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     Jacob W. Conard was born on 26 March 1870 at Virginia. He was the son of Marion Francis Conard and Mary Elizabeth Bridges. Jacob W. Conard married Fannie L. Dolan, daughter of Columbia (?), on 5 September 1895, Two children born to the marriage, one living as of 1900. Jacob W. Conard married Viginia Lee Donivan on 22 October 1910.

     James Mahlon Conard was born on 12 March 1942 at Newark, Licking Co., OH. He was the son of Thornton French Conard and Cathryn Lucille Tower. James Mahlon Conard died on 2 May 1942 at Newark, Licking Co., OH. He was buried in May 1942 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Alexandria, Licking Co., OH, Findagrave #17833388.

     John Edward Conard was born on 5 June 1899 at Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of Joseph Atwell Conard and Ada Florence Wilt. John Edward Conard died in December 1985 at Monmouth, Warren Co., IL, at age 86.

     John Hubert Conard was born on 19 July 1890 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of William Thomas Conard and Lydia Elizabeth Frances Phillips. John Hubert Conard died on 18 January 1957 at Monmouth, Warren Co., IL, at age 66.

     John N. Conard was born on 7 September 1868 at Virginia. He was the son of Marion Francis Conard and Mary Elizabeth Bridges. John N. Conard died in 1915.

     Joseph Atwell Conard was born on 24 September 1874 at Quicksburg, Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Marion Francis Conard and Mary Elizabeth Bridges. Joseph Atwell Conard married Ada Florence Wilt on 13 January 1898. Joseph Atwell Conard died on 9 November 1958 at Monmouth, Warren Co., IL, at age 84.

     Lester Lee Conard married Lenora M. (?). Lester Lee Conard was born on 7 February 1901 at Linville, Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of Charles Edward Conard and Margaret Alice Simmers. Lester Lee Conard died on 18 July 1978 at Oakland Co., MI, at age 77.

     Mabel E. Conard was born on 22 November 1898 at Linville, Rockingham Co., VA. She was the daughter of Charles Edward Conard and Margaret Alice Simmers.

     Madeline Virginia Conard was born on 17 May 1904 at Linville, Rockingham Co., VA. She was the daughter of Charles Edward Conard and Margaret Alice Simmers.

     Marion Alexander Conard was born on 17 May 1906 at Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of Joseph Atwell Conard and Ada Florence Wilt. Marion Alexander Conard died on 31 January 1988 at Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, at age 81.

     Marion Francis Conard was born on 31 July 1837 at Wirt Co., VA (now WV). He was the son of Peter Conrad and Phoebe Hartley. Marion Francis Conard married Mary Elizabeth Bridges, daughter of Edmond Bridges and Elizabeth (?), on 31 August 1863, Twelve children born to the marriage, nine living as of 1900. Marion Francis Conard lived in August 1870 at Lee Dist., Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He lived in June 1880 at Plains Twp., Rockingham Co., VA. He lived in June 1900 at Plains Twp., Rockingham Co., VA. He died on 23 December 1914 at age 77.

     Mary Ann Conard was born circa 1832 at Ohio.¹ She married Levi Boyd on 9 January 1853 at Delaware Co., OH.

     Mary R. Conard was born on 31 December 1876 at Virginia. She was the daughter of Marion Francis Conard and Mary Elizabeth Bridges.

     Myrtle May Conard was born in June 1888 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA. She was the daughter of William Thomas Conard and Lydia Elizabeth Frances Phillips.

     Owen Lee Conard was born on 10 July 1892 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of William Thomas Conard and Lydia Elizabeth Frances Phillips.

     Ralph Clark Conard was born on 1 October 1925 at Warren Co., IL. He was the son of Joseph Atwell Conard and Ada Florence Wilt. Ralph Clark Conard died on 15 February 1998 at age 72.

     Raymond H. Conard was born on 7 August 1907 at Linville, Rockingham Co., VA. She was the daughter of Charles Edward Conard and Margaret Alice Simmers.

     Ressie Irene Conard was born in November 1896 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA. She was the daughter of William Thomas Conard and Lydia Elizabeth Frances Phillips.

