Equity Court Abstracts

These are abstracts from Equity Court Records of Frederick County, Maryland, many times providing family data on the defendant and sometimes on persons not mentioned on the docket. Some of the listings are quite informative while others, being dismissed, may only have the date and name of plantiff and defendant. However, the cases brought before the judge consisted of sworn testimony and each one holds a story. Perhaps you will find a story connected to your search.
[Records Located at Maryland State Archives]

HS-2, 1-22 - GRAHAM, SLAVES, JOHNSON, THOMAS, ROBEY, McCLEARY, HAMMOND

Charles W. JOHNSON vs Estate of Thomas J. GRAHAM - Apr 1827

Thomas J. GRAHAM  d/ intestate, leaving
widow - Caroline and daughter,

- Ann Rebecca GRAHAM, a minor

Administrator was John GRAHAM, father of Thomas.

Land - one mority share in numerous Lots (50 acres each),
in Allegany County, District 1, part of Spruce Spring.

SLAVES - negro WALLEY, his wife and 3 children - $900
- negro LENERE - $300
- negro EDWARD - $300
- old negro PETER - $30
- negro girl SALLY and child - $300
- negro LUCINDA and child - $300

Guardian was the child's mother; trustee was John GRAHAM.
Not being able to sell at public auction, private sales
were made to Joshua JOHNSON for large tract of 16,000 acres
consisting of "Grove", 706 acres; "Sugar Tree Bottom", 103
acres; and attached lots in District 1 at $8,000; leaving
Spruce Spring, 124 acres and Lots #697, 698-692, 696, 688,
689, 695, 705 and 739.  Also sold to Alexander THOMAS for
7 lots at $200; to Hezakiah ROBEY for 2 lots at $50; to
J. McCLEARY for 2 lots at $50.  On 25 Nov 1832, he sold
the remaining lots to Thomas HAMMOND at $3,652.

The widow received 1/7 in lieu of her dower rights, $1,057.75,
$1,086.04 and $543.12; finalized Feb 1833.



HS-2, 22-25 - CRAFT, RENNEY, RENCH, CROFT - Feb 1832

Estate of Elizabeth CRAFT - Distributions

Elizabeth CRAFT, dec'd - her heirs

- Elizabeth  w/o James RENNEY
- John CRAFT
- Mary  w/o John RENCH
- David CRAFT
- Frederick CRAFT Jr, dec'd - his children,
..John H. CRAFT
..Salinda CRAFT

Land - Farm of 258 acres, 3 miles south of Middletown

Trustee was John CRAFT, esquire; on 14 Feb 1832, sale made
to James RENNEY for 258 acres at $19/acre, but the acutal
survey proved to be 299 acres which made the sale $5,685.75;
to John CROFT for the merchant mills and 12 acres at $4,802.
Each 1/5 share was $135.26; finalized 16 Jul 1835.



HS-2, 26-35 - BURGER, PLUMMER, MANTZ, WORTHINGTON, DORSEY - Apr 1833

Casper MANTZ vs Thomas BURGER Jr. - Foreclosure

Land - "Resurvey on Daniel's Small Tract", 100 acres, from
his father, Thomas BURGER Sr. (Singleton BURGER has a plantation
on another part of this tract that Thomas Sr. bought) (to Thomas
BURGER Sr. from Caleb DORSEY (w/ Elizabeth) of Thomas of Anne Arundel
county in 1809; and to Dorsey from John WORTHINGTON the Elder of Anne
Arundel county in 1782 and next to land of Yate PLUMMER).

Trustee was John H. McELFRESH; on 21 Feb 1835 at the tavern of John DILL,
sale was made to Singleton BURGEE at $1,449; Singleton BURGER also had
a claim but proceeds were not sufficient to pay him after Mantz was
paid; finalized 20 May 1835.



HS-2, 35-49 - EGA/EGG/AKE, YINGLING, FOREMAN, WANE, STANSBURRY, 
    WATTERSON, CONRAD, MATHIAS, STORM, HOPPE - Jan 1834

John YINGLING and w/ Nelly vs Estate of Jacob EGA

Jacob EGA/EGG/AKE Sr.  d/ abt 1798 (will 21 Feb 1798; 10 Apr 1798), leaving
widow - Elizabeth (d/ 18 Jan 1830) and 13 children,

- Jacob EGA
- John EGA
- Joseph EGA
- Margaret EGA
- Marthany EGA (a son)

and 8 youngest children
- Nelly  w/o John YINGLING
- Martin EGA (d/ before his mother, w/o issue)
- Catharine  w/o Peter FOREMAN
- Barbara  wid/o James WANE - PA
- Francis EGA - Ohio
- Elizabeth  wid/o Elijah STANSBURRY - Ohio
- Regina  w/o John WATTERSON - Cumberland Co, PA
- Polly  w/o Balther CONRAD - PA

Executor was the wife; witnesses:  Greenbury MAGERS, John MATHIAS,
Charles STEVENSON.  (All of the children were not named in the will.)

Land - "Legonier", 102 acres, to Jacob AKE from William Edward HEAD
in 1793; next to "Second Amendment"; also 4+ acres of same tract from
Mary KEMP (to her from John Ross KEY).

Regina sold her interest to John MATHIAS in 1825; Polly conveyed her
share to Joseph STORM in 1814, who is now deceased, and James STORM
and Adam LONG are his executors.  At that time, Polly and Baltzer
CONRAD were living in Frankstown Twp, Huntingdon Co, PA; Joseph
STORM was of Adams Co, PA.

Trustee was John Henry HOPPE; on 7 Feb 1835, sale make to Jesse
YINGLING and John YINGLING for 107 surveyed acres at $1,287; each
1/6 share to the surviving younger children was $167.30 (Elizabeth
was not included); finalized Jul 1836.



HS-2, 49-68 - BISHOP, COUGH, FRIES, LANTZ, HAIFLEIGH, BETTES, FOUTZ, HOPPE - Jun 1833

Elizabeth COUGH vs Rachel BISHOP and others

John BISHOP, the Elder  d/ 2 Jul 1813 intestate, leaving
widow who is now deceased - and 8 children,

1/ John BISHOP  d/ abt 1829 intestate, leaving
.w/ Susanna (Preston Co, VA) and 6 children,
....Henry BISHOP - Preston Co, VA
....John BISHOP - Preston Co, VA
....Joseph BISHOP - Preston Co, VA
....Samuel BISHOP - Preston Co, VA
....William BISHOP - Preston Co, VA
....Rachel  w/o John BETTES - Preston Co, VA

2/ Dedrick BISHOP and w/ Catharine
3/ Elizabeth  wid/o Martin COUGH
4/ Catharine  w/o David H. FRIES - Preston Co, VA
5/ Eve  w/o Henry LANTZ - Preston Co, VA

6/ Jacob BISHOP, now dec'd intestate, leaving
.w/ Rachel and 6 minor children,
....Catharine BISHOP, now w/o George HAIFLEIGH
....Eve BISHOP
....Mary BISHOP
....Jacob BISHOP
....John BISHOP
....Hannah BISHOP

7/ Henry BISHOP - Preston Co, VA
8/ Christian BISHOP - Preston Co, VA

Land - "The New Location", 8+ acres, from Jacob SNIDER Jr. 
(w/ Catharine) in 1795, next to "Red Land";
- "Errors Corrected", 106+ acres, from Valentine BAIST in 
   1799, next to Jacob BURGOON's "Elory", and "Red Land";
- "Resurvey on Runnymede", 8+ acres, from Upton SCOTT, 
   physician, of Annapolis in 1801 to John BISHOP, farmer;
total of 123 acres; neighbors were David FAITZ, Jacob CORRELL,
Peter SHOEMAKER and Peter BABELON.

In 1831, Dedrick sold his share to his brother Jacob, now deceased;
as did brother Henry and sister Catharine.

