Forwarded to the mail list which may have the right answers :-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Faye Costarell" <faye2costarell@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 2:58 PM > ================================ > Source: MDALLEGA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Hessians in Allegany Co. > > I don't know about Hessians in Allegany County, in particular, but have read that George Washington's philosophy was to treat these mercinaries with kindness and respect when they were captured. Many decided to remain in the U. S. after the Revolutionary War. > > Also, keep in mind that there was great controversy over the northern MD border before the Mason-Dixon line was drawn, and they could have been residents of PA or MD even prior to the war. Some came to America long afterward, during the 1800s. > > Susan King <susanking@carolina.rr.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > Wondering if anyone out there knows much about Hessian mercenaries in > Allegany Co., MD?? I'm sure some didn't leave a paper trail, but I've heard > that some others actually received land. I'd appreciate anything anyone can > tell me about this. > > Thanks. > > Susan King > (in NC) > > ==== MDALLEGA Mailing List ==== > USGENWEB page for Allegany County, MD > http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdallegh/