Judgments

These are abstracts from the Washington County Judgment Books. These records include:

• Debt Claims (predominantly), followed by Assault & Battery and Thefts.
• Also, Selling Wine or Liquor Without a License, Keeping a Disorderly House,
  Playing Cards on the Sabbath, Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing Roads
• Requests or Licenses for Retail Liquor, Houses of Entertainment and Ferries
• Applications to be Submitted to the Bar
• Setting Rates of items to be sold by Tavern Keepers and Rates for Ferries.
• Inquisitions (extracted to Deaths Section, Washington County, Inquisitions)
• Naturalizations (extracted to Chancery Section, Washington County, Naturalizations)
• Slave/Negro Listings (extracted to African American Section - except for Inquistions)
• Estate (Chancery/Equity) included in these judgments

Only the cases of those indicating family connections or 'oddities' have been abstracted.

Retail Liquor Licenses - April 1798

- BRELL, Rudolphus; sureties, Jacob T. TOWSON and Samuel ROSS
- CLAGETT, Benjamin - sureties, Cephas BEALL and George PRICE
- CLAGETT, John  (& FORMAN); sureties, Peter HEFFLIOCK and Nicholas SMITH
- COFFRODE, Conrad; sureties, Henry MIDDLECALF and John FRANEY
- FERGUSON, James - sureties, John KENNEDY, John DOWNEY and Robert DOUGLASS
- GONTER, John - sureties, William HEYSER and George SHANK
- HEFFLICK, Peter; sureties, Daniel NEED and Peter MILLER
- HENOP, Philip and Lewis HENOP; sureties, Jacob HARRY and John KIGER
- KELLER, Christian - sureties, Martin KREPS and Abraham LEIGHTER
- MILLER, John; sureties, Fittus RINEHART and George BEIGLER
- PINKLEY, George; sureties, Robert DOUGLASS and Peter MILLER
- STEINBECK, Frederick; sureties, George GAREY and William ZEIGLER
- TOWSON, Jacob T.; sureties, John HOGG and Henry HICKROTE
- TYSON, Benjamin; sureties, George SMITH and Rezin DAVIS
[Washington Co, MD - Judgments Book 1 - 1782-1798]


House of Entertainment Licenses - April 1798

- BENNETT, Aquila; sureties, John SUMMERS and Jacob SPEALMAN
- BRUNER, Jacob; sureties, John SHAW and Christian LONGNAKER
- CLARK, Alexander E; sureties, Jonathan HAGER and Abraham DITTO
- CLARKE, Joseph Sr; sureties, Owen ROBEY and Henry SOYSTER
- COLLINS, Matthias; sureties, Frederick WOLF and Henry ARNSBERGER
- CONODE, Jacob; sureties, John SHAW and Joseph ZIMMERMAN
- CONODE, Matthias; sureties, George SMITH and Benjamin TYSON
- COOK, David; sureties, David HARRY and Jacob TUTWILER
- COOKASS, Adam; sureties, Henry MIDDLECALF and John FRANEY
- DOWNEY, Joseph; sureties, John SLEIGH and William STURR
- HAGER, Jonathan; sureties, Charles McCAULLEY and Henry SHROEDER
- HICKROTE, Henry; sureties, Jacob T. TOWSON and John HOGG
- KAPP, Michael; sureties, George NAVE and Jacob TUTWILER
- KERSHNER, George; sureties, Delashmut WALLING and Abraham DITTO
- LAPE, Henry; sureties, Peter WOLTZ and Henry PENCE
- LONGMAN, John; sureties, Frederick WOLF and Johnn BEDEBENDER
- MUGG, Thomas; sureties, Thomas CRAMPTON and Henry EAKLE
- MYERS, Frederick; sureties, George SMITH and Henry MIDDLECALF
- SHALL, George; sureties, Christian HAWKEY and George PINKLEY
- SHUMAN, Thomas; sureties, Peter WELTZ and Jacob SCHNEBLY
- SMITH, John; sureties, George BREATHED and Henry PENCE
- SMITH, Nicholas; sureties, Daniel NEED and John REYNOLDS
- SNAVELY, Casper; sureties, Rezin DAVIS and Thomas CRAMPTON
- SOYSTER, Henry; sureties, John KISINGER and William S. COMPTON
- SPOON, Philip; sureties, Devault MERCER and Christian PINKLER
- STOVER, John; sureties, George NAVE and John KISINGER
- ZEIGLER, William; sureties, George GAREY and Frederick STEINBECK
[Washington Co, MD - Judgments Book 1 - 1782-1798]