     Robert Edward Conard was born in December 1898 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of William Thomas Conard and Lydia Elizabeth Frances Phillips.

     Samuel Jackson Conard was born on 23 September 1902 at Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of Joseph Atwell Conard and Ada Florence Wilt. Samuel Jackson Conard died in February 1979 at age 76.

     Samuel Worth Conard was born on 22 February 1872 at Virginia. He was the son of Marion Francis Conard and Mary Elizabeth Bridges.

     Thornton French Conard was born on 8 February 1914 at Linnville, Licking Co., OH. He married Cathryn Lucille Tower, daughter of Roscoe Conkling Tower and Ella May Colville, on 17 November 1937 at Licking Co., OH. Thornton French Conard died on 18 January 1989 at Newark, Licking Co., OH, at age 74. He was buried in January 1989 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Alexandria, Licking Co., OH, Findagrave #17831990.

     William Thomas Conard was born on 4 July 1864 at Virginia. He was the son of Marion Francis Conard and Mary Elizabeth Bridges. William Thomas Conard married Lydia Elizabeth Frances Phillips, daughter of George W. Phillips and Eliza (?), on 8 July 1887. William Thomas Conard died on 8 July 1920 at Monmouth, Warren Co., IL, at age 56.

     Conard was born circa 1900. He died at Rockingham Co., VA, Died in infancy. He was the son of Joseph Atwell Conard and Ada Florence Wilt.

     (?) Conaway was born; Possibly Paul Clark Conaway, son of Carl and Estelle (Bersly) Conaway, born 3 JAN 1939, died 24 SEP 2007, buried at Richmond, Ray County, MO.

     Betty Jane Conaway was born on 28 November 1932 at Westminster, Carroll Co., MD. She was the daughter of Guy Buell Conaway and Agnes R. Rickell. Betty Jane Conaway married Joseph Bernard Shaum, son of Francis E. Shaum and Helen Elizabeth Wisotzkey, on 27 November 1952 at Westminster, Carroll Co., MD,

The News; Frederick, Maryland; Friday, December 5, 1952; Page 3 (Newspapers.com):

Shaum -- Conway

WESTMINSTER -- At a nuptial mass in Saint John's church, Westminster, Thanksgiving morning Miss Betty Jane Conway (sic), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stephen Penn, Warfieldsburg, became the bride of Joseph Bernard Shaum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Shaum, Taneytown. Rev. David W. Shaum, a member of the faculty of Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg, brother of the bridegroom performed the ceremony and was the celebrant of the nuptial mass. The altar was decorated with white and gold pompons, palms, ferns and lighted tapers.

The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, James F. Burke, Taneytown. The bride's attire was a fitted gown of Chantilly lace, long sleeves with train. The veil was of illusion falling from a juliet cap of Chantilly lace. Her flowers were white roses and stephanotis with detachable white orchid and robbon streamers.

The matron of honor, Mrs. Nick Donatelli, Hanover, sister of the bridegroom, wore blue net with lace and carried yellow daisy-like pompons. Miss Dorothy Kemper, Westminster, wearing peach net over taffeta and carrying orchid pompons, and Miss Alice Deardorff, Westminster, attired in Lavender net over taffeta and carrying yellow poms served as bridesmaids.

Frank Shaum, brother of the bridegroom, Taneytown, acted as best man. Nick Donatelli, Hanover, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and Edward Sell, Taneytown, served as ushers. Georgia Elaine Easton, cousin of the bride was flower girl. She was gowned in light green net over taffeta, and carried a bouquet of mixed pompons. Walter Halter, Taneytown, was ring bearer.

Saint John's Church choir sang the music of the mass under the direction of F. Kale Mathias. Martin W. Diffendale, orgainst, presided at the console and presented a recital immediately preceding the ceremony. Mrs. Betty Mathias, soloist, sang. Timothy Dunn chanted the proper of the mass. Eugene Rickell, Frederick, and Ralph Close, Westminster, cousin of the bride, served the mass. The Rev. James Dwyer, pastor of St. John's church was present in the sanctuary.

Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Charles Carroll Hotel. Miss Conway is a graduate of the Westminster High school class of 1951, and is employed by the Ritchie Associates Loan and Insurance company, Westminster. Mr. Shaum, a graduate of the Taneytown High School class of 1948, served for three and a half years in the air forece and is an employe of his father's meat market. The couple left on a wedding trip to Williamsburg, Va., and points south. The bride's traveling costume was a maroon suit, a light blue coat with black accessories and an orchid corsage. Upon their return the newlyweds will reside in Taneytown.


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The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 26 November 1938; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):

Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Rickell, Mrs. Charles Rickell, Sr., Miss Betty Jane Conaway, this place, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rickell, Frederick.


The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 17 May 1941; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):

First Communion For Children At St. John's

Last Sunday in St. John's Catholic Parish, was memorable for two reasons - the first Communion Day for the little children of the Parish. and also the day of the annual May Procession honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Nineteen children of the second grade of St. John's school made their first Communion. The school sisters of Notre Dame teach in the school where Sister Mary Paul is principal. The first communicants were trained by Sister Mary Josiah. Besides the nineteen making their first Communion, some twenty-two flower girls and boys from the first grade accompanied the children to the alter and acted as guards of honor. The first communicants were: ....... [included Betty Jane Conaway] ......


The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Thursday, 15 Jun 1944; Page 6, column 1; (Newspapers.com):

Betty Jane Conaway, Warfieldsburg, is spending some time with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James Burke, Taneytown.


The Frederick Post (Frederick, Maryland); Saturday,? ? August? ? 2, 1952; page 4, column 6; (Newspapers.com):

The engagement of Miss Betty Jane Conaway, Westminster R. D. 5, to Joseph Bernard Shaum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis F. Shaum, Taneytown, has been announced by her mother, Mrs. Frank Penn.

Betty Jane Conaway died on 24 November 2020 at Westminster, Carroll Co., MD, at age 87

Betty Jane Shaum, 87, of Westminster, MD, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster. Born November 28, 1932 in Westminster, she was the daughter of the late Guy Conaway and the late Agnes (Rickell) Penn. She was the wife of the late Joseph Shaum, to whom she was married for 63 years. Joe passed in 2016.

Betty was raised by her grandparents, Charles and Mary Rickell. She was a graduate of Westminster High School. Before her marriage to Joe, she worked in the office at Bendix Corporation in Towson and then at Ritchie Finance. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Westminster and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Taneytown, where she was past vice-president of the Sodality. She was also a member of Hesson Snider American Legion Post #120 Auxiliary. Betty loved dancing with her late husband Joe at the American Legion on Friday evenings, and she enjoyed regularly playing Bingo at Brightview, where she resided in recent years. In a spirit of true volunteerism, Betty regularly worked at the polls during each election. When the idea for Carroll Hospital was first conceived, she served as co-chair of the Building Fund Committee. She served on the Board of Directors of the Carroll-Frederick Heart Association; organized with friends the first Democrat Club in Taneytown and served as the club's president the first two years of its existence; worked with the campaigns of many candidates, including that of former Governor, Harry Hughes; served as a greeter at the front desk of Carroll Hospital for 26 years; and chaired, along with her husband Joe, the Silvery Moon Ball, and Fashion Shows for Carroll Hospital Center for many years.

Surviving are son, Michael Shaum and wife Lorie of Iola, TX; daughter, Becky Rugemer and husband Max of Oakton, VA; granddaughter, Melissa Ann Shaum; and several nieces and nephews.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private mass for family members will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Taneytown with Father John F. Lesnick as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was buried in November 2020 at Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery, Taneytown, Carroll Co., MD, Findagrave #219133344.

     Guy Buell Conaway was born on 23 March 1898 at Winfield, Carroll Co., MD. He was the son of John William Conaway and Emily V. Franklin. Guy Buell Conaway married Agnes R. Rickell, daughter of Charles C. Rickell and Mary Ann Richter, on 13 November 1927 at District of Columbia, Guy remarried to Etta May Fleming (1897 - 1995) after APR 1940 and before 1952. Agnes later remarried to Frank Stephen Penn.
Note: Newspaper article - The News; Frederick, Maryland; Saturday, May 3, 1947; page 3 (Newspapers.com):

Society
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Conaway have returned to their home at Winfield after spending the winter in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Guy Buell Conaway died on 2 September 1987 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 89

Obituary -- The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Friday, 04 Sep 1987; Page 9; (Newspapers.com):

Guy B. Conaway

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Guy B. Conaway, 89, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Winfield, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1987, at Palms Pasadena Avenue Hospital in Florida.

