Frederick County, Maryland

Equity HS-1

These are abstracts from Equity Court Records of Frederick County, Maryland, Liber HS-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.
[Records Located at Maryland State Archives]

1-20 - JOHNSON, HILLEARY, MARKELL - Oct 1834

Estate of Milton JOHNSON

Milton JOHNSON  d/ 17 Mar 1832 intestate, w/o issue
widow - Jane, now in Berkely Co, VA/WV

bro/ Thomas W. JOHNSON
sis/ Catherine JOHNSON
bro/ James A. JOHNSON
bro/ Joseph W. JOHNSON
bro/ William JOHNSON
sis/ Ann W.  w/o Perry HILLEARY

Administrator was Jane W. JOHNSON who claimed her
dower rights of 1/6.

Land - Lot #2 of "Resurvey on Flag Pond", 99+ acres, 
from William S. JOHNSON (w/ Ann R.W.) to James Augustus 
JOHNSON and Milton JOHNSON as tenants in common in 1829 
(to William from terms in the will of John JOHNSON; lies 
next to "Mountain Fields" and land of Richard JOHNSON and
has Spring Branch running through it.
- "Hook's Conclusion", 52+ acres, from Joseph W. JOHNSON 
(w/ Elizabeth) to James A. JOHNSON and Milton JOHNSON as
tenants in common in 1822; lied next to lands of Andrew 
MICHAEL.

Trustee was Dr. Thomas W. JOHNSON; after the widows dower
was laid out, the balance of Milton's half was sold to 
John MARKELL of Frederick Town at $724.75; proceeds short,
paid $.37 on the dollar; finalized 28 Aug 1834.


21-43 - BRISH, HOUCK, BALTZELL, NUSZ - Feb 1835

William TYLER and William WATERS, physicians and creditors 
vs Estate of John M. BRISH

John M. BRISH  d/ 26 Jul 1833 intestate, leaving
widow - Eliza and 4 minor children,

- William Henry BRISH
- Murray BRISH
- Nimrod Owings BRISH
- Harriet Ann Rebecca BRISH

Administrator was Henry HOUCK.

Land - Lots #107 and 111 in Frederick City.
Half of Lot 107 was conveyed to John CROMWELL by 
Henry BRISH which was then conveyed to Richard
CROMWELL and then conveyed to John M. BRISH.  In
1828, John M. BRISH executed a mortgage to Nimrod
OWINGS.

Lot #111 from William M. BRISH to Harriet BRISH 
in 1827 according to his father's will.  In 1828,
from Harriet BRISH and Henry C. BRISH (w/ Eleanor S.)
to John M. BRISH (previously conveyed to Henry BRISH, 
now dec'd, by Henry GARNHART in 1799).  

Lot #7 from Harriet BRISH, Henry C. BRISH (w/ Eleanor S.)
and John M. BRISH (w/ Eliza) to Richard CROMWELL in 1828, 
fronts on Third St (previously to Henry BRISH from John 
ZERICK in 1805).

Guardian was Henry HOUCK; trustee was Henry HOUCK; sale
made to George BALTZELL of Lot #111 at $1,320; sale to
William F. JOHNSON for Lot #107 at $317.50.

On 4 Jun 1835, testimony was given by Frederick NUSZ 
that he knew the widow and she was about 32 years old;
she received 2/15 share, $202.04.  Proceeds were only
enough to cover the debts; finalized 3 Sep 1835.


44-86 - MESNER, LIVERS, LINEBAUGH, HARRIS, MATHEWS, SHUFF, 
    SPEAKER - Jul 1819

Estate of George MESNER/MASONER

George MESNER  d/ intestate, w/o issue, leaving 6 siblings,

sis/ Catherine   w/o Ignatius LIVERS
sis/ Mary Ann  w/o Samuel LINEBAUGH
bro/ John MESNER

sis/ Maryester  w/o John HARRIS*, both d/ intestate - their children
.......John HARRIS, since died intestate, w/o issue
.......Polly HARRIS  w/o Peter MATHEWS, both dec'd - their children,
.......---Henry MATHEWS - PA
.......---Rachel MATHEWS  w/o Thomas SHUFF - PA
.......---Elizabeth MATHEWS, a minor
.......---Peter MATHEWS, a minor
.......---Benjamin MATHEWS, a minor

sis/ Elizabeth  w/o James/Joseph HARRIS - VA
bro/ Christian MESNER - Ohio

Administrator was Samuel LINEBAUGH.

Land - "Farmer's Delight", 120+ acres.

Guardian was Philip MATHEWS; trustee was B.S. PIGMAN;
sale made to Ignatius LIVERS in Feb 1820 but he would
not comply with terms, so after another unsucessful sale,
private sale was made to John SPEAKER at $1,811.26.

Petition made by creditors, Daniel SMITH, Benjamin BLACKFORD,
Frederick C. HOSE and Andrew HOLTZMAN against the estate in
Mar 1821.  John LINEBAUGH had been bonded with Samuel LINEBAUGH
and Mesner for debts; but John has since moved west, possibly to 
Ohio or Kentucky, and is now reported as deceased and insolvent.  
Samuel LINEBAUGH declared insolvency on 20 May 1805.

On 10 Jul 1826, Henry KUHN testified he went to school with George
MESNER and also knew Henry COPPERSMITH who was a deputy Sheriff
in Frederick County and has been deceased for a long time.  He also
knew John LINEBAUGH (s/o Samuel) and stated John moved west about
20 years ago.  Heirs of George MESNER claimed he was excessively
drunk and Holtzman knew that and therefore bonds should be declared
invalid and Mesner signed only as security.

Testimony regarding the bonds and the 'condition' of George MESNER
at the time of signing was made by:  Zephaniah HERBERT of Adams Co,
PA, testified his brother, Jessee HERBERT, who was a witness to the 
signing of the bonds, died Oct 1812. 
On 20 May 1824 at the house of Abraham GROSHON, Groshon testified he 
was a witness to the bond signing in Creagers Town and has known the 
parties for 30 years and has known MASENER nearly 50 years who lives 
about 5 miles from him, and during the last 10-12 years, he has been 
a drunkard.  He stated the Linebaughs requested him to go to Samuel
Linebaugh's house, about one mile from Creagers Town where George 
Masoner was, but he could not recollect the business of him or whether
he was drunk or sober and does not remember who asked him to sign his
name to the papers.

After these and other claims were paid, each 1/5 share was $168.34
(Mary Ann and Samuel LINEBAUGH were excluded); finalized 15 Nov 1826.


87-105 - WILLSON, HEAD, OGAL, SMITH, McCLAIN, BIGGS, PITTS, 
    SPAULDING - Jan 1835

Estate of Michael WILLSON

Mary WILLSON, dec'd (will 1 Oct 1805; 27 Jul 1810), leaving children,

- James WILLSON
- Thomas WILLSON
- Susannah HEAD
- Mary OGAL
- Joseph WILLSON
- Esther SMITH
- Elizabeth McCLAIN
- William WILLSON
- Priscilla BIGGS
- Michael WILLSON (plantation), also executor

Land - "Mary's Fancy", but now called "Boston", 70+ acres, 
from Thomas WILLSON (w/ Elizabeth) in 1792, lies on Monocacy 
Creek. 

Witnesses:  Joshua GRIMES, John FORNEY, Alexander BLACKBURN,
William GRIMES Jr.

Michael WILLSON  d/ 1818 intestate, leaving 4 children,

- Thomas WILLSON
- William WILLSON
- Catharine WILLSON, a minor
- Michael WILLSON, a minor

Land - "Boston", 70+ acres, from Thomas WILLSON (w/ Elizabeth) 
of Allegany Co, MD in 1796, lies near Monocacy Creek.
Total land is 141 acres which includes his inherited land.

Guardian was Nicholas H. PITTS; trustee was William GRIMES;
sale made Apr 1835 to Francis SPALDING at $11/acre; each 1/4
share was $362.90; finalized 16 Jul 1835.


105-122 - MILLER, PHILLIPS, SLAVE - Feb 1826

Noah PHILLIPS, adm/of Jason PHILLIPS, creditor
vs John MILLER Sr. and John MILLER Jr. 

