On March 2, 1821, Peter and Kitty, Negro brother and sister, were hanged at the Old Magazine on the Harper's Ferry Road, for the murder of their master's wife, Mrs. William (Catherine) Baker, in August 1820. On March 2, 1891, Dr. Joseph B. Garrott, a druggist who operated Garrott's Pharmacy on South Market Street, the predecessor to Pearre's Apothecary, died unexpectedly at age 47. He was survived by his wife, the former Henrietta Loutham, and two daughters, Nellie, 16, and Susie, 11. On March 2, 1970, Fredericktown Bank and Trust Company opened its new 24,000 square foot building in the unit block of North Market Street. The new facility replaced a building with 5,000 square feet. The institution was founded in 1828. On March 2, 1974, the main studio and executive offices of WTRI radio in Brunswick were destroyed by fire. The station returned to the air on March 7 from a mobile studio borrowed from WDON in Wheaton. 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 30-57 - SHRUP/SHREP, SHRIVER, FREEZE, DEBERRY, ECKMAN, GILBERT, CURTIS, GRIFFITH, RAIMICK - Jan 1825 John RITCHIE, exec/of Thomas BEATTY vs John FREEZE and Matthias SHRUP John RITCHIE was also the son-in-law of Thomas BEATTY and, as Beatty's executor, sold 107+ acres to John FREEZE with Matthias SHRUP/SHREP as his surety in 1819. Matthias SHRUP d/ intestate, leaving 6 children, - Henry SHRUP d/ intestate, leaving ...w/ Caroline later w/o John GILBERT ......William Mathias SHRUP, a minor - Mary Barbara w/o Philip SHRIVER - Mary w/o John FREEZE - Ohio - Catharine (d/ after petition) w/o John DEBERRY - their children, .....Maranda DEBERRY .....Mary Ann DEBERRY .....William DEBERRY .....Catharine DEBERRY - Elizabeth SHRUP - Mary Magdalena w/o George ECKMAN - Out of State Land - "Town Tract", 107 7/8 acres, next to "Fountain Low" and by road leading from Creager's Town through Harman's Gap, surveyed in 1818 by John WOODWARD, esq; - "Third Addition to Resurvey on Fountain Low", 102 acres; - "Joseph's Friendship" and "Fourth Dividend", 67 acres from Henry GRIFFITH of Montgomery County, next to Thomas FLEMING (in 1796 from executors of Griffith to Philemon GRIFFITH and Joshua GRIFFITH; Thomas BEATTY (w/ Jane) paid 100 pounds for Shrup to Philemon and Joshua due to Henry; - "Town Tract", 160 acres and "Expensive Beginning", 5 3/4 acres next to "Resurvey on Lilly's Lot" and "Resurvey on Joseph's Friendship" - Lot #10 of "Mountain Tract", 340 acres, from George CALVERT, esq. of Prince George's County for 255 pounds in 1800; next to lands of heirs of John DAVIDSON (sold to James JOHNSON), Henry FRALEY, Jacob WELLER, Henry BEAMER and tract "Vine Garden". Administrator was Henry SHRUP who died before administration was completed, John R. CURTIS then became the administrator. George HALE was guardian; Jacob FIROR was trustee. Sale held on 4 Aug 1825 in Creagers Town: - John FREEZE's 107 7/8 acres to John RITCHIE, agent for William PARKINSON for $500. - 33 /2 acres of mountain land to Joseph EICHELBERGER for $5/acre on 13 Aug 1825 - 168 3/4 acres to John RITCHIE, agent for Anne SEMMES, John D. SCOTT, Alexander SEMMES and John BEATTY for $5.90/acre Total sales was $1,663.12. John RITCHIE petitioned to have additional property of John FREEZE of Ohio sold as proceeds were insufficient - 15 lots in Creagers Town, - Lots #103, 104, 105 on east side of Main Street - Lots #102, 113, 114, 115 on south side of Second St - Lots #116 thru 123 on west side of North Street with buildings In Mar 1826, John RITCHIE and others petitioned of possession of land against Elizabeth SHRUPP, John DEBERRY and John GILBERT and w/ Caroline as they refused to give up the 168 3/4 acres of land. Nicholas HOLTZ also petitioned agains Matthias SHRUPP for debts. On 27 May 1826, Firor sold rest of Freeze's property to Michael RAIMICK for $430; finalized 4 Oct 1827. ================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On March 1, 1749, Otho Holland Williams, employed in the clerk's office at The Frederick County Court at age 14, and a distinguished hero of The Revolutionary War, was born in Prince George's County. He was also the founder of Williamsport. He died July 15, 1794, in Woodstock, VA, and was buried in Williamsport. On March 1, 1781, John Hanson, of Frederick, signed The Articles of Confederation for Maryland. His staunch insistence that all the states give up their claims to "western lands" made Maryland the last state to sign these articles. It was also this act