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Post by Pat (Friend) Thompson on Apr 8, 2010 6:35:43 GMT -5
The Republican Newspaper –Oakland, Garrett County MD
The wife of Mr. George Sliger aged about 50 years, died at the home of her husband near Oakland Monday last.
Aug 10, 1899
Tory P. Sliger, of near Terra Alta, a soldier in the Philippines, died on December 15th near Manila. His remains will be brought home for burial. Date of death, Dec 15, 1900; date of publication, January 31, 1901
The body of Troy P. Sliger, who was killed in the Philippines is expected in Terra Alta for final interment some time in the very near future. Upon arrival here it will receive military burial. Troy was well known and highly esteemed in this neighborhood and to the best of our knowledge was the only soldier furnished by our section to the Philippine war was to be killed in the engagement. Preston Republican Published in The Republican May 2, 1901
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Post by Pat (Friend) Thompson on Apr 16, 2010 19:01:27 GMT -5
SIGLER, Mrs. Hannah
Mrs. Hannah Sigler, wife of William Sigler, Alaska, W.Va., died this afternoon in Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Tuesday. The body was removed to Wolford's Chapel. 15 January 1931, Cumberland Evening Times (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls) [Posted on OurBrickWalls.com] Posted November 26, 2009
Go to seach on the first sign in page on this site and type in Sliger. There is another Sliger posted here, although I do not recognize the names; I hope you do,
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Post by marthagail on Oct 6, 2010 16:14:29 GMT -5
Taylor Evans and Susan Barnett James Alexander Friend and Margaret Smallridge Charles C Owens and Margaret J Hester Anderson Taylor and Sissy (unknown)
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Post by afarneth on Oct 27, 2010 12:30:59 GMT -5
My Great grandparents are:
Martha A. Savage Sliger Lucien Sliger
Emory ________ Willa _________
George Burt Woolslayer Margaret Weber Woolslayer
Joseph Farneth (Farnworth in England) Annie Lloyd Farneth (Farnworth in England)
Friend family connection: Martha Savage was the daughter of Cornelius Ward Savage and Mary Ann (Polly) Friend
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Post by Pat (Friend) Thompson on Oct 27, 2010 16:44:06 GMT -5
If you haven't already read this; I thought you might like to see it. Hoyes - Mrs. Cornelius Savage, of Sang Run, died on Wednesday, after a long and painful illness, and was buried on Friday on the home place. She was a good neighbor, a kind and loving wife and a devoted mother. The Republican - July 1, 1897 Date of death: June 30, 1897 Having been slight notice of the death of Mrs. Mary Ann Savage, which occurred at her home near Sang Run, June 23, 1897, we deem it no more than just to speak of at least some of the good qualities of her life. Her age w as above sixty-eight years. To all those who knew her she was a living epistle known and read by them. She was industrious, self-denying, charitable and kind to all, and ever ready and willing to lend a helping hand in e very time of need. Being quiet, gentle, patient, forbearing and sympathetic, this good woman made no distinction among those she visited in doing them good; in visiting the sick, relieving the suffering, and distributing to needs and necessities, thus willing as it were, to sacrifice her own life for that of others. Her sorrowing children feel the heavy loss of a dear, devoted, kind and loving christian mother. Her husband preceded her to the spirit world over f our years ago. She joined the Brethren or Dunkard Church about nine years ago, and until the time had lived a member of the M. E. Church. She bore her sickness with great christian fortitude, often saying that she was fully resigned to the will of the Lord. A few day before her death one of her daughters asked her if she should sing her a hymn, one she had composed, being thus: As fades the world from out my view, So fades within my breast its charms. To this she replied, "yes, yes, you know I always loved singing." Then proceeding till these lines were reached, "Tis heaven, O heaven, my soul delights, To view they glories all sublime. a saintly smile was seen to come over her face, and lifting up her feeble hands she clasped them together and looked upward as if already enjoying a foretaste of Heaven. Thus peacefully and serenely closed the li fe of a good woman. The funeral services were conducted by Elder T. W. Sines, from the text of her own selection, found in Rev. 21st chapter and 4th verse, after which her remains were interred on the home place beside those of her husband. Thus one by one fall the members of a family till all shall have crossed over; but a glorious reunion awaits the faithful. A FRIEND The Republican - July 15, 1897 Date of death: June 23, 1897 [Despite the different death dates noted; I believe both obituaries are for Mary Ann (Friend) Savage, wife of Cornelius Ward Savage]
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Post by afarneth on Oct 27, 2010 22:59:04 GMT -5
Pat, Thank you for posting this. It is great to have some information on my Great great grandparents. Would you happen to know where the "Home Place" was located. Obviously near Sang Run and I know there is a grave yard near McHenry but it sounds like she was buried on the farm.
