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-6, 1-15 - STONE, MARTZ - Aug 1838

Elizabeth STONE vs Heirs of Jacob STONE - Division of Land

Land - "Resurvey on Havener's Fancy", "Vulversun", and 
"Fancy", 25+ acres, to Mary STONE and her daughter, Elizabeth 
STONE, as tenants in common, from Philip FOLTZ (w/ Catharine) 
in 1827; runs by dividing line of Frederick T. ELIAS and Peter 
ENGLE, and by land of John ENGLE.

Ann Maria STONE, dec'd (will 15 Apr 1827)

d/ Elizabeth STONE

s/ Jacob STONE  d/ soon after his mother
.....Joseph Daniel STONE, age 12
.....Samuel STONE, age 10

s/ John STONE

Ann Maria's undivided half of property to go to daughter 
during her lifetime and, after her death, to go to son's 
equally.

Executor was daughter, Elizabeth.
Witnesses: John CRONISE, Jacob REESE, John WACHTER.

Guardian was George MARTZ who also gave testimony.
In Oct 1838, land of 4 acres with the house and other
outbuildings was laid out for Elizabeth's use during
her lifetime.



HS-6, 16-28 - WEILAND, RUDY, YOUNG, SIFFORD, KINNEY, GILBERT - Feb 1838

Daniel RUDY and w/ Susannah vs Heirs of Bernard WEILAND

Bernard/Barnet WEILAND  d/ bef 6 Aug 1832
widow - Elizabeth and 7 children

d/ Susannah (Weiland) w/o Daniel RUDY
s/ John WEILAND, a minor
s/ Jacob WEILAND, a minor
s/ Samuel WEILAND, a minor
s/ George WEILAND, a minor
d/ Elizabeth WEILAND, a minor
d/ Sarah WEILAND, a minor

Land - "Kernbaugh", 225+ acres, from special warrant in 1814 
to resurvey parts of "Goose Bill" (to Nicholas FINK for 478 
acres in 1764); "Arabia" (to Nicholas FINK for 208 acres in 
1752); "Shraders  Luck" (to Henry SHRADER for 63 acres in 
1790); all continguous. Land lies next to tracts "George BEALL" 
and "The Sun is Down, the Moon is Up", and land of David
STOTTLEMYER (part of "Goose Bill").

Guardian was L.P.W. BALCH; testimony given by John YOUNG.

On 9 Jun 1838, the widow testified she was 48 years old and
in tolerably good health.

Trustee was John SIFFORD; after a failed sale, James KINNEY 
and Isaac GILBERT offered $312 for 50 acres of mountain tract
which the court approved.  Distribution:  the widow's 2/17 in
lieu of her dower, $28.30; each child received $30.32; closed 
14 Nov 1838.



HS-6, 29-41 - LUCKETT, HAMMILTON, JAMISON, BARRET - Oct 1832

Nelson LUCKETT, guardian, et al vs Josiah C. LUCKETT, et al

Samuel LUCKETT  d/ 15 Jan 1824 (will 21 Oct 1823; 15 Jan 1824)

s/ William Clapham LUCKETT
s/ Samuel Clapham LUCKETT
d/ Sarah Clapham LUCKETT, now w/o Charles B. HAMMILTON
s/ Josiah Clapham LUCKETT, a minor
s/ Luther Clapham LUCKETT, a minor
s/ Roger Clapham LUCKETT, a minor
 
Executor was brother-in-law, Benjamin JACKSON of Loudoun Co, VA, 
who refused the trust.
Witnesses:  Patrick McGILL Jr, Daniel DUVALL and James HOOK.

Administrator and guardian was Nelson LUCKETT.  On 26 Oct 1832,
Henry JAMISON was appointed as guardian for the minors.

Land - 192 acres, 50 acres of which are woodland.

Trustee was Nelson LUCKETT; posting bond in addition to Nelson
was Clarissa LUCKETT and Serena LUCKETT.  After a failed public
sale, a private sale was made to John BARRET at $5,000.  It
appears William and Sarah must have sold their interests to
Samuel, as distributions show him with 3 shares and Josiah,
Luther and Roger each with one share, each $799.65; closed
3 Jan 1838.



HS-6, 42-65 - BOVEY, McKALLIAN, COLWELL, McDEVITT, EYSER/ISER, BAUMGARDNER, WELTY - Dec 1835

James BOVEY, et al vs Sarah BOYLE, James BOYLE, et al

Dennis BOVEY  d/ early 1834 (will 18 Dec 1833; 24 Feb 1834)

s/ Edward BOVEY
s/ James BOVEY
d/ Catharine (Bovey) w/o John McKALLIAN
d/ Hannah (Bovey) w/o James COLWELL

d/ _____ (Bovey) BOYLE
.....Sarah BOYLE, a minor
.....Catharine BOYLE, a minor
.....James BOYLE, a minor

Family farm went to son Edward or $1,000, whichever he chose;
remainder to be divided amongst 4 surviving children and grand
daughter Sarah.  Monies to James McDEVITT of Adams Co, PA, to 
be placed in trust, which he later refused.

Executors were sons, James BOVEY and Edward BOVEY.
Witnesses: James McDEVITT, John GLAKIN, Barny BOVEY.

Land - Lot #16 of "Carrollsburg", 10 acres, from Robert 
L. ANNAN (w/ Mary) and William EMMIT (w/ Susan) in 1815 
(formerly owned by James YOUNG, dec'd); lies on south 
side of main road leading from Emmitsburg to Waynesburg 
(Waynesboro?, PA) and by an alley.
- "Dauther's Chance" (part lies in Adams Co, PA) and 
"Alexanders Prospect", 93+ acres, from Simon PECKAR 
(w/ Mary) of Adams Co, PA in 1813; lies next to land 
of Richard WELLS.

Guardian was Peter EYSER/ISER; trustee was Samuel 
BAUMGARDNER.  On 19 Oct 1836, sale was made to Daniel
WELTY at $201.25 for the lot.  Each 1/5 share, $30.20;
closed 28 Feb 1839.



HS-6, 65-87 - PHILIPS, EADER, BENTON, MAGERS, KOLB, PUMPHREY, SNAUFFER - Dec 1823

Darius EADER and wife, Edward W. BENTON and wife
vs Abdiel E. MAGERS, et al

Eli PHILIPS  d/ intestate
widow - Catherine and 9 children

d/ Miranda (Philips) w/o Darius EADER
d/ Matilda (Philips) w/o Edward W. BENTON
d/ Ruth (Philips) w/o Abdiel E. MAGERS
s/ John PHILIPS, a minor
s/ Eli PHILIPS, a minor
d/ Ann PHILIPS, a minor
s/ Jason PHILIPS, a minor
s/ William PHILIPS, a minor
d/ Amelia PHILIPS, a minor

Land - Lot #16 in Woodsberry, to John WISEMAN of VA and 
Ely PHILIPS from John CAMPBELL in 1810 (to Campbell from 
William GRIMES Jr. in 1808); also Lot #17 (to Campbell 
from Barnhart GILBERT in 1808).
- "Fifth Dividend", 9 acres, from Peter ENGLE (w/ Mary) 
in 1811; next to land of John RENNER and John CRISE.
- "Welch Tract", "Gunder's Delight", "Jedburgh Forrest", 
"Black Acne" and "Chargeable", included in a warrant 
resurvey made for John Stone MARLOW for 193+ acres in 
1813 and renamed "Locust Bottom", which Marlow conveyed 
to Nicholas CLOPPER in 1813 and to Ely PHILIPS from 
Nicholas CLOPPER in 1817; and also "Green Fields" 
(granted to Elizabeth DAWSON and Samuel DAWSON by 
patent in 1806 for 484 acres, from the Dawsons to 
Nicholas CLOPPER in 1806); next to land of Jason 
PHILIPS; totals 310 acres.

