Good Day, By ANY chance does anyone have any books or anything on early Maryland marriages? Frederick marriages. I am in search of the years of 1860 - 1870. Ther surnames of WEAVER married a DOWNS ........ ANY help would be GREATLY appreciated ! Kindly Bea beair@verizon.net

I want to THANK those of you on this list who responded so quickly and thoroughly to my questions are Frederick county research!! You are AMAZING! I do want to be sure I come to the right place in Maryland, so maybe someone can help me with this dilemma. The ancestor I'm attempting to track down is Adam Mushler/Muschler who was a private on the Maryland line. His revolutionary service was for three years with the German Battalion under Col. Weather, Captain Maltzell and three years with the 3rd Maryland Regiment. Adam was at the battle of Monmouth, the taking of Lord Cornwallis, and was wounded near the Susquehanna River. Adam's second enlistment was in the Livitt Sears Company, 2nd Maryland Regiment for three years and was discharged at Fort Pitt. What does "the Maryland line" mean? Does the historical society/ibrary in Frederick have info about the Rev. war and immigration records, hopefully prior to the 1780s?? Thank you again! The listers on this list are amazing! I feel welcome in Frederick county before having arrived. Rebecca

Hello Rebecca, While in Frederick, if one's schedule permits, any serious researcher should visit both the Maryland Room of the C. Burr Artz Public Library, Frederick County Public Libraries and the Historical Society of Frederick County (http://www.hsfcinfo.org/), along with the Frederick County Courthouse (located in Frederick City). All these institutions are within 2-3 blocks of each other. If you have not seen it already I would recommend taking a look at Gil's Research Map and Gil's Research Guide, which can be found at http://http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~midmdroots/research/index.htm. The secondary sources relating to Frederick County held in the Maryland Room and the Historical Society are very similar, with a great deal of overlap. The collections nicely compliment each other. The Maryland Room's book holdings can be searched via www.fcpl.org. No matter where you go, please make sure that you consult Martin's _Genealogical Index to Frederick County_ and all issues of _Western Maryland Genealogy_. If in the Maryland Room please also check the _O'Donoghue Index_ to the family histories in our collection. The Maryland Room is open seven days a week and we have very long hours. For further details relating to hours and directions, etc. please go to http://www.fcpl.org/information/branches/cburrartz/ and also http://www.fcpl.org/information/mdroom/general_info.htm for more details about the Maryland Room. The way that the Maryland Room and the Historical Society Library differ, in regards to secondary sources, is the focus of the collections outside of "historic" Frederick County (Western Maryland). We collect more throughout the entire state and the Historical Society is more likely to collect in the surrounding areas directly across state borders, they also follow migration patterns out of Maryland in a way that the Maryland Room does not. This is, of course, simply said. There are always exceptions, ie the Maryland Room has a growing collection of early published birth, etc. information. The Historical Society's surname files are stronger. Our collections also differ, to a certain extent, in regards to "unique" materials -- such as family histories, vertical files, and the truly unique primary sources. Also, because they have a longer history, the Historical Society's primary sources are generally most accessible. The Maryland Room very much became a new entity four years ago (although we existed, but in a different format) and are collections are still being processed. As the official repository for Maryland's state and municipal records, the Maryland State Archives should also always be consulted. It is, however, a formal archives and it is advisable to go on knowing the types of records you need, how to use them, and their availability. The MSA has a sizable webpage that should be consulted. The Maryland Historical Society, in Baltimore, should also not be overly looked as a place that should be consulted at some point, as well. Their catalog can be found at www.mdhs.org. The Maryland Historical Society and the State Archives have been the victim of fiscal restraints over the last few years, the MHS just last month, which may slow down certain aspects of researching in those institutions. It therefore is advisable to prepare for any research trip so that one only goes to Baltimore and Annapolis for those things that can only be obtained in those institutions. Though perhaps less relevant for "strict" genealogy, but with an excellent Maryland history collection, the Maryland Department of the University of Maryland, College Park is always worth searching for those historical details that add flesh to any family history. Take a look at http://www.lib.umd.edu/mdrm/index.html. I think many genealogists and local historians overlook this collection -- one of the best in the state, with a superb staff, and the best reading room in Maryland. Finally, to finish your tour of Maryland institutions, the Maryland Department at the Pratt Library in Baltimore is the largest such collection in a Maryland public library and has a long history of collecting, thus making it a place worth searching for unique finds. Go to http://www.epfl.net/slrc/md/ and also search the catalog at http://pac.epfl.net/uhtbin/cgisirsi/7nHOJQkniY/CENTRAL/325840138/60/1180/X I always like to say that all libraries\archives are equal, they are just different. "Best" depends on the researcher's needs at the time and there success at finding what they need in the institution where they are looking. :) Please let me know what we can do to assist you, both now and upon your arrival in Frederick. Sincerely, Mary K. Mannix Maryland Room Manager On 8/5/06, Rebecca Weigold <TheFamilySleuth@fuse.net> wrote: > I am trying to plan a genealogy trip. Where are the best resources in > Frederick County? What does the library have? Would the state archives > be better? I would appreciate any and all advice. Thank you! > > Rebecca > Kentucky > > > ==== MDFREDER Mailing List ==== > * * Visit the MID MARYLAND ROOTS Website * * > http://midmdroots.com/ > Court Records, Cemetery Inscriptions, Lookups and Queries! > > -- Mary K. Mannix Maryland Room Manager C. Burr Artz Public Library Frederick County Public Libraries Frederick, MD

