Equity Court Abstracts Book JLJ-6 - 1890-1897 Frederick County, Maryland
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]
JLJ-6, 1-5 - SHUTT, LAMAR - #FC - Good Hope Lewis LAMAR, mortgagee of Samuel SHUTT - Report of Sales - Equity #6626 - Sep 1896 LAND - "Piney Grove", 51 acres in Catoctin District, near Good Hope and midway between Wolfsville and Smithsburg, with public school being adjacent. Improved with a 1 1/2-story log and weatherboard house, an apple and peach orchard; divided into well watered fields with 15 acres in timber. To Samuel SHUTT from Lewis LAMAR in Apr 1895 [WIP-6, 534]. Mortgaged at $500. SALE was held 12 Sep 1896 on the premises; high bidder was: - Lewis LAMAR at $450 Filed 31 Dec 1896. JLJ-6, 6-10 - GIBBS, O'TOOL - #FC - Thurmont Vincent SEBOLD, assignee of Frederick WHITE, mortgagee of George W. GIBBS - Report of Sales - Equity #6627 - Oct 1896 LAND - Lot on Boundary Ave in Thurmont; adjoined lot of Mrs. ESTERLINE. Improved with a 2-story frame building (20x30) with shed attached, fruit trees and well. To George W. GIBBS from George W. STOCKSDALE & wife in Dec 1883. Mortgaged at $100 to Frederick WHITE in Feb 1884. Upon his death, Susan WHITE became administrator and assigned it to Sarah J. SHUFF (w/o Charles J. SHUFF), who assigned it to Vincent SEBOLD. SALE was held 2 Oct 1896 on the premises; high bidder was: - Annie V. O'TOOL at $200 (w/o Richard O'TOOL) Filed 7 Nov 1896. JLJ-6, 11-38 - Rail Road Companies - #FC #CC George J. APPOLD, surviving trustee vs Frederick & Pennsylvania Line Railroad Company and the Pennsylvania Railroad Company - Report of Sales - Equity #6356 - Feb 1895 LAND - Railway line, 28 miles in length, from Frederick City to the MD-PA line in direction of Littlestown, PA; in both Frederick and Carroll Counties; connects with the Hanover and York Railroad Company near Kingsdale, PA at the border of MD and PA. Includes rails, buildings, right of ways, bridges, depot and station buildings. To Frederick & Pennsylvania Line Railroad Company by John LOATS, George F. WEBSTER and J. APPOLD (of Baltimore), trustees of the National Mechanics Bank of Baltimore. To be paid in bonds, payable in 30 years; 175 bonds at $1,000 each and 150 bonds at $500 each, or $250,000 plus interest; to make interest payments in gold, semi-annually. [CM-5, 569 & Carr. Co JBB-5, 189] [ York Co, PA Deed Book X, 411-420] John LOATS and George F. WEBSTER are now deceased. The Frederick & Pennsylvania Line Railroad Company has not been profitable and The Pennsylvania Railroad Company now owns 166 of the $1,000 bonds and 121 of the $500 bonds. Trustees were Bernard CARTER and Milton G. URNER. SALE was held 9 Jun 1896 at the Court House door; high bidder was: - John C. SIMS at $150,000 Filed 2 Jul 1896. JLJ-6, 39-50 - FLORENCE, HAYS - #FC - Emmitsburg George A. FLORENCE and Mary R. FLORENCE by next friend, Minnie M. FLORENCE vs James T. FLORENCE, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6630 - Oct 1896 Edward Ignatious FLORENCE d/ Sep 1896 at home, intestate widow - Minnie M. (age 25-30) s/ George Albert FLORENCE, a minor d/ Mary Rose FLORENCE, a minor s/ James T. FLORENCE, a minor d/ Margaret L. FLORENCE, a minor d/ Martha E. FLORENCE, a minor s/ Edward Ignatius FLORENCE Jr., a minor LAND - 11 acres, 1.25 miles NW of Emmitsburg, between the two roads leading into Waynesboro Pike; adjoined land of Mrs. ELINE. Improved with a rough-cast front, weatherboard house, a carpenter shop, smoke house, corn crib, fruit trees and well. To Edward Ignatius FLORENCE from Sebastian FLORENCE in Oct 1894 (deeded to his son with provision he support and care for his father until his death and provide proper burial) [JLJ-7, 423]. Contained in these three parcels: - 3.5 acres in "Carrollsburg". Previously to Sebastian FLORENCE from Patrick LOWE in Aug 1827 [JS-28, 246]. - 1.5 acres Previously to Sebastian FLORENCE from James C. ANNAN in Oct 1832 [JS-41, 111-113]. - 6 acres Previously to Sebastian FLORENCE from John ADELSPERGER, exec/of John ADELSBERGER, in Oct 1841 [JS-15, 333] Guardian was John J. BISER. Testimony was heard 1 Dec 1896 from: - Joseph K. HAYS, age 28, resided in Emmitsburg - William MORRISON, age 44, resided in Emmitsburg Trustee was Vincent SEBOLD. SALE was held 16 Jan 1897 at the Western Maryland Hotel in Emmitsburg; high bidder was: - Joseph K. HAYS at $476 Filed 18 Jan 1897. JLJ-6, 50-62 - KOONTZ - #FC - Frederick City Mary C. KOONTZ, creditor vs Edward S. KOONTZ, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6743 - May 1897 Edward S. KOONTZ w/ Alice V. s/ Charles E. KOONTZ, a minor (will be 18 in Nov 1897) LAND - Lot on east side of North Market St, in Frederick City, between Third and Fourth Sts. To Edward S. KOONTZ from his father Edward KOONTZ & w/ Isabella E. in Dec 1895 [JLJ-11, 449]. (Provision of life estate to his father & wife) Deeds were made by Edward S. KOONTZ to Eddie E. HARN and from him to Alice V. KOONTZ (w/o Edward S.) and her son, Charles E. KOONTZ. It was claimed this was to defraud Mary C. KOONTZ. Equity #4452 - Mary C. KOONTZ vs Edward S. KOONTZ - Proceeding to collect alimony, long overdue, from her ex-husband. Divorce decreee was passed on 29 Mar 1879, granting her $3 a month in alimony; however, nothing was ever paid. They had two children. Amount due now, $1,872, plus continued interest. Guardian was Edward HEWES. Testimony was heard 10 May 1897 from: - Edward S. KOONTZ, age 45, Frederick City, a tinner - Eddie E. HARN, age 22, Frederick City, an attorney Court ruled the deeds to Eddie E. HARN and then back to the wife and minor son of Edward S. KOONTZ be voided as fraudulent. The defendent then paid the alimony to his ex-wife. Filed 19 May 1897. Note - Public Sale in Oct 1901 and Dec 1901 JLJ-6, 63-71 - GAMBRILL, HOOD - #FC - Frederick City Jacob ROHRBACK, assignee of Margaret E.S. HOOD, mortgagee of James H. GAMBRILL & w/ Antoinette F. - Report of Sales - Equity #6728 - Apr 1897 LAND - James H. GAMBRILL Mill property, on east side of Carroll St in Frederick City. Improved with 4-story brick flour mill, entirely remodeled and rebuilt in 1893; full roller machinery, operated by steam, and fixtures; with capacity of 250 barrels of flour per day. To James H. GAMBRILL from John REIFSNIDER & wife and Calvin B. ANDERS & wife, et al, in Jun 1878 [TG-9, 575]. Mortgaged at $6,666.66. SALE was held 10 Apr 1897 at the City Hotel in Frederick City; high bidder was: - Margaret E.S. HOOD at $16,000 Filed 12 Apr 1897. JLJ-6, 71-75 - NICHOLS, WORMAN, ROELKEY - #FC - Frederick City William J. WORMAN, mortgagee of Randolph NICHOLS & w/ Josephine - Report of Sales - Equity #6722 - Apr 1897 LAND - Lot on Klinehart's Alley in Frederick City. Improved with a 2-story frame house. To Randolph W. NICHOLS from George S. DILL and Thomas SHULTZ in May 1884. Mortgaged at $140. SALE was held 31 Mar 1897 at the Carlin House; high bidder was: - Elroy L. ROELKEY at $265 Filed 29 Apr 1897. JLJ-6, 75-80 - POFFINBERGER, METZGER - #FC - Myersville-Ellerton George W. WACHTEL, assignee of William S.T. METZGER, mortgagee of Josiah POFFINBERGER & w/ Mariah S. - Report of Sales - Equity #6691 - Feb 1897 LAND - 26 acres, 2 miles north of Myersville and 2 miles west of Ellerton, in Jackson District, on road from St John's Church to Wolfsville road; adjoined lands of Andrew C. ELDRIDGE and Mrs. Isaiah DOUB. Improved with a house, bank barn, apple and peach orchards, with well near the door. To Josiah POFFINBERGER from Denton C. HOOVER & wife in Mar 1791. Mortgaged at $1,100. SALE was held 13 Feb 1897 at George W. BITTLE's store in Myersville; high bidder was: - Rev. William S.T. METZGER at $800 Filed 16 Mar 1897. JLJ-6, 80-85 - MILLER, KOOGLE, KELLER - #FC - Middletown Daniel C. MILLER and Thomas W. KOOGLE, mortagees of John D. MILLER & w/ Mary M. - Report of Sales - Equity #6693 - Jan 1897 LAND - 3.25 acre Lot, one mile west of Middletown, on west side of road from National Turnpike to Myersville, near KELLER's Mill; adjoined lands of Daniel KELLER, and Joseph LONG. Improved with a 2-story brick house with attick, wash house, stable, wagon shed, apple orchard and other fruit and water near the door. To John D. MILLER from Daniel C. MILLER & Others [WIP-4, 109]. Also had 1/2 of 50 acres of wheat growing on farm of Adam KOOGLE, on the Hagerstown Turnpike, one mile west of MIddletown; also farm equipment and household goods. Mortgaged at $650, payable to Lewis McBRIDE. SALE was held 30 Jan 1897; high bidder was: - Harvey E. KELLER at $750 Filed 22 Mar 1897. JLJ-6, 86-87 - WILSON, KEFAUVER, RIPPEON, CRUM - #FC - Mount Pleasant Samuel WILSON by next friend Charles E. CRAMER, et al vs Ann Mary RIPPEON, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6692 - Feb 1897 Samuel WILSON d/ intestate w/ Susan E. d/ intestate d/ Ida w/o John KEFAUVER d/ Ann Mary w/o Zachariah RIPPEON d/ Florence A. w/o John D. CRUM s/ Samuel WILSON, a minor LAND - "Discovery Resurveyed", 5 acres, near Mount Pleasant; adjoined land of William BUCKEY. To Samuel WILSON & w/ Susan E. from Harriet Ann CRUM & h/ George W. CRUM in Mar 1890 [WIP-11, 123]. Subject to mortgage held by Thomas GORSUCH and Dr. D.E. STONE. (Pages 88 thru 90 are blank - rest of file is missing) JLJ-6, 91-95 - FRUSHOUR, SMITH, STRUBE - #FC - Urbana William H. NICODEMUS, atty for Franklin Savings Bank of Frederick, mortgagee of Beverly V. FRUSHOUR & w/ Geneva - Report of Sales - Equity #6696 - Feb 1897 LAND - Lot in Urbana; adjoined lands of Mrs. J.T. WILLIAMS and George L. BOYER. Improved with a 2-story brick house w/ back building and store room, stable, blacksmith shop, carriage and ice house combined, meat house and well near the door. Then in occupancy of Mrs. Charles H. SMITH. To Beverly W. FRESHOUR from Milton G. URNER, trustee in Dec 1889 [WIP-9, 502]. Mortgaged at $850. SALE was held 27 Feb 1897 on the premises; high bidder was: - Andrew STRUBE at $965 Filed 23 Mar 1897. JLJ-6, 96-101 - ROWE, ADAMS, LAMBRIGHT - #FC - Frederick City Edward E. ADAMS, mortgagee of Paulis ROWE & w/ Mary E. - Report of Sales - Equity #6699 - Mar 1897 LAND - Two Lots on west side of North Market St in Frederick City, between Sixth and Seventh Sts; adjoined lots of Samuel BRENGLE on the south and Mrs. Annie E. LAMBRIGHT on the north. Improved with a 2-story brick house w/ 1-story building used as a saloon. To Paulis ROWE from Edward E. ADAMS & w/ Vinnie K. in Feb 1892 [JLJ-1, 188]. Mortgaged at $600. SALE was held 5 Mar 1897 at the Courthouse door; high bidder was: - Anna R.E. LAMBRIGHT at $925 Filed 1 Apr 1897. JLJ-6, 102-106 - BOLLER, TROXELL, BIGGS - #FC - Graceham Lewis TROXELL, William H. BIGGS and James S. BIGGS, mortgagees vs Lewis Edward BOLLER & w/ Margaret S. of York Co, Pennsylvania - Report of Sales - Equity #6701 - Mar 1897 LAND - Five tracts in Graceham To William H. BOLLER - from Octavious A. ENGLAR & Others in Mar 1854 [ES-10, 507]. - from Michael F. EICHELBERGER, trustee in Dec 1859 [BGF-5, 584]. - from George FAVORITE in Apr 1854 [JWLC-1, 526 (mountain lot) To Lewis E. BOLLER (heir of William H. BOLLER) - from William J. CRAMER in Apr 1891 [WIP-10, 248]. To Lewis E. BOLLER & w/ Margaret S. & Others - from Bernard COLLIFlOWER, exec, in Nov 1887 [WIP-4, 595]. [Also see JLJ-3, 722] Mortgaged at $400. SALE was held 4 Mar 1897 at Rocky Ridge Station; high bidders were: - Samuel E. BOLLER for Lot #1 at $286 - Jacob L. TROXELL for Lot #2 at $34 - James S. BIGGS and Jacob L. TROXELL for Lot #3 at $100 Total Sales, $420. Filed 3 Apr 1897. JLJ-6, 107-111 - HYDER, BIGGS, MOTTER, SMITH - #FC - Johnsville Robert BIGGS and John C. MOTTER, mortgagees of Mary Eleanor HYDER, William H. HYDER & w/ Sarah M. - Report of Sales - Equity #6671 - Dec 1896 LAND - 4 acres, a half a mile south of Johnsville, on the Liberty and Pipe Creek Turnpike. Improved with a 2-story frame house, fruit trees and well. To John HYDER [WBT-12, 231]. (Devised to Mary Eleanore HIDER for life estate; then to William H. HIDER; by Will of John HIDER) Mortgaged at $400. SALE was held 12 Dec 1896 on the premises; high bidder was: - Charles S. SMITH at $500 Filed 18 Feb 1897. JLJ-6, 112-143 - CRUM, THOMAS, HERRING, HOFFMAN & Others - #FC - Jefferson George W. CRUM & w/ Mary W. & Others vs Susan S. CRUM, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6649 - Nov 1896 Dr. George W. CRUM Sr d/ 14 Mar 1896, testate widow - Susan S. (age 66) d/ Mary Katharine. w/o Alpheus D. THOMAS - Frederick City s/ John H. CRUM, dec'd .....gr-s/ Julian C. CRUM, a minor - Frederick City (1/9) s/ George W. CRUM & w/ Mary W. - Frederick City d/ Annie Margaret w/o Edward HERRING - Frederick City s/ Charles W.R. CRUM & w/ Grace R. - Frederick City Each of the four living children received 2/9 share. (Spouses not listed in Will) (son George W.'s mother-in-law was Mrs. ETCHINSON) Execs/ (wife, but she renounced), George W. CRUM and Charles W.R. CRUM Witnesses: Isaac WALKER, Lewis O. WHIP, D.C SHAFF [Will JKW-1, 517; written 5 Apr 1886[ filed 18 May 1896] LAND - House & Lot on north side of Main St in Jefferson (to wife); adjoined lot of D.C. SHAFF and the parsonage of the Reformed Church. Improved with an 11-room brick house and large store room with stabling. Previously Estate of Abraham BLESSING of George in Sep 1832 [JS-40, 412]. To Dr. George W. CRUM from David A.S. EYSTER (moved to Dauphin Co, PA) at $2,625 in Mar 1848 [WBT-8, 115]. (Equity #2122 - Mary M. BLESSING vs David A.S. EYSTER & Others) - parts of "Two Brothers", "Resurvey on Two Brothers", and "Abram's Lot", 51-acre farm in Jefferson District. To George W. CRUM (3/8) of Washington County; Mary Ann CRUM, Elizabeth CRUM, Margaret A. CRUM (4/8 undivided shares) and Catharine GEDDINGS (1/8); from George SOUDER at $2,075 in Jan 1847 [WBT-3, 554]. Mortgage of $800 on the farm to Frederick Town Savings Institution. - 222.75 acres, three miles south of Jefferson, on road to Point of Rocks; adjoined lands of H.D. LAKIN, and William LAKIN. Improved with a house, large bank barn, corn house, spring nearby, apple orchard and peach orchard of 1,000 trees; 200 acres are cleared in well watered, divided fields; the residue in oak, hickory, chestnut and poplar timber. To George W. CRUM of Washington County from John CRUM at $1,114 (for John's undivided 1/8 share) in Jan 1847 [WBT-3, 553]. Previously devised to Barbara CRUM, mother of John CRUM, by her father Francis HOFFMAN. Included: ...parts of "Two Brothers", "Resurvey on Two Brothers", and "Abram's Lot", 106 acres in Jefferson District. Previously land of Francis HOFFMAN in Feb 1790 [WR-9, 56]. ..."Fielderea", 117 acres. Previously land of Francis HOFFMAN in Jul 1791 [WR-10, 146]. - Description in deed to George W. CRUM in Jun 1881 [AF-3, 531]. To George W. CRUM from Vinnie C. HOFFMAN (w/o George H.C. HOFFMAN) at $10 in Oct 1881 [AF-4, 249]. - 1/12 share of his Aunt Margaret A. BOTELER's estate: 274 acres, being her 1/8 part from her mother, Barbara CRUM in 1847 [Ref: WBT-3, 554-556 and 559-560]. To George W. CRUM from Francis Milton HOFFMAN of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, at $114 in Jul 1881 [AF-3, 715]. - 1/16 of Aunt Margaret A. BOTELER's estate, as above. To George W. CRUM from Frank C. TABLER & w/ Marian of St Louis, Missouri at $86 in May 1881 [AF-4, 95]. - Undivided 1/8 part of 34 acres, being their mother Ann R. HOFFMAN's Estate, in two tracts. To George W. CRUM from Annie Margaret HOFFMAN and George H.C. HOFFMAN (he of Harpers Ferry, WV) at $1,545 [CM-7, 433]. Previously to Ann Rebecca HOFFMAN from George W. CRUM, William B. TABLER, Mary A. CRUM & Others in Oct 1854 [ES-5, 304-305]. [Ref: 1/3 part in CM-2, 180 and other 2/3 part per Wills of Henry C. GITTINGS and Ann R. HOFFMAN. - 3/16 share of their Aunt Margaret A. BOTELER's estate. To George W. CRUM from Charles G. TABLER & w/ Anna K., Charles B. FOUT & w/ Ida L. and Mary K. TABLER at $258 in May 1881 [AF-4, 95]. - 1/6 share of their Aunt Margaret A. BOTELER's estate. To George W. CRUM from Daniel S. RAMSBURG & w/ Annie M. of Montgomery County and George H.C. HOFFMAN of Washington County at $228 in Jun 1881 [AF-5, 531]. - Mountain Lot, 8 to 12 acres, of Philip STOCKMAN estate; one and a half miles from Jefferson, on road to Adamstown; adjoining land of Franklin HOFFMAN; timbered in chestnut. To George W. CRUM from John STOCKMAN and Abraham SHAFF, trustees (Equity in Dec 1867 - John STOCKMAN & Others vs Christian STOCKMAN & Others) at $156 in Mar 1870 [AF-5, 531]. Previously to Philip STOCKMAN from George W. HOFFMAN & w/ Catharine S. in Jan/Mar 1840 [CM-4, 622]. ...SOLD 2 acres to John STOCKMAN at $65.63 in Mar 1870 [CM-4, 670]. ...SOLD 1 acre to Joseph A. SELBY at $48.15 in Feb 1884 [WIP-1, 94]. ...SOLD 88 perches to Annie E. RENN at $20 in Mar 1893 [JLJ-7, 293]. ...SOLD 1.25 acres to Mary Elizabeth WATTS at $50 in Jul 1889 [WIP-11, 730]. * Wood land from Jacob REMSBURG, trustee in 1859 [BGF-4, 341] Guardian was Joseph W. GAVER. Testimony was heard 11 Jan 1897 from: - George W. CRUM, age 39 (or 59), s/o George W. CRUM Sr.; his father owned a House & Lot in Jefferson, a 276-acre farm and 7-8 acres of wood land. Stated there was another deed to his father from Jacob RAMSBURG [BGF-4, 341]. * - Harry F. DITTMAN, age 33, minister of the gospel, had resided in Jefferson for 6 years. Trustees were George W. CRUM and John C. MOTTER. SALE was held 20 Feb 1897 at the City Hotel in Frederick City; high bidders were: - Susan S. CRUM for House & Lot in Jefferson at $1,200 - Susan S. CRUM for 274-acre farm at $24.10/acre - John P. HOFFMAN for 12 acres of mountain land at $9.50/acre Total Sales, $7,934.27. Filed 26 Mar 1897. JLJ-6, 144-148 - DIXON, PAYNE - #FC - Frederick City J. William PAYNE, assignee of Mary A. PAYNE, mortgagee of Laura Jane DIXON and h/ Charles F. DIXON - Report of Sales - Equity #6650 - Nov 1896 LAND - Lot on south side of West All Saints St in Frederick City. Improved with a 2-story brick house. To Laura Jane DIXON from C.V.S. LEVY and John C. MOTTER, trustees in Jul 1883 [AF-7, 382]. Mortgaged at $1,300. SALE was held 24 Nov 1896 at the Court House door; high bidder was: - Mary A. PAYNE at $1,600 Filed 17 Dec 1896. JLJ-6, 149-184 - SHAFER, LONG, KOOGLE, FLOOK, HOKE, GAYLOR - #FC - Middletown John S. NEWMAN and William P. MAULSBY, trustees in Insolvency of William E. SHAFER vs John S. NEWMAN & Others - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6653 - Nov 1896 John SHAFER d/ Sep 1823, testate - Henry SHAFER (35 acres of mountain land) s/ John SHAFER (1/3 of balance of mountain land) s/ George SHAFER (1/3 of balance of mountain land) * s/ Peter SHAFER (1/3 of balance of mountain land) Execs/ sons Witnesses: Frederick STEMPLE, Michael KELLER, Joseph SWEARINGER [Will HS-3, 187; written 31 May 1821; filed 8 Sep 1823] George SHAFER (s/o John) d/ Dec 1857, testate * s/ J. Hanson SHAFER (land) (only partial Will shown) (Execs/ son Joseph and son-in-law Hanson P. RUDY) (Witnesses: Christian REMSBURG, Jacob T.C. MILLER, Peter SHAFER) [Will GH-1, 267; written 7 Nov 1857; filed 22 Dec 1857] J. Hanson SHAFER d/ 1863, testate ...w/ Margaret (96.5 acre plantation and 20-acre mountain lot) .....1. Robert E. SHAFER & w/ Martha E. .....2. William E. SHAFER & w/ Daisy E. (LONG) .....3. Charles H. SHAFER & w/ Ella (KOOGLE) .....4. Lycurgus P. SHAFER & w/ Fannie .....5. Mollie SHAFER, dec'd w/o William Snively FLOOK . . . . .Margaret E. FLOOK w/o Charles E. AUSHERMAN .....6. Harriet L. SHAFER, dec'd w/o David HOKE . . . . .Katherine "Katie" HOKE - West Virginia . . . . .Margaret HOKE w/o Frederick NEWMAN - Washington County Execs/ wife and eldest son. Witnesses: Ezra MINNICK, Jacob LUDWICK, Simon LIGHTER [Will of J. Hanson SHAFER APK-1, 277; written 29 Mar 1863; filed 7 Apr 1863] LAND - "Tasker's Chance", 104.75 acres. To William E. SHAFER from W. Irving PARSONS & wife in Mar 1893 [JLJ-3, 544]. Subject to $6,000 mortgage. - 97 acre Farm (A&B), one mile west of Middletown, on Old Sharpsburg Road; adjoined lands of John LIGHTER, Philip SHAFFER and Ezra BEACHLEY. Improved with a 2-story brick house w/ 2-story back building, bank barn, wagon shed, carriage houses, fruit trees and spring house. Then occupied by William GAYLOR as tenant. A - "Cool Spring", 77.75 acres To George SHAFER from John BOWLUS at $4,403 in Oct 1843 (filed Mar 1844) [HS-19, 502]. B - "Christy's Folly", 19.25 acres; adjoined "Cool Spring". To George SHAFER from Adam LORENTZ & w/ Elizabeth and Jacob C. LORENTZ & w/ Elizabeth, heirs of Jacob LORENTZ, at $1,155 in Feb 1848 [WBT-7, 24]. C - Mountain Lot, 20 acres, in 3rs District; adjoined land of Charles RUDY. To George SHAFER from Will of his father John SHAFER. Devised to J. Hanson SHAFER from Will of his father, George SHAFER. William E. SHAFER & w/ Daisy E. were indebted by mortgage of $800 to Mollie E. HEMP in Oct 1896; Insolvency #4785. Margaret SHAFER's interest by Will of J. Hanson SHAFER has been mortgaged to Martha E. SHAFER, w/o Robert E. SHAFER at $400; Insolvency #4787. Robert E. SHAFER, Insolvency #4876. Judgements against Lycurgus P. SHAFER by Noah E. CRAMER; and against Lycurgus and Charles H. SHAFER by Thomas HARWOOD. Trustees were Reno S. HARP, Glenn H. WORTHINGTON and William P. MAULSBY. SALE was held 30 Jan 1897 in front of the Valley Register Office in Middletown; high bidders were: - Charles H. SHAFER for 97 acres at $97/acre, $9,409 - Daniel S. KOOGLE for the 20 acres of mountain land at $40 Filed 27 Feb 1897. JLJ-6, 184-206 - SPECHT, KESSLER, SCHLEY, MOXLEY - #FC - Urbana District Fairfax SCHLEY, surviving trustee by Will of Harriet H. SCHLEY vs David L. SPECHT & w/ Mary A. and William A. KESSLER - Report of Sales - Equity #6655 - Nov 1896 David L. SPECHT & w/ Mary A. of Howard County were indebted to Andrew KESSLER for $2,567 in Oct 1894. Andrew KESSLER died 7 Nov 1896 and his interest devolved to his admin/ William A. KESSLER. Harriet H. SCHLEY died May 1886, testate w/o Alfred SCHLEY Execs/ William P. MAULSBY Sr and Dr., Fairfax SCHLEY. Witnesses: J. Thomas SIM, J.S.L. RODERICK, James H. HARRIS [Will JPP-2, 226; written 27 May 1885; filed 31 May 1886] There was a mortgage due to Estate of Harriet H. SCHLEY from David L. SPECHT & w/ Mary A. in Nov 1887 for $2,800. (Note also signed by Jacob SPECHT and Andrew KESSLER) LAND - Parts of "Whiskey Grog", Lot #2, and "I Believe It Will Do" and "New Harbor", 197 acres on east side of Monocacy River, near the mouth, in Urbana District, on road from Furnace Ford to Diskerson Station, one mile fromthe station; adjoined land of Samuel HAYS. Improved with a 5-room, 1 1/2-story stone house, a 5-room weatherboarded tenant house, a frame barn, hog house, chicken house, blacksmith shop, peach and apple orchards and spring of soft water in rear of house. Then occupied by Thomas MOXLEY. To David L. SPECHT from Stephen A. THOMAS at $3,327.60 in Mar 1879 [TG-11, 184; includes M&B]. (from Will of Otho THOMAS and assigned to Levin THOMAS; see Will TLMc-1, 209-225) LESS - 9 acres sold by Levin THOMAS & wife to Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road Company [CM-1, 387]. Mortgage was owed by Levin THOMAS & w/ Annie H. to Stephen A. THOMAS in Feb 1870 [CM-4, 536]. (Foreclosure Sale in Apr 1871; Equity #3663) Trustees were Fairfax SCHLEY and Charles W. ROSS. SALE was held 3 Feb 1897 at the Court House door, but didn't receive a sufficient bid. Later, private sale was made to: - Thomas E. MOXLEY at $3,050 Filed 12 Mar 1897. JLJ-6, 206-216 - KENNEDY, LOWENSTEIN - #FC - Frederick City John C. HARDT, trustee for Frederick Building Assoc of Frederick Co, MD, mortgagee of John A. KENNEDY & w/ E. Lillian - Report of Sales - Equity #6751 - May 1897 LAND - Lot #9 on "Lowenstein's Addition to Frederick", on north side of East Third St Extended, Frederick City, runs back to alley. (Plat WIP-13, 289) Improved with a 2-story brick house with back building, contained a hall and six rooms, nearly new. To John A. KENNEDY from David LOWENSTEIN & w/Clara in Oct 1895 [JLJ-11, 378]. Mortgaged at $1,200. SALE was held 29 May 1897 at the Court House door; high bidder was: - Emma Lillian KENNEDY at $1,530 David LOWENSTEIN, then residing in Baltimore City, held a note for $375 due from John A. KENNEDY. Filed 25 Jun 1897. JLJ-6, 217-227 - SHAFER, PARSONS, SMITH, THOMAS - #FC - Harmony Grove W. Irving PARSONS, mortgagee of William E. SHAFER & w/ Daisy E. - Report of Sales - Equity #6647 - Nov 1896 LAND - "Taskers Chance", 104.75 acres, 3 1/2 miles NW of Frederick, on road from there to Emmitsburg; adjoined lands of John ROELKEY on the north and Barbara PICKING on the south. Located within 1/2 mile of Harmony Grove Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Improved with a log and frame house, bank barn, corn house, wagon shed, and hog house; also has orchards and divided in fenced fields with 43 acres in wheat. To William E. SHAFER from Irving PARSONS & wife in Mar 1893 [JLJ-3, 544]. Mortgaged at $6,000 in March 1893. Mortgage to Heber M. SMITH for right of dower at $1,400 in Oct 1896; also included grains, livestock and farm equipment and tools. SALE was held 21 Nov 1896 at the Court House door; high bidder was: - Zachariah G. THOMAS at $66/acre, $6,913.50 Filed 15 Dec 1896. JLJ-6, 228-232 - SHAFER, SMITH - #FC - near Braddock William E. SMITH, mortgagee of Margaret SHAFER - Report of Sales - Equity #6646 - Nov 1896 LAND - 87 acre-farm, 2 miles south of road from Hagerstown Pike (near Braddock) to Jefferson; adjoined lands of Robert SHAFER and Henry SUMMERS. Improved with a 2-story weatherboarded house, barn, wagon shed, corn crib and fruit trees. Then in occupancy of Lycurgus SHAFER. To Margaret SHAFER from Elias ZIMMERMAN, trustee, in May 1889. Mortgaged at $2,000. SALE was held 21 Nov 1896 at the City Hotel in Frederick City; high bidder was: - William E. SMITH at $36/acre, $3,135.82 (signing for him was J.W. STARR) Trustee to convey the deed was Clayton O. KEEDY. Filed 16 Dec 1896. JLJ-6, 233-239 - SHEPLEY, SHAFER, CRAMER, WILCOXON, PATTERSON - #FC - Wolfsville William WILCOXON, assignee of Noah E. CRAMER, assignee of Carlton SHAFER, mortgagee of Lawson H. SHEPLEY & w/ Maranda - Report of Sales - Equity #6648 - Nov 1896 LAND - Two tracts, 44 acres, on road from Wolfsville to Foxville; adjoined lands of Samuel TOMS and Ira DRAPER; ten acres cleared, balance in timber. To Lawson H. SHEPLEY from James H. DELAUTER & w/ Mary for 39 acres in Apr 1883 [AF-9, 655 & 685]. To Lawson H. SHEPLEY from Hiram STOTELMYER & w/ Mary for 5 acres in Sep 1878 [AF-9, 654 & 685]. Mortgaged at $200. SALE was held 21 Nov 1896 in Wolfsville; high bidder was: - Amelia F. PATTERSON at $220 Filed 24 Nov 1896. JLJ-6, 240-284 - KESSLER, FIGGINS, WHALEN, SPECHT, WALTERS, CASTLE, BRUBAKER, HINDS, etc - #FC - Jefferson Central Bank of Frederick vs Edward M. KESSLER & Others - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6644 - Nov 1896 Andrew KESSLER d/ 7 Nov 1896, intestate w/ Lauretta S. s/ Edward M. KESSLER & w/ Albina FIGGINS s/ Thomas A. KESSLER & w/ Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" WHALEN d/ Isabella w/o William A. FIGGINS d/ Mary Aurelia w/o David L. SPECHT - Howard County d/ Eugenia Ellen w/o Charles F.M. WALTERS s/ William A. KESSLER & w/ Alberta G. CASTLE Adm/ William A. KESSLER LAND: A - parts of "Betsey's Delight", "Cut Knee", "Fielderia Manor", 141 acres, in Jefferson District, on road from Jefferson to Catoctin Switch. Improved with a new 7-room frame house, log barn, corn house, grainery, carriage house, stone spring house. Then occupied by Isaac BRUBAKER. To Andrew KESSLER Jr. amd Israel KESSLER from John SOUDER & w/ Mary M. of Loudoun Co, VA at $8,000 in Apr 1855 [ES-5, 560-561]. Previously to Anthony SOUDER from John NELSON, trustee in May 1826 [JS-25, 555]; then to John SOUDER in Aug 1830 [JS-34, 606-608]. EXCEPTION: 46 perches to trustees of the Union School of Middletown Valley in May 1831 [Deed 36, 470]. ...also, "Fielderea", Lot #29 of 35 acres, two miles south of Jefferson, near Jefferson to Point of Rocks road; adjoins lands of M.F. CULLER and J.W. Pearl. (except part to heirs of Abraham LAKIN) NOTE - Israel KESSLER & w/ Sarah conveyed their share to Andrew at $3,600 in Mar 1861 [BGF-7, 27]. B - 8 acres, adjoined other tracts; land started at corner of lands to Henry COCHRAN, Sebastian REMSBURG and Andrew KESSLER to centre of Jefferson/Point of Rocks road. To Andrew KESSLER from Serena SIMMONS at $510 in May 1860 [BGF-6, 16]. SOLD to: - Colored Methodist Episcopal Church trustees for cemetery for a half acre at $50 in Apr 1881 [AF-3, 244]. Lying east of road from Jefferson to Point of Rocks, at corner of Columbus DADE's and west to Daniel CULLER's. Trustees then were: Fenton JACKSON, George NICHOLS, Dudley MORE, John PARKER, Jacob MACINNY, George JONES and Charles DAVIS. - Dudley MOORE for a half acre at $30 in May 1885 [AF-11, 182]. Located on road from Jefferson to Catoctin Switch of the B & O Rail Road to south side of stream. C - "Resurvey on Well's Invention" and "Daughter's Portion", 278 acres, 1.5 miles west of Jefferson, on Jefferson to Burkittsville road; adjoined Robert H. BOTELER's part of the 'Weaver Farm', NW end of bridge and Joseph EASTERDAY's land. Improved with an 8-room, weatherboarded front and brick back house, stable, double corn house, wagon shed, grainery, carriage house, covered hog house and spring house. Then occupied by Emanuel HINDS (or possibly HINE). To Andrew KESSLER from William B. LAMAR and Albertis SPENCER, trustees (Equity #3181 - Thomas LAMAR), at $12,357 in Apr 1866 [JWLC-3, 691]. Previously to Thomas LAMAR from William Bishop LAMAR for 124.25 acres in Sep 1811; and from Jacob HOFF for 158 acres in Aug 1811. SOLD to: - Perry G. RICE for 23 acres at $1,157 in Apr 1866 [JWLC-3, 737]. - Joseph RODERICK for 61 acres at $2,785 in Apr 1866 [JWLC-4, 359]. D - Lot #8 of "Fielderea", 10 acre wood lot; two miles south of Jefferson, on road from there to Adamstown; adjoined lands of M.F. CULLER and Ezra M. THOMAS. To Andrew KESSLER from James