Guardian was Rachel BISHOP except daughter Catharine was represented
by her husband; trustee was Jacob MATHIAS; sale made to David FOUTZ
at $1,469.42.  

John Henry HOPPE was administrator for Jacob BISHOP's estate.
Each 1/8 share was $170.04; finalized 23 May 1835.



HS-2, 68-92 - BEAKLEY, AHALT, MICHAEL, LINEBAUGH, SHOEMAKER, EASTERDAY, BURN, ILFORT

Estate of Henry BEAKLEY (or Beachley, Beachler, Beaghley, Beagler, Peakly) - Oct 1833

Henry BEAKLEY / BEACHLEY Sr., d/ Feb 1831, intestate
widow - Barbara and 10 children,

d/ Mary Magdalene w/o Henry AHALT
d/ Barbara BEAKLEY
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Conrad MICHAEL
s/ Jacob BEAKLEY
s/ Peter BEAKLEY and w/ Elizabeth ALEYOSS (ELIAS?)
s/ John BEAKLEY and w/ Catharine LINEBAUGH
d/ Catharine  w/o Daniel LINEBAUGH
s/ Daniel/David BEAKLEY and w/ Mary Esther SHOEMAKER
s/ Conrad BEAKLEY and w/ Susannah B. LINEBAUGH
s/ Henry BEAKLEY Jr., dec'd - his children,
.....Mary Ann BEAKLEY
.....Barbara BEAKLEY

LAND - "Resurvey on Tom's Gift", 150 acres.
From William Joseph James CHAPLAIN in 1771.
- "Resurvey on the Gap", 219 acres, by warrant, 
    by lands of Jacob FULWILER.
- "Laurel Ridge", 6 acres,

In 1834, deed from Elizabeth and h/ Conrad MICHAEL 
(heir of John Henry BEACHLEY) to Daniel BEACHLEY 
for their 1/10 interest in two farms and a tavern on the 
west end of Middletown Valley.

In 1833, deed from Peter BEACHLY (w/ Elizabeth), 
(heir of John H. BEACHLEY), to John BEACHLEY 
for his 1/10 share of  "Tom's Gift" (where John then lived).

In 1803, deed to Henry BEACHLER for "Tom's Gift" 
from his sisters and daughters of 

Henry BEACHLER, died testate (Will written 21 Jan 1777)

d/ Mary Elizabeth and h/ George MICHAEL
d/ Catharine and h/ Christian EASTERDAY Jr
d/ Eve Elizabeth and h/ Henry BURN
d/ Susannah and widow of Jeremiah ILFORT
d/ Barbara and h/ Conrad MICHAEL

Guardian was Nelson POE, Esquire.

The widow's dower for Barbara BEACHLEY was laid out 
on "Resurvey on the Gap" for 94 acres.

Trustee was John BEAGHLEY. 

SALE was held 15 Mar 1834; high bidders were: 
- Jacob BEACHLEY for 149 acres of "Resurvey on Tom's Gift" at $5,401.25
- Daniel BEACHLEY for 105 acres of "Resurvey on the Gap" at $2,808.75
- Conrad BEACHLEY for "Laurel Ridge" at $43.50
Total Sales, $8,253.50.

Distribution after costs: 
- each 1/10 child's share was $789.13

Filed 21 May 1834.  (See Supplemental at ES-1, 153)



HS-2, 92-121 - HARLEY, SLAVES, BISER, SLIFER, BOTELER/BUTLER, LAMAR, 
    MALLENDORE, LAMON

Joshua HARLEY Jr.
- Petition for Trustee for Joshua HARLEY Sr. - Equity #945 - Jan 1829

Suit brought by son, Joshua HARLEY Jr. regarding unsoundness 
of mind of Joshua HARLEY Sr.
Testimony by Jacob SMITH and Henry ASHERMAN, witnessed 
at the store of Mahlon HARMAN. During the past six months, 
Joshua Sr did not recognize his own son and was cutting green 
wheat, claiming he was cutting a road to Leitersburg.

Joshua HARLEY Sr. had 9 children,

s/ William M. HARLEY (age 39)
d/ Sophia (age 36) w/o Daniel BISER
s/ Otho F. HARLEY (age 34)
s/ Joshua HARLEY Jr. (age 32)
d/ Eliza (age abt 29),  dec'd w/o Benjamin BOTELER - Alabama 
    (4 children, evidently one died between Jan 1829 and Oct 1833)
s/ Mahlon HARLEY (age 27)
d/ Matilda (age 25) w/o Ezra SLIFER
s/ Thomas J. HARLEY (age 23)
d/ Elizabeth HARLEY (age 20)

(ages given at inquisition on 24 Jan 1829)

LAND - "Gaver's Resurvey", "Honesty Best" and "Friends Good Will", 
233 acres.  

SLAVES - 5? negroes 
- DAVID (sold to Ezra SLIFER for $350);
- GINNY (sold to Samuel SLIFER for $306);
- JORVIS (sold to William SLIFER for $417);
- HENNY (sold to Christopher LONG for $309);
- MARY and LUCY (kept to help care for Joshua Sr).
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Trustee appointed to care for Joshua HARLEY and his property 
was Ezra SLIFER with securites being Samuel SLIFER and 
John SLIFER.  An agreement was made for was Thomas J. 
HARLEY to be caretaker of his father. 

After personal property was sold, proceeds were short to pay creditors;
they receiving $.40 on the dollar.

Farm was rented to Otho HARLEY for one year.  
To pay off the rest of the debts, his real estate was to be sold except 
for the lot and house in Burkittsville where Joshua Sr. lived.

SALES to:
- David MALLENDORE for the farm of 221 acres at $7,090.22
- Archibald LAMON for the tanyard with 1+ acres at $907

After crditors were paid, the trustee held $4,791.85 for furthr order 
of the court. 

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Joshua HARLEY Sr.  d/ 9 Nov 1832, intestate, leaving 9 children,

s/ William M. HARLEY (age 39)
d/ Sophia (age 36) w/o Daniel BISER
s/ Otho F. HARLEY (age 34)
s/ Joshua HARLEY Jr. (age 32)
s/ Mahlon HARLEY (age 27)
d/ Matilda (age 25) w/o Ezra SLIFER
s/ Thomas J. HARLEY (age 23)
d/ Elizabeth HARLEY (age 20), later w/o William B. LAMAR

d/ Eliza, dec'd w/o Benjamin BOTELER (also spelled BUTLER) - Alabama
  (their 3 surviving children in Alabama)
.....William BOTELER
.....Thomas BOTELER
.....Matilda BOTELER

Administrator was John FINK Jr.
Trustee was still Ezra SLIFER. 

Distribution in hands of trustee:
- Daniel & Sophia BISER, 1/8 less advances, $673.37
- Ezra & Matilda SLIFER, 1/8 less advances, $683.67
- William B. & Ellizabeth LAMAR, 1/8 less advances, $842.24
- Otho F. HARLEY, 1/8 less advances, $632.24
- Joshua HARLEY Jr, 1/8 less advances, $537.24
- William M. HARLEY, 1/8 less advances, $161.20
- Thomas J. HARLEY, 1/8 less advances, $652.24
- Elizabeth BUTLER's (BOTELER) children, 1/3 of 1/8, $205.08 each

Mahlon HARLEY owed the estate for a huge advance so did not get a share.  

Filed 6 Feb 1834.



HS-2, 121-135 - BRENGLE, SCHAEFFER, BOYER, EADER - May 1833

John BRENGLE and Jacob BRENGLE vs Estate of Peter BRENGLE 

Peter BRENGLE  d/ intestate, leaving 
widow - Catharine and 7 children

- David BRENGLE
- Francis BRENGLE
- Lewis BRENGLE
- Matilda  w/o Noah A. SCHAEFFER
- George BRENGLE, a minor
- Mary BRENGLE, a minor
- Ann R. BRENGLE, a minor

Administrator was Francis BRENGLE; guardian was Lewis BRENGLE.

