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Names of Persons Buried at Midland Cemetery

Newspaper Notices of Interments, 1900-1903

Midland Cemetery was rescued from neglect by local historian Barbara B. Barksdale, who began the Friends of Midland organization. That organization is the best source of information on the cemetery. They can be contacted at the following address:
Friends of Midland, P. O. Box 7442, Steelton, Pennsylvania 17113-0442.

Below are transcriptions of interment notices at Midland Cemetery published in local newspapers between 1900-1903. Notices are listed in chronologial order by date of publication.

Newspaper notices from 1894-1899 are here.

This is not a complete list of the burials at Midland. Supplemental lists of names are listed below, and are added as we transcribe documents, interview persons, and discover new information.  Click here for an alphabetical list.

James, Philip
DIED AT THE HOSPITAL.
Mr. Philip James, an employe of the Pennsylvania steel company, died on Tuesday at the city hospital, at Harrisburg, of typhoid pneumonia, which he contracted about one year ago. He was aged 45 years. He was taken to the hospital on last Sunday. His remains were taken in charge by Thomas & Hill and brought to the undertaking rooms in this place, from where the funeral took place yesterday afternoon. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 12 April 1900

Died at the Hospital.
Philip James, colored, aged 45 years, died Monday night at the City Hospital, after an illness of several weeks with typhoid fever. When admitted to the hospital he was in serious condition. His remains were taken in charge by his friends and interred yesterday in the Midland cemetery, Steelton, where he formerly resided.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 12 April 1900

Munroe, Henry
Funeral This Morning.
The funeral of Henry Munroe, who died a few days ago from dropsy, took place from the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Munroe, this morning, at 10 o'clock. The services were held at the house and were conducted by the Rev. J. T. Hamilton, pastor of the Zion's Lutheran Church, on Locust street. The remains were interred in the Midland cemtery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 8 May 1900

DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
The funeral of Henry Munroe, who died on Sunday morning from dropsy, took place from the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Munroe, 565 South Second street, this morning at 10 o'clock. The services were held at the house and were conducted by Rev. J. T. Hamilton, pastor of Zion's Baptist church, on Locust street. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 8 May 1900.

Bosley, William
DIED YESTERDAY.
William Bosley, aged 70 years, died yesterday at his home on Ridge street. He is survived by several children. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon and interment will be made in Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 5 June 1900.

FUNERAL TO-DAY.
The funeral of William Bosley, who died at the family residence on Ridge street, at the age of 70 years, took place this afternoon. The services were held at the house. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 7 June 1900.

Whilley, Margarette
Mr. and Mrs. Willey, of Furnace street, mourn the death of their seven-month-old daughter, Margarette. Funeral to-morrow afternoon. Interment in Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 30 June 1900

Jackson, Thornton
Thornton Jackson Buried.
Services over the remains of Thornton Jackson were held this afternoon at his late home, 54 Furnace street. Deceased was one of the best known colored men of the borough and very popular. His remains were interred in Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 1 November 1900

Arthur, Walter
FUNERAL YESTERDAY.
The funeral of Walter Arthur, the 9-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Arthur, took place from the family residence yesterday. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 1 November 1900

Washington, Levina B.
Levina B. Washington, aged 2 years, died this morning of bronchial pneumonia at the family home, 109 Adams street. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon and interment will be made in Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 26 November 1900

Johnson, Martha
Funeral of Mrs. Johnson.
The funeral of Mrs. Martha Johnson took place this afternoon and interment was made in Midland cemetery. Deceased was formerly a resident of this place, and was the wife of William Johnson. Her death occurred in Pittsburg, where Mr. and Mrs. Johnson resided. The remains were brought here for burial. Many friends followed the remains to their last resting place.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 13 December 1900

Burwell, Infant
A 3-month-old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Kevon Burwell, of No. 125 Adams street, died yesterday morning of pneumonia. The funeral took place this afternoon. Interment was made in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 15 April 1901

