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]

WBT-1, 1-14 - FUNDENBURG, JOHNSON, BROWN, DEVILBISS, CRAMER

David DEVILBISS  vs  E. Lincoln BROWN and Others 
- Title - Mar 1845

Henry FUNDENBURG, died testate
widow - Mary

d/ Juliana  w/o George H. JOHNSON
d/ Ann Maria  w/o E. Lincoln BROWN

(Daughters were minors and unmarried when the will was written.)

SLAVE - black boy (unnamed), shall not sell out of state and for 
no more than 14 years from date of will.

Executor - friend Samuel STEM
Witnesses - Jacob FIRROR, Jacob CRONISE, William SEFTON
[Will written 18 Dec 1835; filed 22 Feb 1836]

The estate of Henry FUNDENBURG, deceased, was sold after the 
death of his widow by his executor, Samuel STEM to Cornelius CRAMER.  
Stem was removed as executor and replaced by administrator E. Lincoln 
BROWN.  Brown issued a judgment against Cramer and also to David
DEVILBISS who had signed as security.  Since then, Devilbiss has
paid to Sheriff George RICE the monies due.

LAND - "Buck's Horn", 32 acres.
To Devilbiss from the Sheriff in 1845. 
(previously to Henry FUNDENBURG  from Henry CREAGER in 1835 
 and earlier to Jacob WELLER from John WELLER in 1786.
(Exception was made for two acres that Fundenburg had sold to 
 Nathaniel EYLER in 1830.)
- part of "Mountain Tract", from Joseph WILHIDE and Ezra WILHIDE 
  in 1835. 

Francis BRENGLE was appointed trustee to convey deed 
to David DEVILBISS. 

Closed on 22 May 1845.



WBT-1, 14-33 - TITLOW, ALLEN, KEFAUVER, YASTE, SIFFORD, MAGRUDER - Feb 1845

Sophia YOUNG and Samuel YASTE vs John KEFAUVER (s/o George)  
as adm/of George TITLOW and Others - Mar 1845

George TITLOW  d/ 20 Feb 1842
widow - Elizabeth (lives in Middletown)

d/ Eveline  w/o Isaac H. ALLEN
s/ Flavius "Harvey" B. TITLOW
d/ Mary C. TITLOW, a minor
d/ Sophia S. TITLOW, a minor
d/ Elizabeth E. TITLOW, a minor
d/ Enphelia C. Y. TITLOW, a minor
s/ Benjamin F. TITLOW, a minor

Administrator was John KEFAUVER of George. 

LAND - Lot #3 in Middletown along with all his personal property
including a large German Bible and a large English Bible.

Mortgaged to Sophia YOUNG and John KEFAUVER of George, 
but Kefauver assigned his interest to Samuel YASTE.  Other 
sureties were David BOWLUS and Jacob THOMAS of John.

Property was conveyed to John SIFFORD but monies have not 
been distributed by the administrator.

Guardian was Dr. George W. MORRIS; testimony was heard 
from George BOWLUS and J.T.C. MILLER.  

Trustee was Samuel YASTE.
SALE was held 18 Apr 1845; high bidder was:
- Hezekiah MAGRUDER for Tavern Stand in Middletown 
   and lot at $850, subject to the widow's dower.  
The personal property was sold for $145.94.  

Distribution:  Creditors were paid; closed 22 Sep 1845.



WBT-1, 33-42 - BRENGLE, SLAVES, THOMAS, PERCIVAL

John MACKELL and Sons vs Lawrence BRENGLE and Others - Mar 1845

Daniel BRENGLE  d/ May 1842 
widow - Caroline and four minor children,

d/ Virginia BRENGLE, a minor
s/ John W. BRENGLE, a minor
s/ Robert BRENGLE, a minor
d/ Fanny C. BRENGLE, a minor

(Children's names were not given in the will.)

SLAVES - negroes, EZRA and CHARITY, to wife for life;
other slaves to be sold for life but not to negro traders;
except HENRY who shall be free after ten years after 
Brengle's death.

Mrs. Catharine THOMAS is listed to renew her note.

Exec/ brother, Lawrence J. BRENGLE
Witnesses/ Francis BRENGLE, William PHILLIPS, K.T. RUSSMA?
[Will 6 May 1842; 24 May 1842]

LAND - 50 acres of woodland on east side of Monocacy River.
- 40 acres from William KRUM.

Guardian was Charles F. PERCIVAL; Listed property was to be 
sold to purchase a house in Frederick Town for the widow and 
children; the sales now must be used to pay the debts.

Filed Jul 1845.  (Also see HS-9, 137)



WBT-1, 43-54 - HOFFMAN, CRUM

Francis A. HOFFMAN vs Peter HOFFMAN - Mar 1844

LAND - "John's Prospect", 102 acres, resurveyed for John HOFFMAN 
of Francis in 1839 including parts of original tracts, "George's 
Discovery", "Good Luck", "Resurvey on George's Discovery", "Resurvey
on Mount Pleasant", "Daniel's Addition", "Obtese Triangle".
Previously devised to John HOFFMAN by his father, Francis HOFFMAN
thru his Will of Jun 1826; and now in deed of mortgage to Francis
HOFFMAN from Peter HOFFMAN in 1841. 
Peter HOFFMAN obtained lands from heirs of George HOFFMAN 
and also from (and indebted to) George W. CRUM (of Washington Co), 
John CRUM, Mary A. CRUM, Elizabeth CRUM and Margaret CRUM, 
heirs of Barbara CRUM.

Trustee was M. B. LUCKETT.
SALE to:
- Henry TERREMESMAN(?) at $6,370.  

Petition was also filed by creditors, James CASTLE Sr and William 
WATERS who were securities on a note to Dr. Richard DORSEY.  

Distribution:  Creditors paid; Filed 9 Apr 1845.



WBT-1, 54-60 - GARBER, HARTLY, HARMAN

George W. HARTLY vs John L. GARBER and Isaac HARMAN - Jul 1843

Jonathan GARBER  d/ 1819 intestate
widow - (unnamed), now w/o Isaac HARMAN

d/ Magdalena  w/o George W. HARTLY
s/ John G. GARBER

LAND - 130 acres, previously from Richard COALE to Christian 
GARBER in 1797.

John GARBER sold his interest to Isaac HARMAN.

Trustee was Isaac BROWER.
SALE was made to:
- to George W. HARTLY at $5,200,  subject to widow's dower, 
  but he contracted to sell it to Isaac HARMAN who requested 
  he be substituted as purchaser; so approved by court.  

Filed 15 Jul 1845.



WBT-1, 61-74 - FOX, JACOBS, MUMFORD, LEAKINS, ALBAUGH, BAKER

Elihu H. ROCKWELL vs Mary Magdalena FOX & and Others - Nov 1844

George FOX, dec'd of Liberty District
widow - Mary Magdalena and 10 children

s/ Jacob FOX
s/ George K. FOX - Ohio
s/ Jeremiah FOX
d/ Mary Ann "Amelia"  w/o Ignatius JACOBS
d/ Elisabeth  w/o James MUMFORD
d/ Catharine  w/o John LEAKINS - Ohio
d/ Susan  w/o Lewis ALBAUGH
d/ Margaret  w/o Dr. William H. BAKER
d/ Julianna FOX
s/ Francis FOX, a minor

Exec/ son, Jacob FOX.
Witnesses/ Dr. Abdiel UNKEFER, Isaac PFOUTZ, David KLING.
[Will 11 Nov 1842; 24 Jan 1843]

LAND - "Whiskey Springs", 100 acres, to George FOX by patent in 1754.
- "Deficiency Regained", 11 acres, to George FOX by patent in 1789.
- "Woods Chance", 11 acres, to Fox by Christian HUFFORD in 1792.
- "Timber Ridge", 4 acres, to Fox from Daniel FUNDENBURG in 1805.
- "Resurvey on Seven Originals", 1 acre, from Daniel FUNDENBURG in 1805.
- "Base Hill", 15 acres, from John STEPHENSON in 1793.
- "Resurvey on Spring Garden", 2 acres, from Stephen RICHARDS in 1754.
- "Resurvey on Spring Garden", from Rachel BENGERS and others in 1839.
Totals 336 acres less 49 acres previously sold in parts to:
-  D. FUNDENBURG, Abraham ENGLE and John ENGLE.  
Also minus an elder survey error of 70 acres, leaving a balance of 
265 acres.  

After the death of the testator, 50 acres were sold to George LOCKE.

Guardian was William MORRISON; trustee was John A. Warfield.
SALE was held 1 Feb 1845; high bidder was: 
- Jacob FOX at $3,553.92, subject to the widow's dower.  

Filed 20 Sep 1845.



WBT-1, 74-83 - HOFFMAN, SIFFORD, BOLLER, COVER

John H. HOFFMAN vs George HOFFMAN and others - Jan 1845

Michael HOFFMAN conveyed land in 1819 to his two sons,

s/ John HOFFMAN

s/ George HOFFMAN  d/ 1834 intestate
...John Henry HOFFMAN
...Rebecca HOFFMAN, a minor
...George HOFFMAN, a minor
...Samuel HOFFMAN, a minor

LAND - "Friendship", 138 acres, located one and a half miles 
north of Creagers Town on Owings Creek.
To Michael HOFFMAN from Margaret CREAGER to  in 1787.

- 50 acres of mountain land, one mile west of Mechanics Town;
adjoining the lands of Daniel ROUZER.
From James COOPER as trustee in 1828.
Previously owned by James OGLE to Samuel OGLE to ROUZER.

In 1819, John HOFFMAN (w/ Hannah) sold his share to his brother, 
George HOFFMAN.  

Guardian was John R. BOLLER; testimony was heard from Joseph
EICHELBERGER and Elias A. GROSHON. 

Trustee was Grayson EICHELBERGER.

SALE was held 8 Mar 1845; high bidders were: 
- John Henry HOFFMAN for the 138 acres at $2,106.40.  

The mountain land was divided into lots:  
- William SIFFORD for Lot#1, 12+ acres, at $62
- William BOLLER for Lot#2, 11+ acres, at $93.94
- William BOLLER for Lot#3, 12+ acres, at $62.50 
- John COVER for Lot#4, 13+ acres, at $87.94
Total Sales, $2,406.81. 

Distribution:   
- George HOFFMAN's children, each 1/4,  $559.49.  

Closed 22 Sep 1845.



WBT-1, 83-96 - WILLIARD, RICE, GROVE, SHAAFF, BISER

Dewalt WILLIARD, et al 
- Petition to Sell Real Estate - Dec 1843

Abraham WILLIARD  d/ abt 1817 intestate
widow - Catharine (d/ May 1843 intestate) and 6 children

s/ Peter WILLIARD  d/ 1827
...w/ Martha and 3 children,
......Rueben Dewalt WILLIARD, dec'd, unmarried and w/o issue
......George Washington WILLIARD, a minor
......Abraham Peter WILLIARD, a minor

s/ Daniel WILLIARD d/ 17 March 1842 intestate
...w/ Ann and 5 children
......Thomas Henry WILLIARD, a minor
......Mary Catharine WILLIARD, a minor
......Ann Elizabeth Augusta WILLIARD, a minor
......Lewis Abraham WILLIARD, a minor
......Genevieve Manmitta WILLIARD, a minor

s/ Dewalt WILLIARD
d/ Sarah Ann WILLIARD
d/ Elizabeth  wid/o Thomas RICE (he died several yrs ago)
d/ Mary Ann  w/o William GROVE

LAND 
- (A)"Resurvey on Kemps Long Meadows", 73 acres, and "Madams Defeat", 
   321 acres.
   To John WILLIARD and Abraham WILLIARD, brothers, as 2nd 
   and 3rd sons of Dewalt WILLIARD from Dewalt's will (also mentioned 
   in the will excerpt was their sister Mary LEM).
- (B)"Resurvey on Houses' New Design", 116 perches.
   From John HOUSE in 1801;
- (C)"If I Don't Keep It All, I'll Keep Some", 123 acres, next to 
   "Good Fare", "Fieldera Manor", "Anchor and Hope", "Below the 
    Nipple and Bubby".
    From Jacob BARGESSER in 1800.
all totaling 321 acres.

An 1818 petition brought by the widow laid off 106 acres for the widow's 
dower, but surveyed became 119 1/4 acres; plat shows the tract was 
next to a school house.  All lands had been previously sold by Dewalt 
WILLIARD as trustee, except for the widow's dower.

Guardian was Daniel SHAAFF;
Testimony was heard from Daniel L. BISER in Feb 1844.

Trustee was Dewalt WILLIARD.
SALE was held 20 Feb 1845; high bidder was: 
- Elizabeth RICE for 119 acres of B and C above at $6,638.22

Distribution:  each child's 1/6 share, $1,058.36.

Filed 19 Jun 1845.  Also see JS-1, 361 and JS-14, 473)



WBT-1, 96-112 - SIMMONS, TORRANCE, COST, DADE, SCHOLL, RISSLER, WINDSOR

John F. SIMMONS 
- Petition to Sell Real Estate - Feb 1845

James SIMMONS Sr, died testate
     and left 1/2 estate to his son the other half to his 3 daughters

s/ James SIMMONS *         
d/ Drucilla  w/o James TORRANCE
d/ Mary Ann COST
d/ Ruth  w/o Robert Townes DADE - Montgomery County

[Will GME-1, 82, filed 22 Sep 1829]

LAND - "The Hope" or "Resurvey on Hope", 327 acres, lies below 
the Monocacy River.
From Charles Fenton MERCER of Aldie, Loudoun Co, VA in 1818.
This was part of the estate of Thomas DARNALL, next to lands 
of Robert DARNALL, Thomas SPRIGG, Thomas BINNS and George
BUCKEY.  

In 1830, the sisters sold thier shares to their brother James Jr.

* Major James SIMMONS Jr  d/ 8 Mar 1844 intestate
widow - Sophia and 13 children

s/ John F. SIMMONS and w/ Henrietta
s/ James S. SIMMONS
d/ Rebecca L.  w/o Henry SCHOLL
s/ Abraham H. SIMMONS and w/ Elizabeth Ann
d/ Elizabeth Drucilla SIMMONS
s/ Charles L. SIMMONS
d/ Ann Sophia SIMMONS, a minor
s/ Richard E. SIMMONS, a minor
s/ Rezin E. SIMMONS, a minor
d/ Mary Ruth SIMMONS, a minor
d/ Serena SIMMONS, a minor
s/ Thomas W. SIMMONS, a minor
s/ Vernon SIMMONS, a minor

LAND - "Foul Play" and "Bloomsberry", known as Lot# 37, 137 acres.
From the Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, in 1833 and 
previously to the Bank from Joseph A. JOHNSON and Charles 
JOHNSON, execs/of Roger JOHNSON in 1832. 
- "Foul Play", known as Lot# 36, 74 acres, from the Bank of the United 
States, Philadelphia, in 1833 and previously to the Bank from Joseph 
A. JOHNSON and Charles JOHNSON, exec/of Roger JOHNSON in 1832. 

Guardian was Jacob RISSLER; testimony was heard from Zachariah T.
WINDSOR.  Trustees were the elder two sons. 

SALE was held 21 May 1845 at the residence of the late James
SIMMONS; high bidders were:
- Mrs. Sophia SIMMONS for 327 acres at $6,542.50
- Henry SCHOLL for mountain lot #1, 45 acres, at $125.41
- Henry SCHOLL for mountain lot #2, 52 acres, at $12.94
- Zachariah T. WINDSOR for mountain lot #3, 53 acres, at $53.17
- Zachariah T. WINDSOR for mountain lot #4, 45 acres, at $32.61
Total Sales, $6,874.47.

Distributions:  each child's 1/13, $504.85.

Closed 27 Oct 1845.



WBT-1, 113-125 - HEMP, FEASTER, KESSLER, KOONTZ, KELLER, DARE

Fredericktown Savings Instituion vs Estate of Frederick HEMP - Mar 1845

Frederick HEMP  d/ 17 Mar 1845 intestate
widow - Julian and 7 children

d/ Ann Rebecca  w/o Jacob FEASTER Jr.
s/ John HEMP
d/ David HEMP 
s/ Abraham HEMP, a minor
s/ Samuel HEMP, a minor
s/ William A. HEMP, a minor
d/ Ellen Catharine HEMP, a minor

David HEMP filed for insolvency and deeded his assets to his
trustee, Absalom P. KESSLER.

LAND - Lot# 2 of "Daniel's Diligence", 100 acres, on road leading 
from Jefferson to Burkittsville; adjoined land of Thomas JOHNSON 
(deeded to him by Richard JOHNSON of William).
From Julian SHELHOUSE in 1836; 

Guardian was David HEMP.
Testimony was heard from George KOONTZ, and Joseph FAUBLE
of the bank on 18 Apr 1845. 

Trustee was William J. ROSS.

On 29 Sep 1845, Catharine KELLER(?) stated the widow
was 52 years, 11 months and 10 days old and her health was good.  

SALE was held 28 Jun 1845 at the tavern of Robert B. WINDSOR in
Jefferson; high bidder was:
- John DARE at $3,687.46

Distribution:  
- Bank, $1,904.34
- the widow received 1/9 after mortgage, $387.70
- Balance remaining with the trustee, $1,197.31

Filed 27 Oct 1845.  