Land - Lots #266 and 267 in Frederick Town from Charlotte BOYER
in 1803; mortgaged in 1828 to John BRENGLE and Jacob BRENGLE and
Johnathan EADER.

Trustee was Francis BRENGLE; sale made to Jacob BRENGLE for $62;
the widow received $7.28; proceeds short; finalized 3 Oct 1833.



HS-2, 135-145 - SIM, HAMMOND, DULANEY, RANDALL, ROSS - Jul 1834

HAMMOND vs DULANEY - Division of Land

Nicholas RANDALL died with a will dated 28 Jul 1819,
appointing Nicholas A. RANDALL as executor who, in 1824,
sold the real estate (as tenants in common) to 

- Mary SIM, w/o Nathan C. HAMMOND 
  and 
- Harriet SIM, dec'd  w/o Aquilla DULANEY - their son,
...Thomas Sim DULANEY - Harford County

Land - "Mackey's Luck", 40 acres, to Nicholas RANDALL from 
Ariana ROSS, David ROSS, Horatio ROSS and Archibald ROSS in 
1796.  Neighbor was Henry NIXDORF who owned 40 acres.
- "Mackey's Luck", Lot #11, 69+ acres, patented to Dr. David 
   ROSS, dec'd, by Major MANTZ's plot and "Benjamin's Delight" 
   (granted to Benjamin MARTIN in 1759).
- "Mackey's Luck", Plat #13, Lot #12, 107 acres.

Guardian was Aquilla DULANEY; land to be divided in two shares,
closed 9 Jul 1832.



HS-2, 145-166 - TANEY, WARNER, GLIME, ADLESPERGER, SENTZ, COULSON, 
    GAMBRILL, WIEGANDT, SLAVE, SHRIVER, RIGHTER - Dec 1828

Elizabeth TANEY and Reuben HAINES - Estate of Frederick TANEY

Frederick TANEY  d/ 5 Aug 1825 (will 22 Feb 1823), leaving
widow - Elizabeth and 7 children,

- Jacob TANEY
- John TANEY
- David TANEY
- George TANEY
- Catharine (TANEY) ADLESPERGER, now w/o Charles SENTZ

- Sally (TANEY), dec'd w/o Frederick WARNER - their children,
...Elizabeth (WARNER) w/o John COULSON
...Catharine (WARNER) GAMBRILL
...Ann (WARNER) w/o William WIEGANDT
...Frederick WARNER
...Fanny WARNER

- Elizabeth (TANEY) GLEIM/GLIME, dec'd - her children,
...Elizabeth GLEIM/GLIME
...Sally GLEIM/GLIME

SLAVES - negro girl APPALONIA (to widow)

Executors were the widow and William DURBIN.
Witnesses:  John ROOP, Peter ROZER, Nicholas DURBIN.

Land - "Lamas Chance" and "Locust Neck", 176 acres, composed 
of parts of "Glade Spring" and "Molly's Fancy" (the homeplace).
- "Resurvey on Lookabout", "Arnold's Remnant", "Father's Advice",
   and "Molly's Fancy", 118 acres, adjoining the Old Quarter.
- Lots in Westminster
Has 800 acres plus the lots in Westminster and Union Town and 
homeplace left to the widow; William DURBIN has already sold
200 acres.

Trustee was Michael MORELOCK; on 26 Jan, at the house of 
Isaac SHRIVER, sale made to
- Isaac SHRIVER for Lots #14, 15, 16 in Westminster at $314
- Jacob RIGHTER for Lot #10, 1 acre at $30
- Isaac SHRIVER for 3 lots in Westminster at $17
- John MILLER for 3 lots in Westminster at $12.81
- John ROBERTS for 1/2 lot in Union Town at $22
totaling $396.81.

On the next day at the tavern of Nimrod FRIZZLE, sale of
woodland, part of the furnace land on "Lookabout" to
- John SCHWEIGERT for 39+ acres at $278.25
- David ROOP for 35+ acres at $226.12
- George SCHADE for 45+ acres at $436.40
- Simon WITMYER for 44+ acres at $314.12
- Peter FOGLESONG for 51+ acres at $301.09
- Magdalina RINEHART for 44+ acres at $265.30
also 
- Jacob RIGHTER for 74+ acres, known as Casses Lot at $1,083.87
- Jacob RIGHTER for 46+ acres, known as Byer's Farm at $275.89
- Magdalina RINEHART for 70+ acres, part of Byer's place at $461.08
totaling $3642.34. 

On the 28th of Jan at the home of Jacob MORELOCK, sale made to
- Peter SHOEMAKER for 55 acres of the furnace land at $385
- Magdalina RINEHART for 42 acres, known as Stouffer's place
  at $147
- George HAIFLEY for 99 acres, known as Herman's place at $644.63
- David ROOP for 61 acres on "Arnold's Remnant" at $321.55
totaling $1,498.18.

The grand total was $5,537.33; creditors paid and some legacies;
finalized 11 Apr 1834.



HS-2, 167-195 - MILLER, SNOUFFER, HAUVERMALE, OTTO, HENDERSON, 
    THOMAS, DAVIS - Sep 1834

Estate of George SNOUFFER

Jonathan MILLER  d/ intestate, leaving
widow - Mary Ann (now in Frederick County) and 5 children

- Sarah MILLER  w/o Daniel HAUVERMALE - Washington County
- Dorcas MILLER  w/o John OTTO - Washington County
- Mary MILLER
- Caroline MILLER  w/o Michael SNOUFFER
- Anne MILLER, now dec'd w/o William HENDERSON (he moved west)

Land - "Resurvey on Fox's Hall", 306 acres

Trustee, John NELSON, esquire, lives in Baltimore.  In 1829,
he sold the real estate of Jonathan MILLER to George SNOUFFER,
Michael SNOUFFER and Mary Anne MILLER, the widow of Jonathan;
however, the deed was never transferred.  Mary Ann MILLER sold
her portion to Michael SNOUFFER (w/ Caroline) and the estate 
was then divided between Michael and George SNOUFFER, George 
having the greater half and paying Michael for the difference.
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George SNOUFFER  d/ 1831 intestate, leaving
widow - Elizabeth and 6 minor children

- Sarah E. SNOUFFER
- William H. SNOUFFER
- George W. SNOUFFER
- Archibol/Michael T. SNOUFFER
- John B. SNOUFFER
- Benjamin SNOUFFER

Administrator was John Henry HOPPE.
Snouffer, the deceased, was mortgaged to Stephen T. RAMBERGER 
and Philip RAMBERGER.

Land - from Frederick SCHLEY in 1826 (Schley was trustee from
1824 decree to sell the property mortgaged by Samuel H. THOMAS
to Otho THOMAS, Archibol THOMAS and George SNOUFFER).

In 1831, John NELSON and Frederick A. SCHLEY obtained a 
mortgage from SNOUFFER for an 1828 deed from Charles
CUNNINGHAM for part of "Farmells Convoy Island", 118 acres; 
"Poplar Timber", 16+ acres; "Peach Island", 10 acres; and 
rights to a ferry on the Potomac River.  Located next to 
land of Christian KEMP and "Nelson Island".

In 1834, John NELSON conveyed deed to Michael SNOUFFER, Mary
Ann MILLER, Sarah E. SNOUFFER, William H. SNOUFFER, George
W. SNOUFFER, Archibol SNOUFFER, John B. SNOUFFER and Benjamin
J. SNOUFFER, heirs of George SNOUFFER for the "Resurvey on
Fox's Hall".
 
Guardian was Otho THOMAS; trustee was John Henry HOPPE; on
7 Mar 1835, sale made to Thomas J. DAVIS for the Mill property, 
115 acres, on the Monocacy at $4,257.  Elizabeth, the widow
received 2/15, $188.93; each 1/6 share was $204.68; finalized
14 Jul 1835.