Licenses for Ferries - 1796-1798

- RITTER's Ford on Conococheague Creek - John RITTER

- ARDINGER, Christian - sureties Jacob HARRY and Jonathan HAGAR 
at Williams Port and across the mouth of Conococheague Creek. 
[Washington Co, MD - Judgments Book 2; page 13 - Dec 1795]

- CREEMER, Godfrey - sureties, Jacob KERSHNER and Jesse JONES;
over Ritter's Ford on Conococheague Creek 
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 3; pg 222 - April 1797]

- HOUSER, Isaac - sureties, John WAGGONER and Jacob MYERS; 
over the Potomack River at mouth of Little Conococheague at Houser's 
Landing. 
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 3; pg 225-226 - April 1797]

  
Miscellaneous
BETITIANNER

John BETITIANNER, adm/of Leonard BETITIANNER
vs  Joseph CHAPLINE, yeoman
- Debt - 12 Apr 1798

Leonard BETITIANNER held a note for 500 pounds against Joseph 
CHAPLINE on 29 Aug 1793.  
 
Joseph CHAPLINE sold Jacob BARKMAN a tract of 50 acres on 
"Blooming Plain", who then sold it to Leonard BETITIANNER.  
A writ of Ejection was filed against Leonard by George SCOTT 
who pretends to claim title.

Leonard BETITIANNER died between 12 Dec 1795 and Apr 1798.

In Apr 1801, Court was unable to decide the case and referred it 
to the General Court in Annapolis for May 1801.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 5, pgs 788-792]
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BOONS

George BOONS  vs  Richard FINN, George Scott Sr 
and John BRANTERER
- Eviction before Expiration of Lease - Jan 1803

LAND - "Fellowship",  1 acre, being Lots #11 & 12 in Boonsberry Town.
Leased to John DENN by George BOON for 15 years from 31 Dec 1802.

On 1 Jan 1803, DENN was forced off the land by Richard FINN with 
staves and knives and is asking for 100 pounds cm in damages and 
also possession of the property. - filed Feb 1803
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 9, pgs 203-205]
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BOYD - SHIMER - HOUSER

Isaac HOUSER  vs  John SHIMER, farmer
- Debts & Appeal - 10 Jan 1793

John SHIMER and Delashmut WALLING were indebted to  Isaac 
HOUSER for 74 pounds, 18 shillings and an 8 pence and 700 pounds 
of tobacco.

Judgment against John SHIMER for 37 pounds, 9 shillings and 4 pence 
in Apr 1794.

In another case, Isaac HOUSER had a judgment against William BOYD, 
but later refused to provide a release.  
William BOYD was afterwards killed by the Indians.
 
Judgment upheld.
Closed Apr 1796.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgments Book 2; page 469-476]
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BRILE - KENNEDY

George LOCKE  vs  Joseph KENNEDY, yeoman, & w/ Adrianna 
- Debt Claim - 7 Dec 1802

Joseph KENNEDY was married to Adrianna BRILE; but before 
the marriage, Adrianna signed a note on 20 Sep 1802 for 2,000 
pounds cm to be paid to George LOCKE as guardian of her three 
sons: 
- William BRILE
- Johannes BRILE
- Cornelius BRILE

Bail for the couple was posted by William S. COMPTON. 

