Frederick County, Maryland

Equity WBT-1

These are abstracts from Equity Court Records of Frederick County, Maryland, Liber WBT-1; 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.
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Equity WBT-1

1-14 - FUNDENBURG, JOHNSON, BROWN, DEVILBISS, CRAMER - Mar 1845

David DEVILBISS vs E. Lincoln BROWN and Others - Title

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.


Henry FUNDENBURG, dec'd (Will 18 Dec 1835; 22 Feb 1836)
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

Land - "Buck's Horn", 32 acres, to Devilbiss from the Sheriff in 1845; 
(previously to 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.)
and also part of "Mountain Tract", from Joseph WILHIDE and Ezra WILHIDE in 1835. 

Francis BRENGLE was appointed trustee to make to David DEVILBISS; closed on
22 May 1845.


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

Sophia YOUNG and Samuel YASTE vs John KEFAUVER (s/o George), 
adm/of George TITLOW and Others

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.
On 18 Apr 1845, sale was made to 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.  Creditors were paid; closed
22 Sep 1845.


33-42 - BRENGLE, SLAVES, THOMAS, PERCIVAL - Mar 1845

John MACKELL and Sons vs Lawrence BRENGLE and Others

Daniel BRENGLE  d/ May 1842 (will 6 May 1842; 24 May 1842)
widow - Caroline and four minor children,

d/ Virginia BRENGLE
s/ John W. BRENGLE
s/ Robert BRENGLE
d/ Fanny C. BRENGLE

(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.

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

Exec/ brother, Lawrence J. BRENGLE
Witnesses/ Francis BRENGLE, William PHILLIPS, K.T. RUSSMA?

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.
Closed Jul 1845.


43-54 - HOFFMAN, CRUM - Mar 1844

Francis A. HOFFMAN vs Peter HOFFMAN

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"; was
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 was made 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.  Creditors paid; closed 9 Apr 1845.


54-60 - GARBER, HARTLY, HARMAN - Jul 1843

George W. HARTLY vs John L. GARBER and Isaac HARMAN

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, subject to widow's dower,
to George W. HARTLY at $5,200, but he contracted to sell it to Isaac 
HARMAN who requested the deed be put in his name instead and was 
approved by court.  Closed 15 Jul 1845.


61-74 - FOX, JACOBS, MUMFORD, LEAKINS, ALBAUGH, BAKER - Nov 1844

Elihu H. ROCKWELL vs Mary Magdalena FOX, Jacob FOX and Others

George FOX, dec'd of Liberty District (Will 11 Nov 1842; 24 Jan 1843)
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.

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.
ON 1 Feb 1845, sale was made to Jacob FOX at $3,553.92, subject to the 
widow's dower.  Closed 20 Sep 1845.


74-83 - HOFFMAN, SIFFORD, BOLLER, COVER - Jan 1845

John H. HOFFMAN vs George HOFFMAN and others

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; previously conveyed by Margaret CREAGER
to Michael HOFFMAN in 1787.
- 50 acres of mountain land, one mile west of Mechaneck Town, adjoining 
the lands of Daniel ROUZER, from James COOPER as trustee in 1828 (prev-
iously 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.

On 8 Mar 1845, sale was made to John Henry HOFFMAN for the 138 acres at
$2,106.40.  The mountain land was divided into lots:  Lot#1, 12+ acres,
to William SIFFORD at $62; Lot#2, 11+ acres, to William BOLLER at $93.94;
Lot#3, 12+ acres, to William BOLLER at $62.50; Lot#4, 13+ acres, to John
COVER at $87.94; total sales, $2,406.81. 
Distributions:  each 1/4 share, $559.49.  Closed 22 Sep 1845.


83-96 - WILLIARD, RICE, GROVE, SHAAFF, BISER - Dec 1843

Dewalt WILLIARD et al - Petition to Sell Real Estate

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; from Jacob 
   BARGESSER in 1800, next to "Good Fare", "Fieldera Manor", "Anchor 
   and Hope", "Below the Nipple and Bubby"; 
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; trustee was Dewalt WILLIARD.
Testimony was heard from Daniel L. BISER in Feb 1844.
On 20 Feb 1845, sale was made to Elizabeth RICE for 119 acres
of B and C above at $6,638.22

Distribution:  each child's 1/6 share, $1058.36; closed 19 Jun 1845.


96-112 - SIMMONS, TORRANCE, COST, DADE, SCHOLL, RISSLER, WINDSOR - Feb 1845

John F. SIMMONS - Petition to Sell Real Estate

James SIMMONS Sr, dec'd (Will GME-1, 82, filed 22 Sep 1829)
left 1/2 estate to 

s/ James SIMMONS *         

and the other half to his 3 daughters

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

Land - "The Hope" or "Resurvey on Hope", 327 acres, from Charles 
Fenton MERCER of Aldie, Loudoun Co, VA in 1818; lies below the
Monocacy River, 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

- "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, exec/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. 

On 21 May 1845, sale was held at the residence of the late James
SIMMONS; sales to
- 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 1/13 share, $504.85; closed 27 Oct 1845.


113-125 - HEMP, FEASTER, KESSLER, KOONTZ, KELLER, DARE - Mar 1845

Fredericktown Savings Instituion vs Estate of Frederick HEMP

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, from Julian SHELHOUSE 
in 1836; on road leading from Jefferson to Burkittsville and next to 
land of Thomas JOHNSON (deeded to him by Richard JOHNSON of William).

Guardian was David HEMP; trustee was William J. ROSS.
On 18 Apr 1845, testimony was heard from George KOONTZ, and Joseph FAUBLE
of the bank.  On 29 Sep 1845, Catharine KELLER(?) stated the widow
was 52 years, 11 months and 10 days old and her health was good.  

On 28 Jun 1845, sale was held at the tavern of Robert B. WINDSOR in
Jefferson, high bidder was John DARE at $3,687.46.

Distribution:  The widow received 1/9 after mortgage, $387.70; to the
Bank, $1,904.34; balance remaining with the trustee, $1,197.31.
Closed 27 Oct 1845.


125-133 - BEALL, WAGGONER, WILLIAMS, EDWARDS, TURNER, SWEARINGER - Aug 1844

Edmond WAGGONER and w/ Zeruiah vs Estate of Charles BEALL

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; on 1 Mar 1845, sale was made to 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 share, $184.35,
but the widow got Ninian, Itaria and Asa's shares because she had already 
given them advances for their shares.  Closed 27 Oct 1845.


133-141 - ZIMMERMAN, STALEY, BURKHART, MARTZ - Jan 1845

George MARTZ vs Estate of George ZIMMERMAN

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).

On 4 Apr 1845, sale was made to David ZIMMERMAN at $524.
Distribution:  the widow's 1/7, $63.08; to administrator for his
overpayment, $146.16; each 1/5 share, $46.47. Closed 17 Dec 1845.


