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-8, 1-14 - DEVILBISS, CLARY, BARRICK

Adam DEVILBISS  vs  David DEVILBISS, et al 
- Title - Jun 1842

LAND - "Vennus", 98 acres, (mill property).
To George DEVILBISS and David DEVILBISS; 
2/3 from John CAMPBELL; 1/3 from William DEVILBISS.  
Property was sold to Adam DEVILBISS, but not conveyed.

David DEVILBISS (w/ Elizabeth) and Adam were brothers 
to George DEVILBISS.

George DEVILBISS  d/ 23 Apr or 6 May 1842 intestate, 
(wife died 1841), leaving 12 children,

- Adam W. DEVILBISS
- Henry A. DEVILBISS (d/ 22 Aug 1842)
- Elizabeth A. DEVILBISS  w/o Amos CLARY
- Catharine S. DEVILBISS  w/o John BARRICK
- Rosanna DEVILBISS
- Maranda C. DEVILBISS
- Luther M. DEVILBISS
- Asenia DEVILBISS, a minor
- America DEVILBISS, a minor
- George Columbus DEVILBISS, a minor
- Thomas Ephraim DEVILBISS, a minor
- Barbara DEVILBISS, a minor

Administrators were David DEVILBISS and Henry A. DEVILBISS.
Guardian to Asenia and America was Amos CLARY; guardian for the
other minors was Adam W. DEVILBISS.

Title granted to Adam DEVILBISS in Jul 1842.

(Also see WBT-1, 453)



HS-8, 14-39 - RIDGELY, BARRETT, HARDING, HAUSE, DEVER, MICHAEL - May 1842

William RIDGELY, et al vs Estate of Jacob RIDGELY Jr. 
- Sale of Real Estate

Jacob RIDGELY Sr, dec'd 
widow - Ruth and 10 children,

- Jacob RIDGELY Jr.
- William RIDGELY
- Westal RIDGELY
- Sarah RIDGELY
- Ruth RIDGELY
- Greenbury RIDGELY
- Thomas RIDGELY
- Martha RIDGELY
- Eli RIDGELY
- Hezekiah RIDGELY

Land - "Leave It So" and "Philip's Luck" and "Mathew's 
Good Will"; devised to widow and upon her death to his 
ten children.
- "The Fair Thing" to be sold and divided among children.
- "Fair View", 50 acres, to son Jacob at $20/acre.

Executors were sons, Jacob and William.
Witnesses: Patrick McGILL, James TORRANCE, George HILLYARD.
[Will written 24 May 1811; filed 24 Apr 1815]


Jacob RIDGELY, Jr  d/ 1841 intestate, w/o issue
widow - 2nd w/ Susanna (BARRETT) - leaves 7 siblings,

bro/ William RIDGELY - Allegany County
bro/ Westill RIDGELY
bro/ Ely RIDGELY - Allegany County
sis/ Sarah HARDING
sis/ Ruth  w/o Ely HAUSE
sis/ Martha  w/o William P. HAUSE

bro/ Thomas RIDGELY, dec'd - his children,  (see JS-7, 120)
.......Thomas H. RIDGELY
.......Mary A.  w/o James DEVER
.......Robert RIDGELY
.......Cornelia RIDGELY
.......William RIDGELY, a minor
.......Jacob T.J. RIDGELY, a minor
.......Bethany RIDGELY, a minor

Administrators:  William RIDGELY and Eli RIDGELY on 31 Mar 1842.

Marriage Agreement between Jacob RIDGELY and his second wife, 
Susanna BARRETT, on 13 Sep 1839 - each to be liable for their 
own debts and she to receive $1,500 in lieu of her dower and 
to live in the house for three months after the death of her 
husband.

LAND - "Jacob's Chance", 22+ acres,next to "Mathew's Good Will".
To Jacob RIDGELY Jr from Jacob RIDGELY SR. (w/ Ruth) in 1805.
- Also, Lot #19 of "Fielderea", 46+ acres.
  (previously to Jacob Sr. from Francis HOFFMAN).
- "The Fair Thing", 14+ acres.
   From Thomas RIDGELY (w/ Pheby) in 1816.
- "The Fair Thing", 20+ acres.
   From Thomas RIDGELY (w/ Bethanna) and Henry CULLER in 1826.
  (previously to Thomas RIDGELY from Jacob RIDGELY and William 
   RIDGELY, exec/of Jacob RIDGELY).
- "Resurvey on Ridgely's Rest", 55+ acres.
   From David BOWLUS, trustee for estate of Samuel RIDGELY in 1835.

Guardian was John SIFFORD.
Testimony given by John SIFFORD and Andrew HEIM.  

Trustees were William RIDGELY and Eli RIDGELY. 
SALE was held 20 Sep 1842; high bidder was: 
- John MICHAEL for the home place of 113 acres at $3,390

The mountain tract of 90 acres did not receive bids.  

Distribution:  Court costs, $186.84
- Susanna Ridgely, per marriage contract, $1,500
- Each 1/7 siblings' share, $243.30. 

Filed 24 Nov 1842.  (Also see ES-1, 104) 



HS-8, 39-52 - POOLE, HOY - Nov 1841

Catharine POOLE - Petition for Dower Land Division

George Washington POOLE  d/ Jun 1841 intestate, leaving
widow - Catharine and 2 children,

- Ann Matilda POOLE, a minor
- Clementine POOLE, a minor

Land - "Poole's Industry"

Guardian was Nicholas HOY; and testimony was given by him.
Property was surveyed by Elihu H. ROCKWELL; widow's portion
was 20 acres; finalized Jan 1842.



HS-8, 52-77 - KEMP, BUCKEY, SLAVES - Nov 1841

E.C. WYSHAM, Thomas J. MYERS and David BREADY, 
partners and dealers in the Milling business  
vs  Estate of Christian KEMP - Title

Daniel KEMP of Henry d/ Jan 1839, leaving 
widow - Matilda and 4  minor children,

- Eugenia KEMP
- Emily KEMP
- Edward L. KEMP
- Henry D. KEMP

Land - Mill land conveyed to Daniel KEMP and Daniel BUCKEY.

Trustees to sell the 1/2 interest in the mill property 
were Henry KEMP and William M. KEMP; they sold the property 
to Christian KEMP, now deceased, for $6,000, free of dower.  
Since Christian's death, E.C. WYSHAM, Thomas J. MYERS and 
David BREADY have purchased both halves of the mill property
shown to be known as Monocacy Mills. 

Daniel BUCKEY, Henry KEMP and William M. KEMP are listed as 
living in Baltimore.

Christian KEMP, dec'd (will 3 Jan 1840), leaving
widow - Harriet and children,

- Walter Baker KEMP (life estate in home place, devised
  to Christian from his father)
- Evelina C. BUCKEY, dec'd - her children
- Harriet E. KEMP, dec'd - her children

SLAVES - negro man TOM JONES (to son Walter)
- negro woman SOPHIA and her son, WESLEY (to wife)

Executors were Daniel BUCKEY and Walter B. KEMP, but
Kemp declined.
Witnesses:  Thomas W. MORGAN, William M. BEALL and 
Daniel HALLER.

Indenture from Christian KEMP and w/ Harriet to Daniel KEMP
of Henry in 1831, for "Wet Work" and "Resurvey on Buckingham 
House", 5 acres and 3/4 acre on opposite side of Monocacy 
River near the mill dam (previously from Ignatius DAVIS to
Christian KEMP and Daniel BUCKEY). 

The widow of Daniel KEMP, Matilda, was allowed 2/15 in lieu
of her dower.  Title was granted on 16 Nov 1842.



HS-8, 78-94 - JARBOE, McCARTNEY, SMITH - Dec 1841

Henry J. JARBOE vs Estate of William JARBOE 
- Sale of Real Estate

William JARBOE  d/ May 1836, intestate
widow - Margaret  (see JS-11, 10)

s/ Henry Joseph JARBOE
d/ Margaret A.M. JARBOE, a minor
s/ Thomas Randolph JARBOE, a minor
s/ John S.M. JARBOE, a minor
d/ Susannah JARBOE, a minor

Administrators were Henry J. JARBOE and Michael McCARTNEY.

LAND - "Spring Secured", 146 acres;  4 miles south of Middletown 
and adjoins the lands of Levin RICE and Henry HERSHBEGER; next 
to "Anchor and Hope" and on North and West side of Catoctin Creek.
Included spring used by family of William HOUSE.
Improved with a log dwelling and stable and never-failing spring; 
40 acres heavily timbered.  
The Catoctin Creek ran through the farm and made it favorable for 
a Grist Mill or Factory.
Special Warrant to Resurvey dated 1835, "Long Bottom", "More Bad 
Than Good", "Mill Race", totals 146 acres, now called "Spring Secured".
Deeded to heirs of William JARBOE.  