(Also see WBT-1, 179; 598; 731 & 732; and widow's dower at TG-3, 8)



WBT-1, 125-133 - BEALL, WAGGONER, WILLIAMS, EDWARDS, TURNER, SWEARINGER

Edmond WAGGONER and w/ Zeruiah vs Estate of Charles BEALL - Aug 1844

Charles BEALL, dec'd (land not contained in will)
widow - Tabetha (now Tabetha SWEARINGER)

d/ Priscilla  w/o Edward P. WILLIAMS, both d/ intestate, w/o issue
d/ Susan  w/o Adam EDWARDS - Out of State
s/ Asa BEALL - Bourban Co, KY
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Richard TURNER, both d/ intestate
.....Ninian TURNER, only child - Out of State
d/ Itaria  w/o Andrew WAGGONER - Out of State
d/ Zeruiah  w/o Edmond WAGGONER

LAND - 'Backland', 172 acres, on waters of Big Benett's Creek.
From John BORDLEY (w/ Jane) of Kent Co, MD in 1788.

Trustee was John H. WORTHINGTON.
SALE was held 1 Mar 1845; high bidder was: 
- Zeruiah WAGGONER at $1,180, but she was married and unable 
  to comply with the terms.  

Private sale was later made to Mrs. Tabitha SWEARINGER for the
160 acres at $1,180.

Distribution:  
- widow received 1/10, $102.42; 
- each 1/5 child's share, $184.35 (Priscilla had died w/o children)

The widow received Ninian, Itaria and Asa's shares because 
she had already given them advances for their shares.  

Filed 27 Oct 1845.



WBT-1, 133-141 - ZIMMERMAN, STALEY, BURKHART, MARTZ

George MARTZ vs Estate of George ZIMMERMAN - Jan 1845

George ZIMMERMAN of N., d/ Fall of 1843, intestate
widow - Mary Ann and 5 minor children

s/ Elijah F. T. ZIMMERMAN
s/ Oliver T. ZIMMERMAN
d/ Ann R. ZIMMERMAN
d/ Marietta M. ZIMMERMAN
s/ Lewis M. ZIMMERMAN

LAND - "Good Wife", 68 acres, from David ZIMMERMAN of N. in 1839.

Guardian was Cornelius STALEY.  Testimony was heard from Nicholas
ZIMMERMAN.  On 25 Jan 1845, Charles H. BURKHART testified he 
knew the widow and she was about 34 and in general health.  

Trustee was George MARTZ (who had also been the administrator).

SALE was held 4 Apr 1845; high bidder was: 
- David ZIMMERMAN at $524.

Distribution:  
- the widow's 1/7, $63.08
- administrator for his overpayment, $146.16
- each child's 1/5 share, $46.47. 

Closed 17 Dec 1845.



WBT-1, 141-150 - CAREY, DUVALL, BANTZ, OSBURN

Otho THOMAS vs Estate of John CAREY - Apr 1844

John CAREY  d/ abt Dec 1843 or Jan 1844, intestate
widow - Lucinda 

s/ John CAREY Jr., a minor
s/ Jacob CAREY, a minor
s/ James CAREY, a minor

Administrator was Daniel DUVALL; guardian was Edward BANTZ.

LAND - "Resurvey on Flag Pond", 136 acres, next to "Addition 
to Carrollton" and Trammelsburg Road.
From Catharine JOHNSON (dower land) in 1839, 

Trustee was Daniel DUVALL.  Land was surveyed and dower portion 
(1/3) was laid out for the widow, Lucinda, for the middle 45 acres; 
the balance of 91 acres to be sold to cover debts. 

SALE to:
- John C. OSBURN for 42 acres at $1,124.57 

and the other 49 acres were sold at private sale to:
- John C. OSBURN $1,103.30.  

Distribution:  All monies received were paid to creditors.

Filed 11 Dec 1845.  
(For Lucinda's family, also see HS-1, 682 and HS-9, 390)



WBT-1, 151-163 - WOOD, GRIFFITH, ETCHISON, WRIGHT, BURGESS, SLAVES, JAMES

Sir Pratley JAMES vs John Henry WOODS and others - Jun 1845

Henry WOOD  d/ intestate, leaving his only heir,

- John WOOD  d/ abt 1839 intestate
...w/ Ruth H. (Burgess) and 15 children

...s/ John Henry WOOD and w/ Louisa
...d/ Sarah Ann  w/o Libbeus(?) GRIFFITH
...s/ Basil WOOD and w/ Charlotte
...s/ Jacob Gruber WOOD
...s/ Joseph WOOD and w/ Evelina R.
...d/ Rachel  w/o Green H. ETCHISON -  Montgomery County
...s/ William WOOD (d/ at age 21, w/o issue)
...s/ Joshua WOOD, a minor (turned 21 in May 1845)
...s/ Charles WOOD, a minor
...s/ Elias WOOD, a minor
...s/ Moses WOOD, a minor
...s/ Isaac WOOD, a minor
...d/ Lydia R. H. WOOD, a minor
...d/ Mary Ellen WOOD, a minor
...d/ Elizabeth H. WOOD, a minor
(any other children died as minors, intestate and w/o issue)

LAND - "Pools Industry".
To Henry WOOD and Samuel WRIGHT from Dennis POOLE as 
exec/of Henry POOLE Sr. (w/ Elizabeth) in 1821.
In 1834, agreement was made by Samuel WRIGHT and John WOOD 
to sell the property to Richard HOWARD.  

Samuel WRIGHT's only heir was Jesse WRIGHT who has conveyed 
a deed for that half to Richard HOWARD.

In 1845, Richard HOWARD made a deed of trust to Sir Pratley 
JAMES to assist in covering HOWARD's debts.  
Howard also transferred it to Sir Pratley JAMES:

SLAVES - negro man SAM, age 33; negro girl CHARLOTTE, age 18;
both slaves for life.

Guardian was Washington BURGESS who also testified and was the
brother of the widow, Ruth H. WOOD.  Other testimony was heard
from Ruth H. WOOD, Jesse WRIGHT, William LOWE.

Court ruled the title be transferred to Sir Pratley JAME.
Closed 23 Dec 1845.



WBT-1, 163-168 - GARROTT, ORTMAN, BOTLER, PRESTON

John T. GARROTT vs John ORTMAN and others - Apr 1845

John ORTMAN was indebted and mortgaged to John T. GARROTT and 
Thomas ORTMAN, but he later filed for insolvency; trustee was 
Casper MANTZ.
The court appointed Casper MANTZ as trustee to sell the property 
to pay the mortgages.  The property was divided into lots.

LAND - Lot #31 of "Maryland", part of "Paynes Delight" and 
"Hawkins Merry Peep of Day", previously from Ed A. LYNCH in 1841.

SALE was held 17 May 1845; high bidders were:
- John T. GARROTT for lot and dwelling house at $433 
  (Thomas ORTMAN's bid was not accepted because he is unable 
   to comply with the terms.).
- John T. GARROTT for lot at $110.
- Thomas BOTLER for lot at $60.
These were on the front of the lot.
- John T. GARROTT and Samuel PRESTON for the back lot at $79.
Total sales, $682.

Distribution to creditors: 
- John T. GARROTT, $525.60
- Thomas ORTMAN, $75.73

Closed 20 Jan 1846.
 


WBT-1, 169-179 - JARBOE, GROVER, AMNAN, BAUGHER

Raphael JARBOE by Andrew AMMAN, his next friend 
vs  George GROVER - Oct 1843

George GROVER of Emmitsburg had been appointed as guardian 
for Raphael JARBOE, an heir of Alexander JARBOE and Ann Elizabeth 
JARBOE and legatee of Theresa Adeline JARBOE, but the court revoked 
it after Grover was unable to post bond.  
George GROVER was the grandfather of Raphael JARBOE.

During the time of guardianship, Grover collected $1094.25 which 
is still due to the minor.  

On 5 Jun 1843, Andrew AMNAN was appointed guardian by the court. 
 
George GROVER had made a deed of trust to George M. GROVER 
to protect the interests of Raphael JARBOE, but has since filed 
for insolvency with William B. PITTINGER as his trustee.  
George M. GROVER lives out of state.

LAND - Lots #26 and 27, with stone house on Main Square of Emmitsburg.
Previously conveyed by James HUGHES and w/ Lucy to Patrick QUINN 
and from James McDIVIT and Patrick OWINGS, trustees of Patrick 
QUINN, to George GROVER and recently by James HUGHES, since 
the death of his wife Lucy, to George GROVER.

Trustee was Andrew AMMAN.
SALE was held 8 Mar 1845; high bidder was: 
- Isaac BAUGHER at $202.02

Distribution to the minor, Raphael JARBOE, $892.98; closed 8 Dec 1845.



WBT-1, 179-190 - HEMP, FEASTER, KEEFER, KOONTZ, CULLER, HORINE, KELLER

Henry CULLER Sr vs Jacob FEASTER and Others - Mar 1845
- Supplemental of WBT-1, 113

Frederick HEMP  d/ 17 or 20 Mar 1845, intestate
widow - Juliana

d/ Ann Rebecca  w/o Jacob FEASTER Jr.
s/ John HEMP
s/ David HEMP
s/ Abraham HEMP, a minor
s/ Samuel HEMP, a minor
s/ William Alexander HEMP, a minor
d/ Ellen C. HEMP, a minor

Administrators were John FEASTER Sr and Jacob FEASTER Jr.
Guardian was Michael KEEFER.

David HEMP filed for insolvency in 1844 with Absalom P. KESLER 
as his trustee.

Testimony was heard from George KOONTZ.  
Trustee appointed was Henry CULLER Sr.

LAND - "The Three Mills Secured", 45 acres, next to the late 
Valentine EBERTS' "Resurvey on Anchor and Hope" and "Wills
Inventure", "Resurvey on Wills Mountain" and on Catoctin Creek 
and next to part of "Anchors Hope" that was deeded to Jacob KLINE 
from Michael CRAGER.
From Juliana SHELLHOUSE in 1826.

- also inclueded was adjoining tract, "Resurvey on Wills Invention", 
20 acres.
To Peter SHELHORSE from William JOHNSON, William B. LAMAR 
in 1811.
Farm previously owned by Richard JOHNSON.
Exception is 2 acres that Juliana sold to negro BENLEY(?)

- Home Place, 130 acres, not to be sold unless monies are insufficient 
to cover all the debts.

SALE was held 21 Jul 1845; high bidder was: 
- Henry CULLER Jr for the Mill property and adjoining land at $3,030

On 14 Aug 1845, private sale was made to:
- Tobias HORINE for the Home Place at $6,324.50.

On 24 Nov 1845, Catharine (or Charlotte) KELLER testified the widow 
was 53 years old and her general health was good.

Distribution:  
- the widow, 1/9, $943.47
- Remainder of proceeds went to debts.

Filed 12 Dec 1845.  (Also see widow's dower at TG-3, 8)



WBT-1, 190-196 - KEMP, PHILIPS, JARBOE, WRIGHT - Jan 1845

Noah PHILIPS vs Daniel M. KEMP and Henry J. JARBOE - Jan 1845

Daniel M. KEMP and his wife, Susan M., mortgaged their property 
to Noah PHILIPS in 1839.  
In 1842, Daniel M. KEMP and his wife, Susan M., also conveyed the 
same land to Henry J. JARBOE.

LAND - 270 acres, on the great road leading from Emmitsburg 
to Middleburgh;  and adjoins the lands of Frederick TROXEL 
and Joseph CRABBS.
From Lewis MOTTER as trustee for George TROXELL, dec'd, 
to Jacob WINEBRENNER in 1835, who conveyed it to Ezra CRAMER 
and Christian WINEBRENNER in 1837; then it was conveyed by 
Ezra CRAMER (w/ Mary) and Christian WINEBRENNER (w/ Phebe) 
to Daniel M. KEMP in 1839.  

Trustee was Noah PHILLIPS.
SALE was held 10 Oct 1845; high bidder was: 
- Isaac WRIGHT at $6,000

Distribution:  
- Noah PHILLIPS, $5,387.03
- John PFOUTZ, $252.97 for part of his judgment claim.  

Closed 16 Jan 1846.



WBT-1, 196-217 - BAKER, JONES, NUSBAUM, DORSEY, DEMPSEY, SAPPINGTON, ALBAUGH, OVELMAN

Abraham NUSBAUM & Others  vs  Susannah BAKER & Others - May 1842

Dr. Henry BAKER Jr  d/ 1837 or 1838
widow - Susannah

SLAVE - negro woman, age 87 (in Aug 1844), slave for life and estate
responsible for her support.

Witnesses:  Abraham JONES, James CHAMBERLAIN, Thomas CARR.
The widow was named as executrix, but renounced it, then Noah PHILLIPS
was named Administrator.
[Will 22 Sep 1837; 22 Jan 1838]

LAND - Lots #206, 207, 208 and 209 in Liberty Town, from Richard COLE 
(w/ Catharine) in 1815.

- Lot #243 in Liberty Town, part of "Dukes Woods", located on draught 
of Linganore Creek called Piney Run.  From May SENSEY in 1811.

- "Dukes Woods", 2 acres,  at the east end of Liberty Town; adjoined 
"Carmacks Farewell".
From Abraham JONES (w/ Charity) in 1834.

- "Long Streaks", 50+ acres, (for undivided 1/4 parts). 
To Henry BAKER and David HINES from Edward DORSEY (s/o Ed) 
(w/ Deborah) of Anne Arundel County  in 1817.
Previously patented to Ed DORSEY of John, father of Edward DORSEY 
of Ed in 1782.

- "Long Streak", 50+ acres, (for undivided 1/4 part). 
To Henry BAKER and David HINES  from Henry DORSEY (s/o Ed) 
(w/ Elizabeth) of Harford County in 1817.

Creditors filing suit against Estate of Henry BAKER were: 
Christian KEENER and John B. FITZGERALD of Baltimore, trading 
as Keener & Fitzgerald; Abraham JONES, Abraham NUSBAUM, *
Rachel HAMMOND and Willliam BAKER, exec/of Adam BAKER, 

* Abraham NUSBAUM died about July 1842.

Private Sale was made by Susanna BAKER to:
- Warner DEMPSEY for the 2 acres at $150 (Deed HS-17, 58); 
other parts of the estate were sold by her to:
- Thomas SAPPINGTON and William ALBAUGH

SALE held 18 Jan 1845; high bidder was: 
- Mrs. Prudence OVELMAN for a house & lot in Liberty Town at $600

Distribution:  Creditors paid.

Closed 24 Oct 1845.



WBT-1, 217-233 - FINK, COOPER, GALWITH, KOONTZ, HARN, ROHRER, GAVER, PHILLIPS, KANER

Emanuel FINK vs John FINK and Others - Oct 1844

John FINK Sr  d/ 1844, intestate

s/ Emanuel FINK
s/ John FINK Jr (d/ bet Jun 1845 and Jan 1846, no issue)
s/ Joseph FINK and w/ Margaret - Cooper Co, MO
d/ Elizabeth (Fink)  w/o John W. GALWITH
d/ Sarah (Fink) w/o John KOONTZ
d/ Susanna (Fink) w/o George HARN
s/ George FINK, dec'd - Ohio
.....Joseph FINK - Ohio
.....Daniel FINK, a minor - Ohio
.....George W. FINK, a minor - Ohio
.....Elizabeth FINK, a minor - Ohio
.....John FINK, a minor - Ohio
d/ Rebecca (Fink) ROHRER, dec'd w/o Samuel ROHRER - Ohio
.....John H. ROHRER - Ohio
.....Emanuel ROHRER - washington Co, MD
.....Catharine ROHRER - Ohio
.....Jacob ROHRER - Ohio
.....Rebecca ROHRER - Ohio
.....Elizabeth ROHRER, a minor - Ohio
.....Samuel ROHRER, a minor - Ohio

LAND - "Confusion Amended", 26 acres, next to "Friends Good Will" 
and "Uncles Gift"; also "Federal Manor", 5 acres, adjoins other tract.
From Philip FINK Sr (w/ Elizabeth) in 1799.
From Henry FINK of Washington County, PA in 1804, who conveyed his 
interest in same land to John FINK (Henry got the land from his father, 
Philip FINK thru his will).

- "Confusion Amended", 89 acres, in Burkittsville.
To John FINK from Frederick FINK of Hanover Co, VA, Philip FINK, 
Daniel FINK, Samuel GAVER and w/ Barbara, Solomon FINK; and 
John PHILLIPS & w/ Susannah of Washington Co, MD; to John FINK 
in 1803.
Surveyed by certificate for Philip FINK Sr in 1796.

NOTE - Land Records Indicate John FINK's father was Philip and 
brothers were Henry, Frederick, Philip Jr, Daniel and Solomon FINK; 
sisters were Barbara GAVER, and Susannah PHILLIPS

In 1844, son Joseph FINK and w/ Margaret of Cooper Co, Missouri, 
sold his share to his brother John FINK Jr; however, Joseph was 
indebted to Lewis KEMP of Buckey & Co (by Lewis KEMP, Daniel 
BUCKEY and Samuel SHAFFNER).

Testimony was heard from Adam CUSTARD and John HOUSE.  
Trustee was Emanuel FINK. 