141-150 - CAREY, DUVALL, BANTZ, OSBURN - Apr 1844

Otho THOMAS vs Estate of John CAREY

John CAREY  d/ abt Dec 1843 or Jan 1844, intestate
widow - Lucinda and three minor sons

s/ John CAREY Jr.
s/ Jacob CAREY
s/ James CAREY

Administrator was Daniel DUVALL; guardian was Edward BANTZ.

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

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 was made 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.  All monies received were paid to
creditors; closed 11 Dec 1845.


150-163 - WOOD, GRIFFITH, ETCHISON, WRIGHT, BURGESS, SLAVES, JAMES - Jun 1845

Sir Pratley JAMES vs John Henry WOODS and others

Henry WOOD  d/ intestate, leaving his only heir,

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

...John Henry WOOD and w/ Louisa
...Sarah Ann  w/o Libbeus(?) GRIFFITH
...Basil WOOD and w/ Charlotte
...Jacob Gruber WOOD
...Joseph WOOD and w/ Evelina R.
...Rachel  w/o Green H. ETCHISON -  Montgomery County
...William WOOD (d/ at age 21, w/o issue)
...Joshua WOOD, a minor (turned 21 in May 1845)
...Charles WOOD, a minor
...Elias WOOD, a minor
...Moses WOOD, a minor
...Isaac WOOD, a minor
...Lydia R. H. WOOD, a minor
...Mary Ellen WOOD, a minor
...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/o Henry POOLE Sr. (w/ Elizabeth) in 1821.
In 1834, agreement was made by Samuel WRIGHT and John WOOD to 
sell 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 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 JAMES;
closed 23 Dec 1845.


163-168 - GARROTT, ORTMAN, BOTLER, PRESTON - Apr 1845

John T. GARROTT vs John ORTMAN and others

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 Tract, part of "Paynes Delight" and 
"Hawkins Merry Peep of Day", previously from Ed A. LYNCH in 1841.

On 17 May 1845, sale was made to:
- 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.
 

169-179 - JARBOE, GROVER, AMNAN, BAUGHER - Oct 1843

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

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 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; on 8 Mar 1845, sale was made to Isaac BAUGHER at $202.02.
Distribution to the minor, Raphael JARBOE, $892.98; closed 8 Dec 1845.


179-190 - HEMP, FEASTER, KEEFER, KOONTZ, CULLER, HORINE, KELLER - Mar 1845

Henry CULLER Sr vs Jacob FEASTER and Others

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, from Juliana SHELLHOUSE in 1826; 
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;
- also inclueded was adjoining tract, "Resurvey on Wills Invention" 20 acres,
conveyed 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.

On 21 Jul 1845, sale was made to 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; she was awarded 1/9 share of 
proceeds of sale, $943.47.  Remainder of proceeds went to debts; closed
12 Dec 1845.


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

Noah PHILIPS vs Daniel M. KEMP and Henry J. JARBOE

Daniel M. KEMP and his wife, Susan M., mortgaged their property to
Noah PHILIPS in 1839 with payments to be made by Daniel M. KEMP or
David KEMP.  In 1842, Daniel M. KEMP and his wife, Susan M., also
conveyed the same land to Henry J. JARBOE.

Land - 270 acres, conveyed by 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.  
Property lies on the great road leading from Emmitsburg to Middleburgh 
and adjoins the lands of Frederick TROXEL and Joseph CRABBS.

Trustee was Noah PHILLIPS; on 10 Oct 1845, sale was made to 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.


196-217 - BAKER, JONES, NUSBAUM, DORSEY, DEMPSEY, SAPPINGTON, ALBAUGH, OVELMAN - May 1842

Abraham NUSBAUM & Others vs Susannah BAKER & Others

Christian KEENER and John B. FITZGERALD of Baltimore, trading as
Keener & Fitzgerald, Abraham JONES, Abraham NUSBAUM, Rachel HAMMOND,
Willliam BAKER, exec/of Adam BAKER, all filed suit as creditors.

Dr. Henry BAKER Jr  d/ 1837 or 1838 (will 22 Sep 1837; 22 Jan 1838)
widow - Susannah

Witnesses:  Abraham JONES, James CHAMBERLAIN, Thomas CARR.
The widow was named as executrix, but renounced it, then Noah PHILLIPS
was named Administrator.

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

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", from May SENSEY in 1811,
located on draught of Linganore Creek called Piney Run.
- "Dukes Woods", 2 acres, from Abraham JONES (w/ Charity) in 1834, located 
at the east end of Liberty Town next to "Carmacks Farewell".
- "Long Streaks", 50+ acres, (for undivided 1/4 parts) from Edward DORSEY 
(s/o Ed) (w/ Deborah) of Anne Arundel County to Henry BAKER and David 
HINES 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) from Henry DORSEY 
(s/o Ed) (w/ Elizabeth) of Harford County to Henry BAKER and David
HINES in 1817.

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.
On 18 Jan 1845, public sale was made to Mrs. Prudence OVELMAN for a house
and lot in Liberty Town at $600.  Creditors paid; closed 24 Oct 1845.


217-233 - FINK, COOPER, GALWITH, KOONTZ, HARN, ROHRER, GAVER, PHILLIPS, KANER - Oct 1844

Emanuel FINK vs John FINK and Others

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, from Frederick FINK of Hanover Co, VA; 
Philip FINK, Daniel FINK, Samuel GAVER and w/ Barbara, Solomon FINK; and 
John PHILLIPS and w/ Susannah of Washington Co, MD; to John FINK in 1803; 
surveyed by certificate for Philip FINK Sr in 1796.
Located in Burkittsville.

Note - Land Records Indicate John FINK's father was Philip and brothers were
Henry, Frederick, Philip FINK Jr, Daniel and Solomon FINK; sisters, 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 Kemp,
Buckey & Co (by Lewis KEMP, Daniel BUCKEY and Samuel SHAFFNER).

Testimony was heard from Adam CUSTARD, John HOUSE.  Trustee was Emanuel
FINK.  On 5 Apr 1845, sale was made for farm of 115 acres to George KANER
at $5,192.

Distribution:  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.


233-244 - SMITH/SCHMITT, ADAM, HOOVER, YOUNG, RECHER - Feb 1844

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

John SMITH/SCHMITT, tobacconist  d/ Aug 1843 (will 6 May 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

Land - in Graceham; from Benj. SIESS and Frederick WELLER, trustees of 
the United Brethren in 1832;
property 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.
Report of Sales appears to be missing, but sales totaled $350 and
Jacob YOUNG received a part of his claim for having paid the mortgage
payments.  Closed 6 Feb 1846.

