I'd be grateful for any information about the family of Revolutionary war officer John Smith. Henry C. Peden Jr, Revolutionary Patriots of Harford County, Maryland, 1775-1783, gives some facts about Martha's husband John Smith. He was born 1747 and died 1832. He was Second Lieutenant of the 2nd Battalion, floying camp, Baltimore County MD, 15 July 1776; First Lieutenant, Third Regiment, 10 December 1776; Captain, Third Regiment, 1 January 1777; wounded at the Battle of Savannah, 8 October 1779; wounded and taken prisoner at Camden, 16 August 1780; transferred to the Fifth Regiment, 1 January 1781; Brevet Major, 30 September 1781; prisoner on parole till the close of the war; original member of the Society of the Cincinnati in Maryland. He married Martha Vancleave. Many thanks for your help, and best wishes to you. Scott Swanson Department of History Butler University 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-3485 sswanson@butler.edu

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13462 Surname: Maciejewski ------------------------- I'm trying to find an article published in the Baltimore News Post about my great grandparents Stella and Walter Maciejewski sometime between 1926-1928 concerning a shooting. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13461 Surname: Maciejewski ------------------------- I'm trying to find an article about my great grand-parents, Stella and Walter Maciejewski published in the Baltimore News Post sometime between 1926-1928 concerning a shooting. I would appreciated any help, I hardly know where to start!

Posted on: BaltimoreCity Co. Md Deed Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCityDeed/10009 Surname: PRICE, FORD, COCKEY, DEYE, JONES, ODELL, TALBOTT ------------------------- Have lots of Prices in MD, specifically Baltimore County. What land deed is this?

Searching for others researching the DEVENISH or DEVINISH Family and their relations: John DEVINISH b. 1720 in Ireland m. 1st ???; m. 2nd ? BARRETT, died 1807 in Baltimore, MD, Had a plantation on Chesapeake Bay, was an officer in the French, Indian, and Rev. Wars John had four siblings (James, Robert, Stephen, and George) who also came to the U.S., James may have returned to Ireland after the Rev. War; and George was killed in the Rev. War John & his first wife had one son John DEVINISH Jr. who died in 1808 John & his second wife had three children; James, Hannah, and Solomon Hannah adopted by a Baltimore banker when her parents died, married twice ? LOWE and ? KIELER and died in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1876 Solomon b. 25 May 1801 in Cambridge, Maryland; married Elizabeth FERGUSON; owned a plantation in Maryland, was a merchant tailor, and died in Indianapolis, Indiana 14 June 1870 they had six children; Solomon, John Jay, Colin F., Samuel, Isabelle, and Margaret; the two oldest b. in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland and the others b. in Madison, Indiana; related surnames include MICHLENBURG; DAME; JOHNSON; PROTSMAN; BRIGGS; BOCK; SCHWARTZ; REDDINGTON; KNORR; Members of this family were also living in: Wayne, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; James DEVINISH b. 12 February 1792 in Maryland; married 20 July 1820 in Floyd County, Indiana to Mary GUEST b. 1799 in England family immigrated to New Albany, Indiana, James died in 1868 in Floyd County, Indiana, the couple had 11 Children including: Solomon b. 30 August 1822; died in an accident at age 11 Hannah b. 18 December 1823; married ? KELEHER, lived in Fortuna, California and died 1910 in Eureka, CA Martha b. 18 October 1826; married Jeremiah L. GARD, had 4 children (Charles Hill, Henry L., Joseph L., and Edward Stephen)d. 3 Jan 1911 in Denver, Colorado, related surnames include FINK; Members of this family were also living in Columbus, Ohio; James b. 27 April 1828 and died in New Albany, IN, married Hester Anne PENNINGTON and had 4 children (Edward, Sally, Waldo, and Harvey)d. 20 May 1910, related surnames include MAUK; WOODS; Members of this family were also living in Little Rock, Arkansas; and St. Louis, Missouri Stephen b. 8 August 1830 New Albany, IN; died 4 Nov 1909 in Alberta, Canada Penina b. 15 July 1832; married ? WOODS; died 18 Nov 1919 in Sprague, Colorado Solomon b. 30 May 1834; died 1866 at New Albany, Indiana Richard b. 6 March 1836; m. Emma SENSENEY; d. 11 Nov 1929 at Fredericksburg, IN, the couple had 4 children (Oscar G., Cora Z., Homer Senseney, and Carl E.), related surnames include RIDDLE; BLACK; Members of this family were also living in Bakersfield, CA; Taft, CA; George b. 30 August 1837, m. 19 Feb 1863 to Sally Ann HAND, d. 19 May 1922 in New Albany, IN, the couple had 4 children (Leanna, Delia, Myrtle, & Carrie); related surnames include SCHELL; WERNCKE; RUSK; Members of this family were also living in Allen, Oklahoma; Georgetown, Indiana; Isabelle b. 1 September 1839, married Levi RAGER in Eureka, California and had 3 children (Lizzie, Alice Carey, & a boy); John DEVENISH b. 5 May 1821, m. 13 April 1858 Martha E. SHOULTS in CA, died 25 Dec 1899 in Fortuna, CA, and the couple had 6 children (Mary Ellen or Mary Elisabeth, Christopher, Hannah Peniah, Martha Elizabeth, Nancy Catherine, & Eliza Jane); related surnames include THORPE; MOORE; BROWN; ROBINSON; ROWLEY; Members of this family were also living in Red Bluff, CA; Eureka, CA; Edwall, WA; Fredericksburg, IN; Table Bluff, CA; Salmon Creek, CA; I'm hoping to fill in as many blanks as possible so I appreciate any assistance or direction you can provide. Thanks, Shelley

