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]

JWLC-1, 1-30 - EAGLE, DELASHMUTT, JARBOE, BELT, WAESCHE, FOUT, DUVALL, BUTCHER, MILFORD     

Basil DELASHMUTT & Others  vs  George W. EAGLE & Others  - Jul 1862

William EAGLE  d/ Mar 1862, intestate

d/ Elizabeth Frances  w/o Basil DELASHMUTT
d/ Margaret Loretta  w/o Thomas R. JARBOE
s/ George William EAGLE & w/ Sarah Jane
s/ Lycurgus EAGLE
d/ Ann Amelia BELT, dec'd, her children,
.....Margaret E. BELT  w/o John F. WAESCHE
.....Maria Edmonia BELT, a minor
.....John BELT, a minor

LAND - Division #2 of Lot #3 of "Carrollton", 198 acres, from St. George 
TUCKER of Philadelphia in 1785; adjoins roads from Greenfield Mills 
to Adamstown and Frederick to Nolands Ferry, also land of Benjamin 
MOFFIT Jr and John S. BELT.
- Lot #12 of "Foul Play", 48 acres, from Bank of the US, Philadelphia 
   in 1833; (plat was to Willy JAMES; previously from Estate of Rodger 
   JOHNSON in 1832).
- "Resurvey on Foxes Hall", 115 acres, from Thomas J. DAVIS in 1837 
   (previously from John H. HOPPE, trustee for Estate of George SNOUFFER,
    dec'd).  Thomas J. DAVIS agreed to convey to Nathaniel N. CLABAUGH 
   (w/ Susan Catharine) a portion which included the Greenfield Mills and other 
    improvements, but Clabaugh assigned it to William EAGLE in 1837.
- "New Bremen", 98 acres (120 acres to Dorcas HOWARD by J. N. CROMWELL 
   in 1817); "Cumberland", 25 acres,  and "Addition to Cumberland", 22 acres, from 
   Frederick A. SCHLEY in 1833, he being trustee for Equity Court case in 1829 
   for Estate of mary Ann READ, dec'd.
- "Potomac Island", from Thomas W. MORGAN, Sheriff to William EAGLE of 
   Loudoun Co, VA in 1824; property previously owned by Samuel NOLAND, 
   Robert G. McPHERSON and William LANGWELL and sold for judgment to    
   Clement T. HILLEARY. (Land was inherited by Dade NOLAND, Samuel NOLAND 
   and Lloyd NOLAND through the Will of Thomas NOLAND.)
- "Resurvey on Foxes Hall", 188 acres, from Michael SNOUFFER (w/ Caroline E.) 
   of Licking Co, Ohio in 1835; (previously owned by Jonathan MILLER).

Guardian was George W. PADGET; testimony was heard from John B. THOMAS.
Since the filing of the petition, George W. EAGLE has been declared a lunatic and 
William G. COLE was appointed his trustee.  Maria E. BELT declared she was 18 
years old on 18 Dec 1862.  Trustees for the sale were Basil DELASHMUTT and  
Thomas R. JARBOE with sureties as Michael W. FOUT, Jacob M. BUSHEY, Elias
S. DELASHMUTT and John S. W. JARBOE.

On 14 Feb 1863, sale was held on the premises; high bidders were:
- Michael W. FOUT for Lots #1 & 2, 378 acres, at $11,357.06, lies
   on the Monocacy River; sale was transferred to Elizabeth Frances 
   DELASHMUTT.
- Grafton DUVALL for the Manor farm on Lot #3, 188 acres, 
   at $12,314.30.
- Lycurgus EAGLE for the Three Spring Mill Farm, Lot #4, 158 acres
   at $4,122.95, lies on the Monocacy River.
- John S. W. JARBOE for the mountain lot, "Foul Play", 28 acres, at $587.60.
- Philip H. BUTCHER for the Broken Island on the Potomac River, 3 acres, 
   at $27.
Total sales, $28,458.91.

Private sale made to Samuel MILFORD for part "Resurvey on Fox Hall", 
1 acre, at $56.74.

Distribution of $28,575.65; court costs, $1,139.83
- trustees, for future order of court, $1,000
- each child's 1/5 share, $5,275.16

Filed 3 Jun 1863.



JWLC-1, 31-36 - KEMP, NEWTON  - Jul 1862     

John M. KEMP  vs  William NEWTON

William NEWTON, then of Jefferson Co, VA, was indebted to John M. KEMP.
- Foreclosure

Land - House & Lot #20 in Knoxville, located at the corner of Main and East
Streets and along the Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road.

Trustee for the sale was Charles W. ROSS; sale was held on 2 Feb 1863 at the 
hotel of James REELY, Esquire, in Knoxville; high bidder was James M. KEMP
at $251.  
Distribution after court costs of $59.18 left $191.82 to John M. KEMP in 
part payment of his mortgage claim.
Closed 30 Mar 1863.



JWLC-1, 36-51 - MANTZ, BARR, WROE, DAVIS, WHEELER, SLAVE, McELFRESH, KUNKLE, TRAIL - Dec 1841                

David BARR & w/ Christina of Washington Co, MD - Petition

Caspar MANTZ, Frederick Town, d/ Oct 1839  (Will written 29 Aug 1832)
He left property for John H. McELFRESH in trust for 

sis/ Eleanor (Fr Co Marr Lic to John L. HARDING on 30 Mar 1820)
sis/ Christina BARR (Fr Co Marr Lic to David BARR on 17 Aug 1813)
sis/ Theresia (Fr Co Marr Lic to John H. McELFRESH on 27 Mar 1820)

Land mentioned in Will for Eleanor 
- "Locust Level", 222 acres, on Baltimore & Hagerstown Turnpike 
   Road, one mile east of Frederick where William EADER then resided 
   (37 acres from Jacob HIMMEL; 17 acres from Joseph HALLER; 15 
   acres from Thomas C. WORTHINGTON, trustee)
- "Altogether", adjoining lands of Nathan HAMMOND of Ormand, lies 
   south of the Baltimore and Hagerstown Turnpike 
- Lot in Frederick on Market St, between dwelling of Mrs. HARDT and 
   William M. BEALL, esquire

Land mentioned in Will for Christina 
- Farm, 454 acres, pts of "Rockey Creek", "Cance Medley", "Small Hope", 
"Pierpoints Discovery", mountain lot on "Fielderia Manor" (purchases of 
Daniel MILLER, Hezediah COMS and Col. Henry KEMP by his father, 
Francis MANTZ), where John H. DIXON then resided.
Later testimony revealed the property was on road from Frederick to Point 
of Rocks, adjoins land of Lewis KEMP, Grafton FOUT, Lewis FOUT, George 
SMITH, Isaiah MEALEY and Edward HOWARD.  The farm has first quality 
limestone, is well watered by Ballenger's Creek and 6-8 springs, including 
White Oak Spring; fencing is post and rail and worm fences.  There is nearly
10 acres of timer, 40 acres of first-rate meadow land and an excellent young 
orchard.  It has a brick farm house, log barn and other necessary buildings.  
Tenant on the farm was Michael A. FULL.
- Lot on Market St in Frederick, south of Patrick Street and adjoining 
   residence of Israel W. SUMAN.
- Brick & Stone dwelling on Market St in Frederick, adjoining the previous 
   lot on the south, then occupied by William S. BROWN.
- Lot on Market St in Frederick, adjoining the previous lot on the south, 
   with a 2-story brick house and a 2-story brick back building (former 
   residence of Caspar MANTZ, dec'd).
- Building Lot adjoining the carriage depository of Henry BOTELER
   which had frame carpenter shop.
- Building Lot adjoining the previous one on the south.
- Mountain Lot #1 near Mt Zion Church, 9 acres.
- Mountain Lots #2-6, adjoining the one above, 9 acres each, with right of way.
- Bank Stock
(Residents in the dwellings at the time the Will was written were:  Juliana 
HEDGES and Cyrus MANTZ; lot was between vacant lot of William E.
McPHERSON and house of Horatio WATERS.)

SLAVES - mulatto girl MARIA (then in possession of his sister, Christina)

Land mentioned in Will for Thersia
- "Taskers Chance", 194 acres, from Samuel FLEMING, son and 
   exec/of Arthur FLEMING
- "Taskers Chance", 179 acres, from Estate of Joseph FLEMING, dec'd, 
   where Joseph FLEMING then resided.
- "Resurvey on Meadow", 7 acres, from Jacob REASER, exec/of William 
   MICHAEL; through which the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road passes
- "Chesnut Ridge", 50 acres, 6 miles NW of Frederick near Yollow springs
- "Altogether"; lies on north side of Baltimore and Hagerstown Turnpike
   and adjoins land of Nathan HAMMOND of Ormond
- "Mantz's Fatigue", 216 acres, in two parts, contiguous to land of Harry 
   W. DORSEY (full description in Will of Frances MANTZ of 1822)
- Lot on Patrick St in Frederick Town, adjoining dwelling of Mrs. OTT
Stipulation that Theresia was to pay to Catharine CLARK, a free colored 
woman, $100  in quarterly payments during Catharine's natural life.
 
Witnesses:  Henry SCHLEY, Edward TRAIL, George W. TURBILT

John H. McELFRESH  d/ July 1841 intestate, 
widow - (not named)
s/ Henry McELFRESH
s/ Caspar McELFRESH, died unmarried
d/ Anna Mary McELFRESH  w/o Jacob M. KUNKEL
d/ Ariana McELFRESH  w/o Charles E. TRAIL

Monies were still due to Christina, not yet paid.
New trustee appointed was George SCHLEY of Washington County
with sureties as Frederick A. SCHLEY, Dr. Lloyd DORSEY (he died
circa Jan 1854) and William Bradley TYLER.

Christina BARR  d/ 13 Feb 1862 (w/o David BARR)

s/ Alfred V. BARR
s/ Louis A. BARR (d/ May 1862, unmarried)
d/ Martha J. BARR  w/o John A. WROE

d/ Anna M. BARR, dec'd w/o Gilbert DAVIS
..........Mary C. DAVIS
..........Martha J. DAVIS  s/o Thomas J. WHEELER
..........Lewis A. DAVIS
..........Edwin DAVIS
..........Iola DAVIS

s/ Francis M. BARR, dec'd 
..........William David BARR, a minor
..........Nancy J. BARR, a minor
..........Mary Louisa BARR, a minor

Sale was held at the City Hotel in Frederick on 19 Feb 1863; 
high bidders were:
- Israel W. SUMAN for the Lot on Market St at $1,700
- John LOATS for brick & stone dwelling at $1,760
- John F. GREEN for lot w/2-story dwellings at $2,565
- John H. WILLIAMS for the 4th lot at $1,870
- Henry BOTELER for building lot at $999
- John LOATS for 2nd building lot at $810
- Harman BUTLER/BOTELER & William ULRICH for mountain lot 
   at $76/acre, minus the right of way
- John ZIMMERMAN of J. for 2nd mountain lot at $71.50/acre
- William H. HOOPER for 3rd mountain lot at $73.50/acre
- William L. MILLER for 4th mountain lot at $60/acre
- J. M. BUSHEY for 5th mountain lot at $60/acre
- John HAGAN for 6th mountain lot at $77/acre
- George H. RIGER for 1 acre at $118
- George W. SMITH for 105 acre farm at $65/acre
- George SMITH for 144 acre farm without improvements at $83/acre
- Henry C. DRILL for 144 acre farm at $93.60/acre

Distribution of $46,101; court costs, $1,560.90
- Martha J. WROE, 1/5 or $8,908
- Alfred V. BARR, 1/5 or $8,908
- children of A. M. DAVIS, 1/5 of 1/5 or $1,781 each
- children of Francis M. BARR, 1/3 of 1/5 or $2,969 each
- Louis A. BARR's share, 1/5 or $8,908 went to
..........Martha J. WROE, 1/4 of 1/5 or $2,227
..........Alfred V. BARR, 1/4 of 1/5 or $2,227
..........children of A. M. DAVIS, 1/5 of 1/4 of 1/5 or $445 each
..........children of Francis M. BARR, 1/3 of 1/4 of 1/5 or $742 each
Closed 18 Sep 1863.



JWLC-1, 51-62 - WELTY, MOTTER, MORRISON, TROXEL - Jan 1860

Joshua MOTTER & Lewis M. MOTTER  vs  William WELTY & Others

William WELTY, John J. WELTY, Elias WELTY, Mary A. WELTY, 
Sarah WELTY, Catharine WELTY and Susanna WELTY were indebted 
to Joshua MOTTER, Lewis M. MOTTER and Isaac MOTTER as execs/of 
Lewis MOTTER, dec'd, which they assigned to Mary M. MOTTER who has 
since died leaving a Will with executors as Joshua MOTTER and Lewis M. 
MOTTER.

Land - "Resurvey on Benjamin's Good Luck", 223 acres, previously conveyed 
by Caspar WELTY to Elizabeth WELTY, Mary WELTY, William WELTY, 
Sarah WELTY, Catharine WELTY, Susan WELTY, John Jeremiah WELTY 
and Elias WELTY in 1828.  Property was located 4 miles SE of Emmitsburg 
and adjoined land of Joseph TROXEL and in the occupancy of Elias WELTY 
and the heirs of Caspar WELTY.

Wiliam WELTY transferred his interest to Elias WELTY; 
John J. WELTY transferred his interest to Mary A. WELTY.  
Trustee was Grayson EICHELBERGER.

On 30 Jan 1863, sale was held at the store of Joshua MOTTER in 
Emmitsburg, high bidder was Daniel MORRISON for 206 acres at 
$10.55/acre or  $2.173.70, (exceptions were for portion of 12 acres 
sold to William BIGGS and a portion of 4 acres to Jospeh TROXEL).

Distribution:  court costs, $242.97
- Joshua MOTTER, for mortgage, $673.97
- Joshua & Lewis M. MOTTER, exs/of Mary M. MOTTER, 
   for judgment, $1,053
- Elias WELTY, 2/7 or $58.21
- Mary A. WELTY, 2/7 or $58.21
- Sarah WELTY, 1/7 or $29.10
- Catharine WELTY, 1/7 or $29.10
- Susannah WELTY, 1/7 or $29.10
Closed 27 Apr 1863.



JWLC-1, 62-73 - JOHNSON, ROBERTSON, PEARRE  - Oct 1861

Barbara ROBERTSON  vs  Bradley F. JOHNSON & Others

Land - House and Lot in Frederick Town at the corner of Briens Row 
on the SE corner of Second & Court St, fronting on Court St and running 
back on Second St until it adjoins the lot of Edward SHRIVER (but lately 
bought of the heirs of Mrs. Eliza NELSON) (opposite Dr. WATERS); sold 
to Bradley T. JOHNSON, Esq. at $3,500 on 1 Dec 1855; however, he only 
paid $1,500 of it at the time of the purchase.  (Previously from John 
McPHERSON, trustee of John BRIEN, to R. E. DORSEY and from him to 
Barbara ROBERTSON in 1846).  At that time, Col. James M. SCHLEY was
residing there.  The house was a two-story brick with basement above ground, 
completely finished with a fine celler under the whole house.  The basement
has two offices, a breakfast room and kitchen; first floor has a double parlor 
with folding doors, a sitting room and a roomy pantry; second floor has four
large chambers, the attic is furnished for servants' use.  The house has marble
mantles and all modern conveniences.