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Post by Pat (Friend) Thompson on Oct 28, 2010 13:10:06 GMT -5
The only thing I have is that the following Savage family members are buried at the Savage Cemetery, at Sang Run, Garrett Co., MD. Cornelius W. Savage, Jan 12, 1824 - May 5, 1893 Mary A. (Polly) Friend, Oct 30, 1829 - June 23, 1897 Samuel R. June 3, 1867 - Nov 14, 1975 (son) Information supplied by Edward H. Savage, 1975 Youghiogheny Chapter of the DAR, Graves of Garrett Co. MD 1987 p. 234
I agree, this sounds like a small family plot on a farm but I can't give you the exact location.
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Post by afarneth on Dec 1, 2010 16:39:33 GMT -5
In my continuing pursuit of Lucien Sliger, my great grandfather, I find him in the 1850 census living in the household of James Pullem, a mulatto carpenter from New Jersey. Lucien is 4 years old and is not listed as mulatto. in 1860 he is 14 years old and still in the household of James Pullem. In Evelyn Guards book, Indian Blood, she lists men from "The Valley" who went off to join the Potomac Home Brigade and includes on that list both Lucien Sliger and James Pullem. Lucien would have been about 16 years old in 1862. Can anyone help me ??
In one of these census records Lucian's name is mis-transcribed as Jucian Sliger. Anyone have any insight into James Pullem: where he lived or who he may have been connected with? Any info would be appreciated.
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Post by Pat (Friend) Thompson on Dec 2, 2010 13:56:55 GMT -5
Lucian Sliger, Co C, 3rd Reg. Private, In-10 Dec 1861, Out – 29 May 1865 –P O McHenry [MD] James Pullam (or various spellings) not listed in Civil War Records for Garrett County, MD 1890- 11th Special Census, Garrett County, Maryland, complied by the Yough Chapter, DAR
Indian Blood – p. 194: During General Jubal Early’s Maryland invasion in July 1864, a number of the Potomac Home Brigade, including many of the local boys, were among the Northern defenders who confronted him. Scott Friend was a little proud telling how the undersized army, of which they were a part, delayed the large force for a crucial period of time. The Confederates had come creating panic, but the boys stood firm. “On the outskirts of Frederick was a good deal of skirmishing. We were drawn in line, laid on stomachs in the open field...support for battery. “Sixty yards below us..and old piece of fence...ball and three brick... Jim Pullem had a dose of buckshot...three back teeth shot out...he got down, didn’t yell...we didn’t mind the danger, why there was no fear at all........
Lucian Sliger (22 yrs) to Mary E. Wilhelm (17 yrs), both born and reside in Preston Co., VA, License issued 28 Mar 1871. Married 4 Apr 1871 at the residence of bride’s father. WVCulture.org
Lucian Sliger, 27, of Garrett Co., MD widower, to Martha Alice Weimer, 28, of Garrett County, MD, single on 22 Mar 1875 Garrett County Maryland Marriage Records compiled by Garrett County Historical Society, Oakland, MD
Born to Lucian Sliger and Martha A. Sliger on 15 Feb 1875, son Walter E. Sliger. Parents residence, Preston Co., WV
Born to Luchian Sliger and Martha Alice Savage on 1 Apr 1877, both of Preston Co., WV, son, Delpha Floyd Sliger. Birth was not recorded until 24 Mar 1942 (possible that Delpha was going to enlist and needed his birth record.-p.a.t.)
