Janet wrote: >Does anyone know whether stonecarvers and marble cutters wrking in 19th c >Washington would have belonged to an organization similar to England's >Friendly Soc of Stonemasons? Are there records of emplyment? Or would they If anyone knows could they reply to the mail list/ I am interested in Stonemasons... A GGrandfather according to family Lore worked on the Red Brick Smithsonian and Union Station..... Am also interested in finding out about a sculptor named Fernand Moreau who had a studio in DC in 1890. Pat

I am on a list for Liverpool and there has been a discussion on stonemasons. Does anyone know whether stonecarvers and marble cutters wrking in 19th c Washington would have belonged to an organization similar to England's Friendly Soc of Stonemasons? Are there records of emplyment? Or would they just have been common laborers? Janet

Would appreciate assistance for 2 lookups at MLK Library, Washingtonian Room: (1) 1900 DC directory -- Seek coordinates for "Madison" street/place in 1900 (1500 block). The old directories have section in front called "Street Directory" which lists street names and locations. Have found many street names were re-named around turn of the century, and I don't think this Madison St. is the same as the street in upper northwest. (2) 1868 DC Directory - Need lookup for person surnamed "Queen" with reference to business "Jackson & Queen". My Gr-Gr-Grandfather's (Henry Jackson) 1868 directory listing referenced this business name. I'd like to know who his partner was. Was born & raised in DC. Have been researching my family lines (African American) for almost 10 years. Have traced several lines back to slave ancestors. The "Henson Ridge" housing development project underway in Anacostia is named for my 4th-Great-Grandfather, Tobias Henson, who was born a slave abt 1770 and purchased his freedom in 1818. Miss having access to DC resources. Good to know there are people who may be able to help. Thanks for any assistance you can provide. Janice M. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive medley & videos from Greatest Hits CD

Would appreciate assistance for 2 lookups at MLK Library, Washingtonian Room: (1) 1900 DC directory -- Seek coordinates for "Madison" street/place in 1900 (1500 block). The old directories have section in front called "Street Directory" which lists street names and locations. Have found many street names were re-named around turn of the century, and I don't think this Madison St. is the same as the street in upper northwest. (2) 1868 DC Directory - Need lookup for person surnamed "Queen" with reference to business "Jackson & Queen". My Gr-Gr-Grandfather's (Henry Jackson) 1868 directory listing referenced this business name. I'd like to know who his partner was. Was born & raised in DC. Have been researching my family lines (African American) for almost 10 years. Have traced several lines back to slave ancestors. The "Henson Ridge" housing development project underway in Anacostia is named for my 4th-Great-Grandfather, Tobias Henson, who was born a slave abt 1770 and purchased his freedom in 1818. Miss having access to DC resources. Good to know there are people who may be able to help. Thanks for any assistance you can provide. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive medley & videos from Greatest Hits CD