On 4 Jun 1829, William KOLB testified he was well acquainted 
with the widow and that on 10 Jun 1825, she was under age 53 
and on 17 Jan 1829, she was under age 57 and her general health 
is tolerable, but she occasionally compains of weakness.
 
Guardian and trustee was Noah PHILIPS.  On 10 Jun 1825, sale
was made to Vachel PUMPHREY for 9 acres of "Fifth Dividend" 
at $200; after many other failed attempts, on 17 Jan 1829,
sale of the home farm of 310 acres went to George SNAUFFER 
at $4,169.50

Elie PHILIPS and Jason PHILIPS were mortgaged to Nicholas
CLOPPER who assigned the bonds to Francis MANTZ and George 
BUCKEY, both now deceased.  Jason PHILIPS also died intestate.
Administrator for Elie was Catharine PHILIPS and for Jason,
Noah PHILIPS.  Executors for Mantz and Buckey brought claims
against Eli's widow.

Distributions:  to George BOWLUS, creditor, took the widow's
dower of 2/17 and 1/9 respectively of the two sales, $461.98;
to George BUCKEY, assignee of Clopper, $980.44;
to Caspar MANTZ, assignee of Clopper, $2,261.53;
to George BOWLUS, in excess of the dower, $185.91;
leaving each child with $13.67; closed 12 Dec 1834.



HS-6, 88-100 - MAYBERRY, HOLLY, SCHLEIGH, RUTTER, MOBBERLY, ROADORMAN, 
    THOMAS, NIXDORFF - May 1835

Henry NIXDORFF, et al vs Israel MAYBERRY, et al - Foreclosure

Thomas MAYBERRY  d/ intestate, with no wife or children

bro/ Justinian MAYBERRY, now dec'd (wid/ Margaret)
.......Israel MAYBERRY
.......Rebecca MAYBERRY
.......Elizabeth (Mayberry) w/o Hilliary HOLLY - Out of State
.......Polly (Mayberry) w/o Daniel SCHLEIGH
.......Henrietta (Mayberry) w/o John RUTTER
.......Sophia (Mayberry) w/o Eli MOBBERLY
.......Albert MAYBERRY
.......Justinian MAYBERRY

bro/ Israel MAYBERRY - Out of State
sis/ Nancy (Mayberry) w/o John ROADORMAN - Out of State

nephew/Thomas MAYBERRY, now dec'd (wid/ Mary) - Out of State
----------John MAYBERRY, a minor - Out of State
nephew/William MAYBERRY - Out of State
nephew/Justinian MAYBERRY - Out of State
neice/ Ann MAYBERRY - Out of State

Land - "Fielderea Manor" and "Salisbury Plains Helped", 
20 acres, from Joseph HARGESHEIMER (wife listed but name 
is blank) in 1828; runs along Baltimore and Frederick 
Town Turnpike.
- Lot #1 of "Fielderea Manor", 1 acre, from James FIELDS 
and w/ Sophia in 1833 (to them from Richard and Ann L. 
POTTS).

Property mortgaged to Henry NIXDORFF, besides that listed
above, was "Dent's Neglect", 3+ acres, to Mayberry from Samuel 
TEMPLING in 1812; "Four Gallons and a Half of Rum", 
1+ acre, to Mayberry from Phebe NORRIS, David MANKEY/MARKEY 
and w/ Mary in 1824.

Trustee was Francis THOMAS; sale was made to Henry NIXDORFF
at $1,300; his claim exceeded the sales; closed 9 May 1839.  



HS-6, 100-145 - BOYERS, ARTER, FEASER, LEMMON, LOVEALL, BANKERT, MYERLY, POWDER, ORNDORF, 
       SLAGLE, BROADBECK, LAWYER, FORMWALT, SCHAEFFER, HOPPE, HUMBERT

Estate of Gabriel BOYERS - May 1836

Casper BOYERS  d/ bef Jun 1795, intestate
widow - Catharine

s/ Gabriel BOYERS*
s/ Jacob BOYERS Sr.
d/ Catherine (Boyers) w/o John ARTER
d/ Ann BOYERS
d/ Elizabeth Barbara (Boyers) w/o Adam FEASER
d/ Elizabeth (Boyers) w/o David LEMMON - Out of State
s/ David BOYERS - Baltimore County
d/ Susan (Boyers) LOVEALL, a widow - Baltimore County

s/ Frederick BOYERS, dec'd
.....John BOYERS
.....Daniel BOYERS - Out of State
.....Jacob BOYERS Jr.
.....Catherine BOYERS
.....Polly (Boyers) w/o Owen BANKERT

Land - "Brower's Vexation", 50+ acres, and "Ben's Fancy", 
<1 acre, originally belonging to Casper BOYERS, but in 
possession of Gabriel and his descendants for over 50 years, 
but never deeded to Gabriel.  In 1795, Casper's widow and
Jacob, Ann, Catharine and Elizabeth Barbara conveyed their
interests to Gabriel; at that time, Casper was listed as
having lived in Baltimore County.

Gabriel BOYERS*  d/ early 1835, intestate

s/ Michael BOYERS
d/ Sarah (Boyers) w/o Solomon MYERLY
d/ Elizabeth (Boyers) w/o Jacob POWDER
d/ Polly (Boyers) w/o Joseph ORNDORF
s/ John A. BOYERS
s/ Henry BOYERS (a lunatic, Joseph ORNDORF as trustee)

d/ Catharine (Boyers), dec'd w/o Peter SLAGLE
.....Eliza (Slagle), a minor and  w/o Jeremiah BROADBECK - Out of State
.....Levi SLAGLE, a minor
.....David SLAGLE, a minor
.....Lewis SLAGLE, a minor
.....John SLAGLE, a minor
.....Mary SLAGLE, a minor

Land - "Stevenson's Conclusion", 2+ acres, to Gabriel 
from Charles STEVENSON (w/ Ann) in 1795; next to "Ben's 
Fancy" and "Adventure".
- "Ben's Fancy", 8 acres, from David KEYS and w/ Elizabeth 
in 1832 (previously to David KEYS from heirs of John KEYS).
- "Clover Valley", "Rattle Snake Den" and "Second Amendment",
12 acres all contiguous, from Abraham KURTZ in 1832.
- "Stevenson's Conclusion", 252+ acres, from Charles 
STEVENSON in 1811, next to "Resurvey on Dairy", "Addition 
to Good Rum", "Foglesong Hits", "Little Did I Think" and 
"Legioner"; neighbors were Ludwick MILLER, Jacob MARTIN 
and Henry STEVENSON.
- "Resurvey on Lookabout", 5 acres, from John MIKESELL 
(w/ Fronica) in 1814.

Guardian of the minor children was Peter SLAGLE.  On 14 Apr
1837, testimony was heard from Casper LAWYER, age 73, on his
knowledge of the family.  He stated he knew Caspar BOYERS for
ten years before his death which was about 43 years ago.  He
claimed Casper had bought the property from a Mr BOILER? a
few years before his death and Gabariel had been in possession
of it before and after his father's death.  John FORMWALT and
Jacob SCHAEFFER, both age 53, also testified. 