In May 1861, Bradley T. JOHNSON made a Deed of Trust to William J. 
ROSS, Esquire, for the benefit of Jane C. JOHNSON, w/o Bradley T. 
JOHNSON, after which Bradley T. JOHNSON left the state of Maryland 
with his family.

Frederick County Sheriff was Michael ZIMMERMAN.
Trustee for the sale was Grayson EICHELBERGER with surety as John LOATS.
Sale was held on the 14th of Feb 1863 at the Dill House in Frederick; high
bidder was James W. PEARRE at $3,500.

Distribution:  court/admin costs, $306.92
- Barbara ROBERTSON for mortgage, $2,055.14
- Grayson EICHELBERGER, trustee of Joseph A. LECHLIDER
   for judgment, in part, $1,137.94
Closed 4 May 1863.



JWLC-1, 73-93 - WACHTER, CLEM, CRAMER, REESE - Jun 1862    

John WACHTER & w/ Susan E.  vs  Wesley N. WACHTER & Others

Jacob WACHTER  d/ Nov 1861, intestate

s/ John WACHTER & w/ Susan E. (CLEM)
s/ Jacob WACHTER (died about1841)
.....Wesley N. WACHTER, a minor - Middletown
s/ George WACHTER & w/ Mary Ann (CRAMER)
d/ Catharine  WACHTER w/o Samuel CLEM
s/ Michael WACHTER & w/ Rebecca (REESE)
s/ David F. WACHTER (died before his father)
.....Edward WACHTER (d/ 13 Oct 1862), a minor - Middleburg, Carroll Co, MD
.....David WACHTER, a minor - Middleburg, Carroll Co, MD
s/ Lewis M. WACHTER & w/ Maria (CLEM)
d/ Rebecca WACHTER

LAND - lies in Utica Mills, Creagerstown District; all adjoining, lies 
between Fishing Creek and the Monocacy River.
- "Good Luck", 100 acres, from Lemuel ROOT (w/  Mary Magdaline) in 1809 
   (to ROOT from John CALF); lies on NE side of Fishing Creek.
- "The End of Trouble", 22 acres, from Jacob CRIST (w/ Lydia) in 1819; 
   adjoins   "Good Luck" and "Loss Gained".
- "Ogle's Necessary Compact", 16 acres, from Samuel DEVILBISS of John 
   (w/ Mary) in 1831;    (to Samuel from Will of John DEVILBISS of CASPAR 
    written 15 Oct 1827).
- "Sure Bind, Sure Find", 25 acres, from Jacob HOLTZ (w/ Susanna) 
   in 1831,    (adjoins "Good Luck"); exception os a small lot conveyed to 
   Henry WILHITE/WILHIDE (w/ Catharine); (previously conveyed to 
   Holtz by Philip MORNINGSTAR in 1798.
At that time, George WACHTER was living on the farm which was near
the road from Frederick to Creagerstown and adjoins lands of Henry
SHIELDS, Edward GETZENDANNER, George WACHTER and Michael
WACHTER.  The one and a half story house was part log and part frame
with kitchen attached, a log barn with wagon sheds, carriage house, granery, 
spring house, smoke house and corn crib, orchard and never failing spring 
near the house.

Guardian was Robert G. McPHERSON.
Testimony was heard from George LAYMAN, Daniel SNOOK and 
Sarah A. YINGLING.  

Trustee was John WACHTER with sureties as Daniel SHOOK and Henry 
SHIELDS.  
A sufficient bid was not received and private sale was made to:
- George WACHTER of J. at $4,332.56, 
   survey showing a total of 144 acres.

Distribution:  court costs, $284.17
- 1/8 or $506.04 each to
- John WACHTER
- Wesley N. WACHTER
- George WACHTER
- Catharine CLEM
- Michael WACHTER
- Lewis WACHTER
- Rebecca WACHTER
- David WACHTER, s/o D. F. WACHTER

Closed 2 Jun 1863.



JWLC-1, 93-101 - KELLER - Dec 1862  

Thomas C. KELLER  vs  Amanda C. KELLER & Others

Jonathan KELLER  d/ Apr 1862 intestate

s/ Thomas Carlton KELLER
d/ Amanda Catharine KELLER, a minor
d/ Mary Jane KELLER, a minor
d/ Charlotte Ann R. KELLER, a minor

Land - "John's Addition", 35 acres, on Catoctin Creek, from James MICHAEL 
and w/ Elizabeth in 1857; located 3/4 mile SE of Myersville, adjoining the
lands of David KELLER and Eli DELAUDER.  It is well watered and contains
fruit trees, has a one and a half story log house, a stable and spring house and
fields of wheat.

Guardian was Henry KELLER who also testified and then was appointed as trustee 
for the sale with sureties as William KELLER and Daniel KEAFAUVER.  Sale was
held 7 Mar 1863 at BUHRMAN's store in Myersville;  high bidder was Thomas
C. KELLER at $1,825.80.
 
Distribution:  court costs, $163.40
- each child's 1/4 share was $415.60

Closed 3 Jun 1863.



JWLC-1, 101-109 -  SCHWARTZ, WORTHINGTON, BOYER - Mar 1861

Upton WORTHINGTON  vs Benjamin F. SCHWARTZ

Benjamin F. SCHWARTZ and w/ Susan (d/ between 1854-1861) were indebted 
by mortgage to Philemon M. SMITH Jr. who assigned his claim to Upton 
WORTHINGTON.

Land - 2 lots in "Nixdorff's Addition to Urbana"; from Henry NIXDORFF and 
wife in 1854; located 8 miles south of Frederick with a 2-story frame house
with back building attached and stable, railing fence and garden with fruit
trees.

Trustees for the sale were Upton WORTHINGTON and Sebastian G. COCKEY.
On 21 Mar 1863, sale was held in Urbana, high bidder was Samuel BOYER at
$485.

Distribution:  court costs, $96.36
- Upton WORTHINGTON, for mortgage claim, $385.60
- Benjamin F. SCHWARTZ, $3.04

Closed 16 Aug 1863.



JWLC-1, 109-121 - MAUGANS, PASS, FOX, PALMER, BEACHTOL, WOLFE, SMITH  - Dec 1862

Elizabeth PASS & Others  vs  Jacob MAUGINS & Others

John MAUGANS  d/ 1862 intestate

d/ Elizabeth PASS
d/ Catharine  w/o John P. FOX
d/ Nancy  w/o Jacob PALMER
d/ Rebecca  w/o David BEACHTOL
s/ Daniel MAUGANS and w/ Elizabeth
s/ Samuel MAUGANS and w/ Mary
s/ Jacob MAUGANS and w/ Rebecca

s/ John MAUGANS Jr, dec'd
..........Nancy  w/o William WOLFE
..........Maria  w/o John F. SMITH
..........Martin MAUGANS
..........John MAUGANS
..........Jacob MAUGANS, a minor
..........Levi MAUGANS, a minor
..........Manda MAUGANS, a minor

Land - "Good Hope Enlarged", 221 acres, to John MOGGINS from Christian 
GILBERT (w/ Margaret) of Washington Co, MD in 1810 (372 acres by patent 
in 1806); lies next to tract "The Third Time of Asking" granted to George 
Adam KLINE in Oct 1799 and to tracts "Sniders Addition" and "Piney Meadow", 
"Rock Oak Valley" (George COON's) and Catoctin Creek.  It is located 3 miles 
north of Wolfsville on road leading to Smithburg and adjoins lands of Paul KLINE 
and advertised as 164 acres of land with a never-failing spring of water near 
the house.  There was chesnut and oak timber, an orchart, two houses, each one 
and a half stories with kitchen attached, a log barn with wagon shed, spring 
house and smoke house; both Jacob MAUGANS and Samuel MAUGANS were 
living on the premises at the time the sale was advertised.

Guardian was Joseph W. S. CARTY; testimony from Paul KLINE indicated he had 
known the deceased for 30 years and that the deceased had resided in Hauvers 
(now Catoctin) District near Wolfsville and Jacob MAUGINS was then residing 
there (Jan 1863).
Jacob PALMER was appointed as trustee for the sale with sureties as Isaiah DOUB 
and Leander WACHTER.  On 21 Mar 1863, sale was held on the premises, but no 
sufficient bid was received.  
Later, at private sale, Rebecca MAUGINS, w/o Jacob MAUGINS, with her 
own money purchased the property at $2,400.

Distribution:  court costs, $191.30
- each 1/8 share to the children, $276.08

Closed 25 Sep 1863.



JWLC-1, 121-130 - JOHNSON, RICE - Dec 1862

Edward T. RICE  vs  Richard P. JOHNSON

Land - parts of tracts, "The Zachariah" and "The Remainder", 244 acres, 
mortgaged by Richard Potts JOHNSON (and w/ Elizabeth L., now dec'd) to
Edward T. RICE; (previously from Samuel P. RICHARDSON to Charles 
MILES in 1817, then from John J. JAMISON, trustee, to Edward T. RICE 
(w/ Maria) in 1857).  Exception is 25 acres sold to Elijah PRICE by RICE.
Property of 151 + 31 acres is located on road leading to Price's Mill and 
also on road leading to New Market.

In 1862, Richard P. JOHNSON was living out of state.
Worthington JOHNSON petitioned the court that he had previously filed
for monies due him for Richard P. JOHNSON on a previous mortgage.
Trustee for the sale was Grayson EICHELBERGER.  The first sale was
prevented because of rebel forces being by the inroad; sale was rescheduled
at the Dill House in Frederick for the 12th os Sep 1863.  High bidders were:
- Worthington JOHNSON for 67 acres at $6,773.75.

Distribution of $2,009.82; court costs, $140.10
- credit against acreage error, $673.75
- Edward T. RICE, in full of mortgage, $1,476.17

Closed 13 Nov 1863.



JWLC-1, 130-141 - BUTLER, PHILLIPS, HEATH, NIXDORFF, HINKS - Jan 1861

Richard H. PHILLIPS  vs  George G. BUTLER & W. H. HEATH

Land - "Loudon" near Urbana, 23 acres, by Articles of Agreement to 
George G. BUTLER (w/ Adeline) and from Richard H. PHILLIPS of 
Stanton, VA in 1857; (previously to Phillips from Henry NIXDORFF 
in 1845).  Property is located on the road to Urbana and Washington.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station is at Ijamsville, only two
miles from the seminary.  Dr. Thomas J. McGILL was in charge of
inquiries.

The property was used as a female seminary until the summer of 1858 
when it was then leased to Harlow William HEATH.  At that time, George 
G. BUTLER moved to Mississippi.

Trustee for the sale was Grayson EICHELBERGER.  Property was then
known as 'The Landon House' or 'Shirley Female Institute'.  Sale was 
held at the Dill House in Frederick; high bidder was Henry M. NIXDORFF 
at $2,400.  Nixdorff assigned the sale to Samuel HINKS and asks that
Hinks be substituted as the purchaser.

Distribution:  court costs, $319.72
- Richard H. PHILLIPS, in part, $2,080.28

Closed 24 Nov 1863.



JWLC-1, 141-167 -  STEIN / STINE, KNILL / NELL, FALK, BAKER, DOUB, McCLEARY, McALEER, MILLER

Charles E. TRAIL & wife  vs  Philip STEIN & Others - Jun 1862

There was an outstanding note for $945 due to Henry McELFRESH
by John STINE and G. BANTZ; McElfresh assigned the note to
Ariana TRAIL, w/o Charles E. TRAIL, he being an administrator of
Henry McELFRESH along with Jacob M. KUNKEL.

John STEIN / STINE  d/ 3 Sep 1861, intestate

s/ John STINE
s/ Philip STEIN
s/ Henry STEIN & w/ Elizabeth
s/ Michael STEIN & w/ Dorotha Ann
d/ Charlotte B.  w/o William KNILL/NELL
d/ Melinda Christina w/o Christian FALK

d/ Elizabeth, dec'd w/o Ezra BAKER
.....John BAKER, a minor

Administrator was Joseph G. MILLER with sureties as Daniel 
GETZENDANNER and David E. MILLER.  Guardian was Ezra 
BAKER.

Land - "Murdock's Mountain Resurvey", Lot #6, 198 acres; from 
Martin EICHELBERGER & w/Maria C. of Jefferson Co, VA/WV 
in 1850; (previously to George SCHLOSSER and Martin EICHELBERGER, 
as tenants in common, from John COVER, trustee of Samuel STEIN in 
1846; George SCHLOSSER & w/ Phoebe conveyed their share to Martin in 
1847; a previous agreement regarding the timber was made between Schlosser, 
Eichelberger and David WILLHIDE in 1846).
- "Murdock's Mountain Resurvey", Lot #5, 173 acres; from Jacob WIEST 
   & w/Susan in 1846; (to Wiest from Richard POTTS).
- "Murdock's Mountain Resurvey", Lot # ?, 229 acres; from Richard H. 
   MARSHALL and George M. POTTS, execs/of Mrs. Eleanor POTTS, in 
   1846; a Deed of Partition in 1816 was made between Eleanor POTTS, 
   Mary Charlton MURDOCK, George W. MURDOCK.  
   Exception is 101 acres sold to William S. BANTZ in 1854.
- "Murdock's Mountain Resurvey", Lot #4 & part Lot #8, 105 acres; 
   from Peter GROSSNICKLE & w/Hannah in 1849; also Lots #1 & 2 on 
   same tract, on north side of road leading through Hamburg, one mile
   south of Hamburg and seven miles NW of Frederick.  It has a 2-story
   log dwelling, barn, stable, blacksmith shop.  Philip STINE was then
   living on the premises.
- House & Lot in Hamburg, from Jacob ZENTMYER, trustee.
- 20 acres, from Cornelius STALEY and Joshua STALEY, trustees.
- Lot #3 in Hamburg, "Butlers Trouting Streams", 45 acres, from 
   Joshua DOUB and Joseph G. MILLER (to them from Lewis MEDTART); 
   on road from Frederick Town to Hamburg.

John STINE died before conveyance of the latter three properties.

Joshua DOUB  died leaving 
widow - Sarah 

s/ William H. DOUB
s/ Valentine D. DOUB
d/ Mary J. E. DOUB  w/o Perry B. McCLEARY

Testimony was heard from Philip STEIN, s/o John STEIN, who 
corrected the names listed in the petition and gave the date of
death of his father.  Also testifying was Joseph G. MILLER.

Trustee for the sale was Joseph G. MILLER with sureties as 
Daniel GETZENDANNER Jr and Frederick SHIPLEY.  Sale
was held 25 Oct 1862; high bidders were:  
- Henry STINE for house & lot in Hamburg at $23
- Christian FOLK/FALK for Lot #6, 45 acres near Hamburg at $95
- Philip STINE for Lots #1 (67 acres), 2 (70 acres and saw mill), 
   3 (61 acres), 4 (173 acres), 5 (127 acres) & 7 (20 acres, "Calf 
   Pasture"), 520 acres; however, he was not able to comply and was 
   then sold to John W. BUSSARD at private sale at $450
- Hugh McALEER for the home farm, Lot #8, 105 acres, at $969.76
Total sales, $1,537.76.

