Equity Court Abstracts

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

JS-11, 1-6 - CARTZENDAFFER, SOWDER, LAKIN, NELSON, RICE

Joseph CARTZENDAFFER  vs  Anthony SOWDER 
- Title - Equity #1263 - Dec 1832

John NELSON, trustee for Daniel LAKIN Estate, sold 50 acres 
to Anthony SOWDER who later sold it to Joseph CARTZENDAFFER.  
A good title was never conveyed and John NELSON has since left
the county.  Anthony SOWDER is moving to Ohioin May 1831.

LAND - Merchant Mill (known as Rice's Mill) and 50 acres of 
land on Catoctin Creek.

On 6 Dec 1832, Madison NELSON was appointed trustee to replace 
John NELSON and to convey title to Joseph CARTZENDAFFER.



JS-11, 7-10 - IJAMS, BURGEE, FALCONER 

Singleton BURGEE  vs  John W. IJAMS 
- Title - Equity #1193 - Apr 1832

John W. IJAMS is now living in Prince Georges County.

LAND - "Rich Forrest", 43 acres (a resurvey of "The Meadow"). 
To Singletown Burgee from John W. Ijams (w/ Rebecca) in 1831 
(previously from Elisha FALCONER in 1797; but part from Ijams' 
father, John IJAMS).

On 19 Apr 1831, title was granted to Singleton BURGEE.



JS-11, 10-16 - JACOBS, WELSH, MARTIN, MILLER, SHAFER, SHROYER, 
       KESSLER / KEPLER, WILLIARD, JARBOE

Vachael M. WELSH and w/ Elizabeth  vs  Nicholas MILLER 
- Title - Equity #1215 - Jun 1832

Joel JACOBS  d/ 28 Apr 1832 intestate, leaving
widow - Rachael 

d/ Elizabeth  (d/ bet Jun-Nov 1832) w/o Vachael W. WELSH
.....her son, Joel WELSH

LAND - "Resurvey on Drunkards Not Mistaken", 75 acres, 
lies next to lands of Daywalt WILYARD. 
Then occupied by Henry MARTIN. 
To Joel JACOBS from Nicholas MILLER, planter (w/ Mary) 
in Sep 1789.  MILLER also held the mortgage.  
In 1795, MILLER assigned the mortgage to John SHAFER.

John SHAFER  d/ 27 Aug 1823 *
widow - Anna Maria and 8 children:

d/ Catherine SHROYER, widow - PA
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Peter KESSLER / KEPLER - IN
d/ Mary, widow of John WILLIARD / WILYARD 
d/ Margaret  w/o William JARBOE  (see HS-8, 78)
s/ John SHAFER
s/ George SHAFER
s/ Henry SHAFER
s/ Peter SHAFER

On 15 Nov 1832, title granted to Joel WELSH, the minor, 
with life estate to his father, Vachael, by curtesy and 
with dower rights to the widow, Rachael.

* For John SHAFER, see WBT-2, 517



JS-11, 16-22 - RENNER, GUSTINE, LYNN, BIRELY, SIX

Dr. Joel T. GUSTINE  vs  Mary RENNER, et al
- Title - Equity #1231 - Jul 1832

Daniel RENNER  died in Georgetown, DC
widow - Mary and 7 minor children:

d/ Mary Ann Taylor RENNER
s/ William G. RENNER
d/ Theodosia T. RENNER
d/ Cornelia RENNER
s/ Daniel RENNER
d/ Columbia RENNER
d/ America RENNER

LAND - "Mefford's Delight", part of "Resurvey on Welsh Cabbin", 
104 acres. 
To Daniel RENNER from Isaac LYNN (w/ Eve) in 1814.

Daniel RENNER then lived in Georgetown, DC and was indebted 
to Joshua DELAPLANE, the agent for Joel T. GUSTINE of 
Georgetown, DC.

In 1832, Joel sold said land to Frederick BIRELY, needs title 
to convey deed; so granted on 3 Jan 1833.



JS-11, 22-25 - HAWN, DAGEN

Isaac HAWN vs George DAGEN
- Title - Equity #981 - Jun 1829

LAND - Lot #27 in Emmitsburgh.
In 1823, it was transferred to Isaac HAWN from George DAGEN; 
but deed wasn't recorded timely.  (within 6 months)

George DAGEN and wife, Mary (released dower) have since moved 
to Ohio.  

Title granted to Isaac HAWN on 22 May 1832.



JS-11, 25-34 - AMBROSE, LIDGE, SHOVER, ROUZER, WELLER, SLAVES

William COVER, Jacob LIDGE and w/ Catharine  vs  Daniel ROUZER
- Title - Equity #1301- May 1833

Henry AMBROSE  d/ Mar 1832 intestate, leaving only child,

d/ Catharine  w/o Jacob LIDGE - Wayne Co, Ohio

LAND - "Good Neighbor Resurveyed", 59+ acres.

Henry was the eldest son and only heir of Jacob AMBROSE who 
also died intestate, sometime before 1779.  

That same year, Henry conveyed "Good Neighbor", 486 acres; 
"Centre Bit", 12 acres; and "Charming Beauty", 25 acres; all 
to Ludwick KEMP.  

After the death of Ludwick KEMP and Catharine AMBROSE 
(the widow of Jacob), the heirs of KEMP sold the estate for 
$4,100 to Peter SHOVER and John HARBAUGH (Harbaugh conveyed 
his share to Shover). 

Henry AMBROSE was still due monies, so Peter SHOVER and 
Henry ABROSE divided the land and both occupied it; 59 acres 
being Henry's share, but no deed was ever made.  

Daniel ROUZER, as exec/of Peter SHOVER, sold all the property, 
including these 59 acres, to William COVER.

Jacob & Catharine LIDGE want to allow the sale with clear title 
to William COVER, but want the share they feel was due them 
through her father.

According to Peter SHOVER's Will, he had interpreted that Henry 
was to have a life estate and Henry lived on the land until moving
west in 1823.

The land indenture in 1779 from Henry AMBROSE to Ludwick KEMP 
lists lands and mills; the widow Catharine releasing her dower 
rights with provision she have a life estate.  

Peter SHOVER, died testate
w/ Sophia - plantation, "Peace All Around"; also "Simon's Delight",
          - SLAVES - woman HANNAH and 3 black girls of her choice

d/ Catharine WELLER
s/ Simon SHOVER, dec'd - his children
d/ Sophia ROUZER, dec'd - her children

bro/in/law - Henry AMBROSE - land he now occupies; to sell after
                             his death

Reference to Apple's Church.

Codicil lists
sis/ Susanna SHOVER - 50 pounds plus 50 pounds owed from will 
       of Peter SHOVER's mother's will

Exec/ Daniel ROUZER (Witnesses' names in German)
[Will RB-1, 429-432; written 27 Sep 1813; filed 1 Nov 1813]

Court awarded $259.91 to the LIDGES; filed Feb 1833.



JS-11, 34-40 - HUMBERT, LEASE, LITHLY / LIGHT, ERB, BANKER 

George HUMBERT Jr.  vs  William HUBERT, et al
 - Contract to Purchase - Equity #1135 - Jun 1831

George HUMBERT Sr., dec'd 
w/ Mary (now dec'd) and 8 children,

s/ John HUMBERT
s/ Adam HUMBERT
s/ George HUMBERT Jr
d/ Catharine  w/o Daniel LEASE
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Daniel LITHLY / LIGHT
d/ Susannah  w/o Charles ERB
d/ Sarah  w/o James BANKER

s/ Jacob HUMBERT, dec'd - his children:
.....William HUMBERT - Ohio
.....Jacob HUMBERT - Ohio

Exec/ John JONES
Witnesses:  Samuel W. MYERS, Abraham STONESIFER and 
    Frederick CUMP
[Will GME-1, 185; written 2 Mar 1830; filed 23 Nov 1830]

LAND - "Addition", "Cropburgh", "Geo. Weissenburgh", "Ohio" 
and "Low Addition", 228 1/2 acres, all contiguous; next to 
"High Germany" and lands of D. BANKERT, Mr. LEISTER, Frederick 
CAMP / KUMP and is on dividing line in agreement with Frederick 
BACHMAN and John LOWE.

In 1828, George Jr. had a written agreement with his father, 
now dec'd, to purchase the farm of 200 acres at $8/acre, after 
he worked for three years on the farm.  Plat on page 35
(actual survey showed 228 1/2 acres)

Trustee was John JONES of John, assigned to transfer title to 
George HUMBERT Jr.  Filed 28 Mar 1832.



JS-11, 40-47 - EVANS, NUSBAUM, SHARPLESS, MARCH, RENNER, WATERS

James EVANS and Noah SHARPLESS and w/ Mary
vs  Sarah EVANS, et al 
- Petition to Sell - Equity #1017 - Oct 1829

James EVANS Sr., a saddler, died 15 Oct 1808, testate 
w/ Sarah (d/ 18 Aug 1829) and 7 children

d/ Jane  w/o John NUSBAUM, both dec'd - their children:
...Rachael NUSBAUM
...Ely NUSBAUM
...Eleanor NUSBAUM
...Rosanna NUSBAUM
...Ann Maria NUSBAUM

s/ David EVANS
d/ Mary  w/o Noah SHARPLESS
s/ James EVANS Jr.
d/ Sarah  w/o John MARCH
s/ John EVANS
d/ Susannah  w/o Joseph RENNER

Exec/ the widow
Witnesses:  John GLISAN, Ellis START, William HOFF?.
[Will GMRB-1, 424; written 2 Oct 1808; 2 Nov 1808]

LAND - "Mother's Choice", a farm in Liberty. 
To James EVANS Sr from John VIAN.

- House & Lots #90 & 91 in Liberty, on tract of Linganore 
called 'Piney Run', part of "Duke's Woods", on north side 
of Main Street; adjoined land of Jacob DUDENOWER.
To James EVANS Sr. from John YOUNG and Richard COALE (w/ Caty), 
planters, in 1791.

Lands were left to the widow with her choice and to sell the 
other property to pay debts and divide among the children.  
She chose to keep the House and Lot in Liberty, selling the 
farm.  Since the widow is now deceased, petition is to sell 
the house and lot and divide among the descendants.

Trustee was John GLISSAN.
On 17 Jan 1832, private sale was made to:
- Silas WATERS, a free colored man, at $130.  

Distribution:  Each child's 1/7 share, $20.30

Filed 24 May 1832.



JS-11, 47-55 - BECK, GRIMES, HESSON, SIM, PARSONS

Frederick GRIMES, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1185 - Jan 1832

Michael BECK, a yeoman  d/ 10 Jul 1831 intestate
widow - Mary Ann and 7 children,

d/ Catharine  w/o Frederick GRIMES
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Charles HESSON
s/ David BECK - Ohio
s/ Nimrod BECK, a minor
s/ Edward BECK, a minor
s/ William BECK, a minor
s/ Aaron BECK, a minor

LAND - part of Lot #51 in Woodsborough/Woodsberrytown on 
"Woods Town Land".
Improved with house, barn, joiner's Shop and other buildings. 
To Michael & John BECK from Jacob LINN (w/ Philipena) in 1808.  
(Lots 3 to 5 from John BECK of York Co, PA in 1810; and part 
from Bernhard GILBERT (w/ Elizabeth) in 1806.)
also
- Lot #5 in Woodsborough with 2-story log house and log barn.
  Then occupied by D. SIMS.
- Lot #182 in Lewis Town
- 2 acres of woodland near Woodsborough

Guardian was Dr. Thomas SIM.

Trustee was Frederick GRIMES; Lot #51 was excluded from 
the sale and the Lewis Town property didn't sell. 

SALE on 5 Sep 1832 to:
- Mason PARSONS for Lot #5 & house at $704
- William GRIMES for the woodland at $19.87

Distribution:  
- Widow, 2/17 in lieu of dower, $76.89
- Each child's 1/7 share, $82.39

Filed Oct 1832.



JS-11, 56-62 - BAER, GETZENDANNER, KEEFER, SLAVES, SMITH

Peter BUCKEY, John GETZENDANNER & others
- Title - Equity #1230 - Jul 1832

John BAER, died 1818, testate
widow - Mary (life estate in new part of house)

s/ Michael BAER (d/ Apr 1823 intestate), leaving children,
.....Jacob Ezra BAER, a minor
.....Ann Elizabeth BAER, a minor

s/ Ezra BAER ($3,500)
d/ Catharine  w/o Thomas GETZENDANNER ($3,250 + advance)
d/ Sophia  w/o Jacob KEEFER ($3,500)

SLAVES - negroes, JACOB, HENRY (to be sold after 5 years)

Execs/ sons
Witnesses:  Frederick A. SCHLEY, Henry BAER, Jacob KEEFER
[Will HS-2, 164-167; written 3 Mar 1818; filed 4 May 1818] 
(copy not in record)

LAND - Devised to son Michael BAER with him to make payments 
to his mother and siblings. 
- Farm of 157 acres and mountain land, 115 acres

After the death of Michael BAER, his mother and siblings 
agreed to keep a 2-acre Lot & Brick House, but sell the 
Farm homestead to:
-  John McPHERSON at $75/acre. 