Evans, Wesley
Death of Wesley Evans.
Mr. Wesley Evans, one of the best-known and most respected colored residents of Steelton, died Saturday evening after a long illness at his home on South Front street from asthma. Deceased was about 64 years of age and is survived by his wife, four daughters and two sons. He was a consistent member of the A.M.E. Church and a member of David R. Stevens Post, No. 520, G.A.R., of Harrisburg. He was an ardent Republican and always took at active interest in the affairs of his party. The funeral will take place to-morrow at 2 P.M. Services will be held at the A.M.E. Church, Adams street, the Rev. I.B. Jones, the pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 29 April 1901

Crabb Infant
The funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crabb, who died Wednesday, was held yesterday. Services were held at the parents' home on Myers street and were conducted by the Rev. I.D. Jones, pastor of the A.M.E. Church. Interment was made in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 11 May 1901

Fields, Oliver
The remains of Oliver Fields, formerly of this place, who died at Pittsburg a few days ago, were interred in the family plot at Midland cemetery, Enhaut, at 2:30 P.M. A large concourse of people paid their last tribute of respect to the dead citizen.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 16 July 1901

Merrill Child
The funeral of the child of Mr. and Mrs. John Merrill, who died a few days ago from a severe attack of sickness, took place this afternoon. The services were held at the home of the parents on Adams street at 2 o'clock and were largely attended by friends of the family. The remains were interred in the family plot in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 6 August 1901

Simpson, Jennie
The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Simpson, the esteemed wife of Samuel Simpson, who died a few days ago from an attack of sickness of short duration, took place from her late residence, 40 Furnace street, this morning at 10 o'clock. The services were held at the house. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 6 August 1901

Gaines, Mary
Funeral Services.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Gaines, a highly respected colored lady of this place, who died a few days ago at the family residence, 218 Bailey street, took place yesterday afternoon from her late residence. The funeral services were held at the house and the remains were interred in the Midland cemetery near Enhaut. The funeral was largely attended by colored people of the borough.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 10 September 1901

Gibson, Mary
Died Last Evening.
Mrs. Mary Gibson, a respected colored lady, died at the family residence, on Bailey street, last evening after a lingering illness. She was well-known in the borough, having resided here for a number of years. Her remains will be interred in the Midland cemetery, near Highland.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 25 September 1901

Payne Infant
INFANT DIED YESTERDAY -- The infant son of Frank Payne, residing in "Paxton Row," died yesterday from whooping cough. The child will be buried to-morrow afternoon in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 26 September 1901

Fields, Caroline
BODY BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL -- The body of Mrs. Caroline Fields, wife of Chauncey Fields, of this place, was brought to this place from Pittsburg, where interment will be made in the Midland cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Fields died in Pittsburg Tuesday after a lengthy sickness.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 25 October 1901

Green, Lucy
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON.
The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Green, who died at the Harrisburg Hospital, after undergoing a surgical operation on Saturday afternoon, took place this afternooon from her late home, on Adams street. The interment was made in the Midland cemetery and was attended by many friends. Mrs. Green was a widow and is survived by one sister, who resides on Adams street.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 12 November 1901

Green, Burton
BURTON GREEN DEAD.
Burton Green, an aged colored man, died at his home, 124 Adams street, yesterday afternoon of old age, being nearly 80.
Burton was a familiar figure on the streets of Steelton, especially in front of the post office, where he used to sit and sing, hoping that somebody would drop a few pennies into his outstretched hand. He had a large host of friends although he was a poor blind man who made his living by asking for alms. He was an ardent church worker of Mount Zion Baptist Church, on Locust street, to which place he used to grope blindly down Front street in all kinds of weather.
The funeral took place this afternooon and interment was made in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 21 November 1901

