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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH4_brick-meeting-house_Rising-Sun-MD.html
William Penn set aside lot no. 30 (500 acres) of the "Nottingham Lots" in 1702 for a "common" and site of a "meeting house" as a bold move in the boundary line dispute with Lord Baltimore. It has been continuously used since the first log meeting …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH0_susquehanna-manor_Charlestown-MD.html
32000 acres granted to George Talbot with Right of Court Baron and Court Leet, June 11, 1680.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGS_wilna_Elkton-MD.html
Boyhood home of William Whann Mackall. Appointed to the U. S. Military Academy in 1834, resigned from the U. S. Army. Joined the confederacy and served on the staffs of Generals Albert Sydney Johnson, Braxton Bragg and Joseph E. Johnston. General …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG0_cherry-grove_Earleville-MD.html
Ancestral home of the DeVeazie (Veazey) family; patented to John Veazey circa 1670. His descendant, Colonel Thomas Ward Veazey defended Duffy's Fort, Fredericktown, from the British fleet May 5, 1813, and served as Governor of Maryland, 1836-1839.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFZ_essex-lodge_Earleville-MD.html
Granted to Samuel Brocus, whose daughter Susannah married, circa 1700, Edward Veazey. Their son, Colonel John Veazey, Sr., was Chief Military Officer of Cecil County and a Justice and Judge for 22 years. His eldest son, Edward, was High Sheriff of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFX_north-sassafras-parish_Earleville-MD.html
Established by Act of Assembly in 1692. The first vestry met January 10, 1693 in the Court House at Ordinary Point. The Parish Church was "dedicated to the honor of Saint Stephen", March 25, 1706. Rebuilt 1737, 1823 and 1873.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFU_mount-pleasant_Earleville-MD.html
Built by Dr. John Thompson Veasey, 1825, "of Mount Harmon" as he was known, who, with Colonel Thomas Ward Veasey assisted in the defense of Duffy's Fort, 1813. He was a greatnephew of George Ross, signer of the Declaration of Independence. His son…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFT_mount-harmon-plantation_Earleville-MD.html
Originally owned by Godfrey Harmon, then by James Paul Heath; subsequent to 1760 the home of James Louttit, Sr. and Jr., and Sidney George, Jr., Patriots. Vestrymen on St. Stephen's Church, and contributors, 1782, to the original endowment of Wash…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFS_rose-hill_Earleville-MD.html
Home of General Thomas Marsh Forman (1758-1845), Aide to General William Alexander, known as Lord Stirling, and a representative in the General Assembly, 1790 and 1800. He served with Major George Armistead, Fort McHenry, 1814. A later owner, Will…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFR_woodlawn_Earleville-MD.html
The 305 acre farm of William Ward. He gave a tract called "North Levell" on which stands St. Stephen's Church. His descendant, Henry Veazey Ward, was Consul General for the Republic of Chile. Another, Juliana Veazey Ward, married Dr. George Read P…