Mountain land was sold to: 
- Peter BUCKEY for 12 acres at $12/acre
- Edward BUCKEY for "Tryall", 25 acres at $14/acre
- Daniel GETZENDANNER for 72.25 acres at $12.55/acre
- John GETZENDANNER for 3 acres & brick house at $1,000

LAND - "Resurvey on Stoney Spring", 33+ acres.
To John BAER from Henry SMITH, hatter, (w/ Mary) in 1811.
(Previously to Henry SMITH, John BAER and John GETZENDANNER
 from Dr. Charles BEATTY of DC, and was divided).

Guardian was Henry KEEFER, upon death of Michael.
The Court appointed Christian KEEFER as guardian for 
conveying the deeds of property sold.

Filed Jul 1832.



JS-11, 62-69 - SMITH, HATCH, CARLTON, BANTZ

William L. HATCH and w/ Mary
 - Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1089 - Nov 1830 

Mary SMITH  d/ 29 Sep 1830, leaving two children,

d/ Mary  w/o William L. HATCH
s/ William SMITH (went to Great Britain in 1813)

Administrator was Thomas CARLTON.  
Mary SMITH had been the guardian of her daughter and 
held monies due her daughter.

Land - 3 Lots in Frederick on Market Street, SE corner 
of N. Market & 4th Sts.
From Henry BANTZ (w/ Catharine) of Frederick Town in 1811;
- Lot #131 and 132 - (to BANTZ from Thomas T. JOHNSON in 1804).
- Lot #133 - (to BANTZ from Jacob WEAST in 1805), next to lot
  of Conrad SHAFER, dec'd. (Plat of Frederick Town lots)
https://www.usgenwebsites.org/MDFrederick/maps/fredericktowne_lots.pdf

Trustee was Thomas CARLTON.
SALE was held 6 Jun 1831; high bidder was: 
- William HATCH

Distribution:  Each child's 1/2, $1,691.53

Filed 8 Sep 1831.



JS-11, 69-76 - HESSONG, NEFF, SNYDER, MINICK, BOTELER

Margaret HESSONG
- Petition for Dower Land - Equity #1233 - Jul 1832

John HESSONG  d/ intestate, leaving
widow - Margaret and 10 children,

d/ Margaret HESSONG  w/o George NEFF
d/ Drusilla HESSONG  w/o Joshua SNYDER
d/ Mary HESSONG  w/o Joseph MINICK
d/ Catharine HESSONG
s/ John HESSONG, a minor
d/ Elizabeth HESSONG, a minor
d/ Sarah Ann HESSONG, a minor
d/ Maria HESSONG, a minor
d/ Mahala HESSONG, a minor
s/ Ezra HESSONG, a minor

LAND - "Resurvey on Johnson's Levell", 81+ acres.
To John HESSON from Frederick BISER (w/ Margaret) 
in 1816 [WR-40, 70].
(to BISER from William JOHNSON, exec/of John JOHNSON; 
 excepting for the 1 1/2 acre for John JOHNSON's widow, 
 Margaret, as her life estate).

- "Resurvey on Johnson's Levell", 51+ acres.
To John HESSONG from Shadrick HEDGES (w/ Mary), heir 
and s/o Charles HEDGES, in 1796 [WR-14, 425]. 

Guardian was Doctor Edward L. BOTELER.
The widow's dower was laid out of 17 1/2 acres in Aug 1832.
Plat on page 76

NOTES - Frederick Co, MD Marriage Licenses
HESSONG
- Margaret to George NAFE on Dec 12, 1820
- Drusilla to Joshua SNYDER on Nov 2, 1824
- Mary to Joseph MINNICK on Oct 19, 1830
- John to Mary A. JOHNSON on Sep 27, 1838
- John to Matilda CLINE on Jan 16, 1861
- Elizabeth Ann Rebecca to Elias STEIN on Dec 12, 1836
- Sarah to Peter SHANK on Apr 24, 1839
- Ezra to Julian JOHNSON on Dec 9, 1840
- Ezra, 43 (wid) to Maria HARSHMAN, 21	
  on Mar 25, 1866 by Jonathan H. Baker in Myersville; Ref 210



JS-11, 77-85 - DEVILBISS, RUMMELL, SLAVES

George DEVILBISS and John DEVILBISS 
- Petition to Sell - Equity #1055 - Mar 1830

George DEVILBISS of Casper, died 1813, testate

s/ Alexander DEVILBISS
s/ Casper DEVILBISS - in Greene Co, Ohio by 1822
s/ John DEVILBISS
d/ Rebecca DEVILBISS, dec'd - leaving her daughter,
.....Elizabeth DEVILBISS (d/ 1829), w/o George RUMMELL
. . . . John RUMMELL
s/ George DEVILBISS Jr, dec'd - his 2 sons,
.....George DEVILBISS
.....John DEVILBISS

LAND - "Benjamin's Advice", 110 acres, from Jacob PROTSMAN;
to sons for use of the three grandchildren until they become
of age, then to be divided between the three grandchildren.
- Also willed 236 acres to sons, Alexander and Casper.

SLAVES - negro girl RACHEL (to Alexander)
- negro boy SAM (to Casper)

Executors were sons, Alexander and Casper.
Witnesses:  Christian KUHN, Jacob ENGLAR Jr, Joseph OGLE.
[Will RB-1, 413; written 23 Mar 1813; 23 Aug 1813]

Guardian was Rebecca DEVILBISS.
Trustee was George DEVILBISS of George.

SALE was held 20 Apr 1830; high bidder was: 
- John DEVILBISS at $1,182.50

On 1 Dec 1830, it was said the widower, George RUMMELL, 
was 27 years old and in good health. 

Distribution of $11,82.50; paid costs:  
- George DEVILBISS, grandson, 1/3, $364.38
- John DEVILBISS, grandson, 1/3, $364.38
- George RUMMELL, h/of Elizabeth, 3/7 of 1/3 in lieu of curtesy 
   rights, $156.16
- John RUMMELL, s/o Elizabeth, 4/7 of 1/3, $208.21

Closed 24 Mar 1831.



JS-11, 85-92 - STALEY

Peter L. STALEY and Conrad STALEY 
- Petition to Sell - Equity #1180 - Jan 1832

Melchoir STALEY, died 1791, testate 
[Will GM-2, 372; 23 Mar 1791]

s/ Jacob STALEY  d/ 1815, testate
[Will RB-1, 551; filed 27 Feb 1815]
leaving son:
.....Peter STALEY  d/ Aug 1825 intestate, leaving 7 children,
. . . . Peter L. STALEY
. . . . Conrad STALEY
. . . . Abraham STALEY
. . . . John Adam STALEY
. . . . Henry STALEY
. . . . Eve Elizabeth STALEY, a minor
. . . . Susan Barbara STALEY, a minor and w/o Solomon STALEY

LAND - 310 acres, 4 miles west of Frederick; adjoined lands 
of John STALEY and Nicholas HOLTZ.
(lands are part of estate of Melchoir STALEY, grandfather 
 of Peter STALEY, by patents from 1761 thru 1786, which 
 went to Jacob STALEY upon Melchoir's death).

Abraham sold his interest to Conrad.  
Guardian was Henry STALEY.

Trustees were the complaintants.
After a failed Sale, private sale was made to:
- Dr. William TYLER at $6,820

Distribution:  Each 1/7 share, $937.36

Filed 19 Jul 1832.



JS-11, 92-100 - DORSEY, HAMMOND, HOBBS, McELFRESH

Philip McELFRESH 
- Title - Equity #1156 - Sep 1831

Land - "Resurvey on Charles Lot".
In 1788, Charles HAMMOND (of Anne Arundel County) sold 100 
acres to Charles CHANEY and the remainder to Basil DORSEY; 
but, Hammond died before he conveyed the deed.

Basil DORSEY died 1799 and, by his Will [GM-3, 306-310], 
assigned said land to Evan DORSEY, who, in 1808, sold it 
to Philip McELFRESH.

Evan DORSEY  d/ 1833 intestate, leaving children,

s/ Upton L. DORSEY, now dec'd - his children,
.....Susan Henrietta DORSEY
.....Basil Evan DORSEY
.....William James Higgins DORSEY
.....Upton L. DORSEY

s/ Evan DORSEY (Jr)
d/ Susan DORSEY  w/o William HOBBS
s/ John L. DORSEY

d/ Ann HAMMOND, dec'd - her son,
....Evan HAMMOND, a minor

Evan DORSEY, the decedent, sold a small part of this parcel, 
on the north side of Bush Creek, to William HOBBS of Samuel 
in 1794; and in return, William HOBBS of Samuel sold a small 
part of this and part of "Pretty Sally" to Basil DORSEY.

William HOBBS of Samuel  d/ 1829 [Will GME-1, 69]

d/ Rachel, now dec'd w/o Roderick DORSEY - her children,
.....Henrietta DORSEY, a minor
.....Kitty H. DORSEY, a minor
.....William R. DORSEY, a minor

HOBBS left part of "Resurvey on Charles Lot" to his daughter,
Rachel, with life estate as curtesy rights to her husband,
Roderick DORSEY.
 
Guardian was Roderick DORSEY.
Final monies were paid and deeds were conveyed.
Filed 30 Aug 1832.



JS-11, 100-109 - SWEADNER, JONES, HIMES/KIMES

Daniel SWEADNER  vs  Jacob SWEADNER, et al 
- Foreclosure - Equity #1079 - Oct 1830

Henry SWEADNER  d/ 1828, intestate, leaving 9 heirs:

- Jacob SWEADNER - Ohio
- Henry SWEADNER - Ohio
- Betsy  w/o Samuel HIMES / KIMES - Ohio
- Polly  w/o Thomas JONES - Ohio
- William SWEADNER
- Basil SWEADNER
- Daniel SWEADNER
- David SWEADNER
- Upton SWEADNER

(It wasn't stated if heirs were his children or siblings.)

LAND - "Duke's Woods", Lot #25 in Liberty Town, on 
Piney Run, a draught on the Linganore.  Plat of Liberty Town
To Henry SWEADNER from Conrad DUDDERER in 1796. 

Henry was indebted to Daniel and David SWEADNER by 
mortgage.
Trustee was Daniel SWEADNER.

SALE was made to: 
- William SWEADNER at $950

Proceeds short; filed 19 Jul 1832.



JS-11, 109-116  - HALL, PITTS

John H. HALL 
- Petition to Divide - Equity #1183? - Jun 1831

Nicholas HALL Sr, died testate

Grandchildren:
- Nicholas Hall PITTS ($2,000 when age 21)
- John Henry HALL
- Nicholas HALL, a minor - Montgomery County
- Elizabeth Jane HALL
- Martha Ann HALL
and children of his two daughters (names not provided)

[Will HS-2, 422; filed 9 Jan 1821]]

LAND - Lot #3 of "New Market Plains".
Plat on page 113

Guardian was Belt BRASHEAR
Land was divided; filed Jul 1831.

NOTE:
Also see JS-1, 685-696   -   JS-2, 467-474
         JS-10, 566-579  -   JS-14, 87-98



JS-11, 116-126 - REMSBERGH, STICKLE, BENTZ, BRUNNER, HOUCK, SLAVES

Ezra HOUCK and w/ Catharine (BENTZ), et al
- Petition to Sell - Equity #1137 - Jun 1831

John REMSBERG  died 1806, testate
w/ Anna Maria

s/ Jacob REMSBERG 
s/ John REMSBERG 
s/ Stephen REMSBERG
d/ Elizabeth REMSBERG
d/ Catharine REMSBERG  w/o Jacob BENTZ *

LAND:

- to son Jacob - 1/2 of land with grist mill, purchased 
  from Jacob BENTZ in 1798.

- to son John - "Carroll's Creek", 93+ acres and 93+ acres, 
  which is part of "Tasker's Chance" and is the homeplace; 
  part from Valentine BRUNNER and part from Henry LEATHERMAN;
  also "Rocky Hill", 38 acres, from Frederick HEFFNER; also
  gave him his 'servant man'. 

- to son Stephen - "Tasker's Chance", 125 acres, from Philip
  SINN, dec'd; also "Woodcock's Head?", 17 acres, and "Stoney
  Spring", 3+ acres, from John BRUNNER. 

- to daughter Catharine (listed below) *

SLAVES - "servant man" (to son John)
- negro girl LACKEY or SACKEY (to widow, then to d/ Elizabeth)

Exec/ son, John
Witnesses:  Nicholas HOLTZ, Henry BENTZ, Tobias BUTLER, 
            and Tommas? KLEINHARD.
[Will GMRB-1, 182; written 29 Oct 1803; filed 27 Feb 1806]
(listed as Johm RAMSBURG)

Catharine (Remsbergh) STICKLE BENTZ*  d/ May 1831 intestate, 
leaving 8 children,

d/ Ann Maria (Stickle) BRUNNER**, dec'd - her children,
.....Valentine BRUNNER, a minor
.....Mary BRUNNER, a minor
.....Lewis BRUNNER, a minor
.....Edward BRUNNER, a minor

d/ Catharine BENTZ w/o Ezra HOUCK
s/ John BENTZ 
s/ Daniel BENTZ
d/ Rebekah BENTZ
s/ Lewis BENTZ
d/ Susannah BENTZ, a minor
d/ Louisa BENTZ, a minor

Admin/ John BENTZ

LAND - Lots #130 & 131 on "Long Acre", in Frederick Town, 
being part of "Tasker's Chance"; with 2-story brick house.
To Catharine (Remsberg) STICKLE (or STICKELL), widow, from 
her father, John REMSBERG (w/ Ann Mary) in 1799.
Previously to John REMSBERG from Henry REMSBERGH in 1792.