Death: Lucian Sliger, at St. Joe, WV, 14 Sept 1914 WVCulture.org
Death: Walter E. Sliger, d. Aug 10, 1885, 9 yrs. 5 mos. 10 days, son of L. S. & M. E. Buried: Sang Run Cemetery, Garrett County, Maryland Graves of Garrett County Maryland compiled by the Yough Chapter, DAR 1987 (p. 234)
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Post by ssliger on Dec 18, 2010 22:41:23 GMT -5
Hi Alan, I think we are both stuck with the same part of the puzzle missing. I have found Lucian Sliger's name spelled as Lucian, Lucien, Jucian, and Luchian with the last name as Sliger, Slyger, Sleiger, Slicer, and Sligler. I just started working on the connection of Savage and Friend families. I have the following information: 1850 Census - 45th District, Preston County, WV -- Lucian Sliger, (transcribed as Jucian Sliger), age 4, VA (White), living with James Pullam, age 28, Carpenter, NJ, (Mulatto); and Mary Pullam, age 29, VA, (White), William Pullam, age 1, VA (White) 1860 Census - Muddy Creek, District 2, Preston County, WV -- Lucian Sliger (transcribed as Lucian Kishel), age 14, VA, blank, living with James Pullum, age 36, PA, Farm Laborer, Mulatto; Mary Pullum age 46, MD, can't tell if race is Unknown or White, 5 Pullum children born in VA who are listed as Mulatto plus 4 others - Lydia Beals, 21, VA, blank; Jacob Thomas, 19, VA, blank; Jesse Burke, 2, VA, blank, and Lucian (above). 1870 Census - I haven't found Lucian Sliger or James Pullum (various spellings) 1871 WV Vital Research Records -- Lucian Sliger, age 22, married Mary E Wilhelm, age 17, on 4 April 1871 at the Bride's Father's Home, (no names of parents) Garrett County Maryland Marriages - 1872-1866 -- Lucian Slicer, age 27, GCMD, White, married Martha Alice Weimer (nee Savage), age 28, GCMD, White on 22 March 1875 1880 Census - I haven't found Lucian Sliger in Garrett County, MD nor in 8 of the Districts in Preston County that I have looked through so far. 1880 Census - Portland, Preston County, WV -- James Pullum, age 53, WV, Farmer; Mary Pullum, age 64, WV; and 6 children and 1 grandchild listed. all listed as White 1890 Veterans Schedule - Hoyes, District 6, Garrett County, Maryland - Lucian Sliger, Pvt, Co C and D, 3rd Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade (PHB), Maryland Infantry, enlisted 10 December 1861, Discharged 29 May 1865. NOTE: Civil War Pension Index shows Lucian Sliger filed for a Pension on 22 Dec 1881. US Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 show name as Lucien Sliger 1890 Veterans Schedule - Union Twp, Preston County, WV - James Pulliam, Pvt, Co C and H, 3rd Regiment, PHB, Maryland Infantry, enlisted 10 Dec 1861, Discharged 29 May 1865. NOTE: Civil War Pension Index shows James Pullum filing date for a Pension on Feb 24, 1874 (the date isn't clear ) and Dec 31, 1879. Other Civil War records show name as James Pullum, age 37, born in Trenton, New Jersey on his 10 Dec 1861 enlistment in Cumberland, MD and age 40(42) born in Somerset Co PA on his enlistment on Feb 29, 1864 in Ellicott's Mills, MD. He is described as Height: 6 ft (5 ft 11), Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Green (Dark), Hair: Dark 1900 Census - Terra Alta, Portland District, Preston County, WV - Lucian Sliger, age 55, born May 1845, Maryland, married 25 years, Merchant; Martha A Savage, age 53, born Sep 1846, MD, married 25 years, 10 Children-8 Living 1910 Census - Portland, Preston County, WV - Lucian Sliger, age 64, WV married 2 times; Martha E Sliger (transcription may be Martha A Sliger), age 55, marred 2 times, 10 Children- 7 Living WV Vital Research Records - Lucian Sliger, died 21 Sep 1914 in St. Joe, Preston County, WV, no date of birth or parents' names provided I haven't found death records for James Pullum. Based on the Civil War Pension Index it appears James Pullum died ca 1874 to 1879 in WV. I haven't found a death record for Martha A (Savage)(Weimer) Sliger I have listed the following Children: 1 Elmer Elsworth Weimer 2 Homer Bruceton Weimer 3 Unknown Weimer 4 Walter E Sliger 2/15/1875- 8/10/1885, buried Sang Run Cemetery, Sang Run, Garrett Co, MD 5 Troy P Sliger 9/18/1878-12/15/1900 died near Manila, Phillipines 6 Delpha Floyd Sliger 4/1/1880- ? 7 Alverna (Alvennia R M)(Alvernia RM), (Verna) Sliger 10/4/1882- ? 8 Oakey Victor (Oke V)(Okey V)(Oak V) Sliger 5/31/1884- ? 9 Ivey M (Iva M) Sliger 6/28/1885- ? 10 Benjamin Harrison Sliger 3/4/1887-6/1/1973 West Virginia Vital Records database for Preston County covers Births from 1862, 1865-1906, Marriage from 1866, 1869-1970, Deaths from 1868-1969 and it is unclear as to whether all the records have been added. At this point, it is unclear whether Mary Pullum was the mother of Lucian Sliger or if the Pullum's were raising him. Until I can locate a birth record or baptism with his parents' names, I'm at a dead end. I also have questions as to whether James Pullum and family were in fact mulatto since it was not unheard of for the census taker to list race based on complexion. Obviously, based on his Civil War records he was dark complected with dark hair and eyes so that covers a lot of nationalities to include Native American. Any information you might be willing to share regarding the Sliger Family would be appreciated.