SALE was held 5 Apr 1845; high bidder was: 
-  George KANER for farm of 115 acres at $5,192

Distribution:  
- John FINK Sr's children, each 1/8 share, $616.94
  (Joseph FINK's share to be held pending court decision.)

Before distribution was made, John FINK Jr died and claim 
of George FINK's fifth child was amended.

Distribution was recalculated dividing John FINK Jr's share 
among his siblings:  
- each 1/7 share, $703.98 with Joseph's still pending.  

Closed 2 Feb 1846.



WBT-1, 233-244 - SMITH/SCHMITT, ADAM, HOOVER, YOUNG, RECHER

Jacob YOUNG vs John W. HOOVER, Catharine E. SMITH and Others - Feb 1844

John SMITH (or SCHMITT), tobacconist  d/ Aug 1843
widow - Catharine Elizabeth 

d/ Annetta Sabylla SMITH (also listed as Antoinette)
s/ John William SMITH, a minor
s/ George Henry SMITH, a minor
d/ Caroline E. SMITH, a minor

bro-in-law/ in Germany
sister/ Margaret ADAM in Germany

Exec/ Catharine Elizabeth SMITH and John W. HOOVER
[Will written 6 May 1843]

LAND - in Graceham. 
From Benj. SIESS and Frederick WELLER, trustees of the United 
Brethren in 1832.

Mortgaged to John HOOVER, Christian HOOVER, Jacob YOUNG, 
John YOUNG and Joseph M. PALMER.

Christian HOOVER, now dec'd
s/ John HOOVER
s/ Augustus HOOVER
s/ Jacob HOOVER
d/ Serena HOOVER  w/o Frederick RECHER
d/ Ann HOOVER
d/ Magdalena HOOVER

Guardian of the Smith minor children was Jacob YOUNG.

NOTE - page 242 and 243 are missing from online files which seems 
to have included the Report of Sales; however Sales totalled $350.

Distributin: 
- Jacob YOUNG received a part of his claim for having paid the mortgage
  payments.  

Closed 6 Feb 1846.



WBT-1, 245-251 - MEALY, LOWE, KOONTZ, LINN, MARKELL, METZGER

President & Directors of Farmers Bank of Maryland
vs Isaiah MEALY and Others - Nov 1845

Isaiah MEALY (w/ Elizabeth) filed for Insolvency in Nov 1844 and 
William LOWE was appointed as his trustee.

Godfrey KOONTZ was then appointed trustee to sell the mortgaged property.

SALE was held 20 Dec 1845 at the hotel of Michael ZIMMERMAN; 
high bidders were: 
-  John J. LINN for two houses and lots on South Street, $955
- John MARKELL for the vacant lot of 2 1/2 acres on South Street at $455
- George METZGER for the brick house on West Patrick Street at $605
Total sales were $2,015.  

Distribution:  After the mortgage was paid; 
- Balance to William LOWE as insolvent trustee for Isaiah MEALY, $12.80 

Closed 21 Feb 18/46.



WBT-1, 251-258 - BOTELER, NICHOLS, KESSLER, WERTS, KUHN, FLINN, PHILLIPS, MAHONEY

Ed L. BOTELER, John NICHOLS & others  vs  Amanda PHILIPS & others - Feb 1845

Henry A. BOTELER  d/ c1844 intestate
widow - Mary (about 80 years old)

s/ Ed L. BOTELER
d/ Mary A.  w/o John NICHOLS
d/ Sarah  w/o Israel KESSLER
d/ Catharine  w/o William WERTS
d/ Elizabeth  w/o John KUHN
d/ Jane FLINN
s/ Henry A. BOTELER Jr.
d/ Susan PHILLIPS, dec'd
.....Amanda PHILLIPS, a minor
.....Thomas PHILLIPS, a minor

LAND - Lot #2, located in New Town (present-day Jefferson).
From Abraham LAKIN in 1795.
(to LAKIN in 1775 from Leonard SMITH, exec/of Eleanor MEDLEY).

Guardian was Israel KESSLER.  
Testimony was heard from: 
- Daniel H. THOMAS, who knew the decendant's family for 15-20 years.
- Jacob DUBBLE

Trustee was Ed L. BOTELER.
SALE was held 3 Nov 1845; high bidder was: 
- William MAHONEY at $500; subject to the right of dower. 

Distribution:  each child's 1/8 share, $52.

Filed 6 Mar 1846



WBT-1, 258-266 - WILSON, WILLIAMS, HOLTZ, TYLER, WILCOXEN, NIXDORFF

President, Directors & Co of Farmers Bank of Maryland and Nicholas HOLTZ
vs  Charles WILSON and Lot NORRIS - Sep 1845

LAND - "Loom", 122 acres, part of "Taskers Chance".
To Charles WILSON from Lewis REMSBERG, ex/of Stephen REMSBERG 
in 1838 

- "Taskers Chance", two Lots, 1 acre. 
To Charles WILSON from Solomon GETZENDANNER (w/ Susan) in 1840.

- part of 'Bell Air' farm, 1 acre.
To Charles WILSON from Ed TRAIL (w/ Lydia) in 1841.

- "Long Acre".
To Charles WILSON from Ed GOLDSBOROUGH (w/ Margaret) in 1842.
and mortgaged by Charles WILSON to Nicholas HOLTZ in 1844.

Trustee was John H. WILLIAMS.
SALE was held 17 Nov 1845 at the tavern of Michael ZIMMERMAN 
in Frederick; high bidder was:
- Dr. William TYLER for the portion north of the mill of 61 acres 
  at $4,880.  

No sufficient bids for the remainder, but private sale made to:
- John WILCOXEN for 60 acres at $6,000.
- Henry NIXDORFF for the remaining tenement in 'Battle Town' 
  in Frederick Town at $400.

Filed 16 Mar 1846.



WBT-1, 266-277 - McNAIR, ELLIS, TOOT, EYSTER, ARTHUR, McCALLISTER, PEARSON, 
       ZIMMERMAN, BAUGHMAN, BAUGHER

Alexander A. McNAIR, Benjamin ELLIS and others 
vs  Samuel ARTHUR and others - Oct 1843

Samuel McNAIR of Adams Co, PA  d/ Sep 1826 intestate

d/ Alexander A. McNAIR - Philadelphia, PA
d/ Margaret  w/o Benjamin ELLIS - York Co, PA
s/ Samuel S. McNAIR - Adams Co, PA
d/ Martha  w/o George TOOT - Adams Co, PA
d/ Lavinia  w/o Andrew EYSTER

d/ Eugenia (d/ 1843) w/o Samuel ARTHUR
.....Indiana ARTHUR, a minor
.....Lavinia ARTHUR, a minor
.....Samuel McNair ARTHUR, a minor
.....Catharine ARTHUR, a minor
.....Cornelia ARTHUR, a minor

d/ Agnes  w/o John Williams McCALLISTER - Carroll Co, MD
d/ Maria  w/o Isaac E. PEARSON
d/ Ann  w/o George ZIMMERMAN

LAND - All located near Emmitsburg and totaling 56 acres.
To Samuel McNAIR of Adams Co, PA from John ARMSTRONG 
(w/ Agnes) in 1822.  Included:
- "Fox Town", 2 acres.
   To John ARMSTRONG from Charles ROBERTSON in 1811.
- Lot #19, 10 acres, (laid out by Rev. Patrick DAVIDSON). 
   To John ARMSTRONG from James HUGHES  in 1811.
- Lot #10, 10 acres, (laid out by Rev. Patrick DAVIDSON).
   From John HUGHES in 1812.
- "Alexander's Prospect", "Resurvey on Dawthers Chance", 
   and piece of land lying between the two, 27 acres.
   To John ARMSTRONG from Dr. Robert L. ANNAN in 1814.
- "Alexander's Prospect", 7 acres, on road leading from 
   Emmitsburg to Gettysburg.
   To John ARMSTRONG from Henry NEED.

Total of 15 acres.
To Samuel McNAIR from Lewis MOTTER, ex/of Patrick BRADLEY, 
in 1822. Includes:
- "Resurvey on Dowthers Chance", 10 acres.
   To Patrick BRADLEY from Patrick DAVIDSON in 1810.
- "Foxtown", "Resurvey on Dowthers Chance", 3 acres.
   To Patrick BRADLEY from Lewis WEAVER in 1814. 
- 1 acre. 
   To Patrick BRADLEY from Patrick ROGERS in 1818.
- "Alexander's Prospect", 177 perches.
   To Patrick BRADLEY from Henry NEED in 1818.

Trustee was John W. BAUGHMAN.
Testimony was heard from George M. EICHELBERGER and 
Jefferson SHIELDS.  

Appointed Trustee was William J. ROSS.
SALE was held 3 Feb 1844 at Mrs AGNEW's tavern in Emmitsburg.  
There was no suffiecient bid and was rescheduled where all 
72 acres were sold to:
-  Isaac BAUGHER at $1,170.50.  

Distribution:  Each child's 1/9 share, $110.97.

However, Isaac E. PEARSON filed a petition to claim a judgement 
against Samuel McNAIR (appears to be the younger one).  A subpeona 
was issued for Samuel McNAIR; to continue at a later date. 
 
Filed 3 Feb 1846. 



WBT-1, 278-292 - BLICKENSTAFF, HARN, MAIN, GROSSNICKLE, etc

John BLICKENSTAFF  vs  Henry L. HARN and others - Feb 1844

Daniel BLICKENSTAFF  d/ 11 Aug 1843 intestate
widow - Anna

d/ Elizabeth  w/o Henry S. HARN, a minor
d/ Mary BLICKENSTAFF, a minor (came of age during this period)
s/ Daniel BLICKENSTAFF Jr, a minor

Administrator was Daniel MAIN with Jacob LEATHERMAN and Jacob
SOMMERS of C as securities. 
Guardian was George GROSSNICKLE.
Testimony was heard from George BOORMAN, George BOWLUS and
Daniel MAIN.

LAND - in Middletown near John M. STOTTLEMYER's mill and saw mill.
- "The Range", 48 acres; from John STOTTLEMYER and w/ Mary in 1836.
- "Forest Purchase", 57 acres; from William DRAPER and w/ Mary in 
  1838 (previously to Henry NEWCOMER from Michael FIRESTONE and 
  w/ Susannah in 1816).
- "The Range", 26 acres; from Peter GROSSNICKLE of John and w/ Hannah, 
  Peter BUZZARD and w/ Sarah, William J. HAVNE and w/ Susannah, John 
  BROWN and w/ Mary Ann in 1839.
- "The Range",  50 acres; from Jacob EVERHART and w/ Anna in 1836 
  (resurveyed for Yost BLICKENSTAFF).
- "There is Good Luck for Another Old Buck", 50 acres; from Yost 
  BLICKENSTAFF (w/ Margaret) to his sons, Daniel BLICKENSTAFF, William 
  BLICKENSTAFF and John BLICKENSTAFF in 1818.
- "Marker's Delight", 37 acres; from John McDONALD and w/ Anna Barbara 
  in 1842.
- "I'll Take It All", ? acres; from David MAUGINS in 1842.

Trustee was Joshua DILL.
SALE was held 15 Apr 1845; high bidders were:
- to John SCHANFELT for 26 acres at $200
- to John BLICKENSTAFF for 48 acres of mountain land at $63
- to Henry KUHN for 577 acres
- to Thomas WINFIELD for 50 acres at $77
- to Noah Exhibit(?) for 50 acres at $19 
- to John BLICKENSTAFF for 3 acres at $312 
- to Henry DELAUTER for 4 acres at $50
- to William GREEN for 37 acres at $250 
- to Jacob WOLF and Samuel WOLF for 7 improved acres at $303
- to George LEASE Sr for 40 acres at $100

Additional SALES on 15 Nov 1845 to:
- Henry FREY for 40 acres at $380;
- John BUZZARD for 77 acres at $101

Distribution:  Creditors were paid, leaving only a balance 
of $71.51 for further order of the court.

Filed 18 Mar 1846.



WBT-1, 292-300 - SIMMONS, GITTINGER, ALLEN, SLAVES, HILLEARY, McPHERSON, HAMMOND

John H. T. McPHERSON vs Edward T. HEBB, adm/of John H. SIMMONS, and others
 - Petition for Title - Aug 1845

John H. SIMMONS  

s/ John E. H. SIMMONS - PA
s/ Zachariah T. SIMMONS - PA
s/ Baker H. SIMMONS
s/ Samuel F. SIMMONS, dec'd *
.....Sarah Ellen SIMMONS
d/ Rebecca F. GITTINGER *
d/ Elizabeth Ann SIMMONS, now w/o Abraham Howard TIMMONS
d/ Belinda E. ALLEN
s/ James H. SIMMONS

SLAVES - negro man, FREDERICK (to be freed 3 months after his death);
none of the other slaves were to be sold, but were to be divided up 
among his children.

Bequeathed 3-acre lot and stone house to daughter Rebecca, which he 
purchased at sheriff's sale, formerly property of Henry HILLEARY/

* They had already received their full share and balance of estate
was not divided among them.

Exec/ sons, Zachariah and John SIMMONS;
Witnesses:  John L. HARDING, Davis RICHARDSON, Henry HOUCK 
and G.M. EICHELBERGER.
[Will written 3 Apr 1837]

In 1843, John E. H. SIMMONS, by authority of his father's will, 
sold his father's 268 acre mansion to: 
- John H. T. McPHERSON through his agent, Charles HAMMOND, 
  at $13,033.77

However, John E.H. SIMMONS revoked the duties of the executorship 
before completion.

Zachariah T. SIMMONS revoked the duties of executorship and because 
John E.H. SIMMONS failed to provide bond, was removed as executor;  
he was replaced by Edward T. HEBB.  Title was granted to McPHERSON.

Closed 5 Feb 1846.



WBT-1, 300-309 - LEE, WATERS, BARR, CROMWELL, BEALL - Apr 1846

William M. BEALL and John LEE and wife, Harriet 
vs  Baker WATERS and others - Apr 1846

LAND - Lot #4 of "Carrollton", part of Carrollton Manor, 411 acres
and  370 acres; located on the road leading from Frederick Town to 
Nolands Ferry on the the Potomac River.  

John LEE and w/ Harriett were entitled to a life estate in 
the property.  
Baker WATERS of Montgomery County failed to pay all of the money 
for his purchase.  

George SCHLEY of Washington County, trustee of Catharine BARR, 
The Frederick Town Savings Institution and Caroline CROMWELL 
(exec/of Richard CROMWELL) were summoned.  

William M. BEALL was trustee for Harriet LEE and sold off some 
of the original 1000 acres to cover debts of John LEE.

Court ordered remainder of lands to be sold to cover debts of Baker
WATERS providing for the life estate of Harriett LEE with William
M. BEALL to provide deeds. 

Filed on 4 Apr 1946.



WBT-1, 309-317 - STOCKTON, AUSTIN, REGNEY, STOKES, DUKE, NIXDORFF

Catharine STOCKTON  vs  Samuel L. AUSTIN and others - Jul 1845

Richard C. STOCKTON of Baltimore, d/ 1 Nov 1837, intestate
widow - Eliza P. (in Union Town, PA) and 6 children

d/ Catharine  wid/o L. W. STOCKTON - PA
d/ Ann M.  w/o Samuel L. AUSTIN - PA
s/ Richard C. STOCKTON, a minor - PA
d/ Ellen P. STOCKTON, a minor - PA
d/ Margaret L. STOCKTON, a minor - PA
s/ John H. E. STOCKTON, a minor - PA

LAND - "Taskers Chance", 3 acres, on All Saints St in Frederick.
Improved with a small 1-story house and frame barn bounded on 
the east by Peter MANTZ's lot; on the south by two streets running 
past the Baptist Church; on the west by the Alley running down 
to Patrick Street at the tavern of Thomas NUVENS(?); on the north 
by lots owned by heirs of LEVY, John BRUNNER, Jacob RIEHL 
and the town creek and by Mr SPINGER's.
From Daniel HAUER (w/ Catharine) in 1827.  

- Lot #3 on Patrick St in Frederick Town with a brick stable
From Thomas CARLTON, Sheriff, in 1826.  
Sale was in judgment of Peter LOWER against Robert HENDERSON.  
(Previously it was conveyed by William C. HOBBS, trustee 
of William SPRINGER(?) to Peter LOWER in 1808.)

Testimony was heard from John REGNEY and Robert Y. STOKES.  
William B. STOKES testified on 21 Jan 1846 that the widow was 
between 48-50 years old.

Trustee was George C. STOKES of Baltimore.  
SALE was held 24 Jul 1846 at ZIMMERMAN's Tavern; 
high bidders were:
- Green H. DUKE for stable property at $925
- Henry NIXDORFF for the 3 acres at $1,000.

Distribution:  
- the widow's 2/15, $208.10
- each child's 1/6 share, $260.12.

Closed 16 Apr 1846.



WBT-1, 318-323 - MYERS, SHRIVER, SCHOLL

John SCHOLL  vs  William H. MYERS and others - 1845

Christopher MYERS  d/ 1844, intestate

s/ William H. MYERS
s/ Lewis C. MYERS
d/ Ann C. MYERS, a minor
s/ Charles R. MYERS, a minor

Administrator and guardian was Lewis C. MYERS.
Trustee was Edward SHRIVER.

