___, Deborah

W

F

age 35 in 1860

Pauper - born Hanover, Germany

___, Dinah

B

F

age 90 in 1860

Pauper - cannot read or write

___, Lucy

B

F

age 21 in 1860

Pauper - cannot read or write

___, Unknown male

W

M

unknown
D: 18 Jul 1896

This person appeared in a list of names of 23 people who died at the Alms House between March 1894 and March 1897. That list was submitted by Alms House steward E. Benton Hann who had served during those three years. The list was printed in a local newspaper on February 27, 1897

Adlum, ___

W

M

age 80 in 1860

Pauper

Ahern, Edward A.

 

M

D: 28 Dec 1915

Buried Potters Field

Allen, Frederick S.

W

M

age 63 in 1870
D: 15 Jan 1873

Born in MD - age about 69 at death - obituary in the American Sentinel of Jan. 23, 1873 -

Allen, Lewis

W

M

age 77 in 1930

Widower

Anthony, Henry

B

M

age 83 in 1880

Was laborer - pauper - suffering from rheumatism - married - born in MD

Armacost, Annie V.

W

F

age 84 in 1930
D: 5 Nov 1930

Former wife of Alexis S. Harris - lived in Hampstead Dist. in 1920 - dates March 4, 1846 to Nov. 5, 1930 - admitted Oct. 15, 1928

Babylon, Ida

W

F

Notes of County Commissioners' Minute Books say Ida, a lunatic, will be sent to Springfield State Hospital in 1902. Obituary for Ida M. Babylon in the Democratic Advocate of March 21, 1903, says she died at age 44 years, 4 months and 26 days.  She was the wife of Alfred S. Babylong of Frizzelburg and died at Springfield "Asylum."  Funeral service was held at Baust Lutheran/Reformed Church and she was buried in the cemetery there.  She was survived by her husband and a son, Truman.

Bailey, Charles

W

M

age 47 in 1930

Born 1883 in PA - divorced

Baker, Absalom

W

M

age 72 in 1900

Widower - Born Oct. 1827 in PA

Baker, Jesse

W

M

D: 6 Jan 1888

Democratic Advocate of January 7, 1888, lists him as dying at the Almshouse of "paralysis" - he was "of near Smallwood" - aged about 70 years

Baker, Raymond

 

M

 

Admitted 8-9-1945

Baker, Stanley

W

M

 

Steward of County Home 1953-1965

Bankard, David

W

M

age 67 in 1870

Born in MD - probably same as David Bankert in 1860 Alms House census

Bankard, Lizzie

W

F

 

In 1910, Levi Myers paid for support of Lizzie Bankard at the Alms House.

Bankert, David

W

M

age 60 in 1860

Pauper - probably same as David Bankard in 1870 Alms House census record

Bankert, Ellen M.

W

F

age 52 in 1940

Wife of George W. Bankert, the County Home steward from 1935-1950

Bankert, George W.

W

M

age 54 in 1940

Steward of County Home 1935-1950 - born in Maryland

Barnes, Sarah

W

F

age 88 in 1940

Widow - born in MD

Barnes, William Oden

W

M

D: 26 Sep 1937

Steward of County Home 1916-1917 - was also farmer and butcher - dates July 30, 1870 - Sept. 26, 1937 - son of Wm. and Anna (Mitten) Barnes - wife was Margaret (Ridinger) Barnes

Baubolitz, William

W

M

age 65 in 1910
D: 14 Feb 1925

Buried in Potters Field under name "Boblets" - single - born in Maryland - name also spelled Pobolitz/Boblitz in census

Beaver, Margaret

 

F

age 35 in 1860

Pauper

Belt, Sarra (?)

W

F

age 75 in 1900
D: 5 Oct 1907

Born March 1825 in MD - single - Obituary in the Democratic Advocate of Oct. 11, 1907 (a Friday), says that "Sallie Belt" formerly of Union Mills, died on Saturday last at the county almshouse, aged 78 years.  At one time, she had been in charge of household duties at the home of Nathan H. Baile of New Windsor.  Funeral services were held at Meadow Branch Church of the Brethren and she was interred there.

Benson, Charles W.

W

M

age 63 in 1940
D: 19 Mar 1954

Admitted 3-19-1936 - Died at age 89 - born in District of Columbia - widower in 1940

Bentz, Clara

W

F

age 4 mo. in 1870

Daughter of Frederica Bentz - born in MD

Bentz, Frederica

W

F

age 25 in 1870

Born in Wirtemburg, Germany

Bentz, William E.

W

M

age 1 in 1870

Son of Frederica Bentz - born in MD

Berg, James

W

M.

age 59 in 1880

Originally from Ireland - occupation iron "moulder" - single - listed as blind

Berkey, Matilda

W

F

age 68 in 1880

 Pauper - occupation cook - widow - born in MD

Bermer, Charles L.

 

 

D: 7 May 1917

Buried Potters Field

Berwager, Edward

W

M

age 63 in 1900
D: 24 Dec 1918

Age 82-2-26 at death - born Sept. 1836 - Steward at Alms House/County Home from 1897-1901 - was a carpenter - born in Maryland - parents were from Germany - buried in Manchester Cemetery - had a number of children - all appear to have died in 1877 with exception of 1 son

Berwager, Rachel

W

F

age 66 in 1900
D: 2 Jan 1908

Born ca. Aug. 25, 1831 - wife of Edward Berwager,  the steward - buried at Manchester Cemetery - her obituary in the Democratic Advocate of January 10, 1908, says "Mrs. Edward Berwager, near Manchester, died on January 2 of pneumonia, aged 76 years, 3 months and 17 days."  No other information published.

Bickell, William

 

 

 

Received eye glasses for 50 cents on Aug. 7, 1928

Black, Bud

B

M

age 50 in 1920

Marital status single - born in MD

Black, James E.

B

M

age 70 in 1930

Probably son of John Benjamin & Ann M. Black - born MD - widowed

Blauvelt, H. Ellis

 

 

 

Buried Potters Field

Blizzard, William

W

M

age 97 in 1910

Buried Potters Field - widower - born in Maryland

Boldenice, Annie

W

F

age 75 in 1910

Widow - no children - born in Maryland - Obituary in the Democratic Advocate of May 19, 1911, says "Annie Boldney, an inmate of the Almshouse and formerly of Hampstead died on Wednesday morning" - aged about 78 years.  She had been a resident for 8 years.  Funeral services and burial were at Shiloh Methodist Church near Hampstead.  She broke her leg shortly before she died and it was suspected that this hastened her death.  Her full name was Anne R. Boldney.

Boone, John

W

M

age 79 in 1920

Marital status widower - born in MD

Boose, Alvin

 

M

 

Possible dates 1878-1960 - admitted 2/13/1951 "as a guest"

Booth, Fred

 

 

 

Admitted May 6, 1958

Borschulte (?), Michial

W

M

age 80 in 1910

Born in Germany - widower - spelling on gravestone in Potters Field shows spelling Michel Borehett or Borchett - lived in United States 58 years - naturalized citizen

Bowers, Charles M.

 

 

 

Admitted 6/29/1948 upon petition by taxpayers of Westminster District

Bowers, Evan Fisher

W

M

age 21 in 1930

Son of Alms House steward Joseph K. Bowers - Born 1908

Bowers, Joseph K.

W

M

age 57 in 1930

Steward 1925-1930 - dates 1872-1936

Bowers, Lynnie C.

W

F

age 49 in 1930

Wife of Alms House steward J. K. Bowers - Dates 1880-1934

Bowersox, Honest

W

M

age 19 in 1900

Listed as "officer" at Alms House in 1900 - occupation fireman - born in Maryland

Bowser, Charlotte

 

F

 

Listed as resident in 1884/85 with payment by her trustee, Jno. W. Tracy.  The Sept. 19, 1885 Democratic Advocate says Jno. Tracy paid $50 for her support at the Alms House for year ending June 30, 1885.  Still paying in 1887, 1888, 1889.  Her name sometimes was spelled Bouser.  In the 1892 county financial support, John W. Tracey continues to pay $50 for her support at the Alms House.

Boylan, Patrick

 

M

 

Note says Patrick Boylan, lunatic pauper, was released in 1902 and recommitted - sent 3-3-1903 to Springfield State Hospital

Bracket, John

B

M

age 9 mo. in 1880

Born in MD

Bradley, John, wife & son

 

 

 

Note says "admitted 12-4-1867 until further notice"

Brashear, Alfred

 

 

 

Admitted 10/21/1947

Brashear, Betty

 

F

 

Admitted 5/10/1937 - estate settlement of 50% was $183.33 and this was owed in 1940

Brashears, Sallie

W

F

age 80 in 1920

Marital status single - born in MD

Braungart, Orlando W.

W

M

age 54 in 1940

see Orland Brown

Brine, Jim

 

 

D: 7 Feb 1863
D: 7 Feb 1863

Coffin sale records of F. A. Sharrar on 2/7/1863

Brown, ___

 

M

age 60 in 1860

Pauper

Brown, George H.

W

M

age 39 in 1900

Born June 1860 - married - born in Maryland

Brown, George H.

B

M

 

According to notes in County Commissioners' Minute Books, he was admitted 9/3/1862 - blind - pauper

Brown, John

W

M

unknown
D: 25 Dec 1896

This name appeared on a list of 23 people who died at the Alms House between March 1894 and February 1897 during the tenure of the steward E. Benton Hann. The list appeared in a local newspaper on February 27, 1897. No age or other information given.

Brown, Joseph

W

M

age 72 in 1930

Marital status single

Brown, Orlando

W

M

age 54 in 1940
D: 21 Dec 1941

Marital status single - born in MD - Obituary in the Dec. 25, 1942 Times says, "Orlando W. Braungart (also known as Braum) died at the County Home, near Westminster, Monday, December 21, 1942 at the age of 57 years.  He was a son of the late Augustus and Elizabeth H. Braungart.  Surviving are the following brothers and sisters:  Fred A., Taylorsville; Mrs. Elmer Kreglo, Westminster; Charles E., Philadelphia; and Mrs. William F. Gornall, Washington, D.C."  Funeral services  were held at the C. M. Waltz funeral home in Winfield.  Burial was in the Taylorsville Methodist cemetery.

Brown, Tillie

W

F

age 50 in 1900

Born May 1850 in Maryland - single

Brown, William

W

M

age 78 in 1940

Marital status widower - born in MD

Bruce, Alfred E.

B

M

age 77 in 1940

Marital status widower - born in MD

Buckingham, Eliza

W

F

age 50 in 1860

Wife of steward John Buckingham

Buckingham, Henry/Harry

W

M

age 69 in 1940

Born in MD - marital status = single

Buckingham, Isaac

W

M

age 11 in 1860

Son of steward John Buckingham

Buckingham, John

W

M

age 48 in 1860
D: 20 Jul 1886

Steward at Alms House 1860-1863 - Obituary in the Democratic Advocate of July 24, 1886, said John Buckingham was residing at his son Isaac's home in Shipley (Carroll Co.) when he died on Tuesday.  He was interred on Thursday at Deer Park Chapel.  His age was 74 years, 2 months and 23 days.  He had been ill for several days.

Buckingham, Rachel

W

F

unknown
D: 26 Nov 1894

Death of Rachel Buckingham appeared in the list of deaths at the Alms House during the 3-year tenure of Steward E. Benton Hann from March 1, 1894 until March 1, 1897. No age or marital status provided. The list appeard in a Westminster newspaper of February 27, 1897.

