On February 18, 1825, the Carroll Creek through downtown Frederick flooded. On February 18, 1892, Dr. Lewis H. Steiner, a Frederick native, head of the U. S. Sanitary Commission in the Maryland region during The Civil War and the librarian of The Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, died. He was succeeded as librarian at Enoch Pratt by his son, Bernard. 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 February 17, 1824, Manassas Jacob Grove, a pioneer in the development of processes for creating lime for fertilizer from limestone, was born in Middletown. He died February 2, 1907, at his home in Lime Kiln. On February 17, 1857, James Diggs, a free Negro, was found stabbed and beaten to death in a field belonging to Upton Worthington near Urbana. Philip Hawkins was later arrested, convicted and hanged (January 29, 1858) for the murder. On February 17, 1942, traffic on the Old Jug Bridge east of Frederick was limited by the State Roads Commission due to deterioration of the stone structure, which had been constructed in 1808. On February 17, 1948, the only house ever built on Carter Street (which was just west of East Street north of East Patrick Street) was moved to a lot at 242 East Second Street 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 <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net> Wasps1965@comcast.net

On February 16, 1766, Thomas Johnson, who would become the first governor of Maryland, married Ann Jennings. On February 16, 1828, a Saturday, the first service was held at Harriet Chapel at Catoctin Furnace. The minister was a 72-year-old man named Hurley. On February 16, 1860, fire destroyed the upper story of The City Hotel in the first block of West Patrick Street in Frederick. On February 16, 1894, William Leonard was hanged at the jail on West South Street in Frederick for the murder of Jesse Anderson near Lime Kiln. 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 February 15, 1794, George Blessing, who would become famous as "The Hero of The Highlands" on July 9, 1864, when he and his sons held off an attacking Confederate force at their farm near Myersville, was born. He died December 18, 1873. During The Civil War, many residents around Frederick County lost livestock and property to the armies of both sides. George Blessing was more determined than most to protect his farm. When he and his daughters returned from caring for the wounded at the Battle of Antietam, he had stumbled across six rifles. He took them home, cleaned them and put them in the back of a closet. A year later they would come in handy. Blessing, who was born February 15, 1794, was 70-years-old when Confederate troops crossed his property on July 9, 1864, on their way to Frederick. Several neighbors had enlisted Blessing's help in order to hide their horses from nearby troops. A squad of Confederates entered Blessing's farm, which was three miles west of Myersville, and began to investigate the contents of his barn, when Blessing shouted: "The first man who touches that door again is a dead man." When the rebels ignored the warning, Blessing and his son Tom fired together. The soldier at the barn door took two mini-balls in his right arm, and the squad, unable to determine the size of the force, began to ride away. Blessing fired again, mortally wounding the captain of the unit. A half hour later, twenty-five rebel cavalry men rode onto the Blessing farm to determine the size of the force. Blessing shouted the order that the first man to stir would be shot. The Confederates began to shoot in the direction of the voice, and Blessing was grazed on one ear, his only wound despite the more than 50 shots fired in his direction. Blessing's aim was truer and he wounded the rebel leader. Confused, the Confederates rode away. Later, a large armed contingent could be seen approaching the farm, but rather than Confederates seeking retribution, it was Cole's Rangers - one hundred Union cavalry who had come to the rescue. Weeks later the story of Blessings' encounter with the Confederates was reported in the New York Tribune. When Blessing saw the title - "The Hero of The Highlands" - he laughed and said to his wife, "what nonsense, if they mean me." The Examiner of Frederick reported the death of George Blessing in its issue of December 24, 1873. It reads: "The highly esteemed gentlemen died at his residence near Wolfsville, Catoctin District, in this county, on Thursday last (December 18) in the 80th year of his age. Mr. Blessing was our best citizen and will be remembered as `The Hero of The Highlands,' in connection with the barnyard fight with the rebels in 1864." The Examiner went on to detail the story from its editions at the time, but the editors also included a copy of a letter written by Blessing to correct their report of the incident. The day after his death, Blessing was buried in Harmony. John W. Ashbury Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>