F. WOOD, Anthony A. HERST and Thomas C. YEARLEY, trustees, at $109.75 in Sep 1880 [AF-2, 427]. (Allotted to Louisa Catharine, Duchess of Leeds, in division of estate of Charles CARROLL of Carrollton.) (Baltimore City Will of Louisa Catharine, Duchess of Leeds dated 19 Nov 1873; filed 12 Aug 1874; devised her estate to Rev. Dr. James F. WOOD of Philadelphia, Roman Catholic Bishop, but now Archbishop, & others in trust) Mortgages to: - Susan THOMAS on the remaining 190 acres at $1,600 in Apr 1887; but assigned to John C. MOTTER, esquire. (C) - Central National Bank at $490 & $160; sureties were Edward M. KESSLER and Thomas A. KESSLER. - Charles W. ROSS at $1,000 in Aug 1889. (A&B) - Charles W. ROSS at $1,000 in May 1893. (A, B&D) - Noah E. CRAMER at $1,478 in Apr 1895 (A, B, C&D) however, he assigned it to A. Adelaid HORINE (w/o Ezra J. HORINE). Trustees were Charles W. ROSS, John C. MOTTER and Richard P. ROSS. SALE was held 13 Feb 1897 at the Court House door; high bidders were: - Cephas E. LAKIN and Henry D. LAKIN for (A) 148 acres at $40/acre - Edward M. KESSLER for (A&B) 17 acres at $6.35/acre; however, he resold it to Samuel M. KEFAUVER. - Edward M. KESSLER for (C) 192 acres at $18/acre - William E. CORUM for (D) Lot #8, 10 acres at $.25/acre (per previous agreement with decedent). Total Sales, $9,511.79. Edward KESSLER wasn't able to comply with the sale of (C), so SALE was held 17 May 1897 to resell the 192 acres; high bidder was: - W. Irving PARSONS at $10.55/acre, $2,032.38 Filed 18 Jun 1897. JLJ-6, 284-290 - MUMFORD, BOWLUS, SHAFER, RAY - #FC - Middletown John W. MUMFORD, assignee of Morris C.H. BOWLUS, mortgagee of Richard W. MUMFORD & w/ Susan E. - Report of Sales - Equity #6695 - Feb 1897 LAND - 50.5 acres, two miles south of Middletown, on road from there to Broad Run; adjoined lands of Daniel BOWLUS and John W. WILSON. Improved with an 8-room, 2 1/2-story log house with cellar, a log stable, corn house, wagon shed, fruit trees and well near the house. Residing there then was Charles E. MUMFORD. To Richard W. MUMFORD from Joseph BOWLUS in Apr 1885 {AF-11, 40]. (Previously the estate of John R. SHAFER) Mortgaged at $800. SALE was held 27 Feb 1897 on the premises: high bidder was: - Henry F. RAY at $28.50/acre, $1,452.16 Filed 20 Mar 1897. JLJ-6, 290-296 - HARRINGTON, RICE, SHEPPERD, MAYNE & Others - #FC - Frederick City David S. RICE, trustee of Will of George W. HARRINGTON - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6682 - Jan 1897 George W. HARRINGTON died testate (also spelled HERRINGTON) w/ Margaret (life estate) 1/3 to: nephew/ Adolphus H. HERRINGTON 1/3 to: - Mrs. Samuel HAFER - Mrs. Olivia YOUNG - Mrs. David S. RICE 1/3 to: - Minnie L. GOSNELL - Worcester, Massachusetts - Charles T. HOUCK - Huntington, Indiana - Margaret YEWELL - Phoenix, Baltimore Co, MD Gravestones for his brother, David H. HARRINGTON Exec/ David S. RICE Witnesses: Solomon GARBER, Laurence FAUBLE [Will JKW-2, 84; written 7 Dec 1896; filed 23 Jan 1897] Trust estate amounted to $2,550, deposited in the Franklin Savings Bank of Frederick and $350 in the citizens National Bank. LAND - Lot (30x200') on north side of East Fourth St in Frederick City (assessed at $1,100). Improved with a 6-room, 2-story brick house with hall and plastered cellar under whole house; water in kitchen and yard. - Lot (30x200) on south side of East Fifth St in Frederick City, unimproved. SALE was held 15 May 1897 at the Court House door; auctioneer was Capt. Walter SAUNDERS; high bidders were: - Emily R. SHEPPARD for East Fourth St property at $1,645 - David F. MAYNE for East Fifth St property at $100 Total Sales, $1,745. Filed 7 Jun 1897. JLJ-6, 296-304 - SHAFER, ADAMS, REICH, ROSS - #FC - west of Frederick City Benjamin F. REICH, mortgagee & trustee of Sarah ADAMS and Benjamin F. REICH, mortgagees of Robert E. SHAFER & w/ Martha E. - Report of Sales - Equity #6662 - Dec 1896 LAND - parts of "Nothing Left", "Fielderea", "Make Hay While the Sun Shines" and "Addition to Childey's Range", 159 acres, 2.5 miles west of Frederick on the Frederick and Middletown Elictric Railway, near Fulmers Crossing. Improved with a new 8-room, 2-story brick house with hall and back building, wash house, ice house and dairy and a large stone barn. Soil is calico rock, has never-failying sprng of pure soft water and stream runs through the place.. To Robert E. SHAFER from Solomon J. ZIMMERMAN and Samuel ZIMMERMAN in Feb 1890 [WIP-11, 30]. Mortgage of $2,000 to Sarah ADAMS and $2,000 to Benjamin F. REICH. SALE was held 26 Dec 1896 at the Court House door; auctioneer was Harvey R. LEASE; high bidder was: - Mrs. Cornelia R. ROSS at $60/acre, $9,543 (w/o Charles W. ROSS, Esquire) Filed 20 Jan 1897. JLJ-6, 304-322 - KINDLEY, BOYER, DAVIS, ETCHISON, BEALL, COOK - #FC - Urbana William R. DAVIS & w/ Minnie E. vs George F. KINDLEY & Others - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6591 - Jun 1896 George F. KINDLEY d/ 1887, testate w/ Hephzibah (life estate; died before testator) s/ Sebastian KINDLEY d/ 1887, shortly after his father, no issue (home farm, 122 acres) d/ Maranda E. w/o Wesley BOYER (residue of home farm, 127.5 acres) s/ George Frederick KINDLEY (Jr) & w/ Elizabeth (three tracts, 202 acres) s/ William J. KINDLEY d/ 15 Jun 1896, no issue (98-acre farm in Urbana District) * d/ Elva W. DAVIS (d/ Spring 1890) w/o Joab W. DAVIS .....William K. DAVIS & w/ Mary E. "Mamie" ** .....Vernon DAVIS & w/ Mary G. "Mollie" - Muncie, Indiana .....Hepsie (Davis) w/o Henry N. ETCHISON .....Joab W. DAVIS Jr. (lunatic) - Spring Grove Asylum in Baltimore County Exec/ wife and son George Witnesses: W.J. ROSS, Henry LORENTZ, Charles W. ROSS [Will JPP-2, 300; written 8 Nov 1867; filed 1 Mar 1887] LAND - "Resurvey on Daniel's Small Tract", 98 acres. * In Urbana District, on the new road between the road from Monrovia to Hyattstown and the one from Monrovia to Urbana; adjoined lands of Anthony K. WILLIAMS, Rufus K. MAGRUGER, Charles SMITH and John DAVIS. Improved with a frame house with back building, bank barn, orchard and spring near the house. Tenant then was William BEALL. To George F. KINDLEY from Upton WORTHINGTON & w/ Catharine at $1,372 in Sep 1852 [ES-1, 429]. - 202 acres To George F. KINDLEY from Celius W.H. OWINGS [HS-13, 410]. Testimony was heard 28 July 1896 from: - Joab W. DAVIS - George F. KINDLEY Jr, age 66 Trustees were John E.R. WOOD, H. Dorsey ETCHISON and Frank C. NORWOOD, esquire. SALE was held 26 Sep 1896 on the premises; high bidder was: - George E. COOK for the 98 acres at $25/acre, $2,450 Filed 28 Sep 1896. Notes - Frederick Co, MD Marriage Licenses - DAVIS, William K., 25, Urbana, to Mamie E. LINTHICUM, 17, Urbana on Dec 8, 1886 JLJ-6, 322-341 - COBLENTZ, STONE, HOLTER, DAVIS, MICHAEL, KEFAUVER, BECKLEY - #FC - Middletown John C. STONE vs George B. HOLTER & Others - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6623 - Sep 1896 Elias COBLENTZ d/ 26 Oct 1895, intestate sis/ Julia Ann COBLENTZ d/ 9 Mar 1896 bro/ Joseph COBLENTZ, widower - Washington state bro/ David COBLENTZ, dec'd .......Anna M. w/o George B. HOLTER .......Rebecca w/o Franklin DAVIS .......Thomas L. COBLENTZ & w/ Amanda (or Miranda) - California .......David R. COBLENTZ & w/ Cordelia - Kansas sis/ Susan (Coblentz) STONE, dec'd .......John C. STONE & w/ Emma O. Adm/ sister Julia Ann COBLENTZ; but after her death, was replaced by John C. STONE. LAND - Lot on south side of Main St in Middletown on tract "Smithfield", 3/4 acre; located on corner of alley; adjoined land of Miss Annie FROLICH and Perry J. LEVY. Improved with an 11-room 2-story brick house with finished attic and two basement rooms, a large stable and carriage house with a well in the backyard; also has double porches and garden. Charles MICHAEL had been living in the house. also - "Resurvey on Watson's Welfare", 5.5 acres, at corner of lands of Andrew WIENER and James CHAMBERLIN. To Elias COBLENTZ from Peter G. SCHLOSSER at $4,000 in Feb 1872 [CM-8, 30]. SOLD to Henry M. KEFAUVER for 5.5 acres of "Resurvey on Watson's Welfare" at $500 in Mar 1894 [JLJ-7, 69]. Testimony was heard 31 Dec 1896 from: - John C. STONE, age 50, resided near Middletown - Emma O. STONE, age 46; Elias and Julia had lived with them during their ending years, as they needed assistance. - John GARDNER, age 59, resided in Middletown; stated Elias always called John C. Stone "Johnnie" and said he was the only one left to take care of him, as all the others had moved away. Trustees were John C. STONE and John C. MOTTER. SALE was held 13 Feb 1897 in front of the Valley Register office in Middletown; however, no sufficient bid was obtained. Later Private Sale was made to: - Edwin S. BECKLEY at $1,850 Filed 25 Feb 1897. JLJ-6, 341-351 - DELAUTER, BROWN, DELAWTER, YOUNG, STOTTLEMYER - #FC - Foxville Rufus B. DELAUTER vs Isabell DELAUTER, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6637 - Nov 1896 George W. DELAUTER** died intestate widow - Isabell (age 65) s/ Rufus B. DELAUTER s/ Tracey H. DELAUTER & w/ Minnie W. s/ William L. DELAUTER & w/ Addie Bell s/ George E. DELAUTER & w/ Nora d/ Mary S.E. DELAUTER LAND - Part of "Foxes Habitations", 85-acre farm, 1/2 mile from Foxville, on road to Sabillasville, in Hauver's District. Improved with a 2-story stone house with back building, a large bank barn (70x45'), corn house, buggy house, hog pen, spring house, bake oven, shed, spring near the house and apple and peach orchards; divided into fenced fields with running water; 55 acres were cleared and the rest in chestnut and oak timber. To George W. DELAUTER from George I. BROWN of Washington County and Martin L. BROWN, POA, for Heirs of William B. BROWN at $4,000 in Jun 1885 [AF-11, 269]. SOLD to: - Council of Mount Moriah Church for 122 square perches - Joseph J. FOX for 98 square perches (along division line to straighten fence with George T. FOX). Leaving balance of 83 acres. Power of Attorney [AF-1, 275] for Heirs of William B. BROWN - George I. BROWN & w/ Mary C. - Washington County - George W. DELAWTER & w/ Isabella - Martin L. BROWN & w/ Mary E. - William R. YOUNG & w/ Cornelia A. - Hezekiah T. BROWN & w/ Elizabeth - Henry F.C. STOTTLEMYER & w/ Martha Ellen - Mary Jane BROWN ...for "Fox Range", 158 acres; to William B. BROWN from Thomas BROWN and wife in Feb 1844 [WBT-8, 56]; ...for "Foxes Habitation", 85 acres; to William B. BROWN from George P. FOX, trustee, in Mar 1852 [BGF-3, 120]; ...for "Fox Range", 17+ acres; to William B. BROWN from John BROWN and wife in Sep 1850 [BGF-3, 125]. Trustees were John C. MOTTER and Reno S. HARP. SALE was held 6 Mar 1897 on the premises; high bidder was: - Isabell DELAUTER at $1,700 Filed 15 Mar 1897. JLJ-6, 351-356 - HART, SMITH, URNER, GLADHILL - #FC - High Knob Hammond URNER, assignee of Dr. Franklin Buchanan SMITH, mortgagee of Joseph HART (or HARDT) & w/ Elizabeth - Report of Sales - Equity #6660 - Dec 1896 LAND - 24 acres, near High Knob, on road from Shookstown Road to National Pike; adjoined lands of John KLIPP and Conrad SCHULTZ. Improved with a 1 1/2-story stone house, fruit trees and water. To Joseph HART from: - William BOPST & wife in Apr 1859 [BGF-4, 96] - Daniel GETZENDANNER & wife in Jan 1859 [BGF-4, 97] - Jesse MAIN & wife in Mar 1866 [JWLC-3, 537] Mortgaged at $200. SALE was held 26 Dec 1896 at the City Hotel in Frederick; high bidder was: - Samuel J. GLADHILL at $540.50 Filed 21 Jan 1897. JLJ-6, 356-360 - RICE, GREEN - #FC - Lewistown Joseph D. GREEN, mortgagee of Eve RICE - Report of Sales - Equity #6661 - Dec 1896 LAND - House & Lot in Lewistown, 1/4 mile from the pike on road to the mountain; adjoined lands of Jacob BOWERS, David BOWERS and John HILL. Improved with a 1 1/2-story house. To Eve RICE from D.G. DUNLAP in Jul 1835 [JWLC-3, 285]. Mortgaged at $82. SALE was held 26 Dec 1896 in front of Andrew N. CRAMER's store in Lewistown; high bidder was: - Joseph D. GREEN at $123 Filed 23 Jan 1897. JLJ-6, 360-364 - LEWIS, STONER, HYATT - #FC - Kemptown Frank L. STONER, assignee of James C. LEWIS, assignee of Alfred B. LEWIS, assignee of Joseph WOOD, mortgagee of Milton B. LEWIS - Report of Sales - Equity #6652 - Nov 1896 LAND - Lot on "Snake Root Thicket", 42 sq perches, in Kemptown. Improved with a 2-story house and store room. Then occupied by Eli HYATT. To Milton R. LEWIS from John T. LEWIS & w/ Eveline [CM-2, 308]. Mortgaged at $700. SALE was held 25 Nov 1896 on the premises; high bidder was: - James C. LEWIS at $600; subject to dower of Maggie w/o Oscar HYATT Filed 9 Jan 1897. JLJ-6, 365-392 - CHANEY, GARTRELL, HIPSLEY, FIROVED, etc - #FC - Woodville and Plane #4 #Graveyard Alfred GARTRELL, et al vs Mary A.R. CHANEY, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6631 - Oct 1896 Nathan E. CHANEY d/ about 3 Oct 1896, intestate widow - Mary A.R. (age about 41) d/ Lilly M. w/o Alfred GARTRELL d/ Mary E. w/o William B. HIPSLEY d/ Minnie J. w/o John W. FIROVED d/ Eunice B. CHANEY m/ William CHIPLEY on 22 Oct 1896 s/ Earl L. CHANEY, a minor d/ Beatrice B. CHANEY, a minor LAND (Metes & Bounds & Plats on pages 387-389) A - "Dorsey's Search", 1.25 acres, on north side of the Baltimore to Frederick Turnpike at Plane #4; adjoined land of Philoman GRIFFITH. Improved with a 3-story frame house, frame stable, an apple orchard and a running fountain of water. To Nathan E. CHANEY from Greenberry GARTRELL & w. Lucy A. at $1,050 in Apr 1886 [WIP-1, 314]. (Exhibit 4) B - 92- acre farm (but resurveyed at 88.5 acres), lies on road from Plane #4 to Woodville. Improved with a large house, stable and nearby spring. C - 175-acre farm, on old Liberty Road from turnpike to Sidney Chapel, one mile north from Plane #4. Improved with a frame house, stable, granary, wagon shed and apple orchard; well watered. Farms Included: - Lot #10 of "Peace and Quietness", 28.75 acres. To Nathan E. CHANEY from William R. DORSEY (POA for Kitty H. DORSEY) & w/ Ann E. at $723 in Aug 1869 [CM-4, 49]. (Exhibit 1) Previously to Rachael DORSEY from Samuel HOBBS of Samuel. - "Just As You Like", 11.5 acres; "Small Tract", 43.5 acres; "Just As You Like", 90 acres; totalling 145 acres. To Nathan E. CHANEY from James T. BEAL & w/ Margaret of Montgomery County at $1,500 in Sep 1878 [TG-10, 296]. (Exhibit 2) (land previously conveyed to Beal from Nathan) - "Resurvey on Dorsey's Search", 31.5 acres; adjoined land of Christopher BURKHART. To Nathan E. CHANEY from John B. BARTHOLOW & w/ Mary M. at $900 in Oct 1886 [WIP-1, 650]. (Exhibit 3) - "Edenburg", "Resurvey on Dorsey's Search", 102 acres To Nathan E. CHANEY from Joseph J. CAIN, POA for Estate of Annie D. BRASHEARS (d/ 9 Apr 1894), at $2,065 in Sep 1894 [JLJ-7, 299]. Reserved is (CAIN) family grave yard, 1/8 acre with right of way. (Exhibit 5) SOLD by Nathan to: - John T. CHANEY & w/ Francis E. at $50 in Apr 1892 for "Dorsey's Search", 1 acre, at public road leading from turnpike to Marvin Chapel; with rights to spring [JLJ-1, 487]. (Exhibit 6) - Mary R. CHANEY at $50 in Sep 1894 for "Resurvey on Dorsey's Search", 1 acre, on south side of Marvin Chapel grave yard [JLJ-7, 299]. (Exhibit 7) - Joseph J. CAIN for 40 acres of Brashears' Estate at $701.50 in Sep 1894 [JLJ-7, 300]. (Exhibit 8) - George W. SPURRIER & w/ Sallie E.at $20 in Jul 1895 for "Resurvey on Dorsey's Search", 3/8 acre, on road from Plane #4 to Prospect Church [JLJ-11, 292]. (Exhibit 9) Guardian was Joseph W. GAVER. Testimony was heard 2 Dec 1896 from: - John T. SMITH - Henry B. WILSON, resided at Plane #4 Trustee was John C. MOTTER. (Plats and metes & bounds provided) SALE was held 30 Jan 1897 at the store of James L. BUXTON at Plane #4; high bidders were: - Emory D. BEALL for House & 1.25 acres at $1,000 - Rufus H. BURDETT for 88.5-acre farm at $16.25/acre - Mary A.R. CHANEY for 1 acre of Lot #3 on plat at $40 No sufficient bid was received for the 179-acre farm, but later, Private Sale was made to: - Mary E. HIPSLEY, Lillie M. GARTRILL and Minnie J. FIROVED at $20/acre (Eunice CHIPLEY had also joined in, but then opted out) Total Sales, $6,051.62. Filed 13 Apr 1897. JLJ-6, 392-398 - FREEZE, SHULTZ, SEBOLD, CLARK - #FC - Sabillasville Vincent SEBOLD, assignee of Sophia K. SHULTZ, mortgagee of George W. FREEZE & w/ Savanah E. - Report of Sales - Equity #6629 - Oct 1896 LAND - 155 acres, two miles south of Sabillasville in 10th Election District (Hauver's District); adjoined lands of Adam H. EYLER and George GILLELAND. Improved with a 1 1/2-story, weatherboarded log house with large log barn, wagon shed w/ corn crib attached, hog pen, spring house, smoke house, peach and apple orchards with spring in the spring house near the door; 75 acres cultivated, balance in timber. To George W. FREEZE from Michael FRIEZE [CM-4, 404]. Mortgaged at $700. SALE was held 10 Oct 1896 at the Carlin House in Frederick City; high bidder was: - J. Mallard (or Meiler) CLARK at $5.60/acre, $868 Neighbors then were James M. CLARK, J. Westley CREAGER and heirs of Martha EYLER. Filed 14 Nov 1896. JLJ-6, 398-410 - LONG, DERR, HANKEY, SEISS, RENNER, SHARETTS - #FC - Rocky Ridge Amanda LONG, et al vs Arabella V. DERR & Others - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6669 - Jan 1897 Abraham LONG d/ July 1894 at home, intestate, leaving widow - Amanda and 10 children: d/ Arabella V. w/o George W. DERR d/ Emma J. wid/o ____ HANKEY - Waynesboro, PA s/ John S. LONG & w/ Emma J. s/ Abraham Scott LONG & w/ Mary E. d/ Sarah A. w/o George SEISS s/ William H. LONG & w/ Sarah E. d/ Theodosa LONG d/ Laura P. LONG s/ Samuel LONG & w/ Mary B. d/ Minnie E. w/o William J. RENNER LAND - "Krise's Connection" (originally part of "Fifth Dividend"), "Abraham's Fancy", "Anything", "Monocacy Branch" and "Henry's Delight", 134 acres; along the Monocacy River; adjoined lands of John S. LONG, Henry and Lydia KRISE and James W. LEGORE. Land borders limestone belt. Includes right-of-way to county road leading from Eichelberger's Mill to Woodsboro. Improved with a stone house with porches, log barn, large hog pen with grainery combined, chicken house, wood shed, carriage house, stone smoke house, stone spring house with spring of soft water running through it; also fruit trees. Adapted for dairy business and grain raising. To Abraham LONG from Joseph H. BLACK & w/ Matilda C. at $3,000 in Mar 1868 [CM-1, 564]. - 16 acres of timber land, three miles SE of Rocky Ridge, on the east bank of the Monocacy River; adjoined other tract and lands of John S. LONG and George SPEAK. To Abraham LONG from John A. BARRICK. Testimony was heard 8 Mar 1897 from: - Edward E. KRISE, age 53, resided near Creagerstown; stated the widow was about 60 years old. - James B. BLACK, age 59, resided at Rocky Ridge Trustee was Vincent SEBOLD, esquire. SALE was held 26 Jun 1897 on the premises; high bidder was: - David A. SHARETTS at $2,100 Filed 24 Jul 1897. NOTES - Frederick County Marriage Licenses LONG - Emma J., 21 to James M. HANKEY, 33, farmer - 12/21/1876 by Jacob Summers in Mechanicstown; Ref 226 - Arabella V., 28 to George N. DERR, 26, farmer - 10/31/1881 by Henry Wissler at Abraham Long's; Ref 112 - John S., 26, farmer to Emma PHILLIPS, 28 - 02/20/1883 by J. James Lergent, in Woodsborough; Ref 300 - William Henry, 22, FC to Sarah Elizabeth FISHER, 21, FC - 05/10/1887 - Sallie Ann, 24, FC to George Washington SEISS, 26, FC - 02/20/1888; Ref WIP-48&49 JLJ-6, 411-416 - STAUB, HAUGH - #FC - Woodsboro Joseph CRONISE, trustee for Fredericktown Savings Institution, mortgagee of Daniel J. STAUB & w/ Cordelia A. - Report of Sales - Equity #6312 - Oct 1894 LAND - "Spring Plains", 73+ acres, in Woodsboro District, on the Creagerstown turnpike, near Woodsborough Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad; adjoined lands of William L. MILLER and DeWitt BARRICK. Improved with a nearly new, large 2-story weatherboarded frame house with back building. Then occupied by Albert HAUGH. To Daniel J. STAUB from George P. BARRICK & w/ Catharine E. in Aug 1889 [WIP-11, 10]. Mortgaged at $1,000. SALE was held 27 Oct 1894 at the Court House door; high bidder was: - Frederick Town Savings Institution at $1,000 Filed 24 Nov 1894. JLJ-6, 417-423 - BOOGHER, PAYNE, STONER - #FC - Mount Pleasant - #DC Frank L. STONER, assignee of Ellen V. PAYNE, mortgagee of William F. BOOGHER & w/ Alice G. of Washington, DC - Report of Sales - Equity #6322 - Nov 1894 LAND - Total of 8 acres, on turnpike at west end of Mount Pleasant. Improved with two houses and other out buildings. Then occupied by Bayless BOOGHER. Included: - Lot of 16 perches in Mount Pleasant To William F. BOOGHER from Calvin A. THOMAS & wife - 7.5 acres To William F. BOOGHER from Clinton A. RIDDLEMOSER & Others. - Lot of 1/2 acre in Mount Pleasant To William F. BOOGHER from Calvin A. THOMAS & wife Mortgaged at $3,000. There was also a judgment. SALE was held 17 Nov 1894 at the City Hotel in Frederick City; high bidder was: - Ellen V. PAYNE at $2,175 Filed 14 Dec 1894. JLJ-6, 423-435 - GRAHE, BURCK, CLARK - #FC - Frederick City - #NY #BCY Annie Sophia E. GRAHE, et al vs John F.L. GRAHE, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6325 - Nov 1894 Julius J.H.J. GRAHE d/ 1881, testate w/ Annie Sophia E. (life estate) s/ J. Henry C. GRAHE & w/ Fannie M. d/ Elizabeth "Lizzie" S.D. w/o Philip H. BURCK s/ John F.L. GRAHE & w/ Annie - New York s/ Fredeirck H.C. GRAHE & w/ Ida - Baltimore City s/ Julius A. GRAHE & w/ Ella F. d/ Sophia Eliza w/o Asaph M. CLARK Exec/ none given Witnesses: Frederick SCHROEDER, Lorentz AUBEL, Karl SHROEDEL [Will JP-1, 160; written 5 Jul 1879; filed 21 Oct 1881] LAND - House & Lot on East Fourth St in Frederick City (home) (to daughter Sophia Eliza upon her mother's death) and adjoining lot: - Lot on south side of East Fourth St in Frederick City, between Middle and Chapel Alleys; adjoined lot of Adam ENGLEBRECHT on the west and his other lot from David J. MARKEY, trustee on the east and running back to lot of Frederick SCHROEDER [JWLC-1, 36]. Unimproved. To Julius GRAHE from Henry F. RUPRECHT at $200 in Jan 1865 [JWLC-2, 292]. Previously to RUPRECHT from MARKEY, trustee in Equity #3089, in Dec 1863. Testimony was heard 15 Feb 1895 from: - Annie Sophia E. GRAHE, the widow; wanted to sell the adjoining lot. - Philip H. BURCK, age 37, Frederick City - Asaph M. CLARKE, age 55, Frederick City Trustee was John C. MOTTER. SALE was held 10 Apr 1895 at the Carlin House in Frederick City; high bidder was: - Philip H. BURCK at $250 Filed 2 Jul 1895. JLJ-6, 435-452 - BOWIE, CROMWELL, THOMAS, CRAMPTON - #FC - Urbana District William BOWIE and Owen BOWIE vs Stephen BOWIE, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6326 - Nov 1894 Elizabeth BOWIE, widow, d/ May 1892, testate s/ William BOWIE s/ Owen BOWIE s/ Stephen BOWIE, widower, no children d/ Caroline w/o Thomas CROMWELL ...1/ Mary "Mamie" (BOWIE) w/o William THOMAS . . . . .Clarence H. THOMAS, a minor . . . . .Frank THOMAS, a minor ...2/ Caroline Elizabeth CROMWELL, a minor ...3/ Ruth CROMWELL, a minor and w/o Augustus CRAMPTON ...4/ William H. CROMWELL, a minor ...5/ Gertie CROMWELL, a minor ...6/ Della CROMWELL, a minor (Mamie was raised by Elizabeth, her grandmother. The two THOMAS children were not mentioned in Will) Exec/ James BOWIE Witnesses: Frank C. NORWOOD, Charles M. GILPIN [Will HL-1, 531; written 24 Oct 1891; filed 23 May 1892] LAND - Lot, 1 sq acre, in Urbana District, on road from Urbana to Ijamsville, halfway between; adjoined lot of Greenburry CHAMBERS. Improved with a 2-story weatherboarded frame house. To Elizabeth BOWIE (colored) from William GAULT (colored) of Baltimore City at $100 in Sep 1870 [CM-5, 681]. Guardian was Thad. M. BISER. Testimony was heard 27 Apr 1895 from: - Joseph B. SIER, age 46, Urbana District; stated Elizabeth had been a widow for 20 some years. - Owen BOWIE, age 30, near Ijamsville; stated Ruth, now married, is now of age. - Lloyd THOMPSON, age 40, resided between Ijamsville & Urbana. Trustees were John C. MOTTER and William H. HINKS. SALE was held 8 Jun 1895 on the premises; high bidders were: - Stephen BOWIE, Caroline CROMWELL and Mamie THOMAS at $300 Filed 3 Jul 1895. JLJ-6, 452-455 - DARBY, PRESTON - #FC - Knoxville Alexander NEILL and John C. MOTTER, trustees of Anna M. DARBY - Report of Sales - Equity #6333 - Dec 1894 Deed of Trust by Anna M. DARBY and her husband, Upton C. DARBY, to John C. MOTTER and Alexander NEILL (he of Washington County). LAND - 5.5 acres in Knoxville SALE was held 8 Dec 1894 in front of Miller's Store in Knoxville; high bidder was: - Samuel B. PRESTON at $3,000 Filed 12 Jan 1895. JLJ-6, 455-463 - SHELLMAN, HOUCK, McGOWAN, COMPHER - #FC - Point of Rocks George HOUCK, mortgagee of Daniel J. SHELLMAN & w/ Caroline S. - Report of Sales - Equity #6336 - Dec 1894 LAND - Lot #1, 2 & 3, containing 322 acres, 1.5 miles from Point of Rocks, on west side of road leading from there to Frederick City; adjoined lands of Kemp BUCKEY, esqure, and land of Mrs. SMOOT. Cultivation of 200 acres, and 122 acres in woodland. Improved with a brick house with additioon, now 13 rooms; a bank barn, nearly new; wagon shed and corn crib. Then in occupancy of Townsend COMPHER, esquire. To Daniel J. SHELLMAN from Otho W. TRUNDLE in Jan 1876 [TG-4, 428]. Mortgaged at $5,368. SALE was held 20 Dec 1894 at the City Hotel in Frederick; high bidder was: - Patrick McGOWAN at $23.15/acre, $7,454.30 Filed 14 Jan 1895. JLJ-6, 463-470 - SMITH, BEARD, SHANK - #FC - Woodsboro George W. SHANK and Joseph L. SHANK, t/a George W. SHANK & Son, assigees of George W. HUFFMAN, mortgagee of Catherine SMITH & h/ Charles W. SMITH and Susan BEARD - Report of Sales - Equity #6349 - Jan 1895 LAND - "Smith's Good Will", 80 acres, 1.5 miles east of Woodsboro. Improved with a large house, barn (nearly new) and water near the door. Previously to Jacob BEARD from Brooke BAKER & w/ Elizabeth in Mar 1834 [JS-46, 233-235]. Mortgaged to George W. HUFFMAN at $1,200 by Catherine SMITH and her husband, Charles W. SMITH, and her sister, Susam BEARD. SALE was held 12 Jan 1895 on the premises; high bidder was: - George W. SHANK and Joseph L. SHANK, t/a George W. SHANK & Son at $1,895 Filed 8 Mar 1895. JLJ-6, 470-476 - PALMER, KOOGLE - #FC - near Myersville Charles E. KOOGLE, exec/of John KOOGLE, mortgagee of Edward L. PALMER & w/ Sarah E. - Report of Sales - Equity #6350 - Jan 1895 LAND - "Michael's Teicks(?)", "Rodenpillar's Rambles" and "Last Battle", 27.5 acres, 3 miles west of Myersville, on road to Zittlestown; adjoined lands of Jacob DUTROW, Lawson HOUPT and Ezra MOSER. Improved with a new, 2-story weatherboarded house, out buildings and fruit trees with a well near the door. To Edward L. PALMER from Hiram T. SMITH & wife for 45 acres. - 14 acres, on public road, 1/4 mile from other parcel; adjoined lands of George W. MAIN and William SHANK. Contains an orchard of 600 peach trees. To Edward L. PALMER from Samuel PALMER & wife. Mortgaged at $1,835. John KOOGLE moved to Washington County and died there, testate. SALE was held 12 Jan 1895 in front of George W. BITTLE's store in Myersville; high bidder was: - Sarah E. PALMER for 27.5 acres at $700 - Sarah E. PALMER for 14 acres at $400 Filed 16 Feb 1895. JLJ-6, 476-501 - SALMON, KINDLEY, MONTGOMERY, DICKEY, CHAPMAN, NORRIS, COUSE, NEWMAN, DAVIS, WILLIS - #FC - New Market Grafton B. HAMMOND, creditor vs William DOWNEY, exec/of Charles SALMON & Others - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6395 - Apr 1895 Richard DAVIS owed mortgage in 1787 to James MOBERLY, Mordecai MOBBERLY and Edward DAVIS. Lands were conveyed to George DAVIS, Johnathan DAVIS and Mary DAVIS and Sarah & husband William SALMON; who had obtained equity of redemption from Basil DORSEY. Deed of Partition in Oct 1808 [WR-34, 215] Exception: Conveyed to William SALMON & w/ Sarah and Mary DAVIS 150 acres and 16 acres; who then sold off 150 acres, except for 2 acres and 16 perches. Mary then conveyed her share of the 2+ acres to William SALMON & w/ Sarah in Mar 1810. The 16 acres being held by George, Johnathan, Mary DAVIS and William SALMON & w/ Sarah. On 4 Dec 1809, Johnathan had conveyed his share to George DAVIS. On 7 Feb 1810, George DAVIS conveyed his share, 2/5, to William SALMON & w/ Sarah, Mary DAVIS and Isaac DAVIS [WR-36, 454]. On 19 Mar 1890, William SALMON & w/ Sarah, Mary DAVIS and Isaac DAVIS conveyed 3 acres to Richard ROBERTS [WR-36, 637] On 4 Apr 1810, Mary DAVIS and Isaac DAVIS conveyed their shares in remaining 12 acres to Willilam SALMON [WR-37, 69]. The 12 acres were then held by William SALMON & w/ Sarah (3/5) and by William SALMON (2/5). Adjoining the 12 acres, William SALMON also held - "Resurvey on Pleasant Valley", 3/4 acre on south side of turnpike. From Jesse WRIGHT (w/ Catharine) in Mar 1810 [WR-37, 71]. William SALMON d/ about 1815, intestate, leaving w/ Sarah (d/ 1863 or 1864) and three sons, s/ Richard D. SALMON d/ 1860's in Ohio (moved to Ohio between 1835-1840) ...w/ Dorcas (KINDLEY) died before her husband .....1/ Frances SALMON, now dec'd w/o J.J. MONTGOMERY . . . . . .Lelia (Montgomery) w/o Frank DICKEY - Chillicothe, Ohio . . . . . .Edward MONTGOMERY & wife - Beverly Ohio . . . . . .Carrie B. MONTGOMERY - Roxburry, Ohio . . . . . .Frederick MONTGOMERY - Roxburry, Ohio .....2/ Oscar SALMON d/ intestate, unmarried, no issue .....3/ Lewis SALMON d/ intestate, unmarried, no issue .....4/ Charles SALMON d/ intestate, unmarried, no issue .....5/ Sarah SALMON w/o Henry CHAPMAN - Leon, Iowa .....6/ Milton SALMON & wife - Scioto, Ohio .....7/ Thomas B. SALMON & wife - Indian Camp, Ohio .....8/ John F. SALMON & wife - Cincinnati, Ohio s/ William E. SALMON d/ 16 Apr 1883, intestate, unmarried, no issue s/ Charles SALMON d/ Jan 1895, testate * cousin - Mary NORRIS (life estate), her children, . . . . . . . .Annie NORRIS . . . . . . . .Sallie NORRIS . . . . . . . .William NORRIS . . . . . . . .Rachel COUSE . . . . . . . .Mary NEWMAN . . . . . . . .Denton NORRIS Exec/ William DOWNEY Witnesses: G.B. HAMMOND, P.H. GRIFFITH, H.HOPKINS [Will JKW-1, 