Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-6 115-131 - HILTERBRICK, SHUNK, MATHIAS, McKALEB/McKELLIP, BAUMGARDNER, GALT - Feb 1826 Estate of David HILTERBRICK David HILTERBRICK d/ 5 Sep 1825 intestate, leaving widow - Mary (pregnant), and minor child - Catharine HILTERBRICK - Mary Elizabeth HILTERBRICK (b/ since Feb 1826, and after her father's death) Land - tract "Michael's Home", 4+ acres, with dwelling and small tanyard, from Joseph SHUNK (w/ Abarilla) and Peter MATHIAS (w/ Sarah) in 1823. Guardian was Samuel BAUMGARDNER; Sterling GALT was trustee; on the 27th of May 1826, private sale was made (public sale bid was deemed insufficient) to John McKELLIP for $1,050; on 7 Sep 1826, George M. EICHELBERGER, justice of the peace, made oath that the widow is about 27 or 28 and in good health; she received 1/7 in lieu of her dower. The widow gave birth after the original petition and now petition must go thru courts for the new infant's share; petition made by John HILTERBRICK for her. In addition, John McKELLIP has asked the court to annull the sale which they approved. In Dec 1826, John DUPHARN was made guardian; Sterling GALT was made trustee; private sale on 3 Feb 1827 to John McKALEB for $1,050; widow received 1/7 in lieu of her dower; finalized Apr 1827. ============== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On January 19, 1802, Francis Scott Key, author of "The Defence of Ft. McHenry," which later became our national anthem, married Mary Tayloe Lloyd in Annapolis. He called her Polly. On January 19, 1868, Dr. Samuel Annan, who was born in Philadelphia in 1797, and who reported the first cases of a tracheotomy performed in Maryland while practicing medicine in Emmitsburg, died in Baltimore at Church Home. On January 19, 1882, the Rev. John S. Stone, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church from Christmas 1828 until 1830, died at 87 in Cambridge, Mass. On January 19, 1900, Jerome R. Swartley, a conductor of the B&O Railroad, who shot and killed Charles F. Seeberger, an electrician for the railroad, was released on bail after Judge John C. Motter ruled the shooting was not murder. On January 19, 1923, Dr. Menahem T. Friedman was elected Rabbi of the new Beth Sholom Synagogue. On January 19, 1970, the demolition of The Mountain Theater, a Braddock Heights landmark, began. The first stage production was in 1939 and plays were presented for nearly 25 years. Stars such as James Gregory, Fay Spain and Peter Breck headlined productions there. 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)

THE MARYLAND GAZETTE November 16, 1752 To be Sold, Two hundred and eighty-seven Acres of Land, called Pool's Delight, situate in Frederick County, near the main Road, about 10 Miles above Frederick Town, wherein is a Peach Orchard, and some other small Improvements: a great Part of the Land will make choice Meadow, abounds with good Springs, and is well adapted for Farming and raising Stock. The Title is indisputable and for Terms apply to Samuel Middleton

THE MARYLAND GAZETTE December 16, 1756 Ran away from the Subscriber, living near Frederick-Town, in Frederick County, on the 10th of June last, a Dutch Servant Man, named Michael Bower (who could not then speak a Word of English); he is a Baker by Trade, of a middle Size, is about 24 Years of Age, full-faced, of a brown Complexion, has grey Eyes, and a very effeminate Voice. He had on a new Felt Hat, a blue Jacket, and two Pair of Trowsers. He is supposed to be somewhere about Patapsco. Whoever takes up the said Servant, and brings him to the Subscriber, shall have Two Pistoles Reward, besides what the law allows, paid by Nicholas Butcher.