Previous administrators for Jason PHILLIPS were Greenberry
MAGERS and Nancy PHILLIPS.  In 1825, there was a pending
judgement suit by Phillips against John MILLER Sr., as a 
security (co-signer) for Greenberry MAGERS.  During this 
time, John MILLER Sr. conveyed deed to his son, John MILLER 
Jr.; petition is asking this deed be voided because of their
suit. 

Land - 300 acres on several contiguous tracts where John 
MILLER Sr. then lived.

SLAVE - DAVID (to be freed one year after John Sr.'s death)

Trustee was Noah PHILLIPS; private sale made to John MILLER
Jr. at $550; finalized 27 Feb 1826.


122-134 - KRISE, GRAFF, TROXELL - Oct 1834

Abraham KRISE vs John KRISE - Sale of Real Estate

Abraham KRISE, now of Adams Co, PA, was a brother and trustee
for John KRISE who had been of unsound mind and incapable of
managing his affairs since infancy.  Abraham asks the lands
be sold and invested as the court sees fit to a better advantage
for John, rather than renting out the property which is in
need of repairs.

Land - "Cat Tail Branch", 149+ acres; and "Frenchman's Purchase", 
52+ acres; devised to John KRISE from will of his father, Peter
KRISE.

Guardian was Frederick TROXELL; trustee was Abraham KRISE;
sale made on 17 Jan 1835 to Jeremiah GRAFF and Dorcus GRAFF
at $3,702.43; finalized 25 May 1835.


135-162 - RADCLIFFE, GAVER, DAVIS, DEAN, MANNICAY, ELLIOTT, TAYLOR, 
    FISHER, PRATHER, WAGERS, SLAVES - Oct 1834

Estate of Thomas RADCLIFFE/RATCLIFFE

Joseph RADCLIFFE, dec'd (will 7 Mar 1814; 19 Feb 1816)

d/ Sarah GAVER
d/ Elizabeth DAVIS
d/ Catharine DEAN, now Catharine MANNICAY
s/ Thomas RADCLIFFE 

d/ Susannah DAVIS - her children,
.....Luke DAVIS
.....Sophia DAVIS

SLAVES - conveyed in trust to son, Thomas in 1811.
- negro man ARCH (to daughter Elizabeth)
- negro JAMES (for daughter Catharine's children)
- negro man JOHN (to son Thomas)
- negro girl MILLY (to grandson Luke Davis)
- negro girl SUSANNAH (to granddaughter Sophia)

Land divided among all children except Sarah.
Executors were son Thomas and son-in-law Gilbert DAVIS.
Witnesses:  Philemon GRIFFITH, Robert ANDERSON and 
Plummer IJAMS.

Thomas RADCLIFFE  d/ 1816, leaving 9 children,

d/ Sarah RADCLIFFE, now w/o Jessee H. ELLIOTT
s/ James RADCLIFFE, d/ since 1816 intestate, w/o issue

s/ Joshua RADCLIFFE, d/ since 1816, w/ Ann M. (Taylor)
   leaving children,
.....Mary RADCLIFFE, a minor - Louden Co, VA
.....Sarah RADCLIFFE, a minor - Louden Co, VA
.....Harriet RADCLIFFE, a minor - Louden Co, VA
.....Thomas RADCLIFFE, a minor - Louden Co, VA

d/ Mary RADCLIFFE, now w/o Seth FISHER
s/ Joseph RADCLIFFE
d/ Elizabeth RADCLIFFE, now w/o Henry PRATHER
s/ William RADCLIFFE
s/ Thomas RADCLIFFE, d/ since 1816 intestate, w/o issue
s/ Upton RADCLIFFE

Land - Lot #1 of "The Rights of Man", 126 acres, 1/4 share 
from Thomas' father's estate, which was sold to Barbara 
WAGERS for $2,200 with William RADCLIFFE as acting trustee;
lies next to "Resurvey on Beall's Good Will" and "Duvall's 
Forrest" and by Elisha BEALL. 

Deeds list - "The Meadows", 114 acres, (part of original 
tract "Rich forrest"), at bottom of Bush Creek and next 
to "Resurvey on Seth's Folly", conveyed to Thomas Radcliffe
from Elisha FALCONER (w/ Sarah) in 1801.
- "Resurvey on Seth's Folly" and "Hard to Find", 81 acres; 
"The Meadows" or "Meadows Resurveyed", 21 acres, located 
on Bush Creek, next to land of William HALL of Henry to 
Nicholas HALL; also next to Israel FRENCH's lot from 
Anthony POULTNEY, from William WOOD and w/ Mary of 
Jefferson Co, Ohio in 1814. 

Guardian was Ann M. RADCLIFFE, the children's mother; 
according to family bible, she was born 2 Feb 1804 as 
Ann M. TAYLOR; she received 2/15 of his share, $39.48.  
Each 1/7 share to the living descendants was $296.12; 
finalized 11 Aug 1835.


162-177 - STERNER, HILBERT, KRUMRINE, HILDEBRAND, SWARTZ, TRUMP, DAMEN 
    - Oct 1832

Frederick TRUMP vs Henry STERNER, et al

Adam STERNER  d/ 1828 intestate, leaving
widow - Elizabeth (age 57 in 1832) and 7 children,

- Nathan STERNER
- Henry STERNER
- Jacob STERNER
- Elizabeth (Sterner) w/o Peter HILBERT
- Judith (Sterner) w/o Henry KRUMRINE
- Susan (Sterner) w/o John HILDEBRAND
- Lydia (Sterner) w/o George SWARTZ

Administrator was Henry KRUMRINE.

Land - 110 acres (no description given in deed), from John DAMEN
in 1807, inherited by him from his father, Frederick DAMEN.

Trustee was Frederick TRUMP; on 11 Jan 1834, sale made to Jacob
STERNER at $400.  Widow received 1/9 in lieu of her dower, $38.30;
proceeds were short in covering debts, creditors received $.48 on
the dollar; finalized 14 Sep 1835.


177-198 - BLESSING, KUHN, BOONE, WALTMAN, JOHNSON - Jul 1832

Abraham BLESSING of George, trustee vs Abraham BLESSING, non compas mentis

Abraham BLESSING owned land, but was incapacitated; petition to sell
real estate.  Guardian appointed was Solomon BLESSING.

Trustee was Abraham BLESSING of George; on 30 Aug 1832, the mill property
was sold to Samuel FUNK at $5,000; other sales of personal property to
John BURKETT, Solomon BLESSING, Abraham BLESSING of George, Henry F. 
BOTELER,
Joseph CATSENDAFFER, James GARROTT, Perry HILLEARY, John JONES, Thomas 
LAMAR,
Thomas H. PHILLIPS, Henry SLAGLE, Emanuel THOMAS, Jacob WITWRIGHT and Thomas
WINTERS.  Property over the value of $5 was sold to Samuel FUNK, Lloyd 
GITTINGS,
Henry HAMDSON, Martin MILLER and Shepherd S. CHURCH.

Land - Lots #29 and 30 in Berlin (now Brunswick), sold to Christian KUHN at 
$161.
Lots #28 and 42 were not sold because of insufficient bids.

Total sales were $5,282.82.  Christian KUHN failed to pay the third payment 
on
the property, so it was resold to Benedict BOONE on 28 Sep 1835 at $80.

On 18 Mar 1836, Lot #28 was sold to Joseph WALTMAN at $150; Lot #42 was sold 
to
Richard JOHNSON of William at $43.62; total of these sales was $193.62. 
Proceeds
after debts went to the trustee for Abraham BLESSING; finalized 9 May 1836.


