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 . For members. Whereas many amateur genealogists often confuse two men of the same name merging records of two men into one. Purchasers from Stover were Christian Clemon, George Boone, Henry Sowter, Mathias Selzer, John Brubaker, Ludwick Stone and Abraham Strickler. A house was shown in the center of the plat, on the east side of the Creek. Many who journeyed south, up the Valley, during this period rested from their travels in Newtown/Stephensburg. Open to all. From this Town may be seen, six Counties and there are but few such Prospects in America Hampshire, Dunmore, Culpepper, Farquier, Loudon, Frederick!The Mountains, on a smoky, or dusky Day, appear vastly beautifulLike a fine well-designed, & finished, Piece of Paining! . early deeds or by knowledge otherwise acquired, can refer me to the exact location of the Scarborough settlement of 1737, I shall be very much pleased indeed. Johnson was a trader with Indians and an official in the Ohio Company. Also, you can share digital access with up to four other household members at no additional cost. Thank you for reading! Many settlers, arriving from Europe, landed in Philadelphia, traveled to Lancaster and then to northern Frederick County, as well as Virginia. The Tuscarora tribe was in North Carolina. By 1750 most Native Americans had left the Frederick area. This page was last modified 09:22, 12 April 2015. We are all through out Maryland.. Checking back? 211: Roman Catholic Church . 400 Blandy Farm Lane Parker died in 1760, and his widow Elizabeth married second to Thomas McGuire. Rudolph ( ) Eurabough and Mary ( ) to William Stolp, 45, 195 acres, part of 231 acres patented to said Rudolph. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. During these early years there was some question as to whether the seat of county government would remain in Winchester or be moved to a better location. Finally, in meticulously compiled appendices it provides a chronological list of surveys between 1721 and 1743; an alphabetical list of surveys, giving dates, page reference--text and maps--and patent references; a list of taxables for 1733-34; and a list of the early German settlers of Frederick County, showing their religion, their location . Graffenried was looking for land. Jonas 1690 Through research and public programming, we want to share with everyone of all ages how important trees are to the environment.. Many changes in the lives of the Native Americans took place during these eras. After the sale Zane made Marlboro Furnace into a very successful iron-manufacturing business. They arrived in Maryland in 1745 with their children and 100 settlers where todays Frederick is located. We do know Lewis was married around 1740 to Mary Rittenhouse and shortly thereafter began purchasing land from Jost Hite and others. Then T.K. He was the son of John Russell Crafton who had left in his will,written in 1839, the freedom of his slaves. It lies at the northeastern end of the county, and is named for Patterson Creek, which empties into the North Branch Potomac River here. Shenandoah Valley pioneers and their descendants. Thus, Stephensburgh became Stephensburg.. The later counties are break-out counties from these two original ones. #1 George Parker's house was located on the east side of Patterson's creek, near a small and unnamed stream. It is unclear how long Lewis Stephens operated this ordinary in the new community associated with the Stephens family land claims. George's Road is located on this lot. Local news and analysis and much more. Copyright 2017 2023 Heritage Frederick William Smith and Mary, of Hampshire County, to James Thomas, 67, on south side of Timber Ridge on a draft of Linvil's Creek, patented to William Smith, deceased, father of said William, 10th March, 1756, 154 acres. In 1771, Fairfax awarded the land to John Pearsall, eldest son of Job. part of 1500 acres patented to McCay, Hite & Co . It was a good time to sell real estate and start a new life in a new country. #3 Nicholas Reasoner received a Fairfax grant for this 277-acre farm on Oct. 23, 1748. This forum is for the exchange of There were incidents of Native Americans capturing settlers and keeping them for as long as 10 years, and fights ensued between settlers and the locals. Benjamin Frederick County was formed in 17343 (sic) from a portion of Orange County, Virginia; and, with Augusta County, was all that country west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Be civil. Fairfax issued a grant to Parker on Oct. 25, 1748. 