On March 20, 1771, a deed was signed by Conrad Crone for a parcel of ground in Middletown giving it to the trustees of a Lutheran church to be built on the site. On March 20, 1872, lawyer William Schley died of smallpox. He was born in Frederick on October 31, 1799. On February 13, 1837, he fought a duel at Alexandria, VA, with William Cost Johnson, of Jefferson. Both men were wounded, but recovered and became close friends. On March 20, 1942, D. John Markey, who operated a shoe and hat store at 9 North Market Street, and who served in the Army during four wars, was named to command Camp Pickett, near Blackstone, VA. 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)