198-244 - MATHIAS, RUMLER/RUMBLER, STONESIFER, ALWOOD, MEYERS, GITT 
    - Oct 1832

Henry MATHIAS, et al vs Joseph MATHIAS, et al

Henry MATHIAS, dec'd (will 21 Jun 1812), leaving
widow - Mary and 7 children,

s/ Jacob MATHIAS, dec'd - widow Elizabeth and child,
....Elizabeth MATHIAS, a minor - both of PA

d/ Elizabeth MATHIAS, dec'd w/o Jacob RUMBLER/RUMBER - her children,
....Melinda RUMBER/RUMLER, a minor - PA
....Daniel RUMBER/RUMLER, a minor - PA

s/ John MATHIAS
s/ Henry MATHIAS
d/ Rachel MATHIAS  w/o Henry STONESIFER
d/ Margaret MATHIAS  w/o Washington ALWOOD - York Co, PA
s/ Joseph MATHIAS - PA

The youngest child, Joseph MATHIAS, is now of age (21), but
resides out of state (will stated property to be sold and
divided when youngest child became of age).  Eight acres were
to be laid off for the widow; adjoined lands of Davault RUMBLEN,
dec'd.

Executors were wife and brother, Joseph MATHIAS.
Witnesses:  Joseph COCKEY, George MATHIAS, Adam BORNE, J. COCKEY.

In 1831, Margaret's share was sold to George GILL/GITT (of Hanover
Borough, York Co, PA) at Sheriff's sale to pay Alwood's debts.  That
same year, John mortgaged his interest to Magdalena RINEHART, paid it,
then again mortgaged it to John Henry HOPPE.

Land - "Ohio", 22 acres, from William OWINGS (executor and devisee of
Samuel OWINGS of Baltimore County), where John ESTERLINE now lives.
- also "Gotham" and "Palentine"

The sheriff was unable to find the widow to serve her a summons.
Trustee was John H. HOPPE; on 21 Feb 1833, sale made to Jacob EVERHART
and George MATHIAS Jr. at $2,276.64; but Everhart agreed for Samuel W.
MEYERS to replace him as one of the buyers.  MEYERS' part was 175+ acres;
George MATHIAS Jr.'s part was 42+ acres.

On 11 Sep 1834, Adam BISH testified Jacob RUMBER was 40 years old
and not very harty; he was allowed 3/8 of Elizabeth's share, $110.57.
Jacob's widow, Elizabeth, was allowed 1/3 of 1/7, $99.78.  Each 1/7
share was $299.36.  The Alwood's share is being held in litigation
as the deed to Gill/Gitt was done in PA and amount was grossly low.
Finalized 23 May 1835.


245-266 - BRECKENRIDGE, GANDY, McGOWEN, THOMSON, SMITH, WATSON, 
    SHOEMAKER - Aug 1833

Sally W. BRECKENRIDGE, Rebecca BRECKENRIDGE vs John GANDY, et al

Robert BRECKENRIDGE/BRACKENRIDGE, dec'd (will 22 Mar 1808), leaving
widow - Martha (d/ Mar 1832)

sis/ Mary GANDY (d/ aft her brother) - PA, leaving
......John GANDY - PA
......Robert GANDY - PA
......Susan GANDY - PA
......Margaret GANDY - PA

sis/ Agnes/Nancy  w/o Robert McGOWEN - PA
......both dec'd, children unknown and Out of State

sis/ Margaret  w/o John THOMSOM, both dec'd - PA
......John THOMSON - PA
......Mathew THOMSON - PA
......Brackenridge THOMSON - PA
......Mary THOMSON - PA

nephew/ Robert BRECKENRIDGE (s/o William) - PA

sis/ Hester  w/o Samuel SMITH - PA

wife's sister - Elizabeth  w/o James WATSON
.......both dec'd; leaving unknown children in KY

Land - "Eping Forrest", 141 acres, from Upton BRUCE in 
1799; (to Philip KEY, esquire, in 1750), next to land 
of John GILLELAND's heirs (1/6 to each of the sisters
and nephew).

Executrix was Martha BRECKENRIDGE.  (Spouses and children
not listed in will.)
Witnesses:  Joseph TANEY, John COSKERY, Joseph TANEY Jr.
 
nephew/ Robert BRECKENRIDGE  d/ 1821 - Liberty Twp, Adams Co, PA
........w/ Mary and 7 children, all of PA
........s/ James BRECKENRIDGE
........d/ Sally W. BRECKENRIDGE
........d/ Mary Jane BRECKENRIDGE
........d/ Rebecca BRECKENRIDGE
........d/ Matilda BRECKENRIDGE, a minor
........d/ Nancy BRECKENRIDGE, a minor
........d/ Martha BRECKENRIDGE, a minor

Executors of Robert BRECKENRIDGE, the nephew, were William 
BRECKENRIDGE (his father) and William S. GREEN.  His will 
was written 22 Jun 1821 and filed 16 Jul 1821; witnesses
were Peter WICKERT and Samuel WITHEROW.

Trustee was William BRECKENRIDGE; on 5 Apr 1834, sale made
to Abraham SHOEMAKER at $867.27; each 1/6 share was $129.62;
finalized 28 May 1835.


266-306 - SPRENGLE, MEDTART, RUTH, McELROY - May 1834

Casper QUYNN vs Lewis MEDTART, adm/of David SPRENGLE and others

David SPRENGLE  d/ 1832 intestate, leaving
widow - Caroline M. and 4 minor children,

- Lewis Jefferson SPRENGLE
- Frances Louisa SPRENGLE
- Henry Clay SPRENGLE
- Lenna/Laura A. SPRENGLE

Land - 1/2 of Lot# 290 on Church Street in Frederick Town, 
from Samuel KEIFER (w/ Margaret) in 1825 (from Lemuel COFFIN 
to Christopher BERGMAN/BARKMAN in 1784; then to Keifer in 1800).
- part of Lot# 290, next to Rev. McELROY, from Philip S. KOCH 
and w/ Mary in 1826.

Guardian was Caroline SPRENGLE; trustee was Lewis MEDTART; on
29 Jul 1834, sale made to Rev. John McELROY at $630.50.

On 24 Apr 1835, Margaret RUTH testified the widow would be age
29 on 29 Jun 1835 and her general health was good; she received
1/7 before creditors in lieu of her dower, $81.65; proceeds
short, paid $.54 on the dollar; finalized 10 Nov 1835.


306-316 - CRONICE, TYLER, KOONTZ - May 1834

Isaac CRONICE vs Estate of Rachel CRONICE - Sale of Real Estate

Rachel CRONICE (w/o John CRONISE) d/ 1834 intestate, 
leaving children,

- Isaac CRONICE
- Sophia CRONICE
- Joseph CRONICE
- Mary CRONICE

Land - Lot #3 (part of #199-206) on Market Street in 
Frederick Town, from D.F. SCHAEFFER, atty for Henry 
HERRING and w/ Caroline in 1833.

Guardian was Samuel TYLER, esquire; trustee was Samuel
CRONICE; on 12 Mar 1835, sale made to Godfrey KOONTZ at
$1,800; each 1/4 share was $424.19; finalized 31 Dec 1835.


316-324 - STEVENS, TYLER, BURTON - Mar 1834

Rezen STEVENS - Petition to Sell Real Estate

Benjamin STEVENS  d/ intestate, leaving 7 children,

- Rezen STEVENS
- William STEVENS, a minor
- Samuel STEVENS, a minor
- Benjamin STEVENS, a minor
- Charles STEVENS, a minor
- John STEVENS, a minor
- Reuben STEVENS, a minor (now dec'd)

Land - 44 acres

Guardian was Samuel TYLER; trustee was Rezen STEVENS;
on 4 Oct 1834, sale made to James BURTON at $318;
each 1/6 for surviving children was $45.70; finalized
13 Nov 1835.


325-362 - HEFFNER, CLICE/KLISE, MORGAN - Mar 1834

Estate of Frederick HEFFNER - Sale of Real Estate

Frederick HEFFNER of Lawrence  d/ intestate, leaving 7 children,

- Jacob HEFFNER and w/ Mary - Montgomery Co, Ohio
- Susanna (Heffner) w/o William CLICE/KLISE - Miami Co, Ohio
- Lawrence HEFFNER and w/ Charlotte - Miami Co, Ohio
- John HEFFNER, single (d/ 10 Mar 1835) - Hamilton Co, Ohio
- Michael HEFFNER and wife - Frederick Co, MD
- George HEFFNER and w/ Nancy - Miami Co, Ohio
- Elizabeth (Heffner) w/o George HEFFNER Sr. - Montgomery Co, Ohio

Land - "Resurvey on Havener's Fancy", 27 acres, from Catharine, 
widow of Michael HEFFNER, in 1819.
- "Fancy", 17+ acres, from Peter SNOOK (w/ Juliann) in 1796 
   (to Snook from Charles BEATTY (w/ Martha) of Montgomery County 
   in 1783).
- "Stull's Delight", 100 acres, from Peter STULL (w/ Elizabeth ) 
   to Lawrence HEFFNER in 1753.
One tract is said to be 5 miles north of Frederick Town and lies
on Big Tuscaroras Creek; another is on Muddy Run Branch.