Guardian was Noah A. SHAFER.
Trustee was Ezra HOUCK.

SALE was held 5 Nov 1831; high bidder was: 
- Catharine THOMAS for House & Lot at $1,435
- William R. THOMAS for other lot at $170

Distribution:  
Each 1/8 share of Catharine BENTZ' children, $188.72
Filed 2 Feb 1832.

NOTES - Frederick County Marriage Licenses  
*Catharine REMSBERGH m/ Valentine STICKLE on 18 Jan 1794
*Catharine STECKLE m/ Jacob BENTZ on 4 Jan 1799
**Mary STICKELL m/ John BRUNNER of Jacob on 12 Dec 1816



JS-11, 126-136 - LOWE, JAMISON, BECKENBAUGH, HUGHES, ANNAN, WELTY, 
       TAPPER, BAUGHER

Francis B. JAMISON for Mary E. LOWE 
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1059 - Apr 1831

Patrick LOWE  d/ intestate, leaving only child,

d/ Mary E. LOWE (age 16-20)

LAND - Lot in Emmitsburg on NE corner of public square.
Improved with a 2-story brick house and frame store house.
Survey listed two lots on NE side of Main Street, east of 
the square w/ a large log house, blacksmith shop, stables; 
also a back lot to the rear of these w/ small brick house.

To Patrick LOWE from Richard BROOKE, trustee for John 
GILDEA, dec'd, in 1817.

- Lot #17 of "Carrollsburg", 10 acres, from Robert L. ANNAN 
(w/ Mary) and William EMMITT (w/ Susanna) in 1815.
(previously from James YOUNG, dec'd).

- Lot #6, part of "John's Fancy" and "Addition to John's Fancy", 
10 acres.
To Patrick LOWE from Andrew SMITH (w/ Ann) in 1816.

- Lot #169 in Lewistown (parts of "Cooper's Point", "Miller's 
Inheritance" and "Cassell's Desire").
To Patrick LOWE from Daniel FUNDENBERG (w/ Rebecca) 
in 1815. (Plat of Lewistown Lots)

Guardian was George M. EICHELBERGER.  
Trustee was Francis B. JAMISON.

Survey listed two lots on NE side of Main Street, in Emmitsburg, 
east of the square w/ a large log house, blacksmith shop, stables; 
also a back lot to the rear of these w/ small brick house.

SALE was held Oct 1831 at the tavern of David AYRES in Emmitsburg; 
high bidders were: 
- Henry BECKENBAUGH for 15 acres at $541.37
- James ANNAN for a small wood lot at $31
- David WELTY for 4 1/2 acre lot at $42.50
- John TAPPER for house and lot in Emmitsburg at $121

Sale continued in January -
- James HUGHES for 21 acre lot at $48.50
- James HUGHES for house & lot on square at $1,999
- Isaac BAUGHER for house & lot on Main Street at $500
All sold except a mountain lot on "John's Fancy".

Distribution:  Mary E. LOWE, daughter, $4,400.37
Filed Jul 1832.



JS-11, 136-153 - CRAFT, KINNEY, RENCH, McNEAL, SLAVES

John CRAFT, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - Feb 1833

Frederick CRAFT, died May 1806, testate, leaving
widow - Elizabeth (now deceased) and 5 grandchildren 

gr-d/ Elizabeth  w/o James KINNEY
gr-s/ John CRAFT
gr-s/ Frederick CRAFT Jr, dec'd
.......John N. CRAFTS, a minor
.......Sabinda F. CRAFTS, a minor
gr-d/ Mary  w/o John RENCH
gr-s/ David CRAFT

SLAVES - negro man JO (free 6 years after his death)
- negro woman SALL (free at age 31 and given 9 pounds)

[Will GMRB-1, 199; written 8 May 1805; filed 29 May 1806]

LAND - "Schin Taler Gutt", 163 acres.
To Frederick CRAFT from Michael TROUTMAN, exec/of Tobias 
HORINE, in 1787. 

- "Johnson's Laier Enlarged", 25 acres.

- 1/2 part of "Shin Taler Gutt" and "Johnson's Lane Enlarged", 
110 acres, on draught of Mill Creek
To Frederick CRAFT from Henry STALEY (w/ Mary) in 1794.
(previously to STALEY from Robert FULLER and w/ Mary in 1790)

- "Hedge's Range", 5+ acres.
To Frederick CRAFT from Andrew SMELTZER (w/ Catharine) in 1796.

- "Franklin's All?", 68 acres.
To Elizabeth CRAFT from Joseph MILLER (w/ Mary) of Washington 
County in 1820.

- "Hedge's Range", 13 acres; next to "The Sun is Down and the 
Moon is Up".
To Elizabeth CRAFT from George PATTON (w/ Catharine) in 1830.

Guardian was John McNEAL, the children's grandfather.
Trustee was John CRAFT.  

SALE was made to:
- James KINNEY for 258 acres at $19/acre; 
  also the merchant mill and 12 acres at $4,802.  

Distribution: Each 1/5 grandchild's share, $1,853.78

Filed 7 Jan 1832.



JS-11, 153-162 - FAUBLE, SCHLEY

Frederick A. SCHLEY vs Estate of Jacob FAUBLE 
- Report of Sale - Equity #1108 - Jan 1832

Jacob FAUBLE, dec'd 
widow - Susannah

Exec/ wife, Susannah FAUBLE
Witnesses:  John L. MILLER, Frederick LOEHR, David F. SCHAEFFER.
[Will HS-3, 422; written 9 Mar 1820; filed 16 Sep 1825]

LAND - 1/4 of Lot# 49 in Frederick Town, fronting Patrick and 
Church Streets. (Plat of Frederick Town Lots)
To Jacob FAUBLE from F.A. SCHLEY in 1820.

Trustee was James L. SHELLMAN.
SALE was made to:
- Frederick A. SCHLEY at $570.  

Sale was a few dollars short of mortgage, therefore, 
the widow received nothing.

Filed 8 Sep 1831.



JS-11, 162-174 - ALLEN, BAUGHMAN, BOTELER, McGILL, PHILIPS, CHURCH, 
       SHOVER, THOMAS

George SHOVER of Virginia and Lloyd THOMAS
vs James ALLEN and w/ Sarah Ann 
- Report of Sale - Equity #1153 - Jan 1831

Land - Lot# 6 (then occupied by Frederick LOWRY) and 
Lot# 7 (then occupied by Mrs. JARBOE), both in Berlin 
(Brunswick), and an unimproved lot of 1 1/4 acres.

The Allens mortgaged Lot# 6 to Lingan BOTELER for $150; 
and later in Jun 1826, mortgaged their lots to SHOVER and 
THOMAS for $495.

Lingan BOTELER died intestate;
Adms/ Sarah BOTELER and Henry BOTELER.

James ALLEN and Sarah Ann ALLEN, both died intestate.
Their heirs (not stated if children, grandchildren or siblings):

- Mary Ann BAUGHMAN, a minor
- John William BAUGHMAN, a minor
- Charlotte C. BAUGHMAN, a minor
- James A. BAUGHMAN, a minor - VA

- Martha ALLEN, a minor
- Mary ALLEN, a minor
- Thomas A./H. ALLEN, a minor

Guardian was William LYNCH.
Trustee was Richard H. MARSHALL.

SALE was held 22 Jun 1832 in Jefferson; high bidders were:
- Patrick McGILL Sr for Lot# 6 at $175
- Levi PHILIPS for Lot# 7 at $311
- Shipart L. CHURCH for unimproved lot at $25.
Total sales, $511.

Distribution: After BOTELER was paid, THOMAS and SHOVER 
only received $.36 on the dollar.
Filed 1 Jul 1833.



JS-11, 174-194 - ETZLER, MERRYMAN, FOX, KILER, RADGE, ILER, ALBAUGH, 
       WELTY, REPP

Abdiel ETZLER and Polly ETZLER by their friend, Abraham ALLBACH
and others  vs  Magdalena ETZLER
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #672 - Sep 1825

John ETZLER, died 1919, testate 
widow - Magdalena (they had no children)

nephew/ Daniel ETZLER (s/o his brother Andrew ETZLER)
         (Daniel died few days before his uncle)
.........no widow
.........1. John ETZLER Jr., dec'd - Preble Co, Ohio
. . . . . . .Abdiel ETZLER
. . . . . . .Polly ETZLER
.........2. Margaret  w/o James MERRYMAN
.........3. Mary Magdalena  w/o George FOX
.........4. Arthur ETZLER
.........5. Daniel ETZLER
.........6. Ezra ETZLER

SLAVES (not named), at wife's death or remarriage, all those 
who are age 25 or more to be set free; those under age 25 to 
serve Daniel ETZLER until age 25, then to be set free; the 
same with their offspring. 

Daniel to make payments on yearly schedule to:
- Daniel's son John - 150 pounds 
- Daniel's bro/ Joseph - 110 pounds
- Daniel's sis/ Mary - 110 pounds
- Daniel's sis/ Elizabeth - 110 pounds
- Daniel's sis/ Polly (maybe Mary), dec'd  w/o George KILER
.....Matilda KILER - 50 pounds
.....Dennis KILER - 50 pounds
.....Abdiel KILER - 50 pounds

- children of John's brother George ETZLER
nephew/ George ETZLER - 110 pounds
nephew/ Andrew ETZLER - 110 pounds
nephew/ Jacob ETZLER - 110 pounds

nephew/ George RADGE - 110 pounds
   (son of John's sister)

- brothers-in-law
...Frederick ILER - 110 pounds
...Valentine ILER - 110 pounds

If wife declines will and takes her 1/3, then brothers-in-law 
legacies to become null and void.

Stone wall to be built around he and his wife's graves with 
tombstones engraved, but location of graveyard not given.
 
Exec/ nephew Daniel ETZLER
Witnesses:  Abraham ALBAUGH, Daniel CREAGER, Rinehart WALTZ.
[Will HS-2, 252; written 9 Jan 1818; filed 3 May 1819]

The widow, Magdalena, renounced the will and claimed her 
1/3 dower.  George FOX and Daniel ETZLER purchased her
dower share on 20 Mar 1822; she testified to that in 
Oct 1825.

Land - "Hammond's Strife", 76 acres, from Adam WOLFE 
(w/ Catharine) in 1778 (from Edward GAITHER, s/o Benjamin, 
planter, and w/ Eleanor to Adam WOLFE, farmer in 1773); 
located near Pipe Creek.
- "Hammond's Strife", 36 acres, from Isaac VORE (w/ Eleanor)
in 1801.
- "Resurvey on Williams Neglect" and "Hightop Spring", 
8+ acres, from James MUMFORD (w/ Anne) in 1808.
- "Resurvey on Williams Neglect" and "Hightop Spring",
(previously owned by Henry SMOUSE and to be sold at the 
death of his wife) from Enoch IZENBERG and w/ Dorothy, 
Jacob SHIVELY and w/ Barbara, all of Huntington Co, PA, 
Solomy SMOUSE (female), Abraham CRAPSTER (w/ Margareta), 
Abraham JONES (w/ Charity) in 1810.
- "Resurvey on Williams Neglect" and "Hightop Spring",
(previously owned by Henry SMOUSE and to be sold at the 
death of his wife)from Nicholas IZENBERG and w/ Mary, 
both of Huntington Co, PA in 1810.
Total acreage by a later survey was 155 3/4 acres.

Abraham ALBAUGH died about July 1832; then Joseph WELTY
(adm/o John ETZLER, s/o Daniel) applied to the court for 
the minor children to have a guardian appointed for them.

Trustee was George FOX; sale was made to Henry REPP Jr 
at $4,984.60.
1st Distribution:  each 1/6 to Daniel's children was 
$285.60 (share of John Etzler Jr went to Joseph WELTY
in trust for his children; closed 20 Nov 1832.
 


JS-11, 194-223 - STULL, WIER/WIRE, BARRICK, CRUISE, VALENTINE, CROW, 
       RITZ, BEALL, CAMPBELL, NAILER/NAYLOR, FRIAR, EICHELBERGER, 
       DUDERER, OTT, HUMMER, WILHIDE

Christopher STULL
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #886 - Oct 1828

John STULL  d/ 1788, testate
widow - Catharine  d/ Dec 1817 - 12 children

s/ Lawrence STULL (by 1st wife)
d/ Catharine WIER / WIRE (by 1st wife)

s/ Jacob STULL d/ bef 1818 intestate, no issue
s/ Christopher STULL

s/ John STULL Jr  d/ Jan 1826 intestate
...w/ Lovice (b/ Jun 1782)
.....Benjamin STULL, a minor
.....Lewis STULL, a minor
.....Amanda STULL, a minor
.....Susan STULL, a minor

d/ Margaret  w/o Jacob BARRICK - Monongahala Co, VA
d/ Barbara  wid/o John CRUISE - Out of State
d/ Mary  wid/o George VALENTINE
d/ Caty  w/o Leonard CROW - Out of State
d/ Magdalena  wid/o Jacob RITZ - York Co, PA
d/ Christiana  w/o Ninian BEALL

d/ Susanna  w/o Matthew CAMPBELL, both dec'd
.....Eliza (Campbell) w/o John NAILER / NAYLOR
.....Cassandra (Campbell) wid/o James FRIAR - Out of State
.....Amelia CAMPBELL, a minor

Exec/ son Jacob STULL and John CREUSE
Witnesses:  Samuel BAKER, Greenberry DORSEY, John BAKER.
[Will GM-2, 287; written 20 May 1786; filed 15 Sep 1788]

After the death of the widow, the land was divided between 
the older two sons, Jacob and Christopher; with monies to 
the other children to be paid by Jacob and Christopher.

