union Cem., Carlisle PA) Census: 1900, 1910 Hagerstown Directory 1910 Carlisle PA Directory 1882 and Boyd’s Hagerstown Directory 1887 (in Chambersburg Directory 1887) (Nancy Kee) |
| Birthdate: | 1832 |
| Death Date: | 1 Dec. 1908 |
| Death Place: | at his daughter’s home Calhoun St., Baltimore MD 1903 - 413 West Antietam |
| Burial Date: | 3-Dec-08 |
| Age at Death: | 76 years |
| Cause of Death: | Senility Arteriosclerosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Superannuated member of the Baltimore Conference AME Church (retired Minister) (obit) Lyon Post Chaplain, 1884 Elected Superintendent of Halfway Cemetery 1900 Lyon Post officer - Commander in 1900 |
| Informant on DC: | Dollie H. Diggs, 1150 N. Calhoun, Baltimore City, Daughter |
| Family: | Wife: Arabella Francis Mahoney Diggs Step-son: Steve Mahoney Daughter: Dolly H. Diggs |
| Sources: | DC (Baltimore City) USCT Obituary - Baltimore Afro Am Ledger “Good Samaritans Officers Elected,” May 22, 1900, HMH 1903 Hagerstown Directory |
| Birthdate: | 28-Jun-13 |
| Birth Place: | Washington Co. |
| Marital Status: | Infant |
| Death Date: | 1-Jul-13 |
| Death Place: | 115 W. Bethel St., Ward 5 |
| Burial Date: | 2-Jul-13 |
| Age at Death: | 3 days |
| Cause of Death: | Deficient Development |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Jas. Johnson (James Johnson), b. VA MNMother: Mary Dixon, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 15 Aug 1876 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 5-Aug-16 |
| Death Place: | Harman’s Alley, Ward 5 |
| Burial Date: | 8-Aug-16 |
| Age at Death: | 38 yrs 11 mos 20 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Endocarditis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housewife |
| Informant on DC: | Charles Dixon, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | ? Beuser, MD A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Charles Stanley, b. MD MNMother: Caroline Smith, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 12-Aug-16 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Infant |
| Death Date: | 13-Dec-16 |
| Death Place: | 413 Penna Ave |
| Burial Date: | 16-Dec-16 |
| Age at Death: | 4 mos 12 days |
| Cause of Death: | Broncho Pneumonia |
| Informant on DC: | Robert Dixon, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | C? Scheller MD, Health Officer, no physician attended A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Robert Dixon, b. MD MNMother: Mamie (Nannie?) Robinson, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 12 Mar 1898 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 26-Jul-13 |
| Death Place: | 115 W North |
| Burial Date: | 27-Jul-13 |
| Age at Death: | 15 years 4 months 12 say |
| Cause of Death: | Tetanus of foot Puncture by Wire 4 weeks ago |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | House Work |
| Informant on DC: | Georgiana Dixon, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Frank Dixon, b.MD MNMother: Georgiana Shuman, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1832] |
| Death Date: | 27 Jan. 1902 |
| Death Place: | Washington, DC |
| Age at Death: | 70 years |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Inc. member of Mechanics Land & Building Assoc. of Hagerstown (1872) Worked for Treasury Dept |
| Family: | Father: Clement Dorsey (HC) Mother: Catharine “Kate” Sacket Wife: Letitia Dorsey (where interred?) Brothers & Sisters: Thomas Henry Dorsey, Clement Dorsey, Catherine “Kate” (Dorsey) Hill (HC), Anna Elizabeth Dorsey, Ellen Ann (Dorsey) Key (HC), Robert Dorsey, Abraham Dorsey, Mary Dorsey |
| Sources: | Obituary US Census 1893 Randall’s Hagerstown Directory: Dorsey, C., col lab res 125 W Church |
| Birthdate: | [1799] |
| Death Date: | 17 Aug. 1862 |
| Age at Death: | age 63 yr. (P) |
| Family: | DC states father, mother “unknown” Wife: Catherine “Kate" Sackett Children: see brothers & sisters of Claggett Dorsey |
| Sources: | DC US Census:1850 (Williamsport), 1860 (Sharpsburg) Obit for son Clement Dorsey (b. Williamsport, d. 1917, Ohio) tells family history Son Thomas Henry Dorsey (c. 1835-1884) Pension Index & Service Record, mustered out Brownsville, Texas 1/16/1867 |
| Birthdate: | 1855 |
| Birth Place: | Williamsport |
| Marital Status: | Widower |
| Death Date: | 27-Feb-05 |
| Death Place: | in front of his house on West Bethel Street, |
| Age at Death: | 60 years (obit) |
| Cause of Death: | Hemorrhage appearing at mouth: Instant |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Member, Ebenezer AME Post Commander, Lyon Post Odd Fellows On General Committee of Arrangements for Odd Fellows 1882 gathering, parade, cornerstone laying Stonemason Musician Waiter Restaurateur (DC) Caterer (obit) Cumberland Valley Depot, & City Hotel Rest. Manager (owner?) Known as “Duke” |
| Informant on DC: | Florence Miller, Daughter (wife of Daniel Matthew Miller; DIL of George C. Miller, see Surviving Directors) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Dorsey b. MD MNMother: don’t know Wife Mary Jane Dorsey died 1903, headstone found 2022 Daughter: Florence V. Miller (married to Mass Miller) Stepson: Charles Jones, Altoona Sister: Laura Howard Brothers: James & Charles Dorsey of Pittsburg |
| Sources: | DC Obituary 1 (2-28-1905 HMH) Obituary 2 (3-3-1905 HM) Co D 4th USCI, regimental band Pension Index File; Invalid Pension Hagerstown Directory 1893: Dorsey, H.W., col restaurant, 68 W. Franklin, res 118 W. Bethel |
| Birthdate: | May 1881 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 15-Jun-11 |
| Death Place: | 39 W. North St., Ward 5 |
| Burial Date: | 17-Jun-11 |
| Age at Death: | 30 years |
| Cause of Death: | Rheumatic Fever; Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer Baptised at Ebenezer b.1871? (Record Book) |
| Informant on DC: | Rose Etta Dorsey |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: John T. Dorsey, b. Frederick Co. MNMother: Sarah Davis, b. Mason & Dixon |
| Sources: | DC Ebenezer Record Book has “Harry E. Dorsey” b. 1871 |
| Birthdate: | 17 Mar 1896 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 28-May-13 |
| Death Place: | 408 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 31-May-13 |
| Age at Death: | 17 yrs 2 mos. 11 days |
| Cause of Death: | Cardiac Failure; Pulmonary Tuberculosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Anne Robinson, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Melvin Dorsey, b. MD (found section/lot marker 3-11-2023) MNMother: Anne Robinson, b. MD (d. 1897) |
| Sources: | DC Death Notice (pupil of School No. 4 died Tuesday, May 2) |
| Birthdate: | 14-Oct-21 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 14-Oct-21 |
| Death Place: | 14 W. Bethel |
| Burial Date: | Oct-21 |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born Premature birth |
| Informant on DC: | William H. Dorsey, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Hoffler A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: William H. Dorsey, b.WV MNMother: Alice Pauetor, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1866] |
| Death Date: | 1 Jan. 1929 |
| Death Place: | hospital near Annapolis MD |
| Age at Death: | 62 yrs |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Member Asbury ME Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Court of Galant, Household of Ruth Waiter at Hamilton Hotel 32 yrs., Waiter at Dagmar 8 yrs. Robinson’s Friendship Band of Hagerstown (see Bowman) |
| Physician, Undertaker: |
| Family: | Wife: Belle Dorsey (MN: Smith) Niece in NY |
| Sources: | Obituary 1900, 1910 Census 1893 Hagerstown Directory Ten Weeks on Jonathan Street by Lynn Bowman |
| Birth Place: | MD (Census) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer (Census) |
| Enslaver: | Wife: Mary A. Dorsey Daughters: Annie, Franklin, Lillie, Jerome, Mamie Step-daughter: Josephine Lockman |
| Informant on DC: | [Surviving stone: J.W. Dorsey] Co. F. 24th U.S.C.T. or Co D? Pension File Census: 1870, 1880 |
| Birthdate: | 1840 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 28-Mar-09 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 69 |
| Cause of Death: | Uncompensated Mental Insufficiency; Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Domestic |
| Informant on DC: | John Williams, nephew |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Frederick Page, b. MD MNMother: Sarah Savage, b. MD Nephew: John W. Williams Husband: Robert Dorsey Half-brother: King Boone (HC) Half-sister: Mary H. (Miller) Williams – mother of John W. Will |
| Sources: | DC obit for Sarah Savage Boon, Louisa Dorsey’s mother 1870 Census |
| Birthdate: | [1846] |
| Birth Place: | Williamsport MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 30 Nov. 1902 |
| Death Place: | at her home on West Bethel St. |
| Age at Death: | 58 years (obit) Stone - 56 years |
| Cause of Death: | Complication of diseases (obit) Brights Disease and Hypertrophy of Heart (DC) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | member Bethel M.E. church Cook, ran well-known restaurant with husband H.W. Dorsey |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. Welty Faheney, 228 Summit Ave. no undertaker listed |
| Family: | Husband: ______ Jones Husband: Henry W. Dorsey survived her (m.1874) Father: Charles Jones, b.Williamsport MNMother: Ruth Harrison, b.Williamsport Daughter: Mrs. Florence Miller, Hagerstown Son: Charles Jones, Altoona PA |
| Sources: | [Stone survives] age 56 yrs. DC Obituary Dec. 5, 1902 HM (no burial place named) One obit states interment at Rose Hill Cem. |
| Birthdate: | about 1852 |
| Marital Status: | Widower |
| Death Date: | 1907 Nov 3 |
| Death Place: | Home on North Jonathan Street |
| Age at Death: | 55 years (obit) 49 years (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | Blood poisoning (DC & obit) Heart insufficiency (DC) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer (DC) Caterer, master chef? ice cream maker Ebenezer AME Trustee Good Samaritan Original Incorporator & Officer 1893 Elected Treasurer Good Sam. Lodg School Trustee (see Investigation of Prof. Baum article) Employed by Jacob Roessner’s confectioners for 20 years |
| Informant on DC: | Mary E. Taylor, cousin |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Allen B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: James Dorsey, b.MD MNMother: Rebecca Young (Rebecca Adams), b.1823 in Hagerstown, MD Wife: Annie (Robinson) Dorsey, died 1897, interred where? Daughter: Grace Dorsey d. 1898 (where interred?) Daughter: Mamie, died at 16 months in 1899 (obit) where interred? Son: Melvin Franklin Dorsey, d. 1890 (obit) where interred? Son: Howard (HC) Mother-in-law: Caroline Robinson (HC) Cousin: Mary E. Taylor |
| Sources: | Obituary DC (AL found 9/2023) Section/Lot marker found on 3-11-2023 by Emilie Amt (see Facebook video) Mary E. Taylor, executor, files inventory 12-20-1907 Trustee for pensioner Caroline Robinson (wife of George Robinson) Will to probate Nov 20, 1907 HMH p Sale of household goods Dec 24, 1907 1884 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: George Robinson, hostler, with William H Kreps Afro-American obit 11/5/1898 for eldest daughter, Miss Grace Dorsey Baltimore Afro-American obit 2/16/1896 for mother, Mrs. Rebecca Adams Ebenezer Record Book, WCHS: 1883 Feb. 8th, Marriage of Melvin Dorsey and Annie M. Robinson, p. 42 of 107. “Good Samaritan Hall,” 4/11/1893 HM |
| Birthdate: | [1850] |
| Death Date: | 3 April 1874 |
| Age at Death: | age 24 yr (P) |
| Family: | Father: unknown (DC) but presumably Emanuel Nimmy Mother: Fanny Nimmy (HH&TL 3-7-1892) Husband: R.F. Dorsey (P and stone), Robert Dorsey (equity suit) |
| Sources: | Piper DC Equity suit naming Polly Dorsey (husband, Robert), as child & heir of Fanny Nimmy, died intestate, wife of Emanuel Nimmy. 3-7-1892 HH&TL Stone discovered Sept. 7, 2024 |
| Birthdate: | [1790] |
| Death Date: | 26 Mar. 1870 |
| Age at Death: | age 80 yr, |
| Cause of Death: | Piper DC |
| Birthdate: | 25 Dec 1862 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 12-Apr-11 |
| Death Place: | 31 W. North Washington County Hospital (obit) |
| Burial Date: | 14-Apr-11 |
| Age at Death: | 48 yrs 3 mos 17 days 65 yrs (obit) |
| Cause of Death: | Appendicitis Fibroid Tumor |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Ebenezer A.M.E. Housewife well-known, lived in family of Gen. H. Kyd Douglas |
| Informant on DC: | Lee (?) Robert Douglas, 31 W. Wash St., Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Daniel A. Watkins, M.D. L. M. Watkins, Undertaker, Hagerstown |
| Family: | Husband: George Robert Douglas (HC) Father: Harry Robinson, b. enslaved by Henry Severs, nr. Winchester VA MNMother: Nettie, b. VA Son: Thomas Douglas Brothers: Henry Robinson (in Europe 1894), Benjamin Robinson, WV Sister: Laura Robinson Flowers/Flowery, WV |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Obituary for her father, Henry Robinson 8/9/1894 HH&TL |
| Death Date: | 14 May 1898 |
| Death Place: | Died while working on farm of William Kealhofer, 1/2 mile from Hagerstown along WMRR |
| Cause of Death: | Fractured skull from fall Employed by William Jackson at time of death |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | funeral services at his home on Hamilton Lane, Rev. J.H. Collett, Ebenezer AME, officiating |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. C.B. Boyle attended A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | left wife & 5 small children |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1858 (DC) April 1855 (1900 Census) |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 13-Jan-21 |
| Death Place: | 238 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 15-Jan |
| Age at Death: | 63 years |
| Cause of Death: | Heart trouble (obit) Chronic endocarditis (DC) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Rev. H.A. Johnson officiated at funeral employee of the Dix Cafe for many years Chief of the kitchen staff at Dix Cafe Worked for the Hartle Brothers 30 years Beer Bottler (1900 Census) Laborer (1910 Census) Dishwasher at hotel (1920 Census) |
| Enslaver: | Mrs. G.R. Douglass |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr Campbell Watkins Minnich |
| Family: | Father: don’t know MNMother: don’t know Married Emma Robinson 12/13/1883 (d. 1911, interred at Halfway) 2nd wife: Georgia Tasker Douglass Son: Thomas F. Douglas b. 1881 Step-son: Frederick Tasker Next door neighbor to Annie Bentley in 1900:) |
| Sources: | Obituary in 1/21/1921 Balt. Afro American DC – Halfway erased & Rose Hill written over erasure “The Right Kind,” 5/8/1896 Hagerstown Mail “To Observe Birthday,” 2/3/1916 Hagerstown Morning Herald Wash. Co. Marriage Index Hagerstown City Directory: 1903, 1905, 1908, 1910, 1922, 1884 Sherrif & Taylor Directory: Frederick Tasker, laborer, 63 west Bethel (Joseph & Rachel Tasker at same address) |
| Birthdate: | 4-Nov-09 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown, MD |
| Death Date: | 4-Nov-09 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | Still born |
| Cause of Death: | Prematurity Failure Respiration Stillborn |
| Informant on DC: | Charles B. Drew, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Charles B. Drew MNMother: Naomie E. Jackson |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1878] |
| Death Date: | 6-Apr-00 |
| Death Place: | Bellevue Almshouse |
| Age at Death: | 22 years |
| Cause of Death: | Consumption |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Asbury M.E. worked at Hoover’s Cafe & Clarkson’s Livery (Obit) Occupation: Pauper (DC) |
| Family: | Father: Leo Dungeon MNMother: Mary Dungeon Mother survived him Step-father: William Booze (Obit) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary April 7, 1900 Coffman Funeral Home Ledger #1, page 21 See FindAGrave message from PennyMc 12 12 2023: Jacob was janitor at Lincoln School in Wheeling. |
| Birthdate: | 10-Dec-17 |
| Birth Place: | 438 N. Jonathan St. |
| Death Date: | Don’t know |
| Death Place: | 438 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 15-Dec-17 |
| Cause of Death: | Still born, DC signed 11 Dec 1917 |
| Informant on DC: | Alexander Edemy, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Alexander Edemy, Sr., b. MD MNMother: Maud Fisher, b. MD Paternal Grandfather: James Rodney Edemy (HC) |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 26-Sep-19 |
| Birth Place: | 22 Ruby Ave |
| Death Date: | 26-Sep-19 |
| Death Place: | 22 Ruby Ave |
| Burial Date: | 27-Sep-19 |
| Age at Death: | Still born |
| Cause of Death: | Still born Delivered by midwife Treated mother for influenza |
| Informant on DC: | Alexander Edemy, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | AB Wilson MD AK Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Alexander Edemy, Sr., b.MD MNMother: Maud Fisher, b.MD Paternal Grandfather: James Rodney Edemy (HC) |
| Sources: | DC Obit for Alexander Edemy, d.1940 in Hagerstown, interred at Red Hill, Keedysville |
| Birthdate: | about 1839 |
| Birth Place: | Washington County MD lived near Weverton, Sandy Hook, Pleasant Valley after Civil War |
| Marital Status: | no info (DC) |
| Death Date: | 1905 May 28 |
| Death Place: | at home, Bloom’s Ave. |
| Burial Date: | 1-Jun-05 |
| Age at Death: | about 60 years (obit) 66 years (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | Asthma (obit) Chronic Endocarditis Cardiac Dilatation |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | School Board Trustee, District 11 (1877), Sandy Hook MD President, Pleasant Valley Colored Republican Club (HH&TL Oct 31, 1892) Speaker, Indignation Meeting, Petersville MD Father Joseph Edemy bought land for Af.Am. School, District 11 (Sandy Hook/Weverton) in 1868 & was School Trustee (see 6-10-1874 HH&TL, Colored Schools Trustees, Freedmen’s Bureau, and Wash Co Land Rec MCKK 1, p. 78, 1868) |
| Enslaver: | Alex Neill |
| Informant on DC: | Alexandria Edemy, Son |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman |
| Family: | Father: Joseph Edemy b MD MNMother: Elyza/Liza/ Elizabeth Hall b VA Children: Georgianna, James, Joseph, William, John H., Annie May, Josephine, Alexander Neal |
| Sources: | DC Obituary HMH 5-30-1905 USCT 19th, Co.K Funeral notice HMH 6-1-1905 USCT Military Service Records Discharged from L’Ouverture Hosp. Alexandria July 28, 1865 on Surgical Cert. Disability Rodney Edemy, 25, and bro, John Edemy, 27, boatmen, unmarried, draft registration records (Fold3/Ancestry) DC for Annie May (Edemy) Dykes |
| Birthdate: | 26-Jan-20 |
| Birth Place: | 57 N. Bethel |
| Death Date: | 26-Jan-20 |
| Death Place: | 57 N. Bethel |
| Burial Date: | 27-Jan-20 |
| Age at Death: | died at birth |
| Cause of Death: | Anaemic from asphyxia |
| Informant on DC: | Louisa Edemy |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: William. R. Edemy, b. MD MNMother: Ethel Ray, b. MD Siblings: Frederick, Georgianna, Ray, Janita Paternal grandfather: John H. Edemy, b.1874 Paternal great grandfather: James Rodney Edemy (V, HC) |
| Sources: | DC Census records, etc.for parents, grandparents, great-grandparents |
| Birthdate: | [1877] July 1868 (1910 Census) |
| Birth Place: | 125 Church St. |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 26 Oct. 1930 |
| Death Place: | at home of her sister: Mrs. Katie Smith, 125 Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 28-Oct-30 |
| Age at Death: | 53 years (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | Acute dilation of heart Acute indigestion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Maiden Name: Minnie Liles |
| Informant on DC: | Richard Liles (brother?) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: John Lyles (?), George (DC) Mother: Charlotte Carpenter Rebecca Brown Lyles Brothers: Henry, Joseph, Benjamin, Richard, & John Liles (Lyles) Sisters: Mrs. Katie Smith Mrs. Maude (Lyles) Whiting, Frederick and Mrs. Mamie Brown Husband: Henry Evans, b.VA (1920 Census) |
| Sources: | Obituary DC Census: 1910, 1920, 1930 Hagerstown City Directory: 1908 (425 N. Jonathan) |
| Birthdate: | 1841 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 15-Oct-06 |
| Age at Death: | 65 yrs 1 mo 10 days |
| Cause of Death: | Brights Disease of Kidney Uremia |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Mother or wife enslaved by William Gabby ? (to be confirmed) |
| Informant on DC: | Hannah Farmer, Wife Hannah Farmer, enlsaved by William Gabby (10-26-1840 Freedom Permits Wash Co MD 1827-1863.) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | H.L. Herman |
| Family: | Father: Jerry Farmer, b.MD MNMother: Susan Galhey, b.MD Wife: Hannah Farmer |
| Sources: | DC AL found 9/1/2023 Ebenezer AME Record Book: Jerry Farmer listed as member 1868 1893 Hagerstown Directory: “Farmer, Robt, col driver res 453 N Jonathan? 1903 Hagerstown Directory 1884-85 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: Jeremiah Farmer, laborer, h Jonathan nr. North. Jeremiah Farmer --“1870 Church Registry, Class No. 1,” p. 49, Ebenezer Record Book, WCHS |
| Birthdate: | 13 Mar 1870 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 23-Oct-31 |
| Death Place: | 54 W. North |
| Age at Death: | 61 years 7 months 10 days |
| Cause of Death: | chronic endocarditis Nephritis Arteriosclerosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | school teacher Bethel A.M.E. Secretary, Mite Missionary Society |
| Informant on DC: | Catherine Fletcher, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Victor D. Miller, MD Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Husband: David Fletcher Father: Robert Mackey, b. MD Mother: Harriet Louisa Chesley, born Chewsville, MD |
| Sources: | DC “Present Every Day” HMH 2-6-1914 Hagerstown Directory 1915, 1922 “Hagerstown,” Balt Afro-American, 8/27/1898 “Hall Benefit Fair,” HH&TL, 12/20/1894 |
| Birthdate: | [1871] |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 1 Aug. 1904 |
| Death Place: | at home of Robert Mackey |
| Age at Death: | 33 years 3 months 14 days |
| Cause of Death: | Typhoid Fever Intestinal perforation & hemorrhage |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Bethel A.M.E. |
| Informant on DC: | Cora Fletcher, Wife |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman |
| Family: | Wife: Cora Fletcher Father: Henry Fletcher, b. MD MNMother: DK, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1867 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Robert Forqueran |
| Death Date: | 2 August 1904 |
| Death Place: | West Bethel Street, Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 37 years (obituary), 30 years (death certificate) |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Gastritis & Bronchitis (Tuberculor) |
| Occupation: | Housewife |
| Informant on DC: | Robert Forqueren, Husband |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Dallas Moore, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Bettie Moore, born in Virginia |
| Children: | George Forqueran Paul Robert Forqueran Virginia Forqueran |
| Sources: | Death Certificate Obituary for Mrs. Robert Forqueren, Hagerstown Morning Herald, August 4, 1904 Hagerstown Directory - 1903 (106 Bethe Street), 1905 (24 Hamilton Avenue) "Trustees Appointed," Herald Mil, June 16, 1905 “Trustees Appointed,” Herald Mail, June 6, 1906 "Big Sendoff Given Local Colored Men," Morning Herald, Hagerstown, October 27, 1917 |
| Additional Information: | Mrs. Forqueran was survived by four children. Robert Forqueran was appointed school trustee for the Hagerstown "colored" school in 1905 and 1906. Paul R. Forqueran and other members of the Hagerstown and Washington County community were given a parade and special send-off program at Samaritan Hall before leaving for the National Army October 27, 1917. |
| Birthdate: | 1830 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 17 April 1898 |
| Burial Date: | 19 April 1898 |
| Age at Death: | 68 years |
| Cause of Death: | Stroke |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Domestic in the family of William C. McKee |
| Family: | Father: Leonard Fowler MNMother: Unknown Sisters: Mary Jane Fowler Thomas (HC), Ruth Fowler (HC?) Brother: Charles Fowler Nephew: Chambers Fowler Nieces: Celia (Fowler) Williams, Martha Fowler Franklin Friend & Executor: William Clinton McKee |
| Sources: | [Stone survives] Obituary Will U.S. Census: 1880 Fowler Family on Inventories of Appraisement for John Mong, enslaver Ebenezer AME Record Book: list of members, 2/28/1868 1850 Slave Schedule for John Mong, Beaver Creek |
| Birthdate: | 1836 (DC) 1833 (1880 Census) |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single (DC) Married Widowed (Census 1870, 1880, 1900) |
