Abstracts from Maryland Land Warrants & Patents, Baltimore County, MD [Part 3 of 3] Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Martha E. Salberg, MartSal@aol.com ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/md/mdfiles.htm ************************************************ The Maryland Land Warrents and Patents were researched primarily for information concerning the Tracy/Tracey family of Maryland. Most of the surnames researched are associated with this family either by marriage or land ownership. Other surnames are recorded because of the listing of heirs if the ancestor died intestate. Thomas Smith of Baltimore County Eleanor Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Catherine Simmerman (Zimmerman?), Mary Dungan (Dangan or Dugan?), John Smith 137 ½ acres “Marse’s Garden” (“Mason’s Garden”or “Marie’s Garden”). Thomas Smith, late of Baltimore County, deceased intestate leaving the petitioners, his only children, “Marie’s Garden” (?), Baltimore County, standing at head of a run called Red Oak Run, descending on the east side of the western prong of Gunpowder Falls, then running north to the letter “B”. 24 December 1812. MD LW&P 1811-1814, FHC Film 0013133, page 290. (Basil Tracey married an Elizabeth Smith in 1815). (Note: This tract of land plotted by R. Carleton Seitz – the correct name is unknown but the land is on “Red Oak Run”, in Baltimore County, close to the Carroll County line and the Pennsylvania state line.) Charles Smith of Baltimore County 200 acres land called “Chance”, northeast branch of the Back River of Gunpowder. Warrant 1 December 1701, granted 4 August 1714. MD Cert & Warrants 1684-1714, FHC Film 0013083, page 39. Francis Snowden – Baltimore County ¼ acre “The Spring Road” 8 ¼ acres “The Pea Patch” 11 ¼ acres “The Ten Yards Land assigned by William Sellman, granted to Francis Snowden 9 June 1794. (See William Sellman) MD LW&P 1792-1795, FHC Film 0013125. Aquila Sparks of Baltimore County By his petition to the Honorable, the Chancellor, did set forth that his father, Elijah Sparks, has surveyed tract called “Sparks Trouble”, lying in county aforesaid 12 ¼ acres and 13 perches, that Elijah Sparks died intestate leaving the petitioner, with others (one of whom was born soon after his death), his only children. Petitioner request patent be issued to him to hold for himself and in trust for the heirs and legal representatives of Elijah Sparks. Granted to Aquila Sparks, land lying on line of “Hunt’s Hollows” to “Lawson’s Pleasant Hills” then to “Pleasure Garden (?)”. Granted 14 February 1825. No other names given for heirs. MD Certificates & Patents 1818-1829, FHC Film 0013135. Page 353. Elijah Sparks – “Spark’s Trouble”, patented to Aquila Sparks 11 February 1825. MD LW&P 1824-1829, FHC Film 0013136, MD Book 160, page 160 15 November 1821, came Ruth Anderson and made oath that Elijah Sparks, late of Baltimore County, died intestate, leaving Mary Sparks, Joshua Lowe Sparks, Aquilla Sparks, Elizabeth Sparks, Elijah Brown Sparks, his only children at time of death and a few months after his death, Edward Sparks, the last child, was born of his widow, Jemima Sparks. MD LW&P, FHC Film 0013136, page 161 Frances Sparks Baltimore County “Sparks Folly”, 289 acres, beginning at Pennsylvania Line, then south to tract of land called “Buck’s Prospect” to Thomas Hunt’s land on east side of Great York Road. MD LW&P 1784-1787, FHC Film 0013123, page 326 John Spicer – Baltimore County 100 acres west side of Jones Falls – south side of tract of land surveyed for John Cole MD LW&P 1730-1732, FHC Film 0013083, page 192. Nicholas Spinder or Spindler of Baltimore County 25 acres “Nick’s Bare Hill”, beginning at tree at head of a hollow which descends into the west side of the Western Prong of the Great Falls of the Gunpowder, thence north, etc. Granted 14 April 1789. MD LW&P 0013125, FHC Film 0013125, page 195. George Spindler – Baltimore County “Spindler’s Chance”, 97 acres, near a tract of land called “Green’s Fancy”, near head of Piney Run to bounded tree of Elijah Bosley to John Bosley’s land. Granted 11 may 1789. MD LW&P 1784-1787, FHC Film 0013123, page 669. George Spindler, Baltimore County, 97 acres “Spindler’s Chance”, beginning at leased tract called “Green’s Fancy”, 69 acres, on hill near the head of Piney Run to Elijah Bosley’s land, to John Bosley’s land – 9 Mary 1786, paid 11 May 1789. MD LW&P 1787-1790, FHC Film 0013123, page 459 Jacob Spindler, Jr. Baltimore County 56 ½ acres, “Young Jacob’s Choice”, land near Big Spring and spring descends into Great Falls of the Gunpowder. 11 May 1789. MD LW&P 1784-1787, FHC Film 0013123. 56 ½ acres “Young Jacob’s Choice”, land on the Big Spring which descends into Great Falls of the Gunpowder, Surveyed 7 April 1787, paid 11 May 1789. MD LW&P 1787-1790, FHC Film 0013123, page 470 Nicholas Spindle (Spindler?) – Baltimore County 40 acres “Chestnut Ridge” Beginning at tract of land “Jacob’s New Design” then to “Morgan’s Chance” to “Nancy’s Delight”. MD LW&P 1804-1814, MD Book 159, FHC Film 0013132, page 180 Note: “Nancy’s Delight” owned by William Goodfellow in 1789. See William Goodfellow.) Clement Standiford – Baltimore County Petitioned that “Lonesome Hollow” 8 ½ acres obtained by John Standiford 17 March 1806, who, on 12 April 1817, transferred land to Joshua Standiford and Clement Standiford. MD Certificates & Patents 1818-1829, FHC Film 0013135, page 325. Edmund Stansbury of Baltimore County 54 acres, “Minersborough” Patented to Thomas Talbot 5 July 1808 Carefully surveyed a tract of land for Edmund Stansbury called “Archibald’s Level”, 10 April 1761, granted to Archibald Tracey for 58 ½ acres, surveyor added quantity of 8 acres of contiguous vacancy and combined lands into one tract. Beginning at two bounded oaks standing on the West side of the waggon (sic) road leading from Baltimore to York Town in the upper fork of Gunpowder Falls and running thence south 3 degrees East 80 perches North 70 Degrees East 30 perches to the end of the South 6 perches line of that tract of land called “Philip’s Industry” (See Aaron Campbell), then running and bounding on said land reversly the four following courses North 6 perches North 68 degrees East 14 perches North 36 perches North 68 degrees East 68 perches then North 23 degrees and 15 minutes West 16 perches North 10 degrees West 80 perches and thence with a straight line to the first place of beginning. 54 acres “Minersborough”, March 12, 1799. January 25, 1800, examined and passed. Land assigned to Ann Bond, June 20, 1799 by Edmund Stansbury. Assigned to Thomas Talbot, 1 June 1808, Thomas S. Bond and Ann Bond. MD LW&P 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 716. Edmund Stansbury of Baltimore County. Deceased, did not leave will. Land goes to petitioner, Elizabeth Miles and Dixon Stansbury, his only children and heirs-at-law. Patented to Elizabeth Miles and Dixon Stansbury the land of Edmund Oldham, 55 acres, sold to Edward (sic) Stansbury 14 Oct 1783. Elizabeth was wife of Acquila Miles. MD LW&P 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 49. Daniel Stansbury Father of Mary Ann Stansbury and Job G. Stansbury. Wife Elizabeth Stansbury married Doctor Charles Davis (she is now dead), so Dr. Charles Davis and Mary Ann Stansbury assign land to Job G. Stansbury. Later in the land record, it states that Elizabeth Stansbury is sister of Job Stansbury and married Dr. Charles Davis. MD LW&P 1818-1822, MD Book 159, FHC Film 0013136, page 369/370. Daniel Stansbury of Baltimore County 147 acres. Resurvey tract called “Adventure”, originally 10 January 1705 granted to Joseph Gorsich (sic) for 100 acres. MD LW&P 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, Page 69. Dixon Stansbury – Baltimore County Dixon Stansbury set forth that Jonathon Sellman bought lot number 82, part of My Lady’s Manor, 114 ½ acres. This was granted Dixon Stansbury 16 October 1817. (See Jonathon Sellman). Dixon Stansbury was listed as only son of Edmund Stansbury in Land Warrants & Patents. Also listed in Barnes Maryland Genealogies as son of Edmond Stansbury, born 1746, who was son of Dixon Stansbury, son of Thomas Stansbury. MD LW&P 1814-1820, FHC Film 0013135, page 48 John Stansbury of Baltimore County Had two tracts “Carr’s Lott”, originally granted to Thomas Carr 1 November 1710 for 90 acres under New Rent and “Daniel’s Gift”, originally granted _________ for _______acres______under ______Rent. The land was granted to John Stansbury, resurveyed and called “Carr’s Lott”, the land beginning at a bounded white oak, standing in a valley on the south side of a hill called Satyre Hill. Granted 19 October 1752. MD LW&P 1749-1752, FHC Film 0013094, page 394, Liber No. 74.. Luke Stansbury of Baltimore County 200 acres of land by warrant 21 February 1726, tract “Addition to Privilege”, land beginning at a tree standing on a hill near Hayne’s Branch, beginning tree to a parcel of land called “Luke’s Privilege”. 