LAND - Jacob's half (Plat)

- "Locust Thicket" and "What You Please", 108 acres, borders 
the Monocacy River, 2 miles from Woodsborough and on road 
leading to Frederick EICHELBERGER's Mill; adjoined lands 
of Henry WHITMORE, Felia McGARY, Henry CRISE.

Children Margaret, Mary, Christiana and John NAILER sold 
their shares to John STULL Jr.  

After John STULL Jr's death, admin was John OTT.
Guardian for John's children was Martin EICHELBERGER.  

In May 1830, daughter Magdalena testified she was age 53 
and her brother John would be age 55 if still living.  

On 7 Jul 1831, John HUMMER testified the elder John's 
widow Catharine died in Dec 1817 and the younger John's 
widow Lovice was born in Jun 1782.

Trustee was Brooke BAKER.
SALE was made to: 
- William DUDERER at $1,844.85

Distribution:  After 1/2 of the legacies were paid:
- each 1/11 share (from Jacob's estate), $55.65 
(the widow Lovice received 1/8 of 1/11, $18.55; 
 her children then each received $30.14; 
 they also received $52.75 each as their shares 
 of those their father purchased from his siblings).

In Oct 1832, Samuel WILHIDE became admin of Christopher 
STULL's estate.  He testified legacies had already been 
paid in full by Christopher and disputed the 1/2 now being 
paid from Jacob's estate and provided receipts for validation.  
He claimed the 1/2 is due to Christopher's estate; in addition, 
he claimed a note from Caty to Christopher. 

The court granted the 1/2 to Christopher's estate. 

Closed 1 Aug 1833.



JS-11, 223-240 - COCKEY, MATHIAS, WHITE, BACHMAN

Joshua COCKEY and Francis MATHIAS & others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1037 - Jan 1830

Joshua COCKEY, the elder, d/ intestate

s/ Joshua COCKEY (Jr)
d/ Nancy  w/o Francis MATHIAS
d/ Eleanor COCKEY
d/ Henrietta COCKEY

s/ John C. COCKEY, dec'd
.....Richard COCKEY, a minor
.....Edward COCKEY, a minor
.....Mary Jane COCKEY, a minor
.....John Charles COCKEY, a minor

LAND - "Lime Pits", "Lime Pit Resurveyed", "Holmes Lot" 
and "Brown's Reaction", 150 acres; adjoined land of John KEMP 
and Gideon BOSLEY's "Brown's Vexation".
To Joshua COCKEY of Baltimore Co from David GIST in 1795 
agreement and conveyed by David GIST (w/ Rebecca) of Clarke 
Co, KY in 1812.

- "Gist's Ambition", 14 + 13 acres; adjoined land of Michael SNIDER.
To Joshua COCKEY from James MAXFIELD and w/ Margaret 
in 1802.

- "Gist's Ambition", 14 + 13 acres; adjoined tracts "Rock Spring" 
and "Resurvey on Lime Pit". 
To Joshua COCKEY from Andrew REESE (w/ Elizabeth) in 1813.

- "Iron Intention" and "Resurvey on Iron Intention", 2+ acres; 
adjoined tracts "Lemmon's Resurvey" and "Bond's Meadows Enlarged".
To Joshua COCKEY from William OWINGS, exec/of Samuel OWINGS, in 1813.

- "Lime Pit Resurveyed", 221 acres.
To Joshua COCKEY from Elizabeth GIST and Rachel GIST of Baltimore 
County in 1815.
Previously to Mordecai GIST from Thomas GIST; 
Exception was the graveyard.

Guardian was George W. WHITE.  
Trustee was Joshua COCKEY Jr, but he renounced it 
and then Washington VAN BIBBER was appointed.  

After two failed public sales, on 19 Mar 1831, 
Private Sale was made to:
- Frederick BACHMAN for the 305 acre farm at $7,625

Distribution:  Each 1/5 share, $1,457.60

Closed 9 Jun 1831.



JS-11, 240-250 - HEFFNER / HAFFNER, SHOWN, YANTIS, JULIN, REMSBURG, MYERS, FLEMING

David HEFFNER & others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1050 - Feb 1830

Michael HEFFNER  d/ Jun 1817, testate
widow - Catharine

Children by 1st Marriage
d/ Elizabeth  w/o John SHOWN
d/ Susannah  w/o George YANTIS
s/ Frederick HEFFNER
d/ Margaret  w/o Richard JULIN
d/ Mary  s/o Jacob HAFFNER

Children by 2nd Marriage (to Catharine)
d/ Charlotte  w/o Lawrence HAFFNER
s/ Michael HEFFNER (Jr)
s/ Samuel HEFFNER
d/ Catharine HEFFNER
s/ David HEFFNER
s/ John HEFFNER
s/ Daniel HEFFNER  d/ intestate, no issue
d/ Sophia HEFFNER, a minor
s/ Ezra HEFFNER, a minor

Exec/ wife
Witnesses:  Frederick HAFFNER, John CRONISE, John STONE
[Will HS-2, 102; written 16 Jun 1817; filed 4 Aug 1817]
(name listed as HAFFNER)

LAND - "Resurvey on Rocky Hill", 56 acres, 
To Michael HEFFNER by his brother Frederick HAFFNER,
from the estate of his father, Frederick HAFFNER, in 1797.
(Frederick took North side and Michael had the South side, 
which was 96 acres at that time).  
(Their father had previously sold parts to John REMSBURG 
and Christopher MYERS.)

The deceased previously sold parts of his land to: 
- Frederick HAFFNER of Lawrence.

In 1827 Michael (Jr) conveyed his interest to David.
Guardian was L.P.W. BALCH, as well as trustee.

Two failed public auctions were held at SHAFER's Tavern
in Frederick.  Later private sale was made to: 
- Joseph P. FLEMING at $1,085

Distribution:  Each 1/8 share, $124.54; 
to the surviving children of the 2nd marriage.

Closed 5 May 1831.

NOTE - Frederick County Marriage Licenses 
Michael HEFFNER was married to
- Margaret REED on 8 Oct 1779
- Elizabeth SHAFER on 6 Sep 1794



JS-11, 250-260 - RIFE, ARMSTRONG, NICKUM, SMITH, BIGHAM, PRICE, LITTLE

Samuel ARMSTRONG & wife
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1111 - Feb 1831

Jacob RIFE of Emmitsburg  d/ 1816, testate
widow - Catharine (later w/o John NICKUM) (she died 1825)

d/ Elizabeth RIFE
d/ Catharine  w/o Samuel ARMSTRONG
d/ Susan RIFE, a minor (age 16)

Exec/ wife Catharine, and friend George SMITH of Emmitsburg.
Witnesses:  Thomas RADFORD, Isaac HAHN, James MOORE
[Will HS-1, 198; written 5 Sep 1815; filed 12 Mar 1816]

LAND - 2 Houses and Lots in Emmitsburgh
- Lot #4 
  To Jacob RIFE from Jacob WISE (w/ Catharine) in 1813.
- Lot #17 on north side of Main Street, leading from Nicholson's 
  Gap in the South Mountain, towards Baltimore; adjoined lots 
  of Abraham WELTY and Jacob TRENCKLE.
  To Jacob RIFE from Lewis WEVER (w/ Ruth) in 1814.

George SMITH (exec) died about 1821.

Guardian was Charles W. BIGHAM.
Trustee was Benjamin PRICE.  

SALE was held 3 Apr 1831; high bidders were: 
- John NICKUM for Lot #4, where he lived, at $785
- Henry LITTLE for Lot #17 at $475
Total Sales, $1,260.

Distribution  per the will:
- Each daughter, 1/3 of 2/3 of the estate, $259.31
- Remaining 1/3, which went to the now dec'd widow, 
  to her new husband, John NICKUM. $388.97.

Closed 17 Nov 1831.



JS-11, 261-269 - EASTERDAY, HOFFMAN, HILLEARY, HOFFMAN

Isaac EASTERDAY and Jacob EASTERDAY
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1112 - Feb 1831

Abraham EASTERDAY  d/ Oct 1823, intestate
widow - Magdalena (b/ 17 Nov 1778)

s/ Isaac EASTERDAY
s/ Jacob EASTERDAY
d/ Harriet EASTERDAY, a minor
d/ Ann Rebecca EASTERDAY, a minor
d/ Juliane Margaret EASTERDAY, a minor

Land - "Abraham's Home", 152 acres (resurveyed from parts 
of "Fielderea" and "Resurvey on Will's Invention"), on road 
from Fredericktown to Harper's Ferry on the Potomack River 
and next to "Good Luck" and lands of Christian EASTERDAY 
and Francis EASTERDAY; by land warrant in 1812.

- "Daniel's Diligence", 12 acres, on main road leading from 
Fredericktown to Harper's Ferry.
To Abraham EASTERDAY from Jacob KOOGEL (w/ Christena) 
in 1819; where he then lived.

Guardian was Jacob EASTERDAY.
Trustee was George HOFFMAN.  

SALE was held 28 Mar 1831; high bidders were:
- Jacob EASTERDAY for "Abraham's Home" at $5,232.66
- Henry HILLEARY for the 12 acres and tavern stand at $1,240.

George HOFFMAN testified the widow was born 17 Nov 1778.

Distribution:  
- the widow, in lieu of dower, 2/17, $731.86
- Each child's 1/5, $1,096.339

Closed 3 Jun 1831. 



JS-11, 269-278 - BOYER, BLESSING, BLICKENSTAFF, FULLER, GROSSNICKEL

Catharine GROSSNICKEL
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1177 - Jan 1832

Daniel BOYER  d/ Mar 1831, intestate
widow - Christina and 7 children

s/ Peter BOYER
s/ Daniel BOYER
d/ Elizabeth BOYER
d/ Lydia BOYER
d/ Susan BOYER, a minor
d/ Polly BOYER, a minor
s/ Jonathan BOYER, a minor

Adm/ George BLESSING

Land - parts of "The Old Orchard", "Little Friendship" and 
"Resurvey on Stoney Levell", 23+ acres.
To Daniel BOYER from John STALEY, exec/of Ann STALEY 
in 1832 (to her from Henry KANOUFF).
also
- "Hedges Range", 1+ acres.
To Ann STALEY from Joseph MILLER in 1808.

Guardian was George BLESSING.
Trustee was John McELFRESH. 
SALE was held 13 Feb 1832 at the tavern of Mathias E. BARTGIS;
high bidder was: 
- Christena BOYER at $546.37

One of the creditors was Daniel BLICKENSTAFF, as guardian
for Robert FULLER, Abraham FULLER and Martha FULLER.

Distributioon: After creditors were paid; 
- Each child's 1/7 share, $12.80

Closed 7 Jun 1832.



JS-11, 278-286 - MYERS / MEIERS, REAM, ZUMBERN, HARMAN, GREYBILL, 
       LUCKETT, NUSBAUM

John REAM and others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1131 - Apr 1831

Joseph MYERS / MEIERS  d/ 1829, intestate
widow - Anna and 11 children

d/ Elizbeth  w/o John REAM
d/ Susan  w/o George ZUMBERN
d/ Polly  w/o Jacob HARMAN
d/ Hannah  w/o Abraham GREYBILL
s/ Abraham MYERS
s/ John MYERS
s/ Joseph MYERS
s/ Jacob MYERS
d/ Nancy  MYERS
s/ Samuel MYERS, a minor

s/ Peter MYERS, dec'd
...w/ Hannah
......Elizabeth MYERS, a minor

Adm/ John and Jacob MYERS

LAND - "Resurvey on Share Spring", 159 acres; adjoined 
land of Leonard RITZMILLER.
- "Elory", 19 acres, contiguous to the other; adjoined 
   land of Jacob SNIDER and Michael COOKERS.
To Joseph MYERS from Philip BEAM (w/ Catharine) in 1801.

Guardian was Thomas LUCKETT.
Trustee was Jacob MYERS.

Private Sale was made 12 Nov 1831 to:
- John NUSBAUM at $2,795

Distribution:  
- widow Anna MYERS, $278.32
- Each child's 1/11 share, $215.07 
(widow Hannah MYERS rec'd $25.30 and 
 their daughter rec'd $189.77)

Closed Feb 1832.