| Death Date: | 15-Jan-10 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 64 years |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Bronchitis & Acute Cystitis Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Domestic Ebenezer AME (church Record Book) |
| Informant on DC: | Lucy James, niece |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Husband 1: m. 1864 Ralph Brooks (1828-1871, interred at Bagtown Second Christian Church Cem.) Husband 2: m. 1879 Charles D. Fowler (1828-1895) Father: John Fisher b.MD MN Mother: Caroline Taylor b. MD Adopted daughter: Lillie Taylor Niece: Lucy James (HC) 1870 Hagerstown Census: Sophia, Charles, & William Fisher |
| Sources: | DC Census: 1870, 1880, 1900 Ebenezer AME Record Book |
| Birthdate: | 7 Sept 1893 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 5-May-12 |
| Death Place: | Beaver Creek |
| Burial Date: | 7-May-12 |
| Age at Death: | 18 years 7 months 28 days |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis Cardiac Failure Consumption |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | House Work |
| Informant on DC: | Martha Franklin |
| Physician, Undertaker: | T.M. Wagaman A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Chambers Fowler, b.MD MNMother: Lucy Taylor (Lucy James HC), b. MD Family only recently moved to Beaver Creek from Waynesboro PA |
| Sources: | Obituary DC |
| Birthdate: | 25 March 1855 |
| Birth Place: | Berry Hill WV |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 22-Jun-25 |
| Death Place: | 116 W. Bethel |
| Burial Date: | 25-Jun-25 |
| Age at Death: | 70 years 2 months 29 days |
| Cause of Death: | Valvular Heart Disease Cardiac Asthma |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Martha F. Franklin, 116 W. Bethel St. |
| Physician, Undertaker: | William M. Hoffler J.B. Johnson |
| Family: | Father: Unknown, b.WV MNMother: Betzil Summers, b.WV 1st Wife: Jennie Franklin (HC) 2nd Wife: Martha Fowler Daughter w/Martha Fowler Franklin: Mary Ellen Franklin (d. May 9, 1904, age 13months, 9 days (see DC) |
| Sources: | DC Marriage to Jennie Hunter 11-10-1893 HM Marriage to Martha Fowler 8-15-1902 HM |
| Birthdate: | [1862] |
| Death Date: | 7 Apr. 1897 (DC) 7 Apr. 1895 (Piper) 1895 (obit) |
| Death Place: | Lived in the family of Mr. William McKee, Leitersburg Pike |
| Age at Death: | 45 years (obit) Piper record says: “Jennie Franklin, wife Brown Franklin, age 33 yr, D. Apr. 7, 1895. |
| Cause of Death: | Obstruction of the bowels |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Buried from A.M.E. Church |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Drs. Mason, Scott, and Boyle held post mortem |
| Family: | Husband: Brown Franklin (1st wife) Lived with William McKee family on Leitersburg Pike Father: Hunter? (surname at time of marriage) Related to Andrew & Sarah Hunter, 1870, Distr. 1, Keedysville? |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Marriage 11-10-1893 Herald Mail |
| Birthdate: | 1850 |
| Birth Place: | Warrenton, Fauquier, VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 25-Feb-10 |
| Death Place: | W. North St. |
| Age at Death: | 59 years |
| Cause of Death: | Dropsy |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Sarah French, Wife |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Wife: Sarah Holmes French 12 Children: Mary, Roberta, John, Jacqueline Lena (HC), Thomas Lee, Georgianna, Frankie Rosie, Charles, Christine, Herman, Corrine Inez, Joseph Great-granddaughter: Lola Mosby, board member |
| Sources: | DC Obituary “Discovering Their Journey: French Family Tree” by Charles H. French Lola’s story about her ggf. |
| Birthdate: | 1865 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Death Date: | 2-Jan-12 |
| Death Place: | Bellevue (lived there for 5 years); “County Home” |
| Burial Date: | 4-Jan-12 |
| Age at Death: | 47 years (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | Pneumonia (obit) arteriosclerosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | John Simpson, Bloom Ave. |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.R. Laughlin S.K. Lowman |
| Family: | Father: Frisby Gantz b.MD (Frisby Gant, Ebenezer Record Book p.33 or107) MNMother: Katie Simpson, b.VA Maternal grandmother: Fannie Nimmey Brother: William Gantz, Pittsburg |
| Sources: | DC Obituary See 1893 Hagerstown Directory for Gant, Gantz, and Grant 1884-84 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: Frisby Gantz, plasterer, h 81 w Bethel AND John Simpson, hodcarrier, 74 west Antietam |
| Birthdate: | 24-Jun-09 |
| Death Date: | 20-Jul-09 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 3 weeks 6 days |
| Cause of Death: | Marasmus (malnutrition) |
| Informant on DC: | Leona Gerald, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Harry Gerald, b.NY MNMother: Leona Page, b.Hagerstown |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1838] |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 21-Jan-08 |
| Death Place: | Braxton Ave., Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 70 years (obit)80 years (article about court case) |
| Cause of Death: | General DebilityHeart Failure (valvular?) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Domestic |
| Informant on DC: | Mr. Stoops |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson |
| Family: | Father: Joseph Goins, b. MD MNMother: “no near relatives” (obit) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary 1908 Article about court case 1906 Certificates of Freedom for Goens/Goings/Goins |
| Birthdate: | about 1859 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 3-Feb-19 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Jail body removed to Bellevue (news article) |
| Burial Date: | 5-Feb-09 |
| Age at Death: | about 60 (news article) about 50 (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | Wood alcohol poisoning (news articles) “He came to his Death from natural causes unknown to the jury” Alcoholism and cramps |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Labour (DC) employed at Security |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. W.B. Morrison, jail physician Dr. C.Z. Wingerd John H. Bitner, Practicing Coroner, Hagerstown |
| Family: | Father: No record MNMother: No record |
| Sources: | DC “Death from Natural Causes is the Verdict” (2-5-1919 HMH) “A Colored Man is Found Dead in Jail” (2-4-1919 HMH) |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 16-Oct-08 |
| Death Place: | 341 North Jonathan |
| Age at Death: | 63 years |
| Cause of Death: | Abscess of lower jaw followed by Gangrene & exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Employed as domestic by Harry E. Bester A.M.E. Church member for 50 years |
| Informant on DC: | James H. Grant, son |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson |
| Family: | Father: James R. Grant, b. VA MNName: no record of Son: James H. Grant |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 13-Nov-11 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 23-Nov-11 |
| Death Place: | 341 North Jonathan |
| Burial Date: | 24-Nov-11 |
| Age at Death: | 8 days |
| Cause of Death: | Convulsion |
| Informant on DC: | James Grant, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J E Pitsnogle Samuel E. Ford |
| Family: | Father: James H. Grant, b MD MNMother: Dova Jackson, b. Winchester VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1795] |
| Death Date: | 15 May 1844 (Earliest death date) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | St. John’s Epis. Church |
| Enslaver: | Piper age 49 yr. [buried fr. St.John’s Ep.Ch.] 1884-85 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: Mary Gwynn, wid Jesse, h 49, 3 Church |
| Birthdate: | 2 Nov. 1911 |
| Birth Place: | 344 N. Jonathan |
| Death Date: | 7-Nov-11 |
| Death Place: | 344 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 10 Nov. 1911 |
| Age at Death: | 5 days |
| Cause of Death: | Sepsis |
| Informant on DC: | Robert Hall, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | JE Pitsnogle, H.O. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Robert Hall, b. VA MNMother: Florence Spencer, b. WV |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1801] |
| Death Date: | 5 May 1889 |
| Age at Death: | 88 years (P) 88 years (death notice) |
| Cause of Death: | Piper Obit 5-2-1889 HH&TL |
| Birthdate: | Dec 24 1859 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 27-May-17 |
| Death Place: | 64 W. Bethel St. |
| Burial Date: | 30-May-17 |
| Age at Death: | 57 years 5 mos 3 days |
| Cause of Death: | Carcinoma stomach Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | AME Sunday School Teacher and Officer Bethel A.M.E |
| Informant on DC: | Jennet Harris, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.P. Stauffer Watkins & Minnich |
| Family: | Husband: Jacob Harris Sons: Walter W. Harris, Hagerstown and William F. Harris, Philadelphia Father: David Alexander, b. VA MNMother: Rachel McGruder, b. VA |
| Sources: | DC Obituary “Officers Elected” 5-3-1899 HMH |
| Death Date: | 14-Jan-07 |
| Age at Death: | 52 years |
| Cause of Death: | “Found dead cause unknown” DC |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Cora Harris, wife |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Elias B. Hartle, City Coroner A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Wife: Cora Brown Harris Father: Solomon Harris, b. VA MNMother: Elizabeth Lyles, b.MD Brother: Frederick J. Harris d. 1902, husband of Margaret Wagner Harris (from DC) |
| Sources: | DC Cert. of Freedom for Elizabeth Ann Lyles, 22 in 1852, born free circa 1830. Henry Harris’ mother? William Henry Certificate of Freedom 8-31-1859 born free of free parents on Oct 16 1836. |
| Birthdate: | [1844] |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 31-May-04 |
| Death Place: | 40 West Bethel St. |
| Age at Death: | 60 years (obit) |
| Cause of Death: | Arteriosclerosis Cerebral Hemorrhage Paralysis (obit) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Ebenezer AME Lyon Post officer GAR Good Samaritan officer at time of Halfway Cem. Purchase Attended cemetery dedication Employed for 24 yrs as driver for T.B. Cushwa. |
| Informant on DC: | Hannah Harris, Wife |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman Watkins & Minnich (not confirmed) |
| Family: | Wife: Hannah Alexander Harris (HC) Father: Jacob Harris, b. MD Son: Walter Wayman Harris |
| Sources: | DC Obituary USCT US Civil War Pension Index Co B Regiment 28 MD |
| Birthdate: | [1847] |
| Birth Place: | Charlotteville VA (obit) |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 6 Feb. 1907 |
| Death Place: | Braxton Ave home of Jacob Johnson |
| Age at Death: | about 60 years “about 55” 64 years (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | Internal injuries after being thrown from a colt? Dr. Wareham: natural causes “the grip” La Grippe Exhaustion (DC) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Employed by Mr. Moore of Beaver Creek working for Aaron Lawrence at his dairy worked for a farmer at Beaver Creek |
| Informant on DC: | W. Moore, no relation to deceased |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. Wareham A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Cousin: John Harris? (There is a John Harris of Hagerstown on 1890 Veterans Schedule Census) Cousin: Sam Harris? |
| Sources: | DC “Had Two Policies” (HM 2-8-1907) “Dying When Found” (HMH 2-7-1907) “Harris Drops Dead” (HM 2-8-1907) |
| Birthdate: | 19-Sep-13 |
| Birth Place: | Suter’s Alley |
| Death Date: | 25-Sep-13 |
| Death Place: | Suter’s Alley |
| Burial Date: | 27-Sep-13 |
| Age at Death: | 7 days |
| Cause of Death: | Premature child - 6 mos.- Mrs. Jennie Gales - midwife. No physician in attendance (Illegible) who was called later. Two furnished by illegible |
| Informant on DC: | Emily Butler |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Campbell A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Harvey, b. WashingtonDC MNMother: Emily Butler, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC Jennie (Diggs) Gales, Midwife, Certification No. 15, 1911 |
| Birthdate: | 27-Jun-25 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Death Date: | 28-Aug-25 |
| Death Place: | 61 Harmon Ave. |
| Burial Date: | 29-Aug-25 |
| Age at Death: | 21 months 1 day |
| Cause of Death: | Malnutrition |
| Informant on DC: | Ralph Hellems, 61 Harmon Ave |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W.E. Todd ? J.B. Johnson |
| Family: | Father: Ralph Hellems,b. MD MNMother: Dortha Gebbins, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 6 June 1853 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 14-Jun-17 |
| Death Place: | 25 W. Bethel |
| Burial Date: | 16-Jun-17 |
| Age at Death: | about 70 yrs (obit) 64 years 8 days (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | Indigestion General senile debility Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Asbury M.E. Member for many years Ladies Society (Asbury) Employed in Gov. Hamilton’s family as nurse during tenure as Senator in DC Funeral from the Methodist church |
| Enslaver: | Enslaved by the Dorsey family (obit) |
| Informant on DC: | Oliver Hicks, husband (HC) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: George Seibert, b. VA MNMother: Fannie Brown, b. VA Husband: Oliver Hicks (HC) (V) Daughters: Mary Hicks, Hagerstown, Frances Hicks, New Jersey Son: William Hicks, Baltimore |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Funeral notice |
| Birthdate: | about 1881 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 7-May-30 |
| Death Place: | County Home, Hagerstown (Belleview) |
| Burial Date: | 10-May-30 |
| Age at Death: | about 50 years old |
| Cause of Death: | unknown chronic disease of insane Pelvic tumor probably carcinoma |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Member & recording secretary , A.M.E. church Funeral from A.M.E. church Maid |
| Informant on DC: | Louise Cain, 48 West Church (mother) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Campbell Son (?) Funeral Co., Smithsburg, MD |
| Family: | Husbands: Father: Guy Butler, b.MD MNMother: Louise Liles, b.MD Survived by her mother and step-father, Theodore Cain |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1887 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 30-Mar-06 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 19 years |
| Cause of Death: | Infective Endocarditis Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Lizzie Hicks, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman |
| Family: | Father: Oliver Hicks (V, HC) MNMother: Lizzie (Elizabeth) Seibert (HC) |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 6 Jan 1850 |
| Birth Place: | South Carolina |
| Marital Status: | Widower |
| Death Date: | 20-Apr-32 |
| Death Place: | home of his daughter, Mary Hollis, 25 West Bethel St. (DC & obit) Lived in Williamsport after Civil War |
| Burial Date: | 22-Apr |
| Age at Death: | 82 years 3 months 14 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Nephritis with hypertension General Arteriosclerosis complications after an illness (obit_ |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Asbury M.E. M.E. Church Steward Lyon Post commander (see dedication) Lyon Post sergeant 1900 Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Benj. Hollis, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. Jack Beachley A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Wives: 1) Mary Emma (Allen) Hicks (m.11/3/1874) 2) Elizabeth (Seibert) Hicks (m.1887) 3) Jeanette “Nettie” (Butler) Hicks, m. 1919. Father: Oliver Hicks, b. SC MNMother: Elizabeth Hicks, b. no record Daughter: Mary Josephine (Hicks) Hollis Son: William Hicks, Baltimore Granddaughter: Elizabeth Hicks, Baltimore |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Washington Co Marriage Index Co. I, 1st USCI Pension Index File “Hicks Went Through the Glass” (3/7/1889 HH&TL) “Injured by Falling Walls” (4/12/1897 Balt Sun) “Wrecked by Dynamite” (8/13/1898 Balt Sun) “Smashed the House” (8/19/1898 HM) “Lyon Guards” (4/29/1898 HM) “Sanitary Board” (10/5/1899) HMH “Lyon Post Officers” (12/13/1900 HH&TL) “Didn’t Know Fiancee’sName,” Balt. Sun 5/21/1919 Obit for daughter Mary Hollis, directory of Jubilee Singers (11/25/1936 HMH) |
| Birthdate: | 20 Sept 1889 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 2-Dec-17 |
| Death Place: | Bellview Hospital, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 3-Dec-17 |
| Age at Death: | 28 years 2 mos 2 days |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis Typhoid Fever |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Malinda Jones, Philadelphia PA |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Campbell A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Robert Hill, b. VA MNMother: Eliza Dades, b. VA |
| Sources: | DC Obituary George Pappas researching |
| Birthdate: | 8 Oct 1854 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 5-May-18 |
| Death Place: | home of her nephew, Richard Miller (SD), Bethel street |
| Burial Date: | 8-May-18 |
| Age at Death: | 61 years 6 mos 27 days |
| Cause of Death: | General debility (obit) Debility, pericarditis (DC) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | M.E. Church, Rev. H. Johnson |
| Informant on DC: | Richard Miller, Hagerstown MD, Surviving Director |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson Kraiss Bros. |
| Family: | Husband: Henry Hill (1880 Census) Father: Clemrich Dorsey, b. MD MNMother: Catherine Sackett, b. MD Sister: Mrs. Elizabeth Dickerson (obit) many nieces & nephews |
| Sources: | DC Obituary 1880 Census, Hagerstown: Henry Hill (50), wife Kate Hill (36), daughter Ida (19), MIL Catherine Dorsey (74) living next to George Miller on W. Bethel. George’s son Richard is SD. Sarah Boon in household, mother of George Miller, Grandmother of Richard, Surviving Director |
| Birthdate: | 1904 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Death Date: | 1-Aug-05 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 6 mos |
| Cause of Death: | Whooping Cough Spasms |
| Informant on DC: | Annie Hill, Grand- mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Coffman No physcian signature |
| Family: | Father: Noel Bnew? Brown? MNMother: Gertie Hill |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 2-Nov-21 |
| Birth Place: | 345 N. Jonathan St. |
| Death Date: | 2-Nov-11 |
| Death Place: | 345 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 11-Nov-21 |
| Cause of Death: | Probably Strangulation Cord around neck |
| Informant on DC: | Ethel Johnson |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Willson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: William Hill, b.MD MNMother: Ethel Johnson, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1886 |
| Death Date: | 26-Aug-01 |
| Death Place: | Suter’s Alley |
| Burial Date: | 28-Aug-01 |
| Age at Death: | 15 years |
| Cause of Death: | Consumption (Returned from House of Refuge, ill, 1 month before death) |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1870 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 6-Jan-28 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 8-Jan-28 |
| Age at Death: | 58 years (DC) 70 years (obit) |
| Cause of Death: | Fracture 7th thoracic vertebrae: due to fall from B&O RR trussle nr Municipal Elec Light Plant shock |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Mary Holmes, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | H.S. Porterfield, 136 W. Washington St. Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: Unknown MNMother: Unknown |
| Sources: | DC 3 articles about the accident See Bartley, Martin, and Thomas Holmes in Sheriff & Taylor’s Directory 1884-85. |
| Birthdate: | 4 July 1891 |
| Birth Place: | WV |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 31-May-15 |
| Death Place: | Bethel st. |
| Burial Date: | 2-Jun-15 |
| Age at Death: | 23 years 10 months 2 days |
| Cause of Death: | Cirrhosis of liver Exhaustion Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. William Honesly, Hagerstown, MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Samuel Honesty, b.WV MNMother: No record Wife: Julia Washington (?) |
| Sources: | DC “Four Mos. in House of Corrections” (1911) Marriage to Julia Washington of Shippensburg (1911) |
| Birthdate: | 3-Mar-06 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | no info |
| Death Date: | 9-Mar-06 |
| Death Place: | HagerstownMD |
| Age at Death: | 6 days |
| Cause of Death: | Yellow Jaundice |
| Informant on DC: | Agnes Hopewell, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | No physician signature A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: George Dabeuger, b.VA MNMother: Agnes Hopewell, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1893 Dec 1892 (1900 Census) |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 6-Mar-08 |
| Death Place: | HagerstownMD |
| Age at Death: | 15 years |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis Exhaustion |
| Informant on DC: | Wm.H. Hopewell, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | David A. Watkins |
| Family: | Father: William (Henry) Hopewell MNMother: (Mary) Delilah Moxley |
| Sources: | DC 1900 Census |
| Birthdate: | 8 Nov 1870 |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 11-Sep-10 |
| Death Place: | at home, N Jonathan st. |
| Age at Death: | 39 years 10 months 3 days |
| Cause of Death: | Tuberculosis Cardiac failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Domestic Services at Second Christian Church |
| Informant on DC: | Eliza Coffee (HC) mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson S.E. Ford |
| Family: | Husband: Joseph Hopewell Survived by Father: Samuel Coffee, b. Boonsboro MNMother: Eliza Williams (HC), b. Sharpsburg |
| Sources: | Obituary DC (found 4/2023) Natl. Register of Historic Places, Boonsboro Historic District, 2005, describes Short Hill, Boonsboro’s African American community |
| Birthdate: | 4 Jan 1864 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 12-Mar-31 |
| Death Place: | home of his son John Hopewell in Ypsilanti, Michigan |
| Age at Death: | 68 years |
| Cause of Death: | complications |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral (Rev Bond) & member Bethel AME Laborer (1880, Keedysville) Day Laborer (1900, Hagerstown) Proprietor (1910, Hagerstown) Gardener (1920, Hagerstown) |
| Family: | Father: Henry Hopewell, b. Breathedville, MD Mother: Airey Hopewell, b. Eakles Mills Wife: Mary Hopewell Sons: John (Elmore?), Michigan, Henry W., York PA, Joseph, Hagerstown Daughters: Mary Gaiter (Michigan), Madeline Tryman Snively, Hagerstown A number of grandchildren |
| Sources: | Obituary HMH Obituary in York PA News DC Michigan DC for sister, Ellen Hopewell Brown Census: 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 1910 Hagerstown Business Directory: Hopewell, W. Henry, 33 w North, Cabmen |
| Birthdate: | [1848] |
| Death Date: | 24-Mar-00 |
| Death Place: | at his residence on N. Jonathan street |
| Age at Death: | about 52 years (obits) |
| Cause of Death: | Kidney trouble (obit)- |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Member Bethel AME Member GAR, Knights Templar of the AF &AM, Quesne PA (Kane, PA), “colored order of Masons” Lyon Post Barber by trade, Professional wig maker (Sun obit) “...fought in the navy during the Civil War and was asst. Steward on Admiral Farragut’s vessel,” wounded, rec’d pension (obit) Organized the Independent Afro-American Club in 1899 |
| Family: | Left a wife and one child Wife: Isabella (Lewis?) Father: George House (Census) MNMother: Harriet Wheaton Brothers: Benjamin, Allen Luther, George Sisters: Mary C. (House) Pierce, Ruthanna House |
| Sources: | Obituary (HM 3-30-1900, Balt Sun 3-27-1900) Civil War Navy vet U.S.Census: 1850, 1860 Pension Index File “Afro-American Club Organized,” HMH 8-3-1899 James & Isabella House, “1870 Probationers,” p. 47, Ebenezer AME Ledger Book, WCHS 1884-85 Sheriff & Taylor Dir.: George House, Church nr. Jonathan, & George House, 40 w Church, & Luther House, waiter, 40 w Church DC for sister, Mary C. Pierce (1846-1928) Divorce paper? (Found by Bronson McCurdy, descendant) |
| Birthdate: | 1875 May 24 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 20-Jun-15 |
| Death Place: | 328 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 22-Jun-15 |
| Age at Death: | 40 years 27 days |
| Cause of Death: | Indigestion Weak & Failing heart |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Waiter at Hotel |