SALE was held 8 Jan 1846 at the hotel of M. ZIMMERMAN 
in Frederick Town; high bidder was:
- Lewis C. MYERS at $710

Distribution:  Creditors short paid.  Closed 16 Apr 1846.



WBT-1, 324-330 - KRAMER, BRANDENBURG, KOONTZ, LUGENBEEL, DILL, SCHOLL, NIXDORFF

Moses LUGENBEEL and others  vs  Rebecca KRAMER and others - Jan 1845

Adam KRAMER  d/ 1829 
widow - Margaret (d/ Oct 1844)

s/ John Adam KRAMER - Franklin Co, IL
s/ Daniel Jacob KRAMER (d/ bet 1834-1835)
.....Rebecca KRAMER, a minor (abt 13) - Jefferson
s/ Philip KRAMER - IN
s/ Frederick William KRAMER 
d/ Salome  w/o Jacob BRANDENBURG - Montgomery Co, OH
d/ Christina  w/o Abraham KOONTZ - Buckeystown
d/ Maria Charlotte  w/o Moses LUGENBEEL - Buckeystown

Exec/ wife and son Daniel J. KRAMER
Witnesses:  D. RICHARDSON, P. ONEIL, George THOMAS.
[Will written 6 May 1826]

LAND - two small farms, 274 acres, in Buckeystown District.

Guardian was John DILL.
Testimony was heard from John SCHOLL.

Trustee was Moses LUGENBEEL; after a failed public sale, 
Private Sale was made to:
-  Henry NIXDORFF at $6/acre, totaling $1,648.50

Distribution:  each child's 1/7 share, $216.92. 

Closed 3 Jul 1846.



WBT-1, 331-339 - WITHEROW, STEWART, STAMMERS, WILLIAMS

Jane E. WITHEROW and Others vs John WITHEROW and Others
- Sale of Real Estate - Nov 1845

John WITHEROW Sr  d/ Jun 1841 intestate

d/ Jane Eleanor WITHEROW
d/ Margaret B.  w/o John T. STEWART
s/ John R. F. WITHEROW  (see BGF-2, 592)
d/ Elizabeth WITHEROW (d/ abt Jul 1844) *
s/ Thomas L. WITHEROW, a minor
d/ Sarah A. J. WITHEROW, a minor (see JS-5, 377)

LAND - parts of "Buck Forrest" and "Brooks Reserve", 343 acres;
- "Creager's Surprise", 176 acres of mountain land.
- "Rock and Stones", 73 acres; divided into five lots.

Guardian and trustee was John WITHEROW. 
Testimony was heard from John H. WILLIAMS.  

SALE was held in Dec 1845: high bidders were:
- John R. F. WITHEROW for the farm at $20/acre, totaling $6,870
- William STONER for the mountain tract at $1.02/acre, $179.77
- Henry VALENTINE for Lot #1, 6 acres, at $46.33
- William KOUFTER for Lot #2, 13 acres, at $100
- William SEFTON for Lot #3, 18 acres, at $93.23
- John F. ELDER for Lot #4, 17 acres, at $207.30
- John LONG and Henry BLACK for Lot #5, 18 acres, at $297.80

Distribution:  each child's 1/6 share, $226.71. 

NOTES -
Will of Elizabeth WITHEROW (filed Jul 1844) *
- cousin, Jane E. STAMMERS
- bro/ John R. F. WITHEROW (1/2) on condition he support 
- sis/ Jane Eleanor WITHEROW
- sis/ Margaret B. STEWART
- sis/ Sarah A. J. WITHEROW

(Pages 332 and 333 are missing from online scans which included
part of Elizabeth's will.)

Filed 10 Jun 1846.  Supplemental at WBT-1, 734



WBT-1, 339-345 - ENGLAR, HAMMOND, SIMPSON, WALTZ

Nancy SIMPSON vs John ENGLAR and others - Jan 1846

Basil ENGLAR  d/ 22 Jan 1845, intestate
widow - Eleanor S. and 4 minor children,

s/ John ENGLAR
s/ Solomon ENGLAR
d/ Mary E. ENGLAR
d/ Sarah C. ENGLAR

LAND - 5 acres; from Richard SIMPSON and w/ Nancy on 7 Jan 1846.

Guardian was Eleanor S. ENGLAR.
Administrators were Eleanor S. ENGLAR and Enoch I. WALTZ. 

Testimony was heard Jan 1846 from John HAMMOND and Richard SIMPSON.  

Trustee was Richard SIMPSON.
SALE to:
- Eleanor S. ENGLAR at $501

Distribution:  Proceeds slightly short to cover the creditors.
Closed 10 Jul 1846.



WBT-1, 345-360 - EVERHART, LEGHDERT/LIGHTERT, BITENBENER, BOWLUS, ZITTLE

Daniel SHAFER and George BITENBENER, creditors
vs Jacob EVERHART Jr and others - Jul 1844

Jacob EVERHART  d/ 1843 intestate
widow - Sarah(?)

s/ Jacob EVERHART Jr. and w/ Elizabeth
s/ John EVERHART - Dearborn Co, Indiana
s/ Daniel EVERHART and w/ Peny Ann - Montgomery Co, Ohio
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Peter LEGHDERT/LIGHTERT
d/ Lydia  w/o George BITENBENER

Administrators were Peter LEGHDERT and Jacob EVERHART Jr.
Power of Attorney for John and Daniel EVERHART was George 
BOWLUS, esq.

LAND - tracts in Middletown:
- "Trails Good Will", "Taken in Time", "Resurvey on Mendall", 
  "Pick All", "Last Shift", Forrest", "I Hope It Is Well Done", 
  "Shittle Matitency", "Wooden Platter", "Addition to What Not" 
   and "Everhart's Purchase".
To Jacob EVERHART from: 
- Samuel MAGRUDER
- Abraham BOGUE(?) (w/ Elizabeth)
- Jo SWEARENGER (w/ Ruth)
- Samuel JOHNSON of Baltimore City and exec/of James USHER 
  who was exec/of Abraham USHER
- Henry YOUNG (w/ Hannah)
- Bartholow BOOKER (w/ Margaret)
- Christian ROUTZAN (w/ Barbara)
- Andrew SMITH (w/ Mary E.)
- Nathaniel TRAIL

Heirs of Sarah EVERHART, dec'd, made Sales to: 
- Peter LEGHDERT for 80 acres
- Jacob ZIDLTE / ZITTLE for 155 acres  
Merchant mill with a brick house and 80 acres wasn't sold.  
(All are adjoining tracts.)

Distribution:  Each child's 1/5 share, $1,415.24.

Filed 18 May 1846.  (Supplemental at WBT-1, 729)

Note:  pages 350 and 351 are duplicated online.



WBT-1, 361-376 - LEATHERMAN, SUMMERS, GESEY, CRAVER, MAUGINS, MAIN, WARRENFELTS, 
    LUDY, DERR, SMITH, STOTTLEMYER, etc

Jacob LEATHERMAN and John SUMMERS and others 
vs  David GESEY and others - Oct 1844

Godfrey LEATHERMAN  d/ intestate, leaving 11 children,

s/ Jacob LEATHERMAN
d/ Margaret (Leatherman) w/o John SUMMERS
s/ Daniel LEATHERMAN

d/ Susan (Leatherman) w/o Jacob GESEY (both died before her father)
.....Daniel GESEY
.....Mary (Gesey) w/o Henry DERR
.....Susan (Gesey) w/o Percy G. SMITH
.....David GESEY - Out of State
.....Jacob GESEY - Out of State
.....William GESEY
.....Elizabeth GESEY
.....Catharine GESEY, a minor

s/ Frederick LEATHERMAN (died after his father)
...w/ Elizabeth - all Out of State
.....Daniel LEATHERMAN
.....Mary Ann LEATHERMAN
.....Christian LEATHERMAN
.....Frederick LEATHERMAN
.....Sarah Ann LEATHERMAN 
.....Joseph LEATHERMAN
.....Conrad LEATHERMAN

d/ Elizabeth  w/o Jacob CRAVER (both died before her father)
.....Peter CRAVER
.....Mary (Craver) w/o Daniel MAUGINS - Out of State
.....John CRAVER
.....Ellizabeth CRAVER
.....Susan (Craver) w/o Peter WARENFELTS - Out of State

s/ John LEATHERMAN (died after his father)
...w/ Eve - All Out of State
.....John LEATHERMAN
.....Rebecca LEATHERMAN
.....Elizabeth LEATHERMAN
.....Delilah LEATHERMAN, a minor
.....Eve LEATHERMAN, a minor
.....Lafayette LEATHERMAN, a minor
.....Mary A. LEATHERMAN, a minor

d/ Magdalena  w/o Daniel MAUGINS (she died before her father)
.....Susan MAUGINS, a minor - Out of State
.....Rezin MAUGINS, a minor - Out of State
.....Daniel MAUGINS, a minor  - Out of State
.....Elizabeth MAUGINS, a minor - Out of State

d/ Sarah  w/o John A. MAIN (she died after her father)
.....Adam MAIN, a minor
.....Susan MAIN, a minor
.....Mary A. MAIN, a minor
.....Edward MAIN, a minor
.....William Henry MAIN, a minor
.....Frederick MAIN, a minor

d/ Catharine (Leatherman), a minor and w/o Philip WARRENFELTS
d/ Mary (Leatherman), a minor and w/o Jacob LUDY

LAND - "Leatherman's Chance", 10 acres.
From Jacob STOTTLEMEIER (w/ Ezelula) and David STOTTLEMEYER 
(w/ Barbara) in 1830.
- "The Third Time", 332 acres; from George A. KLINE (w/ Catharine) 
   in 1808.
- "What You Please", 20 acres; from John WISEMAN in 1812.
- "Maple Bottom" and "Middle Land"; from Daniel MAUGINS 
   and w/ Magdalena in 1831.

Guardian was John A. MAIN.
Testimony was heard from John P. STOTTLEMYER.

Trustee was Jacob LEATHERMAN.
SALE was held 18 Apr 1845; high bidders were:
- John SUMMERS of C. for Plot #1-1, 117 acres at $3,019.18
- John A. MAIN for Plot #1-2, 53 acres at $583
- Daniel STOTTLEMYER for Plot #2-1, 36 acres at $367.43
- George PALMER  fo rPlot #2-2, 34 acres at $485.45
- Jacob STOTTLEMYER for Plot #2-3, 34 acres at $379.22
- George PALMER for Plot #2-4, 32 acres at $321.64
- Christian LEATHERMAN for Plot #2-5, 25 acres at $245.99
- John SUMMERS of C. for Plot #3 ("What You Please"), 
  20+ acres at $264.56
Total Sales, $5,666.49.

Distribution:  each child's 1/11, $414.18.
- Surviving spouses of Frederick LEATHERMAN, John LEATHERMAN 
and Sarah MAIN were supposed to have received 1/11 of their 
spouse's share before distribution of the remainder to their 
children (would be $37.65 each).

Petition was made to place distribution on hold as several 
of the buyers failed to comply with the terms:  
Christian LEATHERMAN, John SUMMERS of C., George PALMER 
and Jacob STOTTLEMYER.  
Plots had to be resold:
- Daniel STOTTLEMYER for Plot #3 at $264.56
- Jacob WOLF for Plot #1-1 at $2796
- Jacob WARRENSFELT for Plot #2-2 at $433.43
- Josiah WARRENSFELT for Plot #2-3 at $247.87
- Joshua WARRENSFELT for Plot #2-4 at $168.03
- Samuel HOOVER for Plot #2-5 at $166.08
Total Sales, $4,075.99.  

Submitted to auditor on 4 Mar 1846.  (Supplementals at WBT-1, 481 and WBT-2, 486)



WBT-1, 377-385 - SHAFFER, EDWARDS, HOFFMAN, CRUMBINE, OTT, SMITH, HOWARD

Peter SHAFFER and Others  vs  David SHAPIN and Others - Dec 1844

John SHAFFER  d/ 5 Nov 1845, intestate without issue
widow - Elizabeth

bro/ Peter SHAFFER
sis/ Susan (Shaffer) w/o Richard EDWARDS
sis/ Elizabeth (Shaffer) w/o John HOFFMAN
bro/ Jacob SHAFFER, dec'd
.....Mary A. (Shaffer) w/o Daniel CRUMBINE
.....Jacob SHAFFER
.....David SHAFFER, a minor
.....Sarah A. SHAFFER, a minor
.....Catharine SHAFFER, a minor
.....Harriet SHAFFER, a minor

LAND - "Lambeth" and "Fairfield", 300+ acres, located along 
Harpers Ferry Road.

Guardian was George SMITH. 
Testimony was heard from Peter OTT.
Trustee was George SMITH; petition by widow to have dower land
laid off before sale of remainder of estate.

SALE was held 14 Mar 1846 at the hotel of William COOKERLY 
in Frederick Town; high bidders were: 
- Ed HOWARD for 85 acres at $2,571.93
- William H. SMITH for 154 acres at $3,137.87

1st Distribution of 1/3, now in hands of trustee;
to the minor children of Jacob SHAFFER:  
- David, $446.79
- Catharine, $423.84
- Sarah A., $432.33
- Harriet, $425.79.

Filed 20 Jul 1846.  (Supplementals at WBT-2, 84 and  ES-1, 47)



WBT-1, 385-392 - VORE, LANE/McLANE, DEEMS, STEVENS, ANDERSON, BALDWIN - Feb 1846

Jesse WRIGHT, adm/of Samuel WRIGHT vs Mary VORE and Others

Mordecai VORE, dec'd (will 18 Dec 1837; 23 Jan 1838) 
widow - Mary

d/ Harriet M. (Vore) w/o Samuel M. LANE (or McLANE)
s/ William VORE - Out of State

d/ Eliza Ann (Vore), dec'd w/o Adam DEEMS - Baltimore Co
.....Caroline DEEMS, a minor
.....William DEEMS, a minor
.....George DEEMS, a minor - Howard Distr of Anne Arundel Co
.....Mary A. DEEMS, a minor
.....Sarah A. DEEMS, a minor

Execs/ wife and son.
Witnesses:  David BOWLUS, Peter H., Daniel MILLER.

Guardian was Joshua DILL; testimony was heard from John STEVENS.
Trustee was William P. ANDERSON; sale was held 6 Aug 1845, high
bidder was Mary BALDWIN at $428 (no description of real estate
in file).  Proceeds short, but Jesse WRIGHT received partial
payment.  Closed 16 May 1846.



WBT-1, 393-400 - BEST, CRAMER, WALKER

Jacob CRAMER of H. pro ami of Henry L. BEST and others
- Equity #2034 - Dec 1845

John F. BEST, dec'd
widow - Catharine and 5 children,

s/ Henry L. BEST, a minor
s/ George W. BEST, a minor
s/ John C. BEST, a minor
d/ Mary E. BEST, a minor
s/ Noah BEST, a minor

LAND - parts of "Braden's Lot", "Mackey's Luck" and "Good Luck", 
12 acres; starts at Lot #11, part of "Dulaney's lot" and "Spring 
Garden" and next to lot of John MARTIN and Daniel CREAGER. 
From Fred BARRICK, trustee for Adam CREAGER, in 1835.

- Also "Abraham's Offering", 10+ acres; adjoins "Spring Garden" 
and goes across Israel's Creek.

-  "Spring Garden", 4 acres, and rights to the mill race.  
It had a mill, house, stable, milk house and fencing.

- 1/2 of Lot #37 in Woodsborough, part of "Woods Town Land".
From Henry C. DONSIF and w/ Charlotte in 1837.

- Lot #38 in Woodsborough, part of "Woods Town Land".
From George BEST in 1828.

Guardian was David SCHLEY, esquire.

Trustee was Jacob CRAMER of H. who also testified on 4 Mar 1846 
the widow was between 35 and 40 years old.  

SALE was held 14 Jul 1846; high bidder was: 
- Samuel D. WALKER at $3,400

1st Distribution: (first 1/3 of proceeds, $1,133.33):  
- widow's 1/7, $479.14
- each child's 1/5 share for first distribution, $95.82.  

Filed 16 May 1846.  (Supplementals at WBT-2, 85; WBT-2, 689; ES-1, 708)



WBT-1, 400-406 - ANDERSON, SMITH, SLAVES, BURGESS, WELKEY

William P. ANDERSON and Henry M. ANDERSON 
vs  Charles C. ANDERSON and others - Jan 1845

Mrs. Rachel SMITH 

s/ John H. M. SMITH
d/ Ann (Smith) ANDERSON
.....Philemon S. ANDERSON
.....Thomas ANDERSON
.....William P. ANDERSON
.....Henry M. ANDERSON 
.....Mary H. S. ANDERSON

SLAVES - negro girl LOUISA (to son John until she is 35, then 
to be free, but if John dies before that, then she would go to
grdaughter Mary mentioned above.)
- negro woman MINTY ANN (to dau Ann until she is 35, then to be free)
- negro boy ISAAC (to grson Philemon until he is 35, then to be free)
- negro boy ABRAHAM (to grson William until he is 35, then to be free)
- negro boy NOAH (to grson William until he is 35, then to be free), 
  but not to be taken from his mother until he is 3.
- negro boy GEORGE (to grson Henry until he is 35, then to be free)
- negro girl MIRANDA (to grdau/Mary until she is 35, then to be free)

LAND - House and Lot in New Market to daughter Ann ANDERSON.
- House and Lot at Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (from Jesse WRIGHT) 
  to grandson Thomas ANDERSON.

