On March 22, 1765, The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament with an effective date of November 1, 1765. This action led to the Repudiation of The Stamp Act on November 23, 1765, by the 12 justices of The Frederick County Court. On March 22, 1821, James Mifflin Hood was born in Baltimore. He was the husband of Margaret Scholl, for whom Hood College was named in 1912. On March 22, 1863, a fire destroyed three buildings at the U. S. Army's General Hospital #1, at the Hessian Barracks on South Market Street in Frederick. In addition to the loss of the buildings themselves, more than $4,000 in supplies was also destroyed. On March 22, 1958, Claire McCardell, fashion innovator and Frederick native, died of colon cancer in New York City. On March 22, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan attended Palm Sunday services at Trinity United Church of Christ in Thurmont. On March 22, 1991, bad weather forced a helicopter carrying President George H. W. Bush to a weekend vacation at Camp David to land at Frederick Municipal Airport. 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-7 386-389 - BEATTY, RITCHIE, OTT, SEMMS, PARKERSON /PARKINSON, SCOTT, PRUTZMAN - Jan 1828 Thomas BEATTY Estate Thomas BEATTY, dec'd - will written 28 Dec 1810; codocil 16 Jul 1815; heirs were - Thomas RITCHIE - Mary OTT - Ann BEATTY, now w/o Joseph SEMMS - Henrietta w/o William PARKERSON/PARKINSON - John BEATTY, dec'd - Thomas A.C. BEATTY, dec'd - Jane E.C. BEATTY w/o John D. SCOTT - Eleanor H. BEATTY w/o Alexander SEMMS Land - "Town Tract" in Creagers Town, 76+ acres; lies on road from Creager's town to Emmittsburg; Samuel GRIMES purchased from BEATTY's executor and sold to Henry PRUTZMAN. Beatty's executor was John RITCHIE who died before conveyance of deeds. Granted 7 Feb 1828. ===================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On March 21, 1777, Thomas Johnson, of Frederick, was sworn in as the first governor of Maryland. On March 21, 1815, Col. John McPherson bought lots on Council Street in Frederick at auction. He built identical houses on them that are known today as The Ross and Mathias houses. On March 21, 1883, photographer Jacob Byerly died at age 75. On March 21, 1978, Samuel H. Rosenstock, local philanthropist, deeded his one-half interest in two farms near Frederick Municipal Airport jointly to Hood College and Frederick Memorial Hospital. The value of the gift at the time was about $300,000. 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)

Hi... I am researching James Daniel Brown (Jan 1831 Frederick Co, MD - May 1908 Washington Co, MD) who married Savilla Buhrman (May 1832 Frederick Co, MD - Feb 1872 Washington Co, MD)..on 20 May 1849 In Frederick Co, MD... I went to findagrave.com and discovered that they had the following children.....some didn't have dates.... Melvin Augustus George Dyson Cornelius Asbury David Keller Lewis Clark Daniel McCelvey Mary Emma (married 2 times: Buhrman, Kroh) Charles Elmer Martha Jane Ellen (married Janes Daniel Brown II) Fannie May (married a Moreland Alexander Wolf) I am connected to this family through the Flautt family (James Daniel is the son of Jeremiah Daniel and Mary Ann Flautt) I would appreciate any help in my research on the children of these people....thank you.... Stephanie Grohol

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-7 375-385 - McPHERSON, GROFF, SPRIGG, BEALL, EDWARDS, TURNER, DUVALL, JOHNSON, DARNALL - Feb 1827 John McPHERSON vs Marcus Y. GROFF and w/ Maria - Division of Land John McPHERSON bought, at public sale, 3/4 undivided part of real estate from William SCHLEY, trustee for property of Thomas SPRIGG, dec'd. Maria w/o Marcus Y. GROFF owns the other portion of the undivided land and has refused to have the land divided in shares. Land - Lot 1 - "Fat Cow" (aka "Mary Makes One"), 237 1/2 acres, from Nathan BEALL, Aza BEALL, Headen EDWARDS and w/ Susanna in 1800; and "Mary Makes One" from Richard TURNER and w/ Elizabeth in 1800; next to tract "This Is The Way" and lands of Joseph BEALL - Lot 2 - "Fat Cow" and "I am Looser Still", 147 acres; from William Murdock BEALL in 1790; lies by road from George Town to Frederick Town - Lot 3 - "I Am Looser Still", 355 acres; from William Murdock BEALL in 1790; between lands of Joseph BEALL, Tabitha BEALL, Elisha BEALL from Baker JOHNSON, Samuel DUVALL and Peter MANTZ and by tracts "William's Lot" and "Abner's Choice", "Nancy's Beginning", "Gannttz Garden (from Fielder GANNTT to Daniel JACOBS) and next to lands of Thomas DARNELL - Lot 4 - "Margaret's Delight", 10+ acres; surveyed for Margaret TURNER in 1769 and conveyed by her to Charles BEALL in 1788 (1/4 part from Richard TURNER and w/ Elizabeth to Spriggs in 1801) - Lot 5 - "Fat Cow" or "Resurvey on Fat Cow", 53 acres; from Jeremiah LINTON in 1802 - Lot 6 - "Choice Improved Resurveyed" and "Mary Makes One", 8 1/2 acres, conveyed by Henry DARNALL to settle lines of last tract; from Nathan BEALL, Aza BEALL, Headen EDWARDS and w/ Susanna in 1800; and "Mary Makes One" from Richard TURNER and w/ Elizabeth (undivided 1/4) in 1800; total estate found to contain 811 1/2 acres. Lot 2 was granted to Maria and Marcus Y. GROFF; the remaining lots were granted to John McPHERSON; finalized Feb 1828. ==================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