| Informant on DC: | Ida Johnson, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Edw. Howard, b.MD MNMother: Mary Grant, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 6 Dec 1855 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 15-Mar-16 |
| Death Place: | 415 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 17-Mar-16 |
| Age at Death: | 60 years 3 mos 9 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Brights Disease Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Fannie Huyette, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | AB Wilson MD AK Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Charles Huyett, b. VA MNMother: Easter Simms, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1845 |
| Birth Place: | none listed (DC) |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 5-Mar-05 |
| Death Place: | at home, North Jonathan St. |
| Age at Death: | 55 years |
| Cause of Death: | Septicemia Heart Failure, Exhaustion |
| Informant on DC: | none named |
| Physician, Undertaker: | O.H.W. Ragan |
| Family: | Husband: Daniel Jackson (HC) Father: don’t know MNMother: don’t know Son: Thomas Jackson (1861-1899, Rose Hill) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary DC for son Thomas H. Jackson (d. Jan.1, 1899, age 28) Sheriff & Taylor Directory 1884-85: Daniel Jackson, waiter, 42 w Church (also Anthony Jackson, William Jackson) BB Tree at Ancestry: Kee-Jackson |
| Birthdate: | 19-Jul-17 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 11-Oct-17 |
| Death Place: | 233 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 13-Oct-17 |
| Age at Death: | 2 months 24 days |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Colitis |
| Informant on DC: | Ashby Jackson, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Ashby Jackson, b.MD MNMother: Annie Grey, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 4-Oct-14 |
| Birth Place: | Charlestown WV |
| Death Date: | 10-Dec-14 |
| Death Place: | W. Antietam St. |
| Burial Date: | 11-Dec-14 |
| Age at Death: | 2 months 6 days |
| Cause of Death: | Unknown (DC) |
| Informant on DC: | Ashby Jackson, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | H.S. Knisley (?) S. Kellar Lowman |
| Family: | Father: Ashby Jackson, b. VA MNMother: Annie Gray, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 20-Dec-13 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 2-Mar-15 |
| Death Place: | 136 Jail Ally |
| Burial Date: | 3-Mar-15 |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 2 months 10 days |
| Cause of Death: | Brocho-pneumonia |
| Informant on DC: | Effie White, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W. R. Bender A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Edward Jackson, b. VA MNMother: Effie White, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 5 May 1851 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married May 26 1870 to Annie Williams |
| Death Date: | 28-Mar-15 |
| Death Place: | 130 W. Bethel St. |
| Burial Date: | 30-Mar-15 |
| Age at Death: | 63 years 10 months 2 days |
| Cause of Death: | Heart Failure Indigestion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Dishwasher at Hamilton Hotel United Order of Odd Fellows Aid to Chief Marshall, 1882 Odd Fellows 3rd Annual Session, parade, cornerstone laying |
| Informant on DC: | Ida Jackson, Daughter |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Isaiah Jackson, b. MD MNMother: no record (DC) Harriet Jackson (1870 Census) Wife: Anna “Annie” Williams Jackson (HC) Sons: Isaac Jackson (?) b.1891 Leo Jackson b.1885 d. 1896 (death notice) Thomas Jackson b.1861 d.1899 (Rose Hill) Daughters: Florence (Jackson) Kee Grandson: Lyman Kee (HC) |
| Sources: | DC Obit, Balt Afro Am Ledger Marriage in Ebenezer AME Record Book (Wash Co Hist Soc) Census: 1880, 1900 article re United Order of Odd Fellows (7-19-1882 HH&TL) “Tapped Torpedo” re Daniel Jackson’s son Isaac’s injury 4-15-1898 HM DC for son Thomas Jackson, interred Rose Hill BB Tree at Ancestry: Jackson-Kee |
| Birthdate: | 20-Oct-20 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 20-Oct-20 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 21-Oct-20 |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born Oct 20, 1920 Pressure on cord prolapse of cord and hand |
| Informant on DC: | Ashby Jackson, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Ashby Jackson, b.VA MNMother: Annie Grey, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1901 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 17-Sep-07 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 6 years |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Free Will Baptist Church |
| Informant on DC: | Emily Brown, Grandmother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. Victor _____? |
| Family: | Father: Archie Jackson MNMother: Emily Gregg? Grey? |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 13-Jan-16 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 13-Sep-16 |
| Death Place: | 233 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 13-Sep-16 |
| Age at Death: | 8 months |
| Cause of Death: | Broncho Pneumonia Colic? |
| Informant on DC: | Ashby Jackson, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W.E. ?odd A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Ashby Jackson, b.VA MNMother: Annie Gray, b. VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 6 May 1870 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 22-Sep-13 |
| Death Place: | Bellevue |
| Burial Date: | 22-Sep-13 |
| Age at Death: | 43 years 4 months 17 days |
| Cause of Death: | Gangrene of ? caused by contusions when lifting a bucket of plaster |
| Informant on DC: | Matti Jackson, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | George S. Everhart A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: William Jackson,b. MD MNMother: Ally Browning, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1859 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 20-Feb-09 |
| Death Place: | West North St. |
| Age at Death: | 60 (obit) 50 (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | Hemorrhage in the medulla Cardia Failure Paralysis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Coachman drove a coal cart for 30 yrs |
| Informant on DC: | William O. Wilson, Son-in-law |
| Family: | Wife: Hannah (Dodson) Jackson (HC) Father: Joseph Jackson, b. MD MNMother: no record, b.MD Daughters: Margaret Virginia (Jackson) Wilson (HC) and Sarah “Sadie” (Jackson) Adams, Harrisburg PA Son: Upright Jackson, Gettysburg, PA |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | [1855] |
| Death Date: | 8 Dec. 1913 |
| Family: | See Harriet Fowler (Lucy James is informant on DC) |
| Sources: | Piper (See Solomon James, laborer, rear 76 w Bethel in Sheriff & Taylor’s Directory1884) - related? Washington Co. Marriage License for Lucy E. McPherson of Hagerstown & William H. James of Beaver Creek, 1901 |
| Birthdate: | [1858] |
| Death Date: | 12 Feb. 1900 or 1903? |
| Death Place: | at home, North Jonathan St. |
| Age at Death: | 42 years |
| Cause of Death: | Heart failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Attended services at Bethel AME on day of death; funeral at Bethel |
| Family: | Wife: 2 brothers in Virginia: |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 21 May 1846 |
| Birth Place: | WV/VA |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 9-May-14 |
| Death Place: | Blooms Ave |
| Burial Date: | 11-May-14 |
| Age at Death: | 67 years 9 months 18 days |
| Cause of Death: | Infirmities of age |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | House Wife |
| Informant on DC: | Mary White, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | F.N. Hoffmeier A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: James Hall, b.WV MNMother: Sarah Kruier, b.WV |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 14 Feb 1852 |
| Birth Place: | WV VA? |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 18-Sep-14 |
| Death Place: | 311 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 20-Sep-14 |
| Age at Death: | 62 years 7 months 5 days |
| Cause of Death: | Carcinoma of breast General melanoma |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Midwife Housewife |
| Informant on DC: | Eugene Johnson |
| Physician, Undertaker: | O. H. W. Ragan A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Alfred Parker, b.VA MNMother: Harriet McGuire, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC HMH 10-26-1911 “Pensions, Hagerstown, Louisa Johnson, $12.00” 4-10-1911 Midwife’s Form, Dept of Health, State of MD, Certificate of Qualification for License (in Land Records, Misc Court Records online) |
| Birthdate: | 25 Dec 1844 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 13-Jun-20 |
| Death Place: | 119 W. Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 15-Jun-20 |
| Age at Death: | 75 years 5 months 17 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Interstitial Nephritis Uraemia |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Fred Staley, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Benjamin Bradford, b.VA MNMother: Patsy Hipkins, b.VA Husband: Charles Johnson HC |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 10 Aug 1842 |
| Birth Place: | West Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 13-Dec-14 |
| Death Place: | 358 1/2 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 15 Dec 1914 |
| Age at Death: | 76 years 4 mos 3 days |
| Cause of Death: | Probably pulmonary tuberculosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs Bertha Johnson (HC) Wife |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.R. Laughlin, MD A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Johnson, b. VA MNMother: Miami Peters, b. VA Wife: Bertha Johnson HC |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 19-Jul-13 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 19-Jul-13 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Burial Date: | 20-Jul-13 |
| Cause of Death: | Still born child |
| Informant on DC: | George M. Brooks Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.P. Lauffer? L.F. Reeder, Funkstown |
| Family: | Father: E. Johnson, b. Hagerstown MD MNMother: Ellen Brooks, b. Hagerstown MD (HC) |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | Jan 23 1892 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 27-Jul-22 |
| Death Place: | 121 W. North St. |
| Burial Date: | 29-Jul-22 |
| Age at Death: | 30 years 6 mos 4 days |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Bulbar Paralysis Cardiac failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Geo. W. Brooks, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Geo. W. Brooks, b. WV MNMother: Anna V. Pairs, b. MD Children: Johnson Infant d. 1913 (HC) |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1888 |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 17 Aug. 1907 |
| Death Place: | West Penn Hospital, Pittsburg PA |
| Age at Death: | 19 years |
| Cause of Death: | Typhoid Fever Perforation of bowel |
| Informant on DC: | “Unknown” |
| Physician, Undertaker: | R.D. Woods, MD J.J. Giltinan, Grant St. Pittsburg, Undertaker |
| Family: | All unknown on DC Former or usual residence: Kentucky 19 days at Place of Death Son of Adeline Louisa Johnson (HC)? Did her grandson named Eugene Johnson sign her death certificate?? |
| Sources: | Obituary PA DC |
| Birthdate: | 19 Jan 1844 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 31-Mar-22 |
| Death Place: | 104 Blooms Alley |
| Burial Date: | 1-Apr-22 |
| Age at Death: | 73 years 2 months 3 days |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Indigestion General Debility |
| Informant on DC: | William Johnson, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Hoffler, MD Johnson, Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: Samuel Banks, b VA MNMother: No record |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 17-Sep-22 |
| Birth Place: | 345 Jonathan St. |
| Death Date: | 17-Sep-22 |
| Death Place: | 345 Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 18-Sep-22 |
| Age at Death: | Stillborn |
| Cause of Death: | Stillborn Contributory: unknown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | DC Signed: Joshua Thomas Local Registry (no physician signature) F.W. Kraiss, Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: Unknown, b. Unknown MNMother: Ethel Johnson, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 10-Nov-24 |
| Birth Place: | Security, MD |
| Death Date: | 10-Nov-24 |
| Death Place: | Security, MD |
| Burial Date: | 12-Nov-24 |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born Undetermined (about 5 months) (miscarried) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Victor D. Miller J.B. Johnson |
| Family: | Father: Charles Johnson, b.NC MNMother: Lucy Henderson, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 19-Jul-13 |
| Death Date: | 19-Jul-13 |
| Informant on DC: | Geo. Brooks, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.P. Lauffer? L.F. Reeder, Funkstown |
| Family: | Father: E. Johnson, b.Hagerstown MNMother: Ellen Brooks, b.Hagerstown (HC) |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 11-Sep-25 |
| Birth Place: | Security, MD |
| Death Date: | 11-Sep-25 |
| Death Place: | Security, MD |
| Burial Date: | 12-Sep-25 |
| Cause of Death: | Born dead Cause of death unknown |
| Informant on DC: | Silas Johnson, Security, MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | William M. Hoffler J.B. Johnson |
| Family: | Father: Silas Johnson, b.VA MNMother: Lucy Henderson, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 10-Nov-24 |
| Birth Place: | Washington County Hospital |
| Death Date: | 10-Nov-24 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Hospital |
| Burial Date: | 12-Nov-24 |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born about 5 month Undetermined (Twin) |
| Informant on DC: | Charlie Johnson, Security MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Miller? J.B. Johnson, Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: Charlie Johnson, b.NC MNMother: Lucy Henderson, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1902 |
| Death Date: | 8-May-25 |
| Death Place: | died at Bellevue, interred there; disinterred & reburied at HC |
| Age at Death: | 23 years |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | employed at Security residents there contributed funds for re-interment Rev. J.C. Newman, O.J.Wells conducted services |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.B. Johnson, Undertaker |
| Family: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 19 June 1809 |
| Birth Place: | Lynchburg, VA |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 23-Sep-09 |
| Death Place: | at his home on Pennsylvania Ave. |
| Age at Death: | 100 years 3 months 4 days over 100 years (obit) |
| Cause of Death: | Senility |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer incorporating member for the Colored Laboring Sons and Daughters of the Beneficial Society of Hagerstown,(1904) |
| Informant on DC: | Sarah Robinson How Related: None |
| Physician, Undertaker: | O.H.W. Ragan A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Unknown MNMother: Unknown Wife: Rachel Sweeny Nephew: William Sweeny |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Census: 1880 |
| Birthdate: | 10 June 1862 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 17-Jun-17 |
| Death Place: | 427 N. Jonathan |
| Burial Date: | 19-Jun-17 |
| Age at Death: | 57 yrs 6 mos |
| Cause of Death: | Pellagra |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Emma Gray |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.L. Shelton A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Seaton Johnston, b. WV MNMother: Mary Cooper, b. WV |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1918 Mar 10 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 1919 May 31 |
| Death Place: | 346 Ruby Ave. |
| Burial Date: | 1919 June 1 |
| Age at Death: | 1 yr 2 mos 21 days |
| Cause of Death: | Bronco pneumonia |
| Informant on DC: | John Strange, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Arthur Brown, b.PA MNMother: Clara Jones, b. VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1907 |
| Death Date: | 1907 Dec 26 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 2 days |
| Informant on DC: | Thomas Jones, father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Schuler, Health Officer |
| Family: | Father: Thomas C Jones, b.SC MNMother: Mary Baruette, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1918 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Death Date: | 7-Apr-32 |
| Death Place: | 112 Blooms Alley |
| Age at Death: | 14 years 10 months 16 days |
| Cause of Death: | Acute appendicitis, onset Oct 31, 1931 General peritonitis Appendectomy Nov. 3, 1931 |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | School Student funeral at Apostolic church |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Fannie Sloan, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | R.B. Norment, MD Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: George Jordan, b. SC MNMother: Fannie Michel, b. VA (Mitchell?) |
| Sources: | DC Funeral notice 4-11-1932 HM Volunteer George Pappas is researching |
| Birthdate: | 13-Dec-13 |
| Birth Place: | R.F.D.M. 2, Williamsport MD |
| Death Date: | 31-Dec-13 |
| Death Place: | Williamsport R.F.D. B2 |
| Burial Date: | 14-Dec-13 |
| Age at Death: | Stillborn |
| Cause of Death: | From information gathered from father and midwife this child born dead — Local Register CE Rickard, L.R., Williamsport MD |
| Informant on DC: | Thorton Kane, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Midwife (not named) C.E. Richard, Local Regster W.W. Kreps, Williamsport |
| Family: | Father: Thornton Kane, b. MD MNMother: Beulah Hamilton, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 14 April 1846 |
| Birth Place: | near Sharpsburg |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 7 Dec. 1911 |
| Death Place: | Forest Drive, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 11-Dec-11 |
| Age at Death: | 64 years 7 mos 3 weeks |
| Cause of Death: | Fatty Degeneration of Heart Acute Cardiac Dilation |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housewife |
| Enslaver: | 1850 Census: Clememt (farmer) & Catherine Dorsey & 7 children, free, Sub.1, Wash.Co., near farm of Henry Rohrbach, Antietam |
| Informant on DC: | Henry Kee, 567 Hamilton Ave. |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman Chas. S. Bell |
| Family: | Father: Clem Dorsey, b. MD MNMother: Ellen A. Dorsey, b. MD (DC) Mother: Catherine “Kate” (Sackett) Dorsey Husband: Henry S. Kee (HC) Brother living in Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Sources: | DC Obituary 12-11-1911 (HMH) calls her McKee, but is obviously this person, nee Dorsey (see Census). Census: 1850 (Subdivision 1/Antietam?), 1860 (Sharpsburg), 1870 (District 13/Fairview), 1880 (Antietam), 1900 & 1910 (Hagerstown) Funeral notice (12-15-1911 HM) 26 Aug 1867 Marriage Index |
| Birthdate: | 4 Sept 1841 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widower |
| Death Date: | 16-Apr-20 |
| Death Place: | 665 Forest Drive |
| Burial Date: | 19-Apr-20 |
| Age at Death: | 78 yrs 7 mos 13 days |
| Cause of Death: | illegible Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer Civil War Vet, 25th US Colored Troops |
| Informant on DC: | Miss Nannie Kee |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman Kraiss Bros. |
| Family: | Wife: Ellen Ann Dorsey Kee Father: Phillip Kee, b. MD MN Mother: Nancy Steward, b. MD Son: Claggett Kee Grandchildren: Helen Young, Elva Harper, Claggett S. Young Daughter: Eva Lewis, Helen Young, Nannie Kee/Key (member, Council of National Defense, Colored 1919 HMH) |
| Sources: | DC Obit for wife US Veterans Admin Master Index & other docs Fold3 Census: 1929 (age 78) Sheriff & Taylor Directory 1884: Henry Keys, laborer, Hamilton ave near RR Note: Elva Harper (m. Kenneth Williams) is great aunt of Carolyn Brooks |
| Birthdate: | 11 Oct. 1900 |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 15 Sept. 1931 |
| Death Place: | 58 1/2 Bloom avenue |
| Burial Date: | 18 Sept. 1931 |
| Cause of Death: | Heart trouble |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral service at Bethel A.M.E, Rev. John T. Bond Laborer (DC) Laborer, Chemical Plant |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Florence Kee, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. WilsonActing Coroner, Richard Duffey deemed inquest not necessary. |
| Family: | Mother: Florence (Jackson) Kee, b. Hagerstown Father: George Russell Kee, born nr Hag. Sisters: Anna Kee Watts, Golena Kee, Nina Beatrice Kee (Census) Brother: George Hillary Kees/Keyes Grandfather: Daniel Jackson (HC) Grandmother: Anna Williams Jackson (HC) Many nieces & nephews |
| Sources: | Obituary, “Negro Found Dead on Bloom Avenue” DC Census: 1920, 1930 |
| Birthdate: | [1844] |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 23 Feb. 1918 |
| Death Place: | 240 N. Jonathan |
| Burial Date: | 26-Feb-18 |
| Age at Death: | 74 years 14 days (DC) 44 yr (stone) |
| Cause of Death: | Fibroid heart Endocarditis, ? coronary arteries |
| Enslaver: | John Shaffer |
| Informant on DC: | Thomas Sims, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. A.B. Wilson Watkins & Minnich |
| Family: | Husband: Singleton Kees (see his DC & pension record, USCT) Father: Arnold Summers, b.MD MN Mother: Maria Barnes, b.MD Sisters: Alice Summers (1845-1928), Mary Summers (1850-?) Brothers: Richard Religious Summers (1841-1902) unconfirmed |
| Sources: | [Stone survives] DC Ebenezer Record book, 1873 Church Registry, p. 37 of 107 Deed of 1849 Manumission for her father, Arnold Summers: IN 4, p. 250, John Shaffer, slaveholder U.S. Census |
| Birthdate: | 1-Oct-11 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 8-Aug-12 |
| Death Place: | 571 Forest Drive |
| Burial Date: | 9-Aug-12 |
| Age at Death: | 10 mos 7 days |
| Cause of Death: | Lack of Care |
| Informant on DC: | Nettie Williams, 571 Forest Dr., Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson Franklin Dennis, 335 Jonathan St. |
| Family: | Father: Charles Keets, b. unk MNMother: Catherine William, b. Hagerstown |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 11-Jan-17 |
| Birth Place: | 120 Blooms Ave. |
| Death Date: | 11-Jan-17 |
| Death Place: | 120 Blooms Ave. |
| Burial Date: | 13-Jan-17 |
| Cause of Death: | Still Birth |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. James Kennedy |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.L. Shelton A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: James Kennedy, b. MD MNMother: Rachael Spenser, b. PA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1901 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 12-Jun-06 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 5 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Diphtheria, Cardiac failure |
| Informant on DC: | Frances Kennedy, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman |
| Family: | Father: George F. Kennedy, b. MD MNMother: Frances Snively |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 2 Feb 1869 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 13-Nov-16 |
| Death Place: | 123 W Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 15-Nov-16 |
| Age at Death: | 47 years 9 mos. 1 day |
| Cause of Death: | Cerebral Apoplexy Cardiac failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. John Kenny, Wife |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Wife: Mrs. John Kenny Father: Dennis Kenny, b. MD MNMother: Julia Swab, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | Feb-03 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Death Date: | 11-Apr-03 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 3 months |
| Cause of Death: | Spasms |
| Informant on DC: | Virgil Keyser, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Signature of Physician: Andrew K. Coffman, Hagerstown MD |
| Family: | Father: William Keyser, b.MD MNMother: Virgil Johnston, b.MD Paternal grandmother: Serena Ann (Gant) Keyser Related to Polly Dorsey (HC) |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1888 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 27-Aug-23 |
| Death Place: | 130 Blooms Ave |
| Burial Date: | 29-Aug-23 |
