On May 26, 1762, Richard "Dew" Crosby was hanged at the Tory Jail on East Second Street for the murder of Uriah Mort on April 13, as Mr. Mort and his son were traveling to Frederick Town from Virginia, according to The Maryland Gazette. On May 26, 1824, a cattle show was held at Mrs. Cookerley's tavern near the Monocacy Bridge. George M. Conrad was awarded five dollars for the best piece of carpeting; George Wissinger, two dollars for best linen; and John Hall, two dollars for best piece of diaper. On May 26, 1870, the cornerstone was laid for the Mount Pleasant Reformed Church by the first pastor, the Rev. A. R. Kramer. On May 26, 1990, a memorial service for Charles Ernest Keller, Jr., better known as "King Kong" Keller when he played baseball for the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers, was held at Christ Reformed United Church of Christ in Middletown. He was born September 12, 1916, in Middletown, and died May 23, 1990. On May 26, 2003, Eva McKinley Eckhart, of Jefferson, celebrated her 110th birthday. She was born in Chester County, PA, on May 26, 1893. At age 14 she began working as a telephone operator after lying about her age. While living in Florida in the 1920s to help her husband recover from injuries suffered in an automobile accident, she met a neighbor she knew as "Joe." She later discovered that "Joe" was really Al Capone. She died on February 20, 2004, at her Jefferson home. 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

On May 25, 1785, the Rev. Francis Louder, who served All Saints Parish from 1783 until his death, died. He was buried in the church's cemetery on East All Saints Street in Frederick. On May 25, 1811, a lottery was held to raise funds to pave Market Street in Frederick. On May 25, 1841, a lottery was held (once again) to raise funds to pave Market Street in Frederick. On May 25, 1994, a photo of Clinton Administration officials boarding a presidential helicopter at Holly Hills Country Club, taken by Frederick News-Post photographer Skip Lawrence, which appeared in the editions of the News-Post on this date, lead to the resignation of David Watkins, a top aide and advisor to President William Jefferson Clinton. 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

On May 24, 1768, the Reverend Thomas Bacon, who was the first to compile and publish the laws of Maryland from its beginnings until 1765, and who was rector of All Saints Parish from 1758 until his death, died in Frederick. He was buried in All Saints Cemetery on East All Saints Street next to the church. (Grace L. Tracey & John P. Dern, in their book "Pioneers of Old Monocacy," say Rev. Bacon died May 26, 1768.) On May 24, 1793, Bishop Thomas John Clagett, the first bishop consecrated in America, visited All Saints Parish in Frederick and confirmed a class of 10 people. On May 24, 1824, General Andrew Jackson of Tennessee passed through Frederick. On May 24, 1841, a robbery of the Frederick County Bank was discovered. It is considered the most bizarre in the county's history. On May 24, 1905, Claire McCardell, internationally known fashion designer, was born 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

On May 23, 1822, the first Frederick Cattle Show, the forerunner of The Great Frederick Fair, was held at the Hessian Barracks, off South Market Street in Frederick. On May 23, 1843, Eva Catherine Schley Bier, supposedly the first child born in Fredericktown, died at 94. On May 23, 1850, Enoch Louis Lowe was nominated to be Maryland's governor. He lived on East Second Street in Frederick. He became the youngest man ever elected governor of Maryland. On May 23, 1854, Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick was dedicated. On May 23, 1865, Farmers & Mechanics Bank was chartered as a national bank. On May 23, 1855, Frederick City officials passed an ordinance to allow the waters of the Little Tuscarora Creek into the town's reservoir. On May 23, 1900, the Masonic Temple Association bought the property of the late William F. Miller on West Church Street in Frederick for $7,000. The lot was 63 by 135 feet. A newly constructed temple was dedicated on December 12, 1902. On May 23, 1922, the Kiwanis Club of Frederick was organized at a meeting at The Wayside Inn on East Patrick Street in Frederick, just east of the Carroll Creek. On May 23, 1923, Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick was dedicated. It had a seating capacity of 320. After its debt was retired, the church was consecrated on May 21, 1928. On May 23, 1974, Sue Baumgardner, wife of embattled Sheriff Richard Baumgardner, filed for her husband's position in the upcoming election, becoming the first woman to seek the job. On May 23, 1990, Charles Ernest Keller, better known as "King Kong" Keller when he played baseball for The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers, died at age 73. He was born September 12, 1916, in Middletown. 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

