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-13, 1-15 - MEYERLY, HOPPE - Jun 1833

Estate of Jacob MEYERLY

Jacob MEYERLY  d/ 9 Aug 1830 intestate

d/ Rachel  w/o John Henry HOPPIE/HOPPE
s/ George MEYERLY
s/ Rheuben MEYERLY, a minor
s/ Jacob MEYERLY, a minor
s/ Lewis MEYERLY, a minor
d/ Mary Jane MEYERLY, a minor
d/ Susanna MEYERLY, a minor

Land - "Resurvey on Brother's Agreement", 122 acres,
from David GIMAN/GEIMAN (w/ Elizabeth) in 1830 
(previously from Henry BLACK, trustee of Peter EARTHER, 
dec'd, to David GIMAN); next to land of John STEVENSON 
and on NW side of public road leading from Taney Town 
to Frederick Town, in Piney Creek area.
 
Administrator was John H. HOPPIE.  Guardian and trustee
was John H. HOPPE.  On 1 Nov 1832, sale was made to
Eve MYERLY at $400, subject to the widow's dower.  
Creditors were paid $.43 on the dollar; closed 11 Dec
1833.



JS-13, 16-27 - HART, LIGGETT, MARSHALL, PENN

Richard H. MARSHALL, admin/of estate of Thomas BEATTY, dec'd 
vs  Estate of William HART - Jun 1830

Executor was John RITCHIE who sold real estate to
Samuel GRIMES who later filed for insolvency.  
William HART had signed as security on Grimes' note,
so was also indebted to John RITCHIE (as executor).
Hart died and Thomas CARLTON was his administrator.

William HART  d/ intestate
widow - Sarah Ann and 4 minor children,

- Elvina HART
- Alexander HART
- Alphonia HART
- Dove HART

Land - Lots #27, 28, 29, 31 in Creagers Town, from 
Benjamin PENN (w/ Anna) in 1812 (conveyed to Penn 
by his brother Joseph PENN).

Guardian was James LIGGETT; trustee was Richard H.
MARSHALL.  On 25 Jun 1831, sale was made to Jacob
SHORB at $501, subject to the widow's dower.  Debts
were paid; closed 16 Jan 1834.



JS-13, 27-43 - TROXELL, WISE, DAVIS, EICHELBERGER, GROVER, BAUGHER - Jul 1833

Estate of Jacob TROXELL

Jacob TROXELL, tanner  d/ intestate
widow - Catharine and 6 children

- Eliza  w/o Michael WISE/WEISE
- Mary Ann (a minor) w/o John A. DAVIS
- Catharine TROXELL, a minor
- Samuel TROXELL, a minor
- William TROXELL, a minor
- Amanda TROXELL, a minor

Land - "Carrollsburg", 40+ acres, from Josiah EMMIT 
(w/ Abigail) in 1818, bordered by Sam's Creek and 
lands of heirs of Francis GILLMYER, John SMITH and 
John TROXELL.
- "Resurvey on Harris' Delight", 134+ acres, in Sam's 
Creek Hundred, from John TROXALL (w/ Elizabeth) of 
Emmitsburgh in 1822; and second resurvey on "Williams 
Pleasure", 32 acres; also "Carrollsburgh", 18+ acres; 
all tracts are adjoining.
- "Carrollsburg", 4 acres, on west end of Emmitsburgh, 
from Abraham WELTY (w/ Eleanor) in 1829; adjoins lands 
of heirs of Patrick LOWE on the west, John HARBAUGH 
(formerly Charles ROBINSON) on the north, and waggon 
road on the south.

Guardian was George M. EICHELBERGER; trustee was Lewis
MOTTER.  On 12 Oct 1833, sale was made to George GROVER
for 4 acres at $210; to Catharine TROXELL (the widow)
for a back lot in Emmitsburg of 4+ acres at $350; to
Isaac BAUGHER for 50 acres of mountain land at $85.  
On 22 Oct 1833, private sale made to Sebastian WEISE 
and Peter WEISE for the farm of 225 acres with a 
merchant mill and other improvements at $6,500.

On 9 Dec 1833, George M. EICHELBERGER testified he had 
known the widow for some years and she was 42 years old 
and in good health; she was granted 1/8, $857.  Each 1/6
share was $999.83; closed 23 Dec 1833.



JS-13, 44-59 - BOYERS, LOVEALL, FEASER, ARTER, LEAMON, BANKERT, HOPPE - Sep 1832

Estate of Frederick BOYERS

Caspar BOYERS  d/ 23 Dec 1793 intestate
widow - Catharine (d/ 14 Feb 1810 intestate)

s/ Frederick BOYERS *
s/ Gabriel BOYERS
d/ Susan LOVEALL, widow - Baltimore County
d/ Eliza Barbara  w/o Adam FEASER
d/ Catharine ARTER, widow - Ohio
d/ Elizabeth  w/o David LEAMON - KY
s/ Jacob BOYERS Sr - KY
s/ David BOYERS - Baltimore County
=====

Frederick BOYERS *  d/ 26 Feb 1815 intestate
widow - Barbara (recently died) and children,

- John BOYERS
- David BOYERS
- Catharine BOYERS
- Jacob BOYERS
- Mary BOYERS, a minor and w/o Owen BANKERT

Land - "Brown's Vexation", 49 acres, from William 
STANSBURY to Caspar BOYERS, dec'd father of Frederick, 
in 1791.
- "Cool Spring" and "Valleys and Hills, Toms and Wills", 
82+ acres, from Peter ERB to Catharine BOYERS, mother 
of Frederick, in 1795.
- "James Choice", 50 acres, from John BAUMGARDNER to 
Catharine BOYERS in 1795.

Frederick bought out the interests of his siblings but
conveyances were not done.  Guardian was J. Henry HOPPE;
trustee was Jacob MATTHIAS.  On 28 Mar 1833, sale was
made to J. Henry HOPPE for the 171 surveyed acres at
$2,334.15.  Each 1/5 share to Frederick BOYERS children
was $439.12 (David BOYERS share went to Andrew ANGEL; 
closed 6 Jan 1834. 



JS-13, 59-80 - FOGLE, LOCK, BAKER - Oct 1832

Brooke BAKER, friend of FOGLE children - Sale of Real Estate

Henry FOGLE  d/ 1820 (will 11 Nov 1816; 10 Apr 1820)
widow - Mary

s/ John FOGLE
s/ Matthias FOGLE *
d/ Mary LOCK
s/ William FOGLE, a minor
d/ Nancy FOGLE, a minor

Land - "Fat Mutton Enlarged", 234 acres, with 
dwelling house, spring house, new stable, dying 
house with baskets and garden and pastures - (use 
to wife during her widowhood, then to son William, 
except 95 acres to daughter Nancy).
- "Resurvey on Cooper's Alley", 132 acres, from 
   Frederick BARRICK (w/ Mary) in 1805, previously 
   known as "Hoyle's Adventure" and "Rockey Mill", 
   lies next to Israel's Creek and land of Daniel 
   LUDWICK (to him from William HYDER and part from 
   Christian HUFFERT) - (to son John)
- "Fogle's Defence", 95 acres, by land warrant from
  "Resurvey on Cooper's Alley", 90 acres, (to William 
   GOODMAN in 1764), "Rockey Mill", 5 acres,  (to Andrew 
   SMITH in 1755), next to "Wood's Mill Land" (to Joseph 
   WOOD in 1787), "Sandy Spring" (surveyed for Caspar 
   CREAGER in 1761), "Resurvey on Cooper's Alley" (to 
   Mathias LINK from William GOODMAN in 1770), "Elers 
   Correction Resurveyed" (resurveyed for Conrad EILER 
   in 1794), "Andrew's Delight" (to Andrew FOGLE in 1762) 
  (to son Matthias)
- 90 acres on seven tracts, - (to daughter Mary)

Executors were the sons.  Witnesses:  John STONER,
Jacob STONER and John GARBER.
----------

Mathias FOGLE *  d/ intestate

s/ David FOGLE, a minor
s/ Peter FOGLE, a minor
d/ Catharine FOGLE, a minor

Land - "Fogle's Defence", 95 acres, (from his 
father by will), except 7 acres sold to Conrad 
ILER; located 1 1/2 miles NE of Woodsborough,
bordering Israel's Creek and lands of Jacob HYDER 
and George LOCK.

Guardian was Benjamin SMITH; trustee was Brooke
BAKER.  Sale was made for the remaining 88 acres
to George LOCK, farmer near Woodsboro, at $1,501.28.
Each 1/3 share was $464.48; closed 17 Jul 1834.


