Maryland

Biography of John William Farrow, M. D.

John William Farrow, M. D. In addition to the service rendered by him as a physician and surgeon, Doctor Farrow had played a conspicuous part in business and other affairs in Elk County. He is president of the Elk Falls State Bank and a stockholder in the Waumega First National Bank. He is one of the principal property owners at Moline, and for fourteen years consecutively he served as a member of the United States Pension Examining Board. He was first appointed by President McKinley and was reappointed by Presidents Roosevelt and Taft. His service on the board terminated in … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Rev. Francis T. Moran

Moran, Rev. Francis T.; D. D., LL. D.; pastor St. Patrick’s Catholic Church; born, Valparaiso, Indiana, Feb. 16, 1865; son of Peter and Katherine Kelleher Moran; educated at St. Paul’s Grammar School, Valparaiso; St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; St. Charles College, Baltimore; St. Mary’s Seminary, Cleveland; ordained a priest Dec. 19, 1888, when 23 years of age; has traveled extensively in the United States, Canada, Mexico, West Indies, Europe and the Orient; for a number of years a lecturer; has done much writing for leading Catholic magazines, as well as miscellaneous writing; pastor of one of the largest Catholic parishes … Read more

Biography of Finis Waldo Ewing, M. D.

Dr. Finis Waldo Ewing, engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery in Muskogee since 1915, his ability in his chosen calling being widely recognized, was born in Missouri, January 10, 1876, and is a son of Dr. Lee D. and Bettie (Harris) Ewing. At the usual age he became a public school pupil and having mastered the regular branches of the public school curriculum and had one year of university preparation, he went to Baltimore, Maryland, where he entered the Baltimore University in preparation for a professional career. He won his M. D. degree upon graduation with the class … Read more

Biography of James H. Campbell

James H. Campbell. Prominent among the men identified with the financial and business interests of Iola, Kansas, is found James H. Campbell, cashier of the Iola State Bank and an official in various other enterprises. Mr. Campbell had been a resident of this section all his life and here had worked his own way to an edifying and well-deserved success, unaided save by inherent business acumen and persevering labor. He was born on a farm twelve miles northeast of Iola, in Anderson County, Kansas, January 31, 1874, and is a son of James H. and Bethia A. (Simpson) Campbell. James … Read more

Biography of James A. McGonigle

James A. McGonigle. For many reasons may James A. McGonigle, contractor and builder and one of Leavenworth’s most respected citizens, be regarded as deserving of extended mention in a history of Kansas. He came to Leavenworth as a pioneer in 1857; he was an early, brave and loyal soldier in the Union army until incapacitated by wounds in the Civil war; since then had been more prominent in the upbuilding of the city than any other man; and still at the age of eighty-three carries on large business operations and with the same facility and exactness that won him the … Read more

Biography of O. S. Somerville, M. D.

Dr. O. S. Somerville, who has been actively engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery at Bartlesville during the past sixteen years, is also a prominent factor in financial circles as Vice President of the Bartlesville State Bank. His birth occurred in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on the 11th of February, 1871, his parents being Andrew and Margaret (Slaven) Somerville, the latter also a native of West Virginia. Andrew Somerville, who followed general agricultural pursuits in that state throughout his active business career, passed away in 1899, while his wife was called to her final rest in 1913. In the … Read more

Campbell, Emma – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Death of Mrs. Emma Campbell, a former resident of Union, died at Logan, Utah, May 17, 1911, at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 11 days. The funeral took place in Union Saturday May 20, at 2 p. m. from the M. E. Church. Mrs. Emma Campbell was formerly Mrs. J, E, Yowell, and leaves two sons and three daughters of her immediate family, aside from her husband, Mr. Campbell, who resides at Logan, Utah. Old timers will remember J. E. Yowell, who was assessor of Union county in 1865. He came up from … Read more

Weaver, Lillie Mrs. – Obituary

Death of Mrs. Lillie Weaver On Wednesday of this week, April 5, 1905, Mrs. Lillie A. Weaver, wife of Arthur M. Weaver, passed from earth at the home of her parents. Mrs. and Mrs. J.G. Brown of this city. Mrs. Weaver’s death resulted from acute tuberculosis, and the fatal termination of her illness had been for some time expected by her family and friends. A young wife and mother thus removed from her loved ones and from the life so recently full of hope and promise her death was a particularly sad event. The number of her friends in Elgin … Read more

G. M. Snouffer

Private, Arty., Btry. E, 29th Div., 110th Regt. Born in Baltimore, Md., in 1893; son of R. T. and Mrs. Carey Snouffer. Husband of Mrs. Minnia Snouffer. Entered service July 25, 1917, at Greensboro, N.C. Sent to Camp McClellan, Ala. On Mexican border three months. Mustered out at Camp McClellan Dec. 15, 1918.

Stout, Hosea Homer – Obituary

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday from Webb Funeral Chapel for Hosie Homer Stout. Mr. Stout, 76, died last night in a Springville Hospital. He will be buried in Olive Cemetery. He was a native of Maryland, but had lived in the Lindsay-Strathmore area for the last 38 years, coming here with his family from Missouri. He was a long-time employee of the V. R. Smith Olive Co. before his retirement. In addition to his widow, Bertha [Findley], he leaves a son, Hosea Stout of Strathmore, and a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Knudtson of the Irvington District of Fremont. … Read more

Pease, Ellen Wheeler – Obituary

Ellen Wheeler Pease was born in Baltimore County, Maryland, March 1, 1824, and died at the home of her son in Chelsea, Dec. 9, 1899 aged 74 years, 9 months and eight days. She was married in 1847 to Louis Pease who died two years ago. The deceased leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother, six children, Richard Pease and Mrs. John Manatt, both of Chelsea; Mrs. Jennie Garnett of Victor; Mrs. Lizzie Fry of Carnforth; Mrs. Kate Miller of Kansas, and J. K. Pease of South Dakota. They were all present at the funeral but … Read more