Guardian was Benedict BOONE.  
Testimony heard from John SIFFORD,
Trustee was Michael McCARTNEY.

SALE was held 19 Dec 1842 at tavern of James STEVENS in Middletown; 
high bidder was: 
- Christian SMITH at $3,905.50

Distribution:
- the widow, $437.60
- each 1/5 child's share, $656.40

Closed 25 Jan 1843.



HS-8, 95-112 - MORRISON, SIX, GRINDER, ZUMBRUN - Feb 1838

Robert MORRISON - Petition of Trust for Andrew MORRISON 

Robert MORRISON of Carroll County was trustee for Andrew
MORRISON, who was declared a lunatic in 1837.

Land - an undivided 1/9 share of "James' Fancy", 102 acres; 
and 1/9 share of an 180 acre tract.

Andrew was in possession of $32 as his share from the sale of the
personal property of John MORRISON, dec'd (Andrew's father?).

Siblings of Andrew MORRISON (age 30 in 1836)-

bro/ James MORRISON
sis/ Jane MORRISON
bro/ William MORRISON
bro/ Samuel MORRISON
bro/ David MORRISON
bro/ Robert MORRISON
sis/ Sarah MORRISON, now w/o John SIX
sis/ Mary MORRISON, dec'd, former w/o John SIX

Assigned guardian was John OTT.  Trustee was Robert MORRISON;
on 1 Jun 1838, sale made to John GRINDER at $197 for Andrew's
1/9 share of the 180 acres; on 3 Sep 1838, the other 1/9 part
of the other tract was sold to Jacob ZUMBRUN at $230; total
after costs was $378.80 to be invested for the support of
Andrew; finalized 3 Jan 1842.



HS-8, 113-139 - VALENTINE, CRAMER, NULL - Dec 1841

Eli CRAMER vs Heirs of Frederick VALENTINE

Frederick VALENTINE  d/ 1841 (will 20 Mar 1841), leaving
widow - Elizabeth and children,

s/ Josiah VALENTINE - Out of State
s/ Uriah VALENTINE
s/ John VALENTINE, a minor
s/ Jacob VALENTINE, a minor
s/ Eli VALENTINE, a minor
s/ David VALENTINE, a minor
s/ Daniel Lewis VALENTINE, a minor
s/ James Augustus VALENTINE, a minor
s/ Calvin Luther VALENTINE, a minor
d/ Mary Margaret VALENTINE, a minor

Executor was Jacob FIROR.
Witnesses:  Henry F. LENHART, Josiah SNOOK and Cornelius RIDGE.

Land - "Friendship", 121+ acres, from Nicholas HOLTZ in 1832;
lies between Catoctin Furnace and Creagerstown, about 3 miles
from the furnace and one mile from Creagerstown.  It is on the
banks of Hunting Creek and has a large 2-story log dwelling,
log barn and other out buildings with a never-failing well and
a spring near the door; also has meadow and 6 acres of timber.
In 1841, Frederick became mortgaged to Henry HARBAUGH of John
for this property; he also had a note to Adam SNOOK of A. and
George BECKENBAUGH.

Guardian was Jacob CRAMER.  Trustee was Jacob FIROR; on 6 Aug 
1842, sale made to James NULL at $1,241.85.  There was no mention 
of providing any dower, either in land or monies; the widow did 
receive a sum of $140.32, but monies were to be provided to her
by Frederick's will; creditors were paid but no funds remained
for distribution to his children; finalized 2 Feb 1843.



HS-8, 139-147 - EICHELBERGER, KIRSHNER, GROSHON, KUNKLE, SCHLEY, FLOWERS - Apr 1842

Sarah EICHELBERGER by her next friend, Adam KUNKLE

On 18 Apr 1823, Joseph M. PALMER, trustee of John M. 
DARR, deceased, sold 70 acres of "Miller's Chance" 
to Jacob KIRSHNER at $9.50/acre.  On 22 Sep 1829, 
Sarah EICHELBERGER, w/o Peter EICHELBERGER, 
by Gustavus KIRSHNER, her next friend, filed a 
petition in frederick County and asked that Joseph
M. PALMER be authorized to convey a deed in trust 
for Sarah since the property had been purchased by 
Jacob KIRSHNER with Sarah's money.  

On 20 Mar 1840, Abraham GROSHON became trustee for 
Sarah, and Palmer transferred the deed to Groshon.
Groshon and Sarah both now live in Washington County
and the property is in Frederick County, therefore
she desires the property be sold and reinvested in 
property in Washington County.  

Trustee to sell the property was George SCHLEY of 
Washington County.  The property was situated in
Lewistown and was sold to Benjamin C. FLOWERS at
$1,355.  After costs, the amount to trustee for
Sarah was $1,264.19; closed 13 Jul 1842.



HS-8, 147-168 - HORINE, SMITH, KOOGLE, MAIN, CASTLE, MAUGINS, 
    SHOEMAKER, WACHTEL, SMITH, PATTEN, SHIVELY, WARFIL, GOSLER, 
    COOK - Apr 1843

Tobias HORINE et al vs Joshua DILL, trustee of Larken L. COOK

In 1841, agreement was made for Tobias HORINE Sr. 
to sell land to Larkin S. COOK.

Tobias HORINE Sr  d/ Fall of 1841 intestate

s/ Tobias HORINE Jr
s/ John HORINE
d/ Rebecca  w/o Jacob SMITH
d/ Euphrania  w/o Christian KOOGLE
d/ Susannah  wid/o John KOOGLE
d/ Melinda  w/o Daniel MAIN
d/ Catharine  w/o Geoge CASTLE
d/ Sarah  w/o Joseph MAUGINS - Out of State
s/ Jacob HORINE - Out of State
d/ Matilda  w/o Philip SHOEMAKER - Out of State
s/ Samuel HORINE, a minor

d/ Elizabeth (d/ Jul 1842) wid/o Jacob WACHTEL
.....Daniel WACHTEL
.....Mary WACHTEL
.....Solomon WACHTEL
.....Rebecca (Wachtel) w/o Samuel SMITH
.....Elizabeth WACHTEL, a minor
.....Susanna WACHTEL, a minor

d/ Mary, dec'd  w/o Thomas PATTEN - all Out of State
.....George PATTEN
.....Elizabeth (Patten) w/o Ulery SHIVELY
.....Mary (Patten) w/o Abraham WARFIL
.....Nancy (Patten) w/o Robert GOSLER
.....Hezekiah PATTEN, a minor
.....Uriah PATTEN Jr., a minor
.....Margaret Rebecca PATTEN, a minor
.....Thomas PATTEN, a minor

The Out of State parties reside in Indianna, Illinois
and Ohio.

Land - "Year a Plenty", 100 acres; located in 
Middletown Valley, about 4 miles west of Middletown 
on the Old Hagerstown Road, consists of a farm with 
house and barn and other outbuildings; lies next to 
Daniel MAIN's land, then along county road passing 
MORGAN's Mill, then east to Jonathan PERRY's and 
Daniel POFFINBURGER's.

Larkin S. COOK became indebted and conveyed to Joshua
DILL a deed of trust to sell the property and settle
the debts; however, since all payments have not been
paid, conveyance of the property still remains to the
heirs of Tobias HORINE Sr.  Cook has since filed for
bankruptcy.

John transferred his interests to Daniel MAHN in trust 
for himself and his family.  Trustee for sale was Joshua
DILL.  On 13 May 1843, sale was held at the tavern of
Benjamin GILBERT in Frederick and made to Samuel T.
HORINE at $3,425.  Audit approved on 29 Jun 1843, but
distributions not shown.



HS-8, 168-178 - COOMES, CLEM, McKENNY, BOSWELL, BENSKIN, 
    STEDMAN, CUTSHAN, CLASPY, STRIDER - Feb 1842

George W. CUTSHAN vs Eliza CLEM and others

Henry COOMES  d/ abt 1827 intestate

d/ Eliza CLEM - Out of State
d/ Mary McKENNY - Out of State
d/ Mariah BOSWELL - Out of State

d/ Elizabeth BENSKINE, dec'd - all Out of State
.....Aaron BENSKIN
.....Rachael BENSKIN
.....Erasmus BENSKIN
.....Ann BENSKIN

d/ Catharine STEDMAN, dec'd - all Out of State
.....Sarah STEDMAN
.....Olivia STEDMAN
.....Ellen STEDMAN
.....John STEDMAN
.....James STEDMAN

d/ Ann CUTSHAN, dec'd - Out of State
.....George W. CUTSHAN - Jefferson Co, VA/WV
.....Mary (Cutshan) CLASPY - Out of State

Land - "Resurvey on Maryland", 7 acres, near Knoxville; 
from Philip STRIDER (w/ Catharine) in 1818; next to Jacob 
ELLER, Spring Branch, and Philip STOVER's.

