Frederick County, Maryland - Equity Court Records - BGF-2 633-645 - COBLENTZ, WISE, ROUTZANG, BOWLUS, SHAFER, MAIN - Jan 1861 Joseph WISE vs Elizabeth COBLENTZ, et al Land - House & Lot at east end of Middletown, then occupied by Isaiah ROUTZANG, adjoining property of Charles NEMIRE. It had a 2-story brick and log house with stable and fruit trees. Sold to Elizabeth COBLENTZ by Joseph WISE in 1857. Mortgage to Samuel BOWLUS for payment to Thomas SHAFER, which he transferred to Stephen R. BOWLUS. Samuel BOWLUS died 1859, intestate, leaving no estate. His widow was Mahala BOWLUS; they lived on the north side of Main St in Middletown. He was guardian of Silas M. BOWLUS and Amos S. BOWLUS. Samuel and wife made deed of trust to Stephen R. BOWLUS. Thomas SHAFER paid by heirs of Samuel BOWLUS; monies still due to Joseph WISE. Trustee was Joseph WISE with sureties as Jonathan ROUTZAHN and Lloyd H. HYATT. Sale was held on 2 Mar 1861, high bidder was: - Frederick MAIN at $714.75 Distribution: court costs, $83.89 - Joseph WISE, note, $280 - Joseph WISE, note, $252 - Thomas SHAFER, lien, $98.86 Closed 1 May 1861. -- www.MidMdRoots.com ====================