The courthouse in Frederick is also great. I found incredibly helpful information reading old deed transfers and other probate records that are on file there. Alice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rita & Paul Gordon" <prg202@adelphia.net> To: <MDFREDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 3:41 PM Subject: Re: [MDFR] Resources in Frederick County > The Frederick County Historical Soceity is a repository of information. > The Frederick County Library > about a block away has burial info, as well as microfilm of local > newspapers. The Hall of Records in > Annapolis is great except it only pulls records twice an hour and the help > is not as warm as the library and > local historical society. My wife and I were at the Hall of Records about > six weeks ago and found we lost > too much time waiting for records and trying to find the appropriate > indexes. > Paul Gordon > > Rebecca Weigold wrote: > >> I am trying to plan a genealogy trip. Where are the best resources in >> Frederick County? What does the library have? Would the state archives >> be better? I would appreciate any and all advice. Thank you! >> >> Rebecca >> Kentucky >> >> >> ==== MDFREDER Mailing List ==== >> * * Visit the MID MARYLAND ROOTS Website * * >> http://midmdroots.com/ >> Court Records, Cemetery Inscriptions, Lookups and Queries! >> >> >> > > > > ==== MDFREDER Mailing List ==== > * * Visit the MID MARYLAND ROOTS Website * * > http://midmdroots.com/ > Court Records, Cemetery Inscriptions, Lookups and Queries! >

The Frederick County Historical Soceity is a repository of information. The Frederick County Library about a block away has burial info, as well as microfilm of local newspapers. The Hall of Records in Annapolis is great except it only pulls records twice an hour and the help is not as warm as the library and local historical society. My wife and I were at the Hall of Records about six weeks ago and found we lost too much time waiting for records and trying to find the appropriate indexes. Paul Gordon Rebecca Weigold wrote: > I am trying to plan a genealogy trip. Where are the best resources in > Frederick County? What does the library have? Would the state > archives be better? I would appreciate any and all advice. Thank you! > > Rebecca > Kentucky > > > ==== MDFREDER Mailing List ==== > * * Visit the MID MARYLAND ROOTS Website * * > http://midmdroots.com/ > Court Records, Cemetery Inscriptions, Lookups and Queries! > > >

I am trying to plan a genealogy trip. Where are the best resources in Frederick County? What does the library have? Would the state archives be better? I would appreciate any and all advice. Thank you! Rebecca Kentucky

