TOP photo: On top of Wills Mtn., Harvey on left.
MIDDLE photo: Family log cabin painted by Norma Bahr.
Harvey was the third of eight surviving children out of supposedly ten born to Frederick John Bahr and Margaret Kessler Bahr. Harvey's parents moved around until finally settling in Cumberland, MD on top of Wills Mountain in a log cabin.
Harvey's siblings were Norma Virginia Davis, Frederick John Bahr, Jr., Anne Edith Bahr Stevens, Minnie Bahr Gayhardt, Leonard Bahr, Elizabeth Katherine Ingels, and Centennial Bahr.
Life was hard on the children, who didn't attend school, but were indentured out to work for neighbors. Frederick ruled his family strictly.
In 1877, Cumberland was hit by an economic depression.
Harvey's father, a farmer and inventor, labored all his time and money towards creating a type of zeppelin.
It is reasonable to believe Frederick died from the time period of Dec. 1885 to 1887, and buried somewhere on Mt. Savage. Margaret was widowed and lived in Baltimore by 1888 and the tract of land on Wills Mountain was sold in 1889.
Harvey, meanwhile, was still living on Jealous Row, Mt. Savage as a railroader, with a family of his own. His sisters Norma and Annie had already moved to Baltimore by 1884. All the others still lived for a short while in the Cumberland area, some coming to Baltimore by 1893. In 1894, Harvey and his family were also there.
Harvey married Annie May Edwards Bahr. The couple had eight children. Those born in Cumberland/Mt. Savage: Edward David Bahr, Bessie (b: July 16, 1887), Frederick Harvey (b: Feb. 4, 1889), and Norma Virginia (b: Nov. 4, 1890 and named after Harvey's sister). On the location borderline, Cora Sarah (b: Aug. 12, 1892 - Oct. 1, 1966).
The rest of the children born in Baltimore were Raymond Wilbur (May 1, 1896 - May 28, 1960), Elmer Leo [see memorial], Earl Leo (Feb. 12,1900 - Dec. 7, 1903). One child, Amanda Ella, was most likely adopted from a Baltimore family surnamed "Wright."
From 1894 on, Harvey had many jobs and moved around. According to 1930 Baltimore City Directory, he was listed as living at 1729 Smallwood and was a laborer and street sweeper. He was also a florist and pipefitter.
Harvey and Annie had many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
It is remembered that Harvey loved to climb Wills Mountain and loved nature and shared the knowledge of it to others. He must have been a very aware, interesting, and loving man.
[Contributions to this memorial were made by the kind research of John Thomas, a direct descendant of Harvey L. Bahr.]
MIDDLE photo: Family log cabin painted by Norma Bahr.
Harvey was the third of eight surviving children out of supposedly ten born to Frederick John Bahr and Margaret Kessler Bahr. Harvey's parents moved around until finally settling in Cumberland, MD on top of Wills Mountain in a log cabin.
Harvey's siblings were Norma Virginia Davis, Frederick John Bahr, Jr., Anne Edith Bahr Stevens, Minnie Bahr Gayhardt, Leonard Bahr, Elizabeth Katherine Ingels, and Centennial Bahr.
Life was hard on the children, who didn't attend school, but were indentured out to work for neighbors. Frederick ruled his family strictly.
In 1877, Cumberland was hit by an economic depression.
Harvey's father, a farmer and inventor, labored all his time and money towards creating a type of zeppelin.
It is reasonable to believe Frederick died from the time period of Dec. 1885 to 1887, and buried somewhere on Mt. Savage. Margaret was widowed and lived in Baltimore by 1888 and the tract of land on Wills Mountain was sold in 1889.
Harvey, meanwhile, was still living on Jealous Row, Mt. Savage as a railroader, with a family of his own. His sisters Norma and Annie had already moved to Baltimore by 1884. All the others still lived for a short while in the Cumberland area, some coming to Baltimore by 1893. In 1894, Harvey and his family were also there.
Harvey married Annie May Edwards Bahr. The couple had eight children. Those born in Cumberland/Mt. Savage: Edward David Bahr, Bessie (b: July 16, 1887), Frederick Harvey (b: Feb. 4, 1889), and Norma Virginia (b: Nov. 4, 1890 and named after Harvey's sister). On the location borderline, Cora Sarah (b: Aug. 12, 1892 - Oct. 1, 1966).
The rest of the children born in Baltimore were Raymond Wilbur (May 1, 1896 - May 28, 1960), Elmer Leo [see memorial], Earl Leo (Feb. 12,1900 - Dec. 7, 1903). One child, Amanda Ella, was most likely adopted from a Baltimore family surnamed "Wright."
From 1894 on, Harvey had many jobs and moved around. According to 1930 Baltimore City Directory, he was listed as living at 1729 Smallwood and was a laborer and street sweeper. He was also a florist and pipefitter.
Harvey and Annie had many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
It is remembered that Harvey loved to climb Wills Mountain and loved nature and shared the knowledge of it to others. He must have been a very aware, interesting, and loving man.
[Contributions to this memorial were made by the kind research of John Thomas, a direct descendant of Harvey L. Bahr.]
