Chris Hausmann

M, d. before 1881
Last EditedAugust 4, 2010
     Chris Hausmann Chris Hausmann is said to have died before Wilhelm left for America. Since he arrived in New York in March 1881, Chris would have died prior to this date. He was born at Wurthensberg, Germany. He married Unknown Hausmann. Chris Hausmann died before 1881.1

Family

Unknown Hausmann d. c 1880
Children

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Unknown Hausmann

F, d. circa 1880
Last EditedMay 23, 1999
     Unknown Hausmann married Chris Hausmann. Unknown Hausmann Death is approximate. She is said to have died prior to her son's leaving for America. Since he arrived in March of 1881. It is assumed she must have died the year before. She died circa 1880 at Germany.1

Family

Chris Hausmann d. b 1881
Children

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Brother Hausmann

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FatherChris Hausmann d. b 1881
MotherUnknown Hausmann d. c 1880
Last EditedAugust 4, 2010
     Brother Hausmann was Quarry worker.

Hieronymus Baker

M, b. 1832, d. 1874
Last EditedFebruary 19, 2006
     Hieronymus Baker was born in 1832 at Germany.1 He married Anna Barbara Krefs circa 1848 at Germany.1 Hieronymus Baker immigrated circa 1849 to Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD, USA.1 He owned a Feed/farm store.1 He died in 1874.1

Family

Anna Barbara Krefs b. 19 Sep 1830, d. 1922
Children

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Anna Barbara Krefs

F, b. September 19, 1830, d. 1922
Last EditedMay 30, 2008
     Anna Barbara Krefs was born on September 19, 1830 at Germany.1 She married Hieronymus Baker circa 1848 at Germany.1 As of circa 1848,her married name was Baker.1 As of 1896,her married name was Swigert.2 Anna Barbara Krefs married John Swigert in 1896.2 Anna Barbara Krefs died in 1922 at Washington, DC, USA.1

Family 1

Hieronymus Baker b. 1832, d. 1874
Children

Family 2

John Swigert d. 1905

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.
  2. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, Anna Barbara Krefs Baker married him 2 years after Hieronymus Baker died.

Elizabeth Mary Baker

F, b. January 29, 1862, d. February 23, 1940
FatherHieronymus Baker b. 1832, d. 1874
MotherAnna Barbara Krefs b. 19 Sep 1830, d. 1922
Last EditedMay 15, 2002
     Elizabeth Mary Baker was born on January 29, 1862 at Washington, DC, USA. Her married name was Ockershausen.1 She married 2 Ockershausen.1 Elizabeth Mary Baker died on February 23, 1940 at Washington, DC, USA, at age 78.2

Family

2 Ockershausen

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, Brother to the other Ockerhausen in the database.
  2. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, Holy card assumed to be this Elizabeth. Reads: Elizabeth Mary Ockershausen died February 23, 1940, Age 77 yrs. 11 mo. 6 da. (Appears to be a Catholic reading.).

Fanny Elizabeth Baker

F, b. April 30, 1866, d. May 7, 1945
FatherHieronymus Baker b. 1832, d. 1874
MotherAnna Barbara Krefs b. 19 Sep 1830, d. 1922
Last EditedMay 15, 2002
     Fanny Elizabeth Baker was born on April 30, 1866 at Washington, DC, USA. Fanny Elizabeth Baker was also known as Fannie. She was baptized on May 11, 1866 at Holy Trinity Church, Washington, DC, USA.1 She was Dipped Chocolates. She died on May 7, 1945 at age 79.

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, Certificate of Baptism dated February 3, 1982 with note from Cora Klug to Dorothy Offutt Thomas: "Dorothy, please let me know if you get *this and what you think. Love, Cora." Fanny was baptised Catholic by Rev. A. Charlin, S. J. and her sponsor was Elizabeth May. The pastor in 1982 was James L. Connor, S. J. Holy Trinity Church is at 3514 O St. NW.