Frederick Co, MD - Equity Court Abstracts - JS-12 286-293 - COST, TORRANCE, SLAVES, JOHNSON, SIMMONS - Feb 1832 Christian COST Estate Christian COST, dec'd (will 23 Sep 1820; 11 Jun 1822) widow - Mary Ann (now w/o James TORRANCE) and 5 children, - Ann Rebecca COST - Jacob Alexander COST, a minor - Drucilla COST, d/ aft Apr 1822 intestate, a minor w/out issue - Catharine S. COST, a minor - Serena COST, a minor Executrix was the widow; witnesses: Patrick McGILL, William HILLIARY and Lewis FULMEN. Codicil written 23 Apr 1822, granting equal parts to wife and children, not just the children. Witnesses: Patrick McGILL, Jacob THOMAS Jr., Frederick HEMP. Trustee was James TORRANCE; in Apr 1832, sale made to Thomas JOHNSON of William for 60 acres at $2,970. In May 1833, private sale made to John SIMMONS at $300 for SLAVES - - negro woman ELIZA, abt 30; and her son, BIL, abt 5; and her daughter, MARY JANE, abt 2, who is a cripple; and her infant daughter, AMANDA, abt 14 months old. Each 1/5 share (4 children and widow) was $969.94; finalized 1 Aug 1833. ======================================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

Hello, I wonder if someone out there could tell me who is the caretaker for the Israel Creek Cemetery, located at the intersection of Devilbiss Bridge and MD Rt. 194? If. so, do you have a name and address? Thank You, Arlene

On August 5, 1879, John S. Wetzel, of Emmitsburg, disappeared in the company of his cousin Felix Munshour. A week later he body was found in a wooded area and Munshour was charged with his murder. He was tried and convicted in January 1880, and executed by hanging on November 11, 1881, at the Frederick County Jail on West South Street in Frederick. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)

I’m new to researching in Frederick County, Maryland, and need your advice. I will have a chance in a week or two to go to either Frederick or Hagerstown or ???? in Maryland to do a bit of family research, and need suggestions on where to best spend my time. I have three research goals I would be trying to achieve. The first two are from the 1770’s, the latter from the 1820’s or so. 1) I’m trying to track my George WERTZ (1752-1837) and his wife (Nancy CHRISTY), as to their whereabouts and where/when they were married. George says he was born in 1752, came to the US about 1761, and “lived in Maryland before coming to Bedford”. More specifically, his pension application says that when the Revolutionary War broke out (1776), he was living in Maryland and volunteered to go with Captain Cressup of Oldtown largely to help residents of Western Penna with problems with the Indians. George also says he served in support of Bedford County under Captain Samuel Davidson in 1778, 79, 80, and 81, approximately 4 months each year. I would like to try to find where George was in Maryland, and also figure out whether he married there (i.e., whether he was a single freeman or not). How would you recommend I try to figure this out? 2) Similarly, I’m trying to figure out more details about my Lorentz/Laurence BULGER, in particular, when he got to Frederick County, Maryland, and when he married. I know he was born about 1752 (not sure where), and by 1777 was having children – he is having a daughter baptized on Christmas day, 1777, in the Frederick Evangelical church. By 1783 his children are being christened in the German Reformed Church of Frederick, and by 1790 he comes up to Bedford County, Pa. So how do I find him (in a township, for example), so I can see if I can figure out when he got there, and perhaps when he married? 3) Last, I’m trying to find my John GOGLEY/COCKLEY/GOGUELY between 1813 and 1830, and perhaps a bit about his wife, Catherine MALONE. John is baptized in Lebanon County in 1803, and I can find his father in York County in 1813. The next time John shows up is in the 1830 Bedford County census. (There is a Bedford County Orphans Court reference to some property in Greenfield Twp, Bedford County, Pa, belonging to the deceased David Cockley – possibly John’s dad – in 1813, that has John (who would be only 10) petitioning on behalf of his mother and siblings to see whether the land can be partitioned. Unfortunately, I could find no disposition of the case, to know whether John and company settled on the land – but since they don’t show up in the tax records, nor in the 1820 Bedford census, I doubt it.) The family bible shows him marrying Catherine Malone March 8, 1827, but it doesn’t say where. A book by Richard Stoler Myers (“From Compass to Computer” ) implies that either John Gogley, or more likely his father-in-law (Catherine Malone’s father) was a member of the Maryland Legislature. So what I’m really trying to find out is – where was John Gogley between 1813-1830, and, also, was he a member of the Maryland Legislature? If he wasn’ t, was there a Malone who was a member of the Maryland Legislature? That would give us a clue to where Malone’s family was from in Maryland, and also I might find John living nearby – since he gets married in 1827. Any and all suggestions are welcome – where should I look? Where should I visit? Thanks in advance! - Jeff Rinscheid