Administrator was Michael HEFFNER.  Testimony heard from Joseph
HILDEBRAND, age 68; said he has lived near Frederick HEFFNER for
the past 50 years or more and Lawrence HEFFNER has been dead about
55 years or more and Frederick was his only son who has had the 
land ever since his father died.
 
Trustee was W.H. DAINGERFIELD; since all of the heirs except 
Elizabeth had already sold their interests to John MORGAN for 
$1,200, private sale was made to John MORGAN at $400, being 
better than could be achieved at a public auction.  The 1/7 
due to daughter Elizabeth and George HEFFNER was $184.13; Morgan 
received the other 6/7; finalized 5 May 1836.

(missing page 326 online)


362-371 - PLUMMER, ROBERTS, TALBOTT, BRASHEAR, MORGAN - Jul 1835

Ann BRASHEAR and Henry SMITH vs John TALBOTT - Title

Evan PLUMMER  d/ 9 Aug 1817 (will 5 Aug 1817; 12 Aug 1817)
legacies to

sis/ Sarah PLUMMER

sis/ Ann ROBERTS, dec'd - her daughter,
......Rachel Ann ROBERTS 
 
nephew/ Samuel PLUMMER 

bro/ Jonathan PLUMMER - his children,
......Elizabeth PLUMMER
......Debora PLUMMER
......Loulla PLUMMER
 
sis/ Elizabeth TALBOTT - her children,
......Susanna TALBOTT
......Ruth TALBOTT
......Samuel TALBOTT
......John TALBOTT Jr.

bro/ Israel PLUMMER, dec'd - his children,
......Maria PLUMMER
......Elisha PLUMMER
......James PLUMMER
......William PLUMMER

Land - "Fox Harbour", "Lost Breeches", "Food Plenty", 
and "Rocky Hill".

Executors were brother-in-law, John TALBOTT, and Richard 
ROBERTS, who sold the real estate to Dr. Belt BRASHEAR in 1818.
Witnesses:  John PANCOST, Gerard COWMAN, Eli ELLIOTT.

Richard ROBERTS died 10 Jan 1822, before a deed was conveyed.

Dr. Belt BRASHEAR  d/ 20 Nov 1834 (will 5 Sep 1832; 28 Nov 1834) 
widow - Ann

s/ Thomas Cook BRASHEAR
d/ Elizabeth Cook WALTON
d/ Ann WORTHINGTON
d/ Sarah Cook DAVIS
d/ Louisa M. MOBBERLY

SLAVES - negro woman FLORA and her 3 children, CLEM, LEWIS, MARY JANE
(to son Thomas after the death of his mother)

Executrix was Ann BRASHEAR who sold lots to Henry SMITH in 1835.
Witnesses:  W.R. FOWBLE, John SMITH, Nicholas Hall PITTS.

Title granted to Henry SMITH on 13 May 1835.


371-396 - KOONTZ, WARNER, BIDDLE, ERB, STONESIFER - Oct 1834

Estate of George KOONTZ Sr. - Sale of Real Estate

George KOONTZ Sr. d/ Jun 1834 intestate, leaving children,

- Abraham KOONTZ
- George KOONTZ
- William KOONTZ
- Rachel  w/o Joseph WARNER
- Elizabeth  w/o Peter BIDDLE
- Hannah  w/o Jacob ERB
- Rebecca, dec'd w/o David STONESIFER - their child,
...Polly STONESIFER, a minor

George KOONTZ Sr. was indebted by mortgage to Nicholas DILL
and Joseph WARNER.

Land - 172+ acres on 2 deeds, one from Frederick MILLER and 
wife in 1796; the other from Jacob STATE in 1816.

Guardian was Jacob ERB; trustee was Abraham KOONTZ; on 21 Mar
1835, sale made to Joseph WARNER for 172+ acres at $1,188.77;
audit approved on 26 Nov 1835, but no distribution listed.

(missing? - pages 378 thru 387 - or just misnumbered?)


396-410 - REDMOND, McELROY, LYNCH, LAMBERT, THOMAS - May 1834

Dr. John LAMBERT vs Estate of George REDMOND

George REDMOND/RODMAN  d/ May 1834 to Feb 1835, intestate, 
leaving
d/ Catharine E. REDMOND, a minor

Administrator was Rev. John McELROY.

Land - "Leonard's Beginning", except for the graveyard;
"Resurvey on Hazzard"; 57+ acres, from William R. KING 
and w/ Eleanor, and Richard HEBB and w/ Ann (Hebbs of 
Washington Co, MD) in 1826, next to Jacob BRUNNER and 
tract "Hill in the Middle".

Guardian was Edward A. LYNCH; trustee was Dr. John LAMBERT;
sale made to Otho THOMAS at $1170.50; after $725.76 in debts,
the trustee held the balance for Catharine E. REDMOND;finalized 
17 Dec 1835.


410-424 - BEAKLEY, CASTLE, YEAKEY, KEFAUVER, McCARTNEY - Oct 1834

Thomas CASTLE vs Estate of Henry BEAKLEY

Henry BEAKLEY/BEAGLEY/BEEGLEY/BEACHLEY Jr.  d/ intestate, leaving
widow - Elizabeth Ann, now w/o Philip YEAKEY -  (lives in Ohio), 

and daughters,
- Mary Ann BEAKLEY, a minor
- Barbara BEAKLEY, a minor

Thomas CASTLE petitioned the court as a friend and agent
for the minor children.  There were muliple spellings of 
the surname throughout the papers.

Land - "Hobkins Content" and "Resurvey on Whiskey Alley",
and "Apple Brandy", about 50 acres, next to lands of Jacob 
JACKSON, and George KEYSAVER (formerly Lawrence EVERHART), 
from John WEDDEN (w/ Mary) in 1827.

By the 8th of Aug 1835, the widow was remarried and living in
Montgomery Co, Ohio.  

Guardian was James M. SHELMAN; trustee was Thomas CASTLE;
on 10 Oct 1835, sale made to Daniel KEFAUVER at $1,842.50.
Testimony from the Yeakeys and Michael McCARTNEY (1 Dec 1835)
stated Elizabeth was 32 and in good health; she received 2/15 
share, $245.67; each of the daughters received $740.28; the
record finalized 24 Dec 1835.


424-451 - NORWOOD, TAYLOR, SMITH, BAKER, FALCONER, ELLIS, 
    WATKINS, GAITHER - Oct 1824

Henry Chew GAITHER of Montgomery County - Sale of Real Estate

Belt NORWOOD was indebted to Henry GAITHER and Ephraim 
GAITHER under the firm name Hoyle of Henry GAITHER and 
Company.  Afterwards, the firm dissolved and the note was
transferred to Henry GAITHER.

Henry GAITHER  d/ 1824 intestate; administrator was Henry 
Chew GAITHER (Montgomery County).  Ephraim GAITHER also
died about 1824 intestate; administrator was Surat D. 
WARFIELD.

Belt NORWOOD  d/ by or before 1824 intestate, leaving
widow - Sarah and children,

- Ann  w/o Richard TAYLOR - Ohio
- Mary  w/o Jacob SMITH - Montgomery Co, MD
- Elizabeth  w/o Dorsey BAKER
- Eleanor  w/o Elisha FALCONER

- Savanna?, dec'd w/o John ELLIS - her minor children,
...Elijah ELLIS - DC
...Edmund ELLIS - DC
...Ara ELLIS - DC
...Sarah Ann ELLIS - DC
...John William ELLIS - DC

- Sarah, now w/o John ELLIS - DC
- Thomas NORWOOD
- Joshua NORWOOD
- Ralph NORWOOD
- Ara  w/o Gassaway WATKINS - Montgomery County
- Matilda  w/o Joseph WATKINS - Montgomery County

Land - "Henry and Elizabeth", 146 acres, from Jeremiah 
NORWOOD but wasn't conveyed.