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Post by Pat (Friend) Thompson on Dec 19, 2010 18:33:32 GMT -5
I looked at the image of the 1850 census page and I too doubt that the enumerator was noting Pullem as mulatto. If you notice the column to the left of the "M" is empty. There appears to be a very faint squiggle through the "M". I think the enumerator just put the "M" in the wrong column. Just my thoughts. My great, grandmother is noted as mulatto in the 1880 census (WV) and her father is noted as "W", her mother and three daughters (my g, grandmother included) are clearly marked "M". My grandmother once told me that one of my great grandmothers was "Indian" (term of the time). I thought she was kidding me; maybe not.
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Post by dmfriend123 on Dec 20, 2010 23:23:12 GMT -5
Gary's Great Grandparents are:
Cassius Norman A. Friend married Cornelia Frances Sines John Michael DeWitt married Amy Friend
Knute A Halvorsen married Karen N Brodersen James Lemen married Martha Ann Check
Great Great Grandparents
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Post by afarneth on Dec 24, 2010 8:22:35 GMT -5
In reply to ssliger:
Very exciting to see someone looking for Sliger info!
A lot of my Sliger info is from the personal recollection of my mother, and not too much from official records.
As to the children you listed of Lucien and Martha: #5 - Troy (Pearl) Sliger - Killed in Spanish American War on 12/15/1900, see obituary above #7 - Alvernia RM Sliger - Married C. Gay Fairfax, Lived in WV #8 - Oakey V Sliger - notes from my Mother indicate that he married Alice Pullen (Pullem?) #9 _ Iva M. Sliger - had a child by the Son of a WV doctor. Later, in the 1920's, married Walter Petrel, Died in Hammond, IN in 1970 #10 Ben Sliger - married Bessie Petrel (perhaps some relation to Walter Petrel, Iva's eventual husband?)
Haven't found out much about the Sligers. Don't know the derivation of the name or where they came from. I am guessing the name comes from the German, Sleicher and I believe the family came from Pennsylvania.
I have in my notes a Martha Sliger pension application # 736549. I am not sure if it is a widows pension application for Ben Weimer or if it a mother's pension application for Pearl's Death in the Spanish American war.
There is a lot of confusion in published genealogies about Martha Savage's marriage to Ben Weimer. most of the misinformation is due to the fact that Ben Weimer's brother Joseph Weimer, married Martha Alice Friend while Ben Weimer married Martha Alice Savage.
I Don't have an official death record for Martha Savage Sliger but my notes indicate that she died in November of 1930 and I believe that she is buried in the Sang Run, MD cemetery. Lucien died 9/14/14 in St. Joe, WV.
I believe Pat Thompson is correct in stating that the "M" indicating James Pullum as being mulatto in the 1850 census record is crossed out. I hadn't noticed this before.
I wish I could offer more info. Would be glad to get any other info on the wider Sliger family picture - like, where did they come from and how did Lucian come to be raised by James Pullem.
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Post by Pat (Friend) Thompson on Dec 24, 2010 15:42:56 GMT -5
I am not researching the Sliger family. I have however tried to gather what information I can find to help you with your research of this Sliger family.
WV Culture.org Marriages Okey V. Sliger married Mary Alice Pullem 4 Jan 1906 at Clarksburg, WV From the marriage record, that you can read and copy (online) we find Okey was 18, born in Preston Co., WV; Mary Alice Pullem was 23 born in Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. Okey’s residence at time of marriage was Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV His parents: Lucian and Martha Sliger Her parents: Bunker and Hannah Pullem – both gave their consent for the marriage.