ANY MORE� Descendants of Samuel Bustill ? � �1�� Samuel Bustill Abt 1710 - b: Abt 1710 in english attorney-Notary Public- nj� d: in Burlington nj .� +African slave Abt 1710 - b: Abt 1710 in -Burlington nj m: in Burlington nj ........ 2�� Cyrus Bustill 1732 - Bef 1806 b: 1732 in Burlington nj-Baker� d: Bef April 09, 1806 in Northern Liberties, City of Phila ............� +Elizabeth Morrey 1745 - 1827 b: 1745 m: August 06, 1773 in Christ Church, Philadelphia d: 1827 ................... 3�� Grace Bustill Abt 1780 - 1842 b: Abt 1780 in NY� d: March 1842 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .......................� +Robert Douglass� b: in WEST INDIES� d: in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .............................. 4�� Robert Douglass 1809 - b: 1809 in Phila pa-Artist� d: in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .............................. 4�� Sarah Mapps Douglass 1806 - 1882 b: September 09, 1806 in phila pa-Housekeeper� d: September 08, 1882 in no children-Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ..................................� +William rev Douglass - 1861 b: in rector of St Thomas Protestant Episcopal Church m: July 23, 1855 d: 1861 in no children-Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .............................. 4�� Jas. I. DOUGLASS 1812 - b: 1812 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-Barber� d: in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ................... 3�� Ruth bustill Abt 1780 - b: Abt 1780 .......................� +William Douglass� b: in Bristol, Pennsylvania. .............................. 4�� Anna douglass 1801 - b: 1801� d: in Little Egg Harbor nj ..................................� +David Mapps� b: in Little Egg Harbor nj� d: in Little Egg Harbor nj ......................................... 5�� David Mapps 1837 - b: 1837 in Little Egg Harbor nj ................... 3�� Rachel Bustill Abt 1780 - b: Abt 1780 .......................� +Jeremiah Bowser� b: in Philadelphia pa .............................. 4�� David Bustill Bowser 1820 - 1900 b: 1820 in Civil War artist� d: 1900 in Phila pa ..................................� +Elizabeth H.S 1833 - 1908 b: 1833� d: 1908 ......................................... 5�� Ida E. BOWSER 1869 - b: 1869 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ......................................... 5�� Raphield BOWSER 1858 - b: 1858 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-ARTIST ................... 3�� Joseph Cassey Bustill Abt 1780 - b: Abt 1780 ................... 3�� David Bustill 1787 - 1866 b: 1787� d: 1866 in South Front Street phila pa-present-day Dauphin County Courthouse .......................� +Mary w Hicks 1790 - 1857 b: 1790 in cousin of Swedesboro, New Jersey-Gouldtown NJ� d: 1857 in nine children .............................. 4�� Charles Hicks Bustill Abt 1820 - b: Abt 1820 in phila pa ..................................� +Emily Robinson Abt 1820 - b: Abt 1820 ......................................... 5�� Gertrude E.H. Bustill 1855 - 1948 b: July 03, 1855 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania� d: January 21, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .............................................� +Nathan Francis A M M D mossell 1856 - 1946 b: May 15, 1856 in Hamilton, Ontario� d: 1946 in philadelphia pa .................................................... 6�� mossell .................................................... 6�� infant mossell - Deceased�� d: Deceased in infant .................................................... 6�� baby mossell - Deceased�� d: Deceased in infant .................................................... 6�� mossell ......................................... 5�� Bustill� b: in phila pa .............................. 4�� James M. BUSTILL 1820 - b: 1820 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania� d: in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ..................................� +Lydia A. BUSTILL 1824 - b: 1824 in Phila pa� d: in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .............................. 4�� Joseph Cassey Bustill 1822 - 1895 b: 1822 in South Front Street phila pa-present-day Dauphin County Courthouse� d: 1895 in Cranberry Street and Tanner's Alley-Lower Oxford, Chester, Pennsylvania ..................................� +Sarah Humphreys 1829 - b: 1829 in Phila pa� d: in Lower Oxford, Chester, Pennsylvania ......................................... 5�� Maria Louisa Bustill 1854 - 1907 b: 1854 in Phila pa� d: 1907 in 9 children-District 1, Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey .............................................� +WILLIAM DREW rev ROBESON 1845 - 1918 b: 1845 in Roberson plantation in Cross Road Township, Martin County,North Carolina� d: May 17, 1918 in Clergyman-District 1, Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey .................................................... 6�� Paul Leroy Bustill Robeson 1898 - 1976 b: April 09, 1898 in District 1, Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey� d: January 23, 1976 in phila pa ........................................................� +ESLANDA CARDOZO "Essie"� DR GOODE 1896 - 1965 b: December 15, 1896 in descended from the Cardozos of South Carolina-wash dc m: August 17, 1921 d: December 13, 1965 .............................................................. 7�� Paul Leroy Robeson 1926 - b: 1926 in New York City, NY ..................................................................� +Elaine Greenberg ......................................................................... 8�� Susan Robeson ......................................................................... 8�� David Paul Robeson ..............................................................� *2nd Wife of Paul Leroy Robeson: ..................................................................� +Marilyn .................................................... 6�� WILLIAM DREW ROBESON� b: in doctor in Washington D.C .................................................... 6�� Marian Robeson .................................................... 6�� Benjamin Rev Robeson .................................................... 6�� Reeve Robeson ......................................... 5�� Anna Amelia BUSTILL 1862 - b: 1862 in Reminiscences of Colored People of Princeton, N.J .............................................� +SMITH ................... 3�� Leah bUSTILL ................... 3�� Charles bUSTILL ................... 3�� Bustill � -- D.FOX MAIN SURNAMES THAT I AM RESEARCHING http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fox2/index1.html http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=fox2 �

What follows is the List of Original Proprietors for the DC and the name of their tract of land: 1. William Hutchison, owner of "The Vineyard," April 6, 1689 2. John Watson, owner of "Newbottle," Recorded 1687. 3. John Langworth, owner of "Widow's Mite," Oct. 10, 1664. 4. John Lewger, owner of "Layron Stone," before 1666. 5. Richard and William Pinner, owner of "Fathers' Gift," Oct. 11, 1666. 6. John Peerce, owner of "Jamaica" and of "Port Royal," Sept. 23, 1685. 7. Francis Pope, owner of "Rome" on the Tyber, June 5, 1663. 8. Robert Troope, owner of "Scotland Yard," June 5, 1663. 9. George Thompson, owner of "Duddington Manor," Duddington Pasture," and "New Troy," Feb. 12, 1663. 10. Walter Houp, owner of "Houp Yard," July 20, 1686. 11. Walter Thomson, owner of "The Nock," Feb. 16, 1686. 12. Andrew Clarke, owner of "Meurs," Sept. 24, 1685. 13. Zachariah Wade, owner of "Brothers Purchase," July 16, 1670. 14. Richard Evans, owner of "Barbadoe," March 30, 1685. 15 William Atcheson, tract unamed, 1698. 16. Walter Evans, owner of "Nameless," Dec. 9, 1698. 17. Col. Henry Jowles, owner of "The Grange," Feb. 25, 1685. 18. Col. Ninian Beall, owner of "The Inclosure," Oct. 2, 1687. Barb Price