| Age at Death: | 35 years |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Endocarditis |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. George Kinds, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | William M. Hoffler, MD Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: Unknown MNMother: Unknown |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1905 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Death Date: | 25-Aug-07 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 2 years 6 months |
| Cause of Death: | Diphtheria Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Cornelius King, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman |
| Family: | Father: Cornelius King, b.MD MNMother: Caroline Rose, b.MD see DC of Lillian Virginia King 1903-1904, parents Staley King and Caroline Rose |
| Sources: | DC Census for parents: 1880, 1900 |
| Birthdate: | 1906 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 26-Aug-06 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 9 mos |
| Cause of Death: | Cholera Infantum |
| Informant on DC: | James Lawkins, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | no physician signature A.K. Coffman, Funeral Director |
| Family: | Father: James Lawkins MNMother: Helen Lewis, b. WV |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | Unknown (DC) |
| Birth Place: | Florida |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 9-Dec-26 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Hospital |
| Burial Date: | 13-Dec-26 |
| Age at Death: | About 30 years |
| Cause of Death: | shot in left thigh while resisting officer, bullet shattering femur & severing femoral vessels in spine Gangrene of leg, sepsis, and hemorrhage at operation |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | C.E. Suter, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Brumback W.M. Suter |
| Family: | Father: Unknown MNMother: Unknown |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1856 Sept 8 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 1922 Sept 10 |
| Death Place: | 56 Blooms Ave |
| Burial Date: | 1922 Sept 12 |
| Age at Death: | 65 years 11 mos 29 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic ulcer of the leg, becoming gan.; Infected foot Blood poisoning |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | House work |
| Informant on DC: | John A. Lee, Adamstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: William Lee, b.MD MNMother: No record of |
| Sources: | DC |
| Death Date: | 1925 21 Oct |
| Age at Death: | 48 years |
| Cause of Death: | Lingering illness |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | AME Church |
| Enslaver: | Husband: Nathaniel Lee Daughters: Edna Lee, Ethel Lee, Gladys Lee Son: James Lee Brothers: William, Hagerstown; John and Robert, Washington DC. Maiden name: Palmer |
| Informant on DC: | Obituary “Pindle’s Colored Dramatic Co.” 4-19-1895 HM |
| Birthdate: | 1 Dec 1873 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 26-Nov-23 |
| Burial Date: | 29-Nov-23 |
| Age at Death: | 49 years 11 months 27 days |
| Cause of Death: | Cerebral Arteriosclerosis Ruptured Blood |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | House Wife |
| Informant on DC: | Benjamin L. Lee, Hagerstown B.L.Lee opened a grocery store on Jonathan St. (11-18-16, Afro American) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W.M. Hoffler A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: James Lee, b.VA MNMother: Mary Newman, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1860 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 24-Apr-28 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Home former residence, Bloom Ave. |
| Burial Date: | 26-Apr-28 |
| Age at Death: | 68 years |
| Cause of Death: | arterial sclerosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Ellen Lee, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W.A. Gordon, MD Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: Unknown Lee MNMother: Unknown |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1855 1865 (DC) |
| Death Date: | 9 July 1929 |
| Death Place: | 424 North Jonathan |
| Age at Death: | 64 years |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Employee Hamilton Hotel 31 yrs. Member of: Masonic Lodge Eastern Star International Order of Odd Fellows Good Samaritans Household of Ruth Free Will Baptist Church Building Committee Member, Zion Free Baptist Church, dedicated 1899 Organizing committee, Industrial School for Colored Children |
| Informant on DC: | Bessie Lee, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Herman no undertaker noted |
| Family: | Wife: Bessie Farmer Lee Daughters: Edna Lee, Ethel Lee, Gladys Lee Son: James Lee 3 Grandchildren: Calvert, Francell and Bessie Sisters: Mrs. Eliza Harris, Mrs. Edith Howell, both in VA |
| Sources: | DC Obituary, “Nathaniel Lee Dies” (7-10-1929 HMH) “Funeral of Colored Man” (7-12-1929 HMH) “Church Dedicated” (6-26-1899, HMH) HH&TL Feb 3, 1905, “Industrial School” (w/Theodore Cain HC) DC of son Robert Lee (HC) |
| Birthdate: | 15 Aug 1887 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 23 Sept. 1920 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Hospital |
| Burial Date: | 25-Sep-20 |
| Age at Death: | 33 years 1 month 8 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Nephritis Dropsy |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Annie Rideout, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: William Lee, b.MD MNMother: Adelaide Lee, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1903 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 28-Feb-05 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 6 mos. |
| Cause of Death: | Inflammation of Bowels |
| Informant on DC: | Bessie Lee, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Herman |
| Family: | Father: Nathaniel Lee, b. MD MNMother: Bessie Farmer, b. MD (See Bessie Palmer) |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 10-Nov-13 |
| Birth Place: | 421 Suman Ave. |
| Death Date: | 10-Nov-13 |
| Death Place: | 421 Suman Ave. |
| Burial Date: | 11-Nov-13 |
| Age at Death: | stillborn |
| Cause of Death: | Difficult Labor |
| Informant on DC: | Mort Lewis, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.R. Laughlin C M Suter & Son, Hagerstown |
| Family: | Father: Mort Lewis, b. VA MNMother: Maria (Jacqueline) French (HC), b. VA – board member Lola Mosby’s grandmother |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 19 Nov 1882 |
| Birth Place: | VA or WV |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 19-Nov-13 |
| Death Place: | 421 Suman Ave. |
| Burial Date: | 21-Nov-13 |
| Age at Death: | 31 years |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Endocarditis Pregnancy & Labor |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Mortimer Lewis, Husband |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Jackson French (HC) Mother: Sarah Franklin Husband: Mortimer Lewis |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 2 Mar 1911 |
| Birth Place: | 421 Suman Ave. |
| Death Date: | 2 Mar 1911 |
| Death Place: | 421 Suman Ave. |
| Burial Date: | 4-Mar-11 |
| Age at Death: | 1 day |
| Cause of Death: | Difficult labor |
| Informant on DC: | Mortimer Lewis, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.R. Laughlin, MD A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Mortimore Lewis, b.VA MNMother: Lina French, b. VA (Jacqueline French Lewis) |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | July 1890 |
| Birth Place: | Md |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 21-Jun-24 |
| Death Place: | 49 Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 24-Jun-24 |
| Age at Death: | 33 years 11 months |
| Cause of Death: | Acute indigestion Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Katie Smith, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson F.W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: George Liles, b.MD MNMother: Charlotte Carpenter |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 20 May 1885 |
| Birth Place: | Winchester VA |
| Marital Status: | Married (DC) |
| Death Date: | 2-Jan-15 |
| Death Place: | 15 Braxton Ave. |
| Burial Date: | 4-Jan-15 |
| Age at Death: | 29 years 7 months 11 days |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Jerome Lyles |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W.R. Bender, MD. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: James Smith, b. VA MNMother: Millie Bowman, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 3 March 1849 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 31-May-15 |
| Death Place: | W. Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 2-Jun-15 |
| Age at Death: | 66 years 2 mos 12 days |
| Cause of Death: | Paralysis Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | House Maid Funeral by Rev. H. Johnson |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Robert Smith |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Emanuel Carpenter, b. MD (or Brown?) MNMother: Mary Ann Cole, b. MD Husband: George Lyles Children |
| Sources: | DC Obituary DC for son David Lyles |
| Birthdate: | 23 Sept. 1886 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 11-Oct-15 |
| Death Place: | 49 Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 14 Oct. 1915 |
| Age at Death: | 29 years 18 days |
| Cause of Death: | Acute ______ nephritis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Jerome Lyles |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Daniel A Watkins, MD A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: George Lyles, b. MD MNMother: Rebecca Brown, b. MD (Charlotte Rebecca Lyles HC) |
| Sources: | DC “14 Living;10 Dead” 9-26-1899 HM Census: 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910 Hagerstown City Directory: 1908 (218 N Jonathan) |
| Birthdate: | 1867 |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 1923 |
| Death Place: | at home of her sister Mrs. Katie Smith, 49 W. Church st. (Obit) |
| Age at Death: | 56 years |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Member, Ebenezer A.M.E. Rev. George W. Scott & Rev. John C. Newman officiated at funeral |
| Family: | Father: George Lyles MNMother: Charlotte Carpenter Survived by 6 brothers and 4 sisters all of Hagerstown Sister: Mrs. Katie Smith Brothers: Jerome, Roman |
| Sources: | DC Obituary 2-16-1923 Baltimore Afro American 1870 Census |
| Birthdate: | 1895 |
| Birth Place: | North Carolina |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 6-May-22 |
| Death Place: | 50 Blooms Ave |
| Burial Date: | 8-May-22 |
| Age at Death: | 27 years |
| Cause of Death: | Acute general ? Tuberculosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Servant |
| Informant on DC: | Thomas Lynch |
| Physician, Undertaker: | William M. Hoffler, MD Kraiss Bros |
| Family: | Father: Byrum Lynch, b.NC MNMother: Myless Payne, b.NC |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 22 Sept. 1884 |
| Death Date: | 18 Sept. 1899 |
| Age at Death: | 15 years |
| Cause of Death: | Diphtheria exhaustion |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Cole Mother: Sophia E. Mack Sister: Emily Mack (died 2 months after him) Grandmother: Mrs. Matilda Cole, 425 North Jonathan St. |
| Sources: | [Stone survives; shared w/sister] Obituary DC Ebenezer Record Book, Infant Baptism 1890-91, Pastor O.D. Robinson, Clarence Alfred Mack, 6 years old |
| Birthdate: | 29 Aug. 1882 |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 26 Nov. 1899 |
| Death Place: | at home, South Brookville PA Broadfording |
| Burial Date: | 29 Nov. 1899 |
| Age at Death: | 17 years 3 mos |
| Cause of Death: | acute Bright’s Disease or pneumonia |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Ebenezer A.M.E. |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Mack Mother: Sophia E. Mack Brother: Clarence Mack (died 2 months before) Grandmother: Mrs. Matilda Cole, 425 North Jonathan St. |
| Sources: | [Stone survives; shared w/brother Obituary 11-18-1899, Brookville PA Jeffersonian Democrat Sheriff & Taylor’s Directory 1884: Thomas Mack, waiter, boards 164 n. Jonathan |
| Birthdate: | [1836] |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 24-May-02 |
| Death Place: | 41 West Church st. |
| Age at Death: | 66 years |
| Cause of Death: | Heart Trouble Exhaustion complication of diseases |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Bethel A.M.E. “faithful member until death” (Mrs. Newman’s “In Memoriam” |
| Informant on DC: | Robert Mackey, Husband |
| Physician, Undertaker: | E.A Marhew? |
| Family: | Husband: Robert Mackey Father: Oliver Chesley MNMother: Clancey Chesley 4 living children (DC) Son: William K. Mackey of Minnesota Daughters: Mrs. J.E. Campton and Cora Mackey, Hagerstown Sister: Mrs. Charlotte Chesley |
| Sources: | DC Obituary HMH 5/26/1902 “In Memoriam” by Mrs. Hattie Newman, St. Paul MN Appeal New 7/12/1902 see also obit for sister, Mrs. Charlotte Chesley (Scharlotte Chisley, 36 W Church in 1893 Randall Directory) |
| Birthdate: | 20 Dec 1847 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widower |
| Death Date: | 16-Nov-15 |
| Death Place: | 41 W. Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 18-Nov-15 |
| Age at Death: | 67 years 10 months 28 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Nephritis Uremia, general debility |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Cora Fletcher, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Ragan A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Lloyd Mackey, b. MD MNMother: Mary Wagner, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC 1915 HD: “Mackey Robt B, h 41 w Church” Tax Sale of home on Church St. (HH&TL, 1/3/1901) “Battle With Boar,” (HM, 5/5/1905) |
| Birthdate: | 1848 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 23-Jun-19 |
| Death Place: | 2 Blooms Alley |
| Burial Date: | 24-Jun-19 |
| Age at Death: | 71 |
| Cause of Death: | _____ Paralysis; Exhaustion Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | General Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Mr. Thomas Maddox, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson Kraiss Brothers |
| Family: | Father: Allen Dodson, b. VA MNMother: Not known Husband? Mr. Thomas Maddox |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 11 Feb 1844 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 22-May-22 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Burial Date: | 25-May-22 |
| Age at Death: | 78 yrs 3 mos 11 days |
| Cause of Death: | Cerebral Hemorrhage, Vascular Heart Disease |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Warner Maddox, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W.M. Hoffler A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Nathaniel Maddox MNMother: No record |
| Sources: | DC DC for Warner Warfield Maddox (1895-1911), father: Nathan Maddox, MNMother: Charlotte, wife: Nettie Maddox Sheriff & Taylor Directory 1884: Warner W. Maddox, laborer, boards 73 High (Hagerstown) |
| Birthdate: | 24-Sep-00 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 28-May-23 |
| Death Place: | 108 West North st. |
| Burial Date: | 30-May-23 |
| Age at Death: | 22 years 7 months 4 days |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Servant Member First Baptist Church Funeral by Rev. Otho J. Wells |
| Informant on DC: | William O. Wilson, Father |
| Family: | Father: William Wilson, b.MD MNMother: Margaret Jackson, b.MD (HC) left parents, 3 sis., 2 bros. (obit) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1860 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 20-May-07 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 47 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Indigestion, Heart Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Reeder, no relation |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Scheller A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Husband: Jerre Mason Father: William Mahony (Mahoney) MNMother: Arabella Frances (HC) |
| Sources: | DC Unconfirmed related: Jane Mason, widow of Lloyd, Jonathan nr North in 1884 Sheriff & Taylor Directory |
| Birthdate: | 1 March 1877 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 21 Apr. 1931 |
| Death Place: | 343 Suman avenue (obit) Blooms Ave (DC) |
| Burial Date: | 22-Apr-31 |
| Age at Death: | 54 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Epilepsy Myocarditis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework Zion Baptist church |
| Informant on DC: | Dorothy Hellems, 61 Harmon Ave. |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson Southern Funeral |
| Family: | Daughters: Mrs. Dorothy Hellems and Mrs. Frances Meraney (Mahoney?) Sons: Atran, Gillon, Rowdaniel, and Garfield |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1 March 1871 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 30-Jul-24 |
| Death Place: | 122 Bethel St. |
| Burial Date: | 1-Aug-24 |
| Age at Death: | 53 years 4 months 30 days |
| Cause of Death: | Carcinoma of Stomach |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Homework |
| Informant on DC: | Daniel M. Miller, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W.R. Bender Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: Henry W. Dorsey, b.MD MNMother: Mary Jane Jones, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1840 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | 1st Wife: Mary Hill (m. 1866), 2nd Wife: Martha H. (Magho) Miller (1854-1942) m. 1881, 3rd wife? Harriet Miller (death certificate) |
| Death Date: | 1906 December 19 |
| Death Place: | home, 121 West Bethel Street, Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 80 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | General Arteriosclerosis & Cerebral Hemorrhage Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Good Samaritans Original incorporating member for the Colored Laboring Sons and Daughters of the Beneficial Society of Hagerstown, MD (1904) Member, McKinley Colored Republican Club, Hagerstown President of the Board &1944 Director of the cemetery |
| Occupation: | Minister (obit), Stone Mason (1870 Census), Mason (DC) |
| Church: | Bethel A.M.E. Hagerstown |
| Enslaver: | Susan Middlekauf manumitted 1845 |
| Informant on DC: | Harriet Miller, Wife |
| Physician: | Wagaman |
| Undertaker: | none listed on death certificat |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Joseph Miller, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Sarah Boon (1880 Census & obit for mother); her son, King Boon is interred at Halfway |
| Children: | John David Daniel Matthew Richard Samuel Savoy George R. John T. Whitefield Mildred Mrs. Currey Margaret |
| Siblings: | Mrs. Thomas Williams Mrs. Louisa Dorsey (HC) |
| Sources: | Obituary DC *(located 9/23/23 bb) 1870 Census 1880 Census 1906 HH&TL Will to Probate Ebenezer Ledger, 1866 List of Members & 1866 Marriages: 10/26/1866: George Miller & Mary Hill joined together by Rev. Nicholson Related? ---Samuel Miller, 28, Certificate of Freedom 1849, manumitted by Susan Middlekauf 1845; James Miller, born free, age 19 in 1846 Sheriff & Taylor 1884-85 Hagerstown Directory - Charlotte Hill, Henry, James, Jeremiah, Joseph, Richard “McKinley Club Rally, Samaritan Hall,” HH&TL, Oct. 31, 1895. |
| Additional Information: | President of the Board &1944 Director of the cemetery |
| Birthdate: | 14-May-31 |
| Birth Place: | 122 W. Bethel St. |
| Death Date: | 14-May-31 |
| Death Place: | 122 W. Bethel St. |
| Burial Date: | 14-May-31 |
| Cause of Death: | Sill born 8 mo. |
| Informant on DC: | Charlotte Miller, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W.R Bender William H. Downey, Smithsburg, Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: Elsworth Miller, b. Hagerstown MNMother: Charlotte Stoner, b.PA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 23 Aug 1879 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | DC: Unknown |
| Death Date: | 18-Oct-18 |
| Death Place: | Bellevue |
| Burial Date: | 22-Oct-18 |
| Age at Death: | 39 yrs 1 mo. 27 days |
| Cause of Death: | Influenza |
| Informant on DC: | Martha Miller, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Campbell Kraiss Bros |
| Family: | Father: George Miller, b.MD MNMother: Martha Mayhau (sp?), b.VA survived by her mother, 120 West Bethel St. & several brothers and sisters Step-brother: Richard Calvin Miller, Surviving Director |
| Sources: | DC says buried Halfway Obituaries 1884 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: George Miller, stone cutter, 55 w Bethel |
| Birthdate: | [1893] |
| Death Date: | 18 July 1898 |
| Age at Death: | age 5 yr. 5 mo. 11 days (P) |
| Family: | daughter of Florence V. Miller (P) |
| Sources: | Piper |
| Birthdate: | [1900] |
| Death Date: | 4-Apr-04 |
| Death Place: | 118 W. Bethel St. |
| Age at Death: | 4 years |
| Cause of Death: | Measles |
| Family: | Father: Matthew Miller Mother: Florence Miller |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1889 |
| Death Date: | 22-Jun-24 |
| Death Place: | 49 West Church St. |
| Age at Death: | 35 years |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral led by Rev. Martin of Methodist Church |
| Family: | Survived by 5 brothers and 4 sisters |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 5 Mar 1887 |
| Birth Place: | Charles Town, Jefferson County, WV |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 17-Nov-14 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD (DC) Jail Alley (1908 HCD) 50 Harmons Alley (1910 C) at home of her mother, Sarah Monday, Bloom avenue (Obit-1914) |
| Burial Date: | 19-Nov-14 |
| Age at Death: | 27 years 8 months 12 days |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Laryngeal Tuberculosis (DC) Consumption (Obit) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laundry Work (DC) Servant, private house (1910 C) illiterate |
| Informant on DC: | Sarah Monday/Mundy, Blooms Ave., Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. Daniel Watkins S. Keller Lowman |
| Family: | Father: Jacob Monday, b. Luray, Page Co, VA MNMother: Sarah Jones, b. Cedarville, Warren Co. (Front Royal) VA Mother: Sarah Monday (Obit & 1900 Census) Possible Husband/Partner: Ed Pair/Pear (1910 Census) (see Mundy family) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary 1908 Hagerstown City Directory Census: 1900, 1910 |
| Birthdate: | 28 Aug 1867 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 20-Jan-12 |
| Death Place: | 45 W. North |
| Burial Date: | 22-Jan-12 |
| Age at Death: | 44 years 4 mos 22 days |
| Cause of Death: | Cardiac failure Instant death; dead when I arrived |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Plumber’s assistant Employed 12 years by H.R. Wagner |
| Informant on DC: | Nancy Saunders, |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson Chas. S. Bell |
| Family: | Father: Benjamin Moore, b. “In the West” MNMother: Nancy Saunders, b.MD Leaves wife and children |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | [1891] |
| Death Date: | 21 Sept. 1898 |
| Age at Death: | “age 6 yr. 11 mo. 29 days” (P) |
| Family: | son of G.W. and F.V. Moton |
| Sources: | Piper |
| Birthdate: | April 1874 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 29-Jul-14 |
| Death Place: | Belleview Asylum |
| Burial Date: | 30-Jul-14 |
| Age at Death: | 40 years (DC) 35 years (Obit) |
| Cause of Death: | Broken compensation of heart Chronic nephritis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer “well-known character about the town, often with the wagons of the Hagerstown Ice Co.” |
| Informant on DC: | Delia Hopewell, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Frank N. Hoffmeier, MD Watkins & Minnich |
| Family: | Father: Joseph? Robert? Moxley, b. MD MNMother: Mary Grinm Wife: Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Johnson) Moxley Survived by one sister: Mrs. Hopewell, North st. |
| Sources: | DC Obituary 1896 Marriage License (Lizzie Johnson) 1903 DC for Elizabeth L. Moxley, wife Her parents are Levi Johnson & Lonesia Stevenson |
| Birthdate: | 24 June 1830 |
| Death Date: | 7 Sept. 1900 |
| Death Place: | 39 W Church st. |
| Age at Death: | 71 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Bright’s disease |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Bethel AME Commander, Lyon Post GAR Musician, Moxley’s Band Lincoln Post GAR (obit) Good Samaritan Trustee, Halfway Cemetery Incorporating member, Mechanics Land & Building Association of Hagerstown, 1872 Worked at Thomas Grove Farm, Rt.40 Injured & disabled Oct. 1883 (Pension file) |