Frederick Co, MD - Equity Court Abstracts - JS-12 267-286 - STONER, STOUFFER, BEATTY, WALKER, SMITH, NEWPORT - Nov 1831 Abraham STONER Estate Abraham STONER d/ Nov 1830 intestate, leaving 7 children, - Ellen w/o John STOUFFER - Samuel STONER - Mary STONER, a minor (age 21 by 15 Nov 1831) - John STONER, a minor - Ezra STONER, a minor - Sophia STONER, a minor - Abraham STONER, a minor Land - "Dulaney's Lot", "Mistake Rectified", "Middle Plantation", and "The Plow", totalling 262+ acres, from John STONER in 1813, lies next to lands of Susanna BEATTY, William BEATTY, James BEATTY, David EADER and main road leading from WILLIAM's Ferry to Liberty Town; also by land of William GILLMORE (from William BEATTY) and next to tract "Venture and Luck" - exception is 1/4 acre of "Middle Plantation" which John STONER conveyed to Sebastian GRAFF, Nicholas BRENGLE and others in 1812. - "Dulaney's Lot", 40 acres, from Nathan RAITT (w/ Margaret) in 1819, lies at SE corner of Captain Samuel COCKS' part and by lands of Adam MEYERS, Jacob CRAMER. - part "The Plow", 60 perches, from Jacob CRAMER (w/ Catharine) in 1817. - "Middle Plantation", 114 acres, from John BRENGLE (w/ Elizabeth) in 1806, lies next to Michael MOSSITTER's land (from John Stephen HALL) and John HUGHES's land and by "Wet Time" (to Jacob LEESE Sr. from Thomas BEATTY in 1797), Linganore Creek and land of Philip JACOB and the road by Conrad KELLER's. Guardian was John WALKER; trustee was John STOUFFER; sale of 191 acres, where decedent lived and where Mr. BONER presently resides, to Ezra SMITH at $9,555; Lots #7 (11+ acres), 8 (9+ acres), 9 (8 acres) to Ezra SMITH at $581.22; Lot #1 (11 acres) to John NEWPORT at $211.75; Lot #6 (11+ acres) to Haines DIXON at private sale for $295.31; total sales $10,643.30, still leaving some lands yet to be sold. Other lands later sold at private sale were: Lot #5 (11+ acres) to Edward BOOZE at $220; Lot #2 (10+ acres) to John NEWPORT at $150; Lot #3 (13 acres) to Michael KERNS at $325; Lot #4 (12+ acres) also? to Micahel KERNS? at $220; totaling $915 added to the previous total equals $11,558.30. Each 1/7 share was $1,587.18. In October, additional sales made to James ESWORTHY, part Lot #2, 38 acres, at $304; additional 1/7 distribution was $127.27 each; finalized 3 Apr 1833. ======================================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On August 3, 1840, Lawrence Everhart, Revolutionary War hero, was buried in Middletown. He was born May 6, 1755, in Germany. On August 3, 1868, a Steiner child, who was never named specifically in news accounts, was given a prescription containing arsenic and later died. Harry Stair Steiner, who was born December 1, 1867, the son of Herman Francis Steiner and Othella Jane Fout, died on August 3, 1868, and is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, according to Names In Stone. This is likely the child who died after taking the poison. On August 3, 1941, Louis C. Etchison, judge of The Orphans Court and a son of the founder of The Etchison Funeral Home, died at Frederick City Hospital. An ardent sportsman and naturalist, he was also the county's first game warden. On August 3, 1974, Richard M. Nixon began a weekend visit to Camp David near Thurmont just days before he resigned as President of The United States. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)