Found the following 1910 census Carrol county 11th District , ED 91, Supervisors District 2, Sheet A. John M Lantz age 56 or 51, age smudged, married 24 years, parents born in Maryland wife Ella C. age 46, parents born in Maryland, had 4 children, all still living son Carol C age 24 son J Earl age 16 son John G age 16 John M and Ella listed as not working, Carol and J Earl are clerks, working in a Butter Factory. Arnie

On March 20, 1771, a deed was signed by Conrad Crone for a parcel of ground in Middletown giving it to the trustees of a Lutheran church to be built on the site. On March 20, 1872, lawyer William Schley died of smallpox. He was born in Frederick on October 31, 1799. On February 13, 1837, he fought a duel at Alexandria, VA, with William Cost Johnson, of Jefferson. Both men were wounded, but recovered and became close friends. On March 20, 1942, D. John Markey, who operated a shoe and hat store at 9 North Market Street, and who served in the Army during four wars, was named to command Camp Pickett, near Blackstone, VA. 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)

Hi... I am trying to locate John M. and Effie Lantz in the 1910 Frederick Co, MD Census...or at least that is where I am hoping they would be... I was able to locate them in the 1900 census...they were living in Orange Co, NY.... John was born Aug 1861 in MD and Effie was born jul 1865 in MD....they had three children living with them...Russel born Oct 1892, Edna, Nov 1895 and Ethel born Mar 1900..... So I am assuming they are still in NY or back in Frederick Co, MD.... I did find Effie Lantz in the 1920 census, living Hauvers, Frederick Co, MD living with her mother, Diana Brown, and she is widowed....no children with her...and I found Russell in the 1920 census...in Baltimore, MD.... But I cannot locate them in the 1910 census.....appreciate any help...thank you... Stephanie Grohol

Hi there. Franklin Co., PA: 1910 census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA: 25 N. Franklin St. Lantz, John M., age 48, m. 19 yrs, b. MD, parents b. Pa, Professor at business college Lantz, Effie May, age 44, 4 children, 3 living, b. PA, parents b. PA Lantz, Russel L., 17, b. MD, salesman for grocery store Lantz, Edna May, 13, MD Lantz, Hida D., 9, b. NY Joe and Stephanie Grohol <joeandsteph@cqservices.com> wrote: Hi... I am trying to locate John M. and Effie Lantz in the 1910 Frederick Co, MD Census...or at least that is where I am hoping they would be... I was able to locate them in the 1900 census...they were living in Orange Co, NY.... John was born Aug 1861 in MD and Effie was born jul 1865 in MD....they had three children living with them...Russel born Oct 1892, Edna, Nov 1895 and Ethel born Mar 1900..... So I am assuming they are still in NY or back in Frederick Co, MD.... I did find Effie Lantz in the 1920 census, living Hauvers, Frederick Co, MD living with her mother, Diana Brown, and she is widowed....no children with her...and I found Russell in the 1920 census...in Baltimore, MD.... But I cannot locate them in the 1910 census.....appreciate any help...thank you... Stephanie Grohol ==== MDFREDER Mailing List ==== * * Visit the MID MARYLAND ROOTS Website * * http://midmdroots.freewebspace.com/ Court Records, Cemetery Inscriptions, Lookups and Queries! --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze.