11 October 1731 MD LW&P 1730-1732, FHC Film 0013083, page 128 50 acres – April 5, 1684, tract “Nonsuch”, granted 2 July 1741 MD LW&P 1739-1744, FHC Film 0013089, page 360. Thomas Stansbury of Baltimore County Tract of land called “Stansbury’s Chance” – part of warrant to Thomas Tally, land lying on the west side of Little Falls of the Gunpowder River on east side of a draught of a branch descending into the Little Falls. 10 July 1725 MD LW&P 1717-1727, FHC Film 0013082, page 314 20 acres, vacant land on Back River adjoining land called “Dickerson”. Land in possession of petitioner. Granted 14 November 1740. MD LW&P 1739-1743, FHC Film 0013089, page 174. Thomas Stansbury & Harry Wareham – Baltimore County Land called “Orrick”, next to tract of land called “Jonco” 13 May 1788 MD LW&P 1784-1787, FHC Film 0013123, page 431 Land called “Hard Times”, Baltimore County, tract next to “Barney’s Range”, MD LW&P 1784-1787, FHC Film 0013123, page 431. Land called “Boring’s Garden”, next to tract of land called “Boring’s Range” 13 May 1788 MD LW&P 1784-1787, FHC Film 0013123, page 433 Land called “North”, 13 May 1788 MD LW&P 1784-1787, FHC Film 0013123, page 433. Thomas Stansbury of John – Baltimore County 13 Acres “Stansbury’s Lott”, land beginning at land called “Privilege” to “Cullinson’s Choice”. Granted 26 December 1805. MD LW&P 1804-1814, MD Book 151, FHC Film 0013132, page 21 William Stansbury of Thomas – Baltimore County “Stansbury’s Discovery”, 7 ½ acres Land lying next to tract of land called “Henry’s Lott”, then to “Bosley’s Delight”, then to line of “Talbot’s Slavery” and then to “Long Crandon in the Hills”. Granted to William Stansbury 25 October 1792. MD LW&P 1792-1795, FHC Film 0013125, page 165 Samuel Steven of Baltimore County 150 Acres. Assigned land from Alexander Tanzey/Tanzay?, granted 16 May 1737. Other tract assigned to Tanzay from Benjamin Hammond. This land lies below the branches of Pipe Creek and Gunpowder Falls at a place called the Dugg Hill, near a wagon road leading from Patapsco to Connewango. MD LW&P 1739-1743, FHC Film 0013089, page 102. Richard King Stevenson of Baltimore County Warrant 10 October 1743 for 200 acres of land, beginning in a swamp by Little Pipe Creek, granted April 19, 1744. MD LW&P 1739-1747, FHC Film 0013141, Section II Richard King Stevenson of Baltimore County Land “Good Will”, 200 acres. Land standing in a swamp by Little Pipe Creek. Granted 25 March 1751. MD LW&P, 1749-1752, FHC Film 0013094, page 235, Liber No. 73. Richard Stevenson – Baltimore County “Ann’s Portion Enlarged”, 195 acres, land standing on small draught of Patapsco Falls 18 June 1771, paid 1 February 1773. MD LW&P 1787-1790, FHC Film 0013123, page 471 John Stinchcomb of Baltimore County 50 acres of land by virtue of warrant granted him 26 January 1720, tract of land called “The Addition to Barkhill”, lying on the north side of the main falls of Patapsco River and on the south side of a run called Brice’s Great Run, 20 May 1725 MD LW&P 1717-1727, FHC film 0013082, page 310 Phillip Stiltz of Baltimore County 94 ½ acres “Try for It” Patented 18 March 1807 Land beginning at “Stiltz Deer Park”, then to “Marshall’s Second Attempt” May 22, 1806, examined and passed. “Stiltz Folly” 78 ¼ acres, patented 18 March 1807 Land contains part of leased land to William Cross, 10 August 1752 for 76 acres by name of “Deep Bottom”. Land beginning at bounded white oak standing on a small branch which descends into the Great Falls of the Gunpowder River.to boundary of John Merryman’s land. Surveyed 22 April 1806, by Darby Ensor, surveyor MDLW&P, 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 522. Phillip Stiltz 10 acres “Stony Rock”, patented 29 May 1807 Land lying in Baltimore County, beginning at bounded chestnut standing on the west side of the main road that leads from Baltimore to York Town. Surveyed May 1, 1782 MDLW&P, 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 524. Henry Stone of Baltimore County Assigned land 100 acres from Jonathon Tipton, granted Tipton 4 October 1720. Tract called “Stone’s Adventure”, lying on Peterson’s Run descending into Great Falls of the Gunpowder. Granted 4 June 1743. MD LW&P 1739-1743, FHC Film 0013089, page 627. George Storm of Baltimore County 6 acres, 25 perches “Share, Share with the Poor” 10 December 1805 for 100 acres, land formerly “Lemmon’s Chance”, “Addition to Peggy’s Delight”, “Dean’s Ridge”, “Possum’s Spot” – the lands on which John McComiskey and Shippen now lives and Sportsman’s Hill, being due to him by special warranty for that quantity obtained. MD LW&P 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 723. Henry Stubbins, Jr – Baltimore County Henry Stubbins, Jr. by his petition to the Honorable, the Chancellor, did set forth that Leonard Belt, late of Baltimore County, deceased, had surveyed and laid out for him a tract or parcel of land called "Belt’s Wee Bit”, containing 1 ¾ acres and 24 perches by virtue of a special warrant for 3 acres obtained by him 20 June 1794. That he fully compounded on said land, according to law and since departed this life leaving Margaret Belt, Merryman Belt, Sarah Belt Chenowith (married Richard Chenowith 8 February 1790 – Rev. John Turner Licenses, Baptist Minister – Scharf Papers); Leonard Belt, Mordecai Belt, Richard Belt, Ann Penner, Milka (Milcah Belt married Jesse Matthews, born 1762); and Rebecca Dorset, widow, (listed as Henry Dorrett in Maryland Marriage Records, married 22 December 1811, 1st Methodist Church Records), his only children and heirs-at-law. That Margaret Belt, Merryman Belt, Sarah Chenowith with her husband, Mordecai Belt, Richard Belt, Ann Penner with her husband, Milcha Belt and Rebecca Dorsett (Dorrett) Widow, by their assignment bearing date 12 January 1817 transferred land to Leonard Belt……..(faded and illegible). Land granted to Henry Stubbins, Jr. 4 February 1823. MD LW&P 1818-1829, FHC Film 0013135, page 599,600. Leonard Belt, Margaret Belt, Sarah Chenowith (Richard B. ), Mordecai Belt, Richard Belt, Ann Penner (Jacob Penner), Milkah Belt, Rebecca Dorset (widow), Merryman Belt. Assigned land to Henry Stubbins. MD LW&P, FHC Film 0013136, MD Book 160, 1824-1829, page 76. Philip Syng & Thomas Brown – Baltimore county Tract called “His Partner’s Adventure” in Baltimore County, situated on the south side of the Susquehanna River. MD LW&P 1727-1731, FHC Film 0013083, page 636 Richard Taylor of Baltimore County 754 acres by virtue of warrant. Land called “Taylor’s Lot”, lying on north side of Deer Creek, standing on a stony knob on the north side of a branch of creek called Surveyor’s Branch. 