No encontramos ningn comentario en los lugares habituales. You have permission to edit this article. Maryland was founded March 25, 1634, when the Ark and the Dove ships landed at St. Clements Island, and founded St. Marys City on the mainland. Native Americans would dry juneberries, similar in size and taste to blueberries, and mix them with meat to create a high-energy snack called pemmican. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. . 1753-1822) of Shepherdstown. Reach jobseekers in print and online. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Kykendall (descendants of Johnson) live in a house that is in the same location as Johnson's original cabin. Some lived in the area and their settlements have been located. For members. Upon the death of Bennett's father, the original will was recorded first and Bennett and his siblings then recorded the second will that revoked the slaves freedom and directed that they be sold and the heirs divide equally the proceeds of the slave sale. Thus, despite the early efforts of Lord Fairfax, Winchester was chosen over Stephensburg as the permanent seat of Frederick County, Virginia government. The Woodland period was more like today. When you read early deeds in the Hampshire County courthouse that shows an ancestor owning land on Patterson's Creek, you need to find out where the land was located along that 45-mile continuum, in which of the three segments mentioned above. Promotional Rates were found for your code. The qualifying FIRST SETTLER ancestor needed for FSSV membership is a person who resided in an area that is located in present-day Shenandoah Valley before 31 December 1799. Fairfax issued the grant on June 3, 1749 for 328 acres. A house was shown in the center of the plat, on the east side of the Creek. Phillip Jacob Grundler and his family moved to America from Germany in 1754 using trunks like this one to pack their belongings. It was located on East Patrick Street at the corner of Middle Alley. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Meanwhile, English and Scots-Irish began migrating to the area, arriving from established towns and counties of the Maryland colony. Local archeologist the late Spencer Geasey and his wife Nancy Geasey show a display of locally found Native American spearpoints and arrowheads which they found in Shelter Rock shelter. The counties of today are listed below showing the parent counties. E-mail: info@newtownhistorycenter.org, Dendrochronology Study of the Log Addition, Reconstruction, the Railroad and a Name Change, 1866-1899, Two Peoples, One Community: The African American Experience in Newtown (Stephens City), Virginia, 1850-1870, History of Orrick Chapel Methodist Church, Early Days and Methodism in Stephens City, Virginia, The Great Wagon Road and Westward Expansion, Objects as Primary Sources: Historical Detective Work, The Worst First: Novel Plagues Hit America (1492-1758), Running to the Hill: Smallpox and Sanitation in Colonial Times (1758-1760), Another Scourge Among Many: Epidemics in the Civil War (1861-1865), The Spanish Flu: The Story of Gervis Lemley (1918-1919), It Didnt Fade: Mildred Lee Grove and Tuberculosis (1930s-Late Twentieth Century). Isaac 1768 Recipes for juneberry pies and jams are easy to find. Parker died in 1757 and his oldest son Benjamin (1722-1804) inherited his estate of 399 acres. No history of Frederick County would be complete without the very early times and people. It is also interesting to note that the h at the end of the name of the town was promply dropped by its predominately German-speaking inhabitants. Through research and public programming, we want to share with everyone of all ages how important trees are to the environment.. Explora la mayor tienda de eBooks del mundo y empieza a leer hoy mismo en la Web, en tu tablet, en tu telfono o en tu dispositivo electrnico de lectura. Borden & James Wood, for 100 acres on West side of Opequon run, South side of Cohongoroota River, now in the Counties of Berkley and Jefferson. John Greenfield, granted by Fairfax on Oct. 7, 1748. Book digitized by Google from the library of Harvard University and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb. Another prisoner from Stephensburg who died in this same way was Gabriel Stephens, a grandson of Peter Stephens. ), the Archaic (8000-1000 B.C.) It was named for Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales and eldest son of George II. Purchasers from Miller His house was located on the east side of the Creek. He tells the following story in his book History of the Valley of Virginia published first in 1833: Tradition relates that Fairfax was much more partial to Stephensburg than he was to Winchester, and used all his influence to make Stephensburg the seat of justice, but [James] Wood [Winchesters proprietor] out-generaled his lordship, and by treating one of the justices with a bowl of toddy [or spiked punch] secured his vote in favor of Winchester, which settled the question, and that Fairfax was so offended at the magistrate who thus sold his vote, that he never after spoke to him. Lot #1 adjoined the Patterson Creek Manor. Stephens City was chartered in 1758 as the town of Stephensburgh, but its origins reach back into the early 1730s when Peter Stephens (1687-1757), an immigrant originally from Heidelberg, Germany, built his homestead on land that would eventually become part of the far southern end of the original town. Samuel owned land in "New Castle County and Kent upon Delaware" and in the town of Salisbury. Frederick County early settlers, land grants, land puchasers, some of these were local officials. T.K. The Native Americans taught the French to fight hiding in ambush. John Cravens, eldest son and heir and executor of, Page 376.