  
JS-13, 81-91 - JACKSON, LAFEVER, ICENAGLE/ISNAGLE, MYERS - Mar 1834

John JACKSON  vs Reuben JACKSON, Henry JACKSON & Others 
on Petition Equity# 1359 filed 19 Mar 1834 -

Henry JACKSON died c17 Jan 1813/1833, intestate, leaving children

- John JACKSON
- Reuben JACKSON - TN
- Henry JACKSON - PA
- Samuel JACKSON - OH
- Mary JACKSON, now w/o Jacob LAFEVER - OH
- Rebecca JACKSON, now w/o Michael ICENAGLE/ISNAGLE
- Jacob JACKSON
- Catharine JACKSON, now w/o Samuel MYERS
- William JACKSON

Land - "No Whiskey", 14 acres; "Chestnut Hill", 36 acres,
conveyed Alexander OGLE [Fred Co Land Rec WR-13, 599 in 1795];
was part of "Resurvey of Monocacy Manor", on the East side of 
Monocacy River near the sixth line of "Good Luck" granted to 
Henry ULICKHAM?.

Icenagles transferred their share to John in 1826 [land JS-27, 
234-236.  Petition to sell real estate and divide proceeds equally 
as land cannot be divided equally.  Court action needed because 
some parties live out of state.

Trustee was Mason PARSONS; on 7 Aug 1834, total real estate sold to
John JACKSON at $521; finalized 26 Dec 1834.



JS-13, 91-120 - DAVIS, INGMAN, LEWIS, CANNON, KEPHART, RATCLIFF, MONTGOMERY - Nov 1831

Caspar MANTZ vs Luke DAVIS and others

Gilbert DAVIS  d/ 4 Oct 1830 
   (will 20 Jul 1830; 11 Oct 1830) 
w/ Elizabeth

s/ Luke DAVIS
d/ Amelia INGMAN
s/ Ephraim DAVIS
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Samuel B. LEWIS
s/ James DAVIS - Washington County

s/ Thomas DAVIS, dec'd
....James H. DAVIS, a minor
....Drusilla E. DAVIS, a minor
....Gilbert DAVIS, a minor
....John Quincy Adams DAVIS, a minor

Land - "The Rights of Man", 139+ acres, on north
bank of Bush Creek and allotted to

heirs of Susannah DAVIS, dec'd
- Joseph DAVIS
- Walter DAVIS
- Mary CANNON, dec'd - her minor children,
...Willilam CANNON - Ohio
...Grace CANNON - Ohio
...Catharine CANNON - Ohio
...Noah CANNON
- Catharine DAVIS w/o George KEPHART
- Denton DAVIS, a minor - Ohio
are heirs of Joseph RATCLIFF, dec'd.

and mortgaged to Caspar MANTZ in 1828.

Executors were wife and son Luke.
Witnesses:  James SUMMERS, William WILCOXEN
and Thomas DUVALL.

The wife renounced the duties and requested
her son-in-law, Samuel B. LEWIS, act as 
administrator.  Guardian was Henry BARNES; 
trustee was John H. McELFRESH.

On 29 Sep 1832 at the Mill of Plummer IJAMS, 
sale was made to John MONTGOMERY Sr. at $1,623.08.
The widow received 2/19, $157.51, in lieu of her
dower.  Proceeds were short of claims; closed
15 Nov 1834.



JS-13, 120-136 - HARBAUGH, SHRIVER, SNIDER, DOFFLER, KOLB, EVERHART, HOOVER, PEPPLE, 
       WELLER, KELLENBERGER, ROUZENBERGER, FLAUTT, BAUGHER

Estate of Jacob HARBAUGH - Mar 1831

Jacob HARBAUGH  d/ 1 May 1817 intestate - 10 children

s/ Jacob HARBAUGH
d/ Mary, widow of Henry SHRIVER
s/ Henry HARBAUGH
s/ Elias HARBAUGH
d/ Margaret  w/o Henry SNIDER - PA
s/ John HARBAUGH - PA
s/ George HARBAUGH - PA
d/ Catharine HARBAUGH 

s/ Yost HARBAUGH, dec'd
....Mary Ann  w/o George DOFFLER
....Elizabeth KOLB - PA
....Juliana  w/o John EVERHART - Ohio
....Margaret HARBAUGH - PA
....Catharine HARBAUGH
....Daniel HARBAUGH, a minor

d/ Susannah HOOVER, dec'd
....Sophia  w/o John PEPPLE
....Catharine WELLER, dec'd
-------Nathanial WELLER
-------Julianna WELLER, a minor
....Daniel HOOVER, dec'd
-------Jacob HOOVER, a minor - PA
-------John HOOVER, a minor - PA
-------Susanna HOOVER, a minor - PA
-------Mary Ann HOOVER, a minor - PA
....Rachel  w/o Peter KELLENBERGER - Ohio
....Margaret  w/o Jacob ROUZENBERGER - PA

Land - "Sugar Tree Valley", "Addition to Sugar Tree 
Valley", "Second Addition to Sugar Tree Valley" and 
"Enterprize", 359 acres of woodland, a few miles from 
Emmitsburgh, from Samuel POULTNEY in 1811.

On 27 Aug 1834, George FLAUTT testified Catharine HARBAUGH, 
d/o Jacob HARBAUGH, dec'd, has been for the last 29 years 
and from  her birth and now been non compasmentis, what is 
commonly known as a lunatic, and wholly incapable of taking 
care of herself.  William J. ROSS was appointed as guardian 
for Catharine and also for Daniel HARBAUGH and Juliana WELLER.

Trustee was James RAYMOND; property was divided into lots
for public sale.  Sales made to
- Henry HARBAUGH for Lot #1 of 68 acres at $343.75
- Joseph BAUGHER for remaining five lots of 293 acres at 
$1,015.65.  Petition was made to include Isaac BAUGHER as
a co-purchaser along with Joseph BAUGHER.  Each 1/10 share
was $124.17; closed 10 Oct 1833.



JS-13, 136-147 - FIRESTONE, BOYER, SCHAEFFER, FEAGA - Feb 1833

Estate of Jacob FIRESTONE

Jacob FIRESTONE, mill wright, d/ abt 1830 intestate
widow - Mary (d/ 1 Dec 1832) and children

- Joshua FIRESTONE
- David FIRESTONE
- John FIRESTONE
- George FIRESTONE (b/ 31 Jan 1812)
- Henry FIRESTONE, a minor
- Frederick FIRESTONE, a minor

Land - "Chestnut Levels", 8 acres, from John BOYER, 
paper miller of Washington County (w/ Mary Ann); 
lies next to "Hedges Delight", "Yellow Spring", 
"Chestnut Ridge" and land of Henry FOX and Nicholas 
ZIMMERMAN's part of "The Paper Factory".

Guardian was David F. SCHAEFFER; trustee was Frederick
FEAGA.  Sale made to George FIRESTONE at $497.  Each
1/6 share was $73.54; closed 14 Aug 1834.



JS-13, 147-160 - PHILLIPS, KNAUFF, THOMAS - Dec 1823

Estate of Jason PHILLIPS

Jason PHILLIPS  d/ intestate
widow - Nancy and 5 children,

- Deborah M.  w/o Jacob KNAUFF
- Diana PHILLIPS
- Greenberry PHILLIPS, a minor
- Elizabeth PHILLIPS, a minor
- Mary PHILLIPS, a minor

Land - parts of "Welch Tract", "Gundon Delight", 
"Jedburgh Forrest", "Black Acre", "Griffith's 
Choice", "Chargeable", "Chisholm's Chance", 
"Chisholm's Addition", from Nicholas CLOPPER 
in 1817; (previously from John Stone MARLOW 
to Clopper in 1813; and "Green Fields" to 
Clopper from Elizabeth and Samuel DAWSON 
in 1806); lies on west bank of the Monocacy 
River; a total of 295 acres.

Guardian and trustee was Noah PHILLIPS.  Public
sale was held at the tavern of William MICHAEL in
Frederick with Otho THOMAS being the high bidder
at $3,404.30.  

The widow received 1/9, $358.47; after debts, each
1/5 share was $67.84; closed 12 Dec 1834.



JS-13, 160-174 - MICHAEL, HOWARD, CONRAD, HUNTER, KEMP, OSBORN - Apr 1834

Estate of Jacob MICHAEL Sr.

Jacob MICHAEL Sr.  d/ Aug 1824 intestate
widow - Sarah and 5 children

d/ Catharine MICHAEL  w/o John S. HOWARD
d/ Barbara MICHAEL  w/o Henry CONRAD - Muskingum Co, Ohio
s/ Geisbert MICHAEL
d/ Rebecca MICHAEL  w/o Samuel M. HUNTER - Muskingum Co, Ohio
s/ Jacob MICHAEL, a minor

Land - "Resurvey on Flag Pond", 140+ acres, from John MICHAEL, 
brother (w/ Debora), and Barbara MICHAEL, mother, in 1810, 
(previously to Andrew MICHAEL from Thomas DUCKETT in 1786).  
Jacob MICHAEL and John MICHAEL were brothers and John sold 
his share from his father Andrew's will of 1796.  Property 
adjoined Thomas JOHNSON's part.

Guardian was Daniel KEMP; trustee was John S. HOWARD.
On 26 Jun 1834, sale was made to John C. OSBORN for the
136 1/4 acres at $3,304.06.  The widow received 1/9, 
$348.78; each 1/5 share was $558.05; closed 20 Aug 1834.



JS-13, 174-195 - KUHN, FAVORITE, FLACK, SLAVE, OTT, ANDERS, BIGGS - Aug 1830

Estate of Christian KUHN Sr.

