I have a question for the list. I had a close relative who died and an autopsy was performed on him. My understanding is that it is pretty Graphic and I wonder if this report would be considered a vital record. If the autopsy was performed in Maryland would it offer me any additional details? I have his death record and know his cause of death. I would appreciate any thoughts on this subject. Peggy

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-8 565-580 - HITESHEW, McKALEB, SHAW, HINER - Jan 1828 Abraham HITESHEW and Henry HINER vs Philip HITESHEW and William CURRY Philip HITESHEW (w/ Catharine) was indebted to John McKALEB of Taney Town and Abraham HITESHEW and Henry HINER signed as securities. Philip also issued a deed of mortgage to William CURRY. Land - Lot in Union Town of 1/2+ acre (part of "The Orchard" and next to "Hard Grubbing"), containing a Tavern House, Store House, Stable and Outhouses; from Moses SHAW in 1825. Trustee was Joseph M. PALMER; sale made on 25 Sep 1828 to Abraham HITESHEW and Henry HINER for $1,490; proceeds short; finalized 15 Jun 1829. =========================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

hello all.. just got back from annapolis... found a little more imformation to expand my scheifler inquiry.. in 1780 the records show peter klein/ son of jacob klein brother of my george adam cline married anna maria erlebach at the Frederick Lutheran church and george scheifler is listed as witness to the wedding, and as Peter's step-father, jacob having died c. 1777 records now for the Middletown (Mitteldoun) Zion Lutheran church continue to mention george scheifler and his wife Maria Magdelena until about 1799 george and magdelena appear as the god-parents for several children there is also listed a/// Catherine Scheifler who stands as god-parent for a daughter born to Peter and Anna Maria Klein. is anyone researching any of these people or have any imformation about G. Scheifler and his wife Maria Magdelena..? my assumption is that Catharina Scheifler is George's daughter from his previous marraiage? jay cline --------------------------------- Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-8 555-565 - RIDER, MANNING, STOTTLEMIRE - Jul 1828 Jacob HUMMEL, creditor vs Francis RIDER Estate Francis RIDER d/ Oct 1820 intestate, leaving widow - Mary Ann and 2 minor children, - Joseph RIDER - Catherine E. RIDER Land - Lot #9 of "Murdocks Mountain Resurveyed", 125 acres Administrator was the widow; guardian was Alexander MANNING; trustee was James RAYMOND; sale made to John M. STOTTLEMIRE for $46.87 (2nd public sale), free of dower; finalized 28 Jan 1830. =========================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On May 4, 1789, Frederick Augustus Schley, a lawyer who studied under Roger Brooke Taney in Frederick, was born. On May 4, 1827, Dr. Lewis H. Steiner was born. He was the chief inspector with the U. S. Sanitary Commission in Frederick during the Civil War. On May 4, 1912, Theodore Roosevelt spoke to a huge crowd on Court House Square in Frederick as part of his Bull Moose Party campaign to elect him again as President of The United States. On May 4, 2002, a bronze sculpture, created by Colorado artist George W. Lundeen, was dedicated as part of the re-opening of the C. Burr Artz Library in downtown Frederick. The work depicts two children clinging to a third, older youth who is reading a book containing the words of The Star Spangled Banner. The sculpture was donated by The Joseph D. Baker Fund, Inc. On May 4, 2002, the C. Burr Artz Library re-opened in downtown Frederick after a two-year absence while a $10.6 million addition and renovation project was completed. During the construction period the main branch of the Frederick County Library System was located on Spectrum Drive near the FSK Mall. 