Note - page 242 and 243 are missing from online files.


245-251 - MEALY, LOWE, KOONTZ, LINN, MARKELL, METZGER - Nov 1845

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

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

Godfrey KOONTZ was appointed trustee to sell the mortgaged property.
On 20 Dec 1845, sale was held at the hotel of Michael ZIMMERMAN; the
two houses and lots on South Street were sold to John J. LINN at $955;
the vacant lot of 2 1/2 acres on South Street to John MARKELL at $455;
the brick house on West Patrick Street to George METZGER at $605;
total sales were $2,015.  After the mortgage was paid, the residue of
$12.80 was paid to William LOWE as insolvent trustee for Isaiah MEALY/
Closed 21 Feb 18/46.


251-258 - BOTELER, NICHOLS, KESSLER, WERTS, KUHN, FLINN, PHILLIPS, MAHONEY - Feb 1845

Ed L. BOTELER, John NICHOLS and others vs Amanda PHILIPS and others

Henry A. BOTELER  d/ 1844 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; also, 
Jacob DUBBLE. Trustee was Ed L. BOTELER; on 3 Nov 1845, sale was 
made to William MAHONEY at $500, subject to the right of dower. 
Distribution:  each 1/8 share, $52; closed 6 Mar 1846


258-266 - WILSON, WILLIAMS, HOLTZ, TYLER, WILCOXEN, NIXDORFF - Sep 1845

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

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; on 17 Nov 1845, sale was held at the
tavern of Michael ZIMMERMAN in Frederick; sales were to:
- 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.
Closed 16 Mar 1846.


266-277 - McNAIR, ELLIS, TOOT, EYSTER, ARTHUR, McCALLISTER, PEARSON, 
    ZIMMERMAN, BAUGHMAN, BAUGHER - Oct 1843

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

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

- "Resurvey on Dowthers Chance", 10 acres, (from Patrick DAVIDSON to 
Patrick BRADLEY in 1810);
- "Foxtown", "Resurvey on Dowthers Chance", 3 acres, (from Lewis WEAVER 
to Patrick BRADLEY in 1814); and 1 acre (from Patrick ROGERS to Patrick 
BRADLEY in 1818;
- "Alexander's Prospect", 177 perches, (from Henry NEED to Patrick BRADLEY 
in 1818.
Totals 15 acres, to Samuel McNAIR from Lewis MOTTER, ex/of Patrick BRADLEY, 
in 1822.
 
Trustee was John W. BAUGHMAN; testimony was heard from George M. 
EICHELBERGER, Jefferson SHIELDS.  Trustee was William J. ROSS; on 
3 Feb 1844, sale was held 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.  Each 1/9 share, $110.97, filed on
3 Feb 1846. 

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. 
 

278-292 - BLICKENSTAFF, HARN, MAIN, GROSSNICKLE, etc - Feb 1844

John BLICKENSTAFF vs Henry L. HARN and others

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; on 15 Apr 1845, sales were made:
- 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.

On 15 Nov 1845, sales were made to:
- Henry FREY for 40 acres at $380;
- John BUZZARD for 77 acres at $101

Creditors were paid, leaving only a balance of $71.51;
closed 18 Mar 1846.


292-300 - SIMMONS, GITTINGER, ALLEN, SLAVES, HILLEARY, McPHERSON, HAMMOND - Aug 1845

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

Col. John H. SIMMONS (will 3 Apr 1837; 

s/ John E. H. SIMMONS - PA
s/ Zachariah T. SIMMONS - PA
s/ Baker H. SIMMONS

s/ Samuel F. SIMMONS *
.....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
amongst 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.

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.  John E.H. SIMMONS revoked the duties 
of the executor before completion.

Zachariah T. SIMMONS revoked the duties of executorship and because John
E.H. SIMMONS  failed to provide bond and was removed as executorship.
He was replaced by Edward T. HEBB.  Title was granted; closed 5 Feb 1846.


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

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

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; closed on 4 Apr 1946.


309-317 - STOCKTON, AUSTIN, REGNEY, STOKES, DUKE, NIXDORFF - Jul 1845

Catharine STOCKTON vs Samuel L. AUSTIN and others

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

d/ Catharine  w/o L. W. STOCKTON, dec'd - 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, in Frederick on All Saints St, 
from Daniel HAUER (w/ Catharine) in 1827.  It consists of 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 Alle 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.
- Lot #3 in Frederick Town on PatricK St with a brick stable, 
from Thomas CARLTON, Sheriff, in 1826.  Sale was in judgement 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 1/6 share, $260.12.
Closed 16 Apr 1846.


318-323 - MYERS, SHRIVER, SCHOLL - 1845

John SCHOLL vs William H. MYERS and others

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 at the hotel of
M. ZIMMERMAN in Frederick Town on 8 Jan 1846, high bid went
to Lewis C. MYERS at $710; creditors short paid.  Closed
16 Apr 1846.


324-330 - KRAMER, BRANDENBURG, KOONTZ, LUGENBEEL, DILL, SCHOLL, NIXDORFF - Jan 1845

Moses LUGENBEEL and others  vs Rebecca KRAMER and others

Adam KRAMER  d/ 1829 (will 6 May 1826)
widow - Margaret (d/ Oct 1844)

s/ John Adam KRAMER - Franklin Co, IL

s/ Daniel Jacob KRAMER (d/ bet 1834-1835)
....his d/ 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.

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 1/7 share, $216.92; closed 3 Jul 1846.


331-339 - WITHEROW, STEWART, STAMMERS, WILLIAMS - Nov 1845

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

John WITHEROW Sr  d/ Jun 1841 intestate

d/ Jane Eleanor WITHEROW
d/ Margaret B.  w/o John T. STEWART
s/ John R. F. WITHEROW
d/ Elizabeth WITHEROW (d/ abt Jul 1844)
s/ Thomas L. WITHEROW, a minor
d/ Sarah A. J. WITHEROW, a minor

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 1/6 share, $226.71; closed 10 Jun 1846.

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

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

Note - Continued on page 734.



339-345 - ENGLAR, HAMMOND, SIMPSON, WALTZ - Jan 1846

Nancy SIMPSON vs John ENGLAR and others

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; testimony was heard Jan 1846
from John HAMMOND and Richard SIMPSON.  Administrators were
Eleanor S. ENGLAR and Enoch I. WALTZ.  Trustee was Richard
SIMPSON; sale made to Eleanor S. ENGLAR for $501.  Proceeds
slightly short to cover the creditors; closed 10 Jul 1846.


345-360 - EVERHART, LEGHDERT/LIGHTERT, BITENBENER, BOWLUS, ZITTLE - Jul 1844

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

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".
Tracts conveyed 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, sold 80 acres to Peter LEGHDERT and 
155 acres to Jacob ZIDLTE/ZITTLE.  Merchant mill with a brick house 
and 80 acres wasn't sold.  (All are adjoining tracts.)