Christian KUHN Sr.  d/ Spring 1830
 (will 14 Sep 1828; codicil 5 Apr 1830; filed 19 Apr 1830)

s/ Henry KUHN - Washington County
s/ Christian KUHN
s/ Solomon KUHN
s/ George KUHN
s/ Joseph KUHN
s/ Peter KUHN
s/ William KUHN
d/ Sarah KUHN, now w/o Joseph FAVORITE

d/ Mary, dec'd  w/o George FLACK - Out of State
....Lewis William FLACK, a minor
....Magdalena FLACK, a minor
....Delia FLACK, a minor

s/ Jeremiah KUHN, a minor

SLAVE - negro man TOM (to d/ Sarah; but codicil
changed this and stated he was to be sold for 12
years, then to be set free)

Executor was Zebulon KUHN (who renounced);
Administrator was George KUHN.
Witnesses were Joseph CYPHER, Isaac LATE and
Zebulon KUHN.  Witnesses for codicil were same
except Henry PROTZMAN replaced Isaac LATE.

Guardian was Frederick OTT; trustee was George KUHN.
On 3 Feb 1831, house and lot in Creagerstown were sold
to Zacharias ANDERS at $85; on 25 Mar 1833, private
sale was made to William BIGGS for 346 acres at $5,100.
Henry, Peter and Christian each received $150, the rest
also received $150 plus 1/7 share of the balance, $637.39;
closed 11 Sep 1833.



JS-13, 195-204 - STULL, HUMERICK, STEINER, SIX, MILLER, GROSHON, RUSSELL, WILHIDE - Jun 1832

Estate of Christopher STULL

Christopher STULL  d/ Mar 1832
widow - Mary and 11 children

- Elizabeth  w/o John HUMERICK
- Mary  w/o Henry STEINER - Ohio
- Catharine  w/o John SIX
- Margaret  wo William MILLER
- John STULL
- Jacob STULL
- Magdalena  w/o Abraham GROSHON
- Joseph STULL
- Susanna STULL
- Christena STULL, a minor
- Christian STULL, a minor

Land - "Resurvey on Locust Thicket", 108+ acres,
resurveyed in Aug 1831 with 108 acres acres to
each - John STULL and Christopher STULL; lies
along Monocacy River.

Guardian was William C. RUSSELL; trustee was William BIGGS, 
esquire.  Sale went to Samuel WILHIDE at $20.04/acre, subject 
to the widow's dower.  Each 1/11 share was $184.83; finalized
4 Sep 1834.



JS-13, 204-219 - WENTZ, REESE, MATHIAS, WILLIS, GEIMAN, WIANT, EVANS - Jun 1833

Francis HENRY and John S. MURRAY
vs Heirs of George WENTZ

George WENTZ  d/ 1833 intestate, leaving 
widow - Rachel

s/ George W. WENTZ, a minor

Administrator was Jacob REESE.

Land - "Kelly's Range" and "Bond's Meadows Enlarged", 
50 acres; 18 acres were sold in several plots before 
George's death, leaving 32 acres.

Guardian was Jacob MATHIAS; trustee was Jacob REESE.
Sale was advertised in the Hanover Gazette and the
Carroltonian.  On 26 Aug 1833, sale was made to
- William WILLIS for 2 front Lots, #7 and 8, 1 acre
  each, at $162; 
- David GEIMAN for Lots #9, 10, 11 and 12, each 1 acre, 
  $209.75; 
- Jacob MATHIAS for a wood lot of 60 acres at $471; 
- George WIANT for a 1/2 acre plot at $41;
- William EVANS for Lot #4, 3/4 acre, at $45;
- Rachel WENTZ for Lot #8, a middle lot of 1 acre; 
  Lot #11, a front lot of 1 1/4 acre; Lot #9, a back 
  lot of 1 1/4 acre; Lot #10, a back lot of 2+ acres; 
  Lot#12, a back lot of 1 acre; Lot #13, a back lot of 
  1 acre; Lot #14, a back lot of 1 acre; and Lot #25, 
  a back lot of 2+ acres, with house, at $1,433.63.
- David GEIMAN for Lots #12 and 13, 1/2 acre each at
  $122.25 (at private sale).
The total sales were $2,387.63.

Distributions:  The widow received 1/8, $280.68; creditors
paid $.88 on the dollar; finalized 11 Sep 1834.



JS-13, 219-230 - ROWE, BAUMGARDNER, WHITMORE, BAUGHER - Jun 1833

Baugher & Company vs John S. ROWE and others

Baugher & Company was formed by Isaac BAUGHER and
Joseph BAUGHER.

Frederick ROWE  d/ Mar 1833 intestate, leaving 

s/ John Lewis ROWE
s/ George Frederick ROWE, a minor
s/ William Thomas ROWE, a minor
s/ James Madison ROWE, a minor
d/ Ann Louisa ROWE, a minor
s/ Isaiah Richard Francis ROWE, a minor
d/ Mary Jane ROWE, a minor
d/ Susanna Maria ROWE, a minor
s/ Jefferson Lafayette ROWE, a minor

Land - Lot #16 of "Shield's Addition to Emmitsburgh",
with house, on main street leading to Baltimore, from 
Joseph HUGHES (w/ Mary) in 1811.

Administrator was Samuel BAUMGARDNER.
Guardian was Martin WHITMORE; trustee was Samuel BAUMGARDNER.
Sale made to Baugher & Company for $375; creditors paid $.41
on the dollar; finalized 12 Jun 1834.



JS-13, 230-246 - MURRELL, COMBS, HOWARD, SMITH, BUTLER, HOFFMAN - Sep 1833

David MURRELL vs Estate of John MURRELL Jr.

John MURRELL Jr, dec'd, of Allegany County 
(will 29 Sep 1828; 14 Jan 1829)

bro/ Hugh MURRELL - his 5 children - all Philadelphia, PA
.......David R. MURRELL (Spring Garden District of Philadelphia)
.......Mary Ann  w/o Stephen B. COMBS (age 28 in Sep 1833)
     (she & baby both died in childbirth)
.......Rebecca MURRELL
.......Louisa MURRELL, a minor 
.......Ellen MURRELL, a minor 

Executor was Brice W. HOWARD.
Witnesses:  Frederick FECHTIG, Jacob FECHTIG, Levi HILLEARY.

Land - Lots #21, 22, 55 and 56 in Cumberland, Allegany Co, MD,
from Upton BRUCE (w/ Sarah) of Baltimore in 1817; lies on west 
side of Mill Creek.
- 1/2 of Lot #209 in Cumberland, from George RIZER (w/ Margaret)
(s/o Martin RIZER) of Allegany County in 1817 (previously from 
Thomas BEALL (s/o Samuel BEALL) to David HOFFMAN Sr. in 1805); 
begins at NW corner of Mechanicks and Bedford Streets, along 
Mechanic Street to Mill Race, then to Bedford Street to beginning.

Guardian was Cornelius S. SMITH; trustee was William J. ROSS.
On 26 Sep 1833, sale was made to 
- Jonathan BUTLER for 1/2 of Lot #209 at $1,000.

Distributions:  Stephen B. COMBS received 3/7 of 1/5, $77.71,
as his curtesy share as widower; each of the other 1/4 remaining 
shares were $217.22, but Rebecca and Louisa purchased David's 
share.  

On 26 Apr 1834, the 4 lots were sold to Peter HOFFMAN at $140
at private sale.  Distribution of this was in same fractions 
as last distribution.  Finalized 3 Jul 1834.



JS-13, 246-257 - WOLFE, BOYLE, SWOPE, PFOUTZ, LIND - Feb 1832

John SWOPE and John Brooke BOYLE vs George WOLFE

Daniel BOYLE died Dec 1830 with a will, naming
John B. BOYLE and John SWOPE as his executors.
At the time of his death, he held a mortgage on 
George WOLFE (w/ Barbara).

Land - "Terra Rubra", 151+ acres.  (Survey showed
145 acres, 19 perches.)

The executors were the trustees who sold the 
property at $13/acre to John PFOUTZ, survey 
to determine actual acreage.

John LIND (his now deceased wife, Barbara) 
petitioned the court for debts due him from
George WOLFE and also against Wolfe as security
for P. KUHNS.  Executors of Boyle received their
claim as did Lind; residue went to George WOLFE,
$142.10.  Finalized 30 Jul 1834.



JS-13, 258-266 - SHARRER, MOCK, BURK, KEHN, BOBBLIN, SENSE, FRINGER - Jan 1833

Estate of Ludwick SHARRER

Ludwick SHARRER  d/ intestate, leaving 8 children,

s/ John SHARRER
d/ Mary SHARRER  w/o Christian MOCK
s/ Henry SHARRER
s/ Jacob SHARRER

s/ George SHARRER (d/ after father, intestate)
.....Elizabeth SHARRER  w/o Daniel BOBBLIN
.....Emanuel SHARRER, a minor

s/ William SHARRER
d/ Elizabeth SHARRER  w/o Patrick BURK
d/ Catharine SHARRER  w/o John KEHN

Land - House and Lot #41 in Taney Town, from Valentine 
NULL (w/ Rachel) in 1803, with ground rent to the heirs 
of Jacob GOOD.