302; written 19 Apr 1883; filed 12 Feb 1895] * LAND - 44-acre farm east of New Market. Surveyed by Rufus A. RAGER, deputy surveyer, remaining lands are now 44 acres, 3 roods and 12 perches and had been occupied by Charles SALMON during his entire life. (Remaining 12 acres) Improved with a brick house, small barn with dairy and spring near the house and an apple orchard. Held jointly with heirs of his brother Richard D. SALMON (Plat on page 493 and M&B on page 491-492) - "Pleasant Valley", 27 acres, east of the old tavern, north of Frederick to Baltimore Turnpike. To Charles SALMON from Jesse WRIGHT (w/ Margaret) at $1,400 in Jan 1850 [WBT-10, 583]. - Lot #67, 1 acre, on eastern lot on Market St in New Market, on south side of turnpike. To Charles SALMON from Thomas C. SHIPLEY & w/ Ann G. at $60 in Dec 1840 [HS-11, 137]. Trustee was William DOWNEY. SALE was held 10 Aug 1895 at the store of Joseph M. WOOD in New Market; high bidders were: - Louis O. WILLIS for 29 acres at $76/acre - Louis O. WILLIS for 15 acres at $80/acre Total Sales, $3,470.10 Filed 10 Sep 1895 JLJ-6, 501-506 - SNYDER, ROGERS - #FC - Bartholow's Station John ROGERS, assignee of John J. SNYDER, mortgagee of Charles H. SNYDER & w/ Rosie E. - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6414 - May 1895 LAND - "Resurvey on Dorsey's Search", 1 acre, near Bartholow's Station on the B&O Railroad; adjoined lot of F.J. BARTHOLOW and along the public road. Improved with a 2-story frame house (recently built). To Charles SNYDER from Harry W. DORSEY & wife in 1889 [WIP-9, 604]. SALE was held 20 May 1895 at the Courthouse door; high bidder was: - John ROGERS of Howard County at $600 Trustee to convey the deed was William G. SYKES of Howard County. Filed 15 Jun 1895. JLJ-6, 507-512 - EYLER, HARBAUGH - #FC - Eyler's Valley Mary A. HARBAUGH, mortgagee of John C. EYLER & w/ Celi Ann E. - Report of Sale - Equity #6445 - Aug 1895 LAND - "Resurvey on Eyler's Content" and "Wolf's Harbor" and "Margaret and Jonas", 244 acres, in Eyler's Valley, on road from Emmitsburg to Sabillasville, three miles east of Sabillasville and one mile west of Eyler's PO. Improved with a 3-story brick house, large bank barn, a 2-story frame tenant house, a hennery, hog pen, brick smoke house, a 2-story stone spring house, a blacksmith shop, a fruit evaporator; and a 3,000 tree peach orchard, a 114 tree pear orchard, a plum and apple orchard; 35 acres in chestnut timber; well-watered by a mountain spring with connected pipes into the house. To John C. EYLER from Jonas MATHEWS in Mar 1854 [ES-4, 413]. Mortgaged at $2,212 to Margaret A. WHITE in Apr 1887 and at $1,400 to Mary A. HARBAUGH in Apr 1887. SALE was held 5 Jul 1895 on the premises; high bidder was: - Mary C. HARBAUGH at $2,212; subject to 1st mortgage of Margaret A. WHITE Trustee to convey deed was Vincent SEBOLD. Filed 17 Dec 1895. JLJ-6, 512-517 - EYLER, HAYS, CECIL - #FC - Emmitsburg-Sabillasville James F. HAYS, mortgagee of Robert N.T. EYLER & w/ Daisie E. and Martha EYLER - Foreclosure - Equity #6473 - Nov 1897 LAND - 65.25 acres, 4 miles west of Emmitsburg on the Eyler's Valley Road (or old Hagerstown road); adjoined land of Christian LANTZ. Included adjoining lots to Benjamin EYLER: - 26 acres; from David EYLER & wife in Apr 1848 [WBT-8, 424]. - 18.25 acres; in Apr 1854 [ES-4, 575]. - 9 acres; from from Christian LANTZ & wife in 1882 [AF-5, 319]. - 11 acres; from Christian LANTZ & wife in May 1882 [AF-5, 319]. Improved with a 2-story weatherboarded house, a large bank barn (nearly new), an apple orchard, grapevines and other fruit trees; and two springs of mountain water; 25 acres in timber. Had been used as a country store. - 19 acres, two miles east of Sabillasville in Hauver's District, on Thurmont to Sabillasvillle road; adjoined lands of George W. FREEZE and Millard CLARK. Improved with a 1 1/2-story log house, log stable, peach orchard and other fruit trees, with spring near the house. To Martha EYLER from John T. PEDDICORD in Mar 1877 [TG-7, 571 or 579]. To Robert N.T. EYLER from James T. HAYS, assignee of mortgage in Oct 1893. Mortgaged at $800. SALE was held 23 Nov 1895 at the Western Maryland Hotel in Emmitsburg; high bidder was: - George W. CECIL for 65.25 acre farm at $1,150 Filed 26 Dec 1895. JLJ-6, 518-522 - MERCHANT, BLESSING, STONER - #FC - Knoxville Frank L. STONER, assignee of Lydia A. BLESSING, mortgagee of Isaac N. MERCHANT & w/ Emma - Foreclosure - Equity #6476 - Nov 1897 LAND - Lots on "Rhode's Addition to Knoxville"; adjoined land of Capt. H.T. DEAVER. Improved with a frame weatherboarded house and frame barn. Included lots to Isaac N. MERCHANT: - Lot #27; froom Bernard KEMP in Apr 1867[DSB-1, 662]. - Lots #25 & 26; from Joseph GOODMAN & wife in Apr 1868 [CM-1, 725]. Previously to GOODMAN from Henry G. RHODES, exec/of Catharine RHODES in Aug 1859 [BGF-5, 17]. - Lots #28 & 29; from Cornelius VIRTS & wife in Jan 1871 [CM-6, 258]. - also 6 acres To Isaac N. MERCHANT from H.T. DEAVER [AF-2, 404]. Mortgaged at $1,200. SALE was held 30 Nov 1895 on the premises; high bidder was: - Lydia A. BLESSING at $700 Filed 7 Jan 1896. JLJ-6, 522-530 - SHILDT, FAUBLE, BAXTER, GRAFF, METZGER, KRAFT, ZACHARIAS - #FC - Frederick F. Marion FAUBLE and Virginia M. FAUBLE vs Harry F. SHILDT & w/ Jenny H. - Foreclosure - Equity #6670 - Nov 1897 Martha E. FAUBLE d/ testate s/ John P. FAUBLE d/ Virginia M. FAUBLE sis/ Mrs. Fanny BAXTER - Chicago, Illinois (decedant's daughter may live with her) sis/ Sarah C. GRAFF sis/ H. Virginia METZGER bro/ Charles METZGER bro/ Milliard METZGER bro/ Percy METZGER bro/ William W. METZGER nephew/ William Y. METZGER niece/ Alice A. KRAFT Estate in Trust to Charles W. ROSS for benefit of children. Exec/ Charles W. ROSS Witnesses: Edward A. GITTINGER, Silas BOTELER [Will HL-1, 57; written 4 Oct 1888; filed 10 Dec 1888] Charles W. ROSS, as trustee and executor, invested monies into a house with mortgage of $1,550 to Harry F. SHILDT and w/ Jenny H. LAND - House & Lot on north side of East Third St in Frederick City, parallel to Middle Alley; adjoined by lot of Elias DeLASHMUT on the west and Augustus KEHNE on the ease. Mortgaged to Harry F. SHILDT by Charles W. ROSS, trustee at $1,550 (as investment for the FAUBLE children). When Martha FAUBLE's children became of age, the trustee, Charles W. ROSS, transferred the mortgage he held to the FAUBLE children in equal shares of $775 each. John P. FAUBLE assigned his share to F. Marion FAUBLE. Trustee was F. Marion FAUBLE. Private Sale was held - Horace C. ZACHARIAS at $1,100 Filed 14 Jan 1897. JLJ-6, 531-536 - LORENTZ - #FC - Frederick Henry LORENTZ, mortgagee of Albert C. LORENTZ & w/ Anna W. - Foreclosure - Equity #6622 - Sep 1896 Mortgaged at $2,000 - all the stock and personal property in the store rooms at 97 North Market St and also at 6 West Patrick St in Frederick City. Included books, toys, velocipedes, bicycles, stationary, second hand sewing machines, croquet sets, fishing gear, revolvers, fireworks, vases, hobby horses, cigar cases, violins and fancy articles. Albert C. LORENTZ and his wife moved all the items in the store rooms to a store room recently occupied by them near the corner of West Patrick and Court St and failed to make payments. SALE of the mortgaged property brought $478.12. Filed 23 Sep 1896. JLJ-6, 536-553 - GROVE, FLOOK, SHAFER - #FC - Brunswick Edward C. SHAFER, assignee of Emma J. FLOOK, mortgagee of Calvin GROVE & w/ Louisa C. - Foreclosure - Equity #6673 - Jan 1897 Calvin GROVE d/ 13 Sep 1896 in Brunswick, intestate widow - Louisa C. and 7 minor children, d/ Florence V. GROVE, 17 s/ William A. GROVE, 14 s/ John C. GROVE, 12 s/ Philip M. GROVE, 10 d/ Mary E. GROVE, 7 s/ Oscar W. GROVE, 1 d/ Virgie M. GROVE, 1 LAND - House & Lot (75x150') on SW corner of Linden Ave & Tenth St in Brunswick; alley on south side. (Lots #390 & 391 of C.M. Wenner's Second Addition to Brunswick on Plat WIP-13, 394) Improved with a 6-room, 2-story frame house (nearly new) with cellar. To Calvin GROVE from C.M. WEINER & Others in Apr 1892. - Lot #26 (40x160') on east side of First/Bridge St in Brunswick; adjoined lots of William L. GROSS and Archibald ZIMMERLY. (In 1892, adjoining neighbors were Sarah E. BIRMINGHAM and George S. WENNER.) Improved with a 4-room, 2-story frame house (almost new) with cellar. To Calvin GROVE from Benjamin P. CRAMPTON & w/ Catharine E. in Apr 1892 [JLJ-1, 364]. Mortgaged at $600 and $400. SALE was held 6 Jan 1897 on the premises; high bidder was: - Louise C. GROVE for Lots #390 & 391 at $500 - Martin T. SHAFER for Lot #26 at $940 (Memo signed by his son, Edward C. SHAFER) Guardian was Joseph W. GAVER. Testimony was heard 24 Feb 1897 from: - John Henry HANKEY, age 26, Brunswick, brother of Mrs GROVE. - William L. GROSS, age 38, Brunswick; store keeper and creditor of the decedant. JLJ-6, 553-558 - RUSSELL, NOTNAGLE - #FC - Frederick City William H. NICODEMUS, Atty for Franklin Savings Bank of Frederick, mortgagee of Sarah Ellen RUSSELL - Foreclosure - Equity #6726 - Mar 1897 LAND - Lot on south side of West All Saints St in Frederick City; adjoined lot of Leonard NOTTNAGLE on the east and John MURDOCK on the west. Improved with a 1-story log and weatherboarded house with basement. To Sarah E. RUSSELL from Peter SEEGER & wife in Jan 1882 [AF-4, 563]. SALE was held 10 Mar 1897 at the Court House door; high bidder was: - Frederick NOTNAGLE at $430 (signed by Mary V. NOTNAGLE) Filed 4 May 1897. JLJ-6, 559-580 - ROUTZAHN, DOUB, KEPLER, REMSBURG, GROFF, COBLENTZ, STINE, KEFAUVER, LUTZ, WATERS - #FC - Middletown Clara V. KEPLER, et al vs Josiah DOUB, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6513 - Feb 1896 John ROUTZAHN of B. d/ May 1883, intestate widow - Sarah, now dec'd s/ Herman L. ROUTZAHN & w/ Martha K. d/ Mary E. (d/ 18 Aug 1883, intestate) w/o Josiah DOUB .....Clara V. (Doub) KEPLER, a widow .....George L. DOUB & w/ Lola L. .....Cyrus H. DOUB & w/ Emma - Washington, DC .....Sallie E. (Doub) w/o Martin S. REMSBURG .....Effie R. (Doub) GROFF, a widow .....Amy D. (Doub) w/o Emory L. COBLENTZ .....Charles G. DOUB, a minor LAND - 169 acres (listed in Sale), 2.5 miles SE of Middletown, on road to Jefferson; adjoined lands of Jacob HUFFER, J. Hollin KEFAUVER, Peter H. BUSSARD and William HOLTER. Improved with a 9-room, 2 1/2-story brick house with a hall and cellar under the entire house, a bank barn, wagon shed corn cribs, spring house, two orchards, well in the yard and spring near the house. Then in occupancy of George L. DOUB. To Mary E. DOUB from her father, John ROUTZAHN, at $10,001 in Oct 1882 [AF-5, 693]. - 110 acres, but now said to be 102 acres. Previously to John ROUTZAHN from Henry COBLENTZ, trustee, in Feb 1852 [ES-2, 119-122]. - 39 acres of mountain land on Catoctin Mountain; adjoined land of Samuel KINNA, Jonas A. DOUB. Previously to John ROUTZAHN from Richard H. MARSHALL, trustee, in Apr 1862 [BGF-7, 379]. - 65 acres To Josiah DOUB from Herman L. ROUTZAHN & w/ Martha E. and Sarah ROUTZAHN, widow of John ROUTZAHN, for their 65 acres at $2,699.36 in Feb 1885 [AF-11, 333]. Previously to John ROUTZAHN from: - David H. ROUTZAHN & wife in Apr 1880 [AF-2, 277]. - John R. SHAFER & wife in Feb 1881 [AF-2, 732]. - J. Hollin KEFAUVER & wife in Jun 1882 [AF-5, 482]. In Mar 1890, Josiah DOUB conveyed all his estate to his father, Enos DOUB [WIP-11, 104]; on 26 Sep 1891, Enos reconveyed it back to Josiah at $2,200 [WIP-13, 625]. Cyrus H. DOUB conveyed his share to Herman L. ROUTZAHN who conveyed it to Daniel Edward KEFAUVER & w/ Amanda in Jan 1891 [WIP-13, 469] [WIP-11, 559]. Herman L. ROUTZAHN & w/ Martha K. (at $467.64) and Emma J. DOUB (w/o Cyrus) of Washington, DC (at $265), conveyed their interests to Clara V. KEPLER for their intesests in the 117-acre farm and 30-acre mountain lot; also 1/7 of 1/2 share of 52 acres, adjoining the farm, in Jan 1896. (Clara KEPLER now has 2/7 share) Mortgaged by Josiah DOUB to Henrianna GARROTT for $1,200 in Mar 1894. Emory COBLENTZ petitioned he had paid Mrs. Henrianna GARROTT the mortgage in full with interest and mortgage has been assigned to him. Guardian was Joseph W. GAVER. Testimony was heard 29 Jul 1896 from: - Emory L. COBLENTZ, age 27, Middletown - Martin S. REMSBURG, age 29, near Middletown Trustees were Emory L. COBLENTZ, Martin S. REMSBURG and George L. DOUB. SALE was held 26 Dec 1896 at the Valley Register Office in Middletown; high bidder were: - John F. STINE at $63.75/acre; for the 169-acre farm, 2.5 miles SE of Middletown; then in occupancy of George L. DOUB. for Mountain land on Catoctin Mountain: - Clara V. KEPLER for Lot #1 of 8 acres at $14.50/acre - Alonzo C. KEPLER for Lot #2 of 9 acres at $10/acre - J. Hollin KEFAUVER for Lot #3 of 7 acres at $6.75/acre - John H. LUTZ for Lot #4 of 5+ acres at $11.50/acre - John Calvin WATERS for Lot #5 of 4 acres at $5.50/acre Total Sales, $11,121.60. Plat and M&B of mountain lots on page 577-579. Filed 6 Feb 1897. JLJ-6, 580-591 - GROFF, HOOD - #FC - Frederick City Jacob ROHRBACK, assignee of The Woman's College of Frederick, MD, assignee of Margaret E.S. HOOD, assignee of James McSHERRY, exec/of James KELLY, mortgagee of Joseph GROFF & w/ Susan - Foreclosure - Equity #6783 - Sep 1897 LAND - 'Groff Park', 28 acres, west of Frederick City, on road to Bruner's Mill and leading to Hamburg. Runs from Fourth St to Seventh St (800x400'). Improved with a large 12-room, 2-story brick house with two deep cellars and observatory with view of Frederick Valley in every direction, a hall with high ceiling and gallery; a stable, Frederick reservoir water in pipes, two wells, a cistern, two small dwellings; fruit and ornamental trees, grapevines and berry bushes. Formerly a park by the Schentzen Society, well adapted for suburban home, school, college, informary, hospital or boarding house. (present-day Hood College) To Joseph GROFF from John RITCHIE, et al, trustees in Nov 1875 [TG-4, 177]. - Lots on north end of Market St, corner of Seventh St in Frederick City. Improved with a 10-room, 3-story brick house with cellar; lots run 100 feet on North Market St and 228 feet along Seventh St. Then occupied by Capt. Joseph GROFF. (Groff House, old WFMD building) To Joseph GROFF from Fairfax SCHLEY, exec, in Aug 1883. - Lot #252 (60x129') on north side of East Sixth St in Frederick City. Improved with a two weatherboarded log houses, east of VanFossen's Blacksmith Shop. (Fredericktowne Lots) To Joseph GROFF from Dr. Jerningham BOONE in May 1865 [JWLC-3, 39]. Mortgaged at $5,000 in Dec 1881. SALE was held 4 Sep 1897 at the Courthouse door; high bidders were: - The Woman's College of Frederick, Maryland at $5,200; president was Edmund R. ESCHBAUGH. - David GROFF for lots on Market St at $3,500 - Caroline G. GROFF, w/o John GROFF, for lots on East Sixth St at $200 Total Sales, $8,900. Filed 3 Sep 1897. JLJ-6, 591-596 - HARDING, LOWE - #FC - New London Charles LOWE & w/ Susan J., mortgagees of Margaret HARDING - Foreclosure - Equity #6780 - Aug 1897 LAND - "Resurvey on Drummine", 13 acres in New London. Improved with a weatherboarded frame house. To Margaret HARDING from Johnn H. BEAVANS in Apr 1870 [CM-5, 204]. Mortgaged at $650 and $340. SALE was held 23 Aug 1897 on the premises; high bidder was: - Charles LOWE & w/ Susan at $500 Exception was the 62 square perches where the Methodist Church stood. Filed 23 Sep 1897. JLJ-6, 596-602 - ETZLER, MITCHELL, CRONISE, DOLL - #FR - Libertytown Fredericktown Savings Inst, mortgagee of Hamilton ETZLER & w/ Susannah - Foreclosure - Equity #6761 - Jul 1897 LAND - Lots# 106 & 107 (each lot 50x300') on Main St on the west end of Libertytown; adjoined lots of Rev. Perry G. WALKER on the west and an alley on the east which divided property from James GARBER. Improved with a 7-room, 2-story frame house, a wheelwright shop, fruit trees and fine water near the front door. To Hamilton ETZLER from Archibald ETZLER & w/ Annie L., Mary C. & h/ Thomas P. MITCHELL and Thomas C. ETZLER, as heirs of Ann E. ETZLER in Jul 1882 [AF-5, 558]. Previously to Ann E. ETZLER from Adam W. DEVILBISS, atty, in May 1859 [BGF-4, 167]. Mortgaged at $450 in Jun 1892 to the Fredericktown Savings Institution, Joseph CRONISE being president of the bank, but he is now deceased, and a new trustee needs to be appointed. Melville E. DOLL then became president of the bank and he is now the trustee for the mortgage. SALE was held 31 Jul 1897 at the Courthouse; high bidder was: - Fredericktown Savings Bank at $500 Filed 27 Aug 1897. JLJ-6, 602-614 - SEIS, LINEBACH, CLAYBAUGH, GORLEY, LOUNSBURY, SEBOLD - #FR - Cherry Valley Maria M. GORLEY & h/ John C. GORLEY vs Estate of Arnold R. SEIS - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6612 - 1893 Arnold R. SEIS d/ c1890 intestate, leaving widow - Mary and no children bro/ Benjamin SEIS, dec'd - leaving daughter, .......Emma J. LOUNSBURY - Illinois bro/ John A. SEIS, dec'd - Out of State (children unknown) sis/ Ellen L. w/o Shepherd LINEBACH - Indiana sis/ Mary SEIS, dec'd - Ohio (children unknown) bro/ Joseph L. SEIS, dec'd - Missouri (children unknown) bro/ George J. SEIS and w/ Mary bro/ Samuel SEIS, dec'd - moved West (children unknown) sis/ Eliza J. CLAYBAUGH, dec'd - leaving daughter, .......Maria M. w/o John C. GORLEY LAND - 16 1/2 acres, in Cherry Valley on Upper Mechanicstown Road, near Pike from Mechanicstown to Emmitsburg, 1 1/2 miles south of Mount St Marys; adjoined land of the heirs of John Theodore PEDDICORD and the heirs of Samuel HEMLER. Improved with a two-story log dwelling with a frame weather-boarded kitchen attached, a log stable, a stone spring house, a hog pen, a well of mountain water near the door, apple and peach trees; four acres cultivated and the balance in timber. To Arnold R. SEIS from his brother Joseph SEIS on 8 Sep 1888 [WIP-8, 18 and GG-8, 655]. (Also mentioned a deed to Eliza J. CLAYBAUGH and Arnold R. SEIS by Daniel SEISS, executor.) Testimony given by: - John A. PEDDICORD, 45, who resided at Mount St Marys - Augustus WAGNER, 57, from Emmitsburg District. Trustee was Vincent SEBOLD. SALE held 27 Mar 1897 at Western MD Hotel in Emmitsburg; high bidder was: - Maria M. GORLEY for $165. Filed 21 May 1897. JLJ-6, 614-626 - DELAUTER, HUFFER, HANEN - #FR - Middletown Robert S. DELAUTER, et al vs Edgar C. DELAUTER, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6543 - Apr 1896 Samuel DELAUTER (also DELAUGHTER) d/ Nov 1888, testate widow - Lydia E. (life estate) d/ 1895, intestate s/ Robert S. DELAUTER & w/ Ada F. * s/ Edgar C. DELAUTER & w/ Mary H. - Montgomery Co * s/ George S. DELAUTER & w/ Fannie * d/ Sarah E. w/o Jacob M. HUFFER d/ Mary M. w/o George C. HUFFER * s/ John P. DELAUTER & w/ Alice - Baltimore Co d/ Lydia HANEN, d/ intestate * .....Mary HANEN, a minor d/ Malinda C. w/o Joseph G. HANEN * Execs/ widow (renounced) and son Robert S. DELAUTER Witnesses: Willliam E. KEFAUVER, J.G. HANEN, Peter W. SHAFER [Will HL-1, 77; written 22 Jun 1888; filed 20 Nov 1888 and 23 Feb 1889] LAND - "Ascension Day" and "Lowell", 133 acres, 3 miles south of Middletown, on the east side of Petersville Road; adjoined lands of Kenderson T. CASTLE and George C. HUFFER. Improved with a 2-story weatherboarded log house, a stable, wagon shed, corn house, fruit trees with well near the door. To Samuel DELAUGHTER & w/ Lydia E. from Isaac MICHAEL, Elizabeth CRONE, Josephus REMSBURG, Mary E. REMSBURG, John H. TOMS, Louisa C. TOMS, John C. CRONE, Harriett CRONE, Lawson H. MAIN, Martha M. MAIN, Samuel C. CRONE, Cleantha CRONE, all of Frederick Co; also from Hezekiah MAGRUDER, Ann R. MAGRUDER, Thomas H. CRONE, Susan R. CRONE, Joshua MICHAEL, Sarah Frances MICHAEL, David BISER, Charlotte A.V. BISER, all of Warren Co, Indiana; at $8,870.75 in Jan 1869 [CM-3, 644]. Guardian was Joseph W. GAVER. Testimony was heard 4 Jun 1896 from: - Martin H.O. BEACHLEY, age 36 - Robert S. DELAUTER, age 50 Trustees were Hammond URNER and robert S. DELAUTER. SALE was held 23 Jan 1897 in front of the Valley Register Office in Middletown; high bidder was: - E. Stanley DELAUDER at $5,453 Filed 20 Feb 1897. NOTES - Frederick Co, MD Marriage Licenses * - DELAUDER, Robert S., 32, farmer to BARRICK, Ada F., 32 - 02/25/1879 by M. L. Shuford in FC; 126 - DELAUDER, E. C., 27 to CLAGGETT, Mary H., 22 - 12/01/1874 by M. L. Shuford in FC; 110 - DELAUDER, George S., 25, farmer to HERBERT, Fannie S., 23 - 01/24/1876 by J. Hawkins in FC; 112 - DELAUDER, Mary M., 27 to HUFFER, George C., 35, farmer - 11/27/1883 by T. F. Hoffmeier in Middletown; 216 - DELAUDER, Lydia, 26 to HANEN, J. C., 36, stock dealer / Page Co, VA on 05/12/1886 by T. F. Hoffmeier in Middletown; 230 - DeLAUGHTER, Linda C., 23, Middletown to HANEN, Joseph G., 30, Virginia on 09/01/1886 by F.K. WHITE; WIP-110 JLJ-6, 626-629 - STANTON, SENSENEY, CLEMSON - #FR - Clemsonville Nicholas H. CLEMSON, assignee of Frank L. STONER, assignee of Charles H. SENSENEY, mortgagee of James M. STANTON & w/ Margaret E. - Foreclosure - Equity #6814 - Nov 1897 LAND - 1 acres and 28 sq perches, near Clemsonville; adjoined lands of Nicholas CLEMSON and Daniel FOGLE. Improved with a 1 1/2-story house. To James M. STANTON from Charles E. SENSENEY in Aug 1883 [AF-7, 428]. Mortgaged at $125. SALE held 20 Nov 1897 on the premises: high bidder was: - John Walter CLEMSON at $100 Filed 31 Dec 1897. JLJ-6, 630-649 - SMITH, MOTTER, McLANAHAN, OULD, SCHLEY, WEBB, STONE - #FR - Frederick City - #Slaves Joseph A. WEBB vs William H. McLANAHAN - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6578 - Jun 1896 Rebecca SMITH d/ Jun 1854, testate, Frederick City d/ Mary Ann (Smith) w/o John S. MOTTER (western portion of Lot on Patrick St) s/ John Jacob SMITH s/ Ezra SMITH, dec'd .....Henrietta R. SMITH (large looking glass, belonging to her father) s/ William H. SMITH s/ George SMITH d/ Ann Rebecca (Smith) McLANAHAN d/ 11 May 1896, intestate - 2 children: .....Alice Rebecca (McLanahan) w/o Dr. Elisha R. OULD - New York * (she d/ 1874, testate, devising her share to her mother) [Will SGC-1, 497; written 29 Mar 1874; filed 29 May 1874] .....William H. McLANAHAN In trust to George SMITH and John S. MOTTER for benefit of her daughter Ann Rebecca, as husband to be excluded. (eastern portion of Lot on Patrick St) (Her children were listed in Equity records, not in Will) grandchildren - Eveline C. SMITH (to pay other 4 grandchildren $50, as she rec'd slave) - John T. SMITH SLAVES - coloured girl ELIZA (to daughter Ann Rebecca; trustee may sell) - coloured girl NELLY (to daughter Mary Ann, for life) - coloured boy JOE (to son John Jacob, for life) - negro girl CATHARINE (a/k/a "HITT") (to granddaughter Eveline) Execs/ son George SMITH and son-in-law John S. MOTTER Witnesses: Ezra HOUCK, George BECKENBAUGH, Daniel HALLER [Will TS-1, 318; written 25 Jan 1851; filed 10 Jun 1854] LAND - Lot #56 on south side of West Patrick St in Frederick City. Then occupied by David SCHLEY; and now tenanted by George William SMITH, Esquire. Devised western part to daughter Mary Ann and eastern portion to daughter Ann Rebecca. Water pump on western side to be shared. * Ann Rebecca (McLanahan) OULD's Will devised her 1/2 share to her mother, Ann Rebecca McLANAHAN. On Sep 25, 1876, William H. McLANAHAN, then of Lewis Co, Missouri, sold his undivided 1/2 share to Joseph A. WEBB of Baltimore City [TG-6, 404]. After the deaths of William's mother and sister, Joseph A. WEBB (w/ Fannie) then claimed he held the total estate, less the expenses of Ann Rebecca McLANAHAN. Trustee was H. Dorsey ETCHISON, Esquire. SALE was held 6 Feb 1897 at the City Hotel in Frederick; high bidder was: - Harriet E. STONE at $1,905; Improved with a 2-story brick house; adjoined lots of George A. GILBERT, Esquire, on the west and E.Y. GOLDSBOROUGH, Esqure, on the east; alley on west side, backs to George MARKELL"s pasture. Each half of this eastern portion was owned by William H. McCLANAHAN and Joseph A. WEBB with his wife Fannie claiming dower, even though they live apart. Filed 3 Mar 1897. JLJ-6, 649-655 - MOBLEY, ORDEMAN, FUNK - #FR - Urbana Mollie E. MOBLEY, et al vs Nina R. MOBLEY, et al - Petition for Mortgage - Equity #6914 - Jul 1898 Joseph O. MOBLEY d/ Dec 1885, testate s/ Richard H. MOBLEY s/ William J. MOBLEY s/ Howard S. MOBLEY s/ Clarence D. MOBLEY s/ Jefferson D. MOBLEY Exec/ son Richard H. MOBLEY, et al [Will JPP-2, 169; filed 29 Dec 1885] LAND - 181 acres in Urbana District, on road from Greenfield Mills to Park Mills; adjoined land of Paul HOUSER and William FUNK. - 76 acre Farm in Urbana District, then occupied by Howard S. MOBLEY; adjoined lands of Paul HANSER. To Joseph O. MOBLEY from William J. WORMAN. - 10 acres of mountain land on Sugar Loaf Mountain in Urbana District; adjoined previous farm. All stock, store fixtures and goods in store of Clarence D. MOBLEY at Park Mills. Devised to his five sons in Jun 1885 [AF-11, 298]. ...To Howard S. MOBLEY from Richard H. MOBLEY of Williamsburg, Iowa Co, Iowa, William J. MOBLEY & w/ Jennie, Jefferson D. MOBLEY & w/ Martha C., of Frederick Co, MD for their shares at $1,332 in Mar 1895. ...To Howard S. MOBLEY and William J. MOBLEY from Clarence D. MOBLEY. at $2,000 in Jun 1893. SOLD parts to: - H.D. ORDEMAN [TG-4, 65] - Anna E. FUNK [AF-5, 191] Howard S. MOBLEY d/ 1895, intestate widow - Mollie E. d/ Nina R. MOBLEY, a minor s/ Howard V. MOBLEY, a minor Guardian was Webster HITESHEW. Trustee was Edward S. EICHELBERGER to execute a mortgage for $950 for the widow and children and to maintain the 76-acre farm, but transferring his share of the rest of the estate of his father to William J. MOBLEY. Filed 30 Aug 1898. JLJ-6, 655-660 - MARTIN - #FR - Brunswick Jacob ROHRBACK, Atty for Baltimore Building & Loan Assoc of Baltimore City, mortgagee of John MARTIN & w/ Eliza J. - Foreclosure - Equity #6932 - Aug 1898 LAND - Lot #113, at SW corner of Maple Ave and Sixth St in Brunswick, on C.M. WENNER's Second Addition to Brunswick. Improved with a large 2-story frame house. To John MARTIN from John H. STAUFFER in Nov 1891 [JLJ-1, 369]. Mortgaged at $800. SALE was held 26 Aug 1898 on the premises; high bidder was: - Baltimore Building & Loan Assoc of Baltimore City at $200 Filed 22 sep 1898. JLJ-6, 661-662 - UTERMAHLE - #FR Sophia Lee UTERMAHLE vs Charles H. UTERMAHLE - Divorce - Equity #6199 - Dec 1893 Divorce granted to Sophia Lee UTERMAHLE on 27 Dec 1893; she was also granted custody of the three children with Charles H. UTERMAHLE having visitation rights. Charles was also to pay $2,000 for expenses of removing her from the farm and to pay support and maintenance of herself and the children and to pay expenses of her attorney, William P. MAULSBY Jr, Esquire. The sum of $18,000 to be placed in trust for her support and upon her death to the children until they reach the age of 21. When the children become of age, they are to receive 1/3 of $20,000 Filed 27 Dec 1893. JLJ-6, 663-689 - HELFENSTEIN - #FR Annie E. HELFENSTEIN, trustee of Charles M. HELFENSTEIN - Transfer of Securities - Equity #7010 - Mar 1901 Cyrus G. HELFENSTEIN d/ 1895, testate widow - Annie E. (1/3) s/ Edward T. HELFENSTEIN s/ Ernest HELFENSTEIN d/ Annie HELFENSTEIN s/ Charles M. HELFENSTEIN d/ Feb 1899 (under age 30), leaving ...(Nannie (MacGILL) HELFENSTEIN, mother & guardian of Ruth) .....Ruth E. HELFENSTEIN (under age 2) The remainder of estate to be divided in four equal shares; the widow to hold in trust the shares of Ernest, Charles and Annie until they reach the age of 30; Annie's to be free from any husband she may have. Resided in house on the Belair Farm. Exec/ wife Witnesses: Charles W. ROSS, Henry WILLIAMS, W.B. STOVER [Will JKW-1, 324; written 18 Oct 1892; filed 10 Apr 1895] Securities of $6,715.76 were transferred by Annie E. HELFENSTEIN, as trustee, to Nannie HELFENSTEIN, as guardian of Charles M. HELFENSTEIN's daughter. Filed 24 Apr 1899. JLJ-6, 690-704 - KLINE, WARRENFELTZ, GAVER, SMITH - #FR - Wolfsville William B. WHEELER and William A. WHEELER, partners, t/a W.B.WHEELER & Son of Washington County, and Lewis LAMAR vs Daniel C. KLINE, et al - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #7332 - Feb 1901 Susannah KLINE d/ 26 Jan 1901, intestate w/o George Adam KLINE d/ 31 Jan 1901 s/ Jonathan KLINE & w/ Barbara A. - Washington County d/ Rebecca D. w/o Daniel P. WARRENFELTZ d/ Mary M. KLINE s/ Daniel C. KLINE & w/ Maud E. - Washington County d/ Elizabeth (d/ c1895) w/o Jonathan SMITH - Washington County .....Minnie F. GAVER, a minor (b/ 12 Feb 1883, out of wedlock) (in Female House of Refuge of Maryland, Baltimore City; now age 18) .....Martin L. SMITH, a minor (age 7 or 8) - Washington County .....John W. SMITH, a minor (age 6; lives with aunt Mary M. KLINE) LAND - 1/2 undivided share of "Weaver's Last Renewal", 2 7/8 acres, 1.25 miles west of Wolfsville, on road to Black Rock; adjoined land of George KLINE. Improved with a 1 1/2-story log house, stable, fruit trees and well. To Susannah KLINE and her son, Daniel C. KLINE, from John H. SHUTT & w/ Martha A. of Indiana and Sarah SHUTT at $57.50 in Aug 1889 [JLJ-1, 61]. Guardian was William C. BIRELY. Testimony was heard 20 Mar 1901 from: - Daniel C. KLINE, age 29, Smithsburg, Washington County - Daniel P. WARRENFELTZ, age 36, Frederick County - Dr. Lewis LAMAR, age 62, Wolfsville; had practiced medicine 35 years. Trustee was Thaddeus M. BISER. SALE was held for the 1/2 undivided part on 27 Apr 1901 in front of John H. MAUGAN's Store in Wolfsville; high bidder was: - Daniel P. WARRENFELTZ at $100 Filed 23 May 1901. JLJ-6, 704-706 - HAHN, BIGGS - #FR - Thurmont Phebe S. BIGGS vs Washington A. HAHN & w/ Sarah E. - Report of Sale - Equity #7631 - Apr 1901 LAND - Lot in Thurmont; adjoined lots of Alfred A. TROXELL and Cyrus COVER and east to Carroll St. SALE was held 20 Apr 1901 on the premises; high bidder was: - Phebe S. BIGGS at $455 Filed 30 May 1901. The End of JLJ-6 Frederick MDGenWeb Coordinator - Dorinda Shepley MDGenWeb © Copyright 2025 Last revised on January 30, 2025