Buckley, John

W

M

age 78 in 1920

Marital status single - Born in West Virginia

Bursix, Michael

W

M

age 70 in 1900

Born March 1830 in Germany - married 20 years - arrived in U.S. in 1866 - naturalized

Bursix, Susan

W

F

age 76 in 1900

Wife of Michael Bursix - born May 1824 in Pennsylvania - married 20 years - had 3 children - 2 still alive in 1900

Buskla, John

W

M

age 78 in 1920

Father from Co. Cork, Ireland; mother from Galway; single

Carl, Charles

W

M

unknown
D: 22 Jul 1894

Death of Charles Carl was reported in a Carroll County newspaper published February 27, 1897. He was one of 23 people who died at the Alms House while E. Benton Hann was the steward from March 1, 1894 until three years later. No age for Carl was provided.

Carrell, Elizabeth

W

F

age 44 in 1880

Occupation "seamstress"

Chase, Frank

B

M

age 45 in 1940

Born in MD - marital status = ?

Child, unknown

 

 

D: 22 Oct 1934

Buried in Potters Field at Alms House

Clark, Henry

 

M

D: 11 Jul 1874

Note in County Commissioners' Minute Books say Henry Clark was admitted April 7, 1862 as a pensioner - he was struck with axe by John Fisher on 7/4/1874 - Clark died 7/11/1874

Clark, Perry

B

M

age 85 in 1900
D: 19 Mar 1903

Born May 1815 in Maryland - widower - Obituary in the Democratic Advocate of  March 21, 1903, says Perry was a "well-known and respected colored man."  He died at the Alms House Thursday morning and leaves children residing in Baltimore and elsewhere.

Clinton, Thomas

W

M

age 4 in 1880

Nephew of James J. Koller, steward of Alms House in 1880 - born in PA

Coleman, Bessie

W

F

age 18 in 1940

Born in Maryland - single - occupation is "housework"

Coloton, William H.

 

M

 

Committed by daughter as "lunatic pauper" on 12-15-1902

Conaway, Mr.

 

M

 

Admitted 6-14-1948 - previously boarded at Clarence Gloriers - wants to go to County Home - says he has money to give for his keep

Cook, Joseph

B

M

age 18 in 1920

Marital status single - born in MD

Cook, Larkin

 

M

D: 2 Jan 1867

Obituary in American Sentinel of Jan. 10, 1867 - age 72 years at death

Cook, Robert

W

M

unknown
D: 23 Feb 1896

This name appeared on a list of 23 people who died at the Alms House between March 1894 and February 1897 during the tenure of the steward E. Benton Hann. The list appeared in a local newspaper on February 27, 1897. No age or other information given.

Cornell, Elizabeth

W

F

age 44 in 1880
D: 28 Jan 1896

Single - pauper - seamstress - had rheumatism - born in MD - Obituary in the Democratic Advocate of February 1, 1896 say, "Elizabeth Cornell, of Taneytown district, aged about 55 years, died at the Alms House on Monday night.  The remains were taken to Piney Creek cemetery [near Harney] for interment."

Craft, Phillip

W

M

age 69 in 1930

Marital status = widower - born in MD - also appears age 70 in 1940 census of County Home residents - born about 1861

Cramer, David

W

M

age 66 in 1880

Single - listed as "laborer" - had heart disease - born in MD

Crist (?), Charles

W

M

age 75 in 1940

Marital status widower - born in MD

Cromwell, Julia

B

F

age 4 in 1870

Born in MD - listed as "insane"

Cromwell, Louisa

B

F

age 40 in 1870

Born in MD  

Crummel, Lewis

B

 

 

Notes from County Commissioners' Minute Books say Lewis Crummel, wife and 2 children are admitted to Alms House until he can support them - $18 to be collected 5-18-1868 from Crummel "per agreement" - Nov. 24, 1868 is date for return of Crummel's wife and children to his care

Dell, Harvey T.

W

M

age 59 in 1930

Admitted July 29, 1929 at age 58 - marital status single - born 1871

Dern, Mrs. Nettie Lee

 

 

 

Patient at County Home 5-20-1949 - to be transferred to Ritchie Hospital when space available - full name is Nettie Lee Johnson Dern

Diehl, Mattie

W

F

age 55 in 1920

Marital status single - probable dates 1866-1924

Diffendall, Ondall

W

M

age 77 in 1900

Born March 1823 in Germany - single - no year of immigration

Dixon, Grace Ursula

 

 

 

LP 8-21-1905 to Springfield State Hospital

Donohue, Mary A. C.

W

F

 

John T. Donohue pays $1 per week for care and pays $12 in advance on 10-19-1880 - will be sent away if not paid in 1883 - probable dates are 10/16/1851-2/6/1904

Dorsey, Agnes

B

F

age 16 in 1880
D: Jun 1885

Listed with occupation "house servant" in 1880 - died June 1885 as recorded in F. A. Sharrar's coffin sales records - born in MD

Dorsey, Frank

B

M

age 72 in 1880

Single - born in MD  

Dorsey, Hansen

B

M

age 23 in 1880

Single - born in MD - deaf and dumb

Dorsey, John W.

 

 

 

Admitted 1-15-1935

Dorsey, Levin

 

 

D: 26 Mar 1889

Admitted 9-1-1868 for $9 per month paid by Deborah and Henry Dorsey - probable dates 3/11/1812 - 3/26/1889 - "Father" on gravestone - on 10/6/1868, a month's boarding at $9 was paid - lived in Franklin District - obituary gives age at death of 76 years - "at times affected with aberation of the mind" - interred at Bethany Cemetery

Dorsey, Rachel

B

F

age 17 in 1870

Born in MD

Drach, Handson M. (Dr.)

W

M

age 78 in 1910
8 Apr 1915

Born Dec. 10, 1831 in MD - son of Henry, brother of Winfield Scott Drach - was widower at death - married Elender Lamott who died in 1864 - worked with Dr. Thomas Wells in Hampstead - survived by son Dr. Henry Drach/Drauch and daughter Mrs. Charles Lauver - buried in Hampstead Cemetery beside wife.  In 1910, the support of H. M. Drach was paid for 6 months. In 1912, $40 was paid for H. M. Drach's support.  A payment also made in 1913.

Dreisbach, Elizabeth

W

F

age 70 in 1910
D: 1914

Wife of Wm. Dreisbach - had been married 50 years in 1910 - mother of 4 children with 2 still living - buried Potters Field in 1914 - born in MD

Dreisbach, William

W

M

D: 2 Apr 1919

Obituary says name was William Von Dreisbach, a native of Germany - died at County Home at age about 80 - came to America in 1865 - was well-educated and had an "air of mystery about him" - buried Potters Field - he was not listed at County Home in 1910 census although his wife, Elizabeth, was listed

Duranska (?), Joseph

W

M

age 26 in 1920

Marital status single - born in MD - father and mother Hungarian

Dutterer, John

W

M

unknown
D: 12 Dec 1895

Dutterer's name was included on a list of 23 people who died at the Alms House between March 1894 and February 1897 when the steward was E. Benton Hann. The list was published in a local newspaper on February 27, 1897. No age or other information was provided.

Eckard, Daniel

W

M

age 76 in 1920

Marital status married - possibly born 8/27/1844

Ecker, Mary Jane

W

F

age 73 in 1920

Marital status married -

Elder, Samuel

B

M

age 52 in 1900

Born January 1848 in Maryland - married

Ellis, Margaret

 

F

D: 11 Apr 1939

Admitted 1-10-1934 - obituary says she was resident of Westminster who died aged about 78 - had lived in home of Henry B. Grammer

Elmer, Frank

 

M

 

Admitted 11-8-1949 - Dr. Billingslea and David Sponseller appeared before the board to declare he is senile - was living at 106 East Green St., Westminster

Emory, George

W

M

age 13 in 1880

Step-son of James Koller who was Alms House steward in 1880 - born in PA

Englar, John

W

M

age 40 in 1860
D: 8 Jun 1889

Listed as age 50 in 1870 Alms House census - date of death from F. A. Sharrar's coffin sales records - born in MD - listed as "insane" in 1870

Erb, Susan A.

W

F

age 80 in 1920

Admitted 1-20-1919 as Mrs. Emanuel Erb - widow - Susan A. Mark married Emanuel Erb in 1874 and was his second wife - he had children by his previous marriage - Emanuel died in 1902 - Susan A. might have lived in PA for awhile before entering the Alms House - she was born about 1840 - her date of death and place of burial are unknown - her husband is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Silver Run as is his first wife, Margaret J.

Esterlein, Elizabeth

W

F

age 30 in 1860

Listed as pauper in census - several children whose mother was listed in the indenture records as Elizabeth Esterline were indentured in the 1850s and 1860s -

Esterlein, Mary

W

F

age 8 months in 1860

Daughter of Elizabeth Esterlein

Evans, John

W

M

age 70 in 1910

Marital status widowed - born in North Carolina

Evans, Louis

B

M

age 70 in 1927

Admitted 9-22-1927 at age 70

Evans, Matilda

 

F

 

Carroll County financial report for 1884 noted that Matilda Evans paid $16.00 to the Alms House for support of herself.  Appeared in the Democratic Advocate published Sept. 20, 1884

Eyler, Edith (Miss)

W

F

age 58 in 1940

Admitted 9-13-1939 - possible dates 8/14/1882-6/2/1952 - originally from Woodsboro, Frederick Co.

Eyler, John O.

W

M

age 64 in 1940

Pleads to Board to be placed in County Home as guest.  Has been on welfare and living with Mr. John Ecker in Union Bridge but must get out - appears in 1940 census boarding with Crumbacker family in Union Bridge - is age 64 - born about 1875 - appears to always be single - works as farm laborer

Fair, Ezra

W

M

age 70 in 1930

Probably son of Wm. and Magdalena Fair of Manchester, MD - born 1858/59 - single - lived in southern PA as a boarder with families and worked at odd jobs - appears as resident of County Home in 1940 census with age listed as 84 - admitted May 19, 1930 at age 70

Fischer, Jacob

W

M

unknown
D: * Nov 1895

Jacob's name with this spelling appeared in a list of Alms House deaths between March 1894 and February 1897 when E. Benton Hann was the steward. The list was in a Carroll County newspaper on February 27, 1897. No age or marital status was provided.

Fisher, Anna M.

W

F

age 75 in 1930
D: 8 Sep 1936

Mother-in-law to superintendent James Koller - An obituary for Anna M. Fisher appeared in The Times of Sept. 11, 1936.  She was the widow of Emmanuel Fisher and her age was listed as 83.  She was the daughter of Ephraim and Elizabeth Kelly.  She was buried at St. Luke's (Winter's) Church cemetery outside New Windsor.

Fisher, Charles

 

 

 

Requests to be admitted Aug. 21, 1950 at age 79 - will keep $5 of his social security check and rest to county

Fisher, Elizabeth E.

W

F

age 12 in 1930

Niece to superintendent James Koller

Fisher, Eva B.

W

F

age 40 in 1930

Sister-in-law to superintendent James Koller

Fisher, Isabella

 

 

 

Transferred to Springfield Hospital 2/8/1908

Fisher, John

 

M

 

Reported July 4, 1874 that Fisher, who had been in confinement, came to breakfast and became irrational - was chained to floor, then broke loose and attacked Henry Clark with an axe.  Clark died July 11, 1874 - John Fisher had been admitted per order of Circuit Court of Carroll County on June 3, 1873

Fisher, Orville C.

W

M

age 17 in 1930

Nephew of superintendent James Koller

Fisher, Susan

W

F

age 65 in 1900
D: 16 Apr 1909

Born March 1835 in PA - buried Potters Field as S. Fisher - marital status = widow - 1 living child

Fisher, Thomas

?

M

about 65 in 1889
D: 5 Jan 1889

Carroll County newspaper dated January 5, 1889 stated that Fisher, a tramp, died suddenly of pneumonia at the Alms House. He "had been taken to the Alms House from Lineboro the Monday previous. His remains were interred in the Alms House Cemetery."

Fisher, Thomas

W

M

unknown
D: 31 Mar 1894

His name appears in report of Alms House steward E. Benton Hann in a Carroll County newspaper of February 27, 1897. Fisher was one of 23 persons who died while Steward Hann was in charge of the Alms House for 3 years - 1894-1897.