Trustee was Michael BOYERS; on 25 Feb 1837, sale was made to
John A. BOYERS for 122 1/2 acres, at $3,675; the 5 acres was
sold to John H. HOPPE at $75.  The remainder was not able to 
be sold at that time.  Stevenson's Conclusion" was surveyed 
to be 203 1/2 acres, being now in Carroll County.  Plats on
all tracts mentioned above were shown.  After several failed
sales, private sale was made to Adam HUMBERT of Carroll County
at $2,000.  Each 1/7 share to Gabriel's heirs was $769.24;
closed 11 Mar 1839.



HS-6, 146-183 - GRABILL, SHIELDS, SCHELL, HACKENSMITH, MOTTER, 
         EICHELBERGER, BAUGHER, WENTZ, PEDDICORD

Estate of John GRABILL Sr. - Mar 1836

John GRABILL Sr.  d/ Feb 1836, intestate
widow - Ann Elizabeth and children,

d/ Henrietta (Grabill) w/o Jefferson SHIELDS
d/ Catherine Ann (Grabill) w/o Joseph SCHELL
d/ Susanna GRABILL
d/ Charlotte GRABILL
s/ John GRABILL, a minor
d/ Sarah GRABILL, a minor
s/ Peter GRABILL, a minor
s/ George GRABILL, a minor

Land - A/ "Family Study" (includes parts of "Resurvey on Long 
Mile" and "Low Mile"), 100 acres; also "Kitchen Garden", 
78+ acres, from Frederick FLORE (w/ Juliann) in 1807 
(Grabill was then listed as being from Adams Co, PA).
- B/ "Union", 199 acres, from William HUNTER (w/ Elizabeth) 
of Adams Co, PA in 1814 (to Hunter from Chidley MATTHEWS 
for 190 acres in 1805); next to William RUPERT's "Frenchman's 
Purchase".
- C/ "Hackensmith's Inheritance", 121 acres, from James 
NICHOLS in 1829 as trustee for Jacob HACKENSMITH's property 
(was devised by Jacob to his son, William HACKENSMITH).
- D/ "Hackensmith's Inheritance", from James NICHOLS of 
Westmoreland Co, PA, James McDEVITT of Adams Co, PA, 
Patrick OWINGS and James A. SHORB (w/ Margaret) in 1830.  
Nichols was trustee from court order to sell lands of 
Jacob HACKENSMITH.  Land was devised in Hackensmith's 
will to his son, George HACKENSMITH.  Nichols had sold 
the land to James A. SHORB and Patrick GUINN jointly; 
Quinn now deceased with court-appointed trustees as 
James McDEVITT and Patrick OWINGS.   
- E/ "Middle Dam", 23+ acres, from William GRAYSON/GRASON
/GREASON and w/ Joanna in 1835, on the PA line.
- F/ 40+ acres, from Frederick GELWICKS (w/ Mary) in 1818; 
next to CALDWELL's and Joseph LITTLE and on road from 
Emmitsburg to Grabill's Mill.
- G/ 32+ acres, from Lewis MOTTER (w/Mary Magdalene) in 1813; 
to Motter from William RUPERT and Henry WILLIAMS, Esquire, 
execs/of George HACKENSMITH.
- H/ "Carolina", 166+ acres, from Ebenezer SHIELDS, trustee 
for John JODON, dec'd, in 1835.
- I/ "Resurvey on Carolina" (1/3 part), from Jacob ZUMBRUM, 
trustee for John FUSS Jr., dec'd, in 1833 (previously to 
John FUSS Jr. from Daniel FUSS in 1824).
One of the properties was said to include a mill.

Testimony was heard from Joshua MOTTER and George M. 
EICHELBERGER; guardian was Isaac BAUGHER.  Trustee was
Jefferson SHIELDS; on 26 Apr 1837 after a failed public
sale, private sale was made to Lewis MOTTER for 14 acres
at $140.  On 17 Nov 1838, sale of parts of A, B, C and/or 
D, E, F, G, totaling 455 acres, were made to John GRABILL 
and Peter GRABILL at $9,999; parts of C and/or D, F, G, 
totaling 222+ acres to Jacob D. WENTZ at $4,898.30 (Isaac 
BAUGHER was later substituted as the purchaser).  Remaining 
to be sold is mountain land (H),
 
Distributions:  the widow received 2/17, $1,695.23; each
1/8 share was $1,589.27.

On 13 Apr 1839, private sale was made for the remaining real
estate to Nathaniel PEDDICORD at $1,000 (tract is now known
as "Chesnut Level").

2nd Distribution:  each 1/8 share, $120.51; closed 18 Jul 1839.



HS-6, 183-195 - SNOUFFER, HANN, McGAHAN, TRUNDEL, DORSON, COBB, DUVALL, 
    RAMSBURG, CULLER - May 1839

Estate of George SNOUFFER

George SNOUFFER  d/ abt 1831 intestate
widow - Elizabeth and 6 children

s/ John B. SNOUFFER
s/ Benjamin J. SNOUFFER
s/ Archibald T. SNOUFFER, a minor
s/ George W. SNOUFFER, a minor
s/ William Henry SNOUFFER, a minor
d/ Sarah E. SNOUFFER, a minor

Land - 310 acres, to heirs of George SNOUFFER from Noah PHILLIPS, 
trustee for Eli PHILLIPS, in 1839 (to Eli PHILLIPS from Nicholas 
CLOPPER in 1817).  Other unnamed land was:
- from Frederick A. SCHLEY in 1826.
- from Frederick A. SCHLEY and John NELSON in 1831.
- from Elizabeth THOMAS in 1826 (quit claimed).

In Feb 1839, testimony was heard from Otho THOMAS who also became 
the guardian.  Trustee was Levin THOMAS; on 15 Jul 1839, sale was 
made for Lots in Point of Rocks to 
- John HANN/HAUSE for Lot #1 at $33.
- John HANN for Lot #2 at $26.
- John HANN for Lot #3 at $40.
- Benjamin J. SNOUFFER for Lot #4 at $180.75.
- John B. SNOUFFER for Lot #5 at $150.
- Elizabeth SNOUFFER for Lot #6 at $23.75.
- John B. SNOUFFER for Lot #7 at $23.
- John B. SNOUFFER for Lot #8 at $23.
- Philip McGAHAN for Lot #9 at $31.37.
- Philip McGAHAN for Lot #10 at $31.37.
Also sold to
- Benjamin J. SNOUFFER for right and title in Ferry and attached 
  lot at $200.
- David TRUNDEL for Greenfield farm, 310 acres at $7,368.70.
- Samuel DORSON for "Peach Island" at $170.
- J.G. COBB for lot on the Canal at $10.
- Daniel DUVALL for "Poplar Timber" at $20/acre, 16 1/4 acres.
- Sebastian RAMSBURG and Henry CULLER for 7 acre mountain tract 
  at $15.24/acre.
Total sales, $9,964.23; each 1/6 share, $1,598.90; closed 
29 Oct 1839.



HS-6, 195-219 - BURKITT, CRAMER, BAER, GARROTT, SLIFER, etc - Feb 1837

William H. CREAGER as next friend of Mary Ann and Henrietta 
BURKITT - Petition

Henry BURKITT  d/ 1836 (will 23 Aug 1836; 13 Dec 1836)

s/ John BURKITT (only living child, but now dec'd)
.....Henry BURKITT
.....Mary Ann BURKITT (age 17)

s/ Newton BURKITT, dec'd
.....Henrietta C. BURKITT (age 12)

- Sarah CRAMER (lot adjoining Adam CUSTARD's lot and Dr. BISER's)

George BAER was then guardian.