Distribution:  Each 1/5 share, $1,415.24; closed 18 May 1846.

Note:  pages 350 and 351 are duplicated online.


361-376 - LEATHERMAN, SUMMERS, GESEY, CRAVER, MAUGINS, MAIN, WARRENFELTS, 
    LUDY, DERR, SMITH, STOTTLEMYER, etc - Oct 1844

Jacob LEATHERMAN and John SUMMERS and others vs David GESEY and others

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 bef 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 aft 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 bef 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 aft 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 bef 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 aft 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; on 18 Apr 1845, sale was made to:
- Plot #1-1, 117 acres to John SUMMERS of C. at $3,019.18
- Plot #1-2, 53 acres to John A. MAIN at $583
- Plot #2-1, 36 acres to Daniel STOTTLEMYER at $367.43
- Plot #2-2, 34 acres to George PALMER at $485.45
- Plot #2-3, 34 acres to Jacob STOTTLEMYER at $379.22
- Plot #2-4, 32 acres to George PALMER at $321.64
- Plot #2-5, 25 acres to Christian LEATHERMAN at $245.99
- Plot #3 ("What You Please"), 20+ acres to John SUMMERS of C. at $264.56
Total sales, $5,666.49.

Distribution submitted:  each 1/11 child's share, $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:
- Plot #3 to Daniel STOTTLEMYER at $264.56
- Plot #1-1 to Jacob WOLF at $2796
- Plot #2-2 to Jacob WARRENSFELT at $433.43
- Plot #2-3 to Josiah WARRENSFELT at $247.87
- Plot #2-4 to Joshua WARRENSFELT at $168.03
- Plot #2-5 to Samuel HOOVER at $166.08
Total sales, $4,075.99.  File closed 4 Mar 1846.


377-385 - SHAFFER, EDWARDS, HOFFMAN, CRUMBINE, OTT, SMITH, HOWARD - Dec 1844

Peter SHAFFER and Others vs David SHAPIN and Others

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.

On 14 Mar 1846, sale was held at Hotel of William COOKERLY in 
Frederick Town, sales went to:
- Ed HOWARD for 85 acres at $2,571.93
- William H. SMITH for 154 acres at $3,137.87

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.
Closed 20 Jul 1846.


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.


393-400 - BEST, CRAMER, WALKER - Dec 1845

Jacob CRAMER of H. pro ami of Henry L. BEST and others

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

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

Land - parts of "Braden's Lot", "Mackey's Luck" and "Good Luck", 12 acres,
from Fred BARRICK, trustee for Adam CREAGER, in 1835; starts at Lot #11, 
part of "Dulaney's lot" and "Spring Garden" and next to lot of John MARTIN 
and Daniel CREAGER; Also "Abraham's Offering", 10+ acres, adjoins "Spring 
Garden" and goes across Israel's Creek; plus another 4 acres by "Spring
Garden" 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 that the widow was between 35 and 40 years 
old.  On 14 Jul 1846, sale was made to Samuel D. WALKER at $3,400


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.  Closed 16 May 1846.


400-406 - ANDERSON, SMITH, SLAVES, BURGESS, WELKEY - Jan 1845

William P. ANDERSON and Henry M. ANDERSON vs Charles C. ANDERSON and others

will of Mrs. Rachel SMITH (will 3 Sep 1841; 22 Mar 1842)

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 dau/ Ann;
- House and Lot at Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (from Jesse WRIGHT) to
grson/ Thomas.

Execs/ grsons/ William, Philemon and Henry.
Witnesses:  H.M. SNYDER, J. THOMAS, David J. W. GEZER.
====

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 ECHESOn in New Market, high bidder
was Charles L. WELKEY at $309.
Distribution:  each 1/5 share, $48.03; closed 30 Jul 1846.


406-420 - RAMSBURG, ANGLEBERGER, O'NEILL, SNOOK, HOFFMAN, OTT, WORTHINGTON - Jan 1846

Daniel RAMSBURG vs Mary RAMSBURG and others

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
.....Lutten/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, from George DUTTERO (w/ Catharine) in 1803; 
next to Jacob RAMSBURG's part of "Turkey Manor" and land of Jacob HUMBERT.
- "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 from George MARKER to Nicholas HOLTZ in 1808).
- "Resurvey on "Tearnock", 19 acres, from Jacob HOLTZ in 1822; lies on south 
bank of Fishing Creek (next to land of Stephen STONER conveyed to George 
MARKER Jr).

Guardian was Thomas H. O'NEILL; Testimony was heard from Jacob SNOOK.  
Trustee was Daniel RAMSBURG; on 26 Mar 1846, sales went to:
- 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 for $497.25.
- William OTT for 31 acres, part of "Laurel Hill", for $714.37.
- Charles WORTHINGTON for 19 acres, part 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.
Closed Aug 1846.


420-422 - WORMAN, DUDDERAR - Mar 1842

John DUDDERAR and Juliana WORMAN vs Maximas J. WORMAN and others

Supplemental and Trustee's 2nd Report

John DUDDERAR, trustee for the estate of Andrew WORMAN, sold the 
remaining real estate at private sale to MAXIMUS WORMAN for "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, at $5,000.  Creditors paid; closed 7 Aug 1846.


422-423 - BARRICK, CRONISE - Jan 1844

Ezra BARRICK, next friend of Mary J. BARRICK and others - Petition

Supplemental and Trustee's 2nd Report

Ezra BARRICK, trustee for estate of Frederick BARRICK, dec'd, has
now sold at private sale to 
- Isaac CRONISE, 1/2 part of No C, part of "The Mountain Tract", 
30 acres (previously to Frederick BARRICK by Frederick CRAMER)
at $210.  (Reported 17 May 1845)

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; and to each of his three children,
$35.04, named as Mary Jane, Susan C. and Frederick D. BARRICK.
Closed 16 May 1846.


424-424 - HOLTZMAN, EARHART, TWIGGS - Mar 1846

HOLTZMAN vs HOLTZMAN

Supplemental and Trustee's 2nd Report

M. B. LUCKETT, trustee for estate of Jacob HOLTZMAN, dec'd, has
received final payment on sales of real estate.

Distribution:  Total amount for distribution, $250.88, 
as follows,
- William EARHART and wife, $47.96
- Joseph TWIGGS and w/ Sarah, $46.93
- John HOLTZMAN, sole heir of C. HOLTZMAN, $92.64
- Charles HOLTZMAN, $63.35
Closed 16 Mar 1846.