Hi Janet and List, The source for the birth date of 1749 for Frederick Sprigg comes from COLONIAL FAMILIES, VOL II, SPRIGG FAMILY, p 697-8 1. Jacob, d. unm. 1770 2. Major Frederick, b about 1749; d 15th Oct. 1791; m. 7th Feb 1775, Deborah Woodward Janet, this is my time line for Mary Belt Hall Sprigg Pindle: Mary Belt was born 24 Dec 1722; Register of Queen Anne's Parish, Prince George's Co., MD Mary Belt married 1st Edward Hall. Edward died Bef. 11th Jan., 1741 in PG Co., MD. Edward Hall dies leaving wife Mary with an unborn child and a dau Ann. 25 Nov 1743 Edward Sprigg and wife Elizabeth of PG Co., sell land to Samuel and John Riley. Mary Belt Hall was still the widow of Edward Hall in May 18, 1743 but by May 17, 1745 she was the wife of Col Edward Sprigg. Col. Edward Sprigg died Bef 21 Feb 1752. So Edward Sprigg and Mary Belt Hall married between Nov 1743 and May 1745. Their children were all born before Nov 1751 when Edward Sprigg wrote his will. Except of course Lucy Belt Sprigg, who was born after the death of her father, ca 1752. Then Mary Belt Hall Sprigg married 3rd Thomas Pindle. Hope this helps, Shirley > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Janet B Broadbent" <j.broadbent@juno.com> > To: <MDFREDER-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:02 AM > Subject: [MDFR] Jacob and Frederick Sprigg s/o Col. Edward > > >> Hello Shirley, >> Do you have any dates for birth of Jacob and his bro Frederick ... and >> marriage date for Mary Belt to Col. Edward Sprigg. I've been using >> b.c.1747 & 1749 with a m.c.1745 based on posthumous Lucy Belt Sprigg >> birth of 1752, but I would like to be more accurate, if possible. >> Janet >> >> On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:40:48 -0800 "Shirley Moller" <antiquedish@jps.net> >> writes: >>> Hello List, >>> In case anyone on this list is interested, Jacob Sprigg mentioned below >>> is the s/o Col. Edward Sprigg d Bef 21 Feb 1752 in Prince George's Co., >>> MD., and his wife Mary Belt. Edward is the s/o Col. Thos Sprigg and >>> Margaret Mariarte; Mary Belt is the d/o Joseph Belt and 1st wife Hester >>> Beall..... >> >> >> ==== MDFREDER Mailing List ==== >> * * Visit the MID MARYLAND ROOTS Website * * >> http://midmdroots.freewebspace.com/ >> Court Records, Cemetery Inscriptions, Lookups and Queries! >>

Hi Janet and List, The source for the birth date of 1749 for Frederick Sprigg comes from COLONIAL FAMILIES, VOL II, SPRIGG FAMILY, p 697-8 1. Jacob, d. unm. 1770 2. Major Frederick, b about 1749; d 15th Oct. 1791; m. 7th Feb 1775, Deborah Woodward Janet, this is my time line for Mary Belt Hall Sprigg Pindle: Mary Belt was born 24 Dec 1722; Register of Queen Anne's Parish, Prince George's Co., MD Mary Belt married 1st Edward Hall. Edward died Bef. 11th Jan., 1741 in PG Co., MD. Edward Hall dies leaving wife Mary with an unborn child and a dau Ann. 25 Nov 1743 Edward Sprigg and wife Elizabeth of PG Co., sell land to Samuel and John Riley. Mary Belt Hall was still the widow of Edward Hall in May 18, 1743 but by May 17, 1745 she was the wife of Col Edward Sprigg. Col. Edward Sprigg died Bef 21 Feb 1752. So Edward Sprigg and Mary Belt Hall married between Nov 1743 and May 1745. Their children were all born before Nov 1751 when Edward Sprigg wrote his will. Except of course Lucy Belt Sprigg, who was born after the death of her father, ca 1752. Then Mary Belt Hall Sprigg married 3rd Thomas Pindle. Hope this helps, Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet B Broadbent" <j.broadbent@juno.com> To: <MDFREDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:02 AM Subject: [MDFR] Jacob and Frederick Sprigg s/o Col. Edward > Hello Shirley, > Do you have any dates for birth of Jacob and his bro Frederick ... and > marriage date for Mary Belt to Col. Edward Sprigg. I've been using > b.c.1747 & 1749 with a m.c.1745 based on posthumous Lucy Belt Sprigg > birth of 1752, but I would like to be more accurate, if possible. > Janet > > On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:40:48 -0800 "Shirley Moller" <antiquedish@jps.net> > writes: >> Hello List, >> In case anyone on this list is interested, Jacob Sprigg mentioned >> below is >> the s/o Col. Edward Sprigg d Bef 21 Feb 1752 in Prince George's Co., >> MD., >> and his wife Mary Belt. Edward is the s/o Col. Thos Sprigg and >> Margaret >> Mariarte; Mary Belt is the d/o Joseph Belt and 1st wife Hester >> Beall..... > > > ==== MDFREDER Mailing List ==== > * * Visit the MID MARYLAND ROOTS Website * * > http://midmdroots.freewebspace.com/ > Court Records, Cemetery Inscriptions, Lookups and Queries! >