Born in Carrol County, he was the son of the late J. William and Emma Franklin Conaway.

He was a member of Freedom Lodge 112 Ancient Free and Accepted masons.

Surviving are his wife, Etta M. Conaway; two grandchildren and two nephews.

The funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Burrier Funeral Home, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, with the Rev. Richard G. Gray, pastor of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday and Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial services will be held by Freedom Lodge 112 A.F and A.M. of Sykesville Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

He was buried in September 1987 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Winfield, Carroll Co., MD, Findagrave #98989730.

     Jay Earl Conaway was born on 27 July 1890 at Winfield, Carroll Co., MD. He was the son of John William Conaway and Emily V. Franklin. Jay Earl Conaway married Amy Fleming, daughter of Otho Porter Fleming and Cordelia Verden Mullinex, circa 31 March 1916. Jay Earl Conaway lived at Winfield, Carroll Co., MD, lifelong resident.
Note: Newspaper articles:

The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 15 Sep 1934; Page 7; (Newspapers.com):

Jay E. Conaway, George Conaway, Emil Swanson, Ernest Harrison, Charles Will, Edward Will and Chester Davies have returned home after enjoying a trip to the fair in Chicago.


Orphans Court - The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Friday, 15 Jan 1937; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):

Letters of administration on the estate of John William Conaway, were granted to Jay E. Conaway.


Orphans Court - The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Friday, 11 Mar 1938; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):

Jay E. Conaway, administrator of Emma V. Conaway, received warrant to appraise real estate and returned inventory of real estate.


The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Friday, 20 May 1938; Page 7; (Newspapers.com):

Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay E. Conaway, were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Myers, Westminster, and Charles Wright, Baltimore.


The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Monday, 29 Aug 1938; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):




The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 09 Jul 1955; Page 6; (Newspapers.com)

Carroll Land Transfers
The following real estate transfers have been recorded in the Circuit Court for Carroll County: ........[ included Jay E. Conaway and wife to Jay W. Conaway and wife, 11,818 sq. ft.] .......

He died on 9 July 1955 at Baltimore, MD, at age 64

OBITUARY - The Carroll County Times; July 14, 1955 (via Findagrave.com):

Jay E. Conaway, 64, well known retired merchant of Winfield, died Saturday morning, July 9, 1955, in Mercy Hospital. Baltimore, following a brief illnesa. Born in Winfield, he lived there his entire life. For a number of years he conducted a general merchandise store in Winfield with his brother, Guy Conaway. Mr. Conaway was a son of the late J. William and Emma V. Conaway. Surviving are his widow, Amy and three children, Mrs. Herald Myers. Westminster; Jay W. and Leroy Conaway, Winfield; a brother, Guy B. Conaway, St. Petersburg, Fla., and four grandchildren.


The News (Frederick, Maryland); Monday, 11 Jul 1955; Page 5; (Newspapers.com):

J. E. Conaway Dies In Baltimore

Jay E. Conaway, well known retired merchant and native of Winfield, died Saturday morning at Mercy Hospital, Baltimore after a brief illness, aged 64 years.

A son of the late J. William and Emma V. Conaway. He was born in Winfield and lived his entire life there. For a number of years, in partnership with his brother, he operated a general store in his community.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Amy Conaway; three children, Mrs. Harold Myers, Westminster; Jay W. Conaway and LeRoy Conaway, both of Winfield; a brother, Guy B. Conaway, St. Petersburg, Florida; four grandchildren.

The body is at the funeral home near Winfield where friends may call. Funeral services will be conducted there Tuesday 10:30 a.m. His former pastor, Rev. Raymond L. Mowbray, will officiate. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery, Winfield. C. M. Waltz, funeral director.