Flemington, James N.

W

M

age 83 in 1930

Marital status widowed

Flemming, James

W

M

age 45 in 1870

Born in Ireland - blind

Flemming, William

?

M

 

Notes of County Commissioners' Minute Books say William Flemming, a lunatic pauper, is transported to Maryland Hospital

Forrest (?), Nancy

W

F

age 30 in 1860

Listed as "pauper" in census

Fossy, Mary

W

F

age 16 in 1880

Born May 1865 in MD - also appears age 35 in 1900 Alms House census as Mary Foss - unmarried - cannot read or write - several spellings of surname - listed as "insane" in 1880 - listed as age 60 in 1920 census under name Flessie or Flossie - listed as age 42 in 1910 census with spelling Fossey

Forcept (?), Eliza

W

F

age 15 in 1870

Born in MD - listed as "insane" - spelling of surname ?able

Forcept (?), Mary

W

F

age 10 in 1870

Born in MD - listed as "insane" - spelling of surname ?able

Fowble, Thomas

W

M

age 61 in 1930

Widower - taken by Dr. Stone to County Home Dec. 27, 1927

Frank, George

 

M

 

Admitted Aug. 7, 1940

Frank, John C.

 

M

 

Admitted Feb. 4, 1946

Franklin, Jesse

W

M

age 81 in 1900

Born June 1818 - widower - born in Maryland

Franklin, Robert

 

M

 

Admitted Oct. 7, 1947 - sometimes called Robert Racine (10-4-1948) - "he has been a case before us a number of times"

Frizzle, John Thomas

 

M

 

Admitted Dec. 13, 1926

Fuhney, Daniel

W

M

age 68 in 1920

Single

Galle, William

W

M

age 81 in 1927
D: 1928

Admitted Dec. 1, 1927 at age 81 - died 1928 at age 82 - prob. son of Jonathan and Sarah Galle - buried Pipe Creek Church of Brethren

Gardner, Jesse F.

W

M

age 75 in 1900
D: 11 Feb 1903

Born July 1824 - died Feb. 11, 1903 - Democratic Advocate published Feb. 14, 1903 said he died at age 79 at Maryland General Hospital - a native of Woolerys District - interred at Westminster Cemetery - widower - American Sentinel reported he left a widow and a family of grown sons and daughters and says he was interred at Ascension Cemetery - at one time he was quite prominent in political affairs in Woolerys District and was a Democrat - conflicting information in different obituaries - actually buried at Westminster Cemetery but without a marker

Gearing, Henrietta

W

F

age 89 in 1930
D: 14 Nov 1930

Admitted July 7, 1930 at age 89 - died at age 90 - appears in 1920 census living alone in Westminster - age 76 - born in MD - appears in 1910 census in Westminster - age 60 - appears living alone in 1930 census along road from Westminster to Manchester - age 86 - listed as "widow" - buried in Westminster Cemetery but no gravestone - death and age at death from cemetery records

Geatty, John

W

M

age 50 in 1870

Born in Germany

Gerber, William

 

 

 

Admitted Feb. 3, 1928 - son John Gerber to pay $100 per year

Gernand, George

W

M

age 60 in 1870
D: 14 Jul 1870

Listed as insane in 1870 census - born in MD - died ca. July 14, 1870 according to F. A. Sharrar's coffin sales records

Gorsuch, Bertha

W

F

age 5 in 1930

Parents Pinkney & Hilda Hossler Gorsuch - mother died Dec. 12, 1929 - child must have been taken to the Alms House - Pinkney died in 1934 - in 1940 census, Bertha is 15 and at Rosewood State Training School in Owings Mills

Gorsuch, Daniel

W

M

age 8 in 1930
D: 29 Feb 2004

Parents Pinkney M. & Hilda Hossler Gorsuch - mother died Dec. 12, 1929 - child must have been taken to the Alms House - Pinkney died in 1934 - full name was Daniel Theodore Gorsuch - lived in Westminster at time of death and owned a landscaping company

Gorsuch, Emory

W

M

D: 1950

Admitted May 21, 1948 at request of his younger brother Allie C. Gorsuch - died 1950 at age 83 - born Sept. 25, 1867 - parents were Nathan and Eliza A. Gorsuch

Gorsuch, Robert E.

W

M

age 16 mos. in 1930
D: 18 May 1947

Mother  (Hilda Hossler Gorsuch) died Dec. 12, 1929 - she was reburied at Westminster Cemetery Feb. 4, 1930 - this child was taken to Alms House, later to home of Madora Gesell (Mrs. Henry Gesell), supposedly a relative, where he appears as a "boarder" in the 1930 census - age 1 year and 4 months of age - Gesell family lived in Westminster District -  in 1940 census, Robert is age 11 and still living in Westminster with Henry and "Dora" Gesell and listed with the surname Gesell - full name was Robert Eugene Gorsuch/Gesell - buried in Krider's Cemetery where Henry and Madora Gesell are also buried - gravestone says his dates were Sept. 29, 1928-May 18, 1947

Goslin, Maria

W

F

age 63 in 1880

Listed as widow - seamstress - born in Maryland

Gosnell, Alice

B

F

 

LP May 28, 1906 Maryland Hospital for the Insane

Gosnell, Maria

W

F

D: 5 Sep 1894

Obituary in Democratic Advocate of Sept. 8, 1894  - died on Tuesday evening - described her as "Aunt Maria" who was an aged inmate of the Alms House - loved flowers and there were many at her elaborate funeral - possibly this is same person listed as Maria Goslin in the 1880 census

Gougher, Jacob

W

M

D: 16 Dec 1871

Died about age 50 - of Taneytown - obituary in Democratic Advocate of Dec. 23, 1871 - may be same Jacob Gougher in 1840 census of Adams Co., PA

Grass, John

 

M

D: 8 Jul 1872

Died at age 62 years 11 mo. & 9 dys - of Westminster

Green, Carroll

W

M

age 38 in 1930

Single - born in MD - probably same Carroll B. Green born about 1892 who lived with a brother in 1920 census but who was married in 1940 census and living on Charles Street in Westminster

Green, Debora

B

F

 

Transferred on June 29, 1908 to Montview

Green, Viola

 

F

 

LP May 27, 1908 to Springfield State Hospital

Grimm, William E.

 

M

 

Admitted January 12, 1920 but not listed in 1920 census of County Home residents/inmates

Groft, Charles/Charlie

W

M

age 77 in 1910
D: 2 Sep 1911

Left in 1906 complaining of the food and finding fault with everything - death information from coffin records of F. A. Sharrar - widower - paid for making fence posts on Aug. 22, 1891 - LP April 13, 1911 to Springfield State Hospital - Charles R. Groft dates are 1833-1911 with death at age 78 - born in Maryland - Democratic Advocate obituary from Sept. 8, 1911, says "Charles Groft, aged 80 years, died at the Springfield State Hospital, Sykesville, September 2.  Mr. Groft was an old resident of this city (Westminster).  He is survived by the following children: Oliver, Joseph, Samuel, James and Charles, of this city; and John, of trenton, N.J. Funeral took place on Sunday, at the home of his son, Jos. Groft, East Green street, Rev. J. C. Mallon conducting the services.  Interment in Westminster cemetery."

Grosshantz, Christopher

W

M

age 76 in 1870

From Wurttemburg, Germany - appears in 1850 Carroll County census with wife Elizabeth and daughter Catharine (age 22) - he is age 55 in that census and living in Myers District - calls himself "John" but could have originally been Johann Christopher Grosshantz in German

Grosshantz, Elizabeth

W

F

age 69 in 1870

Spouse of Christopher (John) Grosshantz - from Wurttemburg, Germany - appears in Myers District in 1850 census with daughter Catharine, age 22 - Catharine born in Germany - Elizabeth is 50 in 1850 census

Grossman, Solomon

 

 

D: 1914

Buried in Potters Field at Alms House

Grove, Jacob

 

 

 

Was Alms House steward from 1854-1859

Grove, Mary A.

 

 

 

Wife of Alms House steward Jacob Grove who served 1854-59

Hacket, Lilie

 

F

D: 18 Feb 1925

Buried in Potters Field at Alms House

Hahn, Laura

W

F

age 25 in 1920

Marital status = single - listed as age 33 in 1930 census - listed as Laura Hann age 45 in 1940 census

Haifley, Anna

W

F

age 40 in 1920

Single - listed as age 50 in 1930 census - also used given name of Annie - also in 1940 census as age 60 - born in Maryland

Haifley, Joseph

W

M

age 61 in 1920

Marital status = single

Haifly, Mary

W

F

age 28 in 1870
D: 6 Dec 1881

Death date from F. A. Sharrar coffin sale records - listed as insane - see also Mary Hefley

Hampshire, ___

 

 

 

In August 1898, someone with this name was a resident and was considered a "lunatic"

Hann, E. Benton

W

M

D: 6 Nov 1929

Served as Alms House steward 1894-1896 and 1902-1906 - from cemetery record his dates are 10/6/1849 to 11/6/1929 - his wife was Laura V. Hann - Note in the Democratic Advocate of Feb. 14, 1903, says, "Superintendent Hann at the Alms House had 12 hogs slaughtered this week..."  The Democratic Advocate of March 1, 1902, says, "Change in the Steward of the Alms House will take place today.  Mr. Berwager will return to his farm in Manchester district, after serving as Steward for five years, and will be succeeded by E. Benton Hann, of Hampstead district.  The position will not be new to Mr. Hann, for he was Steward for two years preceding Mr. Berwager's incumbency."

Hann, Martha P.

 

F

 

A pauper - LP 9-1-1910 to Springfield State Hospital

Hann, Fannie

 

F

 

L 6-13-1910 to Springfield

Hahn, William

 

M

D: Dec 1856

Note in Commissioners' Minute Books says $1.00 paid for digging grave for Wm. Hahn

Harris, Edward J.

W

M

age 66 in 1940

Single - born in Maryland - may be same person as E. Joshua Harrison

Harrison, E. Joshua

W

M

age 56 in 1930
D: 21 Oct 1948

Marital status = single - census says he was born 1874 - Carroll County Times obituary says he died at age 74 - was son of Wesley and Eliza A. Harrison - formerly of Mt. Airy, but of "Westminster" at time of death, so probably still living in the County Home - buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery outside Mt. Airy (Frederick Co.) - Edward J. Harris appears as resident of County Home in 1940 census at age 66 and is probably the same as E. Joshua Harrison of the 1930 census

Hawkins, Susan

B

F

age 70 in 1910

Marital status = widowed - had 6 children, 3 living in 1910 - listed as "mulatto"

Hefley, Mary

W

F

age 46 in 1880
D: 6 Dec 1881

Marital statue = single - listed as insane in 1880 census - born in Maryland - probably same as Mary Haifly who appears as insane in 1870 but at age 28 - if they are the same, Mary Hefley died 12/6/1881

Heins, Sarah

W

F

age 35 in 1880
D: 18 Oct 1908

See Sarah Hines

Helfrich, George C.

