On March 21, 1777, Thomas Johnson, of Frederick, was sworn in as the first governor of Maryland. On March 21, 1815, Col. John McPherson bought lots on Council Street in Frederick at auction. He built identical houses on them that are known today as the Ross and Mathias houses. On March 21, 1883, photographer Jacob Byerly died at age 75. On March 21, 1888, The (Frederick) News announced that a "very handsome wing" had been added to the Episcopal Orphans House on East Church Street. It contained a large dining room, a kitchen, dormitories, large closets and a spacious pantry. The cost was $3,000. Today this property is on the southeast corner of East Church and Maxwell Avenue. On March 21, 1978, Samuel H. Rosenstock, local philanthropist, deeded his one-half interest in two farms near Frederick Municipal Airport jointly to Hood College and Frederick Memorial Hospital. The value of the gift at the time was about $300,000. 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