Equity Court Abstracts

Book JLJ-6 - 1890-1897

Frederick County, Maryland

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]



JLJ-6, 1-5 - SHUTT, LAMAR - #FC - Good Hope

Lewis LAMAR, mortgagee of Samuel SHUTT
- Report of Sales - Equity #6626 - Sep 1896

LAND - "Piney Grove", 51 acres in Catoctin District, near Good Hope 
and midway between Wolfsville and Smithsburg, with public school 
being adjacent.
Improved with a 1 1/2-story log and weatherboard house, an apple 
and peach orchard; divided into well watered fields with 15 acres 
in timber.
To Samuel SHUTT from Lewis LAMAR in Apr 1895 [WIP-6, 534].

Mortgaged at $500.

SALE was held 12 Sep 1896 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- Lewis LAMAR at $450

Filed 31 Dec 1896. 



JLJ-6, 6-10 - GIBBS, O'TOOL - #FC - Thurmont

Vincent SEBOLD, assignee of Frederick WHITE, mortgagee 
of George W. GIBBS
- Report of Sales - Equity #6627 - Oct 1896

LAND - Lot on Boundary Ave in Thurmont; adjoined lot of Mrs. ESTERLINE.
Improved with a 2-story frame building (20x30) with shed attached, 
fruit trees and well.
To George W. GIBBS from George W. STOCKSDALE & wife in Dec 1883.

Mortgaged at $100 to Frederick WHITE in Feb 1884.
Upon his death, Susan WHITE became administrator 
and assigned it to Sarah J. SHUFF (w/o Charles J. SHUFF), 
who assigned it to Vincent SEBOLD.

SALE was held 2 Oct 1896 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- Annie V. O'TOOL at $200 (w/o Richard O'TOOL)

Filed 7 Nov 1896.



JLJ-6, 11-38 - Rail Road Companies - #FC #CC

George J. APPOLD, surviving trustee 
vs  Frederick & Pennsylvania Line Railroad Company and the 
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
- Report of Sales - Equity #6356 - Feb 1895

LAND - Railway line, 28 miles in length, from Frederick City to the 
MD-PA line in direction of Littlestown, PA; in both Frederick and 
Carroll Counties; connects with the Hanover and York Railroad Company 
near Kingsdale, PA at the border of MD and PA.
Includes rails, buildings, right of ways, bridges, depot and station 
buildings. 
To Frederick & Pennsylvania Line Railroad Company by John LOATS, 
George F. WEBSTER and J. APPOLD (of Baltimore), trustees of the 
National Mechanics Bank of Baltimore.
To be paid in bonds, payable in 30 years; 175 bonds at $1,000 each 
and 150 bonds at $500 each, or $250,000 plus interest; to make interest 
payments in gold, semi-annually.
[CM-5, 569 & Carr. Co JBB-5, 189] [ York Co, PA Deed Book X, 411-420]

John LOATS and George F. WEBSTER are now deceased. 