Researchers with interests in the Preston family of Baltimore and Harford County MD have encountered a problem in that three Preston brothers all named sons Barnard within a few years of each other: 1) Barnard Preston, son of Daniel and Anne (Grafton) Preston, born 28 October 1753 ggg 2) Barnard Preston, son of Barnard and Sarah (Ruff) Preston, born 29 April 1754 ggg 3) Barnard Preston, son of James and Clemency (Taylor) Bond, born 2 August 1756 ggg Sorting them out has been difficult. It seems reasonably clear that Barnard son of James was the fellow who married Sarah Bond. There has been disagreement about the remaining two. Some have argued that Barnard Preston who married Mary Forwood and removed to Washington County PA was the son of Daniel and Anne (Grafton) Preston, some of Barnard and Sarah (Ruff) Preston. Some have argued that Barnard and Sarah (Ruff) Preston's son was the fellow who removed to Mason County KY. It's worth noting that Barnard Preston who married Mary Forewood alone of these three men named children Daniel and Anne. I have set out below the evidence that clearly identifies each of these three as I have found it, chiefly in Peden's "Early Harford Countians". I'd be awfully grateful to anyone who can supplement the information clearly identifying each of these men. Many thanks for your help, and best wishes to you. Scott Swanson Department of History Butler University 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-3485 sswanson@butler.edu 0) Barnard 1774 Barnard; Bush River Lower Hundred; [1774 tax list Harford County MD] 1776 Barnard; born 1753-1754; Bush River Lower Hundred; married Elizabeth, born 1758-1759; daughter Sarah, born 1772-1773; [1776 census Harford County MD] 1783 Barnard Preston; landower Bush River Lower Hundred; tract Preston's Conquest; 5 white inhabitants; [1783 tax list Harford County MD] 1) Barnard son of Daniel 1789 Barnard son of Daniel witnessed the will of his uncle Barnard Preston 2 January 1789 and proved it 31 October 1794 [1797] in Harford County MD 1790 Barnard son of Daniel; conveyeance to John Love; 1790; [Harford County MD Index to Land Records] 2) Barnard son of Barnard 1774 Barnard son of Barnard; taxable in household of father Barnard Preston; Spesutia Upper Hundred; [1774 tax list Harford County MD] 1774 Barnard Jr; fined as non-associator [Harford County MD Non-Associators and Non-Enrollers] 1776 Barnard Jr; Spesutia Upper Hundred; [1776 tax list Harford County MD] 1778 Barnard Jr; over 18; Spesutia Upper Hundred; [1778 tax list Harford County MD] 3) Barnard son of James 1774 Barnard of Clemency; taxable in household of mother Clemency Preston; Spesutia Upper Hundred; [1774 tax list Harford County MD] 1775 Barnard of James; fined as non-associator; 1775 [Harford County MD Non-Associators and Non-Enrollers] 1776 Barnard of James; taxable in household of James Cook; Spesutia Upper Hundred; [1776 tax list Harford County MD] 1778 Barnard son of James; over 18; Spesutia Upper Hundred; [1778 tax list Harford County MD] 1783 Barnard son of James; landowner Spesutia Upper Hundred; tracts: part of Vineyard, part of Andrew's Addition, part of Young's Neighbor and different tracts unknown; 6 white inhabitants; [1783 tax list Harford County MD] 1784 Barnard Preston; certificates of susrvey for part of Preston's Chance, part of Andrew's Addition, part of Dennis' Choice Improved, and part of James' Choice; 26 October 1784 [Harford County MD List of Surveys] 1785 Barnard of James; treated by Dr Archer; 27 November 1785 [Gleanings from Medical ledgers of Dr John Archer] 1785 Barnard Preston; certificate of survey for James' Neglect; 14 September 1785 [Harford County MD List of Surveys] 1787 Barnard Preston; certificate of survey for Wood's Orchard; 28 September 1787 [Harford County MD List of Surveys] 1789 Barnard of James; conveyance from James Thompson Sr; 1798 [Harford County MD Index to Land Records] 1790? Barnard; 1790 census; household of ten; 9 slaves

