On January 24, 1867, Jacob Engelbrecht, Frederick mayor and diarist, hosted a Masquerade Social with 18 men and seven females in attendance. On January 24, 1927, Perry McCleery, publisher with his brother Valentine of The Moon, and composing room foreman at the Frederick News-Post for 40 years, died suddenly at his North Market Street home. He was born November 18, 1866, in the house in which he died. On January 24, 1970, Dr. Melvin Lea, the son of the one-time Coca-Cola franchise holder in Frederick, and a prominent surgeon, died. He was born November 10, 1912, in Dendron, VA. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)
Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-6 184-191 - HOLLINGSWORTH, WARFIELD, WORTHINGTON, HILDEBRACK - Jan 1827 Jacob HILDEBRACK vs Francis HOLLINGSWORTH Estate - Title Francis HOLLINGSWORTH of Baltimoe County, d/ intestate, leaving children - Parkin HOLLINGSWORTH - Baltimore County - Ann w/o Charles WARFIELD of A. - Frederick County - Hannah L. w/o Jesse L. WARFIELD - Frederick County - Francina HOLLINGSWORTH, a minor - Baltimore County - Mary HOLLINGSWORTH, a minor - Baltimore County - Elizabeth HOLLINGSWORTH, a minor - Baltimore County - Willis HOLLINGSWORTH, a minor - Baltimore County Administrator was Charles WORTHINGTON (Baltimore County). Land - tracts "The Triangle", "Resurvey on Cold Friday" purchased in 1816 by Hildebrack with mortgage to Hollingsworth; mortgage paid and release signed but Hollingworth died before it was recorded. On 5 Jul 1827, court ruled to record the deed. =================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com
On January 23, 1845, M. E. Getzendanner, a family grocer and liquor dealer on West Patrick Street in Frederick, and among the founder of The Frederick Seamless Hosiery Company in 1887, was born. On January 23, 1856, some Middletown residents issued a circular charging that area residents were being swindled out of $6,000 a year by the Frederick County government. A meeting was held on January 26 in an effort to form a new county to be called "Johnson County." On January 23, 1941, Lewis A. Rice, a prominent Frederick businessman and former president of the Maryland Chapter of The Sons of The American Revolution, died. He was born October 17, 1861, 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-6 171-183 - BLUM/BLOOM, ANDERS, KIRBY, BIRELY, HAUGH - Feb 1826 Peter HAUGH, creditor vs Adam BLUM Estate Adam BLUM was indebted to Jacob HAUGH who assigned his interests to Peter HAUGH in 1819. Adam BLUM/BLOOM d/ intestate, leaving children - Paul BLUM - PA - Peter BLUM - Jacob BLUM - Margaret w/o John KIRBY - Charity w/o William ANDERS, both dec'd - their children, .....Abraham ANDERS .....Mary ANDERS .....John ANDERS, a minor .....Samuel ANDERS, a minor .....William ANDERS, a minor .....Daniel ANDERS, a minor .....Susannah ANDERS, a minor .....Elizabeth ANDERS, a minor .....Sarah ANDERS, a minor - Mary (died after her father) w/o John ANDERS - their minor children, .....Joshua ANDERS .....Mary Ann ANDERS .....Margaret Ann ANDERS Land - tracts "Woofe's Mistake" and "Link Together", 10 acres. Administrator was Samuel BIRELY; John KIRBY was guardian; Jacob BIRELY was trustee; sale made to Abraham ANDERS for $181; creditors paid $.58 on the dollar; finalized 5 Jul 1827. ================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com
On January 22, 1791, President George Washington appointed Thomas Johnson, of Frederick, Maryland's first governor and his longtime friend, to head the Federal City Planning Commission. On January 22, 1950, The Church of The Brethren, which has been located at 23 West Fourth Street since 1886, decided to purchase four lots at the corner of Fairview Avenue and West Second Street for $6,000 on which to erect a new sanctuary. The actual purchase was made on February 1, 1954, for a price of $6,700. 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-6 161-170 - KEIFER, WISE, WHIP, CARLETON, ALBAUGH - Aug 1826 Michael LATE, Mariann WISE, David BOYD and John HANE, creditors vs Estate of Samuel KEIFER d/ 1826 intestate, leaving 3 minor children - Frederick KEIFER - John KEIFER - Mary KEIFER Land - House and Lot #289 in Frederick Town conveyed by Jacob WEISE/WISE in 1810. Administrator was George WHIP and also trustee; Thomas CARLETON was guardian. On 28 Feb 1827, sale was made to Solomon ALBAUGH for $556; creditors paid $.32 on the dollar; finalized 21 Jun 1827. ============= - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com