Testimony was heard from John RHODES.  Trustee was
George W. CUTSHAN.  Sale was made to Thomas STRIDER at
$75; each 1/6 share was $6.63; closed 15 Mar 1843.



HS-8, 178-203 - DOLL, BRUNNER, WALKER, DERR - Jan 1843

Estate of Ezra DOLL

Ezra DOLL  d/ 27 Sep 1842, intestate, leaving, 
widow - Harriett and 6 minor children,

..Louisa B. DOLL
..George J. DOLL
..Lewis H. DOLL
..Melville E. DOLL
..Samuel V. DOLL
..Leander L. DOLL

Land - "Bear Den", 161 acres, from John STONER; 
- Lots 34 and 35 of "Tasker's Chance", 10 acres; 
- "The Four Friends", 7+ acres, from Samuel STEVENSON 
   Estate. 

Ezra had a farm of 172 acres, 3 miles from Fredericktown 
on road going from Fredericktown to Woodsboro with the 
Monocacy running along one side.

Guardian and trustee was John BRUNNER; Harriett released 
her dower rights in lieu of payment.  Mortgage owed to
John DERR Jr.

Sale made to Jacob WALKER and John DERR Jr. at $4,851.60.
The widow received 1/8, $575.93; each 1/6 was $671.92;
finalized 27 May 1843.



HS-8, 204-219 - HAMMOND, HALL, WATERS - Aug 1841

Nicholas HALL, guardian vs Estate of Elizabeth M. HAMMOND

Elizabeth M. HAMMOND  d/ Apr 1841 intestate, leaving 7 minor children

d/ Elizabeth  w/o Nicholas HALL
s/ Denton HAMMOND
s/ Augustus HAMMOND
d/ Isabella HAMMOND
s/ Thomas S. HAMMOND
s/ Grafton HAMMOND
s/ Wellington HAMMOND

Land - Lot in New Market, 3/4 acre, from 
Caleb OGBORNE in 1836 (to Ogborne from 
Nicholas H. PITTS in 1834), starts at Lot #28.

Testimony was heard from Grafton HAMMOND.  
Guardian appointed was Henry G. WATERS, with 
Nicholas HALL as guardian for his wife.  Trustee 
was Grafton HAMMOND; on 2 Oct 1841, sale was made 
to Ormond HAMMOND at $500, with stipulation if 
more would be offered, he would relinquish it for 
the benefit of the parties.  On 15 Oct 1841, Zebulon 
CLAY offered $660, so private sale was made to him 
instead.  Each 1/7 share was $80.70; closed on 1 Mar
1842.



HS-8, 219-235 - ELDER, CAHILL, MURPHY, KEEPERS, McATEE, BURKE, 
    SANDERS/SAUNDERS, SHORB, Old Cemeteries - Jun 1842

Philip I. CAHILL vs Ann Eliza BURKE - Petition to Sell

Aloysius ELDER, dec'd (will 23 Jul 1827)

children of 1st marriage -
s/ Joachim ELDER
d/ Nancy MURPHY
s/ Lewis ELDER
d/ Mary ELDER  w/o James KEEPERS - MO
s/ Jesse ELDER, dec'd - MO
d/ Clotilda ELDER  w/o James McATEE - KY
s/ Justinian ELDER

younger children -
d/ Ann Eliza BURKE, widow - VA
d/ Sophia ELDER  w/o Philip I. CAHILL
s/ William P. ELDER
d/ Mary Philippa ELDER  w/o John SANDERS/SAUNDERS - Ohio
d/ Ann Rosetta ELDER
 
To son-in-law Daniel BURKE and son William P. ELDER,
the farm on which he then resided and all personal
property, on condition they pay all debts and legacies
with seven years.  At wife's death, for her third of 
real and personal property be equally divided among 
his five younger children.  To son Joachim, $800 + $100;
to Clotilda, $50; to Lewis, $200; to Justinian, $5; to
Mary, $5; to William, $15.

To Rev. Michael Dubury EGAN and John F. McGERRY, the lot
now occupied as a burying ground, adjoining my gardens
and the adjacent lot now occupied as a grave yard for the 
NEGROs of the congregation of Mount St Mary's Church; also
$50 for repairs or enlargement of the church attached to 
Mount St Mary's Seminary.
 
Executors were son-in-law Daniel BURKE and William MURPHY.
Witnesses:  Felix B. TANEY, Jacob ADELSPERGER, James CRATIN.

Land - "Enlargement", 46+ acres (the widows), from James
KEEPERS (w/ Mary) in 1810 for 52 acres, next to "Ramsey's 
Rest" and Saint Mary's Valley; with 5 acres conveyed to
Jacob ADELSPERGER in 1819.

Philip I. CAHILL has purchased all the interests from 
the children of the second marriage except Anna Eliza 
BURKE.  Trustee was Philip I. CAHILL; on 18 May 1843 at 
Agnew's Tavern in Emmitsburg, sale was rescheduled due
to low bids.  Later sale was made to Dr. James A. SHORB
at $3.10/acre or $143.22.

Distributions
- CAHILLs - 8/15, $55.80
- Ann E. BURKE, 2/15, $13.95
- Joachim ELDER, 1/15, $6.97
- Lewis ELDER, 1/15, $6.97
- Nancy MURPHY, 1/15, $6.97
- Mary KEEPER, 1/15, $6.97
- Clotilda McATEE, 1/15, $6.97
closed 10 Aug 1843.



HS-8, 235-259 - GAITHER, RUTHERFORD, SCHELL, TYLER - Sep 1835

Margaret GAITHER vs Edward GAITHER, Benjamin RUTHERFORD
and Joseph SCHELL - Dower Land

Stuart GAITHER  d/ Oct 1834 (will 18 May 1833)
widow - Margaret and 6 minor children

d/ Harriott Louisa GAITHER
d/ Caroline Augusta GAITHER
d/ Ann Elizabeth GAITHER
d/ Sarah Jane GAITHER
s/ Stuart GAITHER
d/ Martha Sophia GAITHER (b/ aft father's death)

Executors:  wife, Edward GAITHER, Joseph SCHELL and
Benjamin RUTHERFORD (and as guardians to his children) and
codicil added Dr. William Bradley TYLER; wife and Benjamin 
later refused the trust.  The widow renounced the terms of 
the will and requested her legal share, signed on 21 Jan 1835.

Land - House and Lot #38 in Frederick Town, fronting 
on the south side of Patrick Street, from Basil NORRIS 
(w/ Elizabeth) in 1819 (1/2 moiety), next to house of John 
N.A. BAGAN/BOGAN, but now owned by Colonel John McPHERSON, 
and by corner of brick privy in the yard of BAGAN.
- Lot #38 in Frederick Town, fronting south side of Patrick 
  Street from William NORRIS Jr (w/ Sarah H.) of Baltimore 
  City in 1816; lies between property of Jacob BALTZELL and 
  Mary HICKSON (an undivided moiety).
- Lots #38 and 39 in Frederick Town, from Horatio McPHERSON 
  (w/ Mary S.) in 1833, fronting south side of Patrick Street.
- Lot of 3 acres in Frederick Town, from William Bradley 
  TYLER, Worthington JOHNSON and William I. ROSS, executors 
  of Dr. Charles W. JOHNSON, dec'd, in 1833; adjoining 
  burying ground of Lutheran Church and property of the
  late George BUCKEY and Adam ZEALER, bounding on the road
  leading from Frederick Town to the Monocacy by SCHLEY's 
  Mill;   said lot was devised to Dr. Charles W. JOHNSON 
  by his father, Col. Baker JOHNSON thru his will dated 
  22 Feb 1809.

Benjamin RUTHERFORD testified he has known the widow for 16
years and was present at her wedding in the winter of 1821 by
Rev. John JOHNS.  She was granted the mansion house and stone
room, kitchen, smoke/meat house of Lot #38 as her 1/3 share
dower, excluding the warehouse and stables, adjoining an alley
and near Carroll Creek. 



HS-8, 259-271 - HEMLER, DEFFENDALL/DIFFENDALL - Nov 1842

Samuel DEFFENDALL/DIFFENDALL vs Peter HEMLER - Foreclosure

Peter HEMLER was indebted by mortgage to Samuel DEFENDALL 
(was security on loan for Peter).

Land - 180 acres near Mechanicstown from Daniel McLAUGHLIN 
and John McLAUGHLIN in 1832; near Col. Noah PHILLIPS, George 
BECKENBAUGH, William PITTINGER and William LANDER's Mill.

Trustee was Noah PHILLIPS; sold to Samuel DIFFENDALL at $1,600.  
Notes were repaid to Diffendall, but still short by $212.52; 
ended 22 Dec 1842.



