I am interested in finding information on undertakers that were established in the late 1800's and finding their records. I understand that in some cases, funeral records were passed down and currently established funeral homes may have these old record books. The undertakers that I am interested in particuliar are J. B. Blackiston & sons, 606 W. Baltimore St., Martin Fahey and Sons, 1827 W. North Ave, and William Cook 1217 St. Paul Street. Does anyone know which homes might have inherited their records? Diana
CRAWFORD Searching for Richard L. Crawford, who lived at 2901Inglewood Ave. Baltimore 14, Maryland, ca. 1957. He was born at Springfield, Massachusetts, ca. 1900. Any leads deeply appreciated. Paul Uek
GRAHAM Looking for information and links to the family of Edward and Susan GRAHAM of Baltimore. Edward, born circa 1824 in Ireland, immigrated in 1843 with mother, Catherine, brother Michael, and sisters Ann and Catherine. Married Susan, surname unknown, in early 1850's. Children were Christopher, Edward, John, Elizabeth, Joseph, Francis, Martin, and William. Family was still in Baltimore in 1920 census. Looking forward to making connections to others in this family. Barbara J. Smith
SMITH/ RAPPOLD/ FORD I am looking for any information on Charles Robert SMITH born 1899/1900, died Feb 1955. Married to Margaret Marie RAPPOLD, born 8/3/1904, died Feb 1984. Charles Smith's mother's maiden name was FORD. Margaret's mother's maiden name was BEANBACK. They all lived in Baltimore city. LSmith
BANK /BRIGAMAN Seeking any links/information for BANKE and BRIGAMAN in Baltimore, Maryland. Frederic (or Frederick) John Bernard BANKE, birthplace/time unknown and Berthe (Bertha) BRIGAMAN, birthplace/time unknown were parents of Marion Dorman BANKE (b 1890, Baltimore), Charles BANKE (b est 1880-1905, Baltimore), Lawrence BANKE (b est 1880-1905, Baltimore) and Henry H. BANKE (b 1884, Baltimore). The above was in Baltimore City. Children of Marion Dorman BANKE, and Ruth (last name unknown) were Marion BANKE and possibly Donald BANKE, after 1920, all in Baltimore City. Susan Meyer Rickey
CRANE/TWAMLEY/BAMBURGER Researching the CRANE family that lived in Baltimore during the late 1800's and early 1900's. Looking for information on Joseph CRANE, who died in 1910 and was buried in Baltimore. His wife was Caroline BAMBURGER. She also lived and died in Baltimore. Their son was George Henry CRANE (b. Feb 14,1874 and died Feb 16,1911); his wife was Mary Francis TWAMLEY. The Crane family owned a large shoe store and all family members are buried in Baltimore. Henry G. Lewis
LAMARLERE / BOSSIER / GALLUCHAT I have information from a CD of U.S./Canada marriages (found at the Texas State Genealogical Archives) that my 3rd great grandparents, Marie F. Galluchat and Antoine Lamarlere, married in Baltimore, MD on 12 Feb 1802. I would like to know at what church they were married. Also, Ma. F. Galluchat reportedly was the widow of Monsieur ?? Bossiere. Would like to know who this Bossiere is. Possibly the marriage record of Galluchat/Lamarlere indicates this. Bossiere reportedly was one of the French officers of Rochambeau at Yorktown. I am interested in anything concerning any of these individuals. Their ancestors or descendants later moved to New Orleans. I have much information about them there and am happy to share.FYI - Bossiere and Bossier are two different surnames. Thank you for any help. Patty Lemee
ROTANS/CRANFORD William ROTANS born Baltimore City , married Emma B. ? born Baltimore city. Daughter Virginia Emma ROTANS , born 25 July 1902 married John Thomas CRANFORD from Calvert Co., Maryland. Gwen
PUTERBAUGH Found Gregg Allen Puterbaugh listed on his brother's death certificate- then learned from SS records Gregg had died in March 1972 in Baltimore. I sent for a death certificate but Maryland was not able to find his death. Could someone do a death search in Baltimore for Gregg Allen Puterbaugh? He was an uncle we could not find. He was born in Santa Fe, N.M. in 1894. Would appreciate any help or at least tell me where to write or what to look up a the Family History Center. Jean Fuller