--5th April, 1761. In this petition Lewis sited the need of the people living in the region to have a town where they could gather to better defend themselves against attacks of Indians and their French allies. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Be civil. The William and Mary Quarterly Jacob Reasoner bought the farm in 1790. It is, in its Situation, very delightful; from it there is a good View of both the North & South Mountain, the first fifteen, and the other thirty Miles Distance. Birds, squirrels, and other wildlife also enjoy the fruit. But only the settlements between the two mountain ranges, Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, is considered within the Shenandoah Valley. His lot was the best one in this settlement, based on running streams and fertile land as well as a great site for protection from Indians. For almost 100 years the population grew on the Eastern Shore and near the Chesapeake Bay on the west. It was placed Aug. 30, 1765 and has the shield of the Penn family carved into the other side. He often took records relating to one man and decided, for a variety of reasons known only to him, that these records must relate to two men of the same name. 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The first European settlers started arriving about 1730. appointed constable in Frederick County in 1744. married Elizabeth Loftin and Rachel Taylor, bought land in Frederick County, Virginia, received patents with his brother, Isaac, for 40,000 acres in what is now Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Hampshire and Hardy Counties West Virginia and Frederick County, Virginia-John settled on the Opequon in the vacinity of Vanclevesville, 250 acres on both sides of small meadow near Opequon Presbyterian meeting house, 100 acres on west side of Sherrando River, 172 acres on the west side of Opequon Creek, Frederick County near Winchester, Opequon Creek. #9 This 200-acre lot was vacant when surveyed by Genn and had not been granted to anyone in 1748-1749. late of Orange County, deceased, to, Page 887.--20th May, 1765. On 23 May 1775 a young Princeton educated Presbyterian minister named Philip Vickers Fithian (1747-1776) came to Stephensburg to stay while he preached to nearby congregations. Don't bait. The State Arboretum of Virginia Names the 2023 Tree of the Year: Allegheny Serviceberry. Because of the transitory nature of many of the early settlers, these marriages are the only records that remain. West Virginia is located in the Appalachians and was originally part of Virginia. The settlers, however, were not good to the locals. #18-31 Not claimed or applied for at the time of the survey; these were the less desirable lots in the rolling country west of the flood plain. Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway provide a guideline of the Blue Ridge mountain ridge, but it is not an absolute border if you can prove a case for your SETTLER being in the VALLEY. Maintained by: Isaac 1774 It is unclear how long Lewis Stephens operated this ordinary in the new community associated with the Stephens family land claims. Valleys are usually defined in terms of the water basin. A dispute between William Fairfax and the King of England arose over the issuance of the patents to Hite, et. Some of his errors follow a pattern showing he had a great problem with chronology and in identifying generations. The shield of the Calvert family carved into the Maryland side of the Mason Dixon line crownstone marking mile 85. These lots were well-documented by the late Charles Morrison in his booklet. The 1700s were a time of great change and development. Samuel 1734, 250 acres on north side of Shenandoah River, MacKay The county seat is Winchester. Teste: Jonath Gibson. $19.99 Archeologists as well as local amateurs, including the late Spencer Geasey, his wife Nancy, John Snyder, Nicholas Yinger and Ralston Goldsboro, have found many artifacts in Frederick County. While Jost Hite fought Lord Fairfaxs claims in court, Peter and Lewis Stephens chose to work with the Baron and remained friendly toward him. Abt 1682 Scotland d. 7 Dec 1748 Frederick County, Virginia - probate: Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties Alexander Ross Abt 1682 - 1748 (~ 66 years) Individual Ancestors Descendants Relationship Timeline Family Suggest Personal Information | Notes | Sources | Event Map | All | PDF Family ID F26822 On your next view you will be asked to log in to your registered account or create an account to