Jeremiah NORWOOD  d/ abt 1824 intestate, leaving
widow - Margaret and 2 minor children,

- Jeremiah NORWOOD
- Mary Ann NORWOOD

Guardian of Jeremiah was Margaret NORWOOD.
Joshua NORWOOD had purchased the property but failed to
meet the payment terms.  The trustee, William SCHLEY, was
unable to resell the property at public sale, so finally 
sold it at private sale to William Lingan GAITHER at $100;
proceeds netted $31.27 in the hands of the trustee; finalized
24 Dec 1835.


451-470 - BENTON, RUSSELL, BUTLER, MILLER - Oct 1833

John MILLER of Joseph, exec/of Jacob PLUMMER -
    
Benjamin BENTON  d/ 1829 intestate, leaving
widow - Maria and 2 children,

- Joseph W. BENTON
- William P. BENTON

Land - 136+ acres, from Abel RUSSELL, trustee for John RUSSELL, 
dec'd; Ruth RUSSELL was John's widow.

Administrator, guardian and trustee was Maria BENTON; posting 
bond with Maria, was Abraham JOHNS and Caleb OGBORN.  After 
failed public sale, private sale was made on 5 Jan 1836 to 
Elias W. BUTLER at $1,520, subject to the widow's dower; after
debts were paid, the Benton sons received $191.57 each; finalized
9 Apr 1836.
(pages 457 and 458 are blank)

 
470-494 - FIESER, EVERHART, STANNER, STONESIFER, GEETING, SELL, 
    BAUMGARTNER, OTT, ZIEGLER, LOHR, BALTNER - Feb 1834

Estate of Adam FIESER/FEESER/FEEZER

Adam FIESER  d/ Jan 1834 intestate, leaving
widow - Elizabeth and 11 children,

- Adam FIESER
- John FIESER
- David FIESER
- George FIESER
- Jacob FIESER
- Henry FIESER
- Catharine  w/o John EVERHART
- Elizabeth  w/o Jonathan STANNER
- Polly  w/o Nathan STANNER
- Sally  w/o Samuel STONESIFER

- Susan, dec'd w/o Lemuel/Samuel GEETING/GEATING - Out of State
...Jacob GEETING, a minor
...David GEETING, a minor
...Susan GEETING, a minor

Land - "Ohio", 100 acres, next to lands of Michael McGUIRE 
(to McGUIRE from Samuel OWINGS); from the heirs of 

Jacob FIESER/FEESER of PA in 1797,
- Nicholas (Houick?) FIESER
- Jacob FIESER
- John FIESER
- Conrad FIESER
- Barbara  w/o Adam SELL
- Christiana  w/o Jacob BAUMGARTNER
- Mary  w/o Jacob OTT
- Uleanah  w/o Emanual ZIEGLER/TIEGLER
- Catharine  FIESER/FEESER

for the 100 pounds left as a legacy for Adam from Jacob 
FIESER's estate and 5 shillings to each of the listed heirs.  
Joseph LITTLE and Thomas GIBSON, attorneys of Taneytown, 
were asked to acknowledge the deed.

- "Ohio", 100 acre, from Adam BLACK in 1794.
- Lot #4 of "Ohio", from William SLYDER exec/of Stephen SHOLL in 1820.

Trustee was Adam FIESER Jr. who had the land divided into lots;
on 28 Feb 1835, sales made to 
- John FEISER - Lot #1, 111 acres at $893.25; 
- Andrew LOHR - Lot #2 of 9+ acres at $116.74; 
- Adam W. FEISER - Lot #3 of 5+ acres at $24.66; 
- Jacob FEISER - Lot #4 of 26+ acres at $133.75;
- Michael BALDREAN/BALTNER - Lot #5 of 17+ acres at $70.

However, John FEISER, living in Pennsylvania, was unable to comply
with the terms; he did not own land in PA at that time.  This
property to be resold; was later sold to Abraham STONESIFER at
$792.  All lands sold free of widow's dower.

On 29 Dec 1835, the widow of Adam testified she was born 26 Mar
1765 and showed a German certificate (Tauf __ ___) to validate
her birth.  She was allowed 1/10 share, $109.36; each 1/11 share
was $89.47; finalized 28 Jan 1836.


494-506 - WARFIELD, CREAGER, ROHR, MOORE - Feb 1833

Estate of Alexander WARFIELD

Alexander WARFIELD  d/ intestate, leaving
widow - Mary and 6 children,

- Mary Elizabeth  w/o Ephraim CREAGER
- Margaret Wilson WARFIELD
- John Alexander WARFIELD, a minor
- George Washington WARFIELD, a minor
- Caroline WARFIELD, a minor
- Abraham WARFIELD, a minor


Land - "Resurvey on Chargeable" and "Black Acre", 239 1/2 acres 
(to Alexander WARFIELD of Montgomery County from Philip ROHR 
(w/ Catharine) in 1818); next to land of William GRIFFITH and 
"Griffith's Chance" (conveyed to John or Henry DARNELL); also 
"Foul Play", 3 3/4 acres, all contiguous.

Guardian and trustee was the mother; on 22 Mar 1836, after 
failed public sale, private sale was made to James MOORE at
$1,476. 

On 24 May 1836, Philip ROHR testified he knew the widow and
she claims to be 52 although he felt she was younger, but 
believes she is accurate and she is in good health; she 
received 2/17, $160.16; each 1/6 share was $200.21 (1st
distribution); finalized 2 Jun 1836.


506-514 - KOONTZ/COONS, KISER, WOOD, SMITH, WHITE - Jun 1835

Estate of Henry KOONTZ/COONS

Henry KOONTZ/COONS  d/ abt 1825 (will 15 Jul 1825; 9 Aug 1825)
widow - Margaret (d/ Feb 1835) and 6 children,

- Phebe  w/o Henry KISER
- Benjamin KOONTZ (large silver watch)
- Christian KOONTZ
- Samuel KOONTZ
- Conrad KOONTZ, a minor
- Catharine Ann KOONTZ, a minor

Executor was Elias WOOD/WOODVILLE; witnesses:  William BARNHART,
Henry KOONS and Nathan HENDRICK.

Land - "Hedd's Industry", 160 acres, 

On 9 Oct 1835, Joshua SMITH Jr. testified Elias WOOD died between
July and August 1835.  Trustee appointed was William KOONTZ; on
28 Nov 1835, sale made to John WHITE at $3,200; each 1/6 share
was $525.25. 


515-528 - BARRACK/BARRICK, JONES, NELSON, WATERS - Feb 1835

Benjamin NELSON, guardian of Hannah Elizabeth BARRACK 
vs Estate of Henry BARRACK 

Henry BARRACK/BARRICK of S.  d/ 1832 intestate, leaving
widow - Hester/Esther (JONES) and only child,

d/ Hannah Elizabeth BARRACK, a minor

Land - "Mount Felicity", 129+ acres, (undivided 1/2 share) 
from William JONES (w/ Mary) in 1825 (to William JONES and 
Basil J. JONES from Vachel W. DORSEY in 1825).

Benjamin NELSON remained the guardian and also the trustee
(Nathan NELSON also posted bond with Benjamin); sale made
to Ignatius WATERS of Montgomery County for 64 acres at 
$2,956.80, free of widow's dower.

On 14 Mar 1836, Raphael JONES, brother of Esther the widow,
testified she was born 11 Aug 1785 (from their family records), 
is 50 years of age and in good health; she was allowed 2/17,
$335.36.  She is now the w/o Benjamin NELSON.  The daughter
received $2,515.25; finalized 7 Apr 1836.