The court awarded George LOCKE the 2,000 pounds cm plus 
555 pounds of tobacco for damages.  -  26 Aug 1804.
[Washington County Judgment Book 7, pg 724-728]
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CHAPLINE

Ruhamah CHAPLINE  vs  William WYDMIER / WHITMER
- Petition for 1/3 dower - 2 Aug 1790 

LAND - Lot of .5 acre in Sharpsburgh, 5 acres (out lot).
To Ruhamah, wid/of Joseph CHAPLINE, from William WHITMER, late 
of WC, farmer.

Court found Joseph never possessed that place and ruled in favor 
of WHITMER with Ruhannah to pay 551 pounds of tobacco.

Petition rebuked because in Jan 1764, the said lot was in Frederick 
County and it was claimed Joseph sold it to Jacob STORM and Ruhamah 
relinquished her dower.

A patent to Edmund CARTLEDGE of Prince Georges Co of warrant 
in Jul 1737 was deeded from him to Joseph CHAPLINE, but court 
refused for it to be read to the jury.  
(Royal mines excepted in 3 Oct 1737)

Appealed to Court of Western Shore
- James CHAPLINE claimed Joseph was in possession of land called 
"Hickory Tavern", 200 acres, lying between Conococheague and Antietam 
and by  Garretson's Spring on west side of Antietam Creek.  
Improved with a house with kitchen, an office, barn, stable and still 
house.
Deed to Joseph CHAPLINE from Edmund CARTLEDGE (w/ Elizabeth) 
of North Carolina and Joseph Chapline of FC for 200 pounds of cm of MD 
(written Aug 1757) in Jul 1763 [WC Deed H-530].

Higher court reversed findings and awarded Ruhamah 1,308 pounds of tobacco.
Closed 4 Jun 1794.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgments Book 1; pages 88-103]
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CRAIG - FLINT

State of Maryland for use of Rachel CRAIG  
vs  William FLINT, John PROTZMAN and Alexander McFARRAN
- Support of Child - 31 Jan 1803

Petition that William FLINT shall not keep this child sworn to 
him by Rachel CRAIG off the county for seven years from 19 Oct 1802.  

On 23 Jan 1803, John PROTZMAN served an order on William FLINT 
in favor of Rachel CRAIG for $30, but FLINT refused to pay. 
Also, Elias STILWELL had not received any part of the monies.

Court found against the defendants and ordered payment of 287 pounds 
of tobacco. - Aug 1803
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 8, pgs 209-211]
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DOWNIE / DOWNEY - SLAVES

Joseph DOWNIE  vs  William DOWNIE
- Partition of Land - 15 Apr 1796

Robert DOWNEY  d/ Mar 1755
widow - Susannah 

s/ Robert DOWNEY  d/ in minority, intestate, without issue
s/ Samuel DOWNEY  d/ c1888
.......William DOWNEY
d/ Elizabeth DOWNEY  
d/ Mary DOWNEY  d/ in minority, intestate, without issue
d/ Susannah DOWNEY  
d/ Easter DOWNEY  d/ in minority, intestate, without issue
s/ Joseph DOWNEY, a posthumas child

SLAVES 
- negro man WILL, negro woman RACHEL and her increase (to son Robert)
- negro boy DICK, negro girl KATT and her increase (to son Samuel)

LAND 
- Land partly in Maryland and partly in Pennsylvania in the fork of 
  Antietam Creek; sold to David DEMKIN.  Monies to daughter Elizabeth; 
  if he fails to pay for it, then land to daughter Elizabeth.
-  East half of "Resurvey on Chester", 194 acres; to daughter Mary.
- "Second Resurvey on Downey's Lott", 113 acres on the south side; 
   Exception is 10 acres for the Meeting House (to daughter Esther).
- "Resurvey on Downey's Strife", 316 acres; to be conveyed by Peter RENCH.
....."Resurvey on Downey's Lott", 113 acres (to son Robert, home place)
....."Resurvey on Downey's Lott", 34 acres (to son Samuel)
....."Downey's Lot", 50 acres by patent (but was 58 acres)(to son Samuel)

If Robert should die without issue, his share to Samuel and Samuel's 
share to his four sisters. 