The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Monday, 11 Jul 1955; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

Jay E. Conaway

Jay E. Conaway, 64, well known retired merchant of Winfield, died Saturday morning, July 9, 1955, in Mercy Hospital. Baltimore, following a brief illness.? ? Born in Winfield, he lived there his entire life.? ? For a number of years he conducted a general merchandise store in Winfield with his brother, Guy Conaway.? ? Mr. Conaway was a son of the late J. William and Emma V. Conaway. Surviving are his widow, Amy and three children, Mrs. Harald Myers, Westminster; Jay W. and Leroy Conaway, Winfield; a brother, Guy B. Conaway, St. Petersburg, Fla., and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at C. M. Waltz funeral home, Winfield. The Rev. Raymond Mowbray will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Winfield. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

He was buried in July 1955 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Winfield, Carroll Co., MD, Findagrave #98989766.

     Jay William Conaway was born on 15 September 1924 at Winfield, Carroll Co., MD. He was the son of Jay Earl Conaway and Amy Fleming. Jay William Conaway began military service WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps. 14th Air Force. SSgt. Enlisted 5 Mar. 1943, Baltimore, MD, Army Administrative School, Huntsville, TX grad;?stationed Shreveport, DeRidder, LA (1944, Greensboro, NC. in China/ India/ Burma Theatre under Chennault.

The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 20 MAR 1943; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):

Jay W. Conaway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay E. Conaway, this place, left on Friday to serve in the U. S. Army. He was given a farewell party by his friends.

He married Ethel L. Fleming, daughter of Walter Otha Fleming and Eva Lillian Pickett, on 29 June 1946 at Winfield Church of God, Bethel, MD, The News (Frederick, Maryland); Wednesday, 03 Jul 1946; Page 2; (Newspapers.com):
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The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Friday, 05 Jul 1946; Page 13; (Newspapers.com):

Conaway--Fleming

The wedding of Miss Ethel L. Fleming, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter O. Fleming, Winfield, to Jay W. Conaway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay E. Conaway, Winfield, took place, Saturday afternoon at three o'clock in the Winfield Church of God, Bethel, amid a setting of palms and garden flowers. A former pastor of the bride, Rev. C. O. Sullivan, Frederick, performed the double ring ceremony.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, and wore a gown with a brocaded satin bodice with a net covered skirt, designed with a high neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. A finger tip veil caught with a white beaded crown complemented the costume. The bridal bouquet was composed of white carnations and baby's breath.

Miss Mildred Gue, Mount Airy, was matron of honor and was attired in pastel pink net with shoulder length veil falling from a halo of flowers. She carried an old fashioned bouquet, tied with blue ribbon.

Miss Hazel Pickett, Washington, D. C., cousin of the bride, and Miss Mary Louise Barth, Woodbine, were bridesmaids, and were in costumes of pastel blue and duplicated in style the matron of honor. Both carried old-fashioned bouquets tied with pink ribbon.

Earnest Fleming, Woodbine, was best man. The ushers were Leroy Conaway, brother of the groom, and Norman Pickett, Woodbine, cousin of the bride.

The flower girl, Deanna Sprague, Quantico, Virginia, niece of the bride, wore a miniature gown of blue. She carried a basket of old-fashioned flowers, from which she strewed the flowers to the alter.

A half-hour musical program was given by Mr. Ralph Rexroth, organist, and Mr. Paul Matz, soloist, both of Baltimore. Mr. Rexroth played, "Londonderry Air" "Old Refrain", and "Andante Cantabile", by Widor. Mr. Matz sang "O Perfect Love" and "I Love You Truly".

The bride's mother was attired in pastel blue and wore a corsage of white carnations and baby's breath.

The groom's mother wore floral jersey with a corsage of white carnations and baby's breath.

The groom served in the armed forces during the war, in the 14th Air Force, CBI Theater, and was in the service three years.

After the wedding ceremony, the bride's parents served a wedding supper at there home to the following guests:

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Conaway, Leroy Conaway, Mildred Pickett, Norman Pickett, Rev. and Mrs. C. O. Sullivan and son, Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Myers, Ralph Rexroth, Paul Matz, Mrs. Florence Pickett, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fleming, MT/Sgt. and Mrs. Clinton Sprague and children, Deanna, Warren, Ray, Sonja, Jean, and Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Grove, Lois Fleming, and Russell Fleming.