 

M

 

Admitted October 18, 1957

Heltibridle, Jesse

W

M

age 65 in 1910

According to 1910 census, he was born in 1856 and had been married 45 years - in 1920 census his age was listed as 70 and in 1930 census his age was listed as 74

Henderson, Dorsey

B

M

age 52 in 1920

Marital status = single - listed as age 65 in 1930 census

Henry, Charlotte

W

F

age 2 in 1910

"See postcard" - probably child of Minnie Henry - born in MD

Henry, Minnie

W

F

age 28 in 1910
6 Mar 1950

"See postcard" - 1950 newspaper lists death of Minnie Florence Henry at the home of a married daughter living in Sykesville - her age was then 69 - when she appears in the 1910 census, she is listed as single - born in Maryland

Henry, Nicholas

W

M

age 76 in 1930

Marital status = widowed - born 1854 according to 1930 census

Hesson, Rachel

W

F

age 53 in 1880

Appears in census with occupation "house servant"

Hesson, Samuel

W

M

age 64 in 1940

Widower - born in Maryland

Hesson, William

 

M

 

Admitted August 6, 1928 - of Hampstead

Hines, Elizabeth

W

F

age 42 in 1870
D: 7 Oct 1872

Obituary of her daughter, Sarah Hines, says mother and daughter were residents of the Alms House and Sarah had gone originally to take care of her crippled mother.  Newspaper obituary says Elizabeth died at the Alms House. Notes from County Commissioners' Minute Books say Elizabeth Hines and 3 children (Charles, Emmanuel, Sarah) were admitted on Sept. 4, 1862

Hines, P___

W

F

age 60 in 1900

Born April 1840 in Maryland - single

Hines, Sarah

W

F

age 35 in 1880
D: 18 Oct 1908

Died at the Alms House at age 70 - Democratic Advocate newspaper obituary from Oct. 23, 1908, says she first went to the Alms House to care for her crippled mother and remained there for 45 years - "it was the only home she knew" - she was "a highly-respected inmate" and "had many warm personal friends" and was "a well known figure in the community."  She was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church - buried at Westminster Cemetery - her date of birth was ca. 1838 - in 1900 census, her age is listed as 60 and her name appears as "Sarra"

Hipsley, Frank

W

M

age 36 in 1860

 

Hipsley, Joshua

W

M

age 79 in 1880

Listed as "laborer" in 1880 census - listed as "imbecile" - marital status = single - born in Maryland

Hood, Charles W.

W

M

unknown
D: 17 Apr 1896

This name appeared in a list of the 23 Alms House residents who died during the tenure of E. Benton Hann, Steward. Hann was steward from March 1894 until March 1897. The list appeared in a local newspaper on February 27, 1897. No other information about Hood listed.

Hoover, Mary

 

F

 

Admitted Nov. 3, 1945

Hopkins, Thomas

 

M

 

Admitted Dec. 16, 1867 "for a few days"

Hoppe, George E.

W

M

age 72 in 1930
D: 1937

Admitted Jan. 25, 1928 at age 70 - marital status = widower - this is probably George Edward Hoppe (also spelled Hoppy) whose dates are 1858-1937

Hoppe, Susan

W

F

unknown
D: 16 Sep 1894

Death of Susan Hoppe was reported by Alms House Steward E. Benton Hann in a report that appeared in a Carroll County newspaper on February 27, 1897. During the 3-year tenure of Hann, 23 people died at the Alms House. No age or marital status given for Susan Hoppe.

Hubbard, Mira/Mina Lee

 

F

D: 1959

Admitted "as a guest" June 25, 1948 - probably the same as Mina L. Hubbard, wife of Wm. H., who died at age 92 - her dates according to cemetery inscription are 1867-1959

Hull, Samuel

 

M

D: 20 feb 1872

Died at Bayview Asylum, Baltimore at age 59

Humbert, Ada H. M.

W

F

age 44 in 1910
D: 17 Jun 1938

Was wife of Alms House steward Augustus G. Humbert

Humbert, Augustus G.

W

M

age 40 in 1910
D: 4 Dec 1955

Served as steward at Alms House 1905-1915 and 1931-1934

Humbert, Clarence

W

M

age 17 in 1910

Son of Alms House steward Augustus G. Humbert - worked as teamster at the Alms House - "see postcard"

Humming, William

 

M

 

Sent to Maryland Hospital Nov. 15, 1872

Hyle, Daniel

 

M

 

Daniel Hyle was "guest" at County Home - note dated Feb. 26, 1961 says Clarence Hyle to receive the remainder of the estate of Daniel Hyle who is in very bad physical condition.  Clarence Hyle will bury him at his death.  Total - $97.13 - unsure of which name was in Alms House

Jackson, Nicholas Henry

W

M

age 75 in 1927

Admitted Nov. 7, 1927 at age 75

Jacobs, Jacob

 

M

D: 12 Dec 1886

Listed as resident in 1884/85 time period.  No age or other info. According to county financial report for year ending June 30, 1885, Jacob Jacobs paid the Alms House $115 for support of himself.  His death at age 84 was listed in the Democratic Advocate as one of the persons age 70 or older who died in 1886.

Jenkins, Sarra

W

F

age 45 in 1900

Born May 1855 in Maryland - single

Johns, Amos

B

M

age 75 in 1900

1900 census says he was born in 1825 - widower - born in Maryland

Johnson, Ellen

W

F

unknown
D: 20 Feb 1897

This name appeared in a list of the 23 Alms House residents who died during the tenure of E. Benton Hann, Steward. Hann was steward from March 1894 until March 1897. The list appeared in a local newspaper on February 27, 1897. No other information.

Johnson, Nettie

W

F

age 56 in 1940

Single - born in Maryland

Jones, Hanson

B

M

D: 18 Aug 1883

Note says he was gored to death by a bull

Jones, James

W

M

age 61 in 1940

Widower - born in Maryland

Jones, M.

 

 

D: 23 Oct 1911

Buried in Potters Field - no other information - "tramp"

Jones, Mrs.

W

F

age 35 in 1860

 

Jones, Rachel

W

F

age 68 in 1940
D: 15 Dec 1949

Single - born in England - "Guest of the county home" - arranged Nov. 8, 1949 to admit her to Montevue Hospital and agreed to pay $2/day for her care. - Obituary in The Times on Dec. 22, 1949, says Miss Rachel Jones, age 78, died Dec. 15th in Frederick County.  She had no relatives.  She was born in England and spent a number of years in Westminster where she resided in the home of Mrs. Edwin Brundige.  She was buried in Westminster Cemetery.

Jones Rebecca

W

F

age 43 in 1880

She appears in three census records - recorded as 65 in 1900 and as 85 in 1910 in addition to the 1880 census - a widow with two children living - note says "see postcard" - born in Maryland - in 1880 census she is listed as "insane" - age in 1880 could be 43 or 45

Jones, Samuel

 

M

 

Admitted Dec. 27, 1926

Kai__, John

W

M

age 73 in 1910

Marital status = single - born in Maryland

Keath, Ada

W

F

age 4 mos. in 1870

Appears to be daughter of Harriet Keath, a domestic worker at the Alms House

Keath, Harriet

W

F

age 25 in 1870

Parent of Ada Keath, a child of 4 months - listed as a domestic worker at the Alms House

Keck, John

W

M

D: 24 Sep 1886

His death at the Alms House was listed in the Democratic Advocate in a list of persons aged 70 or older who died in 1886.  He was 70.

Keene, Sue

W

F

age 74 in 1920

Marital status = married according to census record

Keene, William

W

M

age 82 in 1920

Marital status = married according to census record

Keif (?), Timothy

W

M

age 60 in 1880

Was previously a stone mason - born in Ireland

Kelbaugh, Alfred

W

M.

D: 20 Feb 1925

Death date from cemetery record for person by this name but no newspaper account could be found - buried Potters Field

Kelbaugh, Frank

W

M

D: 2 jul 1929

Note indicated that he "had left, wanted to come back" - returned Dec. 28, 1927 - no newspaper account of death could be found - buried Potters Field

Kelbaugh, Louis E.

W

M.

 

Admitted Nov. 16, 1959

Keller, Joseph

W

M

age 69 in 1870
D: 2 Dec 1890

Born about 1800 - appears in 1880 census as age 80 - marital status = widower - "laborer" - has "hip disease" - born in Maryland - death date from coffin sale records of F. A. Sharrar

Keller, Sue

W

F

age 80 in 1940
D: 3 Sep 1943

Widow - born in Maryland - Obituary in The Times of September 10, 1943 says "Mrs. Sue E. Keller, aged about 82 years, wife of the late Charles Keller, died near Westminster on Friday, September 3, 1943.  She was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Mary Ruby Smith.  She is survived by one brother, Noah Smith, Baltimore; a niece, Mrs. Harvey Rill, Hampstead, and a nephew, George Edward Walker, Greenmount.  Funeral rites were held from the Tipton Funeral Home in Hampstead with services at the Bethel Church of God at Carrollton.  Interment was in the church cemetery."

Kelly, ___

 

 

 

In August 1898 someone with this surname was a resident.

Kernan, Jane

W

F

 

In 1872, county listed the expense of transporting Jane Kernan from the home of a "Mrs. Essig" to the Alms House

Kirby, George

W

M

age 62 in 1920
D: 22 Jul 1924

Appears from cemetery record to have died on July 22, 1924 at age 72 - born about 1852 - was a widower - obituary from Democratic Advocate of July 25, 1924 says, "George Kerby, well known in this city and county, died Tuesday morning, July 15, at the County home aged 72 years, 8 months and 1 day.  One daughter survives, Mrs. Elias Beaver, near Mt. Pleasant, and a number of grandchildren.  Sermon was preached at the County home by Rev. Seabrook.  Interment in Westminster cemetery.  James M. Stoner, funeral director." - note spellings Kirby/Kerby

Kitzmiller, Annie C.

 

F

 

Notes from County Commissioners' Minute Books say Annie, a lunatic pauper, will be sent to Springfield State Hospital in 1902

Kitzmiller, Henry

W

M

age 70 in 1910

Marital status = single - born in Maryland

Klingaman, William

W

M

age 72 in 1920

Marital status = widower

Knipple, Philip

W

M

D: 15 Jun 1927

Appears to have been admitted to County Home on March 31, 1924  - buried Potters Field

Knox, Honora

W

F

D: 8 Feb 1887

Her death at the Alms House appeared in the Democratic Advocate as one of the persons over age 70 who died during 1887.  She was 96.

Kohler, Ernest

W

M

age 77 in 1900
D: 12 Dec 1907

Buried in Mary Shellman's lot at Westminster Cemetery - was a Civil War veteran who served in a New York infantry regiment - had lived in Westminster area since he collapsed on the way to Gettysburg in 1863 - could not get a Civil War pension as the government thought he was a deserter - gravestone erected for him about 2007 by citizens of Carroll Co. - born in Germany - a naturalized citizen of U.S. - arrived in U.S. about 1850 - born Nov. 1822

Koller, Elizabeth

W

F

age 36 in 1880
D: 18 Feb 1918

Wife of James J. Koller a steward at the Alms House from 1881-1887 - her dates from cemetery inscription are 4/7/1844 - 2/18/1918 - age 73 years, 10 mo. and 11 days

Koller, Elverda

W

F

age 14 in 1880

Daughter of James J. Koller, steward at Alms House from 1881-1887

Koller, James J.

W

M

age 42 in 1880
D: 30 May 1921

Steward at Alms House from 1881-1887 - husband of Elizabeth Koller - his dates from cemetery inscription are 9/23/1837 to 5/30/1921 - obituary from the Democratic Advocate of June 3, 1921, says, "James J. Koller died on Tuesday, in the 84th year of his age. His surviving children are James W. Koller, J. Harry Koller, Mrs. J. O. DeVries, Mrs. Abram Price, Mrs. William Hunter and Miss Lottie Koller, all of Carroll county.  Mr. Koller was steward at the Court House (wrong - County Home) from 1880 to 1888." 

Koller, Laranda

W

F

age 16 in 1880

Daughter of James J. Koller, steward at Alms House from 1881-1887

Koontz, William R.