10 September 1716 MD LW&P 1684-1714, FHC Film 0013083, page 218 Land called “Roberts Choice”, 464 acres, now called “Taylor’s Range” 20 September 1721 MD LW&P 1684-1714, FHC Film 0013083, page 331 Thomas Taylor of Baltimore Co. Due 100 acres of land called “Tea Hall” – north side of Patapsco River, west side of Owens Falls – 13 Feb 1723; 10 July 1724 MD LW&P 1717-1727, FHC Film 0013082, page 306 Due 100 acres by virtue of warrant 26 December 1726, tract called “Taylor’s Farme” lying north side of Patapsco River beginning at bounded white oak standing on a point on north side of a branch descending from the north end of the Soldier’s Delight into the main falls of the Patapsco River 7 November 1730 MD LW&P 1730-1732, FHC Film 0013083, page 46 Thomas Thay Baltimore County Tract of land called “Thomas Beginning” on south side of Deer Creek and northside of creek partly cultivated – paid unto Henry Lower 27 Oct 1725. MD LW&P 1717-1727, FHC Film 0013082, page 125 Benjamin Thomas – Baltimore County 27 ¼ acres – “Little Profit” in Baltimore County, beginning at tract of land called “Thomas’ Delight” to “Singery’s Trouting Stream” to “Ford’s Choice”. Granted 18 September 1815 MD LW&P 1812-1818, FHC Film 0013134, page 247 Benjamin Thomas – Baltimore County “Benjamin’s Addition”, 17 acres, lying in line ot tract of land “Horatio’s Lott”. Granted 18 September 1815. (“Horatio’s Lott” – reference tracts “Singery’s Trouting Stream” surveyed for Mordecai Ford 1791, assigned to Horatio Ford 1791 and patented by Horatio Ford 1794 (R.C. Seitz Plot Maps) MD LW&P 1812-1818, FHC Film 0013134, page 245. “Great Profit”, 87 acres, assigned to Benjamin Thomas by Shadrach Hurst. “Great Profit by tract of land called “Barney’s Lott” to “Thomas Delight”. Granted 18 September 1815 (“Great Profit” – reference tracts “Horatio’s Lot”, “Singerys Trouting Stream”. Sp. Warrant 1794 to John Keith, special warrant 12 acres to Shadrack Hurst in 1794, survey and common warrant 1795, John Keith, assigned 23 acres to Benjamin Thomas in 1795. “Barney”s Lott”, reference tract, “Ford’s Choice”, surveyed 1787 for Barney Ford, assigned to Mordecai Ford in 1806. SRC: R C Seitz Plot Maps) MD LW&P 1812-1818, FHC Film 0013134, page 245 Henry Thomas of Baltimore County 50 acres “Henry’s Pleasure”, land lying on south side of Deer Creek, Baltimore Co. granted 25 November 1742. MD LW&P 1739-1743, FHC Film 0013089 Andrew Thompson – Baltimore County ? Land on north side of Binium (Bynum?) Run, 50 acres. MD LW&P 1739-1747, FHC Film 0013141, Section II Andrew Thompson of Baltimore County 50 acres “The Cabbin Fork” . Land lying on south side of Deer Branch and on the western fork of Thomas’ Run, beginning at tract of land called “Howard’s Invitation”. Granted 28 January 1749. MD LW&P 1748-1749, FHC Film 0013092, page 428, Liber No. 70. Amon Tipton - Baltimore County Amon Tipton and Julia Ann, his wife petitioners. That Edward Plowman of Baltimore County on 31 December 1804 obtained special warrant to survey “Addition to White Oak Bottom”, “White Oak Bottom”, “Addition to Plowman’s Meadows”, all to be called “Plowman’s Defence”, that Edward Plowman died intestate leaving petititoner Julia Ann, who intermarried with Amon Tipton, and others as heirs-at-law. Edward and Susannah deceased. Granted 24 July 1826. (No other heirs listed) MD Certificates & Patents 1818-1829, FHC Film 0013135, page 442. Bryan Tipton – Baltimore County 25 acres “Prospect”, land lying on west side of a small branch which descends into George’s Run, draught of the Great Falls of the Gunpowder. “Bryan’s Prospect”, surveyed 5 July 1788, paid 2 September 1788. MD LW&P 1787-1790, FHC Film 0013123, page 459 Whereas Bryan Tipton had laid out for him “Tipton’s Hunting Grounds”, obtained by him 20 March 1804 and Bryan Tipton assigned same to Edward Lawson 5 January 1819, petititoner asks for patent for “Tipton’s Hunting Ground” 24 ½ acres. Land lies near tract “Cold Bottom”, surveyed for Jonathon Tipton 9 November 1761 and then runs to “Rocky Point”. Granted 2 March 1827 to Edward Lawson . MD Certificates & Patents 1818-1829, FHC Film 0013135, page 473 Bryan Tipton – certificate 34 ½ acres “Tipton’s Hunting Grounds”, patented to Edward Lawson 2 March 1827. Laid out for Bryan Tipton, Baltimore County, 20 March 1804. Land beginning at tract “Cold Bottom”, surveyed for Jonathon Tipton 9 November 1761 then to land “Rocky Point”, then to “Britton’s Range”. Bryan Tipton assigned to Edward Lawson 5 January 1819. MD LW&P 1824-1829, FHC Film 0013136, page 318, MD Book 160. John Tipton of Baltimore County 50 acres “Benjamin’s Addition”, lying on north side of the Main Falls of the Gunpowder River. Granted 30 April 1750. MD LW&P 1749-1752, FHC Film 0013094, page 239, Liber No. 73. Jonathon Tipton of Baltimore County Jonathon Tipton of Baltimore County, humble petition to our agent for management of land affairs within this province, 250 acres of land, part of a tract of land called by the name of “Selsed”, originally 10 July 1695, granted unto Richard Thornbury for nine hundred acres…vacant land …return patent certificate patent for…has good rights by paying Nicholas Love, Esq., land called “Addition to the Poor Jamaican Plague”, lying in Baltimore County on the draughts of Patapsco River, beginning at a bounded white oak, standing a small distance to the west of beginning of tract called “Port Royale”, formerly surveyed for Jno. Tipton, tract called “Selsed”, tract called “First Southwall” (?), ….Tipton “Turkey Cock Hall”, “Beale’s Discovery”. Granted 30 March 1727. MD LW&P 1717-1727, FHC Film 0013082, page 419. Due 235 acres, 135 acres by virtue of warrant granted 24 October 1728, 100 acres by warrant granted 15 June 1728, land called “Tipton’s Puzzle”, beginning at bounded hickory, bounded chestnut, bounded red oak, standing at the end of the first line of a tract of land of George Hitchcock’s which is north of the Beaver Dam Run and running thence north, etc. Granted 1 July 1730. MD LW&P 1727-1731, FHC Film 0013083, page 508 200 Acres of land 11 October 1720 by virtue of warrant 100 acres granted him 24 March 1726, remainder 100 by virtue of assignment from John Crockett, previous date 4 December 1696 – tract of land called “Molly and Sally’s Delight” lying on the west side of the Main Falls of Gunpowder River beginning at 1 bounded red oak, etc. standing on the north side of a hill and near the end of the northwest land of a parcel of land called “Joseph’s Favour” and runs thence east, etc. granted 26 June 1730 . MD LW&P 1727-1731, FHC Film 0013083, page 636 70 Acres assigned from Capt. Thomas Bond and assignee of Elias Stansbury, land called “Tipton’s Adventure” 25 October 1732. MD LW&P 1727-1731, FHC Film 0013083, page 658. Jonathon Tipton of Baltimore County 60 ½ acres “William’s Lott”, patented 19 March 1804 to Bryan and Jonathon Tipton, Lydia Price, James, Silvester and William Tipton, Eleanor Wheeler, Rachel, Jonathon, Eleanor, William and Bazil Tracy. Baltimore County. I hereby certify that I have surveyed for Jonathon Tipton of Baltimore County a tract or parcel of land lying in the reserve of said county beginning at a bounded white oak and a bounded chestnut standing at the end of 52 perches on the north 60 degrees West 92 perches line of a tract called “Cold Bottom” and running thence with and bounding on “Cold Bottom”, the following courses, North 60 degrees West 40 perches N 6 degrees East 34 perches, North 65 degrees East 40 perches North 10 degrees East 32 perches North 42 degrees West 64 perches, thence South 36 degrees West 37 perches South 23 degrees West 46 perches South 8 degrees West 7 ½ perches until it intersects the given line of a tract called “Borring’s Chance”, thence running with and bounding on said line south 15 minutes East 97 perches to the end of the 5th line of tract of land called “Pleasant Valley”, thence bounding on the lines of said land….the four following courses. South 64 degrees East 7 perches South 87 degrees and 30 minutes East 20 perches South 58 degrees and 30 minutes East 10 perches North 86 degrees East 22 perches and thence with a straight line to the first place of beginning, containing and laid out for 60 ½ acres more or less by the name of “William’s Lott”, April 11, 1787. 20 November 1794, examined and passed. Petition of Bryan Tipton of Baltimore County That Jonathon Tipton formerly of said county, deceased, had in his lifetime a tract called “Piney Hills”, containing 16 acres, by virtue of a common warrant for 24 acres assigned to him by William Price, obtained by him 15 Oct 1790. Jonathon Tipton had surveyed for him a tract of land called “Tipton’s Desire”, 8 acres, assigned to him by William Price obtained by him 15 October 1790. He owned “Williams’ Lott”, 60 ½ acres. Jonathon Tipton departed this life intestate leaving Bryan, the petitioner, Jonathon, Lydia who intermarried with Benjamin Price, James, Silvester, William and Eleanor, who intermarried with William Wheeler, his only children. That Keziah, another child of the said Jonathon Tipton, intermarried with William Tracy, died (before the said Jonathon Tipton) also intestate, leaving Rachel, Jonathon, Eleanor, William and Bazel Tracy, her only children. Petitioner prays for patent to heirs. Patent issued 19 March 1804 Patent for “Tipton’s Desire” issued 19 March 1804 Patent for “Piney Hills” issued 19 March 1804. MD LW&P 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 249. (The land of Basil Tracey’s Little Good Enlarged” and “Basil’s Profit” encroached on “Boring’s Chance” – see Basil Tracey) Jonathon Tipton. Sr. April 16, 1772 – Jonathon Tipton, Sr. of William and Virginia Tipton of Baltimore Co., MD to Benjamin Dowell. 