614. Eddy Press Corporation, 1909 . A dispute between William Fairfax and the King of England arose over the issuance of the patents to Hite, et. It was named for Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales and eldest son of George II. PO Box 143 (USPS Mail) later moved to Accomack County, Virginia: John Riggin Planter, Marumsco, Pocomoke Sound John Riggin Planter, Annemessex Isaac Riggin Corporal, Maryland . Receive breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen. This is an exhaustive regional history of the parent county of nine present-day Virginia or West Virginia counties. One way to understand it better is to divide it into three segments. Serious Genealogists have long been critical of the summaries of various families including his own. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. 1 Dec 1770 Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia: Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties Bayliss Ashby 1770 - Individual Ancestors Descendants Relationship Timeline Family Suggest Personal Information | All | PDF Research Links Find Bayliss Ashby at the following sites - 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. By the start of the Revolutionary War, Stephensburg was becoming known by a nickname that would eventually become part of its official designation. Abt 1780 Frederick County, Virginia: Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties. Peter Stephens established his claim on the North Branch of Crooked Run, a stream that would later be named Stephens Run in his honor. Obviously, all of early Augusta County would not have been IN the Shenandoah Valley. #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. Several years later the English did capture the fort. 309 acres. Frederick County had borders, but Augusta County was huge prior to the Revolutionary War, as it was bordered to the East by the Blue Ridge Mountains, to the West by the Mississippi River, and to the North by the Great Lakes. There are some interesting stories about some of his lands in Little Cacapon (executor didn't find land later claimed by Largents). Frederick-Town was founded in 1745. The State Arboretum of Virginia Names the 2023 Tree of the Year: Allegheny Serviceberry. When Judge Douglas died, Parker was elected judge to the 13th circuit court district that included Clarke and Jefferson, Shenandoah valley pioneers and their descendants : a history of Frederick County, Virginia (illustrated) from its formation in 1738 to 1908, [Winchester, Va.] : [Printed by the Eddy Press Corp.], Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Shenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.) -- Genealogy, http://books.google.com/books?id=sdFczYzblKQC&oe=UTF-8, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Reviewer: Jesse L. Russell - - July 25, 2017 Subject: Corrections to Cartmell Page 280.--12th October, 1765. the wilderness of Frederick county of the year 1730 into a blooming garden, so that in 1790 Frederick county was the . Don't lie. He came from Waddington, Scotland. They began using bows and arrows about 700-800 A.D. and they used local rhyolite for points. Changes were gradual in the climate and the resources available. The Proctor family is still here as well as in Cedarsville and Surrounding areas. We know who we are in due time we will claim what is rightfully ours. Keep it clean. Some of his errors follow a pattern showing he had a great problem with chronology and in identifying generations. Sabetha, Kansas: Ethel W. Albin, 1989. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. 354 acres. T.K. Samuel married Rachael Leiper. The old fort has been restored on its original site. Troops were sent from Annapolis to capture the fort, with General Edward Braddock in charge. . The first European temporary settlers in North America were the Vikings who came from Norway and Sweden around 1000. West Virginia is located in the Appalachians and was originally part of Virginia. Solomon Hedges was an early settler and agent of the Manor for Lord Fairfax, as well as a Justice for Old Frederick County. cures. The Chesapeake Bay formed. Possibly her husband had been killed by Indians. He built the first house in Frederick on East Patrick Street at Middle Alley. A vital part of our mission is to practice and promote tree education, science, and conservation, said Roulston. His great-grandfather was the son of Martin Cartmell, born in 1685, who brought his family to Frederick County, Virginia along with his mother, Dorothy Cartmell. Index. Lawrence Snapp and his wife, Margaret Stephens, were very early settlers of Shenandoah Co., VA. Data Page 21.--16th May, 1768. During the 1600s, modern-day Frederick County was full of animals. There were more small animals, and the people were hunters and gatherers. Same parties as above (Robert McCay and Robert Green to, Page 17.