William & Charlotte NELL protested the private sale made to John W.
BUSSARD as not being sufficient.  They stated they were willing to
pay more, $1.12/acre.  The trustee countered as saying the lots were
mountain lots of little value, being very rocky and the timber having
been cut off.  The court ruled to void the sale to Bussard.  It was 
resold to Hugh McALEER at $590.

Distribution of $1,686.82; 
- court costs, $383.09
- Joseph M. EBBERTS, sheriff, in part of first lien, $1,303.73
Closed 30 Nov 1863.



JWLC-1, 167-168 - SHORB, BAUGHER - Mar 1864

James W. BAUGHER & Others  vs  Oscar BAUGHER & Others
Supplemental of ES-3, 179

Petition of Joshua SHORB and Cornelia V. SHORB

Joshua SHORB and Charles A. SHORB were in a partnership in
merchandising, but after this partnership was dissolved, the
property became Joshua SHORB's, but not all of the money
had been paid and no conveyance was made.

Land - House and Lot in Emmitsburg, known as the Baugher House.

Charles A. SHORB  d/ Feb 1863 (Will)
widow - Cornelia V.

Grayson EICHELBERGER, trustee, made the conveyance.



JWLC-1, 169-171 - COOPER, MILLER, SCHLEY, BAUGHER - Sep 1863

George SCHLEY & wife and James M. SCHLEY & wife  
vs  William Henry SCHLEY & Others
Supplemental of BGF-1, 490

On 9 Nov 1859, George SCHLEY and James M. SCHLEY, trustees, 
sold to James COOPER, the mansion house of the late Frederick A. SCHLEY, 
Lots #9, 10 and half of 11, fronting Court Square in Frederick, for $10,000.

James COOPER  d/ Mar 1863
widow - Jane Mary (MILLER) COOPER

execs/ Jane Mary COOPER, Andrew G. MILLER and Daniel M. SMYSER

Trustees were George SCHLEY and James M. SCHLEY
SALE to: 
- Joseph BAUGHER and the court authorized the conveyance.

Distribution of $4,500; court costs, $176.47
- George SCHLEY, son, 1/4 or $1,080
- James M. SCHLEY, son, 1/4 or $1,080
- William H. SCHLEY, son, 1/4 or $1,080
- Buchanan SCHLEY, son, 1/4 or $1,080
Closed 20 Nov 1863.



JWLC-1, 171-183 - FARQUHAR, OGBORN, STIER, HOUCK - May 1863

Elizabeth FARQUHAR  vs Susanna M. FARQUHAR & Others
Petition for Sale of Real Estate

John FARQUHAR  d/ Jul 1861
widow - Elizabeth

nieces & nephews, children of his two brothers
.....Susannah M. FARQUHAR, a minor
.....Charles W. FARQUHAR, a minor
.....Anna E. FARQUHAR, a minor
.....Granville S. FARQUHAR, a minor
.....Floduards FARQUHAR, a minor
.....Ella FARQUHAR, a minor

bro/ Joseph FARQUHAR, as agent

Witnesses:  Caleb OGBORN Sr, Elian MOUNT, Joseph FARQUHAR Sr.
[Will written 21 Jun 1861)

Land - House & Lot of 5 acres, in Plummer's part of New Market.
From Caleb OGBORN in Aug 1854.
Previously to Ogborn from Isaiah WOLF in May 1854.

- "Rich Hill" and "John's Contrivance", 23 acres, lies next to lands 
of Nancy PLAINE, wid/of David PLAINE, (to her from Samuel PLAINE), 
and of Zebulon CLAY (to him from Stephen PLAINE & wife)
From Daniel PLAINE in Mar 1856.
Previously to Daniel PLAINE from Stephen PLAINE & wife in 1852.

Guardian was Joseph FARQUHAR who also testified; he being 
the father of three of the minors and uncle to the others.  
William OGBORN also testified and he had known the minors 
since their infancy.

Trustee for the sale was William W. OGBORN with sureties 
as Ephraim OGBORN and Joseph FARQUHAR.

SALE was held 26 Sep 1863 on the premises in New Market;
high bidders were:
- Anna E. STIER for the 5 acres at $1,925
- Henry HOUCK for the 23 acres at $816.50
Total Sales, $2,741.50.

Distribution:  court costs, $226.67
- William W. OGBORN, in trust for the widow during her life, $2,514.53

Closed 16 Nov 1863.



JWLC-1, 183-193 - ANGLEBERGER, BURKHART, PRESTON, ADKINS, FOX - Feb 1863

Charles H. BURKHART  vs Thomas ANGLEBERGER & Others

Lydia ANGLEBERGER  d/ summer of 1862 intestate

s/ Thomas ANGLEBERGER, a minor
s/ George ANGLEBERGER, a minor
s/ Howard ANGLEBERGER, a minor

LAND - "Resurvey on Chesnut Hill", House & Lot on 7/8 acre in Brookville. 
From Mary ADKINS in 1860 (to her from Elizabeth SMITH, Catharine 
FOX and John FOX in 1850).

Lydia ANGLEBERGER was indebted to Mary ADKINS.

Administrator was Charles H. BURKHART with sureties as Joseph PAYNE 
and A. H. BURKHART.  

Guardian was William T. PRESTON, who also testified.
Others testifying were: 
- John ZIMMERMAN of A. who testified to the signatures on the note, 
   Lydia's by mark and Charles H. BURKHART as surety.  
- Alphenia McPHERSON also testified to Mary ATKINS signing by mark.

Trustee was Charles H. BURKHART with sureties as William T. PRESTON 
and Nathan O. NEIGBOURS.  

SALE was held on 2 Oct 1863; high bidder was: 
- Albert W. BURKHART at $222.25.

Distribution:  court costs, $101.18
- Charles H. BURKHART, his claim, $24.94
- each child's 1/3 share, $32.04

Closed 30 Nov 1863.  (Her husband's Estate at ES-4, 469)



JWLC-1, 194-205 - BARTGIS, SCHOLL, ROGERS, CARTY, LAMBERT, SMITH, POOLE - Feb 1863

James BARTGIS & Others  vs  Robert BARTGIS & Others

Matthias E. BARTGIS  d/ c1849 intestate
widow - Margaret (d/ c1860) and 9 children

s/ James BARTGIS & w/ Mary
s/ George W. L. BARTGIS & w/ Sophia
s/ Hiram BARTGIS & w/ Matilda E.
d/ Margaret  w/o Dennis SCHOLL
d/ Mary E.  wid/o William ROGERS

s/ John M. BARTGIS (d c1858) - Baltimore city
....w/ Mary Catharine - (lives on Gay St in Baltimore city)
..........Robert BARTGIS, a minor
..........Caleb BARTGIS, a minor
..........John BARTGIS, a minor

s/ Dewit C. BARTGIS (d/ c1858 intestate)
....w/ Mary (lives in Frederick city)
..........John BARTGIS, a minor
..........Matthias BARTGIS, a minor

d/ (daughter) BARTGIS (d/ since her father, intestate and single)
s/ William BARTGIS (d/ since his father, intestate and single)

Land - Lot #38 & house in Fredericktown, located between 5th and
6th Sts on Middle Alley with 1-story log house; from William H. ALBAUGH 
& w/ Susannah in 1832 (previously to Albaugh from Jacob ROUSE
& w/ Susanna in 1831; and to Rouse from Peter DOFLER in 1802); 
adjoins John FAUBLE's lot.

Guardian was Joseph W. L. CARTY;  testimony was heard from David
M. LAMBERT who provided data on the deceased children.  Also 
testifying was Charles F. SMITH who was a cousin of the widow of
John M. BARTGIS.

Trustee for the sale was Hiram BARTGIS with sureties as A. G. QUYNN
and J. Alfred RITTER.  Sale was held at the Dill House in Frederick on
26 Sep 1863; high bidder was John POOLE at $305.

Distribution:  court costs, $99.65

s/ James BARTGIS, 1/8 or $25.66
s/ George W. L. BARTGIS, 1/8 or $25.66
s/ Hiram BARTGIS, 1/8 or $25.66
d/ Margaret SCHOLL, 1/8 or $25.66
d/ Mary E. ROGERS, 1/8 or $25.66
s/ William BARTGIS, dec'd,  to adm/ Hiram BARTGIS, 1/8 or $25.66
s/ Dewit C. BARTGIS, dec'd
....w/ Mary, 1/7 of 1/8 or $3.66
..........John BARTGIS, 1/2 of 6/7 of 1/8 or $11
..........Matthias BARTGIS, 1/2 of 6/7 of 1/8 or $11
s/ John M. BARTGIS, dec'd 
....w/ Mary Catharine, 2/15 of 1/8 or $3.42
..........Robert BARTGIS, 1/3 of 2/15 of 1/8 or $7.41
..........Caleb BARTGIS, 1/3 of 2/15 of 1/8 or $7.41
..........John BARTGIS, 1/3 of 2/15 of 1/8 or $7.41

Closed 22 Dec 1863.



JWLC-1, 205-216 - JACOBS, HAMILTON, WEBB, O'HARE, PLUMMER, DOYLE, ROBERTS, METCALFE, SIX, LEASE, STULTZ - May 1863

John HAMILTON & Others  vs  Ellen & Lucretia HAMILTON

Margaret Ann JACOBS  d/ 24 Nov 1862 intestate

bro/ John HAMILTON & w/ Elizabeth E.
sis/ Eliza  w/o Thomas H. WEBB
sis/ Mary J.  w/o John O'Hare
sis/ Louisa P.  w/o Reuben N. PLUMMER

sis/ Catharine DOYLE, dec'd, her daughter,
..........Ellen (DOYLE), now w/o William ROBERTS

bro/ Woodward HAMILTON, dec'd, his children, 
..........John W. HAMILTON
..........Catharine & Leonard METCALFE
..........Glovina & George METCALFE
..........Georgeanna & John SIX
..........Ellen HAMILTON, a minor
..........Lucretia HAMILTON, a minor

Land - Lot #6 on tract "Duvalls Forrest", 1 acre, in the village
of Bartonsville, from Adolphus FEARHAKE & w/ Elizabeth "Betsey" 
in 1851; (surveyed for Jacob LEASE who, by his Will written 
3 Oct 1840, devised it to Betsey).

Guardian was Robert G. McPHERSON; testimony was heard from Michael H. 
HALLER who stated that Margaret Ann JACOBS never had any children and
that her sister Catharine and brother Woodward both died before Margaret.
Philip REICH also testified and stated that Margaret's husband built the
log house on the lot where they lived (1 1/2 story with 3 rooms and kitchen
on first floor and two rooms on second floor, had stable and various
fruit trees).

Trustee for the sale was Charles W. ROSS with William J. ROSS as surety.
Sale was held on the premises on 17 Oct 1863, high bidder was Elizabeth
STULTZ at $400.  Also signing the Acknowledge of Sale was Ephraim STULTZ
(by mark) along with Elizabeth.

Distribution of $400: court costs, $110.48
- each 1/6 to the siblings, $48.25
Closed 23 Dec 1863.



JWLC-1, 216-234 - RUPRECHT, SCHOLL, MARKEY, GRAHE, WISSNER, PAYNE - Apr 1863

David J. MARKEY  vs  Henry W. RUPRECHT & Others

Henry W. RUPRECHT was indebted to Christina SCHOLL from
a note to Fredericktown Savings (name changed to Central
Bank of Frederick) with Christina SCHOLL and David J. MARKEY 
as sureties and mortgage made to them in 1855.  There were
also judgments against Ruprecht by Thomas J. BRIGGS and
Charles H. TAYLOR, both of whom have left the state of Maryland.

Land - Lot #137 in Fredericktowne (also mortgaged to 
Adam RICHIE and Joshua DILL); from Joshua DILL and
wife in 1849 (to them from Elizabeth THOMAS).  Property has
1-story frame house with stable and shed
- Lot(s) on south side of East Fourth St in Fredericktowne;
   has two 2-story frame houses and another lot
- Lot on Chapel Alley; has 2-story log house with cellar; also
   has second house and another lot

Henry W. RUPRECHT and wife Hannah lived on the north side
of East Third Street (Lot #137) and he had a store room on 
Market Street in Frederick.  It seems he dealt with horse-hair 
stuffed mattresses and furniture.

Christina SCHOLL has since died and David J. MARKEY is her
administrator with Abraham KEMP and Ezra HOUCK as his
sureties.

In 1862 a mortgage was made by RUPRECHT (Sr) and wife Hannah
for the same property to Henry F. RUPRECHT and Henry W.
RUPRECHT Jr.

Trustee for the sale was David J. MARKEY with sureties as John
HANSHEW and Valentine S. BRUNNER.  On 24 Oct 1863, public
sale was held at the Dill House; high bidders were:
- Julius GRAHE for House & Lot on East Fourth St at $600
- Charles WISSNER House & Lot adjoining the previous sale at $600
- Henry F. RUPRECHT for lot on sourth side of East Fourth St and
   adjoining the previous property at $190
- John W. PAYNE for House & Lot on Chappel Alley at $450
   which adjoined the above property
- Henry F. RUPRECHT for Lot on Chappel Alley at $280
Total sales, $3,485.

Distribution:  court costs, $298
- Central Bank, $408.23
- David J. MARKEY as exec, $719.32
- Fredericktown Savings, $75.77
- Mutual Insurance, $131.05
- David J. MARKEY, $288.16
- Fredericktown Savings, $406.94
- Franklin Savings, $213.33
- David J. MARKEY as exec, $442.20
- Henry W. RUPRECHT Jr, 32% on note, $318.98
- Henry F. RUPRECHT, 32% on note, $184.02
Closed 18 Dec 1863.



JWLC-1, 234-236 - McNULTY, LANDERS, KELLEY - Nov 1863

William C. LANDERS, trustee of Dennis McNULTY
Supplemental of BGF-3, 333

Report of additional sale to Joseph KELLEY for 13 acres at $239.17.
Also interest on sale notes were received; total receipts, $273.78.
All monies were paid to various creditors.
Closed 23 Dec 1863.



JWLC-1, 236-240 - MATHIS/MATHEWS, SIMMONS, McMASTER - Nov 1863

Sophia SIMMONS - Petition

Sophia SIMMONS was mortgage holder for Israel MATHIS/MATHEWS 
and w/ Eveline in 1861.

Land - Lots #227 thru 231 on North St in Liberty;
to Mathews from Daniel SWEADNER, trustee of Silas WATERS, dec'd,
in 1857.

On 24 Oct 1863, public sale was held at the Joseph A.
LECHLIDER's Hotel in Liberty; high bidder was
Mary McMASTER for the lots at $525.

Distribution:  court costs, $96.31
- Sophia SIMMONS, her claim, $415.55
- Israel MATHEWS, the balance, $13.14
Closed 12 Feb 1864.