Cora O. Baker

F, b. 1869
FatherHieronymus Baker b. 1832, d. 1874
MotherAnna Barbara Krefs b. 19 Sep 1830, d. 1922
Last EditedApril 30, 2015
     Cora O. Baker Cora had three girls. All three became Dominican nuns. Information from Holy Rood Cemetery says "See Sister Mary Margaret" and there is a notation of $8.00. Also in site 2 is a Andre Trone who was buried May 21, 1904. "1514 Webster Ave., N.Y.City" and again $8.00. Doesn't appear to be related. Tombstone reads: "Mother Cora O. Kain Died 5/12/1901 Age 32 years Rest In Peace." Her year of birth is approximate. She was born in 1869.1 She was buried on May 12, 1901 at Holy Rood Cemetery, Washington, DC, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.
  2. [S4344] Holy Rood Cemetery Burial Records, Burial Lists/Plot Maps, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Buried in Section 037, Lot 421, Site: 1(Single Site).

Mary Baker

F
FatherHieronymus Baker b. 1832, d. 1874
MotherAnna Barbara Krefs b. 19 Sep 1830, d. 1922
Last EditedMarch 12, 2002
     Mary Baker was born. Her married name was Ockershausen.1 She married 1 Ockershausen.1

Family

1 Ockershausen

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

William "Uncle Willy" Baker1

M, b. May 21, 1869, d. August 5, 1959
FatherHieronymus Baker b. 1832, d. 1874
MotherAnna Barbara Krefs b. 19 Sep 1830, d. 1922
Last EditedMay 30, 2008
     William "Uncle Willy" Baker was born on May 21, 1869. He died on August 5, 1959 at age 90. He was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George's County, MD, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, "Uncle Willy" Baker was approximately 7 years old at the time of his mother's second marriage. This from his daughter Anna who reports she was told it by William Baker (her father.).
  2. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Henry Baker

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FatherHieronymus Baker b. 1832, d. 1874
MotherAnna Barbara Krefs b. 19 Sep 1830, d. 1922
Last EditedMarch 12, 2002
     Henry Baker was born.1 He immigrated to Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.
  2. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, According to William Baker (6/10/18) he was never heard from again.

John Baker

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FatherHieronymus Baker b. 1832, d. 1874
MotherAnna Barbara Krefs b. 19 Sep 1830, d. 1922
Last EditedMarch 12, 2002
     John Baker was born.1

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Annie Baker

F
FatherHieronymus Baker b. 1832, d. 1874
MotherAnna Barbara Krefs b. 19 Sep 1830, d. 1922
Last EditedDecember 21, 2006
     Annie Baker was born.1

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, Amelia Henry (daughter of Lizzie Baker Ockershausen) mentions this daughter; however, there is no other information about her.

John Swigert1

M, d. 1905
Last EditedMay 30, 2008
     John Swigert married Anna Barbara Krefs in 1896.2 John Swigert died in 1905 at Washington, DC, USA.3

Family

Anna Barbara Krefs b. 19 Sep 1830, d. 1922

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, John Swigert or Schweigert.
  2. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, Anna Barbara Krefs Baker married him 2 years after Hieronymus Baker died.
  3. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

John Klein

M
Last EditedMarch 12, 2002
     John Klein was a farmer.1

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, John farmed, recieving 1/4 of the land from his father, Valentine Klein. He dabbled in hothouse flowers, fruit trees, and vegetable trucking, as did his 3 brothers. His father thought the 3 girls would eventually have husbands so they received real estate in town. There was a 1st wife of Valentine and since there were two children, they also received land. There remained a piece of land in Mt. Rainier, MD which all the 2nd children received equal shares of.

Moses Harvey

M, d. March 3, 1992
Last EditedMay 23, 1999
     Moses Harvey died on March 3, 1992.1

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Daniel H. Haines1

M, b. July 30, 1792, d. May 11, 1883
Last EditedJanuary 25, 2002
     Daniel H. Haines was born on July 30, 1792 at MD, USA.2 He married Elizabeth (?) Daniel H. Haines died on May 11, 1883 at Slanesville, Hampshire County, WV, USA, at age 90.3

Family

Elizabeth (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 310.
  2. [S71] Wilmer L. Kerns Ph. D., Hist. Rcds. of Old Frederick and Hampshire Cty's., VA, Pg. 145.
  3. [S71] Wilmer L. Kerns Ph. D., Hist. Rcds. of Old Frederick and Hampshire Cty's., VA, Pg. 145. States died near Slanesville.