424-435 - HARDT, DOLL, ROHR - Nov 1845

John HARDT and George HARDT vs Catharine HARDT and others

Peter HARDT  d/ abt 1825 (will 16 Feb 1820)
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/ aft his father, intestate
...w/ Catharine (she and her children live 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

One of the executors of Peter Sr's will, John DOLL, has since died.
Another executor, Philip ROHR is incapable of acting as executor
because of impariment of his mind by old age.

Land - #2 which is parts of Lots #83 and 84 in Frederick Town, from 
Frederick BOOGHER (w/ Christina) in 1800 (to Boogher from Henry 
LEATHERMAN in 1794).

Trustee was James BRUNNER; sale went to the Junior Fire Company at
$1,825.  Henry HOUCK was insolvent trustee for John HARDT.
Distribution:  to George HARDT and John HARDT's trustee, $847.52 each.
Closed 25 Jul 1846.


435-452 - SWOMLEY, WEBB, SLAVE, NELSON, DEVILBISS, CLARY, MERCER, OWINGS, LEASE, 
    McELFRESH, MANTZ, BURRALL, LECKLE - Jan 1846

Asa SWOMLEY vs Elisha SWOMLEY and others

Mahlon SWOMLEY  d/ 14 Sep 1845 near New Market
               (will 12 Aug 1845; 22 Sep 1845)
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 SWOMLEY (age 9)

SLAVE - black girl LUCINDA (to wife)

Executor - Nathan NELSOn
witnesses:  John MILLER, John HARDING, Joel HALL.

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

Land - "Resurvey on Hall's Choice" and "Turner's Promise", 155 acres, 
in New Market District, from Asa SWOMLEY (w/ Mary) in 1828; adjoining 
lands of Benjamin HALL, Asa SWOMLEY, John MILLER, John WARFIELD and 
others; on Linganore Creek.
- "Peace and Plenty", (22 acres), from John H. McELFRESH and w/ Theresa 
in 1828 (inherited by Theresa from her mother, Mary MANTZ). 

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

- "Drummine", 3 roods, House & Lot in New London; in 1836 from heirs of

Elisha NELSON:  widow - Aseneth, now w/o John LEASE; 
and siblings, 
- Benjamin NELSON (and trustee) and w/ Hester
- Robert NELSON 
- Henry NELSON 
- Nathan NELSON
- Matilda and h/ George DEVILBISS
- Sophia and h/ Solomon CLARY
- Mary and h/ Archibald MERCER of Anne Arundel County
- Maranda and h/ Luther OWINGS of Kentucky
- Catharine and h/ William H. NELSON


- "Resurvey on Drummine", 4 acres, from Amos CLARY and w/ Elizabeth 
in 1842 (to them from Benjamin NELSOn in 1837); next to land of
James SMITH.  This was sold to John SHULTZ by Mahlon 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.
Closed 18 May 1846.


453-481 - DEVILBISS, STEELE, CLARY, BARRICK, NUSBAUM, CAMPBELL - Oct 1843

David DEVILBISS and w/ Elizabeth vs Estate of George DEVILBISS

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

Adam DEVILBISS, dec'd (will 19 Aug 1894) (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)
(unborn child) DEVILBISS

Exec/ wife; witnesses:  Upton SWEDENER, William MERRYMAN, James MUMFORD, Jr.

Land - "Resurvey on Dear Bought" and "Ushers Freehold", 210 acres, 
(patented to Adam DEVILBISS in 1787).
- "Dear Bought", 50 acres, next to "Partnership".


* 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
file, 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 $4,000in 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:  after 1/2 was paid to David DEVILBISS for his 1/2
ownership, balance to distribute among George DEVILBISS' children
was $$2,669.91, each 1/10 share, $266.99.  Closed 7 Sep 1846.

(Online copy pages 458-459 were skipped; 464 and 465 were repeated)


481-483 - LEATHERMAN, MAIN - Oct 1844

Jacob LEATHERMAN and John SUMMERS and others vs David GESEY and others

Administration of Estate of Frederick LEATHERMAN

Distribution:  
- Estate of Frederick LEATHERMAN, $414.18
- Heirs of John LEATHERMAN, $414.18
- Heirs of Sarah MAIN, $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
- 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
- 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

Closed 7 Aug 1846.


483-492 - BRENGLE, GOYER, SHUPP/SHOPE, SPONSELLER, HUGHES, HECKATHORNE, 
    PRINCE - Jun 1846

John GOYER and others vs Lemuel PRINCE and Mary E. PRINCE

George BRENGLE died 1810 leaving a will naming his daughters,
Mary GOYER and Elizabeth SHUPP who are both now deceased.  The
properties were then to go to their children.  Executor was
Lawrence BRENGLE; will written 31 Mar 1810.

George BRENGLE of Frederick Town, dec'd

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

Land - House and Lot in Frederick Town (Home Place) and 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.  On 14 Jul 1846, sales went to:
Lot #1 - HANSHEW & MARKEY at $230
Lot #2 & Lot #3 - John G. SIM, on Third St, at $410
Lot #4 - ___ner KAUFFMAN at $230
Lot #5 - Bartol MAYER at $155
Lot #6 - Fred SUMSTRIN at $150
Lot #7 - John G. SIM at $140
Lot #8 - John G. SIM at $140
Larger Lot - Henry SHULTZ, on Third Street next to lot of heirs 
       of Andrew YOUNG, at $345
Larger Lot - William B. SHOPE, next to other larger lot, at $366
Total sales, $2,266.

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

Distribution:  each 1/9 share for the children of Mary GOYER
and Elizabeth SHOPE was $232.57.  Closed 18 Sep 1846.


493-499 - WILKER, LINTHICUM, SCHAFFER, DEVILBISS - Jan 1846

Samuel DEVILBISS of John and Susanna SHAFER vs John LINTHICUM and others


Lewis WILKER  d/ Jan 1846, intestate

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

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

Guardian was David SCHLEY, Esq; testimony was heard from Joseph M.
EBBERTS, John M. LINTHICUM and Jacob WEIST.  Trustee was Joshua DILL.
Sale was held at the tavern of Benjamin GILBERT on 20 Apr 1946, and
the high bidders were Samuel DEVILBISS and Hanson SHAFER at $480.
All monies went to creditors, but proceeds were short; closed 18 Sep 1846.


499-507 - BECK, WALKER - Feb 1846

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

Edward BECK  d/ Aug 1845 (will written 31 Jul 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, Wm. REINHART.

Land - "Federal", 1+ acre, from Isaac WALKER and Jacob WALKER, 
exec/of John WALKER; located on south side of public road in 
the village of Walkersville.  It had a house, waggon maker shop 
and stable.

Guardian and trustee was Jacob WALKER; on 17 Mar 1846, sale was
made to Aaron BECK at $600.  After debts were paid, the daughter
received $406.27; closed 1 Jul 1846.