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-8 536-554 - CLEGGETT/CLAGGETT, MARTIN, SLAVES, etc - Jan 1825 John MAUGHT/MOCK, creditor vs Thomas J. CLEGGETT In 1825, Thomas John CLEGGETT (w/ Sophia) made a deed of trust to Doctor Horatio CLEGGETT of Washington County and Honon? MARTIN of Montgomery County for the benefit of his creditors but without their consent. Land - "Fertile Meadow", 100 acres (granted by patent to Fielder GANTT in 1774 and conveyed to Thomas John CLAGGETT, father of Thomas John CLAGGETT in 1786); "Swedes March", 245 acres (in same deed); - also, "Fielderia Manor", 65+ acres and 13 acres, from Thomas GAUTT/GANTT Jr. to Rev. Thomas John CLAGGETT in 1794; - "Fielderia", 69 acres, from Adam HUNTER, Abner VERNON and Patrick HOLMES, executors of James HUNTER of Virginia to Thomas John CLAGETT Sr. in 1792. SLAVE - negro boy, SIMON - negro, SOPHIA (sold to William LALLER before Jun 1828 for $240) In Feb 1825, Horatio CLAGGETT and Honon MARTIN acted as trustees and sold 13+ acres to Frederick SLAGLE for $414; no bids on remaining property. In Jun 1828, Honon MARTIN died, leaving Horatio as surviving trustee. On 16 Sep 1828, Horatio was able to sell 86 acres to Eli CRAMPTON for $1769.92. Later, he was able to sell the remaining 152 acres to William HILLEARY for $3,800. Personal property (not identified was also sold (maybe a slave) on 16 Sep 1828 for $1,426.49. Multiple judgements exceeded the proceeds; paid $.74 on the dollar; finalized 9 Jun 1829. =========================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-8 526-536 - SCHOLL, STONER, PHUMPHREY, BRENGLE - Jul 1826 Daniel SCHOLL, adm/of Christian SCHOLL, dec'd vs Frederick STONER Foreclosure against Frederick STONER for mortgage on Land - Lots in Frederick Town, #4, 5, 6, 7 Trustee was Frederick A. SCHLEY; in Nov 1829, sale made to Vachel PHUMPHREY at $190. Judgement against Frederick STONER as a security for Christian BRENGLE was paid in part; finalized 11 Feb 1830. =========================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On May 3, 1786, the first almshouse in Frederick (at Bentztown) was destroyed by fire. On May 3, 1952, McKendree Riley Etchison, longtime owner of Etchison Funeral Home, died at his residence at 11 West Second Street in Frederick, at age 87. He was born September 15, 1864, in Jefferson. 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-8 450-526 - RITCHIE, BEATTY, SLAVES, THOMSON, etc - Aug 1827 Mary OTT, Thomas RITCHIE and William N. RITCHIE vs Albert RITCHIE and Amalanah RITCHIE Col. John RITCHIE, d/ 10 Nov 1826 (Will 10 Feb 1825; 20 Nov 1826) widow - Ann (d/ 10 Dec 1826) and 5 children, by 1st wife - (and grandchildren of Thomas BEATTY Sr.) - Mary OTT - Thomas RITCHIE and w/ Mary Ann by 2nd wife, Ann - William Nelson RITCHIE - Albert RITCHIE - Annalanah RITCHIE, a minor Land - Farm near Frederick Town, 400 acres - House and Stables in Frederick Town on Patrick Street, now occupied by Joseph TALBOTT for a Tavern (stabling on Court St opposite the Episcopal Church). - Two large brick buildings on the corner of Market and Patrick Streets in Frederick Town; the building on the corner now occupied by William HELFENSTEIN as dry goods store, the other on Market Street now occupied by Lewis W. GLENN as a druggist store - part of Lot #19 in Frederick Town - part of "Long Acre" in Frederick Town - Lots #13 and 14 in Frederick Town - Lot #6 in Frederick Town on Love Lane - Lot #343 in Frederick Town - tract "Butler's Trouting Streams", 950 acres of mountain land - tract "Puzzlesome Corrected", 262 acres of mountain land - 84 acres near Emmitsburgh In Allegany County - - tract "Constitution Vale", 300 acres (from John Conrad BEATTY in 1797), on east side of Savage River and west of the middle ridge. - tract "Elk Lick", 210 acres, from Henry KEMP. - tract "Potato Gardens", 250 acres from Edward LOYD and William PAED in 1793. - tract "Hunting Ground", 199+ acres by special warrant. - tract "Rich Glades", 306 acres from Edward LOYD and William PAED in 1793 (previously from Thomas PRICE). - tract "Addition to Hunting Ground", 553+ acres SLAVES listed in will - - yellow woman CHARLOTTA (d/o LUCY), freedom on 1 Jan 1831 and her children when they reach age - males 31; females 25 - man David HOLLIDAY Sr. and his wife MOLLY, freedom on 1 May 1829 and he to have free use/occupation of 10 acres during his natural life (land bound by Worthington JOHNSON's farm