MURPHY Seeking information on Charles T. Murphy b. approx. 1855 in city of Baltimore. Charles Murphy
HENDERSON Looking for information on the late Rev. David Henderson. He died in 1887. Trying to find his wife's name and any siblings (children?) of the Hendersons. They lived at 1231 Myrtle Ave. Baltimore in 1885-87. My grandmother was given to them as an infant but we cannot find any birth, adoption and/or foster records on her. My grandmother was first given to Laban A. Wells and his wife Lillian May Peter-Wells. The Wells then gave her to Lillian's brother Charles W. Peters and his wife Anne W. Gilbert-Peters. Margi Pond
LUDOLPH/ FRIEDLANDER Baltimore circa 1870-1880. Interested in contacting people with surnames Ludolph and/or Friedlander with ancestors who lived in Baltimore from 1870 to 1880s to explore possible genealogical links. Occupations of my ancestors were grocers, import brokers, merchants, etc. Believe they had a stall at the Lexington Market. Also interested in Adolph Ludolph,. Justis and Conrad Ludolph, same time period. Other places lived: Brooklym NY; North Carolina, PA, IL, and California and the Northwest. Any information is appreciated and will share. Robert Campbell
BEALL WARNER BROOKE I am looking for information on Thomas Tudor Beall, b 14 Sept 1828 in Baltimore, MD. His parents were Benjamin Beall and Caroline Warner. Benjamin and Caroline had twelve children: Thomas Tudor, George Warner, Berry, Charles H., Edward P., Anne Catherine, Olivia, Anna M., Eugenia, Mary E., Caroline, and Laura A. None of the girls ever married. Thomas married Caroline Grawn of Sweden, George Warner had a son named Betram, Charles H. had two children - Charles Berry and Virgina, Edward had two sons Hank and Charles. Benjamin's father was probably Robert Brooke Beall. His parents were Samuel Beall and Eleanor Brooke. Debby Broomfield
SPATZ/SPOTTS/ MARTZ/MORTZ Looking for Leon & Ellen (SPATZ/SPOTTS) MARTZ/MORTZ. They lived on 24 Canton St. District 15 in Baltimore City. I know Ellen was alive after 11 Nov 1943 because she is mentioned in one of her sibling's obituary notices from Northumberland Co., Pa.. Their children were Katie A., Clara D., Irvin E., Alvin S., and Frank E.MARTZ/MORTZ. I would like to know when Leon and Ellen died and where they are buried and anything else about their children. I'm willing to share what I have on Ellen's family. Maureen A. Pilla
DAVIS Researching Joshua DAVIS, born 1762 in Baltimore City or County, MD, moved to Rowan County, NC sometime before 1780. He may have had a brother named Issac. He served in the Rev. War from Rowan County, and married Martha HARRISON in Wilkes County, NC. They had children: Margaret, Elijah, Annah H., Solomon, Joseph, Elizabeth, Rachel, William, Alexander, all born in NC. I need the names of Joshua's parents and date of his birth. Any Baltimore Davis information before 1780 would be appreciated. Joshua moved to Hawkins, then Claiborne County, Tennessee, where he died in Aug. of 1849.Also, I'm trying to tie Joshua Davis (b. 1762) into the line of Solomon Davis, born 1688 in Dorchester County, Maryland, who was married three times, his last wife's name being Lydia. He died in 1773 and had 27 children!! Some of them are: John, Ann, Mary, Caleb, Charles, Johanna, Elizabeth, Joshua, Solomon, Deborah, Ann, Rachael, Argrulla, Sarah, Lemuel, Leah, Baptist and Daniel. Lemuel's line is documented, but the others I haven't found. Any info? EC Davis
HILGARTNER I am seeking information on Ludwig Hilgartner (Baltimore City), founder of the Hilgartner Stone Company or Heinrich Mathew Hilgartner (Baltimore County), a blacksmith . Both men arrived in America in the 1800's . Robert M. Hilgartner or Robert M. Hilgartner
STIERINGER, SMITH I am seeking information on Elizabeth STIERINGER who married John SMITH Sept. 4, 1838 by the Rev. John Haesbaert. I believe this may be my great-great-great grandmother. Also researching Jacob L.F. STERRINGER, my g.g.grandfather, who was born in Baltimore 7-12-1824 and died there in 1836. LJSTIMMELL