HS-8, 271-295 - WORMAN, WHITEHILL, CLEMSON, DUDDERRAR

John DUDDERRAR and Juliet M. WORMAN vs Andrew WORMAN Estate - Mar 1842

Andrew WORMAN  d/ 8 Mar 1841 at his uncle's house.

bro/ Maximus J. WORMAN, a minor
bro/ Henry Clay WORMAN, a minor

Executor was cousin, Andrew D. WORMAN; but, codicil, 
dated 7 Mar 1841, changed the executor to Isaac BROWER.
Witnesses:  Adam MYERS, Nicholas NORRIS, Elihu H. ROCKWELL; 
for codicil - Nicholas NORRIS, William JUSTICE and John DUDDERAR.
[Will written 27 Dec 1840]

LAND - "Rural Felicity", 308+ acres, 3 1/2 miles east of Liberty; 
adjoined "Addition to Pearre's Retreat".
From John DUDDERRAR in 1840.  

Land was willed to Andrew's brothers but debts were left unpaid.  
Testimony was heard from John C. WHITHILL who stated he had 
known the brothers for 8 years.

Trustee was John DUDDERAR who divided the property into two parcels.

SALE was held 18 Feb 1843; high bidder was: 
- John C. WHITEHILL for parcel #1, 266 acres, at $5,925;
  consisting of the farm with house & improvements.
  John CLEMSON Jr was his security.

No bid was received for parcel #2, 38 acres with a mill dam 
and pond; decision was made to rent it until it could be sold.  

1st Distribution:  After Dudderrar was paid, 
the other creditors received $.52 on the dollar.

Filed 21 Sep 1843.  Supplemental at WBT-1, 420
(Also see HS-4, 520 for parents)
 


HS-8, 295-311 - STEVENS, THOMAS, SNYDER - Feb 1841

Catharine STEVENS - Petition

Petition for writ de lunatico inquerendo against Charles 
STEVENS by his wife, Catharine and Dr. E.W. MOBBERLY, his 
attorney physician.  Testimony was heard from Nicholas H. 
SHIPLEY regarding the debts.  Testifying regarding unsound 
mind during the past year, although at times lucid, but 
incapable of governing himself or his affairs, were Jesse 
WRIGHT, Henry SMITH, Caleb P. NORRIS, Samuel TALBOTT, John 
SMITH of George, George HUGHES, J.W. GEYER, Samuel WRIGHT, 
Abraham JOHNS, Washington BURGESS, William WERTENBAKER Jr, 
Jeremiah LEWIS, Thomas C. BRASHEARS, Asa SWAMLEY, Reuben 
FALCONER, J.E. BROMWELL, William CAIN and Michael COOKERLY.

Charles STEVENS (age 43 in Feb 1841)
w/ Catharine AND 7 CHILDREN

d/ Mary Margaret STEVENS
d/ Louisa STEVENS
s/ Christian John STEVENS
s/ Henry STEVENS
d/ Rachael Ann STEVENS
d/ Sarah Catharine STEVENS
d/ Anna Maria STEVENS

Land - Lots #25 and 94 in New Market with house;
- "Resurvey on Hobb's Purchase" and "Land of Promise", 
220 acres, half, co-owned with Henry M. SNYDER; division 
between Snyder and Stevens gave Stevens part as 114 acres.

John THOMAS Jr petitioned against STEVENS for lunancy and 
received a writ on 18 Feb 1841.  The widow requested THOMAS 
be trustee (he was close to the family).  Sale was made
but details not given; disbursements made to creditors;
closed 24 Feb 1842.



HS-8, 311-321 - SHIPLEY, MERCER, WARFIELD, WELSH - Dec 1842

Thomas C. SHIPLEY, et al vs Marcella C. WELSH

Rachael SHIPLEY  d/ 22 Jan 1842 intestate

s/ Thomas C. SHIPLEY

s/ Ephraim SHIPLEY, dec'd
.....Talbott G. SHIPLEY - Anne Arundel Co
.....Samuel T. SHIPLEY - Anne Arundel Co
.....Joshua O. SHIPLEY - Anne Arundel Co
.....Eliza  w/o Andrew MERCER - Carroll Co
.....Alethea  w/o Benjamin WARFIELD - Carroll Co
.....Elizabeth M. w/o Reuben WARFIELD - Anne Arundel Co

d/ Cassandra WELSH - Carroll Co

d/ Marcella O. WELSH

Land - part of Lot #1, Lot #24, in Plummers part of New Market, 
from Charles McELFRESH (w/ Elizabeth) in 1816; next to lot of 
Ursula PLUMMER from Caleb PANCOAST.

Trustee was Nicholas H. SHIPLEY; sale was held at the house of
Levi VANFOSSEN; high bid went to Marcella O. WELSH at $450.
Each 1/4 share was $95.61; closed 16 May 1843.



HS-8, 321-357 - BUCKEY, KEMP, SYNSTACK, BIRELY, BAKER, KIEFER, HARPER

Daniel BUCKEY and Lewis KEMP  vs  Ann Rebecca BUCKY, et al - Jan 1842

George BUCKEY  d/ 1823, intestate
widow - Mary and 3 children,

s/ David BUCKEY *
d/ Rebecca C. BUCKEY  w/o Lewis KEMP
s/ Daniel BUCKEY

LAND - Lot, next to John DARNEL's land and "Resurvey on 
Josiah's Good Luck" and "Friends Good Will", including part 
of public way in front of George BUCKEY's house.
From Ignatius DAVIS (w/ Margaret) in 1803.

- "Resurvey on Josiah's Good Luck" and "Friends Good Will", 2 acres, 
on the east side of the Main Road from Frederick Town to Mouth 
of Monocacy; with rights to use the water which runs to Davis' Mill 
for their immediate use without interruption of mill stream.
From Ignatius DAVIS (w/ Frances) in 1790.
 
- "Good Luck and No Other", 6 acres, near Buckeys Town on west 
side of road leading from NOLAND's Ferry through Buckeys Town 
to Frederick Town and on south side of road leading from Davis 
Mills to New Town (Trap Town) until it intersects the 17th line 
of Carrollton Manor.
From Henry WARRING (w/ Milicent) of Montgomery County in 1816.

- "Good Luck", 1 acre, on road leading from Frederick Town 
to Mouth of Monocacy by John BUCKEY's lot.
From Jeremiah TARLTON (w/ Mary) in 1805 
(she an heir of Philip SYNSTACK) 
(previously  to Philip SYNSTACK from John DARNALL)
...also from Charles P. SYNSTACK of George Town, District of 
   Columbia, heir of Philip SYNSTACK, in 1819.
...also from George William HALLER and w/ Ann Wilhemina in 1816,
   she an heir of Philip SYNSTACK.

- "Good Luck", 2 acres, on west side of main road leading from 
Frederick Town to Mouth of Monocacy, 
From Elizabeth BUCKEY (per her husband, John BUCKEY's 
will which stated the estate was to be sold 6 years after his 
death and after the education of his son Henry) in 1807.

- Lot #5 of "New Bremen", 25 acres, next to John BUCKEY.
From Philip SIGSTOCK or SINGSTOCK in 1800.

- Tanyard and 24 acres with buildings. 
From Richard Lee HEAD (to Head from Henry LEATHERMAN 
with Head still owing Leatherman money).  
Tanyard was given to Buckey's son, David BUCKEY by advancement, 
but deed was never conveyed to David who agreed to place it back 
in hotch-potch with the estate.  The tanyard has lately been rented.

- "Hill in the Middle", "Resurvey on Turnstile", 17 acres, next to 
"Hedge Hog" and land of Andrew HEDGES.
To David BUCKEY from Henry LEATHERMAN (w/ Margaret) in 1820.

The children made an agreement with the widow to set apart
her dower land which included the stone tavern house, the house 
and part of lot attached now occupied by Thomas C. BERTON.
Part of house was then occupied by David BUCKEY as a sadler shop;
and lot adjoining Carroll's Manor on the south side of the Spring 
Branch which runs through Buckeys Town and adjoining the 
Noland Ferry Road as also adjoining the New Town Trap Road; 
this all laid off for the dower of the widow.  
Agreement was made on 4 Dec 1829, but, before the deed could be 
conveyed -

David BUCKEY  died intestate *
widow - Elizabeth and 3 minor children

d/ Ann Rebecca BUCKEY
s/ George H. BUCKEY
s/ David BUCKEY

Guardian was Henry KEMP, esquire.

Trustee was Daniel KEMP.
After failed public sale, private sale was made to:
- John G. BIRELY for tanyard with 42 vats on 2 1/4 acres, 
   with patent bark mill, stone stable and never-failing spring, 
   brick dwelling and kitchen, house for servants, corn house, 
   stabling and carriage house, about 5 1/2 miles from Frederick 
   on the Creagers Town road in Buckeystown, at $1,700
- Daniel BAKER by Articles of Agreement in 1837 for the tanyard 
   and 3 acres in Buckeys Town at $3,000, 
- 331 for rest of indentures; 
- then 345-346 for sales

Before all the property was sold, Daniel KEMP (of H.), the 
trustee, died about 1 Aug 1839 at his residence, as testified 
by George HOSSELBACK.  
His administrators were Henry KEMP and William M. KEMP.  
Lewis KEMP became the new trustee.