--17th August, 1768. In some documents of the period we find New Town or Newtown being used to identify Stephensburg. Unfortunately Braddock was killed before reaching the fort. Many settlers, arriving from Europe, landed in Philadelphia, traveled to Lancaster and then to northern Frederick County, as well as Virginia. #8 Power Hazle built a house on the west side of Patterson's Creek. Subscriptions renew automatically every 30 days. He left an old map which shows not only the Potomac River, but also the Monocacy River and the western mountains. Early Settlers This is not the place to sell miracle We're Indians we never were enslaved at all and yes we are what the Government dub us as Black but we are not African Americans we are Native Americans indigenous to these lands. Page 108.--31st December, 1760. Samuel Kercheval, the author and historian, was an early resident of the community. and Woodland (1000 B.C.-1600 A.D.). Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. More available in our member center. Frederick County had been a part of Prince Georges County. Stay on topic. This powder magazine, which still stands today, was later used by Isaac Zane when he produced artillery munitions for the Revolutionary War, and eventually as an icehouse. Most subscribers are served by News-Post carriers; households in some outlying areas receive same-day delivery through the US Postal Service. Membership includes access to newsletters, special offers and the ability to share your subscription with up to four additional household members. Abraham 1700 The slaves had hired Richard E. Parker as their attorney. They were marched to New York under the command of Captain Abraham Shepherd (ca. Patterson Creek is an unincorporated community in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. On its north end, it enters the north fork of the Shenandoah River at Broadway. on March 31, 2008. Greenfield owned so much land that his executor could not identify and locate all of his properties. In 1614, King George II purchased land from the Indians in todays Frederick County. Apparently misleading Parker died in 1757 and his oldest son Benjamin (1722-1804) inherited his estate of 399 acres. I have studied this case thoroughly and it was called "Bennett Russell and Others vs. Negroes Juliet and Others. This is probably how John Thomas Schley heard of a new opportunity. 445. Samuel 1734, 250 acres on north side of Shenandoah River, MacKay On June 11, 1749, Fairfax issued a grant to Joseph Walter. Wills of Frederick County before 1800. 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. List of Traced Virginia Families on this website Battle of Waxhaws The trees attractive gray bark lends structure to the winter garden. In 1769, he gave his land to Job Pearsall, who died in 1770. These tribes often fought each other. They slowly migrated to south and central United States by 11,000 B.C. Hamblin sold 50 acres to Henry Bagley in 1761. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! Success! And, as with all of our packages, you get full access to all of our online content, any day and on any device. No history of Frederick County would be complete without the very early times and people. It was created in Orange County in 1738; part of Augusta County was added later. The tree got this name because it blooms around the same time that shad return to their spawning grounds in freshwater rivers and streams. Those counties in the early 18th century are the early settlements of the First Settlers. He was the grandfather of Charles Carroll of Carrollton who purchased more land in Southern Frederick County and was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Teste: John Dunbar, Rlen May, Jacob ( ) Trumbo, John Thomas, Conrad Humble. The Shenandoah River is one of three major tributary systems of the Potomac River that lies within the boundaries of Old Augusta. The story of Winchester in Virginia, the oldest town in the Shenandoah Valley. Frederick County, Virginia: Settlement and Some First Families of Back Creek Valley, 1730-1830 Wilmer L. Kerns Gateway Press, 1995 - Back Creek Valley (Frederick County, Va.) - 647 pages 0. 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. One such developer, Daniel Dulany, an Irish lawyer and entrepreneur, had a land patent of 7,000 acres known as Taskers Chance. Dulany knew he could not successfully settle his new community on Marylands rough and untamed western frontier with English immigrants only. Pictured here is an example of Shepard ceramics, decorated with cord marks. #11 Joseph Hamblin first settled on this lot of 289 acres. Robert William Penn traveled to Europe and especially Germany to recruit settlers for the new America. Early marriages of Hagerstown, Washington County -- v. 2. Patterson's Creek" is a misunderstood geographical area. The grid called for hundreds of lots for homes and farm parcels, surrounding Carroll Creek, which would serve as the towns water source. It was separated and formed a separate county in 1748. 