The Frederick & Pennsylvania Line Railroad Company has not been 
profitable and The Pennsylvania Railroad Company now owns 166 
of the $1,000 bonds and 121 of the $500 bonds.

Trustees were Bernard CARTER and Milton G. URNER.
SALE was held 9 Jun 1896 at the Court House door; 
high bidder was: 
- John C. SIMS at $150,000

Filed 2 Jul 1896.



JLJ-6, 39-50 - FLORENCE, HAYS - #FC - Emmitsburg

George A. FLORENCE and Mary R. FLORENCE by next friend, Minnie M. FLORENCE  
vs  James T. FLORENCE, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6630 - Oct 1896

Edward Ignatious FLORENCE  d/ Sep 1896 at home, intestate
widow - Minnie M. (age 25-30)

s/ George Albert FLORENCE, a minor
d/ Mary Rose FLORENCE, a minor
s/ James T. FLORENCE, a minor
d/ Margaret L. FLORENCE, a minor
d/ Martha E. FLORENCE, a minor
s/ Edward Ignatius FLORENCE Jr., a minor 

LAND - 11 acres, 1.25 miles NW of Emmitsburg, between the two roads 
leading into Waynesboro Pike; adjoined land of Mrs. ELINE. 
Improved with a rough-cast front, weatherboard house, a carpenter 
shop, smoke house, corn crib, fruit trees and well.

To Edward Ignatius FLORENCE from Sebastian FLORENCE in Oct 1894 
(deeded to his son with provision he support and care for his 
 father until his death and provide proper burial) [JLJ-7, 423].

Contained in these three parcels:

- 3.5 acres in "Carrollsburg".
Previously to Sebastian FLORENCE from Patrick LOWE in Aug 1827 
[JS-28, 246].

- 1.5 acres
Previously to Sebastian FLORENCE from James C. ANNAN in Oct 1832 
[JS-41, 111-113].

- 6 acres
Previously to Sebastian FLORENCE from John ADELSPERGER, exec/of 
John ADELSBERGER, in Oct 1841 [JS-15, 333] 

Guardian was John J. BISER. 
Testimony was heard 1 Dec 1896 from: 
- Joseph K. HAYS, age 28, resided in Emmitsburg
- William MORRISON, age 44, resided in Emmitsburg

Trustee was Vincent SEBOLD. 
SALE was held 16 Jan 1897 at the Western Maryland Hotel 
in Emmitsburg; high bidder was: 
- Joseph K. HAYS at $476

Filed 18 Jan 1897.



JLJ-6, 50-62 - KOONTZ - #FC - Frederick City

Mary C. KOONTZ, creditor  vs  Edward S. KOONTZ, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6743 - May 1897

Edward S. KOONTZ
w/ Alice V. 

s/ Charles E. KOONTZ, a minor (will be 18 in Nov 1897)

LAND - Lot on east side of North Market St, in Frederick City, 
between Third and Fourth Sts.
To Edward S. KOONTZ from his father Edward KOONTZ & w/ Isabella E. 
in Dec 1895 [JLJ-11, 449].  (Provision of life estate to his 
father & wife)

Deeds were made by Edward S. KOONTZ to Eddie E. HARN and from 
him to Alice V. KOONTZ (w/o Edward S.) and her son, Charles E. 
KOONTZ.  It was claimed this was to defraud Mary C. KOONTZ.

Equity #4452 - Mary C. KOONTZ  vs  Edward S. KOONTZ
- Proceeding to collect alimony, long overdue, from her ex-husband. 
Divorce decreee was passed on 29 Mar 1879, granting her $3 a month 
in alimony; however, nothing was ever paid.  They had two children.   
Amount due now, $1,872, plus continued interest.

Guardian was Edward HEWES. 
Testimony was heard 10 May 1897 from: 
- Edward S. KOONTZ, age 45, Frederick City, a tinner
- Eddie E. HARN, age 22, Frederick City, an attorney

Court ruled the deeds to Eddie E. HARN and then back to the wife 
and minor son of Edward S. KOONTZ be voided as fraudulent. 
The defendent then paid the alimony to his ex-wife.

Filed 19 May 1897. 

Note - Public Sale in Oct 1901  and Dec 1901



JLJ-6, 63-71 - GAMBRILL, HOOD - #FC - Frederick City

Jacob ROHRBACK, assignee of Margaret E.S. HOOD, mortgagee 
of James H. GAMBRILL & w/ Antoinette F.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6728 - Apr 1897

LAND - James H. GAMBRILL Mill property, on east side of Carroll St 
in Frederick City. 
Improved with 4-story brick flour mill, entirely remodeled and rebuilt 
in 1893; full roller machinery, operated by steam, and fixtures; with 
capacity of 250 barrels of flour per day.
To James H. GAMBRILL from John REIFSNIDER & wife and Calvin B. ANDERS 
& wife, et al, in Jun 1878 [TG-9, 575].

Mortgaged at $6,666.66.

SALE was held 10 Apr 1897 at the City Hotel in Frederick City; 
high bidder was: 
- Margaret E.S. HOOD at $16,000

Filed 12 Apr 1897.



JLJ-6, 71-75 - NICHOLS, WORMAN, ROELKEY - #FC - Frederick City

William J. WORMAN, mortgagee of Randolph NICHOLS & w/ Josephine
- Report of Sales - Equity #6722 - Apr 1897

LAND - Lot on Klinehart's Alley in Frederick City.
Improved with a 2-story frame house.
To Randolph W. NICHOLS from George S. DILL and Thomas SHULTZ
in May 1884.

Mortgaged at $140.

SALE was held 31 Mar 1897 at the Carlin House; high bidder was: 
- Elroy L. ROELKEY at $265

Filed 29 Apr 1897.



JLJ-6, 75-80 - POFFINBERGER, METZGER - #FC - Myersville-Ellerton

George W. WACHTEL, assignee of William S.T. METZGER, 
mortgagee of Josiah POFFINBERGER & w/ Mariah S.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6691 - Feb 1897

LAND - 26 acres, 2 miles north of Myersville and 2 miles west 
of Ellerton, in Jackson District, on road from St John's Church 
to Wolfsville road; adjoined lands of Andrew C. ELDRIDGE and 
Mrs. Isaiah DOUB.
Improved with a  house, bank barn, apple and peach orchards, 
with well near the door.
To Josiah POFFINBERGER from Denton C. HOOVER & wife in Mar 1791.

Mortgaged at $1,100.

SALE was held 13 Feb 1897 at George W. BITTLE's store in Myersville; 
high bidder was: 
- Rev. William S.T. METZGER at $800

Filed 16 Mar 1897.



JLJ-6, 80-85 - MILLER, KOOGLE, KELLER - #FC - Middletown

Daniel C. MILLER and Thomas W. KOOGLE, mortagees 
of John D. MILLER & w/ Mary M.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6693 - Jan 1897

LAND - 3.25 acre Lot, one mile west of Middletown, on west side 
of road from National Turnpike to Myersville, near KELLER's Mill; 
adjoined lands of Daniel KELLER, and Joseph LONG.
Improved with a 2-story brick house with attick, wash house, stable, 
wagon shed, apple orchard and other fruit and water near the door.
To John D. MILLER from Daniel C. MILLER & Others [WIP-4, 109].

Also had 1/2 of 50 acres of wheat growing on farm of Adam KOOGLE, 
on the Hagerstown Turnpike, one mile west of MIddletown; also farm 
equipment and household goods.

Mortgaged at $650, payable to Lewis McBRIDE.

SALE was held 30 Jan 1897; high bidder was:
- Harvey E. KELLER at $750

Filed 22 Mar 1897.



JLJ-6, 86-87 - WILSON, KEFAUVER, RIPPEON, CRUM - #FC - Mount Pleasant

Samuel WILSON by next friend Charles E. CRAMER, et al
vs  Ann Mary RIPPEON, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6692 - Feb 1897

Samuel WILSON  d/ intestate
w/ Susan E.  d/ intestate

d/ Ida  w/o John KEFAUVER
d/ Ann Mary  w/o Zachariah RIPPEON
d/ Florence A.  w/o John D. CRUM
s/ Samuel WILSON, a minor

LAND - "Discovery Resurveyed", 5 acres, near Mount Pleasant; 
adjoined land of William BUCKEY.
To Samuel WILSON & w/ Susan E. from Harriet Ann CRUM & 
h/ George W. CRUM in Mar 1890 [WIP-11, 123].
Subject to mortgage held by Thomas GORSUCH and Dr. D.E. STONE.

(Pages 88 thru 90 are blank - rest of file is missing)



JLJ-6, 91-95 - FRUSHOUR, SMITH, STRUBE - #FC - Urbana

William H. NICODEMUS, atty for Franklin Savings Bank 
of Frederick, mortgagee of Beverly V. FRUSHOUR & w/ Geneva
- Report of Sales - Equity #6696 - Feb 1897

LAND - Lot in Urbana; adjoined lands of Mrs. J.T. WILLIAMS and 
George L. BOYER. 
Improved with a 2-story brick house w/ back building and store room, 
stable, blacksmith shop, carriage and ice house combined, meat house 
and well near the door. 
Then in occupancy of Mrs. Charles H. SMITH.
To Beverly W. FRESHOUR from Milton G. URNER, trustee in Dec 1889 
[WIP-9, 502].

Mortgaged at $850.

SALE was held 27 Feb 1897 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- Andrew STRUBE at $965

Filed 23 Mar 1897.



JLJ-6, 96-101 - ROWE, ADAMS, LAMBRIGHT - #FC - Frederick City

Edward E. ADAMS, mortgagee of Paulis ROWE & w/ Mary E.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6699 - Mar 1897

LAND - Two Lots on west side of North Market St in Frederick City, 
between Sixth and Seventh Sts; adjoined lots of Samuel BRENGLE 
on the south and Mrs. Annie E. LAMBRIGHT on the north.
Improved with a 2-story brick house w/ 1-story building used as 
a saloon.
To Paulis ROWE from Edward E. ADAMS & w/ Vinnie K. in Feb 1892 
[JLJ-1, 188].

Mortgaged at $600.

SALE was held 5 Mar 1897 at the Courthouse door; high bidder was: 
- Anna R.E. LAMBRIGHT at $925

Filed 1 Apr 1897. 



JLJ-6, 102-106 - BOLLER, TROXELL, BIGGS - #FC - Graceham

Lewis TROXELL, William H. BIGGS and James S. BIGGS, mortgagees
vs  Lewis Edward BOLLER & w/ Margaret S. of York Co, Pennsylvania
- Report of Sales - Equity #6701 - Mar 1897

LAND - Five tracts in Graceham 
To William H. BOLLER 
- from Octavious A. ENGLAR & Others in Mar 1854 [ES-10, 507].
- from Michael F. EICHELBERGER, trustee in Dec 1859 [BGF-5, 584].
- from George FAVORITE in Apr 1854 [JWLC-1, 526 (mountain lot)

To Lewis E. BOLLER (heir of William H. BOLLER)
- from William J. CRAMER in Apr 1891 [WIP-10, 248].

To Lewis E. BOLLER & w/ Margaret S. & Others
- from Bernard COLLIFlOWER, exec, in Nov 1887 [WIP-4, 595].
[Also see JLJ-3, 722]

Mortgaged at $400.

SALE was held 4 Mar 1897 at Rocky Ridge Station; 
high bidders were: 
- Samuel E. BOLLER for Lot #1 at $286
- Jacob L. TROXELL for Lot #2 at $34
- James S. BIGGS and Jacob L. TROXELL for Lot #3 at $100
Total Sales, $420.

Filed 3 Apr 1897.



JLJ-6, 107-111 - HYDER, BIGGS, MOTTER, SMITH - #FC - Johnsville

Robert BIGGS and John C. MOTTER, mortgagees of Mary Eleanor 
HYDER, William H. HYDER & w/ Sarah M. 
- Report of Sales - Equity #6671 - Dec 1896

LAND - 4 acres, a half a mile south of Johnsville, on the Liberty 
and Pipe Creek Turnpike.
Improved with a 2-story frame house, fruit trees and well.
To John HYDER [WBT-12, 231]. 
(Devised to Mary Eleanore HIDER for life estate; then to William 
 H. HIDER; by Will of John HIDER)

Mortgaged at $400.

SALE was held 12 Dec 1896 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- Charles S. SMITH at $500

Filed 18 Feb 1897.



JLJ-6, 112-143 - CRUM, THOMAS, HERRING, HOFFMAN & Others - #FC - Jefferson

George W. CRUM & w/ Mary W. & Others  vs  Susan S. CRUM, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6649 - Nov 1896

Dr. George W. CRUM Sr  d/ 14 Mar 1896, testate
widow - Susan S. (age 66)

d/ Mary Katharine.  w/o Alpheus D. THOMAS - Frederick City
s/ John H. CRUM, dec'd
.....gr-s/ Julian C. CRUM, a minor - Frederick City (1/9)
s/ George W. CRUM & w/ Mary W. - Frederick City
d/ Annie Margaret w/o Edward HERRING - Frederick City
s/ Charles W.R. CRUM & w/ Grace R. - Frederick City

Each of the four living children received 2/9 share.

(Spouses not listed in Will)
(son George W.'s mother-in-law was Mrs. ETCHINSON)

Execs/ (wife, but she renounced), George W. CRUM and Charles W.R. CRUM 
Witnesses:  Isaac WALKER, Lewis O. WHIP, D.C SHAFF
[Will JKW-1, 517; written 5 Apr 1886[ filed 18 May 1896]

LAND - House & Lot on north side of Main St in Jefferson (to wife); 
adjoined lot of D.C. SHAFF and the parsonage of the Reformed Church.
Improved with an 11-room brick house and large store room with stabling.
Previously Estate of Abraham BLESSING of George in Sep 1832 [JS-40, 412].
To Dr. George W. CRUM from David A.S. EYSTER (moved to Dauphin Co, PA) 
at $2,625 in Mar 1848 [WBT-8, 115].
(Equity #2122 - Mary M. BLESSING  vs  David A.S. EYSTER & Others)

- parts of "Two Brothers", "Resurvey on Two Brothers", and "Abram's Lot", 
51-acre farm in Jefferson District. 
To George W. CRUM (3/8) of Washington County; 
Mary Ann CRUM, Elizabeth CRUM, Margaret A. CRUM (4/8 undivided shares) 
and Catharine GEDDINGS (1/8); 
from George SOUDER at $2,075 in Jan 1847 [WBT-3, 554].
Mortgage of $800 on the farm to Frederick Town Savings Institution.

- 222.75 acres, three miles south of Jefferson, on road to Point of Rocks; 
adjoined lands of H.D. LAKIN, and William LAKIN. 
Improved with a house, large bank barn, corn house, spring nearby, apple 
orchard and peach orchard of 1,000 trees; 200 acres are cleared in well 
watered, divided fields; the residue in oak, hickory, chestnut and poplar 
timber.
To George W. CRUM of Washington County from John CRUM at $1,114 
(for John's undivided 1/8 share) in Jan 1847 [WBT-3, 553].
Previously devised to Barbara CRUM, mother of John CRUM, by her father 
Francis HOFFMAN.
Included:
...parts of "Two Brothers", "Resurvey on Two Brothers", and "Abram's Lot", 
106 acres in Jefferson District. 
Previously land of Francis HOFFMAN in Feb 1790 [WR-9, 56].
..."Fielderea", 117 acres.
Previously land of Francis HOFFMAN in Jul 1791 [WR-10, 146].

- Description in deed to George W. CRUM in Jun 1881 [AF-3, 531].
To George W. CRUM from Vinnie C. HOFFMAN (w/o George H.C. HOFFMAN) 
at $10 in Oct 1881 [AF-4, 249].

- 1/12 share of his Aunt Margaret A. BOTELER's estate:  274 acres, 
being her 1/8 part from her mother, Barbara CRUM in 1847 
[Ref:  WBT-3, 554-556 and 559-560].
To George W. CRUM from Francis Milton HOFFMAN of Eau Claire County, 
Wisconsin, at $114 in Jul 1881 [AF-3, 715].

- 1/16 of Aunt Margaret A. BOTELER's estate, as above.
To George W. CRUM from Frank C. TABLER & w/ Marian of St Louis, Missouri 
at $86 in May 1881 [AF-4, 95].

- Undivided 1/8 part of 34 acres, being their mother Ann R. HOFFMAN's 
Estate, in two tracts.
To George W. CRUM from Annie Margaret HOFFMAN and George H.C. 
HOFFMAN (he of Harpers Ferry, WV) at $1,545 [CM-7, 433].
Previously to Ann Rebecca HOFFMAN from George W. CRUM, William B. 
TABLER, Mary A. CRUM & Others in Oct 1854 [ES-5, 304-305].
[Ref:  1/3 part in CM-2, 180 and other 2/3 part per Wills of Henry C. 
GITTINGS and Ann R. HOFFMAN.

- 3/16 share of their Aunt Margaret A. BOTELER's estate.
To George W. CRUM from Charles G. TABLER & w/ Anna K., Charles B. FOUT 
& w/ Ida L. and Mary K. TABLER at $258 in May 1881 [AF-4, 95].

- 1/6 share of their Aunt Margaret A. BOTELER's estate.
To George W. CRUM from Daniel S. RAMSBURG & w/ Annie M. of Montgomery 
County and George H.C. HOFFMAN of Washington County at $228 in Jun 1881 
[AF-5, 531].

- Mountain Lot, 8 to 12 acres, of Philip STOCKMAN estate; one and a half  
miles from Jefferson, on road to Adamstown; adjoining land of Franklin 
HOFFMAN; timbered in chestnut.
To George W. CRUM from John STOCKMAN and Abraham SHAFF, trustees 
(Equity in Dec 1867 - John STOCKMAN & Others  vs Christian STOCKMAN 
 & Others) at $156 in Mar 1870 [AF-5, 531].
Previously to Philip STOCKMAN from George W. HOFFMAN & w/ Catharine S. 
in Jan/Mar 1840 [CM-4, 622].
...SOLD 2 acres to John STOCKMAN at $65.63 in Mar 1870 [CM-4, 670].
...SOLD 1 acre to Joseph A. SELBY at $48.15 in Feb 1884 [WIP-1, 94].
...SOLD 88 perches to Annie E. RENN at $20 in Mar 1893 [JLJ-7, 293].

...SOLD 1.25 acres to Mary Elizabeth WATTS at $50 in Jul 1889 
   [WIP-11, 730].
* Wood land from Jacob REMSBURG, trustee in 1859 [BGF-4, 341] 
 
Guardian was Joseph W. GAVER. 
Testimony was heard 11 Jan 1897 from:
- George W. CRUM, age 39 (or 59), s/o George W. CRUM Sr.; his father 
  owned a House & Lot in Jefferson, a 276-acre farm and 7-8 acres of 
  wood land.
  Stated there was another deed to his father from Jacob RAMSBURG 
  [BGF-4, 341]. *
- Harry F. DITTMAN, age 33, minister of the gospel, had resided in 
  Jefferson for 6 years.

Trustees were George W. CRUM and John C. MOTTER. 
SALE was held 20 Feb 1897 at the City Hotel in Frederick City; 
high bidders were: 
- Susan S. CRUM for House & Lot in Jefferson at $1,200
- Susan S. CRUM for 274-acre farm at $24.10/acre
- John P. HOFFMAN for 12 acres of mountain land at $9.50/acre
Total Sales, $7,934.27.

Filed 26 Mar 1897.



JLJ-6, 144-148 - DIXON, PAYNE - #FC - Frederick City

J. William PAYNE, assignee of Mary A. PAYNE, mortgagee 
of Laura Jane DIXON and h/ Charles F. DIXON
- Report of Sales - Equity #6650 - Nov 1896

LAND - Lot on south side of West All Saints St in Frederick City. 
Improved with a 2-story brick house.
To Laura Jane DIXON from C.V.S. LEVY and John C. MOTTER, trustees
in Jul 1883 [AF-7, 382].

Mortgaged at $1,300.

SALE was held 24 Nov 1896 at the Court House door; 
high bidder was: 
- Mary A. PAYNE at $1,600

Filed 17 Dec 1896.



JLJ-6, 149-184 - SHAFER, LONG, KOOGLE, FLOOK, HOKE, GAYLOR - #FC - Middletown

John S. NEWMAN and William P. MAULSBY, trustees 
in Insolvency of William E. SHAFER  vs  John S. NEWMAN & Others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6653 - Nov 1896

John SHAFER  d/ Sep 1823, testate

- Henry SHAFER  (35 acres of mountain land)

s/ John SHAFER (1/3 of balance of mountain land)
s/ George SHAFER (1/3 of balance of mountain land) *
s/ Peter SHAFER (1/3 of balance of mountain land)

Execs/ sons
Witnesses:  Frederick STEMPLE, Michael KELLER, Joseph SWEARINGER
[Will HS-3, 187; written 31 May 1821; filed 8 Sep 1823]

George SHAFER  (s/o John)  d/ Dec 1857, testate *

   s/ J. Hanson SHAFER (land) **

   (only partial Will shown)

   (Execs/ son Joseph and son-in-law Hanson P. RUDY)
   (Witnesses:  Christian REMSBURG, Jacob T.C. MILLER, Peter SHAFER)
   [Will GH-1, 267; written 7 Nov 1857; filed 22 Dec 1857]

J. Hanson SHAFER  d/ 1863, testate **
...w/ Margaret (96.5 acre plantation and 20-acre mountain lot)
.....1. Robert E. SHAFER & w/ Martha E.
.....2. William E. SHAFER & w/ Daisy E. (LONG)
.....3. Charles H. SHAFER & w/ Ella (KOOGLE)
.....4. Lycurgus P. SHAFER & w/ Fannie
.....5. Mollie SHAFER, dec'd  w/o William Snively FLOOK
. . . . .Margaret E. FLOOK  w/o Charles E. AUSHERMAN
.....6. Harriet L. SHAFER, dec'd  w/o David HOKE
. . . . .Katherine "Katie" HOKE - West Virginia
. . . . .Margaret HOKE  w/o Frederick NEWMAN - Washington County

Execs/ wife and eldest son.
Witnesses:  Ezra MINNICK, Jacob LUDWICK, Simon LIGHTER
[Will of J. Hanson SHAFER APK-1, 277; written 29 Mar 1863; filed 7 Apr 1863]

LAND - "Tasker's Chance", 104.75 acres.
To William E. SHAFER from W. Irving PARSONS & wife in Mar 1893 [JLJ-3, 544].
Subject to $6,000 mortgage.

- 97 acre Farm (A&B), one mile west of Middletown, on Old Sharpsburg Road; 
adjoined lands  of John LIGHTER,  Philip SHAFFER and Ezra BEACHLEY.
Improved with a 2-story brick house w/ 2-story back building, bank barn, 
wagon shed, carriage houses, fruit trees and spring house.
Then occupied by William GAYLOR as tenant.
A - "Cool Spring", 77.75 acres
   To George SHAFER from John BOWLUS at $4,403 in Oct 1843 (filed Mar 1844)
   [HS-19, 502].
B - "Christy's Folly", 19.25 acres; adjoined "Cool Spring".
   To George SHAFER from Adam LORENTZ & w/ Elizabeth and Jacob C. 
   LORENTZ & w/ Elizabeth, heirs of Jacob LORENTZ, at $1,155 in Feb 1848 
   [WBT-7, 24].
C - Mountain Lot, 20 acres, in 3rs District; adjoined land of Charles RUDY.
   To George SHAFER from Will of his father John SHAFER.
Devised to J. Hanson SHAFER from Will of his father, George SHAFER.

William E. SHAFER & w/ Daisy E. were indebted by mortgage of $800 
to Mollie E. HEMP in Oct 1896; Insolvency #4785.

Margaret SHAFER's interest by Will of J. Hanson SHAFER has been 
mortgaged to Martha E. SHAFER, w/o Robert E. SHAFER at $400; 
Insolvency #4787.

Robert E. SHAFER, Insolvency #4876.

Judgements against Lycurgus P. SHAFER by Noah E. CRAMER; 
and against Lycurgus and Charles H. SHAFER by Thomas HARWOOD. 

Trustees were Reno S. HARP, Glenn H. WORTHINGTON and William 
P. MAULSBY.
SALE was held 30 Jan 1897 in front of the Valley Register Office 
in Middletown; high bidders were: 
- Charles H. SHAFER for 97 acres at $97/acre, $9,409
- Daniel S. KOOGLE for the 20 acres of mountain land at $40

Filed 27 Feb 1897.



JLJ-6, 184-206 - SPECHT, KESSLER, SCHLEY, MOXLEY - #FC - Urbana District

Fairfax SCHLEY, surviving trustee by Will of Harriet H. SCHLEY
vs  David L. SPECHT & w/ Mary A. and William A. KESSLER
- Report of Sales - Equity #6655 - Nov 1896

David L. SPECHT & w/ Mary A. of Howard County were indebted 
to Andrew KESSLER for $2,567 in Oct 1894. 

Andrew KESSLER  died 7 Nov 1896 and his interest devolved 
to his admin/ William A. KESSLER.

Harriet H. SCHLEY  died May 1886, testate
w/o Alfred SCHLEY

Execs/ William P. MAULSBY Sr and Dr., Fairfax SCHLEY.
Witnesses:  J. Thomas SIM, J.S.L. RODERICK, James H. HARRIS
[Will JPP-2, 226; written 27 May 1885; filed 31 May 1886]

There was a mortgage due to Estate of Harriet H. SCHLEY from David 
L. SPECHT & w/ Mary A. in Nov 1887 for $2,800.  
(Note also signed by Jacob SPECHT and Andrew KESSLER)

LAND - Parts of "Whiskey Grog", Lot #2, and "I Believe It Will Do" 
and "New Harbor", 197 acres on east side of Monocacy River, near 
the mouth, in Urbana District, on road from Furnace Ford to Diskerson 
Station, one mile fromthe station; adjoined land of Samuel HAYS.
Improved with a 5-room, 1 1/2-story stone house, a 5-room weatherboarded 
tenant house, a frame barn, hog house, chicken house, blacksmith shop, 
peach and apple orchards and spring of soft water in rear of house. 
Then occupied by Thomas MOXLEY.
To David L. SPECHT from Stephen A. THOMAS at $3,327.60 in Mar 1879 
[TG-11, 184; includes M&B].  (from Will of Otho THOMAS and assigned 
to Levin THOMAS; see Will TLMc-1, 209-225)
LESS - 9 acres sold by Levin THOMAS & wife to Baltimore & Ohio Rail 
Road Company [CM-1, 387].
Mortgage was owed by Levin THOMAS & w/ Annie H. to Stephen A. THOMAS 
in Feb 1870 [CM-4, 536].  (Foreclosure Sale in Apr 1871; Equity #3663)

Trustees were Fairfax SCHLEY and Charles W. ROSS.
SALE was held 3 Feb 1897 at the Court House door, but didn't receive 
a sufficient bid.  Later, private sale was made to:
- Thomas E. MOXLEY at $3,050

Filed 12 Mar 1897.



JLJ-6, 206-216 - KENNEDY, LOWENSTEIN - #FC - Frederick City

John C. HARDT, trustee for Frederick Building Assoc of Frederick Co, MD, 
mortgagee of John A. KENNEDY & w/ E. Lillian
- Report of Sales - Equity #6751 - May 1897

LAND - Lot #9 on "Lowenstein's Addition to Frederick", on north side 
of East Third St Extended, Frederick City, runs back to alley. 
(Plat WIP-13, 289)
Improved with a 2-story brick house with back building, contained a hall 
and six rooms, nearly new.
To John A. KENNEDY from David LOWENSTEIN & w/Clara in Oct 1895 [JLJ-11, 378].

Mortgaged at $1,200. 

SALE was held 29 May 1897 at the Court House door; 
high bidder was: 
- Emma Lillian KENNEDY at $1,530

David LOWENSTEIN, then residing in Baltimore City, held a note 
for $375 due from John A. KENNEDY. 