The new e-mail address for Cishist obviously should be Adelphia.net.but I left out the ending "a" in previous notification. Anne W. Cissel, Historic Research Associates
THE MARYLAND GAZETTE March 20, 1760 There is at the Plantation of Christian Miller, in Frederick County, taken up as a Stray, a Bay Mare about 14 Hands high, has a Star in her Forehead, Paces, and has no perceivable Brand, had on an old broken Bell, with a Leather Collar and double Buckle. The Owner may have her again on proving his Property and paying Charges. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE December 3, 1761 There is in the Possession of Henry Chance, in Frederick County, about Ten Miles this side of Town, a middle siz'd dark Bay or Brown Gelding, a natural Pacer, has a small Star in his Forehead, and a Slit in the End of his off Ear, but not any perceivable Brand. The owner may have him again, on proving his Property, and paying Charges. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE July 5, 1764 There is at the Plantation of Benjamin Clay (transcriber's note - could be Clary, name is on crease and difficult to read), near the Widow Hobbs's Tavern in Frederick County, taken up as a Stray, a Bay Mare about 12 Hands high, a Blaze Face, branded on the near Buttock H, and on the off Shoulder with something that cannot be made out. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE May 15, 1766 Committed to Frederick County Jail, as a Runaway, Margaret Young, says she belongs to Henry McIntyre, in Buck's County, Pennsylvania, had on, when committed, a Callicoe Bed-Gown, Linsey-Wolsey petticote, Check Apron, Silk Handkerchief, and a Black Hair Hat. She says she was born in Wales, and brought up in Ireland. She is pitted with the Small Pox, and has a remarkable Scar on her Throat and each Side of her Neck. The Owner is desired to take her, and pay Fees. Geo. Scott, Sheriff. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE August 14, 1766 July 26, 1766. Ran away from the Subscriber, living on Anti-Eatem, Frederick County, Maryland, a Salt Water Negro Man, named Jagoe, aged about 23 Years, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, smooth fac'd, straight limb'd, and Walks very upright; Had on when he went away, a Tow Shirt, an old Blanket Coat, and a Pair of old Leather Breeches. Whoever takes up and secures the said Negro in any Goal within this Province, shall receive a Reward of Thirty Shillings, Current Money, and reasonable Charges; and if taken up in any other Province, and secured in Goal, so that his Master may get him again, the Sum of Fifty Shillings Currency, and reasonable Charges paid by William Beard. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE October 23, 1766 There is at the Plantation of Richard Brown, near Great Pipe Creek, in Frederick County, taken up as a Stray, a middle sized Dark Brown Horse, is shod Before, and Dock'd, but not Branded, he Trots and Gallops, and is about 5 or 6 Years old. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE August 2, 1770 There is at the Plantation of Michael Letton, living near Rock-Creek Chapel, Frederick County, Maryland, taken up as a Stray, a small black Mare, about 13 Hands high, Six or Seven Years old, has a long Switch Tail, trots and gallops, and is very poor. The Owner may have her again on proving Property and paying Charges. To be sold, in Pursuance to the last will and Testament of Edward Digges, late of St. Mary's County, deceased, Sundry Tracts, lying in Frederick County; One of which, the One Fifth Lot, or Part of a Tract of Land, called Bedford, containing 1000 Acres, lying on Great Pipe-Creek, about a Mile from the main Road that leads to York-Town; it is extreamly well watered, and appears to be adapted to Farming and Meadowing. Any one inclining to purchase, may depend upon our meeting at Mr. Normand Bruce's about the 10th of October next. All Persons who have any Claims or Demands against the Deceased, are requested to bring them in, and those who are indebted, are desired to make payment. Wilfrid Neale, Eleanor Digges, Raphael Neale, George Syle. } Executors. There is at the Plantation of Goodwin Swift, near Semple's Furnace, Frederick County, taken up as a Stray, a brown bay Horse, with a Blaze Face, about Thirteen and an Half Hands high, branded on the off Shoulder C, both hind Feet white, and about Seven Years old. The owner may have him again, on proving Property and paying Charges.