OTIS Looking for son of Elsie Mary OTIS and Fred ERHARDT. Elsie Mary Otis, daughter of John Bertholf OTIS and Eugenia Ellen Hadden, was b 26 Nov 1898 in Goshen, Orange, NY, d 11 Apr 1920 in Baltimore, Md. She married Fred ERHARDT. Elsie Mary OTIS died in childbirth bearing twins. One twin died and the other Lawrnce ERHARDT survived. Would like very much to locate Lawrence ERHARDT. Sharon Otis
WHEELER Trying to find the parents of LANDER CECIL WHEELER, who was born in Baltimore, MD January 18,1870 according to the census. He never told his children about his parents or life. Any help will be appreciated. Keith Thomason
REESE After my father died I found a letter stating that his father had remarried and moved to Philadelphia where he had a second child. I would like to locate this child or offspring. My father was born Phillip Reigart Reese. Assumed that he was named after his father. He changed his name to Thomas Whelan Reese, after his maternal grandfather. Thomas Whelan fought in the War of 1812, in the Baltimore Blues. Have a copy of his discharge papers with a picture of the monument built in his honor and to which he contributed his war pay. Trying to locate Phillip Reigart Reese, ancestors and offspring. Thomas Whelan Reese Jr
MC BURNEY Researching Ross Cliland McBurney born 1798 Scotland, died 1865 in Baltimore. A native of Ireland he had six children: Margaret, James, Alexander, William, John my G.G.G Grandfather and Lewis McBurney. Will exchange information. Anthony Long
TUMNEY/TOOMEY/TOORNEY Seeking origins of family, additional information, and destination in Baltimore. My step-great-great grandmother, Katherine (Kate) TUMNEY, was also known by surname TOOMEY and TOORNEY. Death records and tombstone indicate she was b. Aug 16, 1861, Sykesville, Howard Co., Maryland. She married Patrick Thomas FLANNERY abt 1888, presumably in Baltimore. She is his second wife, following the death of Margaret Anna KEYHAN in 1887. She bore one child, a daughter, Lucille Littleton FLANNERY, Aug 1, 1889, in Baltimore. (Lucille had three half-brothers, ranging in age from 11 to 17, at the time of her birth: Eugene Michael FLANNERY, William Joseph FLANNERY, and OSCAR Aloysius FLANNERY.) Baptismal records for Lucille indicate witnesses Lilly GORGES (nee FLANNERY) and Jacob LEE. *Littleton* is not a FLANNERY family name; any leads on the origin or significance of this name, given the period? Katherine T. FLANNERY died Feb. 23, 1922 at Eutaw Place, Baltimore, age 60. Her father is Daniel TUMNEY and might have been born in Maryland or Ireland, depending on which record is consulted. Mother, Mary DOWD, appears to be MD born. Is Daniel TUMNEY related to Daniel Henry TOOMEY, an Irish immigrant who came to Howard Co. in the 1700s to teach school at the Carrollton estate? Colleen Flannery
KEHAN/KEYHAN/KANE/CANE/CAIN Seeking origins of famine immigrant family. My great-great grandmother, Margaret (Maggie) Anna KEYHAN, was also known by surname KEHAN, KANE, CAIN, CANE (the latter spellings on death records). Death records and tombstone indicate she was b. May 11, 1851, Co.Limerick, Ireland and possibly resided there for two years prior to settling in Baltimore. She married Patrick Thomas FLANNERY on Sep 13, 1870 in Baltimore, and had three sons, Eugene Michael FLANNERY, William Joseph FLANNERY, and OSCAR Aloysius FLANNERY. She died Dec 2, 1887 in Baltimore, age 36, with no recorded births for 10 years. Baptismal records indicate her younger brother, Daniel KEYHAN, as witness to her first son's birth. Records indicate he died age 25, probably unmarried, in Baltimore on Feb. 20, 1883. Inferred parents are father, James KEHAN, b. C. 1828-1830, death unknown; mother Rosanna HARVEY who appears in cemetery records as Annie KENAN, d. Dec 30, 1892 in Baltimore. Inferred siblings are Susan KEYHAN, b abt 1853 presumably in Baltimore, and Rosanna KEHAN, b abt. Mar 1863. There appears to be a Thomas KEEHAN in the city in 1870, age 20, and a Joseph KEHAN, 16, as well. I wonder if this line is related to the Mayor of Baltimore, George KANE, who serves for a single year in 1877? Colleen Flannery