Filed 25 Jun 1897.



JLJ-6, 217-227 - SHAFER, PARSONS, SMITH, THOMAS - #FC - Harmony Grove

W. Irving PARSONS, mortgagee of William E. SHAFER & w/ Daisy E.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6647 - Nov 1896

LAND - "Taskers Chance", 104.75 acres, 3 1/2 miles NW of Frederick, 
on road from there to Emmitsburg; adjoined lands of John ROELKEY on 
the north and Barbara PICKING on the south.  Located within 1/2 mile 
of Harmony Grove Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Improved with a log and frame house, bank barn, corn house, wagon shed, 
and hog house; also has orchards and divided in fenced fields with 43 
acres in wheat.
To William E. SHAFER from Irving PARSONS & wife in Mar 1893 [JLJ-3, 544].

Mortgaged at $6,000 in March 1893.
Mortgage to Heber M. SMITH for right of dower at $1,400 in Oct 1896; 
also included grains, livestock and farm equipment and tools.

SALE was held 21 Nov 1896 at the Court House door; high bidder was: 
- Zachariah G. THOMAS at $66/acre, $6,913.50

Filed 15 Dec 1896.



JLJ-6, 228-232 - SHAFER, SMITH - #FC - near Braddock

William E. SMITH, mortgagee of Margaret SHAFER
- Report of Sales - Equity #6646 - Nov 1896

LAND - 87 acre-farm, 2 miles south of road from Hagerstown Pike 
(near Braddock) to Jefferson; adjoined lands of Robert SHAFER and 
Henry SUMMERS.
Improved with a 2-story weatherboarded house, barn, wagon shed, 
corn crib and fruit trees.
Then in occupancy of Lycurgus SHAFER.
To Margaret SHAFER from Elias ZIMMERMAN, trustee, in May 1889.

Mortgaged at $2,000.

SALE was held 21 Nov 1896 at the City Hotel in Frederick City; 
high bidder was: 
- William E. SMITH at $36/acre, $3,135.82
  (signing for him was J.W. STARR)

Trustee to convey the deed was Clayton O. KEEDY.

Filed  16 Dec 1896.



JLJ-6, 233-239 - SHEPLEY, SHAFER, CRAMER, WILCOXON, PATTERSON - #FC - Wolfsville

William WILCOXON, assignee of Noah E. CRAMER, assignee of Carlton SHAFER, 
mortgagee of Lawson H. SHEPLEY & w/ Maranda
- Report of Sales - Equity #6648 - Nov 1896

LAND - Two tracts, 44 acres, on road from Wolfsville to Foxville; adjoined 
lands of Samuel TOMS and Ira DRAPER; ten acres cleared, balance in timber.
To Lawson H. SHEPLEY from James H. DELAUTER & w/ Mary for 39 acres 
in Apr 1883 [AF-9, 655 & 685].
To Lawson H. SHEPLEY from Hiram STOTELMYER & w/ Mary for 5 acres 
in Sep 1878 [AF-9, 654 & 685].

Mortgaged at $200.

SALE was held 21 Nov 1896 in Wolfsville; high bidder was:
- Amelia F. PATTERSON at $220

Filed 24 Nov 1896.



JLJ-6, 240-284 - KESSLER, FIGGINS, WHALEN, SPECHT, WALTERS, 
      CASTLE, BRUBAKER, HINDS, etc - #FC - Jefferson

Central Bank of Frederick  vs  Edward M. KESSLER & Others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6644 - Nov 1896

Andrew KESSLER  d/ 7 Nov 1896, intestate
w/ Lauretta S. 

s/ Edward M. KESSLER & w/ Albina FIGGINS
s/ Thomas A. KESSLER & w/ Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" WHALEN
d/ Isabella  w/o William A. FIGGINS
d/ Mary Aurelia  w/o David L. SPECHT - Howard County
d/ Eugenia Ellen  w/o Charles F.M. WALTERS
s/ William A. KESSLER & w/ Alberta G. CASTLE

Adm/ William A. KESSLER

LAND: 
A - parts of "Betsey's Delight", "Cut Knee",  "Fielderia Manor", 
141 acres, in Jefferson District, on road from Jefferson to Catoctin 
Switch.
Improved with a new 7-room frame house, log barn, corn house, grainery, 
carriage house, stone spring house.
Then occupied by Isaac BRUBAKER.
To Andrew KESSLER Jr. amd Israel KESSLER from John SOUDER & 
w/ Mary M. of Loudoun Co, VA  at $8,000 in Apr 1855 [ES-5, 560-561].
Previously to Anthony SOUDER from John NELSON, trustee in May 1826 
[JS-25, 555]; then to John SOUDER in Aug 1830 [JS-34, 606-608].
EXCEPTION:  46 perches to trustees of the Union School of Middletown 
     Valley in May 1831 [Deed 36, 470].

...also, "Fielderea", Lot #29 of 35 acres, two miles south of Jefferson, 
     near Jefferson to Point of Rocks road; adjoins lands of M.F. CULLER 
     and J.W. Pearl.  (except part to heirs of Abraham LAKIN)
NOTE - Israel KESSLER & w/ Sarah conveyed their share to Andrew 
      at $3,600 in Mar 1861 [BGF-7, 27].

B - 8 acres, adjoined other tracts; land started at corner of lands to 
Henry COCHRAN, Sebastian REMSBURG and Andrew KESSLER 
to centre of Jefferson/Point of Rocks road. 
To Andrew KESSLER from Serena SIMMONS at $510 in May 1860 
[BGF-6, 16].
SOLD to: 
- Colored Methodist Episcopal Church trustees for cemetery for a half 
   acre at $50 in Apr 1881 [AF-3, 244].
   Lying east of road from Jefferson to Point of Rocks, at corner of 
   Columbus DADE's and west to Daniel CULLER's.  
   Trustees then were:  Fenton JACKSON, George NICHOLS, Dudley MORE, 
   John PARKER, Jacob MACINNY, George JONES and Charles DAVIS.
- Dudley MOORE for a half acre at $30 in May 1885 [AF-11, 182].
   Located on road from Jefferson to Catoctin Switch of the B & O Rail
   Road to south side of stream.

C - "Resurvey on Well's Invention" and "Daughter's Portion", 278 acres,  
1.5 miles west of Jefferson, on Jefferson to Burkittsville road; adjoined 
Robert H. BOTELER's part of the 'Weaver Farm', NW end of bridge and 
Joseph EASTERDAY's land.
Improved with an 8-room, weatherboarded front and brick back house, 
stable, double corn house, wagon shed, grainery, carriage house, covered 
hog house and spring house.
Then occupied by Emanuel HINDS (or possibly HINE).
To Andrew KESSLER from William B. LAMAR and Albertis SPENCER, 
trustees (Equity #3181 - Thomas LAMAR), at $12,357 in Apr 1866 
[JWLC-3, 691].
Previously to Thomas LAMAR from William Bishop LAMAR for 124.25 acres 
in Sep 1811; and from Jacob HOFF for 158 acres in Aug 1811.
SOLD to: 
- Perry G. RICE for 23 acres at $1,157 in Apr 1866 [JWLC-3, 737].
- Joseph RODERICK for 61 acres at $2,785 in Apr 1866 [JWLC-4, 359].

D - Lot #8 of "Fielderea", 10 acre wood lot; two miles south of Jefferson, 
on road from there to Adamstown; adjoined lands of M.F. CULLER 
and Ezra M. THOMAS.
To Andrew KESSLER from James F. WOOD, Anthony A. HERST 
and Thomas C. YEARLEY, trustees*, at $109.75 in Sep 1880 
[AF-2, 427].
(Allotted to Louisa Catharine, Duchess of Leeds, in division of estate 
 of Charles CARROLL of Carrollton.)
*(Baltimore City Will of Louisa Catharine, Duchess of Leeds dated 
   19 Nov 1873; filed 12 Aug 1874; devised her estate to Rev. Dr. James 
   F. WOOD of Philadelphia, Roman Catholic Bishop, but now Archbishop, 
   & others in trust)

Mortgages to: 
- Susan THOMAS on the remaining 190 acres at $1,600 in Apr 1887; 
   but assigned to John C. MOTTER, esquire. (C)
- Central National Bank at $490 & $160; sureties were Edward M. KESSLER 
   and Thomas A. KESSLER.
- Charles W. ROSS at $1,000 in Aug 1889. (A&B)
- Charles W. ROSS at $1,000 in May 1893. (A, B&D)
- Noah E. CRAMER at $1,478 in Apr 1895 (A, B, C&D)
    however, he assigned it to A. Adelaid HORINE (w/o Ezra J. HORINE).

Trustees were Charles W. ROSS, John C. MOTTER and Richard P. ROSS.
SALE was held 13 Feb 1897 at the Court House door; 
high bidders were: 
- Cephas E. LAKIN and Henry D. LAKIN for (A) 148 acres at $40/acre
- Edward M. KESSLER for (A&B) 17 acres at $6.35/acre; however, 
  he resold it to Samuel M. KEFAUVER.
- Edward M. KESSLER for (C) 192 acres at $18/acre
- William E. CORUM for (D) Lot #8, 10 acres at $.25/acre 
   (per previous agreement with decedent).
Total Sales, $9,511.79.

Edward KESSLER wasn't able to comply with the sale of (C), so 
SALE was held 17 May 1897 to resell the 192 acres; 
high bidder was: 
- W. Irving PARSONS at $10.55/acre, $2,032.38

Filed 18 Jun 1897.



JLJ-6, 284-290 - MUMFORD, BOWLUS, SHAFER, RAY - #FC - Middletown

John W. MUMFORD, assignee of Morris C.H. BOWLUS, mortgagee 
of Richard W. MUMFORD & w/ Susan E.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6695 - Feb 1897

LAND - 50.5 acres, two miles south of Middletown, on road from there 
to Broad Run; adjoined lands of Daniel BOWLUS and John W. WILSON.
Improved with an 8-room,  2 1/2-story log house with cellar, a log 
stable, corn house, wagon shed, fruit trees and well near the house.
Residing there then was Charles E. MUMFORD.
To Richard W. MUMFORD from Joseph BOWLUS in Apr 1885 {AF-11, 40].
(Previously the estate of John R. SHAFER)

Mortgaged at $800.

SALE was held 27 Feb 1897 on the premises: 
high bidder was:
- Henry F. RAY at $28.50/acre, $1,452.16

Filed 20 Mar 1897.



JLJ-6, 290-296 - HARRINGTON, RICE, SHEPPERD, MAYNE & Others - #FC - Frederick City

David S. RICE, trustee of Will of George W. HARRINGTON
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6682 - Jan 1897

George W. HARRINGTON  died testate (also spelled HERRINGTON)
w/ Margaret (life estate)

1/3 to:
nephew/ Adolphus H. HERRINGTON 

1/3 to:
- Mrs. Samuel HAFER
- Mrs. Olivia YOUNG
- Mrs. David S. RICE

1/3 to:
- Minnie L. GOSNELL - Worcester, Massachusetts
- Charles T. HOUCK - Huntington, Indiana
- Margaret YEWELL - Phoenix, Baltimore Co, MD

Gravestones for his brother, David H. HARRINGTON

Exec/ David S. RICE
Witnesses:  Solomon GARBER, Laurence FAUBLE
[Will JKW-2, 84; written 7 Dec 1896; filed 23 Jan 1897]

Trust estate amounted to $2,550, deposited in the Franklin Savings 
Bank of Frederick and $350 in the citizens National Bank.

LAND - Lot (30x200') on north side of East Fourth St in Frederick 
City (assessed at $1,100).
Improved with a 6-room, 2-story brick house with hall and plastered 
cellar under whole house; water in kitchen and yard.
- Lot (30x200) on south side of East Fifth St in Frederick City, 
  unimproved.

SALE was held 15 May 1897 at the Court House door; 
auctioneer was Capt. Walter SAUNDERS; high bidders were: 
- Emily R. SHEPPARD for East Fourth St property at $1,645
- David F. MAYNE for East Fifth St property at $100
Total Sales, $1,745.

Filed 7 Jun 1897.



JLJ-6, 296-304 - SHAFER, ADAMS, REICH, ROSS - #FC - west of Frederick City

Benjamin F. REICH, mortgagee & trustee of Sarah ADAMS 
and Benjamin F. REICH, mortgagees of Robert E. SHAFER & w/ Martha E.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6662 - Dec 1896

LAND - parts of "Nothing Left", "Fielderea", "Make Hay While the 
Sun Shines" and "Addition to Childey's Range", 159 acres, 2.5 miles 
west of Frederick on the Frederick and Middletown Elictric Railway, 
near Fulmers Crossing. 
Improved with a new 8-room, 2-story brick house with hall and back 
building, wash house, ice house and dairy and a large stone barn.
Soil is calico rock, has never-failying sprng of pure soft water and 
stream runs through the place..
To Robert E. SHAFER from Solomon J. ZIMMERMAN and Samuel 
ZIMMERMAN in Feb 1890 [WIP-11, 30].

Mortgage of $2,000 to Sarah ADAMS and $2,000 to Benjamin F. REICH.

SALE was held 26 Dec 1896 at the Court House door; 
auctioneer was Harvey R. LEASE; high bidder was: 
- Mrs. Cornelia R. ROSS at $60/acre, $9,543
  (w/o Charles W. ROSS, Esquire)

Filed 20 Jan 1897.



JLJ-6, 304-322 - KINDLEY, BOYER, DAVIS, ETCHISON, BEALL, COOK - #FC - Urbana

William R. DAVIS & w/ Minnie E.  vs  George F. KINDLEY & Others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6591 - Jun 1896

George F. KINDLEY  d/ 1887, testate
w/ Hephzibah (life estate; died before testator)

s/ Sebastian KINDLEY  d/ 1887, shortly after his father, no issue
   (home farm, 122 acres)

d/ Maranda E.  w/o Wesley BOYER 
   (residue of home farm, 127.5 acres)

s/ George Frederick KINDLEY (Jr) & w/ Elizabeth
   (three tracts, 202 acres)

s/ William J. KINDLEY  d/ 15 Jun 1896, no issue
   (98-acre farm in Urbana District) *
   
d/ Elva W. DAVIS  (d/ Spring 1890) w/o Joab W. DAVIS 
.....William K. DAVIS & w/ Mary E. "Mamie" **
.....Vernon DAVIS & w/ Mary G. "Mollie" - Muncie, Indiana
.....Hepsie (Davis) w/o Henry N. ETCHISON
.....Joab W. DAVIS Jr. (lunatic) - Spring Grove Asylum in Baltimore County

Exec/ wife and son George
Witnesses:  W.J. ROSS, Henry LORENTZ, Charles W. ROSS
[Will JPP-2, 300; written 8 Nov 1867; filed 1 Mar 1887]

LAND - "Resurvey on Daniel's Small Tract", 98 acres. *
In Urbana District, on the new road between the road from Monrovia 
to Hyattstown and the one from Monrovia to Urbana; adjoined lands 
of Anthony K. WILLIAMS, Rufus K. MAGRUGER, Charles SMITH 
and John DAVIS. 
Improved with a frame house with back building, bank barn, orchard 
and spring near the house.
Tenant then was William BEALL.
To George F. KINDLEY from Upton WORTHINGTON & w/ Catharine 
at $1,372 in Sep 1852 [ES-1, 429].

- 202 acres
To George F. KINDLEY from Celius W.H. OWINGS [HS-13, 410].

Testimony was heard 28 July 1896 from: 
- Joab W. DAVIS
- George F. KINDLEY Jr, age 66

Trustees were John E.R. WOOD, H. Dorsey ETCHISON and Frank C. 
NORWOOD, esquire.
SALE was held 26 Sep 1896 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- George E. COOK for the 98 acres at $25/acre, $2,450

Filed 28 Sep 1896.

Notes - Frederick Co, MD Marriage Licenses  **
- DAVIS, William K., 25, Urbana, to Mamie E. LINTHICUM, 17, Urbana
  on Dec 8, 1886



JLJ-6, 322-341 - COBLENTZ, STONE, HOLTER, DAVIS, MICHAEL, KEFAUVER, BECKLEY - #FC - Middletown

John C. STONE  vs  George B. HOLTER & Others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6623 - Sep 1896

Elias COBLENTZ  d/  26 Oct 1895, intestate

sis/ Julia Ann COBLENTZ  d/ 9 Mar 1896
bro/ Joseph COBLENTZ, widower - Washington state
bro/ David COBLENTZ, dec'd
.......Anna M. w/o George B. HOLTER
.......Rebecca  w/o Franklin DAVIS
.......Thomas L. COBLENTZ & w/ Amanda (or Miranda) - California
.......David R. COBLENTZ & w/ Cordelia - Kansas
sis/ Susan (Coblentz) STONE, dec'd
.......John C. STONE &  w/ Emma O.

Adm/ sister Julia Ann COBLENTZ; but after her death, was replaced 
by John C. STONE.

LAND - Lot on south side of Main St in Middletown on tract "Smithfield", 
3/4 acre; located on corner of alley; adjoined land of Miss Annie FROLICH 
and Perry J. LEVY.
Improved with an 11-room 2-story brick house with finished attic and two 
basement rooms, a large stable and carriage house with a well in the backyard; 
also has double porches and garden.
Charles MICHAEL had been living in the house.
also - "Resurvey on Watson's Welfare", 5.5 acres, at corner of lands 
of Andrew WIENER and James CHAMBERLIN.
To Elias COBLENTZ from Peter G. SCHLOSSER at $4,000  in Feb 1872 
[CM-8, 30].

SOLD to Henry M. KEFAUVER for 5.5 acres of "Resurvey on Watson's Welfare"
at $500 in Mar 1894 [JLJ-7, 69].

Testimony was heard 31 Dec 1896 from: 
- John C. STONE, age 50, resided near Middletown
- Emma O. STONE, age 46; Elias and Julia had lived with them during their 
  ending years, as they needed assistance.
- John GARDNER, age 59, resided in Middletown; stated Elias always called 
  John C. Stone "Johnnie" and said he was the only one left to take care 
  of him, as all the others had moved away.

Trustees were John C. STONE and John C. MOTTER. 
SALE was held 13 Feb 1897 in front of the Valley Register office in Middletown; 
however, no sufficient bid was obtained.  Later Private Sale was made to: 
- Edwin S. BECKLEY at $1,850

Filed 25 Feb 1897.



JLJ-6, 341-351 - DELAUTER, BROWN, DELAWTER, YOUNG, STOTTLEMYER - #FC - Foxville

Rufus B. DELAUTER  vs  Isabell DELAUTER, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6637 - Nov 1896

George W. DELAUTER  died intestate
widow - Isabell (age 65)

s/ Rufus B. DELAUTER
s/ Tracey H. DELAUTER & w/ Minnie W.
s/ William L. DELAUTER & w/ Addie Bell
s/ George E. DELAUTER & w/ Nora
d/ Mary S.E. DELAUTER

LAND - Part of "Foxes Habitations", 85-acre farm, 1/2 mile from 
Foxville, on road to Sabillasville, in Hauver's District.
Improved with a 2-story stone house with back building, a large bank 
barn (70x45'), corn house, buggy house, hog pen, spring house, bake 
oven, shed, spring near the house and apple and peach orchards;
divided into fenced fields with running water; 55 acres were cleared 
and the rest in chestnut and oak timber.
To George W. DELAUTER from George I. BROWN of Washington County 
and Martin L. BROWN, POA*, for Heirs of William B. BROWN at $4,000
in Jun 1885 [AF-11, 269].  
SOLD to: 
- Council of Mount Moriah Church for 122 square perches 
- Joseph J. FOX for 98 square perches (along division line to straighten 
  fence with George T. FOX).
Leaving balance of 83 acres.

* Power of Attorney [AF-1, 275] for Heirs of 
William B. BROWN
- George I. BROWN & w/ Mary C. - Washington County
- George W. DELAWTER & w/ Isabella
- Martin L. BROWN & w/ Mary E.
- William R. YOUNG & w/ Cornelia A.
- Hezekiah T. BROWN & w/ Elizabeth
- Henry F.C. STOTTLEMYER & w/ Martha Ellen
- Mary Jane BROWN
...for "Fox Range", 158 acres; to William B. BROWN from Thomas BROWN 
     and wife in Feb 1844 [WBT-8, 56];
...for "Foxes Habitation", 85 acres; to William B. BROWN from George 
     P. FOX, trustee, in Mar 1852 [BGF-3, 120];
...for "Fox Range", 17+ acres; to William B. BROWN from John BROWN 
     and wife in Sep 1850 [BGF-3, 125].

Trustees were John C. MOTTER and Reno S. HARP.
SALE was held 6 Mar 1897 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- Isabell DELAUTER at $1,700

Filed 15 Mar 1897.



JLJ-6, 351-356 - HART, SMITH, URNER, GLADHILL - #FC - High Knob

Hammond URNER, assignee of Dr. Franklin Buchanan SMITH, mortgagee 
of Joseph HART (or HARDT) & w/ Elizabeth
- Report of Sales - Equity #6660 - Dec 1896

LAND - 24 acres, near High Knob, on road from Shookstown Road to 
National Pike; adjoined lands of John KLIPP and Conrad SCHULTZ. 
Improved with a 1 1/2-story stone house, fruit trees and water.
To Joseph HART from: 
- William BOPST & wife in Apr 1859 [BGF-4, 96]
- Daniel GETZENDANNER & wife in Jan 1859 [BGF-4, 97]
- Jesse MAIN & wife in Mar 1866 [JWLC-3, 537]

Mortgaged at $200. 

SALE was held 26 Dec 1896 at the City Hotel in Frederick; 
high bidder was: 
- Samuel J. GLADHILL at $540.50

Filed 21 Jan 1897.



JLJ-6, 356-360 - RICE, GREEN - #FC - Lewistown

Joseph D. GREEN, mortgagee of Eve RICE
- Report of Sales - Equity #6661 - Dec 1896

LAND - House & Lot in Lewistown, 1/4 mile from the pike on road 
to the mountain; adjoined lands of Jacob BOWERS, David BOWERS 
and John HILL.
Improved with a 1 1/2-story house.
To Eve RICE from D.G. DUNLAP in Jul 1835 [JWLC-3, 285].

Mortgaged at $82.

SALE was held 26 Dec 1896 in front of Andrew N. CRAMER's store 
in Lewistown; high bidder was: 
- Joseph D. GREEN at $123

Filed 23 Jan 1897.



JLJ-6, 360-364 - LEWIS, STONER, HYATT - #FC - Kemptown

Frank L. STONER, assignee of James C. LEWIS, assignee 
of Alfred B. LEWIS, assignee of Joseph WOOD, mortgagee 
of Milton B. LEWIS
- Report of Sales - Equity #6652 - Nov 1896

LAND - Lot on "Snake Root Thicket", 42 sq perches, in Kemptown.
Improved with a 2-story house and store room. 
Then occupied by Eli HYATT.
To Milton R. LEWIS from John T. LEWIS & w/ Eveline [CM-2, 308].

Mortgaged at $700.

SALE was held 25 Nov 1896 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- James C. LEWIS at $600; subject to dower of Maggie w/o Oscar HYATT

Filed 9 Jan 1897.



JLJ-6, 365-392 - CHANEY, GARTRELL, HIPSLEY, FIROVED, etc - #FC - Woodville and Plane #4 #Graveyard

Alfred GARTRELL, et al  vs  Mary A.R. CHANEY, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6631 - Oct 1896

Nathan E. CHANEY  d/ about 3 Oct 1896, intestate
widow - Mary A.R. (age about 41)

d/ Lilly M.  w/o Alfred GARTRELL
d/ Mary E.  w/o William B. HIPSLEY
d/ Minnie J.  w/o John W. FIROVED
d/ Eunice B. CHANEY m/ William CHIPLEY on 22 Oct 1896
s/ Earl L. CHANEY, a minor
d/ Beatrice B. CHANEY, a minor

LAND  (Metes & Bounds & Plats on pages 387-389)
A - "Dorsey's Search", 1.25 acres, on north side of the Baltimore 
to Frederick Turnpike at Plane #4; adjoined land of Philoman GRIFFITH. 
Improved with a 3-story frame house, frame stable, an apple orchard 
and a running fountain of water.
To Nathan E. CHANEY from Greenberry GARTRELL & w. Lucy A. at $1,050 
in Apr 1886 [WIP-1, 314].  (Exhibit 4)

B - 92- acre farm (but resurveyed at 88.5 acres), lies on road from 
Plane #4 to Woodville.  
Improved with a large house, stable and nearby spring.

C - 175-acre farm, on old Liberty Road from turnpike to Sidney Chapel, 
one mile north from Plane #4.  
Improved with a frame house, stable, granary, wagon shed and apple 
orchard; well watered.

Farms Included: 
- Lot #10 of "Peace and Quietness", 28.75 acres.
To Nathan E. CHANEY from William R. DORSEY (POA for Kitty H. DORSEY) 
& w/ Ann E. at $723 in Aug 1869 [CM-4, 49]. (Exhibit 1)
Previously to Rachael DORSEY from Samuel HOBBS of Samuel. 

- "Just As You Like", 11.5 acres; "Small Tract", 43.5 acres; 
"Just As You Like", 90 acres; totalling 145 acres.
To Nathan E. CHANEY from James T. BEAL & w/ Margaret of Montgomery 
County at $1,500 in Sep 1878 [TG-10, 296].  (Exhibit 2)
(land previously conveyed to Beal from Nathan)

- "Resurvey on Dorsey's Search", 31.5 acres; adjoined land of 
Christopher BURKHART.
To Nathan E. CHANEY from John B. BARTHOLOW & w/ Mary M. at $900 
in Oct 1886 [WIP-1, 650].  (Exhibit 3)

- "Edenburg", "Resurvey on Dorsey's Search", 102 acres
To Nathan E. CHANEY from Joseph J. CAIN, POA for Estate of Annie D. 
BRASHEARS (d/ 9 Apr 1894), at $2,065 in Sep 1894 [JLJ-7, 299].  
Reserved is (CAIN) family grave yard, 1/8 acre with right of way.  
(Exhibit 5)

SOLD by Nathan to:
- John T. CHANEY & w/ Francis E. at $50 in Apr 1892
   for "Dorsey's Search", 1 acre, at public road leading from turnpike 
   to Marvin Chapel; with rights to spring [JLJ-1, 487].  (Exhibit 6)
- Mary R. CHANEY at $50 in Sep 1894
   for "Resurvey on Dorsey's Search", 1 acre, on south side of Marvin 
   Chapel grave yard [JLJ-7, 299].  (Exhibit 7)
- Joseph J. CAIN for 40 acres of Brashears' Estate at $701.50 
   in Sep 1894 [JLJ-7, 300].  (Exhibit 8)
- George W. SPURRIER & w/ Sallie E.at $20 in Jul 1895
   for "Resurvey on Dorsey's Search", 3/8 acre, on road from Plane #4 
   to Prospect Church [JLJ-11, 292].  (Exhibit 9)

Guardian was Joseph W. GAVER. 
Testimony was heard 2 Dec 1896 from: 
- John T. SMITH
- Henry B. WILSON, resided at Plane #4

Trustee was John C. MOTTER.  (Plats and metes & bounds provided)
SALE was held 30 Jan 1897 at the store of James L. BUXTON at Plane #4; 
high bidders were: 
- Emory D. BEALL for House & 1.25 acres at $1,000
- Rufus H. BURDETT for 88.5-acre farm at $16.25/acre
- Mary A.R. CHANEY for 1 acre of Lot #3 on plat at $40

No sufficient bid was received for the 179-acre farm, but later, 
Private Sale was made to:
- Mary E. HIPSLEY, Lillie M. GARTRILL and Minnie J. FIROVED 
   at $20/acre (Eunice CHIPLEY had also joined in, but then opted out)

Total Sales, $6,051.62.

Filed 13 Apr 1897.



