On January 3, 1776, James Johnson, the brother of Thomas Johnson, Maryland's first governor, was granted a patent for 150 acres, near Mechanicstown (now Thurmont), part of the Catoctin Furnace property. On January 3, 1825, the first classes were held at "St. John's Female Benevolent and First Frederick Free School," taught by two Sisters of Charity nuns from Emmitsburg. On January 3, 1856, the third sanctuary of All Saints Episcopal Parish was dedicated in the 100 block of West Church Street in Frederick. On January 3, 1866, the United States District Court in Baltimore dismissed a suit against former Confederate General Bradley T. Johnson, of Frederick, which was instituted by The Central National Bank of Frederick. The bank claimed Johnson owed it $904.77 in payment of a debt incurred June 28, 1858. 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 (wasps65@earthlink.net)