receive 6 more articles over the next 30 days.join now for unlimited access. Matthew's (Sr) widow married a Mr. Lindsey. On June 11, 1749, Fairfax issued a grant to Joseph Walter. In 1745 Lewis Stephens purchased 195 acres on Cedar Creek, about seven miles to the west of his fathers home, where he built a house for himself and a water powered mill. Same (Alex. Local tradition maintains that as part of this war effort Lewis built a hexagonal stone powder magazine that reaches deep into the ground near his house and mill on Cedar Creek. By the Mesozoic Age all of the local mountains and valleys had been formed. It features several hundred detailed genealogical and biographical sketches of early families of old Frederick County. The first segment is called the "Patterson's Creek Settlement," because these were the first lots that were officially surveyed under the reign of Lord Fairfax, a total of 22 lots. Parker died in 1760, and his widow Elizabeth married second to Thomas McGuire. During the 1840s, David Gibson bought lots 20-22 and built a mansion house on #22. There on Manhattan Island during the Battle of Fort Washington on 16 November 1776, a British and Hessian force that outnumbered them by more than 5,000 captured the 2,818 Americans defending Fort Washington. From that same time period is evidence of Native American villages near Biggs Ford Road and Devilbiss Bridge Road. John 1715 The first lots were acquired by the following early settlers: Recorded in Orange County Virginia Deed Book 9 pp.151-153 (lease 28th June 1744 and release 29th June 1744) Robt. Neither state was happy. FS Library Collection The first European settlers started arriving about 1730. He liked what he saw, and after living east of the Blue Ridge for a number of years he eventually chose to settle and build his manor home Greenway Court just west of the Shenandoah River near what would become the community of White Post, eight miles east of Stephensburg, in modern Clarke County. They arrived in Maryland in 1745 with their children and 100 settlers where todays Frederick is located. An early survey was made in 1724 by Charles. This choice lot was created for a close friend of Lord Fairfax, Capt. These properties are where the city of Frederick is today. 14th July, 1769, corner Adam Eurabough. It was created in Orange County in 1738; part of Augusta County was added later. on the Internet. The capital and largest city is Charleston. Rocks were formed and shells appeared from sea animals. On your next view you will be asked to log in or create an account to continue reading. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. **AUGUSTA CO, VA, prior to 1776 stretched westward to the Mississippi River and up to the Great Lakes. Frederick County was named for Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales and the eldest son of George II. Hamblin wanted to give land to his sons but they had migrated far into the wilderness and could not be located. He described the town as A small VillageWell situated4 Taverns kept in this TownOne large Store kept by Mr. Holms where I am to lodge. On 29 May 1775 Fithian described the towns setting in his journal. It included WV, KY, OH, part of PA, etc. Keller died or was killed by Indians and Fairfax issued a grant to Charles' son John Keller on June 1, 1779. Many settlers, arriving from Europe, landed in Philadelphia, traveled to Lancaster and then to northern Frederick County, as well as Virginia. An important river throughout the history of the United States, it was the site of early settlement in the Virginia Colony and the Carolina Colony. The B&O Railroad was built across this lot. In the overall Patterson's Creek Valley, there are 276 square miles of land. The fall foliage of the Allegheny serviceberry, when the leaves turn an orange-red color, is outstanding as well. Open to all. Serious Genealogists have long been critical of the summaries of various families including his own. Patterson Creek is an unincorporated community in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. A vital part of our mission is to practice and promote tree education, science, and conservation, said Roulston. The house was located on the west side of Patterson's Creek because a mountain was on the east side. #1 - Thomas Douthitt (or Southitt), 162 1/2 acres, #5 - Reserved for Lord Fairfax, 561 acres, #6 - Edward Corn and Philip Langly, 421 acres, #12 - Charles Savours and Samuel McMurray, 371 acres. Heritage Frederick The Historical Society of Frederick County. In 1787, the town of Frankfort was built on lot #16 (now known as Fort Ashby, WV). English land speculators and colonial officials wanted to take further control of the area to make it profitable for themselves and the British crown. The tree got this name because it blooms around the same time that shad return to their spawning grounds in freshwater rivers and streams. Hamblin sold 50 acres to Henry Bagley in 1761. In 1771, Fairfax awarded the land to John Pearsall, eldest son of Job. Whereas many amateur genealogists often confuse two men of the same name merging records of two men into one. It was a good time to sell