JS-11, 286-294 - METZGER, FULTZ, EATON, FINK, TRITT, ROHRER, GALWITH, 
       KING / KUNZ, DRILL, THOMAS, BURKETT, WILLARD

Jacob METZGER and Others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #387 - Feb 1823

Valentine METZGER (MEDSKER) died c1806, intestate

s/ Jacob METZGER
d/ Elizabeth (Metzger) w/o Conrad FULTZ
d/ Margaret (Metzger) w/o Isaac EATON

d/ Catharine (Metzger), dec'd w/o John FINK
.....George FINK
.....Rebecca (Fink) w/o Samuel ROHRER
.....Elizabeth (Fink) w/o John GALWITH
.....John FINK
.....Susannah FINK
.....Sarah (Fink) w/o John KING/KUNZ
.....Emanuel FINK, a minor
.....Joshua/Joseph FINK, a minor

d/ Susannah (Metzger), dec'd w/o Christian TRITT
.....Jeremiah TRITT, a minor
.....Maria TRITT, a minor
.....Peggy TRITT, a minor
.....Mary Ann TRITT, a minor
.....Harriet TRITT, a minor
.....Catharine TRITT, a minor
.....William TRITT, a minor
.....Benjamin TRITT, a minor
.....Priscilla TRITT, a minor

LAND - "Addition to Friends Good Will", 77 + 27 acres, 
contiguous; adjoined tracts, Peter MILLER's "Uncle's Gift", 
"Kemp's Long Meadow" and "I Got It At Last". 
To Valentine METZGER from Anthony DEARDORF (w/ Mary) 
of York Co, PA in 1786.
 
In May 1786, Valentine conveyed 23 acres to George WORMAN, 
leaving 4 acres; and in 1797 conveyed 72 perches to Adam 
KNORFF, leaving 3 1/2 acres.

Guardian was Jacob DRILL; trustee was Lloyd THOMAS.
On 19 Jul 1823, sale was made to 
- Henry BURKETT for 4 acres at $310.50 
- John WILLARD for 3 1/2 acres at $301.50 

Distribution:  
- Each 1/5 share to Valentine's children, $107.76

Closed 14 Nov 1823. 



JS-11, 294-300 - SIMPSON, GAITHER, TANEY, SMITH, GRIFFITH

Thomas GRIFFITH  vs  Ephraim L. GAITHER 
- Report of Sales - Equity #494 - Jan 1824

Francis SIMPSON of Anne Arundel Co, died testate

d/ Anne SIMPSON
d/ Nancy GAITHER
.....Ephraim L. GAITHER - Anne Arundel Co
.......widow - Ann (now w/o Philemon M. SMITH)

Trustee was Frederick SCHLEY.
SALE was made to:
- Richard SIMPSON for 118 acres at $20.01/acre
- Joseph TANEY at private sale for 34 acres at $12/acre

Distribution:
- Ann, the widow of Ephraim L. GAITHER, $396.30 
  in lieu of her dower with $338.20 to be paid to Richard 
  SIMPSON, their assignee. 
- Thomas GRIFFITH received $2,228.45, but was insufficient
  to cover the mortgage and interest of $5,059.23.

Filed 25 May 1833.



JS-11, 301-315 - BISER, WILGARD, GAVER, KELLER, MOtTER, FLOOKS, 
       SHAFER, COCHREN, ARNOLD, DORSEY - Feb 1832

Daniel S. BISER and Others
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1195 - Feb 1832

Daniel BISER died 1817, testate

d/ Catharine (Biser) WILLARD

d/ Mary (Biser)* (d/ Jun 1822) w/o David GAVER 
.....Mahlon GAVER - Frederick Co, VA
.....Elias GAVER and w/ Elizabeth
.....Elizabeth (Gaver) w/o Daniel COCHREN
.....Daniel GAVER
.....Mahala GAVER, a minor
.....Eve GAVER, a minor
.....Hannah GAVER, a minor
.....Mary GAVER, a minor
.....Martin GAVER, a minor
.....Robert GAVER  d/ 1829-1830, unmarried, no issue 

d/ Elizabeth (Biser) KELLER
d/ Susannah (Biser) MOTTER 
d/ Esther (Biser) FLOOKS
d/ Eve (Biser) SHAFER

[Will HS-2, 118; filed 20 Oct 1817]
(only portion of will was presented)

LAND - (Mary's* contiguous tracts) 
- "The Irregular Figure", 5+ acres.
   To Daniel BISER from Michael EASTERDAY (w/ Magdalene) 
   in 1810. 
   (previously to EASTERDAY from Philip WILLYARD in 1793)
- "The Irregular Figure", 21 acres.
   To Daniel BISER from John Nicholas ORE in 1793.
- "Resurvey on Mason's Folly", 8+ acres.
   To Daniel BISER from John Nicholas ORE in 1793. 
- "Resurvey on Mason's Folly", 10 acres; adjoined lands 
   of  Nicholas FRIEND, Matthew GILLASPIE.
   To Michael EASTERDAY from John SHOWMANN in 1801.

- "Every Little Help", 3+ acres; next to "Drunkard's Not 
   Mistaken" and "Ifert's Risique".
   To Daniel BISER from Lawrence BRENGLE (w/ Catharine) 
   in 1817.

- "Resurvey on Mason's Folly", 1+ acre.
   To Daniel BISER from Abraham LEMASTER, esq, in 1811.

Mahlon and Elias sold their shares to Daniel S. BISER.

Guardian was Jacob BISER.
Trustee was Daniel S. BISER.

SALE was held 24 Mar 1832; high bidder was: 
- John ARNOLD at $1,442.75

Dr. Lloyd DORSEY petitioned for payment of medical bill
due from estate of Robert GAVER, dec'd s/o Mary GAVER.

Distribution:  after the doctor was paid;
- Each 1/9 share to Mary's surviving children, $146.25

Filed 13 Sep 1832.



JS-11, 315-323 - HEFFNER, CODDINGTON, PORBE, HILDEBRAND, KEYSOR

Stephen CODDINGTON, uncle and next friend of Thomas HEFFNER, et al 
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1199 - Mar 1832

Frederick HEFFNER of Hamilton Co, Ohio, d/ c1829, intestate
widow - Elizabeth

s/ Thomas HEFFNER, a minor
s/ Jackson HEFFNER, a minor
s/ Nelson HEFFNER, a minor
s/ William HEFFNER, a minor
s/ James HEFFNER, a minor
s/ Oliver HEFFNER, a minor

LAND - "Resurvey on Havener's Fancy" (Lot #4), 24+ acres; 
   next to "Benedict's Rest".
   To Frederick HEFFNER from Elizabeth HEFFNER of Montgomery 
   Co, Ohio in 1820.
-  1/11 of "Resurvey on Havener's Fancy" (Lot #4), 140 acres; 
   To Elizabeth HEFFNER, as her share in her father's estate, 
   she being d/o Jacob Frederick HEFFNER.

Guardian was Benjamin PORBE of Hamilton Co, Ohio.
Testimony was heard 14 Mar 1832 from: 
- Benjamin CODDINGTON - testified the widow was 39 years 
   of age and her health was pretty good.

Trustee was L.P.W. BALCH
SALE was held 22 Mar 1832; high bidders were: 
- Daniel HILDEBRAND for 24+ acres at $299

Unable to sell the 1/11 share in other tract.
On 12 May 1832, Private Sale was made to: 
- Philip KEYSOR for 1/11 ahare at $180

Distribution:  
- Widow, 1/8 in lieu of dower, $52.70
- Each child's 1/6 share, $61.48

Closed 22 Oct 1832.



JS-11, 323-333 - MURRY, DAVIS, KIRBY/CABEY, DAVIS, PRICE, SPONSELLER

William KIRBY
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1004 - Sep 1829

Joshua MURRY  d/ Jun 1827, testate
widow (unnamed)  d/ Dec 1828

s/ Matthew MURRY, now dec'd
.....Mary Ann  w/o James DAVIS - Washington Co
.....Edward Bennett MURRY, a minor - Washington Co
.....Oliver Levy MURRY, a minor - Washington Co
.....Ellen MURRY, a minor - Washington Co
.....Elizabeth Ann MURRY, a minor - Washington Co

s/ Joshua MURRY (Jr) - Baltimore Co
s/ Stephen MURRY - Washington Co
s/ William MURRY

s/ Basil MURRY, dec'd
...w/ Mary
......Oliver Perry MURRY, a minor
......Elizabeth MURRY, a minor

d/ Mary  w/o Caleb DAVIS - Washington Co
d/ Elizabeth  w/o William KIRBY (CABEY)

father/ Edward MURRY

Exec/ son Matthew MURRY of Hagerstown; otherwise, 
         son Joshua MURRY.
Witnesses:  Daniel SCHNEBLY, Samuel WELTY, John PETERMAN
[Will HS-3, 547; written 12 Jun 1827; filed 27 Jun 1827]

Note - Will did not name the father or grandchildren, 
       nor did it give spouses' names.

Joshua transferred exec duties to Benjamin PRICE.

Elizabeth and William KIRBY were caring for the widow 
and father of Joshua MURRY.

LAND - "Middle Plantation", 12 acres; next to land 
of George SCHEETINHELM's tract "Locust Thicket".
To Joshua MURRY from John BURGEES in 1819. 

Guardian was James DAVIS except Mary MURRY was guardian 
for Basil's children.  

Trustee was William KIRBY.
SALE was held 18 Oct 1831 at the house of Walter DARBY;  
high bidder was:
- Jacob SPONSELLER at $150

Distribution per Will :  
- Elizabeth CABEY, $52.80
- Mary DAVIS, $52.80

Closed 25 Aug 1831.



JS-11, 333-341 - HOFFMAN, KELLER, KOLB

Ezra HOFFMAN and Jacob HOFFMAN 
vs Elizabeth KELLER and Sophia KELLER
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1259 - Nov 1832

Jacob HOFFMAN  d/ 16 Sep 1832, intestate

s/ Ezra HOFMAN
s/ Jacob HOFFMAN

d/ Charlotte KELLER, dec'd
.....Elizabeth KELLER, a minor
.....Sophia KELLER, a minor

LAND - House and Lot in Frederick
To Jacob HOFFMAN from Frederick CONRAD of Virginia in 1799.

Guardian was Jacob KELLER as well as trustee.

SALE was held 5 Jan 1833 at the tavern of George MILLER 
in Frederick; high bidder was: 
- Daniel KOLB at $1,020

Distribution:  
- Ezra HOFFMAN, $213.10
- Jacob HOFFMAN, $213.10
- Charlotte KELLER's children, each received $156.55

Closed 14 Feb 1833.



JS-11, 341-352 - REED, LEACH, REID, POFFENBERGER, SHANER, WALLING, BARTGIS

Gideon BANTZ as guardian of REID children
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - Jul 1832

John REED, died 1815, testate

bro/ Jacob REED

- William LEACH (lived with them)

Exec/ brother Jacob
Witnesses:  Michael BUCKY, John GRIM, Peter FOUT
[Will RB-1, 550; written 16 Feb 1815; filed 27 Feb 1815]

Jacob REID,  died intestate
widow - Susannah, now w/o John POFFENBERGER

d/ Mary Jane REID, a minor
s/ John REID, a minor
d/ Elmira REID, a minor
s/ Isaac REID, a minor

LAND - Lots in Frederick Town on North Market Street.
- Farm of 56 acres w/ barn and house on road from Frederick 
  to Baltimore
- wood lot, 34 acres, on Linganore Mountain with log house.  
Widow's dower was previously laid off.

Trustee was Gideon BANTZ.
SALE was made to:
- Lewis SHANER for the farm at $3,640 
  and wood lot at $412.23
- John WALLING for vacant lot at $400 
  and lot w/ log house at $201
- M.E. BARTGIS for unimproved lot at $126
Total Sales, $4,779.25.

Distribution:  
- Each 1/4 share to Jacob's children, $1,144.76

Closed 5 Nov 1833.



JS-11, 352-367 - DORSEY, HAMMOND, McELFRESH, GRIMES, GAITHER, DALE

Evan DORSEY of Seneca Co, Ohio 
- Division of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - Oct 1823

Upton Lawrence DORSEY,  d/ 1829, intestate
widow - Janet

d/ Susan H. DORSEY, a minor
s/ Basil Evan DORSEY, a minor
s/ William James Higgins DORSEY, a minor
s/ Upton L. DORSEY, a minor

Adm/ Roderick DORSEY in Nov 1829.
Guardian was Eden HAMMOND; and commission divided
the property into five equal parts.

LAND - "Resurvey on Drummine", 200 acres
- "Resurvey on Darby's Delight", 11 acres
equals Portion 3 for 211 acres.
(see will for Basil DORSEY Sr. to son, Evan DORSEY)
[Will GM-3, 306-310; filed 27 Aug 1799]

On 8 Jan 1831, Roderick DORSEY testified the widow
Janet was 22 years old; she was granted 2/15.

Guardian was Roderick DORSEY.
Trustee was John H. McELFRESH.

SALE was held 9 Apr 1831; high bidder was: 
- Cornelius GRIMES at $8,366.24

Hower, William GAITHER petitioned the court to be listed 
as purchaser as he stated Grimes had asked him to take 
the purchase.

On 4 Nov 1839, court ruled defendants to convey deed with 
John McPHERSON and John R. DALE to act as guardians;
the widow relinquished her dower rights.  