Execs/ the widow and brother, James DOWNING
Witnesses:  Joseph CHAPLINE, Peter RENCH, Jennett OFEA/OSEA, 
James DOWNEY
(Will written 5 Nov 1754; filed 19 Mar 1755 - Washington Co, MD)

Elizabeth and Susannah sold their shares to Samuel BACKLEY.
Joseph sold his share to Christopher THROWINGER eight years ago.
Samuel DOWNEY died about nine years ago and his part descended 
to his son, William DOWNEY who is a minor.  John DOWNEY, his 
cousin, was his guardian.

Division of land on 22 Dec 1780 - "Downey's Lott", 58 acres: 
- 14.5 acres to Joseph DOWNEY as agreed with brother Samuel.

Shares were swapped between Samuel and Joseph, but no deeds 
were made.  Remaining amount in question:  
- Half of 1/4 of 34 acres for William 
- Half of 1/4 of 58 acres for Joseph. 

Closed Apr 1796.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgments Book 2 - 517-527]
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GARTENHOOVER - McNAMEE - MILLER

118-124 - Jacob GARDENHOOVER  vs  Jacob MYERS, Peter MYERS, 
John RITCHIE, Robert HUFFMAN, Daniel KEEDY
- Petition to Divide Land - Apr 1796

Jacob GARTENHOOVER  d/ 11 Oct 1794, intestate

s/ Jacob GARDENHOOVER
d/ Mary  w/o Job McNAMEE
d/ Catharine  w/o Jonathan MILLER
s/ John GARDENHOOVER, a minor

LAND - "Hunting the Hare", 50 acres (surveyed at 43  acres) and 
"Alston's Forrest", 62 acres (surveyed at 55 acres), totals 98 acres.  
Valued at 563 pounds, ten shillings cm of MD.

Guardian was Richard HENDERSON.
Eldest son to take estate and pay siblings their share.
Closed Dec 1796.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgments Book 1 - pgs 118-124]
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GOLL

Catharine GOLL, Nathaniel ROCHESTER and Samuel HUGHES Jr., 
adms/of Baltzer GOLL (died intestate)  vs  James McCARDELL Sr.
- Collection of Debt - 17 Dec 1799

James McCARDELL Sr, tobacconist, James McCARDELL Sr, tobacconist 
and Christian HOCKEY, gunsmith, all of Elizabeth Town became indebted 
by note to Baltzer GOLL, hatter, also of Elizabeth Town for 100 pounds 
on 9 Nov 1793. 

The court found in favor of the complainants with an additional 10 
pounds to be paid by James McCARDELL Sr.

Defendant was released by Insolvent Act.  Closed 14 Apr 1801.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 5, pgs 869-874]
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GOLL - BELTZHOOVER

George BELTZHOOVER & w/ Catharine (formerly Catharine GOLL), 
Nathaniel ROCHESTER and Samuel HUGHES Jr, adm/of Baltzer GOLL
vs  John STORK 
- Collection of Debt - Dec 1800.

Court ordered John STORK to pay 18 pounds, 4 shillings and 10 pence 
cm for the debt and 35 pounds cm for damages and 493 pounds of tobacco. 
- 10 Aug 1803
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 8, pgs 449-453]
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HAGER

Jacob BELTZHOOVER  vs  Jonathan HAGER, inn keeper
- Broken Apprentice Agreement - 13 Jan 1800

Per Articles of Agreement dated 15 Feb 1796, Jacob HAGER, then 17 
and son of Jonathan HAGER, agreed to be bound as an apprentice to 
Jacob BELTZHOOVER of Pennsylvania, a tanner, to learn the trade of 
tannery and currying of leather for a period of two and half years. 
Jonathan HAGER was to provide food, clothing and shelter.  It was 
also stated that BELTZHOOVER was permitted to remove Jacob HAGER 
out of the state of Maryland to Pitts Burgh.

BELTZHOOVER claimed Jacob HAGER left before the two and a half 
years were up, breaking the agreement. BELTZHOOVER asked for 
100 pounds in damages for breach of covenant and 675 pounds of 
tobacco for costs. 