Frederick Co, MD - Equity Court Abstracts - JS-12 254-266 - FUSS, HANN, ZUMBRUM - Aug 1832 John FUSS Jr. Estate John FUSS Jr. d/ 1824 intestate, leaving widow - Mary (now w/o Peter HANN) and 3 children, - Delilah FUSS, a minor - Nathaniel FUSS, a minor - John FUSS, a minor Guardian filing the petition for them was Jacob ZUMBRUM. Land - "Resurvey on Carolina", 14+ acres, from Stephen WINCHESTER to John FUSS Sr. (w/ Catharine) who then conveyed it to Daniel FUSS in 1797 who then conveyed it to John FUSS Jr. in 1824. - "Addition to Brook's Discovery on the Rich Lands", 97+ acres, from Daniel FUSS (w/ Catharine) in 1824, next to Samuel FARGUSON's part (from Abraham HAYTER), Abraham SHOEMAKER's land (from Christian RIFE) and by land of Christian RIFE (from James HOLLIDAY) - also 2nd part of 141 acres (to John CLABAUGH in 1798). In Nov 1832, Thomas JONES was appointed guardian; trustee was Jacob ZUMBRUM; on 1 Feb 1833, sale made to George Adam OHLER for the farm at $1,402; the next day, the 14 acres were sold to John GRABILL at $111.50. On 12 Feb 1833, Abraham LICHTENWALTER testified the widow, Mary FUSS, now w/o Peter HANN, was 34 years old on 14 Dec 1832 and appears to be in considerable good health; she received 2/15, $182.57; each 1/3 share was $395.59; finalized 21 Mar 1833. ======================================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

Frederick Co, MD - Equity Court Abstracts - JS-12 241-254 - HULL, WARNER, BAKER - Jan 1831 William BAKER, creditor vs John HULL Estate John HULL d/ 1828 intestate, no issue, leaving widow - Rachel (Rachel WARNER in 1832) and 6 siblings, bro/ Andrew HULL bro/ Christian HULL - Out of State bro/ Jacob HULL bro/ Abraham HULL bro/ Henry HULL - Out of State sis/ Catharine BAKER, dec'd - her 4 children, .......Daniel BAKER, a minor .......John BAKER, a minor .......Henry BAKER, a minor .......Andrew Hull BAKER, a minor Administrator was Peter HULL. Guardian was Henry BAKER, appointed at the house of William BAKER. Trustee was Peter HULL; on 20 Mar 1832, sale made to Abraham HULL for $1,300, free of dower. On 22 Jul 1832, Peter HULL testified the widow, Rachel, was born 21 Aug 1794 and is in good health; she received 2/15, $157.35; proceeds short, paid $.55 on the dollar; finalized 9 Mar 1833. ======================================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

Any Kauffman researchers out there ? My George Wissinger married Mary Margaretha Kaufman in 1800 at Frederick Cnty, Maryland in her home. I would love to learn more about the Kauffman family. Regards, Bob Wissinger CHANCERY COURT (Chancery Papers) 1813/03/15 240: John Brunner, Jacob Kauffman, Catherine Kauffman, John Kauffman, George Kauffman, Conrad Kauffman, Henry Kauffman, Philip Kauffman, Michael Kauffman, Jacob Filker, Catherine Frelder, Jacob Lisher, Mary Lisher, George Wissinger, Peggy Wissinger, Thomas Branum, and Elizabeth Branum vs. Frederick Kauffman. FR. Estate of John Kauffman. Recorded (Chancery Record) 88, p. 486. Accession No: 17,898-240. MSA S512-279 1/35/5/ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/405 - Release Date: 8/1/2006 -------------------------------------------- My mailbox is spam-free with ChoiceMail, the leader in personal and corporate anti-spam solutions. Download your free copy of ChoiceMail from www.digiportal.com

