On January 21, 1781, Thomas Johnson, as a member of the House of Delegate, introduced a bill authorizing the confiscation of all British property in Maryland. 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 Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>