528-553 - ROP/ROPP, HIDE/HYDE, ALEXANDER, BARTZOL, COBLENTZ, 
    NIXENDORFF, SMITH - Feb 1835

Estate of Philip ROP/ROPP

Philip ROPP, dec'd (will 28 Mar 1814; 6 Apr 1814), leaving
widow - Susannah (now dec'd) and 7 children,

- Magdalena "Polly"  w/o Valentine HIDE/HYDE - Out of State
- Samuel ROPP

- Catharine, dec'd w/o Henry ALEXANDER - her 4 children,
...Jonathan ALEXANDER, a minor
...Samuel ALEXANDER, a minor
...Joseph ALEXANDER, a minor
...Armstead T. Mason ALEXANDER, a minor

- Philip ROPP and w/ Barbara - Lancaster Co, PA
- George ROPP and w/ Ann Maria - PA
- Peggy  w/o Daniel BARTZOL
- Ezra ROPP

(Will did not list daughter's married names or grandchildren.)
Executrix was the widow who died before Ezra became of age.
Witnesses:  Philip COBLENTZ, John COBLENTZ and Peter COBLENTZ.

Land - "A Friend Indeed", 80 acres, next to "Stoney Spring";
(Special Land Warrant reissued to Philip ROP in 1809; taken 
from "Rich Mounted"to Windall ROP, "Ridgely's Rest Resurveyed" 
to Jacob RIDGLEY, and "Fielderea Manor" to Fielder Grant.)

Polly, Peggy, Philip and George sold her interests to Henry 
NIXENDORFF; Samuel's was sold at sheriff's sale, also going 
to Nigendorff.

Guardian and trustee was Henry NIXENDORFF; in Sep 1835, sale made
to George SMITH at $1,360.

On 3 Aug 1835, Doctor Jacob COBLENTZ testified he was personally
acquainted with Henry ALEXANDER and Henry was in his 40's and of
general good health; he was allowed 3/8 as curtesy rights, $67.62;
each 1/7 share was $180.33; finalized 28 Jan 1836.


553-585 - MOCK, BISHOP, BEAMER, SHRIVER, FOX, PRICE, HILDEBRIDLE - Jan 1832

Magdalene MOCK, Teter BISHOP and w/ Catharine, and Jacob SHRIVER
and w/ Catharine vs Peter MOCK Jr. - Sale of Real Estate

Peter MOCK Sr. d/ 9 Apr 1812 intestate, leaving 
widow (unnamed) who died soon after her husband; and 8 children,

- Magdalene MOCK
- Catharine (Mock) w/o Teter BISHOP

- Elizabeth (Mock) w/o Henry BEAMER, both dec'd - their 2 children,
...Catharine (Beamer) w/o Jacob SHRIVER
...John BEAMER (moved Out of State between Jan 1832 and Jul 1833)

- Peter MOCK
- Samuel MOCK - Ohio
- Abraham MOCK - Ohio
- Mary (Mock) w/o George FOX
- Christian MOCK and w/ Polly - Bedford Co, PA

Land - "Resurvey on Brother's Agreement", 350 acres, from John
THOMAS (w/ Eleanor) in 1793.

The eldest son, Peter MOCK took the property at it's valuation,
$12,171.25; making bonds to his siblings.  Christian sold his
share to Magdalene.  The son, Peter, was not able to pay the bonds
to his siblings.  

Trustee to sell the property was Benjamin PRICE of Washington County; 
on 25 Jan 1834, sale made to Jacob HILDEBRIDLE at $2,912.40; finalized
24 Mar 1836.


586-650 - DARNER/TURNER, SNURR, HOUSER, BOST, LORENTZ, WORRELL, 
    WINE, SPICER, BAKER, HERRING, BOWLUS,  - Aug 1835

Jacob LORENTZ, et al vs BAKERS & DARNERS

Jacob DARNER  d/ 1817 intestate, leaving 
widow - Catharine (d/ bef Aug 1835) and 10 children,

1/ Catharine  w/o Charles SNURR

2/ Jacob DARNER  d/ 1835 - his children,
.....Catharine  w/o Daniel SPICER
.....Philip DARNER
.....Jacob DARNER
.....John DARNER, a minor - Ohio
.....Andrew DARNER, a minor - Ohio

3/ Andrew DARNER - Muskingum Co, Ohio (by 1830)
4/ John DARNER and w/ Barbara
5/ Susan  w/o Abraham HOUSER
6/ Barbara  w/o Cornelius BOST
7/ Elizabeth  w/o Jacob LORENTZ
8/ Mary  w/o Henry WORRELL

9/ Frederick DARNER  d/ (aft dower deed) 
...- widow - Margaret and 3 children,
.....Frederick DARNER, a minor
.....Jacob DARNER, a minor - Ohio
.....Ann Jolina DARNER, a minor

10/Amelia  w/o George WINE - Guernsey Co, Ohio (by 1822)

Land - "Mason's Folly", Lot #1, 168 acres, from the State 
of Maryland in 1787.  Listed as Jacob TURNER Jr. on deed, 
it states this was British property, of Daniel DULANEY of 
Daniel, confiscated by law in Oct 1781; next to lands of
Casper RAMSBURGH; the widow's dower was 60 acres w/ house
and other advantages.
- "All in the Wrong", 10 acres, from Peter MANTZ in 1795.
- "Content", 7 acres, from Frederick MILLER (w/ Catharine)
   to Jacob TENOR Jr. in 1791.
- "Resurvey on Mason's Folly", 3 1/2 acres, from George DERNER 
   (for $1) to John Jacob DERNER in 1814.
- also owned 5 acres in the state of Ohio.

After Jacob DARNER the elder's death, dower land laid out 
for the widow.  Afterwards, some of his children sold their 
interests in this dower land:  John, Barbara and Mary sold 
to John HERRING; Amelia sold to David BOWLUS (w/ Sophia) who 
resold to John HERRING of Casper; son Andrew sold his interest 
to Jacob BAKER.

Jacob BAKER  d/ intestate, leaving 
widow - Hannah and 6 children,

d/ Mary Ann BAKER, a minor
d/ Elizabeth BAKER, a minor
d/ Susanna BAKER, a minor
d/ Catharine BAKER, a minor
s/ Philip BAKER, a minor
s/ Jacob BAKER, a minor
 
Guardian for the Baker children and Frederick and Ann Jolina 
Darner was Jacob T.C. MILLER; and for John and Andrew DARNER 
of Ohio, Richard H. HAGEN was guardian; for Jacob (s/o Frederick)
of Ohio, guardian was Henry LENTON.

On 28 Sep 1835, hearing was held in Middletown at the house of
George TITLOW; witness was Francis RICHMOND.  Trustees were Jacob
LORENTZ and John HERRING; Report of sales was not included. 
 
On 21 Jan 1836, Margaret DARNER, widow of Frederick, was awarded
1/8 of 1/10 share as her dower; she being 48 years old, stating 
she was born 5 Jun 1788.  On 18 Jan 1836, Hannah BAKER, widow of
Jacob, claimed she was 38 years old, being born 3 Jun 1798; she
was awarded 6/7 of 1/10 (Andrew's share he sold to Jacob Baker).
Each 1/10 share was $231.20; finalized 28 Jan 1836.


650-684 - YOUTZEY, BRANDENBURG, YEAST, SIFFORD, MOTTER, COBLENTZ - Feb 1832

Samuel YEAST vs Estate of Michael YOUTZEY

Michael YOUTZEY  d/ Dec 1822 (will 10 Dec 1822), leaving
widow - Christina  d/ Dec 1831, and 9 children,

- George YOUTZEY  d/ Dec 1822 (few days after Jacob), leaving
...s/ William H. YOUTSEY, a minor

- Jacob YOUTZEY  d/ Dec 1822 (few days after father), no issue
- Catharine YOUTZEY, now w/o Isaac BRANDENBURG
- Elizabeth YOUTZEY, now w/o Jacob YEAST
- Mary "Polly" YOUTZEY, now w/o Samuel YEAST
- Magdalina YOUTZEY  d/ abt Dec 1822 (few days after George), no issue
- Sophiah YOUTZEY  d/ abt Dec 1822 (few days after George), no issue
- John YOUTZEY
- Peter YOUTZEY  d/ abt Dec 1822 (few days after George), no issue

Plantation was left to sons, George and Jacob, other children were to
receive $600 after death of their mother in following years, except son
John was to receive $25, six years after death of mother.
Executors were sons George and Jacob YOUTZEY.