and Baltzer FOUTZ's farm) - man Thomas JACKSON, freedom on 1 May 1833 - man ROBERT, h/o CHARLOTTA, freedom on 1 May 1839 Executors were wife and 5 children; witnesses were Henry KOONTZ, George HAUER, George ROHR. - In 1801, John RITCHIE purchased part tract "Resurvey on Locust Level" (by Rocky Creek) from the estate of Daniel DULANY, dec'd, by his widow, Rebecca DULANY, then of New Port, Rhode Island, and Benjamin DULANY of Alexandria, Virginia through William COOKE, esquire, of Baltimore, MD. - In 1800, from Thomas BEATTY Sr, farmer, tract "Rocky Creek", 342 acres, lying on the west side of the Monocacy and near Frederick Town (part of it being deeded from John BEATTY and Cornelius BRINK of Ulster Co, NY, yeoman, the latter in behalf of himself and Margaret BEATTY as her attorney; Peter HUFF and w/ Susannah; George BEATTY; and Abraham HUFF and w/ Jane of Frederick Co, MD of 124 acres); (another part held from Henry COOK and William BEATTY, exec/of Elijah BEATTY of 116 acres in 1774) - exceptions of various small tracts to Baltzer FOUT; Thomas Johnson, esquire and Governor of Maryland; Baker JOHNSON and William Murdock BEALL. - In 1812, from the 1811 will of Col. Baker JOHNSON, Lot #3 in Frederick Town and part of "Tasker's Chance", by Jacob BENTZ's land. - In 1796, part "Rockey Creek", 50 acres, from Thomas BEATTY Jr. of Montgomery County (and he obtained from his parents, Thomas and Catharine BEATTY). - In 1815, from Anna BEATTY of George Town, DC, widow of Thomas BEATTY Jr., part "Rocky Creek", 50 acres. - In 1816, from Rebecca OGLE, widow of Benjamin OGLE, Lot #60 on Patrick Street in Frederick Town. - In 1806, from Henry McCLEERY (w/ Maretha) for Lot #67 w/ 3-story dwelling of brick fronting Patrick Street in Frederick Town, adjoining property of Catharine KIMBALL and Daniel HAUER. - In 1825, from Joseph TALBOTT (w/Jane) for Daniel HAUER Sr.'s part. - In 1792, from Benjamin LOWNDES (w/ Dorothy) of Prince Georges County and eldest s/o Christopher LOWNDES, dec'd, Lot #62 on Patrick and Market Streets in Frederick Town. - In 1826, from Jacob GETZENDANNER and Cyrus MANTZ, Lot #19 in Frederick Town by a public alley and on Carroll Creek. - In 1792, from John BRUNNER, merchant (w/ Barbara), tract "Long Acre", which is part of "Tasker's Chance" (and previously from Jacob BENTZ), on Bentz Street next to Frederick STEINER's. - In 1813, from Jacob STEINER (w/ Elizabeth) of Frederick Town (was Lewis FOUT's property from James SMITH), parts of two lots, #13 and #14, fronting Market Street. - In 1822, from Jacob DOLL (w/ Anna Maria), Lot #6 on "Taker's Chance" on Love Lane (previously from David WEBSTER). - In 1792, from Bartholomew McCANN (w/ Mary) , Lot #343 in Frederick Town (previously from Thomas KNOX). - In 1826, from Jacob GETZENDANNER and Cyrus MANTZ, "Butler's Trawling Streams" (from Tobias BUTLER in 1796). - In 1797, from Thomas BEATTY (w/ Jane), "Puzzlesome Corrected", 256 acres, next to George MURDOCK's. Guardian was John P. THOMSON; trustees were James RAYMOND and Henry KOONTZ; sales made in Oct 1829 to: - John BRIEN, part of farm between roads leading from Frederick Town to Harpers Ferry and to Hagerstown for 327+ acres at $18,034.50; - William FISHER for House and Stables, known as Talbot's Tavern at $8,075; - Albert RITCHIE for 3-story brick dwelling on NE corner of Market & Patrick and 3-story dwelling adjoining the same at $7,000; - Thomas RITCHIE for part of Lot #19 on east side of public Alley at $470; - John RIGNEY for parts of Lot #13 and 14 on Market Street near the bridge at $350; - William TYLER for part "Long Acre" at $300; - John FAUBLE for Lot #343 at private sale at $350; - Thomas RITCHIE (s/o John) at private sale for 38 acres of Farm north of Harper's Ferry Road at $2,912.89; total sales was #37,467.19. William FISHER sold the property he purchased to Catherine KIMBOLL who has since sold it and requests expedited deed. Thomas RITCHIE was having difficulty with payments and transferred his sale to George SMITH. Finalized 28 Jan 1835. =========================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On May 2, 1820, John Brien bought the Catoctin Furnace property at a sheriff's sale. On May 2, 1929, a tornado destroyed Richfield, built by Thomas Johnson and birthplace of Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. It was restored and is located off U. S. 15 just north of Hayward Road. On May 2, 1971, Frederick Community College was officially dedicated. 