Frederick County, Maryland - Equity Court Records - BGF-2 693-703 - KEIFER, LEASE, BOONE, BOTELER, SANDERSON, GETZENDANNER, VANFOSSEN - Jan 1861 William R. SANDERSON vs William LEASE, et al Christiana (Crissy) KEIFER d/ Jun 1860, intestate unmarried and without issue sis/ Rebecca w/o William LEASE sis/ Catharine w/o Charles Edward BOONE bro/ Jacob KEIFER - Baltimore city bro/ Henry KEIFER, dec'd .....Alice V. w/o Jefferson O. BOTELER .....Lewis KEIFER Land - Lot #1 on North Market St, Frederick Town, near corner of Sixth St, adjoining lots of Arnold VANFOSSEN and Miss Phoebe MARTZ. House is 1-story brick dwelling with public pump near the front door. (Conveyed to William R. SANDERSON, father of complainant, from Frederick STEINER in 1824.) Sold to Christiana KEIFER, monies still due; petition for sale of real estate. Trustee was Lewis H. DILL with sureties as Joshua DILL and George T. DILL. Sale was held on 9 Mar 1861 at the Dill House in Frederick, high bidder was: - Daniel GETZENDANNER at $820 Property sold with right to use the wall of the adjoining building, then occupied by Arnold VANFOSSEN, as a party wall. Distribution of $820: court costs, $100.96 - W. Raymond SANDERSON, lien, $568.31 - Catharine BOONE, 73% of claim, $116.80 - Hiram M. NUTZ, 73% of claim, $1.85 - Mt Olivet Cemetery, 73% of claim, $3.70 - Frederick SCHROEDER, 73% of claim, $19.22 - J. T. & E. SINN, 73% of claim, $5.91 - N. T. HALLER, 73% of claim, $3.25 Closed 6 Jul 1861. -- www.MidMdRoots.com ===================

On February 14, 1932, The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Brunswick was organized in the chapel of the YMCA. On February 14, 1969, Frederick County purchased Rose Hill Manor, the last home of Maryland's first governor, Thomas Johnson. The price paid was $401,400. The property is located on North Market Street in Frederick. On February 14, 1983, Frederick County officials announced that they had reached an agreement to sell Elm Street School to Frederick Memorial Hospital to make room for a five-story parking deck and other hospital expansion. The old school, which was built in 1912, was first used as Boys' High School, then as the first Frederick High School, and even later as a junior high school known as Elm Street School. 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

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Bradley Hartman HOKE which was taken at the Smith Bros. Studio in Frederick, MD. Bradley is noted as 6 1/2 months old at the time the photograph was taken, in the 1890's or early 1900's. In addition to his name and age, the following inscription is included "With love to Aunt Mattie" on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Bradley and his family: Dr. Bradley Hartman HOKE Jr. was b. 19 Nov 1899 in Frederick, MD to parents Bradley H. HOKE (b. 8 Dec 1871 in Ceresville, MD-1945) and Alice Margaret LAMAR (b. 16 Dec 1873-d. 1942 in Myersville, MD). Bradley was one of 6 children born to this couple including, Lomas E.; Edward Lamar; Sarah Elizabeth Hartman; Bradley Hartman; and Samuel Earl or Erle; and Robert Lamar HOKE, all born between 1894 and 1909. Bradley married Nellie PRICE (1903-1995) and together they had a son, Bradley H. HOKE III b. 1933. Bradley Jr. died May 1964 in Salisbury, PA and is buried in the Salisbury IOOF Cemetery in Salisbury, PA. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of Frederick, MD: Samuel HOKE, age 51, born Dec 1848, married 30 years, born PA, parents born PA, a Farmer Sarah E. HOKE, wife, age 48, born Oct 1851, married 30 years, 5 children/4 living, born PA, parents born PA Anna R. HOKE, dau, age 25, born Sept 1874, born MD Mary E. HOKE, dau, age 19, born Dec 1880, born MD, at School Bradley H. HOKE, son, age 28, born Dec 1871, married 7 years, born MD, a Student Alice M. HOKE, dau-in-law, age 26, born Dec 1873, married 7 years, 3 children/3 living, born MD, parents born MD Edward L. HOKE, grandson, age 6, born Apr 1894, born MD Sarah E. H. HOKE, granddau, age 4, born Apr 1896, born MD Bradley H. HOKE, grandson, age 6 months, born Nov 1899, born MD + 2 Lodgers 1910 census of