Distribution on 26 May 1831:  
- the widow, $1,108.88
- Each child, $486.09

Distribution of 2nd Accounting on 3 Dec 1832:
- the widow, $1,108.49

NOTE - pages 368-370 are blank



JS-11, 371-379 - WASKEY, HILKER, STOCKMAN

August WASKEY, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - May 1833

Augustine WASKEY, died 1832, testate 
leaving 7 children

s/ August WASKEY
d/ Sarah (Waskey) w/o George HILKER
s/ Jacob WASKEY

s/ Christian WASKEY, now dec'd
...w/ Elizabeth and 6 minor children:
......Perry WASKEY
......Eveline WASKEY
......Isabella WASKEY
......Elijah WASKEY
......Eli Christian WASKEY
......Leonard Thomas WASKEY
 
d/ Sophia (Waskey) w/o David STOCKMAN
d/ Elizabeth WASKEY
d/ Julianna WASKEY

Exec/ sons, Jacob and Christian WASKEY
    (Jacob later renounced the executor duties.)
Witnesses:  Francis HOFFMAN, Christopher WIDDICKIN, 
    George HOFFMAN.
[Will GME-1, 452; written 23 Apr 1810; filed 11 Dec 1832; 
 probated 16 Apr 1833]

Trustee was William I. ROSS.
After a failed sale, Private Sale was made 19 Aug 1833 to:
- Jacob WASKEY at $560  

Jacob petitioned the court to recover the funeral expenses 
he paid and also to claim the share his brother August sold 
to him; he also claimed debts owed him by Sarah and George 
HILKER.

Distribution:  
- Each 1/7 share, $65.09 
  After Jacob received funeral expense reimbursement; he 
  also received $24.35 of the Hilker's share and August's
  share.  
- Christian's widow,  1/3 of 1/7, $21.69
- Christian's children, each received $7.23

Closed 26 Sep 1833.



JS-11, 379-391 - BIGGS, PLAINE, PECK, ENGLER, HAFF, PITZEL, SHAFFER

Benjamin BIGGS, John HEAD, John PITTINGER and John McCALEB, 
creditors  vs  Estate of John BIGGS
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - May 1833

John BIGGS  d/ 20 Aug 1823, intestate

s/ Benjamin BIGGS
d/ Mary  w/o Jacob PLAINE - Tiffany, OH
d/ Caroline  w/o Benjamin PECK - Granville, OH
s/ John BIGGS - Granville, OH
s/ Joseph BIGGS - Tiffany, OH

d/ Priscilla PLAINE, dec'd
....Miles PLAINE - Tiffany, OH
....Hiram PLAINE, a minor
....Alfred PLAINE, a minor

Administrator was Jacob ENGLER.

LAND - Lot #98 & #30 in Lewistown, from Daniel FUNDENBERG 
in 1815.
- "Locust Plenty", 145 acres, by warrant in 1812.
- "Resurvey on Addition to Lemmon's Vineyard, 65 acres, 
   from George KOCH in 1812. (Survey)

On 19 Aug 1830, Abraham HAFF and Benjamin W. PITZEL testified 
the parties, shown as being in Ohio, had lived there for at 
least the past year. 

Guardian was Noah A. SHAFFER.
Trustee was James RAYMOND.

SALE was held 3 Oct 1830; high bidder was: 
- William BIGGS for the two tracts, resurveyed at 145 acres, 
   at $362.50
Proceeds short, creditors were paid at $.46 on the dollar.

Closed 13 Jan 1832.



JS-11, 391-402 - BOYLE, Slaves, SWOPE, STIMMELL, NULL - May 1833

Catharine BOYLE, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - May 1833

Daniel BOYLE  d/ Dec 1830, testate

d/ Mary BOYLE (already given house & lot)
d/ Catharine BOYLE
d/ Henrietta BOYLE
s/ James W. BOYLE - Ohio
s/ John Brooke BOYLE, a minor
d/ Ann BOYLE, a minor
s/ Joseph BOYLE, a minor
s/ Henry BOYLE, a minor

bro/ James BOYLE, dec'd
.......James BOYLE (Jr) - Annapolis
   (given property from nephew's father's estate)

To Free SLAVES - all slaves at age 28 (not named); 
- children born of them before that age, freed at age 21;
- negro woman SUSANNAH (to be freed at his death). 

Exec/ son John and son-in-law, John SWOPE
Witnesses:  Patrick CONNELLY (in Pittsburgh in 1830), 
    Henry RIDENOUR (dec'd by 1830), Israel HITESHEW
[Will GME-1, 188; written 12 Sep 1828; filed 11 Dec 1830]

Land - (A)* House in Taneytown (Boyle's home)
- (B)* farm that Frederick CLABAUGH worked and resided
- (C) part of "Second Additon to Brooks Discovery on the 
  Rich Lands", next to "Peggy and Molly's Delight"; 13 acres 
  are remaining; from Samuel THOMSON in 1797. 
- (D) tract from William GALT (w/ Ann)
- (E)*tract in Monongala Co, VA
- (F) house and lot from Abraham LIND (given to dau/ Mary).

* (lands given to younger 3 daughters)

Guardian was Abraham LICHTENWALTER.
Trustees were John B. BOYLE and John SWOPE.

SALE of Real Estate to:
- John B. STIMMELL for (D) at $590
- John NULL for (C) 6+ acres @ $36.50/acre
- Henry SWOPE for (C) 6+ acres @ $38.55/acre
The other tracts weren't sold.

1st Distribution:  
- To youngest seven children, $147.79 each
(as Mary had already received house and lot)

Filed 15 Nov 1832.



JS-11, 402-411 - HAINES, BIGGS, STULTZ

Ephraim HAINES and Stephen HAINES, executors
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - May 1831

William HAINES  d/ Dec 1830, testate 

d/ Sarah  w/o William BIGGS
s/ Ephraim HAINES
s/ Stephen HAINES
s/ John HAINES
s/ Ruben HAINES
d/ Ruth HAINES
s/ Nathan HAINES

LAND - "Bedford", 187+ acres;  next to lands of William 
HOLLENBERGER and James STULTZ.
To William HAINES from Henry STULTZ (w/ Elizabeth) in 1822; 
(to be sold to pay creditors, residue to Henry STULTZ).

Land to sons Ephraim and Nathan
- farm "Woods Gain", 182 acres, (home place); 
- "Resurvey on Susan's Fancy", 100 acres;
- 5 shares in next door place, Widow BROWN's place.
  widow to live there on 1/3 until her death.

Land to sons Stephen and Ruben
- "Brur Garden", farm where Stephen was then living.

Land to son John
- "Breeches", all of the decedent's undivided 1/2 of 
   farm purchased from John WILLIAMS.

Monies to daughters.

Executors: sons Ephraim and Stephen;
Witnesses:  Ruben HAINES, Thomas M. PLUMMER, Robert DODD.
[Will GME-1, 195; written 1 May 1824; filed 4 Jan 1831]

Trustee was John HAINES.
SALE was held 2 Mar 1832 to:
- William STULTZ at $10.05/acre, survey to be made.

Distribution:  Creditors were paid $.63 on the dollar.

Filed 14 May 1832.



JS-11, 411-423 - STUP, MEALEY, GETZENDANNER, WEDRICK, CURFMAN, SHAFER

Jacob STUP Jr, et al  (name also spelled STOOP, STUB)
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - Oct 1831

Jacob STUP Sr , died after Nov 1822, intestate
w/ (unnamed), died after her husband

s/ Jacob STUP Jr

s/ Daniel STUP  d/ intestate after father
...w/ Elizabeth  (now w/o Isaiah MEALEY)
......Catharine STUP, a minor
......Mary Ann STUP, a minor

d/ Catharine STUP  d/ intestate after her father
.....Christian GETZENDANNER, a minor

d/ Elisabeth  w/o John WEDRICK
s/ Samuel STUP
s/ David STUP
s/ John STUP
s/ Joseph STUP
s/ George STUP, a minor

Deed of Trust made to sons Jacob and Daniel to pay creditors 
and care for parents.
Both parents and Daniel are now deceased.

LAND - To Jacob STUP in 1811 [WR-40, 294] from:
- Jacob BRUNER, exec/of Daniel CURFMAN Sr,
- Adam CURFMAN
- Michael CURFMAN
- Henry CURFMAN
- Christian CURFMAN
- Peter CURFMAN
Also from Richard BROOKS, trustee of 
- Daniel CURFMAN Jr in 1816 [JS-3, 729]; 
and from 
- Barbara CURFMAN
EXCEPTIONS - Sales to:
- Christian GREENAWALD, 12.5 acres
- Abraham BEARD, 10 acres
- Jacob WASKEY, 30 acres 

Guardian was Joshua DELAPLANE.
Trustees were Jacob STUP and Samuel STUP.

Property was surveyed and divided into lots. 
SALES to:
- John SHAFER for Lot #1, 60+ acres, at $35/acre.
- Joseph STUP and George STUP for Lot #2, 148+ acres,
  at $26.50/acre.
- David STUP and John STUP for Lots #3 and 4, 84.5 acres 
  at $30.20/acre.
Total sales for personal property was $1,599.35 and for
real estate was $8,600.12; grand total,  $10,199.47.

Distribution:  
- Jacob, being the eldest, was awarded $200 more per the 
  agreement made
- Each child's 1/9 share, $1,107.44

Closed 21 Aug 1832.



JS-11, 423-433 - BENTZ, SHIPE, HOUCK, RAMSBURGH

Ezra HOUCK
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - Jun 1831

Jacob BENTZ of Fredericktown, died testate 
widow - Catharine (life estate), d/ Apr 1831 

s/ William BENTZ
s/ Jacob BENTZ Jr
d/ Ann Maria SHIPE (daughter?, relationship not stated)

d/ Betsy BENTZ, d/ intestate, single, no issue
s/ John BENTZ
s/ Daniel BENTZ
d/ Catharine BENTZ  w/o Ezra HOUCK
d/ Rebecca BENTZ
s/ Lewis BENTZ
d/ Susannah BENTZ, a minor
d/ Louisa BENTZ, a minor
s/ Stephen BENTZ, d/ intestate, single, no issue

Legacies were issued to the first three children (perhaps because 
they were of age or by a first marriage???); the remaining nine 
children were to have the estate, divided between them, after 
their mother's death, but two of them died before their mother.

Jacob Jr's money to be in trust and to go to his children upon 
his death; if he had no children, then divided among his siblings.

Exec/ brother George BENTZ, bro/law Stephen RAMSBURGH and
friend John BRENGLE of Lawrence.
Witnesses:  Frederick A. SCHLEY, Henry STEINER, George HAUER.
[Will written HS-1, 113; 20 Sep 1815; filed 25 Oct 1815]

Of the executors, George BENTZ died and the other two renounced 
their duties in Sep 1831.
Administrator then was John BENTZ.

LAND - "Long Acre", 135 sq perches, which was part of "Tasker's 
Chance", starting at the SW corner of stone mill house, on Carroll 
Creek.
Occupied by Jacob BENTZ and Stephen RAMSBURGH in May 1794.
To Jacob BENTZ from George BENTZ (w/ Elizabeth) in 1806.

- part "Fielderea Manor", 63+ acres, at Stake 199 to Stoney Spring.
To Jacob BENTZ from Thomas GANTT of Calvert County in 1801.

George HOUCK testified Betsy and Stephen had died about 1823 
or before, both intestate, single and without issue.

Trustees were Ezra HOUCK and David BENTZ.
Sale was held 17 Feb 1832 at Bartgis' Tavern in Frederick Town; 
high bidders were:
- Dr. William TYLER for pond lot, 1 acre, at $945
- to ? for 74 acres on turnpike in Bentztown at $195
- John EBRECHT for 74 acres on turnpike in Bentztown at $175
- William POOLE for 2 lots, 72 acres, at $200
- Christian SAMEN for ground rests of 14 lots at $8,550
- Jacob NICHOLLS for part of "Fieldera MANOR", 31+ acres, at $509.33
- John FEASTER for part "Fieldera Manor", 31+ acres, at $533.37
- Daniel BENTZ for farm, "Long Acre", 198 acres, at $80/acre 
Total sales, $18,483.20.

Distribution: 
- Younger surviving children, each 1/7 share
  from deceased siblings' shares, $494.80
- each additional 1/7, $2,473.99

Filed 19 Apr 1832.



JS-11, 433-459 - BRUNER, SCHOLL, KEMP, HEDGES, GITTINGER, SHRINER, STALEY

Daniel SCHOLL, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - Jan 1831

John BRUNER of John,  d/ Mar 1819, testate

d/ Elizabeth (d/ 1821) w/o Christian SCHOLL (d/ 5 Feb 1826)
.....Daniel SCHOLL
.....Catharine (Scholl) w/o Enos HEDGES
.....Charlotte (Scholl) w/o George GITTINGER
.....Elias SCHOLL
.....Rebecca (Scholl) w/o Cornelius SHRINER
.....Lewis Valentine SCHOLL
.....Dennis SCHOLL, a minor
.....Mary Elizabeth SCHOLL, a minor

d/ Mary  w/o Abraham KEMP
   
d/ Catharine  w/o John BRUNNER

LAND - "Mortality", 172+ acres, which was part of "Tasker's 
Chance", on the bank of the Monocacy, next to Hugh REYNOLDS 
(to him from Henry RAMSBURGH).
To John BRUNER of John from Peter WOLFE (w/ Catharine) 
in 1806.  

