Frederick County, Maryland - Equity Court Abstracts JS-14 415-433 - SNAUFFER, MILLER, THOMAS - abt Oct 1834 Michael SNAUFFER vs Elizabeth SNAUFFER et al - Title Auditor's Report by John NELSON, trustee, indicates he sold the property of Jonathan MILLER, dec'd, on 13 Jun 1829 of 306 acres to George SNOUFFER, Michael SNOUFFER and Mary Ann MILLER at public sale for $4,605.30. Land - "Resurvey on Foxes Hall", 306 acres, lies on the Monocacy, divided into two sections, 115 3/4 acres (George's) and 188 3/4 acres (Michael's) (actual survey reduced the original acreage). George SNOUFFER d/ 1831, leaving widow - Elizabeth and 6 minor children, - Sarah E. SNOUFFER - William H. SNOUFFER - George W. SNOUFFER - Archibald T. SNOUFFER - John B. SNOUFFER - Benjamin J. SNOUFFER Michael had purchased Mary Ann's interest before the death of George. Because George died and his interest now belongs to his widow and minor children, court ruling needs to be obtained to be granted a deed for his portion of the previously divided land (Michael was living on his portion and George's family was still living on George's portion which had been previously surveyed and divided by Horatio G. ONEAL. Michael SNOUFFER (w/ Caroline E.) has already issued a deed to the heirs of George SNOUFFER for their portion. Guardian was Otho THOMAS; trustee was John Henry HOPPE to convey deed to Michael SNOUFFER for part of the above tract as per agreement between him and George SNOUFFER (relationship not given), clear of widow's dower; finalized 22 Jan 1835. ==================== - Dorinda Shepley Mid Maryland Roots Website www.midmdroots.com