Frederick County, Maryland - Equity Court Records - BGF-3 407-422 - BOYER, ARNOLD, SLAVES, CHARLTON, BOWLUS, WILSON - Dec 1861 The Jefferson Circuit Benevolence Society of the Methodist Protestant Church vs Jesse T. BOYER & Others Peter BOYER d/ Jan 1861 (Will written 28 Dec 1858) widow - Mary s/ Jesse T. BOYER s/ John E. BOYER s/ Ezra BOYER s/ Henry BOYER d/ Mary C. BOYER w/o Daniel ARNOLD d/ Cordelia J. THOMAS Will stipulated that any negroes born during his lifetime were to be sold at private sale and proceeds divided among his children. Execs/ Jesse T. BOYER and Dewalt WILLIARD Witnesses: Charles E. THOMAS, John W. SPARROW, Perry G. THOMAS Land - "Quakers Folly", "Struggle", "Anchor & Hope" and "Resurvey on Anchor & Hope", 212 acres; from Thomas R. L. THRASHER in 1850. Located 3 miles NW of Jefferson on road from Perry G. RICE's Mill to Broad Run. It adjoined the lands of Eli P. HOUSE, Henry BISER, Levin RICE and P. G. RICE. It is watered by Catoctin Creek, has an abundance of timber and includes a 2-story weatherboarded house with back building attached, a log barn and stabling, corn house, milk house, smoke house and a large stone building used as a granary. It also has a well of pure water at the door and a thriving young orchard of choice fruit. Jesse BOYER was then living there and John DARE lived in Jefferson. Mortgage to John W. CHARLTON and P. Light WILSON. On 30 Dec 1861, Dr. G. W. CRUM(?) testified the widow was between 70-75 years old and her health was tolerable. Trustee was John W. CHARLTON, Charles GROSS and Richard CHILCOTE. Sale was held 5 Mar 1862, high bidder was: - Stephen R. BOWLUS for 193 acres at $7,758.60. It was later surveyed for 186 acres and sale amount became $7,486.50. Distribution: court costs, $387.59 - Jefferson Circuit Benevolent Society for their mortgage, $1,861.50 - Mary BOYER, 1/10 in lieu of dower, $525.74 - Jesse T. BOYER & Dewalt WILLIARD, execs, $4,713.67 Closed 22 May 1862. Note - Frederick County Marriage Licenses show Cordelia Jane BOYER to George E. THOMAS on 20 Oct 1857. -- ================== www.MidMdRoots.com ================== --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

On May 22, 1783, Jacob Shellman Baer, who practiced medicine in Frederick and Middletown for 57 years, was born in Frederick County. On May 22, 1832, the installation of the first oil lamps on Frederick streets was completed. On May 22, 1900, a contract was awarded to Harry W. Bowers to build a new Female High School on East Church Street in Frederick. This building was used for many years as the headquarters of The Frederick County Board of Education. On May 22, 1903, Zion Reformed Church at Charlesville, Frederick County, was struck by lightning and destroyed by the ensuing fire. On May 22, 1914, the Civic Club of Frederick established the Frederick County Free Library and opened in the YMCA building at the corner of West Church and North Court streets. On May 22, 1960, a herd of intoxicated heifers led Frederick County Sheriff's deputies to a still off Fingerboard Road. Thomas Dawkins and Robert Winston were arrested. On May 22, 1984, Dr. George Joseph Snowball, who practiced dentistry in Frederick for 57 years (1913-1970), and who retired at age 92, died at age 105. 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 <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net> Wasps1965@comcast.net