Execs/ grsons/ William, Philemon and Henry.
Witnesses:  H.M. SNYDER, J. THOMAS, David J. W. GEZER
[Will written 3 Sep 1841; filed 22 Mar 1842]
----------

Thomas ANDERSON  d/ Sep 1844 intestate

bro/ William P. ANDERSON
bro/ Henry M. ANDERSON
bro/ Charles C. ANDERSON, a minor - Baltimore Co
bro/ Absolom ANDERSON, a minor
sis/ Mary A. ANDERSON, a minor

LAND - house and lot

Guardian was Joshua DILL.
Testimony was heard from Washington BURGESS(?).

Trustee was William P. ANDERSON.  
SALE was held at the tavern of Thomas ECHES in New Market; 
high bidder was:
- Charles L. WELKEY at $309

Distribution:  each sibling's 1/5 share, $48.03.
Closed 30 Jul 1846.



WBT-1, 406-420 - RAMSBURG, ANGLEBERGER, O'NEILL, SNOOK, HOFFMAN, OTT, WORTHINGTON

Daniel RAMSBURG  vs  Mary RAMSBURG and others - Jan 1846

John RAMSBURG of Jacob  d/ 1845 intestate
widow - Mary (age abt 58 in Jun 1846)

s/ Daniel J. RAMSBURG
d/ Nancy RAMSBURG
s/ John T. RAMSBURG
s/ David J. RAMSBURG
s/ Samuel RAMSBURG, a minor
d/ Catharine (Ramsburg), dec'd w/o David ANGLEBERGER
.....John Philip ANGLEBERGER, a minor
.....Luther H. ANGLEBERGER, a minor
.....David F. ANGLEBERGER, a minor
.....Ann C. ANGLEBERGER, a minor
.....Manetta ANGLEBERGER, a minor

LAND - "Strong/Stoney Corner", 19 acres.
From William P. JONES and w/ Margaret A. in 1844.

- "Laurel Hill", 56 acres; next to Jacob RAMSBURG's part 
of "Turkey Manor" and land of Jacob HUMBERT.
From George DUTTERO (w/ Catharine) in 1803.

- "Resurvey on Tearnock", 38 acres.
From Jacob HOLTZ and w/ Susanna in 1834.

- "Turkey Manor", 55 acres.
From Frederick RAMSBURG, trustee for Jacob RAMSBURG, in 1827.

- "Baltzell's Content", 78 acres.
From John STONER Jr and w/ Elizabeth of Seneca Co, Ohio in 1825.
(from Jacob BALTZELL to Daniel BALTZELL in 1800)

- "Resurvey on Tearnock", 5 acres, 
From Martin ZEIGS (w/ Christina) in 1829.
(previously from Michael TANEY to Jacob CULLER); 
and also 8 acres (previously from George MARKER to Nicholas HOLTZ 
in 1808).

- "Resurvey on Tearnock", 19 acres, lies on south bank of Fishing 
Creek (next to land of Stephen STONER From Jacob HOLTZ in 1822;  
conveyed to George MARKER Jr).

Guardian was Thomas H. O'NEILL.
Testimony was heard from Jacob SNOOK.  

Trustee was Daniel RAMSBURG.
SALE was held 26 Mar 1846; high bidders were:
- Samuel RAMSBURG for 29 acres of "Baltzell's Content" at $733.53.
- William C. HOFFMAN for 27 acres and another small lot on same 
   tract at $1,458.79.
- J. F. RAMSBURG for 29 acres and 25 acres, parts of "Laurel Hill" 
   and "Turkey Manor" at $236.25.
- David J. RAMSBURG for 29 acres and 25 acres on same tracts 
   at $497.25.
- William OTT for 31 acres of "Laurel Hill", for $714.37.
- Charles WORTHINGTON for 19 acres of "Strong/Stoney Corner", 
   at $270.75.
- Mary RAMSBURG for the farm where she resided, part of "Resurvey 
   on Turnock", 70 acres, at $5,667.91.

Distribution:  widow, $536.12; each child's 1/6 share, $804.19.

Filed Aug 1846.  (For Anglebergers, see ES-4, 469)



WBT-1, 420-422 - WORMAN, DUDDERAR

John DUDDERAR and Juliana WORMAN 
vs  Maximas J. WORMAN and others
- Supplemental of HS-8, 271 
- Trustee's 2nd Report - Mar 1842

Estate of Andrew WORMAN

LAND - "Rural Felicity", 41 acres, known as the Mill property on 
Baltimore Road, about four miles east of Liberty Town and formerly 
owned by Andrew WORMAN, dec'd.

Trustee was John DUDDERAR who sold the remaining real estate 
at private sale to:
- MAXIMUS WORMAN at $5,000.  

2nd Distribution:  Creditors paid.

Closed 7 Aug 1846. 



WBT-1, 422-423 - BARRICK, CRONISE

Ezra BARRICK, next friend of Mary J. BARRICK and others 
- Supplemental of  HS-7, 473 - Trustee's 2nd Report - Jan 1844

Estate of Frederick BARRICK, dec'd

LAND - 1/2 part of No C, part of "The Mountain Tract", 30 acres. 
To Frederick BARRICK from Frederick CRAMER.

Trustee was Ezra BARRICK.
SOLD at private sale to:
- Isaac CRONISE at $210.  (Reported 17 May 1845)

2nd Distribution:  
- Catharine BARRICK, widow, 1/9 or $21.46
- Juliana  w/o  J. CRONISE, 1/7 or $24.53
- Catharine A. R. BARRICK, 1/7 or $24.53
- Estate of Simon BARRICK, $122.65, divided as follows:
...his widow, Ann C., $17.52; 
...to each of his three children, $35.04, named as Mary Jane, 
   Susan C. and Frederick D. BARRICK.

Closed 16 May 1846.  



WBT-1, 424-424 - HOLTZMAN, EARHART, TWIGGS

HOLTZMAN vs HOLTZMAN
- Supplemental of  - Trustee's 2nd Report - Mar 1846

Estate of Jacob HOLTZMAN, dec'd

Trustee was M. B. LUCKETT who has received final payment 
on sales of real estate.

Distribution of $250.88:
- William EARHART & wife, $47.96
- Joseph TWIGGS & w/ Sarah, $46.93
- John HOLTZMAN, sole heir of C. HOLTZMAN, $92.64
- Charles HOLTZMAN, $63.35

Closed 16 Mar 1846.



WBT-1, 424-435 - HARDT, DOLL, ROHR

John HARDT and George HARDT  vs  Catharine HARDT, et al - Nov 1845

Peter HARDT  d/ abt 1825, testate
widow - Charlotte  d/ abt Oct 1845

s/ John HARDT and w/ Catharine
s/ George HARDT and w/ Eliza - Montgomery Co, MD

s/ Peter HARDT Jr  d/ after his father, intestate
...w/ Catharine (she and her children lived in PA)
......Theodore HARDT
......Edwin HARDT
......William HARDT, a minor
......Charles HARDT, a minor
......Mary E. HARDT, a minor
......Philip R. HARDT, a minor
......Ferdinand HARDT, a minor
......Camilla HARDT, a minor

Execs/ John DOLL (has since died), Philip ROHR (is now incapable 
of acting as executor because of impairment of his mind by old age).
[Will written 16 Feb 1820]

LAND - Lot #2 which is parts of Lots #83 and 84 in Frederick Town.
From Frederick BOOGHER (w/ Christina) in 1800.
Previouslly to BOOGHER from Henry LEATHERMAN in 1794.

Trustee was James BRUNNER.
SALE to: 
- Junior Fire Company at $1,825

Henry HOUCK was insolvent trustee for John HARDT.

Distribution:  
- George HARDT, $847.52
- Henry HOUCK as John HARDT's trustee, $847.52

Closed 25 Jul 1846.



WBT-1, 435-452 - SWOMLEY, WEBB, SLAVE, NELSON, DEVILBISS, CLARY, MERCER, 
       OWINGS, LEASE, McELFRESH, MANTZ, BURRALL, LECKLE

Asa SWOMLEY vs Elisha SWOMLEY & others
- Petition for Dower Land - Jan 1846

Mahlon SWOMLEY  d/ 14 Sep 1845 near New Market
widow - Sarah and 4 minor children

d/ Marian A. (age 20) w/o George W. WEBB
s/ Elisha SWOMLEY (age 18)
s/ Daniel SWOMLEY (age abt 16)
d/ Lydia A. SWOMLEY (age 9)

SLAVE - black girl LUCINDA (to wife)

Executor - Nathan NELSON
Witnesses:  John MILLER, John HARDING, Joel HALL.
[Will written 12 Aug 1845; filed 22 Sep 1845]

Widow renounced will and chose to take 1/3 dower of estate.

LAND - "Resurvey on Hall's Choice" and "Turner's Promise", 
155 acres, on Linganore Creek in New Market District; adjoined 
lands of Benjamin HALL, Asa SWOMLEY, John MILLER, John 
WARFIELD.
From Asa SWOMLEY (w/ Mary) in 1828.

- "Peace and Plenty", 22 acres.
From John H. McELFRESH & w/ Theresa in 1828 (inherited 
by Theresa from her mother, Mary MANTZ). 

- "Peace and Plenty" and "Hall's Choice", 80 acres; adjoined 
lands of Joshua RUSSEL, Walter C. HAMMOND and the late 
Elias BUCKINGHAM.
From Abelard STEVENSON (w/ Matilda) in 1833.

- "Drummine", 3 roods, House & Lot in New London.
In 1836 from:

heirs of Elisha NELSON, dec'd
widow - Aseneth, now w/o John LEASE
and siblings, 

bro/ Benjamin NELSON (and trustee) and w/ Hester
bro/ Robert NELSON 
bro/ Henry NELSON 
bro/ Nathan NELSON
sis/ Matilda and h/ George DEVILBISS
sis/ Sophia and h/ Solomon CLARY
sis/ Mary and h/ Archibald MERCER of Anne Arundel County
sis/ Maranda and h/ Luther OWINGS of Kentucky
sis/ Catharine and h/ William H. NELSON

LAND
- "Resurvey on Drummine", 4 acres; adjoined land of James SMITH. 
To Mahlon SWOMLEY from Amos CLARY and w/ Elizabeth in 1842 
(to them from Benjamin NELSON in 1837).
This was sold to John SHULTZ by Mahlon SWOMLEY before his death.
 
One of the farms was then occupied by John BURRALL and Francis
LECKLE; a field was near William HOBB's Mill.

Guardian was Joel HALL.
Testimony was heard from Nathan NELSON who stated he has known 
the children since their infancy and the widow before her marriage 
and witnessed her marriage.  

The widow's dower was laid out for 80 acres on parts of 
"Peace and Plenty" and "Hall's Choice" and a wood lot on 
"Peace and Plenty" of 22 acres.

Filed 18 May 1846.  (Also see WBT-3, 46)

NOTES - Frederick Co, MD Marriage Licenses
- Mahlon SWAMLEY to Sarah MILES - Feb 29, 1823
- Asa SWAMLEY to Mary WHITE - Dec 21, 1818
- Elisha NELSON to Seneath MILES - Mar 15, 1808



WBT-1, 453-481 - DEVILBISS, STEELE, CLARY, BARRICK, NUSBAUM, CAMPBELL

David DEVILBISS and w/ Elizabeth vs Estate of George DEVILBISS
- Division of Land - Oct 1842

The complainant David DEVILBISS is the brother of George DEVILBISS
and owned land jointly with him, inherited from their father, Adam 
DEVILBISS.  
Their brother William DEVILBISS conveyed his interest to his brothers 
in 1820.

Adam DEVILBISS  died testate  (was s/o George DEVILBISS)
widow - Catharine

s/ George DEVILBISS *
s/ David DEVILBISS
s/ William DEVILBISS
d/ Catharine DEVILBISS
d/ Barbara DEVILBISS
d/ Rosanna DEVILBISS (later married a STEELE)
ch/ (unborn child) DEVILBISS (believe to be Adam, see link below)

Land to wife and upon her death, to three sons; with 
payments to daughters and then unborn child.

Exec/ wife Catharine DEVILBISS
Witnesses:  Upton SWEDENER, William MERRYMAN, James 
MUMFORD, Jr.
[Will written 19 Aug 1894]

LAND - "Resurvey on Dear Bought", 210 acres.
(patented to Adam DEVILBISS in 1787)
- "Ushers Freehold" from James MUMFORD
- "Dear Bought", 50 acres, next to "Partnership"
- "Dear Bought", 12 acres
- "Partnership", 6 acres

* George DEVILBISS  d/ 22 Apr 1842 intestate
wife died prior to his death.

s/ Adam W. DEVILBISS and w/ Rosanna
s/ Henry A. DEVILBISS  d/ 20 Aug 1842 (no wife or children)

d/ Elizabeth A.  w/o Amos CLARY (both died aft her father in 1843)
.....Sarah C. CLARY, a minor (L/w John & Catharine Barrick in Ohio)
.....James H. CLARY, a minor
.....Eugenia Jane CLARY, a minor

d/ Catharine S.  w/o John W. BARRICK - Seneca Co, Ohio
d/ Miranda O. DEVILBISS, now w/o George W. DEVILBISS
s/ Luther M. DEVILBISS
d/ Ascenia R. DEVILBISS, a minor - Ohio
d/ Matilda America DEVILBISS, a minor
s/ George C. DEVILBISS, a minor
s/ Thomas E. DEVILBISS, a minor
d/ Barbara DEVILBISS, a minor

Guardian for the three youngest children was Adam W. DEVILBISS;
for America, it was Amos CLARY; and for Ascenia, it was John W. 
BARRICK.

Claim was made that Thomas E. DEVILBISS was mentally impaired 
and requested he have a trustee.  After this supplemental petition 
was filed, Caspar MANTZ was appointed guardian of Matilda A., 
George C., Barbara and Thomas E. DEVILBISS and James H. and 
Jane CLARY.

Property had been sold to Adam NUSBAUM for $4,000 in 1845 by 
private sale and debts were paid; most were paid to David DEVILBISS 
who had paid many of the claims.  

Abner CAMPBELL was appointed as trustee for Luther M. DEVILBISS 
for his insolvent petition.

Distribution:  
- David DEVILBISS, 1/2, $2,669.91
- George DEVILBISS' children, 1/2, $2,669.91
  (each 1/10 share, $266.99 (Except Henry as he died with no issue)

(Appears David & George's brother William either died without issue 
or sold his share to his brothers.)

Filed 7 Sep 1846.  (Also see HS-8, 1)

NOTE - Online copy of pages 458-459 were skipped; and pages 
464 and 465 were duplicated)



WBT-1, 481-483 - LEATHERMAN, MAIN

Jacob LEATHERMAN, John SUMMERS & others  vs  David GESEY, et al 
- Supplemental of WBT-1, 361 - Oct 1844

Trustee was Jacob LEATHERMAN

Distribution:  
Estate of Frederick LEATHERMAN, $414.18
- Elizabeth LEATHERMAN (age 50-55), wid/o Frederick, $51.52
- Daniel LEATHERMAN, s/o Frederick, 1/7 of 1/3, $51.52
- H.A. (or M.A.) LEATHERMAN, s/o Frederick, 1/7 of 1/3, $51.52
- Jacob LEATHERMAN, trustee in place of Charles LEATHERMAN, 
   s/o Frederick, 1/7 of 1/3, $51.52
- Frederick LEATHERMAN, s/o Frederick, 1/7 of 1/3, $51.52
- Sarah A. LEATHERMAN, d/o Frederick, 1/7 of 1/3, $51.52
- Joseph LEATHERMAN, s/o Frederick, 1/7 of 1/3, $51.52
- Conrad LEATHERMAN, s/o Frederick, 1/7 of 1/3, $51.52

Heirs of John LEATHERMAN, $414.18
- Eve LEATHERMAN (age 60), wid/o John, $41.21
- John LEATHERMAN, s/o John, (1/7 of 1/3, $52.99
- Rebecca LEATHERMAN, d/o John, (1/7 of 1/3, $52.99
- Elizabeth LEATHERMAN, d/o John, (1/7 of 1/3, $52.99
- Delilah LEATHERMAN, d/o John, (1/7 of 1/3, $52.99
- Eve LEATHERMAN, d/o John, (1/7 of 1/3, $52.99
- Lafayette LEATHERMAN, s/o John, (1/7 of 1/3, $52.99
- Mary A. LEATHERMAN, d/o John, (1/7 of 1/3, $52.99

Heirs of Sarah MAIN, $414.18
- John A. MAIN (age 44), widower of Sarah, $77.28
- Adam MAIN, s/o Sarah, 1/6, $55.81
- Susan MAIN, s/o Sarah, 1/6, $55.81
- Mary A. MAIN, s/o Sarah, 1/6, $55.81
- Ed MAIN, s/o Sarah, 1/6, $55.81
- William H. MAIN, s/o Sarah, 1/6, $55.81
- Frederick MAIN, s/o Sarah, 1/6, $55.81

Filed 7 Aug 1846.  (See Supplemental at WBT-2, 486)



WBT-1, 483-492 - BRENGLE, GOYER, SHUPP/SHOPE, SPONSELLER, HUGHES, HECKATHORNE, PRINCE

John GOYER and others  vs  Lemuel PRINCE and Mary E. PRINCE - Jun 1846

George BRENGLE of Frederick Town, d/ 1810, testate

d/ Mary GOYER, dec'd
.....Jacob GOYER
.....Elizabeth GOYER
.....John GOYER - Out of State
.....Rebecca (Goyer), dec'd w/o Thomas PRINCE
. . . . .Mary E. PRINCE, a minor
. . . . .Lemuel PRINCE, a minor

d/ Elizabeth SHUPP/SHOPE  d/ 1844
.....George B. SHUPP
.....Catharine (Shupp) w/o Jacob SPONSELLER
.....Sophia (Shupp) w/o Edward HUGHES
.....Mary (Shupp) w/o Christian HECKATHORNE
.....John W. SHUPP - Out of State

Exec/ Lawrence BRENGLE
[Will written 31 Mar 1810]

LAND - House & Lot in Frederick Town (Home Place) & two lots 
  (to daughter Mary);
- House and Lot in Frederick Town, then in possession of Daniel 
   STOUFFER   (to daughter Elizabeth).
A lot adjoined Christian BRENGLE.