Other property listed in ads -
- for tanyard with 35 vats and 25 acres, 5 1/2 miles from
Frederick on the Creagerstown Road with a running fountain 
in the yard, complete finishing shop, beam shop, bark mill 
house, all brick newly built, with a large two-story brick 
dwelling, kitchen, stable, meat house, and a good garden, 
close to mountains to ensure a plentiful supply of bark.
- one-story brick house with a garden in Buckeystown.
- 1/2 acre lot in Buckeystown.
- two-story stone tavern in Buckeystown with 1 acre, long 
known as Buckey's, now run by John T. TAYLOR; has stone 
kitchen and meat house, ice house, secure stabling and sheds 
and good kitchen garden, wheelwright shop and blacksmith shop.
- brick dwelling with kitchen and meat house with garden 
in Buckeystown.
- 5 acres at west end of Buckeystown in cultivation.

On 6 Feb 1840, testimony from Jacob KIEFER stated Elizabeth
BUCKEY, the widow of David BUCKEY, was about 54 years old
and that he had known her from childhood.  She was awarded
1/8 share.

About 1840, Lewis KEMP reported John G. BIRELY had not paid 
for the tanyard although he had continued to occupy it and 
is now insolvent.  
Kemp resold the property to Richard HARPER at $1,500 cash.  

Distribution of $4,991.85; court costs, $189.34;
- Rebecca and Lewis KEMP, 1/3, $1,600.83
- Daniel BUCKEY, 1/3, $1,600.83
- Elizabeth BUCKEY, wid/of David BUCKEY, 1/24, $200.10
- Ann Rebecca BUCKEY, child of David,  7/27, $466.91 
- George H. BUCKEY, child of David , 7/27, $466.91
- David BUCKEY, child of David, 7/27, $466.91

Filed 13 Aug 1840.  (Also see ES-3, 104)

 


HS-8, 357-373 - TROXELL, TANEY, HOOVER - Mar 1843

George M. EICHELBERGER, prochien ami for children of
Peter TROXELL, dec'd vs Mary TROXELL

Peter TROXELL  d/ Dec 1836 intestate
widow - Catharine and 7 minor children

d/ Mary A.R. TROXELL
d/ Ann C. TROXELL
d/ Emily J. TROXELL
d/ Amanda E. TROXELL
s/ Felix J. TROXELL
s/ Philip N. TROXELL
s/ Andrew J. TROXELL

Land - "Hopewell", 202 acres, from Bean S. PIGMAN, 
trustee for estate of Jacob TROXELL, dec'd, to Elias 
TROXELL and Peter TROXELL as tenants in common in 1824; 
also 15 acres of mountain land near Emmitsburg.
In 1827, George M. EICHELBERGER, exec/of Elias TROXELL, 
transferred Elias' half to Peter TROXELL who sold most 
of the estate to Felix B. TANEY as 
- "Second Resurvey on William's Pleasure", 138 acres, 
in 1828; lies next to John HOOVER's land.
- "Second Resurvey on William's Pleasure", 52 acres, 
in 1835; lies next to land of Michael BLESSING and 
William HITESHEW, near Mechanics Town road.
The remaining balance of the estate was then 12 acres.

Guardian was Felix B. TANEY.  Testimony was heard from
Jesse HOOVER.  Trustee was William M. ADDISON. 

On 3 Jul 1843, the widow released her dower and Felix 
B. TANEY testified she was 42 years old and of robust 
constitution and in the enjoyment of good health.

On 8 Aug 1843, sale was made to the President and counsel
of Mount St Mary's College at $263.43.  A survey was made
and determined the land was actually 8 acres.  The widow
received 1/8, $25.15; each child's 1/7 was $25.15; closed
14 Sep 1843.



HS-8, 373-393 - CAMPBELL, CUNNINGHAM, WASHINGTON, WAYMAN, HAMMOND - Feb 1843

Henry WAYMAN of Ann Arundel County 

Henry WAYMAN was guardian for Charles Edward CUNNINGHAM
and George Fairly CUNNINGHAM, both minors who lived in 
Frederick County.

Cpt. William CAMPBELL  d/ Fall of 1821
(will HS-2, 506-512, filed 18 Sep 1821)

d/ Catharine CAMPBELL (5)
s/ Charles CAMPBELL (1)
s/ Randolph CAMPBELL (2 and 3)
s/ Edward CAMPBELL (4)

SLAVES - (not named)

Land - from Col. Joseph SIM, devised to Campbell's children,
1 - 310 acres to Charles
2 - 226 acres to Randolph
3 - 200 acres to Randolph
4 - 278 acres to Edward
5 - 461 acres to Catharine

Catharine (Campbell) (d/ abt 1843) wid/o JAMES CUNNINGHAM
.....William R. CUNNINGHAM
.....James C. CUNNINGHAM
.....Rebecca (Cunningham) w/o Thomas B. WASHINGTON
     of Jefferson Co, VA/WV
.....Charles Edward CUNNINGHAM, a minor
.....George Fairly/Frailie/Failer CUNNINGHAM, a minor

Henry WAYMAN was appointed guardian to 
Charles (age 12 on 1 Jul 1835) and 
George (age 10 on 8 Jun 1835), the minors being 
heirs of William CAMPBELL and James CUNNINGHAM, 
both deceased and of Frederick County.

Land - "The Richlands", 401+ acres, being part of "Addison's 
Choice", along the Monocacy River, next to land of Nimrod 
OWINGS, esquire, Joseph SCHELL, esquire, and Daniel DORSEY, 
esquire.

In 1843, an agreement was made by the three older children 
to sell their interest to Grafton HAMMOND at $19,050, if
the interests of the other two minor siblings is approved.
Because they are minors, court approval is required.  The
court appointed John SIFFORD to represent the minors.  The
survey lists Lot 2 as 210 acres and Lot 3 as 193 acres which
was the land sold to Grafton HAMMOND.

Testimony was heard from George M. EICHELBERGER who stated 
all the children of William CAMPBELL are now deceased. Also
testifying was William C. RUSSEL and William J. ROSS.
On 11 Nov 1843, court confirmed the sale and appointed 
Henry WAYMAN to execute the deed for the minors.

Note - FCML shows
Catharine CAMPBELL to James CUNNINGHAM on 6 Dec 1814.



HS-8, 393-427 - REITENMYER/REITMEYER, HANE, WHITTER, KOLB, REEL, SCHREINER

John SCHREINER vs John HANE, exec/of Conrad REITENMYER - Aug 1842

Conrad REITENMYER was indebted to John SCHREINER for
the building of a back building and smoke house.

Conrad REITENMYER/REITMEYER  d/ Jul 1842 (will 21 Dec 1830)

- Margaret  w/o John HANE
.....Susannah Elizabeth HANE, now w/o Thomas WHITTER
.....William Conrad HANE
.....Christiana Catharine HANE, now w/o Michael KOLB
.....Catharine Mary HANE, now w/o Otho REEL
.....John Valentine HANE

Executor was John HANE.  (Conrad's relationship to Margaret
is not stated, but it was stated the other Hanes were her
children.)
Witnesses:  Thomas C. WORTHINGTON, Benjamin PRICE and
John H. McELFRESH.

Land - Brick House and Lot in Frederick Town, on Patrick St
at the bend, from John McPHERSON in 1804, brick bark building
and small one-story weatherboard house fronting on Patrick St
with small frame building in the rear attached.

The heirs testified they knew nothing about an agreement
for Reitmyer to pay Schreiner for the buildings.  They
stated Schreiner built the buildings for himself and his
family and have received the benefit from them all this
time without the payment of any rent and therefore he
has received satisfactory compensation.

Subpeonas were issued to Louisa HENSON, Minerva GATTER, 
Mary LYDAY, Philip HAUPTMAN, Samuel CARMACK, Daniel SPRINGER 
and William B. TYLER to testify.  Also summoned were Mrs 
Margaret SMITH, Mary Ann GETZENDANNER, Henry J. SCHREINER, 
Andrew HEIM, Dr. William B. TYLER and George KONTNER. 

On 26 Nov 1842, Dr. W.B. TYLER testified he was Reitenmyer's 
doctor for 20 years, his last illness lasting 6-8 weeks.  He 
had dry gangrene in one of the lower extremities with excessive 
pain, remaining that way until his death.  The only person he 
ever saw change the dressings of the ulcer and nerve the patient 
was John SCHREINER and his wife and he felt they were kind and 
made every effort to make Reitenmyer as comfortable as possible.

