John H. Maugans, 67,
A Union veteran soldier of the Civil War, died today January 31, 1906, at Wolfsville, Md., where he was formally engaged in business.

He leaves a widow Mrs. Anna Maugans and the following children, Harry G. Maugans of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Heefner of Georgia; and Russell and Rexford Maugans of Wolfsville, Md.

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Note: Lieut. John H. Maugans, ex-merchant of Wolfsville, and of industrious habits, enlisted in Company K, 9th Indiana Infantry, as a private in the civil war, and fought in many hard battles in which his regiment engaged, was highly applauded by the late Gen. Nelson for its fighting qualities, justly merits the honor conferred upon him Gov. Morton of Indiana under whose administration he was commissioned. Mr. Maugans has quite a host of relatives and friends in this community. The late Cyrus Moser of Co. D, 6th Md., Infantry, a Valiant soldier, was his uncle, being a brother to his mother.

Source: Catoctin Clarion
(Mechanicstown, Maryland)
March 26, 1903

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Death claims a Union Veteran!

John H. Maugans, 65,
For many years a leading and successful merchant of Wolfsville, Maryland, Frederick County, died at his home, in that place, about 7:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, of spinal and nervous trouble, after an illness of two years, aged 65 years.

Mr. Maugans was a veteran of the Civil War being one of the youngest volunteers from this vicinity to serve in the Union Army. After the war he bought the general merchandise store of the late Frederick Leatherman and was very successful.

He was a member of the M. E. Church for about 20 years, and also a member of the G.A.R.

He leaves a widow and these children: Harry G. Maugans, Hagerstown: Mrs. Nellie V. (Maugans) Heefner, Fitzgerald, Georgia, Rex and Russell Maugans, at home; brothers Jacob F. Maugans, of Wolfsville: Martin Maugans, East North street, this city; sister Mrs. William Wolf, of Wolfsville.

Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. Services in the U. B. Church and interment in the U.B. graveyard. Services by Rev. Martin, Thurmont, Maryland.

Source: Hagerstown Herald and Torch Light,
(Hagerstown, Maryland)
Thursday, Febuary 8, 1906

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Note: John was a Civil War soldier, along with his two brothers, Jacob F. Maugans and Martin Maugans. They went by the last name Maugin.

Note: Brothers Russell and Rexford Maugans were identical twins.

Note: John H. Maugans own a General store in Wolfsville, Maryland. He purchased the store from Frederick Leatherman. The store is now own by the Milton Harnes family and is still open today.

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Note: Frederick County, Md. Marriage records. John H. Maugans [26] married Anna M. Hoover [21] on 9/30/1866.

Note: Marriage source:
Special Dispatch of the Baltimore
Sunday, January 31, 1906

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Note: Children

Vinnie Viola Maugans
Harry Gideon Maugans
Nellie Victoria Maugans
Mary E. Maugans
Rexford Morton Maugans
Russell H. Maugans

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Note: John H. Maugans, a well-known merchant of Wolfsville, donated to the congregation the 600 pound bell which has just been placed in the belfry of the new United Brethren Church at that place.

Source: The News
(Frederick, Maryland)
Friday September 8, 1893

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Note: The United Brethren Church is now Salem United Brethren Church in Wolfsville, Maryland.

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Note: Will of John H. Maugans
The Will of the late John H. Maugans, of Wolfsville, has been filed for probate in the Orphans Court. He makes the following bequest: To council of the Evangelical Lutheran church at Wolfsville, $100; to the German Reformed church at Wolfsville, $100; to the trustees of the United Brethren church at Wolfsville, $100; to the Methodist Episcopal church 4 miles north of Wolfsville, $100; to Mollie O. Blickenstaff, wife of Cyrus O. Blickenstaff, $50. All the rest and residue is bequeated to his widow, Annie M. Maugans, during her life or as long as she remains his widow, after which the property is to be sold and divided equally among his legal heirs. He appoints Alvin Sensenbaugh and Harry G. Maugans, as executors.

Source: Frederick News
Frederick, Maryland, United States Of America
Issue Date: February 24, 1906

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