Guardian was Patrick BURK; trustee was William B. GWINN.
On 15 Jun 1833, sale was made to Jacob SENSE at $120; but
he was unable to comply with the terms.  On 12 Jul 1833, 
sale was made to Nicholas FRINGER Sr. at private sale for
$120.  Each 1/8 share was $6.07; finalized 19 Jun 1834.



JS-13, 266-279 - HOWARD, MEIXELL, HALLER, AYERS, HIBB, SLAVES, McPHERSON, 
    GILLINGHAM, JANNY, WHITAKER, HASSELBACK

Daniel BUCKEY and Elisha HOWARD, exec/of Dorcas HOWARD
vs  Estate of Isaac McPHERSON - Apr 1834

Dorcas HOWARD  died testate

s/ Elisha HOWARD
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Jacob MEIXELL
d/ Dorcas HALLER
d/ Ann HOWARD

gr-dau/ Rebecca D.H. AYERS
gr-son/ George William Howard HIBB

SLAVES - negro boy PETER (to son Elisha)
- negro man HENRY; negro woman LUCKEY; negro woman RACHEL;
  (last three to be freed upon her death and each given $20).
- negro man MATHEW (to be freed 6 years after her death)

Execs/ Daniel BUCKEY and Elisha HOWARD
Witnesses:  Somerset R. WATERS, George SNOUFFER, Samuel DUTROW
[Will written 7 Mar 1826; filed 21 Mar 1826]

LAND - "New Breman", 112 acres, lies along the Monocacy River.
From Mathew BROWN (w/ Elizabeth) in 1824.
(To Brown from Edward HARRIS of Baltimore in 1810)
Sold by executors sold to Isaac McPHERSON of Baltimore 
City at $750 in 1826.

Isaac McPHERSON  d/ intestate, leaving 
widow - Esther and 11 children,

d/ Jane McPHERSON  w/o William GILLINGHAM - Baltimore County
d/ Elizabeth McPHERSON  w/o Jonathan JANNY - Alexandria, DC
d/ Ann McPHERSON  w/o Nathaniel C.B. WHITAKER - Baltimore County
d/ Esther McPHERSON - Baltimore County
d/ Mary McPHERSON - Baltimore County
s/ William McPHERSON - Baltimore County
d/ Martha McPHERSON - Baltimore County
d/ Hannah McPHERSON - Baltimore County
d/ Llydia McPHERSON - Baltimore County
d/ Sarah McPHERSON - Baltimore County
s/ Isaac McPHERSON, a minor - Baltimore County

Administrators were the widow and David HOFFMAN, esquire.
Guardian was Neilson POE; trustee was William J. ROSS.
In Sep, sale was made to John HASSELBACK at $510.
The administrators were reimbursed for part of the notes
they paid; but proceeds were short.  Finalized 10 Nov 1834.



JS-13, 279-291 - DELL / DILL, UHLER, McCLAIN, CURREN/CARSON, BAXTER/BASTLER, KNIGHT, KILER

Estate of John Nicholas DELL - Jan 1833

John Nicholas DELL/DILL, dec'd 
widow - Eve Dorothy (d/ 1832) and 9 children,

s/ Peter DELL  d/ intestate, his children
.....Juliet DELL
.....Harriet  w/o David UHLER
.....Matilda M. DELL
.....John K. DELL
.....Washington DELL, a minor

s/ John DELL  d/ intestate, no issue

d/ Mary Magdalena  w/o John McCLAIN

s/ David DELL  d/ intestate, his 10 children
.....Lloyd DELL
.....John DELL
.....Peter DELL
.....William DELL
.....Jacob DELL
.....Eve D. DELL
.....Rachel DELL
.....Fannetty DELL
.....Mary  w/o Francis CURREN/CARSON
.....David DELL, a minor

s/ Adam DELL
s/ Jacob DELL
s/ Nicholas DELL
d/ Llydia  w/o John BAXTER/BASTLER
d/ Anna  w/o Peter KNIGHT

Executor was son John.
Witnesses:  Thomas COOK, George RONFMANN, Edward STEVENSON
[Will written 1 Feb 1815; filed 27 Mar 1815]

LAND - "York Company's Defence", but now called "Resurvey 
on Father's Gift", 60 acres.
From Stephen WINCHESTER of Fredericksburg, VA in 1807.

Guardian was David UHLER.
Trustee was George WARFIELD, esquire.  

SALE held 21 Oct 1833; high bidder was: 
- Simon KILER for 43.75 acres near Nichodemus' Mill, at $215.88

Distribution after costs: 
- Each child's 1/8 share, $21.11
(son John had died without issue)

Filed 11 Feb 1835.



JS-13, 291-312 - ELDER, MURPHY, McATEE, KEEPERS, EGAN, McGERRY, SLAVES, 
       PURCELL, JAMISON, BURK, CAHILL, TANEY

John B. PURCELL and Francis JAMISON  vs  Joachim ELDER, et al 
- Title - Jul 1832

In Feb 1824, Aloysius ELDER (now dec'd) made an agreement to sell 
land to Nicholas MEYERS at $20/acre.  
Meyers transferred the sale to Michael D. EGAN and John F. McGERRY, 
principalities of Mount Saint Mary's Seminary, as joint tenants with 
the approval of Elder.  

LAND - "Pleasant Levels", 87+ acres; adjoins land of Jacob ADLESPERGER 
and his blacksmith shop.
 
In Dec 1829, after Michael D. EGAN died, John F. McGERRY, of New York 
City, transferred the land to John B. PURCELL and Francis JAMISON 
(still principalities of same); rental was to Rev. John DUBOIS. 
 He also transferred personal property, including

SLAVES 

- 6 negro men - ABRAHAM, NACE, BARNEY, PETER, DANIEL LEWIS

- 10 negro women - MARY, HENRIETTA, PRUDENCE, CATHARINE, 

RACHEL, MARY ELIZABETH, ANN MARIA, CECELIA, MONICA

Aloysius ELDER  d/ 11 Sep 1827 intestate, leaving
widow - Mary and 11 children

s/ Justinian ELDER - Out of State
d/ Ann (Elder) w/o William MURPHY
d/ Matilda (Elder) w/o William McATEE - Out of State
s/ Lewis ELDER
d/ Mary (Elder) w/o James KEEPERS - Out of State
s/ Joachin ELDER
s/ William P. ELDER
d/ Ann Eliza (Elder) w/o Daniel BURK
d/ Sophia (Elder) w/o William CAHILL
d/ Mary P. ELDER, a minor
d/ Ann K. ELDER, a minor

Guardian was Felix B. TANEY.  
Testimony was heard from William MOONEY, Henry G. WATERS 
and William PARSONS.  

Title transfer was granted to the complainants and John SHORB 
was appointed trustee for minors to convey the deed.  

Filed 23 Dec 1833.



JS-13, 312-322 - RIDENOUR, BUTLER, HARMAN, ADELSPERGER, ROUZER, KUHN - Oct 1828

Joshua ADLESPERGER - vs Estate of Jacob RIDENOUR

In 1823, Jacob RIDENOUR, landowner, was indebted to 
George HARMAN for $243.37 1/2 cents and made a mortgage 
to him.  

Jacob RIDENOUR  d/ Jan 1826 intestate, leaving
widow - Cathroota/Gertruda (HARRISON?) and 9 children

s/ John RIDENOUR
d/ Catharine (Ridenour) w/o John BUTLER
s/ Henry RIDENOUR, a minor
d/ Sophia RIDENOUR, a minor
s/ Jacob RIDENOUR, a minor
s/ Charles RIDENOUR, a minor
s/ Andrew RIDENOUR, a minor
s/ George RIDENOUR, a minor
s/ William RIDENOUR, a minor

In 1829, George HARMAN petitioned for insolvency and
Joshua ADELSPERGER became his trustee.

Land - "Thereabouts" and mountain tracts (from William 
GERNAND to Ridenour in 1819); adjoins lands of Jacob 
WELLER, Daniel ROUZER, George FREEZE and James CROCKETT.
Ridenour had also included all his personal property 
including a turner's lay with tools and chissels, planes,
carpenter tools and joiners tools.

Guardian was Martin ROUZER in 1830; trustee was Jacob
ADDLESPERGER.  

On 20 Nov 1830, sale was made in Mechanics Town to Joseph
KUHN at $65.50, free of dower.  The widow received 2/17,
$3.84; Adlesperger received the balance, $28.84; finalized
21 Aug 1834.



JS-13, 322-328 - TROXELL, MOTTER, GROVER, WEISE - Sep 1833

Lewis MOTTER vs John TROXELL

Jacob TROXELL, now deceased, executor of estate of John
TROXELL, sold two lots to John TROXELL.  Since the
death of Jacob TROXELL, Lewis MOTTER was made trustee
to complete the duties of executorship, but John TROXELL
had not paid all of the monies.

Land - 30+ acres in two lots.