Frederick, MD: Bradley H. HOKE, age 38, married 17 years, born MD, parents born PA, a Physician Alice M. HOKE, wife, age 36, married 17 years, 5 children/5 living, born MD, parents born MD Lamar E. HOKE, son, age 16, born MD Sarah E. HOKE, dau, age 14, born MD Bradley H. HOKE, son, age 10, born MD Samuel E. HOKE, son, age 7, born MD Robert L. HOKE, son, new born, born MD 1920 census of Summit, PA: Bradley H. HOKE, age 47, born MD Alice M. HOKE, wife, age 45, born MD Bradley H. HOKE, son, age 20, born MD Samuel E. HOKE, son, age 18, born PA Robert L. HOKE, son, age 10, born MD 1930 census of Salisbury, PA: Bradley HOKE Jr., age 30, married at age 29, born MD, parents born MD, a Medical Doctor Nellie HOKE, wife, age 26, married at age 25, born PA, parents born WV/PA 1940 census of Salisbury, PA: Bradley H. HOKE, age 40, born MD Nellie HOKE, wife, age 36, born PA Bradley H. HOKE, son, age 6, born PA + 1 Maid I am hoping to locate someone from this HOKE Family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

On February 13, 1777, Thomas Johnson of Frederick was elected the first governor of Maryland. On February 13, 1837, William Schley and William Cost Johnson, both prominent Fredericktonians, fought a duel at Alexandria, VA. Both were wounded but were reconciled on "The Field of Honor" and became good friends for the rest of their lives. On February 13, 1906, George Carlton Rhoderick, Sr., who began work at The Catoctin Whig, later The Valley Register, at the age of 9 and remained there for 51 years, died in Middletown. He was buried in the cemetery adjoining the Lutheran Church there. He was born May 5, 1835. 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 February 12, 1775, Louisa Catherine Johnson, daughter of Joshua Johnson and niece of Thomas Johnson, Maryland's first governor, was born at Great Hill near London, England. On July 26, 1797, she married future President of The United States John Quincy Adams in All Hallows Church, London. She died May 15, 1852, at 77. On February 12, 1778, Alexander Contee Hanson, son of John Hanson, "first President of The United States in Congress Assembled," was appointed as one of the first judges of Maryland's General Court. On February 12, 1978, thieves broke into The Taney House on South Bentz Street in Frederick and stole historical materials valued between $75,000 and $250,000. All items were recovered the next day and two men were charged with the theft. On February 12, 2006, William Francis "Bill" Moran, who was world famous as a craftsman of fine blades and knives, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital of cancer. He was born in Frederick on May 1, 1925. 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-2 676-693 - OVELMAN, KEPHART, KUHN, MARTIN, FOREMAN - Dec 1859 David KEPHART, et al vs William H. KUHN George OVELMAN d/ 1859 (Will 13 Jun 1859; 26 Nov 1859) widow - Margaret s/ Hiram Washington OVELMAN* s/ George Ruben OVELMAN* s/ John Martin OVELMAN* s/ William James OVELMAN** Land * - - "Buck Forest", 248 acres, adjoining lands of William BLACK, Christian ZACHARIAS, William MOTTER. - tract of mountain land, 30 acres, adjoining lands of John DORSEY and WAGNER; previously from Bladen DELANEY in 1835. Land ** - "Stony Hill", 37 acres, adjoining lands of Dr. EICHELBERGER and Joseph WHITMORE; previously from Charlotte Ann SINGER, ex/of John SINGER, dec'd. Execs/ David KEPHART (of Taney Town, Carroll County) and George Reuben OVELMAN (Emmittsburg) Witnesses: Daniel KANGE, James H. BLACK and Mathias P. Zacharias --- On 5 Jun 1856, George OVELMAN, now dec'd, was appointed trustee in Equity case of Cyrus KUHN & Others vs Joseph KUHN and Others to sell the real estate of Joseph KUHN Sr, dec'd; and on 16 Aug 1856, the real estate was sold to William H. KUHN at $784, subject to the right of dower of the widow, Sarah KUHN. The tract of 28 acres was called "The Home Place" (the part laid out for the widow's dower). William H. KUHN issued notes for the future payments; however, he has now left the state and monies were not paid by the insolvent William H. KUHN who now goes by the name of John KUHN. Land - parts of tracts "Mountain Tract", "Thereabouts", "Resurvey on Stoney Corner" and "Millers Conclusion" was divided into lots, located in Mechanicstown, on south bank of Hunting Creek where the Frederick and Emmittsburg turnpike crosses the creek: - William KUHN for Lot #1, 6 1/4 acres, at $175 - William KUHN for Lot #2, 16 3/4 acres, at $469 - William KUHN for Lot #3, 11 acres, at $201.03 - Leonard PICKING for