W

M

age 84 in 1929

Admitted July 9, 1929

Kraft, Philip

 

M

 

Admitted Feb. 28, 1927

Krohe, Edward

W

M

age 38 in 1870

Spelling of surname questionable - works as blacksmith - born in Ireland - Alms House inmate

Krow, Mrs. John

 

F

 

Admitted January 23, 1928 - age 71

Kump, Mary

 

F

D: 15 Jun 1925

Buried in Potters Field at Alms House - (date of 10/22/1934 in Pat Brodowski's database of residents - unsure of significance of that date)

Kyles, "old man"

 

M

 

Resided at County Home in 1937

Lambert, Carrie

W

F

age 11 in 1920

Daughter of Harry G. Lambert, the steward from 1918-1925

Lambert, Catharine

W

F

age 13 in 1920

Daughter of Harry G. Lambert, the steward from 1918-1925

Lambert, Debbie H.

W

F

age 48 in 1920

Wife of Harry G. Lambert, the steward from 1918-1925

Lambert, Elizabeth/Lizzie

W

F

age 40 in 1920
D: 15 Jun 1925

Buried in Potters Field at Alms House - (date of 3/23/1909 in Pat Brodowski record for Lizzie Lambert - unsure of its significance)

Lambert, Emma B.

W

F

age 21 in 1920

Daughter of Harry G. Lambert, the steward from 1918-1925 - listed as single - a "farm laborer" at Alms House

Lambert, Gladys

W

F

age 16 in 1920

Daughter of Harry G. Lambert, the steward from 1918-1925 - note says "we have her oral history"

Lambert, Harry G.

W

M

age 48 in 1920

Steward of Alms House from 1918-1925

Lambert, Harvey E.

W

M

age 10 in 1920

Son of Harry G. Lambert, the steward from 1918-1925

Lambert, Lewis

 

M

 

Admitted Nov. 15, 1920

Lambert, Prescus

W

M

age 23 in 1920

Son of Harry G. Lambert, the steward from 1918-1925 - single - works as farm laborer at Alms House

Leese, Horatio

 

M

 

Admitted Jan. 6, 1958 -

Leese, William

 

M

 

Admitted Aug. 22, 1928 - note says "if he leaves he is allowed to return"

Legro, Joshua

 

M

age 70 in 1860

Could this name have been "Legore"

Lentz, David

W

M

age 70 in 1870

Appears in census with occupation "tailor" - born in Prussia

Leonard, Mrs.

 

F

D: Jun 1874

Notice appeared in a June 1874 issue of the American Sentinel that "Mrs. Leonard died at the Alms House on Friday last, at an advanced age.  She has relatives in Baltimore who are said to be in good circumstances."

Lewis, Edward

B

M

age 1 in 1880

Son of Jane/Jennie Lewis a single woman - born in Maryland on Jan. 22, 1878 (illegitimate) - indentured on April 6, 1885 to John Wolbert to learn farming until age 21

Lewis, Jane

B

F

age 21 in 1880

Single mother of young child - occupation listed as "house servant" - born in Maryland - her name is given as "Jennie" in the list of Carroll County indentures

Lingenfelter, Abraham

W

M

age 37 in 1870
D: 23 Jul 1886

Admitted Dec. 4, 1868 - also appears in 1880 census with occupation listed as "cooper"  and age as 46 - suffering from rheumatism - death date from cemetery records - marital status = single - born in Maryland - age at death was 52

Linton, ___

 

 

 

Buried in Potters Field - no date - no first name

Little, Amos

W

M

age 78 in 1910

Marital status = widower - had married Julian Mathias in Dec. 1851 - note says - "see postcard"

Little, Mary Ann

W

F

age 99 in 1900

Born April 1801 - In 1898 Jacob B. Wilderson, executor of George Little's estate, paid $72.50 for care of Mary Ann Little -  she was a widow with no children - born in Maryland - called "Granny Little" - in 1895 Jacob B. Wildison, executor of George Little, paid for care of Mary Ann Little at the Alms House.  Also payment in 1896.  Also payment in 1898.  Also payment in 1899.  Also in 1900, 1901 and 1902.

Lockard, Harry

W

M

age 82 in 1910

Marital status = widower - born in Maryland

Loge, Josh

 

M

D: 14 Dec 1863

Coffin sale records of F. A. Sharrar show this date for death (or order for coffin) - payment for coffin from Carroll County

Logue, John

 

M

 

Sent to Maryland Hospital on Sept. 2, 1869

Lookinbill, Peter

W

M

age 81 in 1870

Born in Maryland

Lynn, Laura M.

 

 

 

LP 2-08-1908 to Springfield State Hospital

Markey, Samuel

W

M

age 65 in 1900
D: 13 jun 1900

Born March 1835 - formerly of Baltimore County - single - born  in MD

Martin, George

W

M

age 87 in 1910

Widower - born in Maryland

Martin, Mike

 

M

 

Buried in Potters Field - only says "Tramp"

Martin, Thomas

W

M

age 55 in 1870
D: 21 Feb 1881

Born in Maryland - age 72 in 1880 census - single - worked as "laborer" - said to be in his 71st year of age at time of death - obituary in Democratic Advocate of March 5, 1881

Martin, Zahner

W

M

 

See Zaner, Martin  - although a tombstone in Potters Field at the Alms House shows his name as Zahner Martin, it was Martin Zaner/Zahner

Mathias, John

 

M

D: 7 Jan 1921

Buried in Potters Field - no other information (database constructed by Pat Brodowski has date of Dec. 8, 1934 but without explanation of what it signified) - he does not appear in 1920 census as a resident of the County Home

McChase, Isaac

 

M

D: 22 Aug 1934

Buried in Potters Field - no other information - he does not appear in the 1930 census as a resident of the County Home - (database constructed by Pat Brodowski has a date of Aug. 21, 1932 without an explanation of its significance)

McClain, Minerva

B

F

age 25 in 1870

 

McCormac, Rebecca

B

F

age 90 in 1870

Born in Maryland - a note in Scharf's History of Western Maryland said Becky McCormick, known as "Old Becky," died at the Almshouse on Sunday, March 9, 1879 - had been an inmate about 12-14 years - spent much of her time singing and praying - may have been well over 100 years old - her granddaughter, who bore the same name, was hanged in Carroll County some years earlier for murder

McGarver, Matthew

W

M

age 45 in 1870

Born in Ireland

McLain, John

 

M

D: 5 Sep 1929

Buried in Potters Field - (database constructed by Pat Brodowski has a date of June 15, 1925 but without an explanation of its significance although it could mean he was transferred to the Alms House at that time)

McLee, S. Kiener

 

M

 

Admitted to County home May 31, 1905 - no other information

Meacham, John

W

M

 

Served as steward of the Alms House 1853-54

Meriefield, Ida

W

F

 

Resident of the Alms House in 1892 with her son, Walter S. Meriefield, Jr.  - she gave permission for her son to be indentured to Larkin S. Bennett to learn farming in November 1892

Meriefield, Walter S., Jr.

W

M

 

Resident of the Alms House in 1892 with his mother, Ida Meriefield - indentured to Larkin S. Bennett 7 Nov. 1892 to learn farming until age of 21 - he was born March 27, 1886 - his father, Walter C. Meriefield, Sr., can't be located

Millburry, William

B

M

D: 19 Dec 1914

Buried in Potters Field - not a resident in 1910 census - (database constructed by Pat Brodowski has a date of April 2, 1932, but no explanation of what it signifies) - this surname often spelled Millberry

Miller, Clara

W

F

age 28 in 1870

Listed as "domestic" worker at Alms House in 1870 census - may have been born in Massachusetts - probably wife of Harry Miller who is listed as a "laborer" at the Alms House

Miller, Frank

W

M

unknown
D: 17 Jun 1894

Miller's name appears in a report of people who died at the Alms House during the stewardship of E. Benton Hann from 1894 until 1897. No other information supplied in the newspaper article of February 27, 1897.

Miller, Harry

W

M

age 28 in 1870

Listed as a "laborer" at Alms House in 1870 census - born in Kentucky - probably husband of Clara Miller also living at the Alms House

Miller, Jacob

 

M

D: 3 Jul 1919

Buried in Potters Field - admitted January 13, 1918

Miller, Jacob

 

M

age 60 in 1860
D: 6 Jul 1866

Obituary in Democratic Advocate of July 12, 1866 says he was blind for many years due to a premature explosion in a quarry - his age at death was about 60 - "used to travel this County very extensively."

Miller, Jerry

 

M

 

In 1904, $6.00 was received for support of Jerry Miller at Alms House.

Miller, John

 

M

D: 11 Oct 1918

Buried in Potters Field

Miller, William D.

W

M

aged 60(?) in 1940

Marital status = single - born in Maryland - admitted March 5, 1940 - not sure if this is same person sent to Springfield in 1904

Miller, William D.

 

M

 

LP 6-13-1904 to Springfield State Hospital

Minter, William

W

M

aged 78 in 1910
D: 27 Jan 1911

Listed as widower - born in Maryland - Obituary in the Democratic Advocate calls him "William Winter."  The paper listed his age as 78 years and said he was formerly from Pennsylvania.  He died at the "County Home" on Wednesday and was buried in the Westminster Cemetery on Thursday.

Mitchel, Charles

 

 

D: 25 Nov 1911

Buried in Potters Field - obituary in the Democratic Advocate of Dec. 1, 1911, says "Tramp Killed at New Windsor - Charles Mitchell, a tramp, was run over by a passenger train half a mile west of New Windsor shortly after 8 o'clock Saturday night.  Mitchell was in this city on Saturday afternoon and was ordered to leave by Officer Weigle.  His name also appears a number of times on the records of our police Court and he is well-known in this county.  His body was taken in charge by undertaker Haravey Bankert, New Windsor, and prepared for burial.  Mitchell always claimed that he was a man belonging to a good family, of which he said he was the black sheep.  He was about 40 years old.  Where his people reside is not known, but it is said that he claimed his home was in Baltimore."  Appears that the initial for his given name should be C. not G.

Mobley, John

W

M

age 58 in 1920

Marital status = single - born in Maryland  

Monothan, Henry

W

M

unknown
D: 30 Nov 1894

Spelling of this name is questionable. Henry's death was among those in the list of 23 Alms House deaths during the 3-year tenure of Steward E. Benton Hann from March 1, 1894 until March 1, 1897. That list appeared in a Westminster newspaper of February 27, 1897. No other information about Monothan (sp?) appeared.

Montgomery, Eva

B

F

unknown
D: 31 May 1895

The death of Eva was included in a list of deaths of 23 Alms House residents during the 3-year tenure of E. Benton Hann, the steward from March 1, 1894 until March 1, 1897. The information appears in a Westminster newspaper published Feb. 27, 1897. No age or marital status given for Eva.

Motter, Hezekiah N.

W

M

age 55 in 1900

Born Sept. 1844 in Myers Election District - baptized in Littlestown, PA - parents were Wm. and Elizabeth Motter - in 1870 was living in Germany Township, Adams Co., PA - widower in 1900 - born in Maryland

Mumferd, Annie

W

F

age 17 in 1910

Listed as servant/maid at Alms House - single - born in MD

Murphy, John

 

M

D: 22 Feb 1872

Obituary in American Sentinel of February 29, 1872 says he died at the Alms House - aged about 80 years

Murray, Guy

 

M

 

Remembered in 2002 as a peddlar from the Alms House

Myers, Guy

B

M

 

Transferred to Montview on July 26, 1909

Myers, Lewis

B

M

age 45 in 1910

Marital status = single - born in Maryland - also listed as 45 in 1920 census

Myers, William

B

M

 

LP 7-3-1905 to Maryland Hospital for Insane

Ninegal (?), Theodore

W

M

age 60 in 1900

Born March 1840 - single - born in Maryland - see Theodore Nynagal (?)