Land in Washington - mountain land, 6 acres, from Jacob HUFFER
and Frederick counties -
- Land from George WINE and John FINK Sr (to grandson Henry);
- Land from heirs of Jacob SHAIN (to grandson Henry); on farm 
where Henry SIGLER then lived; adjoining land formerly of Philip 
FINK Sr and Edward BRITTS, George COATS, Mr MULENDORE and Mr 
GOODMAN and Dr. BISER; leaving the Suman Field, the Montgomery 
Field and the Bridge Field to be otherwise disposed of.
- "Friend's Good Will", 140 acres, w/ 2-story stone house with 
attached stone house and back building, a 2-story frame warehouse, 
brick meathouse, small log house used as kitchen, small negro 
house, stone spring house, old log barn with straw roof, waggon 
shed, corn house and an old orchard and a young orchard; 87 acres 
clear tillable, 38 acres woodland; old log waggonmaker's shop 
with 1 acre; log house occupied by Solomon FUNK with samll stable 
and garden; brick 2-story stone house in Burkittsville; 2-story 
weatherboard house and lot in Burkittsville occupied by Ezra 
SLIFER with brick back building, old stable and old spring house, 
old blacksmith shop; 1 1/2 story log house in Burkittsville 
occupied by Daniel GAVER; 1 1/2 story log house in Burkittsville 
occupied by Frederick CRAMER with kitchen attached and a stable; 
wood lot in mountain on "Fielderea Manor", 9 acres, separately 
located from the other mentioned lots (goes to grand daughters).

Executors:  Henry OHR and Emanual SLIFER.
Witnesses:  Adam CUSTARD, George KARN, William B. LAMAR, John 
EMISS.

In 1837, Tilghman BISER and w/ Mary Ann conveyed to Mary Ann 
and Henrietta BURKITT, "Gaver's Recovery", 1+ acres, by previous 
agreement with Henry BURKITT Sr.

Trustee was George BAER; on 22 Feb 1839, sale was made 
- John D. GARROTT for 113 acres at $67.13/acre;
- Ezra SLIFER for 46+ acres at $59.75/acre;
lands on west and east side (respectively) of 
Middle Town and Burkettsville Road which at Sharpsburgh Rd.

Lots in Burkittsville were sold to:
- G.A. CLEGGETT for Lot #1 at $58.10;
- Samuel SLIFER for Lot #2 at $74;
- Samuel SLIFER for Lot #3 at 72;
- John D. GARROTT for Lots #4 and 5 at $600;
- David ARNOLD for Lot #6 at $255;
- Jacob DEAN for Lot #7 at $85;
- Henry SHAFER for Lot #8 at $314;
- Mary Ann BURKETT for Lot #9 at $705;
- George PADGED for Lot #10 at $89;
- John E. MILES for Lot #11 at $55.12;
- Emanual SLIFER for Lot #12 at $100;
- George KARN for Lot #13 at $59;
- Tilghman S. BISER for Lot #14 at $86.25;
- George KARNS for Lot #15 at $210;
- George KARNS for Lot #16 at $25;
- Henry BURKITT for Lot #17 at $ 25;
- John ENNISS for Lot #18 at $20.50;
- Henry KOONTZ for Lot #19 at $15;
- John FINK for Lot #20 at $60;
- John KARN for Lot #21 at $91;
- John KARN for Lot #22 at $25;
- John E. MILES for Lot #23 at $51;
- Joseph RHODERICK for Lot #24 at $305;
also sold to John FINK Jr. a 16+ acres mountain parcel at 
$30.87/acre.  Remaining unsold is an 18 acre mountain lot 
near Burkittsville and an 8 acre mountain lot in Washington
county.  Total sales to date, $14,221.62.

Distribution:  each half to the two granddaughters was
$6,826.58; closed 25 Sep 1839.



HS-6, 219-232 - GEDDINGS/GIDDINGS, HILLMAN, SIMMONS, YINGLING - Dec 1838

Henry TALBOTT, Mary JONES and Priscilla FISHER, creditors,
vs heirs of George GEDDINGS (a negro)

George GEDDINGS/GIDDINGS  d/ abt 1836 intestate 

bro/ Samuel HILLMAN
bro/ John HILLMAN
bro/ Moses HILLMAN, a minor

All are free men.

Land - "Gantz Garden", 2 acres, from Philip PERRILL (w/ Mary) 
in 1828, previously to Perrill from William KOONTZ; adjoins 
lands of Isaac McPHERSON on east side of the Monocacy near 
his new mill and on east side of new road from mill to New 
Market.

Testimony was heard from John E.H. SIMMONS, who was also the
administrator.  Guardian was Samuel HILMAN; trustee was John
SIMMONS.  On 22 Jun 1839, sale was made to William G. YINGLING
at $231.  After debts were paid, each brother received $13.02;
closed 28 Feb 1840.



HS-6, 233-253 - THOMAS, HOFFMAN, JOHNSON, RICE, MEALY, CULLER, HEMP - Oct 1839

Francis A. HOFFMAN, et al vs 

Jacob THOMAS was indebted by mortgage to Henry CULLER
and Thomas JOHNSON of Wm.; also another mortgage to
Francis A. HOFFMAN, Levin RICE and David M. HOFFMAN;
and a third mortgage to Frederick HEMP.  A deed of
trust was made to Francis A. HOFFMAN to pay his creditors.

Land - "The Mill is Safe", 30 acres, situated in Middletown
Valley, within a mile or so of Jefferson, includes a stone 
mill (three stories high with three pair of burrs) upon a 
lasting stream; has a two-story dwelling and back buildings,
a stable and cooper shop and an excellent well in the yard.

Jacob THOMAS now lives out of state.

Trustees to sell the property were Henry CULLER and
Thomas JOHNSON of Wm.  On 23 Apr 1840, sale was made 
to Isaiah MEALY at $3,300.  Creditors were paid some
portion as proceeds were short; closed 4 Jun 1840.



HS-6, 253-265 - HALLER, CULLER, BASH, HEMP - Oct 1839

Henry CULLER and w/ Ann vs Jacob B. HALLER 
and Henry M. BASH

Henry CULLER sold lots to Jacob B. HALLER who has
not paid all of the purchase price.  Haller made a
deed of trust to Henry M. BASH of Baltimore for
distribution to creditors.

Land - Lots #24 and 25 in Jefferson, 1 acre, with 
two-story weatherboard house, stable and blacksmith 
shop and good well of water.

Testimony was heard from Frederick HEMP who became the
trustee for the sale.  On 11 Apr 1840, sale was made to
Henry CULLER at $300 which about equalled the monies
still due to Culler; closed 4 Jun 1840.



HS-6, 265-275 - BOON, METZ, SHEWEY, SCOTT, FUNDENBURG, FROST - Sep 1839

Estate of Jacob BOON/BOHN

Jacob BOON  d/ May 1839 intestate
widow - Mary and no children

bro/ Adam BOON
bro/ Solomon BOON
bro/ Nicholas BOON

bro/ Michael BOON, dec'd
.....John BOON
.....Hester BOON

sis/ Elizabeth METZ, dec'd
.....John METZ
.....David METZ
.....Jacob METZ

bro/ John BOON, dec'd
.....Ann BOON
.....Dennis BOON
.....Seny BOON (niece)
.....John BOON - Ohio
.....Edward BOON
.....Ephraim BOON
.....Henry BOON

sis/ Susannah SHEWEY, dec'd - Ohio
.....Hannah SHEWEY - Ohio
.....Betsey SHEWEY - Ohio

sis/ Maria  w/o _____ SCOTT - Ohio
sis/ Eve  w/o Jacob FUNDENBURG - Ohio
sis/ Susan METZ - Ohio
sis/ Barbara  w/o Philip SHEWEY - Ohio
sis/ Catherine  w/o _____ FROST - Ohio
bro/ Martin BOON - Ohio

Land - "Huckleberry Hills", 115 acres, in Libertytown, 
from Henry DONSON (w/ Mary) in 1814; (previously from 
Peter CREAGER to Richard COALE for 133 acres in 1806); 
next to land of Christian CREAGER.  Exception is 10 
acres sold to Jacob HARNIS.