 


HS-2, 195-209 - BECK, GRIMES, HESSER, HUBBERD, NELSON - Sep 1835

Robert NELSON vs Estate of Michael BECK

Michael BECK, dec'd (will 19 Jun 1831; 18 Jul 1831), leaving 7 children,

- David BECK and w/ Elizabeth - Seneca Co, Ohio 
- Nimrod BECK
- Edward BECK
- Catharine  w/o Frederick GRIMES
- Elizabeth  w/o Charles HESSER
- William BECK, a minor
- Aron BECK, a minor

Executors were his son-in-laws.
Witnesses:  Thomas SIM, David WAGNER.

Land - House and Lot #51 in Woodsborough, part of 
"Woodstown Land" on the plan of Woodsberry Town, 
from Bernard GILBERT (w/ Elizabeth) in 1806.

David BECK sold his interest to Robert NELSON in 1833.
Catharine sold her interest to Nimrod in 1833.

Guardian was L.P.N. BALCH; trustee was Ebenezer B. HUBBARD; 
sale made to Charles HESSER at $265, subject to the widow's 
dower; each 1/7 share was $27.66; finalized 9 Jun 1836.



HS-2, 209-221 - GEISBERT, MANTZ, WELTY, SHYROCK - Jun 1834

Casper MANTZ vs Jonathan GEISBERT

Land - "Friendship", 209+ acres, from Roger JOHNSON in 1823;
(to Johnson from Isaac WRIGHT in 1814; and to Wright from 
Thomas FLEMING in 1805).

Property was mortaged by Jonathan GEISBERT to Casper MANTZ
in 1824, payments overdue.

Trustee was John H. McELFRESH; on 4 Oct 1834, sale made to 
Frederick WELTY at $2,747.68 with objections by Henry SHYROCK
who bidded higher but was unable to obtain securities in the
allotted time period.  A decree is not listed after the bill
from Shyrock, but appears Shyrock may have been the purchaser.
After debts were paid, Jonathan GEISBERT received $12.20; 
finalized 8 Jan 1835.



HS-2, 221-234 - HAUVER/OATS, LONG, PIMRED, BLICKENSTAFF, GROSSNICKLE, 
    GREENWALT, TOMMS, KUHN - Mar 1836

Estate of Peter HAUVER

Peter HAUVER  d/ 27 Oct 1835 intestate, leaving children

- Elizabeth  w/o George LONG
- Barbara  w/o David PIMRED - Out of State
- Peter HAUVER - Out of State
- George HAUVER - Out of State
- Catharine  w/o Christian BLICKENSTAFF
- Peggy  w/o Peter GROSSNICKLE
- Rosina  w/o Martin GREENWALT - Out of State
- Daniel HAUVER
- Mary  w/o John GROSSNICKLE
- Jacob HAUVER
- Christian HAUVER

Out of State children live in Ohio, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Land - "Snowy Mountain", 110 acres, to Peter OATS from John TOMMS
(w/ Catharine), both farmers, in 1791.
- "Snowy Mountain", 102 acres, next to "Three Mill Seats"; also 
  "Timber Plenty", 90 acres, (surveyed for Christian KOON in 1788), 
   from George HAVER (w/ Catharine) in 1804.
- "Three Mill Seats", 101 acres, to Peter OATTS from William HOBBS 
   of Samuel (w/ Henrietta) in 1795; (next to "Timber Plenty" 
   surveyed for Peter Christian KUHN in 1788).
All lands were contiguous.

Petition to sell per the lease to Christian HAUVER.
Trustee was L.P.N. BALCH; on 13 Aug 1836, sale made to
Christian HAUVER for 404 acres at $1,300; each 1/11 share
was $108.61; finalized 12 Dec 1836.



HS-2, 234-253 - BRUNNER, LINGENFELTER, COST, THOMAS, BANTZ, SLAVE, 
    JORDAN, CASSELL, WALTZ, BARRICKMAN, ZIMMERMAN, RAMSBERG, 
    HUDDLE, HUGHES - Feb 1836

Estate of John BRUNNER - Petition to Sell

HENRY BRUNNER, dec'd (will 24 Dec 1775; 12 Jan 1776), leaving
widow - Magdalena and children,

- Henry BRUNNER
- Valentine BRUNNER
- John BRUNNER *
- Barbara  w/o Benhard LINGANFELTER
- Mary  w/o Jacob COST
- Susannah  w/o Jacob THOMAS
- Margaret BRUNNER
- Jacob BRUNNER

also - Mary BANTZ
and Henry BANTZ, s/o Adam BANTZ

SLAVES - negro SAMUEL (to be freed in 15 years)

Land - "Carroll's Creek", 186 acres (to sons, Henry and 
Valentine). 

Jacob THOMAS is indebted to estate.

Executors were the widow and son John.
Witnesses:  John SHELLMAN, Ludwick WILTURE, Valentine ROB, 
George BEAR and Michael TRESSLER.
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*John BRUNNER  d/ May 1829 intestate, leaving
widow - Barbara  d/ 1836, leaving no children

Brunner left 5 sisters and 3 brothers,

sis/ Barbara (Brunner) w/o Barnhart LINGENFELTER - KY 
     (she d/ abt 1824 and he d/ abt 1806) - their 7 children,
.....1/Valentine LINGENFELTER
.....2/John LINGENFELTER
.....3/Jacob LINGENFELTER
.....4/George LINGENFELTER
.....5/Daniel LINGENFELTER
.....6/Mrs. CASSELL
.....7/Mrs. WALTZ

sis/ Catharine (Brunner)  w/o Adam BANTZ, both dec'd - their son,
.....1/Henry BANTZ  d/ 1831-1832 - his children,
......---Gideon BANTZ
......---Henry BANTZ
......---Nimrod BANTZ
......---Uriah L. BANTZ
......---Catharine (Bantz) w/o Christopher BARRICKMAN - Ohio

bro/ Henry BRUNNER  m/ Catharine ZIMMERMAN (d/ 1776) - their 3 chidren,
.....1/Henry BRUNNER  d/ 1824, leaving 8 children,
......---Mary BRUNNER
......---Catharine BRUNNER
......---Henry BRUNNER
......---Elizabeth BRUNNER
......---Peter BRUNNER
......---Rebecca BRUNNER
......---Rhoda BRUNNER
......---John BRUNNER
.....2/John BRUNNER  d/ 1821, leaving 4 children,
......---Lewis BRUNNER
......---John BRUNNER
......---Joshua BRUNNER
......---(daughter) BRUNNER
.....3/Elizabeth (Brunner)  w/o Stephen RAMSBURG

sis/ Mary (Brunner) w/o Jacob COST, dec'd
sis/ Susanna (Brunner) w/o Jacob THOMAS, dec'd
bro/ Valentine BRUNNER

sis/ Eve Margaret (Brunner) (d/ 1835) w/o David JORDAN, both dec'd 
   - (she had Shenandoah Co, VA will 26 Sep 1824; 11 May 1835) 
   their 8 children,
.....1/Mary (Jordan) w/o David/Daniel HUDDLE - Woodstock, VA
.....2/Catharine JORDAN - Woodstock, VA
.....3/Charles JORDAN - Woodstock, VA
.....4/John JORDAN - Woodstock, VA - his daughter,
..........Margaret JORDAN
.....5/Lewis JORDAN - Indiana 
.....6/Elizabeth JORDAN - Indiana
.....7/Benjamin JORDAN - Indiana
.....8/David JORDAN, dec'd - Woodstock, VA - his 4 children,
..........Isaac JORDAN, a minor
..........Jacob JORDAN, a minor
..........Susan JORDAN, a minor
..........John David JORDAN, a minor

bro/ Jacob BRUNNER and w/ Margaret - Tennessee

Since Henry's two sons died before his brother, John, they
are excluded from inheritance.  Margaret JORDAN left a will
devising her interests in lot to her two children, Catharine
and Charles, but her will was not executed properly (may have
needed three witnesses instead of two), and thus her share
would be divided equally amongst all her children.