Land where Bruner then lived was given to Mary who was then 
married and living on the land.  Located on right side of road 
leading from Frederick Town by his mill to HUGH's coaling ground 
and on north side of mill race.
..."Mill Pond", 2 acres, beginning at John STONER's land along 
     the river.
..."Rich Bottom" and "Findley's Last Chance", from John FAHNER 
in 1779 and also "Woodcock's Head".

- "Try All", 60 acres, next to north side of mill in the meadow 
on west side of Carroll's Creek; from George MURDOCK in 1802.
(to daughter Catharine) with rights to spring of water with Mary,

- "Chesnut Hill" and "Resurvey on Stoney Spring", 20 acres; 
from Jacob GETZENDANNER.
- "Tryall", 1+ acre;  adjoined the other two tracts, with a fruit 
orchard; from Charles BEATTY.
(north half to Mary and south half to Catharine).

- Lot #131 in Frederick Town; adjoined William KOLB's Tavern; 
  from Henry BANTZ, trustee.
- Lot  #132 w/ 2-story brick house; from Joshua DILL, trustee. 

- "Addition to Frederick Town", Lot s#235 and 257; from William 
  M. BEALL (w/ Frances) and Christian SCHOLL in 1825.

- "The Four Partners"; from Frederick HEFFNER of Lawrence 
in 1817.
Previously to Joseph STALEY, Jacob STALEY of Jacob, Jacob 
Frederick HEFFNER and Frederick HEFFNER of Lawrence 
by patent in 1799.

- "Four in Partnership"; from Solomon STALEY (w/ Margaret) 
in 1818, his interest and that of George STALEY and George 
BRUNNER, heirs of Joseph STALEY, deceased.

Bruner's executor to convey deed to Jacob BLUCHER for land 
sold to him in Somerset Co, PA as soon as he pays the note.

Exec/ son-in-law, Christian SCHOLL
Witnesses:  Elias BRUNNER Sr, Elias BRUNNER Jr, Peter MANTZ
[Will HS-2, 233; written 18 Feb 1819; filed 16 Mar 1819]

Trustee was Frederick A. SCHLEY.
Sale was made to:
- Ezra CRAMER for farm where deceased lived, 176+ acres 
  at $75/acre; and small island, "Four Partners" in Monocacy 
  River at $100

Both Elizabeth and Christian SCHOLL died intestate; 
Administrator was Daniel SCHOLL.

Guardian was Abraham KEMP.

Land of Christian SCHOLL
- "Mill Pond", 1+ acre, from George HOUCK (w/ Catharine) 
   in 1822, being part of "Tasker's Chance".
- "Resurvey on Poplar Spring", 50 acres, from Andrew SMITH 
   in 1817, in Emmitsburgh.
   Previously from John MATTHEWS of Baltimore.
   Bordered on north by John TROXALL, east by Daniel F. 
   DULANEY, southeast by Alexander STEWART and Daniel 
   ROUZER, and on west by William CURREN.
- "First Addition to the Boot Jack", 3 1/2 acres. 
   From Lawrence BRENGLE (w/ Catharine) in 1816 
- "Second Addition to the Boot Jack", 2+ acres
- "Goodman's Neglect", 5 acres
- "The Second Thought", 90 acres; from Thomas BEATTY in 1814
- Lot on South Street in Frederick Town; from Frederick HAWMAN
   in 1823.
   Next to Samuel WEBSTER's property sold to John CROMWELL
   and bounded by land of Peter STORM, heirs of Christopher 
   HOLLER and Mrs. Catharine PETERS.

SALES were made to:
- Jacob ROW for house and lot in Frederick Town on 5th Street
  at alley at $305
- Frederick RICKER for Emmitsburgh land, 48+ acres at $243.12
- Solomon STALEY for "Goodman's Neglect", 5 acres, at $45
- Cornelius STALEY and Jacob HILLDEBRAND for two lots 
  of 95+ acres at $2.75/acre
- House and lot from Hawman wasn't sold because of title dispute,
  but later sold to Daniel SCHOLL at $627
- Mountain lots were not sold but later were sold at private sale

Distribution to Christian and Elizabeth SCHOLL's children: 
- 1st on 29 Jul 1831; each 1/8 was $1470.44.
- 2nd on 27 Jul 1833; each 1/8 was $101.62.

Filed on 1 Aug 1833.



JS-11, 459-473 - LEAB / LABE, YOUNG, BURKHART, SLONAKER, PELTZ, DILL, 
       MANTZ, BAER, WISSINGER

Jacob YOUNG & w/ Mary Sophia
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - Dec 1830

Jacob LEAB / LABE  d/ Oct 1830, intestate
widow - Mary

d/ Mary Sophia  w/o Jacob YOUNG
d/ Charlotte LEAB, a minor
s/ Jacob LEAB Jr, a minor

LAND - a moriety of Lot #3, on south side of Patrick St 
in Frederick Town; adjoined lot of Rev. Henry ADDISON.
To Jacob LEAB from Henry LEATHERMAN (w/ Margaret) in 1806.
Previously from John McPHERSON in 1791.
Mortgaged to Gidean BANTZ and Grafton DUVALL.

- Lot #24 (?) in Frederick Town.
To Jacob LEAB from Daniel BURKHART and  Henry BAER 
(w/ Elizabeth)  in 1810.
From Chancery case of Burkhart and Baer being complainants
against defendants:  Peter BURKHART, John BURKHART, 
Francis MANTZ (w/ Mary), Christopher BURKHART (w/ Phoebe), 
George BURKHART, John SLONAKER (w/ Margaret), John PELTZ, 
and Joshua, Ezra and Eliza DILL.

Trustee was Jacob YOUNG.  On 10 Mar 1831, the widow stated 
she was 50 and in good health.

SALE was held on 30 Mar 1831 at Nicholas TURBOLT's (Talbolt?)
Tavern; high bidders were:
- John A. ALBAUGH for house and lot on Patrick St at $550
- Andrew HINNS for 2-story brick house and lot on Patrick St, 
  adjoining the other lot, but on west side, at $802
Remainder not sold.  
Total Sales, $1,352.

Later, Private Sale was made to:
- Henry NIXDORFF for house and lot on All Saints Street at $420. 

On 9 Jul 1831, George WISSINGER, administrator, testified 
also that the widow was 50 and in good health. 

Distribution: 
- Widow, 2/17 in lieu of dower, $193.59
- Each child's 1/3 share, $83.42

Closed 6 Sep 1832.



JS-11, 474-488 - PLUMMER, THOMAS, ROBERTS, SHIPLEY

Thomas C. SHIPLEY, Esquire 
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - Feb 1830

Isaac PLUMMER,  d/ 1824, intestate
widow - Grace

s/ Israel T. PLUMMER 
d/ Mary P.  w/o Richard PLUMMER
d/ Elizabeth H. PLUMMER
d/ Eleanor W.  w/o Jacob THOMAS
s/ William R. PLUMMER
s/ Abner M. PLUMMER

Administrator was Abner M. PLUMMER.

LAND - "Resurvey on Sapling Hill", 177 acres, near New
Market.
Exceptions are parts conveyed to William BOLLINGER and 
Joseph PLUMMER in 1768, also part conveyed to Anthony 
POULTNEY in 1791.

Mortgaged to Thomas C. SHIPLEY in 1823.

Trustee was Joseph M. PALMER.  
About Jul 1830 (document not dated), the widow testified 
she was 72 years of age.

SALE was held 28 Aug 1830 in New Market at house of William 
WERTENBAKER, Esquire; high bidder was: 
- Thomas C. SHIPLEY, Esquire, for the remaining 100 acres 
  at $27.75/acre.

Zachariah ROBERTS petitioned the court, saying he had not
been present, but if he had been, he would have paid $2.25
per acre more.  He claimed the land had been sold for less
than it was worth and asked the bid be reopened.  
Also testifying the land was worth more, were John MILLER, 
Abel RUSSELL, Joel NORRIS and John H. M. SMITH.  

SALE was then made on 28 Aug 1830 to:
- Zachariah ROBERTS at $4,370.62 

On 26 Jul 1831, Abner M. PLUMMER testified the widow 
was over 72 years of age and her health ordinarily good 
for her time of life.  

Distribution: 
- Widow, 1/10, before debts, $416.47

Sales short for creditors. 

Closed Feb 1833.



JS-11, 488-497 - SCHISSLER, BRENGLE, NICHOLLS

Margaret SCHISSLER
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - Apr 1833

Jacob SCHISSLER,  died, intestate
widow - (unnamed), now dec'd

s/ Adam SCHISSLER, d/ intestate, no issue

s/ John SCHISSLER, d/ abt 1830 intestate
   - w/ Catharine
   .....Hiram SCHISSLER, a minor
   .....John A. SCHISSLER, a minor

d/ Margaret SCHISSLER

LAND - Lots #218, 219, 220 and 221 in Frederick City.
Purchased by Jonathan MORRIS in 1782 as confiscated British 
Property and conveyed to Woodward EVITT in 1787, then to 
George SMETZELL, then to Jacob SCHISSLER in 1798.

- Lot #10 of tract "Tasker's Chance", 5 acres, adjoins tract 
of Christian BRENGLE.
To Jacob SCHISSLER from Lawrence BRENGLE, exec/of George 
BRENGLE in 1814.

Guardian was the childen's mother, Catharine SCHISSLER,  
on 10 Apr 1833; she testified as being John's widow and 
stated she was 37 years old on the past 21st of February, 
which is also recorded in the family bible.

Trustee was Thomas C. WORTHINGTON.

SALES were made to:
- Jacob BRENGLE for Lot #10 at $540
- Peter NICHOLLS for the other four lots at $500.

Distributions:  
- Margaret SCHISSLER, $477.68
- Catharine SCHISSLER, (2/15) $63.69
- Hiram and John A. SCHISSLER, each received $206.99

Closed 4 Jul 1833.



JS-11, 497-505 - SMITH, COPENHAFFER, YEAGER, GODWALT, HARDING

Henry SMITH and James ARMSTRONG, creditors 
vs  Anna Mary SMITH, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity # (not listed) - Oct 1832

John SMITH  d/ Jul 1832, intestate
widow - Anna Mary

s/ Andrew SMITH - Out of State
d/ Catharine (Smith) w/o Michael COPENHAFFER - Out of State
d/ Barbara (Smith) w/o Jacob YEAGER - Out of State
d/ Mary (Smith) wid/o ____ GODWALT - Out of State 

Adm/ John HARDING and Anna Mary SMITH.

LAND - "Rattle Weed Forest", 50 acres.
To John SMITH (brother of George) from Kinsey TALBOLT 
(w/ Deborah) in 1814.
- "The Land of Promise", 30 acres (a resurvey), on south 
   side of Bush Creek, next to John COWMAN's part.

Trustee was Henry SMITH.
SALE made to:
- Thomas NORWOOD at $410.40.  

Distribution:  
- the widow, 1/14, $25.16
- Each child, $3.04

Closed 23 Jan 1834.



JS-11, 505-516 - HARTSOCK / HARTZOOK, MORROW, MUMFORD, CLAGETT, SLAVE

John HARTSOCK  vs  Ann M. HARTSOCK, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1229 - Jul 1832

Henry HARTSOCK / HARDSOCK, died 1812, testate

s/ William HARTSOCK
d/ Sarah MORROW

gr-d/ Mary MUMFORD

s/ John HARTSOCK 
s/ Joseph HARTSOCK
s/ David HARTSOCK*

SLAVES - negro boy, PETER (to Sarah)

LAND - "Usher's Freehold", 254 acres
- "Resurvey on Woods' Lot", 100 acres
- "Better Than None", 33 acres
To sons, John, Joseph and David.
(William had already received land).

Exec/ son Joseph HARTSOCK
Witnesses:  Robert CUMMING; George OVILMAN; Christian WAGNER.
[Will RB-1, 311; written 16 May 1811; filed 6 Jul 1812]
----------

*David HARTSOCK, died intestate - Montgomery County
widow - Ann M.

s/ Elias H. HARTSOCK
d/ Amelia/Emilia HARTSOCK
d/ Casandra HARTSOCK
s/ Howard HARTSOCK
s/ David Hilliary HARTSOCK

LAND - The agreement between the brothers gave David 
129 acres of "Usher's Freehold".

Adm/ John Hilliary HARTSOCK.  

Testimony on 29 Oct 1832 from: 
- Ninian M. CLAGETT of Montgomery County testified 
  David's widow was 38 years old and in good health.

Trustee was John HARTSOCK.
SALE was made to:
- Henry HARTSOCK and John HARTSOCK at $25/acre

Distribution:  
- the widow, 1/8, $380.24
- Each child's 1/5 share, $256.07

Closed 31 May 1833.