Judgment was renered and plantiff agreed to release the damages 
on payment of 45 shillings cm. - 15 Apr 1801
[Washington County Judgment Book 7, pgs 54-60]
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HAGER - LEWIS

William DOWNEY, use of Dr. Samuel YOUNG
vs  Henry M. LEWIS & w/ Mary
- 4 Feb 1804

Mary, the w/o Henry W. LEWIS, was the exec/of Jonathan HAGER
and HAGER was indebted for 200 pounds MD currency.

Suit was transferred to the General Court in Annapolis. 
- 2 Feb 1805
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 9, pgs 114-117]
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HALL - TAYLOR

Thomas B. HALL by guardian Otho H. WILLIAMS 
vs  Ignatius TAYLOR
- 24 Jun 1804

Thomas Henry HALL  d/ 8 Nov 1788, testate
w/ Barbara, now w/o Ignatius TAYLOR

s/ Thomas Bowie HALL, a minor

LAND - Devised to son Thomas B. HALL. 

From his mother's remarriage until 23 Dec 1800, when Otho H. 
WILLIAMS was appointed as his guardian, Ignatius TAYLOR 
has been working the land. 

WILLIAMS has asked the court to have the land and rents valued 
with 1/3 deduction for the dower of Barbara with balance to the minor. 

The court found in favor of the plantiff and ordered Ignatius TAYLOR 
to pay 1,734 pounds, 11 shillings and 9 pence cm for rents of the real 
estate of Thomas B. HALL. - 7 May 1805
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 9, pgs 155-157]
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HELM

Ignatius SIMMS  vs Thomas HELM
- Theft - 8 Aug 1792 

LAND - "Resurvey on Charle Mount", 69 acres.
Sublet by Joseph HELM to Ignatius SIMMS 
(sureties Willliam LEE and Alexander CLAGETT) for yearly 
rent in 17 Mar 1773.

Joseph HELM  d/ 6 Apr 1792, intestate

s/ Thomas HELM, eldest son, a minor
     (his guardian, Ambrose GEOGHEGAN)

Ignatius SIMMS failed to make yearly payments, so Ambrose 
GEOGHEGAN, as guardian, confiscated a bay mare and a dark 
brown horse from him.

Case of SIMMS was dismissed and he was ordered to pay 20 pounds 
for damages to Thomas HELM.

Closed 12 Dec 1792.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgments Book 1; pages 71-76]
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HOGMIRE - DAVIS - SMITH - GEARHART - McCOY

Samuel HOGMIRE, Jonas HOGMIRE, Benjamin HOGMIRE, Conrad 
HOGMIRE, Henry HOGMIRE, Robert DAVIS & w/ Susanna, Thomas 
SMITH & w/ Mary, Christian GEARHART & w/ Catharine and Daniel 
HOGMIRE         vs  John McCOY Sr.
- Boundary Dispute - 18 Jan 1802

LAND - "Long Timber", adjoined "Scared from Home".

John McCOY Sr was accused of entering and removing 100 Hickory trees 
and 100 Oak trees at a value of 200 pounds. 

After another survey was done, the jury found McCOY not guilty; however. 
the testimony from John BOWERS, who was onsite when the original survey 
was done on "Long Timber", was withheld from the jury. 

Appeal made to the General Court in Annapolis. - Feb 1804.
[Washington County Judgment Book 7, pg 327-338]
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LEWIS - LAURENCE

Upton LAURENCE & w/ Elizabeth  
vs  Henry W. LEWIS & w/ Mary Magdalena
- Partition of Land - 4 Mar 1803

LAND 
- "Addition to Hager's Delight", 4,000 acres
- "Hager's Fancy", 150 acres
- "Hager's Delight", 5,000 acres
- "New Work", 500 acres