JLJ-6, 392-398 - FREEZE, SHULTZ, SEBOLD, CLARK - #FC - Sabillasville

Vincent SEBOLD, assignee of Sophia K. SHULTZ, mortgagee 
of George W. FREEZE & w/ Savanah E.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6629 - Oct 1896

LAND - 155 acres, two miles south of Sabillasville in 10th Election District 
(Hauver's District); adjoined lands of Adam H. EYLER and George GILLELAND. 
Improved with a 1 1/2-story, weatherboarded log house with large log barn, 
wagon shed w/ corn crib attached, hog pen, spring house, smoke house, peach 
and apple orchards with spring in the spring house near the door; 75 acres 
cultivated, balance in timber.
To George W. FREEZE from Michael FRIEZE [CM-4, 404].

Mortgaged at $700.

SALE was held 10 Oct 1896 at the Carlin House in Frederick City; 
high bidder was: 
- J. Mallard (or Meiler) CLARK at $5.60/acre, $868
   Neighbors then were James M. CLARK, J. Westley CREAGER and heirs 
   of Martha EYLER.

Filed 14 Nov 1896.



JLJ-6, 398-410 - LONG, DERR, HANKEY, SEISS, RENNER, SHARETTS - #FC - Rocky Ridge

Amanda LONG, et al  vs  Arabella V. DERR & Others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6669 - Jan 1897

Abraham LONG  d/ July 1894 at home, intestate, leaving
widow - Amanda and 10 children:

d/ Arabella V.  w/o George W. DERR 
d/ Emma J.  wid/o ____ HANKEY - Waynesboro, PA
s/ John S. LONG & w/ Emma J.
s/ Abraham Scott LONG & w/ Mary E. 
d/ Sarah A.  w/o George SEISS
s/ William H. LONG & w/ Sarah E.
d/ Theodosa LONG
d/ Laura P. LONG
s/ Samuel LONG & w/ Mary B.
d/ Minnie E.  w/o William J. RENNER  

LAND 
- "Krise's Connection" (originally part of "Fifth Dividend"), "Abraham's 
Fancy", "Anything", "Monocacy Branch" and "Henry's Delight", 134 acres; 
along the Monocacy River; adjoined lands of John S. LONG, Henry and 
Lydia KRISE and James W. LEGORE.  Land borders limestone belt.
Includes right-of-way to county road leading from Eichelberger's Mill 
to Woodsboro.
Improved with a stone house with porches, log barn, large hog pen with 
grainery combined, chicken house, wood shed, carriage house, stone smoke 
house, stone spring house with spring of soft water running through it; 
also fruit trees.  Adapted for dairy business and grain raising.
To Abraham LONG from Joseph H. BLACK & w/ Matilda C. at $3,000 
in Mar 1868 [CM-1, 564].

- 16 acres of timber land, three miles SE of Rocky Ridge, on the east 
bank of the Monocacy River; adjoined other tract and lands of John S. 
LONG and George SPEAK. 
To Abraham LONG from John A. BARRICK.

Testimony was heard 8 Mar 1897 from: 
- Edward E. KRISE, age 53, resided near Creagerstown; stated the widow 
  was about 60 years old.
- James B. BLACK, age 59, resided at Rocky Ridge

Trustee was Vincent SEBOLD, esquire. 
SALE was held 26 Jun 1897 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- David A. SHARETTS at $2,100

Filed 24 Jul 1897.

NOTES - Frederick County Marriage Licenses
LONG
- Emma J., 21 to James M. HANKEY, 33, farmer - 12/21/1876	
   by Jacob Summers in Mechanicstown; Ref 226
- Arabella V., 28 to George N. DERR, 26, farmer - 10/31/1881
   by Henry Wissler at Abraham Long's; Ref 112
- John S., 26, farmer to Emma PHILLIPS, 28 - 02/20/1883 
   by J. James Lergent, in Woodsborough; Ref 300
- William Henry, 22, FC to Sarah Elizabeth FISHER, 21, FC - 05/10/1887
- Sallie Ann, 24, FC to George Washington SEISS, 26, FC - 02/20/1888; 
   Ref WIP-48&49



JLJ-6, 411-416 - STAUB, HAUGH - #FC - Woodsboro

Joseph CRONISE, trustee for Fredericktown Savings Institution, 
mortgagee of Daniel J. STAUB & w/ Cordelia A.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6312 - Oct 1894

LAND - "Spring Plains", 73+ acres, in Woodsboro District, on the 
Creagerstown turnpike, near Woodsborough Station of the Pennsylvania
Railroad; adjoined lands of William L. MILLER and DeWitt BARRICK. 
Improved with a nearly new, large 2-story weatherboarded frame house 
with back building.
Then occupied by Albert HAUGH.
To Daniel J. STAUB from George P. BARRICK & w/ Catharine E. 
in Aug 1889 [WIP-11, 10].

Mortgaged at $1,000.

SALE was held 27 Oct 1894 at the Court House door; 
high bidder was: 
- Frederick Town Savings Institution at $1,000

Filed 24 Nov 1894.



JLJ-6, 417-423 - BOOGHER, PAYNE, STONER - #FC - Mount Pleasant - #DC

Frank L. STONER, assignee of Ellen V. PAYNE, mortgagee 
of William F. BOOGHER & w/ Alice G. of Washington, DC
- Report of Sales - Equity #6322 - Nov 1894

LAND - Total of 8 acres, on turnpike at west end of Mount Pleasant. 
Improved with two houses and other out buildings.
Then occupied by Bayless BOOGHER.
Included:
- Lot of 16 perches in Mount Pleasant
   To William F. BOOGHER from Calvin A. THOMAS & wife 
- 7.5 acres 
   To William F. BOOGHER from Clinton A. RIDDLEMOSER & Others.
 - Lot of 1/2 acre in Mount Pleasant
   To William F. BOOGHER from Calvin A. THOMAS & wife 

Mortgaged at $3,000.  There was also a judgment.

SALE was held 17 Nov 1894 at the City Hotel in Frederick City; 
high bidder was:
- Ellen V. PAYNE at $2,175

Filed 14 Dec 1894.



JLJ-6, 423-435  - GRAHE, BURCK, CLARK - #FC - Frederick City - #NY #BCY

Annie Sophia E. GRAHE, et al  vs  John F.L. GRAHE, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6325 - Nov 1894

Julius J.H.J. GRAHE  d/ 1881, testate
w/ Annie Sophia E. (life estate)

s/ J. Henry C. GRAHE & w/ Fannie M. 
d/ Elizabeth "Lizzie" S.D.  w/o Philip H. BURCK
s/ John F.L. GRAHE & w/ Annie - New York
s/ Fredeirck H.C. GRAHE & w/ Ida - Baltimore City
s/ Julius A. GRAHE & w/ Ella F. 
d/ Sophia Eliza  w/o Asaph M. CLARK

Exec/ none given
Witnesses: Frederick SCHROEDER, Lorentz AUBEL, Karl SHROEDEL
[Will JP-1, 160; written 5 Jul 1879; filed 21 Oct 1881]

LAND - House & Lot on East Fourth St in Frederick City (home)
(to daughter Sophia Eliza upon her mother's death)
and adjoining lot:
- Lot on south side of East Fourth St in Frederick City, between 
Middle and Chapel Alleys; adjoined lot of Adam ENGLEBRECHT 
on the west and his other lot from David J. MARKEY, trustee on 
the east and running back to lot of Frederick SCHROEDER 
[JWLC-1, 36].  Unimproved.
To Julius GRAHE from Henry F. RUPRECHT at $200 in Jan 1865 
[JWLC-2, 292]. 
Previously to RUPRECHT from MARKEY, trustee in Equity #3089, 
in Dec 1863.

Testimony was heard 15 Feb 1895 from: 
- Annie Sophia E. GRAHE, the widow; wanted to sell the adjoining lot.
- Philip H. BURCK, age 37, Frederick City
- Asaph M. CLARKE, age 55, Frederick City

Trustee was John C. MOTTER.
SALE was held 10 Apr 1895 at the Carlin House in Frederick City; 
high bidder was: 
- Philip H. BURCK at $250

Filed 2 Jul 1895.



JLJ-6, 435-452 - BOWIE, CROMWELL, THOMAS, CRAMPTON - #FC - Urbana District

William BOWIE and Owen BOWIE  vs  Stephen BOWIE, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6326 - Nov 1894

Elizabeth BOWIE, widow,  d/ May 1892, testate

s/ William BOWIE
s/ Owen BOWIE
s/ Stephen BOWIE, widower, no children
d/ Caroline  w/o Thomas CROMWELL
...1/ Mary "Mamie" (BOWIE) w/o William THOMAS
. . . . .Clarence H. THOMAS, a minor
. . . . .Frank THOMAS, a minor
...2/ Caroline Elizabeth CROMWELL, a minor
...3/ Ruth CROMWELL, a minor and w/o Augustus CRAMPTON
...4/ William H. CROMWELL, a minor
...5/ Gertie CROMWELL, a minor
...6/ Della CROMWELL, a minor

(Mamie was raised by Elizabeth, her grandmother.
 The two THOMAS children were not mentioned in Will)

Exec/ James BOWIE
Witnesses:  Frank C. NORWOOD, Charles M. GILPIN
[Will HL-1, 531; written 24 Oct 1891; filed 23 May 1892]

LAND - Lot, 1 sq acre, in Urbana District, on road from Urbana to 
Ijamsville, halfway between; adjoined lot of Greenburry CHAMBERS.
Improved with a 2-story weatherboarded frame house.
To Elizabeth BOWIE (colored) from William GAULT (colored) 
of Baltimore City at $100 in Sep 1870 [CM-5, 681].

Guardian was Thad. M. BISER.
Testimony was heard 27 Apr 1895 from: 
- Joseph B. SIER, age 46, Urbana District; stated Elizabeth had 
   been a widow for 20 some years.
- Owen BOWIE, age 30, near Ijamsville; stated Ruth, now married, 
   is  now of age.
- Lloyd THOMPSON, age 40, resided between Ijamsville & Urbana.

Trustees were John C. MOTTER and William H. HINKS.
SALE was held 8 Jun 1895 on the premises; high bidders were: 
- Stephen BOWIE, Caroline CROMWELL and Mamie THOMAS 
   at $300

Filed 3 Jul 1895.



JLJ-6, 452-455 - DARBY, PRESTON - #FC - Knoxville

Alexander NEILL and John C. MOTTER, trustees 
of Anna M. DARBY
- Report of Sales - Equity #6333 - Dec 1894

Deed of Trust by Anna M. DARBY and her husband, Upton C. DARBY, 
to John C. MOTTER and Alexander NEILL (he of Washington County).

LAND - 5.5 acres in Knoxville

SALE was held 8 Dec 1894 in front of Miller's Store in Knoxville; 
high bidder was: 
- Samuel B. PRESTON at $3,000

Filed 12 Jan 1895.



JLJ-6, 455-463 - SHELLMAN, HOUCK, McGOWAN, COMPHER - #FC - Point of Rocks

George HOUCK, mortgagee of Daniel J. SHELLMAN & w/ Caroline S.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6336 - Dec 1894

LAND - Lot #1, 2 & 3, containing 322 acres, 1.5 miles from Point 
of Rocks, on west side of road leading from there to Frederick City; 
adjoined lands of Kemp BUCKEY, esqure, and land of Mrs. SMOOT.  
Cultivation of 200 acres, and 122 acres in woodland.
Improved with a brick house with additioon, now 13 rooms; a bank 
barn, nearly new; wagon shed and corn crib.
Then in occupancy of Townsend COMPHER, esquire.  
To Daniel J. SHELLMAN from Otho W. TRUNDLE in Jan 1876 
[TG-4, 428].

Mortgaged at $5,368.

SALE was held 20 Dec 1894 at the City Hotel in Frederick; 
high bidder was: 
- Patrick McGOWAN at $23.15/acre, $7,454.30

Filed 14 Jan 1895.



JLJ-6, 463-470 - SMITH, BEARD, SHANK - #FC - Woodsboro

George W. SHANK and Joseph L. SHANK, t/a George W. SHANK & Son, 
assigees of George W. HUFFMAN, mortgagee 
of Catherine SMITH & h/ Charles W. SMITH and Susan BEARD
- Report of Sales - Equity #6349 - Jan 1895

LAND - "Smith's Good Will", 80 acres, 1.5 miles east of Woodsboro.
Improved with a large house, barn (nearly new) and water near the 
door.
Previously to Jacob BEARD from Brooke BAKER & w/ Elizabeth 
in Mar 1834 [JS-46, 233-235].

Mortgaged to George W. HUFFMAN at $1,200 by Catherine SMITH 
and her husband, Charles W. SMITH, and her sister, Susam BEARD.

SALE was held 12 Jan 1895 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- George W. SHANK and Joseph L. SHANK, t/a George W. SHANK & Son 
   at $1,895

Filed 8 Mar 1895.



JLJ-6, 470-476 - PALMER, KOOGLE - #FC - near Myersville

Charles E. KOOGLE, exec/of  John KOOGLE, mortgagee 
of Edward L. PALMER & w/ Sarah E.
- Report of Sales - Equity #6350 - Jan 1895

LAND - "Michael's Teicks(?)", "Rodenpillar's Rambles" and "Last 
Battle", 27.5 acres, 3 miles west of Myersville, on road to 
Zittlestown; adjoined lands of Jacob DUTROW, Lawson HOUPT 
and Ezra MOSER. 
Improved with a new, 2-story weatherboarded house, out buildings 
and fruit trees with a well near the door.
To Edward L. PALMER from Hiram T. SMITH & wife for 45 acres.

- 14 acres, on public road, 1/4 mile from other parcel; adjoined 
lands of George W. MAIN and William SHANK. 
Contains an orchard of 600 peach trees. 
To Edward L. PALMER from Samuel PALMER & wife.

Mortgaged at $1,835.

John KOOGLE moved to Washington County and died there, testate.

SALE was held 12 Jan 1895 in front of George W. BITTLE's store 
in Myersville; high bidder was: 
- Sarah E. PALMER for 27.5 acres at $700
- Sarah E. PALMER for 14 acres at $400

Filed 16 Feb 1895.



JLJ-6, 476-501 - SALMON, KINDLEY, MONTGOMERY, DICKEY, CHAPMAN, NORRIS, COUSE, 
      NEWMAN, DAVIS, WILLIS - #FC - New Market

Grafton B. HAMMOND, creditor  vs  William DOWNEY, exec/of Charles SALMON & Others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6395 - Apr 1895

Richard DAVIS owed mortgage in 1787 to James MOBERLY, Mordecai 
MOBBERLY and Edward DAVIS.
Lands were conveyed to George DAVIS, Johnathan DAVIS and Mary 
DAVIS and Sarah  & husband William SALMON; who had obtained 
equity of redemption from Basil DORSEY.

Deed of Partition in Oct 1808 [WR-34, 215]
Exception: Conveyed to William SALMON & w/ Sarah and Mary DAVIS 
150 acres and 16 acres; who then sold off 150 acres, except for 2 acres 
and 16 perches.  Mary then conveyed her share of the 2+ acres to William 
SALMON & w/ Sarah in Mar 1810.

The 16 acres being held by George, Johnathan, Mary DAVIS and William 
SALMON & w/ Sarah.
On 4 Dec 1809, Johnathan had conveyed his share to George DAVIS. 
On 7 Feb 1810, George DAVIS conveyed his share, 2/5, to William SALMON 
& w/ Sarah, Mary DAVIS and Isaac DAVIS [WR-36, 454].
On 19 Mar 1890, William SALMON & w/ Sarah, Mary DAVIS and Isaac DAVIS 
conveyed 3 acres to Richard ROBERTS [WR-36, 637]
On 4 Apr 1810, Mary DAVIS and Isaac DAVIS conveyed their shares in 
remaining 12 acres to Willilam SALMON [WR-37, 69].
The 12 acres were then held by William SALMON & w/ Sarah (3/5) and 
by William SALMON (2/5).

Adjoining the 12 acres, William SALMON also held 
- "Resurvey on Pleasant Valley", 3/4 acre on south side of turnpike.
From Jesse WRIGHT (w/ Catharine) in Mar 1810 [WR-37, 71].

William SALMON  d/ about 1815, intestate, leaving 
w/ Sarah  (d/ 1863 or 1864) and three sons,

s/ Richard D. SALMON  d/ 1860's in Ohio (moved to Ohio between 1835-1840)
...w/ Dorcas (KINDLEY) died before her husband
.....1/ Frances SALMON, now dec'd  w/o  J.J. MONTGOMERY
. . . . . .Lelia (Montgomery) w/o Frank DICKEY - Chillicothe, Ohio
. . . . . .Edward MONTGOMERY & wife - Beverly Ohio
. . . . . .Carrie B. MONTGOMERY - Roxburry, Ohio
. . . . . .Frederick MONTGOMERY - Roxburry, Ohio
.....2/ Oscar SALMON  d/ intestate, unmarried, no issue
.....3/ Lewis SALMON  d/ intestate, unmarried, no issue
.....4/ Charles SALMON  d/ intestate, unmarried, no issue
.....5/ Sarah SALMON  w/o Henry CHAPMAN - Leon, Iowa
.....6/ Milton SALMON & wife - Scioto, Ohio
.....7/ Thomas B. SALMON & wife - Indian Camp, Ohio
.....8/ John F. SALMON & wife - Cincinnati, Ohio

s/ William E. SALMON  d/ 16 Apr 1883, intestate, unmarried, no issue 

s/ Charles SALMON d/ Jan 1895, testate *
   cousin - Mary NORRIS (life estate), her children,
. . . . . . . .Annie NORRIS
. . . . . . . .Sallie NORRIS
. . . . . . . .William NORRIS
. . . . . . . .Rachel COUSE
. . . . . . . .Mary NEWMAN
. . . . . . . .Denton NORRIS

     Exec/ William DOWNEY
     Witnesses:  G.B. HAMMOND, P.H. GRIFFITH, H.HOPKINS
     [Will JKW-1, 302; written 19 Apr 1883; filed 12 Feb 1895] *

LAND - 44-acre farm east of New Market.
Surveyed by Rufus A. RAGER, deputy surveyer, remaining lands are 
now 44 acres, 3 roods and 12 perches and had been occupied by Charles 
SALMON during his entire life.  (Remaining 12 acres)
Improved with a brick house, small barn with dairy and spring near 
the house and an apple orchard.
Held jointly with heirs of his brother Richard D. SALMON
(Plat on page 493 and M&B on page 491-492)

-  "Pleasant Valley", 27 acres, east of the old tavern, 
north of Frederick to Baltimore Turnpike.
To Charles SALMON from Jesse WRIGHT (w/ Margaret) at $1,400 
in Jan 1850 [WBT-10, 583].

- Lot #67, 1 acre, on eastern lot on Market St in New Market, 
on south side of turnpike.
To Charles SALMON from Thomas C. SHIPLEY & w/ Ann G. at $60 
in Dec 1840 [HS-11, 137].

Trustee was William DOWNEY. 
SALE was held 10 Aug 1895 at the store of Joseph M. WOOD 
in New Market; high bidders were: 
- Louis O. WILLIS for 29 acres at $76/acre
- Louis O. WILLIS for 15 acres at $80/acre
Total Sales, $3,470.10

Filed 10 Sep 1895



JLJ-6, 501-506 - SNYDER, ROGERS - #FC - Bartholow's Station

John ROGERS, assignee of John J. SNYDER, mortgagee
of Charles H. SNYDER & w/ Rosie E.
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6414 - May 1895

LAND - "Resurvey on Dorsey's Search", 1 acre, near Bartholow's 
Station on the B&O Railroad; adjoined lot of F.J. BARTHOLOW 
and along the public road.
Improved with a 2-story frame house (recently built).
To Charles SNYDER from Harry W. DORSEY & wife in 1889 
[WIP-9, 604].

SALE was held 20 May 1895 at the Courthouse door; 
high bidder was:
- John ROGERS of Howard County at $600

Trustee to convey the deed was William G. SYKES of Howard County.

Filed 15 Jun 1895.



JLJ-6, 507-512 - EYLER, HARBAUGH - #FC - Eyler's Valley

Mary A. HARBAUGH, mortgagee of John C. EYLER & w/ Celi Ann E.
- Report of Sale - Equity #6445 - Aug 1895

LAND - "Resurvey on Eyler's Content" and "Wolf's Harbor" and 
"Margaret and Jonas", 244 acres, in Eyler's Valley, on road from 
Emmitsburg to Sabillasville, three miles east of Sabillasville and 
one mile west of Eyler's PO. 
Improved with a 3-story brick house, large bank barn, a 2-story frame 
tenant house, a hennery, hog pen, brick smoke house, a 2-story stone  
spring house, a blacksmith shop, a fruit evaporator; and a 3,000 tree 
peach orchard, a 114 tree pear orchard, a plum and apple orchard; 
35 acres in chestnut timber; well-watered by a mountain spring with 
connected pipes into the house.
To John C. EYLER from Jonas MATHEWS in Mar 1854 [ES-4, 413].

Mortgaged at $2,212 to Margaret A. WHITE in Apr 1887 and 
at $1,400 to Mary A. HARBAUGH in Apr 1887.

SALE was held 5 Jul 1895 on the premises; 
high bidder was: 
- Mary C. HARBAUGH at $2,212; 
  subject to 1st mortgage of Margaret A. WHITE

Trustee to convey deed was Vincent SEBOLD. 

Filed 17 Dec 1895.



JLJ-6, 512-517 - EYLER, HAYS, CECIL - #FC - Emmitsburg-Sabillasville

James F. HAYS, mortgagee 
of Robert N.T. EYLER & w/ Daisie E. and Martha EYLER
- Foreclosure - Equity #6473 - Nov 1897

LAND - 65.25 acres, 4 miles west of Emmitsburg on the Eyler's 
Valley Road (or old Hagerstown road); adjoined land of Christian 
LANTZ.
Included adjoining lots to Benjamin EYLER:
- 26 acres; from David EYLER & wife in Apr 1848 [WBT-8, 424].
- 18.25 acres; in Apr 1854 [ES-4, 575].
- 9 acres; from from Christian LANTZ & wife in 1882 [AF-5, 319].
- 11 acres; from Christian LANTZ & wife in May 1882 [AF-5, 319].
Improved with a 2-story weatherboarded house, a large bank barn 
(nearly new), an apple orchard, grapevines and other fruit trees; 
and two springs of mountain water; 25 acres in timber.
Had been used as a country store.

- 19 acres, two miles east of Sabillasville in Hauver's District, on 
Thurmont to Sabillasvillle road; adjoined lands of George W. FREEZE 
and Millard CLARK. 
Improved with a 1 1/2-story log house, log stable, peach orchard and 
other fruit trees, with spring near the house.
To Martha EYLER from John T. PEDDICORD in Mar 1877 
[TG-7, 571 or 579].

To Robert N.T. EYLER from James T. HAYS, assignee of 
mortgage in Oct 1893.

Mortgaged at $800. 

SALE was held 23 Nov 1895 at the Western Maryland Hotel 
in Emmitsburg; high bidder was: 
- George W. CECIL for 65.25 acre farm at $1,150

Filed 26 Dec 1895.



JLJ-6, 518-522 - MERCHANT, BLESSING, STONER - #FC - Knoxville

Frank L. STONER, assignee of Lydia A. BLESSING, mortgagee 
of Isaac N. MERCHANT & w/ Emma
- Foreclosure - Equity #6476 - Nov 1897

LAND - Lots on "Rhode's Addition to Knoxville"; adjoined land of 
Capt. H.T. DEAVER. 
Improved with a frame weatherboarded house and frame barn.
Included lots to Isaac N. MERCHANT:
- Lot #27; froom Bernard KEMP in Apr 1867[DSB-1, 662].
- Lots #25 & 26; from Joseph GOODMAN & wife in Apr 1868 [CM-1, 725].
  Previously to GOODMAN from Henry G. RHODES, exec/of  Catharine 
  RHODES in Aug 1859 [BGF-5, 17].
- Lots #28 & 29; from Cornelius VIRTS & wife in Jan 1871 [CM-6, 258].

- also 6 acres
To Isaac N. MERCHANT from H.T. DEAVER [AF-2, 404].

Mortgaged at $1,200.

SALE was held 30 Nov 1895 on the premises; high bidder was:
- Lydia A. BLESSING at $700

Filed 7 Jan 1896.



JLJ-6, 522-530 - SHILDT, FAUBLE, BAXTER, GRAFF, METZGER, KRAFT, ZACHARIAS - #FC - Frederick

F. Marion FAUBLE and Virginia M. FAUBLE 
vs  Harry F. SHILDT & w/ Jenny H.
- Foreclosure - Equity #6670 - Nov 1897

Martha E. FAUBLE  d/ testate

s/ John P. FAUBLE
d/ Virginia M. FAUBLE

sis/ Mrs. Fanny BAXTER - Chicago, Illinois
     (decedant's daughter may live with her)
sis/ Sarah C. GRAFF
sis/ H. Virginia METZGER
bro/ Charles METZGER
bro/ Milliard METZGER
bro/ Percy METZGER
bro/ William W. METZGER
nephew/ William Y. METZGER

niece/ Alice A. KRAFT

Estate in Trust to Charles W. ROSS for benefit of children.

Exec/ Charles W. ROSS
Witnesses:  Edward A. GITTINGER, Silas BOTELER
[Will HL-1, 57; written 4 Oct 1888; filed 10 Dec 1888]

Charles W. ROSS, as trustee and executor, invested monies 
into a house with mortgage of $1,550 to Harry F. SHILDT 
and w/ Jenny H.

LAND - House & Lot on north side of East Third St in Frederick City, 
parallel to Middle Alley; adjoined by lot of Elias DeLASHMUT on the 
west and Augustus KEHNE on the ease.
Mortgaged to Harry F. SHILDT by Charles W. ROSS, trustee at $1,550
(as investment for the FAUBLE children).

When Martha FAUBLE's children became of age, the trustee, Charles 
W. ROSS, transferred the mortgage he held to the FAUBLE children 
in equal shares of $775 each.  
John P. FAUBLE assigned his share to F. Marion FAUBLE.

Trustee was F. Marion FAUBLE.
Private Sale was held 
- Horace C. ZACHARIAS at $1,100

Filed 14 Jan 1897.



JLJ-6, 531-536 - LORENTZ - #FC - Frederick

Henry LORENTZ, mortgagee of Albert C. LORENTZ & w/ Anna W.
- Foreclosure - Equity #6622 - Sep 1896

Mortgaged at $2,000 - all the stock and personal property in the store 
rooms at 97 North Market St and also at 6 West Patrick St in Frederick 
City.  Included books, toys, velocipedes, bicycles, stationary, second 
hand sewing machines, croquet sets, fishing gear, revolvers, fireworks, 
vases, hobby horses, cigar cases, violins and fancy articles.

Albert C. LORENTZ and his wife moved all the items in the store rooms 
to a store room recently occupied by them near the corner of West Patrick 
and Court St and failed to make payments.

SALE of the mortgaged property brought $478.12.

Filed 23 Sep 1896.



JLJ-6, 536-553 - GROVE, FLOOK, SHAFER - #FC - Brunswick

Edward C. SHAFER, assignee of Emma J. FLOOK, mortgagee 
of Calvin GROVE & w/ Louisa C.
- Foreclosure - Equity #6673 - Jan 1897

Calvin GROVE  d/ 13 Sep 1896 in Brunswick, intestate
widow - Louisa C. and 7 minor children,

d/ Florence V. GROVE, 17
s/ William A. GROVE, 14
s/ John C. GROVE, 12
s/ Philip M. GROVE, 10
d/ Mary E. GROVE, 7
s/ Oscar W. GROVE, 1  
d/ Virgie M. GROVE, 1

LAND - House & Lot (75x150') on SW corner of Linden Ave & Tenth St 
in Brunswick; alley on south side.  
(Lots #390 & 391 of C.M. Wenner's Second Addition to Brunswick on 
 Plat WIP-13, 394)
Improved with a 6-room, 2-story frame house (nearly new) with cellar.
To Calvin GROVE from C.M. WEINER & Others in Apr 1892.