 


JS-11, 516-524 - CURRENS, KENNEDY, REED, TANNER, WOODS, HEMPHILL

Rachel TANNER and Elizabeth REED  vs  James CURRENS, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1242 - Aug 1832

William CURRENS Sr of Toms' Creek Hundred, d/ 1795, testate

s/ William CURRENS Jr, died w/o issue

s/ Mathew CURRENS

s/ John CURRENS, now dec'd
.....Margaret WINTER  w/o _____ WOODS - Out of State
.....William CURRENS - Out of State
.....Hugh CURRENS - Out of State
.....Daniel CURRENS - Out of State
.....Rebecca CURRENS - Out of State
....._____ (CURRENS), dec'd w/o _____ HEMPHILL
. . . . .James H. HEMPHILL - Out of State
. . . . .William T. HEMPHILL - Out of State
. . . . .Samuel J. HEMPHILL - Out of State

s/ James CURRENS - KY

d/ Mary KENNEDY, now dec'd
.....Charles KENNEDY - Out of State
.....Jacob KENNEDY - Out of State
.....Nancy KENNEDY - Out of State
.....Elizabeth KENNEDY - Out of State
.....Sally KENNEDY - Out of State

d/ Elizabeth REED

d/ Rachel TANNER
.....James TANNER
.....Jacob TANNER

s/ George CURRENS
.....Willilam CURRENS

.....gr-s/ Jesse CURRENS

LAND - "Buck's Discovery on the Rich Lands", 95 acres; 
(to son Mathew after the death of son William, if William
 has no issue).

- "Peach Blossom" 
(to John, James, Mary, Elizabeth and Rachel after death 
 of son William, if William has no issue, 

Exec/ son William CURRENS
Witnesses: James STEVENSON, William McPHERSON, George 
    Adam OULER.
[Will GM-3, 70; written 13 Feb 1793; filed 7 Aug 1795]
 
Trustee was Joseph DANNER.
SALE was held 4 Feb 1833; high bidder was: 
- Christian CORRELL / CONNELL for 122 acres at $1,971.28

Distributions:  
- James CURRENS, 1/3 share, $365.11
- Elizabeth REED, 1/3 share, $365.11
- Rachel TANNER, 1/3 share, $365.11
- Mary KENNEDY's children each received $73.02
- Margaret WOODS, $60.85
- William, Hugh, Daniel and Rebecca CURRENS, $60.85, each
- HEMPHILL children each received $20.28

Closed 11 Nov 1833.



JS-11, 525-534 - DICAS, BOSTIAN, BAKER

Francis Brown SAPPINGTON  vs  Sarah DICAS, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1219 - Jun 1832

John DICAS  d/ 1831, testate 
widow - Sarah

d/ Ruth (Dicas) w/o Aaron DICAS - Out of State
d/ Mary DICAS
d/ Ellen (Dicas), dec'd w/o William BOSTIAN
.....Enoch BOSTIAN, a minor
.....Julian BOSTIAN, a minor
.....Amos Dicas BOSTIAN, a minor

[Will GME-1, 290; filed 14 Nov 1831]

LAND - "Richard's Good Will", 100 acres, in Liberty Town, 
on south side of Cabbage Run.
To John DICAS from Richard COALE in 1801.
(Part conveyed to Christian BARRICK.)

Guardian was the children's father, William BOSTIAN.
Trustee was James M. COALE.  

SALE was made to Henry BAKER at $481.50

On 21 Feb 1833, Mary DICAS testified the widow was 63.

Distribution:
- the Widow, 2/19 (of proceeds before debts), $43.73
Proceeds were short.

Closed 21 Mar 1833.



JS-11, 534-547 - THOMAS

William R. THOMAS 
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1163 - Oct 1831

Christian THOMAS, dec'd

s/ Michael THOMAS & w/ Margaret
s/ William THOMAS & w/ Catharine

LAND - "Beaver's Den", 200 acres (100 acres to each son).
From Christian THOMAS to his two eldest sons, Michael 
THOMAS (w/ Margaret) and William THOMAS (w/ Catharine) 
and partitioned in 1806.

- a moriety of "Indian Field", 1 acre; part of "Taskers 
Chance", on road leading from Frederick to Taney Town.
(owned by both brothers).
Previously from Thomas JOHNSON in 1799.

William THOMAS  died intestate
widow - Catharine

s/ William R. THOMAS
d/ Caroline E. THOMAS, a minor
d/ Catharine A. THOMAS, a minor

Guardian was L.P.W. BALCH.
Trustee was William R. THOMAS.

SALE was held 10 Dec 1831 at the tavern of Mathias E.
BARTGIS in Frederick; high bidder was: 
- Michael THOMAS at $66/acre or $6,634.65

On 20 Jan 1832, the widow testified she was 46 years 
old and in good health.

Distribution: 
- the widow, 1/8, in lieu of dower, $796.61
- Each child's 1/3, $1,858.77

Closed 9 Feb 1832.



JS-11, 548-560 - KEIFFER / KEEFER, STOCKSLAGER, SLOTHOUR, CORNELL, 
       SHOEMAKER

Peter KEIFFER 
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1159 - Oct 1831

Ludwick KEIFFER died 1809, testate
widow - Margaret

s/ George KEIFFER*
s/ Casper KEIFFER
s/ Abraham KEIFFER
s/ Jacob KEIFFER
s/ John KEIFFER
s/ Ludwick KEIFFER
d/ Margaret KEIFFER
d/ Mary KEIFFER
d/ Barbara KEIFFER

Son George was to receive the home plantation but to pay 
legacies to his siblings; he also received the family bible.

Execs/ friend George OTT and son George
Witnesses: Henry SPALDING, Peter SHELHAUS, Julianna SHELHAUS
[Will RB-1, 53; written 23 Aug 1809; filed 19 Oct 1809]
------

George KEIFFER* d/ 25 Jan 1831, intestate
widow - Catharine

d/ Susan w/o Joseph STOCKSLAGER - PA
s/ George KEIFFER
s/ Peter KEIFFER
s/ Henry KEIFFER, a minor

s/ William KEIFFER, dec'd
.....Samuel KEIFFER, a minor
.....David KEIFFER, a minor

d/ Juliann, dec'd w/o George SLOTHOUR
.....William SLOTHOUR, a minor

LAND - 180 acres, near Taney Town.

Guardian was Abraham LICHTENWALTER of Taney Town.
Trustee was Peter KEIFFER.

SALE was held 28 Feb 1832; high bidder was: 
- Jacob SHOEMAKER for 150 acre farm at $3,001.50

On 13 Aug 1832, widow Catharine relinquished her dower
in lieu of payment. On 28 Sep 1833, William CORNELL
testified the widow was 57 years old.

Distribution: 
- the widow, 1/9 in lieu of dower, $315.68
- Each child's 1/6 share, $168.30

Closed 23 dec 1833.



JS-11, 560-575 - NORRIS, LEMMON/LEAMING, VORE, HARDING, BUCKEY, 
       CRIST, DAVIS, EVITT, SMITH

John NORRIS
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1205 - Apr 1832

Benjamin NORRIS died 1831, testate
widow - Ann

s/ Joel NORRIS
d/ Rachel w/o Hugh LEMMON / LEAMING - Out of State
d/ Mary w/o Mordecai VORE
s/ John NORRIS
s/ Elie NORRIS - Out of State
d/ Hannah w/o John HARDING
d/ Susan w/o Elie BUCKEY
d/ Llydia wid/o Jacob CRIST
d/ Elizabeth w/o Isaac DAVIS, both dec'd
.......Ann DAVIS, a minor

(Not all of the spouses were listed in the Will.)
Execs/ widow and son Joel
Witnesses: John TALBOTT, Richard ROBERTS, Elie ELLIOTT
[Will GME-1, 217; written 27 Apr 1820; filed 22 Mar 1831]

LAND - 2 houses & Lots in New Market.
To Benjamin NORRIS from Richard POTTS and Gerard COWMAN, 
trustees for John PANCOAST in 1824; but title was never 
conveyed.

- One lot was on west half of Lot #25, part of William 
PLUMMER's part; and back lot adjoining the front lot 
and alley #6; measuring 33 feet on Main St, part of 
the late Nicholas HALL's part.
Previously conveyed to Pancoast from John IJAMS Jr 
(w/ Harriet) in 1822.

- Other lot was on east half of Lot #26 on south side 
of William PLUMMER's part, adjoining John IJAMS, with 
water rights and brick and log dwelling.
Previously to Pancoast from Jesse WRIGHT (w/ Margaret) 
and Samuel WRIGHT in 1822.

These lots were purchased after the Will was written 
and were not included in it. (Plummer's Lots in New Market)

Guardian was Elisha NELSON.
Trustee was John H. M. McELFRESH.

SALE was held 8 Dec 1832; high bidders were: 
- Joseph EVITT for the brick house & Lot at $496
- John H. M. SMITH for the frame house & Lot at $110
Total Sales, $606.

On 29 Jan 1833, Joel NORRIS testified the widow was 
upwards of 70 years of age.

Distribution: 
- the widow, in lieu of dower, 1/10, $56.12
- Each child's 1/9 share, $55.90

Closed 31 Jan 1833.



JS-11, 575-591 - GOMBER, SMITH, BRENGLE, BENTZ, McPHERSON, 
    HALLAR, HALL, NICHOLLS, SCHRIVER

Casper MANTZ, creditor vs Estate of John GOMER
- Report of Sales - Equity #1169 - Nov 1831

John GOMBER  d/ Oct 1831, intestate

d/ Margaret GOMBER
s/ Isaac E. GOMBER
s/ Ezra M. GOMBER
s/ Charles Augustus GOMBER
d/ Ann Christina GOMBER  w/o John D. SMITH (he d/ Mar 1832)
s/ Caspar GOMBER - Out of State
s/ John GOMBER - Out of State
s/ William GOMBER - Out of State
s/ Josiah H. GOMBER - Out of State

LAND - Lot #63 in Frederick Town.
To John GOMBER from - Jacob GOMBER, Eve Margaret 
BRENGLE (widow), George and w/ Elizabeth BENTZ in 1805.

- part of four Lots in Frederick Town.
To John GOMBER from Peter ENGLE, a gunsmith, in 1795.

Plat of Frederick Town Lots

All mortgaged to Casper MANTZ, exec/of Francis MANTZ.

Administrator was Ezra M. GOMBER.  
Trustee was John H. McELFRESH.

SALE was made to:
- William S. McPHERSON for Lot on the NE corner of Market 
   and All Saints St at $453.62
- Jacob HALLAR for lot adjoining previous one on the North 
   and on East side of Market St at $350
- Elizabeth HALL (free coloured woman), for Lot on All Saints 
   St, running back towards Carroll's Creek, at $175.59; 
   adjoined Lot of William HAMMOND (coloured man, lately dec'd) 
- Peter NICHOLLS for lot adjoining the previous one and on All 
   Saints St and running back towards Carroll's Creek, at $350
- Isaac E. GOMBER for stone house and lot on All Saints St 
   (where he resided at the time) and running back towards 
   Carroll's Creek at $700
- Honerable Abraham SHRIVER for stone house and lot on Market 
   St at $1,740.
   Adjoined dwelling of John P. THOMSON, lately the residence
   of John GOMBER; and still more recently the residence of 
   Peter KEPHART, with alley lying south of the house.
Total Sales, $3,768.62.

Distribution:  proceeds short; 
- Creditors paid $.94 on the dollar

Closed 11 Apr 1833.



JS-11, 591-609 - KEMP, PLUMMER, CURREY, SCHELL

William PLUMMER, et al
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1114 - Feb 1832

Peter KEMP  died 6 May 1830, testate
widow - Deborah and six children

d/ Rebecca  w/o William PLUMMER
s/ Isaac KEMP - Montgomery Co
s/ Rheuben P. KEMP, a minor - Montgomery Co
d/ Anna KEMP, a minor
s/ George Washington KEMP, a minor
d/ Mary Elizabeth KEMP, a minor

(Rebecca's share to be controlled by executor while her
husband is alive.)
Exec/ son Isaac KEMP
Witnesses:  William MORSELL, Smallwood THOMSON 
    and Israel T. PLUMMER.
[Will GME-1, 132; written 14 Apr 1830; filed 10 May 1830]

In Aug 1831, Isaac sold his 1/3 share to Jeremiah CURREY 
of Frederick Co for $100.

Guardian was William WERTENBAKER.
Testimony was heard from Solomon KEMP. 

Isaac KEMP's ability to act as executor was challenged 
by William PLUMMER and a stop order was issued until 
a hearing was held.  
Hearing ruled Isaac would need to place a bond of $2,000; 
otherwise, trustee to be John H. McELFRESH.

SALE was held 2 Mar 1833 by trustee McELFRESH; 
but postponed to 30 Mar 1833 because of lack of bids.  
SALE was then held at the New Market Depot; 
high bidder was:
- Enos SCHELL at $10/acre or $675.94  

Distribution: 
- Each child's 1/6 share, $105.07 
(Jeremiah CURREY received Isaac's share which Isaac
 previously sold to him.)

Closed 11 Jul 1833.



JS-11, 609-621 - SHORB, BAUMGARDNER, GILBERT

Samuel BAUMGARDNER, exec/of John GILBERT  
vs   Sarah Ann SHORB
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1440 - May 1835

Jacob SHORB died May 1835, testate
widow - Sarah Ann

Execs/ John SMITH of Middleton and w/ Sarah Ann
Witnesses:  John R. CURTIS, Charles WORTHINGTON, George HALE
[Will GME-2, 68; written 24 Mar 1835; filed 26 May 1835]

LAND - Houses and Lots in Creagerstown.
To Jacob SHORB from Richard H. MARSHALL, trustee; 
and mortgaged to John GILBERT.

Trustee was Samuel BAUMGARDNER.
SALE was held 3 Aug 1835; high bidder was: 
- Sarah Ann SHORB at $177.37

Distribution:  proceeds were short by $32.24 to pay off
the mortgage.

Closed 29 Sep 1836