100 acres, 50 pounds. Signed: Jonathon Tipton and William Tipton. Witnesses: Samuel Owings, Jr. and R. Richards. Baltimore County MD Deed Records 1767-1775, Volume 4. Joshua Tipton 7 acres “Addition to Tipton’s Puzzle” land patented to Benjamin Price – granted 31 May, 1791 MD LW&P 1792-1795, FHC Film 0013125, page 63 Bazel Tracy of Baltimore County Samuel Markey, formerly 6 September 1803, obtained out of Western Shore Land office a special warrant to resurvey tract of land called “Harry Mucklefish”, lying in Baltimore County, originally granted to him 5th…1803 with liberty to correct errors and add contiguous vacant lands. Granted land called “Hard Looks”, beginning at bounded white oak, which was beginning of original tract of land called “Singery’s Level” and bounding “Singery’s Level”, for perches, etc. until it intersects the second line of tract “Hobson’s Choice”, surveyed for Christian Singery, (R. C. Seitz has “Hobson’s Choice”, patented to Aaron Campbell 14 December 1803 for 14 acres) then to 8th line of land called “Fishmuckle Harry”, surveyed for Bazel Tracy, (R.C. Seitz has land to Bazel Tracy in 1803, assigned to John Ruhl in 1804),bounding said land. Granted to Samuel Markey 30 December 1820. (This land is only about one mile southwest of Warnall Tracey’s “Sam’s Puzzle”.) MD LW & P 1814-1820 FHC film 0013135, page 503 Basil Tracey of Baltimore County Basil Tracey, 87 ¾ acres “Little Good Enlarged”, Baltimore County. A certain Thomas Madden on 30 August 1783 had surveyed for him a parcel of land called “Little Good”, lying in Baltimore County, 87 ¾ acres, by virtue of special warrant for 5 acres obtained by him out of the Western Shore Land Office 27 August 1783. The said Thomas Madden omitted paying the caution for the quantity over and above the warrant and likewise for some improvements, etc., the land became subjected to the benefit of the first discover, and a certain Greenbury Majors being the first discover, thereof on 22 March, 1784 applied to the land office and obtained a warrant to effect the said land that the said Greenbury Majors omitted getting the said warrant executed, and the time limited for so doing and paying the caution money being again expired, the said Basil Tracey conceived that the said land had again become subject to the benefit of the discover and he being the discoverer thereof and desirous to take up and pay for the same, required a special warrant to effect and secure it with liberty of adding thereto any contiguous vacancy and that on a return of a certificate of resurvey thereof he paying the caution money and complying with all other requisites agreeable to Act of Assembly might obtain a grant thereon. And accordingly, a warrant on the 23 day of March 1786 unto him for that purpose did issue. Basil Tracey pursuant to Act of Assembly paid to the treasurer of the Western Shore the sum of 32 pounds, 16 shillings and 3 pence current money caution and the sum of 1 pound, 17 shillings and 6 pence for some improvements on the said land. The State of Maryland doth hereby grant Basil Tracey aforesaid land called “Little Good Enlarged”, lying in Baltimore County, beginning at the beginning of the original being the beginning of the South 15 degrees West 26 perches, line of a tract of land called “Coxe’s Farm” and running thence South 15 degrees West 26 perches, North 60 degrees West 20 perches, North 25 degrees West 40 perches, North 32 degrees East 20 perches, North 2 degrees West 18 perches, North 38 degrees West 60 perches, etc, etc., until it intersects the North 77 degrees East 30 perches line of a tract of land called “Pollygon” (“Polygon” is listed as being in Carroll County, 340 acres, reference tracts – “Foster’s Pleasant Meadow” and Penelope Charcilla and Thomas Cockeys Deyesburg (1030 acres). Prior Survey for Penelope Charchilla andThomas Cockey Deyesburg (1010 acres). Sp. Warrant 11 September 1772 (1400 acres) John Wilmott; Survey 6, January 1773, John Wilmott; Assigned 19 March 1773 to Patrick Duncan (Dunkin); Patent 23 September 1773 Patrick Duncan (Dunker). SRC: R. Carleton Seitz – Map Roller to Maple Grove, Northeast Carroll County.) This land is south of the map; therefore, it would lie south of Murphy’s Run and south of George’s Run. John Wilmot obtained special warrant for land “Carr’s Ingenuity”, part of Penelope Charchilla and Thomas Cockey Deyesburg tract, on September 01, 1772 and assigned to Aquilla Carr December 02, 1772. (All John Wilmot’s lands seem to be in what is now Carroll County. Thomas Cockey Deye’s lands surround him as does Peter Fowble and Thomas Gist) then bounding on said line reversely south 77 degrees west 10 perches to the beginning thereof when still bounding on said land reversely the nine following courses, South 75 degrees East 86 perches, etc., etc. thence within a straight line to the first place of beginning containing and now laid out for 87 and ½ acre, according to the certificate of Resurvey…returned to the Land Office on 20 March 1785 and there remaining, together with all rights, profits, benefits and privileges to have and to hold…said Basil Tracey, his heirs and assigns forever, 19 December 1787 MD LW&P 1784-1787, FHC Film 0013123, page 289. Basil Tracey’s Certificate – 126 ¼ acres “Tracey’s Ketch as Ketch Can”, patented to Adam Armacost 9 December 1806 Baltimore County. By virtue of a special warrant granted out of the land office for the Western Shore of this state on the 29th day of January 1790 to resurvey and lay out for Basil Tracey of Baltimore County the two following tracts or parcels of land “Little Good Enlarged”, originally on the 19 day of December 1787 granted him the said Tracey for 87 ½ acres and “Basil’s Profit”, originally 16 November 1768 granted the said Basil Tracey for 30 ½ acres amending and correcting any errors in the original survey and adding any contiguous vacancy whether culivated or otherwise. I, Thomas Gist, surveyor of Baltimore County, do hereby certify that I have carefully surveyed and laid out in and for the name of the said Basil Tracey the aforesaid tracts of land according to their ancient metes and bounds and by virtue of the aforesaid warrant, I have excluded the quantity of 6 and ¾ acres and 20 square perches lying in 6 parcels within the lines of elder surveys: Viz: 1 ½ acres and 29 square perches of the original called “Little Good Enlarged”, lying in an older survey called “Boring’s Chance”; 2 ¾ acres and 25 square perches of the original “Little Good Enlarged” lying in an older survey called “Polygon”; 1 ½ acres and 27 square perches of the original called “Little Good Enlarged”, lying in two parcels of original called “Basil’s Profit”, 2 square perches of original “Little Good Enlarged” lying in older survey called “Wheeler’s Enlargement” and ½ acre 17 square perches of the original called “Basil’s Profit” lying in an older survey called “Coxe’s Farm”and have also added the quantity of 9 acres and 20 square perches of vacant land lying contiguous in 5 parcels. Beginning for the first vacancy at the letter A on the plat containing 1 ¾ acres and 4 square perches. Beginning for the second vacancy at the letter B on the plat containing ¾ of an acre and 5 square perches. Beginning for the third vacancy at the letter C on the plat containing 2 ¼ acres and 25 square perches. Beginning for the 4th vacancy at the letter D on the plat containing 4 acres and 6 square perches. Beginning for the 5th vacancy at the letter E on the plat, containing 18 square perches and lastly, I have reduced the whole into one entire tract bounded as following lying in Baltimore County. Beginning at the beginning of the South 15 degrees West 26 perches line of a tract of land called “Coxes Farm”, it being the beginning of the original tract called “Little Good Enlarged” and running thence South 15 degrees West 26 perches North 60 degrees West 20 perches to two bounded Chestnuts and a bounded White Oak, thence North 25 degrees West 40 perches North 35 degrees East 20 perches to a bounded Gum and Hickory standing near the top of a hill thence North 2 degrees West 18 perches