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-8 441-450 - McCLEERY, KNOX, McCLANAHAN, BEALL, KNIGHT, HANNA - Oct 1828 Samuel KNOX and w/ Zeruiah, William McCLEERY and w/ Eleanor vs Henry McCLEERY Estate Henry McCLEERY d/ 1800, leaving 8 children, - Zeruiah w/o Samuel KNOX - William McCLEERY and w/ Eleanor - Andrew McCLEERY - Susannah w/o Michael McCLANAHAN - Pa - Frances w/o William M. BEALL - Robert McCLEERY - Clarissa McCLEERY (age 50 in Feb 1829, a lunatic) - Mary KNIGHT, dec'd - her children, ....John KNIGHT - Mississippi ....Martha Ritchie KNIGHT w/o John HANNA - Indiana, a minor ....Thomas Jonas KNIGHT - Indiana, a minor ....Henry William KNIGHT - Indiana, a minor ....Susanna Freeman KNIGHT - Indiana, a minor ....Rachel Frances KNIGHT - Indiana, a minor Land - 1/2 of Lot #104 in Frederick Town from Michael HOUSER. Andrew McCLEERY, Frances and William M. BEALL, and Robert McCLEERY deeded their interests to Zerinah in 1828. Robert McCLEERY was appointed trustee for Clarissa. Trustee to sell real estate was William M. BEALL; sale made to Robert McCLEERY at $500; each 1/8 share was $55.87; petition to substitute Zeruiah KNOX as purchaser; finalized 31 Oct 1829. =========================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-8 427-441 - MARTIN, WIEST, CARMACK, DILL - Feb 1829 Jacob WIEST vs David MARTIN and w/ Elizabeth, Samuel CARMACK and Joshua DILL David and Elizabeth MARTIN mortgaged their property to Jacob WIEST. Since then, David MARTIN filed for insolvency and Joshua DILL as trustee sold the property to Samuel CARMACK. Land - Lot #285 in Addition to Frederick Town. Trustee was Madison NELSON; sold to Jacob WEIST of Frederick at $402 on 20 Jun 1829; finalized 3 Sep 1829. =========================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On May 1, 1844, The Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick County began operations. On May 1, 1899, Woodsboro Savings Bank was organized. On May 1, 1902, Frederick City Hospital, now Frederick Memorial Hospital, was dedicated. On May 1, 1913, the chapel at Mt. Olivet Cemetery was dedicated. On May 1, 1949, Frederick Municipal Airport was dedicated. On May 1, 1990, Claire Manufacturing, formerly The Claire Frock Company, a Thurmont dress maker, announced it would close June 30. 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-8 415-427 - COCKEY, SLAVES, TAWNEY - Jul 1827 Joshua COCKEY Jr. and Dr. William WILLIS, exec/of John C. COCKEY vs Jacob TAWNEY (TANEY) - Foreclosure John C. COCKEY, dec'd (Will 27 Oct 1826; 22 Dec 1826) widow - Mary and 4 children, - Richard COCKEY - Edward COCKEY - Mary Jane COCKEY - John Cashear COCKEY bro/ Joshua COCKEY SLAVES - negro boy EPHRAIM; negro woman FANNY and her two children, GEORGE and MARIA (to his wife until they reach 35) Executors listed above; witnesses: Isaac SHRIVER, Joshua COCKEY, Jacob SHRIVER. Land - Lot #17 in Westminster on tract "Whites Level", 1/2 acre; bordered on the NW by Frederick TAWNEY's Lot 18, on SE by Store Alley, and on SW by Main Street; previously from John FETTERLING. Trustee was William ROSS; on 5 May 1828, sale made to Joshua COCKEY Jr. at $401; proceeds short, only covered half of debt; finalized 21 Jan 1830. =========================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On April 30, 1840, John Baumgardner, who started a junk business in Frederick following The Civil War, and who was one of the founders of The Frederick Seamless Hosiery Company in 1887, was born in Germany. He died November 18, 1915. On April 30, 1847, Dr. Thomas William Johnson, a physician in Frederick from 1813 to 1847, and who farmed an extensive tract of land at the intersection of Walkersville Pike and Liberty Road, died. He was buried in All Saints Parish Cemetery on East All Saints Street. On April 30, 1888, Dr. Charles J. Baer, who was born in Frederick on August 8, 1823, and who saved the severely wounded Rutherford B. Hayes at the Battle of South Mountain while practicing in Middletown, died in Roanoke County, VA. On April 30, 1960, Marshall L. Etchison, an authority on local history and a music teacher, died at his home at 6 East Church Street at age 67. He was buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. On April 30, 1995, a memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War was dedicated at Memorial Park 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)

