Allegany County MD Archives Obituaries.....William TERNENT, 1906
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The Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland Fri 23 Nov 1906: 
"Lonaconing, Md., Death of an Old and Highly Esteemed Citizen-Mr. William Ternent, 
better known as "Father Ternent," died at his home on Allegany street yesterday 
morning at four o'clock after a short illness. "Father Ternent" was the son of 
James and Elizabeth Scott Ternent, and was born in the county of Durham, Jamesley, 
England July 14, 1822. He came to this country August 1, 1850 and in 1853 removed 
to Vale Summitt, where he was converted June 18, and two days later united with 
the Methodist Episcopal Church. He removed to Lonaconing in January 1855 and 
immediately identified himself with the Methodist Church of this place and has 
been a faithful member ever since. Mr. Ternent was appointed class leader in 1858 
and held that position until his death. "Father Ternent" was a widower, his wife 
having died many years ago. He is survived by the following three children, all 
of whom are residents of this place: James P., Mrs. Jane Ann Johnson and Miss 
Hannah B. Ternent. Mr. Ternent was one of our oldest and most respected citizens 
and was a most active church worker. He will be buried in Oak Hill cemetery 
Saturday afternoon. Services will be held in the home at 1 o'clock, from thence 
proceed to the M. E. Church. The Spiers undertaking establishment has charge of 
the arrangements."


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