BOWERS/ ROONEY Researching John Bowers, Baltimore, who married Mary(?) Mary came from Ireland in 1881 to Baltimore and had one son Charles J. Rooney, bn.1887, Balto. Mark Rooney
COLLINS Jeremiah COLLLINS b. abt 1829 in Ireland m. Johannah SULLIVAN, b. abt 1835, Ireland. Children include: Patrick COLLINS b. abt 1849 Ireland, George COLLINS, b abt 1851 Ireland, John COLLINS, b abt 1860, MD, Anna COLLINS b abt 1862, MD, and Agnes Regina Collins b. Mar 1, 1870 Baltimore. Dates of birth are based on 1870 census in Baltimore with exception of greatgrandmother, Agnes. Family appears to have emmigrated post 1851 and may have spent some time in New York before arriving in Baltimore. Odd gap of births between 1851 and 1860. Seek more information on Patrick, George, or Anna or father, Jeremiah. Where did they go, where/when did they die? Agnes m. William Joseph FLANNERY in approx 1899 or 1900, possibly in New York City where he was working (can find no record of marriage in Baltimore) and where first 2 sons are born. Her Second son is named for her two brothers, John Patrick FLANNERY, according to family stories. Agnes d. Dec 7, 1913 in Baltimore during birth of 10th child. Her brother, John COLLINS, is mentioned in her obituary living in Brooklyn NY. Mother Johannah is supposed to have lived with the William Joseph FLANNERY family as late as 1907-1909, when she nursed two of her grandsons through scarlet fever (one died). No record of her death in Baltimore records. Did she go to a son in NYC? Family legend makes a connection with Michael COLLINS, the Irish hero/rebel of 1922. There is a likeness in photos. However, there no direct line possible so Jeremiah would have to be descended from a brother to Michael's father. Any information on this famous but apparently uncharted line welcome. Colleen Flannery
SUNDERLAND Searching for Michael Sunderland or Sunderlin, b. 15 Oct. 1797 Baltimore, Md. removed to Jefferson Co. OH. m. 16 Nov. 1820 Jeff. Co. to Elizabeth FISHER, b. 30 Oct. 1800 Franklin Co. Pa. d/o John C. & Susannah BRATTON Fisher. Need to find Michael's parents. D.Tivener
WALTON/ COWMAN/ STEWART/ ENSOR, mid 1800's, Baltimore City. Looking for families in Baltimore City abt 1850 to 1880 of Elijah and Alexander WALTON, Joseph and Harry W. COWMAN, John B. STEWART, John and Elizabeth ENSOR, and others in the city with those surnames who may be related. Some are buried in Green Mount Cemetery, others are in Louden ParkCemetery. Will share info. Steve Pipit
HEYDORN Looking for information on John HEYDORN who was born in Baltimore approx. 1853. Parents were Frederick and Caroline. Also looking for information on brothers and sisters. Mark W. and Louis who were born in Germany, were living in DC in 1860. The others, born in Baltimore, were William, born 1844-45, Julia, Ida, and Charles born 1860. Have not been able to find names for the other children they had, but possibly Christian, Henry, or Ted. Laurie
VAN HORN Researching my great great grandfather, John Keine Van Horn. He was born 17 Sept. 1847 in Baltimore, MD, married ca 1870 and died in April 1918. His wife's name was Katherine Louisa Madary of De La Madeara, born 3 Oct 1850 in Baltimore County, MD. Pam Emick
"LUCILLA" Would anyone know how many days or weeks it actually took for the ship "Lucilla" to leave Neuenkirchen, Germany and arrive at the Port of Baltimore? The arrival date was 30 September 1832. Does anyone know where I could find a picture of the ship "Lucilla" and what it was like in Neuenkirchen, Germany and at the Port of Baltimore in 1832? Thank you. Jeanne
BACIGALUPO/ MEROLLA/ ESPOSITO/ COSTA Searching these surnames in Baltimore City. Andrea Bacigalupa
WOLL Seeking information on the parents of Daisey Woll, mother of William Fell. They lived in Baltimore. Mary Kate Ludwick