In the 1783 tax list of Harford County MD Barnard Preston appears as the owner of the tract "Preston's Conquest". This tract does not appear in Robert Barnes, "Baltimore County, Maryland, Deed Abstracts 1659-1750, and it's possible that Barnard Preston patented the tract himself after 1750. I'd be grateful for any information about the origins of the tract. Many thanks for your help, and best wishes to you. Scott Swanson Department of History Butler University 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-3485 sswanson@butler.edu

Posted on: BaltimoreCity Co. Md Deed Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCityDeed/10008 Surname: Price ------------------------- I am looking for the same information. This story of a deed in Baltimore is also in my family. My ancestor is Royal Price. If you have any information I would appreciate you sharing with me also.

Posted on: BaltimoreCity Co. Md Bibl Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCityBibl/10020 Surname: Stewart, Williams ------------------------- I have a Susannah Stewart,b:1833 in Greene Co., Tn, Is she the one you are looking for? Email me at: lynnesut@midusa.net

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13460 Surname: Starr, Ruse, Ruan, Worthington, Shackleford, Morton, Walker, Tinsley, Bowe, Rembert, Redford, Leman ------------------------- our Starr line brick wall is hezekiah starr in Baltimore City County Maryland. he was a tobacco merchant. he married Julia Ann Dashiell. their son Edward Worthington Starr married Elvira Ann Ruse. they moved to Columbus Georgia where they lived out their lives. we have much on them. they are my maternal line. should you need more please list some of your people. BTW, Ed. W.'s brother, George married a dau. of John Shackleford of Richmond City Virginia. Also, in 1819 hezekiah moved the family to Richmond City. Jason

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13459 Surname: Bristow ------------------------- Here is another name for this Baltimore BRISTOW family: Annie Bristow who in 1940 lived at 833 William St. in Baltimore. Anyone knowing her family or has information about Will Bristow(b.abt 1866) or his wife Laura, I would appreciate an e-mail. Mary Beth

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13457 Surname: Miller, Guckert ------------------------- Cheryl, My grandmother was a Guckert. Her full name was Margaret Elizabeth Guckert Miller. She was from St Gregory's Parish in Balto. City. We lived in Parkville-St Ursula's Parish. Margaret's father was Edward Guckert. Peggy

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13456 Surname: Starr, Shackleford, Morton ------------------------- Please contact me about Maryland and Virginia Starrs, you have info I have not seen before. I also have Shackleford and Morton's who married into my grandfather's line of STARRs in GA.