JWLC-1, 240-257 - ESWORTHY, SHIPLEY, DILL, McALEER, LARE - Dec 1862

Joshua DILL & Hugh McALEER  vs  James A. ESWORTHY & Martha ESWORTHY
- Foreclosure

Land - "Middle Plantation", 38 acres, 
to James A. ESWORTHY and Martha ESWORTHY from Joshua DILL, 
trustee and Nathan ESWORTHY (just turned 21) in 1855 by Deed of 
Trust between James ESWORTHY, Jonathan ESWORTHY, James A. 
ESWORTHY, Martha ESWORTHY, Joseph W. ESWORTHY, Priscilla 
ESWORTHY, Nathan ESWORTHY and Samuel SHIPLEY (previously 
conveyed by Joseph W. ESWORTHY to Catharine ESWORTHY in 1850); 
adjoined land of Abraham STONER.  Property was located about 4 miles 
east of Frederick, near Linganore Mills and adjoined the farms of John 
HOUCK; had log house and good spring near the house and fruit trees.

Testimony from Alpheus W. MARRIOT revealed the Michael BALTZELL, 
Justice of the Peace,  died about 1860.  Thomas BARRY testified to 
identifying the signature of Martha ESWORTHY.

Trustee for the sale was Charles W. ROSS; on 5 Dec 1863, public sale 
was held at the Dill House in Frederick, high bidder was William L. LARE 
at $342.  Proceeds went to complainants.
Closed 20 Feb 1864.



JWLC-1, 257-272 - DELAUDER, KAILOR, UNFERGAGH, PALMER - Jun 1862

Elias DELAUDER  vs  Catharine DELAUDER & Others

Peter DELAUDER  d/ 20 Oct 1861 intestate
widow - Catharine

s/ James C. DELAUDER, a minor
s/ Charles L. DELAUDER, a minor
d/ Martha E. DELAUDER, a minor
d/ Sarah J. DELAUDER, a minor
d/ Kate E. DELAUDER, a minor
d/ Josephine E. DELAUDER, a minor, now dec'd

Administrator was Elias DELAUDER with Jacob YOUNG
of D. and Christian HARSHMAN as sureties.

Land - part of tract "Pleasant Hill", in Beallsville (pronounced
Bells ville) a field with barnyard and lot north of barn and 
south part of field on west side of road with water rights 
to the spring by KAILER; on east side of road leading from 
Beallsville to Myersville.
Agreement of Sep 1860 was made for sale of land from 
David KAILOR and w/ Mary Ann; however, no conveyance 
was made.

Guardian was Joseph W. L. CARTY; testimony was heard
from David KAILOR who gave the date of death of Peter
DELAUDER and stated that one of the six or seven children
of the deceased had died since the filing of the petition.
George HARSHMAN also testified and stated that Josephine
was the child now deceased; Samson KINNA, Michael H.
HALLER and John DERR testified only to aspects of the property.

Trustee for the sale was Elias DELAUDER; on 3 Oct 1863, sale
was held in Beallsville, but not receiving a sufficient bid, later
sold it at private sale to Henry UNFERGAGH at $1,550.

Distribution:  court costs, $245.53
- Catharine DELAUDER, in lieu of dower, $206.66
- Elias DELAUDER, expenses paid, $655.22
- Daniel PALMER, his claim, $142.04
- Elias DELAUDER, his claim, $170.76
- Elias DELAUDER, his claim, $128.79
Closed 26 Feb 1864.



JWLC-1, 272-299 - FRITCHIE, RITCHIE, EBERT, CAREY, BRISH, BURCH, KUMP, RAMSBURG, 
       THOMAS, BUCKEY, LEAVY, HAWSER, WICHOFF, HANSHEW, WATKINS, SNOOK, INGMAN, WENSEL, 
       CROUL, SLAVE, JONES, STANLY, YONOR, McALEER, ADAM, METZGER

Valerius EBERT & Others  vs  Catharine THOMAS & Others - Dec 1862

John Casper FRITCHIE  d/ 13 Nov 1849 (Will written 9 Nov 1849)
widow - Barbara  d/ 18 Dec 1862

sis/ Maria B. RITCHIE's heirs - (1/4)
..........William CAREY (died since John C. Fritchie)
-----------w/ Ophelia - all live in Greenbrier Co, Virginia
---------------James H. C. CAREY
---------------Henrietta H. CAREY
---------------Louisa A. C. CAREY, a minor
---------------Sallie M. CAREY, a minor
---------------Willie Ann CAREY, a minor
..........Robert CAREY, dec'd - Ohio
..........Cyrus CAREY, dec'd- Ohio
..........John M. B. CAREY - Ohio
..........Eleanor  w/o Henry C. BRISH - Ohio
..........Eliza  wid/o Platt BURCH - Ohio
..........Fannie  w/o George KUMP - Ohio
..........George G. RITCHIE - Ohio

sis/ Rebecca EBERT's heirs (w/o John EBERT) (1/4)
..........Benjamin EBERT
..........Valerius EBERT
..........John M. EBERT
..........Augustus F. EBERT  d/ 5 Nov 1836
..........William EBERT - Georgetown, DC
..........Anna  w/o Jacob RAMSBURG - Georgetown, DC

half sis/ Catharine THOMAS (1/2 of 1/4)
..........William R. THOMAS

half sis/ Susanna BUCKEY  (1/2 of 1/4)
            d/ 1 Jul 1861 in Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Co, VA/WV
..........Ann  w/o Jacob CROUL, now in Massachusetts
..........John BUCKEY -Harpers Ferry, VA/WV
..........Mary  w/o William WENSEL - Harpers Ferry, VA/WV
..........Catharine  w/o Ambrose INGMAN - Hagerstown, Washington Co, MD
..........Matilda  w/o Dennis SNOOK - Jefferson, Frederick Co, MD

half sis/ Louisa LEAVY, dec'd
..........William LEAVY

half bro/ Frederick HAWSER, dec'd
..........Ann Sophia WICHOFF
..........Marian HAWSER
..........Almilda HAWSER

wife's bro/ Henry HAWSER
..........Margaret WATKINS
..........George HAWSER

wife's niece - Catharine HANSHEW - Frederick city - (1/4)
..........Fritchie HANSHEW
..........George HANSHEW

- Ellen STANLY (raised in their home)
- Henrietta/Harriet YONOR (previously lived in Baltimore, but lived with
      them the past several years)

SLAVE - negro Henry JONES (to be freed per Will, 30 days after 
the death of Barbara FRITCHIE, the widow) - also house where
Henry lived on South St in "Bentz' Addition to Frederick" and
$150.  (Henry d/ Feb 1857, before Barbara FRITCHIE, and never 
received the money or the house.  Per testimony of Catharine THOMAS,
he left no widow or children or blood relatives; and was brought to
the Fritchie's house when about 10 or 11.  Daniel SPRINGER testified
Henry came to the Fritchies in Feb 1814.)

(not everybody listed here was in the Will)

Exec/ Dr. Albert RITCHIE (upon his death 16 Jan 1858, John RITCHIE 
and Albert RITCHIE became execs of his estate; however, they transferred 
the Trust for John C. RITCHIE to Benjamin, Valerius and John M. EBERT.
Witnesses:  J. SCHRINER, Daniel SPRINGER and Jacob ENGELBRECHT.

Land - Half of Lot #344 and House on Patrick St in Frederick city, from 
Thomas and Mary SPRINGER in 1833; ran back to Carroll Creek. 
-  East half of Lot #344, from Louis MEDTART, trustee of Daniel HAUER, 
   dec'd, in 1832; lot runs back to Carroll Creek.
-  West half of Lot #343, from Nicholas TURBITT and w/Nancy in 1838; lot 
   runs back to Carroll Creek; had gunsmith shop.
- Lot & House on South St in Frederick city, part of "Long Acre" which was 
part of "Taskers Chance", from Joshua DILL and w/Mary in 1834; near Pampell's 
Foundry and then occupied by Henry FUNK; (this was supposed to go to Henry 
JONES per the Will).

Testimony was heard from Catharine THOMAS, Harriet YONER and Daniel 
SPRINGER.  Appointed trustee was Valerius EBERT with Hugh McALEER
as surety.  On 3 Oct 1863, sale was held at the City Hotel in Frederick, 
high bidders were:
- Hugh McALEER for the Springer lot at $700
- William ADAM for the Medtart lot at $700
- Benjamin EBERT for the Turbutt lot at $655
- the Dill lot wasn't able to be sold then, but later was sold at private
  sale to George METZGER at $250

Distribution of $2,379.77; court costs, $296.86
- Maria B. RITCHIE's heirs, each rec'd $77 & $19.56
.....Wm CAREY's heirs, to Valerius EBERT, adm
.....John M. CAREY
.....Eliza BUSH(?)
.....Elenor BRISH
.....George G. RITCHIE
.....Fanny KUMPP
- Rebecca EBERT's heirs, each rec'd $92.40 & $23.48
.....Benjamin EBERT
.....Valerius EBERT
.....John M. EBERT
.....William EBERT
.....Ann RAMSBURG
- Catharine HANSHEW, $462.02
- Catharine THOMAS, $231.01
- Susanna BUCKEY's heirs, $231.01
  to Valerius EBERT as adm
- Ophelia CARY, in lieu of dower, 1/8 of 1/6 of 1/2, $2.44
- Wm. Cary's children, each rec'd $3.42
Closed 2 Mar 1864.



JWLC-1, 300-301 - BLESSING, GRIMES, PETERS - May 1864

William C. GRIMES & Lydia A. BLESSING (exec/of George BLESSING, dec'd)
Supplemental of BGF-3, 467 - Petition for Title

On 17 Apr 1858, George BLESSING, trustee, sold 110 acres to 
William C. GRIMES at $700 and proceeds were distributed.  
Grimes has paid the amount, deducting his proportion of 
proceeds by a loan from George BLESSING which he secured 
by mortgage to BLESSING, but mortgage has been lost or he
died without conveyance and deed cannot be secured without it.
Lewis PETERS was appointed trustee for conveyance.
Closed 26 May 1864.



JWLC-1, 301-307 - DERTZBAUGH, DERR, ZEIGLER, YOUNG, DUVALL, LINN - Oct 1863

John COYER & Others  vs  Lemuel PRINCE & Mary E. PRINCE
Supplemental of WBT-1, 483

Petition of John George LINN for Title

On 19 Dec 1845, sale was approved and Gideon BANTZ was
trustee.  Public sale was held 14 Feb 1846 with sales to:
- Warner KAUFMAN (w/ Harriet Ann) for Lot #4; however, 
deed was listed as Lot #1 in error.  (Lot #1 was sold to 
HANSHEW & MARKEY.)  KAUFMAN sold Lot #4 to Henry LORENTZ 
(w/ Catharine) who then sold it to John HANSHEW & David J. 
MARKEY; they then sold it to George DERTZBAUGH (w/ Catharine) 
who died (with a Will) before receiving the deed.

On 21 Nov 1856, John G. LINN purchased the disputed lot from
Catharine DERTZBAUGH and paid all monies and request court
assistance in conveyance of correct deed; Gideon BANTZ then
being deceased.

Catharine DERTZBAUGH  (wid/of George DERTZBAUGH) d/ intestate
d/ Catharine  w/o Daniel DERR
d/ Margaret  w/o Henry L. ZEIGLER
d/ Mary Ann  wid/o Joshua YOUNG
s/ John W. DERTZBAUGH
s/ George W. DERTZBAUGH
d/ Christina R.  w/o John W. DUVALL

Land - Lot #4 on north side of West Third St in Fredericktown

Grayson EICHELBERGER was appointed trustee for the conveyance.
Closed 21 Oct 1863.



JWLC-1, 307-309 - BRENGLE, MILLER, GETZENDANNER - Oct 1863

Samuel T. BRENGLE  vs  Joseph G. MILLER & Daniel GETZENDANNER Jr.
Private Trust

A mortgage by Samuel T. BRENGLE and w/ Madora to 
Joseph G. MILLER and Daniel GETZENDANNER Jr.; public
sale on 25 Apr 1863 at the City Hotel in Frederick went
to Madora BRENGLE at $1,100 in cash.

Land - parts of Lots #227 & 228 on east side of North Market 
St in "Addition to Fredericktown"; from Lewis LOGUE and 
w/ Mary in May 1857.  Property has 2-story brick house in
front and 1-story in the rear.

Distribution of $1,100; court costs, $97.55
- Daniel GETZENDANNER Jr, 88% of claim, $501.22
- Joseph G. MILLER, 88% of claim, $501.22
Closed 18 Dec 1863.



JWLC-1, 309-313 - KOONTZ, DELASHMUTT, MARKS, QUYNN, RITTER - Jan 1864

Allen G. QUYNN & J. Alfred RITTER  vs  John KOONTZ & Margaret KOONTZ
Foreclosure & Sale

On 11 Jan 1864, public sale was made from the United States 
Hotel in Frederick; but since no sufficient bid was received,
private sale was later made to Lemuel MARKS at $1,250.

Petition of John H. KOONTZ and Charles F. KOONTZ, minor children
of Henry KOONTZ, dec'd, by Elias L. DELASHMUTT, their guardian,
and Margaret C. KOONTZ, wid/of Henry KOONTZ, dec'd, then age 26.
In 1854 part of the mortgaged premises was conveyed to Henry KOONTZ,
the father and husband of the new petitioners.

Distribution of $1,250; court costs, $126.56
- QUYNN & RITTER, their claim, $675.17
- Margaret C. KOONTZ, widow, in lieu of dower, 1/7 or $64.04
- John H. KOONTZ, son, $112.11 (to his guardian)
- Charles F. KOONTZ, son, $112.11 (to his guardian)
Closed 19 Mar 1864.



JWLC-1, 313-325 - BROWN, LEWIS, BENCHOFF, RICE, TOMS, ROBERTSON, OSWALD - Aug 1862

David LEWIS & Others  vs  Ezra BROWN & Others

Hiram BROWN  d/ Apr 1861 intestate without children

sis/ Hannah  w/o David LEWIS
sis/ Delilah BROWN - Ogle Co, Illinois
sis/ Elizabeth  wid/o John BENCHOFF - Ogle Co, Illinois
bro/ Ezra BROWN

sis/ Sophia, dec'd  w/o George RICE
..........Hannah RICE, a minor
..........Mary RICE, a minor
..........Delilah RICE, a minor

bro/ Jefferson BROWN, a minor
sis/ Catharine M. BROWN, a minor
bro/ George BROWN, a minor

Land - "Three Tracts Altogether", 40 acres; to Hiram BROWN 
and Ezra BROWN from William D. BROWN and w/ Mary in 1857;
adjoined lands of Henry BUHRMAN and Abraham TOMS.
- "Williams Defence", Lot #20, 16 acres; to Hiram BROWN and 
Ezra BROWN from trustees, William TOMS, Abraham TOMS, Samuel 
TOMS and William D. BROWN, by Equity Court case against John 
T. ROBERTSON and w/ Hannah in 1855; adjoined Lot #19 belonging
to Solomon TOMS and Lot #21 to John FESSLER.
On 31 May 1858, agreement was made for Ezra to purchase Hiram's
half interest in the first mentioned property.

On 30 Oct 1862, Testimony was heard from Henry BROWN and
William D. BROWN, the latter being appointed as guardian to
the minors and also as trustee for the sale with surety as Yost
HARBAUGH.