Trustee was Gideon BANTZ.  

SALE held 14 Jul 1846 at the tavern of Benjamin GILBERT; 
high bidders were:
- HANSHEW & MARKEY for Lot #1 at $230
- John G. SIM for Lot #2 & Lot #3 on Third St, at $410
- ___ner KAUFFMAN for Lot #4 at $230
- Bartol MAYER for Lot #5 at $155
- Fred SUMSTRIN for Lot #6 at $150
- John G. SIM forLot #7 at $140
- John G. SIM for Lot #8 at $140
- Henry SHULTZ for Larger Lot on Third Street next to lot 
   of heirs of Andrew YOUNG, at $345
- William B. SHOPE for Larger Lot next to other, at $366
Total Sales, $2,266.

Trustee for insolvent George B. SHOPE / SHUPP was Joshua DILL.

Distribution:  
- Jacob GOYER, 1/9 share, $232.57
- Elizabeth GOYER, 1/9 share, $232.57
- John GOYER, 1/9 share, $232.57
- Mary E. PRINCE, 1/2 of 1/9, $116.28
- Lemuel PRINCE, 1/2 of 1/9, $116.28
- Catharine SPONSELLER, 1/9 share, $232.57
- Sophia HUGHES, 1/9 share, $232.57
- Mary HECKATHORN, 1/9 share, $232.57
- John W. SHUPE, 1/9 share, $232.57
- Gideon BANTZ, trustee for G.B. SHOPE, 1/9 share, $232.57

Closed 18 Sep 1846.



WBT-1, 493-499 - WELKER, LINTHICUM, SCHAFFER, DEVILBISS

Samuel DEVILBISS of John and Susanna SHAFER 
vs  John LINTHICUM and others - Jan 1846

Lewis WELKER  d/ Jan 1846, intestate

sis/ Mary Ann  w/o John LINTHICUM
sis/ Eliza WELKER
sis/ Mary Magdalene WELKER
sis/ Margaret  w/o Hanson SCHAFFER
sis/ Harriet WELKER, a minor
sis/ Caroline WELKER, a minor
bro/ William WELKER, a minor

LAND - Lot #5 of "Murdock's Mountain", 119 acres; from Jacob WEIST.

Guardian was David SCHLEY, Esquire.
Testimony was heard from Joseph M. EBBERTS, John M. LINTHICUM 
and Jacob WEIST.  

Trustee was Joshua DILL.
SALE was held 20 Apr 1946 at the tavern of Benjamin GILBERT 
in Frederick Town; high bidders were:
- Samuel DEVILBISS and Hanson SHAFER at $480.

Distribution to creditors, but proceeds were short.

Closed 18 Sep 1846.



WBT-1, 499-507 - BECK, WALKER

Jacob WALKER, next friend of Mary E. BECK 
- Petition for Title - Feb 1846

Edward BECK  d/ Aug 1845 
widow - Ann (d/ Nov 1845, intestate)

d/ Mary E. BECK (their only child)

parents - Michael (dec'd) and Mary Ann BECK
(He gave his mother a house and lot in Woodsborough)

Exec/ wife; witnesses:  Adam CREAGER, N. C. HAMMOND, 
and Wm. REINHART
[Will written 31 Jul 1845]

LAND - "Federal", 1+ acre, located on south side of public 
road in the village of Walkersville.  
Improved with a house, waggon maker shop and stable.
From Isaac WALKER and Jacob WALKER, execs/of John WALKER.

Guardian and trustee was Jacob WALKER.

SALE was held 17 Mar 1846; high bidder was: 
- Aaron BECK at $600

Distribution: After debts were paid: 
- Mary E. BECK, the daughter, $406.27

Closed 1 Jul 1846.



WBT-1, 507-512 - HITESHEW, RAMSBURG, HARISON

George RAMSBURG, creditor  vs  Daniel HITESHEW - Jul 1843

LAND - Lot #18 and 19 in Frederick Town.
- Lots 16 and 17 in "Addition to Frederick Town" and out of 
"Long Acre" which previously was part of "Tasker's Chance"; 
both mortgaged in 1841.

Trustee was Frederick A. SCHLEY.
SALE was held 30 Mar 1844; high bidder was: 
- Abraham B. HARISON at $1,000

Distribution:  George RAMSBURG, $845.48.

Closed 18 Dec 1845.



WBT-1, 512-517 - SIMMONS, ALLEN, GITTINGER, SLAVE

Baker H. SIMMONS  vs  Edward T. HEBB, Adm/of John H. SIMMONS - Oct 1845

Col. John H. SIMMONS  died testate

s/ John E.H. SIMMONS - PA
s/ Zachariah T. SIMMONS - PA
s/ Baker H. SIMMONS
d/ Elizabeth A.  s/o Abraham H.SIMMONS
d/ Belinda E. ALLEN
s/ James H. SIMMONS
d/ Rebecca F. GITTINGER (gave lot previously of Henry HILLEARY)
s/ Samuel F. SIMMONS, dec'd; his daughter,
.....Sarah E. SIMMONS

SLAVES - negro man FREDERICK 
   (to be freed 3 months after decedent's death)

Execs/ sons, John E.H. SIMMONS and Zachariah T. SIMMONS.
Witnesses:  John S. HARDING, Davis RICHARDSON, Perry HOUCK 
and G. M. EICHELBERGER
[Will GME-2, 740; written 3 Apr 1837; filed 3 Apr 1843]

LAND - 127 acres and 6 acres.

Sold to Baker H. SIMMONS by John E.H. SIMMONS as executor, 
but since he and Zachariah both moved to Pennsylvania, 
a trustee needs to be named to convey the deed.  
At that time, Baker was already living on the farm.

Administrator was Edward T. HEBB. 
Trustee was Francis THOMAS to convey the deed.  

Closed 8 Oct 1846.



WBT-1, 518-523 - SIMMONS, HEBB

James H. SIMMONS  vs  Edward T. HEBB, adm/of John H. SIMMONS 
and others - Oct 1845
(Similiar to the previous record 512-517)

LAND - 128 acres. 
To James H. SIMMONS from John E.H. SIMMONS, 
exec/of  John H. SIMMONS (their father) at $1,633.03; 
but since he and Zachariah both moved to Pennsylvania, 
a trustee needs to be named to convey the deed. 

Administrator was Edward T. HEBB.
Trustee was Francis THOMAS to convey the deed.  

Closed 8 Oct 1846.



WBT-1, 523-530 - GEESEY, RAMSBURG, BENNET

Henry RAMSBURG & w/ Charlotte and others 
vs  Mary E. BENNET & others - Jun 1846

John GEESEY  d/ May 1846 intestate
widow - Elizabeth

d/ Charlotte  w/o Henry RAMSBURG
s/ George GEESEY
d/ Rebecca GEESEY
s/ Thomas GEESEY
d/ Ann Elizabeth BENNET, dec'd
.....Mary C. BENNETT
.....Samuel J. BENNETT
.....Margaret A. BENNET
.....July Ann E. BENNET

LAND - "Force Put", 158 acres, previously called "Millers Chance", 
lies next to "Piney Neck" and land of George SCHLOSSER.
From William FLANIGAN (and unnamed wife) in 1828.
Also, contiguous to this, "Patrick Day in the Morning", 2+ acres; 
previously to Lawrence BRENGLE in 1802.
- "Force Put", 9 acres; next to lands of Henry REMSBERG and 
   Daniel HAUN.  From Nicholas HOLTZ in 1844.

Testimony was heard from Washington A. BENNET.

Trustee was Henry RAMSBURG.  
SALE was held 29 Aug 1846; high bidder was: 
- George GEESEY at $2,675

Distribution:  each child's 1/5 share, $145.13.

Filed 27 Oct 1846.  (Supplemental at WBT-2, 88)



WBT-1, 530-546 - HOBBS, DORSEY, HYATT, SLAVES, WATERS, BURGEE, DAVIS, 
       GILBERT, PHILLIPS, NORRIS, BENTON

Roderick DORSEY and Janet DORSEY  vs  Henrietta DORSEY & Others - Nov 1838

William HOBBS of Samuel  d/ 4 Jul 1829 

s/ Warner HOBBS, dec'd
s/ William HOBBS
d/ Rachel (d/ 23 Jun 1830) w/o Roderick DORSEY
.....Hentrietta DORSEY, a minor
.....Kitty H. DORSEY, a minor
.....William R. DORSEY, a minor
d/ Janet  w/o Upton L. DORSEY (d/ 9 Nov 1829)
   (tract "Chase's Forrest" in Baltimore Co)
d/ Kitty HOBBS  d/ 1831 *
s/ Philip D. HOBBS (trustee was Roderick DORSEY)

- Samuel OWINGS of Thomas (to convey land previoulsy sold to him)

friends - James WOOD of John, William DOWNEY and Cornelius GRIMES

SLAVES - negroes ELIZA, PEGGY and ISAAC 
   (gave to daughter Kitty, provided she would not manumitt them 
    until the man is 35 and the women are 30.)
   (Kitty willed ELIZA to her niece Henrietta; PEGGY to her niece Kitty;
    and ISAAC to her nephew William; the slaves were each to receive $100)

- negroes BEN, SAM, JOHN, SIMON (or TIMON), ZACK and HARRY
   (An acre of land and house was to be provided to each for the use 
    of their families during their lives.)
   (Kitty's will provided that SIMON be set free upon her death 
     and WESLEY to be set free at age 30.)

(Son William and three daughters to divide remainder of estate.)

LAND - "Ridgeley's Good Will", 303 acres, on Bennets Creek; partly 
in Montgomery County.
From Joab WATERS (w/ Ruth) in Sep 1811.
Conveyed by Roger NELSON as trustee for John HOBBS, dec'd 
(half of land was to go to William HOBBS and he to sell the other 
half and give Joab WATERS that portion).  

Exec/ Roderick DORSEY
(Will GME-1, 69; written 27 Oct 1828; filed 14 Jul 1829]

Ely HYATT was then living on the property and an injunction was 
requested to prevent him from continuing to cut down the timber.

* Kitty HOBBS devised her land in Anne Arundel Co to the daughters 
of her sister Rachel; the Frederick and Baltimore county lands to 
the son of her sister Rachel.)
Exec/ Roderick DORSEY  [Will written 25 May 1831; filed 18 Jul 1831]
----------

Joab WATERS  died testate, Perry Co, Missouri 
companion - Polly A. E. CALDWELL  (now called Polly A. E. WATERS)

(gave all lands in Missouri and personal property, including the 
640 acre farm where they then lived at the lower end of the Bear 
Brule Bottom; after her death to go to her children by him; 
his sons were by his first wife)

s/ Joab WATERS Jr 

s/ John WATERS 
   (gave Joab Jr and John each 1/2 share of Joab Sr's 1/2 of 
    the 2,000 acres of "Terre Blue", owned with Joseph HARTSOCK 
    and purchased by them from the reps of John PRICE)

s/ Henry G. WATERS of Frederick Co, MD 
    (owes his father's estate $3,000; said monies to be divided 
     among Henry and all six other siblings)

d/ Ann (Waters) BURGEE (gave $1)
d/ Eleanor (Waters) DAVIS (gave $1) (also listed as Eleanor GILBERT)
d/ Jane (Waters) PHILIPS (gave horses and lot in New Market)
d/ Miranda (Waters) w/o Ely HYATT 
   (gave her his share of land owned with Wm. HOBBS of Samuel)

Exec/ Polly WATERS
[Will written 18 Jan 1830; filed 12 Sep 1831]

Guardian was Henry G. WATERS.  

Miranda and Ely HYATT transferred their shares to William NORRIS 
in Jan 1842 for Miranda and upon her death for her children with 
no control of her husband (Wm. NORRIS became her trustee).  

Trustee was Roderick DORSEY.  
SALE was held 14 Feb 1840; high bidder was:
- Brooke BENTON for 290 acres at $1,235.40.

Distribution:  
- Janet DORSEY, 1/6, $181.36
- Wm. R. DORSEY (devisee of Kitty HOBBS), 1/6, $181.36
- Henrietta DORSEY, $60.45 
- Kitty H. DORSEY, $60.45 
- Wm. R. DORSEY, $60.45 
- Wm NORRIS as trustee for Miranda HYATT, $509.10 
  ($35 had been deducted for Samuel TYLER as a fee)

Closed 29 Sep 1846.



WBT-1, 546-558 - LARE, DELASHMUTT, RHINE, ELLICOTT

James BRUNNER  vs  Estella M. LARE and others - Feb 1846

Henry C. LARE  d/ 20 Apr 1845 intestate
widow - Maria (age 30 in Apr 1846)

d/ Estella M. LARE, a minor
d/ Elizabeth C. LARE, a minor
d/ Susan M. LARE, a minor

Administrator and guardian was Maria LARE.

LAND - Lot# 275 in Frederick Town, the northern part of the  
eastern half of the lot, on Church St extending to Patrick St.
From George DOLL and w/ Mary in 1843.
Previously to the Dolls from Absolam KOLB and w/ Susanna in 1819.
- Lot# 3 of "Middle Plantation", 50 acres; adjoined land of 
   Lawrence BRENGLE.
   To Thomas H. ONEAL and Henry C. LARE from Henry HOUCK, 
   late Sheriff in 1843, as court judgement against William LARE, 
   Henry C. LARE, Edward LARE, T.W.H. ONEAL and Michael 
   HALLAR for Jacob SCHOLL.  

Trustee was Elias L. DELASHMUTT. 
SALE was held 21 Mar 1846; high bidders were: 
- Henry RHINE(?) for 25 acres of "Middle Plantation" at $300
- James G. ELLICOTT for Lot# 275 at $1,120

Distribution of $1,220:  
- the widow's 1/7, $177.49
- creditors paid 46% of their claims.  

Filed 14 Jan 1847.



WBT-1, 558-564 - KERRIGAN, BOYLE, HOOVER, McCLOSKEY

President and Council of Mount St Mary''s College 
vs James KERRIGAN Jr. and w/ Mary A.T. - Apr 1846

James KERRIGAN Jr. was indebted by notes for the benefit 
of Elizabeth BOYLE, executrix of Peter BOYLE.  
Kerrigan filed for insolvency and Francis J. HOOVER became 
his trustee.

LAND - Brick House and Lot #92 in Emmitsburg

Trustee was E. Louis LOWE.
SALE to:
- John McCLOSKEY, treasurer of Mt St Mary's College at $725

Filed 12 Dec 1846.



WBT-1, 564-568 - SHROYER, PERRY, BROADRUP, DILL

Henry PERRY  vs  Solomon SHROYER and w/ Lydia - Apr 1846

Henry PERRY was a co-signer for Solomon SHROYER for notes 
owed to Joshua DILL.

LAND - "Distillery", 11 acres

Trustee was Joshua DILL.
SALE to: 
- Charles BROADRUP at $230

Distribution:  After debt was paid, 
- to Lydia SHROYER (by her separate  answer to the court 
  stating she had previously held the land in her own right), 
  balance of $69.76.  

Closed 11 Jan 1847.



WBT-1, 569-575 - DOYLE, HOFFMAN, KEEFER

Sarah DOYLE  vs  Ezra HOFFMAN 
- Dower Claim - Oct 1845

Lawrence DOYLE  d/ Jan 1845
widow - Sarah 

(Lawrence DOYLE married Sarah GORDON on 26 Jan 1822)

LAND - "Altogether", 78 acres, on road leading from Frederick 
City to George Town.
From Alexander SMITH and w/ Margaret in 1840.
(50 acres to Smiths from Henry & Sarah STONER in 1835; 
  8 acres to Smith from John W. McPHERSON & w/ Fanny R. in 1836).  

The widow, Sarah DOYLE, has petitioned the court for her 1/3 dower
claim in property that Joshua DILL, trustee, sold to Ezra HOFFMAN 
for the bankruptcy of her late husband.  She asks for her 1/3 of 
the said property to be petitioned off for her benefit.

Dower land was laid out for 25 acres plus 3 acres.  
George KEEFER occupied the farm at the time.
The court awarded 1/3 of that rental money ($25) be awarded 
to the widow as well.  