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-8 368-415 - KEMP, AMBROSE, FOUKE, SNOOK, SLAVES, YOCKAM, SWAIN, WELLER, HUFFER, FOLAND, OTT, KIRKWOOD, KELLENBERGER, WARENFELTZ, HITESHEW, etc - Aug 1827 Jacob FIROR and William CREAGER - Petition to Rectify Title On 27 Feb, 1779, Henry AMBROSE conveyed in special trust to Ludwick KEMP, tracts "Good Neighbour Resurveyed", 486 acres; "Centre Bit", 12 acres; "Charming Beauty", 25 acres; for his mother, Catharine AMBROSE to have life estate unless she remarried or when she died, then to be sold and divided among her surviving children. The widow died during the lifetime of Ludwick KEMP and the lands have not yet been sold and the monies distributed amongst her heirs. Ludwick KEMP d/ abt 1 Jan 1809, leaving children, - Henry KEMP - Christian KEMP - Elizabeth FOUKE - Mary KEMP Ludwick's heirs did sell the two small tracts to Peter SHOVER for $100 and sold the large tract to John HARBAUGH (w/ Elizabeth for $4,000 in 1809. Harbaugh conveyed the large tracts to Peter SHOVER who conveyed 65 acres to Daniel ROUZER in 1813; and, by Harbaugh's will, devised the remaining lands to be sold by Rouzer and the monies to be divided amongst his children. On 10 Nov 1827, Rouzer did sell 330 acres of the large tract to Jacob FIROR and William CREAGER. Catharine AMBROSE (wid/o Jacob) d/ before 1809, leaving 9 children, - Henry AMBROSE - Out of State - Catharine w/o John SNOOK - Out of State - John AMBROSE - Out of State - Jacob AMBROSE - Out of State - Matthias AMBROSE - Nelson Co, KY in 1804 - Ludwick AMBROSE - Out of State - Eve w/o Jacob YOCKAM/YOCUM - Nelson Co, KY in 1798 - Mary w/o Jacob SWAIN - Out of State - Sophia w/o Peter SHOVER (both died after her mother) (These were the surviving children at the time of Catharine's death, as mentioned in the trust; so, any deceased children are not mentioned here unless they died after their mother.) Peter SHOVER (his will* 27 Sep 1813; 1 Nov 1813) widow - Sophia and children, (grandchildren not named in will) ....Barbara SHOVER ....Catharine w/o Henry WELLER ....Simon SHOVER, dec'd ......-Jacob SHOVER, a minor - Out of State ......-Catharine SHOVER, a minor & w/o John HUFFER - Out of State ......-Adam SHOVER, a minor - Out of State ......-Elizabeth SHOVER, a minor & w/o Frederick FOLAND - Out of State ....Sophia ROUZER, dec'd ......-Daniel ROUZER d/ c1828 intestate, leaving ...........-Mary Jane ROUZER, a minor ......-Lydia ROUZER w/o George KELLENBERGER - Montgomery Co, Ohio in 1828 ......-Martin ROUZER ......-Henry ROUZER, a minor ......-Elizabeth ROUZER, a minor & w/o William OTT ......-Juliana (d/ by Feb 1829) w/o William KIRKWOOD - Out of State ............-Levina Ann KIRKWOOD, a minor ............-Catharine KIRKWOOD, a minor ......-Peter ROUZER - Out of State ......-Sophia w/o Peter WARENFELTZ ......-Sarah HITESHEW, a minor sis/ Susannah SHOVER SLAVES - black woman HANNAH, black girl BETSY, and other girls not named. Land - "Peace All Around" and "Simons Delight". Executor was Daniel ROUZER; witnesses: P. WOODS, Peter LEATHERMAN and Joseph LEATHERMAN. Guardian for Sarah HITESHEW, Mary Jane ROUZER and Elizabeth OTT was Jacob WELLER, B.S. On 19 Sep 1829, Daniel ROUZER was made trustee to convey deed to the complainants. =========================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On April 29, 1755, British General Edward Braddock and his soldiers left Frederick and crossed Braddock and South Mountain on their way to disaster at Ft. Duquesne. On April 29, 1869, the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church