On May 21, 1882, the reconstructed Trinity Chapel of The Evangelical Church on West Church Street in Frederick was dedicated. The original steeple was retained, but the rest of the church was torn down and rebuilt. On May 21, 1912, Charter #1 in the United States Chamber of Commerce was issued to the chapter in Frederick. On May 21, 1939, William B. Cutshall, who was the president of the Woodsboro Canning Company, organized in 1909, died. On May 21, 1989, Edward Schley Delaplaine, Frederick native, former judge of The Maryland Court of Appeal, local historian and author, died. He was born October 6, 1893. On May 21, 2006, the Frederick Chapter of the Sons of The American Revolution dedicated a plaque at the Picnic Woods Road (at Catoctin Creek) home of Sgt. Lawrence Everhart, who saved a wounded Lafayette at The Battle of Brandywine, and the life of Col. William Washington at the Battle of Cowpens (S.C.). The local SAR chapter is named for this Revolutionary War hero. 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 <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net> Wasps1965@comcast.net

Frederick County, Maryland - Equity Court Records - BGF-3 394-407 - ROBERTS, HALL, THORNTON, COSTLY, SAPPINGTON, ANTHONY, BRIEN, HOWARD - Jun 1852 Ellen Elizabeth ROBERTS vs Sophia ROBERTS, et al Nelly ROBERTS d/ May 1849 (Will written 28 May 1849) s/ Alfred ROBERTS s/ Augustus ROBERTS s/ Henry ROBERTS .....Ellen Elizabeth ROBERTS .....Sophia ROBERTS, a minor - Baltimore city d/ Emeline (ROBERTS) .....Ellen Rebecca HALL, a minor .....Daniel Pane HALL, a minor - Baltimore city .....David Fountain THORNTON, a minor Exec/ William SAPPINGTON Witnesses: Abdiel UNKEFER, Richard GALLAHER, Francis S. UNKEFER Land - House & Lot #117 & 1/2 of Lot #118 in Liberty Town; from Joseph SEIGMAN. Guardian was Daniel COSTLY. Testimony was heard from Alfred ROBERTS. Trustee was William C. SAPPINGTON, Esquire, with sureties as Greenberry R. SAPPINGTON and Thomas SAPPINGTON. Trustee was unable to attend the sale, but auctioneer sold the property to Dennis ANTHONY, a colored man, at $240; however, he wasn't able to comply with the terms, because he had expected to use the money from a legacy to his wife from her former master, Dennis D. HOWARD. The legacy ended up being very little because of the former master's debts. Property was later sold at private sale to William BRIEN, a free colored man, at $220 After filing the Report of Sale on 7 Jun 1854, William C. SAPPINGTON died. New trustee was Greenbury R. SAPPINGTON with sureties as Sidney SAPPINGTON and Augustus A. SAPPINGTON. Distribution of $240; court costs, $86.41 - Ellen Elizabeth ROBERTS, 1/2 of 1/2, $38.39 - Sophia ROBERTS, 1/2 of 1/2, $38.39 - Ellen Rebecca HALL, 1/3 of 1/2, $25.60 - Daniel P. HALL, 1/3 of 1/2, $25.60 - David F. THORNTON, 1/3 of 1/2, $25.60 Closed 8 May 1862. -- ================== www.MidMdRoots.com ================== --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

On May 20, 1774, John Hanson presided at a public meeting at the Frederick County Courthouse. Citizens favored cutting off trade with England and opposed the closing of Boston Harbor. On May 20, 1820, a Negro named Kitty was sentenced to death for setting a fire to the barn and home of the Troxell family near Emmitsburg. On May 20, 1887, the Frederick Seamless Hosiery Company, which later became the Union Manufacturing Company, began producing men's half-hose socks at the Etchison Building in the first block of East Patrick Street in Frederick. On May 20, 1900, a new Episcopal Sunday School building on Franklin Street, which would grow into St. Timothy's Mission of All Saints Episcopal Parish, was dedicated at Schleysville. When it opened it was entirely free of debt, having cost a total of $442 to construct. On May 20, 1958, an Air National Guard jet trainer collided with a Capital Airlines passenger plane, sending both planes crashing to the ground just south of Jefferson. Twelve people were killed. Only the jet's pilot survived. On May 20, 1971, Dr. Randall Elliott resigned as president of Hood College. On May 20, 1973, Dr. George Joseph Snowball, a Frederick dentist, was honored by the Frederick Negro Professional Women's Club for his community service. 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