Land - Lot in Frederick Town on Market Street from Henry BRUNNER 
in 1775.

Trustee was Valentine BRUNNER; on 22 Oct 1836, sale made to
Ezekial HUGHES for Lot #1 fronting Market Street  and runs
with Church Street at $1,800; to Valentine J. BRUNNER for
part of Lot #2 fronting Market Street next to Lot #1 at $1,400;
to Gideon BANTZ for other part of Lot #2 at $490; totaling
$3,690.  Each 1/8 share was $436.48; finalized 9 Jan 1837.



HS-2, 253-273 - EICHELBERGER, BAILEY, SHEARER, WELTY, WISE, 
    BLACK, WISER - Dec 1836

Estate of Frederick EICHELBERGER

Frederick EICHELBERGER  d/ 5 Sep 1836 intestate in Maryland
of Carroll Twp, York Co, PA, leaving
widow - Catharine and no issue

bro/ George M. EICHELBERGER
sis/ Lydia  w/o Daniel BAILEY - York Co, PA
sis/ Susan  w/o Ludwick SHEARER

bro/ Jacob EICHELBERGER, dec'd - his 2 children,
.......Eliza (Eichelberger) w/o George L. SHEARER - York Co, PA
.......Maria EICHELBERGER - York Co, PA
.......Catharine EICHELBERGER - York Co, PA

sis/ Mary Magdalene "Polly" WELTY, dec'd - her 7 children,
.......Daniel WELTY
.......Jacob WELTY
.......Joseph WELTY
.......Eliza (Welty) w/o Joseph WISE
.......Mary (Welty) w/o Frederick BLACK - York Co, PA
.......William WELTY
.......James WELTY, a minor

sis/ Sarah WELTY, dec'd - her 4 children,
.......Levi WELTY
.......Keziah Ann WELTY - York Co, PA
.......Caroline WELTY, a minor - York Co, PA
.......Lydia WELTY, a minor - York Co, PA

The deceased left a York Co, PA will (21 Oct 1835; 13 Sep 1836), 
but it wasn't adequate for the disposal of his real estate, 
probably because there were no witnesses.  Louisa McCELLEN did
testify to his handwriting though.  He left his widow the family 
paintings.  He provided for an Elizabeth WISER who is single, and 
is a hireling.  The children of his siblings were not listed in
his will.
Executors were the widow and Doctor George L. SHEARER; advising 
executors were his brother, George M. EICHELBERGER and Elias BAKER.

Land - "Locust Level", Lot #25, 73 acres, from John LAYMAN 
and w/ Barbara Ann in 1836 (Frederick EICHELBERGER had lived
in York Co, PA before this); borders main road leading from
Frederick to George Town and road leading from Frederick 
through the Sandholes towards Noland's Ferry.  Previously 
conveyed to John LAYMAN by John H. McELFRESH, esquire and 
trustee for equity decree sale.

Guardian for James WELTY was George M. EICHELBERGER; guardian
for the Caroline and Lydia WELTY was Frederick WELTY.
Trustee was Jacob WELTY; on 28 Jan 1837, sale made to G. M.
EICHELBERGER at $2,250; each 1/6 share was $349.90; finalized
16 Mar 1837.



HS-2, 273-282 - STEVENS, LUCKETT, REMSBERG - Oct 1835

Sebastian REMSBERG Jr. vs Estate of James STEVENS - Title

James STEVENS  d/ intestate, leaving
widow - Mary  and 3 minor children,

- John Francis STEVENS
- Thomas STEVENS
- Henry STEVENS

Land - "Clifton", from John RIGNEY, sheriff, in 1829, for
judgement of Charles CARROLL against John S. STEPHENS and
James STEPHENS.
In 1828, agreement was made to sell property to Sebastian
REMSBERG Jr.

Administrator was William H. DAINGERFIELD.  Guardian was
M.B. LUCKETT.  Testimony heard on 8 Sep 1836, from Joseph 
STEPHENS, age 51, the brother of James. Richard H. MARSHALL
was appointed trustee to transfer title of the deed to
Sebastian REMSBURGH Jr.



HS-2, 282-301 - HOOVER/HUBER, ZAHN, HARSHMAN, MILLER - Feb 1837

Estate of Jacob HOOVER Sr.

John HOOVER (Johannes HUBER), dec'd 
(will 22 Jan 1822; 13 Jan 1823), leaving 6 children,

- John HOOVER (1 & 2)
- Mary HOOVER
- Elizabeth HOOVER
- Eve HOOVER
- Jacob HOOVER (3)
- Christian HOOVER (4)

Land - (1) "Resurvey on Friendship", 2+ acres, from John 
JAMES in 1800.
- (2) "James Farewell", 243 acres, from John JAMES in 1796.
- (3) "Seven Fold", 240 acres, (deed in the German form HUBER)
   from Peter RECKER (w/ Elizabeth) in 1805.
- (4) "Egypt", 280 acres (home plantation from his father in 
   1799)

Executors were sons, John and Jacob.  Witnesses:  Daniel
LEATHERMAN, David MAGINS and Jacob DAUB.
----------

Jacob HOOVER Sr. d/ 1 Dec 1836 intestate, leaving 14 children,

1 - John HOOVER
2 - Jacob HOOVER Jr.
3 - Peter HOOVER
4 - Mary HOOVER
5 - Fanny HOOVER
6 - Lydia  w/o Charles W. ZAHN
7 - Joel HOOVER, a minor
8 - Ezra HOOVER, a minor
9 - Daniel HOOVER, a minor
10- Solomon HOOVER, a minor
11- Martin HOOVER, a minor
12- Kitty HOOVER, a minor
13- Tobias HOOVER, a minor
14- Caroline HOOVER, a minor

Land - "Seven Fold", 240 acres, devised to Jacob from 
the will of his father, John HOOVER (or Johannes HUBER); 
- "Three Brothers", 36+ acres, from Jacob STOTTLEMYER 
   (w/ Barbara) in 1830, lies adjacent to other tract.

Guardian was Charles B. McKIERNAN, esquire; Trustee was 
John HOOVER; land was surveyed into four plats.  
On 25 Aug, sale made to 
- Christian HARSHMAN for Plat #1, 93 acres at $2,522.62; 
- Charles MILLER for Plat #2, 152 acres at $4,242.25; 
- Jacob HOOVER for Plat #3 and #4, 43+ acres at $905.62; 
total sales was $7,670.50.  Each 1/14 share was $138.99
from first distribution; record ended 4 Jan 1838.



HS-2, 302-325 - WELLER, BUSH, ARTHUR, POE, FIROR, REIFSNIDER, ZEPP - Sep 1835

Creditors vs Estate of Nathaniel WELLER

Nathaniel WELLER  d/ intestate, leaving
widow - Mary and 1 minor child,

- Horatio Nelson WELLER

Land - Lot #20 in Mechanics Town, on south side of the main 
or Baltimore Street and on west side of William GERNAND's 
(previously owned by Christian WELLER) from Jacob FIROR 
(w/ Magdalena) in 1829.

- "Weller's Correction", from Jacob WELLER B.S. (as trustee 
for the estate of John WELLER) in 1830 (same tract conveyed 
to John WELLER from his father, Jacob WELLER Sr. in 1819).

Administrators were David BUSH and John ARTHUR; guardian was
Nelson POE.  Trustees were also the administrators; on 7 Dec 
1833, sale made to Simon MEREDITH for 2 acres at $119; to
Joseph WELLER (security was Jacob WELLER B.S.) for house and 
lot in Mechanick's Town adjoining the property of Jacob WELLER 
B.S. at $830; total sales were $949; the widow received 1/7, 
$122.55; the son received the proceeds after the debts, $128.09.