On August 2, 1885, torrential rains caused another flood of the Carroll Creek through downtown Frederick. On August 2, 1927, the cornerstone was laid for the Baker Annex at Frederick City Hospital. Joseph Dill Baker gave funds for the annex to allow Negroes to be admitted. When the annex opened in 1928, Drs. Ulysses Grant Bourne and Charles Brooks closed their hospital on West All Saints Street in Frederick, which had been established to treat Negro patients in 1919. On August 2, 1971, The Etchison Funeral Home, which had been in the same family for 125 years, was sold to four employees of the firm. Today it is known as the Keeney, Basford Funeral Home. On August 2, 1990, Charles E. "Buddy" Hefner, Jr., was shot and killed by Frederick City Police Pvt. Edward R. Kornacki during a confrontation in the 400 block of North Bentz Street. According to police reports, Hefner was despondent over the breakup of his second marriage. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)

There were four different Kessler/Kesler lines, that I am aware of, that came from the West Virginia area. The first three of these lines came out of Virginia and the last most likely from the PA or MD area. I refer to each group as: #1- The descendants of Christopher and Sarah Greenwood Butt Kessler- We find them in WV as early as 1859. These Kessler's most always spelled their name with the double "s", although some old records spell it with one. They were located around Nicholas & Greenbrier Co. Later into Webster, Lewis, Harrison and Cabell Co.'s #2- The descendants of Peter and Catherine Schietz/Sheets Kesler- We find them in WV as early as 1802. These Kesler's spelled their name with both one and two "s" depending on the individual family, and were located in Greenbrier, Fayette & Nicholas Co. There are at least seven major researchers working on this line at the present time. I have made several of these researchers aware of the other and they are now working jointly. #3- The descendants of Johannes and Eva Dorothea Leman Kesler- We find them in WV circa 1866 and maybe earlier. These Kessler's also spelled their name with both one and two "s" depending on the individual family, and were located in the Summers, Monroe and Mercer Co. area. Later into Kanawha and Pocahontas Co. This family has been well research and documented in several volumes of books entitled "Out from the Blue Ridge", by Morris S. Kessler and Rev. A. Dean Kesler. #4-The Eastern Panhandle Kessler Family- Most of these Kessler's use two "s". They are referred to as the Eastern panhandle group because they are from the Berkeley and Jefferson Co. area located in the Eastern panhandle of WV. We find them there as early as 1837. Little is know of this group where they came from or where they went. I have been able to lean a little more about this line with the recent death records added to the WV Cultural Society web site. There was some belief that family #1 & #2 were related, but recent DNA testing for genealogical purposes has ruled that out, even though they lived in the same geographical area of WV. One important fact that you have to remember is that West Virginia did not become a state until it separated from Virginia in June of 1863. The state of Virginia had many Kessler/Kesler families and I get inquiries on a regular basis about many Kessler/Kesler's from Botetourt, Rockbridge, Rockingham, and surrounding Virginia counties. I don't have much information about these families, but have connected others who are working on the same lines. I do however, have and am always looking for more, information of those Kessler/Kesler families in WEST Virginia. Are your Kessler/Kesler's from WEST Virginia? Do you know which group you are from? If not, just tell me back as far as you know and I will probably be able to help you find your ancestors. I look forward to hearing from you. Karen Kessler Cottrill email KesslerWV@aol.com SURNAMES- KESSLER/KESLER- MANSFIELD/MANSPILE- PECK/BECK -MCCLUNG -BUTT/BUTTS- AMMEN-GREGORY-SHUTTLESWORTH- HAMRICK-PAYNE-COGER/COGAR/KOGER-MOLLOHAN- GIVEN-WASKEY-HIME-BORDEN-GROVER-WINTER-DIERDOFF/TIERDORF-CAVENDISH-BOLLAR-DODDRILL- BICKEL-COTTRILL and dozens of others Karen Kessler Cottrill WV Kessler/Kesler/Keslar Family Historian I am making no claims that the above information is correct and should not be posted as so. This is being given as personal information to be used for further research and not all has been documented.