From: John Ashbury [mailto:wasps1965@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 3:04 PM To: 'Bob@WFMD.com' <Bob@WFMD.com>; 'Frank@WFMD.com' <Frank@WFMD.com> Subject: History Moment - 5-18-16 On May 19, 1861, Dr. Edward Oliver Belt, who founded the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Charity Hospital in Washington, D. C., was born in Frederick County. On May 19, 1919, William Tyler Page, who was born and raised on Record Street in Frederick, was appointed clerk of The United States House of Representatives. On May 19, 1921, John D. Hendrickson, the founder of the dry goods firm that bore his name, died at his West Second Street home in Frederick. He was born in Baker's Valley near Buckeystown on September 24, 1855. On May 19, 1949, the first auction was conducted at The Woodsboro Livestock Sales, Inc., in Woodsboro. The auctioneer was Delbert Null, whose father John Null, was also on the auctioneering staff. On May 19, 1973, Donald Grossnickle, of Middletown, became the first male graduate of Hood College. He later was an assistant state's attorney in Frederick County for many years. On May 19, 2011, a bronze statue of John Hanson, first president of the United States in Congress Assembled under the Articles of Confederation, was erected on the mall of the Frederick County Courthouse at 100 West Patrick Street. Bronze plaques detailing the life and accomplishments of Hanson were installed on the base of the statue on June 17, 2011. The statue was dedicated on August 4, 2012. 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

On May 18, 1831, Catherine Kimbol, widow of John and daughter of Conrad and Maria Gutenberger Grosch, and the operator of a tavern in the unit block of West Patrick Street which evolved into The City Hotel, died and was buried in the Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery on East Church Street. Mrs. Kimbol (later Kimball) was the tavern operator when Thomas Jefferson and George Washington visited Frederick, and she arranged the flowers for the speakers table when Lafayette visited in 1824. On May 18, 1917, Blanche Bourne, Frederick City and County's first native-born woman doctor, was born at 30 West All Saints Street. She was the daughter of Dr. Ulysses Grant Bourne. She was married to Chris Tyree, who died April 25, 2012. She retired after a long career in the District of Columbia Health Department. On May 18, 1928, Uriah A. Lough, whose monument and memorial company still exists, died at his home at 228 East Church Street. He was born in Adams County, PA, on February 22, 1853. On May 18, 2006, 1st Lt. Robert A. Seidel III, of Gettysburg, PA, the son of Robert Seidel Jr. and Sandra Giannini, also of Gettysburg, was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq, when a roadside bomb exploded near the Humvee in which he was a passenger. He was born October 27, 1982 in Frederick, and graduated from Catoctin High School in 2002 and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, in 2004. On May 18-19, 2012, the G-8 Summit, consisting of the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and The United States, convened at Camp David near Thurmont. Topics of discussion included world economic issues and the continuing conflicts in the Middle East. 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

Frederick County, Maryland - Equity Court Records - BGF-3 377-393 - OTTO, WORKING, SMITH, ANDERS, HAUGH, WELLER, BIRELY, WARNER - Sep 1860 Lucinda A. OTT & Others vs Phoebe ANDERS & Others John OTTO d/ Feb 1860, intestate (wife died before him) d/ Lucinda Ann OTTO d/ Lucretia OTTO w/o Henry WORKING s/ Charlton F. OTTO d/ Sarah E. OTTO w/o Lewis SMITH s/ Peter OTTO - Carroll County d/ Mary E. OTTO, dec'd w/o Paul ANDERS .....Margaret ANDERS w/o John M. ANDERS .....Sarah A. ANDERS w/o John HAUGH .....Lucinda A. ANDERS w/o George J. WELLER .....Phoebe ANDERS, a minor - Virginia .....Florentine B. ANDERS, a minor .....Serepta J. ANDERS, a minor, later w/o Adam BIRELY .....John A. ANDERS, a minor - Virginia s/ Samuel F. OTTO, dec'd .....Alice OTTO, a minor - Carroll County .....Thomas OTTO, a minor - Carroll County .....Ellen OTTO, a minor - Carroll County Land - "Long Snake", "Resurvey on Welsh Cabbin" and "Resurvey on This or None", 53 acres, in Woodsborough District, on road from Ladiesburg to Double Pipe Creek. It had a 1 1/2 story log house with a stone attachment, a frame barn and log stable, a well near the house and fruit trees. Deed mentions a deed from John OTTO to Eli OTTO in 1821. Property lies on edge of road from Millers Bridge to Haughs Church; adjoins land of Daniel GROSSNICKLE and Josiah EILER and Frederick BIRELY. Guardian was Robert E. McPHERSON; testimony was heard from John WARNER who had known the parties for 20 years; also testifying was John ALBAUGH. Trustee was Lucinda A. OTTO with sureties as Charlton F. OTTO and Samuel BIRELY. High bidder was: - Charlton F. OTTO at $1,400 Distribution of $933.34; court costs, $152.24 - Lucinda A. OTTO for overpayment of claims, $138.38 - each child's 1/7 share, $91.81 (deceased children's share was divided equally among their children) Closed 20 Jun 1862. -- ================== www.MidMdRoots.com ================== --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