North 38 degrees West 60 perches to a bounded Spanish Oak Thence North 30 perches North 47 Degrees West 20 perches to a bounded Black Oak and Chestnut thence North 10 degrees West 23 perches North 75 degrees West 86 perches to a stone marked with the letters CC thence South 8 degrees West 6 perches and ¾ of a perch to the end of the North 8 degrees East 90 perches line of a tract of land called “Wheeler’s Enlargement”, thence running with and bounding on said land North 80 degrees West 42 perches thence South 48 degrees West 19 ½ perches to the end of the first line of a tract of land called “Boring’s Chance”, thence running with and bounding on said land the five following courses North 53 degrees West 30 perches North 21 degrees East 30 perches North 35 degrees West 21 perches West 12 perches South 2 ½ perches until it intersects the West 15 perches line of the original called “Little Good Enlarged” thence running with and bounding on said line West 6 perches to a bounded Spanish Oak and Chestnut thence North 8 perches North 61 degrees East 60 perches to a bounded Water Oak and 2 bounded Chestnuts thence North 31 degrees and 15 minutes East 40 perches to a bounded Bow (?) Oak thence South 33 degrees East 34 ¼ perches to a bounded Spanish Oak and Chestnut standing at the end of the South 30 degrees West 48 perches line of tract of land called “Pollygon” (sic), thence bounding on said land reversly North 30 degrees East 48 perches to a bounded White Oak and Spanish Oak thence South 24 degrees East 36 ½ perches until it intersects the North 8 degrees East 70 perches line of the aforesaid tract of land called “Pollygon”, thence reversing said line and bounding thereon South 8 degrees West 6 perches to the beginning thereof thence still bounding on said land reversly North 80 degrees East 4 perches thence South 5 degrees East 51 perches until it intersects the North 77 degrees East 30 perches line of the said tract of land called “Pollygon”, 12 perches from the end of said line thence bounding on said line reversly South 77 degrees West 18 perches to the beginning thereof thence still bounding on said land reversly the nine following courses. South 75 degrees East 86 perches South 10 degrees East 33 perches South 47 degrees East 20 perches South 30 perches South 38 degrees East 60 perches South 2 degrees East 18 perches South 32 degrees West 20 perches South 25 degrees East 40 perches South 60 degrees East 20 perches and thence with a straight line to the first place of beginning containing and now laid out for one hundred and twenty six and ¾ of an acre, more or less, by the name of “Tracey’s Ketch as Ketch Can”. April 19, 1790 /S/Thomas Gist January 27, 1791 – Examined and passed On back of the certificate was the following receipt Rec’d 28 January 1791, 32 shillings and 10 pence for caution and 2 pence for improvements. For value received, I hereby assign unto Mr. Adam Armacost of Baltimore County all my rights and title to a certificate called “Tracey’s Ketch as Ketch Can” containing 126 ¾ acre and surveyed for me April 19, 1790 and desire that patent may issue to him and in his name as witness my hand this 13 November 1806. Basil Tracey his mark “B” Test. Joshua Tracey. MD LW&P 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 435 Basil Tracey of Baltimore County Basil Tracey’s Certificate 73 acres “Tracey’s Pleasant Ridge” patented to Michael Shafer, Jr. 9 December 1806 Baltimore County by virtue of a special warrant granted out of the land office for the Western Shore of this state on 24 April 1790 to resurvey and lay out for Basil Tracey of Baltimore County, the following tract of parcel of land , viz: “Tracey’s Hazzard”, originally of 16 November 1767 granted him the said Basil Tracey for 54 acres, nevertheless correcting and amending any errors in the original survey and by my out lines adding any contiguous vacancy be the same cultivated or otherwise, I, Thomas Gist, surveyor of Baltimore County, do hereby certify that I have carefully resurveyed and laid out for and in the name of him the said Basil Tracey, the aforesaid tract or parcel of land according to its ancient metes and bounds. Beginning at 2 bounded Spanish Oaks and running thence East 87 perches North 13 degrees West 78 perches North 63 degrees West 72 perches North 88 degrees West 20 perches South 16 degrees West 40 perches and thence by a straight line to the first place of beginning containing 55 acres and ¾ of an acre and 25 square perches, it being 1 ¾ acre and 25 square perches more than originally granted for and by virtue of the aforesaid warrant, I have added the quantity of seventeen acres and 15 square perches of vacant land lying contiguous in two parcels. Beginning for the first vacancy at the letter A on the plat containing nine and ¼ acre and 15 square perches, beginning for the seond vacancy at the letter B on the plat containing 7 ¾ acre and lastly, I have reduced the whole into one entire tract bounded as follows lying in Baltimore County. Beginning East 6 perches distant from a stone marker with the letters BT set up on the ground in the center between two bounded Spanish Oaks standing on the top of a hill between the heads of branches and descending into George’s Run, a draught of the Great Falls of the Gunpowder, said trees being the beginning of the original survey and running thence bounding on the original survey the two following courses. East 81 perches North 13 degrees West 7 perches thence East 3 ½ perches to three bounded Chestnuts and three bounded Spanish Oaks standing at the end of the East 3 ½ perches line of a tract of land called “Penelope Charcila and Thomas Cockey Deye’s Burgh” thence running north and bounding on said land the three following courses, viz; North 13 degrees West 78 perches to a bounded White Oak and a bounded Red Oak North 63 degrees West 23 perches North 37 degrees East 14 perches to a bounded White Oak and Hickory standing at the end of the South 37 degrees West 5 ½ perches line of a tract of land called “Foster’s Pleasant Meadows” thence running with and bounding on said land North 72 degrees West 72 perches to a stone marked with the letter X set up on the ground at the end of the South 16 degrees West one perch line of the aforesaid tract of land called “Penelope Charcila and Thomas Cockey Deye’s Burgh”, thence running and bounding on said land South 4 degrees and 30 minutes East 18 perches until it intersets the 4th line of the original survey thence running with and bounding on the original survey the two following courses. North 88 degrees West 8 perches to a stone marked with the letter BT set up in the ground in the center between three bounded White Oaks and a bounded Black Oak standing on the side of a hill South 16 degrees West 40 perches to a stone marked with the letter L set up in the ground in the center between two bounded Spanish Oaks and a bounded Chestnut thence still running with and bounding on the given line of said land South 20 degrees and 30 minutes East 57 perches to the end of the South 20 degrees and 30 minutes East 64 perches line of the aforesaid tract of land called “Penelope Charcila and Thomas Cockey Deye’s Burgh” thence running with and bounding on said land the two following courses North 86 degrees West 48 ½ perches to a bounded Black Oak and a bounded Spanish Oak South 13 degrees West 23 ¾ perches until it intersects the 4th line of a tract called “Gain’s Delight”, thence reversing said land and bounding thereon South 86 degrees East 66 perches and thence by a straight line to the first place of beginning containing and now laid out for 73 acres more or less by the name of “Tracey’s Pleasant Ridge”. March 10, 1791 /s/ Thomas Gist. April 22, 1791, examined and passed On which certificate was the following receipt. Rec’d 22 April 1791 three pounds, 4 shillings and 2 pence for caution and 15 shillings for improvements. For value received, I hereby assign to Mr. Michael Shafer, Jun’r of Baltimore County, all my right and title to a certificate called “Tracey’s Pleasant Ridge” surveyed for me March 10, 1791 and containing 73 acres and do desire that (patent) may issue to him and in his name as witness to my hand 13 November 1806. Basil Tracey his mark BT Test: Joshua Tracey MD LW&P 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 437 John Tracy, son