Also testifying was 
- Rebecca SMITH stating the Schreiners had been taking care 
of Reitenmyer while he was sick and changing the bandages was 
a most unpleasant task.  She also said Reitenmyer had stated 
about 10 days before he died that Schreiner had done more for 
him than his own children could have done and he should be paid 
well.
- Andrew HEIM stated Schreiner erected and paid for the back 
buildings as he had been the carpenter for him and Schreiner 
had furnished him all the materials; Schreiner had used the 
buildings since 1823.  
- Mary Ann GETZENDANNER testified Mrs Schreiner had attended 
Reitenmyer and prepared his meals for six years at least.  
- George KONTNER testified Reitenmyer told him Schreiner had 
put up the buildings and paid for them and they were Schreiner's 
and for his use.  
- Henry SCHREINER testified Reitenmyer had occupied a part 
of the house with John Schreiner for the last 20 years, in a 
separate apartment; Reitenmyer's wife had been dead about 10 
years.  He also stated Reitenmyer told him he was deeply 
indebted to Schreiner and was to pay Schreiner for the buildings 
when he was able to pay.

For the defendants 
- Philip HAUPTMAN stated he knew Reitenmyer for more than 30 
years and has known Schreiner since he was a boy; Schreiner 
lived in the house of Reitmeyer for 20+ years and was a weaver 
and used the building as a shop.  
- Samuel CARMACK knew Reitenmyer and Schreiner for 30 years; 
Schreiner has lived in Reitenmyer's house for 25 years and 
had a weaver shop and dye shop and although poor, was always 
very industrious.  
- Nicholas D. HAUER stated Mrs. Reel was the d/o William HAINES; 
Reitmyer worked about 15 years in the hat shop of Hauer's father 
as a journeyman and was a prudent man.  
- Louisa HANSON/HENSON stated she lived with Mrs Reel, directly 
opposite Reitmeyers and was at Reitmeyers nearly every day for 
the two weeks before his sickness; that food was cooked at Mr 
Haines for Reitenmyer and before his sickness, had dined everyday 
at Mrs Haines, although she had only been in the neighbourhood 
for three months. She further stated Mrs Reel stayed there from 
morning til night and Mrs Reel, Mrs Whitter, Mr Candle, Mr Kolb, 
Mrs Hane Jr and herself were there for about two weeks.  On 
cross-examination, she stated Mrs Schreiner prepared his coffee 
and his chicken for his dinner for two weeks during his sickness 
which she brought from the market; William HAND and Mrs Reel 
frequently carried him things.  Mrs Reel had been sick for a 
time, but uncertain as to the dates.  
- Minerva GAITHER had lived with Mrs Reel for six weeks and 
testified similar to Louisa Henson.
- Henry POOLE stated for the past 10 years, Reitmeyer took 
his dinner everyday at Mr Haines and the Haines frequently 
baked bread and took it to Reitmeyer.
- M.E. BARTGIS was a judge at the Orphans Court and stated 
the account was presented for $732 and was not passed, but 
was dropped $100 and then passed;  Schreiner was a weaver 
which has been a poor business for the last 6-8 years.
 
In Jul 1843, the court ruled Reitmeyer's estate be sold 
for the payment of his debts; trustee was William J. ROSS.  
On 19 Aug 1843, sale was held at the tavern of B. GILBERT, 
high bidder was John HANE at $1,240 with James M. HARDING 
as security.  Schreiner received $648.53; balance of
$459.79 remained for court to interpret the distribution
as brothers were to make payments to sisters based on the 
then value which is now decreased; closed 24 Oct 1843.

Note - FCML shows
- Margaret BARTGIS married John HANE on 26 Nov 1811.



HS-8, 427-443 - KAUFFMAN, HALLER, WALLING, FAGAN, MARTIN, TITLOW, 
    MILLER, THOMAS, SAUM - May 1843

Warner KAUFFMAN vs Henry KAUFFMAN et al

Henry KAUFFMAN  d/ Apr 1843 intestate

s/ Henry KAUFFMAN
d/ Mary A. (Kauffman) wid/o Alexander HALLER
s/ Warner KAUFFMAN

d/ Elizabeth (Kauffman), dec'd w/o David WALLING
     - her 3 minor children
.....Susan Elizabeth (Walling) w/o George FAGAN
.....Henrietta Adelia WALLING
.....Ann Rebecca (Walling) w/o John MARTIN

(It seems the grandchildren used their middle names.)

Land - Lot #137 in Frederick Town, fronting East Third St,
from George CREEGER Jr, Sheriff in 1839, from settlement of
judgement against Daniel STOUFFER by Daniel/David SCHULTZ.
The property was known as Kauffman's Nursery, fronting on
north side of Second Street about the middle of the square 
and running through to Third Street, about 62 feet front
and has two 1-story houses, one rough cast and the other log.

Guardian was John MARTIN; testimony was heard from David 
WALLING on 29 Jun 1843.

Trustees were Henry KAUFFMAN and Warner KAUFFMAN.  The lot
was divided into quarters.  On 12 Aug 1843, sales went to
- John TITLOW for SE quarter at $360
- John MILLER for SW quarter at $441
Northern parts not sold because of insufficient bids.  Each
of the southern parts were sold with improvements.
Nursery fruit trees were also offered at the sale.

John MILLER did not comply with terms of sale and it had to 
be resold; went to Elizabeth THOMAS at $400.  The northern 
half of the lot was sold to Jacob SAUM at private sale for 
$75.

Distributions:  Each 1/4 share was (1st) $69.34; (2nd) $115.92. 
Closed 15 Dec 1843.



HS-8, 443-460 - HOWARD, IJAMS, BARTHOLOW, SLAVES, WILCOXEN, WORTHINGTON - Jul 1840

Estate of Cornelius HOWARD

Cornelius HOWARD  d/ 1839 (will 7 Feb 1832; 9 Mar 1840)
widow - Mary

d/ Anna (Howard) w/o Jacob IJAMS
s/ William HOWARD
s/ Levi HOWARD - Out of State
d/ Elizabeth (Howard) w/o George BARTHOLOW
s/ John C. HOWARD - Out of State

SLAVES:  YORK BROWN, MINT MARY, MARIA (possibly others 
came later) (to be set free and manumitted after two 
months from his decease.)

Executor:  John C. HOWARD who declined it.
Witnesses:  Elihu H. ROCKWELL, Thomas CARR, Arch. ETZLER
(Cornelius signed by mark.)

Administrator was John WILCOXEN.

Land - "William and Elizabeth", 100 acres, from Richard 
COALE (w/ Catharine) in 1795, both farmers; on north side 
of the middle branch of Bennetts Creek near Hyattstown,
adjoining lands of Singleton BURGEE heirs, Joseph PRICE
and Upton WORTHINGTON 

Trustee was John WILCOXEN; on 26 Aug 1840, sale made to
Upton WORTHINGTON at $608.50.

Distribution:  the widow's 1/3, $183.44; each child's share
was $163.37, except Anna, Elizabeth and William each had
$150 advance deducted from their share.  Closed 4 Dec 1840.

In 1841, the trustee reported Levi and John to be living 
out of state and sometime since 26 Oct 1840, Anna IJAMS died.
He also listes numerous debts yet to be paid and cancels the
previous distribution audit.
Revised Distribution:  widow's 1/3, $84.85; Levi and John each
to get $84.85. closed 20 Jan 1842.



HS-8, 461-493 - HOLTZMAN, SCAGGS, RIDENOUR, HOLSEY, FRENCH, LEGHLIDER, STARTZMAN, 
      EARHART, TWIGG, LAVELY, WETZEL, MILLS, ROBINSON, REMAICK, PRUTZMAN, HERD/HART

HOLTZMAN  vs  HOLTZMAN - Sale of Real Estate - Jul 1841

Frederick HOLTZMAN, dec'd 
widow - Margaret and 15 children

1/ Andrew HOLTZMAN  d/ VA - (w/ Barbara)
....s/William HOLTZMAN
....s/Andrew HOLTZMAN

2/ John HOLTZMAN  d/ out of state - (w/ Ann) heirs unknown)

3/ Conrad HOLTZMAN  d/ Allegany Co, MD
....s/ John HOLTZMAN

4/ Susannah HOLTZMAN  w/o R.R. SCAGGS - Georgetown, DC

5/ Elizabeth HOLTZMAN, dec'd w/o Nicholas RIDENOUR - Ohio
....d/ Susan RIDENOUR
....d/ Minerva RIDENOUR
....d/ Catharine RIDENOUR

