The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-04-17
THE DEATH RECORD.

Allt6OQ.-MdlOr hlCDdrQ ldylOT Alli5Ou ulcu
on Saturday last at the home of his sister-in-
law, Miss Catharine S. Philpot, near Phoenix,
Baltimore county. He was born in Louisville,
XIV. on June 9Th 1928. His father was Capt
John S. Allison, of the Fifth United States In
fantry, who fought during the War of1812 under
Generals Scott Brown and Towson, on the
Canada frontier, and under General Jackson in
his Creek campaigns in Georgia and Florida.
His mother was Emily Tayl sister of Presi-
dent Zachary Taylor and daughter OF Colonel
Taylor, who commanded the Ninth Virginia
Regiment during the Revolution: Major ALI,
SON graduated in letters at the University OF
Indiana, and in law at Transylvsnia Unlver.
sity at Lexington, KY. From the law school
be came to Baltimore to practice his profession
His health failing him he was Obliged to goto
the West Indies, where he spent the winter OF
1S4S-49 in going from island to island Upon
his return, in 1849. he was appointed by bis
uncle, President Taylor a paymaster in the
navy When the Civil War broke out Major
Allison was stationed at the Washington Navy
Yard. Upon hearing of the disturbances in
Baltimore. on April 10Th, 1861, he resigned and
went South, first to Richmond and then to
Montgomery where the Confederate Govern.
ment then was President Davis appointed
him major and paymaster ofthe Marine Corps,
in which capacity he served to the end OF the
war. Returning to Baltimore, Major Allison
obtained q clerkship in the Record Office, and
as court clerk Of the Supreme Bench. Upon
the death of Mr.. Provost he was appointed
Clerk OF the Superior Court BY the Supreme
Bench. In 1887 Major Allison lost his wife,
daughter of Chief Justice Tawny. Some time
after her death he married Elizabeth Bucn-
anan, daughter of John Philpot, OF Baltimore
county Most Of his Is years Of married life
with Miss Philpot was spent travelling in Flu,
rope His wife died in 1904 and since that
time Major Allison had lived with his sister-in-
law near Phoenix.
Albrecht.-Mr. Philip A. Albrecht died at
his home at Lauraville, Hartford road, on Sat.
urday last, aged 63 years. He was a native OF
Germany and was brought to this country
when child. For many years he was engaged
in business in Baltimore but about ten years
ago he retired from active pursuits and re,
moved to Lauraville. He was deeply interested
in the study of astronomy and published quite
an elaborate book on the subject. Plants and
| flowers OF rare description were also one of
his delights, especially such as were difficult to
| cultivate. He had pond covered with glass
| in which he raised water lilies, the famous
| lotus plant and in his dollhouse was the orange
| tree in full bloom. Most of his time was spent
| in his library, and he had large collection OF
| rare coins and postage stamps, together with
| collection Of birds that he had stuffed and an
aquarium that he kept up. Two years ago be
| went to Germany, bringing back with him
| MANY curiosities. He was member of the
| German Historical Society and WAS connected
for 80 years with building and loan associations.
For more than 40 years Mr.. Albrecht was asso-
| cated with Zion German Lutheran Church,
| Baltimore He is survived by two daughters
| and two sons-Mrs. C. w. Rohrer, Miss Ella
| Albrecht, Mr. J. Il. Albrecht and Mr. @. A.
Albrecht.
Crane.-Mrs. Clara Merryman Crane, widow
of Henry Ryland Crane, who died ten years
ago. died very suddenly at her home in Bal
timore, on Saturday night last. She had been
visiting her married daughter in Richmond,
= CT wAar 1fF1oi int ia on.
| iovment finer usual health. She retired about
| ii O. clock and was found dead in her bed the
| next morning. The physician said heart fall
ure was the cause and that death had been in
Simultaneous. Mrs. Crane is survived by four
daughters She was daughter of the late
Miceiah Merryman and was born at the old
family homestead, near Meredith's Ford: She
was the youngest of family of eight children,
| only three of whom survive-a sister and two
brothers-Messrs. George H. and Henry Z.
Merryman.
Frantz.-Mr. Ernest NJ. Frantz, who some
| time ago purchased the farm in Worthington
Valley from Miss Annie Longnecker, died on
Monday last after a few days illness from
pneumonia. He was AZ years of age and a son
| him, is a daughter of Mr.. Martin Kendig. He
| also leaves three children. Mr.. Frantz was
progressive farmer and his death is loss to the
community.
willtams.--Mrs. Francenia Williams,
widow of Norman Williams, Of Hartford coun-
| ty. died on the 9th instant, at the home of her
| son. Mr.. ]. O. Williams, of Sherwood, N. G. r.
| R.. aged 70 years. She is survived by three
| daughters and one son. The funeral took place
| on Saturday morning. Rev. ID; wilson Burgan,
| pastor of Hunts M. E. Church. conducting the
services. Interment at Union Chapel, Hartford
| county.
Cockey.-Mrs. Clara NJ. Cockey, after long
| illness. died at her home In Hutchinson, Kan
| sas. few DAYS ago. Deceased was native OF
Baltimore county and daughter of the late
| John Brooks of the 9Th district. Her husband,
| Thomas Cockey, who died several years ago.
was a native of the same section ofthis county.
! She is survived by seven children. A sister,
| Mrs. George R. Brooks, resides near Butler.
| Beckmau.-Mrs. Margaret Beckman, widow
| of John Beckman, died on Wednesday at her
| home at Raspeburg, Belair road, after an Ill
| ness of three weeks, aged SO years. Mrs. BECK
| man had been regular attendant at Bela,r
| Market for many years and had wide circle
| of friends. She is survived by four children
| Mrs. Margaret Sindall, Mrs. Anna Meyer and
Messrs Albert and John Beckman.
| stansbury. Mr.. John S. Stansbury, who
| was one of the oldest residents in that section
| of the county, died suddenly from hemor-
| rhape on Sunday last at his home on STAINS
| bury's lane, Arlington, aged 80 years He was
| born in that neighborhood and for about forty
wears was engaged in teaching school. He is
| survived by two daughters and two sons.
Clifford.-Mrs. Clifford, wife of Mr.. Thomas
| Clifford manager of Mr.. Neubergers farm, on
| Glenmore avenue, near Hamilton, died on
Saturday last after an illness of nearly two
| wears from tuberculosis. Besides her husband
she is survived by two daughters.
/
Fowble.-Mr Joseph Fowble died very sud,
| denly on Sunday morning last, at his home at
Butler, of heart disease. aged "a years. He was
| unmarried Deceased was brother OF Mr. ia.
cob L. Fow5le, the we'll known contractor and
builder.
Ashland Church News.-The Sunday
school of Ashland Presbyterian Church held
its Easter celebration at IL o'clock A.. NJ. The
church was decorated with potted plants
Carols from Easter Triumph" were SUNG
bv the school and a special sermon for the
children on the Resurrection was preached BY
the pastor, Rev. H. M. Price. In the evening
the subject was 1.-THE Speaking Tomb"
| The Ladies' Aid Society of the church ha'
arranged with Pearce & Scheck to give two
moving picture entertainments on Monday an6
Tuesday, May 10th and 18th, in Marble Hi
Hail. the admission to be Is cents.
The Young Peoples Social gathering Of ASH
land Church will be held in the manse, thurs
! day, April 10Th.