Trustee was Lewis MOTTER.  On 26 Dec 1833, sale made to
- George GROVER and Michael WEISE for 10 acres of mountain
  land at $8.25/acre; and for 20+ acres at $15/acre.
Total sales $391.87 1/2 cents.
The trustee maintained $373.49 from the proceeds; closed
3 Mar 1834.



JS-13, 328-337 - SINGER, EIGENBRODE, BLACK, YOUNG, ZACHARIAS, OTT - Apr 1833

Estate of Samuel SINGER

Samuel SINGER, dec'd (will 22 Apr 1818; 11 Aug 1818)
widow - Hanna (d/ bef Apr 1833) and 10 children

s/ John SINGER

s/ Samuel SINGER

s/ Jacob SINGER, now dec'd
...w/ Eve and 6 children
......Mary SINGER w/o John OTT
......Jacob SINGER, a minor
......Jeremiah SINGER, a minor 
......Elizabeth SINGER, a minor
......Susannah SINGER, a minor
......Sarah SINGER, a minor

d/ Susannah (Singer), dec'd w/o John EIGENBRODE

d/ Catharine (Singer), dec'd w/o John BLACK
......William BLACK
......Elizabeth BLACK
......John BLACK, a minor
......Mary, a minor
......Henry, a minor

d/ Elizabeth (Singer), dec'd w/o Andrew YOUNG

d/ Mary (Singer), dec'd w/o Mathias ZACHARIAS
......Joseph ZACHARIAS, a minor
......Mary Ann (Zacharias), a minor and w/o Mathias ZACHARIAS

d/ Scharlet SINGER

s/ Frederick SINGER

s/ George SINGER (died unmarried)

Land - "Stoney Hill" and "Resurvey on Stoney Hill", 131 acres.

Executor was Jacob SINGER.
Witnesses:  Benjamin BIGGS, Henry GRAFF, James BECKET.

Trustee was Frederick SINGER.  After two failed public sales,
private sale was made to John SINGER at $1,490 on 17 Jan 1834.

Distributions:  after legacies were paid, each 1/9 share was
$87.72 (son George left no heirs).  Eve SINGER (widow of Jacob)
received 1/3 of the $100 legacy and 1/3 of the 1/9 share; small
claim of Jacob's was paid to Nathaniel GREASON and Sterling GALT;
each of Jacob's children received 1/6 of 1/9 share and 1/6 of the
balance of the legacy, $19.06.  The shares of deceased Catharine
and Mary went to their husbands.  Finalized 30 Jun 1834.



JS-13, 337-364 - SOLLERS, TROTTER, LONG, STANSBERRY, JONES, GORSAGE, 
    SLAVES, DEVILBISS, FALCONER - Aug 1830

Abraham JONES, trustee - Petition to Sell Real Estate

On 8 May 1830, Dennis SOLLERS was found to be a lunatic 
by an inquisition under a writ De Lunatici Inquisende.
Those testifying were:  Abraham JONES, George OVELMAN,
Daniel YANTIS, Archibald ETZLER, Thomas CARR, John
LUGENBEEL, Basil JONES, Abelard STEVENSON, Abdiel UNKEFER,
Joseph L. WAGNER, Daniel GALLAHER, Joel WOOD, John JONES,
Abner CAMPBELL, Daniel SWEADNER, Solomon GLESSAN and
John SHANK.

Abraham JONES was appointed as Sollers' trustee and 
SOLLERS was greatly in debt.

Land - "Usher's Freehold", Lot #2, 194 acres, in Liberty Town 
  (from Alexander SLAYMAKER in 1823); next to land of James
   MUMFORD, Adam DEVILBISS and tract "Dear Bought".
- "Mount Felicity", 82 acres (from Thomas GIST and w/ Harriet 
   in 1824); near a tobacco house.
- "Mount Felicity", 15 acres, from Vachel W. DORSEY (w/ Elizabeth)
   in 1823 (previously from will of Basil DORSEY to Arthur DORSEY 
   with Vachel being heir of Arthur); lies on east side of road
   leading from New Market to Liberty Town.
- "Greyhound Forrest", 250 acres in Baltimore County (from 
   Robert STRANGE in 1817 for one moriety; and from William 
   FRENCH in 1817 for the other moriety).
- House and Lot in New Market (from John DORSEY and w/ Maria 
   in 1820, but deed was made to Sabritt SOLLERS, brother of
   Dennis, because of suggestion of lunacy), with yearly ground 
   rent to Nicholas HALL; lies on the south side of Main St, 
   between Jesse WRIGHT and Isaac DAVIS.

Lands not yet paid for -
- 191 acres, from Joseph ROOPE, now dec'd
- 97 acres, adjoining the previous tract, from Vachel DORSEY
  and Thomas GIST.

SLAVES - negro boy OWEN (sold to Basil NORRIS at $275); 

- negro girl HANNAH (sold to William MORRISON at $100).

Personal property included old iron whiskey barrels and old 
plaster barrels, shingles and wind mill.

Dennis SOLLERS' family

sis/ Sarah TROTTER, widow, age 60
bro/ Sabritt SOLLERS, age 58
bro/ Basil SOLLERS, age 56
sis/ Mary LONG, widow, age 54
sis/ Adrianna (Sollers) (now dec'd) 
.....1st h/ Tobias STANSBURRY, dec'd
............s/ Nathaniel STANSBURRY, age 25
............d/ Sarah (Stansburry), age 23  w/o Edward GORSAGE
.....2nd h/ John GORSAGE (GORSUCH?)

In Aug 1830, Dennis SOLLERS had been committed to a
hospital near Baltimore.

Trustee was still Abraham JONES. 
SALES were made to
- David DEVILBISS for 194 acres at $5,626
- Sabritt SOLLERS for 97 acres at $3,419.25 
- Reuben FALCONER for house and lot in New Market at 
  $230 (at private sale)
Total sales for personal and real estate, $12,775.43.

After debts were paid, there remained $680.89.

Dennis SOLLERS died abt Jan 1831, having previously 
made a will.  Exec/ was his brother, Sabritt SOLLERS.

Filed 22 Sep 1831.



JS-13, 364-373 - McMULLEN, McELFRESH, RUDDACK - Jun 1833

David J. RUDDACK  vs  Charles P. McMULLEN and John H. McELFRESH

Charles P. McMULLEN, being indebted, gave a deed of trust 
to John H. McELFRESH for all his groceries, liquors, wines, 
hardware and store furniture, his house and all personal property, 
except bedding and family wearing apparel, in trust to sell for 
him and satisfy his creditors. 

Land - stone house in Frederick Town

McElfresh holds the balance of proceeds, not yet distributed.  

Creditors were paid a portion of the $984.15, but total debts 
were $2,526.66.



JS-13, 373-380 - THOMAS, ROCKWELL, COLEMAN, STAUFFER, STONER - Feb 1832

Elihu H. ROCKWELL vs Jacob THOMAS - Foreclosure

Land - "Mackey's Luck", Lot #15, 26+ acres, (from 
Samuel STAUFFER to Abraham STONER in 1813).

Trustee was Chester COLEMAN. On 3 Jan 1834, sale was
made to Elihu H. ROCKWELL at #301.  Rockwell received
$261.38 of his $488.85; closed 16 Mar 1835.



JS-13, 380-383 - BEATTY, OTT, SIMMES, PARKINSON, SCOTT, BRAWNER, GROSHON

Thomas RITCHIE, Mary OTT, et al 
- Petition for Title - May 1834

Thomas BEATTY  died testate 
   leaving the following heirs (relationships not stated)

- Thomas RITCHIE
- Mary OTT
- Ann (Beatty), dec'd w/o Joseph SIMMES
- Henrietta  w/o William PARKINSON
- John BEATTY, dec'd
- Thomas A.C. BEATTY, dec'd
- Jane E.C. (Beatty) w/o John D. SCOTT
- Eleanor H. (Beatty) w/o Basil BRAWNER

Executor was John RITCHIE
[Will written 28 Dec 1810; codicil 16 Jul 1815]

LAND - Lots #133 thru #140, 2+ acres, in Creagers Town on
the east side of North Street.
Sold to Abraham GROSHON from John RITCHIE.

- "Town Tract", 65+ acres, runs to Front Street in Creagers Town.
Sold to Elias GROSHON of Abraham in 1818, 

Since then, John RITCHIE died.
Abraham GROSHON also died, leaving his sole heir as Elias A. 
GROSHON who has since paid the balance due.  

Trustee was Richard H. MARSHALL to consumate the contract 
and convey deed to Elias A. GROSHON.

Case closed 26 Jun 1834.



JS-13, 383-400 - MORELAND, CRAIGG, SLAVE, ANNAN, CROOKS, CLARK

Nathaniel GREASON and Sterling GALT, exec/of William GREASON SR.
- on Petition - Jul 1833

William MORELAND, dec'd (will - info and dates not given)
widow - Mary Margaret (no children)

Administrator was Robert ANNAN.