6/ Christiana (HOLTZMAN) HOLSEY FRENCH, d/ PA
....s/ Edward/Emanuel HOLSEY
....d/ Ann Rebecca FRENCH (d/o Peter)
....s/ Samuel FRENCH (s/o Peter)
....s/ John FRENCH (s/o Peter)
....s/ William FRENCH (s/o Peter)
....d/ Maria FRENCH (d/o Peter)
....s/ Elias FRENCH (d/o Peter)
....s/ George FRENCH (s/o Peter)

7/ George HOLTZMAN  d/ DC
....s/ William HOLTZMAN
....s/ John HOLTZMAN

8/ Henry HOLTZMAN  d/ Baltimore, MD
....s/ George HOLTZMAN
....s/ Thomas HOLTZMAN

9/ Jacob HOLTZMAN  d/ 1814 intestate 
....widow - Mary LAVELY and 8 children
.....d/ William HOLTZMAN
. . . . . Celinda HOLTZMAN
.....d/ Mary (Holtzman) WETZEL, dec'd
. . . . . Obadiah WETZEL
. . . . . William WETZEL
. . . . . Leebediah WETZEL
. . . . . Othiniel WETZEL
. . . . . Elisa WETZEL
.....s/ John HOLTZMAN, dec'd
. . . . . Marcellus HOLTZMAN
. . . . . Francis N. HOLTZMAN
.....s/ Elie HOLTZMAN
. . . . . Jacob H. HOLTZMAN
.....d/ Matilda (Holtzman) w/o Adam L. MILLS
.....s/ Thomas HOLTZMAN
.....s/ George HOLTZMAN
. . . . . Martha HOLTZMAN
.....d/ Eliza (Holtzman) w/o Willilam ROBINSON

10/ Mary (Holtzman) LEGHLIDER  w/o Peter STARTZMAN - Washington Co, MD

11/ Frederick HOLTZMAN  d/ abroad, no known heirs

12/ Charles HOLTZMAN - Allegany Co, MD

13/ Samuel HOLTZMAN - Wheeling, VA/WV

14/ Juliana (Holtzman) w/o William EARHART - Frederick Co, MD

15/ Sarah (Holtzman) w/o Joseph TWIGG - Allegany Co, MD

Stepson - Michael REMAICK

(Grandchildren, locations and spouses were not given in the
will.)  Executor was son, Jacob.  
Witnesses:  Biggs HEAD, Mathias SHOUP, Peter STAUP.
[Will written 27 Aug 1793; filed 24 Sep 1793]

Frederick's Land - "Resurvey on Fountain Low"; 200 acres to
sons Andrew and John with legacies to other children.
- 15 acres was left to his widow during her lifetime, lies 
on south side of new road leading from Creagerstown to 
Hagerstown and adjoins Thomas BEATTY's land; also house
and lots of ground in Creagers Town.

Jacob's Land - "Resurvey on Fountain Low", 275 acres -
- 65 acres from Frederick HOLTZMAN (w/ Margaret) in 1793;
- 100 acres from John HOLTZMAN (w/ Ann) in 1798 (John's share
  from his father's will);
- 100 acres from Andrew HOLTZMAN (w/ Barbara) in 1811 (Andrew's
  share from his father's will)(to Jacob HOLTZMAN of George 
  Town, DC) (previously to Frederick HOLTZMAN from Gilbert KEMP);
  lies near Creagers Town.

In 1799, Jacob HOLTZMAN (w/ Magdalena), then of Creagerstown, 
sold to Thomas BEATTY part "Resurvey on Fountain Low", 15 acres.

In 1817, all of Jacob's children transferred their interests 
to Henry PRUTZMAN, including the minors, Matilda, Thomas, 
George, and Eliza, thru their guardian, William B. HEAD, 
for "Peace and Plenty", 4+ acres, and also for "Resurvey on 
Fountain Low", 130 acres; lies next to "Fountain Low", on main 
road leading from Creagers Town to Emmitsburg and by Thomas 
BEATTY's "Town Tract" (previously to Jacob from Guy ELDER); 
all the children were then living in George Town, DC.

Frederick HOLTZMAN's widow, Margaret, is now deceased and 
her 1/3 life estate is to be sold and divided (15 acres and house
and lots in Creagers Town).

Trustee was Edward A. LYNCH who requested William M. ADDISON
be substituted for him.  

SALE was held 17 Dec 1842 at COOKERLY's Tavern in Creagerstown; 
high bidder was: 
- William A. HERD / HART at $5.01/acre, 129+ acres; sureties were 
   Henry SHRYOCK and Adam SNOOK 
Total Sales, $650.54.  

There was another lot in the rear of the adjoining lot by Captain John 
B. STIMMELL's tavern which was sold at $120 (purchaser's name not 
given).  

New trustee was Mountjoy B. LUCKETT.

Distributions for legacies, but final distribution not given.

Filed 3 Jan 1844.  (Also see JS-1, 1
 


HS-8, 494-499 - SCHELL, HUGHES, KEMP, McELFRESH - Feb 1831

William PLUMMER and w/ Rebecca, et al vs Isaac KEMP 
and Rheuben Peter KEMP

John H. McELFRESH was trustee to sell the estate of
Peter KEMP, dec'd.  Sale was made to Enos SCHELL for
67 acres, the farm where Peter KEMP resided.  Trustee 
is now deceased.

Enos SCHELL  d/ (will 25 Feb 1838; 28 Apr 1838)
widow - Charlotte

s/ Charles D. SCHELL

wife's brother - James HUGHES, dec'd - Louisville, KY

The son received $200; wife received everything else, 
including any lands in Kentucky, Illinois or Indiana 
from her late brother; also monies in hands of Charles 
M. THURSTON of Louisville, KY, his agent.  Also due to 
her was deed for property, where Enos then lived in 
New Market, from Richard POTTS.

Executrix was the widow.  Witnesses:  Washington BURGESS,
Samuel GEYER and Samuel STEPHENS.

On 8 Feb 1844, Thomas C. WORTHINGTON was appointed trustee 
in the place of John H. McELFRESH, dec'd, to convey title 
to Charles SCHELL for the purchase by Enos SCHELL, dec'd, 
from John McELFRESH, trustee.  



HS-8, 499-503 - WEST, CATSALE/CUSTADE, CONDEL/CONDON, KLAY, ENGLE, 
    MULLINUX, VANFOSSEN - May 1843

John MULLINUX - Petition

Joseph WEST  d/ (will 4 Jan 1838; 19 Apr 1841)
widow - Nancy

s/ Charles WEST
s/ John WEST (blacksmith tools and bellows)
s/ Mathew WEST
d/ Elizabeth CATSALE/CUSTADE
d/ Catharine CONDEL
d/ Anna KLAY
d/ Ariana ENGLE ($50)

Executor was son-in-law, John CONDEL/CONDON.
Witnesses:  Henry McELFRESH, John MACKELFRESH, William CAIN.

The widow has since died.  Sales of property of the
estate were made to John MULLINUX and Levi VANFOSSEN.
John CONDON, the executor died 7 Jul 1842 before the
transfer of the deeds.  On 23 Mar 1843, Thomas E.D.
POOLE was appointed trustee in place of John CONDON
to transfer the deeds.



HS-8, 503-512 - BRENGLE, KOLB, SNOOK - Jun 1843

Adam SNOOK (of Adam) vs Alfred F. BRENGLE, et al - Title

Adam SNOOK of Adam purchased property from Jacob BRENGLE in 1829.

Jacob BRENGLE  d/ (will filed 5 Jan 1837)

s/ Alfred F. BRENGLE
d/ Caroline (Brengle) w/o Daniel KOLB

s/ William BRENGLE, dec'd
.....Nicholas BRENGLE, a minor
.....Jacob BRENGLE, a minor

Executor was Alfred BRENGLE.

Land - "Friendship" and "Rich Bottom"
to Brengle from Jacob BRENGLE of Christian in 1822.

Guardian was Alfred F. BRENGLE. On 12 Jan 1843, trustee 
appointed to convey the deeds was M. NELSON.



HS-8, 513-547 - FLOOK, SHEFFER, SLIFER, HAFLEBOWER/HEFLIBAUER, LONG, HEFLIBAUER, 
    MILLER, HORINE - Jan 1843

Jonas SCHEFFER, next friend of Dawson F. FLOOK and
Joshua Howard FLOOK, minor children of Perry FLOOK 
- Sale of Real Estate

Perry FLOOK  d/ Mar 1842 intestate
widow - Deliah/Delana (now w/o Jonas SHEFFER) 
and 2 minor children

s/ Dawson F. FLOOK
s/ Joshua Howard FLOOK

Land - "Felicity", 70 acres (in 3 parcels), 
to Perry FLOOK from heirs of John SLIFER in 1837;
heirs of John SLIFER were:
- Nathaniel SLIFER and w/ Elizabeth - Washington County 
- Harriett and h/ Abraham HAFLEBOWER
- John SLIFER and w/ Mary
- Elizabeth and h/ Isaac LONG Jr - Washington County 
- Lydia and h/ Daniel HEFLIBAUER - Jefferson Co, VA/WV
- Ezra SLIFER and w/ Matilda
- Eve and h/ Henry MILLER
Land lies next to Mr GARROTT's farm, John SCHINDLER's farm,
and Tobias HORINE's; is one mile east of Burkettsville on 
road leading from said village to Jefferson and immediately 
in the neighbourhood of John LEE, esquire, Dr. GARROTT's 
late residence and COLE's Mill.  It has a 2-story brick 
house with 4 rooms and a basement, barn, corn house, 
excellent spring, smoke house; 10 acres are in timber, 
also has a fruit orchard.