of John Baltimore County William Dorsey of Baltimore County. Certificate for 17 acres “Snowy Hills”, patented to William Dorsey 17 May 1803. By virtue of a common warrant out of the Land Office for the Western Shore of the state of Maryland on the 28 day of February 1795 to lay out for William Dorsey of Baltimore County, two acres of land as appears. I, Thomas Gist, surveyor of Baltimore County, hereby certify that I have surveyed for and in the name of him the said William Dorsey, a tract or parcel of land lyeing in Baltimore County, beginning at a bounded white oak and a bounded water oak standing on the west side and near the top of a ridge and at the end of the 24th line to a tract of land called “Dorsey’s Plains” and running thence bounding on said land previously the two following courses north 19 degrees west 41 perches to a bounded chestnut N. 30 degrees east 43 ½ perches until it intersects the 5th line of a tract of land called “Frosty Hill”, thence running with and bounding on said line South 67 degrees East 50 ½ perches to a bounded Hickory standing on the 4th line of a tract of land called “Stoney Level”, thence running and bounding ……on said line South 26 degrees West 78 ½ perches to the beginning thereof and thence with a straight line to the first place of beginning containing and laid out for 17 acres more or less by the name of “Snowy Hill”, February 21, 1796. May 26, 1796 , examined and passed. Vachel Stevens For valuable consideration by me received, I hereby assign all my right, title, claims, and interest of a certain certificate that is in the Land Office of a tract of land called “Snowy Hill” containing seventeen acres unto John Tracy of John, his heirs and assigns as witness my hand this 17 May 1799. S/ William Dorsey Witness: Wornel Tracy. For a valuable consideration of the sum of thirteen pounds current money to me in hand paid, I hereby assign over all my right, title, interest and claim of a certain certificate lyeing in the Land Office in the city of Annapolis of a tract of land called “Snowy Hill” containing seventeen acres unto William Dorsey and that patent may issue for that purpose as witness my hand and seal. John Tracy (Seal). Witness: John Keith, Stephen Freeland.. April 23, 1803 MD LW&P 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 227, MD Liber No. 149.. John Tracy, son of John, Baltimore County, had surveyed tract of land by virtue of common warrant, March 1792 – “Found Adventure”, 10 acres, assigned to Henry Wilhelm 13 March 1812, lying on east side of a hollow on the northwest side of a hill near the end of the 3rd line of the land called “Poor Dependence”, then perches, degrees, etc. 1 December 1812. MD LW&P 1811-1815, FHC Film 0013133, page 300 John Tracy of John “Second Adventure”, patented to Henry Wilhelm 31 December 1812. By virtue of common warrant on 1 March 1792, laid out for John of John Tracy 10 acres of vacant land. Thomas Gist, surveyor, surveyed for John Tracy, son of John, beginning at bounded spanish oak, on east side of a hollow, on north west side of a hill near the end of the 3rd line of land called “Poor Dependence” and running north, etc. 22 November 1792. Assigned to Henry Wilhelm 30 March 1812 Witness: Joshua Magar (Mayer) John Tracy (Seal) MD LW&P 1811-1815, FHC Film 0013133, page 409. John Tracy, assignment to Moses Freeland, 17 March 1814 “First and Second Part of George’s Mistake”. 18 June 1790 – 17 March 1814. “I certify that John Tracey of John on 4 March 1791 out of common warrant for 45 acres, 21 ¾ acres assigned to Moses Freeland and that John Tracey 7 October 1791, out of a special warrant for 25 acres, assigned to Moses Freeland, making 45 acres (?). A certificate was signed by Rachel Seamon, Eamon ? (name not legible) MD LW&P 1811-1815, FHC Film 0013133, between pages 630-639. John Tracey of Baltimore County His Certificate 7 ½ acres “John Tracey and Felty’s Wife Reconciled” By virtue of a special warrant granted out of the land office for the Western Shore of the State of Maryland on 16 June 1803 unto John Tracy of Baltimore County for the quantity of five acres of vacant land as appears, I hereby certify that by virtue of the aforesaid warrant, I have on 3 September 1803 for and in the name of the said John Tracey carefully surveyed and laid out the quantity of seven ½ acres of vacant land lying and being in Baltimore County aforesaid beginning for the outbounds of the whole survey at the end of the 4th line of a tract of land called “Cross’ Whim” and running thence with and bounding on said line reversly and run by two degrees allowance for variation, North 73 degrees East 47 ¼ perches until it interects..North 59 degrees West 46 perches line of a tract of land called “Shaver’s Folly”, thence running with and bounding said line and run by 2 degrees allowance for variation North 71 degrees West 19 ½ perches to the end thereof thence still running with and bounding on “Shaver’s Folly”, the four following courses and run by the allowance aforesaid South 63 degrees West 8 perches, North 81 degrees West 8 perches South 8 degrees West 24 perches, South 40 degrees West two perches until it intersects the South 25 degrees East 40 perches line of a tract of land called “The Wallet Resurveyed”, thence running with and bounding on said line as run by 30 minutes allowance for variation South 25 degrees and 30 mintues East 14 ¼ perches to the end thereof, thence still running with and bounding on “The Wallet Resurveyed”, the five following courses as run by 30 minutes allowance for variation South 8 degrees and 30 minutes East 8 perches North 41 degrees and 30 minutes East 12 perches North 9 degrees and 30 minutes East 24 perches South 79 degrees and 30 minutes East 73 perches South 74 degrees and 30 minutes West 34 perches and thence with a straight line to the first place of beginning, containing and laid out for 7 ½ acres more or less by the name of “John Tracey and Felty’s Wife Reconciled”, surveyed September 03, 1803. This survey bounded all around by older surveys is my reason for exceeding the warrant.. November10, 1803, examined and passed. Rec’d nineteen shilling and four pence half penny for caution and six shilling and six pence for improvements. Patented 15 November 1806. MD LW&P 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 433 Benjamin Gist Vaughan of Baltimore County “Stoney Point”, 33 ¾ acres, land lying on north side of run called Murphy’s Run, draught of the Great Falls of the Gunpowder. 28 February 1789. MD LW&P 1784-1787, FHC Film 0013123, page 629 Benjamin Gist Vaughn “The Wee Bit” 10 acres Whereas Benjamin Gist Vaughn of Baltimore County had surveyed and laid out for him a tract of land called “The Wee Bit”, lying and being in the county aforesaid and containing ten acres by virtue of a common warrant for 8 acres obtained by him out of the Western Shore Land Office the 28 February 1789 and 2 acres, part of a common warrant for eight acres assigned to him by George Merryman, obtained by said Merryman 1 December 1789, etc, etc., the State of Maryland do hereby grant tract called “The Wee Bit”, lying in Baltimore County, beginning at a bounded chesnut (sic) tree at beginning of line of tract “Corn Hill Resurveyed”, then perches and degrees, etc. Granted 29 October 1792. MD LW&P 1792-1795, FHC Film 0013125, page 165 (For further references to “Corn Hill”, see Murray). Christopher Walker – Baltimore County 18 acres, “Addition to Foster’s Kambles” (Rambles?), next to “Stony Hills Enlarged”, surveyed for George Taylor, February 18, 1797, patented to Walker 14 July 1812. MD LW&P 1811-1815, FHC Film 0013133, page 300. Elijah Walker – Baltimore County Petition of Leonard Littlejohn by Rebecca, his wife, that Elijah Walker, late of Baltimore County, deceased, had the following lands “Hickory Level”, “White Oak Level”, “Father’s Assistance”, “Worth But Little”, “Little Bit”, “White Oak Ridge”, died intestate, leaving Rebecca, his only child and heir. Note: Leonard Littlejohn was the son of George Littlejohn and Theresa W. ??. Rebecca Walker was the daughter of Elijah Walker and Belinda Majors. Leonard and Rebecca were married 11 July 1816 and Leonard Littlejohn died 1824 SRC: LDS Ancestral File MD LW&P 1814-1818, FHC Film 0013134, page 524. MD LW&P 1814-1818, FHC Film 0013134, page 445 Thomas Walker – Baltimore County 