conference was held at Bethel (Quinn Chapel) AME Church on East Third Street in Frederick. On April 29, 1935, a freak hail storm caused considerable damage in some sections of the county. Charles J. Smith, a Walkersville area farmer, was severely injured when the chicken house in which he sought refuge collapsed on him. On April 29, 1937, the Carroll Creek through downtown Frederick flooded. On April 29, 1970, Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, Republican of Maine, toured Ft. Detrick as a part of her Senate Committee assignments. On April 29, 1977, Samuel H. Rosenstock, retired local industrialist, was presented "The Others Award" by The Salvation Army for his years of devotion and financial contributions to the organization. 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)

Excuse me for multiple postings - but this educational event is just too good to not let everyone know - Please pass along the following seminar information - the early registration date May 8 - is closing in - and we don't want anyone left without a seat. Registrations are taken at the door - but, no lunch can be provided for anyone registering after May 8, sorry. For more information - please call Marie Washburn, our FRECOGS Librarian member, and Manager of the Historical Society's Reference Library - 301-663-1188 or email: _Library@HSFCinfo.org_ (mailto:Library@HSFCinfo.org) Online registration forms are available at: _http://www.hsfcinfo.org/Current/Calendar_Text.htm_ (http://www.hsfcinfo.org/Current/Calendar_Text.htm) We all know the anxiety for organizers of programs like this - we know it is great - we know it is wanted - and you know you want to come - but it makes us so nervous waiting for your registrations - so please do help us out. If you are planning to come - give Marie an email and reassure us we are on the right track providing such a nice educational day. You know, the meet and greet is good too. check it out - and see you on May 13 - Pepper Scotto, President Frederick County Genealogical Society The Historical Society of Frederick County and The Frederick County Genealogical Society Present “Luck o’ the Irish” Genealogy Seminar featuring Patricia Abelard Anderson Saturday, May 13, 2006 8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Homewood at Crumland Farms 7407 Willow Road Frederick, Maryland 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast at Homewood’s Multi-purpose Room 9:00—10:00 Session #1: Armchair Genealogy: Using Resources Here to Find Out About Your Irish Ancestry Using census, newspaper, immigration and naturalization, church records and other resources available will be explored in this session. The presentation will include a handout on the best web site resources, a bibliography of Irish research references, and suggested source materials. There also will be a brief discussion of FamilySearch.org and finding sources through the LDS. 10:20—11:20 Session #2: Dubliners: Research in Dublin and Catholic Ireland This session will focus on records available at the National Archives Ireland, National Library of Ireland, Heralds Office, Valuation Office, and other locations in Dublin, what records they hold, and how they can be of use to researchers. Records of the Irish Quakers and other protestant records available in libraries and the resources available in Heritage Centers will be discussed. 11:30—12:30 Lunch (Sandwich and salad buffet and beverages are provided) Local history and genealogical titles from the Historical Society of Frederick Co. bookstore, as well as books by Ms. Anderson will be on sale (cash, check, and Visa/MC accepted). 12:30—1:30 Session #3: Belfast Protestants: Finding Your Ancestors in Northern Island This session will include a discussion of PRONI, the Linen Hall Library, various tax records and guild records available in Northern Ireland and the Presbyterian Historical Society. Catholics in Northern Ireland also will be included. Time permitting there will be a discussion of Irish Military Records (at the British Archives in Kew) and the Irish Garden. 