On 10 Jan 1863, sale was made to Ezra BROWN for the 1/2 share
of the first mentioned tract at $378.  The second tract was sold
to Benjamin OSWALD at $107.60.  Total sales, $485.60.

Distribution of balance of $269.63
- each siblings 1/8 share, $33.70
(Sophia's husband received $10.54 and each of her children
 received $7.73.)
Closed 1 Jul 1864.



JWLC-1, 325-335 - CRONISE, STANSBURY, ABBOTT, PITTS, CLARK - Aug 1860

William E. STANSBURY  vs  Jacob CRONISE & wife

Deed of Mortgage to William STANSBURY of Baltimore County
by Jacob CRONISE and w/ Catharine to insure payment due
him issued by the 1839 Will of William ABBOTT of Baltimore City.
Payment to Stansbury was never made in the allotted time.
The money was lent to William H. V. CRONISE at the request
of Elizabeth ABBOTT, wid/of William ABBOTT, and of Mary
O. G. CRONISE, w/o William H. V. CRONISE

Land - "New Market Plains", Lot #1, 2 acres, (part of real estate of 
Elizabeth PITTS, dec'd, exec/ Nicholas H. PITTS); situated on north 
side of Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road; also part situated on south 
side of Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road and on north side of Bush Creek. 

Trustees were Thomas S. ALEXANDER and William P. PRESTON of
Baltimore city.  The entire interest was transferred to John CLARK
of Baltimore city, he having purchase their entire interest in said
property - signed by Wm. E. STANSBURY, trustee; Wm. H. V. 
CRONISE; M. O. G. CRONISE, E. B. ABBOTT on 16 Apr 1860.



JWLC-1, 335-364 - CRONISE/CRONICE, CLARK, FRISBEY, STANSBURY, McCOLLAH, 
    HARMAN, REINHART, UMSTEAD, DALLETT, ABBOTT - May 1863

John CLARK  vs  Titus CRONISE & Others

The previous petition was transferred from high court to Equity
Court and is still pending.  William E. STANSBURY, William H.
V. CRONISE and w/ Mary O. G. conveyed all their interest to 
John CLARK in 1860.  In Sep of that year, Jacob CRONISE and
w/ Catharine conveyed a deed to Jacob Stoll CRONISE.
John Jacob FRISBEY of Baltimore City filed a suit against Jacob 
and Catharine CRONISE for payment of another mortgage; trustee 
for that was John S. McCOLLAH, but in 1851, J. J. SPEED was 
substituted as trustee.  Speed sold the mortgaged premises to 
John M. HARMAN, but afterwards, David REINHART was substituted 
as purchaser and deed was conveyed on 2 July 1852.  REINHART 
and w/ Jane Rebecca conveyed said lands to Titus V. CRONISE on 
2 Jul 1853 which Titus mortgaged to John H. UMSTEAD.  Henry 
C. DALLETT Jr. was said to be a witness in Titus stating his debts.

Jacob CRONISE and w/ Catharine are now both deceased.  J. Stoll
CRONICE, Titus CRONICE, John H. UMSTEAD and Henry C. DALLETT Jr.
are all non-residents of Maryland.

William E. STANSBURY of Baltimore County, trustee under the Will
of William ABBOTT dated 30 Aug 1839, and William H. V. CRONICE 
of California and w/ Mary O. G. conveyed deed to John CLARK of
Baltimore City.

Land - "New Market Plains", Lot #1 & 2, 3 acres, known as
'Monrovia Depot', near the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road 
which has a 2-story weatherboard house, stable, ice house, 
store and warehouse with adjacent grounds and outbuildings; 
(previously from Nicholas H. PITTS as executor of Elizabeth 
PITTS in 1832).  It is located 10 miles from Frederick and 
1 mile from New Market.

Testimony was heard from William LOWE and James M. HARDING.
Trustee was John S. McCULLOH with surety as John J. FRISBEY;
however, Joseph J. SPEED was substituted as trustee in Oct 1848
with surety as S. H. TAGART.
Sale was held Jun 1852, high bidder was John M. HARMAN for the
Monrovia Depot at $685; however, mortgages of over $7,000 was 
still owed.  Petition was filed to substitute David REINHART as 
purchaser in place of John M. HARMAN; petition was granted.

In Feb 1863, subpeonas were issued to Elizabeth B. ABBOTT and
Mary O. G. CRONICE of Baltimore City.  New trustees were appointed,
Charles W. RIDGELY and William J. ROSS.  On 24 Oct 1863, sale
was held at the City Hotel in Frederick, high bidder was:
- Louis F. DIETRICK and Jacob S. CRONICE for "New Market Plains"
at $7,000.

Distribution:  court costs, $427.84
- John CLARK, his first lien, $4,300.92
- John H. UMSTEAD, second lien, $2,271.24
Closed 19 Dec 1863.



JWLC-1, 364-378 - McCORMICK, MOLER, CLEM, TANEY, BARRICK, HARPER, 
    SCHLOSSER, SCHOLL, LITTLE, BELL, HAFFNER - Oct 1862

Peter G. SCHLOSSER  vs  Elizabeth McCORMICK & Others

George McCORMICK  d/ April 1862, intestate
widow - Elizabeth

d/ Mary Ann McCORMICK
d/ Sophia McCORMICK  w/o (Andrew) Reuben MOLER
d/ Catharine Ann McCORMICK  w/o Philip H. CLEM
s/ George William McCORMICK & w/ Margaret (TANEY)(?)
    - Union Bridge, Carroll Co, MD
d/ Lavinia McCORMICK 
d/ Jane  Rebecca  McCORMICK  w/o Isaiah BARRICK
d/ Harriet A. McCORMICK, a minor
d/ Anna E.  McCORMICK, a minor

Administrator was Richard HARPER with sureties as G. S.
GROSHON and Charles F. KELLER.

Land - "Laurel Hill", 1/2 of Lot #4, 15 acres, a mountain lot; 
and "Laurel Hill", 1/2 of Lot #4, 19 acres, a mountain lot
and "Turkey Manor", Lot #1, 17 acres, from Michael ROBERTS 
and w/ Mary C. in 1862 (previously from Daniel RAMSBURG, 
trustee of John RAMSBURG, dec'd, to William OTT in 1848; 
and from OTT to the ROBERTS in 1859).

Peter G. SCHLOSSER was listed as executor of George
SCHLOSSER with records of many payments due to
George SCHLOSSER.  Richard HARPER was a co-signer
with George McCORMICK on one of those notes.

Guardian was Dennis SCHOLL; testimony was heard from 
Richard HARPER who was appointed as trustee for the sale
with sureties as Michael ROBERTS and Charles F. KELLER.
On 18 Apr 1863, public sale was held in Lewistown, high
bidders were:
- John L. LITTLE for Lot #1 at $134.46
- William BELL for Lot #4 at $282.90
- William W. HAFFNER for 15 acres at $71.44
Total sales, $488.80.

Distribution:  court costs, $144
- Peter G. SCHLOSSER, claims in part, $98.46, $210.90, $35.44.
Closed 3 Oct 1863



JWLC-1, 378-394 - FREY, LYNCH, YOUNG, WISEMAN, MAUGANS - Sep 1863

Elizabeth FREY  vs  John A. LYNCH
Petition for Dower

Jonathan FREY  d/ 1 Jul 1863
widow - Elizabeth

(There was no data provided on whether or not there
were any children since the petition was only for dower.)

Land - "Resurvey on Bealls Addition", 117 acres, from Daniel 
MAUGANS and w/ Mary; lies on public road.
- also "Weavers Last Renewal", 1 acre, (lies next to Abraham 
MAUGINS part of "Bealls Addition".  (Beall pronounced as Bell)

Jonathan FREY filed for insolvency in June 1863 with appointed 
trustee as John A. LYNCH.

Testimony was heard from Jacob YOUNG of D. who testified
the Freys were married for 40-50 years.  Commission to lay
out dower land was William METZGAR, Jacob LUDY, Samuel 
MAUGINS, Lawrence EASTERDAY and Samuel BRANDENBURG
which equalled 28 acres; Henry MARKIN was chain carrier.
(plat shown)  Land was divided into three lots: 
- Lot #1, 56+ acres, w/sawmill, 2-story springhouse that is used
  as a dwelling (this lot adjoins the public road)
- Lot #2 (subject to widow's life estate), 28+ acres w/ house
- Lot #3, 33+ acres, w/ Switzer barn, apple orchard and spring
Located about a mile and a half from the village of Wolfsville
and near the county road leading to Smithsburg.

On 12 Dec 1863, John H. LYNCH, trustee for the sale of insolvent
petitioner, Jonathan FREY, held a sale at the City Hotel in Frederick,
high bidders were:
- Ephraim FREY for Lot #1 at $841.21
- Ephraim FREY for Lot #3 at $503.50
- Henry FREY for Lot #2  at $283

Distribution of $644.47; court costs, $217.65
- Enoch FREY (30%) for 1st mortgage, $179.22
- Samuel WISEMAN for 2nd lien, $247.60
Closed 22 Apr 1864.



JWLC-1, 394-403 - DEVILBISS, DUVALL, NELSON, NUSBAUM - Oct 1863

Rufus W. DEVILBISS et al by Adam W. DEVILBISS, their next friend
vs  Rufus W. DEVILBISS et al

Maranda O. DEVILBISS  d/ abt Oct 1863 intestate  
wid/of George W. DEVILBISS

s/ Rufus W. DEVILBISS, a minor
s/ Henry Clay DEVILBISS, a minor
s/ George A. DEVILBISS, a minor
d/ Ann M. DEVILBISS, a minor

Land - parts of "Addition to Whiskey Ridge" and "Resurvey 
on Dearbought" and "Venus", 1+ acre, 1/2 from Charles 
T. DUVALL and w/ Susanna and the other half, "Addition 
to Whiskey Ridge" and "Resurvey on Dearbought" and 
"Friendship" from Maranda's aunt, Barbara DEVILBISS 
by her Will.  Property has a small log house.

Adam W. DEVILBISS was the children's uncle.
Guardian appointed was Joseph WOOD.  Testimony was
heard from Henry NELSON who claims he was an uncle
of Miranda and her neighbor during her lifetime.  Also
testifying was Elisha NELSON.  Trustee was Adam W. 
DEVLBISS with sale held on 5 Feb 1864; high bidder
was Adam NUSBAUM at $526.

Distribution:  court costs, $119.57
- each child's 1/4 share, $101.60
Closed 21 Apr 1864.



JWLC-1, 403-412 - LUNG, SWITZER - Apr 1863

Israel SWITZER  vs  Thomas LUNG
- Foreclosure

Land - "Hammonds Strife", "The Resurvey on Williams
Neglect" and "The Resurvey on Hard Quarters" (to Israel 
SWITZER from Henry REPP), 25 acres; mortgaged by
Thomas LUNG to Israel SWITZER.  Property located
near Herring's Mills, adjoining lands of Samuel REPP, 
Mr FOGLE; consists of 1 1/2 story frame dwelling with
stable and good well near the door and orchard.

Testimony was heard from John D. SWITZER of Carroll
County who was appointed as trustee for the sale with
sureties as George W. DEVILBISS and Henry HAWK.
Sale was held 2 Jan 1864 in Johnsville on said property, 
with high bidder as William H. FOGLE at $652.

Distribution of $217.33; court costs, $72.90
- Israel SWITZER, partial mortgage, $144.43

2nd Distribution of $445.70; court costs, $54.08
- Israel SWITZER, balance due, $391.62
Closed 1 Aug 1864.



JWLC-1, 412-427 - STONER, SNYDER, BAKER, EBBERTS, OGLE, ECKER, REPP - Mar 1862

Ephraim W. STONER, adm/of D. B. N. of Magdalena STONER
and exec/of Rebecca STONER  vs  William SNYDER & Others

On 9 Apr 1856, Deed of Mortgage was made by William SNYDER
and w/ Rebecca to Magdalena STONER and Rebecca STONER, the
latter two now deceased.

Magdalena STONER died in Jan 1861 leaving a Will and appointing
Samuel GARBER of I. as her executor.  Garber since died and 
Ephraim W. STONER was appointed executor in his place.  

Rebecca STONER died on 22 Dec 1860 leaving a Will and 
appointing Ephraim W. STONER as executor and sureties as
David STONER and John KINZER.

Land - "Millwright's Design", "Friendship" and "Come By
Chance", 14 acres; lies along road from Paul Haugh's church
to Franklin's Tavern and by John GARBER's part of "Friendship"; 
(previously to David STONER Sr from John ENGEL in 1830).
The latter  tract adjoined land of heirs of David ROOP.
The third parcel on "Addition to Millwright Design" descended
into west side of the Beaver Dam branch and adjoined land
of Samuel CHASE.  Property is situated a quarter mile from
Repp's Mill and about two miles northeast of Johnsville with
a 2-story stone house, barn, and other buildings; also had
a log house on east side of property, then in the occupancy 
of William EBBERTS.

William SNYDER/SNIDER sold the land to Lewis BAKER, but 
didn't convey it because money was still due.  William & 
Rebecca SNYDER have since moved to Shafersville, near
Poplar Spring in Howard County.

Lewis BAKER  d/ abt 1862 in Virginia, intestate

s/ John Wesley BAKER, a minor - Middleburg, Carroll County
d/ Sarah C. BAKER, a minor - Middleburg, Carroll County
s/ Benjamin F. BAKER, a minor

Guardian was Robert G. McPHERSON.  Testimony was heard
from Benjamin ECKER and John S. REPP.  Ephraim W. STONER 
was appointed trustee for the sale.  After two failed public sales, 
private sale was made to Evan OGLE at $500.
Distribution:  court costs, $151.22
- Ephraim W. STONER, for Magdalena STONER, $348.78
Closed 9 May 1864.



JWLC-1, 428-442 - GROSSNICKLE, BOWLUS, CLINE - Aug 1863

Peter GROSSNICKLE & Mahlon GROSSNICKLE, exec/of John GROSSNICKLE 
vs  Louisa C. GROSSNICKLE & Tilghman GROSSNICKLE

John GROSSNICKLE Sr  died 5 Jan 1863 with a Will designating
Peter and Mahlon GROSSNICKLE as his executors; sureties were
Daniel HARSHMAN, Jonathan GROSSNICKLE and John H. BITTLE.

Land - "The Two Sons", 36+ acres, sold to John GROSSNICKLE Jr 
by his father John GROSSNICKLE Sr & w/ Mary in 1855.  Monies 
were to be paid by Jr within six months of the death of his father; 
however, he died before his father.  Land lies on NW side of road 
leading from Smithsburg to Wolfsville and near the road from 
Wolfsville to Frederick, on west side of Catoctin Creek and by 
John CLINE's Lot; exception is school house lot.
School house lot is shown on Lot #2; church lot is opposite
Lot #1 on Wolfsville Road; all three lots are between Wolfsville
Road and "Frederick Road".
Sale ad reads in part - 'Timber lots about 3 miles NE of Myersville
near the Tunker Church'.

s/ John GROSSNICKLE Jr  d/ 21 Nov 1858
....w/ Mary  - Jackson District, Frederick County
....d/ Louisa Catharine GROSSNICKLE, a minor
....s/ Tilghman F. GROSSNICKLE, a minor

Guardian was Robert G. McPHERSON.  Testimony was
heard from William METZGER, George LEATHERMAN and
Mary GROSSNICKLE, the widow of Jr.  Also testifying was
William H. H. HAGAR who testified regarding verification
of signatures.  Trustee was Mary GROSSNICKLE.  Sale was
held on 20 Feb 1864 in front of Upton BUHRMAN's store
in Myersville; high bidders were:
- William H. BOWLUS for Lot #1, 10+ acres, at $741.84
- Lawson CLINE for Lot #2, 14+ acres, at $1,054.62
- Philip CLINE for Lot #3, 9+ acres, at $584.25
Total sales, $2,380.71.

Distribution:  court costs $212.84
- Mary GROSSNICKLE, the widow, 1/7 or $309.70
- Peter & Mahlon GROSSNICKLE, in part payment, $1,859.17
Closed 9 May 1864.



JWLC-1, 442-443 - BROCKE, WESTENDORFF, LEILICH - Feb 1864

Fredericktown Savings  vs  Ann Maria BROCKE et al
Supplemental of ES-4, 296

Ignatius BROCKE  died with a Will, leaving
widow - Ann Maria

s/ Francis J. BROCKE 
d/ Catharine  w/o Joseph WESTENDORFF
s/ John Peter BROCKE
s/ William BROCKE
s/ Theodore BROCKE
s/ Peter BROCKE
s/ Charles BROCKE

Will left $150 each to sons Theodore and Peter with 
balance to be divided amongst the children from a sale.
Jacob LEILICH was trustee for the sale after the widow's death,
sold and settled the estate; however, he is now holding balance 
of money from trust for the widow.

Distribution:  $271.67; court costs, $24.92
- Theodore BROCKE, in part of legacy, $123.37
- Peter BROCKE, in part of legacy, $123.37
Closed 10 May 1864.



JWLC-1, 444-449 - SHAWEN, MEHRLING, THOMAS, CRUM - Jan 1864

Ezra M. THOMAS and Dr. George W. CRUM, trustees 
of Samuel T. SHAWEN and wife

Trustees listed above sold the mortgaged real estate of 
Samuel T. SHAWEN (now dec'd) and w/ Mary on 2 Jan 1864 
at Centreville to John Nicholas MEHRLING for $700.

Land - Lot in Centreville with 2-story log house, back
building, smokehouse, stable, well, fruit orchard; adjoining 
lots of David HALE, Joseph SHAWEN and heirs of William Cost 
JOHNSON.

The widow claimed she was in weakened condition, can't 
read and was forced to sign the mortgage against her will; 
she asks to have dower; however, she later withdrew that 
objection.

Distribution of $700; court costs, $106.30
- Frederick Savings, mortgage claim, $253.50
- Mary SHAWEN, widow, 1/8 in lieu of dower, $48.28
Balance went to multiple creditors.
Closed 14 May 1864.



JWLC-1, 449-460 - BROWN, TOMS, PRIOR, SLEASMAN, BLICKENSTAFF - Sep 1863

Ignatius BROWN  vs  Phebe A. BROWN & Others

John BROWN of Wm.  d/ abt 1857 intestate

d/ Phebe A. BROWN
s/ Talmon J. BROWN, a minor
d/ Mary E. BROWN, a minor
s/ Charles W. J. BROWN, a minor
s/ Uriah W. BROWN, a minor
d/ Hannah S. BROWN, a minor

Land - "Good Luck Altogether", 2 lots, 12 1/2 acres,
from William TOMS and w/ Mary in 1854; next to tract 
"Separation".

- "Fox Range", 66 acres, to William BROWN Sr from 
James GILLINGHAM and George ELLIOTT in 1862 (Brown 
sold this to his son John BROWN, but died before land 
was conveyed from Gillingham and Elliott; however 
Grayson EICHELBERGER, their administrator, has received 
approval to convey said land to John BROWN).

Administrator was Ignatious BROWN with sureties as
John KRISE and William BUHRMAN.  Guardian was Jacob
TOMS Jr.  Testimony was heard from William TOMS.
Trustee for the sale was Ignatius BROWN;  sale on 18
Feb 1864, high bidders were:
- Elizabeth BROWN for the home place of 21+ acres at $921
The remainder was divided into five lots:
- Samuel PRIOR for Lot #1, 12 acres, at $260.37
- Daniel BROWN for Lot #2, 14 acres, at $104.67
- John M. SLEASMAN for Lot #3, 13 acres, at $407.55
- Samuel PRIOR for Lot #4, 10 acres, at $231.44
- John BLICKENSTAFF for Lot #5, 15 acres, at $196.50
Total sales, $2,121.53.

Distribution:  court costs, $208.52
- Ignatius BROWN, claims for payments made, $501.40
- each child's 1/6 share, $235.26
Closed 21 Apr 1864.



JWLC-1, 461-468 - BECRAFT, LOWMAN, CROCKETT, STEVENSON, BLOWHORN, HARRIS, 
ANDERSON, DUVALL - Aug 1863

William LOWMAN & Others  vs  John CROCKETT & Others

John H. BECRAFT  d/ abt 1 Aug 1863 intestate, unmarried

sis/ Mahala  w/o William LOWMAN
sis/ Mary  w/o John CROCKETT - Montgomery County
sis/ Minerva  w/o Henry STEVENSON - Missouri
sis/ Delilah  w/o Thomas BLOWHORN - Howard County

sis/ Julia BECRAFT, dec'd
......Ethalinda  w/o Thomas HARRIS - Howard County

Land - "Cherry Grove", House & Lot from Henry BUSSARD
of Carroll County in 1861 (to Bussard from Richard VANSANT 
and w/ Rebecca in 1860).  House was 2-story frame with
kitchen attached and fine well near the door with fruit trees
on 1/2 acre.

William P. ANDERSON was trustee for the sale; on 26 Mar 1864,
sale was held in Mount Airy in Carroll County; high bidder was:
- William T. DUVALL at $550

Distribution:  court costs, $121.26
- each 1/5 share to sisters, $85.74
Closed 24 May 1864.



JWLC-1, 468-481 - MILLER, SOMERS, CRAWFORD, HARBAUGH - Sep 1863

Charles MILLER, George & Sophia SOMERS and Others
vs  Eva C. MILLER & Others

John MILLER  d/ Nov 1861 intestate
widow - Eve Catharine

s/ Charles MILLER
d/ Sophia  w/o George SOMERS
s/ Frederick MILLER - Pennsylvania
s/ John MILLER and w/ Mary - Washington County
s/ Christian MILLER and w/ Susan
s/ Henry MILLER and w/ Mary Jane
s/ Jacob MILLER and w/ Susan - Pennsylvania
s/ Isaac MILLER and w/ Mary Jane
d/ Lydia Ann MILLER
s/ Ezra MILLER and w/ Julianna
s/ Samuel MILLER - Pennsylvania
d/ Caroline MILLER
s/ Simon P. MILLER and w/ Sarah Jane

Land - "Marys Delight", 168 acres, in Harbaugh Valley,
from Armor BIGHAM and w/Eliza for 208 acres in 1842, 
but 40 acres were conveyed to Frederick MILLER; (was 
resurveyed for Jacob HARBAUGH of Jacob in 1819 for 966
acres); located on west side of road leading from the saw mill 
on said premises, then occupied by Armor BIGHAM to house 
of Jacob HARBAUGH and next to tracts "Carolina", "World's
Wonder" and "Hazard".   Exception was for house and one
acre reserved for Joseph HARBAUGH and w/ Susan.
The sale ad stated the farm was one and a half miles east
of Sabillasville, joining lands of Hiram HARBAUGH, Ephraim
HARBAUGH, Sanford HARBAUGH and others with a good
2-story log house, a large elegant Switzer barn, wagon shed,
other out buildings, orchard, never-failing spring convenient
to the house and small stream running through the meadow.
The small farm had a log house and stabling with a good spring
of water near the house, 10 acres cleared and balance set in
white oak and other timber.  Charles MILLER was then living
on the property.
- 25 acres, from Hiram HARBAUGH and w/Ann M. in 1863.

On 28 Sep 1863, Lewis CRAWFORD made oath regarding
the widow, Eve Catharine MILLER, and stated she was 72
years old and her health was tolerable.

Trustee for the sale was Lewis CRAWFORD; on 12 Mar 1864, 
sale was held in Sabillasville; high bidders were:
- Charles MILLER for farm of 129 acres at $3,346.57
- Frederick MILLER for small farm of 44 acres at $1,312.75

John Miller was administrator and petitioned for his
overpayment of expenses.

Distribution of $4,659.33; court costs, $302.10
- Catharine MILLER, widow, 1/10 or $435.72
- John MILLER, adm, for expenses, $133.97
- each 1/13 child's share, $291.34
Closed 18 May 1964.



JWLC-1, 481-491 - OGBORN, FARQUHAR, MOUNT, RUSSELL, SWOMLEY, LEASE - Sep 1863

Asa SWOMLEY  vs  William W. OGBORN & Others

Caleb OGBORN  d/ Mar 1863 intestate
widow - Elizabeth

s/ William W. OGBORN (adm/of father's estate)
s/ Ephraim OGBORN
d/ Ann OGBORN
d/ Elizabeth OGBORN  wid/o John FARQUHAR

d/ Maria OGBORN, dec'd w/o Joseph FARQUHAR
.....Susanna FARQUHAR, a minor
.....Charles FARQUHAR, a minor
.....Ann E. FARQUHAR, a minor

Land - House and Lot #28 in Plummer's part of 
New Market to Asa SWOMLEY and Caleb OGBORN 
from Jesse W. RINE and w/ Lucy A. in 1857.  Located 
opposite Samuel POULTNEY's lots.  Previously to the 
Rines from Cornelius CLAY and w/ Ann in 1851.
The sale ad stated the house was large and had a
wagonmaker's shop, stable and other buildings;
listed next-door neighbors as Jesse HAYNES and 
Elizabeth HAMMOND. 

Guardian was Joseph W. L. CARTY.  Testimony was
heard from Isaac RUSSELL who stated Elias MOUNT
then lived on said property.  Joseph FARQUHAR and
Elias MOUNT also testified.  Trustee was William W.
OGBORN.  Sale was held on 31 Mar 1964, high bidder
was Thomas U. LEASE at $1,125.

Distribution:  court costs, $161.30
- Asa SWOMLEY, 1/2, $481.82
- each 1/5 child's share, $96.36
Closed 2 Jun 1864



JWLC-1, 492-498 - TRUNDLE, GROSS, SMITH, BREWER, CHISWELL - Jun 1864

Otho W. TRUNDLE  vs  Joseph N. CHISWELL

Otho W. TRUNDLE was indebted to John WHITE of B. of
Montgomery County, Benjamin F. WHITE of Montgomery 
County, Otho THOMAS, Henry GROSS, William H. SMITH 
and Dr. William BREWER of Montgomery County.  For the 
benefit of these creditors, he made a deed of trust to Joseph 
N. CHISWELL.  Otho has now paid all of the dates and 
the deed of trust should now be void with Otho regaining
title to the property.

However, Henry GROSS  died intestate with administrator 
Charles GROSS.  William H. SMITH died Aug 1863 with a 
Will and made Mary E. Smith his executrix.

Land - Farm, Lots # 1 & 2, 202 acres, near Point of Rocks; 
from David TRUNDLE of Otho in 1857 (part of division of 
real estate of John BRUNER Jr, dec'd).
- also Lot #3, 120 acres, 

Dr. William BREWER also died 10 Oct 1861 with a Will, 
executor was John BREWER, both then living in Montgomery 
County.

Court appoved that deed was to be conveyed by Joseph
N. CHISWELL to Otho W. TRUNDLE for said land.
Closed 30 Sep 1864.



JWLC-1, 498-507 - ANGEL, STONER, GORSUCH, BLACK, DEVILBISS, KIMMEL - Aug 1863

William STONER  vs Mary E. ANGEL & Wm. D. ANGEL

David ANGEL  d/ Dec 1862 intestate
widow - Mary E.

s/ William D. ANGEL, a minor

Administrator was William STONER with sureties as
Abraham FISCHER Jr and John REIFSNIDER.

Land - "Addition", 2 acres, on road from Linganore
Creek, near Thornton POOLE's residence, to Old 
Annapolis Road; conveyed from William STONER.

Guardian was Thomas GORSUCH.  Testimony was heard
from Levi BLACK who claimed he had known the parties
for six years.  Trustee was Adam W. DEVILBISS; sale was
held 5 Feb 1864, high bidder was Anthony Z. KIMMEL at
$654.

Distribution:  court costs, $146.58
- William STONER, $300.20
- Mary E. ANGEL, widow's 1/7, $29.60
- balance to numerous creditors.
Closed 16 Jun 1864.



JWLC-1, 507-520 - DOWNEY, JONES, McPHERSON, DEVILBISS - Oct 1863

Abraham Jones DOWNEY & Basil D. DOWNEY
vs  James A. DOWNEY & Others

Basil D. DOWNEY  d/ Jul 1861 intestate - Tuscarawas Co, Ohio 
widow - Elizabeth S. - Tuscarawas Co, Ohio 

s/ Abraham Jones DOWNEY - Tuscarawas Co, Ohio 
s/ Basil D. DOWNEY (Jr) - Tuscarawas Co, Ohio
s/ James A. DOWNEY, a minor - Tuscarawas Co, Ohio
d/ Cordelia D. DOWNEY, a minor
d/ Ida DOWNEY, a minor - Tuscarawas Co, Ohio

Land - "Addition to Whiskey Ridge", "Hope for the Best" and 
"Walnut Ridge", 174 acres, from Joseph SLINGLUFF and w/Elizabeth 
of Tuscarawas Co, Ohio in 1855.  Property was located two miles
south of Libertytown, on road leading to New Market; adjoining lands 
of Dawson V. HAMMOND, heirs of Lydia DOWNEY, Daniel SWEADNER,
Samuel COLLINS and Adam NUSBAUM.

Guardian was Robert G. McPHERSON; testimony was heard from 
Francis S. JONES and Edward JONES.  Francis S. JONES also
testified that the widow, Elizabeth S. DOWNEY was 47 years old
and her general health was good.  (Jan 20, 1864)

Trustee was Francis S. JONES; sale was held 26 Mar 1864;
high bidder was Abner C. DEVILBISS at $6,940.75.

Distribution:  court costs, $393.78
- Elizabeth DOWNEY, widow, $818.37
- each child's 1/5 share, $1,145.72
Closed 25 Jun 1864.