Land - "Black Walnut Bottom", 5 acres, from Jacob EVERSOLE 
(w/ Catharine) in 1821, between MORELAND's house and Tom's 
Creek.
- "Carrollsburg", 55+ acres, (by Lot #19), part in Adams Co, 
   PA and part in Frederick Co, MD, from Dr. Robert L. ANNAN 
   (w/ Mary) and William EMMIT, esquire (w/ Susan) in 1813.
- "Carrollsburg", Lot #19, 10 acres, from John LATCHEW/LATCHEN 
   (w/ Mary) in 1814 (previously owned by James YOUNG, dec'd).
- "Shields Adventure" and "Carolina", 10 acres, from Peter 
   NELSON (w/ Eleanor) in 1811; next to "Black Walnut Bottom".
- Lot on South Mountain, 19 acres, from George GROVER (w/ Mary)
  in 1827; near waters of Francis Creek, adjoining lands of 
  Frederick CRABBS, Joseph C. SCHULTZ.

Legacies paid to
- SLAVE - for benefit of negro SAM, $533.33
- James CRAIGG, $266.66 (probably father of the others)
- Robert CRAIGG, $487.18
- Thomas CRAIGG, $487.18
- James CRAIGG, $487.18
- Patrick CRAIGG, $487.18
- Samuel CRAIGG, $487.18

Trustee was Robert ANNAN.  On 5 Oct 1833, sales were made to
- Robert CROOKS, Morelands Town, 25 acres adjoining town and
  19 acres of mountain land at $1,175.
- John CLARK for lands along PA line, 55+ acres w/ improvements,
  being the balance of the real estate, at $751.
Total sales, $1,926.  After debts were paid, the widow
received $194.03; closed 10 Apr 1834.



JS-13, 400-410 - HOUSE, RICE, BEALL, WOOD, EASTERDAY, NYSEWANGER, 
    MARLOW, HARRISON, RICHMOND - May 1830

Estate of Daniel HOUSE

Daniel HOUSE  d/ intestate, leaving
widow - Tabitha and 11 children,

s/ William HOUSE
s/ Andrew HOUSE
s/ Levi HOUSE
d/ Mary (House) w/o William RICE
s/ Nelson HOUSE
d/ Ann (House) w/o William BEALL
d/ Sarah (House) w/o James E. WOOD
d/ Rebecca HOUSE
d/ Maranda HOUSE

s/ John HOUSE (d/ aft his father)
......Elizabeth HOUSE, a minor
......John HOUSE, a minor
......Mahala HOUSE, a minor

d/ Rachel (House) w/o Jacob EASTERDAY, both dec'd
......Daniel EASTERDAY, a minor
......Sarah EASTERDAY, a minor
......William EASTERDAY, a minor

Land - Lot #8, 80+ acres, parts of "The Upper End of 
Long Bottom", "More Bad Than Good" and "Resurvey on 
Long Bottom", and part of original tract "Wine" and 
"Little Scrap", surveyed for Daniel HOUSE on 19 Nov 
1793; lies by mouth of Edward/Neddy MARLOW's lane 
and "Resurvey on Masons Folly".  Daniel had been
in possession of the lands for more than 30 years.

In Dec 1829, the widow (now Tabitha NYSEWANGER), Andrew,
Rebecca and Maranda HOUSE all conveyed their interests 
to William HOUSE of Daniel and James WOOD in 1829 for
love and affection.

Guardian was Joseph HARRISON as well as trustee.
Sale was held on 22 Sep 1832 at the tavern of Francis
RICHMOND in Middle Town whereby William HOUSE became
high bidder at $40.

Distributions not shown; closed 14 Feb 1833.
 


JS-13, 410-422 - KOONTZ, STUDY, GROFF, BAUMGARDNER, STONESIFER

Samuel KOONTZ & Others  vs  John KOONTZ 
- Sale of Real Estate - Equity #1333 - Oct 1833

Henry KOONTZ  died 1800, testate
widow - Fronica 

s/ Jacob KOONTZ and w/ Mary - Baltimore City
s/ Henry KOONTZ and w/ Margaret
d/ Ann Maria (Koontz) STUDY
s/ George KOONTZ and w/ Esther
d/ Catharine (Koontz) w/o John GROFF
s/ John KOONTZ *
s/ Abraham KOONTZ / KUNTZ and w/ Catharine - Adams Co, PA

Henry's Will - listed w/ Fronica, Plantation, but no mention of children, 
only her heirs.
Exec of Henry's Will was wife Fronica KOONTZ
[Will GM-3, 394; written 8 Apr 1799; filed 4 Aug 1800]

Fronica's Will - Only sons George & John mentioned & land records,
but Advances to children - Jacob, Henry, Ann Maria Studey, George, 
Catharine Groff, John,  and Abraham.

Execs of Fronica's Will were John and George KOONTZ
Witnesses:  Nicholas Dill, Michael Bechtel
[Will GMRB-1, 126; written 10 May 1805; filed 28 Jun 1805]

LAND - 204 acres, near waters of Silver Run; adjoining lands 
of Nicholas DILL, John DOTTER, Jacob FEESER, Nicholas 
BAYCHTELL and Conrad SHILLING.
Was sold at public sale to Dan DURBIN at 1,605 pounds cm; 
but afterwards he sold to John KOONTZ for same amount. 
To John KOONTZ from other heirs of Henry KOONTZ 
in Apr 1808.

John KOONTZ  died testate *
widow - Magdalena (d/ abt 15 Apr 1833) and 9 children,

s/ Samuel KOONTZ
s/ John KOONTZ
s/ David KOONTZ
d/ Polly (Koontz) w/o Jacob STUDY
s/ Benjamin KOONTZ
d/ Elizabeth KOONTZ
s/ Henry KOONTZ, a minor
d/ Matilda KOONTZ, a minor
s/ George KOONTZ, a minor

No executor named.
Witnesses were Christian BROWER, Nicholas DILL, James EDWARDS
[Will written 4 May 1818) 

Guardian was L.P.W. BALCH.
Trustee was John BAUMGARDNER.

SALE was held 29 Nov 1834 (2nd Sale) on the premises; 
high bidder was: 
- Benjamin STONESIFER at $11.50/acre; survey of 188+ acres
Total Sales, $2,167.89.  

Distribution after costs: 
- Each of John KOONTZ's children's 1/9 share,  $227.13

Closed on 12 Feb 1835.



JS-13, 422-443 - DUTROW, BECKENBAUGH, WINKS, THOMAS - abt Feb 1834

Jacob DUTROW, et al - Estate of John DUTROW

John DUTROW  d/ 15 Jun 1831 intestate, leaving
widow - Mary and 7 children

- Samuel DUTROW
- Mary (Dutrow) w/o Benjamin DUTROW
- Catharine (Dutrow) w/o John BECKENBAUGH
- Mahala (Dutrow) w/o Joshua WINKS
- David DUTROW
- Jacob DUTROW

- Margaret (Dutrow), dec'd w/o Levin THOMAS
.....John B. THOMAS
.....Edward THOMAS
.....Jacob D. THOMAS
.....Otho THOMAS
.....Mary E. THOMAS

Land - "Foxes Hole", "Smith's Mistake Rectified", 
"Valentine's Retirement", "Resurvey on Turkey 
Range", "Mad George", "Barn Secured", "Resurvey 
on Chevey Chase", "Resurvey on Mantzsylvania", 
"Foxes Hole Enlarged", "Union of Nine"; totaling 
290+ acres; from Jacob BOWLUS (w/ Margaret) in 
1821; lies next to land of George YEASTS.
("Foxes Hole Enlarged" was from Joseph SWEARINGEN 
and George MESSERLY (w/ Mary) in 1822; next to 
land of George NEFF.)
("Union of Nine" was from Robert JOHNSON Sr 
(w/ Bethany) in 1822.)

All the siblings and the widow conveyed their 
interests to brother Jacob except the deceased 
Margaret.

Guardian was Levin THOMAS.  Trustee was Samuel
DUTROW; on 12 Jan 1835, the 1/7 share was sold
at $1,428.02 for farm land and $148.18 for
mountain land.  Buyer not listed, but probably
was Jacob DUTROW since he owned the other 6/7.
Each of Margaret's children received $288.75.
Closed on 25 Feb 1835.



JS-13, 443-464 - HOWARD, PLUMMER, DARBY, HOUSE, SIMPSON, HALL, DUVALL, SLAVES - Feb 1835

Estate of Charles HOWARD

Charles HOWARD  d/ 20 Apr 1824 intestate
widow - Elizabeth d/ 19 Apr 1834

s/ Thomas H. HOWARD
s/ Edward HOWARD
s/ Grafton HOWARD - VA
s/ Isaac HOWARD
d/ Mary HOWARD
d/ Elizabeth (Howard) w/o William PLUMMER
d/ Ellen/Eleanor (Howard) w/o John DARBY

d/ Anna (Howard), dec'd w/o Elie HOUSE
.....Elizabeth HOUSE
.....Elie HOUSE Jr, a minor

d/ Martha (Howard) (d/ bef Apr 1834) w/o Basil SIMPSON
.....Charles SIMPSON, a minor
.....Joanah SIMPSON, a minor

Land - "Resurvey on Locust Level", 24 acres, from Samuel 
DUVALL (w/ Priscilla Ann) in 1797 (to Duvall from Daniel 
DULANEY, Esquire, in 1796); lies on east bank of Monocacy 
River and next to "Rockey Springs".
- "Nothing Left", 65 acres, from Samuel DUVALL (w/ Priscilla 
Ann) in 1803 (to Duvall from Thomas JOHNSON, Esquire, in 1804).
- "Long Slipe", 12+ acres, from Thomas BEATTY (w/ Jane) 
in 1795; next to "Timber Plenty".