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-5 696-709 - RAMSBURG, ENGLEBRECHT, McCAULEY, EBBERT, BRUNNER, HOUCK, SMITH - 14 Jan 1836 John RAMSBURG Estate John RAMSBURG (the elder) d/ 1805 with a will, leaving widow - Anna Maria d/ c1826 s/ John RAMSBURG (received plantation), also listed d/ Elizabeth RAMSBURG s/ Jacob RAMSBURG Land - "Carroll's Creek" which is part of "Tasker's Chance", 93+ acres, from Valentine BRUNNER; and "Tasker's Chance", 93+ acres from Henry LEATHERMAN; also, "Resurvey on Rocky Hill", 38+ acres from Frederick HEFFNER; all to the elder John RAMSBURG. John RAMSBURG (the younger) d/ 1821 intestate, leaving widow - Rebecca and 9 children, - Eliza RAMSBURG w/o Jacob ENGLEBRECHT - John RAMSBURG h/o Margaret J. McCAULEY - Jacob RAMSBURG h/o Ann R. EBBERT - Ann Rebecca RAMSBURG w/o Lewis BRUNNER - Elias RAMSBURG h/o Catharine HOUCK - Peter RAMSBURG - William RAMSBURG, a minor - Mary RAMSBURG, a minor - Catharine RAMSBURG, a minor Guardian was Lewis RAMSBURG; trustee was John RAMSBURG; sale held on 12 Mar 1836 for Lot 1, 15 acres to Ezra SMITH at $160/acre; Lot 2, 58 acres to Ezra SMITH at $98.12/acre; Lot 3, 54+ acres to Peter RAMSBURG at $87.62/acre; Rocky Hill, 38+ acres to Elias RAMSBURG at $18/acre; total sales was $13,647.21. The widow's dower was previously laid out; each 1/9 share was $1,461.82. ======================= *** End of JS-5 *** - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

Thank you. I am trying to find ancestors between the immigrant who arrived at Charleston and the earliest documented ancestor in Frederick, Maryland in 1787. If the usual course was inland than I am looking in the wrong courthouses/Archives. Fred Hagan ----- Original Message ----- From: "JDRodgers" <JDRodgers@jhu.edu> To: <MDFREDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:20 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! >> > > > ==== MDFREDER Mailing List ==== > * * Visit the MID MARYLAND ROOTS Website * * > http://midmdroots.freewebspace.com/ > Court Records, Cemetery Inscriptions, Lookups and Queries! > >

Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson's 1751 map of Virginia and Maryland shows The Great Wagon Road to Philadelphia leading from Philadelphia to Lancaster to York to Frederick, thence south to Winchester (also known as Frederick Town) and Berkley. Antonio Zatta's map of 1778 shows that road continuing south into North Carolina where it takes a gradual right turn toward the coast. South of Philadelphia, the roads along the coast were not in as good of condition as the Monocacy Road, connected to The Great Road. There was considerable trade between Philadelphia (and New York) and Charleston using the road as outlined above. Paul Gordon Fred Hagan wrote: > 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! > > >

Hello Shirley, Do you have any dates for birth of Jacob and his bro Frederick ... and marriage date for Mary Belt to Col. Edward Sprigg. I've been using b.c.1747 & 1749 with a m.c.1745 based on posthumous Lucy Belt Sprigg birth of 1752, but I would like to be more accurate, if possible. Janet On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:40:48 -0800 "Shirley Moller" <antiquedish@jps.net> writes: > Hello List, > In case anyone on this list is interested, Jacob Sprigg mentioned > below is > the s/o Col. Edward Sprigg d Bef 21 Feb 1752 in Prince George's Co., > MD., > and his wife Mary Belt. Edward is the s/o Col. Thos Sprigg and > Margaret > Mariarte; Mary Belt is the d/o Joseph Belt and 1st wife Hester > Beall.....

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! >

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?

On January 18, 1882, The Examiner reports the death "within the past week" of two children of the Rev. and Mrs. Osborne Ingle. He was the rector of All Saints Episcopal Church from 1866 to 1909. The children who died were Caroline and Susie. The cause of death was diphtheria. On January 18, 1931, Helen Keller visited Frederick. She spoke to overflow crowds at the Maryland School for The Deaf and at the Evangelical Reformed Church. On January 18, 1938, the C. Burr Artz Library on Record Street at West Second Street was dedicated 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)

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I need some help to understand some abbreviations I have found on a letterhead. Berkley Division, No. 234 Order of Railway Conductors Of America B.F. Norris, C.C. L.M. Shores, S.& T. Brunswick, MD ....... 19... What does C.C. stand for? Lewis Shores is my relative - was does S.& T. stand for? Thanks, Karen Nelson Hangsleben

THE MARYLAND GAZETTE August 23, 1759 There is at the Plantation of John Hepburn, Esq; at Rock-Creek, in Frederick County, taken up as a Stray, a middle sized Bay Horse, with a small Star on his Face, paces slow, and seems to be branded on the near Shoulder with a crooked Iron thus. The Owner may have him again, on proving his Property, and paying Charges. By Virtue of a Fieri Facias to me directed, agreeable to an Act of Assembly of this Province, made at February Sessions, 1755, entituled, An Act directing the Commissioners of the Paper Currency Office, Speedily to call in the Interest due on Bonds, and other Securities, and all Monies due on Funds payable into said Office, there will be exposed to Public Sale, to the Highest Bidder, on Saturday the Ninth Day of September next, a Tract of Land called Garter Lost, containing Two Hundred Acres, lying in Frederick County, on a Branch called the Watery Branch of Rock-Creek, about 12 Miles from Bladensburg, and about the same distance from George-Town, Rock-Creek; whereon is an exceeding good Framed Tobacco-House, 40 Feet by 22, a small Dwelling-House, with some small Out-Houses; taken in Execution as the Land and Tenement of Basil Beckwith, for the Use of the Commissioners or Trustees for Emitting Bills of Credit, established by Act of Assembly. The Sale to be on the Premisses, at Two o'Clock in the Afternoon. James Dickson, Sheriff of Frederick County.