JWLC-1, 520-532 - WALKER, STOUFFER, TODD, DUVALL - Jan 1864

Petition of Jacob WALKER, guardian of Rebecca J. WALKER & Others

Samuel D. WALKER  d/ autumn 1863 intestate in Baltimore city
w/ Rebecca B. WALKER  d/ c1861

d/ Rebecca T. WALKER, a minor - Baltimore city
d/ Mary A. WALKER, a minor - Taneytown, Carroll County
s/ William H. C. WALKER, a minor
d/ Ella B. WALKER, a minor - Baltimore city

Land - House & 33 acres with brick grain and grist mill,
known as the Grape Creek Mills situated on Israel Creek,
3 miles west of Walkersville, adjoining lands of Ephhraim 
CREAGER, Simon STAUFFER and Daniel BURRIER.  There
was a frame 2-story house with back building, log barn, 
a dairy; also a story and a half brick mill with a pair of burrs
and a pair of choppers.  There was also a miller's house
built of log, a 3-acre apple orchard with 4 fenced fields.

Jacob WALKER was guardian of the minor children.
Court appointed Joseph W. S. CARTY as guardian
for the real estate settlement.  Testimony was heard 
from John STOUFFER and William H. TODD.
Trustee for the sale was Jacob WALKER; sale was held
13 Apr 1864 at the Dill House in Frederick; high bidder
was Zelophehad DUVALL at $3,560.

Distribution:  court costs, $233.99
- each child's 1/4 share, $831.50
Closed 2 Jul 1864.



JWLC-1, 532-554 - FORREST, FULTZ, STOTTLEMYER, KUHN, HAYS, MULLEN, HURLEY - May 1863

Elias R. STOTTLEMYER & Joseph STOTTLEMYER of D.
vs  Absolam FORREST & Others

Jeremiah FORREST  d/ Dec 1857 intestate

s/ Absolam FORREST
s/ Jacob FORREST and w/ Margaret - Missouri
s/ Jeremiah B. FORREST

s/ Hanson R. FORREST (died before his father)
.....William H. FORREST, a minor - Ohio
.....Thomas J. FORREST, a minor - Ohio

d/ Vashti Ann FORREST
d/ Henrietta FORREST

d/ Mary FORREST, dec'd w/o John FULTZ
.....Catharine FULTZ  w/o Daniel STOTTLEMYER (of N.)

d/ Julianna FORREST (died before her father)
.....Ann Rebecca FORREST  w/o Denton KUHN

Land - "Murdocks Inheritance", 142 acres, to Jeremiah 
FORREST, Solomon FORREST and Owen FORREST by 
Richard POTTS in 1818 (patented to William MURDOCK in 
1796). (1)
Owen conveyed his share to Jeremiah in 1827.  (2)
- "Murdocks Inheritance", 94 acres, from Solomon FORREST
and w/ Elizabeth in 1835.  (5)
- "Foxes Chase", 25 acres, from Overton HARNE (w/Susannah) 
in 1831; and also from them was 43 acres of same tract in 1834. (3&4)
- "Racoon Walk", 10 acres, from Daniel BARKMAN and w/ Catharine 
in 1839. (6)
- "Three Mill Seats" and "Hearts Delight", 19 acres , from David LOHR 
and Mary BIDLE in 1863.  Land adjoins "Foxes Chase". (7)
- "Pumpkin Hall", 7 acres, from Wilson HAYS in 1854.  Land adjoins 
"Foxes Chase". (8)
Total was 248 acres.

Catharine & Daniel STOTTLEMYER of N. conveyed their
share to Elias R. STOTTLEMYER and Joseph STOTTLEMYER
of D. in 1863.

Petition was filed by Denton KUHN and w/ Ann Rebecca
on 30 May 1863, stating that Ann Rebecca was the
illegitmate daughter of Juliana FORREST, a deceased
daughter of Jeremiah FORREST, and should be included.

Trustee was Jeremiah C. FORREST; sale was held on 27 Feb
1864 at Hiram MULLEN's store in Wolfsville; high bidders were:
- Absolam FORREST for the 'home farm', 95 acres, (3,4,7,8), 
  at $1,726.85; located 3 miles north of Wolfsville and 5 miles 
  south of Smithburg, adjoining land of James O. EASTERDAY, 
  Samuel FORREST and Hiram WOLF.
- Denton KUHN for the small farm, 10 acres (6), at $277.25  

Land in Exhibit (5) above was divided into lots
- Henry C. HAYS for Lot 1 (10 acres) at $90.18
- Daniel STOTTLEMYER for Lots 2&3 (21 acres) at $271.97
- George U. W. HURLEY for Lots 4&5 (26 acres) at $247.81
- Hiram H. MULLEN for Lot 6 (12 acres) at $114.63
- Henry C. HAYS for Lot 7&8 (22 acres) at $283.94
Total sales, $3,012.66.

Distribution:  court costs, $290.71
- each child's 1/7 share, $388.85

The court ruled that Juliana's daughter was not considered
an heir and was excluded from any share.  
Daniel and Catharine STOTTLEMYER's share went to their 
assignees, Elias R. & Joseph STOTTLEMYER.
Closed 13 Jun 1864.



JWLC-1, 554-569 - CARLIN, YOST, KUHN, COLEMAN, MURPHY, EDMONSTON - Oct 1863

David CARLIN & w/ Mary  vs  William CARLIN & Others

Thomas CARLIN  d/ 19 Apr 1860 intestate

s/ David CARLIN and w/ Mary
d/ Mary A.  wid/o Caspar YOST
s/ John CARLIN and w/ Maria - Montgomery County
s/ James CARLIN and w/ Catharine
s/ Joseph CARLIN and w/ Sarah

s/ Thomas CARLIN Jr, dec'd
.......Franklin J. CARLIN
.......Sarah  w/o Joseph H. KUHN - Adams Co, PA
.......Annie CARLIN
.......Cecelia  w/o Jacob COLEMAN 
.......William CARLIN, a minor
.......Philomelia CARLIN, a minor

s/ William CARLIN, dec'd
.......Thomas CARLIN Jr and w/ Isabella - DC
.......Anna  w/o Dennis T. MURPHY 
.......Margaret EDMONSTON, dec'd
----------Charles W. EDMONSTON, a minor - Georgetown, DC
----------Cora M. EDMONSTON, a minor - Georgetown, DC
----------Richard T. EDMONSTON, a minor - Georgetown, DC
----------Decius W. EDMONSTON, a minor - Georgetown, DC

Land - Home and part of Lots 207-211 on west side of Market 
St in Frederick city; from James RICE (w/ Catharine) in 1813 
(to Rice from George BARRICK in 1799).  House was a 2-story
weather board with 8 rooms, 1 1/2 story log back building,
brick smoke house and a log turner's shop.
 
Testimony was heard from John BENDER, Henry KEHLER, 
George RICE, Rachel Ann MILES (the latter two testifying
to Margaret EDMONSTON's children.  Trustee was James CARLIN.
On 28 May, 1864, sale was held at the Dill House in Frederick, 
high bidder was John CARLIN of Montgomery Co, MD at $1,325.

Distribution:  court costs, $219.83
- each child's 1/7 share, $157.88
Closed 16 Sep 1864.



JWLC-1, 569-583 - CRIST, CHILCOTE, GREEN, GORSUCH, FOX - Oct 1863

Hanson T. GREEN and w/ Ann C.  vs   Meleeanna V. CRIST

Joseph CRIST  d/ Feb 1862 (Will written 14 Jan 1862)

d/ Mrs. Margaret CHILCOTE
.....Mary Virginia CHILCOTE, a minor
.....Elizabeth Cecelia CHILCOTE, a minor
.....Richard Thomas CHILCOTE, a minor

d/ Ann Cecelia CRIST  w/o Hanson T. GREEN
d/ Meleeanna Virginia CRIST, a minor

(The two sisters, Ann and Meleeanna, were to receive the 
farm; however, if both died without issue, then the oldest 
sister's children were to have the farm, Mrs. CHILCOTE's 
children.

Land - "Rip Shin" (or "Ripskin)), 109 acre farm in Creagerstown 
on the Monocacy River; from John HOLLENBERGER, trustee, of 
Washington County, to Michael ISNAGLE and w/ Eliza Ann 
in 1856; however, Joseph CRIST was substituted as buyer.  
Property adjoined lands of John DEVILBISS, John P. STOTEL 
and George SCHLOSSER.  (Previously conveyed by George 
PECKINBAUGH and w/ Martha V., and George BECKENBAUGH, 
E. M. BARTHOLOW and Tideman HULL, executors of Valentine 
SHRYOCK, to Elizabeth HOLLENBERGER in 1850.)  Land was 
located two miles NE of Utica Mills, with a log dwelling, Switzer
barn, stone blacksmith shop, orchard and excellent spring convenient
to the dwelling, with a small stream running through the entire
farm.  A portion of the tract was originally Monocacy Bottom land.
Abraham J. MYERS was then residing on the property.

Guardian was Robert G. McPHERSON; testimony was heard on
27 Nov 1863, from Thomas GORSUCH, Thomas M. CHILCOTE
(who testified to month and year of Joseph CRIST's death)

Guardian for the CHILCOTE children was Joseph W. L. CARTY.
Trustee for the sale was Thomas GORSUCH; sale was held on
3 Mar 1864 at the Dill House in Frederick; high bidder was
- Jacob FOX at $1,907.50

Distribution:  court costs, $217.81
- Ann C. GREEN, 1/2 or $844.84 
- Meleeanna CRIST, 1/2 or $844.84
Closed 21 Jul 1864.



JWLC-1, 583-592 - SMITH, BEAM, HELLMAN, KEEFER, MORITZ - Dec 1861

Eli SMITH and George L. SMITH - On Petition

George SMITH Jr, dec'd  (Will written 6 Sep 1817, filed 28 Oct 1817)
widow - Barbara (recently died)

s/ Eli SMITH

d/ Margaret BEAM, dec'd
.....Theodore T. BEAM
.....Lewis H. BEAM
.....Albert S. BEAM
.....George P. BEAM
.....Samuel Z. BEAM
.....James K. BEAM
.....Hester Ann BEAM

d/ Lydia Ann HELLMAN
d/ Catharine "Kitty" Ann KEEFER
d/ Mary Magdaline MORITZ
s/ George L. SMITH (evidently the child wife
    was pregnant with at the time of the Will)

Exec/ Lewis MOTTER (d/ 1836)
Witnesses:  John TROXEL, Jacob DORNMER, Frederick OTT

Land - House and Lot #17 in "Shields Addition to Emmitsburg"
(Originally, house and lot was purchased as joint sale with 
Frederick OTT.) (Purchased for Smith's wife and children by
executor Lewis MOTTER from John WALTER (w/ Catharine in 1818.)
- 10 acre Lot (in two parts), from John M. BAYARD
- 1/2 of Lot in Bruceville, in partnership with Charles  BEGHAM

Court appointed Eli SMITH and George L. SMITH as trustees 
to settle the estate.  On 13 Jun 1864, sale was made to
Margaret J. SMITH at $625.

Distribution of sale and rents, $734.88
- court costs, $119.73
- each 1/6 child's share, $102.52
Closed 1 Sep 1864.



JWLC-1, 592-613 - KELLER, HARPER, HARKEY/HARLEY, SMALL, HANSHEW, SNOOK, SIM - Dec 1863

David SCHLESSINGER, creditor  vs  Richard HARPER, Charles F. KELLER, execs/of Jacob KELLER, dec'd

Jacob KELLER, Fredericktown,  d/ Mar 1850 
(Will written 15 Mar 1848; filed 26 Mar 1850)
widow - Catharine

d/ Ann Sophia KELLER (d/ 1864) w/o Richard HARPER
.....Charlotte C. HARPER, a minor and w/o Dennis R. SNOOK
.....Richard H. HARPER, a minor

d/ Ann E. KELLER, dec'd w/o James M. HARKEY/HARLEY, no issue
s/ Benjamin H. KELLER - Alexandria, DC/VA

s/ Frederick H. KELLER (dec'd) and w/ Mary (SMALL)
.....Jane Sophia KELLER, a minor
.....Bernard Matthias KELLER, a minor
.....Samuel KELLER, a minor

d/ Caroline M. KELLER  w/o Henry E. HANSHEW
s/ Charles F. KELLER - Out of State
s/ Jacob A. KELLER
s/ Henry Muhlenberg KELLER (died since his father, unmarried, no issue)

Execs/ widow, son-in-law Richard HARPER, sons, Benjamin, Charles
and Frederick, son-in-law Henry E. HANSHEW; all renounced except
Charles and Richard.
Witnesses:  John FESSLER, Isaac WISONG, J. M. HARDING

Guardian was Joseph W. L. CARTY; testimony was heard from
Richard HARPER and George HOSKINS, the latter being appointed
as trustee for the sale of the property.
On 14 Jun 1864, sale was held at the City Hotel in Frederick, 
high bidders were:
- John J. SIM and Edward SIM for 2-story brick House & Lot on Market St 
   in Frederick, adjoining Sim's Livery stable on the south and 
   the bridge over Carroll Creek on the north at $1,215
- John H. SIM for the 1 1/2-story weatherboard House & Lot at the Rail Road 
   Depot in Frederick on the south side of Rail Road opposite Philip PYFER's 
   Coalyard at $550
Total sales, $1,765.

Distribution:  court costs, $306.66
- George METZGER, $425.81
- David SCHLESSINGER, $137.10
- Anna MOTTER, $895.43
Closed 8 Oct 1864.



JWLC-1, 613-636 - ADAMS, SHANK, WEAGLEY, NELSON, ADAMS, COOPER, KEMP, SLAVES, FOUT - Jan 1863

Eleanora M. COOPER by her next friend, Godfrey KOONTZ
vs  Abraham T. ADAMS & Others

Valentine ADAMS, dec'd  (Will written 29 Oct 1859)
widow - Sarah

s/ William H. H. ADAMS *
s/ Abraham ADAMS 
d/ Sarah SHANK 
d/ Valietta WEAGLEY 
d/ Jeannetta NELSON
d/ Fanny ADAMS
gr-d - Minesota COOPER

SLAVES - negro girl LOTTY (slave for life), to wife;
- negro boy LEWIS (slave for life), to son William

Exec/ son William
Witnesses:  L. RAMSBURG, Daniel H. ROHR, William J. ROSS
===========

William H. H. ADAMS*  d/ Dec 1862 intestate, never married

bro/ Abraham Thomas ADAMS & w/ Sarah Ann KEMP - Covington, KY
sis/ Sarah Ann R.  w/o John P. SHANK - Washington County
sis/ Valetia S. T.  wid/o James R. WEAGLEY (d/ 1864) - Baltimore County
sis/ Jeannetta M.  w/o John H. NELSON
sis/ Fanny E. C. ADAMS
sis/ Eleanora M. COOPER (d/ 1854-1855)
.......Eleanora Minnesota COOPER, a minor (abt 11 or 12) - Minnesota

Land - "Resurvey on Locust Level", 140 acres, from Will of his father, 
Valentine ADAMS; on road from Frederick to Buckeystown, 2 miles
south of Frederick, adjoining lands of George MARKELL, Esq.  It had
a 2-story brick house, barn, stable, carriage house, wagon shed, smoke
house and other out buildings including a large quarter for servants
detached from the house.  It had two pumps of water, one near the 
house and the other near the barn.

Testimony was heard from Christian THOMAS and William REICH.
Trustees for the sale were Fanny E. C. ADAMS and John H. NELSON,
with sureties as Henry NELSON and David O. THOMAS.
On 6 Mar 1863, sale was held at the City Hotel in Frederick, high
bidder was Michael W. FOUT at $12,410.15 with $100 per year to be
paid to Mrs. Sarah ADAMS during her lifetime.  Fout later sold said
property to John H. NELSON.