- Lot #26 (40x160') on east side of First/Bridge St in Brunswick; 
adjoined lots of William L. GROSS and Archibald ZIMMERLY.
(In 1892, adjoining neighbors were Sarah E. BIRMINGHAM and 
  George S. WENNER.)
Improved with a 4-room, 2-story  frame house (almost new) with cellar.
To Calvin GROVE from Benjamin P. CRAMPTON & w/ Catharine E. 
in Apr 1892 [JLJ-1, 364].

Mortgaged at $600 and $400.

SALE was held 6 Jan 1897 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- Louise C. GROVE for Lots #390 & 391 at $500
- Martin T. SHAFER for Lot #26 at $940 
  (Memo signed by his son, Edward C. SHAFER)

Guardian was Joseph W. GAVER. 
Testimony was heard 24 Feb 1897 from: 
- John Henry HANKEY, age 26, Brunswick, brother of Mrs GROVE.
- William L. GROSS, age 38, Brunswick; store keeper and creditor 
  of the decedant.



JLJ-6, 553-558 - RUSSELL, NOTNAGLE - #FC - Frederick City

William H. NICODEMUS, Atty for Franklin Savings Bank of Frederick, 
mortgagee of Sarah Ellen RUSSELL
- Foreclosure - Equity #6726 - Mar 1897

LAND - Lot on south side of West All Saints St in Frederick City; 
adjoined lot of Leonard NOTTNAGLE on the east and John MURDOCK 
on the west. 
Improved with a 1-story log and weatherboarded house with basement.
To Sarah E. RUSSELL from Peter SEEGER & wife in Jan 1882 
[AF-4, 563].

SALE was held 10 Mar 1897 at the Court House door; 
high bidder was: 
- Frederick NOTNAGLE at $430 (signed by Mary V. NOTNAGLE)

Filed 4 May 1897. 



JLJ-6, 559-580 - ROUTZAHN, DOUB, KEPLER, REMSBURG, GROFF, COBLENTZ, STINE, 
      KEFAUVER, LUTZ, WATERS - #FC - Middletown

Clara V. KEPLER, et al  vs  Josiah DOUB, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6513 - Feb 1896

John ROUTZAHN of B.  d/ May 1883, intestate
widow - Sarah, now dec'd

s/ Herman L. ROUTZAHN & w/ Martha K.

d/ Mary E. (d/ 18 Aug 1883, intestate) w/o Josiah DOUB
.....Clara V. (Doub) KEPLER, a widow
.....George L. DOUB & w/ Lola L.
.....Cyrus H. DOUB & w/ Emma - Washington, DC
.....Sallie E. (Doub) w/o Martin S. REMSBURG
.....Effie R. (Doub) GROFF, a widow
.....Amy D. (Doub) w/o Emory L. COBLENTZ
.....Charles G. DOUB, a minor

LAND - 169 acres (listed in Sale), 2.5 miles SE of Middletown, 
on road to Jefferson; adjoined lands of Jacob HUFFER, J. Hollin 
KEFAUVER, Peter H. BUSSARD and William HOLTER.
Improved with a 9-room, 2 1/2-story brick house with a hall and
cellar under the entire house, a bank barn, wagon shed corn cribs, 
spring house, two orchards, well in the yard and spring near the 
house.  Then in occupancy of George L. DOUB.

To Mary E. DOUB from her father, John ROUTZAHN, at $10,001 in Oct 1882 
[AF-5, 693].
- 110 acres, but now said to be 102 acres.
  Previously to John ROUTZAHN from Henry COBLENTZ, trustee, in Feb 1852 
  [ES-2, 119-122].
- 39 acres of mountain land on Catoctin Mountain; adjoined land of Samuel 
  KINNA, Jonas A. DOUB.
  Previously to John ROUTZAHN from Richard H. MARSHALL, trustee, in Apr 1862 
  [BGF-7, 379].

- 65 acres
To Josiah DOUB from Herman L. ROUTZAHN & w/ Martha E. and Sarah ROUTZAHN, 
widow of John ROUTZAHN, for their 65 acres at $2,699.36 in Feb 1885 
[AF-11, 333].
Previously to John ROUTZAHN from:
- David H. ROUTZAHN & wife in Apr 1880 [AF-2, 277].
- John R. SHAFER & wife in Feb 1881 [AF-2, 732].
- J. Hollin KEFAUVER & wife in Jun 1882 [AF-5, 482].

In Mar 1890, Josiah DOUB conveyed all his estate to his father, Enos DOUB
[WIP-11, 104]; on 26 Sep 1891, Enos reconveyed it back to Josiah at $2,200 
[WIP-13, 625].

Cyrus H. DOUB conveyed his share to Herman L. ROUTZAHN who conveyed it to 
Daniel Edward KEFAUVER & w/ Amanda in Jan 1891 [WIP-13, 469] [WIP-11, 559].

Herman L. ROUTZAHN & w/ Martha K. (at $467.64) and Emma J. DOUB (w/o Cyrus) 
of Washington, DC (at $265), conveyed their interests to Clara V. KEPLER 
for their intesests in the 117-acre farm and 30-acre mountain lot; 
also 1/7 of 1/2 share of 52 acres, adjoining the farm, in Jan 1896. 
(Clara KEPLER now has 2/7 share)

Mortgaged by Josiah DOUB to Henrianna GARROTT for $1,200 in Mar 1894.

Emory COBLENTZ petitioned he had paid Mrs. Henrianna GARROTT the 
mortgage in full with interest and mortgage has been assigned to him.

Guardian was Joseph W. GAVER.
Testimony was heard 29 Jul 1896 from: 
- Emory L. COBLENTZ, age 27, Middletown
- Martin S. REMSBURG, age 29, near Middletown

Trustees were Emory L. COBLENTZ, Martin S. REMSBURG and 
George L. DOUB. 
SALE  was held 26 Dec 1896 at the Valley Register Office in Middletown; 
high bidder were: 
- John F. STINE at $63.75/acre; for the 169-acre farm, 2.5 miles SE of 
  Middletown; then in occupancy of George L. DOUB.

for Mountain land on Catoctin Mountain:
- Clara V. KEPLER for Lot #1 of 8 acres at $14.50/acre
- Alonzo C. KEPLER for Lot #2 of 9 acres at $10/acre
- J. Hollin KEFAUVER for Lot #3 of 7 acres at $6.75/acre
- John H. LUTZ for Lot #4 of 5+ acres at $11.50/acre
- John Calvin WATERS for Lot #5 of 4 acres at $5.50/acre
Total Sales, $11,121.60.

Plat and M&B of mountain lots on page 577-579.

Filed 6 Feb 1897.



JLJ-6, 580-591 - GROFF, HOOD - #FC - Frederick City

Jacob ROHRBACK, assignee of The Woman's College of Frederick, MD, 
assignee of Margaret E.S. HOOD, assignee of James McSHERRY, exec/of  
James KELLY, mortgagee of Joseph GROFF & w/ Susan 
- Foreclosure - Equity #6783 - Sep 1897

LAND - 'Groff Park', 28 acres, west of Frederick City, on road to Bruner's 
Mill and leading to Hamburg.  Runs from Fourth St to Seventh St (800x400').
Improved with a large 12-room, 2-story brick house with two deep cellars 
and observatory with view of Frederick Valley in every direction, a hall 
with high ceiling and gallery; a stable, Frederick reservoir water in pipes, 
two wells, a cistern, two small dwellings; fruit and ornamental trees, 
grapevines and berry bushes. 
Formerly a park by the Schentzen Society, well adapted for suburban home, 
school, college, informary, hospital or boarding house. (present-day Hood College)
To Joseph GROFF from John RITCHIE, et al, trustees in Nov 1875 [TG-4, 177].

- Lots on north end of Market St, corner of Seventh St in Frederick City.
Improved with a 10-room, 3-story brick house with cellar; lots run 100 feet 
on North Market St and 228 feet along Seventh St.
Then occupied by Capt. Joseph GROFF. (Groff House, old WFMD building)
To Joseph GROFF from Fairfax SCHLEY, exec, in Aug 1883. 

- Lot #252 (60x129') on north side of East Sixth St in Frederick City. 
Improved with a two weatherboarded log houses, east of VanFossen's 
Blacksmith Shop.  (Fredericktowne Lots)
To Joseph GROFF from Dr. Jerningham BOONE in May 1865 [JWLC-3, 39].

Mortgaged at $5,000 in Dec 1881.

SALE was held 4 Sep 1897 at the Courthouse door; 
high bidders were: 
- The Woman's College of Frederick, Maryland at $5,200; 
  president was Edmund R. ESCHBAUGH.
- David GROFF for lots on Market St at $3,500
- Caroline G. GROFF, w/o John GROFF, for lots on East Sixth St at $200
Total Sales, $8,900.

Filed 3 Sep 1897.



JLJ-6, 591-596 - HARDING, LOWE - #FC - New London

Charles LOWE & w/ Susan J., mortgagees of Margaret HARDING
- Foreclosure - Equity #6780 - Aug 1897

LAND - "Resurvey on Drummine", 13 acres in New London. 
Improved with a weatherboarded frame house.
To  Margaret HARDING from Johnn H. BEAVANS in Apr 1870 [CM-5, 204].

Mortgaged at $650 and $340.

SALE was held 23 Aug 1897 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- Charles LOWE & w/ Susan at $500
  Exception was the 62 square perches where the Methodist Church stood.

Filed 23 Sep 1897.



JLJ-6, 596-602 - ETZLER, MITCHELL, CRONISE, DOLL - #FR - Libertytown

Fredericktown Savings Inst, mortgagee of Hamilton ETZLER & w/ Susannah
- Foreclosure - Equity #6761 - Jul 1897

LAND - Lots# 106 & 107 (each lot 50x300') on Main St on the west end 
of Libertytown; adjoined lots of Rev. Perry G. WALKER on the west 
and an alley on the east which divided property from James GARBER.
Improved with a 7-room, 2-story frame house, a wheelwright shop, fruit 
trees and fine water near the front door.
To Hamilton ETZLER from Archibald ETZLER & w/ Annie L., Mary C. 
& h/ Thomas P. MITCHELL and Thomas C. ETZLER, as heirs of Ann E. 
ETZLER in Jul 1882 [AF-5, 558].
Previously to Ann E. ETZLER from Adam W. DEVILBISS, atty, in May 1859 
[BGF-4, 167].

Mortgaged at $450 in Jun 1892 to the Fredericktown Savings Institution, 
Joseph CRONISE being president of the bank, but he is now deceased, and 
a new trustee needs to be appointed.  
Melville E. DOLL then became president of the bank and he is now the 
trustee for the mortgage.

SALE was held 31 Jul 1897 at the Courthouse; high bidder was:
- Fredericktown Savings Bank at $500

Filed 27 Aug 1897.



JLJ-6, 602-614 - SEIS, LINEBACH, CLAYBAUGH, GORLEY, LOUNSBURY, SEBOLD - #FR - Cherry Valley

Maria M. GORLEY & h/ John C. GORLEY vs Estate of Arnold R. SEIS 
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6612 - 1893

Arnold R. SEIS  d/ c1890 intestate, leaving
widow - Mary and no children

bro/ Benjamin SEIS, dec'd - leaving daughter,
.......Emma J. LOUNSBURY - Illinois
bro/ John A. SEIS, dec'd - Out of State (children unknown)
sis/ Ellen L.  w/o Shepherd LINEBACH - Indiana
sis/ Mary SEIS, dec'd - Ohio (children unknown)
bro/ Joseph L. SEIS, dec'd - Missouri (children unknown)
bro/ George J. SEIS and w/ Mary
bro/ Samuel SEIS, dec'd - moved West (children unknown)
sis/ Eliza J. CLAYBAUGH, dec'd - leaving daughter,
.......Maria M.  w/o John C. GORLEY

LAND - 16 1/2 acres, in Cherry Valley on Upper Mechanicstown Road, 
near Pike from Mechanicstown to Emmitsburg, 1 1/2 miles south of 
Mount St Marys; adjoined land of the heirs of John Theodore PEDDICORD 
and the heirs of Samuel HEMLER.  
Improved with a two-story log dwelling with a frame weather-boarded 
kitchen attached, a log stable, a stone spring house, a hog pen, a 
well of mountain water near the door, apple and peach trees; four 
acres cultivated and the balance in timber.  
To Arnold R. SEIS from his brother Joseph SEIS on 8 Sep 1888 
[WIP-8, 18 and GG-8, 655].
(Also mentioned a deed to Eliza J. CLAYBAUGH and Arnold R. SEIS 
by Daniel SEISS, executor.)

Testimony given by: 
- John A. PEDDICORD, 45, who resided at Mount St Marys
- Augustus WAGNER, 57, from Emmitsburg District.  

Trustee was Vincent SEBOLD.
SALE held 27 Mar 1897 at Western MD Hotel in Emmitsburg;
high bidder was: 
- Maria M. GORLEY for $165.  

Filed 21 May 1897.



JLJ-6, 614-626 - DELAUTER, HUFFER, HANEN - #FR - Middletown

Robert S. DELAUTER, et al  vs  Edgar C. DELAUTER, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6543 - Apr 1896

Samuel DELAUTER (also DELAUGHTER) d/ Nov 1888, testate
widow - Lydia E. (life estate) d/ 1895, intestate

s/ Robert S. DELAUTER & w/ Ada F.  *
s/ Edgar C. DELAUTER & w/ Mary H. - Montgomery Co *
s/ George S. DELAUTER & w/ Fannie *
d/ Sarah E.  w/o Jacob M. HUFFER
d/ Mary M.  w/o George C. HUFFER *
s/ John P. DELAUTER & w/ Alice - Baltimore Co
d/ Lydia HANEN, d/ intestate *
.....Mary HANEN, a minor
d/ Malinda C.  w/o Joseph G. HANEN *

Execs/ widow (renounced) and son Robert S. DELAUTER
Witnesses:  Willliam E. KEFAUVER, J.G. HANEN, Peter W. SHAFER
[Will HL-1, 77; written 22 Jun 1888; filed 20 Nov 1888 and 23 Feb 1889]

LAND - "Ascension Day" and "Lowell", 133 acres, 3 miles south of Middletown, 
on the east side of Petersville Road; adjoined lands of Kenderson T. CASTLE 
and George C. HUFFER.
Improved with a 2-story weatherboarded log house, a stable, wagon shed, corn 
house, fruit trees with well near the door.
To Samuel DELAUGHTER & w/ Lydia E. from Isaac MICHAEL, Elizabeth 
CRONE, Josephus REMSBURG, Mary E. REMSBURG, John H. TOMS, 
Louisa C. TOMS, John C. CRONE, Harriett CRONE, Lawson H. MAIN, 
Martha M. MAIN, Samuel C. CRONE, Cleantha CRONE, all of Frederick Co; 
also from Hezekiah MAGRUDER, Ann R. MAGRUDER, Thomas H. CRONE, 
Susan R. CRONE, Joshua MICHAEL, Sarah Frances MICHAEL, David BISER, 
Charlotte A.V. BISER, all of Warren Co, Indiana; at $8,870.75 in Jan 1869 
[CM-3, 644].

Guardian was Joseph W. GAVER. 
Testimony was heard 4 Jun 1896 from: 
- Martin H.O. BEACHLEY, age 36
- Robert S. DELAUTER, age 50

Trustees were Hammond URNER and robert S. DELAUTER.
SALE was held 23 Jan 1897 in front of the Valley Register Office 
in Middletown; high bidder was: 
- E. Stanley DELAUDER at $5,453

Filed 20 Feb 1897.

NOTES - Frederick Co, MD Marriage Licenses *

- DELAUDER, Robert S., 32, farmer to BARRICK, Ada F., 32 - 02/25/1879
  by M. L. Shuford in FC; 126

- DELAUDER, E. C., 27 to CLAGGETT, Mary H., 22 - 12/01/1874	
  by M. L. Shuford in FC; 110

- DELAUDER, George S., 25, farmer to HERBERT, Fannie S., 23 - 01/24/1876
  by J. Hawkins in FC; 112

- DELAUDER, Mary M., 27 to HUFFER, George C., 35, farmer - 11/27/1883
  by T. F. Hoffmeier in Middletown; 216

- DELAUDER, Lydia, 26 to HANEN, J. C., 36, stock dealer / Page Co, VA 
  on 05/12/1886 by T. F. Hoffmeier in Middletown; 230

- DeLAUGHTER, Linda C., 23, Middletown to HANEN, Joseph G., 30, Virginia 
  on 09/01/1886 by F.K. WHITE; WIP-110



JLJ-6, 626-629 - STANTON, SENSENEY, CLEMSON - #FR - Clemsonville

Nicholas H. CLEMSON, assignee of Frank L. STONER, assignee 
of Charles H. SENSENEY, mortgagee of James M. STANTON & w/ Margaret E.
- Foreclosure - Equity #6814 - Nov 1897

LAND - 1 acres and 28 sq perches, near Clemsonville; adjoined lands 
of Nicholas CLEMSON and Daniel FOGLE.
Improved with a 1 1/2-story house.
To James M. STANTON from Charles E. SENSENEY in Aug 1883 
[AF-7, 428].

Mortgaged at $125.

SALE held 20 Nov 1897 on the premises: high bidder was:
- John Walter CLEMSON at $100

Filed 31 Dec 1897.



JLJ-6, 630-649 - SMITH, MOTTER, McLANAHAN, OULD, SCHLEY, WEBB, STONE - #FR - Frederick City - #Slaves

Joseph A. WEBB  vs  William H. McLANAHAN
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #6578 - Jun 1896

Rebecca SMITH  d/ Jun 1854, testate, Frederick City

d/ Mary Ann (Smith) w/o John S. MOTTER (western portion of Lot on Patrick St)
   
s/ John Jacob SMITH

s/ Ezra SMITH, dec'd
.....Henrietta R. SMITH (large looking glass, belonging to her father) 

s/ William H. SMITH

s/ George SMITH

d/ Ann Rebecca (Smith) McLANAHAN  d/ 11 May 1896, intestate - 2 children:
.....Alice Rebecca (McLanahan) w/o Dr. Elisha R. OULD - New York *
     (she d/ 1874, testate, devising her share to her mother) 
     [Will SGC-1, 497; written 29 Mar 1874; filed 29 May 1874]
.....William H. McLANAHAN 

In trust to George SMITH and John S. MOTTER for benefit of her 
daughter Ann Rebecca, as husband to be excluded.  
(eastern portion of Lot on Patrick St)
(Her children were listed in Equity records, not in Will)

grandchildren
- Eveline C. SMITH (to pay other 4 grandchildren $50, as she rec'd slave)
- John T. SMITH

SLAVES 
- coloured girl ELIZA (to daughter Ann Rebecca; trustee may sell)
- coloured girl NELLY (to daughter Mary Ann, for life)
- coloured boy JOE (to son John Jacob, for life)
- negro girl CATHARINE (a/k/a "HITT") (to granddaughter Eveline)

Execs/ son George SMITH and son-in-law John S. MOTTER
Witnesses:  Ezra HOUCK, George BECKENBAUGH, Daniel HALLER
[Will  TS-1, 318; written 25 Jan 1851; filed 10 Jun 1854]

LAND - Lot #56 on south side of West Patrick St in Frederick City.
Then occupied by David SCHLEY; and now tenanted by George William 
SMITH, Esquire.
Devised western part to daughter Mary Ann and eastern portion to 
daughter Ann Rebecca.  Water pump on western side to be shared.

* Ann Rebecca (McLanahan) OULD's Will devised her 1/2 share to 
her mother, Ann Rebecca McLANAHAN. 

On Sep 25, 1876, William H. McLANAHAN, then of Lewis Co, Missouri, 
sold his undivided 1/2 share to Joseph A. WEBB of Baltimore City 
[TG-6, 404].

After the deaths of William's mother and sister, Joseph A. WEBB 
(w/ Fannie) then claimed he held the total estate, less the expenses 
of Ann Rebecca McLANAHAN. 

Trustee was H. Dorsey ETCHISON, Esquire. 
SALE was held 6 Feb 1897 at the City Hotel in Frederick; 
high bidder was: 
- Harriet E. STONE at $1,905; 
  Improved with a 2-story brick house; adjoined lots of George A. 
  GILBERT, Esquire, on the west and E.Y. GOLDSBOROUGH, Esqure, 
  on the east; alley on west side, backs to George MARKELL"s pasture.

Each half of this eastern portion was owned by William H. McCLANAHAN 
and Joseph A. WEBB with his wife Fannie claiming dower, even though 
they live apart.

Filed 3 Mar 1897.



JLJ-6, 649-655 - MOBLEY, ORDEMAN, FUNK - #FR - Urbana

Mollie E. MOBLEY, et al  vs  Nina R. MOBLEY, et al
- Petition for Mortgage - Equity #6914 - Jul 1898

Joseph O. MOBLEY  d/ Dec 1885, testate

s/ Richard H. MOBLEY
s/ William J. MOBLEY
s/ Howard S. MOBLEY 
s/ Clarence D. MOBLEY 
s/ Jefferson D. MOBLEY

Exec/ son Richard H. MOBLEY, et al
[Will JPP-2, 169; filed 29 Dec 1885]

LAND - 181 acres in Urbana District, on road from Greenfield Mills 
to Park Mills; adjoined land of Paul HOUSER and William FUNK.

- 76 acre Farm in Urbana District, then occupied by Howard S. MOBLEY; 
adjoined lands of Paul HANSER.
To Joseph O. MOBLEY from William J. WORMAN.

- 10 acres of mountain land on Sugar Loaf Mountain in Urbana District; 
adjoined previous farm.

All stock, store fixtures and goods in store of Clarence D. MOBLEY at 
Park Mills.

Devised to his five sons in Jun 1885 [AF-11, 298].
...To Howard S. MOBLEY from Richard H. MOBLEY of Williamsburg, 
   Iowa Co, Iowa, William J. MOBLEY & w/ Jennie, Jefferson D. MOBLEY 
   & w/ Martha C., of Frederick Co, MD for their shares at $1,332 
   in Mar 1895.
...To Howard S. MOBLEY and William J. MOBLEY from Clarence D. MOBLEY.
    at $2,000 in Jun 1893.

SOLD parts to: 
- H.D. ORDEMAN [TG-4, 65]
- Anna E. FUNK [AF-5, 191]

Howard S. MOBLEY  d/ 1895, intestate
widow - Mollie E. 

d/ Nina R. MOBLEY, a minor
s/ Howard V. MOBLEY, a minor

Guardian was Webster HITESHEW.
Trustee was Edward S. EICHELBERGER to execute a mortgage 
for $950 for the widow and children and to maintain the 76-acre 
farm, but transferring his share of the rest of the estate of his 
father to William J. MOBLEY.

Filed 30 Aug 1898.



JLJ-6, 655-660 - MARTIN - #FR - Brunswick

Jacob ROHRBACK, Atty for Baltimore Building & Loan Assoc of Baltimore City, 
mortgagee of John MARTIN & w/ Eliza J.
- Foreclosure - Equity #6932 - Aug 1898

LAND - Lot #113, at SW corner of Maple Ave and Sixth St in Brunswick, 
on C.M. WENNER's Second Addition to Brunswick.
Improved with a large 2-story frame house.
To John MARTIN from John H. STAUFFER in Nov 1891 [JLJ-1, 369].

Mortgaged at $800.

SALE was held 26 Aug 1898 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- Baltimore Building & Loan Assoc of Baltimore City at $200

Filed 22 sep 1898.



JLJ-6, 661-662 - UTERMAHLE - #FR 

Sophia Lee UTERMAHLE  vs  Charles H. UTERMAHLE
- Divorce - Equity #6199 - Dec 1893

Divorce granted to Sophia Lee UTERMAHLE on 27 Dec 1893; 
she was also granted custody of the three children with Charles 
H. UTERMAHLE having visitation rights.

Charles was also to pay $2,000 for expenses of removing her from 
the farm and to pay support and maintenance of herself and the 
children and to pay expenses of her attorney, William P. MAULSBY 
Jr, Esquire.  The sum of $18,000 to be placed in trust for her support 
and upon her death to the children until they reach the age of 21. 
When the children become of age, they are to receive 1/3 of $20,000

Filed 27 Dec 1893.



JLJ-6, 663-689 - HELFENSTEIN - #FR 

Annie E. HELFENSTEIN, trustee of Charles M. HELFENSTEIN
- Transfer of Securities - Equity #7010 - Mar 1901

Cyrus G. HELFENSTEIN  d/ 1895, testate
widow - Annie E.  (1/3)

s/ Edward T. HELFENSTEIN
s/ Ernest HELFENSTEIN
d/ Annie HELFENSTEIN   
s/ Charles M. HELFENSTEIN  d/ Feb 1899 (under age 30), leaving
...(Nannie (MacGILL) HELFENSTEIN, mother & guardian of Ruth)
.....Ruth E. HELFENSTEIN (under age 2)

The remainder of estate to be divided in four equal shares; 
the widow to hold in trust the shares of Ernest, Charles and 
Annie until they reach the age of 30; Annie's to be free from 
any husband she may have. 

Resided in house on the Belair Farm.

Exec/ wife
Witnesses: Charles W. ROSS, Henry WILLIAMS, W.B. STOVER
[Will JKW-1, 324; written 18 Oct 1892; filed 10 Apr 1895]

Securities of $6,715.76 were transferred by Annie E. HELFENSTEIN,
as trustee, to Nannie HELFENSTEIN, as guardian of Charles M. 
HELFENSTEIN's daughter.

Filed 24 Apr 1899. 



JLJ-6, 690-704 - KLINE, WARRENFELTZ, GAVER, SMITH - #FR - Wolfsville

William B. WHEELER and William A. WHEELER, partners, 
t/a W.B.WHEELER & Son of Washington County, and Lewis LAMAR
vs  Daniel C. KLINE, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #7332 - Feb 1901

Susannah KLINE  d/ 26 Jan 1901, intestate
w/o  George Adam KLINE  d/ 31 Jan 1901

s/ Jonathan KLINE & w/ Barbara A. - Washington County
d/ Rebecca D.  w/o Daniel P. WARRENFELTZ
d/ Mary M. KLINE
s/ Daniel C. KLINE & w/ Maud E. - Washington County

d/ Elizabeth (d/ c1895) w/o Jonathan SMITH - Washington County
.....Minnie F. GAVER, a minor (b/ 12 Feb 1883, out of wedlock)
     (in Female House of Refuge of Maryland, Baltimore City; now age 18)
.....Martin L. SMITH, a minor (age 7 or 8) - Washington County
.....John W. SMITH, a minor (age 6; lives with aunt Mary M. KLINE)

LAND - 1/2 undivided share of "Weaver's Last Renewal", 2 7/8 acres, 
1.25 miles west of Wolfsville, on road to Black Rock; adjoined land 
of George KLINE.
Improved with a 1 1/2-story log house, stable, fruit trees and well.
To Susannah KLINE and her son, Daniel C. KLINE, from John H. SHUTT 
& w/ Martha A. of Indiana and Sarah SHUTT at $57.50 in Aug 1889 
[JLJ-1, 61].

Guardian was William C. BIRELY.
Testimony was heard 20 Mar 1901 from:
- Daniel C. KLINE, age 29, Smithsburg, Washington County
- Daniel P. WARRENFELTZ, age 36, Frederick County
- Dr. Lewis LAMAR, age 62, Wolfsville; had practiced medicine 35 years.

Trustee was Thaddeus M. BISER. 
SALE was held for the 1/2 undivided part on 27 Apr 1901 in front 
of John H. MAUGAN's Store in Wolfsville; high bidder was: 
- Daniel P. WARRENFELTZ at $100

Filed 23 May 1901.



JLJ-6, 704-706 - HAHN, BIGGS - #FR - Thurmont

Phebe S. BIGGS  vs  Washington A. HAHN & w/ Sarah E.
- Report of Sale - Equity #7631 - Apr 1901

LAND - Lot in Thurmont; adjoined lots of Alfred A. TROXELL 
and Cyrus COVER and east to Carroll St.

SALE was held 20 Apr 1901 on the premises; high bidder was: 
- Phebe S. BIGGS at $455

Filed 30 May 1901.

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Frederick County, Maryland

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