Noel, Benjamin

W

M

age 74 in 1920

Widower - born in Pennsylvania - was son of George and Rachel Noel - Benjamin lived in Westminster in 1860 and 1870 census records - married Amelia Shipley in 1869 - had two young children in 1870 census - was listed as cabinet maker in Westminster in 1870 - his older brother George, also a cabinet maker, lived next door - their father had been a carpenter

Nugent, William

W

M

age 35 in 1870

Trade was as a shoemaker - born in Ireland

Null, Harry

W

M

age 70 in 1920
D: 19 Jan 1924

Buried in Potters Field - single - born in Maryland

Nusy, Henry

 

 

 

Admitted June 3, 1949 - of Sykesville - may have been committed

Nynagal (?), Theodore

W

M

age 30 in 1880

Born in Maryland - single - listed as "idiotic" in 1880 census - probably same as Theodore Ninegal who appears as age 60 in 1900 census of Alms House residents

O'Dannel, Nelly

W

F

age 97 in 1867
D: 21 Jul 1867

Obituary in American Sentinel of August 1, 1867 said she had been blind for almost 80 years

O'Grady, Philip

W

M

D: 31 Mar 1924

Buried in Potters Field - database of Pat Brodowski has an unexplained date of Feb. 18, 1925 in it

Painter, Abraham

W

M

age 64 in 1910

Single - born in Maryland

Paraway, Alla

C

M

 

Name appears in county financial report for 1892.  Samuel Warehime paid $30 for his support at the Alms House.  Age not listed.

Parish (?), Angela (?)

W

F

age 69 in 1940

Widow - born in Nevada

Pater (?), Honor E.

W

F

age 52 in 1940

Widow - born in Maryland - in 1935 she lived in Baltimore

Paynter, William B.

W

M

D: 26 Feb 1936

Died at the Alms House.  Buried in Westminster Cemetery.  Age at death about 82. Formerly resided at East Green St., Westminster.

Pelch, Elizabeth

W

F

age 77 in 1910
D: 7 Nov 1912

Widow - no children - born in Maryland, but her parents were from Germany - appears to have been buried at Springfield State Hospital Cemetery - age at death 82?

Pemberton, Anna (Mrs.)

W

F

 

Admitted to County Home Feb. 23, 1945 - her board raised from $4.00 to $7.00 on Sept. 10, 1945 for extra attention

Penn, Grace A.

W

F

age 59 in 1940

Marital status ? - born in Maryland

Pennington, James H.

W

M

age 83 in 1930

Admitted to County Home on Feb. 16, 1925 - widower - born in MD

Pennington, Owen

W

M

aged 87 in 1920

Single - born in Maryland

Petry, Francine

W

F

age 54 in 1920

Was wife of Samuel Petry who she married in 1879 - maiden name was Francina Lambert - her given name spelled several ways in different records - her husband, Samuel, also lived at the County Home in 1920

Petry, Jonathan

 

 

 

LP Nov. 6, 1905 - Springfield

Petry, Samuel

W

M

age 76 in 1920

Was husband of Francine (various spellings) Petry who he married in 1879 - both lived at County Home in 1920

Phillips, George

 

 

D: 23 Mar 1909

Buried in Potters Field as "G. Philips" - obituary in the Democratic Advocate of March 26, 1909 says, "George Phillips died at the County home on Sunday morning, aged 57 years, 9 months and 27 days.  He was from near Taylorsville and had only been at the Home a few days.  Service was held at the chapel of the Home Tuesday morning by Rev. Robert Doty.  Interment in adjoining cemetery (Potters Field).  James M. Stoner funeral director."

Pracht, John

W

M

 

Paid as "fireman" at $80 per year in 1875

Pratt, John

W

M

age 38 in 1870

Occupation listed as "ditcher" in 1870 census - born in Massachusetts

Pyle, Sallie

W

F

D: 10 Aug 1888

Her death at age 73 at the Alms House was included in a list published by the Democratic Advocate of persons 70 years old or older who died in 1888.

R___kiar, Adam

W

M

age 74 in 1940

Single - born in Germany

Racine, Robert

 

M

 

see Robert Franklin

Redison, Catharine

B

F

age 5 in 1869

Daughter of Elizabeth Redison who was a resident of the Alms House - Catharine was indentured to Alfred Zollickoffer on April 5, 1869 to learn housekeeping until age 18 - born Nov. 1, 1864

Redison, Elizabeth

B

F

age 25 in 1870

Elizabeth indentured two daughters while she was a resident of the Alms House in the 1860-70 period - surname spelled Redison/Radison/Reddison - she was born in Maryland - she had 1 young daughter (Mary B., age 2) living with her at the Alms House in 1870

Redison, Laura

B

F

age less than 1 in 1870

Laura Reddison, born Feb. 15, 1870, and daughter of Elizabeth Redison/Reddison, was indentured to William C. Polk to learn housekeeping until age 18 on May 13, 1873

Redison, Mary B.

B

F

age 2 in 1870

Daughter of Elizabeth Redison - born in Maryland - no indication that she was indentured

Reese, George

 

M

 

Admitted May 23, 1927 "until able to work"

Reese, George, etc.

 

M

 

Admitted Jan. 28, 1935

Reigler (?), Edward

W

M

age 57 in 1940

Single - born in Maryland

Rennolds, Elizabeth

W

F

age 60 in 1870

Born in England

Repp, Harvey

W

M

age 59 in 1940

Single - born in Maryland

Reynolds, Lizzie

 

F

D: 24 Jul 1873

Probably the same person as Elizabeth Rennolds who appeared in the 1870 census with a different spelling - obituary in American Sentinel of August 7, 1873

Rice, John

W

M

age 22 in 1870

Worked as a teamster at the Alms House

Richards, Richard

B

M

 

Notes say on July 15, 1907, Richard Richards, a lunatic, colored, was taken from Alms House to Montvue Hospital for the Insane

Richards, Richard F.

 

M

 

Sent to Springfield State Hospital on August 29, 1910

Richards, Richard F.

 

M

 

Admitted to Alms House Nov. 14, 1930 - not sure if he is same person who was sent to Springfield in 1910

Richardson, Lawrance

B

M

unknown
D: 26 Mar 1894

Death reported in a report about the Alms House appearing in a Carroll County newspaper on February 27, 1897. Report said during the stewardship of Mr. E. Benton Hann at the Alms House between March 1, 1894 and February 27, 1897 that 68 persons were admitted to the Alms House and 23 died. Richardson's name was on the list.

Richter, Michael

W

M

age 80 in 1930
D: 31 Dec 1931

Widower - born in Maryland - Obituary in The Times of January 8, 1932, says his full name was Michael A. Richter.  He was age 82 years, 8 months and 2 days at death.  The paper lists his death as February 7, 1932, but his gravestone lists his death as December 31, 1931.  The paper said he lived on "Church Street extended, this city [Westminster]" and that is the location of the County Home, but the paper didn't specifically say he was at the County Home.  Two brothers survived him, Geo. Richter of Eastview and Wm. Richter of this city [Westminster].  Funeral services were at Deer Park and he was buried there.  Michael Richter was married on December 31, 1885, to Mary E. Little.  He was from Smallwood and she was from near Mexico.

Ridgely, Charles

 

M

 

Admitted March 19, 1945

Ridgely, Mary

B

F

age 8 on May 1, 1875

Was indentured as a housekeeper on May 25, 1875 to John O. Devries until age 18 - indenture revoked Feb. 8, 1876 because of her bad temper - listed as "orphan girl" and "colored" in Carroll Co. Book of Indentures

Ridgely, Rachel

B

F

age 60 in 1900

Born May 1840 - single - born in Maryland

Ridgery (?), Rachel

B

F

age 19 in 1880

Single - born in Maryland - occupation "chamber maid"

Rieman, Jesse

W

M

age 78 in 1910

Widower - born in Maryland

Rineman, Flossy

W

F

age 60 in 1930

Single - born in Maryland - also appears in 1940 census with name spelled "Flossie" - age is hard to read

Roberson, Dick

 

M

D: 27 Mar 1863

Death information from coffin sale - coffin paid for by county

Robinson, Ellen

B

F

D: 6 Feb 1888

Her death at age 92 at the Alms House was included in a list published by the Democratic Advocate of persons 70 years of age or older who died in 1888.

Robinson, George

 

M

D: 8 Dec 1934

May have been admitted September 5, 1929 as that date appears in Pat Brodowski's database of Alms House residents but without an explanation of what the date means - buried in Potters Field

Rohrbough, Adam

W

M

unknown
D: 10 Jan 1897

This name appeared in a list of residents who died at the Alms House between March 1894 and February 1897. The list was published in a local paper on February 27, 1897. The steward during this period, E. Benton Hann, submitted the list. No other information provided. The name perhaps should have been spelled Rohrbaugh.

Roop, Andrew

W

M

age 18 in 1880

Employed at the Alms House

Rorbaugh, William H.

W

M

age 23 (?) in 1900

Born Nov. 1876 (?) - listed as "officer" at the Alms House in 1900 census - served as a teamster - born in Maryland - also spelled Rohrbaugh

Rumler, Perry

W

M

age 86 in 1910
D: 16 Nov 1911

Widowed - born in Maryland - active as a prosperous farmer in Myers Election District for many years - married to Rachel Rumler who is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Silver Run - was resident of the County Home when he died in 1911 and is buried in Potters Field - no children appear to have been born of his marriage - obituary from Democratic Advocate of November 17, 1911, says, "Perry Rumler, aged 88 years, died yesterday (Thursday) at the County Almshouse.  Mr. Rumler was formerly from Union Mills.  His funeral will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the County Home, Rev. R. W. Doty will officiate.  James M. Stoner, has charge of the funeral."

Russell, Martha

W

F

age 80 in 1870

Born in Ireland

Rutter, Ada

W

F

age 69 in 1930
D: 30 Nov 1937

Widow - born in Maryland in 1861 - this appears to be Ada Gernand Rutter who was born Feb. 11, 1861 and died Nov. 30, 1937 - she is buried in Westminster Cemetery next to a Gernand who is the right age to be a brother

Sayers, Edward M.

W

M

age 76 in 1927

Admitted June 21, 1927 - crippled

Scherfey, John

W

M

age 28 in 1910
D: 10 Oct 1955

Single - occupation "fireman" - living at County Home - listed as a "boarder," not as an "inmate" - born in Maryland - Obituary in The Times of Oct. 13, 1955, says he was John T. W. Sherfey who died at home in Bachman's Valley - son of Benjamin Sherfey - John Sherfey married Annie E. Mumford in December 1911.  He was survived by 4 children.  His age at death was 74.

Schweigart, Jesse

W

M

age 34 in 1870

Listed as "insane" in census in 1870

Sellman, LeRoy B.

 

M

 

Admitted March 1, 1948 - may be Leroy Sellman born about 1890

Sentz, James

W

M

age 71 in 1910

Widower - born in Maryland

Shaffer, John

 

M

 

Admitted Dec. 9, 1959

Shamer (?), George

W

M

age 54 in 1930

Divorced - born in Maryland - surname could be Shaner

Shay, Charles

W

M

age 6 in 1885

Son of Ambrose and Lydia Shay/Shea - mother in Alms House - father disappeared - born Dec. 25, 1878 - indentured on Feb. 24, 1885 to Francis P. Glennan to learn farming until age 21 - appears at age 41 in 1920 census living in Freedom District - married with children

Shay, Lydia

W

F

age 42 in 1880

Living at Alms House in February 1885 when she indentures her son, Charles, to Francis P. Glennan to learn farming - occupation = seamstress - married - paralyzed - born in Maryland - Francis P. (aka Frank or Franklin) Glennan lived in Freedom District or Berrett District

Shea, Charles

W

M

age 6 in 1885

See Charles Shay

Shea, Lydia

W

F

age 42 in 1880

See Lydia Shay

Sheaffer, Emanuel

 

M

 

Acted as steward of Alms House from 1888-1893

Shear, Ottamar

 

 

 

Sept. 20, 1911 to Springfield

Shepperd, Percy

W

M

age 24 in 1910

Single - born in Maryland

Sherfey, Benjamin

W

M

Born Oct. 22, 1893
D: 9 Jan 1983

Admitted Sept. 23, 1958 - argues with commissioners; he's an inmate - receives veteran's check for $754.11 - agreement between B. Sherfey and county commissioners - was brother of Roy Sherfey/Sherffey, a resident of the County Home in 1940. A nephew of Benjamin remembers visiting his uncle there. Benjamin served in WWI. Buried in Creagerstown Cemetery, Frederick Co.

