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MARYLAND MANUAL 813
DORCHESTER
Named for the Earl of Dorset, a family friend of the Calverts. The
exact date and the legal origin of the County are unknown, but it was
certainly in existence by February 16, 1668/69 when. a writ was issued
to the sheriff of the County. The County seat is Cambridge.
FREDERICK
Named probably for Frederick Calvert who became sixth and last
Lord Baltimore. It was created by Chapter IS, Acts of 1748. The
County seat is Frederick.
GARRETT
Named for John W. Garrett, industrialist and financier. It was
created by Chapter 212 of the Acts of 1872. The County seat is
Oakland.
HARFORD
Named for Henry Harford, last Proprietary. He was a son of
Frederick, sixth Lord Baltimore, but because of his illegitimate birth
did not inherit the title. The County was erected by Chapter 6 of the
Acts of 1773. The County seat is Bel Air.
HOWARD
Named for John Eager Howard, soldier and statesman. The County
was created in 1851 by Article VIII, Section I of the Constitution of
that year. However, the area which later became Howard County was
set up as Howard District of Anne Arundel County by Chapter 22 of
the Acts of 1838; confirmed by Chapter 60, Acts of 1839 and there-
after, until 1861, enjoyed the status of a county except that it was not
represented in the General Assembly. The County seat is Ellicott City.
KENT
This County derives its name from the English county of the same
name. It was first referred to as a county in 1642, but it could have
acquired this status as early as 1640 when mention is made of a
sheriff for the Isle of Kent. The County seat is Chestertown.
MONTGOMERY
Named for the Revolutionary General Richard Montgomery. The
County was created by the Constitutional Convention of 1776. The
County seat is Rockville.
PRINCE GEORGE'S
Named for Prince George of Denmark, husband of Queen Anne.
This County was erected by Chapter 13, Acts of 1696 (May Session).
The County seat is Upper Marlboro.
QUEEN ANNE'S
Named for Queen Anne. It was erected by Chapter 3 of the Acts of
1706. The County seat is Centreville.

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