28 acres, “Walker’s Paradise”, a tract of land next to land called “Zebulon’s Fancy”, belonging to Zebulon Loveall, 50 acres. MD LW&P 1784-1787,FHC Film 0013123, page 169 Ludwig Wampler – Baltimore County Whereas Ludwig Wampler of Baltimore County by petition to the Honorable, the Chancellor, did set forth that John Blizzard, late of Baltimore County, deceased, had surveyed and laid out a parcel of land called “Water Wanting”, 5 acres, 3 roods and one perch by virtue of special warrant for one acre obtained by him 22 July 1800. Blizzard since departed this life, intestate, leaving Stephen, William, Isaac, John, Isaiah, Sarah, Susany (Susannah?) who intermarried with Christopher Alwood/Atwood and Ruth, who intermarried with Solomon Martin. That all the children, except Sarah, with their husbands and Chloe, the widow of the said John Blizzard, deceased, by deed duly executed and recorded and conveyed the land to Sarah Blizzard, who by assignment 21 January 1822, transferred same to the petitioner. Granted 10 May 1822. MD LW&P 1818-1829, FHC Film 0013135, page 161. John Blizzard, 22 July 1800, had laid out 1 acre to land called “Wamplers Age of 2nd Son”, then to “Bucks Range”. MD LW&P 1818-1822, FHC Film 0013136, page 666, MD Liber No. 159. John Blizzard, late of Baltimore County, deceased, did have on 11 September 1800, tract of land called “Water Wanting”, 5 acres plus, administrators of estate were sons Stephen and John Blizzard in 1809. “I do hereby assign my 8th title interest in “Water Wanting” and ask patent be given to Ludwig Wampler, witness, I, one of heirs of John Blizzard. Signed: Sarah Blizzard 21 January 1822. MD LW&P 1818-1822, MD Book 159, FHC Film 0013136, page 667 John Blizzard left Stephen William Blizzard, John Isaiah Blizzard, Sarah Luany Blizzard, who intermarried with Christopher Alwood and Ruth Blizzard who intermarried with Solomon Martin. All the said children except Sarah with their husbands and Chloe, the widow of the first John Blizzard, deceased, conveyed said land to said Sarah. MD LW&P 1818-1822, MD book 149, FHC Film 0013136, page 667. Thomas Wantland – Baltimore County 332 acres, “Wantland’s Fancy”, standing on a hill in line between Maryland and Pennsylvania. November 15, 1786 – (No other landmarks noted). MD LW&P 1787-1790, FHC Film 0013123. Whereas Thomas Wantland of Baltimore County purchased land, surveyed for him called “Thomas’ Choice”, and Thomas Wantland assigned land to Nicholas Merryman, Jr. State grants to Nicholas Merryman 30 acres. Land beginnning at line of tract called “Dales and Vales”, then to tract called “Cold Bottom”, then to tract called “Thomas Wantland”. Granted 9 October 1789. MD LW&P 1788-1791, FHC Film 0013125, page 158 Thomas Wantland – Baltimore County 4 April 1767. Thomas Wantland of Baltimore County assigned lease to Charles Brooke. 60 acres, 20 pounds. Witness: William Smith and Thomas Hamilton. (Thomas Wantland married Susanna Cullison January 20, 1763 – St. John’s & St. George’s Parish. St. John’s church located close to the Gunpowder River on the Baltimore County side, north of Joppa and St. George’s Church on Bush River, south east of Bel Air, Harford County). Thomas Wantland of Baltimore County 11 ½ acres “The Wilderness”, patented 6 April 1802, land in Baltimore County, beginning at tract called “Wantland’s Folly”, surveyed August 3, 1790 MD LW&P 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 43. Alexander Waters – Baltimore County “Murray’s Desire Resurveyed” MD LW&P 1814-1820, FHC Film 0013135, page 466. James Watts – Baltimore County Petitioner’s father, John Watts, late of Baltimore County, deceased, on 14 January 1785 obtained warrant to resurvey tract called “Waterford”, originally 10 September 1679 granted John Arden for 200 acres. John Watts departed this life intestate, leaving petitioners James Watts, Elinor Watts and Beal Bowen Watts, his only children. “Bear Creek Prospect”, name of tract of land, lying close to tract called “Bachelor’s Delight”. Patent granted petitioner 19 September 1809. MD LW&P 1804-1814, MD Book 151, FHC Film 0013132, page 168 James Weeding – Baltimore County 50 acres “Weeding’s Choice”, assigned from William Lewis, assigned from Christopher Gist. Land standing in a valley descending into a draught of Patapsco River. Granted 25 August 1743. MD LW&P 1739-1743, FHC Film 0013089 Benjamin Wells of Baltimore County. Father, Charles Wells, had on 10 June 1734 “Airy Hills and “Pleasant Spring”, 100 acres under New Rent. MD LW&P 1749-1752, FHC Film 0013094, page 294. William Welsh (Welch) of Baltimore County 50 acres, land called “Welch’s Fancy”, land beginning at bounded oak to land called “Taylor’s Palace” to west side of a small branch of a run called the Beaver Dam Run descending into the main falls of the Gunpowder River. 21 August 1720 MD LW&P 1718-1724, FHC Film 0013083, page 322 Ann Wheeler – Baltimore County A tract of land called “Friendship”, 39 ¼ acres, special warrant for 5 acres 1 January 1813. Land lying on line to “Ensor’s Chance”, originally surveyed for John Ensor, 100 acres. Line intersects a tract of land called “Orange Resurveyed”. Granted 26 March 1814. MD LW&P 1812-1818, FHC Film 0013134, page 43 Isaac Wheeler – Baltimore County Isaac Wheeler set forth that John Crayton, late of Baltimore County, deceased, in his lifetime, to wit – 24 October 1793 obtained by special warrant to resurvey a tract called “Mary’s Delight”, originally granted him 23 October 1794 for 20 acres. By Crayton’s last will and testament, devised land to wife Mary Crayton, who assigned land 1 December 1818 to Isaac Wheeler. Land granted to Isaac Wheeler 12 January 1819. MD LW&P 1818-1829, FHC Film 0013135, page 31. See Joseph Beaston for “Mary’s Delight” and further owners, including John Crayton. John Wheeler – Baltimore County 100 acres assigned from Thomas Bond out of 300 acres granted Bond 25 October 1729, tract called “Panaram” beginning at bounded trees at side of a draw which descends into Susquehanna River and about ½ mile below a large run called John’s Run and opposite the rock called The Shading Rock and running thence south, etc. 25 October 1731 MD LW&P 1730-1732, FHC Film 0013083, page 161 John Wheeler John Wheeler, Sarah, his wife; John Bull and Kitty, his wife; George Wheeler, Ruth Wheeler, Robert Patterson and Elizabeth, his wife; Mary Wheeler, William Wheeler, Ann Wheeler. Their petition to honorable…..of Baltimore County…land called “White Rocks Ball’s (Bull’s?) Folly”, 50 ¼ acres patented 14 October 1795 by William Wheeler who departed this life and his last will and testament devised land to wife during natural life and after her decease or marriage to be sold and money equally divided between the petitioners, to wit: Sarah Thompson who since intermarried with John McIntosh, Kitty Wheeler who since intermarried with John Bull, George Wheeler, Ruth Wheeler, Elizabeth Wheeler who since intermarried with Robert Patterson, Mary Wheeler and Ann Wheeler. They pray that patent may be issued to them for the land. The patent should be issued to Sarah McIntosh, Kitty Bull, George Wheeler, Ruth Wheeler, Elizabeth Patterson, Mary Wheeler, William Wheeler and Ann Wheeler, the tract of land called “White Rocks Bull’s (sic) Folly”, Baltimore County, beginning at 2 spanish oaks proceeding from…….standing on north side of a hill on Western Fork of Gunpowder Falls about ¼ of a mile from said fallow….. granted 25 June 1819. Sarah McIntosh, Kitty Bull, their patent for 19 acres “Addition to White Rocks Ball’s (sic) Folly”. Petition sets forth that William Wheeler had laid out tract of land “Addition to White Rocks Ball’s Folly” lying in Baltimore County, land granted to William Ball, obtained by him 179?. Land left to wife of William Wheeler and after her decease or marriage, all to go to children. Land granted to all children 25 June 1819. MD LW&P 1814-1820, FHC film 0013135, page 289/290. Note: Name could be William Ball or Bull. Thomas Wheeler, Benjamin Wheeler, Ignatius Wheeler, Leonard Wheeler and Robert Marklevane 5 acres assigned from John Wheeler out of a warrant for 205 acres of land called “Children’s Rording/Fording”. Land begins at bounded red oak standing on a ridge near the mouth of Bush River and near the Rowling (Rolling?) River that goes to Doctor Middlemore’s. May 20, 1725 MD LW&P 1717-1727, FHC Film 0013082, page 285 Thomas Wheeler, Baltimore County Due him 150 acres. 