On 27 Jan 1834, Jacob FIROR claimed he has known the widow
for at least 20 years and that she is 26 and her health is
tolerably good.

Godfrey SEISS brought a late claim for a promissary note which
then reduced the son's portion to $64.28.

In 1835, both Joseph WELLER and Jacob WELLER B.S. were insolvent
and discharged by the courts.  William WELLER was appointed trustee
for Joseph's case; and he sold the property to Levi REIFSNIDER for 
$3, subject to the lien; however, Levi also failed to make payments,
so the court was petitioned for the resale again and John ARTHUR
was made trustee for this sale.  In Oct 1836, sale was made to 
David ZEPP for $600.

The widow received 1/7, $122.35; the son received $50.12 after the
debts; finalized 24 Aug 1837.



HS-2, 325-356 - HAWKINS, DUVALL, CLAGGETT, DORSEY, BLESSING, 
    RICHARDS, WISSINGER, MARLOW, SHELMAN - Feb 1835

DORSEY, DUVALL vs DUVALL - Title

Thomas HAWKINS, esquire  d/ 25 Jan 1820 intestate, leaving

d/ Julia (Hawkins) w/o Henry CLAGGETT - Leesburg, Louden Co, VA
she d/ 16 Dec 1830 intestate, leaving 4 children,
.....Thomas Hawkins CLAGETT
.....Henry CLAGETT, the younger
.....Elizabeth CLAGETT
.....Olivia CLAGETT, a minor

d/ Elizabeth Whitaker (Hawkins) w/o Grafton DUVALL
she d/ 13 Apr 1831 intestate, leaving 7 children,
- Sarah Ann  w/o Robert E. DORSEY
- Alexander Thomas Hawkins DUVALL
- Algernon S. DUVALL
- Virginia C. DUVALL, a minor
- Henry C. DUVALL, a minor
- James L.H. DUVALL, a minor
- Mary E. DUVALL, a minor

Guardian for Olivia CLAGETT was her father; Alexander T.H.
DUVALL was guardian for his younger siblings.

Land - In 1821, the daughters and their spouses divided
the lands by deed 

for Julia -  
- "Resurvey on Hawkin's Merry Peep A Day", "Fielderea
Manor", "Fielderea", "Resurvey on John and Sarah", and
"Andrew's Folly and Discontent", 1,400 acres; runs by
Little Catoctin Creek to the Potomack River at the mouth
of Catoctin Creek called Big Catoctin Creek and back along
Catoctin Creek.
- "Hawkin's Island", 4 3/4 acres; lies on Potomack River near
the mouth of Catoctin Creek, originally surveyed for Thomas
HAWKINS, esquire, in 1813 and patented in 1815.

for Elizabeth -
- 482 acres; lies on Little Catoctin Creek and runs to edge 
of River and up the river to land of Alexander Thomas HAWKINS 
(from Patrick SIM in 1788) where branch empties into Potomack 
River at the landing known as STIMMER's Ferry Landing, then 
up the branch to a Buck Tree marked with nine notches and by 
"Resurvey on Hawkin's Merry Peep A Day", and back along Little
Catoctin Creek.
- "Resurvey on Hawkin's Merry Peep A Day", "Maryland", "Fielderea
Manor", "Fielderea", 705+ acres; starts at "Brothers Good Will" 
and runs to Lot #54 of "Fielderea", and to Lot #8 of "Maryland"
with roads for carriages.
- "John and Priscilla" (granted to John HAWKINS in 1744), 128 
acres; adjoins lands of the late Roger NELSON on the south, the
late Tobias BETT/BELT on the west, Otho THOMAS on the north and
Henry FRAZIER on the east.
- two parcels containing 200 acres, from the late Barton PHILPOTT 
in 1820.

Although both of the daughters signed the deed in addition to 
their spouses, there was a question as to whether they had been
asked for verification of this out of the presence of their spouses.
Petition brought to validate the deed.

In 1830, deed of trust was made from Elizabeth and Grafton to 
Alexander T.H. DUVALL for the two parcels of 200 acres.
In 1833, Grafton DUVALL made deed of trust to Daniel DUVALL for
all the personal property and remaining real estate from his wife
and also 6 acres and 50 acres (dower rights) he owned.  His personal 
property included 13 negro SLAVES (unnamed).

On 9 Jun 1835, Mrs. Priscilla Ann DUVALL, mother of Dr. Grafton
DUVALL, testified he was born 10 Jun 1780 and is in good general
health.  On the same day, Joseph WEST also testified Grafton
was about 55 and believes he is in good health.

Trustee was Robert E. DORSEY.  On 15 Apr 1835, sale held at 
residence of A.T. Hawkins DUVALL; but, the only sufficient bid
was for 20+ acres to Solomon BLESSING $1,078.21.  Later he sold
to John RICHARDS - 9+ acres at $575.25, 6+ acres at $261.  Sales
were hindered due to the court requiring all sales be made in 
cash with no credit for later payments.

Private sales were made in Jun 1835 to Francis THOMAS for the use
of St Mark's Parish, 2 3/8 acres at $142.50; in August to George
WISSINGER, a blacksmith's lot, adjoining the last mentioned tract,
at $350; to Thomas J. MARLOW, 175+ acres at $3,944.85; to Thomas
J. MARLOW, 171+ acres at $6,865.

In Sep 1835, private sales made to Hanson MARLOW for "John 
and Priscilla" at $4,505.37.  In Apr 1835, private sale made 
to William SHELMAN of Washington County for parts of "Hawkins
Merry Peep A Day" and "Maryland", 241+ acres, lying on the 
south side of the Harpers Ferry road, at $10,389.77.

The widower, Grafton, received 1/3, and, after taxes were paid,
his children received 1/7, of each distribution.  Finalized
28 Jul 1836.



HS-2, 357-367 - FEGAN, HILL, STEWART, VANBIBBER, FALLS - Dec 1819

David HILL and George H. STEWART, adm/of Bernard FEGAN, 
(both of Baltimore) vs FALLS & VANBIBBER

In Apr 1818, Isaac VANBIBBER leased the mills, on the farm of
Washington VANBIBBER, to Richard FALLS, for a term of ten 
years.  The merchant mills needed repair and Falls employed 
David HILL and Bernard FEGAN to do the repairs and promised 
to pay them Baltimore prices for their labour.  Hill and Fegan 
lived in Baltimore and worked from April thru October when 
they completed the repairs.  Hill was due $482.65 and Fegan 
was due $495.  

During that time, in Aug 1818, Richard FALLS reassigned the
lease to Washington VANBIBBER of Frederick County, in trust
to regain the monies Vanbibber had advanced Falls and also
for repairs to be paid.  Hill & Fegan approached Vanbibber 
regarding their payment; Vanbibber told them to continue 
with the repairs, he would pay them when the work was completed.  
Since then, both Falls and Vanbibber have refused to pay them.

Bernard FEGAN  d/ Baltimore, intestate

Administrator was George H. STEWART of Baltimore.
Richard FALLS has since moved out of state, believed to be
in Kentucky.

In Jan 1824, the court ruled the remaining seven years of 
the lease on the mills be sold, free from all claims to the 
petitioners and Vanbibber; except the yearly $100 rent would
still be due to Washington Vanbibber and Vanbibber would
have his grinding and sawing done free of charge as specified
in the original lease from Isaac VANBIBBER to Richard FALLS.  

Trustee was Peter FEAGAN of Baltimore; bonds were made by
Peter FEGAN, David HILL and Francis FEGAN.
On 23 Jun 1824, public sale was held at SHRIVER's Tavern in
Westminster; David HILL was high bidder at $160.  Distribution
was made to David HILL for $48; to George H. STEWART for the
estate of Bernard FEGAN for $49; and to John JAMES for $18.95
for his claims; claims were paid at less than $.10 on the 
dollar; finalized 24 Mar 1825.