- Mary  w/o Henry W. LEWIS (1/3 share for her life estate)
.....(Stone house and brick addition on SW corner of Lot #10 in 
      Elizabeth Town;
.....16 Lots #308-311, 277-282, 408-409, 418-420, 424; 
.....part of "Addition to Hager's Delight", 536.5 acres on road from 
     Elizabeth Town to Hancock Town;
.....parts of Hager's Fancy" and Hager's Delight, __ acres, on north 
     side of road from Elizabeth Town to Ritter's Ford on Conococheague 
     Creek)

- Elizabeth  w/o Upton LAURENCE (2/3 share)
.....Rest of Lot #12 in Elizabeth Town and rest of real estate

- 2 July 1803 (included metes and bounds)
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 8, pgs 488-493]
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McCONNAMY - SINEN - WARNER

Susannah McCONNAMY, a minor, by her next friend Jeremiah SINEN  
vs  Paul WARNER, yeoman
- Broken Indenture Agreement - Dec 1794

Indenture on 20 Sep 1777 bound Susannah, d/o William McCONNAMY, 
to Paul WARNER for 15 years and 9 months.  In return for being his 
servant, he was to teach her to read the bible, write, and provide 
her with food, shelter and clothing; upon the expriation of her term, 
he was to give her a new suit of clothes, besides her wearing suit, 
a cow, a feather bed and a spinning wheel (freedom dues).  He failed 
and has refused to do that; petitioned for 40 pounds cm. 

The court ruled in her favor and she was awarded 5 pounds.
Closed 7 May 1796.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgments Book 2 - 1795-1796; page 466-470]
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McKIERNAN

Patrick TIERNAN, Natty O'FARRAN and Lawrence McKIERNAN
adms/of Michael McKIERNAN       vs  Amos YATES, yeoman
- Debt Collection - Oct 1803

Amos YATES was ordered to pay the 13 pounds, 7 shillings and 
5 pence and also 40 pounds cm for damages.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 8, pgs 797-801]
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MOUDY - BESORE

John BESORE and George MOUDY, 
execs/of Barney BESORE, use of Catharine BESORE
vs  George MOUDY and Casper MOUDY, adms/of Baltzer MOUDY
- 19 Jan 1804

Summoned George LINNWILER and Michael BESORE regarding their 
note for payment of $55 VA currency (equals 25 pounds, 12 shillings 
and 5 pence) to Barney BESORE (Bernhard BEASSHOER), since 26 March 1798.

The court awarded the plantiffs 55 pounds cm as the debt and 25 pounds cm 
for damages.  - 23 Feb 1805
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Baltzer MOUDY owed 21 pounds cm on a note to Barney BESORE since 
4 Sep 1797.

The court awarded the plantiffs the 21 pounds cm and 25 pounds cm 
for damages. - 22 Feb 1805
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 9, pgs 56-59]
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MURDOCK

State of Maryland  vs  John MURDOCK
- Theft - Feb 1804

John MURDOCK was accused of stealing goods of Philip CREAGER 
on 22 Nov 1803 as claimed by CREAGER and John HOLLAND.

The jury found him guilty and ordered he be taken to the public 
whipping post and receive 20 lashes on his bare back.
[Washington County Judgment Book 7, pgs 650-652]
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ORR

State of Maryland  vs George ORR
- Unlawful Detention - April 1798

Taking and detaining the wife of his brother, John ORR.

[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 3 - 1796-1798; page 35]
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PIPER - HYED

State of Maryland for use of Barbary PIPER
vs  William HYED, Jacob ORNDORFF and John ORNDORFF
- Child Support - 3 Feb 1804

William HYED was indebted for 30 pounds cm on 24 Jan 1803.  
He was said to be the father of an illegitimate child born to Barbary 
PIPER.  He had been ordered to pay Barbary PIPER $7.50 but failed 
to do so.