Land - "Loss and Gain", 156 1/2 acres, by Special Warrant in 1814; 
(originally "Four Gallons and A Half of Rum", 700 acres, to 
Thomas BROOKE and George DRAYEN in 1744;  "Smith's Mistake 
Rectified", 628 acres, to Valentine MOTTER in 1773; and 156 1/2 
acres of vacant land in 1812); lands contiguous.
- "Four Gallons and A Half of Rum" and "Smith's Mistake Rectified",
   17+ acres, from Henry MOTTER (w/ Catharine) in 1812 (previously 
   from Otho Holland WILLIAMS to Motter).
   Administrators were the widow and Samuel YEAST.
- "Resurvey on Edenburgh" and "Winter Month", 12+ acres, from Henry 
   MOTTER Sr. (w/ Catharine) in 1818, next to "Loss and Gain".
- "Smith's Mistake Rectified" and "Four Gallons and a Half of Rum",
   140 acres, from Jacob YOUNG (w/ Eleanor) to Peter YOUTSEY in 1774.
- "Four Gallons and A Half of Rum" and "Smith's Mistake Rectified",
   17+ acres, from Henry MOTTER (w/ Catharine) in 1812 (to Motter 
   for 182+ acres from executors of Otho Holland WILLIAMS).

Guardian and trustee was John SIFFORD; on 24 Mar 1832, sale made to 
John Philip COBLENTZ for 169+ acres at $6,039.90; after the legacies
plus interest were paid to the surviving children, the balance went
to William, only child of George; finalized 15 Sep 1836.


682-722 - BRUNNER, BRISCOE, WERTZ/WIRTZ, ELGIN, SNAUFFER, 
    CAREY, DERRY, GRUBB, SLAVES - Nov 1835

John WERTZ and David TRUNDLE of Otho 
vs Samuel T. ELGIN and wife, George SNOUFFER and wife, et al 
- Sale of Real Estate

In Feb 1824, a deed of partition was made between Benjamin 
BRUNNER, James M. BRISCOE and w/ Mary and Jacob WERTZ and 
w/ Lucy.  Land descended to Benjamin, Mary and Lucy from 
John BRUNNER, their brother.

John BRUNNER Jr.  d/ Fall 1822 intestate, w/o issue and single, 
leaving siblings,

bro/ Benjamin BRUNNER
sis/ Mary (Brunner)  w/o James M. BRISCOE, dec'd - Scott Co, KY

sis/ Lucy (Brunner) (d/ 1826-1827) w/o Jacob WERTZ* (d/ 1 Apr 1829)
     of Loudon Co, VA - their 8 children,
.......John WERTZ
.......Jacob WERTZ/WIRTZ and w/ Catharine A. - Loudon Co, VA 
.......Peter WERTZ - Loudon Co, VA
.......Susanna WERTZ, now w/o Samuel T. ELGIN - Loudon Co, VA
.......Mary Ann WERTZ, a minor and now w/o George SNAUFFER
.......Lucinda WERTZ, a minor, now w/o John CAREY
.......William WERTZ, a minor - Loudon Co, VA
.......Henry WERTZ, a minor - Loudon Co, VA

*Jacob WERTZ/WIRTS  d/ (Loudon Co, VA will; 23 Mar 1828; 13 Apr 1829), 
leaving the land to the children of his second wife who was Lucy.
Other children listed -

d/ Eliza DERRY, dec'd - her 3 children
d/ Elizabeth WERTZ
s/ Conrad WERTZ
d/ Leah GRUBB

SLAVES - colored woman AGG (not to be sold, but remain with
any of his children who she choses to live with).
- Other Slaves not to be sold to negro traders or drovers.

Executor was Ebenezer GRUBB Jr.
Witnesses:  John GRUBB, Matthew SYPHERD, Adam E. SHOVER.

Land - Lot #3, parts of "Ramble", "Swedes Folly", "Addition
to Swedes Folly", "Resurvey on Swedes Folly", "Generous Offer",
"Hook's Conclusion Recovered by a Hard Struggle", 120 acres, 
divided off for the WERTZ'.
- Benjamin had Lot #1, 118 acres, which adjoined "Gleanings" 
and "Hazard", and next to lands of Samuel THOMAS and Lindsey 
DELASHMUTT.
- Mary and James BRISCOE had Lot #2, 84 acres, next to land 
of Lindsey DELASHMUTT.

Jacob WERTZ and sister Susanna sold their shares to brother,
John WERTZ.  Peter WERTZ sold his share to David TRUNDLE of
Otho.  By Mar 1836, Mary Ann SNAUFFER was of age and Lucinda 
had just married.

On 17 May 1836, testimony was given by Daniel DUVALL.  Guardian 
for Lucinda was her husband; trustee was William SCHLEY; on 
18 Jun 1836, Lucy's Lot #3 was sold to John CAREY at $3,660;
each 1/8 share for Lucy's children was $432.65; finalized
7 Sep 1836.


722-735 - O'BERMYER, OWINGS, EICHELBERGER - Dec 1835

George M. EICHELBERGER vs O'BERMYERs and OWINGS

In 1831, John O'BERMYER (w/ Fanny/Sarah) obtained a loan from 
Eleanor POTTS with Patrick OWINGS and George M. EICHELBERGER 
as securities, O'Bermyer making mortgage to Owings and 
Eichelberger.  Eichelberger had paid on the note and was
due money.

Patrick OWINGS is now deceased with Sarah OWINGS and Edward
OWINGS as administrators.

Land - Lot on both sides of Turkey Run near Emmitsburg, to 
O'Bermyer from Patrick OWINGS in 1826.

Trustee was Richard H. MARSHALL; on 26 Mar 1836, sale held
in Emmitsburg at tavern of David AGNEW, going to George M.
EICHELBERGER at $300 who also received the proceeds; finalized 
24 Oct 1836.


735-750 - JOHNSON, BALTZELL, COBBS, WILSON, etc - Jan 1836

Charles JOHNSON, exec/of Roger JOHNSON
vs COBBS, WILSON, BALTZELL

Roger JOHNSON, dec'd (will 17 Feb 1831)

Executors were Joseph A. JOHNSON and Charles JOHNSON.

Land - "Mine Bank Farm" at Point of Rocks (to lay off in lots,
except the part lying between the Potomac River and the Canal
which is intended to be sold to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal 
Company), now under mortgage to Casper MANTZ;

- Lot #1 - to James G. COBBS and John C. WILSON at $165; however,
payment was never made.  Even so, Cobbs transferred his share
to Wilson who later sold it to Thomas BALTZELL and Philip 
BALTZELL for $1,300 although they knew of the lien.

- Lot # 2 - to George REDMOND at $159
- Lot # 4 - to H. WILSON at $127
- Lot # 6 - to BROWN & LEPLER at $100
- Lot # 8 - to Peter H. BROWN at $115
- Lot #10 - to James N. MULLICAN at $65
- Lot #12 - to Zadok HEMPTON at $89
- Lot #46 - to George HOSSELBACK at $93
- Lot #50 - to Abraham S. HAYS at $100
- Lot #56 - to A.H. BROWN at $41

Joseph A. JOHNSON died March 1835.
The Baltzells paid the monies due plus interest to
Charles Johnson and Johnson conveyed deed to the
Baltzells; finalized Jul 1836.


751-791 - HEFFNER, NAILOR, DARLIN, BARTGIS, POOLE, 
    BAYLEY, etc - Oct 1829

Benjamin HEFFNER vs HEFFNERs

Jacob Frederick HEFFNER, dec'd (will Aug 1810) leaving 
widow - Susannah and 11 children,

s/ John HEFFNER*  d/ 1822 intestate, no issue

s/ Jacob HEFFNER  d/ 1827 (will), leaving
...w/Rebecca and 2 children,
.....William W. HEFFNER, a minor
.....Samuel P. HEFFNER, a minor

s/ George HEFFNER - Ohio

s/ Frederick HEFFNER  d/ 1825, leaving children,
.....Thomas HEFFNER - VA
.....David HEFFNER - VA
.....Catharine HEFFNER - VA
.....Elizabeth HEFFNER - VA

s/ Joseph HEFFNER - Indiana
d/ Elizabeth HEFFNER
d/ Apollonia HEFFNER

d/ Mary HEFFNER (d/ 1827) w/o James NAILOR - their children,
.....William NAILOR, a minor
.....Augustus NAILOR, a minor

d/ Catharine HEFFNER  w/o William DARLIN - Ohio
d/ Anne HEFFNER  w/o Banjamin T. BARTGIS
s/ Benjamin HEFFNER

bro/ Michael HEFFNER

Executors were widow and sons (except George).
Witnesses:  Peter WOLFE, Solomon B. HEFF, Daniel BURKHARTT.
(Spouses and grandchildren not given in will.)