Frederick Co, MD - Equity Court Abstracts - JS-12 231-241 - SIX, HARDMAN, WHITMORE, CURRENS, FINIGAN, ECKIS, JONES, OHLER - Jun 1832 Philip SIX Estate Philip SIX d/ 1830 intestate, leaving 11 children, - George SIX - John SIX - Elizabeth w/o Michael HARDMAN - Margaret w/o Benjamin WHITMORE - Mary w/o Elijah CURRENS - Henry SIX - Philip SIX - Agnes w/o Thomas FINIGAN - Isabella w/o James ECKIS - Maria SIX, a minor - Sarah SIX, a minor Land - "Addition to Brook's Discovery on the Rich Lands", 23+ acres, from Thomas JONES Jr. (w/ Elizabeth) in 1828, next to "Peggy's and Molly's Delight". Guardian was Thomas JONES; trustee was Jacob ZUMBRUM; on 20 Sep 1832, sale made to Thomas OHLER for $400; after creditors were paid, each 1/11 share was $13.53; finalized 7 Feb 1833. ======================================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On August 1, 1769, Dr. Philip Thomas, the first physician of record in Frederick County, moved to Frederick after studying in Philadelphia for three years. On August 1, 1776, Lawrence Everhart, who would save the life of Col. William Washington at The Battle of Cowpens (S.C.) and carried a wounded Lafayette from the battlefield at Brandywine, enlisted in "The Flying Camp" under the command of Capt. Jacob Goode. On August 1, 1779, Francis Scott Key was born at Terra Rubra in present day Carroll County near Keymar. On August 1, 1840, Lawrence Everhart died in Middletown after suffering a stroke in Boonsboro while on his way to Hagerstown to see presidential candidate William Henry Harrison. He was born May 6, 1755, in Hessheim, Plaltz, Germany. On August 1, 1864, Joseph Dyer answered a knock at his Market Street door in Frederick his door and was shot twice by a drunken Pvt. Alonzo Earl, of Company B, 1st New York Veteran Calvary. Dyer died and Earl was charged but escaped jail on September 6. On August 1, 1873, J. H. Hackelton, of Bristol, Maine, was selected by the Board of Trustees of The Frederick Female Seminary, as that institution's third president. He replaced Thomas McCann, who retired for health reasons at the end of the preceding school year. On August 1, 1909, the Board of Directors of The First National Bank voted to liquidate its holdings by selling out to The Central National Bank. On August 1, 1930, the Frederick County government leased Winchester Hall for government purposes. The county later purchased the property and it is today the central offices of the County Commissioners. On August 1, 2001, The Kiwanis Club of Frederick presented the oil portrait of Francis Scott Key, which hung in the lobby of the downtown Frederick hotel which bore his name, to the Historical Society of Frederick County. The painting was completed in 1925 by William H. B. Grinage, a local African-American, self-taught artist. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)

Dick, Thank You for checking your files and also the website url's. They are both still current. My ENGLE/MEASEL line does not seem to fit into either family. Jane Kingery <folkerth1@sbcglobal.net> wrote: JOHN BARRETT & JANE KINGERY I checked my database for the names you mentioned and found no matches. But I know of two Engle websites, dealing with different Engle families in America. The descriptions below are taken from the websites. If you like you can follow the links on each site to contact the creators and try to establish a connection with your families. My Engle line appears to connect with the Engles collected in the second site. I hope the URLs are current ... DICK FOLKERTH #1     www.englefamily.net An Engle Family website has been established to explore the history of the family of Ulrich Engel (b.1711) and Anna Brächbühl Engel (b.1715), who immigrated from the Bishopric of Basel, Switzerland, to Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1754 as part of William Penn's experiment in religious freedom. Ulrich Engel's son, Jacob Engel (b.1754), along with his brother Hans (b.1745), were among the founding fathers of the River Brethren movement, which combined elements of pietism with Anabaptism. It survives today as three separate denominations -- the Old Order River Brethren, United Zion's Children, and the Brethren in Christ. #2     Then, on the other hand, there is www.engle-family.org This site covers the Engels family history in Solingen Germany from Caspar Engels I in 1646 until the family immigrated to France in 1730 at the inducement of the French government because of their skills in forging metal. They were members of the Reformed Protestant Church. The site also includes the two brothers and one sister who immigrated to America in 1754 and their descendants. The brothers Peter Engels, Sr., and Johann Peter, Sr., along with their sister Maria Catharina Dellenbach and their families arrived on two separate ships in Philadelphia in the Fall of 1754. A third brother Clemens, remained in Alsace Province as a cutler.