HS-2, 368-380 - CREAGER, HOLTZ, SLAVES - Oct 1821

Nicholas HOLTZ vs George CREAGER and Lewis CREAGER 

Nicholas HOLTZ was endorser for George CREAGER's loan from the
Frederick County Bank in 1820 and mortgage was made to Holtz.  

Land - "Addison's Choice", 140+ acres, to George CREAGER from 
Charles SALMON and others (where Edward SALMON died); in 1789
to Edward SALMON from Joseph SIM; next to lands of Nicholas
BRENGLE and William BEATTY.
- "Final", 9 1/2 acres, next to "Addison's Choice"; to Edward
SALMON from William BEATTY in 1798.

In 1821, George CREAGER conveyed to Lewis CREAGER all his real
and personal property.  Land was 285 acres, including the 150
acres listed above.  He also listed

SLAVES - five negroes - DANIEL, BOB, SAM, NELL, CATE

along with livestock, farm equipment and household furniture 
and goods.  Lewis also was a surety on George's loans and
conveyance was in trust.

Trustee was Joseph M. PALMER; the amount of sales was $3,356.25,
but the buyer's name was not listed.  Holtz was paid, but Lewis
CREAGER's remaining balance was held in reserve for additional
debt claims; closed 22 Jan 1823.



HS-2, 380-396 - McPHERSON, CHASE, JOHNSON, POTTS, REED - May 1826

Bank of Westminster vs McPHERSONs

Alexander McPHERSON  d/ intestate, leaving
widow - Matilda Chase McPHERSON and 3 minor children

- Catharine McPHERSON
- Matilda McPHERSON
- John McPHERSON

Administrators was John McPHERSON Jr. and Doctor William 
S. McPHERSON.

Land - "Bellview" and Lots #6 and #7 of "Resurvey on Locust 
Levell"; 209+ acres, from Worthington JOHNSON (w/ Mary P.F.)
in Nov 1823 (to Johnson from John Lee POTTS in Jun 1823); 
exception of 3+ acres to Jacob REED in Feb 1823.

- from Worthington JOHNSON (w/ Mary P.F.) in Nov 1823
-Lot #26 of "Tasker's Chance", 178+ acres, runs by Monocacy 
River and lands previously owned by Lawrence BRENGLE and 
Christian THOMAS; being the same as was conveyed from Clement 
HOLLYDAY and Gabriel DUVALL, esquire, commissioners of 
confiscated property (General Court Office, TBH-1, 436), 
to Baker JOHNSON in Sep 1785; and from Baker to Worthington 
in 1809. 
- Lot #3 of "Pipe Meadow", 5 acres, next to Doctor FISHER's 
(to Baker JOHNSON from Isaac GARDNER in Feb 1803 and devised 
to Worthington from Baker's will); 
- parts of "Pipe Meadow" and "Spring Garden", 9+ acres, on 
Monocacy River about two miles from Frederick Town and near 
the mill formerly owned by Col. Baker JOHNSON; purchased by
Baker JOHNSON at public sale from Daniel HENOP, John HENOP
and Jasper COPE, trustees for Philip HEYNOP & Co. in 1807
and devised by Baker's will to Worthington. 

Guardian was the mother; trustees were John McPHERSON Jr. 
and William McPHERSON.  

The farm was located one mile east of Frederick Town on the
Turnpike road of 208+ acres.  After failed sale, on 1 Jul
1826, Richard POTTS, esquire, was buyer at $8,130.77.  On
11 Sep 1826, an undivided moriety of Linganore Mills with 
92 acres were sold to Col. John McPHERSON at $12,000.

The mill on Carroll's Creek, commonly known as JOHNSON's
Mill with 193 acres was about a mile from Frederick Town.
After two failed public sales, private sale was made on
14 Apr 1829 to Col. John McPHERSON Sr. at $15,000.
Auditor's report ordered; file closed 3 Jun 1829.



HS-2, 396-414 - MAUGINS, MILLER, WEAVER, FREY, MYERS, BOVEY, LEEDY, 
    RICE, GORLEY, NEWCOMER, HARSHMAN, HOOVER - abt Oct 1833

Estate of Abraham MAUGINS

Conrad MAUGINS, dec'd of Fredeick County 
(will 15 Mar 1813; 9 Apr 1822), leaving 12 children,

s/ Abraham MAUGINS 
s/ David MAUGINS
s/ John MAUGINS
s/ Gabriel MAUGINS
s/ Daniel MAUGINS
s/ Peter MAUGINS, dec'd
d/ Magdalena MILLER
d/ Catharine MILLER
d/ Elizabeth WEAVER
d/ Mary FREY
d/ Barbara MYERS
s/ Mathias MAUGINS

Executor was son Abraham.  Witnesses were John HOOVER Jr.,
Jacob WARRENFELD and (in German?).
----------

Abraham MAUGINS  d/ 14 Feb 1833 Washington Co, MD, intestate;
he was formerly of Frederick County, leaving 
widow - Elizabeth and 11 children,

- Mary (Maugins) w/o Christian BOVEY
- Susan (Maugins) w/o John LEEDY
- Nancy (Maugins) w/o Henry RICE
- Catharine (Maugins) w/o David BOVEY
- Rosannah (Maugins) w/o James GORLEY
- Joseph MAUGINS
- Enoch MAUGINS
- Elizabeth MAUGINS
- Jonathan MAUGINS
- Daniel MAUGINS
- Magdalina MAUGINS, a minor

Administrator was John NEWCOMER.

Land - "Conrad's Travels by Night", 244 acres, 
in Frederick county
- "Tom's Farewell", <1 acre.  Lands received by Abraham 
from the will of his father, Conrad MAUGINS (conveyed 
to Conrad from John HOOVER in 1801).

Guardian was L.P.W. BALCH; trustee was John NEWCOMER.
Sale was made to Christian HARSHMAN at $4,160.20.  On
16 Mar 1835, the widow released her dower and stated
she was 61 years old and of unusually delicate health.
The widow received 1/9, $440.39; some of the children's
legacies were paid and some creditors; finalized 4 Sep 1835.



HS-2, 414-439 - BISER, SHAFER, KEAFAUVER, KARN, ARNOLD, McDUELL, HOUSE, FUNK / FINK

Estate of Daniel BISER - May 1835

Daniel BISER  d/ 24 Jul 1834 intestate, leaving
widow - Sophia and 9 children,  (Sophia's family HS-2, 92)

- Matilda (Biser) w/o Peter SHAFER
- Maria (Biser) w/o Henry KEAFAUVER
- Joshua D. BISER
- Elizabeth BISER, a minor
- Anne BISER, a minor
- Henry BISER, a minor
- Mahlon BISER, a minor
- Daniel BISER, a minor
- Sophia BISER, a minor

Administrators were Peter SHAFER and Henry KEAFAUVER.

Daniel BISER SR. - (will 13 Aug 1817, 20 Oct 1817)
to son Daniel BISER, "Surveyor's Industry" and "The Nipple".
Witnesses:  Henry BURKITT, Philip FINK, Jacob SLIFER, Eli
JAMES and George FREISE.
Jacob BISER and John BISER presented the will.

Land - "Daniel's Addition", 339+ acres, resurveyed in Feb 1834, 
to Daniel BISER of Daniel in 1833 by special warrant:
- "Kemp's Long Meadow", 150 acres (originally surveyed for 
   Christian KEMP in 1752 for 600 acres).
- "Fink's Purchase", 5+ acres (originally granted Philip FINK Jr. 
   in 1791).
- "Fielderea Manor", 3+ acres (originally granted to James PILES 
   for 80 acres in 1762).
- "Shot Proof", 16+ acres (originally granted to Jacob WESTMAN for 
   149 acres in 1759).
- "Surveyor's Industry", 163+ acres (originally resurveyed for 
   Daniel BISER Sr. for 243 acres in 1792).
Also -
- "The Nipple", 48 acres, from John Adam KARN (w/ Rosina) in 1788; 
lies next to land of George HOUSE.
totaling 339+ acres altogether.