Land - "So Much Saved", 2 acres, Lots 77 and 78 in Berlin 
(Brunswick), from Joseph SMITH, exec/of Leonard SMITH in 1799
(had been sold by Smith to Michael SPONSELLER who transferred 
to Tobias HAMMER who transferred to Frederick HEFFNER).
- "Resurvey on Heffner's Fancy", 25 acres (home place),
   by warrant in 1752; next to tract "George and Margaret"
   owned by George SWINIGARD in 1743.
- "Rocky Hill", 9 acres, on Katoctin Mountain near High Knob.
- "Beginning to Rain", 1 1/2 acres.

to son, John HEFFNER, now dec'd
- *Common Warrant in 1806 for "Tasker's Chance, 13 acres.
- 6 acres from Michael HEFFNER, adjoining lands of John CRONISE,
  on east side of Monocacy and includes an island in Monocacy
  River (part of Monocacy Manor, Lot #3).
- "Water, Wood and Stone, 6 acres (part of Monocacy Manor, Lot #4).

Executor of Jacob HEFFNER was Samuel POOL.
Catharine assigned her interests to John BAYLEY.

Guardian for Jacob HEFFNER's children and the NAILOR children
was L.P.W. BALCH;  Balch was also trustee; on 20 Aug 1830, at 
Shafer's Tavern in Frederick Town, sale was made:
- Lot #1 of 18 acres to David SCHLEY at $625.60
- Lot #2 of 6 acres to John CRONISE at $93
- Lot #3 of 6 acres to Benjamin HEFFNER at $29
- Lot #4 to John OGLE at $23
- Lot #5 to Adam YOUNG at $50
- Lot #7 (lots in Berlin) to John BRUNNER of Jacob at $96

On 30 Jul 1831, Rebecca, widow of Jacob HEFFNER, testified she
was 38 years old; she received 2/15 for dower, $4.54; Elizabeth,
the widow of Frederick HEFFNER, received 2/15 also; James NAILOR,
widower of Mary, received 8/15, $13.62; each 1/8 share was $34.06; 
finalized 29 Aug 1833.


792-825 - JODON, SMITH, HARBAUGH, etc - Jul 1833

Daniel SMITH Sr. and George M. EICHELBERGER
vs Estate of John JORDON

John JORDON  d/ Jul 1832 intestate, single, w/o issue,
leaving 5 siblings,

bro/ Zachariah JODON
bro/ Benjamin JODON
bro/ Daniel JODON, a minor
sis/ Elizabeth JODON, a minor
sis/ Adelina JODON, a minor

Administrator was brother, Zachariah JODON.

Land - "Carolina", 140 acres, on South Mountain, from Elias 
HARBAUGH (w/ Catharine) in 1830; neighbors on the west were 
John HARRIGAN, JORDON family on the north, Cpt. Daniel SMITH 
on the east and John EYLER of Jonas and VALENTINE on the south.
- "Carolina", 120 acres, from Daniel SMITH Sr. (w/ Amelia) in 
   1827, adjoins land of Elias HARBAUGH.
- "Carolina", 38 acres, part of Lot #22, from Captain Daniel 
   SMITH (w/ Amelia) in 1827, adjoining land of Doctor R.L. 
   ANNAN, Henry McDEVITT and James McDEVITT.
- "Carolina", 88+ acres, Lot #17, from Captain Daniel SMITH in 
   1831; adjoins lot of James A. SHORB and heirs of Robert L. 
   ANNAN; lies on east and north-east sides of South Mountain, 
   about three miles north-west from Emmitsburg.
- "We Archy", 30 acres, to John and Zachariah JORDON from John 
   NICHOLS in 1828 (to Nichols from William M. BEALL), lies on 
   draught of Tom's Creek.
- "Resurvey on John's Child" and "Carolina", 56+ acres, to John 
   and Zachariah JORDON from William JORDON (w/ Catharine) in 
   1829, adjoins land of Patrick OWINGS.
- "Enlargement", 22+ acres, from John SHORB (w/ Catharine) in 1825.
- "Shields Adventure", 25 acres, to John and Zachariah JORDON from 
   William JORDON (w/ Catharine) in 1829, next to land of Sebastian 
   DUFFEY's heirs, Daniel JORDON and tract "White's Delight".
- "The Treasury", 20+ acres, or the five mill seats, Lot #12, from 
   Mathew BRAUN/BROWN (w/ Elizabeth) in 1830.

Guardian was Nelson POE; trustee was Ebenezer SHIELDS; sales made to
- Thomas GILLELAN for 24+ acres at $146.25
- Zachariah JODON for 25 acres at $280
- Benjamin McHENRY for 20+ acres at $44
- John GRASLE/CRASLE for 166+ acres at $463
- Robert ANNAN for 94+ acres at $311
- Thomas OHLER for 43+ acres at $200
- Daniel GAMBLE for 38 acres at $200
- Isaac BAUGHER for 22+ acres at $87
- Jacob WELTY for 72+ acres at $149
- Zachariah JODON for 43+ acres at $80
- William and Andrew ANNAN for 56+ acres at $468
total sales, $2,428.50; proceeds short, paid $.70 on the dollar;
finalized 10 May 1834.


825-848 - WILES, THOMAS, HERSBERGER, HILLEARY - Jan 1828

Henry KELLER and Loyd DORSEY vs Estate of James WILES

James WILES Jr.  d/ 1827 intestate, leaving
widow - Elizabeth and 4 minor children,

- William WILES
- Catharine WILES
- James WILES
- Henry WILES

Land - Lot #30, on Main Street in New Town (Trap or Jefferson), 
from Sebastian RAMSBURG (w/ Elizabeth) in 1818.
- "Children's Chance", 4+ acres, from John NELSON, esquire, 
   as trustee for John B. HERSBERGER, in 1825 (Hersberger was
   mortaged to George RAMSBERG) (land to Hersberger from Edward
   ROTELEN Sr. in 1817).
- 1/8 share of the estate of Thomas WILES, father of James.  
  Thomas WILES estate was sold in two parcels by William SCHLEY,
  the trustee; James' section was 83 acres; the part sold to 
  Henry HERSBERGER was 93+ acres.

Administrators were the widow and Michael THOMAS; guardian
was the mother.  Trustee was Loyd DORSEY; 1/8 share sold to
Samuel WILES at $595.12; the widow was allowed 2/15 in lieu
for her dower.  The lot in New Town was sold to Mrs. Elizabeth
WILES for $500; to Perry HILLIARY for the 4 acres at $90.25.
Proceeds were short, paid $.13 on the dollar; finalized 3 Sep
1835.


848-857 - COVER, PERKINS, SMITH, WHITMORE - Oct 1822

Estate of Yost COVER

Yost COVER  d/ 31 May 1821 (will 29 Nov 1817), leaving 
widow - Mary and 9 children,

- Elizabeth  w/o John PERKINS
- John COVER
- Jacob COVER
- Mary  w/o Frederick SMITH
- David COVER
- Joseph COVER
- William COVER
- Sarah  w/o George WHITMORE
- Daniel COVER, a minor

(Copy of will not provided)

Land - Lot and Tanyard in Mechanics Town (Thurmont).
This property had not been included in his will.

Sarah sold her share to brother John.  Trustee was 
John COVER; sale made to Joseph, David and Daniel 
COVER at $1,702.  The widow received 1/9, $76.60,
before debts; each 1/9 share of proceeds was $64.51; 
finalized 10 Jan 1836.

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