Elizabeth (?)

F
Last EditedDecember 26, 2001
     Her married name was Haines. Elizabeth (?) married Daniel H. Haines.

Family

Daniel H. Haines b. 30 Jul 1792, d. 11 May 1883
Child

Elizabeth Berry

F, b. January 15, 1826, d. February 2, 1860
Last EditedNovember 25, 2004
     Elizabeth Berry was born on January 15, 1826.1 She married John Daugherty, son of Mary Kelley, on February 29, 1844; Eight children born to the marriage.2,1 As of February 29, 1844,her married name was Daugherty.2,1 Elizabeth Berry died on February 2, 1860 at age 34.1

Family

John Daugherty b. 16 May 1819, d. 8 May 1894

Citations

  1. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, http://www.citznet.com/~hackd/JWD.htm
  2. [S71] Wilmer L. Kerns Ph. D., Hist. Rcds. of Old Frederick and Hampshire Cty's., VA.

Mary Kelley

F
Last EditedSeptember 26, 2000

Family
Child

Valerie Ann (?)

F, b. 1952, d. March 17, 1987
Last EditedMarch 20, 2002
     Valerie Ann (?) was born in 1952.1 Her married name was Sassnett.1 She died on March 17, 1987.2

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.
  2. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, She died in a car accident when children were young. Car hit bridge abutment. On life support for 3 days. She was an only child. Seat belt hit throat causing massive amonut of blood flow to head. Alcoholic - drinking at time of accident. Both parents were alcoholic.

Jeremiah Desmond

M, d. circa 1892
Last EditedJune 21, 2006
     Jeremiah Desmond was born at Ireland.1 He was Railroad Engineer. He married Annie Dempsey.2 Jeremiah Desmond married Mary Ann O'Leary.2 Jeremiah Desmond died circa 1892.2 He Probably born in Ireland and came to Harper's Ferry as a baby. Studied for the priesthood but married. Died when Mamie was 18 months. He was saving a runaway train. He saved the train and passengers but lost his life. Also taught school on March 4, 2001.

Family 1

Annie Dempsey
Children

Family 2

Mary Ann O'Leary
Children

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, Has a ?.
  2. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Annie Dempsey1

F
Last EditedJune 23, 2006
     Her married name was Desmond.2 Annie Dempsey married Jeremiah Desmond.2

Family

Jeremiah Desmond d. c 1892
Children

Citations

  1. [S1111] The Washington Post, November 4, 1929, Page 3, Provides first name of mother as Annie.
  2. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Dan Desmond

M, d. November 1, 1929
FatherJeremiah Desmond d. c 1892
MotherAnnie Dempsey
Last EditedJanuary 10, 2011
     Dan Desmond was born.1 He died on November 1, 1929 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, USA.2
Obituary of Dan Desmond

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.
  2. [S1111] The Washington Post, November 4, 1929, Page 3.

John Desmond

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FatherJeremiah Desmond d. c 1892
MotherAnnie Dempsey
Last EditedDecember 26, 2001
     John Desmond was born.1

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Mary Ann O'Leary

F
Last EditedJune 21, 2006
     Mary Ann O'Leary Source: Kathie Wycoff. After Jeremiah died, she came to Alexandria. She invested in real estate. Came to D.C. with oldest son who ran grocery store. (Cornelius). She married Jeremiah Desmond.1 Her married name was Desmond.1

Family

Jeremiah Desmond d. c 1892
Children

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Will Desmond

M
FatherJeremiah Desmond d. c 1892
MotherMary Ann O'Leary
Last EditedDecember 26, 2001
     Will Desmond was born.1

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Jerimiah Desmond II

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FatherJeremiah Desmond d. c 1892
MotherMary Ann O'Leary
Last EditedDecember 26, 2001
     Jerimiah Desmond II was born.1

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Cornelius Desmond

M
FatherJeremiah Desmond d. c 1892
MotherMary Ann O'Leary
Last EditedDecember 26, 2001
     Cornelius Desmond was born.1

Citations

  1. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information.