Solomon FUNK was trustee for estate of Philip FUNK.

In May 1835, the widow Sophia asked for her dower in lands be laid
off, except for "Fink's Farm".

Guardian was John ARNOLD.  Daniel S. BISER, esquire, was a justice
of the peace.  The family asked that only "The Nipple" be sold to
pay expenses as the family resides on the other property.  Trustee
was Daniel S. BISER; sale made 20 Feb 1836 to Henry McDUELL for
161+ acres at $8,954.28; his securities were Lawrence EVERHART and
Jacob FLOOK of John.  Also sold to Stephen HOUSE was 10+ acres at
$685.75, security was Eli P. HOUSE. 
 
On 19 May 1836, Samuel SLIFER Sr. testified the widow was 45 and
not subject to conditional sickness; she received 1/8 of "The Nipple"
proceeds.

Henry McDUEL petitioned the court for a deed as Solomon FUNK/FINK,
trustee for Philip FUNK, had moved out of state.

Distributions: 
- widow, $766.23
- each 1/9 share, $595.96

Filed 18 Aug 1836.  (Also see HS-3, 65)



HS-2, 440-443 - BLESSING, MUMMA, WELTY - Oct 1833

George BLESSING, John BLESSING vs Eve BLESSING, Solomon BLESSING et al

Philip BLESSING  d/ intestate, leaving
widow - Eve and 6 children,

- Philip BLESSING and w/ Drucilla - Out of State
- Jacob BLESSING and w/ Elizabeth M.
- George BLESSING
- John BLESSING
- Mary "Polly"  w/o Jacob MUMMA - Out of State
- Catharine  w/o John B. WELTY

Land - 98 acres 

On 1 May 1834, court decreed deed be transferred to
George and John BLESSING and approving the sale to them 
from Solomon BLESSING, the brother of Philip, who sold 
the property in benefit of Philip's estate.  There was 
other land in which the widow had dower.)



HS-2, 444-464 - WILE, MILLER, COLLIFLOWER, LONG, WEDDLE - Dec 1836

Eli MILLER and w/ Mary Ann vs George COLLIFLOWER & w/ Hannah, et al

George Peter WILE  d/ 1832 (will 30 Aug 1830; 15 May 1832)
w/ Magdalena and 7 children,

d/ Catharine WILE
d/ Susannah WILE (5 acres)

s/ George WILE, dec'd 
.....w/ Hannah, now w/o George COLLIFLOWER
.......Mary Ann  w/o Eli MILLER
.......Jacob WILE
.......Peter WILE
.......George WILE, a minor
.......Frederick WILE, a minor
.......John Henry WILE, a minor
.......Sophia WILE, a minor

s/ William WILE
s/ Peter WILE
s/ Jacob WILE or his heirs
d/ Elizabeth WILE

granddaughter - Maria (a daughter's child)

He designated 1/2 acre for neighborhood burying ground.
(grandchildren not listed in will except for Maria)
Executors were son William and John COBLENTZ.
Witnesses:  Ludwick BECHDOL, John BISER, George TITLOW.

The will devised 50 acres to daughter-in-law Hannah, unless she 
remarried; then the land would go to the children of Hannah and 
and her late husband.  Hannah later remarried to George COLLIFLOWER.

LAND - "Horse Range" and "Smith's Lot", 49.75 acres, next to "Black Oak 
Neck" and Big Hunting Creek, from Adam RENNER (w/ Rachel) in 1826.

Guardian was Daniel LONG; trustee was Zebulon KUHN. 
In Apr 1837, at the house of George BECKENBAUGH in Creagerstown,
testimony was heard from George WEDDLE who claimed the tract was 
the same as the one Daniel WELLER sold to William WILE.  

SALE on 7 Jun 1837 to:
- Jacob WILE at $351

Distribution after costs:  
- son George's children, each 1/7 share, $40.83
Finalized 28 Oct 1837.



HS-2, 464-494 - COST, WARFIELD, GARROTT - Jan 1838

Beneditta COST vs Elias COST et al - Divison for Dower

John COST  d/ 17 Nov 1837, leaving
widow - Beneditta and his siblings

bro/ Jacob COST - Ontario Co, NY
bro/ Elias COST - Ontario Co, NY
bro/ Henry COST
sis/ Catharine (Cost) wid/of Presley WARFIELD

bro/ Christian COST, dec'd - his children,
.......Ann Rebecca COST
.......Alexander J. COST - Baltimore County
.......Catharine COST, a minor
.......Serena COST, a minor

Land - from William M. BEALL Jr., sheriff, in Feb 1821, 
as settlement in judgements against John GARROTT: 
- "Maryland", to Garrott by Elizabeth PHILPOTT in 1812; 
- "Merryland", to Garrott from John P. GARROTT in 1805;
- Lot #14 of "Resurvey on Merryland" and part "Fielderea 
  Manor", to   Garrott from Barton GARROTT in 1803; 
totals 246 acres, exclusive of 4 acres to Thomas BURGEE.
(Numerous judgements had been obtained against John GARROTT 
and one also against John GARROTT, Erasmus GARROTT and
Peter MARTIN.)
Land lies on south side of the old read leading from Frederick
to Harpers Ferry near a hill called 'PAYNE's Hill'.

Other Land near Jefferson - "Children's Chance", "Thrasher's 
Chance", and lots being part of the farm "New Freedom"; 25+
acres, clear of the graveyard (agreeable to the deed from 
Joseph M. PALMER, trustee for Edward BOTELER, dec'd, to 
Richard JOHNSON), to Cost from Richard JOHNSON in 1834.
- "New Freedom", 8+ acres; and "The Title Is Good", 4+ acres; 
  "Children's Chance", <1 acre, from Edward L. BOTELER and 
  w/ Prudence of Washington County in 1834.
- "New Freedom", 8+ acres; "The Title Is Good", 4+ acres; 
  "Children's Chance", <1 acre; to Edward BOTELER from Patrick
  McGILL Sr. (w/ Eleanor H.) in 1837.  McGill had sold the 
  land to Thomas HERSPERGER who resold it to Edward L. BOTELER 
  (who was absent from the United States in Apr 1837) whose 
  residence was in Baltimore and who purchased it through the 
  agency of his father, Henry BOTELER.  Land was part of the 
  undivided share of Thomas HERSPERGER, dec'd.

Guardian was Henry COST.  In Feb 1838, at the house of Jesse M. 
LITTLE, testimony was heard from William LYNCH.  Elihu H. ROCKWELL 
was surveyor who laid out the dower for John Cost's widow.

On 18 Feb 1832, Martha GARROTT, the widow of John GARROTT, of 
Middletown, relinquished her dower rights in her husband's estate.
File closed Jan 1838.



HS-2, 494-497 - BEATY, RITCHIE, OTT, PARKINSON, SCOTT, 
BRAWNER, BLICKENSTAFF - Mar 1836

Thomas RITCHIE & Others

Thomas BEATY, dec'd of Creagerstown (Will written 28 Dec 1810)

Heirs -
- Thomas RITCHIE
- Mary OTT
- William PARKINSON & w/ Henrietta
- John D. SCOTT
- Jane C. SCOTT
- Basil BRAWNER
- Eleanor H. BRAWNER

Codicil on 16 Jul 1815 has John RITCHIE as executor
to sell real estate and convey deeds.  Thomas BEATY did
sell a portion of the real estate to Christian BLICKINGSTAFF, 
but was never conveyed, and John RITCHIE is now deceased.

Land - "The Range About the Miserable NOBBS", 126 acres; 
adjoins land of Christian BLICKENSTAFF, Lewis EKHART, Peter 
EKHART and Joseph BLICKENSTAFF.

Richard H. MARSHALL was appointed as trustee to convey
the land to Christian BLICKENSTAFF.
Closed 4 Mar 1836.