THE MARYLAND GAZETTE October 12, 1758 Annapolis, October 12. Last Week Died the Reverend Mr. Samuel Hunter, Rector of All-Saints Parish in Frederick County. To be Sold by the Subscriber, A Tract of Land, lying on Sam's-Creek in Frederick County, called Joshua's Lot, and contains 360 Acres: The Up-land is good and well Timber'd, and a great deal of choice Meadow Ground, with a Stream of Water running through the Whole, sufficient for a Mill. The Title indisputable. For Terms apply to the Subscriber, living in Baltimore County. Joshua Owings

Am trying to find out if anyone on the list has been able to retrieve information from the 'Clerk's Account Book' of old Frederick Court House. {see below} Is it something that must be accessed at the Court House, or could it be retrieved by someone like myself in Western Pennsylvania from my remote loc. ????? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Inhabitants of Frederick Co. Md vol. 2 1749-1800" by Stefanie R. Shaffer pg. 182 = Fees received by the Sheriff, November Court 1780 / State vs. Henry Oharow that section of the book is titled ... Clerk's Account book 1777-1782 Maryland Archives C768-1 1/40/14/25 in the Introduction it states - Clerks Account Book: Contains lists of fees and fines received by the court, and sums paid to citizens by the county court. [with thanks to Susan McIntyre] ********************** jim miller/621 grove st ********************** greensburg pa 15601

Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-5 657-681 - PLUMMER, SIDWELL, WILLIAMS, HUTTON, BENTON, TALBOT, ROBERTS, McELFRESH - Feb 1826 Henry BUSSARD and John Hall SMITH, creditors vs Jonathan PLUMMER Estate Samuel PLUMMER - will written 4 Mar 1791, filed 1 May 1792 w/ Mary and 8 children, - Jonathan PLUMMER - Israel PLUMMER - Evan PLUMMER - Elizabeth PLUMMER - Sarah PLUMMER - Rachel PLUMMER - Ann PLUMMER - Rebekah PLUMMER The three sons were to receive jointly, 100 acres of "Fox Harbour" and "Food Plenty"; if they all died without issue, then the youngest child, Rebekah was to receive it. Israel sold his share to Jonathan. s/ Jonathan PLUMMER d/ 29 Oct 1825 intestate, leaving 4 children, .....Samuel W. PLUMMER .....Corrilla PLUMMER .....Elizabeth w/o Gabriel B. SIDWELL - Ohio .....Deborah w/o Lilburn WILLIAMS - Ohio Land - "Food Plenty", 20 acres from father, Samuel PLUMMER in 1792; "Food Plenty", 16 acres from brother, Israel PLUMMER in 1798. s/ Israel PLUMMER d/ intestate, leaving ...widow - Rebecca, now w/o Enos HUTTON - and 3 children, .....Mariah w/o Benjamin BENTON .....Elisha PLUMMER - Ohio .....William F. PLUMMER - NYC, then in Boston by 14 Apr 1827 (testified by Benjamin BENTON) Guardian was Thomas C. BRASHEAR. s/ Evan PLUMMER d/ intestate, leaving 3 children, .....Sarah PLUMMER .....Elizabeth w/o John TALBOT .....Rachel Ann ROBERTS, minor On 6 Jun 1827, sale was made by John LOWE, trustee, at the house of Jonathan PLUMMER, to Henry McELFRESH for $900 for the 20 acres which included the house where Jonathan lived, and the 16 acres at $21.56/acre; total sales were $1,253.04; finalized Aug 1827. ============= - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com

On January 17, 1753, Jacob Brunner deeded the Schifferstadt property to his son Elias, who, in 1756, built the house which is one of the best examples of early German architecture still extant. The house is located today at the intersection of West Second Street and Rosemont Avenue in Frederick. On January 17, 1781, Sgt. Lawrence Everhart, of Middletown, saved the life of Col. William Washington at The Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina. On January 17, 1786, Dr. John Tyler, credited as having performed the first cataract operation in America, opened his practice in Frederick. On January 17, 1853, Frederick City passed an ordinance to erect 35 iron lamp posts at $35 each. On January 17, 1948, Dr. Joseph Henry Apple, Jr., president of Hood College for 41 years, died in Frederick. He was born August 4, 1865. 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)