On August 6, 1834, a special dinner for Roger Brooke Taney was held in Frederick. On August 6, 1851, Thomas John Chew Williams, who co-authored History of Frederick County with Folger McKinsey, was born in the rectory of All Saints Parish in Calvert County. He died December 11, 1929 in Baltimore. He authored several other histories, including a History of Washington County. On August 6, 1855, a private policeman shot and killed Andrew Sensill at a house of ill repute on West Fifth Street in Frederick. The officer was attempting to arrest Sensill on a misdemeanor warrant. No charges were placed against the officer. On August 6, 1913, Lord Nickens, a pioneer in the Civil Rights movement in Frederick County, was born at White Post VA. Mr. Nickens was president of the local chapter of the National Association for The Advancement of Colored People from 1972 to 1994. He died January 4, 2013. On August 6, 1937, Josephine P. Etchison, a Frederick native, was named librarian at the C. Burr Artz Library. She remained in the post until her retirement on June 1, 1967. On August 6, 1945, Professor Amon Burgee, the first and longtime head of Boys High School, died at his home at 213 East Patrick Street in Frederick. He also served as a county commissioner for four years. 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