507-512 - HITESHEW, RAMSBURG, HARISON - Jul 1843

George RAMSBURG, creditor vs Daniel HITESHEW

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; on 30 Mar 1844, sale was made to Abraham
B. HARISON at $1,000.  Creditor paid; closed 18 Dec 1845.


512-517 - SIMMONS, ALLEN, GITTINGER, SLAVE - Oct 1845

Baker H. SIMMONS vs Edward T. HEBB, Adm/of John H. SIMMONS, dec'd

Col. John H. SIMMONS, dec'd (will written 3 Apr 1837)

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 of land previously 
       belonging to Henry HILLEARY)

s/ Samuel F. SIMMONS, dec'd
.....Sarah E. SIMMONS

SLAVES - negro man FREDERICK (to be freed 3 months after the
death of John H. SIMMONS)

Execs/ sons John E.H. SIMMONS and Zachariah T. SIMMONS.
Witnesses:  John S. HARDING, Davis RICHARDSON, Perry HOUCK
and G. M. EICHELBERGER

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; Francis THOMAS was appointed
trustee to convey the deed.  Closed 8 Oct 1846.


518-523 - SIMMONS, HEBB - Oct 1845

James H. SIMMONS vs Edward T. HEBB, Adm/of John H. SIMMONS and others

(Similiar to the previous record 512-517)

Land - 128 acres, purchased from  his father's estate at $1,633.03.
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. 

Administrator was Edward T. HEBB; Francis THOMAS was appointed
trustee to convey the deed.  Closed 8 Oct 1846.


523-530 - GEESEY, RAMSBURG, BENNET - Jun 1846

Henry RAMSBURG and w/ Charlotte and others vs Mary E. BENNET and others

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

Testimony was heard from Washington A. BENNET; trustee was Henry
RAMSBURG.  On 29 Aug 1846, sale was made to George GEESEY at $2,675.
Distribution:  each 1/5 share, $145.13; closed 27 Oct 1846.


530-546 - HOBBS, DORSEY, HYATT, SLAVES, WATERS, BURGEE, DAVIS, GILBERT, 
    PHILLIPS, NORRIS, BENTON - Nov 1838

Roderick DORSEY and Janet DORSEY vs Henrietta DORSEY and Others

William HOBBS of Samuel  d/ 4 Jul 1829 (Will written 27 Oct 1828)

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)
   (gave land "Chase's Forrest" in Baltimore Co)

d/ Kitty HOBBS  d/ 1831 
   (gave land in Anne Arundel Co)
   (her Will written 25 May 1831 gave the Anne Arunel Co land to
    the daughters of her sister Rachel; the Frederick and Baltimore
    county lands to the s/o her sister Rachel; her exec/ Roderick 
    DORSEY; will filed 18 Jul 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 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, partly in Montgomery County,
from Joab WATERS (w/ Ruth) in 1811; conveyed by Roger NELSON as trustee
for John HOBBS, dec'd (half of land was to go to William and he to sell
the other half and give Joab WATERS that portion).  Located on Bennets
Creek.

Exec/ Roderick DORSEY

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


Joab WATERS, dec'd, of Perry Co, Missouri (Will 18 Jan 1830; 12 Sep 1831)
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; stated in will 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

Guardian was Henry G. WATERS.  Miranda and Ely HYATT transferred their
interests 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 for sale of property was Roderick DORSEY.  On 14 Feb 1840 sale
was made for 290 acres to Brooke BENTON at $1,235.40.
Distribution:  
- Janet DORSEY, 1/6, $181.36
- Wm. R. DORSEY (devisee of Kitty HOBBS), 1/6, $181.36
- Henrietta DORSEY, Kitty H. DORSEY and Wm. R. DORSEY, $60.45 each
- Wm NORRIS as trustee for Miranda HYATT, $509.10 ($35 had been
  deducted for Samuel TYLER as a fee)
Closed 29 Sep 1846.


546-558 - LARE, DELASHMUTT, RHINE, ELLICOTT - Feb 1846

James BRUNNER vs Estella M. LARE and others

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, 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.  
Located next to land of Lawrence BRENGLE.

Trustee was Elias L. DELASHMUTT; on 21 Mar 1846, sale was made
to Henry RHINE(?) for 25 acres of "Middle Plantation" at $300;
and to James G. ELLICOTT for Lot# 275 at $1,120.
Distribution:  the widow's 1/7, $177.49; creditors paid 46% of
their claims.  Closed 14 Jan 1847.


558-564 - KERRIGAN, BOYLE, HOOVER, McCLOSKEY - Apr 1846

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

For notes from Kerrigan 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 for sale of property was E. Louis LOWE; sale was made to John
McCLOSKEY, treasurer of Mt St Mary's College at $725.
Closed 12 Dec 1846.


564-568 - SHROYER, PERRY, BROADRUP, DILL - Apr 1846

Henry PERRY vs Solomon SHROYER and w/ Lydia

Henry PERRY was a co-signer for Shroyer for notes to Joshua DILL.

Land - "Distillery", 11 acres

Trustee for sale of the property was Joshua DILL; sale was made to
Charles BROADRUP at $230.  After debt was paid, Lydia SHROYER (by her
separate  answer to the court stating she had previously held the land
in her own right) received the balance of $69.76.  Closed 11 Jan 1847.


569-575 - DOYLE, HOFFMAN, KEEFER - Oct 1845

Sarah DOYLE vs Ezra HOFFMAN - Dower Claim

Lawrence DOYLE  d/ Jan 1845
widow - Sarah (married Lawrence in 1825)

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

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.  At that time,
George KEEFER occupied that farm and the court awarded 1/3 of that
rental money ($25) be awared to the widow as well.  Closed 28 Sep 1846.


575-583 - HART, BLACKSTONE, CHAMBERS, EICHELBERGER, PALMER - Oct 1846

Margaret CHAMBERS by William CHAMBERS, her next friend
vs CHAMBERS, BLACKSTONE

John HART  d/ intestate, leaving only one child
widow - Catharine (now w/o Benjamin BLACKSTONE) (has dower share)

d/ Ann Margaret (Hart) w/o William CHAMBERS

Land - House and Lot #92 in Frederick Town, fronting on Church St and adjoining
property of David BOYD, Joseph M. PALMER, Mrs ATWOOD and heirs of William KOLB 
on north, and on Peter SOWERS on the west.  Property conveyed 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 was
made to Joseph M. PALMER at $1,400.
Distribution:  Catharine BLACKSTONE, $452.17; Margaret CHAMBERS, $904.34.
Closed 4 Jan 1847.


584-588 - SIESS, EGGART, HARBAUGH, GARNAND, HARRY, PARK, GAMBLE, FORMAN, NAGLE - Jan 1846

John SIESS and William SIESS - Petition

Paul SIESS  d/ 1834 (Will 18 Jun 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?