ROMENS My great-great grandfather Antonin/Anthony Romens, arrived in Baltimore in 1830. He and his family are listed in the Tepper's passenger arrival records for the June 30th quarter. Transcription errors resulted in name being spelled Antonia Romania. I do have a conclusive match to the Antoine Romens family of Stundviller, Alsace, France. The Romens family, often mispelled Romans, arrived with 5 children including 1 month old Henry. By 1840 the family had settled in Columbiana County, Ohio. Looking for any Baltimore based information regarding family, City Directory? Henry's (Catholic) baptism? Likely Catholic parish for German speaking immigrants from Alsace? Tom Romens
HILGARTNER Seeking information on Ludwig Hilgartner (Baltimore City), founder of the Hilgartner Stone Company or Heinrich Mathew Hilgartner (Baltimore Co.), Blacksmith. Both men arrived in America around the 1800's . Robert Hilgartner or Robert Hilgartner
BROWN I am looking for information regarding my great-grandfather JAMES M. BROWN of Baltimore. I have found him living in Baltimore in the 1870 Census. He was born about 1838, and died prior to 1908. I don't know when or where he is buried. He married ANNIE MACKENZIE TALBOTT (1832-1914), and was the daughter of THOMAS J TALBOTT and HONORA MACKENZIE. Also, seek information on Captain GEORGE WILSON BOOTH who was somehow related to James and Annie. Mr. Booth was a member of the 1st Maryland Regiment CSA. My research also places him on the Baltimore & Ohio RR as asst comptroller ca. 1890. I would like to fill in the gaps and determine how he is connected to them. He is listed as an uncle to the son of James and Annie. GARRY W. BROWN (1866-1908) in Garry's Baltimore Sun obituary, 23 Dec 1908. James and Annie's other children were MARY BROWN SMITH (1869- ??) and MARGARET ( 1870-??). Mary married Baltimore attorney WILLIAM C. SMITH sometime prior to 1908. Garry and Annie are buried in Loudon Park Cemetery. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Garry Lanyon Brown
HALL Looking for an Aubrey Badger HALL. He was born in Baltimore MD in 1893. He moved to Pittsburgh PA sometime while he was young because of his father's work. He had two sisters that I know of Irene and Eunice. I would be grateful for any information. This has become a major dead end for me. Tenna Clemons
MARTIN/BLAIR/DAWSON/HAWKINS/THOMPSON Trying to find ancestors and descendants John Martin and Elizabeth Blair. The family lived in Baltimore beginning about 1778. John Martin: b. April 30, 1750 in Chester Co., PA. Died 1823 in Baltimore. He married Elizabeth Blair on September 5, 1776. John and Elizabeth were married by Presbyterian Minister Hezekiah Balch, who served at Emmitsburg, Toms Creek and Piney Creek, MD at the time of their marriage. Elizabeth Blair: b. May 22, 1755 in Frederick County, MD. Died in Baltimore in 1796. Children: 1.) Elizabeth Blair Martin, b. September 15, 1777. Married Edward Neale, January 26, 1796. 2.) William Blair Martin, b. December 28, 1778 in Baltimore. 3.) Rebecca Martin, b. April 19, 1782 in Baltimore. 4.) John Blair Martin, b. July 20, 1783 in Baltimore. Married Margaret Thompson July 1, 1811 in Saint Mary's County, MD. Died May 7, 1858. 5.) Samuel Blair Martin, b. May 14, 1785 in Baltimore. Married Ruth D. Hawkins. Was a noted surgeon in Baltimore. Died December 21, 1875. 6.) James Blair Martin, b. April 30, 1787 in Baltimore. 7.) Rebeckah Martin, b. May 20, 1790 in Baltimore. 8.) Polly Blair Martin, b. January 24, 1791 in Baltimore. 9.) Robert Smith Martin, b. April 26, 1792 in Baltimore. 10.) Isaac White Martin, b. January 11, 1795, died October 3, 1832 in Baltimore. Was a merchant ship captain. Married Ann Dawson. Had four children; Mary Elizabeth, Charlotte Mezick, William Dawson, and Isaac White, Jr. 11.) Joseph Blair Martin, b. April 15,1796 in Baltimore. Died May 8, 1858. Any related information would be appreciated Frank Martin. Frank Martin
JINES, JOINES, JOINS Looking for the parents and siblings of Jacob JINES, born about 1770 in Maryland. He was a sailmaker in Baltimore City until he moved to Ohio. Known family names are Silas, Henry and Samual. Katherine E. Jines