which led to his election as the "first president of The United States under The Articles of Confederation." On March 1, 1842, William Gideon Baker, older brother of Joseph Dill Baker, and founder of The Buckingham School, was born in Buckeystown. He died September 14, 1922, and was buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick. He was also the father of William Gideon Baker, Jr., who was the co-founder of the financial house of Baker, Watts & Co. On March 1, 1862, The Hessian Barracks on South Market Street in Frederick opened as General Hospital #1 for Union Army wounded. On March 1, 1933, the Gospel Temple Apostolic Faith Church of Brunswick was dedicated. The founder and builder of the church was Elder Charles H. Johnson, who had been the pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Brunswick. On March 1, 1941, Congressman William D. Byron, of Maryland's Sixth Congressional District, was buried after services in Hagerstown. He was killed in a plane crash near Atlanta on February 27. His wife Kathryn was elected to replace him on May 27. Both his son, Goodloe, and his daughter-in-law, Beverly, served as Sixth District congressmen. On March 1, 1962, the Brunswick Library Association was formed at a meeting at the YMCA. A new library was dedicated on April 20, 1963, at 317 Brunswick Street. 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 12-30 - JAMISON, HOOK, GIBSON, BOARDLY, MIFFLIN, WORTHINGTON - Jul 1827 Ignatius JAMISON Estate Ignatius JAMISON d/ 11 Mar 1823 intestate, leaving 9 children, - Catharine w/o James HOOK - Joseph JAMISON - William JAMISON - Benedict JAMISON - Alexander JAMISON, a minor - Emily JAMISON, a minor - Henrietta JAMISON, a minor - Ignatius JAMISON, a minor - Elizabeth JAMISON, a minor Land - "Resurvey on Daniel's Small Tract", 448 acres, conveyed by James GIBSON and w/ Elizabeth (who was Elizabeth BOARDLY, surviving executor of John B. BOARDLY of Philadelphia) in 1822. In 1813, land was conveyed to Lawson ALEXANDER by Henry ALEXANDER, trustee appointed by the chancellor; then from Lawson to Elizabeth BOARDLY (before her marriage to James GIBSON) and John F. MIFFLIN as joint tenants per John B. BOARDLY's will; Mifflin later died. Guardian was John H. WORTHINGTON; John H. McELFRESH was trustee. Benedict, Catharine and William conveyed their interests to Joseph. On 21 Oct 1827, sold at private sale to Catharine JAMISON for $7,683.20. =============== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-7 1-12 - FARQUHAR, HATTON, EDMONDSON, ELGAR - Feb 1827 Thomas EDMONDSON - Correction of Deed William FARQUHAR's widow, Lydia, married Robert HATTON. William willed some land to his son, Moses FARQUHAR. Moses' sons, Moses B. FARQUHAR (w/ Massey/Mapey) (now in Ohio) and William P. FARQUHAR (w/ Mary) sold part of land (4 acres) to Thomas EDMONDSON in 1822; Moses B. FARQUHAR sold 30 acres with an exception of 40 sq perches which went to his grandmother, Lydia HATTON. There was another 40 sq perches Robert and Lydia HATTON sold to Moses B. FARQUHAR which was not mentioned in the deed. In Aug 1827, decree passed to correct the deed (plat shown). Land - Lot #1 of "Resurvey on Forrest in Need", 34 acres with brick house and stone shop, where Moses B. had lived. Adjoining land had been deeded to William FARQUHAR Sr by Benjamin FARQUHAR in 1800; and was next to Joseph ELGAR's lot. ============ - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On February 28, 1819, Outerbridge Horsey Jr., the great grandson of Maryland Governor Thomas Sim Lee, who produced one of America's finest rye whiskeys at his Burkittsville distillery, was born. He died January 5, 1902. On February 28, 1840, reels were put into the Hessian Barrack in Frederick to begin silk manufacture. On February 28, 1953, Frederick and Braddock Heights telephones were converted to dial operations and transferred to a new cross-bar office at 33 East Patrick Street in Frederick. On February 28, 1993, fire destroyed the sanctuary of the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Adventist Drive near Harry Grove Stadium 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)

Needed obituary or death record of: SAMUEL WIRTH NAIL b. 11-11-1820, Taneytown, MD d. 12-23-1891 Ellerton, MD He had 4 wives: Ann Hoffman Susan Smith Ann Schriver Lydia Frederick I am interested in his marriage to Lydia, who died in Clark County, OH. Thanks for any help. Carol