Land - "Content", 3+ acres, w/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 children, $16.97 each;
Godfrey's children, $11.31 each; George's children, $14.54 each; Mary's
children, $25.46 each.  Closed 8 Jul 1846.


589-597 - HAYS, CARMACK, BAUGHMAN, PAGE, HARDING - Jan 1845

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

William H. HAYS  d/ May 1841
widow - Katurah and 5 minor children

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

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

Administratrix was Juliana HAYS.  On 13 Feb 1845, Samuel CARMACK
testified the widow was of ill  health and a cripple and 46 years
of age.  Trustee was John W. BAUGHMAN.  On 15 Mar 1845, sale was
held 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; 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.
Closed 22 May 1846.


598-598 - HEMP, CULLER - Nov 1846

Henry CULLER vs Jacob FEASTER Jr. and others

2nd Accounting by Henry CULLER as trustee for Frederick HEMP, dec'd.
Several creditors were paid; closed 21 Dec 1846.


598-609 - RUTHERFORD, COLE, SHAW, MARKELL, SHRIVER, BISHOP - Jun 1846

RUTHERFORD vs RUTHERFORD

Benjamin RUTHERFORD  d/ (will 14 Sep 1838)

s/ Charles Worthington RUTHERFORD
d/ Ann M. RUTHERFORD
d/ Caroline S.  w/o Louis M. COLE
d/ Virginia R.  w/o John A. SHAW
s/ George RUTHERFORD
d?/ Frances M. RUTHERFORD

Exec/ John MARKELL (until his son Charles becomes of age, then
his son Charles)
Witnesses:  Jacob KULLER, Frederick A. SHEAVE, Isaac HYSONG

(John MARKELL renounced the executorship and administrator was
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; 
from Valentine ADAMS (w/ Sibylla) in 1824; on main road to Baltimore.
(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; also
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 bidder was
Abraham SHRIVER for the Town property at $4,225; to Mark BISHOP
for the 47 acres at $5/acre.  The remainder of the Homestead did
not receive a sufficient bid.
Distribution:  each child received $205.49.  Closed 16 Sep 1846.


609-615 - HOUCK, DOLL, LARE, GOMBER, QUYNN, MANTZ - Jul 1846

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

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

Land - Lot #278 in Frederick Town on Patrick Street; (previously
conveyed to LARE by Daniel KOLB and w/ Caroline in 1840); and also
blacksmith equipment.

Trustee for sale 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.


616-628 - DERR/TARR, KELLER, BAER, SCHILDNECHT, BURGESS, SMITH, YOUNG, MILLER - Feb 1846

John KELLER and w/ Magdalena, Philip DERR and others vs DERR

Philip TARR (a/k/a DERR), dec'd (will 14 Oct 1817)

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.
=====

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. - also
- "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) laid between
the Old Hagerstown Road and Catoctin Creek (plat shown).

Guardian was Washington BURGESS; testimony was heard from John
J. SMITH; trustee was Philip DERR.  On 5 Jan 1847, sales were
made to Peter YOUNG for Lots 1 & 2, 118 acres at $7,473.47;
to Adam BOWLUS for Lot #3, 112 acres at $5,040; to John MILLER
for the mountain lot ("Knaves Good Will"), 25 acres at $12.750.
Total sales, $12,640.87.
Distribution:  each 1/11 share, $338.45; closed 12 Mar 1847.


629-633 - FEASTER, THOMAS, GITTINGS - Jul 1846

John FEASTER Sr. vs Daniel H. THOMAS

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 - from Lloyd GITTINGS and w/ Catharine in 1843, located in
Jefferson.

Trustee was M.B. LUCKETT; sale was held 21 Jan 1847 with high
bidder as John FEASTER Sr at $1,375.
Distribution:  John FEASTER Sr received $1,260.36 in part on
his claim.  Closed 12 Mar 1847.


633-651 - COVELL, HAMMOND, WARTHEN, GAVIER, ATKINS, SCHLEY, MURPHY, DILL - Feb 1846

Thomas HAMMOND vs Joel COVELL and others

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

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

John Francis WARTHEN, dec'd (will 12 Jan 1838; 10 Apr 1838)

- 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.  The tavern was conveyed to him by Nathan HAMMOND
of Vachel.  He also had a house and lot conveyed to him by Jeremiah
COVELL and then occupied by William BARE/BANE which lay on the north
side of the road leading from Frederick Town to Baltimore.  He also
had a house and lot of 20 acres, then occupied by Henry WARTHEN which
lay on the south side of the same road.

Execs/ Nathan HAMMOND, Grafton HAMMOND, Thomas C. BRASHEAR.
Witnesses:  Henry NICHOLS, Henry WARTHEN, Joseph COVELL

Guardian for the Warthen children was D. SCHLEY.  Testimony was heard
from Philemon MURPHY.  Trustee for the sale of property was Joshua DILL.
Sale was held on 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; and
Joshua COVELL Jr (s/o Nehemiah) for 1/7, $119.37.
Closed 27 Feb 1847.


651-656 - WEAVER, ENNIS, SMITH, BISER - Oct 1846

John ENNIS and others vs Christian WEAVER

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; by Fielder GANTT in 1804.
- "Fielderea", 4 acres; by Peter TRITT in 1811.

Trustee for sale was George SMITH; sale was made to John G. BISER
at $2,797.  Each 1/5 share, $148.71.  Closed 16 Apr 1847.


656-663 - TROXELL, KERRIGAN, TANEY, HOUCK - Feb 1846

Joshua TROXELL vs James KERRIGAN Jr and others

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/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 for sale was Grayson EICHELBERGER; on 20 Mar 1847, sale was made
to Dr. Augustine TANEY at $566.  Distribution:  Joshua TROXELL, $482.99
in part for his claim.  Closed 5 Jun 1847


663-669 - DELAUTER, ZANTMYER, BUSSARD, STRIN - Mar 1846

George DELAUTER, Henry DELAUTER and David DELAUTER - Petition

Henry DELAUTER Sr, dec'd (will 5 May 1845; 23 Feb 1846)
widow - Catharine

s/ Israel DELAUTER
d/ Mary Ann DELAUTER
s/ David DELAUTER
probably others not named

Land - two tracts of "Last Choice", 65 acres; one being conveyed 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".
- Lot, 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, Samuel GREEN

The executors renounced the duties and Jacob ZANTMYER Jr became the
administrator and then also was appointed trustee for the sales.  
A survey was made and the widow's 1/3 was divided off for her.  
On 20 Jun 1846, sale was made to 
- 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 (at private sale) for 41 acres ("Murdocks Mountain")
  at $41.
Total sales, $927; creditors paid.  Closed 12 Mar 1847.