Trustee was Daniel SWEADNER; on 28 Mar 1840, sale was 
made to Mary BOON (wid/of the deceased) at $551.  Each
1/13 share was $37.48; closed 4 Jun 1840.



HS-6, 276-287 - BAUGHMAN, SMITH, BOON, LYNCH - Jan 1838

Estate of Adam BAUGHMAN

Adam BAUGHMAN  d/ abt 1837 intestate

s/ John H. BAUGHMAN, single
d/ Mary Ann BAUGHMAN
d/ Charlotte C. BAUGHMAN, a minor - Baltimore County
s/ James A. BAUGHMAN, a minor

Land - Lots #33 and 34, from Joseph SMITH in 1811, on the
Potomac River.
- Lots #87-95, in Berlin (Brunswick), conveyed to heirs
of Adam BAUGHMAN by Joseph L. SMITH in 1837, on the
Potomac River.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal has had an interest in
the said lots.

Guardian was Robert BOON; trustee was Edward A. LYNCH.
Lots #89, 920, 91, 33 and 34 were sold at private sale
to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company for $275.  Each
1/4 share was $52.26; closed 6 Jul 1838.



HS-6, 288-303 - ROHRER, BARR, LAWVER, BARR, MONG, WEBB - Sep 1836

Peter MONG vs Frederick ROHRER, et al

Jacob ROHRER Sr of Washington County  d/ intestate

s/ Frederick ROHRER - Washington County
s/ Samuel ROHRER - Washington County
d/ Elizabeth (Rohrer) w/o John BARR - Washington County
d/ Barbara (Rohrer) LAWVER, widow - Washington County
s/ Jacob ROHRER Jr - Lancaster Co, PA

s/ John ROHRER, dec'd (wid/ Elizabeth) - Washington County
.....Joseph F. ROHRER - Washington County

d/ Anna (Rohrer), dec'd w/o Martin ROHRER - Franklin Co, PA
.....David ROHRER - Franklin Co, PA
.....Elizabeth ROHRER - Franklin Co, PA
.....Barbara ROHRER - Franklin Co, PA
.....Ann ROHRER - Franklin Co, PA
.....Joseph ROHRER - Franklin Co, PA

d/ Frances (Rohrer), dec'd w/o Jacob BARR - Ohio
.....Martin BARR - Ohio
.....John BARR - Ohio
.....Ann BARR - Ohio
.....Matilda BARR - Ohio
.....Frances BARR - Ohio

Land - "Foxes Chase", 144+ acres, from Albright FLORA in 1795,
in Frederick county, next to "Good Luck".

Administrator was Jacob BARR who left the state some years 
past, insolvent, and now lives in Ohio.

Peter MONG and Jacob ROHRER Sr became liable for for judgements 
against Jacob ROHRER Jr and Willilam WEBB, the latter two both 
becoming insolvent.

Trustee was Joseph P. MONG; on 5 Aug 1837, sale was made for
the surveyed 138 acres to Peter MONG of Washington County at
$810.75 who received the proceeds of $716.10 judgements he
had paid; closed 13 Jun 1839.



HS-6, 303-317 - ORME, KOHLENBURG, PERREL, SIMMONS - Sep 1839

Estate of Archibald B. ORME

Archibald B. ORME  d/ Jan 1832 (will Aug 1829)
widow - Etty (d/ 1839)

s/ Jacob ORME
s/ Nathaniel ORME (d/ aft Jan 1832 intestate, no issue)
d/ Margaret (Orme) w/o Adam KOHLENBURG
s/ Roger ORME
s/ Robert ORME
s/ Philamon/William ORME

Executor was Col. John H. SIMMONS who renounced duties.
Witnesses:  Zacharia T. SIMMONS, Brook EDMONSTON, Richard
SILENCE.

After the executor renounced, son Jacob ORME became the
administrator and also was trustee.

Land - "Woodstock", Plot 1005, 61+ acres, from George RUPERT 
(w/ Hannah) of Baltimore in 1810, where David WILLS then 
lived (to Rupert from William McMEEKIN, esq, and Jacob LEVY 
of Baltimore in 1808).
- "Black Acre", 6 acres, from Benjamin BEALL (w/ Amelia) in 1829.

On 14 Oct 1829, sale was made to Thomas PERREL for 61+ acres at
$612.50 ($10/acre); to John H. SIMMONS (s/o Frederick) for the
6 acres at $155.  Each 1/5 share, $139.13; closed 6 Aug 1840.



HS-6, 317-331 - MAYNARD, HODGKISS, WARFIELD, SLAVES, STRASBERGER, WOOD - Feb 1840

Thomas H. HODGKISS, et al vs Ephraim H. MAYNARD, et al

Henry MAYNARD  d/ Dec 1837 (will 4 Apr 1831)
widow - Eleanor

s/ Ephraim H. MAYNARD ("Pleasant Fields")
s/ George Washington MAYNARD ("Slate Hill" and pt "Strawberry Plains")
s/ Basil MAYNARD (mansion and remaining pt "Strawberry Plains")

d/ Juliet (Maynard)(d/ 7 Apr 1833) - her children,
.....Thomas H. HODGKISS
.....Lydia E. HODGKISS
.....Ann Maria WARFIELD, a minor age 15 
.....Basil M. WARFIELD, a minor age 13
.....William WARFIELD, a minor age 11

d/ Elizabeth MAYNARD ("Lapland")
d/ Ellen MAYNARD ("Lapland")

SLAVES - LUKE, VACHEL, NACK (to be freed after his death);
- GEORGE and PHILL (to son Basil til they are 35);
- ANN (to serve til age 35)
- MARY JANE (under control of executors for use of Juliet; 
  to serve til age 35)

Land - "Spring Garden", 158+ acres, (to d/ Juliet, 
after her death to her children).

Executors were three sons; witnesses were John DUDDERAR,
David DUDDERAR, James PEARRE.

Codicil to will dated 1 May 1835 - Negro MARY JANE to go
to wife instead, until age 35.
Witnesses:  John CLEMSON Jr, Benjamin BUCKINGHAM, John C.
WHITEHILL.

Testifying was Suratt D. WARFIELD; the widow released any
dower claim to the real estate.

Trustee was Thomas H. HODGKISS; on 2 Mar 1840, private sale 
was made to John F. STRASBERGER for 123 acres at $3,099.37; 
to James WOOD at private sale for 30 acres at $750.  Total
sales was $3,849.37.  Each 1/5 to Juliet's children was
$735.58; closed 28 May 1840.



HS-6, 331-351 - KELLER, HALLER, SHRIVER, MARKELL - Jul 1839

Estate of Jacob KELLER Jr.

Jacob KELLER Jr  d/ Sep 1828 intestate
widow - Mary Ann and 6 children

d/ Adeline KELLER
s/ Eli KELLER - Missouri
s/ Joseph KELLER, a minor
s/ Otho KELLER, a minor
s/ Jacob KELLER, a minor
d/ Jemima Ann KELLER, a minor

Land - "Resurvey on Duvall's Forest", 12+ acres 
(previously from Benjamin DUVALL), and "George's 
Delight", from Jacob KELLER Sr. in 1819; located
on the Monocacy, within 3 miles of Frederick, has
a stream and log house and other buildings.