Later in the evening the bride cut a three-tier wedding cake adorned with a miniature bride and groom.

The couple left for a wedding trip to Virginia Beach. Upon their return the will reside at the home of the bride for the present.

Jay William Conaway lived in 1964 at Winfield, Carroll Co., MD.
Note: Articles:

The Evening Sun (Baltimore, Maryland); Tuesday, 15 June 1943; Page 16; (Newspapers.com)

Marylanders Finish Army Course

Two Baltimoreans and a Marylander from Sykesville will graduate from Army Administrative School at Huntsville, Texas, tomorrow and will be assigned to administrative work in the Army Air Corps.

They are Privates (first class) Harry Goldbery, 1912 East Baltimore street; George R. Schaectel, 14 East Fort avenue, and Jay W. Conaway, Sykesville, Md.


The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 09 Jul 1955; Page 6; (Newspapers.com)

Carroll Land Transfers

The following real estate transfers have been recorded in the Circuit Court for Carroll County: ........[ included Jay E. Conaway and wife to Jay W. Conaway and wife, 11,818 sq. ft.] .......


The Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania); Tuesday, 29 Nov 1960; Page 2; (Newspapers.com):

Sentence Four Youths On Burglary Convictions

WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) - Four youths from the Baltimore area have been sentenced to three years in the reformatory for Males on burglary and stolen good convictions. ..........................

Trooper I.C. Raymond W. Anders testified the four had robbed Jay W. Conaway's store in Winfield of rifles, cigarettes and chewing gum last Sept. 30. They were captured after high speed chases through Carroll, Howard and Baltimore Counties. ......."

He died on 5 November 2008 at Westminster, Carroll Co., MD, at age 84

Obituary -- Carroll County Times; Westminster, Friday, November 7, 2008:

Jay William Conaway, 84, of Fairhaven in Sykesville died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at the Dove House in Westminster.

Born Sept. 15, 1924, in Winfield, he was the son of the late Jay and Amy Conaway. He was the husband of Ethel L. Conaway, his wife of 62 years.

After graduating from Sykesville High School, he was drafted and served in the 14th Air Force in China/India/Burma Theater under Chennault. He owned and operated Conaway General Store in Winfield for 25 years.

After giving up the store, he became a rural mail carrier for the Sykesville Post Office, from which he retired.

He was a member of Winfield Bible Chapel and the Ebenezer Owls Senior Group. He was a former charter member of the Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club and the Winfield volunteer fire company.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are son and daughter-in-law Gary and Barbara Conaway of Silver Spring; a grandson, Benjamin Conaway of Cherry Hill, N.J; and a granddaughter, Amy Conaway of Chicago.

He was predeceased by a sister, Pearl Myers; and by a brother, LeRoy Conaway.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, with the Rev. Kim Gee of Winfield Bible Chapel officiating. Interment will be held in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Woodbine.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, c/o Harold Robertson, 2332 Sykesville Road, Westminster, MD 21157; to Winfield Bible Chapel Building Fund, 5407 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, MD 21797; or to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157.

Online condolences may be made at www.burrier-queen.com.

He was buried on 11 November 2008 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Woodbine, Carroll Co., MD.

     John William Conaway was born on 28 July 1863 at Carroll Co., MD. He was the son of William Pretyman Conaway and Clementine Penn. John William Conaway married Emily V. Franklin, daughter of Charles Wesley Franklin and Mary Catherine Kitzmiller, on 30 January 1888 at Carroll Co., MD. John William Conaway died on 22 November 1936 at Baltimore, MD, at age 73

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

John William Conaway of Winfield, died Sunday, November 22, 1936 at Church Home and Infirmary, Baltimore. He was 74 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Conaway, and two sons, Guy and Jay Conaway, Winfield; also a sister and four brothers as follows: Mrs. Ella Davis, Alvin, Thomas, Edward and Columbus Lee Conaway.

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NOTE: Emma did not survive her husband's death, she had predeceased him in 1927.

He was buried in November 1936 at Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Winfield, Carroll Co., MD.