The court found in favor of the plantiff plus 310 pounds of tobacco 
for damages. - 22 Feb 1805

[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 9, pgs 96-97]
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POFFENBERGER

Christian POFFENBERGER  
vs  Henry EAKLE, adm/of Valentine POFFEBERGER
- Debt - Jun 1799

Valentine POFFENBERGER was indebted to Christian POFFENBERGER 
in April 1795; however, Valentine died intestate, probably early 1799. 
Administrator was Henry EAKLE.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 5, 180-185]
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RICKENBAUGH - ZELLER

Jacob ZELLER (also GELLER), adm/of Martin RICKENBAUGH 
vs  Henry BECKLEY
- 7 Feb 1804

Henry BECKLEY owed $135.56 cm of MD on 4 Dec 1801.

The court ruled in favor of the plantiff and ordered BECKLEY to pay 
the debt and 100 pounds cm for damages adn 481 pounds of tobacco. 
- 22 Feb 1805
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 9, pgs 125-129]
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RIDENOUR - BETZ

Christian BETZ & w/ Eve  vs  Elizabeth RIDENOUR, et al
- Dower - 18 Sep 1803

Eve BETZ was formerly the w/o John RIDENOUR, dec'd. 
She obtained judgment for dower against: 
- Elizabeth RIDENOUR
- Mathias RIDENOUR
- Polly RIDENOUR
- Jonathan RIDENOUR

LAND - "Henry's Last Shift", Nicholas RIDENOUR's "Pond" and 
"Addition to Henry's Last Shift".   

Survey for the widow's dower was made with metes and bounds for 
29 7/8 acres; 6 acres in timber and 3/4 acre in meadow, with house 
and other buildings and part of the orchard.  
Also surveyed 16 5/8 acres on second tract which had 6 acres cleared 
and the rest in timber. 

Charges of 403 pounds of Tobacco was also assessed for damages and 
awarded with the dower.  - 24 Nov 1803. 

[Washington County Judgment Book 7, pg 573-575]
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SHEPLEY

Benjamin SHEPLEY  vs  Daniel WISELE
- Broken Indenture Agreement - 2 Apr 1801

Petition of Richard SHEPLEY states Benjamin SHEPLEY was 11 
years old on the 13th of June 1790 and on 27 Aug 1790 became an 
apprentice to Daniel WISELE to learn the trade of sadler and was 
to be taught to read, write and Cypher (Math), as the rule of three. 
Upon expiration of the term of apprenticeship, he was to receive a 
suit of clothes and tools for the profession.  The term has expired 
and WISELE didn't teach him the trade of sadler nor provide any 
learning the rule of three.  During his apprenticeship, Benjamin 
was badly clothed and laboured at work not related to a sadler and 
was ill treated.  Requested 300 pounds for damages.

The jury found Daniel WISELE guilty and approved damages of 75
pounds cm and 855 pounds of tobacco. - 16 Aug 1802
[Washington County Judgments - Book 6, pgs 594-598]
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STIDINGER - OTT - GARLOCK
Adam OTT, adm/of Magdalena STIDINGER  vs  John GARLOCK
- Theft - 3 Jun 1800

John GARLOCK was accused of taking a 30-hour clock and case 
belonging to Magdalena STIDINGER.

Magdalena STIDINGER died between Apr 1801 and Feb 1802. 
Her adminstrator was Adam OTT.

The jury found in her favor and awarded damages of 13 pounds, 
2 shillings and 6 pence. - Feb 1802.
[Washington County Judgment Book 7, pgs 348-351]
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WILL - FAUGHT - RYDENHOUR

State of Maryland  vs  John WILL, alias George FAUGHT
- Theft - 18 Feb 1805

Stealing a bay mare of Jacob RYDENHOUR on 29 Sep 1804.
Testimony from Jacob RYDENHOUR, Isaac RYDENHOUR and John RINE.

Found guilty and sentenced to 3 years and 6 months on the public 
roads of Baltimore County; he was to be taken to the Care of Criminals 
in Baltimore County.

John WILL, alias George FAUGHT was also charged with theft 
of a saddle from Isaac RIDENOUR on 1 Sep 1804.

Found guilty again and ordered to serve an additional 6 months.
[Washington Co, MD - Judgment Book 8, pgs 696-700]
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