In 1824, land of Jacob KELLER Sr. was divided between 
his sons, Henry KELLER, Jacob KELLER Jr and Rudolph 
KELLER - "Duvall's Forrest", 100 acres (previously 
from Johsua DORSEY as trustee, in 1807; "Resurvey on 
Duvall's Forrest", "George's Delight", "Give and Take", 
3 acres (previously from Henry HOWARD).

Testimony was heard from Henry T. KELLER; he also stated
he had known the widow for the last 30 years and she was
about 48 years old and her general health is uncommon 
great.  

Guardian was Michael H. HALLER; trustee was Edward SHRIVER. 
Sale was to be held at Gilbert's Hotel in Frederick. 
On 14 Mar 1840, sale was made to John MARKELL at $500.
Distribution:  widow's 2/17, $55.22; each of the 6 children
received $62.77; closed 4 Jun 1840.



HS-6, 352-362 - MUSSETTER, SNIDER, RINER - Nov 1840

Mary MUSSETTER vs George RINER - Dower Land Division

Alexander MUSSETTER, dec'd (will 4 Aug 1831; 23 Jul 1838)
widow - Mary (1/3 life estate)*

bro/ Michael MUSSETTER, his children,
.....Philip MUSSETTER
.....Christian MUSSETTER
.....Elizabeth MUSSETTER
.....Peggy MUSSETTER
.....Daniel MUSSETTER

- Margaret SNIDER

- George RINER (2/3 life estate)*, his daughters,
.....Mary RINER
.....Hester Anne RINER

Land - "Finishing Stroke"*, 124 acres, from Thomas BEATTY 
in 1793; located on north edge of Old Annapolis Road.

Executor was George RINER.
Witnesses:  Nathan NELSON, John BLUME Sr, John BLUME Jr.

Commissioners requested were:  Daniel CREAGER, Adam
NUSBAUM, Michael LEASE, George DEVILBISS and Henry
NELSON.

Widow's dower land laid off for 36 acres in Apr 1841.



HS-6, 362-379 - KOONTZ, LONG, HAUPT - Feb 1840

Rebekah KOONTZ, mother and next friend of John KOONTZ
- Sale of Real Estate

George W. KOONTZ  d/ intestate
widow - Rebekah

s/ John KOONTZ, only child, age 17 months

Land - "Last Shift", "Kisford Kind All", "I Hope It's Well 
Done", 3/4 acre lot in Middletown Valley, from Jonas SMITH 
and w/ Rebecca in 1838, (previously from Joseph M. PALMER, 
trustee for estate of John R. MAGRUDER, dec'd; conveyed by 
Andrew SMITH to Frederick HUNTSBURY in 1815); adjoins land 
of Andrew SMITH, and Jacob SAMPSELL (but now is Henry HAUPT's).

Administrator was Joseph LONG who also gave testimony; guardian
was L.P.W. BALCH, esquire.

On 24 May 1841, the widow testified she was 23 years old and in
good health; she was awarded 1/7 share in lieu of her dower.
Trustee was Joseph LONG; on 24 Feb 1841, sale was made to Daniel
HAUPT at $235.
Distribution:  widow, $25.19; only child, $151.15; closed
3 Jun 1841.



HS-6, 379-397 - RIDENOUR, WYANT, FOX, DIFFENDOLL - May 1840

Jacob WYANT vs Jacob RIDENOUR

Jacob WYANT was surety on notes for Jacob RIDENOUR and
has had to pay on judgements for Ridenour's benefit;
agreement and conveyance of Ridenour's lands was made,
but allowed six years for repayment.  Six years have
elapsed without payment and suit is to reclaim losses.

Land - "Dunkard's Folly", 40 acres, begins at pile of 
rocks in the middle of the main channel of Catoctin Creek; 
- "I'll See Whose the Land Will Be", 9 acres, near road 
leading from Smith's Town in Washington County to Mechanic's 
Town in Frederick County, four miles from Smith's Town; 
- "Resurvey on Timber Land", 53 acres (also starts at 
Catoctin Creek); 
totals 102 acres, all contiguous;  and lies on division 
line between George LANTZ and Adam LANTZ, by Joseph GABBY's. 
Included two log houses and first-rate spring near the house, 
log barn, orchard of apple and peach trees, half of land was 
well timbered.

Trustee was George P. FOX; on 10 Nov 1840, sale was made to 
Samuel DIFFENDOLL at $475; but was renounced by Ridenour as
unfair.  A new sale was held in Feb 1841 and land was sold 
in three parcels:
- to Jacob RIDENOUR for 40 acres at $171
- to Jacob RIDENOUR for 9 acres at $45
- to Jacob WYANT for 53 acres at $247.  

Distribution:  after Wyant was paid, Ridenour received
$39.53; closed 17 Jun 1841.



HS-6, 398-428 - TEPUS/DEABUS/DIPPISS, HALLER, DANNER/DARNER, LUDEN/LEWTON, 
    FOUTCH, HARTMAN, WHITE, FOGLER, FEASTER, ROUTZAHN - May 1840

Daniel ROUTZAHN vs Heirs of Jacob TEPUS

Jacob TEPUS/DEABUS/DIPPISS, dec'd 
   (will GME-1, 539 - 19 May 1830; 17 Feb 1834) 
widow - Charlotte (d/ Apr 1840 intestate)

d/ Catharine, dec'd w/o John HALLER
.....Harriet C. HALLER

d/ Barbara, dec'd w/o John DANNER/DARNER
.....Margaret (Danner) w/o John FOUCH/FOUTCH/FRICK
.....Elizabeth (Danner) w/o Frederick HARTMAN
.....Mary Magdalena "Polly" (Danner) w/o Richard WHITE
.....Lydia Ann (Danner) w/o Jacob FOGLER
.....John DANNER
.....Joseph DANNER, a minor

d/ Margaret DANNER/DARNER
.....Frederick DANNER - Indiana or Ohio
.....Jacob DANNER - Indiana or Ohio
.....Angelina DANNER - Indiana or Ohio
.....Carolina (Danner) w/o Henry FEASTER

d/ Charlotte  w/o Henry LUDEN/LEWTON - Montgomery Co, Ohio

(Only one of the grandchildren's names was listed in
the will, but without the surname.)
exec/ George EBRECK, George SHAFER and William JARBO
wit/ Henry S. SHAFFER, Justinian MAYBERRY Jr, Michael
HOUSER.

Land - "Wardrobe" (or "Wardroof"), 48 1/2 acres; by special 
warrant in 1757, resurveyed from parts "Wardroof", 36 acres 
by Daniel TEPUS in 1757; "Meadow Recovered", 25 acres, by 
Christian KEMP in 1754; "I Have Lost the Most", 95 acres, 
by John SMITH in 1799; and  and "The Best of the Two", 2 1/2 
acres, by Jacob TEPUS in 1802.  Land lies next to Joseph 
COWMAN's "Catch As Catch Can, He That Gets the Land Is the 
Best Man" (in 1752), Catherine THOMAS' "Mantz' Management 
Resurveyed" (1787).  Land lies in Middletown Valley, by
lands of Daniel ROUTZAHN and Jacob SMITH, has excellent 
orchard, spring house, old barn and is well watered.

In 1836, Margaret sold her interests to her children; Daniel 
ROUTZAHN purchased the interests of the daughters of Barbara 
DANNER and those of Carolina FEASTER and Charlotte LUDEN.
Testimony was heard from George SHAFER and Peter SHAFER.