Sherffey, James Roy

W

M

age 49 in 1940
D: Jul 1961

Single - born in Maryland - appears in 1930 census living in New Windsor with brother, Benjamin - in 1930, his age is 39 - works as a laborer. Born Sept. 12, 1890. Served in WWI. Buried in Creagerstown Cemetery, Frederick Co.

Sherman, Sebastian

W

M

unknown
D: 17 Jul 1894

Report of Alms House steward E. Benton Hann that appeared in a Carroll County newspaper on February 27, 1897, stated that Sherman was one of 23 people who died at the Alms House between March 1, 1894 and the date of the report (probably February 1897).

Shilling, Miss Polly

W

F

age 94 in 1885
D: 8 Sep 1885

Carroll County newspaper reported her death on Sept. 8, 1885 at the Alms House. She came from the Woolery District and was age 94.

Shipley, Elizabeth

W

F

age 40 in 1870

Born in Maryland

Sindlinger, John

W

M

D: 16 Jan 1904

Buried at Krider's Cemetery - served in PA regiment in Civil War

Slader, Anna

B

F

unknown
D: 25 Aug 1895

A list of deaths at the Alms House between March 1, 1894 and February 1897 appeared in a Carroll County newspaper on February 27, 1897. It was submitted by the retiring steward, E. Benton Hann. There were 23 names on his list. No ages or marital information was included, but a person's race was indicated.

Slorp, Elizabeth/Lizzie

W

F

age 40 in 1900

Single - cannot read or write - Born in Maryland in 1860 - perhaps sister or twin of Mary Foss/Fossie/Fossy - also living in Alms House in 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses and with age about 60

Slorp, Jesse

W

M

age 70 in 1900

Born May 1830 in Maryland - widower -

Smith, Edwin

 

M

D: 1913

Buried in Potters Field at Alms House

Smith, George

 

M

D: 2 Apr 1932

Note in database of Pat Brodowski with date July 2, 1929, but no explanation of its significance - buried in Potters Field

Smith, Henry

 

M

D: 1891

Name appears in county expense account for year 1891 as following: "paid Hezekiah Bowersox for hauling the body of a man supposed to be Henry Smith from Turfle's woods to the Alms House burial grounds" - no age or other information - probably was not a resident of the Alms House but was buried there

Smith, Mary

 

F

 

LP June 4, 1906 Springfield State Hospital

Snyder, Amanda (Mrs.)

 

F

 

Admitted September 24, 1948

Snyder, Emma

W

F

age 48 in 1910

Married - two children (both alive) - born in Maryland. In the 1902 financial report of the Carroll County government published in the Democratic Advocate on August 2, 1902, it was reported that A. Snyder paid $80 for support his of wife at the Alms House.  Her first name was not given, but it may have been Emma.  An Anthony T. Snyder married Emma J. Ebaugh in 1885 in Carroll County.  This information is all circumstantial. In 1903, A. Snyder paid $15 for support of his wife at the Alms House.  Not sure if Emma.

Snyder, Jacob

W

M

age 77 in 1910

Widower - born in Maryland

Snyder, John J.

 

M

 

Admitted September 21, 1959

Soddles, Augustus

 

M

age 12 in 1873

Listed in indenture records as an orphan at the Alms House - indentured to Eli Bennett on April 21, 1873 to serve until age 21

Squirrel, David

B

M

age 6 in 1890

Son of John E. and Mary A. Squirrel - indentured June 2, 1890 to Jonathan M. Dorsey to learn farming until age 21 - born Sept. 3, 1884

Squirrel, Mary A.

B

F

 

Mother of David Squirrel - wife of John E. Squirrel whose whereabouts were unknown - resident of Alms House in 1890 - her age unknown - Mary Ann Myers married John Ezra Squirrel in 1884 according to Carroll County marriage records

Steel, William J.

W

M

age 76 in 1940

Single - born in West Virginia

Stem, Reuben W.

W

M

aged about 62 in 1885
D: 15 Sep 1885

Carroll County newspaper reported the death of Reuben W. Stem "of Westminster, a former deputy sheriff and constable." His age was about 62 years.

Stevens, Noah Gilbert

W

M

age 7 in 1880

Born Sept. 9, 1873 - son of David and Mary G. Stevens - father abandoned wife and child - Noah indentured to Henry Streaker to learn farming until Sept. 9, 1894, when he will be 21 - information from Carroll County indenture records - March 9, 1878 - Noah appears in 1880 census in household of Henry Streaker as an "apprentice" and in the 1900 census for Freedom District of Carroll Co. as a "lodger" in the household of Henry Streaker - his age is 25 in 1900 census - spelling of surname was "Stephens" in 1880 and 1900

Stevens, Noah S.

W

M

age 64 in 1940

Single - born in Maryland

Steward, Rebecca

B

F

age 60 in 1870

 

Steward, Uriah

B

M

age 70 in 1870

 

Stone, John

 

M

 

John Stone taken to Alms House in 1860 according to Carroll County government expense account for that year.

Stonesifer,Henry

W

M

age 87/88 in 1884
D: Apr 1884

Democratic Advocate noted his death on April 10 or 16 (hard to read) 1884, at the Almshouse "in his 88th year."

Stonesifer, Mary

W

F

age 70 in 1900

Born May 1830 -

Stonesifer, Mary

 

F

 

Admitted Feb. 8, 1928

Stonesifer, Samuel

W

M

age 67 in 1930

Widower - born in Maryland

Stoops, Watson

 

M

D: 21 Aug 1929

Admitted (?) May 7, 1917 (this date from Pat Brodowski records) - buried in Potters Field

Stover, William

W

M

age 50 in 1930
D: 29 Jun 1932

Probably admitted July 3, 1919 (this date from Pat Brodowski records) - single - born in Maryland - buried in Potters Field

String, James

W

M

age 59 in 1940

Admitted February 12, 1935 - single - born in Poland

Strohsman, John

W

M

age 78 in 1930

Admitted June 1, 1927 at age 76 - born 1852 in MD - single

Study, Jeremiah

W

M

D: 22 Oct 1949

Admitted June 28, 1949 - Obituary in The Times says - "Jeremiah L. Study, 70, life long resident of Carroll county, died at his home Saturday, October 22, 1949.  He was a son of the late Emanuel and Sarah Koontz Study.  He was never married.  Surviving are two brothers and one sister: Milton, Westminster R. D. 2; Wilson, Littlestown R.D. 1, and Mrs. Irvin Hess, Hanover."  Funeral services were held in Littlestown and he was buried at St. Mary's Union Cemetery.

Stuller, Philip

 

M

 

Admitted June 7, 1948 at request of Rose Smith

Stultz, Daniel

W

M

 

Listed as "laborer" - born 1800

Sueck, Albadena

W

F

age 55 in 1900

Father John Sueck, will pay $3 per month for her care per note in Minute Books of County Commissioners on May 30, 1881 - Albertina Sueck appears in 1900 census as an inmate of the Maryland Hospital for the Insane - lists age as 55 - born 1845

Sullivan, Daniel

W

M

age 45 in 1900

Daniel Sullivan appears as a resident of the Alms House in 1900 (age 45), in 1910 (age 64), in 1920 (age 62), in 1930 (age 79) and in 1940 (age not clear) - these may or may not all be the same Daniel Sullivan - the person is always a single, white male born in Maryland

Sullivan, Julia Ann

W

F

age 33 in 1850
D: Dec 1856

According to information relating to the death of Daniel Sullivan in 1853, Julia Ann was a "lunatic" living at the Alms House - note in County Commissioners' Minute Books says $2.00 paid for digging grave for Mrs. Julian Sullivan in December 1856

Sullivan, Mary

W

F

age 56 in 1850

According to information relating to the death of Daniel Sullivan in 1853, Mary was almost blind and living at the Alms House.  She was probably his wife - a "Mrs. Sullivan" age 75 appears in the 1860 Alms House list of residents

Sullivan, Oscar

 

M

 

LP June 6, 1910 to Springfield State Hospital

Switzer, Margaret

W

F

age 80 in 1860

 

Tanner, George W.

 

M

age 78 in 1927

Admitted July 12, 1927 at age 78

Tayler, Frank

 

M

 

Admitted Feb. 18, 1935

Taylor, Jesse

W

M

age 50 in 1920
D: 21 Jan 1920

Single - born in Maryland - buried in Potters Field as "Jessie Taylor"

Taylor, Kinsey

W

M

D: 8 Apr 1878

Served as steward of the Alms House 1868-69 - Obituary in the Democratic Advocate of April 13, 1878 said "Kinsey Taylor died suddenly on Monday afternoon last in front of Bankert and Fowler's furniture store, this city [Westminster]."  He was sitting in his buggy with his grand son, aged about 12 years.  Death was from "paralysis of the heart."  He resided in Woolery's district and was about 70 years of age and well-known throughout the county.  "He was steward of the Alms House in 1867."

Taylor, Louise

W

F

age 70 in 1920

Single - born in Maryland

Taylor, Thomas L.

B

M

age 25 in 1880

Single - wounded hands - idiotic - born in Virginia

Thomas, Charlotte

B

F

age 70 in 1880

Single - born in Maryland - listed as "insane"

Thomas, George

W

M

age 80 in 1898
D: 19 May 1898

Formerly of Frizzelburg

Thompson, Catherine

W

F

age 30 in 1860

Born in Ireland

Thompson, Edward

W

F

age 4 in 1860

Presumably son of Catherine Thompson - born in Maryland

Thompson, Howard

W

M

age 65 in 1920
D: 12 Jan 1929

Single - born in Maryland - buried in Potters Field  

Thomson, Liza

B

F

D: 28 Jun 1863

Death date from F. A. Sharrar's coffin sale records - cost of coffin borne by county

Thomson, Mrs.

B

F

D: 26 Jan 1865

Death date from F. A. Sharrar's coffin sale records - cost of coffin borne by county

Tracey, George

W

M

age 7 in 1870

Was paid 50 cents per day for work in 1875 - son of Alms House steward John Tracey - also spelled Tracy

Tracey, John

W

M

age 34 in 1870
D: 8 Nov 1901

Served as steward of the Alms House 1874-1880 - father of George Tracey and Laura Jane Tracey - was sheriff in 1870 - wife was Mary - also spelled Tracy - Obituary from the Democratic Advocate of Nov. 9, 1902 says, "Mr. John Tracey, ex-Sheriff and formerly a prominent politician of Carroll county, died at 11:45 o'clock Wednesday night at Arlington, Baltimore county, where he had resided for the past 21 years."  He was born in the 5th district of Baltimore County in 1833 and was a son of ex-Judge Jonathan Tracey.  In 1857 he married Miss Mary Richards, second daughter of Richard Richards, of Hampstead, Carroll county and in 1858 moved to Carroll.  He was a "staunch Democrat," and in 1869 he was elected sheriff by a large majority.  In 1874 he was appointed steward of the almshouse and held that position for six years.  During the last years of his life Mr. Tracey was a general contractor.  He is survived by six children.

Tracey, Laura Jane

W

F

age 9 in 1870

Paid $84/year as a maid at the Alms House in 1875 - daughter of Alms House steward John Tracey - also spelled Tracy

Tracey, Mary

W

F

D: 6 Mar 1913

Wife of Alms House Steward John Tracey/Tracy.  Obituary in the Democratic Advocate of March 7, 1913, says she died at the age of 71 and was the widow of "ex-sheriff John Tracy, of this county, and mother of Jonathan Tracy, a member of the Arlington Fire Department."  She died in Arlington.  She left 3 sons, George B., Jonathan, and Samuel S., and three daughters, Mrs. L. J. (or A. B.) Stansbury, Mrs. R. E. Biggs of Arlington, and Mrs. Daniel Kane of Cleveland, Ohio, one brother, Charles Richards, of Hampstead, and grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was buried in Hampstead Cemetery.