Administrator was Jacob FLOOK of John; testimony was heard
from George BOWLUS who testified Jonas SHEFFER and the FLOOK
children lived in Middletown Valley.  Guardian for this was
Jacob BAER.

There was a petition brought against the minors by Sarah Ann
WILLIARD and Dewalt WILLIARD; guardian appointed for that was
Daniel KELLER.  Testimony heard from Daniel FLOOK.

Trustee was George BOWLUS, esquire; on 4 Mar 1843, sale was 
made to Tobias HORINE at $3,629.68 for the 63+ acres.

On 8 May 1843, Ester SHEFFER testified she knew Delana, w/o
Jonas SHEFFER and the widow of Perry FLOOK, and stated she
was 25 years old and in general good health.  She received
1/7, $485.23; creditors, Sarah A. WILLIARD and Jacob WASKEY
were paid; then each child received $783.49; closed on
15 Dec 1843.



HS-8, 547-555 - RENN, SHAFFER, WHIP, RAMSBERG/RAMSBURGH, ZIMMERMAN, 
    SNYDER, THOMAS, SHELLMAN, THOMAS - Aug 1841

RENN vs RENN

Isaac RENN  d/ (will 31 Jul 1841)

bro/ John H. RENN - Out of State

bro/ Barnet RENN - Out of State

bro/ ________ RENN, dec'd
.....Isaac H. RENN
.....Elizabeth  w/o Adam SHAFFER

sis/ _______ WHIP, dec'd
.....John WHIP
.....Barnet WHIP - Out of State
.....Catharine  w/o Stephen RAMSBERG/RAMSBURGH
.....Elizabth  w/o Michael ZIMMERMAN
.....Mary  w/o John SNYDER
.....Susan  w/o Peter THOMAS
.....Charlotte  w/o Jacob SHELLMAN - Out of State

Sibling's names and grandchildren not listed in the will.
Executor was Isaac RENN.
Witnesses:  William H. ZIMMERMAN, James CASTLE Sr,
Henry ZIMMERMAN, Daniel RENNER.

Land - 135 acres

Trustee was Isaac RENN; on 16 Feb 1842, sale was made 
to George SHAFFER for farm of 105 acres at $2,966.25; 
to Peter THOMAS for tract of mountain land of 27+ acres 
at $909.21.  Each 1/4 share, $925.98; closed 31 Mar 1842.



HS-8, 555-565 - RANK, PHEBUS, MARMON, LEWAY/LERVEY, STEINER, BRUNNER - Aug 1841

Elizabeth PHEBUS, exec/of Peter PHEBUS
vs Solomon RANK and w/ Ann - Foreclosure

Sarah Ann MARMON purchased property from Catharine
LEWAY/LERVEY, a widow (and colored); later, Sarah Ann 
married Solomon RANK/RANCK and they, being indebted to 
Peter PHEBUS, mortgaged their property to him.  They have 
since left the state and a small portion still remains 
unpaid.  Peter PHEBUS has since died, leaving Elizabeth 
PHEBUS as executrix of his will.

Land - House and Lot #5 (northern half) in Frederick Town 
on Love Lane, east of the town, being part of "Tasker's 
Chance", (to Catharine LERVEY/LEWEY from Jacob DOLL in 
1824).  In 1833, when the mortgage was made, William 
PURNELL occupied the house.

Trustee was William I. ROSS; sale was made to David C.
STEINER and Valentine S. BRUNNER at $144.  After the
Phebus debt was paid, there remained $67.09 for the
defendants; closed 4 Mar 1842.



HS-8, 565-574 - THOMAS, HAUMAN/HAWMAN, SPECHT, SHAFER, SHEID, 
    PADGET, KOHLENBURG, RICHARDSON - Jan 1843

Estate of John THOMAS

John THOMAS  d/ Dec 1841 intestate, w/o issue

bro/ George THOMAS of Gabriel
bro/ Peter THOMAS
bro/ Gabriel THOMAS
sis/ Charlotte (Thomas) w/o George THOMAS
sis/ Margaret (Thomas) w/o Philip J. HAUMAN/HAWMAN
sis/ Mary (Thomas) w/o David SPECHT

bro/ Henry THOMAS, dec'd
......Joseph THOMAS
......Catharine THOMAS
......Mary Ann (Thomas) w/o Eli SHAFER
......Susan (Thomas) w/o Walter SHEID
......Elizabeth (Thomas) w/o George PADGET
......Evelina (Thomas) w/o Adam KOHLENBURG
......Robert THOMAS, a minor
......Stephen THOMAS, a minor
......Alcinda THOMAS, a minor
......Martha THOMAS, a minor

Land - 238+ acres, from John LEE (w/ Harriet) in 1834.

Guardian was Davis RICHARDSON.  A commission determined
the land could not be divided equally without harm; the
eldest brother, George, elected to take the estate, paying
each of his other siblings their share.  The property was
valued at $10,787.26.  He asked that his brother, Peter,
be joined with him as tenants in common.  Each 1/7 share
was $1,797.87; closed 16 Mar 1842.



HS-8, 574-592 - BRENGLE, KOLB, PYFER, SLAVES - Mar 1843

Nicholas BRENGLE vs Estate of Jacob BRENGLE

Jacob BRENGLE  d/ 27 Dec 1836 (will 26 Dec 1836; 5 Jan 1837)

s/ Alfred F. BRENGLE 
d/ Caroline KOLB

s/ William BRENGLE - his 3 children
......Nicholas BRENGLE
......Amelia Ann BRENGLE, a minor (d/ 1838 at age 14)
......Jacob BRENGLE, a minor (age 15 in Mar 1840)

sis/ Rachel PYFER
bro/ Christian BRENGLE (w/ Barbara)

To son, Alfred, farm of 280 acres and 45 acres mountain 
land on Linganore, adjoing the lands of Joseph KENEGA and
John STONER; also his interest in tract in Allegany County, 
now owned with Lawrence BRENGLE; also all his slaves except
ELIZA.

To daughter, Caroline, during her natural life, the farm 
where Alfred now resides; after her death, to be sold and
divided amongst her children.  Also, a 50 acre wood lot,
adjoining lands of Jacob SCHOLL and Michael THOMAS; another
wood lot of 114 acres, adjoining widow MUSSETER's lands.
To make payments to his sister, Rachel for six years.

To sister Rachel for 6 years, house and lot in Frederick
Town where Lewis BRENGLE now lives, then to granddaughter, 
Amelia Ann BRENGLE.

Grandchildren to receive monetary legacies.  Nicholas to get
house and lot where Kitty BRENGLE now lives; Jacob to get
(sentence is missing).

Also purchased 5-acre lot near Frederick from Thomas C. 
WORTHINGTON, trustee for John SCHISSLER's estate; and
an adjoining 5-acre lot from Frederick A. SCHLEY, trustee
for Christian SCHOLL's estate.  Purchase money for said 
lots were paid by Christian BRENGLE and executor to convey
lots to him.

SLAVES:  negro woman ELIZA (to his d/ Caroline KOLB)
- others (not named) to son Alfred.

Executor:  Alfred F. BRENGLE.
Witnesses:  William TYLER, Samuel CRONISE, John H.
McELFRESH.

Land - House and Lot #276 in Frederick Town, fronting 
Patrick Street and running back to Church Street, from 
Abraham KEMP, exec/of Rosanna COOKERLY, in 1830 (from
Allen QUYNN to Abraham ADAMS in 1798).  It is the western
half, divided by an ally from Patrick Street to Church St.
Other part was conveyed by Cookerly to Charles PETERS.

Guardian was Alfred F. BRENGLE who also gave testimony.
Trustee was Alfred F. BRENGLE; sale was made to Rachel
PYPHER at private sale for $850.  Each of Amelia's brothers
received $383.55; closed 3 Jul 1843.



HS-8, 592-594 - MICHAEL, RIDGELY - Oct 1843

William RIDGELY, et al vs John MICHAEL

William RIDGELY and Eli RIDGELY were appointed trustees to
sell real estate which they sold to John MICHAEL; however,
he has failed to comply with the terms or make required
payments.  Request to resale the property.