Fanny ADAMS filed a petition for the repayment of a loan to William
by Abner C. DEVILBISS for $900 which was assigned to Fanny and
other bills as Fanny was administrator of William's estate.

Distribution of $12,410.15:  court costs, $596.88
- Fanny ADAMS for Frederick Savings, $660.65
- Fanny ADAMS for Abner C. DEVILBISS, $981
- Frederick County Bank, $317.50
- Frederick Savings, $522.35
- John H. NELSON, claim, $57.18
- each 1/6 share to siblings, $1,545.76
Closed 28 Oct 1864.



JWLC-1, 637-639 - WOLFE - Sep 1864

John WOLFE - on Petition

John WOLFE Sr, dec'd (Will written 11 May 1853)

s/ John WOLFE (Jr)
s/ William Nicholas WOLFE

Land - "Ivy Church", 100 acres,  and "Resurvey on Crowels 
Good Will", 12 acres; next to lands of Henry REPP Jr and 
Warfield SIMPSON.

After payments were made by the sons, deeds were to be
made dividing the land between the two sons; however,
William Nicholas WOLFE conveyed his interest to his brother
John, but died before a conveyance was made.

On 19 Sep 1864, John KINZER was made trustee to convey
said land to John WOLFE.



JWLC-1, 640-659 - FITZHUGH, STOKES, HATCHER - Jan 1863

Central Bank of Frederick & Sophia FITZHUGH 
vs  Benjamin G. FITZHUGH & Others

Mrs Sophia FITZHUGH conveyed property to William 
STOKES and held a mortgage from him.  Stokes sold
said land to Benjamin G. FITZHUGH.  William STOKES
was not then a resident of Maryland.

Petition of Sophia STOKES, w/o William STOKES, filed 
by her father, Benjamin G. FITZHUGH; she requests
dower in payment as she didn't sign deed from William 
STOKES to Benjamin G. FITZHUGH, but wishes land to
be sold free of emcumbrances.  Her husband was then 
in California (15 Aug 1864).

Land - Farm, 200 acres, adjoining Catoctin Furnace on the 
east and then occupied by E. P. HATCHER, Esq.  There was
a 2-story stone house and stable.

On 10 Sep 1864, sale was held at Catoctin Furnace, high 
bidder was Edwin P. HATCHER at $5,000.
After creditors were paid, Sophia FITZHUGH received
$1,696.02 in part of her claim.
Closed 29 Nov 1864.



JWLC-1, 659-685 - EVITT, HAMILTON, NICHOLS, MEDCALFE, SIX, DOYLE, 
JACOBS, PLUMMER, WEBB, O'HARA, MARKELL - Jul 1862

Michael H. HALLER & w/ Charlotte  
vs  Catharine HAMILTON & Others 

Woodward EVITT, dec'd (Will written)

s/ George W. EVITT

d/ Catharine M. HAMILTON, widow
.....Woodward A. HAMILTON (d/ 15 Mar 1854) & w/ Catharine
--------Catharine HAMILTON  w/o Samuel Leonard MEDCALFE
--------Glovinia HAMILTON  w/o George MEDCALFE
--------John W. HAMILTON
--------Georgeanna HAMILTON, a minor,  w/o John SIX
--------Ellen HAMILTON, a minor
--------Lucretia HAMILTON, a minor
.....Catharine HAMILTON  w/o Ephraim DOYLE (abandoned wife)
.....Ann M. HAMILTON  w/o George W. JACOBS
.....John HAMILTON & w/ Eliza Ellen
.....Louisa Penelope HAMILTON  w/o Reuben Nelson PLUMMER
.....Permelia Eliza HAMILTON  w/o Thomas H. WEBB
.....Mary J. HAMILTON  w/o John L. O'HARA

d/ Mary NICHOLS

s/ Joseph EVITT

Land - "Matree" and "Give and Take", 149 acres, East 
of Monocacy River
- to son George, land north of Plankston's Branch
- to daughter Catharine, land south of Plankston's Branch; 
  and the use of the north   end of the lot given to daughter 
  Mary NICHOLS, together with the Smith shop, fronting Church 
  Street, then occupied by David SPRENGLE.
- to son Joseph, in trust for education and maintenance of his
  children, use of house fronting Patrick Street in Frederick, then
  in occupancy of Stockton & Stokes as a stage office, and ground
  in the rear running back to Church Street to brick house fronting
  Church St, then occupied by Geoge W. SHARP as a printing office.
The land to Catharine HAMILTON was petitioned to be sold.

Woodward HAMILTON & wife, Louisa & R. Nelson PLUMMER, and 
Permelia & Thomas H. WEBB, all conveyed their interests to Joshua 
DILL.  Mary & John L. O'HARA sold their interest to her brother John 
HAMILTON; John conveyed his now 2/7 interests to Alpheus W. 
MARRIOTT and George HOSKINS by mortgage on note to Washington 
SMITH.  The daughter Catharine M. HAMILTON and Ann & George W. 
JACOBS conveyed her shares to Michael H. HALLER (w/ Charlotte).

Guardian was Thomas L. McLEAN; testimony was heard from
A. P. KESSLER who testified that Catharine DOYLE and Ann M.
JACOBS both died between Dec 1862 and Jan 1863.  Also testifying
was Seth H. NICHOLS who stated Catharine HAMILTON, the daughter, 
was his aunt who is very old, and her husband has been dead for many 
years.  Catharine HOOPER, the former wife of Woodward HAMILTON,
also testified to the death date of her husband and names of children
and husband of Georgeanna.

Trustee for the sale was George HOSKINS with sureties as M. H. 
HALLER and Thomas HALLER.  Sale was held on 9 Apr 1862 at
the Dill House; high bidder was:
- Francis MARKELL for 149 acres at $4,196.50.

Distribution:  court costs, $329.48
- 1/8 or $483.37 to
.....Joshua DILL, grantee of Reuben N. PLUMMER & wife
.....Joshua DILL, grantee of Woodward A. HAMILTON
.....Catharine DOYLE
.....Michael HALLER, grantee of George W. JACOBS & wife
.....George HOSKINS & Alpheus W. MARRIOT, mortgages
     of John HAMILTON (2/8)
.....Joshua DILL, grantee of Thomas H. WEBB & wife
.....Michael HALLER, grantee of Catharine HAMILTON
Closed 22 Oct 1863.



JWLC-1, 685-700 - COVELL, BARNS, WOOD - Dec 1863

Lydia COVELL  vs  John COVELL & Others

Joshua COVELL  d/ Oct 1863 intestate
widow - Lydia

s/ John COVELL & w/ Mary A. BARNS
d/ Catharine Jane  w/o George H. WOOD
d/ Elizabeth Ann COVELL
s/ Joshua L. COVELL, a minor

Land - "Middle Plantation", 38 acres, from Henry 
LEASE & w/ Elizabeth; less 6 acres conveyed to 
John COVELL in 1860; conveyed to Joshua COVELL
by Adolphus FEARHAKE, trustee of Henry THOMPSON,
dec'd.

Lydia COVELL was administrator with sureties as Anthony
BEAR and Jacob C. SPONSELLER.  Guardian was Joseph W.
L. CARTY.  Testimony was heard from Anthony BAER.  Dower
land of 10 acres was laid off for the widow.
Closed 4 May 1864.



JWLC-1, 700-718 - COVELL, BARNS, WOOD, POTTS, MOBBERLY- May 1864

Dr. Eldred W. MOBBERLY, creditor  vs  Lydia COVELL & Others

Most of the same information from pages 685-700
were repeated here, except this case is to settle with
the creditors on the Estate of Joshua COVELL.

Guardian for his minor son was Joseph W. L. CARTY.
Testifying was Anthony BEAR who testified that Joshua
COVELL died in November 1863; however, other testimony
from the previous case stated he died the end of October.
Anthony appeared to be a neighbor and Dr. MOBBERLY was
the physician for Joshua COVELL.  John HOUCK also testified.
Trustee for the sale was John HOUCK.  Sale was made to
Richard POTTS, Esquire, for the 31 acres, subject to the
widow's dower, at $640.

Distribution:  court costs, $219.99
- E. W. MOBBERLY, claims, $163.61
- each 1/4 share to the children, $64.10
Closed 3 Jan 1865



JWLC-1, 719-731 - FUNDERBERG, BROWN, JOHNSON, CRONISE, McBRIDE, REINHART, 
        SHIPLEY, DIETRICK, HARMAN, HARTSOOK

David REINHART & Others 
- On Petition - Equity - #3170 - Jun 1864

Walter FUNDERBERG  died Oct 1778, testate
widow - Catharine (1/3 of estate)

s/ Lazarus FUNDERBERG  (He had already rec’d his share.)
s/ Daniel FUNDERBERG  (Daniel’s land to be conveyed to him.)
s/ Walter FUNDERBERG (Jr)
s/ David FUNDERBERG *
s/ Noah FUNDERBERG
d/ Leah FUNDERBERG
d/ Elizabeth FUNDERBERG
d/ Salome FUNDERBERG
d/ Rachael FUNDERBERG
d/ Esther FUNDERBERG

Gave property to his two eldest sons; made provision for his executors 
to divide land equally for three youngest sons, Walter, David and Noah.

Execs/ neighbors Joel WRIGHT and Allen FARQUHAR Jr. 
Witnesses:  Jacob EVERLY, George FOX, Jacob FLORA
[Will GM-1, 90; written 20 May 1778; filed 16 Oct 1778]

LAND - (Deeded 2 May 1799 from Joel WRIGHT)

- to Walter – parts of  “Harvey’s Borough”, “Holly Gains Forrest”, 
“Holly Gains Joined” and “Walter’s Neighbour” on south side of 
division line between Walter and David. 
He later sold it sold to Isaac PFOUTZ.

- to Noah – parts of previous mentioned tracts and “Addition to Black 
Walnut Bottom” on north side of dividing line. 
He later sold it to George W. ETZLER.

- to David – parts of  “Black Walnut Bottom”, “Walter’s Bottom” 
on north side of division line. 


David FUNDERBERG *  died Feb 1834, testate
widow - Catharine (d/ Apr or May 1864)

Siblings:
bro/ Lazarus FUNDERBERG, dec'd 
     (children:  John, Sally, Phoebe, Elizabeth)
bro/ Daniel FUNDERBERG (excepted from David’s Will)
bro/ Walter FUNDERBERG (Jr) (5 children)  (see JS-7, 622)
.....1/ Catharine  w/o Jacob CRONISE, both dec'd (8 children)
. . . . . Eliza CRONISE  w/o Henry DIETRICK, both dec'd 
              (children:  John H., Lewis F., Eddington DIETRICK)
. . . . . William H. V. CRONISE
. . . . . Jane R. CRONISE  w/o David REINHART
. . . . . Catharine CRONISE
. . . . . Maria CRONISE  wid/o William G. SHIPLEY
. . . . . Jacob S. CRONISE - New York City
. . . . . Martha CRONISE  w/o John H. HARMAN, both dec'd 
              (children:  John, William, Fanny)
. . . . . Titus CRONISE
.....2/ Daniel FUNDERBERG (excepted from David’s Will)
.....3/ Henry FUNDERBERG, dec'd
. . . . . Ann  w/o Ephraim L. BROWN
. . . . . Julia, dec'd  w/o George H. JOHNSON (an unnamed son)
.....4/ Susan FUNDERBERG  w/o Henry CRONISE
.....5/ Maria FUNDERBERG, dec'd  w/o Mr McBRIDE  
           (children's names unknown)
bro/ Noah FUNDERBERG, dec'd 
     (children:  Jacob, Sarah, Catharine, Hitty, Rachel, Eliza)
sis/ Elizabeth  w/o Daniel HARTSOOK, both dec'd 
     (children's names unknown)
sis/ Salome “Sally”  FUNDERBERG (excepted from David’s Will)
sis/ Rachel  FUNDERBERG (excepted from David’s Will)
sis/ Esther FUNDERBERG (then dec'd)

(Leah is not listed; died single without issue??)

Wall to be built around graveyard (1/4 acre) & tombstones 
for David & wife and his sister Esther.

Will devised equal portions to his siblings (or their children) 
and only listed those excluded.

Execs/ John G. STRAWSBERGER and Suratt D. WARFIELD 
 (both died before the widow).
Witnesses:  David KLING, Abraham ENGLE and Samuel RHODES.
[David’s Will GME-1, 546 ; written 16 Nov 1829; filed 27 Feb 1834]

LAND -  tract "Resurvey on Seven Originals", 86 acres, 
next to tracts "Whiskey Spring" and "Resurvey on Spring Garden", 
two miles from Johnsville. (Plat and M&B)
Improved with a 2-story stone house and log barn.
David KLING was then residing there.
Devised to David FUNDERBERG by his father.

Trustee was David REINHART (a German Baptist) with sureties 
as Lewis G. DETRICK and Joseph WOOD.

SALE was held 17 Oct 1864 on the premises; high bidder was:
- George FOGLE for the 86 acres at $4,396.51.  

Distribution:  court costs, $549.54 
(included wall to be built around graveyard and tombstones)

For Children of Lazarus
- John FUNDERBERG, 1/4 of 1/4, $240.43
- Sally FUNDERBERG, 1/4 of 1/4, $240.43
- Phoebe FUNDERBERG, 1/4 of 1/4, $240.43
- Elizabeth FUNDERBERG, 1/4 of 1/4, $240.43

For Children of Walter
- John H. DETRICK, 1/3 of 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $10.01
- Lewis F. DETRICK, 1/3 of 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $10.01
- Eddington DETRICK, 1/3 of 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $10.01
- Wm. H. V. CRONISE, 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $30.05
- Jane R. REINHART, 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $30.05
- Catharine CRONISE, 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $30.05
- Maria SHIPLEY, 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $30.05
- Jacob CRONICE, 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $30.05
- John HARMAN, 1/3 of 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $10.01
- William HARMAN, 1/3 of 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $10.01
- Fanny HARMAN, 1/3 of 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $10.01
- Titus CRONISE, 1/8 of 1/4 of 1/4, $30.05
- Ann BROWN, 1/2 of 1/4 of 1/4, $120.21
- Julia JOHNSON, 1/2 of 1/4 of 1/4, $120.21
- Susan CRONISE, 1/4 of 1/4, $240.43
- Maria McBRIDE's children, 1/4 of 1/4, $240.43

For Children of Noah
- Jacob FUNDERBERG, 1/6 of 1/4, $160.29
- Sarah FUNDERBERG, 1/6 of 1/4, $160.29
- Catharine FUNDERBERG, 1/6 of 1/4, $160.29
- Hetty FUNDERBERG, 1/6 of 1/4, $160.29
- Rachel FUNDERBERG, 1/6 of 1/4, $160.29
- Eliza FUNDERBERG, 1/6 of 1/4, $160.29

For Children of Elizabeth
- Elizabeth HARTSOCK's heirs, 1/4, $961.74

Filed 5 Jan 1865.