----------

Edward HALL, dec'd (will 19 Aug 1783; 21 Apr 1785)

niece - Elizabeth HALL d/o William HALL (bro/of Edward)
nephew - Edward HALL, then a minor (godson)

niece - Sophia DUVALL d/o Marsh Mareen DUVALL

SLAVES - negro CATE and two of her children, PETER and POLL
         (to Elizabeth Hall for life)
- negro RACHEL (to Sophia Duvall for life)
- negroes SALL and GEORGE (to godson and nephew, 
           Edward Hall for life)

Elizabeth received the home plantation lying westward 
of the Long Branch.  Sophia received the plantation 
from Iron PLUMMER and land eastward of the low grounds 
of Long Branch; and also the codicil property, "Walnut
Bottom", 50 acres, from Philip HAMMOND.

Executors were brother William HALL and Samuel DUVALL 
of William.
Witnesses:  Richard SHECKEL, Joseph CROMWELL, John BEATTY.
Witnesses for Codicil on 7 Mar 1785 - Priscilla Ann DUVALL, 
William SEAMER and George DENT.

Elizabeth's Land - "The Three Springs" and "Resurvey 
on Wild Cat Hill"; which she inherited from her Uncle 
Edward HALL.  

A resurvey was done on lands owned by both of the Howards,
"Charles and Elizabeth", 375 1/2 acres; except for "Nothing
Left", 65 acres; totaling 440 acres.

The Darbys transferred Ellen's share to Thomas.

Guardian was Horatio G. ONEILL.  Trustee was Edward
HOWARD.  On 21 Mar 1835, at the tavern of John DILL
in Frederick Town, sale was made to Thomas H. HOWARD
for "Charles and Elizabeth", actual survey 378 1/2
acres, at $5,961.37; to William PLUMMER for "Nothing
Left", 66 acres, at $1,048.41.  Each 1/9 share, $743.40;
Basil SIMPSON was allowed 3/17, $56.20, as curtesy share 
of his wife's share before distribution to her children.
Closed on 9 Jun 1835.

Note - Normally, when one dies, the estate is divided 
amongst the children.  If one of the children dies after 
the parent, a dower or curtesy share goes to the spouse 
of that child.  If the child died before the parent, the 
share is divided evenly among the children of that child 
and no dower or curtesy share is given to the spouse of 
the child.



JS-13, 464-482 - HAINES, DEVILBISS, EVANS, NAILL - Oct 1835

Estate of David HAINES

David HAINES  d/ 1821 intestate, leaving 
widow - Catharine (now w/o David EVANS) and 7 children

d/ Mary Ann (Haines) w/o Thomas DEVILLBISS
s/ Samuel HAINES - Ohio
s/ William HAINES - Out West
s/ James HAINES, a minor - Ohio
s/ Michael HAINES, a minor
s/ Charles HAINES, a minor
d/ Sarah Ann HAINES, a minor

Land - "Leigh Castle", Lot #9, 72 acres, and Lot #14, 101 acres, 
from Michael HAINES in 1813; except part sold by Michael to Philip 
WANSILLER, next to "Robert's Cave".
- "Leigh Castle", Lot #12, 141 acres, from Archibald BARNES in 1815, 
next to "Hull Range", "Brothers Inheritance", "John's Lookout" and 
"Dorsey's Mill Frog".
Total remaining, 146 acres, with dwelling house, grist mill, saw mill, 
other outhouses and wood lot of 38 acres, farm lying 7 miles from 
Liberty on Sam's Creek, near Alexander WARFIELD's Mill, in occupancy 
of David EVANS.

Guardian was Horatio G. ONEAL; trustee was James RAYMOND.
On 28 Mar 1835, sale was made to David EVANS for the plantation at 
$1,465; to Thomas DEVILBISS for the woodland of 40+ acres at $372.12.

On 2 May 1835, David W. NAILL testified he had been acquainted with 
Catharine EVANS, previously the widow of David HAINES, and she was 
50 years of age, of good firm constitution and in good health; she 
received 2/17, $196.31, in lieu of her dower.  Each 1/7 share was 
$210.33; closed on 15 May 1835.



JS-13, 482-495 - GEISBERT, MANTZ, McELFRESH, WELTY, SHYROCK - Jun 1834

Caspar MANTZ vs Jonathan GEISBERT - Foreclosure

Land - "Friendship", 209 acres, to Jonathan GEISBERT 
from Roger JOHNSON in 1823.

Trustee was John H. McELFRESH.  On 4 Oct 1834, sale 
was made to Frederick WELTY at $2,749.68; however, 
Henry SHYROCK had bid higher but, not being able to 
make cash payment, claimed he would bring his two 
brothers to Frederick Town to be securities.  Shyrock 
did not comply in the designated time, but did later 
comply and was then the high bidder at $2,932.98.  
Closed 7 Jan 1835.



JS-13, 495-508 - STEINER, HEIM - Jan 1834

Estate of Elizabeth STEINER

Elizabeth STEINER  d/ Apr 1833 intestate
(w/o of Henry STEINER Sr)

s/ Henry STEINER
s/ Christian STEINER
d/ Charity STEINER

s/ Ezra STEINER, dec'd
.....Margaret Elizabeth STEINER, a minor
.....William STEINER, a minor
.....Charity STEINER, a minor
.....Mary Ann Cecelia STEINER, a minor

s/ Jacob STEINER, dec'd
.....Elizabeth STEINER, a minor

Land - 1/2 of Lot #5 in Frederick Town on Patrick 
St, with free use of well and pump, to Christian 
STEINER (s/o Elizabeth) from Andrew HEIM (w/ Mary)
in 1827, for use of his mother in trust.  Property 
located on left of main road leading to Conococheaque.  
(Previoulsy to Heim from Jacob BRUNNER in 1822.)

Guardian was L.P.W. BALCH; trustee was Henry STEINER.
On 18 Apr 1835, sale made to Christian STEINER at
$800.  Proceeds were slightly short of debts; closed
18 Jun 1835.



JS-13, 508-522 - LINTON, SLAVE, McPHERSON, MANTZ - Nov 1831

Caspar MANTZ vs Edward LINTON and others

Rachel LINTON, dec'd widow of Benjamin LINTON
(will 1 May 1829; 23 May 1830)

s/ Edward LINTON
.....Thomas Otho LINTON (youngest son), a minor

SLAVES - negro man ABRAHAM (to son Edward for 5 years, 
then set free)

Real estate to grandson, to be placed in hands of son 
until grandson is of age.

Witnesses:  Sadox FOWLER, Singleton PURDY, Edward KNOTT.

Land - "Altogether", 127+ acres, mortgaged to Francis 
MANTZ in 1821; from Thomas JOHNSON to Benjamin LINTON 
in 1806, then left to wife Rachel by Benjamin's will
dated 16 Dec 1820.

On 30 May 1823, Caspar MANTZ became administrator 
for the estate of Francis MANTZ, dec'd.  Guardian 
was Singleton BURGEE; trustee was John H. McELFRESH.
On 14 Feb 1835, at the tavern of John DILL in Frederick,
sale was made to John McPHERSON at $447.12.  After the
mortgage was paid, the grandson received $132.05; closed
on 20 Aug 1835.



JS-13, 522-540 - CRABBS, SIX, HARRIS, STRONG, TODD, STULTZ, WALKER, ROOT, ZUMBRUM

George SIX  vs  George CRABBS - Jun 1832

George CRABBS  d/ 1810, testate
widow - Margaret (now dec'd)

s/ John CRABBS  d/ intestate (blacksmith tools)
.....George CRABBS
.....Jacob CRABBS
.....Frederick CRABBS
.....Elizabeth (Crabbs) w/o James TODD
.....Llydia (Crabbs) w/o William STULTZ
.....Rachel (Crabbs) w/o John Waltz/Westly WALKER - Baltimore Co
.....Mary (Crabbs), dec'd w/o Jacob ROOT
. . . . .John ROOT, a minor
.....Louisa CRABBS, a minor

d/ Margaret (Crabbs) HARRIS
d/ Elizabeth (Crabbs) w/o George STRONG - Ohio

grandson - George SIX (still)

Real estate to wife, then divided equally in four parts.
Exec/ John CRABBS (now dec'd; his admin/ George CRABBS.
Witnesses:  Henry SPALDING, Thomas MAXWELL, Henry ELDER.
[Will written 26 Feb 1810; filed 24 Apr 1810]

LAND - "Brook's Discovery on the Rich Lands", 150 acres, on the SE 
side of Monocacy Creek and by "Epping Forrest"; and "Addition to 
Brook's Discovery on the Rich Lands", 50 acres, in the middle of 
a spring of water between house of Samuel BROWN and where 
James PETTIT lived.
To Benjamin LEACH and George CRABBS from Thomas McCUNE 
and w/ Mary and Samuel McCUNE and w/ Elizabeth, heirs (daughters) 
of Samuel BROWN in 1796.