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13455 Surname: BEALES, LACY, DWYER, HAISLOP, WYNKOOP ------------------------- Searching for any info on Olive LACY? BROOKS,sister of Hattie May LACY DWYER. Olive was living in Baltimore at the time of Hattie's death in 1952.

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13454 Surname: RUST ------------------------- Nope, no Norwood or Wimsatt connections. Perhaps the family was close friends with a Rust person or family. I've seen that type of naming done, too. Sure hard to tell.

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13453 Surname: Wolfe, Caswell, Hall, Barnes, Purnell ------------------------- A Mrs. John Wolfe of Dunwoody Rd,Baltimore,contributed Caswell silver spoons(from Gov Caswell's family) to Tryon Palace, New Berne in 1971. Also on Dunwoody Rd in 1969 was Mrs Wm Purnell Hall. William Purnell Hall and Barnes Hall were sons of Wm Purnell Hall who was the son of Wm Henry Hall (1846-1931).Mrs Wolfe, I'm assuming, was a daughter or gr granddaughter of Wm Henry Hall. I am a descendant of Wm Henry Hall's older brother, George Washington Hall(1840-1909). Would like to chat and exchange information. Clair

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13452 Surname: ------------------------- Bud, It certainly seems logical that Rosaline should be a Rust, but there are problems. GW Hall was married twice-the first wife, "Jennie F.", died in 1872, so she must have been the mother of Rosaline Rust Hall,b.1867. That Jennie most probably was Jennie NORWOOD, not RUST, because the 1870 Balt census has GW Hall in the same household with Wimsatts and a Norwood.Wife Jane Hall is listed as being 24 yrs of age, so must have been his first wife "Jennie" (also, my cousin's genealogy lists Jane Norwood as mother of Rosaline Rust Hall and a Wimsatt as the wife of her father, Mr.unknown Norwood.) I didn't know about the second wife, Jane (1855-1884)until I visited the cemetery last week and found her on the same headstone as GW and Jennie! Have no clue what her maiden name was, but she could not have been the mother of Rosaline Rust Hall-she would have been too young. How puzzling! do you have a Norwood or Wimsatt/Rust connection? Clair

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13451 Surname: RUST ------------------------- Claire, do you think maybe it's possible that Rosaline's mother Jennie may have been a Rust? Lots of Rusts were in Baltimore. Sorry I don't have any info on her.

HI, Just wanted to thank everyone for their help.Boy the 1910 census is a pain to look through. But I do have another question,I found the district 43 and I was going through the census on ancestory.com.Has anyone heard of District 6 white plains. My map of Balto City doesn't have any Port Tobacco Rd or White Plains Rd in that area. My father said he has never heard of either and he was born and raised there.

Posted on: BaltimoreCity County Md. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Md/BaltimoreCity/13450 Surname: Duncan, Hall, Norwood, Wimsatt ------------------------- My grandmother's name was Rosaline Rust Hall. She was born in Baltimore in 1867 and died in 1927 in Baltimore. Her husband was John Hugh Roy Duncan and they were married at Trinity Prot Epis Church in 1897. We don't know where the Rust name came from. Her parents were George Washington Hall,b.1840 in NC, married Jennie F.?, (1845-1872). In the 1870 Balt.census, George and Jane (Jennie) are living in ward 3 with some elderly Wimsatts and a Norwood. Family tradition is that Jennie's maiden name was Norwood. and that her father married a Wimsatt. The question is why would George and Jennie Hall name their first daughter Rosaline RUST Hall?