| Enslaver: | Enslaved by Ranney W. Hunter “He was an ex-slave” (obit) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | L.M. Watkins, Undertaker (Pension file) |
| Family: | Wife: Sarah (Lyles) Moxley – m. 1861, Greencastle Daughter: Charity Moxley Nesbitt Strothers Parker, Pittsburg Brother: Robert Moxley (see T. Henry Pension File) Sons: Robert Moxley, (treasurer, Hag. Af.Am Odd Fellows, 1875) Pittsburg; Perry Moxley, Harrisburg |
| Sources: | [Surviving stone; shares w/wife.] USCT veteran; 1st Brigade Band Obituary 1884 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: Perry Moxley, laborer, 30 w Church & Joseph Moxley, laborer, 42 e Church. Pension Index File Served with Thomas Henry; gave affidavits for Henry’s Pension File Online at MD State archives: pension file |
| Birthdate: | 28 Dec 1876 |
| Death Date: | 3 Aug. 1904 |
| Death Place: | at home of his sister in Pittsburg |
| Age at Death: | Age 27 yr. 7 mo. 6 days (Stone) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Baptized Oct 24, 1875, Ebenezer AME |
| Family: | Father: Perry Moxley, Sr. (HC) Mother: Sarah Ann Lyles Moxley (HC) Wife: Mamie L. Robinson Sister: Charity Moxley Nesbit-Parker (Mrs. William Parker) Brother: Robert Moxley |
| Sources: | [Surviving stone, fragments—4 pieces.] Obituary Census: 1880, 1900 Ebenezer AME Ledger, Infant Baptism, p. 44 of 107 |
| Birthdate: | 2 July 1843 (DC) |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 28 July 1911 (DC) |
| Death Place: | 49 West Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 31-Jul-11 |
| Age at Death: | 68 yrs 26 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Bright’s Disease Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral from Bethel A.M.E. “great worker in all branches of church work” Married Perry Moxley 1861 in Greencastle, PA by Rev. John Rebs, witnessed by Andrew Patterson (Pension file) |
| Informant on DC: | Charity Parker, 49 Church St, b. 1862 |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson L.M. Watkins Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: Daniel Lyles (b. 1802), free/owned home in Boonsboro (WCLR Book IN 1, 1846, pp. 918-919) Mother: Anna (Sarah?) Lee, b.MD Husband: Perry Moxley Sons: Robert E. Moxley b. 3/5/1867 and Perry W.R. Moxley b.12/27/1875 Daughter: Mrs. William Parker (Charity) b. 5/6/1862, Buffalo Sister-in-Law: Charlotte Rebecca Lyles (HC) Brother-in-law: Theo. King (obit) |
| Sources: | [Surviving stone; shares w/husband.] USCT widow’s pension file has funeral info incl. gravedigger Charles H. Crew DC Obituary Census: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 1910 May 31 |
| Age at Death: | 38 years 1 mo 2 days |
| Cause of Death: | Cancer Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | John N. Staley, father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | O.H.W. Ragan A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: John N. Straley, b. PA MNMother: Sarah Haye, b. PA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1899 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | Aug 27 1906 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown, MD |
| Age at Death: | 7 years (or 1 year?) 6 mos |
| Cause of Death: | Diphtheria Toxemia |
| Informant on DC: | Mary Mundy, mother? |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Daniel A. Watkins, MD no undertaker listed |
| Family: | (for family, see also Monday) Father: Harry Smith, b. PA MNMother: Mary (Munder/Mundy?), b. WV |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 4 May 1887 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | Apr 19 1911 |
| Death Place: | Corner Bethel & Prospect, Hagerstown MD |
| Burial Date: | 20-Apr-11 |
| Age at Death: | 25 years 11 mos 15 days |
| Cause of Death: | Pneumonia Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Shoe Polisher (DC) Porter (1908 HCD) |
| Informant on DC: | Sarah Mundy, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | (for family, see also Monday) Father: Mundy, b. VA MNMother: Sarah Smith, b. VA |
| Sources: | DC Census: 1900, 1910 1908 Hagerstown City Directory |
| Birthdate: | 1863 (DC) May 1857 (1900 Census) |
| Birth Place: | WV (DC) VA (1900 & 1910 Census) |
| Marital Status: | Widow at time of death (DC) |
| Death Date: | 1-Mar-19 |
| Death Place: | Bellevue Home, Hagerstown, MD Home in 1900: 5 Jail Alley © |
| Burial Date: | 3-Mar-19 |
| Age at Death: | 56 years |
| Cause of Death: | Cardio Vascular Renal |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework (DC) Servant (1900 Census) |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Hopewell, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Campbell Kraiss Bros |
| Family: | Father: unknown MNMother: unknown Daughter: Marella (Mary Ellen?) Mundy (1900 C.) Son: Jacob Mundy (1900 C.) (HC) Son: Benjamin Thompson (HC) (1910 C & his DC) |
| Sources: | DC Census: 1900, 1910 |
| Birthdate: | Nov 28 1911 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 23-Sep-12 |
| Death Place: | 125 W. North |
| Burial Date: | 26-Sep-12 |
| Age at Death: | 9 mos 21 days |
| Cause of Death: | Spasm Marasmus |
| Informant on DC: | Roland Myers, Hagerstown, MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Frank N. Hoffmeier A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Roland Myers, b. VA Iola Shorts, b. WV |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | Nov 5 1910 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | Nov 23 1911 |
| Death Place: | 314 1/2 N Jonathan St |
| Burial Date: | 24-Nov-11 |
| Age at Death: | 4 mos 17 days |
| Cause of Death: | Uremia Tight foreskin |
| Informant on DC: | Roland Myers, 314 1/2 N Jonathan St., Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.R. Loughlin, M.D. Samuel E. Ford |
| Family: | Father: Roland Myers, b. VA MN Mother: Iola Shorts, b. Shepherdstown WV |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1831 |
| Death Date: | Jan 1899 |
| Death Place: | West Bethel St. |
| Age at Death: | 68 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Consumption |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Bethel A.M.E. |
| Family: | Father: Samuel Nimmy (6/4/1836 Certificate of Freedom) Mother: Henrietta Nimmy |
| Sources: | Obituary Harriet Nimmy manumission dated May 29, 1854 Lynn Bowman’s book “1871 Probationers,” p. 48, Ebenezer AME Record Book, WCHS |
| Death Date: | 17-Jun-07 |
| Family: | son of Joseph & Hattie Overs |
| Sources: | info from obituary; died in Hagerstown |
| Birthdate: | 1874 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 12 Nov. 1905 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD Washington County Hospital (obit) |
| Age at Death: | 31 years |
| Cause of Death: | Primary: Epilepsy Immediate: illegible |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | House work |
| Informant on DC: | Geroge Page, husband |
| Physician, Undertaker: | O. H. W. Ragan |
| Family: | Husband: George Page (obit) John (George erased?) on DC Father: John Thompson, b.VA MNMother: Sallie Jones, b. VA |
| Sources: | DC Marriage Licenses, HH&TL 9/15/1904: George Page and Gertie Johnson, both of Hagerstown Obit for Gertrude Page, Nov. 16, 1905 HH&TL (same cause of death, but husband: George Page) same death date Nov. 12, 1905 |
| Birthdate: | 19-Oct-17 |
| Birth Place: | 343 N. Jonathan St. |
| Death Date: | 19-Oct-17 |
| Death Place: | 343 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 22-Oct-17 |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born Premature Birth ? of mother |
| Informant on DC: | Wm. Palmer, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Wm. Palmer, b. MD MNMother: Maggie Broddis, b. VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 7 Feb 1894 1882 (1910 Census) |
| Birth Place: | WV |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 7-Jun-17 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown (DC) Lived at: 50 Harmons Alley (1910 Census) |
| Burial Date: | 10-Jun-17 |
| Age at Death: | 23 years 4 mos 2 days (DC) 35 yrs (1910 Census) |
| Cause of Death: | Typhoid Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer (DC) Railroader (1903 HMH) Railroader employed on Western MD improvements near Wingerton (1901 HH&TL) Was shot along W.M.R.R. camp Hagerstown to Williamsport (1904 HMH) 1910-12-28, 1910-11-4, 1910-11-11 HMH”Edward Pear, Cleaning, Court House - $2.48, “Statement of Disbursements made, Commissioners of Washington Co. |
| Informant on DC: | Mattie Richardson, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | M ?, MD A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Edward Pare, b. WV MN Mother: no record, b. WV (see also Pear?) Mary Mundy, 25, in 1910 census household DC of Son: James Arthur Pear (HC) whose mother is Mary Ellen Mundy, b.WV |
| Sources: | DC Hagerstown Census: 1910 1901-11-21 HH&TL, “Injured by Explosion.” numerous Hagerstown newspaper articles between 1901-1910 re arrests & trials, including “A Shooting Affair,” 8/30/1901 HM |
| Birthdate: | 1852 |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 29-Aug-09 |
| Death Place: | Home on N. Jonathan St. |
| Age at Death: | 57 years |
| Cause of Death: | Typhoid Fever Heart Failure Died suddenly |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Barber “During the terms of court for several yrs conducted lunch stand in the Court hall.” |
| Informant on DC: | Georgia Parker, Wife |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Allen B. Wilson, 302 N. Jonathan St. |
| Family: | Father: John Parker, b. Delaware MNMotherDon’t know “wife & several children survive” |
| Sources: | DC Obituary (Alexander Parker) 1902 Washington Co. Marriage License (married Georgia Tasker) Jacob F. Wheaton, Admin. For estate of Samuel A. Parker |
| Birthdate: | 6 May 1873 |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 11-May-12 |
| Death Place: | 218 N. Jonathan St at the home of her aunt Mrs. Charlotte Lyles |
| Burial Date: | 14-May-12 |
| Age at Death: | 39 years 5 months 6 days |
| Cause of Death: | hemorrhagic pachy |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Queen Esther Lodge No. 10 House of Ruth of Buffalo, NY Laboring Sons and Daughters of Hagerstown agent for the Pittsburgh Courier |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Allen B Wilson MD AK Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Perry Moxley, b.MD MNMother: Sarah Lyles, b.MD Aunt: Mrs. Charlotte Lyles (died there) Husbands: Nesbit, Strothers, Rev. W.H. Parker, Pastor potter St. Congregational Church, Pittsburg PA |
| Sources: | DC Obit May 31, 1912 Pittsburgh Courier |
| Birthdate: | [1854] |
| Death Date: | 9 Sept. 1908 |
| Family: | wife survived |
| Sources: | info from obituary; has more info |
| Birthdate: | 21-Jul-17 |
| Birth Place: | 21 W. Bethel |
| Death Date: | 21-Jul-17 |
| Death Place: | 21 W. Bethel |
| Burial Date: | 24-Jul-17 |
| Age at Death: | Still born |
| Cause of Death: | Still born Insufficient nourishment during placenta |
| Informant on DC: | Lawrence Parrot, father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Lawrence Parrot, b. VA MNMother: Nancy Robinson, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 30-Sep-16 |
| Birth Place: | 44 W. North |
| Death Date: | 30-Sep-16 |
| Death Place: | 44 W. North |
| Burial Date: | 1-Oct-16 |
| Cause of Death: | Premature Birth |
| Informant on DC: | Lawrence Parrott, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W.R Bender A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Lawrence Parrott, b. WV MNMother: Nancy Goines (Goins?), b. WV |
| Sources: | DC 1910 Hagerstown Business Directory: Goins, Nancy E., 47 Church, Boarding House (not confirmed) |
| Birthdate: | 11 Feb 1875 |
| Death Date: | 25-May-22 |
| Death Place: | Washington Co. Hospital |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic interstitial nephritis |
| Informant on DC: | Lizzie Davis, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | E.W. Ditto, Jr. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Eli Patterson, b. MD MNMother: no record |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 10-Aug-11 |
| Birth Place: | 50 Harmons Alley |
| Death Date: | 19-Nov-11 |
| Death Place: | 50 Harmons Alley |
| Burial Date: | 21-Nov-11 |
| Age at Death: | 3 months 10 days |
| Cause of Death: | Strangulation - found child had been dead 5 hrs. when I arrived - said child had a spell of coughing and strangled; Failure of respiration (DC, Dr. A.B.Wilson) |
| Informant on DC: | Mary E. Pear, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Edward Pear, b.VA MNMother: Mary Ellen Mundy, b.WV (see also Pare?) |
| Sources: | DC |
| Death Date: | 11-Apr-03 |
| Cause of Death: | Heart trouble |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 25 Dec 1866 |
| Birth Place: | WV |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 26-Jul-22 |
| Death Place: | 2 Blooms Alley |
| Burial Date: | 28-Jul-22 |
| Age at Death: | 55 years 7 months 1 day |
| Cause of Death: | Cardio-Renal Disease |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Rev. Wells |
| Physician, Undertaker: | C.L.Mower, MD Fred Kraiss, Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: Unknown Mother: Unknown |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | about 1864 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 27 Apr. 1932 |
| Death Place: | Bellevue Home |
| Burial Date: | 29-Apr-32 |
| Age at Death: | 68 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Apoplexy Epilepsy |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer Bethel AME funeral, Rev. L.C. Curtis |
| Informant on DC: | David Grant, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Frederick A. Weller MD Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: Unknown, b. VA MNMother: Unknown “no surviving relatives” Wife: Clara Pierce (deceased) |
| Sources: | Obituary DC 1880 Census see Samuel & Mary Pierce, William, Cora, Leila Obit for wife Clara Pierce, d.11/1924 (Balt Afro Am) |
| Birthdate: | 19 May 1870 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 27-Apr-12 |
| Death Place: | 439 North Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 29-Apr-12 |
| Age at Death: | 41 years 11 months 7 days about 40 yrs |
| Cause of Death: | Sudden Cardiac failure ? infection of heart Obesity |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Organist at Bethel AME for past eight years Member of the choir Organist for the drama “Snowstorm on the Ohio River” (1895, Hagerstown) Member, Pindle’s Colored Dramatic Company |
| Informant on DC: | Isaac H. Pindle, Husband |
| Physician, Undertaker: | AB Wilson MD Watkins & Minnich |
| Family: | Father: Wm. E. Carey, b.MD MNMother: Mary Grant, b. MD Husband: Isaac Pindle, head waiter at Hotel Baldwin Husband’s grandmother: Matilda Chesley (1910 Census) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary Census: 1900 (5 N. Jonathan) 1910 (Jonathan) “Rendered A Drama,” 3-22-1895, HH&TL “Colored Actors,” 4-19-1885 HM (“Streets of New York” drama presented Richard Pindell & Atilla Pindell -- “1870 Church Registry, Class No. 1,” p. 49, Ebenezer AME Record Book, WCHS |
| Birthdate: | 1846 (obit) 20 Mar 1841 (DC) |
| Death Date: | 9-Sep-19 |
| Death Place: | at her home in Bloom’s Alley or at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Scott, 131 Broom’s Ave. |
| Age at Death: | 77 years (obit) 78 years 5 months 19 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Cystitis, Antax?, Chronic endocarditis Cardiac failure General debility (obit) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | known as “Aunt Kitty Lane” Asbury M.E. Church |
| Informant on DC: | John Lane |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Allen B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Elias Fisher, b.MD MNMother: Amanda Lukins, b. MD Daughters: Mrs. Ida Scott and Laura Robinson adopted son and daughter: Rebecca Harvey of Hagerstown and George Johnson, Connersville PA Three grandchildren: Beatrice May Gordon, John F. W. Scott, and Curtis L. Scott |
| Sources: | Obituary 1 9-10-1919 HMH Obituary 2 9-11-1919 MH DC |
| Birthdate: | 1858 |
| Birth Place: | Clark County, VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 1910 Jan 5 |
| Age at Death: | 52 years 3 mos. |
| Cause of Death: | Tuberculosis; Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Physician, Undertaker: | D. Watkins Samuel E. Ford |
| Family: | Wife (?): Caroline Reed Father: Walter Reed, b. Clarke Co., VA MNMother: Ellen Hunderin (sp?), b. Clark Co., VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1871 |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 1904 Feb 17 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 33 years |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Jefferson Reed |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Victor D. Miller |
| Family: | Husband: Jefferson Reed Father: Albert Johnston? Christom? bVA MNMother: Lettie Moxly b VA |
| Sources: | Obituary DC |
| Birthdate: | 28-Jul-11 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 29-Jul-11 |
| Death Place: | 44 Bloom Alley |
| Burial Date: | 30-Jul-11 |
| Age at Death: | 11 hours |
| Cause of Death: | Premature birth eight months |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Alice Rickets, 44 Blooms Alley |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.E. Pitsnogle, H.O. Chas Bell |
| Family: | Father: Willie Seafus, b.VA MNMother: Sallie Rickets |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 25-Mar-10 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 6-Mar-12 |
| Death Place: | 5 Blooms Ave |
| Burial Date: | 8-Mar-12 |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 11 months 18 days |
| Cause of Death: | Marasmus Cardiac failure |
| Informant on DC: | John Rideout, 5 Blooms Ave. |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson S.E. Ford |
| Family: | Father: John T. Rideout, b.MD MNMother: Annie Lee, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 12 Feb 1872 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 2-Jan-17 |
| Death Place: | 5 Blooms Ave |
| Burial Date: | 4-Jan-17 |
| Age at Death: | 44 years 10 months 20 days |
| Cause of Death: | Hemorrhages Apoplexy due to atherosclerosis (?) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. John Rideout, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J. L. Shelton, MD, 67 West North St. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Lloyd Rideout, b. MD MNMother: No Record |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1850 |
| Death Date: | 1915 |
| Family: | [husband of Ida Scott] George Scott was Ida’s husband, not George Roberts – incorrect name on stone |
| Sources: | [Stone shared with wife; in neighbor’s yard, 2000] |
| Birthdate: | 1800 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | Apr 13 1898 |
| Death Place: | at the residence of her son-in-law Melvin Dorsey |
| Age at Death: | 98 years |
| Cause of Death: | old age |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral at Ebenezer AME, Rev. J.H. Colett and Rev. T.O. Carroll |
| Family: | Husband: Edward Robinson Son: Levi, Hagerstown, Frisby, Cleveland; Lewis Edward, Mississippi; Marshal M., Virginia 29grandchildren Son-in-law: Melvin Dorsey (HC) |
| Sources: | Obituary Census: 1870, 1880 1884 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: Edward Robinson, laborer, 72 s Walnut |
| Birthdate: | 1838 |
| Birth Place: | WV (DC) VA (Obit) |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 8-Jul-08 |
| Age at Death: | 70 years 3 months 1 day 71 years (Obit) |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Bronchitis General debility |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer incorporating member for the Colored Laboring Sons and Daughters of the Beneficial Society of Hagerstown, MD (1904) |
| Informant on DC: | Sallie Robinson, Wife |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson, 159 1/2 N. Jonathan St. |
| Family: | Father: Armstead Robinson, b.VA MNMother: Lucinda Hull, b. VA Wife and 5 children 3 sisters 4 brothers |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 8-Nov-18 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 4-Dec-18 |
| Death Place: | 140 W. Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 6-Dec-18 |
| Age at Death: | 26 days |
| Cause of Death: | Premature Birth |
| Informant on DC: | Preston Robinson, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | George S. Everheart, 140 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Preston Robinson, b.MD MNMother: Mary Burus, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 9-Aug-13 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 1-Nov-13 |
| Death Place: | 57 W. Bethel St. |
| Burial Date: | 3-Nov-13 |
| Age at Death: | 2 months 22 days |
| Cause of Death: | Catarrhal Pneumonia |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. William Robinson, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: William Robinson, b.MD MNMother: Irene Frances, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1842] |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 16 April 1898 |
| Death Place: | 432 Pennsylvania Ave |
| Age at Death: | 56 years |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Bethel church funeral – Rev. J.H. Collette |
| Family: | survived by wife, no other relatives |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1864 |
| Death Date: | 19-May-09 |
| Death Place: | N. Jonathan st. |
| Age at Death: | 45 years (Obit) 36 years (DC) |
| Cause of Death: | Valvular Lesion with Hypertrophy Dropsy |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Waiter (Obit) Laborer (DC) |
| Informant on DC: | Kate Robinson, Aunt |
| Physician, Undertaker: | I.W. Watz, Hagerstown A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Charles Robinson, b.VA MNMother: Molly Richens, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 26-Jan-08 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 9-Feb-08 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 14 days |
| Cause of Death: | Meningitis Convulsions |
| Informant on DC: | Katie Robinson, Mother |
| Family: | Father: William Robinson MNMother: Katie Williams |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 6-Jul-08 |
| Death Date: | 12-Jul-08 |
| Age at Death: | 6 days |
| Family: | infant child of George and Catherine Rowland |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1874 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Widower |
| Death Date: | 24-May-19 |
| Death Place: | 56 Harmons Alley |
| Burial Date: | 27-May-19 |
| Age at Death: | 45 years |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Interstitial Nephritis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Royston, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Earhart, MD?, 140 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown Kraiss Bros. |
| Family: | Wife: Annie Naley (?) Royston Father: Not known MNMother: Not known Father-in-law: George Naley |
| Sources: | DC “Found Guilty” article (9-10-1914 HMH) “Husband Beater” article 11-20-1914 HMN |
| Birthdate: | [1870] |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 11-Jan-09 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 39 years 7 months 15 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Nephritis Heart Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Hog Carrier |
| Informant on DC: | Lizzie Walker, No relation |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Wm. P. Russ, b.VA MNMother: No record of, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | Feb-06 |
| Death Date: | 21-Jul-06 |
| Age at Death: | 6 months |
| Cause of Death: | Teething |
| Informant on DC: | Abraham Scudes (Saunders?), Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Father: Abraham Saunders, b.MD MNMother: Mary Smith, b.VA |
| Family: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 28-Jun-11 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 3-Aug-11 |
| Death Place: | 109 High St. |
| Burial Date: | 9-Aug-11 |
| Age at Death: | 1 month 8 days |
| Cause of Death: | Premature Birth Insufficient Development of Heart Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Lillian Saunders, 109 High St. |
| Physician, Undertaker: | H.S. Knisley (?) A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: MNMother: Lillian Saunders Maternal Grandmother: Emma (Lake) Saunders Maternal Grandfather: James Sanders GGGrandfather: Moses Lake b.1829 GGGGrandfather:Samuel Lake of Clear Spring, b. 1792, son of Charity Lake Sister: Edna Gallagher |
| Sources: | DC DC for Edna Gallagher Free people of color documented back to Charity Lake, b. 1755 |