Does anyone know of a hospital called Government Hospital for the insane? My ggggreat grandfather died in that hospital in 1903 and was buried there on the hospital grounds. Is it still there or did it change names? Can I get any records? Kathy

Hi All: I just found this site....and I was able to finally find the husband of my great aunt who killed her!  Anyhow, it's quite interesting.  It's executions in America before lethal injection.  (sounds rather morbid) http://users.bestweb.net/~rg/execution/ Happy Hunting, Debi

Hi All! I'm looking to connect with any and all descendants of both the Original Proprietors and the Proprietors in 1791 of the land that Washington, DC was built on. The reason is this--there is a new museum opening in the Spring of 2003, called the City Museum. It will be located in the Carnegie Museum and will be all about the early days of the city and the history prior to it's building. I'm a descendant of the Burnes family, they owned about 600 acres in Prince George's Co that became the southern grounds of the White House, the Treasury, the Postal Building, the Smithsonian, the old Navy Yard, the Washington Monument, the State Dept, the Jefferson Memorial. Their house was located on the corner of 17th Street and Constitution Ave, the location of the Pan American Building today. Myself and many of my Burnes cousins will be attending the opening ceremony of the City Museum and we would like other descendants of the Proprietors to attend as well. Wouldn't it be great to have all of them represented? I will be posting a list of all of the names of them and would love to hear from their descendants! Barb Price 6th Great Grandaughter of David Burnes I

If anyone has an index or access to an index for the above referenced time frame, I am searching for a death date for a MARGARET ETHERINGTON or MARGARET FITTALL. It is believed she passed away in late 1957 or early 1958, yet we can find no record of her death. She passed away at the old Providence Hospital and was about 70 years old. We've checked with DC funeral homes, cemeteries (she was known to be Episcopalian) but can't find this very elusive lady. Thanks. *********************************************************************** This electronic mail transmission may contain confidential or privileged information. If you believe you have received the message in error, please notify the sender by reply transmission and delete the message without copying or disclosing it. ***********************************************************************

There were lots of Indian tribes in the DC/MD area - Wicomicos, Potomacks, Choptanks, Accokeeks, etc. Some still exist - the Piscataways come to mind. Many place names are named for Indian tribes. See http://www.brokenclaw.com/native/mdevents.html and also click on their links. If you do a google.com search you will probably come up with loads more information. Good luck. -----Original Message----- From: REB9772@aol.com [mailto:REB9772@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 10:04 AM To: WashingtonDC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WashingtonDC'' ] Native Americans Hi List Can anyone tell me was there any native Americans in the Washington DC and Maryland area? And what was the names of the tribes. I believe my Grandmother might have Indian blood line. Thanks Robert Breuninger Reb9772@aol.com ______________________________ *********************************************************************** This electronic mail transmission may contain confidential or privileged information. If you believe you have received the message in error, please notify the sender by reply transmission and delete the message without copying or disclosing it. ***********************************************************************

I am trying to locate information on Lewis Albinger, St: New Jersey, Co: Essex, Tw: 5th Ward Newark, Image 259, Roll M432-749, Pa. 434. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Charlyn

I'm trying to locate information on Peter Albinger, St: Pennsylvania, Co: Armstrong, Tw: Brady's Bend, Image 81, roll M432-749, pg 40. I would appreciate any help. Thank you. Charlyn

Does anyone have easy access to the Washington city directory for 1850? If so, could you do a look-up for the name Shields? Thanks! Janet C

1840 census city of Wheeling - first ward John L. Walter 1 free white male 20 to under 30 1 free white female under 5 1 free white female 20 to under 30 total persons: 3 Chuck

Could someone please look up Abraham Albinger, state Pennsylvanina, co. Philadelphis, Town. Spring Garden Ward 1, Pg 14. I would appreciate any help I can get. Thank you. Charlyn

There were at one time many native Americans in Maryland. The Algonquian Federation inhabited much of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware. The Piscataway Nation inhabited Maryland and Virginia.. Specific "tribes": Delaware, Powhatan, Nanticoke, Susquehannack, Chapticoes, Accohannock. Of these, the only one I am aware of still having active tribal functions are the Nanticoke. I am not sure if the Bureau of Indian Affairs recognizes them. > Hi List > > Can anyone tell me was there any native Americans in the Washington DC >and Maryland area? And what was the names of the tribes. I believe my >Grandmother might have Indian blood line. Thanks Robert Breuninger >Reb9772@aol.com >

1850 census dwelling 551, family 633 William J. Redstrake, 29, male, grocer, born Pennsylvania, married within the year Emily Redstrake, 29, female, born Pennsylvania, married within the year Anna Fisher, 20, female, born Pennsylvania Mary Beagle, 14, female, born Virginia Chuck

Could someone please look up John L Walter, state Virginia, co. Ohio, yown. Wheeling 1st ward, Pg 051. I would appreciate any help. Thank you. Charlyn

Could someone please look up William J Redstrake, State Washington, Co. Washington DC, Town.Washington 7th Ward, Pg. 130. I would appreciate the help. Thank you. Charlyn