Lot #4, 12 3/4 acres, at $310.05 - Peter BUZZARD for Lot #5, 11 1/2 aces, at $175.54 - Henry STOUFFER for Lot #6, 8 acres, at $300.46 - Frederick C. WHITE for Lot #7, 4 acres, at $118.47 - Frederick C. WHITE for Lot #9, 14 3/4 acres, at $177.90 - Joshua STOKES for Lot #8 at $85.28 - William KUHN for mountain lot of 25 acres at $131.25 - Michael DORSEY for undivided half of mountain lot of 20 acres (other owner was Joseph WILHIDE) at $20.62 Total sales, $2,748.62. Lots #2, 3, 4 and 5, along with he home place, lay along Hunting Creek on the NE and Harman's Gap Road lay along the SW and divides the other lots which have this road along the NE. The turnpike road divides the home place from Lot #2 from NE to SW and divides Lot #1 in half. Trustee was David KEPHART with sureties as Samuel SWOPE and Benjamin SHANK. Sale was held on 26 Jan 1861, high bidders were: - John A. MARTIN for Lots #2 & 3 at $1,532.68 - John A. MARTIN for mountain lot at $225 - George W. FOREMAN for Lot #1 at $243.75 Total sales, $2,001.43. Distribution: court costs, $227.37 - balance to trustees for claims of unpaid purchase money. Closed 27 May 1861. -- www.MidMdRoots.com ===================

On February 11, 1775, Dr. John Baltzell was born. He built the mansion on East Church Street which is today the home of The Historical Society of Frederick County. He died September 7, 1854. On February 11, 1836, Charles Baltzell (Broadway) Rouss, who made a fortune in the New York mechanize field, and whose philanthropy touched Winchester, VA, the University of Virginia, the Confederate States Archives in Richmond, New York City, and two Virginia fire departments, was born in Woodsboro. He died March 3, 1902, in New York City. On February 11, 1916, Glen W. Eyler, after whom the American Legion Post in Woodsboro is named, was born at Daysville. Known as "Pappy," Eyler was killed on February 23, 1945, while serving in the U.S. Army in Germany. On February 11, 1952, the Frederick City Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Frederick native and Maryland State Policeman Charles Victor Main as Chief of Police. He began his duties March 17. On February 11, 1983, snow began falling just after midnight and blanketed Frederick County. When it stopped between 28 and 36 inches had fallen and paralyzed the county. The previous record occurred February 12, 1899, when 18 inches fell. On February 11, 1986, District Court Judge Mary Ann Stepler was elevated to the Frederick County Circuit Court by Maryland Governor Harry Hughes, becoming the first woman on that court. 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 February 10, 1777, the Maryland State Assembly met in Annapolis to formally organize the state government. Thomas Johnson of Frederick was elected on February 13 as the state's first governor. On February 10, 1871, John Martin was hanged in the jail yard on West South Street for the rape and murder of an 82-year-old woman near Mt. Pleasant. On February 10, 1967, Ronald A. McGolerick, of Mt. Airy, was indicted by the Frederick County Grand Jury on 15 counts of malicious burning in the destruction of 15 barns in the New Market-Mount Airy area. 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 February 9, 1785, John Frederick Amelung and Co. issued a prospectus announcing a glass manufacturing company in Frederick County at Park Mills. On February 9, 1829, President-elect Andrew Jackson spent the night at Talbott's Tavern in the first block of West Patrick Street in Frederick on his way to Washington for his inauguration. On February 9, 1905, The First Baptist Church on Dill Avenue in Frederick, was constituted after a series of special meetings with the Rev. S. L. Fraser of Hagerstown. The first services of the new church were held at 25 North Court Street. On February 9, 1922, The Frederick County Real Estate Board was formed. On February 9, 1926, Milton George Urner, first president of the Frederick County Bar Association, died at his Record Street home in Frederick. On February 9, 1978, The Weinberg Center for The Arts opened in the former Tivoli Theater on West Patrick Street 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 February 8, 1864, James McSherry, who would become chief judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals, was admitted to the bar of Frederick County. On February 8, 1913, an announcement was made of plans to build a milk processing plant on West All Saints Street that would require the demolition of the tavern building where Col. George Washington and Benjamin