| Birthdate: | 22 Aug 1897 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 29-Mar-16 |
| Death Place: | 340 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 31-Mar-16 |
| Age at Death: | 18 years 7 months 7 days |
| Cause of Death: | Croupous Pneumonia Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | None |
| Informant on DC: | Richard Barnum, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Robert Schellos, b.VA MNMother: Mary Simpson, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 25 March 1859 or 1850 |
| Birth Place: | PA (obit) |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 8-Jan-16 |
| Death Place: | 131 Blooms Ave. (DC & 1910 HD) |
| Burial Date: | 11-Jan-16 |
| Age at Death: | 56 years 9 mos 14 days (DC) 65 years (obit) |
| Cause of Death: | cerpano (illegible) Pneumonia Cardiac failure (DC) Pneumonia (Obit) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | born in PA lived in Hagerstown 12 years well-known here member Samaritans Knights of Pythias lodges Bethel church member Laborer (DC) |
| Informant on DC: | Ida Scott |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: George Scott, b. VA MNMother: no record Wife: Ida Scott m. 3-12-1890 survived by wife and: Henry, Kirk, John, George, Beatrice (obit) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary HM 1-11-1916 Obit for son Curtis H. Scott “Fashionable Colored Wedding,” HH&TL 3-20-1890 1884 Shcriff & Taylor Directory: George Scott, driver, 43 e Church and George Scott, porter, Church near Potomac (not confirmed) 1910 Hagerstown Directory |
| Birthdate: | 10 Apr 1880 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 28-Jul-17 |
| Death Place: | 131 Blooms Ave. (DC & 1910 HD) |
| Burial Date: | 29-Jul-17 |
| Age at Death: | 37 years 3 mos 17 days |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary hemmorrhage rupture blood vessel of the the lung |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Curtis Scott, Brother (Census 1880, 1900) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.L. Shelton, 67 W. North St. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: George R Scott, b.MD MNMother: Maria Waters b.MD (DC) Mariah Scott (1880 Census) Wife: Florence (Stout) Scott (1910 Census) Brother: Curtis Scott |
| Sources: | DC Census: 1880, 1900, 1910 1910 Hagerstown Directory: Curtis, Florence, George, George Jr., and Rosa all lived at 131 Blooms Ave. |
| Birthdate: | 1906 |
| Death Date: | 9-Jul-06 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown, MD |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born |
| Informant on DC: | Mabel Scott, mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman |
| Family: | Father: James Scott (1882-1954) MNMother: Mable Chase (1884-1978) Brother: Clarence Rilan Scott 1907-1962 Paternal Grandparents: John Scott & Harriet Bird Maternal grandparents: William Chase & Esther/Hester (Grant) Chase |
| Sources: | DC Obit for infant’s brother Clarence Rilan Scott (1907-1962) |
| Birthdate: | 10-Jun-04 |
| Birth Place: | Hume, VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 31-Dec-32 |
| Death Place: | 130 Bloom Avenue |
| Burial Date: | 3-Jan-33 |
| Age at Death: | 28 years 7 months 21 days |
| Cause of Death: | _______ Previa |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Zion Baptist Church, Rev. C.P. Comer House Wife |
| Informant on DC: | Curtis Scott, 130 Bloom Ave., husband |
| Physician, Undertaker: | L.F. Reecher Funkstown MD |
| Family: | Husband: Curtis Scott Father: Unknown (DC) John Ball (Census) MNMother Catherine Brooks (Mrs. Katherine Ball) b. Hume VA (DC) Mother-in-law: Ida Lane Scott Father-in-law: George R. Scott, Sr. (HC) Sister: Geneva, and 7 brothers all of Hume, VA |
| Sources: | DC Obituary HDM 1-3-1933 for Frances Elizabeth Scott Census |
| Death Date: | Sept 1897 |
| Death Place: | Washington,D.C. |
| Age at Death: | 15 years |
| Cause of Death: | Drowned in Potomac River |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Member & Services at Free Will Baptist Church |
| Family: | Mother: Mamie Simms, Washington D.C. Uncle: Thomas Simms, 249 Jonathan St. |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | [1860] |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Widower |
| Death Date: | 15-Jun-03 |
| Death Place: | Boarding house of Edward Nelson, 340 North Jonathan st. Edward Nelson, David Young’s GGG Grandfatherwas on the General Committee organizing United Order of Odd Fellows ceremonies, cornerstone laying, parade, speakers in 1882 (7-19-1882 HH&TL) |
| Age at Death: | 43 years |
| Cause of Death: | Tuberculosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | employed as Pullman car porter for 15 yrs. (obit) Porter (DC) |
| Informant on DC: | Thomas Simms, brother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J. McP Scott |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Simms, b. MD MNMother: Francis King Wife: Son: Albert (NY) Sister: Mary Simms (Wash.) Brother: Thomas L. Simms of Hagerstown (HC) |
| Sources: | Obituary DC |
| Birthdate: | 5 Oct 1855 |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 21-Apr-01 |
| Death Place: | A Storer College building, Harper’s Ferry WV |
| Age at Death: | 45 years 6 mos 14 days |
| Cause of Death: | Heart failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | student at Storer College, Harper’s Ferry member, Good Samaritans Member, Free Baptist Church, services at the Baptist church, Rev. J.C. Newman & Rev. T.J. Trinkle of Harper’s Ferry presiding |
| Family: | Husband: Thomas Simms, also a student at Storer College Father: |
| Sources: | Obituary 4-21-1901 HMH, “Fell Over Dead” 1888 Marriage License, Washington Co. |
| Birthdate: | 26 Jul 1842 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 15-Jul-26 |
| Death Place: | 240 North Jonathan st. |
| Burial Date: | 18-Jul-26 |
| Age at Death: | 72 years 11 mos 19 days |
| Cause of Death: | Typhoid Fever Arteriolosclerosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Good Samaritan Cook (DC) Hotel Waiter, Hagerstown (1860 Census) |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Thomas Simms |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Simms, b.MD Mother: Francis, b. MD (DC) Wife: Mary Jane Simms (survives him) Sister: Mary Jackson, Washington DC Step-Mother: Harriet Wheaton House Simms d.1897 nr RR Halfway Mother-in-law: Cornelia Kees (HC) |
| Sources: | Obituary DC Census:1860, 1870, 1880, 1910, 1920 Hagerstown Directories: 1905, 1908, 1922 1884 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: Harriet Simms, widow of Thomas, 40 west Church |
| Birthdate: | 1873 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Death Date: | 21-Jul-21 |
| Death Place: | Harmons Ave. |
| Burial Date: | 23-Jul-21 |
| Age at Death: | 48 years |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic ___ Nephritis; Valvular Heart Disease |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Servant |
| Informant on DC: | George Simpson, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | W.M.Hoffler, 225-227 N. Jonathan Kraiss Bros. |
| Family: | Father: Unknown MNMother: Mary Simpson, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 21-Aug-11 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 21-Aug-11 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Burial Date: | 22-Aug-22 |
| Age at Death: | 30 minutes |
| Cause of Death: | Premature |
| Informant on DC: | Mary Hicks, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.E. Pitsnogle, H.O. Chas. S. Bell |
| Family: | Father: George Simpson, b.MD (1st husband of Mary Hicks) MNMother: Mary Hicks, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 21 Jan. 1879 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 2-Aug-13 |
| Death Place: | 56 W. Bethel St. |
| Burial Date: | 5-Aug-13 |
| Age at Death: |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Dementia Cardiac Failure, General Debility |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Hotel Waiter |
| Informant on DC: | Lula Smith, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A. K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: James Smith, b. VA MNMother: Ella Barber, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1899 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 16-Jul-27 |
| Death Place: | 8 Braxton Ave |
| Burial Date: | 18-Jul-27 |
| Cause of Death: | Acute Suppurative Gastritis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Marie Smith, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | William M. Hoffler, MD Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: Mercer Smith, b.VA MNMother: Hannah Mitchel, b.VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1917 |
| Birth Place: | 430 N. Jonathan St. |
| Death Date: | 29-May-19 |
| Age at Death: | 2 years 3 months |
| Cause of Death: | Measles Pneumonia & Cardiac failure |
| Informant on DC: | Martha Reid, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson, 243 N. Jonathan St. |
| Family: | Father: Ambio Smith, b. Greencastle PA MNMother: Martha Reid, b.Hagerstown MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Death Date: | 1924 |
| Death Place: | At her home Brooklyn NY |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Funeral from Ebenezer AME |
| Enslaver: | Husband: William Smith (obit) Survived by husband, one son, one daughter |
| Informant on DC: | Obituary 8-8-1924 Baltimore Afro American Obit 7-31-1924 MH |
| Birthdate: | 1873 |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 14-Jun-06 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 33 years 3 months 12 days |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Barber |
| Informant on DC: | Georgetta Tasker, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman |
| Family: | Father: Samuel Smith, b.MD MNMother: Georgetta Tasker, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 14-Nov-11 |
| Death Date: | 21-Dec-11 |
| Death Place: | 1 Blooms Ave |
| Burial Date: | 22-Dec-11 |
| Age at Death: | 1 month 14 days |
| Cause of Death: | Abscess Septicemia |
| Informant on DC: | Sadie Smith |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.R. Laughlin S.E. Ford |
| Family: | Father: John Smith, b. WV MNMother: Sadie Fisher, b.PA |
| Sources: | DC Sadie Fisher b.1890 Hagerstown - 1900 Census, gd of Daniel & Martha Fisher |
| Birthdate: | 29 Mar 1887 |
| Birth Place: | VA |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 24-Feb-17 |
| Death Place: | 430 Sumans Ave |
| Burial Date: | 26-Feb-17 |
| Age at Death: | 29 years 10 months 25 days |
| Cause of Death: | Tuberculosis peritonitis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs Janie Smith |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J. L. Shelton MD A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: No record MNMother: No record |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 9-Feb-15 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 19-Oct-08 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 9 months 4 days |
| Cause of Death: | Meningitis |
| Informant on DC: | Mattie Williams, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Boyle, MD |
| Family: | Father: William Smith, b.MD MNMother: Mattie Braxton, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 9-Feb-15 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 4-Aug-15 |
| Death Place: | W. Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 6-Aug-15 |
| Age at Death: | 5 months 25 days |
| Cause of Death: | Cholera Infantum Exhaustion |
| Informant on DC: | Nannie Smith, Hagerstown, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Robert Smith, b.MD MNMother: Nannie Dorsey, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 20-Jan-01 |
| Birth Place: | Winchester VA |
| Death Date: | 28-Apr-11 |
| Death Place: | 59 Harman’s Ave |
| Burial Date: | 1-May-11 |
| Age at Death: | 10 years 3 months 8 days |
| Cause of Death: | Measles Pneumonia |
| Informant on DC: | Sadie Smith, 59 Harmon’s Ave |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J. R. Laughlin, MD Samuel E. Ford |
| Family: | Father: Amos Servere, b.Charlestown WV MNMother: Sadie Smith, b.Winchester VA |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | [1893] |
| Death Date: | 28 Apr. 1931 |
| Death Place: | Crownsville MD |
| Age at Death: | 38 years |
| Family: | Survived by: Mother: Mrs. Emma Keets Step sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth Gant, Mrs. Ellen Carol, both of NYC Step brother: Clarence Keets of Hagerstown |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 10 Apr 1881 |
| Birth Place: | NY |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 9-Sep-31 |
| Death Place: | 405 N. Jonathan |
| Burial Date: | 12-Sep-31 |
| Age at Death: | 50 years 5 months |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Endocarditis, Chronic Nephritis, Asthma Probably “Luetic” |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Anna Sullivan, Hagerstown |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Victor D. Miller, MD Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: | Father: Charles Smith, b.South Mills SC MNMother: Marie Poole, b. Elizabeth City, NC |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 30 Nov. 1918 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 30 Nov. 1918 |
| Death Place: | 39 W. Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 1-Dec-18 |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born |
| Informant on DC: | Florence Smith, 39 W. Church St. |
| Physician, Undertaker: | M.D. illegible, 140 N. Potomac St. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Roy Smith, b.MD MNMother: Ellen Keets, b. MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1854 (P)1 July 1861 (DC) |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Rhoda (Clark) Snively (HC) |
| Death Date: | 1919 July 4 |
| Death Place: | Near Williamsport, Maryland |
| Burial Date: | 1919 July 6 |
| Age at Death: | 53 years, 3 months, 3 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Bright's disease, Chronic nephritis and valvular disease of heart |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Rhoda Snively, Williamsport, Maryland, Wife |
| Physician: | Dr. Richardson, Williamsport, Maryland |
| Undertaker: | A.K Coffman |
| Family: | 1870 Hagerstown Census: Philip & Sarah Snively any relation |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Calvin Snively, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Maria ---- |
| Sources: | Piper DC (states interment at Halfway) Stone at Rose Hill Cemetery, Hagerstown, (with wife Rhoda), inscribed: Calvin Snively 1854-1919 |
| Additional Information: | 1887 Lived on the Williamsport Pike near Marsh Run, Washington Co. MD 1910 Lived in District 10 (Funkstown), Washington County, MD (Boyd's Hagerstown Directory, 1887) Rhoda (Clark) Snively is the daughter of Samuel Clark (HC) |
| Birthdate: | [1828] Unk (DC) |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 29-Sep-21 |
| Death Place: | Near Hagerstown - Bellevue |
| Burial Date: | 30-Sep-21 |
| Age at Death: | about 93 years |
| Cause of Death: | Arteriosclerosis Chronic Myocarditis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | “None” (DC) |
| Informant on DC: | John C. Clemens, Williamsport |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Campbell, M.D Albert Leaf, Williamsport, Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: Alexander Clemens, b.MD MNMother: Matilda Shorter, b.MD Husband: Calvin Snively (HC) Daughter: Betty Snively d.1877, age 18 (her DC) |
| Sources: | DC 1910 Hagerstown Directory, p. 324: Louisa Snively, 220 ½ n. Jonathan – Eating House 1884 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: Nathan Shorter, eating house, northwest corner Public Square, home: 68 west Antietam (relation not confirmed) |
| Birthdate: | 1872 10 Feb 1864 (DC) |
| Birth Place: | Sharpsburg MD (obit) |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 17-Oct-42 |
| Death Place: | Washington Co. Hospital (obit) Lived at 135 W. Washington St. |
| Age at Death: | 78 years 8 mos 7 days |
| Cause of Death: | Cerebral Hemorhage Arterilsclerosis Complications after an illness (obit) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Living in the home of Dr. & Mrs. Victor Miller for 25 yrs. (obit) Member Asbury Methodist Church Member Ladies Aid Society |
| Family: | Husband: Calvin Snively Father: Samuel Clark (HC) MNMother: Amanda Jackson Sister: Mrs. Lucie Clifford, Baltimore Brothers: Burnside Clark, Hagerstown; Samuel Clark, Funkstown One niece One nephew |
| Sources: | Piper Obituary (states interment Rose Hill) DC (states interment Rose Hill) |
| Birthdate: | 17-Jan-09 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 17-Jan-09 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Cause of Death: | Still Born |
| Informant on DC: | Gertrude Snowden, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.E. Pitsnogle, H.O. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: John Snoden, b.MD MNMother: Gertrude Hill, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1910 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 11-May-10 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 12 days |
| Cause of Death: | Brocho Pneumonia Exhaustion |
| Informant on DC: | John G. Snowden, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J.E. Pitsnogle, H.O. A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: John G. Snowden, b. D.C. MNMother: Gertie Hill |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 5-Oct-11 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 23-Dec-11 |
| Death Place: | N. Jonathan St. near Church |
| Burial Date: | 24-Dec-11 |
| Age at Death: | 2 months 18 days |
| Cause of Death: | long sentence not legible |
| Informant on DC: | Gertrude Snowden, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. name not legible A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: John Snowden, b.MD MN Mother: Gertrude Hall, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC “Married at the Jail,” HH&TL 10/18/1906 |
| Birthdate: | 1907 |
| Death Date: | 18 Feb. 1909 |
| Death Place: | at home Jonathan Street |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 5 months |
| Cause of Death: | Accidental scalding |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Dr. Laughlin attended |
| Family: | dau. of John & Gertrude Snowden |
| Sources: | Obituary “Frightfully Scalded,” HMH 2-19-1909 |
| Birthdate: | 6 Jan 1840 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 1-Jan-13 |
| Death Place: | 56 Blooms Ave |
| Burial Date: | 3-Jan-13 |
| Age at Death: | 71 years 11 months 12 days |
| Cause of Death: | Diabetes Mellitus Diabetic Coma |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Farm Laborer Civil War veteran |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Ashbury Steward, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | AB Wilson MD AK Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Sandy Steward MNMother: Nellie Fisher Wife: Emma (Barnum) Steward Children: George, Richard, Margaret, Nelly, Florence, Charles, Amanda, James, Albert |
| Sources: | DC Obit states Rose Hill Ebersole list, 19th regiment, Co. K. Wounded at the Crater 1890 Veterans Schedule USCT Service Record USCivil War Pension Index 1869 Wash Co Marriage Record 1870, 1880 Census – Boonsboro 1900 Census- Tilghmanton 1910 Hagerstown Directory |
| Birthdate: | 1887 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 4-Feb-04 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown 347 N Jonathan |
| Age at Death: | 17 years 5 months 17 days |
| Cause of Death: | Tuberculosis Consumption(obit) |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | House work Funeral, Bethel M.E. |
| Informant on DC: | Mary Steward, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | E.A. ?? MD |
| Family: | Father: William Steward (HC) MNMother: Mary F. Cole (HC) Brothers: George Steward, Charles R.A. Stewart Sisters: Mrs. Annie (Stewart) Lee, Alice Stuart (Steward) |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1883 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 1-Jan-08 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 25 years 3 months 1 day |
| Cause of Death: | Pernicious anemia Extreme Debility |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Emma (Barnum) Steward, Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | AB Wilson MD AK Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Asbury Steward, b.MD MNMother: Emma Barnum |
| Sources: | DC Census: 1900 |
| Birthdate: | 10 Jan 1857 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 13-Feb-21 |
| Death Place: | 334 N Jonathan |
| Burial Date: | 15-Feb-21 |
| Age at Death: | 64 years 1 month 3 days |
| Cause of Death: | Apoplexy; Arteriosclerosis, Rheumatism |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework (DC) Laundress (1910 Hagerstown Directory) |
| Informant on DC: | Richard Steward, Sharpsburg MD, son |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.B. Wilson A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Thomas Barnum MNMother: Caroline Curtis Husband: Asbury/Asberry Stewart 11 children, including James (HC) Brothers: Richard Barnum, Sgt. Charles Barnum, Rev. John Ross Barnum |
| Sources: | DC 1870 & 1880 Census-Boonsboro 1900 Census- Tilghmanton 1910 Hagerstown Directory Mrs. Caroline Barnum, widow of Thomas, 340 N Jonathan: 1915 Hagerstown Directory |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 28 March 190? (DC) |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 17 or 19 years |
| Cause of Death: | Diphtheria Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Emma Stewart, Mother (HC) |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman |
| Family: | Father: Asbury Steward, b.MD (HC) MNMother: Emma Curtis, b.MD |
| Sources: | DC Coffman Funeral Home Ledger #1, p. 82 Census: 1900 |
| Birthdate: | 20 April 1862 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 22-May-18 |
| Death Place: | 349 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 24-May-18 |
| Age at Death: | 56 years 1 month 2 days |
| Cause of Death: | Lobar Pneumonia (Acute) Debility weak Heart |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Annie Lee |
| Physician, Undertaker: | AB Wilson MD AK Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Nathan Cole, b.MD MNMother: Catherine Shorter, b.MD Husband: William Steward (HC) Daughters: Catherine Lena Steward (HC), Annie (Steward) Lee Sons: George Steward, Charles Steward |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 1897 |
| Death Date: | 29-Mar-04 |
| Death Place: | home of her parents, N. Jonathan St. (obit) Hagerstown (DC) |
| Burial Date: | 31-Mar-04 |
| Age at Death: | 7 years (obit) 6 years 9 months 3 days |
| Cause of Death: | Pulmonary & Glandular Tuberculosis Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Services by Rev. William H. Dickerson, Second Christian |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman (ledger) |
| Family: | Father: Richard Steward, b. MD Mother: Bessie Steward (obit) MNMother: Addie Fisher, b. MD Grandmother: Sallie Fisher |
| Sources: | Obituary DC Coffman Funeral Home Ledger #1, p. 82, 3/24/1904 |
| Birthdate: | 5 Jan 1865 (DC) 1855 (1880 Census) |
| Birth Place: | Washington DC |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 5-Feb-25 |
| Death Place: | 347 N. Jonathan St. |
| Burial Date: | 8 Feb 125 |
| Age at Death: | 60 years 1 mo 0 days |
| Cause of Death: | Cholecystitis Exhaustion |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | George R. Steward, Son |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Physician - illegible J. B. Johnson, Undertaker |
| Family: | Father: Edward Steward, b. Washington DC MN Mother: Unknown Wife: Mary F. Cole Steward (HC) Sons: Charles R.A., George Daughters: Alice, Annie Stewart Lee, Catherine Lena (HC) |
| Sources: | DC Census: 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 Hagerstown Directories: 1905, 1922 Left a will: Washington Co MD Wills, p. 341; Inv. Of Appraisal, p.13 Home he owned at 347 N Jonathan not in will. |
| Birthdate: | [1895] |
| Death Date: | 27 Oct. 1915 (P) |
| Age at Death: | age 20 yr. 7 mo. 23 days (P) |
| Family: | “dau. of George H. & Minnie L. Steward” (P) Father: George Henry Steward MNMother: Minnie Holly Sister: Viola May Steward Brothers: Horace James and William Grandparents: Asbury & Emma Barnum Stewart (HC) |
| Sources: | Piper no DC or obit (yet) Census: 1900 (Tilghmanton) |
| Birthdate: | 22 Apr 1867 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 7-Jul-13 |
| Death Place: | Jail Alley |