Biography of Charles Tholen

Charles Tholen, who came to Kansas in 1857, was for a long period of years a recognized force in the professional and civic life of Leavenworth and was especially a leader among the German element of the city. He was a pioneer lawyer and had come to Kansas when it was still a territory and was first identified with Leavenworth as an employe of the fort. He was born at Emden in the Province of Hanover, Germany, January 28, 1827. He came of a prominent family and was given unusual advantages and training as a youth. His father, Claas Tholen, … Read more

David Todd of Maryland

David Todd6, (Asa5, Gershom4, Gershom3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Aug. 22, 1787, died Sept. 19, 1871, married Mary Rowe. They lived for many years in West Chesterfield, Mass., near the home of his father. Later on they removed to Maryland, where they are supposed to have died. Children: 954. Menerva, m. L. Richards. 955. Mary, m. Chauncey Weston, she d. Jan. 5, 1889, at Laurel, Maryland. A newspaper clipping says that she was the last surviving member of the late David Todd’s family.

Wallace Beri Todd of Ridgely MD

Wallace Beri Todd7, (Beri M.6, Melicu5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born May 8, 1833, in Bristol, Conn., died Feb., 1914, in Ridgely, Maryland, aged about eighty. Married Emma Green. He was of a sanguine temperament, a bright, sunny disposition, and with good health, he appeared a much younger man. Optimistic in his views, he anticipated with undaunted energy and courage, a very happy old age in his new home and its surroundings. At an early age, he took a trip nearly around the world, visiting many important places. On his return, he went into the mining district of California, where … Read more

James Doeg Todd of Hagerstown MD

James Doeg Todd8, (Silas7, Elam6, Edmund5, Christopher4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 22, 1826, died June 15, 1912, married Oct. 2, 1855, Susan Sophia Webster, who was born Dec. 10, 1830, in York, Canada. He was a Congregational minister. He lived in Granite Falls, Minn., thence he moved with his son to Hagerstown, Md., where he died. Children: *2078. Cornelia Ermina, b. Dec. 8, 1856. *2079. James Marcus, b. Oct. 12, 1858. *2080. William Edward, b. April 26, 1861. 2081. David Ripley, b. May 13, 1866, unmarried. *2082. John Reynard, b. Oct. 27, 1867. *2083. Susan Elizabeth, b. Sept. 4, … Read more

Martillus L. Todd of Baltimore MD

Martillus L. Todd9, (Hollis D.8, Ora B.7, Bela6, Caleb5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born July 31, 1869, married Sept. 18, 1889, Mary E., daughter of Eli Clark and Isabelle Frew (White) Davis, who was born in Frewsburg, N. Y., April 7, 1872. Dr. Todd is an alumnus of Baltimore Medical College; served as Resident Physician at the Maryland Lying In Hospital; was appointed Associate Professor of Obstetrics at the Baltimore Medical College; Assistant Surgeon at the Presbyterian Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital; Visiting Surgeon at St. Vincents Orphan Asylum; appointed Associate Professor of Anatomy and Operative Surgery at the Baltimore … Read more

Fred Perine Todd of Baltimore MD

Fred Perine Todd9, (George B.8, Caleb7, Caleb6, Caleb5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born May 9, 1860, married Nov. 12, 1890, Melle Stuart, who was born March 18, 1867. He is a dentist and practises his profession in Baltimore, Md. where he lived. Children: 2584. Nellie Marie, b. Sept. 8, 1891. 2585. Florence Elizabeth, b. Aug. 9, 1894. 2586. Laura Evelyn, b. Dec. 2, 1896. 2587. George Brainard, b. Aug. 21, 1900.

Florence E. Todd Briel Hoffman of Baltimore MD

BRIEL HOFFMAN, Florence E. Todd9, (George B.8, Caleb7, Caleb6, Caleb5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 17, 1863, married first, Jan. 31, 1895, Edward Briel; second, Aug. 19, 1903, John Hoffman. She has unusual musical ability, devoting much of her time as a teacher of music, both vocal and instrumental and as organist in various churches in Baltimore, Md. Child by Edward Briel: I. Brainard Todd, b. Aug. 31, 1896. Children by John Hoffman: II. Florence May, b. 1904. III. John Rogers, b. Sept. 1908.

William Edward Todd of Hagerstown MD

William Edward Todd9, (James D.8, Silas7, Elam6, Edmund5, Christopher4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 26, 1861, in Richmond County, Wis., married in Labette County, Kan., Nov. 24, 1890, Maude Augusta Roller, who was born Aug. 9, 1870, in Millersburg, Ind. Some of her ancestors lived in Stanton, Va. She attended Western College, a college for women, in Oxford, O. Mr. Todd graduated from the Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Ill., in 1890. He began the practice of his profession in Albert Lea, Minn. Later he moved to Hagerstown, Md., where he was living in 1919. Children: 2652. Gertrude Elizabeth, … Read more

Florence Eveleen Todd Lane of Ridgely MD

LANE, Florence Eveleen Todd8, (Wallace B.7, Beri M.6, Melicu5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Nov. 18, 1865, married in 1888, James Jefferson Lane, of Newberry, South Carolina. In 1917 they were living in Ridgely, Md. Children: I. James Jefferson, b. Nov. 18, 1899, in Philadelphia, Pa. II. Wallace Todd, b. Nov. 13, 1902, in Newberry, S. C.