On May 17, 1757, Samuel Emmit obtained a patent for a tract of land that became Emmitsburg. On May 17, 1827, Ann Grahame McPherson Ross, who gave the Peale portrait of The Thomas Johnson Family to "the library provided by the will of Mrs. C. Burr Artz, and there always to remain," was born. She made her bequest in her will which was written six weeks before she died November 17, 1896. On May 17, 1861, Frederick native James Cooper was commissioned a brigadier general by Abraham Lincoln, just three and one-half weeks after he entered the Union Army as a second lieutenant. Cooper died in March 1863. On May 17, 1903, the Rev. James R. Lewis was installed as pastor of the Mt. Pleasant Reformed Church. He served until February 16, 1906, when he moved to a church in Lovettsville, VA. On May 17, 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill visited the Barbara Fritchie House on West Patrick Street in Frederick. Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry Hopkins were with them. On May 17, 1952, The Clagett Diocesan Center just south of Buckeystown, the former Buckingham Industrial School of Boys, was dedicated in ceremonies attended by more than 400 clergy and lay people. 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

On May 16, 1803, hail, some measuring as much as 3 and 1/2 inches across, struck Frederick, breaking windows and denting roofs. On May 16, 1907, the cornerstone was laid for the YMCA's new building at West Church and North Court streets in Frederick. On May 16, 1913, The Women's College of Frederick officially changed its name to Hood College, just months after the death of Margaret Scholl Hood, its primary benefactor. On May 16, 1975, Dr. Martha Church was selected by the Board of Trustees as the first woman president of Hood College. 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

On May 15, 1800, the first stone was laid for the first St. John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, which faced south from the north side of East Second Street. It is thought that the main entrance was in what would be the middle of present day Maxwell Avenue. On May 15, 1852, Louisa Catherine Johnson, niece of Governor Thomas Johnson and widow of President John Quincy Adams, died at age 77. On May 15, 1895, William D. Byron, who would become a congressman from Maryland's Sixth District, and who would be the husband, father and father-in-law of his successors in that post, was born in Danville, VA. He died in a plane crash near Atlanta on February 27, 1941. On May 15, 1902, Contractor Harry W. Bowers began the destruction of two houses on East Second Street, to make way for the construction of Grace Reformed Church. On May 15, 1909, The Maryland State Tuberculosis Sanitorium at Sabillasville was dedicated. On May 15, 1972, Katherine Roberta Grimes, of 103 East Church Street, Frederick, a first year teacher at Frederick High School, was killed when struck by a runaway car on the sidewalk in the first block of West Church Street. Arnold F. Nailey, 59, of the Betsy Ross Trailer Park, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and drunk driving. 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 <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net> Wasps1965@comcast.net

On May 14, 1822, Worthington Johnson, nephew of Governor Thomas Johnson, married Mary Jane Potts, daughter of Richard Potts, Jr., and granddaughter of Richard Potts, who replaced Charles Carroll of Carrollton as a U.S. senator. On May 14, 1862, Frederick City policemen got badges for the first time. On May 14, 1880, Dr. Harrison Wagner was tried for barratry and found not guilty. The eccentric resident of Woodsboro had filed more than 500 civil suits before local justices of the peace claiming often unproved debts owed by residents of every section of the county. On May 14, 1930, The Walkersville Savings Bank founded in 1904, merged with the Central Trust Company of Frederick. On September 2, 1931, the bank was declared insolvent and its doors were closed. On May 14, 1950, a new brick parish hall for St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Walkersville was 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 <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net> Wasps1965@comcast.net