134 by assignment from Michael Webster and 21 acres by assignment from Isaac Webster, land assigned by Edward Day and wife, Avarilla. Granted ? MD LW&P 1737-1744, FHC Film 0013089, page 48 William Wheeler of Baltimore County 100 acres by virtue of warrant April 13, 1729 beginning at trees on ridge near a branch which descends into Houring Run (Herring?) and between the said branch and Brittain Ridge Roaling Road. Granted 17 July 1730. MD LW&P 1727-1731, FHC Film 0013082, page 542. Thomas White of Baltimore County Assigned land to Samuel Sewell. Assigned land to Talbot Restean “Bite the Biter”, 200 acres of land in Baltimore County. MD LW&P 1739-1747, FHC Film 0013141, Section II. Abraham Whiteacre of Baltimore County A tract of land called “Whiteacre’s Lott” above the head of Bush River and on the east side of north branch of a run called Winters Run and on the south side of a tract of land taken up by Benjamin Wheeler called “The Three Sisters”. Granted 29 July 1729. MD LW&P 1727-1731, FHC film 0013082, page 199 Henry Wilhelm – Baltimore County 10 acres “Found Adventure” John Tracy, son of John, Baltimore county, had surveyed tract of land, virtue of common warrant, 1 March 1792, assigned to Henry Wilhelm, 13 March 1812, lying on east side of a hollow on the north west side of a hill near the end of the 3rd line of the land called “Poor Dependence”, then perches, etc. 1 December 1812. MD LW&P 1811-1815, FHC Film 0013133 From R. C. Seitz Map Middletown to Hoffmanville: “Poor Dependence”, owned by William Francis in 1792 is between “Tracy’s Beginning” (John of John Tracy, patented 1799} and “Second Adventure”, patented by John of John Tracy 1792, ass. to Wilhelm 1812. See John Tracy for Henry Wilhelm land dealings. Henry Wilhelm – Baltimore County “Marshall’s Marsh”, 122 acres. William Davis, Edmond Stansbury, Jacob Marshall purchased part of the reserved land in Baltimore County 7 May 1788, by which they bound themselves to convey to each other a full third part of said purchase, that Davis joined in an agreement with Marshall to the said Stansbury of his third part and Stansbury joined in an assignment with the said Davis and Marshall to transfer William Davis’ third part to James Davis, that Stansbury died without executing an assignment to Jacob Marshall for this third part, leaving Dixon Stansbury, his only son of full age and a grandchild, the son of Aquila Miles, a minor, his only heirs; Jacob Marshall contracted with Wilhelm and with William Davis and Dixon Stansbury 19 November 1808 – Henry Wilhelm paid for tract of land “Marshall’s Marsh”, lying in upper fork of Gunpowder Falls to tract of land called “Matthews Choice”, surveyed for William Davis, Ed. Stansbury and Jacob Marshall. Assigned to Henry Wilhelm 11 March 1812 MD LW&P 1811-1814, FHC Film 0013133, page 160. Henry Wilhelm – Baltimore County 7 ¾ acres “Marshall’s Marsh”, assigned to Wilhelm by Jacob Marshall 2 June 1809; Patent granted 15 June 1809. Land lying on Bush Branch. MD LW&P 1804-1814, MD Book 151, FHC Film 0013132, page 108. John Wilhelm – Baltimore County John Wilhelm from John Witey assignment for 122 acres “Poplar Run”, land lying on hill, near the head of a hollow that leads into a run called The Roaring Run, a draught of the Western Fork of the Great Falls of the Gunpowder. Granted 6 June 1791 MD LW&P 1788-1791, FHC Film 0013125, page 66. 10 ½ acres – “McComiskey’s Look Out”. Moses McComiskey had surveyed “McComiskeys’ Lookout” 10 ½ acres by special warrant for 5 acres 2 January 1804; Moses departed this life intestate, leaving Ruth, his only child, who intermarried with Micajah Cullison, who together with the widow of said McComiskey, by assignment transferred farm to John Wilhelm, petitioner, 27 March 1813. Land lying in Baltimore County, line of tract of land called “Matthew’s Forrest”, surveyed for Thomas Matthews19 August 1771, then to “Bosley’s Inclosure”, surveyed for Thomas Bosley 5 November 1771 to tract of land called “Barney’s Lott”. Granted 19 March 1814. MD LW&P 1812-1818, FHC Film 0013134, page 33 Thomas Williams – Baltimore County 44 acres – “Stoney Ridge”, next to “Williams’ Prospect” Patent granted 28 October 1805. MD LW&P 1804-1814, MDBook 151, FHC Film 0013132, page 11. John Wilmott of Baltimore County 77 acres originally granted William Wheeler, who conveyed land to a certain John Wordsworth and Catherine, his wife, and George Blankenship who died intestate and without heirs. All died intestate and land became escheat. MD LW&P 1749-1752, FHC Film 0013094, page 79, Liber No. 73. John Wilmot, Jr. 50 acres “Arcada”, lying on branch of Great Pipe Creek called the Bear Branch. Granted 26 November 1749. MD LW&P 1749-1752, FHC Film 0013094, page 271, Liber No. 70. John Wilson, Jr., Henry Wilson, Samuel Wilson – Baltimore County Petitioned that their father, John Wilson of Baltimore County, deceased, in his lifetime on 7 June 1803, had obtained a special warrant to resurvey the following lands in Baltimore County and contiguous to each other – “Coxes Hope”, “Addition to Coxes Hope” and part of “Elizabeth’s Purchase” with liberty of correcting errors adding any contiguous vacancy. The farms contained 34 acres of vacant land, totalling 170 acres called “Wilson’s Inheritance”. The land beginning at bounded white oak to the 4th boundary of Lord Baltimore’s Manor, then south to land called “The Valley of Jehosophat”, also to a boundary of “Hewell’s Adventure”, then perches, etc. to “Wilson’s Security”. Granted 20 June 1816. MD LW&P 1812-1818, FHC Film 0013134, page 328 Petition of John Wilson, Jr, Henry Wilson, Samuel Wilson of Baltimore County, that their father, John Wilson, Sr., deceased, obtained 7 June 1803, “Coxe’s Hope”, “Addition to Coxe’s Hope” and part of “Elizabeth’s Purchase”, all called “Wilson’s Inheritance”. By last will and testament, left land to children. Land to be divided between his three sons and grandson, John Kid Wilson, Samuel Wilson, Henry Wilson, and John Wilson, son of Gittings (sic). “I was called on to divide between legatees and run through the land acccording to his will”. /S/ William Wilson January 12, 1816 MD LW&P 1814-1818, FHC Film 0013134, page 201 Harford County 13 January 1816. William Wilson, he being one of the people called Quakers, personally appeared, etc, solemnly affirmed, etc. /S/ George Presbury of William. John, Henry and Samuel Wilson – 31 acres “Wilson’s Purchase”, dwelling plantation near “Coxes Hope”. Granted 24 January 1816. MD LW&P 1814-1818, FHC Film 0013134, page 328 William Worthington – Baltimore County Cornelius White had laid out for him “Welsh’s Cradle”, 2,000 acres 20 May 1706. Worthington bought land from heirs of White. MD LW&P 1739-1743, FHC Film 0013089 Hugh Young – Baltimore County Hugh Young assigned land to Samuel Perviance – his heirs were Martha, Agnes and William Dunlap. MD LW&P 1784-1787, FHC Film 0013123, page 124. SOURCES: MD Land Warrants & Patents 1717-1727 FHC Film 0013082, Libers 48-49 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1710-1722, 1730-1734 FHC Film 0013083, Libers 50-52. MD Land Warrants & Patents 1737-1744 FHC Film 0013089, Liber 62 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1739-1747, Film No. 0013141, Liber 64 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1748-1749 Film No. 0013092, Liber 69.70 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1749-1752 Film No. 0013094, Liber 73-74 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1784-1787 FHC Film No. 0013123, Libers 135-136 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1788-1791 FHC Film No. 0013125, Libers 139-140 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1792-1795 FHC Film No. 0013125, Libers 139-140 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1801-1808, FHC film No. 0013131, Liber No. 149-150 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1804-1814, FHC Film No. 0013132, Libers 151- 152 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1811-1815/1819, Film No. 013133, Libers 153-154 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1812-1818, Film No. 0013134,Libers 155-156 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1814-1820, Film No. 0013135, Libers 157-158 MD Land Warrants & Patents 1814-1829, Film No. 0013136, Libers 159-160