real estate and start a new life in a new country. During the Archaic period, trees began to grow and large animals disappeared. This membership plan includes member-only benefits like our popular ticket giveaways, all of our email newsletters and access to the daily digital replica of the printed paper. Be sure if your ancestor was in Augusta Co, VA, that s/he resided or worked within the mountain ranges that border the Valley. It features several hundred detailed genealogical and biographical sketches. Beginnings, 1732-1783 Stephens City was chartered in 1758 as the town of "Stephensburgh," but its origins reach back into the early 1730s when Peter Stephens (1687-1757), an immigrant originally from Heidelberg, Germany, built his homestead on land that would eventually become part of the far southern end of the original town. Graffenried was looking for land. Please email archivist@frederickhistory.org. There were more small animals, and the people were hunters and gatherers. Samuel Taylor, Sr. was born about 1700 in Delaware. Share unlimited digital access with 4 family members join now. Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants: A History of Frederick County, Virginia (illustrated) from Its Formation in 1738 to 1908. Unfortunately Braddock was killed before reaching the fort. Cartmell proceeds to identify his great-great-grandfather as a third Nathaniel Cartmell saying he died about 1765. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Rectangular lot of 312 acres. York was one of the earliest surnames in Old Frederick, or Old Orange County. Lewis continued to live on this tract and work on the iron furnace until 1767, when Lewis sold this 195-acre-tract to ironmaster Isaac Zane (1743-1795). #22 Philip Martin, "County of Kent" received a Fairfax grant on June 11, 1749 for 283 acres. With the town of Stephens City as its focus, the Foundation seeks to interest and engage residents, visitors, scholars and students in the events, lifeways and material culture of the region. A run each in the first three innings off starting right-hander Drew Minter (Incarnate Word) got him into early trouble while back-to-back home runs by Turner Hill and Maddux Houghton gave West . First Settlers of Frederick Town Courtesy Collection of the Maryland State Archives Daniel Dulany the Elder (d. 1753) Justus Engelhardt Khn (d. 1717) Oil on canvas, 19th century MSA SC 4680-10-0057 Locally, the earliest known European settlement was about 20 miles north of Frederick. Data This is an exhaustive regional history of the parent county of nine present-day Virginia or West Virginia counties. He writes that the plaintiff (Bennett Russell) was the son of Bennett Russell. They left behind their name for two streams in Frederick County, a high school, an elementary school and a post office in southern Frederick County. Many changes in the lives of the Native Americans took place during these eras. In honor of Arbor Day, the nations tree planting holiday, Blandy arborists and representatives from the Department of Forestry will plant an Allegheny Serviceberry tree at the Arboretum on Friday, April 28. Abt 1780 Frederick County, Virginia: Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties. 216: The Cemeteries of Winchester . Radio carbon tests date the site to about 1335-1400. He was a patriot in the Revolutionary War - being a Captain in the Shenandoah County Militia. Spotsylvania County was formed in 1720 Orange in 1734 Frederick was established by law in 1738 but was not organized until 1743 Berkeley County was founded in 1772 Jefferson in 1801 At that time Lewis Stephens moved back to the family lands that he held in reserve in Stephensburg and focused his attention on the development of the new town. PO Box 143 (USPS Mail) Possibly one of the earliest settlements, just south of this valley, was in now Rockingham County. Rutand may have been killed by Indians. He traded tools and other goods for furs. He bought 10,000 acres in southern Frederick County. Stay informed of daily news & events in your community for as little as $3.25 a week. If you want to eat the berries, though, youd better be fast. The qualifying FIRST SETTLER ancestor needed for FSSV membership is a person who resided in an area that is located in present-day Shenandoah Valley before 31 December 1799. Plus you get access to the ePages, a digital replica of the printed paper, and all of our email newsletters. We also strive to promote the preservation of the buildings, artifacts and landscapes that are associated with the history of the town of Stephens City. The Frederick News-Post is printed by FNP Printing and Publishing. This would be a great site for archaeological research. The community of Headsville, Mineral County, WV is located on or very near Parker's former land. Fithian left shortly thereafter and joined the fight for American independence. In Cartmell's chapter on "The Old Justice's Court", he describes a case starting on page 109 that he got completely wrong. Apparently, Lord Fairfax was in favor of permanently moving the county government to Stephensburg.
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