On February 16, 1766, Thomas Johnson, who would become the first governor of Maryland, married Ann Jennings. On February 16, 1828, a Saturday, the first service was held at Harriet Chapel at Catoctin Furnace. The minister was a 72-year-old man named Hurley. On February 16, 1860, fire destroyed the upper story of The City Hotel in the first block of West Patrick Street in Frederick. On February 16, 1894, William Leonard was hanged at the jail on West South Street in Frederick for the murder of Jesse Anderson near Lime Kiln. 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 [email protected]