Good Afternoon, I am new to this list and I am hoping for some assistance on one of my Ancestors. Nicholas PHILLIPS died 15 Feb 1798 in Frederick, Maryland. I was wondering if anyone knew of any cemetaries thatwere/are around the Frederick area, because that is most likely where he is buried. Any assistance is appreciated. Thank you, Barbara Ann Phillips bphil1@earthlink.net
Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-6 144-161 - ANGEL, MARTIN, BOMGARDNER/BAUMGARTNER, BUFFINGTON, HAWK, SHANER - Aug 1824 Michael ANGEL Estate Michael ANGEL d/ intestate, leaving widow - Mary and 9 children, - Michael ANGEL Jr - George ANGEL - John ANGEL - David ANGEL - Ohio - Mary w/o John BOMGARDNER - Susan w/o David BUFFINGTON - Hannah (d/ 10 Jul 1825) w/o David MARTIN - their minor children, .....Eliza MARTIN .....John MARTIN .....Mary MARTIN .....William MARTIN .....Margaret MARTIN .....Sarah MARTIN - Jacob ANGEL, a minor - Joseph ANGEL, a minor Land - tract "Resurvey on Brothers Agreement", 100 acres from Charles ANGEL Sr. On 25 Mar 1825, Jacob BAUMGARTNER Sr was guardian for Jacob and Joseph. In June 1825, it was discovered that David ANGEL, a brother to the petitioners, believed to be dead, was in fact still alive and living in Ohio. Andrew HAWK was guardian for the Martin children. By 24 Jul 1826, Jacob ANGEL became of age and thus the petition was amended. David MARTIN was made trustee; sale held on 25 Nov 1826 going to William SHANER of the actual 104 1/2 acres at $14.50/acre. On 10 Mar 1827, James NICHOLS testified that David MARTIN was about 34 years old and in good health; David MARTIN testified Mary, the widow, was about 65 years old and general health was good; widow received 1/8 in lieu of her dower and David MARTIN then received 2/5 for "curtesy" from wife's death and their children received 1/6 of 1/9. ============== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com
On January 21, 1877, at a company meeting, the Independent Hose Company No. 1 agreed to purchase a steam fire engine from the La France Company. This engine was nicknamed "Romeo" when it was delivered. On January 21, 1894, Helen Smith, who lived most of her life at Old Braddock west of Frederick and who was a renowned local artist, was born. On January 21, 1906, the First Baptist Church of Brunswick was organized. 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)
Margaret, Rebecca, Becky, and Peggy/Beggy were used interchangeably. It's not an error, just usage of the period. Regards, Richard R. Weber ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dorinda Shepley" <midmdroots@yahoo.com> To: <MDFREDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:43 PM Subject: [MDFR] BLACK, LIGHTNER, NULL, HAWK, SLAVE, BAUMGARDNER, DERR > Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-6 > > 138-144- BLACK, LIGHTNER, NULL, HAWK, SLAVE, > BAUMGARDNER, DERR - Feb 1827 > > George HAWK and w/ Rebecca vs Frederick BLACK Estate > > Frederick BLACK - wrote will 14 Apr 1823 > wife/ Rebecca > > son/ Ulrick BLACK > son/ Adam BLACK > son/ John BLACK > son/ Frederick BLACK > dau/ Hannah, dec'd > dau/ Magdalena, dec'd > dau/ Mary LIGHTNER, dec'd > ........Mary LIGHTNER > ........Joseph LIGHTNER > > son/ Joseph BLACK > dau/ Elizabeth w/o Michael NULL > dau/ Margaret "Beggy" - (should be Rebecca) w/o > George HAWK > > - Mary DERR (relationship not given) > > SLAVE - TOM to be freed after his death; also to have > a horse of his > choice and 3 acres of his land adjoining that of Peter > HAWK and near > to and adjoining a spring on the Hawk line so as to > have benefits of > the water; TOM to have the land for his exclusive use > during the rest > of his natural life. > > executors: Jacob BOMGARDNER (BAUMGARDNER) Sr and > Michael NULL; > witnesses: John BOMGARDNER, Jacob HECK, Abraham NULL, > Jacob > BOMGARDNER Jr. > > The daughter Margaret should have been Rebecca as > Frederick had no > daughter named Margaret but always called Rebecca > "Beggy" and the > recorder of the will took that to be Peggy, the > nickname for Margaret. > The court ruled in favor of Rebecca to have the share > described for > Margaret. > ==================== > > - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com > www.MidMdRoots.com