Closed 28 Sep 1846.



WBT-1, 575-583 - HART, BLACKSTONE, CHAMBERS, EICHELBERGER, PALMER

Margaret CHAMBERS by William CHAMBERS, her next friend
vs  CHAMBERS, BLACKSTONE - Oct 1846

John HART  d/ intestate
widow - Catharine (now w/o Benjamin BLACKSTONE) (has dower share)

d/ Ann Margaret (Hart) w/o William CHAMBERS
    (She was his only child)

LAND - House and Lot #92 in Frederick Town, fronting on Church St;
adjoined property of David BOYD, Joseph M. PALMER, Mrs ATWOOD 
and heirs of William KOLB on north, and Peter SOWERS on the west.  
To John HART from Jacob HART and Peter R. SHAFNER (and w/ Ann M.) 
in 1826.

The widow Catharine later married Benjamin BLACKSTONE in 1832; 
he treated her badly and left to parts unknown about 11 years ago, 
leaving her with two young children.  He gave her no support and 
she has not heard from him for more than seven years and believes 
he may be dead.  The last time she heard from him, he had married 
another woman even though they were still married.

Guardian was Grayson EICHELBERGER.  
On 3 Oct 1846, Margaret (Hart) CHAMBERS was listed as being 
20 years old.  

Trustee was Jacob HART. 
Private SALE to:
- Joseph M. PALMER at $1,400

Distribution:  
- Catharine BLACKSTONE, $452.17
- Margaret CHAMBERS, $904.34

Closed 4 Jan 1847.



WBT-1, 584-588 - SIESS, EGGART, HARBAUGH, GARNAND, HARRY, PARK, GAMBLE, FORMAN, NAGLE

John SIESS and William SIESS - Petition - Jan 1846

Paul SIESS  d/ 1834
widow - Maria Magdalena, now dec'd

friend - John NAGLE of Sabillisville in Harbaugh Valley

bro/ John Jacob SIESS, dec'd
.....George SIESS
.....Jacob SIESS
.....John SIESS
.....Daniel SIESS
.....Samuel SIESS
.....Sarah SIESS

bro/ Godfrey SIESS, dec'd 
.....John SIESS
.....William SIESS
.....Caroline SIESS
.....Rosenna (Siess) w/o Alexander HARBBAUGH
.....Rebecca (Siess) w/o Em. GARNAND
.....Salome (Siess) w/o P. R. HARRY
.....Elizabeth (Siess) w/o George PARK
.....Maria SIESS
.....Elias SIESS

bro/ George SIESS, dec'd
.....Jacob SIESS
.....Samuel SIESS
.....Benjamin SIESS
.....Daniel SIESS
.....Catharine SIESS
.....Elizabeth (Siess) w/o Conrad WILHIDE
.....Maria (Siess) w/o Frederick WAMPLER

sis/ Mary EGGART, dec'd
.....Benjamin EGGART
.....Christian EGGART
.....Elizabeth EGGART
.....Ann EGGART

Exec/ Christian HOOVER, miller on Owings Creek
Witnesses:  William B. PITTINGER, B.R. HAUG?, J.R. HAUG?
[Will written 18 Jun 1834]

LAND - "Content", 3+ acres, with house in Graceham.
From Henry BEITZELL in 1846.

The executor died without selling the property as listed 
in the will.

Trustee was David GAMBLE.
SALE was held 12 Mar 1846 at the tavern of Pad. H. HARRY 
in Graceham; high bidder was:
- George W. FORMAN at $525

Distribution:  
- John NAGLE, $50
- John Jacob's 6 children, $16.97 each
- Godfrey's 9 children, $11.31 each
- George's 7 children, $14.54 each
- Mary's 4 children, $25.46 each.  

Closed 8 Jul 1846.



WBT-1, 589-597 - HAYS, CARMACK, BAUGHMAN, PAGE, HARDING

Hugh McALUR and Sarah VERMILLION  vs  Estate of William H. HAYS - Jan 1845

William H. HAYS  d/ May 1841
widow - Katurah 

d/ Elizabeth Ann HAYS, a minor
s/ George William HAYS, a minor
d/ Sarah Ellen HAYS, a minor
d/ Josephine H. HAYS, a minor
d/ Maria L. HAYS, a minor

LAND - "Foul Play", 88+ acres, Lots #1, 2 and 3, 
near Sugarloaf Mountain in Frederick County.

Admin/ Juliana HAYS.  
Testimony on 13 Feb 1845 from: 
- Samuel CARMACK testified the widow was of ill health 
  and a cripple and 46 years of age.  

Trustee was John W. BAUGHMAN.  
SALE was held 15 Mar 1845 at HAGEN's Store in Barnestown 
in Montgomery County; high bidder was:
- Calvin PAGE for Lot #1, 2 and 3 at $287.98

Distribution:  
- widow, $23.28; and numerous creditors paid.

Samuel H. HAYS, listed as creditor, referenced a case of Cephas 
HEMPSTONE and Christian T. HEMPSTONE, exec/of C. T. HEMPSTONE 
against Juliana HAYS and Richard H. HARDING in Montgomery County.

Filed 22 May 1846.



 - HEMP, CULLER

Henry CULLER  vs  Jacob FEASTER Jr. and others - Nov 1846
- Supplemental of WBT-1, 113

Estate of Frederick HEMP; trustee, Henry CULLER 

2nd Distribution:  to several creditors.

Filed 21 Dec 1846.



WBT-1, 598-609 - RUTHERFORD, COLE, SHAW, MARKELL, SHRIVER, BISHOP

Charles W. RUTHERFORD, et al  vs  George RUTHERFORD, et al - Jun 1846

Benjamin RUTHERFORD  died testate 

s/ Charles Worthington RUTHERFORD
d/ Ann M. RUTHERFORD
d/ Caroline A. (or S.) w/o Louis M. COLE
d/ Virginia R.  w/o John A. SHAW
s/ George RUTHERFORD, an infant
d/ Frances M. RUTHERFORD, an infant

Exec/ John MARKELL (until his son Charles is 25 years of age, 
then his son Charles)
Witnesses:  Jacob KULLER, Frederick A. SHEAVE, Isaac HYSONG
[Will written 14 Sep 1838)]

John MARKELL renounced the executorship and administrator was
then Joseph SCHELL.

LAND - Lot on Patrick Street in Frederick.
From Charles SCHELL in 1822.
(to SCHELL from John FERGUSON in 1759).
- "Resurvey on Locust Level", Lot #1, 11+ acres; Lot #2, 12+ acres, 
on main road to Baltimore. 
From Valentine ADAMS (w/ Sibylla) in 1824.
(Valentine received said land from the will of Abraham ADAMS after 
 the death of Abraham's daughter, Lucinda.)
- "Locust Level", 15 acres.
From Joseph SCHELL, trustee for Charles SCHELL, dec'd, in  1824.
also "Resurvey on Meadows", 10 acres; and mountain land, "Fielderea", 
47 acres, (to SCHELL from Michael FOUT in 1807).

Guardian was Miss Ann RUTHERFORD. 
Testimony was heard from Jacob MARKELL.  

Trustees were Charles RUTHERFORD and Edward SHRIVER.
SALE was held on 22 Aug 1846 at the City Hotel; 
high bidders were:
- Abraham SHRIVER for the Town property at $4,225
- Mark BISHOP for the 47 acres at $5/acre.  
The remainder of the Homestead did not receive a sufficient bid.

Distribution:  each child's 1/6, $205.49

Filed 16 Sep 1846.  (Also see WBT-2, 86 and 485 and WBT-3, 667)



WBT-1, 609-615 - HOUCK, DOLL, LARE, GOMBER, QUYNN, MANTZ

Ezra HOUCK, adm/of George DOLL, dec'd 
vs  Edward LARE and others - Jul 1846

Edward LARE was indebted by mortgage to Charles A. GOMBER, 
Casper QUYNN and Charles A. MANTZ, trading as Charles A. 
GOMBER & Company in 1842; and in 1838 to George DOLL.

LAND - Lot #278 in Frederick Town on Patrick Street; and 
also blacksmith equipment.
To Edward LARE from Daniel KOLB & w/ Caroline in 1840.

Trustee was Ezra HOUCK.
SALE was held 18 Dec 1846 at the tavern of Michael ZIMMERMAN; 
high bidder was: 
- the firm trading as Charles A. GOMBER & Company at $1,205

Distribution:  
- Ezra HOUCK, $518.38
- Charles A. GOMBER & Co, $577.21

Closed 8 Mar 1847.



WBT-1, 616-628 - DERR / TARR, KELLER, BAER, SCHILDNECHT, BURGESS, 
       SMITH, YOUNG, MILLER

John KELLER & w/ Magdalena, Philip DERR & Others 
vs Henry DERR and Mary M. DERR - Feb 1846

Philip TARR (a/k/a DERR), died testate

s/ John TARR *
s/ Jacob TARR

LAND - given to son John 
- "Cuckholds Horn", 14 acres; "Quakers Mistake" and "Resurvey 
    on Wooden Platter", 10 acres; from Nicholas HOUPT in 1805.
- "Spoon" and "Cuckhold Horn", 98 acres; from John MOSER and 
    others in 1810.
- "Cuckhold Horn", 25 acres; on east side of main road leading 
    from Middle town to Hagers Town; next to Henry SMITH.
- "Knaves Good Will", 25 acres

LAND - given to son Jacob
- "Goosebill", 50 acres, from Daniel NEFF in 1790.
- "The Sun is Down and the Moon is UP", 5 acres, from Henry 
    SCHLOSSER in 1805.
- "Cuckhold Horn", 75 acres, next to "Rams Horn".
- "Beauty Spot", 2 acres.
- "Shraders", 15 acres (by patent in 1790).
- "Knaves Good Will", 24 acres.

[Will written 14 Oct 1817]
----------

John DERR *  d/ 12 Aug 1845

d/ Magdalena  w/o John KELLER - Ohio
d/ Catharine  w/o Henry BAER - Ohio
d/ Susan  w/o John SCHILDNECHT - Ohio
s/ Philip DERR
s/ David DERR
d/ Rebecca  w/o Jonathan KELLER
s/ Ezra DERR
d/ Elizabeth  w/o William KELLER
s/ Henry DERR, a minor
d/ Mary M. DERR, a minor
s/ Joshua DERR, a minor

LAND - "Bloomsburg", 27 acres; "Cuckholds Horn", 10 acres.
From Jacob COBLENTZ and David BOWLUS, exec/of Nicholas HAUPT
(w/ Margaret) in 1827. 
- "Resurvey on Wooden Platter", 38 acres, 2 acres; 
- "Quakers Mistake", 5 acres, next to land of Adam NEFF and 
   adjoins last mentioned tract and runs to stone planted by 
   Jacob BUSSARD and Melcher KIZER.
   From heirs of the late widow KOOGLE.
The total lands (his and inherited from his father) were between 
the Old Hagerstown Road and Catoctin Creek (Plat on page 627).

Guardian was Washington BURGESS.
Testimony was heard from John J. SMITH.

Trustee was Philip DERR.  
SALE was held 5 Jan 1847; high bidders were: 
- Peter YOUNG for Lots 1 & 2, 118 acres, at $7,473.47
- Adam BOWLUS for Lot #3, 112 acres, at $5,040
- John MILLER for "Knaves Good Will", 25 acres, at $12.75;
  the mountain lot.
Total Sales, $12,640.87.

Distribution of $4,213:  costs, $490.62
- John DERR's children, each 1/11 share, $338.45

Filed 12 Mar 1847.  (See Supplementals at WBT-2, 82 and WBT-2, 621)



WBT-1, 629-633 - FEASTER, THOMAS, GITTINGS

John FEASTER Sr  vs  Daniel H. THOMAS - Jul 1846

John FEASTER Sr signed as surety on a loan made by Daniel H.
THOMAS from the Frederick Town Savings Institution, and whereby
Daniel signed a mortgage to Feaster, but Daniel has since moved 
to the western states.

LAND - located in Jefferson.
From Lloyd GITTINGS and w/ Catharine in 1843.

Trustee was M.B. LUCKETT.
SALE was held 21 Jan 1847; high bidder was:
-  John FEASTER Sr at $1,375

Distribution:  
- John FEASTER Sr received $1,260.36 in part on his claim.  

Closed 12 Mar 1847.



WBT-1, 633-651 - COVELL, HAMMOND, WARTHEN, GAVIER, ATKINS, SCHLEY, MURPHY, DILL

Thomas HAMMOND  vs  Joel COVELL and others - Feb 1846

Jonathan COVELL  d/ 1827 intestate

s/ Jeremiah COVELL and w/ Ann
s/ Joshua COVELL and w/ Lydia
s/ Edemiah COVELL
s/ Jonathan F. COVELL
s/ Joel COVELL
s/ Frederick COVELL
s/ Nehemiah COVELL  d/ bef Feb 1846
.....Joshua COVELL Jr - Ohio

LAND - "Wildcat Hill", 97 acres, next to "Polly's Inheritance".

Edemiah conveyed his interests to Nathan HAMMOND in 1841 and
Joshua did the same in 1840.  
Jonathan F. conveyed his share to Grafton HAMMOND (w/ Mary E.A.R.) 
in 1830 and Jeremiah did the same in 1831.

In 1832, Grafton HAMMOND conveyed the shares he bought to Nathan 
HAMMOND.  Then in 1844, Nathan conveyed all of the acquired shares 
to Thomas HAMMOND.

In 1836, Frederick COVELL conveyed his share to John Francis WARTHEN.

John Francis WARTHEN, died testate 

- left his estate to Kearny ATKINS (mother of his six children),
  including his tavern, for life and after her death, 
  to his four sons, with an equality of share to his two daughters,

s/ John F. WARTHEN (to be blacksmith)
s/ James H. WARTHEN (to be wagon maker)
s/ Andrew J. WARTHEN, a minor
d/ Belinda WARTHEN, a minor (m/ William GAVIER abt Jun 1846)
s/ William H. WARTHEN, a minor
d/ Elizabeth WARTHEN, a minor

At the filing of the petition, Kearny was still living and residing 
in Frederick County.  

LAND - Tavern; from Nathan HAMMOND of Vachel.  
- House and Lot, on the north side of the road leading from Frederick 
   Town to Baltimore.  Then occupied by William BARE/BANE.  
   From Jeremiah COVELL.
- House and Lot of 20 acres, on the south side of the same road.
   Then occupied by Henry WARTHEN.

Execs/ Nathan HAMMOND, Grafton HAMMOND, Thomas C. BRASHEAR.
Witnesses:  Henry NICHOLS, Henry WARTHEN, Joseph COVELL
[Will written 12 Jan 1838; filed 10 Apr 1838]

Guardian for the Warthen children was D. SCHLEY.  
Testimony was heard from Philemon MURPHY.  

Trustee was Joshua DILL.
SALE was held 30 Dec 1846; high bidder was:
- Thomas HAMMOND for the 97 acres at $975

Distribution:  
- Thomas HAMMOND for 4/7, $473.50
- Joshua DILL as trustee of WARTHEN's Estate for 1/7, $119.37
- Joel COVELL for 1/7, $119.37
- Joshua COVELL Jr (s/o Nehemiah) for 1/7, $119.37

Closed 27 Feb 1847.



WBT-1, 651-656 - WEAVER, ENNIS, SMITH, BISER

John ENNIS and others  vs  Christian WEAVER - Oct 1846

Henry WEAVER  d/ intestate

s/ Christian WEAVER
d/ Delana  w/o John ENNIS
d/ Mary  w/o Andrew SMITH
d/ Harriet WEAVER
d/ Matilda WEAVER

LAND 
- "Shriver's Fields", 70 acres; from John FAHNER in 1802.
- "The Farmers Mill Seat", 12 acres; by patent in 1802.
- "Fieldera Manor", 15 acres; from Fielder GANTT in 1804.
- "Fielderea", 4 acres; from Peter TRITT in 1811.

Trustee for sale was George SMITH.
SALE was made to:
- John G. BISER at $2,797

1st Distribution:
- Each child's1/5 share, $148.71

Filed 16 Apr 1847.  (Supplemental at WBT-2, 89)



WBT-1, 656-663 - TROXELL, KERRIGAN, TANEY, HOUCK

Joshua TROXELL  vs  James KERRIGAN Jr and others - Feb 1846

In 1842, Joshua TROXELL and Augustine TANEY purchased 
a house, store house and lot from John HOUCK Jr (as trustee 
under the insolvent laws for Michael WISE) for $1,105.  

In Oct 1844, Troxell contracted to sell his 1/2 undivided 
interest to James KERRIGAN Jr for $800 to be made 
in two payments for two years.  
Kerrigan took possession of the premises, but has never 
made payments as agreed and is now insolvent.  
However, in Apr 1845, Kerrigan conveyed all his interest 
in said property to Chauncey BROOKS and Henry W. HUSIX 
(or HUSER) of Baltimore City.

LAND - Lots #130, 131 and 135 on Main Street in Emmitsburg, 
beginning at north side of northern alley (Church Alley) 
between lots of Patrick QUYNN and Thomas HAYS.  
Previously conveyed to Michael WISE by Joseph BAUGHER 
and w/ Julia A. in 1836.