Trustee was George SHAFER; sale went to Daniel ROUTZAHN at
$2,449.25.  
Distribution:  Harriet HALLER, 1/4 or $159.91; Joseph and
John DANNER each, 1/6 of 1/4 or $26.65; Frederick, Jacob
and Angelina DANNER each, 1/4 of 1/4 or $39.97; balance was
shares purchased from heirs by Daniel ROUTZAHN (5/12), $266.57;
closed 27 Feb 1841.



HS-6, 428-436 - DOLL, CROSS, MICHAEL, BROWN - May 1835

Susan DOLL, Samuel CROSS and wife vs Joshua DOLL and
John MICHAEL and wife

George DOLL of Joseph

- Catharine, now w/o Samuel CROSS

- Susannah DOLL
- Charlotte (Doll) w/o John MICHAEL
- Joshua DOLL, a minor
- Catherine DOLL, a minor

(It is stated the petition was lost, so relationships
are suspected to be the widow and children; there 
wasn't any distribution either for comparison and no 
death date.)

Land - "Rich Bottom", 16+ acres, from John BRUNNER 
of John in 1801; next to Joseph STALEY's "Foxes Spy".
- "Staley's Desire", 4+ acres, from Joseph STALEY in 1806.

Guardian was Nicholas H. PITTS; trustee was James RAYMOND.
Sale was made to Benjamin BROWN at $349.37; distirbution 
not shown; closed 16 Aug 1835.



HS-6, 437-449 - EVITT, HAMILTON, NICHOLS, WERTENBAKER, DOYLE, JACOBS, 
    PENN, WEBB, SLAVES, KOONTZ - Sep 1841

HAMILTONs - Sale of Real Estate

Woodward EVITT, dec'd (will 12 Aug 1830)
widow - (not named)

d/ Mary  w/o Peter NICHOLS
d/ Susanna  w/o William WERTENBAKER
s/ George W. EVITT

d/ Catharine  wid/o John HAMILTON
.....Woodward A. HAMILTON
.....John H. HAMILTON
.....Catharine (Hamilton) w/o _____ DOYLE
.....Ann Margaret (Hamilton) w/o George W. JACOBS
.....Mary Jane (Hamilton) w/o John PENN
.....Amelia Eliza (Hamilton) w/o Thomas H. WEBB
.....Louisa HAMILTON, a minor

s/ Joseph EVITT

SLAVES - negro girls, MARY (to serve until 13 Mar 1834)
- ELIZA (to serve until 10 Nov 1845)
afterwards, they are to be set free and manumitted from
slavery.

Grains at Linganore Mills to wife.

Lands - 
- to d/ Catharine, life estate in lands south of 
Plankerton's Branch and use of north end and Smith 
Shop fronting Church Street; after her death, to 
her children.
- to d/ Mary - brick house in Frederick on Patrick 
Street, now occupied by James WALLING; also, 1/2 of 
south lot  and backing Patrick Street, now occupied 
by David SPRENGLE;
- to d/ Susannah - house and lot in Frederick from 
Philip PYFER, fronting Patrick Street and now occupied 
by James WHITEHILL.
- to s/ George - lands north of Plankerton's Branch.
- to s/ Joseph - use and benefit of house fronting 
Patrick Street in Frederick, now occupied by Stockton 
and Stokes as a Stage office, and portion of ground 
in rear backing Church Street w/ brick house now occupied 
by George W. SHARP as a printing office; in trust for 
education and maintenance of his children; upon his death, 
to his children.
Lands are east of Monocacy River.

exec/ widow
wit/ John KUNKEL, Lewis BIRELY, Edward TRAIL, David STEINER

Catharine HAMILTON is agreeable to sale of property now to
her children, provided she receives a child's 1/8 portion.
Guardian was Joshua DILL who also gave testimony; trustee 
was also Joshua DILL.

On 11 Dec 1841, sale was made to George KOONTZ at $600;
each 1/8 share, $64.37; closed 13 Jan 1842.



HS-6, 449-461 - BOWLUS, THOMAS, SIFFORD - Dec 1841

Executors of David BOWLUS - Title

David BOWLUS  d/ intestate
widow - Sophia and 7 minor children

- Asa BOWLUS
- Elizabeth Ann BOWLUS
- Noah BOWLUS
- Sophia BOWLUS
- Edward BOWLUS
- Martha A. BOWLUS
- Mary E. BOWLUS

Administrators were the widow and Jacob THOMAS of John.

Land - 161 acre farm adjoining Middletown; also 35 acre 
mountain lot; from Jacob GROVE, esquire and trustee for 
estate of Leonard STORM, dec'd, to John SIFFORD and 
David BOWLUS in 1839.  An agreement of division was made 
establishing 
- BOWLUS' part - starts on turnpike road to front of east 
front corner of Jacob T.C. MILLER's in "Grove's Addition 
to Middletown", runs by barn where George HARGET then 
lived, towards the stable near Charles BROOKINS, crosses 
creek and down to Charles BROOKIN's stable for 30-35 acres.
- SIFFORD's part - starts on road leading from Middletown 
to Jefferson in front of Leonard SPEAK's house, along road 
near Harry SNURR's house to his meadow, across the creek 
above Charles BROOKIN's house, around to division stake 
towards Speak's house for 65 acres.
- 1 1/2 acres on Bowlus' part was to be sold to John 
SIFFORD, but deed was not conveyed before his death, 
court approval because of minor heirs.
 
In 1839, David BOWLUS made an agreement to sell the said 
property to John SIFFORD; but, deed was not conveyed.
 
On 26 Jan 1842, testimony was heard from Michael McCARTNEY,
George W. MARIS.  Guardian was George BOWLUS, esquire.
Court assigned the administrators as trustees to convey 
the title of John SIFFORD's portion to him, clear of widow's 
dower, on 27 Jan 1842.



HS-6, 461-480 - BOWLUS, SIFFORD, STORM - Dec 1841

John SIFFORD vs Estate of David BOWLUS - Sale of Real Estate

This is connected to the above case which lists the descendants 
of David BOWLUS, dec'd.  In this, Jacob GROVE, as trustee, was 
authorized to convey lands (previously sold to Jacob GROVE Sr 
from estate of Leonard STORM).

Land - "Resurvey on Turkey Range", 19+ acres, adjoins land of 
Peter HAGAN.

Court granted title to John SIFFORD; closed Jan 1842.



HS-6, 481-503 - COLLIFLOWER, GARRET, HOOD, DOYLE, WILHIDE, CREAGER, GROSHON - Dec 1839

Estate of Michael COLLIFLOWER  

Michael COLLIFLOWER Sr  d/ 1838 intestate
widow - Susanna and 8 children,

s/ John COLLIFLOWER
s/ George COLLIFLOWER (lives on home site)
d/ Polly COLLIFLOWER
d/ Catharine  wid/o John GARRET
d/ Elizabeth  w/o John HOOD - Ohio
s/ Michael COLLIFLOWER - Ohio
s/ Samuel COLLIFLOWER - Ohio
d/ Susanna w/o Jacob O. DOYLE - PA

Land - "Greenspring", 102 acres, and "First Dividend", 40 acres; 
from Peter LEGHLIDER (w/ Magdalena) in 1803 (Michael COLLIFLOWER 
the lived in Washington County); lies next to John RUSHER's.
- "Greenspring", 102 acres, and "First Dividend", 40 acres, from 
Peter LEGHLIDER of Hampshire Co, VA and Conrad LEGHLIDER of 
Jefferson Co, VA/WV in 1805.
- "Salt Traugh Long Enough", 65+ acre mountain tract from Conrad 
WILHIDE in 1831, along Bear Run stream.
- "Taylor's Bodkin" and "Breeches Pocket", 58+ acres from John 
BUSH in 1829, lies next to lands of George WEDDLE and Daniel WELLER.