My ancestors are James Oliver and Anna Mary Burrier Harne. I am seeking information on the following Burrier families: Ellen Smith George Phillip Burrier, born ca 1817 (age 64 in 1880 census), died 2-25-1891, age 74 yrs, ; married Annie Mary Rhodes, born 1-31-1825, died 8-7-1900, age 75 yrs, 6 mo, & 6 days. They are buried at Rocky Springs Cemetery, near Frederick, Maryland. Philip Burrier was a prominent farmer at Rocky Springs. (1880 census says both are German, and 1920 Census for Annie states both were born in Germany.) The name is spelled Burger on George Phillips grave stone, and is spelled Burrier on Annies grave stone, and is spelled Buhrer on Cyrus Franklin Harnes marriage record. Children of George Phillip and Annie Rhodes Burrier: 1. Anna Mary Burrier, born 8-7-1849, died 12-4-1927, daughter of Philip and Annie Rhodes Burrier; married 11-25-1869 to James Oliver Harne, born 5-26-1847, died 1-8-1907, Philips Delight (Catoctin Mountain), Maryland. James Oliver Harne is the son of Henry R. L. and Elizabeth Blickenstaff Harne. James Oliver and Annie are buried Garfield United Methodist Cem., Garfield, Maryland. James Oliver Harne was a sawmill operator. They had 12 children. 2. Catherine Cornelia Burrier, born ca 1858 (age 22 on 1880 census), daughter of George Philip and Annie M. Rhodes Burrier; married 9-25-1884 to John Albert Korrell, born in Frederick 7-25-1856, son of John (1829-1890) and Elizabeth Sherman (1831-1906) (or Schuman) Korrell. They have nine children. 3. Cornelius Burrier, born ca 1862 (age 18 on 1880 census), son of George Philip and Annie M. Rhodes Burrier 4. George W. Burrier, born ca 1865 (age 15 on 1880 census), son of George Philip and Annie M. Rhodes Burrier 5. Harry F. Burrier, born ca 1878 (age 2 on 1880 census), son of George Philip and Annie M. Rhodes Burrier.
Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-6 138-144- BLACK, LIGHTNER, NULL, HAWK, SLAVE, BAUMGARDNER, DERR - Feb 1827 George HAWK and w/ Rebecca vs Frederick BLACK Estate Frederick BLACK - wrote will 14 Apr 1823 wife/ Rebecca son/ Ulrick BLACK son/ Adam BLACK son/ John BLACK son/ Frederick BLACK dau/ Hannah, dec'd dau/ Magdalena, dec'd dau/ Mary LIGHTNER, dec'd ........Mary LIGHTNER ........Joseph LIGHTNER son/ Joseph BLACK dau/ Elizabeth w/o Michael NULL dau/ Margaret "Beggy" - (should be Rebecca) w/o George HAWK - Mary DERR (relationship not given) SLAVE - TOM to be freed after his death; also to have a horse of his choice and 3 acres of his land adjoining that of Peter HAWK and near to and adjoining a spring on the Hawk line so as to have benefits of the water; TOM to have the land for his exclusive use during the rest of his natural life. executors: Jacob BOMGARDNER (BAUMGARDNER) Sr and Michael NULL; witnesses: John BOMGARDNER, Jacob HECK, Abraham NULL, Jacob BOMGARDNER Jr. The daughter Margaret should have been Rebecca as Frederick had no daughter named Margaret but always called Rebecca "Beggy" and the recorder of the will took that to be Peggy, the nickname for Margaret. The court ruled in favor of Rebecca to have the share described for Margaret. ==================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com
As a volunteer on the Frederick roots site, I do lookups for Rev. military records, early l8th century newspapers and volumes of "Monocacy and Catoctin". As of Jan 21st, my new e-mail address will be Cishist@adelphia.com Anne W. Cissel, Historic Research Associates
THE MARYLAND GAZETTE November 1, 1753 Conformable to Law, Notice is hereby given, That there is at the Plantation of Margaret Forster, in Frederick County, taken up as Strays, a Bright Bay Mare and a Bay Horse Colt, about a Year old, and unbranded; the Mare branded on the near Shoulder HKD, join'd the D fix'd at the Bottom of the H, and on the near Buttock D. The Owner or Owners may have them again, on proving Property and paying Charges. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE February 28, 1754 Conformable to Law, Notice is hereby given, That there is in the Possession of William Herbert, in Frederick County, taken up as a Stray, a small Bay Horse, not branded, but has a small Star in his Forehead, and his hind Feet are white. The Owner may have him again, on proving his Property, and paying Charges. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE May 30, 1754 Upper Marlborough, May 24, 1754 To be Leased into Lots, to contain One Hundred Acres each, for any Term not exceeding Twenty one Years, Seventeen Hundred Acres of good Tobacco Land, situate in Frederick County, on the Waggon Road between the Mouth of Manockasy and Seneca Bridge. For Terms apply to John Hepburn. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE January 9, 1755 Conformable to Law, Notice is hereby given, That there is at the Plantation of John Brasilton, on Pipe Creek Hundred, Frederick County, a small Sorrel Horse with a Flaxen Mane and Tail, two hind Feet white, branded on the near Shoulder thus Y, and on the near Buttock thus 3, and has a white Spot on the right Side of his Belly. The Owner may have him again, on proving his Property, and paying Charges. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE February 5, 1756 There is in the Possession of Peter Heartsback, living on his Lordship's Manor, at Monockasy, in Frederick County, taken up as a Stray, a large Bay Gelding, with a Star in his Forehead, has a short bob Tail, is shod before, and branded on the near Shoulder with NB, has some small white Spots on his Back, a white Streak the right Side of his Tail, and a small Bell with Leather Collar, twice around his Neck, buckled. The Owner may have him again, on proving his Property, and paying Charges. THE MARYLAND GAZETTE April 21, 1757 There is at the Plantation of William Graves, in Frederick County, on Monockasy, taken up as a Stray, a middle siz'd Dark Bay Mare, about 13 Hands high, branded on the off ..... (end of my copy of page)
Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-6 131-138 - OGLE, COOPER, HOFFMAN, HOBBS, WILHIDE - Mar 1823 James COOPER vs Samuel OGLE - Foreclosure Petition to foreclose on Samuel OGLE's mortgage to James COOPER; James Cooper as trustee; on 10 Jun 1826, sale made to George HOFFMAN for Lot #1, 49+ acres at $2.80/acre; to Malachi HOBBS for Lot #2, 49+ acres at $3.15/acre; to Frederick WILHIDE Jr for Lot #3, 49+ acres at $3.22/acre; finalized May 1827. Land - tract "Make the Meadow Bigger", adjoining tract "Lost and Found"; also Lot 2 of "The Mountain Lot", adjoining lands of Daniel ROUZER; tract "Disappointment", conveyed by David MARTIN. ================ - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com
As one of the volunteers for lookups of Revolutionary War material, early l8th century newspapers and the "Monocacy and Catoctin" volumes, I want to notify you of the change in my e-mail address. As of Jan 21st, my new e-mail will be Cishist@adelphi.net. Anne W. Cissel, Historic Research Associates
On January 20, 1872, a public meeting was held in Mechanicstown to discuss the formation of a new county to be called Catoctin. On January 20, 1874, Charles Byerly, who succeeded his father, J. Davis Byerly, and his grandfather, Jacob Byerly, in the photographic business in Frederick, was born. On January 20, 1885, Frederick lawyer and philanthropist Leo Weinberg was born. On January 20, 1900, Richard Doddridge Blackmore, author of the historical novel Lorna Doone, died. Lady Ellen Thompson, who with her husband operated Glenellen Academy in Ijamsville from 1878 to 1888, claimed that she was the actual author of Lorna Doone. Blackmore was born June 7, 1825, at Longworth, Berkshire, England. On January 20, 1921, whiskey valued at $60,000 was seized at Ridgeville. On January 20, 1941, The Ritchie Lodge at Catoctin Furnace, which had been host to President Herbert Hoover on numerous occasions, was heavily damaged by fire. The property was owned by Lawrence Ritchie, who was Hoover's personal secretary. 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)
Perhaps up the Potomac River from Arlington VA. Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: "JDRodgers" <JDRodgers@jhu.edu> To: <MDFREDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [MDFR] Migration Patterns, mid 1700s > Since water was the primary method of travel in that era, I think that a > ship from Charleston to Baltimore then overland to Frederick would be the > mode of choice. A trip by that route would only take about two to weeks > total, whereas a land trip would take 30 to 45 days and be much more > dangerous due to Indians and robbers. > > JD Rodgers > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > In the early to mid 1700s what would be the usual way for an immigrant > > arriving at the port of Charleston to migrate north to Frederick, > > Maryland? > > > > > > ==== MDFREDER Mailing List ==== > > * * Visit the MID MARYLAND ROOTS Website * * > > http://midmdroots.freewebspace.com/ > > Court Records, Cemetery Inscriptions, Lookups and Queries! > > > > ______________________________