Franklin met with British General Edward Braddock to plan the British assault on Fort Duquesne in 1755. It is not clear from the available records whether or not the three men met at the tavern together. It is known that Washington and Franklin did met with Braddock at the tavern, but current information is that it wasn't at the same time. On February 8, 2009, a restored portrait of Jesus by William H. B. Grinage, who painted a portrait of Francis Scott Key for the Kiwanis Club of Frederick in 1925, was unveiled at Asbury United Methodist Church on West All Saints Street in Frederick, where it will remain. The Key portrait hangs in the Historical Society of Frederick County museum at 24 East Church Street, 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 February 7, 1786, Joseph Wood dated his plat laying out the town he called Woodsberry, now Woodsboro. The 40 acres were divided into 80 lots, 247 feet x 66 feet. Frederick, Second and Third streets were 33 feet wide and ran north and south. There were two alleys 16.5 feet wide running east and west. There was also a fourth street, Elizabeth, which also ran east and west through town. On February 7, 1850, the first lamp lighting from Isabella Gas Works was conducted in Frederick. On February 7, 1921, Sgt. Lewis F. Carter, of The Frederick City Police Department, died of heart failure in the Frederick County Courthouse while performing his regular duties. He was 64 and had lived at 111 Third Street. He was buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. On February 7, 1963, Lee McCardell, a Frederick native, and reporter, editor, foreign correspondent and feature writer for The Sun of Baltimore, died. He was born in Frederick on June 8, 1901. He also wrote a biography of British General Edward Braddock. He was a first cousin of fashion designer Claire McCardell. On February 7, 1975, in an interview published in the Frederick News-Post, Frederick Mayor Ronald N. Young said he was "not considering running for a second term." He left office in January 1990, at the end of his fourth term. On February 7, 2009, President and Mrs. Barack Obama visited Camp David for the weekend for the first time in his presidency. Their two children accompanied them to the Catoctin Mountain retreat. 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 February 6, 1784, Harriet McPherson Brien, daughter of John McPherson and after whom Harriet's Chapel Episcopal Church at Catoctin Furnace is named, was born. She died April 22, 1827, at Auburn near The Furnace. On February 6, 1851, a public meeting of Wolfsville area residents was held to consider the formation of a new county. On February 6, 1865, the actions of Francis M. Smith, a Frederick native, at the Battle of Dabney's Mill, VA, garnered him a Congressional Medal of Honor. On February 6, 1985, a contract was awarded for the conversion of the 1862 Frederick County Courthouse into Frederick City Hall. 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-2 649-676 - SCHILDKNECHT, RUDY, SANNER, SCHINDLER, ROUTZAHN, ORMAN, SHANK - Sep 1859 Joshua RUDY, et al vs Hamilton F. SCHINDLER, et al Petition to Sell Real Estate Henry SCHILDKNECHT (Jr) d/ Oct 1858, intestate w/ Mary (dec'd) d/ Phebe w/o Joshua RUDY d/ Sarah A. w/o John SANNER d/ Caroline E. w/o Hamilton T. SCHINDLER d/ Amanda C. SCHILDKNECHT, a minor d/ Mary Jane SCHILDKNECHT, a minor d/ Alice SCHILDKNECHT, a minor d/ Laura SCHILDKNECHT, a minor d/ Helen SCHILDKNECHT, a minor Land - "New Sivabia", 144 acres; (consisting of several tracts of a resurvey in 1819: "Resurvey on Timber Ridge Enlarged", "Resurvey on Panimin", "Rome", "Williams Home", "Quakers Mistake", "Little Good", "Adams Expense", "Rams Horn"; mentions deed to Mary SCHILDKNECHT from George ROUTZONG; from Jacob SCHILDKNECHT (w/ Maria), John SCHILDKNECHT, William SCHILDKNECHT and William ORMAN (w/ Mary), all heirs of Henry SCHILDKNECHT, in 1828, (witnessed by Lewis CREAGER and Jacob COBLENTZ). - "Resurvey on Timber Ridge Enlarged", 10 1/2 acres; from Enos ROUTZAHN & w/ Lydia in 1832. (Witnessed by Jacob COBLENTZ and Jacob BAER) - "Little Good", 7 acres; from George ROUTZAHN & w/ Elizabeth in 1832; adjoining "New Swabia". (Witnessed by Jacob COBLENTZ and Jacob BAER) - "Honesty is the Best Policy", 12 acres; from Jacob PALMER & w/ Nancy in 1848; adjoining land of David MAUGANS. (Witnessed by Jacob STOTTLEMYER and Henry BOWER) The total tract was 157 acres, 68 acres were laid off as the widow's dower, on road to Zittlestown. Commission made up of Daniel SHEFFER, George