TOP photo: On top of Wills Mtn., Harvey on left.
MIDDLE photo: Family log cabin painted by Norma Bahr.
Harvey was the third of eight surviving children out of supposedly ten born to Frederick John Bahr and Margaret Kessler Bahr. Harvey's parents moved around until finally settling in Cumberland, MD on top of Wills Mountain in a log cabin.
Harvey's siblings were Norma Virginia Davis, Frederick John Bahr, Jr., Anne Edith Bahr Stevens, Minnie Bahr Gayhardt, Leonard Bahr, Elizabeth Katherine Ingels, and Centennial Bahr.
Life was hard on the children, who didn't attend school, but were indentured out to work for neighbors. Frederick ruled his family strictly.
In 1877, Cumberland was hit by an economic depression.
Harvey's father, a farmer and inventor, labored all his time and money towards creating a type of zeppelin.
It is reasonable to believe Frederick died from the time period of Dec. 1885 to 1887, and buried somewhere on Mt. Savage. Margaret was widowed and lived in Baltimore by 1888 and the tract of land on Wills Mountain was sold in 1889.
Harvey, meanwhile, was still living on Jealous Row, Mt. Savage as a railroader, with a family of his own. His sisters Norma and Annie had already moved to Baltimore by 1884. All the others still lived for a short while in the Cumberland area, some coming to Baltimore by 1893. In 1894, Harvey and his family were also there.
Harvey married Annie May Edwards Bahr. The couple had eight children. Those born in Cumberland/Mt. Savage: Edward David Bahr, Bessie (b: July 16, 1887), Frederick Harvey (b: Feb. 4, 1889), and Norma Virginia (b: Nov. 4, 1890 and named after Harvey's sister). On the location borderline, Cora Sarah (b: Aug. 12, 1892 - Oct. 1, 1966).
The rest of the children born in Baltimore were Raymond Wilbur (May 1, 1896 - May 28, 1960), Elmer Leo [see memorial], Earl Leo (Feb. 12,1900 - Dec. 7, 1903). One child, Amanda Ella, was most likely adopted from a Baltimore family surnamed "Wright."
From 1894 on, Harvey had many jobs and moved around. According to 1930 Baltimore City Directory, he was listed as living at 1729 Smallwood and was a laborer and street sweeper. He was also a florist and pipefitter.
Harvey and Annie had many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
It is remembered that Harvey loved to climb Wills Mountain and loved nature and shared the knowledge of it to others. He must have been a very aware, interesting, and loving man.
[Contributions to this memorial were made by the kind research of John Thomas, a direct descendant of Harvey L. Bahr.]
MIDDLE photo: Family log cabin painted by Norma Bahr.
Harvey was the third of eight surviving children out of supposedly ten born to Frederick John Bahr and Margaret Kessler Bahr. Harvey's parents moved around until finally settling in Cumberland, MD on top of Wills Mountain in a log cabin.
Harvey's siblings were Norma Virginia Davis, Frederick John Bahr, Jr., Anne Edith Bahr Stevens, Minnie Bahr Gayhardt, Leonard Bahr, Elizabeth Katherine Ingels, and Centennial Bahr.
Life was hard on the children, who didn't attend school, but were indentured out to work for neighbors. Frederick ruled his family strictly.
In 1877, Cumberland was hit by an economic depression.
Harvey's father, a farmer and inventor, labored all his time and money towards creating a type of zeppelin.
It is reasonable to believe Frederick died from the time period of Dec. 1885 to 1887, and buried somewhere on Mt. Savage. Margaret was widowed and lived in Baltimore by 1888 and the tract of land on Wills Mountain was sold in 1889.
Harvey, meanwhile, was still living on Jealous Row, Mt. Savage as a railroader, with a family of his own. His sisters Norma and Annie had already moved to Baltimore by 1884. All the others still lived for a short while in the Cumberland area, some coming to Baltimore by 1893. In 1894, Harvey and his family were also there.
Harvey married Annie May Edwards Bahr. The couple had eight children. Those born in Cumberland/Mt. Savage: Edward David Bahr, Bessie (b: July 16, 1887), Frederick Harvey (b: Feb. 4, 1889), and Norma Virginia (b: Nov. 4, 1890 and named after Harvey's sister). On the location borderline, Cora Sarah (b: Aug. 12, 1892 - Oct. 1, 1966).
The rest of the children born in Baltimore were Raymond Wilbur (May 1, 1896 - May 28, 1960), Elmer Leo [see memorial], Earl Leo (Feb. 12,1900 - Dec. 7, 1903). One child, Amanda Ella, was most likely adopted from a Baltimore family surnamed "Wright."
From 1894 on, Harvey had many jobs and moved around. According to 1930 Baltimore City Directory, he was listed as living at 1729 Smallwood and was a laborer and street sweeper. He was also a florist and pipefitter.
Harvey and Annie had many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
It is remembered that Harvey loved to climb Wills Mountain and loved nature and shared the knowledge of it to others. He must have been a very aware, interesting, and loving man.
[Contributions to this memorial were made by the kind research of John Thomas, a direct descendant of Harvey L. Bahr.]
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