Looking for info. on Elizabeth MESMER/MESSER who married John HODGSON. John was b. 4 Aug 1804 and d. 14 Feb 1884 at Winchester. Was Elizabeth connected to family of Jacob MESMER, War of 1812 veteran? Jacob's widow, Ann SMITH MESMER applied for his pension. Jacob's known children were: Peter Henry b. 1820 Margaret E. b. 27 Dec 1823, d. 15 Jun 1902 Emily Crampton b. 16 Nov 1828, d. 22 May 1900 Thomas G. b. 2 Jan 1831/32, d. 1 Mar 1887 John R. b. 1834 Jacob John was the "one-armed Confederate Chief of Police for years". Jacob's log home was located where the Handley Library now sits according to Cartmel's History. Would like to hear from anyone connected with MESMER/MESSER in Frederick County. Mary Renner renners@bright.net