L. ROUTZAHN, John HARP, William METZGER and Joseph BOWLUS. William METZGER was surveyor in Sep 1860; known as tract "New Swabia" and from parts of tracts, "Williams Home", "Resurvey on Timber Ridge Enlarged", "Little Good" and "Quakers Mistake". Also, 4 1/2 acres of part of a mountain tract of 12 1/2 acres, "Honesty is the Best Policy". Guardian was Robert G. McPHERSON; testimony was heard from Jacob SHANK, George L. ROUTZAHN and George SHANK. Trustee was Joshua RUDY and John SANNER, with sureties as Vincent SANNER and Joseph L. HUFFER. Sale was held 2 Feb 1861; sale was made for the home farm of 89 acres to: - Susanna D. SCHILDKNECHT, wid/of Henry SCHILDKNECHT at $6,367.95 The farm was one mile from Mt Tabor on the road leading from the turnpike to the old Hagerstown Road. The widow's part had a fine brick house, stone barn and good supply of running water and a spring house. Distribution: court costs, $407.89 - each child's 1/8 share, $745.75 Closed 25 May 1861. -- www.MidMdRoots.com ===================

On February 5, 1777, The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill authorizing the construction of barracks in Frederick to house troops. Governor Thomas Johnson signed the measure on April 18. These building became known as The Hessian Barracks. On February 5, 1807, Jacob Byerly, Frederick photographer and pioneer in that art form, was born in Newville, PA. He died March 21, 1883, in Frederick. On February 5, 1876, Dr. Austin A. Lamar, who practiced medicine in Middletown, was born in Wolfsville. His offices have been restored as a historic site in Middletown. On February 5, 1841, William Henry Harrison visited Frederick on his way to Washington for his inauguration as President of The United States. He stayed at Dorsey's City Hotel on West Patrick Street. On February 5, 1858, Frederick A. Schley, prominent Frederick attorney and direct descendant of John Thomas Schley, the schoolteacher who built the first house in Fredericktown in 1746, died. Dr. George Frederick Smith, who developed and patented Smith's Rosebud Salve in Woodsboro, died. He was born March 25, 1865. His products are still available from the company he established in Woodsboro, across the street from Trout's Market. 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 February 4, 1942, Ira Harrison Burhman, who was born November 10, 1889, in Foxville, was lost at sea when German submarine U-103 torpedoed his ship, the India Arrow, 35 miles off the New Jersey coast. He was the first Frederick County person to lose his life in hostile action during World War II. On February 4, 1968, R. Ames Hendrickson, prominent civic leader and retired owner of Hendrickson's Department Store on North Market Street in Frederick, died at his home at 119 West Second Street. On February 4, 2005, Dr. Patricia Stanley, the first woman president of Frederick Community College, announced her retirement, effective when a replacement was selected. She became president in 1998 after serving as executive vice-president of Cypress College in California. 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

January 3, 1842, was born near Petersville. On February 3, 1860, Catherine Hummel Markey Garnhart, recognized today as the maker of a series of stunning quilts for her grandchildren and others, died at 86 at her Frederick home. She was born in Germany in 1773. On February 3, 1922, a contract was awarded to Lloyd C. Culler Construction for a 6-room addition to Boys High School for $35,000. This school building became Frederick High School in the fall of 1922 and was later known as The Elm Street School. Frederick Memorial Hospital demolished this building and constructed a parking deck for patients, employees and visitors in the 1980s. On February 3, 1956, Camp Detrick became Fort Detrick. On February 3, 1968, Dr. Ignatius Bjorlee, who was superintendent of The Maryland School for The Deaf from 1918 until his retirement in 1955, died at his home near Glenville, MN. following a lengthy illness. On February 3, 1986, seven employees of The Rotorex Corporation plant near Walkersville were hospitalized after being overcome by carbon monoxide fumes. On February 19, an additional 19 employees were hospitalized after they were overcome by methyl chloride fumes. The plant was then closed for 5 days. On February 3, 1987, residents of the old Montevue Home, built in 1870, were moved into the new home on Rosemont Avenue at Montevue Lane, in Frederick near Citizens Nursing 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>