Funeral Yesterday.
The funeral of Burton Green, an aged colored man of this place, who died a few days ago at his home, 124 Adams street, took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence. The services were held at the house and the remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut. Mr. Green was well known in this place. He was blind and could be found at the post office on many occasions, asking for alms. He was an employe of the blast furnace department of the steel works for many years. He is survived by a wife and several children, who reside in Sparrow's Point. He was a member of Mt. Zion's Baptist church.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 22 November 1901

Munroe Child
Child Dies.
The child of Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Munroe, of 565 South Second street, died on Saturday. The funeral took place from the family residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services were held at the house and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Hamilton, pastor of Mt. Zion's church, on Locust street. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 16 December 1901

Tinsley, Mary
Died Yesterday.
Miss Mary Tinsley, aged 19 years, died yesterday from an attack of pneumonia, at the residence of her brother, Louis Tinsley, on Frederick street. The deceased was a popular young colored lady and had only been sick a few days. Her funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her brother. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 26 December 1901

Wilson, Mary
Mary Wilson Dead.
Mary Wilson, a colored lady of the borough, residing in Iron alley, died yesterday after an illneses of a few days. The funeral took place from her late residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock and the services were held at the house. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 13 February 1902

Moten, Virgil
The funeral of Virgil Moten was held yesterday afternoon from the house on Brown avenue. Services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Smythe. Interment was at Midland cemetery, Steelton.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 4 March 1902

Armstrong, Ada
The funeral of Mrs. Ada Armstrong, who died at the residence of her husband, Joseph Armstrong, on Adams street, on last Saturday evening, took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral services were held at the house and the remains were interred in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 19 March 1902

Payne, Mrs.
BURIED YESTERDAY. -- The funeral of Mrs. James A. Payne, who died on Friday afternoon, was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her home, on Adams street. Services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Coleman and interment was made in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 19 May 1902

The funeral of Mrs. James A. Payne, who died at her home on Adams street from a severe attack of fever, took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services were held at the house and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Coleman, pastor of the A.M.E. church. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 19 May 1902

Washington, Betty
(excerpted from longer article about the discovery of her body) Mrs. Washington was a domestic in the employ of J.A. McCurdy, Third and Locust streets, Steelton. . . Mrs. Washington had met her death last night from heart failure. The deceased was 45 years old and lived with her husband, Samuel Washington, who works night turn at the Lochiel furnace of the Pennsylvania steel company. She was a member of Ruth council, Swatara lodge, No. 1901, G.U.O. of O.F. The interment will be made in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut, probably tomorrow.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 7 August 1902

Mabley, Judea / Mobley, Judith E.
BURIED TO-DAY. -- The remains of Mrs. Judea Mabley, daughter of Benjamin Mabley, were buried at Midland cemetery after services at her home.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 22 August 1902

Miss Judith E. Mobley, of 232 Ridge street, who died a few days ago, took place from the residence of her father, Benjamin Mobley, yesterday. The services were held at the house and the remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 23 August 1902

Washington, William H.
The funeral of William H. Washington, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Washington, who died on Wednesday, took place from the family residence, 107 Adams street, yesterday afternoon. The services were held at the house and the interment was made at Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 23 August 1902.

Miner, Ross
Funeral Services.
The funeral of Ross Miner, who died on Friday evening, after a three days' spell of sickness, took place to-day from the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, on Bailey street. The funeral services were held in the A.M.E. church and were conducted by the pastor of the church. The remains were insterred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 29 December 1902

Geary, Robert
A FATAL FALL OF AN EMPLOYE YESTERDAY.
Robert Geary Falls a Distance of Sixty-Five Feet and Meets Death.
Robert Geary, colored, of 330 North Second street, was killed yesterday afternoon by falling from the new office building of the steel works, a distance of sixty-five feet. He was at work on the roof and while walking around on the roof about six feet from the edge, he slipped and fell. The roof is made of metal and he attempted to walk on it when he fell, landing on a large lot of old scrap iron which was on the ground below. His head was split open and he was otherwise badly used up. He was a married man and is survived by a wife and a child. His remains were brought from the East End and taken to the surgeons's office, where they were taken in charge by Undertaker Wilt and prepared for burial. Coroner Krause was at the undertaking establishment of Mr. Wilt last evening and held an inquest and found that death was accidental.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 30 December 1902