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-7 364-375 - FLEMING, HULL, HOLL, DONSIFE - Feb 1827 Samuel FLEMING and Cyrus HULL vs Joseph FLEMING of Arthur Joseph FLEMING of Arthur d/ intestate, leaving widow - Lucy and 2 minor children, - Joseph Daniel FLEMING - Arthur FLEMING Land - House and 2 Lots in Woodsborough; also 1/5 of undivided part of House and Lot in Frederick Town, inherited from his mother, Sarah FLEMING. The 1/5 share of the house and lot in Frederick Town was sold by Samuel FLEMING by decree of court and the monies were distributed to the widow and children, but there remains an outstanding debt to Samuel FLEMING by Joseph with Thomas H. FLEMING as security. Guardian was Julian C. HULL; trustee was Samuel FLEMING; on 24 Nov 1827, sale made to Henry C. DONSIFE of Frederick County at $380 for the house and lot in Frederick Town. On 8 Dec 1827, Samuel FLEMING (of A.) died before distribution of funds; Thomas H. FLEMING was then appointed as trustee in Samuel's place. On 3 May 1828, David HOLL stated the widow was about 31 years old; she received 2/13 in lieu of her dower, $50.56; proceeds short, creditors paid $.42 on the dollar. ================ - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On March 19, 1895, Mrs. Howard E. Sparrow, wife of the owner of the "City Hotel" in Middletown, was trapped by the collapse of the stable at the rear of the property. She suffered a severely broken leg, which was repaired in an operation by Drs. E. L. Beckley and J. E. Beatty. Mrs. Sparrow, however, died on April 4, 1895, after tetanus set in. Also trapped in the collapse was John Herring, the former owner of the hotel. He escaped serious injury. On March 19, 1978, five Frederick County citizens died in a light plane crash in the Adirondack Mountains in New York State. Among the victims was attorney Gregory J. Hayward. On March 19, 1987, Dr. Stuart D. Berger, superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools, accepted a similar position with the Wichita, KS, school system after six years here. 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)

Can someone look up for me the wedding date, and place of wedding for Stanley Selsam Wise and Anna May Brown. It is believed they were married sometime between 1904 and 1906, in Washington County, Maryland, probably in the Smithsburg area. We have been unable to find a marriage record or place of marriage for them. Thanks, Ellen Smith