Francis J. Renehan

M, b. 1838, d. April 29, 1911
FatherMartin Renehan1 b. 1814, d. 4 Oct 1884
MotherMargaret Hogan b. 1814, d. 1 Jan 1894
Last EditedFebruary 5, 2015
     Francis J. Renehan was born in 1837 at DC, USA.1 He was born in 1838 at Washington, DC, USA.2 He was listed in the 1850 census at 1st Ward, Washington, DC, USA, in the household of Martin Renehan and Margaret Renehan on August 21, 1850.3 Francis J. Renehan was listed in the 1860 census at 1st Ward, Washington, DC, USA, in the household of Martin Renehan and Margaret Renehan on June 7, 1860.4 Francis J. Renehan was Journalist/Retail Grocer. He imprisoned in 1862 at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC, USA.5 He married Bridget McCarten on November 30, 1865 at Washington, DC, USA.6 Francis J. Renehan died on April 29, 1911 at Washington, DC, USA.7 He was buried on May 2, 1911 at Mt. Comfort Cemetery, Washington, DC, USA.8

Family

Bridget McCarten b. 1848, d. c 15 Jul 1889
Children

Citations

  1. [S1418] August 21, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Line 25 lists a male child named Francis, age 13 born in DC.
  2. [S4260] June 7, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 1st Ward; Washington, D.C., Line 38 lists a male named Francis, age 22, born in DC.
  3. [S1418] August 21, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule, Household of Martin Renehan. Line 23 lists Martin, age 36 born in Ireland. Line 24 lists Margaret, age 36, born in Ireland. Line 25 lists a male child named Francis, age 13 born in DC. Line 26 lists Bernard, age 6 born in DC. Line 27 lists Mary M., age 1 born in DC. Line 27 lists another Margaret, age 33 born in Ireland.
  4. [S4260] June 7, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 1st Ward; Washington, D.C., Line 36 lists Martin Renehan, age 40 a gardiner born in Ireland. Line 37 lists Margaret, age 36, born in Ireland. Line 38 lists a male named Francis, age 22, born in DC. Line 39 lists a male named Bernard, age 14, born in DC. Line 40 lists Mary, age 11, born in DC. Continuing on next page line 1 is Ann, age 9, born in DC. Line 2 lists Agnes, age 6, born in DC.
  5. [S343] John Bakeless, Spies of the Confederacy, Pg. 48. Frank Rennehan, a Washington resident for many years.... Arrested and placed in Old Capitol Prison.
  6. [S3407] Certificate, Renehan - McCarten marriage of November 30, 1865, Marriage register has a listing for Francis Renehan and Bridget McCarten, date listed as November 30, 1865.
  7. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, See death certificate. Cause of death Primary: Chronic Bright's Disease, Immediate: Uremia.
  8. [S88] Kathleen Louise Thomas, "Ancestry of Kathleen L. Thomas", Brother's Keeper File of Kathleen L. Thomas provided this information, From Ann Day: Obituary of Frank Renehan, son of Martin Renehan, Washington Star, April 30, 1911.
    *****
    RENEHAN. On Saturday, April 29, 1911, at 2:55, at the residence of his son-in-law, Walter M. Fogarty, FRANCIS J., eldest child of the late Martin and Margaret Renehan and husband of the late Bridget Renehan.
    May he rest in peace.
    Funeral Tuesday morning from St. Dominic's Church at 10 o'clock. Interment at Mount Olivet.
  9. [S4269] Evening Star, August 9, 1892, Pg. 3, Article printed August 9, 1892 states that Miss Margaret R. Renehan, daughter of Frank Renehan and Mr. Walter M. Fogarty were married at St. Paul's Church yesterday.
  10. [S4277] Alois Bernard Renehan, Death Cert., OH, Father listed as Frank Renehan, born in Washington, DC. Mother listed as McArten, born in Castle Werry, Ireland.