While working on the roof of the new office building at the East End Extension of the Pennsylvania Steel Company yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock, Robert Geary, a laborer, of 330 South Second street, slipped on the sleet and fell sixty feet to the ground, meeting instant death.
Geary was helping in the tiling of the roof. Sheet metal was placed over the lower half of the roof and while walking on it he slipped on the icy surface and fell to the ground, alighting with his head on a pile of scrap iron. His head was split open and the brains laid bare.
The body of the unfortunate man was taken to the undertaking establishment of Henry Wilt, where it was prepared for burial.
Mr. Geary was about 27 years old and married, a wife and one child surviving him. No arrangements for the funeral have been made.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 30 December 1902

Funeral Services.
The funeral of Robert Geary, the unfortunate man who was killed by falling off the roof of the new office building at the east end extension on Monday, took place from his late residence on North Second street this morning. Short services were held at the house, after which the funeral cortege proceeded to the Mt. Zion Baptist church on Locust street, where the services were held. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 1 January 1903

Rivers, Miss
Miss Rivers, a daughter of William and Susan Rivers, died in Philadelphia the other day. Her remains were brought to this place yesterday. The funeral services were held in Mt. Zion Baptist church, on Locust street and interment took place at the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 17 January 1903

Savoy Child
A child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Savoy, of Adams street, died Saturday night. The funeral took place from the family residence to-day and the services were held at the house and the remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 20 January 1903

Funeral Services.
The funeral of the 6-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Savoy, who died a few days ago, took place from the family residence, on Adams street yesterday. The services were held at the house and the remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 22 January 1903

Edwards, Susan
The funeral of Mrs. Susan Edwards, of Canal alley, who died a few days ago, took place from her late residence yesterday afternoon. The funeral services were held in the A.M.E. church, on Adams street, and were conducted by Rev. G. M. Coverdale, pastor of the church. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 27 February 1903

Burrel, Mary
Died Yesterday.
Mary Burrel, the 6-year-old daughter of William Burrel, of 123 1/2 Adams street, died yesterday from an attack of pneumonia. The funeral took place from the family residence to-day. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 19 March 1903

Bailey, Stephen
Funeral Services.
The funeral of Stephen Bailey, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Bailey, who died on Monday, took place from the residence of the parents, on Ridge street, yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The services were held at the home and were conducted by REv. C.C. Coleman, of the First Baptist church. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 26 March 1903

Williams, Mrs.
Died Yesterday.
Mrs. Williams, wife of Henry Clay Williams, a highly respected colored lady of the borough, died at the residence of her husband, 221 Adams street, yesterday. She was 38 years of age and had a large circle of friends and acquanitances, who regret to learn of her death. She has been ill for many months with a complication of diseases. The direct cause of her death was dropsy. She is survived by a husband and two children. The funeral will take place from her late residence on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be held at the house and will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Coleman, pastor of the First Baptist church. The remains will be interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 9 April 1903

Walker, William
Funeral Services.
The many friends of William Walker, a former colored resident of the borough, were sorry to learn of his death, which occurred in Philadelphia a few days ago while undergoing treatment in a hospital in that city. The particulars of his death could not be learned. His brother, Henry Walker, of this place, went to Philadelphia and brought the remains here yesterday. Mr. Walker was well known in the borough and had been employed at the Pennsylvania steel works for a number of years. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut, late yesterday afernoon.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 29 April 1903

Johnson, male child
The one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Johnson, of 132 Ridge street, died yesterday from a severe attack of pneumonia. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence. The remains will be interred in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 1 May 1903