| Burial Date: | 8-Jul-13 |
| Age at Death: | 46 years 2 months 15 days |
| Cause of Death: | Chronic Valvular Heart Disease |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housewife |
| Informant on DC: | Russel Steward, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | J. R. Laughlin A.K. Coffman |
| Family: | Father: George Dixon, b.MD MNMother: Laura Berks, b. WV |
| Sources: | DC |
| Birthdate: | 30-Jul-05 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Death Date: | 8-Feb-16 |
| Death Place: | W. Church St. |
| Burial Date: | 11-Feb-16 |
| Age at Death: | 10 years 6 months 9 days |
| Cause of Death: | Lobar Pneumonia |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Buried from the Second Christian Church. Rev. Cothran officiated |
| Informant on DC: | William Stewart, Father |
| Physician, Undertaker: | AB Wilson MD AK Coffman |
| Family: | Father: William Stewart MNMother: Louisa Brooks |
| Sources: | DC Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 20 March 1838 1834 (1850 Census) |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 30-May-11 |
| Death Place: | 43 W. North Street |
| Burial Date: | 2-Jun-11 |
| Age at Death: | 73 years 2 months 11 days |
| Cause of Death: | Senile Debility Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Laborer Civil War veteran |
| Informant on DC: | Georgia Tasker, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | AB Wilson MD AK Coffman |
| Family: | Father: Solomons Stoops MNMother: Easter (Esther) Jones (enslaved in Virginia – see obit) Brother: Elijah Stoops (1850 Census, Indian Springs, Distr. 2, Wash Co.) |
| Sources: | DC Census records Pension record- Enlisted Balt, Aug 1863, 4th reg, mustered out 1866 in DC, has invalid pension, file on fold3 (no full invalid pensions on fold3) - No pension file, yes, pension index card 1880 and 1907 pension applications 1884 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: James Stoop, laborer, 79 High |
| Birthdate: | 30 April 1922 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 18 May 1930 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 19 May 1930 |
| Age at Death: | 8 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Burns (see Additional Information, below) |
| Occupation: | Student |
| Informant on DC: | Lavinia Sullivan, Hagerstown, Mother |
| Physician: | A.L. Keim (?) |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Ebenezer A.M.E., Rev. John T. Bond |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Earl Sullivan, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lavinia Harris, b. Frederick County, MD |
| Siblings: | Survived by brothers and sisters |
| Grandparents: | Robert Sullivan & Anna (Taylor) Sullivan |
| Sources: | Obituary. Death certificate. |
| Additional Information: | Lived at 55 West Bethel St., Hagerstown. Died from burns from a coal oil fire at her home. One report said kerosene exploded when applied to a smoldering coal fire. Uncles: Irvin Sullivan, Leonard Sullivan, Walter Sullivan. Aunt: Balentia Sullivan. No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1907 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 9 November 1908 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 11 months 14 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Teething; Convulsions |
| Informant on DC: | Robert Sullivan, Father |
| Physician: | J.E. Pitsnogle, H.O. |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Robert Sullivan, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Annie Taylor, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obituary |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 6 October 1927 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 29 Janary 1928 |
| Death Place: | 7 Suters Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 31 January 1928 |
| Age at Death: | 4 months 23 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pneumonia, Lobar |
| Informant on DC: | Earl Sullivan, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | Brown, MD |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Earl Sullivan, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Levina Harris, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 21 July 21 1894 |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 11 August 1927 |
| Death Place: | 55 West North Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 15 August 1927 |
| Age at Death: | 33 |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Acute Bright's Disease |
| Occupation: | Laborer; previously waiter |
| Employer: | Local barber shop |
| Military: | WWI veteran. See Additional Information, below. |
| Physician: | Earhart MD |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Bethel [Ebenezer] AME, Rev. J.T. Bond |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Father ____ Gray; Stepfather Robert Sullivan |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Annie Taylor, b. Maryland |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | Irvin Sullivan, World War, Md. Pvt. 371 Inf. 93rd Div. D. Aug 11, 1927. Robert Sullivan, father, died. |
| Sources: | “Father and Son Die Same Day,” Hagerstown Daily Mail, 8-12-1927. “In Memoriam,” from Anna Sullivan, Hagerstown Daily Mail, 8-11-1932. U.S. Census. Emilie Amt, "Irvin Sullivan, Black WWI Veteran from Washington County" [blog post], 6 Nov. 2018, https://emilieamt.com/irvin-sullivan-black-wwi-veteran-from-washington-county/ |
| Additional Information: | He was born Irvin Gray; his mother married Robert Sullivan when Irvin was two years old, and he grew up as Irvin Sullivan. Irvin Sullivan fought in World War I, as a Pvt. in the 371st Infantry, 93rd Div. D, American Expeditionary Force. His entire Regiment received the Croix de Guerre with Palm, awarded by French government to recognize soldiers cited for bravery in their WWI service. His military headstone survives; it also has his stepfather's name on it. |
| Birthdate: | 17 July 1926 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 11 December 1926 |
| Death Place: | 54 Harmon Ave., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 13 December 1926 |
| Age at Death: | 4 months 24 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pneumonia Lobar |
| Informant on DC: | Earl Sullivan, Hagerstown |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Earl Sullivan, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Virginia (Lavinia?) Harris, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1904 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 3 May 1905 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 1 year |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Spasms |
| Informant on DC: | Robert Sullivan, Father |
| Physician: | A.K. Coffman (signed death certificate as physician) |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Robert Sullivan, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Annie Taylor, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 21 December 1904 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 29 Maryland 1911 |
| Death Place: | 47 W. North St., Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 6 years 3 months 7 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Acute Nephritis |
| Informant on DC: | Robert Sullivan, Father |
| Physician: | David A. Watkins |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Robert Sullivan, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Annie Taylor, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate Census, 1910 |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | March 1877 (death certificate) |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Anna Sullivan (m. 1897) |
| Death Date: | 11 August 1927 |
| Death Place: | 55 West North Street (obit)55 W. Bethel (DC) |
| Burial Date: | 15 August 1927 |
| Age at Death: | See Additional Information below |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Acute Bright's Disease |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Anna Sullivan, Wife |
| Physician: | Earhart MD |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Bethel [Ebenezer] AME, Rev. J.T. Bond |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Edward Sullivan, b.MD |
| Children: | Stepson: Irvin Sullivan Sons: Earl Sullivan, Edward Robert Sullivan |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | Irvin Sullivan, World War, Md. Pvt. 371 Inf. 93rd Div. D. Aug 11, 1927. Robert Sullivan, father, died. |
| Sources: | Headstone, shared with stepson Irvin Sullivan. Death certificate. “Father and Son Die Same Day,” Hagerstown Daily Mail, 12 August 1927. Census: 1900, 1910, 1920 |
| Additional Information: | His age is given as 45 years in the obituary and as 50 years on the death certificate. He died on the same day as his stepson Irvin Sullivan; they had a double funeral and were buried together. The shared headstone is a government-supplied military stone for Irvin, who was a veteran; Robert's name was added to it. |
| Birthdate: | 21 August 1925 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Death Date: | 18 April 1926 |
| Death Place: | 54 Harmon Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 20 April 1926 |
| Age at Death: | 8 months 16 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Broncho Pneumonia, Severely Acute |
| Informant on DC: | Earl Sullivan, 54 Harmon Alley |
| Physician: | H Edwin Blair, 116 W. Potomac |
| Undertaker: | J.B. Johnson |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Earl Sullivan, b. Hagerstown |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lavinia Harris, b. Frederick County, MD |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 23 September 1914 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 12 June 1916 |
| Death Place: | 55 West North Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 14 June 1916 |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 9 months 19 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Marasmus |
| Informant on DC: | Robert Sullivan, Father |
| Physician: | W.R. Bender |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Robert Sullivan, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Annie Taylor, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1899 |
| Death Date: | 29 July 1916 |
| Death Place: | Antietam Creek, behind Security Cement & Lime Co. |
| Age at Death: | 16 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Drowning |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | working for Dan Garlock of Bissel |
| Family: | Stepfather: Romeo Butler Mother: Ella Taylor Butler? (not confirmed) |
| Sources: | Obituary |
| Birthdate: | 1845 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 21 April 1922 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Home (Bellevue), Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 22 April 1922 |
| Age at Death: | 77 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic Endocarditis |
| Informant on DC: | Mr. Clefenger |
| Physician: | H. Campbell |
| Undertaker: | Kraiss Bros. |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1894 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 24 April? 1907 |
| Age at Death: | 13 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Anemia; Heart Failure |
| Occupation: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Charles Taylor, Father |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Charles Taylor, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mollie Domer, b. Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1841 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 3 July 1922 |
| Death Place: | Washington County Home (Bellevue), Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 3 July 1922 |
| Age at Death: | 81 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic Nephritis & Endocarditis; chronic infected ulcer of leg |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mr. Klepenga, Washington Co. Home |
| Physician: | Campbell |
| Undertaker: | Kraiss |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1 June 1920 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 2 April 1922 |
| Death Place: | 9 W. Bethel St., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 4 April 1922 |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 10 months 1 day |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Malnutrition Preceded by gastro-enteritis |
| Informant on DC: | Thomas Terrell, Father |
| Physician: | Earhart MD |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Thomas Terrell, b. Tennessee |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Rosa Robinson, b. West Virginia |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | [1849] |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Spouse: | Oliver Thomas |
| Death Date: | 24 April 1907 |
| Death Place: | See "Additional Information" |
| Age at Death: | 58 yrs |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic Parenchymatous Nephritis; Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Carrie Thomas, Daughter-In-Law |
| Physician: | Wagaman |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | James Henschew(?) |
| Children: | Son: Robert Thomas Daughter In Law: Carrie Thomas |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obituary Civil War Pension File (Pensioner: Henrietta Thomas, Veteran: Oliver Thomas/Thompson) Census, 1870 “Will of Henrietta Thomas,” 1907 newspaper item. |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. Married near Burkittsville by Rev. Benson, itinerant preacher. Obituary says she died at her home, on West Antietam St., Hagerstown. Death certificate says she died at the Washington County Home, i.e., Bellevue. Left money to Joseph Truman, Susan & Sallie Washington, Ebenezer AME, and $50 to keep up her own grave and those of her husband and son (Robert). |
| Birthdate: | 20 February 1835 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Spouse: | Lloyd Thomas |
| Death Date: | 25 September 1913 |
| Death Place: | 128 Bethel St., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 28 September 1913 |
| Age at Death: | 77 years 11 months 20 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Senility; Cerebral hemorrhage |
| Occupation: | Housework |
| Church: | Ebenezer AME |
| Informant on DC: | Benjamin Thomas, Son |
| Physician: | J.R. Laughlin |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Leonard Fowler |
| Children: | Son: Benjamin Thomas (survived her) |
| Siblings: | Sisters: Ellen Fowler, Ruth Fowler Sister-in-law: Harriet (Fisher) Fowler |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | Mary Jane Thomas, B. Feb. 20, 1835, - D. Sep. 25, 1913 |
| Sources: | Death certificate. Obituary, Baltimore Afro American, 4 Oct 1913. Washington County Historical Society (Hagerstown), Ebenezer AME Record Book: List of members, 20 Feb. 1868. |
| Additional Information: | No inscribed grave marker has been found for this person, although a base has been found that is thought to be the base of her headstone. It sits next to the headstone of her sister, Ellen Fowler. Both appear to be in their original locations. |
| Birthdate: | 1842 (1870 Census) or September 1849 (1900 Census) |
| Birth Place: | 2.5 miles east of Funkstown MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Henrietta Butler |
| Death Date: | 13 December 1902 |
| Death Place: | Harrisburg PA |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Struck by train on Pennsylvania railroad at Harrisburg |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Employer: | Paxton Furnace, Harrisburg PA |
| Enslaver: | Amos Castle; Joshua Toms; Joseph Buebbr? |
| Sources: | Obituary, Hagerstown Daily Mail, 13 Dec. 1902 Census: 1870, 1880, 1900 Washington County Marriage Index Civil War Pension File (USCI 6th Regt., Co D) Civil War Pension Index File Newspaper notice re. wife’s will |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. Married Henrietta Butler, 15 Sept. 1867, near Burkittsville, Frederick County, MD. 1852 bill of sale names Oliver and Harriet as enslaved people sold by Amos Castle to Joshua Toms. Lived in Williamsport after Civil War. |
| Birthdate: | 15 Oct 1872 or 1874 |
| Birth Place: | Williamsport MD |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Bertha (Brown), b. Philadelphia, PA (m. 1900) |
| Death Date: | 10 December 1906 |
| Death Place: | HagerstownMD |
| Age at Death: | 34 years 5 months 18 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Tuberculosis; Exhaustion |
| Occupation: | Waiter |
| Informant on DC: | Bertha Brown, Wife |
| Physician: | C.R. Scheller |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Oliver Thomas, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Henrietta Butler, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | DC Census, 1900 Civil War Pension Application File of Henrietta Thomas, Mother Washington County Marriage Record |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 30 December 1878 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 3 July 1911 |
| Death Place: | 50 Harman Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 5 July 1911 |
| Age at Death: | 30 years 6 months 2 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic valvular heart disease, probably |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Sarah Mundy, Hagerstown MD [mother] |
| Physician: | Mary A. Laughlin |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | John Thompson, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Sara Jones [Mundy], b. Virginia |
| Sources: | Death certificate. Lynn Bowman, Ten Weeks on Jonathan Street, p. 78. |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. May have been a member of Robinson’s Friendship Band of Hagerstown, according to Lynn Bowman. |
| Birthdate: | 1908 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 12 May 1909 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown, MD |
| Age at Death: | 7 months 8 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Convulsions; Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Elenora Thompson, Mother |
| Physician: | Wagaman |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Thompson, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Elenora Dartz, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1885 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Cordia Thompson |
| Death Date: | 7 May 1906 |
| Death Place: | 39 West Church Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 16 May 1906 (funeral) |
| Age at Death: | 25 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Injury to knee. Lacerated Wound. Tetanus. |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | for No occupation listed on DC |
| Occupation: | Former pastor; driver |
| Employer: | Second Christian Church; Danzer Lumber Co. |
| Informant on DC: | Cordia Thompson, wife |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Victor Miller, MDNo undertaker listed |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Second Christian Church |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | James Thompson, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Adelia Jones, b. Virginia |
| Children: | Two children |
| Sources: | Death certificate. Obituary, Herald Mail, 11 May 1906 Obituary, Hagerstown Herald * Torch Light, 10 May 1906 Funeral notice, Herald Mail 10 May 1906 |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. Fatal injuries resulted from a runaway accident. |
| Birthdate: | July 1906 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 9 November 1907 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown, MD |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 4 months |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Brocho-pneumonia; Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Elenora Dartz, Mother |
| Physician: | Wagaman |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Thompson, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Elenora Dartz, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 4 June 1892 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 21 September 1911 |
| Death Place: | 425 N. Jonathan St., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 23 September 1911 |
| Age at Death: | 19 years 3 months 17 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis; Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation: | Baker’s Helper |
| Informant on DC: | Samuel Thompson, 425 N. Jonathan St. |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | Charles S. Bell |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Samuel Thompson, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Carrie Gross, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obituary, Morning Herald, 25 Sept. 1911 Obituary, Baltimore Afro-American, 14 Oct. 1911 |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 31 July 1900 |
| Birth Place: | MD |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 29 July 1915 |
| Death Place: | Antietam Creek, behind Security Cement and Lime Co. |
| Burial Date: | 30 July 1915 |
| Age at Death: | 14 years 11 months 28 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | death by drowning, accidental |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Employer: | Dan Garlock (living at Bissel) |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Romeo Butler, Blooms Ave. |
| Physician: | John Hukeney, J.P. |
| Undertaker: | A.K.Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Ross Truman, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Ella Taylor, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obituary |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. Stepfather: Romeo Butler |
| Birthdate: | 1873 |
| Death Date: | 24 February 1903 |
| Death Place: | Baltimore MD |
| Burial Date: | 26 February 1903 |
| Age at Death: | 20 years |
| Family: | Sister: Cora Turner |
| Sources: | Obituary, Hagerstown Morning Herald, 26 February 1903 |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | [1847] |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Spouse: | John Turner (deceased) |
| Death Date: | 9 November 1907 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown, MD |
| Age at Death: | 60 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic Endocarditis; Exhaustion |
| Occupation: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | Rev. J.C. Newman |
| Physician: | Victor D. Miller |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1814 or 1815 |
| Birth Place: | on plantation of John J. Bowles, a few miles north of Williamsport |
| Death Date: | 13 April 1899 |
| Death Place: | at his home, near Williamsport MD |
| Age at Death: | 84 or 85 |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Employer: | Abram Leiter |
| Enslaver: | Robert Henry Turner, 1820, on 1860 Census in household of John Bowles, Clearspring (Barton-Turner-Simms Tree)Sarah Turner d. 1897, belonged to Bowles fam, Williamsport.2 Bro: Hark (Henry Hank?) and Robert of Conococheague (Obit) |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | David Turner |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Jane |
| Siblings: | Brothers: Perry, Robert, Henry David, Ibraham/Abraham Sisters: Louisa, Charlotte, Harriet, Sally |
| Sources: | Freedom certificate, 20 June 1857 (Fuller, no. B146b). Washington County Land Records, Book IN 11, pp. 233-4. Estate Inventory of John Bowles, Sr. (d.1835). “Romance of an Old Slave, " Hagerstown Morning Herald, 17 April 1899. “Purchased Two Wives,” Hagerstown Mail, 21 April 1899. Obit of Sarah Turner “formerly belonged to Bowles family,” Herald Mail, 28 May 1897 William Bauman, “James H. Bowles Family History,” C&O Canal Association, (11/2010, revised 5/2015 & 1/2019). |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. Purchased own freedom. First wife Ann Turner enslaved at Zeller plantation; Abraham Leiter advanced money for Turner to purchase her; raised a family w/her until she died (Obits, Land Records). Second wife enslaved by Daniel Oster; Hercules Turner also bought her out of slavery (Obits). Survived by wife advanced in years, and by 2 children from the first marriage (Obits). Worked at $12/month, 40 years for Abram Leiter family. Purchased small |
| Birthdate: | 1853 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Death Date: | 3 July 1905 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 52 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Tuberculosis; Paralysis |
| Occupation: | Mason |
| Informant on DC: | Cora Turner, daughter |