Additions for this month - County Records - Washington Co Marriages ...All 1862 marriages have been added Photos - Old Class Pics ...Doubs School - 1929, near Adamstown ...Oak Orchard - 1929, between Liberty & New Windsor ================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On February 27, 1823, Louis McMurray was born in Baltimore County. He developed a process for preserving canned goods and opened a cannery in Frederick. McMurray Street, off West South Street, is named for him. On February 27, 1859, Philip Barton Key, son of Francis Scott Key, was murdered on the streets of Washington near The White House by New York Congressman Daniel Sickles, who lost a leg as a Union general at Gettysburg. On February 27, 1941, Lewis Edward Byerly, tanner, and president of The Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company, publishers of The Frederick News-Post, for 48 years, died of a heart attack at his East Patrick Street home. On February 27, 1941, Sixth District Congressman William Devereux Byron, vice president of The Herald Mail Company in Hagerstown, was killed in a plane crash near Atlanta. His wife Kathryn was elected to replace him on May 27. His son, Goodloe E. Byron, and his daughter-in-law, Beverly Butcher Byron, also were elected to this congressional seat. On February 27, 1959, Mike, a Pennsylvania black bear which was an attraction at Delphey's Sports Store on West Patrick Street in Frederick for nearly 20 years, died suddenly. On February 27, 1965, Camp Catoctin, the first Job Corps training facility in the nation, was officially dedicated near Thurmont. There were more than 150 citizens in attendance and 85 Job Corpsmen on hand. 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 David Prior (1828-1904) who married Josephine Sleasman and also married Laura Ann Willard (1842-1902)... I am looking for the names of the children that David had with Laura...I found most of them in the census and also on familysearch.org....but in the 1900 census...it states that she has had 13 children with 11 living....I can only find 9 of them.... Can anyone help me? Appreciate any help...thank you... Stephanie Grohol

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-6 699-707 - McKEEHAN/McGAHAN, MINNICK - Oct 1828 William JORDAN vs George McKEEHAN - Title George McKEEHAN/McGAHAN d/ intestate, leaving widow - Jane and 10 children, - John McKEEHAN - James J. McKEEHAN - Martha w/o Joseph MINNICK - Samuel L. McKEEHAN, a minor - Joseph G. McKEEHAN, a minor - Elizabeth McKEEHAN, a minor - George W. McKEEHAN, a minor - Benjamin F. McKEEHAN, a minor - Margaret J. McKEEHAN, a minor - Susanna McKEEHAN, a minor Land - "Shield's Adventure", 26+ acres; next to lot sold by Dr. R.L. ANNAN to Sebastian DUFFEY, dec'd, and next to "White's Delight". Deed to sale of land had to be redone and McKeehan never filed the corrected deed before he died. Guardian was Samuel BAUMGARDNER; on 25 Jun 1829, approval granted for recording of deed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The End of JS-6 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On February 26, 1760, a lottery was held to provide $500 for a fire engine for Frederick City and County. Any additional revenues were to go to the construction of a market in Frederick. On February 26, 1927, the Brunswick Church of God was dedicated. On February 26, 1994, Dr. Martha Church announced that she would retire as president of Hood College on June 30, 1995. 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-6 688-699 - STONER, REID, STEINER, DERR - Jul 1828 John DERR and Henry FOGLER vs Ezra STONER Estate - Foreclosure EZRA STONER d/ intestate, leaving 4 minor children, - Margaret STONER - William STONER - Charity STONER - Anna STONER Land - Lot #255 in Frederick Town (1/8 part from Jacob REID in 1826 which was conveyed to John REID by Thomas RICE and wife and given to Jacob through the will of John REED/REID). Administrator was Henry STONER; Henry STEINER as guardian; Lewis P.W. BALCH as trusee; on 3 Nov 1828 at the tavern of Henry FOGLER in Frederick Town, sale made to John DERR for $200; proceeds short, paid $.18 on the dollar; finalized 20 Jul 1829. ============== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-6 679-688 - STEVENSON, TROXELL, COVER, CRISE, SHELLMAN, SHEELY, MARKEY - Oct 1828 Josias STEVENSON Estate Josias STEVENSON d/ c1826 intestate, leaving 9 children, - Ruth STEVENSON widow of Elias TROXELL - Joseph STEVENSON, dec'd - his 3 minor children, .....Josias STEVENSON .....Mary Ann STEVENSON .....Joshua STEVENSON - Susanna STEVENSON - Henry STEVENSON - Lydia STEVENSON w/o Daniel COVER - Margaret STEVENSON - Eliza STEVENSON w/o Solomon CRISE - Thomas STEVENSON, a minor - Henrietta STEVENSON, a minor Land - "The Boot", 21+ acres to George DICKSON; "Darbey's Delight", 82 acres, from Nicholas CARROLL; "Terra Rubra", 102+ acres from John Ross KEY; lands to Christian SHEELY (w/ Barbara) and now to Josias STEVENSON for $5,240 in 1811. Guardian was James M. SHELLMAN; trustee was John SMITH; sale on 12 Mar 1829 to Aena? MARKEY (male) for 156 acres at $3,252.56; funds distributed to heirs; finalized on 30 Jul 1829. ================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On February 25, 1897, Julia Etchison (Mrs. John H. Hanna Jr.), who taught at Frederick High School for 32 years, was a published author and a columnist for The Frederick News-Post, was born. On February 25, 1921, Charles B. Robinson, 16, was hanged at the Frederick County Jail on West South Street in Frederick for the rape and murder of Mary Edith Coblentz Hightman at her Middletown area farm on November 16, 1920. This was the next to last execution in Frederick County. On February 25, 1990, President George Bush and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl held a joint news conference at Camp Greentop near Thurmont after two days of talks at Camp David, the presidential retreat, on a unified Germany. 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-6 663-679 - BURN, MAUGIN, MARKER, ROUTZANG, ZENTMORE - Feb 1825 George MARKER of Daniel vs Jacob BURN and Solomon ROUTZANG Henry BURN SR. d/ leaving children, - Henry BURN Jr - Jacob BURN - PA - John BURN - PA Land - "Weaver's Lot", 50 acres with house, from Mathias MAUGIN (w/ Mary) in 1805. In 1821, Henry BURNS Jr. (w/ Mata) conveyed his 1/3 interest to Jacob. Jacob mortgaged his two undivided parts to George MARKER of Daniel. In addition, Solomon ROUTZANG obtained a judgement against Jacob and obtained a 1/3 part in said property. Trustee was Madison NELSON; on 5 Apr 1826, sale made to Jacob ZENTMORE and George ZENTMORE for $367; proceeds short; finalized 3 Jun 1829. ================= - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On February 24, 1848, John D. Ahalt, who founded Ahalt's Distillery in Burkittsville in 1878, was born. On February 24, 1880, John Garrison Etchison, who founded the Etchison Funeral Home in Jefferson in 1848, died at the age of 57. He later moved his business to Frederick, and it continued until 1971. Today, the Keeney, Basford Funeral Home occupies the same facility that The Etchison Funeral Home occupied for many years in the 100 block of East Church Street in Frederick. On February 24, 1992, Regis Raymond Raffensberger, head of the Tactical Unit of The Baltimore City Police Department, became police chief 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-6 654-663 - JENNINGS, LITTLE, RUTHERFORD - Aug 1827 Benjamin RUTHERFORD vs Solomon JENNINGS Estate Solomon JENNINGS of Baltimore City d/ intestate, leaving widow - Sophia and 1 minor child, - Maria JENNINGS Land - Lot #4 of "Resurvey on Brother's Agreement", 10 acres, in Taneytown from Joseph LITTLE (w/ Esther) in 1813. Administrator and guardian was Sophia JENNINGS; trustee was John CRAPSTER; on 8 Oct 1828, sale made to Sophia JENNINGS for $100; proceeds short. =============== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On February 23, 1849, President-elect Zachary Taylor visited Frederick on his way to Washington for his inauguration. On February 23, 1937, dial telephone service arrived in Walkersville. It was operated from a new Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company facility on Frederick Street. On February 23, 1989, The Frederick Towne Mall on West Patrick Street's Golden Mile, was sold for $51 million, the largest single real estate transaction in Frederick County history to this date. The purchasers were the Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation and Equitable Real Estate John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)

Hello All, I just began scanning and indexing the 1932 Book “Historic Frederick Maryland”. You can view the first part on my web site at: HYPERLINK "http://www.midatlanticarchives.com/"http://www.midatlanticarchives.com/ Any questions, comments or problems please let me know. Alan -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.12/266 - Release Date: 2/21/2006