A division of land between Benjamin LEACH and George CRABBS 
was made between Leach's house and Joseph HAY's and by Andrew 
WHITE's.  Each had 102+ acres, but fence boundary gave Leach 113 
acres and Crabbs 91 acres.

George SIX, the grandson, purchased the interests of the other children 
of George CRABBS; he asks the court to appoint a trustee to transfer 
title to him rather than sell the estate.

Guardian was George CRABBS.
Trustee was Jacob ZUMBRUM to make transfer of the deed to George SIX.

Closed 17 Jan 1833.



JS-13, 540-557 - MEYERS, WORMAN, HOOK/HOKE, BAIL, CARLE, CRAWL, BOND

Estate of Magdalena MEYERS - Apr 1834

Magdalena MEYERS  d/ 1829 intestate

d/ Catharine  w/o Noah WORMAN
d/ Julianna  w/o _____ HOOK/HOKE - PA
d/ Susanna  w/o Michael BAIL
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Michael CARLE
d/ Rebecca MEYERS (Lunatic; Noah WORMAN guardian)

s/ Jacob MEYERS
.....Mary (MEYERS) CRAWL, dec'd
--------Mary Ann CRAWL, a minor
.....John MEYERS, a minor
.....Jesse MEYERS, a minor
.....Rachel MEYERS, a minor
.....Westley MEYERS, a minor
.....Mary Ann MEYERS, a minor

Elijah BOND represented the minor children of Jacob MEYERS.

Land - as tenants in common with Noah WORMAN -
- "Lynburg", 123 acres;located on East side of a hill 
near the Saw Pit Branch, a draught of Little Pipe Creek, 
by "Breeches" and land of Tobias GARDNER and Adam ZOLLMAN 
and by "Pretty Betty".
- "Resurvey on Small Beginning", 56+ acres; by land of 
Adam ZOLLMAN from Edward DORSEY of John in 1774. 
- "Resurvey on William's Neglect", 2+ acres;  
totals 182 acres, from Jacob MEYERS in 1827. 

Guardian was Elijah BOND; he was also trustee.
On 23 Aug 1834, sale was made to Noah WORMAN at
$5,142.97.  Each 1/6 share was $819.43; closed
18 May 1835.



JS-13, 557-583 - KELLER, BRENGLE, EADER, STAUFFER, REICH - Aug 1834

Estate of Frederick KELLER

Conrad KELLER  d/ 1822 intestate
w/ Elizabeth

s/ Frederick KELLER, only child (d/ 29 Mar 1832)
.....Charles John KELLER, a minor
.....Dewit Clinton KELLER, a minor
.....Eugenia KELLER, a minor
.....Elizabeth KELLER, a minor

Land - 115 acres from Thomas GANTT, esquire of Prince 
George's County in 1794 (confiscated British property
of Henry ADDISON, sold in 1782 to John HARRISON as Lot 
#2, who sold it to Joseph SIMM and Thomas GANTT in 1786).  
In 1796, Conrad KELLER (w/ Elizabeth) sold 4 acres to 
Abraham EADER, blacksmith.
- "Addison's Choice, 24+ acres, to Frederick from Jacob 
   BRENGLE in 1831; 
- "Addison's Choice", 5+ acres, from Charles SALMON, 
   merchant of Baltimore (w/ Eliza Ann) in 1825; 
- "Benvenue", Lot #3, 59 acres, from Richard POTTS, trustee 
   for heirs of Levi HUGHES in 1827, lies on west side of 
   Monocacy River and between river and lot of Baltimore 
   and Frederick Town Turnpike company; 
-  1+ acres (1/8 undivided part of 10 acres) from James 
   HUGHES,    exec/of John HUGHES, in 1832, on south side 
   of Baltimore and Hagerstown Turnpike and 2 miles east of 
   Frederick Town and opposite the White Tavern now owned 
   by Dorcas COOKERLY; 
-  1+ acres (1/8 undivided part) from Enos SCHELL in 1832 
   (to Schell from John GLISSAN, trustee, in 1826); also 
   (1/8 undivided part of 10 acres) on south side of Baltimore 
   and Frederick Turnpike, directly opposite Mrs. COOKERLY's 
   White Tavern (was alloted to Charlotte SCHOLL, w/o Enos 
   SCHOLL and d/o Levi HUGHES).  
Total acreage owned by Frederick KELLER was 202 acres.

Guardian was Jacob BRENGLE; trustee was Jonathan EADER.
On 19 Nov 1834 at the tavern of John DILL in Frederick Town, 
sale was made to Joseph STAUFFER for the home where the widow 
had resided, containing 140 acres at $3,815.02; to Catharine 
KELLER for 59 acres, where she then resided, at $767; to Philip 
REICH for 3+ acres on south side of B&H Turnpike at $130.  
Total sales were $4,712.02.  After debts were paid, each 1/4 
share was $884.58; closed 12 May 1835.



JS-13, 584-589 - HILDEBRIDLE/HILTERBRIDLE, CARMACK, BUCKEY - Feb 1834

Evan CARMACK, Samuel CARMACK and Edward BUCKEY 
vs George HILTERBRIDLE and Edward SALMON

George HILDEBRIDLE (w/ Mary Ann) became mortgaged to Evan 
CARMACK, Samuel CARMACK and Edward BUCKEY.  George later 
filed for insolvency, making deed of trust to his trustee, 
Edward SALMON, to resolve his debts.  The mortgage did not 
get recorded in the allotted time, so petition was made to 
have it recorded and so granted on 3 Mar 1834.

Land - Lot in Frederick Town



JS-13, 589-594 - BRIEN, McPHERSON, SOMERVILLE, TIERNAN, TAYLOR - Jan 1835

John McPherson BRIEN and others vs Griffin TAYLOR

John BRIEN  d/ 1834 intestate

s/ John McPherson BRIEN
s/ Henry A. BRIEN

s/ Robert C. BRIEN
.....Luke Tiernan BRIEN

Administrator was John McPHERSON and guardians of Luke were 
Henry V. SOMERVILLE and Luke TIERNAN.

Land - "Archadia", 676 acres.

Administrator contracted to sell the real estate to 
Griffin TAYLOR for $38,000.

John McPHERSON was made trustee to make deed and 
mortgage to Griffin TAYLOR; closed 5 Jan 1835.



JS-13, 595-604 - SMITH, POWDER, SHREEVES - Jan 1836

Andrew POWDER vs Robert SMITH - Foreclosure

Land - "Resurvey on Bedford", 1/2 of Lot #10 and 1/2 
of Lot #11, 1/4 acre, on the plat of "Winter's Addition 
to Westminster", on Main Street to Winter Alley.

The 1833 mortgage was witnessed by Joshua SMITH Jr and
Jacob POWDER Jr.  By Jan 1836, Robert SMITH was said
to have moved Out of State.  In May 1836, Mary Ann 
SMITH relinquished any dower in the property.

Trustee was Isaac POWDER.  On 1 Aug 1836, sale was
made to William SHREEVES at $901.50.  Funds were
slightly short; closed 24 Sep 1836.



JS-13, 604-610 - DORSEY, DAVIS, JOHNSON, ROBINSON, CLARKE, AYTAN

Ann AYTAN  vs  William JOHNSON & Others 
- Title - Dec 1833

William H. DORSEY of Montgomery County  d/ intestate

d/ Maria A. DAVIS  w/o William JOHNSON
s/ William J. DORSEY and w/ Susan R. (ROBINSON)

Sometime after the death of William H. DORSEY, the parties agreed 
to a division of the lands in Montgomery County:  
- the farm where John D. CLARKE resided was assigned to Maria A. 
JOHNSON and William J. DORSEY who took possession and maintained 
it for some time.  
Later, they agreed to a division in two equal parts.  Maria and William 
JOHNSON lived in Frederick County and were anxious to sell their portion.  

In 1832, Ann AYTAN, of Montgomery County, agreed to purchase the land, 
signed a contract, paid part of the money and took possession of the land.  
She has since paid all the money but has not received a deed.  

Maria A. JOHNSON  d/ bef Dec 1833
leaving 4 children, all under 14

d/ Anna Maria JOHNSON, a minor
s/ William Ross JOHNSON, a minor
d/ Catharine Ross JOHNSON, a minor
d/ Juliana Johns JOHNSON, a minor

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William J. DORSEY  d/ bef Dec 1833
widow - Susan R. and 2 minor children,

d/ Anna Maria DORSEY, a minor
d/ Lavinia DORSEY, a minor

Guardian was Robert E. DORSEY.
Trustee was William JOHNSON to convey deed 
for his children to Ann AYTAN.

Filed 26 Dec 1833.