On March 18, 1843, Frederick Augustus Heisley, who designed and constructed Frederick's Town Clock in the steeple of Trinity Chapel on West Church Street, died in Harrisburg, PA. 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-7 352-364 - HANN/HAUN, JONES, ANDERS, CLABAUGH, SHEELY, GRIMES - Jan 1827 Henry HANN/HAUN Estate Henry HANN/HAUN d/ intestate, leaving 8 children, - William HANN/HAUN and w/ Mary - Henry HANN/HAUN Jr. and w/ Lucy - Philip HANN/HAUN - Catharine w/o John JONES - Out of State - Ann w/o Adam ANDERS - Indiana - Elizabeth w/o Thomas JONES Jr. - Sarah w/o Jacob CLABAUGH - John HANN/HAUN - Out of State Land - "Addition to Brooks Discovery on the Rich Lands", 158+ acres; from Andrew SHEELY in 1806. Thomas JONES and Philip HANN/HAUN purchased Henry Jr's share; Thomas JONES purchased Sarah CLABAUGH's share; William conveyed his share to Henry who conveyed it to Thomas Jones and Philip. Trustee was Abraham LICTENWALTER; On 26 Oct 1827, sale made to Elias GRIMES for $1,868.02; 1/8 share was $218.50; finalized 22 May 1828. ==================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-7 340-351 - RUSSELL, TALBOT, BENTON - Feb 1825 Jesse RUSSELL and Abel RUSSELL vs John RUSSELL Jr. Estate John RUSSELL Sr., will written 16 Aug 1813 son/ John RUSSELL Jr, d/ intestate, leaving ..w/ Ruth and 2 minor children, .......Joseph RUSSELL .......John RUSSELL (III) Executors were Jesse RUSSELL and Abel RUSSELL; Land - "Resurvey on Pleasant Valley", to Sr. by Charles STEPHENS and William STEPHENS in 1795; - "Resurvey on Hall's Choice", (granted for 874 acres) to Sr. by Thomas TURNER in 1798; - "Pleasant Orchard", to Sr. by Wm. TURNER in 1799; - "Resurvey on Hall's Choice, (granted for 1054 acres) to Sr. by Benjamin HALL in 1806; totaling 136+ acres conveyed to John Sr. John RUSSELL Jr. purchased said land at sale in 1815; but died before full payment was made. Abel RUSSELL was administrator for John Jr.; guardian was John TALBOT Jr. Trustee was Abel RUSSELL; after 3 failed sales, private sale was made to Benjamin BENTON for $3,412.50, free of dower. Widow received 2/15 in lieu of her dower, $432.23; proceeds short by $6,305, paid $$.44 on the dollar; finalized 25 May 1828. ================= - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On March 17, 1762, Thomas Johnson, of Frederick, became a member of the lower house of The Maryland Assembly. He served until April 19, 1774. On March 17, 1777, Roger Brooke Taney, future Chief Justice of The United States, was born in Calvert County. On March 17, 1872, Mrs. Ezra Arnold and her five children were overcome by carbon monoxide gas in their Burkittsville home. Mrs. Arnold died, but all the children recovered. Her husband was driving cattle to market to Baltimore at the time of the incident. On March 17, 1873, Ulysses Grant Bourne, Sr., Frederick physician for more than 50 years, and a prominent leader of the African-American community both in Frederick County and at the state level, was born in Calvert County. On March 17, 1959, George Eldred VanFossen, a pioneer with the Ox Fibre Brush Company in Frederick, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was a Frederick native and lived at 117 East Eighth Street at the time of his death. On March 17, 1963, Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton was beatified by Pope John The 23rd. On March 17, 1993, snow from a March 13th blizzard collapsed the roof of The Leggett Department Store at the Francis Scott Key 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-7 327-340 - DUVALL, DAVIS, BARNES, HALE - Jul 1827 Thomas DUVALL and Gilbert DAVIS vs Samuel DUVALL Estate Samuel DUVALL d/ intestate, leaving widow - Mary and 6 minor children, - Allen P. DUVALL - Jeremiah DUVALL - William DUVALL - Harriett DUVALL - Mary DUVALL - Samuel DUVALL Executor was Thomas DUVALL Land - Lot #45 and 46 in Creagers Town from George BALTZELL and Dorothy SHAFER in 1818. William DUVALL (now dec'd) and Gilbert DAVIS were securities on Samuel's mortgage to George BALTZELL. Guardian was Samuel BARNES for Allen; Mary DUVALL was guardian for the other children; George HALE was administrator; Daniel DUVALL was trustee; on 15 Dec 1827, sale went to Mary DUVALL for $338 free of dower. On 14 Jan 1828, James LIGGETT made oath the widow was about 38 years old and in good health; she was awarded 1/8, $35.35; proceeds short; finalized 16 May 1828. ================ - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On March 16, 1829, Secretary of State Henry Clay arrived in Frederick for a stay of several days. A banquet was given for him at Talbott's Tavern on the 17th, but the $3 per person price for the event was considered expensive. On March 16, 1862, Sgt. Hanson T. C. Green, a Frederick native and member of Cole's Rangers, captured three Confederate soldiers just outside Winchester, VA, and was commended for his gallantry. On March 16, 1921, the Walkersville Homemakers' Club was organized. Mrs. A. G. McKinney was elected its first president. On March 16, 1953, fifteen residents of Rosemont, near Brunswick, held a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Smith, to discuss the formation of an incorporated community. Eventually Rosemont was formally incorporated. 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-7 316-327 - SLIFER, AHALT - Feb 1826 Jacob SLIFER vs Peter SLIFER Estate Peter SLIFER d/ (will 19 Nov 1823; 23 Dec 1823) widow - Catharine and 6 minor children (not named in will), - Emanuel SLIFER - David SLIFER - Elizabeth SLIFER - Thomas SLIFER - Joshua SLIFER - Hannah SLIFER Executor was his brother, Samuel SLIFER; witnesses were John LEE, John SLIFER Sr., and Jacob SLIFER. Land - 100 acres with saw mill, held in common with his brother, Jacob SLIFER. Guardian was Jacob AHALT; Samuel SLIFER was trustee; on 1 Jan 1827, sale made to John SLIFER Jr. for $2,500 subject to widow's dower. After creditors were paid, the children received $30.58+ each; finalized 16 May 1828. ==================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On March 15, 1834, Dr. William Hilleary, one of the early physicians in Frederick County, died. He was born March 25, 1775, at Mt. Pleasant. On March 15, 1836, Roger Brooke Taney, former Frederick lawyer and resident, became the first Roman Catholic Chief Justice of The United States. On March 15, 1864, four iron safes were placed in the Frederick County courthouse, now Frederick's City Hall. On March 15, 1933, Snake Farm, forerunner of Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, was founded by Gordon P. Gaver near Lewistown. He bought the Thurmont site in 1936, and opened Jungleland Snake Farm there in 1937. On March 15, 1966, Richard A. Hahn bought Jungleland Snake Farm at Thurmont, renaming it Jungleland Serpentarium in 1967. On March 15, 1968, The Frederick County Commissioners purchased the farm of Paul W. Boyer, three miles east of Frederick on Reich's Ford Road, for $45,000, for use as a sanitary landfill. When it was closed in 1999, it cost more that $7.5 million to cover and seal the facility. 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)