1:30—2:30 Informal discussions and information sharing Patricia Abelard Anderson is Librarian at the Montgomery County Historical Society. She is the former publisher of Western Maryland Genealogy, has published nine volumes of Frederick County Land Record abstracts, and has abstracted many land records of Montgomery County. For thirty-years she has researched the ancestry of famine emigrant Anthony Dwyer from County Tipperary to San Francisco, through LDS centers, San Francisco and Syracuse, New York Catholic Church records, and Dublin and Tipperary resources. She is a native of California and has resided in Maryland for thirty years. Her talks will mix the joys of traveling and researching from home, using online resources, and resources available from Salt Lake City via loan. Seminar Fee: HSFC and FRECOGS members—$40.00 Others—$50.00 Homewood Residents—$20.00 Registration includes all sessions, handouts and lunch. Space is limited, and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations received that cannot be accommodated and incomplete registrations or will be returned. ____________________________________ Registration Form - Please return by May 8th The Historical Society of Frederick County and The Frederick County Genealogical Society Present “Luck o’ the Irish” Genealogy Seminar May 13, 2006 ____________________________________ Please print clearly: Name _____________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ City, State & Zip ____________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________________________________________ E-mail __________________________________________________ ____________________________________ Registration Fees includes Lunch & handouts: Non-member @ $50.00 Homewood Resident @ $20.00 HSFC and/or FRECOGS member @ $40.00 ____________________________________ You can join now and receive the member rate! Historical Soc. of Fred. Co - annual Individual membership (add $25.00) FRECOGS annual Family Membership (add $20.00) ____________________________________ Return form by: May 8, 2006 with your check made payable to: Historical Society of Frederick County Attn: Irish Genealogy Seminar 24 East Church Street Frederick, MD 21701

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-8 355-368 - HAWK, BARRICK, HARDY, KISNER, KEMP, SLAVES - Feb 1827 Paul HAWK Estate Paul HAWK, dec'd (Will 18 Feb 1820; 14 Mar 1820), leaving 12 children, - William HAWK (home plantation of 114 acres; w/ payments to siblings) - Anna BARRICK - John HAWK - Jacob HAWK - Paul HAWK (Jr.) - Adam HAWK - Peter HAWK - Philip HAWK - Henry HAWK - Abraham HAWK - Catharine HARDY - Mary w/o Jacob KISNER - her daughters, ....Anna KEMP ....Juda KEMP ....Catharine KEMP SLAVES - black woman, SARAH (free upon his death and her children to be sold at private sale until they reach age 28 and then set free - but only sold to people residing in Frederick County) Executor was William HAWK; witnesses: William GRIMES Jr, William GALT, William GRIMES Sr. Trustee was Joseph TANEY; sale made on 17 May 1827 to Adam HAWK at $1,257.89; proceeds were short and siblings only received a 20% portion of their legacies; finalized on 18 Jun 1829. =========================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On April 28, 1749, the Rev. William Runkel, pastor of the German Reformed Church on West Church Street from 1784 to 1801, was born in Oberengelthum, Germany. On April 28, 1788, Maryland became the seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution. On April 28, 1914, Jesse Henry Routson, longtime superintendent of The Buckingham School near Buckeystown, died of stomach cancer. He was born January 13, 1868. On April 28, 1925, The Kiwanis Club of Frederick donated a portrait of Francis Scott Key, painted by William H. B. Grinage, a local African-American, to the Francis Scott Key Hotel for display in the lobby. (The Kiwanis Club is offering prints of this portrait for sale as a fund raiser for its foundation scholarship program.) On April 28, 1948, the Glade Valley Grange was organized at a meeting at the home of Bruce and Frances Crum. 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)