Troyer, Frederick

 

M

 

Reported to have frozen to death, but was revived and lived at the Alms House - reported date of March 8, 1873

Turner, Charles

B

M

unknown
D: 24 Mar 1896

Alms House steward E. Benton Hann submitted a list of the 23 people who died at the Alms House during his tenure from March 1894 until March 1897. The list was published in a local newspaper on February 27, 1897. No other information was provided except name and date of death and race.

Utz, Mary Rebecca

W

F

age 10 in 1850
D: 21 Feb 1885

Daughter of George and Hannah Utz of Manchester District - living with parents in 1850 and 1860 census records - was listed as age 18 in 1860 census - father agrees to pay $1.00 per week for her care on May 25, 1868 - was living in Alms House when 1870 and 1880 censuses were taken - death date from Sharrar's coffin sale records - may also have been called Mary Rebecca Utz - George Utz paid $48 for support of Rebecca Utz during the year ending June 30, 1881 according to Carroll County's financial report printed in the Democratic Advocate of Aug 27, 1881.  In 1884 county report, George Utz paid $39 for part support of his daughter for 1883-84.

Very (?), Frank

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M

age 6 in 1880

Son of Lucy Very (?), resident of Alms House - born in Maryland

Very (?), George

W

M

age 4 in 1880

Son of Lucy Very (?), resident of Alms House - born in Maryland

Very (?), Lucy

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F

age 43 in 1880

Her occupation in 1880 census had been "housekeeper" - born in MD

Wagner, Jesse

 

M

 

Maintained at Alms House for $6.00 per month - Jan. 13, 1911

Wagner, John E.'s father

 

M

 

In 1910, John E. Wagner paid for the support of his father at the Alms House.  Jesse Wagner may have been the father of John E.

Wagner, William H.

 

M

 

Committed Feb. 25, 1901 "to the Alms House in conformity with Chapter 603 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1900" - the notice appeared in the March 2, 1901 Democratic Advocate

Walker, Charles A.

 

M

 

Became a resident of the Alms House in 1881 according to the Carroll County government's financial report published in the Democratic Advocate of August 27, 1881.

Walters, Gernidus (?)

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M

age 35 in 1880

Single - born in Maryland - listed as "laborer" for occupation - father born in Holland - was receiving a small pension from Carroll County according to listing of outdoor pensioners and special pensions listed in county government financial reports in the late 1880s.  His given name was spelled in various ways in the reports.

Wantz, Hannah

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F

D: 13 Oct 1887

Her death was listed in the Democratic Advocate as one of the persons age 70 or older who died in 1887.  She was a resident of the Alms House at the time and age 81.

Warfield, George

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M

age 90 in 1880
D: 9 Oct 1883

Listed as "laborer" in 1880 census - death information from F. A. Sharrar's coffin sales records

Washington Slim

 

M

D: 11 Jan 1919

Buried in Potters Field - "Washington Slim" was probably a nickname by which he was known locally

Weaver, John

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M

age 72 in 1880

Single - listed with former occupation "laborer" in 1880 census - born in Maryland

Weaver, Polly

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F

age 88 in 1870
D: 4 Oct 1870

 

Webster, S.

 

 

 

In 1904, G. K. Dutterer paid "for support of S. Webster" at the Almst House.  Don't know relationship.  Don't know sex of person.

Webster, Sallie

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F

age 70 in 1920
D: 2 Dec 1924

Single - born in Maryland - Obituary in the Democratic Advocate of Friday, Dec. 5, 1924, says, "Miss Sally Webster died at the County home Wednesday aged 70 years."  Funeral services were held at the chapel at the home by Rev. Edwards and interment was in Westminster Cemetery.

Weisner, Noah

 

M

D: 8 Nov 1929

Admitted (?) June 15, 1927 (this date from Pat Brodowski's records) - buried in Potters Field

Wertz, Peter L.

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M

age 31 in 1880
D: 28 Dec 1923

Employed in farming at Alms House - Obituary in the Democratic Advocate of January 4, 1924, says "Peter C. Wertz, a well known citizen of Manchester district, died at the home of his son, Harvey, in Manchester, Friday at 2:30 a.m. from infirmities of age.  He was aged 76 years 10 months and 23 days.  Funeral services were held in the Lutheran church, Manchester."  Interment was made in the "new cemetery."  He was survived by one brother and three sisters:  William Wertz, Hanover; Mrs. Leonard Burkheimer and Miss Amanda Wertz, Millers; Mrs. Alice Belt, Washington, D.C.; two sons, Harvey C., Manchester, and Denton J., Bachman's Valley; and two stepsons, Frank Thomas, Washington, D.C. and Clinton Thomas, Bachman's Valley.  This is probably the same individual who is listed at the Alms House in 1880 based on the age.  He was apparently not an "inmate" but worked as a farmer there.

Wesley, John

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age 6 in 1873

Information from Carroll County Book of Indentures says John Wesley was an orphan, age 6 on June 23, 1873, and living at the Alms House when he was indentured to William C. Polk to learn farming until age 21 - in 1860 and 1870 censuses, William C. Polk was a farmer in the Freedom Election District of Carroll County

Wetzel, Marshall

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age 65 in 1940
D: 5 Dec 1955

Admitted as a "guest" in 1949 - appears in 1940 census at age 65 living in Freedom Election District with a wife and daughter - is a farm laborer - born in Maryland - dates appear to be March 1, 1875 - Dec. 5, 1955 - buried with wife at Brandenberg U.M. Cemetery

Wetzel, William

 

M

D: 10 Jan 1867

Obituary in the American Sentinel says he died Jan. 10, 1867 at about the age of 80.

Wilger (?), Charles

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M

age 62 in 1920

Single - born in West Virginia

Wilhelm, Catharine

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F

age 70 in 1881
D: 20 Dec 1881

Obituary appeared in Democratic Advocate of Dec. 24, 1881 - listed as Mrs. Catharine Wilhelm - she was from Hampstead

Williams, Charles

 

M

D: 10 Dec 1898

Obituary in the Democratic Advocate of Dec. 17, 1898, says he died  "Friday afternoon of last week" at age 49.  He was from the Franklin District.  Cause of death was consumption.  He was buried at Bethany Cemetery.  Had only spent about two months at the County Home.

Williams, Elizabeth

 

F

 

Admitted June 21, 1935 - does not appear in list of residents in 1940 census - single (listed as Miss Elizabeth Williams)

Williams, James

 

M

 

Admitted May 7, 1945

Williams, Janifer

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F

unknown
D: 3 May 1896

This name (perhaps should be Jennifer) appeared on a list of 23 Alms House residents who died during the tenure of the steward named E. Benton Hann who served from March 1, 1894 until March 1, 1897. The list was published in a local paper on Feb. 27, 1897. No other information about Janifer Williams appeared.

Williams, Peter

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M

unknown
D: 14 Jun 1896

Peter's name appeared on a list of 23 Alms House residents who died during the tenure of the steward E. Benton Hann. The list was published in a local newspaper on Feb. 27, 1897. No other information about any residents than name, death date, and race appeared.

Willson, Harry

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M

age 62 in 1900

Born 1838 in Pennsylvania - listed as an "officer" at the Alms House in 1900 census - occupation "cook"

Wilson, Ann

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F

age 28 in 1870

Wife of Alms House steward Granville Wilson who served from 1869-1873

Wilson, Charity

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F

age 27 in 1870

Born in Virginia

Wilson, Florence

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F

age 3 mo. in 1870

Daughter of Ann and Granville Wilson - Granville was steward from 1869-1873

Wilson, Granville

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M

age 34 in 1870
D: 29 Dec 1886

Listed as "Keeper" of the Alms House - he served from 1869-1873 - His obituary in a January 1887 Democratic Advocate said he dropped dead near Hagerstown on Thursday afternoon from heart disease.  "Mr. Wilson was once steward of the Carroll County Alms House and afterward was proprietor of the Montour House, this city [Westminster].  For several years he was on the Hagerstown police force.  The deceased was about forty-eight years of age.  His remains will be buried in the Dunkard burying ground near Linwood... "

Wilson, Harry E.

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M

age 3 in 1870

Son of Ann and Granville Wilson - Granville was steward from 1869-1873

Wilson, John

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M

age 1 in 1870

Probably the son of Charity Wilson - born in Maryland

Wilson, Mary B.

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F

age 9 in 1870

Daughter of Ann and Granville Wilson - Granville was steward from 1869-1873

Wimert, William

 

M

D: 8 May 1931

Buried in Potters Field 

Wimon, Henry

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M

age 72 in 1880

Single - previous occupation was as "laborer" - born in Maryland but parents from Germany - suffers from chills & fever

Winter, William

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M

age 78 in 1910
D: 26 Jan 1911

See also Minter, William - widower - born in Maryland - Obituary in the Democratic Advocate lists him as William Winter and says he was age 78 at death - formerly of Pennsylvania - died at the "County Home" and buried in Westminster Cemetery.

Wise, Frank

 

 

D: 1914

Buried in Potters Field

Wolf, Hannah

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F

D: 16 Dec 1872

Age at death about 65 - formerly of Myers District - born August 1816

Woods, Rebecca

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F

age 60 in 1880

Single - born in Maryland - listed in census as "deaf and dumb"

Wormley, Marian E.

 

F

 

Sent to Montview 06-01-1909 (as recorded by Pat Brodowski)

Wright, Infant

 

 

 

Gravestone in Potters Field but with no other information

Wyman, ___

 

M

age 45 in 1860

 

Wyman, Henry

 

M

age 72 in 1881
D: 29 Oct 1881

He was from Hampstead District

Yingling, Ida

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F

age 40 in 1930

Widow - born in Maryland

Yingling, Noah

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M

age 72 in 1910

Widower - born in Maryland

Yingling, Samuel

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M

age 46 in 1940

Unknown marital status - born in Maryland - middle initial either R. or K.

Young, Ray

 

M

 

Admitted Nov. 17, 1930

Zahn, Francis/Frank

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M

age 80 in 1930

Born 1850 in Maryland - admitted July 24, 1928 - divorced - also listed as Franklin H. Zahn

Zahn, William  

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M

age 50 in 1920

Born in Maryland - single - maybe be same individual as William H. Zahn who appears in 1900 Alms House resident list

Zahn, William H.

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M

age 40 in 1900

Born in Maryland in 1860 - single

Zaner, Martin

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M

age 45 in 1900
D: 31 Jan 1915

On his gravestone in Potters Field, he is listed as Zahner Martin, but Martin was his given name - Martin Zaner appears in 1900 census for New Windsor as a naturalized citizen born in Switzerland in Dec. 1854 - age 45 - arrived in US in 1885 - working as a day laborer - his wife's name was Manda - (database constructed by Pat Brodowski includes a date of Nov. 8, 1929 but without explanation of what it signifies) - obituary in the Democratic Advocate on February 5, 1915, says "Martin Zaner, died at the County Home, January 31, about 65 years of age.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martin Zaner, near New Windsor. Funeral services were held at the County Home on Tuesday conducted by Rev. Hetrick.  James M. Stoner, funeral director. In 1910, Martin Zahner received $10 as an "outdoor pensioner."

Zimerman, Adam

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M

age 75 in 1900
D: 26 Jan 1905

Born Sept. 1824 in Maryland - widower - no obituary found, but this appears to be the correct death date based on the fact that his gravestone says Adam Zimmerman died at the age of 79.  This fits with his listed age in the Alms House census of 1900