| Physician, Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Simon Turner, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Lucinda Sands, b. Maryland |
| Children: | Daughter: Cora Turner |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 21 March 1916 |
| Birth Place: | 204 W Bethel St., Hagerstown |
| Death Date: | 21 March 1916 |
| Death Place: | 204 W Bethel St., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 23 March 1916 |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Still Born |
| Informant on DC: | Mary Turner, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician: | Midwife (unnamed); Henry Davis, Local Reg. |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Charles Walker, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Margaret Turner, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1854 |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Dennis Tyler (married 1888) |
| Death Date: | 14 February 1908 |
| Age at Death: | 44 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Valvular Heart Seizure/Disease(?); Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Dennis Tyler, husband |
| Physician: | C.R. Scheller |
| Undertaker: | Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Daniel Hamilton, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Harriett Johnston |
| Sources: | Death certificate Census, 1900 |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. Address was 52 Braxton Ave., Hagerstown, in 1900. |
| Birthdate: | 1870 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Eva Warrick |
| Death Date: | 25 October 1929 |
| Death Place: | On way to Washington County Hospital |
| Burial Date: | 29 October 1929 |
| Age at Death: | 59 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Cardiac Failure; acute articular Rheumatism |
| Occupation: | Clergyman, former pastor |
| Employer: | Zion Baptist Minister |
| Informant on DC: | Eva Warrick, New York City, Wife |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Zion Baptist Church; Rev. Charles Comer |
| Family: |
| Children: | Daughter: Mrs. Nancy Hopkins, New York City |
| Sources: | Obituary (“Minister Dies at Age of 59 Years”) Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. Member, Baptist Ministers' Conference of the Shenandoah Valley |
| Birthdate: | 1 October 1922 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 6 November 1922 |
| Death Place: | 130 W. North Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 7 November 1922 |
| Age at Death: | 1 month 6 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Marasmus; Youthful parents undernourished |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Washington, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | F.W. Kraiss |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Arthur Washington, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Myran [Maryann?] Edemeny [Edemy], b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | [1805] |
| Spouse: | Sarah |
| Death Date: | 22 February 1866 |
| Age at Death: | 61 years |
| Enslaver: | William Dellinger, Washington County MD |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | Michael Watts, age 61 yr. - D. Feb. 22, 1866. |
| Sources: | Piper list of gravestones Freedom certificate, printed in Fuller, Manumissions, no. B109a 1860 Census, Washington County: Michael Watts. |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person, although a marker was recorded by Samuel Piper. Watts's burial predates the founding of Halfway cemetery and is believed to have been moved to Halfway from Ebenezer cemetery in Hagerstown, possibly in 1899. Michael Watts was freed by his enslavers William Dellinger and Dellinger's wife on 7 August 1851. Sarah Watts was freed by her enslavers Joseph P. Mong and William Dellinger on 19 August 1851. |
| Birthdate: | February 1882 |
| Death Date: | 22 May 1903 |
| Death Place: | At her grandfather's home, W. Church St., Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 21 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Consumption [tuberculosis] |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Attended North Street School student |
| Occupation: | Housework |
| Church: | Bethel A.M.E. or Brethren Church (obituaries differ) |
| Informant on DC: | Cora Mackey |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Addison Webster (d. 1889) |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Ida Mackey |
| Grandparents: | Grandfather: Robert Mackey Grandmother: Harriet Chesley Mackey |
| Sources: | Obituary (22 May 1903) and funeral notice Death certificate Census, 1900 |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. Aunt: Cora (Mackey) Fletcher |
| Birthdate: | 1879 (death certificate) |
| Death Date: | 21 February 1904 |
| Death Place: | at his home on North Jonathan Street, Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 25 years 7 months 5 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Pulmonary Tuberculosis; Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation: | Porter; hostler |
| Employer: | local hotel |
| Informant on DC: | Fannie Cole (Wesley), Mother |
| Physician, Undertaker: | Wagaman MD |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Wesley, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Fannie Cole, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obituary |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. According to the obituary he was about 22 years old when he died; the death certificate give the higher and more precise age. |
| Birthdate: | 20 January 1852 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Spouse: | William Wesley (1840-1897) |
| Death Date: | 1916 February 16 |
| Death Place: | 44 W. Church St., Hagerstown (home of her daughter, Mrs. Gerty Myers) |
| Age at Death: | 64 years 1 month 3 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic Brights Disease; Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation: | Housewife |
| Church: | St. John’s Free Baptist Church, Hagerstown |
| Informant on DC: | George Wesley, Hagerstown, MD, son |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | St. John's Free Baptist Church, Rev. J. C. Newman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | George Cole, born in Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Matilda Mary Anderson, born in Maryland |
| Children: | George Wesley 1871-1939 William Edward Wesley 1873-1894 Samuel John Wesley 1875-1901 Gertrude "Gertie" (Wesley) Woodford Myers Perkins (HC) 1877-1904 David Clinton Wesley (HC) 1879-1904 Harvey Washington Wesley 1882-1934 Nettie A. Wesley 1887-1923 Irvin Harrison Wesley 1889-1945 |
| Sources: | Death Certificate Obituary for Fannie Wesley, HMH, February 4, 1916 U.S. Census: 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910 Washington County, Maryland, U.S., Marriage Index 1861-1949: Fanny Cole & William Wesley, May 6, 1869 Hagerstown Directories: 1905, 1908, 1910 Obituaries for Clinton, George, and Samuel Wesley "Aaron Cole and Wife vs. Samuel Cole, et.al., No. 146 Equity, Orphans' Court of Washington Co., sitting a a court of equity," HM, February 5, 1892. U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Irvin Harrison Wesley |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. George Wesley was a member of the building committee for the Zion Free Baptist Church of Hagerstown, 1899. Survived by four children; her husband died about 18 years before (obituary). |
| Birthdate: | 29 April 1887 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 16 December 23 |
| Death Place: | 24 Bethel St., Hagerstown (home of her brother George Wesley) |
| Burial Date: | 18 December 23 |
| Age at Death: | 36 years 8 months 17 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Acute Interstitial Myocarditis; acute dilation of heart |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: |
| Occupation: | Home work |
| Church: | Bethel Baptist Church |
| Informant on DC: | George Wesley |
| Physician: | William M. Hoffler, MD |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Wesley, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Fannie Cole, b. Virginia |
| Siblings: | Survived by 3 brothers: George & Irwin, Hagerstown; Harry, Minnesota; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Perkins, Hagerstown. |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obituary |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 28 October 1920 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown, MD |
| Death Date: | 28 October 1920 |
| Death Place: | Sumans |
| Burial Date: | 1 November 1920 |
| Age at Death: | Stillborn |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Stillborn; Pressure upon cord |
| Informant on DC: | George Kines, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician: | A.B Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | James Westco, b. Charlestown, West Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mamie Hall |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Birthdate: | 4 December 1922 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown, MD |
| Death Date: | 5 December 1922 |
| Death Place: | 6 Blooms Ave., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 5 December 1922 |
| Age at Death: | Stillborn |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Poor Nourishment |
| Informant on DC: | Mamie Westco, Mother |
| Physician: | A.B. Willson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | James Westco, b. Charlestown, West Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mamie Hall, b. Charlestown, West Virginia |
| Sources: | Death certificate Death certificate of Infant Westco (d. 1920) |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1891 |
| Birth Place: | Texas |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 4 April 1930 |
| Death Place: | 245 Jonathan Street, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 6 April 1930 |
| Age at Death: | 39 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Acute Alcoholism |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Alice White, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Sources: | Death Certificate Obituary 12 April 1930, Baltimore Afro American. |
| Additional Information: | Death Certificate states place of burial as Belleview; obituary says he was buried at Halfway ("Samaritan Cemetery"). No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 12 March 1869 |
| Birth Place: | Jefferson County, West Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Samuel White |
| Death Date: | 3 January 1924 |
| Death Place: | 62 Bloom Ave., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 5 January 1924 |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Bulbar Paralysis; Exhaustion |
| Physician: | A.B Wilson |
| Undertaker: | John B. Johnson, 53 W. Bethel |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Tom Jenkins, b. West Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Anna Jones, b. West Virginia |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obit, 19 Jan. 1924, Baltimore Afro American |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person |
| Birthdate: | 4 August 1874 |
| Birth Place: | West Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 24 February 1928 |
| Death Place: | at his home, 61 Blooms Ave., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 25 February 1928 |
| Age at Death: | 52 years 6 months 20 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic heart lesion; Cardiac insufficiency |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Employer: | H.E. Bester |
| Informant on DC: | Virginia White, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | W.A. Gordon |
| Undertaker: | Fred W. Kraiss |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Charles White, b. West Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Henrietta, b. West Virginia |
| Children: | survived by brother Charles of Charles Town WV, sisters Bessie Green of Martinsburg and Harriet Nicholas of Halltown, WV |
| Sources: | Death certificate Obituary |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. Survived by wife. |
| Birthdate: | 1903 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 8 February 1906 |
| Age at Death: | 3 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Malnutrition; Broncho pneumonia |
| Informant on DC: | Harley Whiting, Father |
| Physician: | Daniel A. Watkins |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Harley Whiting, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Maud Lyles, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1884 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Alexandria Williams |
| Death Date: | 2 April 1910 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 26 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Acute Ascending Paralysis; Cardiac Failure |
| Occupation: | Domestic |
| Informant on DC: | Alexandria Williams, husband |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A. K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Eli Barton |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | unknown; possibly Ella Prince or Pierce |
| Siblings: | Sister: Anne Simms (d. 1899) |
| Sources: | Death certificate Death certificate of Anne Simms, wife of Nathan Simms 1880 Census, Downsville 1900 Census, Hagerstown |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 8 June 1915 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 4 January 1918 |
| Death Place: | 5 Cordermans Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 7 January 1918 |
| Age at Death: | 2 years 6 months 26 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Whooping Cough; Capillary Bronchitis |
| Informant on DC: | John Williams, 5 Cordermans Alley, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A. K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | John Williams, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Nettie Bell, born Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 12 March 1818 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 10 January 1913 |
| Death Place: | Home of her daughter Eveline Hopkins, 315 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 12 January 1913 |
| Age at Death: | 94 years 9 months 28 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Chronic Heart Lesion; Arteriosclerosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housewife |
| Informant on DC: | Eveline Hopkins, Daughter, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician, Undertaker: | C.R. SchellerA.K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Children: | Daughter: Evaline Hopkins |
| Inscription on Gravestone Recorded by S.W.Piper in 1936: | Elizabeth Williams, B. Mar. 15, 1818, - D. Jan. 18, 1913. |
| Sources: | Death certificate. Obituary. Freedom certificate for Elizabeth Williams, #B116c in Fuller, with 5 children’s names: Mayberry, Amanda, Henry, John, and Jane; not confirmed as the same Elizabeth Williams. Received county pension. 1903 Hagerstown Directory: Bettie Williams, 313 N. Jonathan. 1908 Hagerstown Directory: Elizabeth Williams, 436 N. Jonathan. 1910 Hagerstown Directory: Betsy E. Williams, 436 N. Jonathan. |
| Additional Information: | “...mother and two brothers were sold away from her when she was very young and she never saw them afterward.” (Obituary) Her grave marker has not been found, but it was recorded by Samuel Piper. |
| Birthdate: | 6 March 1909 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 1918 |
| Death Place: | 5 Cordermans Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 7 April 1918 |
| Age at Death: | 9 years 1 month 1 day |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | General Dropsy; Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | John Williams |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | John Williams, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Nettie C. Bell, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 17 February 1900 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Death Date: | 17 February 1900 |
| Death Place: | HagerstownMD |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Still Born |
| Informant on DC: | Leona Reed, Cousin |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | John Williams, b. Williamsport MD |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Nettie Bell, b. Hagerstown MD |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 10 January 1914 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 6 October 1917 |
| Death Place: | Artizan St., Williamsport MD |
| Burial Date: | 8 October 1917 |
| Age at Death: | 3 years 8 months 26 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Whooping Cough, Weak heart |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Nettie Bell (Williams crossed out), Williamsport MD |
| Physician: | Richardson |
| Undertaker: | Albert Leaf, Williamsport MD |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | John Williams, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Nettie C. Bell, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 6 February 1912 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 17 November 1912 |
| Death Place: | 425 Jonathan St., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 19 November 1912 |
| Age at Death: | 10 months 12 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Rickets; Lack of Care |
| Informant on DC: | Nettie C. Bell, 425 N Jonathan St., Mother |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | W.D. Johnson |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | John Williams, b. Williamsport MD |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Nettie C. Bell, b. Funkstown MD |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 20 July 1861 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 5 October 1913 |
| Death Place: | 254 N. Jonathan St., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 6 October 1913 |
| Age at Death: | 53 years 4 months 15 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Myocarditis; Tuberculosis |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: | Housework |
| Informant on DC: | John Williams, Hagerstown MD |
| Physician: | W.R. Bender |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Samuel Tyler, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Mariah Coleman, b. Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 1 Oct 1924 |
| Birth Place: | Hagerstown, MD |
| Death Date: | 25 Jan 1925 |
| Death Place: | 8 Braxton Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 26 Jan 1925 |
| Age at Death: | 3 months 24 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Ireuction??; gastro-enteritis |
| Informant on DC: | Louise Williams, Mother |
| Physician: | William M. Hoffer |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | John Green, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Louise Williams, b. Virginia |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 12 April 1907 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 15 April 1908 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown, MD |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 3 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Asphyxia by coal gas from stove. Child was in a very small room and stove had been opened, the gas escaping, together with child lying on its face. |
| Informant on DC: | Francis Dorsey |
| Physician: | Dr. V.M. Wertz |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | William Taylor, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Louisa Williams, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | unknown, about 1892 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Widow |
| Death Date: | 20 September 1929 |
| Death Place: | Hospital, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 23 September 1929 |
| Age at Death: | about 37 years |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Acute Nephritis; Cardiac Failure |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs Kate Moon, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | A.B Wilson |
| Undertaker: | W.H. Downey, Smithsburg |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | George Robinson |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Kitty Harris |
| Sources: | Death certificate 1884 Sheriff & Taylor Directory: George Robinson, hostler, with William H. Kreps |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 26 March 1906 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Death Date: | 26 February 1908 |
| Death Place: | Hagerstown MD |
| Age at Death: | 1 year 11 months |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Tuberculosis |
| Informant on DC: | Theodore Brown |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A.K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Carl Wilson, b. Maryland |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Nellie Brown, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 8 October 1872 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | William O. Wilson |
| Death Date: | 24 April 1922 |
| Death Place: | 108 W. North St., Hagerstown |
| Age at Death: | 48 years 6 months 16 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Cerebral aneurism(?), Lobar Pneumonia |
| Occupation, Memberships, Church, Military: |
| Occupation: | House Work |
| Church: | First Baptist |
| Informant on DC: | William Wilson |
| Physician: | William M. Hoffler, MD |
| Undertaker: | Kraiss Bros |
| Person providing information on the Death Certificate: | Revs. Wells & Newman officiated at funeral |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Perry Jackson, b. Washington, DC |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Hannah Dodson, b. Virginia |
| Children: | Daughters: Marvaline Manuel (HC), Elsie Lynch, Sadie Williams, Anna Wilson Son: Herman Wilson |
| Siblings: | Sister: Mrs. Joseph Adams Adopted Brother: Upright Jackson |
| Sources: | Death Certificate Obituary |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. Her father, Perry Jackson, was on building committee for Zion Free Baptist Church, dedicated 1899. Her husband, William O. Wilson, was awarded the Medal of Honor; he is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery. |
| Birthdate: | 28 November 1916 |
| Birth Place: | Maryland |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Death Date: | 2 April 1917 |
| Death Place: | 59 1/2 Harmon’s Alley, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 3 April 1917 |
| Age at Death: | 4 months 4 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Myrasmus/undeveloped, malnutrition |
| Informant on DC: | Isaac Wilson, Father |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A. K. Coffman |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Isaac Wilson, b. Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Nannie Taylor, b. Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 3 Dec 1920 |
| Death Date: | 3 December 1920 |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Leroy Winford, b.Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Fanny Bruce, b. Maryland |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
| Birthdate: | 5 August 1886 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Death Date: | 29-Jun-23 |
| Death Place: | 341 N. Jonathan, Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 30-Jun-23 |
| Age at Death: | 36 years, 10 months, 24 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Acute Bulbar Paralysis, Hemorrhage |
| Occupation: | Servant |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Keyser, Hagerstown |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | J.W. Kraiss |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Levi Johnson, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | Louise Parker, born in Virginia |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Birthdate: | 20 August 1850 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Mrs. Mary Yeager |
| Death Date: | 5 April 1915 |
| Death Place: | 141 W. North St., Hagerstown |
| Burial Date: | 7 April 1915 |
| Age at Death: | 64 years 7 months 17 days |
| Primary & Secondary Causes of Death: | Gangrenous Appendicitis; Blood Poisoning |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Informant on DC: | Mrs. Mary Yeager, Wife |
| Physician: | A.B. Wilson |
| Undertaker: | A. K. Coffman |
| Family: |
| Father's Name & Birthplace: | Isaih Yeager, born in Virginia |
| Mother's Maiden Name & Birthplace: | No record |
| Sources: | Death Certificate |
| Additional Information: | No grave marker has been found for this person. |