On May 13, 1866, the Rev. Osborne Ingle became rector of All Saints Episcopal Church on West Church Street in Frederick. He remained in the post until September 20,1909, the day he died. His more than 43 years of service is the longest in that church's history. On May 13, 1913, the bodies of Barbara and John Casper Fritchie were removed from the German Reformed Cemetery at West Second and North Bentz Streets in Frederick. They were reinterred at Mt. Olivet Cemetery on May 30. On May 13, 1914, James M. Powell, the first chief of the U. S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., was born in Chapel Hill, TN. At the time of his death on July 18, 2005, he was a resident of the Lake Linganore area of Frederick County. On May 13, 1924, McCurdy Field on South Jefferson Street in Frederick, opened for the first time. Then known as The Frederick County Athletic Field, The Frederick Hustlers hosted a team from Hanover, PA, for a baseball game in the Blue Ridge League. On May 13, 1960, Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy made a whirlwind tour of Frederick. He met officials at The Frederick County Courthouse, ate lunch at The Francis Scott Key Hotel and visited the American Optical plant at the 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

Frederick County, Maryland - Equity Court Records - BGF-3 364-376 - BRUNNER, LEATHERMAN, WOLFE, ENGLISH, GILBERT - Mar 1860 Cornelius WOLFE vs Catharine BRUNNER William BRUNNER d/ 1858, intestate widow - Catharine d/ Louisa Catharine BRUNNER, a minor Administrator was the widow with sureties as Jacob LEATHERMAN and George SUMMERS. The widow's release of dower was witnessed by Daniel LEATHERMAN. On 2 Apr 1860, Jacob LEATHERMAN of G. testified that the widow, Catharine BRUNNER was about 26 years of age and her health was good. Land - 4 acres near Wolfsville which included an unfinished 1 1/2 story brick house, property desirable for a shoemaker or tailor. Guardian was Catharine M. BRUNER/BOWER (written both ways in same document). Testimony was heard from Samuel WOLFE. Trustee was Jonathan D. ENGLISH with sureties as Jacob LEATHERMAN of G. and Frederick LEATHERMAN. A sale was held at the store of H. H. MULLER on 14 Jul 1860 and sold to Catharine M. BRUNER who was not able to comply with the terms. A resale eventually was made at private sale to: - John L. GILBERT at $275 Distribution: court costs, $121.39 - Cornelius WOLFE, part of claim, $153.61 Closed 1 May 1862. -- ================== www.MidMdRoots.com ================== --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

On May 12, 1874, Tilghman Biser, born November 10, 1805 near Burkittsville, and who practiced medicine in that community, died there. On May 12, 1893, The Women's College of Frederick, now Hood College, was founded by the Potomac Synod of The Reformed Church. Joseph Henry Apple, Jr., of Pittsburgh, PA, was selected as the first president. On May 12, 1952, Frederick City Hospital, which opened in 1902, changed its name to Frederick Memorial Hospital. On May 12, 1959, a deed was recorded transferring the property of the Beth Israel Congregation in Brunswick, the first synagogue in Frederick County, to Irvin H. Kolker and Nathan Winter, business partners who owned People's Home Furnishers. The synagogue was built in 1917. The proceeds of the sale were given to charity. On May 12, 2004, George E. Randall, president of Randall Family LLC, editor and publisher of The Frederick News-Post, died at his Gibson Island, MD, home. He was born August 5, 1950, in Baltimore. 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

On May 11, 1850, George H. Zimmerman, who was first a teller with the First National Bank and then assistant cashier at Frederick County National Bank, and who was among the founders of The Frederick Seamless Hosiery Company, was born near Walkersville. On May 11, 1881, the last of the bodies in the original cemetery of the German Reformed Church (now Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ) on West Church Street in Frederick, were moved to Mt. Olivet Cemetery. However, the remains of John Thomas Schley, credited as the first resident of Frederick, were never identified and are believed lost. On May 11, 1890, Martha Sigafross was born. She was the first child born in the newly renamed Brunswick. On May 11, 1972, civil disturbances followed a speech by Alabama Governor George Wallace, then a presidential candidate, at the National Guard Armory at West Second and North Bentz Streets 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>