Trustee was Grayson EICHELBERGER.
SALE was held 20 Mar 1847; high bidder was: 
- Dr. Augustine TANEY at $566

Distribution:  
- Joshua TROXELL, $482.99 in part for his claim.  

Closed 5 Jun 1847.



WBT-1, 663-669 - DELAUTER, ZANTMYER, BUSSARD, STRIN

George DELAUTER, Henry DELAUTER and David DELAUTER 
- Petition - Mar 1846

Henry DELAUTER Sr, died testate
widow - Catharine

s/ Israel DELAUTER
d/ Mary Ann DELAUTER
s/ David DELAUTER
(indicated there may be others not named)

LAND - two tracts of "Last Choice", 65 acres.
From David DELAUTER Sr in 1815 and the other part 
from Elias DELAUTER and Peter DELAUTER in 1841.

- three tracts of mountain land, 40 acres.
Two of them conveyed from Peter GROSSNICKLE as part 
of "Murdock's Mountain; the other one from Daniel 
BLICKENSTAFF as "Sheep Pasture".

- part of "Last Choice", 7 acres (to son Israel), next to Peter 
  GROSSNICKLE.

Exec/ son David DELAUTER and Lewis REMSBERG of M.
Witnesses:  Peter GROSNICKLE Jr, John P. GAVER, 
and Samuel GREEN
[Will written 5 May 1845; filed 23 Feb 1846]

The executors renounced the duties and Jacob ZANTMYER Jr 
became the administrator and then also was appointed trustee.  
A survey was made and the widow's dower of 1/3 was divided 
off for her.  

SALE was held 20 Jun 1846; high bidders were:  
- John W. BUSSARD for 32 acres at $810 
- John STRIN for a house and lot at $46
- David DELAUTER for 6 acres at $31
- George DELAUTER for 41 acres ("Murdocks Mountain") at $41
  (the latter at private sale) 
Total Sales, $927.

Distribution:  creditors paid.  

Filed 12 Mar 1847.  (Also see WBT-4, 366)



WBT-1, 669-675 - HAUPT, SCHLEY, KOONTZ, HUFFER, SMITH, WERKING, GOODMAN

HAUPT vs HAUPT - Jan 1847

Daniel HAUPT  d/ May 1846, intestate and without issue

bro/ Jonathan HAUPT
bro/ Jacob N. HAUPT - Ohio
sis/ Elizabeth A. HAUPT, a minor
sis/ Mary M. HAUPT, a minor
sis/ Lydia C. HAUPT, a minor
bro/ Laban HAUPT, a minor

LAND - 3 Lots; two are on 'Millers Farm' 
in "Huffers Addition to Burkittsville":
Lot #1, on west side of Sharpsburg Road 
   (previously from Joseph HUFFER)
Lot #16, on east side of Sharpsburg Road 
   (previously from Joseph HUFFER and w/ Catharine)
Lot #19 in Burkittsville on 'Burketts' Residence' 
   (previously from George BAIR, trustee of the 
    late Henry BURKETT)

Guardian was David SCHLEY, Esquire.
Testimony was heard from John J. SMITH who was 
also appointed as trustee.

SALE was held 3 Apr 1847; high bidders were: 
- William G. WERKING for Lot 16 at $175
- Jacob GOODMAN for Lot 1 at $358.10
Total Sales, $533.10.

Distribution:  
- each sibling's 1/6 share, $37.14

Filed 7 Jun 1847.



WBT-1, 675-692 - FINK, GALWITH, KOONTZ, KARN, ROHER, etc

Emanuel FINK  vs  Joseph FINK, John W. GALWITH & others - Jan 1845

John FINK Jr  d/ 1844 intestate

bro/ Emanuel FINK
bro/ Joseph FINK - Out of State
sis/ Elizabeth  w/o John W. GALWITH
sis/ Sarah  w/o John KOONTZ
sis/ Susanna  w/o George KARN

bro/ George FINK, dec'd - Out of State
.....Joseph FINK JR - Out of State
.....Daniel FINK, a minor - Out of State
.....George W. FINK, a minor - Out of State
.....Elizabeth FINK, a minor - Out of State

sis/ Rebecca, dec'd  w/o Samuel ROHER - Out of State
.....John H. ROHER - Out of State
.....Emanuel ROHER - washington Co, MD
.....Catharine ROHER - Out of State
.....Jacob ROHER - Out of State
.....Rebecca ROHER - Out of State
.....Elizabeth ROHER, a minor - Out of State
.....Samuel ROHER, a minor - Out of State

LAND - Lots in Burkittsville
- "Millers Farm", 1/4 acre.
   From Joseph HUFFER (w/ Catharine) in 1831.
- Lot, 1/4 acre; next to lots of John ARNOLD and John 
   SCHINDLER.
   From John KARN (w/ Maria) in 1843.
- "Burketts Long Lane", 128 acres.
   From Henry BURKETT (w/ Elizabeth) in 1838.
   (previously to Burkett from his father Henry BURKETT)
- "Millers Farm", 1/4 acre.
   From Joseph HUFFER (w/ Catharine) in 1832.
- agreement of sale from Jacob GOODMAN in 1836 
   (previously conveyed to Goodman by Tilghman BISER)
    formerly occupied by John GAVER.

Testimony was heard froom George BOWLUS.  

Trustee was Emanual FINK.
SALE was held 7 Feb 1846 at the tavern of Jacob WETNIGHT;
high bidders were:
- Jonathan TOBY for the 128 acre farm at $35/acre
- Thomas BISER for Lot #2 with stone house at $595
- George KARN for Lot #3 at $77
- Peter BRANDENBURG for Lot #4 at $268
- John J. MILLER for Lot #5 at $130
- George KARN for 20 acres of Lot #3 at $600
- Peter HOPEWELL for House and Lot (Goodman's) at $125
- William J. WERKING for Lot #1 at $375 on 21 Nov 1846
- Ezra WILLIARD for Lot #10 with house at $525 
  (at private sale on 26 Jan 1847)
Total sales, $4,617.20.

Lot #126 wasn't sold because of insufficient bid.

Distribution of $4,617.20:  only creditors paid.  

Filed 6 Jul 1847.



WBT-1, 692-698 - BIRELY, VALENTINE, HARTSOCK, MATHEWS, HARBAUGH, ROOT

Samuel BIRELY - Petition - Feb 1847

George BIRELY  died testate 
widow - Elizabeth (d/ 24 Dec 1846) and 8 children

s/ Jacob BIRELY (d/ Jan 1847)
.....David BIRELY
.....Lewis BIRELY
.....William BIRELY
.....Mary BIRELY
.....Elizabeth BIRELY
s/ George BIRELY
s/ Samuel BIRELY
d/ Lena  w/o Solomon VALENTINE
s/ Frederick BIRELY
d/ Margaret (d/ bef Dec 1846) w/o Nicholas HARTSOCK (no children)
d/ Susan  w/o James MATHEWS - Ohio
d/ Maria (d/ bef Dec 1846) w/o Henry HARBAUGH
.....Mary Ann HARBAUGH, a minor
.....George W. HARBAUGH, a minor
.....Samuel HARBAUGH, a minor
.....Augustus HARBAUGH, a minor

Exec/ son Jacob BIRELY
[Will HS-3, 584; written 8 Dec 1827; filed 30 Jan 1828]

LAND - Farm, 162 acres, in Ladiesburg (6 acres to son Jacob), 
on tracts:
- "Seventh Dividend", 100 acres.
   From Henry GRIFFITH in 1792 and 1795.
- "Williams Hill", 11 acres; from George KINSEY in 1805.
- "Bushy Neck", 16 acres; from Arnold HARDY in 1819

Trustee was Samuel BIRELY.
SALE to: 
- Daniel ROOT at $11.95/acre; survey to be made which came 
   to 158 1/4 acres.
Total Sales, $1,892.13.

Distribution:  
- each child's 1/8 share, $215.57
However, Margaret's share was distributed among her siblings 
since she had already received an advance.  

Closed 16 Jul 1847.



WBT-1, 698-715 - DEMUTH, SHORB, BROWN, STULL, BALDWIN, GILBERT, HART, 
       WORTHINGTON, BRONCH?

Henry DEMUTH & others  vs  Sarah A. DEMUTH & others - Jul 1841

Henry DEMUTH Sr  d/ 22 May 1841 intestate
widow - Sarah A. * (previously w/o Jacob SHORB) and 8 children

s/ Henry DEMUTH
s/ David DEMUTH
s/ John DEMUTH
s/ Jacob DEMUTH
d/ Elizabeth  w/o Joseph BROWN
d/ Lena  w/o Christopher STULL
d/ Mary  w/o John BROWN - Out of State

d/ Catharine, dec'd w/o Elijah BALDWIN - Out of State
.....Sophia BALDWIN, a minor
.....Margaret A. BALDWIN, a minor
.....Elijah BALDWIN, a minor
.....Delilah BALDWIN, a minor

LAND - Lots in Creagers Town, from Sarah A. SHORB in 1839.
- "Joshua's Fancy", Lot #7, 10 acres; from Peter TROXELL 
   (w/ Catharine) in 1828; adjoining lands of Felix B. 
    TANEY and John ARTER.
- Lot #5 and 6 in Creagers Town, from John B. GILBERT 
   (w/ Catharine) in 1840.
- 20 acres from William PATTERSON and James A. SHORB.

One of the lots had a tavern formerly kept by Jacob SHORB.
One of the lots fronted Mechanics Town Road and joined land 
of Mr PARKINSON on the south, Henry FAVORITE on the north, 
George BECKENBAUGH and Mr GRIMES on the west.  
Another one fronting the road runs to the furnace, bound on 
one side by lands of William COOKERLY and on the other side 
by George BECKENBAUGH.

Testimony from: 
- George HISSER - claimed Sarah married Henry DEMUTH c1839.
Also testifying were William COOKERLY, William BIGGS, William 
GROSHON, M.E. BARTGIS, Benjamin GILBERT, David KOLB, James 
McCLELLAN, Zelotus WEDDEL, Jacob B. WISE, Jacob CRISE, Charles 
WORTHINGTON and 
- Alphonso HART - stated a daughter of Sarah married a GILBERT.  
- John P. ZIMMERMAN - indicated:
...Sarah's sons were Alphonso HART and Alexander HART 
   and son-in-laws were Charles WORTHINGTON, Benjamin GILBERT 
   and J. W. BRONCH?.

Trustee for sale was Joseph BROWN.  
From the Plat on page 712, 
the Creagerstown lots appear to be Lots #1-6, north of Church 
St and west of Main St (north and south of these are additional 
parcels and also a parcel on the east side); 
also Lot #7 which is south of Church St and east of Main St.  

SALE was held 21 Jan 1847 at the tavern of James A. ZIMMERMAN 
in Creagers Town; high bidders were:
- Sarah A. DEMUTH for House & Lot, 4 acres at $501.25;
   (tavern property), then occupied by Dr. Wm. ZIMMERMAN 
    and fronting Church St and on street leading to Emmitsburg.
- Sarah A. DEMUTH for lot fronting Main St at $76.
- Sarah A. DEMUTH for lots fronting Main St and opposite 
   HESSEN's Blacksmith Shop (Lots 1-5) at $40.12
- Sarah A. DEMUTH for Lot #6 at $15.25; nearly opposite church 
- Sarah A. DEMUTH for house & lot (from John B. GILBERT) at $10
- Samuel BARTON and Thomas H. BARTON for part "Joshua's 
   Fancy", 10 acres, at $21.62 (from Peter TROXELL).
- Henry DEMUTH for mountain lot of 10 acres at $13.25 
   (from Dr. J.A. SHORB).
Total Sales, $677.50, all subject to widow's dower.

Distribution:  each child's 1/8 share, $57.06.  

Filed 17 Apr 1847.

NOTES - Frederick Co, MD Marriage Licenses
- Jacob SHORB to Sarah Ann HURT - Dec 23, 1830



WBT-1, 716-728 - HOFFMAN, FEASTER, SLAVE, JORDAN, CASTLE, MARLOW

Michael KEEFER  vs  David M. HOFFMAN & others - Jul 1843

David M. HOFFMAN was indebted to Michael KEEFER.
Insolvency trustee was  Francis A. HOFFMAN.
There were also mortgages to Peter HOFFMAN, James CASTLE and 
Joseph CARTZENDAFNER. 

LAND - part of "Fielderea", now occupied by Jonathan FEASTER;
and a portion of an undivided mountain lot.

SLAVE - Negro man Benjamin JORDAN (age 44 in Mar 1843)

Trustee was James CASTLE Sr; however, he died before 
Jul 1845 and before he was able to sell the property.  
The new trustee was Joseph CARTZENDAFNER.  

SALE was held 25 Oct 1845; high bidder was:
- Tuesco? MARLOW for the 116 acre farm at $3,092.25

Distribution of $3,617.51 (included other collections):  
- Margaret A.R. HOFFMAN, widow, $623.11 
- creditors were paid portions.  

Closed 3 Apr 1847.



WBT-1, 729-730 - EVERHART, BITIBENNER, LIGHTER, BOWLUS

Daniel SHAFER & Others  vs  Jacob EVERHART & Others - Apr 1847 
- Supplemental of WBT-1, 345

Estate of Jacob EVERHART; trustee was George BOWLUS

SALE held 27 Mar 1847; high bidder was:
- George BITIBENNER for 80 acres with merchant mill, saw mill, 
  plaster mill and brick dwelling at $6,131

Executors of Jacob EVERHART's estate were Jacob EVERHART Jr 
and Peter LIGHTER.

Distribution after creditors were paid:  
- G. BOWLUS, trustee for Jacob EVERHART, 1/5, $1004.18 
- John EVERHART, 1/5, $1004.18 
- Daniel EVERHART, 1/5, $1004.18 
- Elizabeth LIGHTER, 1/5, $1004.18 
- Lydia BITTEBENNER, 1/5, $1004.18 

Closed 30 Aug 1847.



WBT-1, 731-732 - HEMP, CULLER

Henry CULLER vs Jacob FEASTER and Others - Nov 1847
- Supplemental of  WBT-1, 113

Estate of Frederick HEMP; trustee was Henry CULLER Sr

3rd Distribution:  
- Numerous creditors received 38% of their claims.

Filed 29 Jan 1848.



WBT-1, 732-734 - HEMP, FEASTER

Frederick Town Savings Institution  
vs  Juliana HEMP, Jacob FEASTER and Others - May 1847
- Supplemental of  WBT-1, 113

John FEASTER Sr, representing the bank, had filed suit for payment 
of a mortgage against the estate of

Frederick HEMP, dec'd, and his heirs,

- Ann Rebecca  w/o Jacob FEASTER Sr
- John HEMP
- David HEMP
- Abraham HEMP
- Susanna HEMP
- William A. HEMP
- Ellen C. HEMP

Distribution: to creditors.  Filed 10 Jul 1847.



WBT-1, 734-735 - WITHEROW

Jane E. WITHEROW and Others - Dec 1846
- Supplemental of WBT-1, 331

Estate of John WITHEROW Sr; trustee was John WITHEROW Jr.

2nd Distribution:
- Jane E. WITHEROW, 1/6, $457.88
- Margaret STEWART, 1/6, $457.88
- John K. T. WITHEROW, 1/6, $457.88
- John WITHEROW, exec/of Elizabeth WITHEROW, 1/6, $457.88
- T. S. WITHEROW, 1/6, $457.88
- Sarah A. D. WITHEROW, 1/6, $457.88

3rd Distribution:
- Jane/James E. WITHEROW, 1/6, $477.86
- Margaret STEWART, 1/6, $477.86
- John K. F. WITHEROW, 1/6, $477.86
- John WITHEROW, exec/of Elizabeth WITHEROW, 1/6, $477.86
- T. J. WITHEROW, 1/6, $477.86
- Sarah A. K. WITHEROW, 1/6, $477.86

Closed 29 Jan 1848.



WBT-1, 735-737 - RIDGELY, HARDING, HOUSE, DEVER

William RIDGELY of Allegany Co, MD & Others 
vs Susanna RIDGELY & Others - Apr 1845
- Supplemental of HS-8, 14

Estate of Jacob RIDGELY; trustee was Eli RIDGELY

SALE to John MICHAEL in Apr 1845, but he failed 
to made payment; resold at private sale to:
- Henry CULLER in Jefferson at $2,410.56
- Samuel PATTENGALL for 90-acre mountain tract at $2,000

2nd Distribution of  $1,927.08:
- William RIDGELY, 1/7, $275.29
- Nestell? RIDGELY, 1/7, $275.29
- Ely RIDGELY, 1/7, $275.29
- Sarah HARDING, 1/7, $275.29
- Ruth HOUSE, 1/7, $275.29
- Martha HOUSE, 1/7, $275.29
- (skipped one?), 1/7, $275.29

To nephews and nieces:  
- Thomas H. RIDGELY, 1/7 of 1/7, $39.32
- Mary E. DEVER, 1/7 of 1/7, $39.32
- Robert RIDGELY, 1/7 of 1/7, $39.32
- Cornelia RIDGELY, 1/7 of 1/7, $39.32
- William RIDGELY, 1/7 of 1/7, $39.32
- Jacob J. R. RIDGELY, 1/7 of 1/7, $39.32
- Bethany RIDGELY, 1/7 of 1/7, $39.32

Filed 14 Jan 1848.