Tinsley, Mrs.
Funeral Services.
The funeral of Mrs. Louis Tinsley, who died at her residence on Ridge street, from a severe attack of sickness of long duration, on Saturday night, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence. She was aged 24 years and is survived by a husband and child. The funeral services were held in the A.M.E. church, Adams and Second streets, and were conducted by the pastor of the church. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 16 June 1903

Thompson, Miss
Funeral Services.
The funeral of Miss Thompson, aged 19 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Thompson, who died on Saturday, after an illness of several months' duration. The funeral took place from the residence of the parents, 120 Ridge street, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock and services were held in the First Baptist church on Adams street and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Coleman, pastor of the church. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhuat.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 7 July 1903

Grigsley, Thomas
Funeral Services.
The funeral of Thomas Grigsley, a well-known colored man who died the other day, was held yesterday and was in charge of Swatara lodge, No. 1901, G.U.O.O.F., of which he was a member. The services were held at Mt. Zion's Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Lambert, pastor of the church, officiating. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 4 August 1903

Slater, August
The funeral services of August Slater who died at the age of 37 years Tuesday, were held this morning at 10 o'clock from his late home on Ridge street. Interment was made in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 2 October 1903

Guthrie, Emmett/ Emmet, James / Guthrie, James
James Emmet, colored, and sometimes known as James Guthrie, was instantly killed at blast furnace, NO. 2, of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, yesterday morning by accidentally having his head caught between a moving elevator and the shaft. Emmet was on the elevator, which was being lowered, when he stuck his head out over the side and was struck on the back of the head and the entire top of his skull torn off, the brains dropping down the elevator shaft.
His remains were placed in the hands of Undertaker Wilt and will later be taken to his home, between Oberlin and Highland. The deceased man leaves a wife and several children. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 5 October 1903

STEEL COMPANY EMPLOYE KILLED
James Emmett Found At Foot of Elevator Shaft At No. 2 Blast Furnace on Saturday Evening With a Crushed Skull.
Emmett Guthrie, an empoloye of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, was killed at No. 2 blast furnace on Saturday evening. No one saw the accident by which the man met his end, but his foreman found him lying dead at the bottom of the elevator shaft.
It is believed that he looked into the shaft on an upper floor as the lift descended and was struck by the floor of the car and knocked to the bottom.
Guthrie's skull was crushed and other bones were broken and he is believed to have been killed instantly. The unfortunate man resided near Oberlin and is survived by a wife and several children. Coronor Krause held an inquest yesterday and rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts. The funeral took place from his late residence to-day.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 5 October 1903

Funeral Services.
The funeral services over the remains of Emmett Guthrie, the colored man who was killed at No. 2 blast furnace on Saturday night, took place yesterday from his late residence, near Oberlin. The remains were interred in the Midland cemetery. The unfortunate man is survived by a wife and three small children.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 6 October 1903

Johnson, Armsted
The funeral services of Armsted Johnson, a former well-known resident of this place, will be held to-day at 2 o'clock from his late residence in Oberlin. Interment will take place in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 23 October 1903

Walker, Bessie
The funeral services of Mrs. James Walker, who died yesterday at her home on Adams street, will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home. Interment will be made in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 11 November 1903

Funeral Services.
The funeral of Mrs. Bessie Walker, wife of James Walker, who died a few days ago, took place from her late residence on Adams street this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral cortege preceeded to the Midland cemetery, near Enhaut, where the remains were interred.
Harrisburg Daily Independent, 12 November 1903

Turner, George
George Turner, aged 48 years, died yesterday at his home, 115 Liberty street, after a long illness of tuberculosis. The funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon from the A.M.E. Church, Steelton. Interment will be made in Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 21 November 1903

Brown Infant
The funeral services of an infant of Mr. and Mrs. David Brown will be held to-morrow. Interment will be made in the Midland cemetery.
Harrisburg Telegraph, 3 December 1903

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