From the marriage record of Bunker Pullum (23) , Hannah’s maiden name was Hannah Hixon (22), both born in Preston Co., WV. Married 13 September 1882 at No. 12 School House, Portland Dist., WV
Deaths: James E. Pullman, d. 29 Oct Eagle Dist., sore throat 11 yrs. 3 mos., son of Bunker and Hannah, born in VA. Samuel Everett Pullem, b. June 5, 1919 d. June 13, 1919 (six days), cause unknown, born in Preston Co., WV, buried Kingwood, WV, son of John Pullem b. OH and Mandy Uphold b. Friendsville, MD
Lincoln Co., Sherdan District, WV William Pullen, Jr. 1 yr. 4 mos. D. Nov 10, 1926, son of William Pullem and Erma Vernatter, buried W. Hamilin Cemetery
Harry Nelson Pullem, b. Oct 24, 1886 d. Mar 17, 1946 (heart problem) Coal miner, father; Shelving V. Pullem b. OH, Mary Ann ? B. OH; wife Mattie M. buried Barnabus Cemetery, Barnabus, WV
Cora Pullem (Cora D. Garlingner) b. Sept 22, 1888 OH d. Mar 4, 1939 (heart) Logan County, WV, wife of Harry Pellem; buried Hamden, OH
1890 Eleventh Census Special Census Martha-widow of Joseph Weimer Cpt. Co A 3rd PHB Aug 13, 1862 - May 29, 1865 McHenry, MD /Rheumatism of hear; died 25 Aug 1884 Martha, widow of Benjamin Weimer, Pvt Co A 3rd PHB Feb 25, 1865 – May 29, 1865, McHenry, MD, Husband killed in war Lucian Sliger, Pvt. Co. C 3rd PHB Feb 25, 1865 – May 29, 1865 McHenry, MD Partially deaf
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Post by Pat (Friend) Thompson on Dec 30, 2010 16:36:15 GMT -5
Looks like Martha Sliger bought herself some property. She may have used Lucian's CW pension money to do so. To the best of my knowledge this 10 acres would be on the south side of Rt. 135 (between the road and the railroad tracks and just east of Deer Park, Garrett County, Maryland.
EZT 19 pg.486 At the request of Martha A. Sliger, this deed was recorded, May 11, 1892 at 8 o’clock A.M.
This deed, made this the 26th day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety two by and between John Friend (of N.) and Elizabeth Friend, his wife, of Garrett County in the State of Maryland as parties of the first part and Martha A. Sliger, wife of Lucien Sliger of Garrett County, in the State of Maryland, as party of the second part. Witnesseth: That for and in consideration of the sum of Four hundred dollars (and other considerations) lawful money of the Untied State of America, well and truly paid by the party of the second part to the said parties of the first part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said parties of the first part have granted, bargained, and sold and by these present do grant, bargain, sell and convey, unto the said party of the second part, her heirs and assigns. All that piece or parcel of land situated, lying and being west of Fort Cumberland in Garrett County, Maryland, and described as follows to wit: Beginning for the same at the north side of said Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road, thirty three feet west from where the Post Office Road crosses the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road, said beginning also being twenty eight and on half feet south from a bounded stone marked “F” and thence running north 60º east, 27 perches and 18 links to a bounded stone marked “+” standing on the third line of Military Lot 1168, thence with said third line East to the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road, and thence with said Rail Road west to the place of beginning, containing ten acres more or less. Together with the buildings and improvements thereon, and the right, roads, ways, waters, privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining. And the said John Friend of N. and Elizabeth Friend, his wife, covenant and agree to waive all claim for any balance of purchase money on account of the property. To have and to hold the above granted property with all and singular the appurtenances thereto unto the said Martha A. Sliger, her heirs and assigns forever in fee simple, and the said John Friend (of N.) and Elizabeth Friend, his wife, covenant and agree that they will warrant specially the property herby conveyed. Witness our hand and deal the day and year first above written. Written, Witness: John Friend of N. (seal) S. C. Hoye Elizabeth Friend (seal)
State of Maryland, Garrett County, to wit: I hereby certify, that on this the 26th day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety two before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in and for Garrett County, personally appeared john Friend (of N.) and Elizabeth Friend, his wife, and acknowledged the aforegoing deed to be their act. In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal this the 26th day of April, A. D. 1892. S. C. Hoye. J.P.
John of N. and Elizabeth Friend were my g, g, grandparents.
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