669-675 - HAUPT, SCHLEY, KOONTZ, HUFFER, SMITH, WERKING, GOODMAN - Jan 1847

HAUPT vs HAUPT

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 from Henry KOONTZ and w/ Juliana in 1846;
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).
and Lot #19 in Burkittsville on "Burketts' Residence" (previously from 
    George BAIR, trustee of Henry BURKETT, dec'd. 

Guardian was David SCHLEY, Esq; testimony was heard from John J. SMITH
who was also appointed as trustee for the sale.  On 3 Apr 1847, sales
were made to
- William G. WERKING for Lot 16 at $175
- Jacob GOODMAN for Lot 1 at $358.10
Total sales, $533.10.

Distribution:  each sibling received $37.14.  Closed 7 Jun 1847.


675-692 - FINK, GALWITH, KOONTZ, KARN, ROHER, etc - Jan 1845

Emanuel FINK vs Joseph FINK, John W. GALWITH and others

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, from John KARN (w/ Maria) in 1843; next to lots of 
John ARNOLD and John SCHINDLER.
- "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 at the tavern of Jacob WETNIGHT on 7 Feb 1846, 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
Lot #126 wasn't sold because of insufficient bid.
- 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.

Disbursement:  only creditors paid.  Closed 6 Jul 1847.


692-698 - BIRELY, VALENTINE, HARTSOCK, MATHEWS, HARBAUGH, ROOT - Feb 1847

Samuel BIRELY - Petition

George BIRELY  d/ (will 8 Dec 1827)
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

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 for sale of property; sale went to Daniel ROOT
at $11.95/acre; survey to be made which came to 158 1/4 acres; total sales
was $1,892.13.
Distribution:  each 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.


698-715 - DEMUTH, SHORB, BROWN, STULL, BALDWIN, GILBERT, HART, WORTHINGTON, BRONCH? - Jul 1841

Henry DEMUTH and others vs Sarah A. DEMUTH and others

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 by George HISSER claimed Sarah married Henry DEMUTH about 1839.
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; the latter 
stating that a daughter of Sarah married a GILBERT.  Testimony from John P. 
ZIMMERMAN indicates Sarah's sons were Alphoonso 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, the 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 on 21 Jan 1847 at 
the tavern of James A. ZIMMERMAN in Creagers Town; sales went to
- Sarah A. DEMUTH for house and lot containing 4 acres (tavern property), 
then occupied by Dr. Wm. ZIMMERMAN and fronting Church St and on street 
leading to Emmitsburg, at $501.25.
- 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 nearly opposite the church, Lot #6 at $15.25.
- Sarah A. DEMUTH for house and 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 1/8 share, $57.06.  Closed 17 Apr 1847.


716-728 - HOFFMAN, FEASTER, SLAVE, JORDAN, CASTLE, MARLOW - Jul 1843

Michael KEEFER vs David M. HOFFMAN and others

David M. HOFFMAN was indebted to Michael KEEFER and filed insolvency.
He made Francis A. HOFFMAN his trustee and deeded over property to him
for the benefit of his creditors. He also made mortgage deeds to Peter 
HOFFMAN and one to James CASTLE and Joseph CARTZENDAFNER. 

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

Slaves - Negro man Benjamin JORDAN (Age 44 in Mar 1843)

Trustee for sale of property was James CASTLE Sr; however, he died
before Jul 1845, 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:  Margaret A.R. HOFFMAN, widow, $478.95 (doesn't specify
who she was the widow of); creditors were paid portions.  
Closed 3 Apr 1847.


729-730 - EVERHART, BITIBENNER, LIGHTER, BOWLUS - Apr 1847

Daniel SHAFER and Others vs Jacob EVERHART and Others - Supplemental

George BOWLUS, trustee of Jacob EVERHART, dec'd, made sale of estate
on 27 Mar 1847 to:
- George BITIBENNER for 80 acres with merchant mill, saw mill, plaster 
mill and brick dwelling at $6,131.

The executors of Jacob EVERHART's estate were Jacob EVERHART Jr and Peter
LIGHTER.
Distribution after creditors were paid:  $1004.18 each (1/5) to
Jacob EVERHART, John EVERHART, Daniel EVERHART, Elizabeth LIGHTER, Lydia 
BITTEBENNER.  Closed 30 Aug 1847.


731-732 - HEMP, CULLER - Nov 1847

Henry CULLER vs Jacob FEASTER and Others - Supplemental

Henry CULLER Sr, trustee for Frederick HEMP, dec'd, reports 3rd Accounting:
Numerous creditors received 38% of their claims.
Closed 29 Jan 1848.


732-734 - HEMP, FEASTER - May 1847

Frederick Town Savings Institution vs Juliana HEMP, Jacob FEASTER and Others

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 made to creditors.  Closed 10 Jul 1847.


734-735 - WITHEROW - Dec 1846

Jane E. WITHEROW and Others - Supplemental

Distribution of 2nd Accounting of Estate of John WITHEROW Sr. 
by trustee, John WITHEROW Jr.  Each 1/6 share, $457.88, to
- Jane E. WITHEROW
- Margaret STEWART
- John K. T. WITHEROW
- John WITHEROW, exec/of Elizabeth WITHEROW
- T. S. WITHEROW
- Sarah A. D. WITHEROW

Distribution of 3rd and Final Accounting of Estate of John WITHEROW Sr
by trustee, John WITHEROW Jr.  Each 1/6 share, $477.86, to
- Jane/James E. WITHEROW
- Margaret STEWART
- John K. F. WITHEROW
- John WITHEROW, exec/of Elizabeth WITHEROW
- T. J. WITHEROW
- Sarah A. K. WITHEROW

Closed 29 Jan 1848.


735-737 - RIDGELY, HARDING, HOUSE, DEVER - Apr 1845

William RIDGELY of Allegany Co, MD and Others vs Susanna RIDGELY and Others 

In Apr 1845, the property, previously purchased by John MICHAEL
but never paid for, was resold to Henry CULLER in Jefferson at
$2,140.56.  A mountain tract of 90 acres was sold at private sale
to Samuel PATTENGALL at $2,000 by Eli RIDGELY as trustee for Jacob
RIDGELY, dec'd.

Distribution of 2nd Accounting  of $1,927.08 to heirs:
- $275.29 each (1/7) to William RIDGELY, Nestell? RIDGELY, Ely RIDGELY,
Sarah HARDING, Ruth HOUSE, Martha HOUSE;
- $39.32 each (1/7 of 1/7) to nephews and nieces:  Thomas H. RIDGELY,
Mary E. DEVER, Robert RIDGELY, Cornelia RIDGELY, William RIDGELY, Jacob 
J. R. RIDGELY, Bethany RIDGELY.  Closed 14 Jan 1848.

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