Administrator was Samuel WILHIDE; testifying was George MILLER and 
Daniel HELLER.
Trustee was Samuel HILLHIDE/WILHIDE; sale was held on 3 Apr 1841 
in Mechanics Town with William CREAGER being high bidder for the 
65 acres at $1.67/acre.  On 17 Apr 1841, sale was made to Abraham 
GROSHON of John for the 102 and 40 acres at $10/acre.
Each 1/8 share, $179.03; closed 3 Nov 1841.



HS-6, 503-519 - BROWN, MANAHAN, COMFORT, BUHRMAN - Nov 1841

Estate of John BROWN

John BROWN  d/ abt 1839 or 1840 intestate
widow - Elizabeth

s/ John BROWN Jr and w/ Mary Ann
s/ William D. BROWN and w/ Mary
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Dennis MANAHAN
d/ Magdalena  w/o Abraham COMFORT
d/ Lydia  w/o Henry MANAHAN
s/ Henry BROWN
s/ Daniel BROWN, a minor
s/ Levi BROWN, a minor
d/ Levina BROWN, a minor

Land - "Deer Park", 49 acres, from George ELLICOTT and 
w/ Elizabeth of Baltimore County in 1818, on south side 
of Caspar Creek in Catoctin Mountain;  also "Addition 
to Deer Park", 104 acres; adjoins "Resurvey on Israel's 
Lot", "Naughts Never in Danger" and "Sweep Stakes".
Property is located 3 miles from Harbaugh's Valley and
2 miles from David WOLFE's tavern and adjoins lands of
Daniel BUHRMAN and Abraham TOMS Sr.  There are 2 log
houses, a log barn and other out buildings, orchard of
apple and peach trees and spring of good water near each
house; total lands are 153 1/2 acres.

In 1840, Magdalena and husband sold their interests to
brother Henry BROWN.

On 5 Feb 1842, testimony was heard at the house of George
P. FOX from William TOMS(?).  

Guardian was the widow; trustee was William D. BROWN.
On 5 Mar 1842, sale was made to Henry BROWN for the large
tract at $1,025.11; to Daniel BUHRMAN for 27 acres at 
$302.50; to to Elizabeth BROWN for 16+ acres at $163.87.

On 25 Apr 1842, the widow stated she was 50 years old and
afflicted with rheumatism; she was allowed 2/17 share.

Distributions:  widow, $161.87; each 1/9 share, $134.89;
closed 12 May 1849.



HS-6, 519-537 - POOLE, HOY, PHILIPS, LONG - Jan 1842

William EURY, Thorton POOLE, Nicholas HOY, William A. DORSEY 
(of territory of Iowa), Elihu H. ROCKWELL, creditors 
vs Estate of George W. POOLE

George W. POOLE  d/ May-Jun 1841 intestate

d/ Ann Matilda POOLE, a minor
d/ Clemintine POOLE, a minor

Administrator was Thomas E.D. POOLE; testimony was heard 
from John PHILIPS, William LOWE, Thomas E.D. POOLE.
Guardian was Nicholas HOY; trustee was John PHILIPS.

On 4 Mar 1842, private sale was made to Daniel LONG at 
$1,710; proceeds short, creditors were paid 98%; closed
23 Jun 1842.



HS-6, 537-550 - WILHIDE, SNOOK, LEATHERMAN, RIDER, WELLER, SLAVES - Jun 1841

William WILHIDE vs Heirs of Conrad WILHIDE

Conrad WILHIDE, dec'd (will 16 Apr 1833)

s/ Daniel WILHIDE and his minor children,
.....John W. WILHIDE
.....Conrad WILHIDE
.....Caroline WILHIDE
.....Jane WILHIDE
.....Simon WILHIDE
.....Owen WILHIDE
.....Sarah Ann WILHIDE

s/ William WILHIDE
s/ David WILHIDE 

d/ Elizabeth  w/o Henry SNOOK
d/ Sarah  w/o Frederick LEATHERMAN
d/ Phoebe Ann WILHIDE

d/ Mary RIDER and her sons,
.....Reuben WELLER
.....John WELLER

s/ Joseph WILHIDE
s/ Ezra WILHIDE
s/ Sepheniah WILHIDE
s/ Frederick WILHIDE
d/ Terressa WILHIDE

SLAVES - coloured woman SARAH (to son Joseph);
- coloured man WILLIAM (to son Ezra);
- coloured boy MATHEW (to son Sepheniah, else Frederick);
they to be kept for life on the homesite until the youngest
son is 21 years old.

Land - to sons Daniel and William, 117 acres, conveyed to 
Conrad WILHIDE from Jacob WILHITE and John SHUFF, farm 
where David WELLER (s/o Daniel WELLER) now resides, lease 
expires 1 Apr 1837.

- to son David - "Shoemaker's Knife" and "Long Kate Paw", 
30 acres, from Jonathan FRY; and 2 acres from Nicholas CRAWL.

- to sons Joseph, Ezra, Sepheniah and Frederick - "Mountain 
Tract" (home farm) and "Thereabouts"; from John CREAGER Sr 
in two separate deeds; 
- also "Shoemaker Knife" and "Long Kate Paw", 55 1/2 acres 
from John LEATHERMAN and David CRAWL, exec/of Isaac CRAWL; 
- also 117 acres from heirs of Isaac CRAWL and deeded by 
David CRAWL, Henry CRAWL, John CRAWL, Betsey and h/ David 
DOMER, Lancy CRAWL, Sarah CRAWL and Mary CRAWL; 
- also "Shoemaker Knife", from David BUSH and Benjamin 
BUSH (where they and their father presently reside) and 
which they inherited from their grandfather, Nicholas CRAWL 
(if the Bushes' debt is paid within three years, they are 
to receive a deed and sons to receive proceeds.

- to d/ Elizabeth - house and 2 acres of "Mountain Tract" 
where they then lived; adjoins lands of Samutel STEM and 
Henry CREAGER.

Exec/ son Joseph WILHIDE.
Witnesses - John ARTHUR, Henry CREEGER, William BEAM.

Petition asks for partition of lands devised to William
and Daniel (lands were for Daniel when living, then to 
go to Daniel's children).

Guardian was Joseph EICHELBERGER.
Survey started at "Weaver's Weave Stool" at branch running
into Hunting Creek and by tract "Breeches Pocket"; Lot #1
was Daniel's, 79 acres; and Lot #2 was William's, 37 1/2 
acres; closed 2 Jun 1842.



HS-6, 550-561 - MARMAN, RANK, PHEBUS, STEINER, BRUNNER - Sep 1841

Elizabeth PHEBUS, exec/of Peter PHEBUS 
vs Soloman RANK and w/ Sarah Ann

Property was mortgaged in 1833 by Sarah Ann MARMAN, now 
w/o Soloman RANK, to Peter PHEBUS.  Partial amount still 
owed on property and the RANKS live out of state.

Land - Northern half of Lot #5 in Frederick Town on East
Street, part of "Tasker's Chance"; conveyed to Sarah Ann 
MARMAN from Catharine LEWAY, a widowed colored woman, in 
1825; on the eastern edge of Love Lane (conveyed to Leway 
from Jacob DOLL in 1824), presently occupied by William 
PURNELL.

Trustee was William I. ROSS; on 29 Jan 1842, sale was made
to David C. STEINER and Valentine S. BRUNNER at $144.
After the balance of the mortgage was paid, the RANKS'
residue was $67.09; closed 4 Mar 1842.