1926 Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture Lord Fairfaxs maternal grandfather, Thomas, 2nd Lord Culpeper, had secured a patent from King James II in 1688 ensuring that all of the lands between the headwaters of the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers belonged to him and his heirs. Jerry Sears, current owner, built a house on the original site. Search engine of Maryland's families of early settlers; Hester Dorsey Richardson. The fall foliage of the Allegheny serviceberry, when the leaves turn an orange-red color, is outstanding as well. Francis Green and Margaret ( ) to, Page 26.--17th May, 1768. The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia borders Maryland and Virginia. 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. Also commonly known as juneberries, the edible berries attract pollinators and are a food source for native bees and more than 40 species of birds. 791. Call 240-215-8600 to cancel auto-renewal. Hit the town with the latest news and events from The Frederick News-Post. No repetitive posts, please. In 1745, Dulany developed the grid for Frederick-Town, which would become the county seat. In 1842, a rather suspicious 2nd will was written. Rappahannock River in Virginia, in 1717 twenty German fam- . 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. was living on this 238-acre lot when the survey was made. It was first established with the following grant of 7,009 acres by Jost Hite (the leader of the group), Robert Green, Robert McKay and William Duff, four early land speculators that had obtained orders of the Council for large tracts of land, on the condition that they settle a certain number of persons within a given time period (this deadline was extended several times, but a final order of the Council was entered on June 12th, 1734, giving "The Company" (Hite, Green, McKay and Duff) until December 25th, 1735 to "comply with terms of all former orders". Alex. During the Revolution a number of young men from Stephensburg served and died for the cause of American independence. #4 John Rutand (sometimes spelled Ratan) was issued a Fairfax grant on Oct. 25, 1748. 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. Zachariah, Wallingford, We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Lord Fairfax came to Virginia in 1735 to see for himself the lands he had inherited through his mother, Catherine Culpeper, Lady Fairfax. An artists rendition of John Thomas Schleys first house built in the new city of Frederick in 1746 resembles in part the still standing house of Schley in Moerzheim, Germany. MAP REFERENCE: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=ysH&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Orange+Co+VA&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Orange+Co&hnear=VA&ei=YjjrSs_9LMnYlAf0p-X_BA&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&resnum=4&ved=0CC0QtgMwAw, Website design by Auriga Productions Fairfax issued a grant on June 7, 1749 to Hamblin (possibly Hamilton?). In 1711 there was a war with the white settlers. Thank you for reading! During the 1840s, David Gibson bought lots 20-22 and built a mansion house on #22. Hazle's Run was named for him. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. Berkeley County was about 75 percent Confederate during the Civil War. Say it once. After the war Lewis began to establish an ironworks on his tract at Cedar Creek. With the Take 5 newsletter, you will get latest local news delivered every morning. Aug 2009 ~ All Rights Reserved, Jefferson VA/WV (Charles Town & Harpers Ferry). Although I highly recommend this book, there are a number of both small and large errors. Mountains we know today formed Sugarloaf, Parrs Ridge, the Catoctin Range. For almost 100 years the population grew on the Eastern Shore and near the Chesapeake Bay on the west. His wife Mary and brother William Greenfield in Scotland were the heirs. Fithian left shortly thereafter and joined the fight for American independence. From that same time period is evidence of Native American villages near Biggs Ford Road and Devilbiss Bridge Road. Its articles, sources and interpretations, and reviews of books range from British North America and the United States to Europe, West Africa, the Caribbean, and the Spanish American borderlands. But only the settlements between the two mountain ranges, Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, is considered within the Shenandoah Valley. The French in Canada wanted to colonize the area south including todays Pittsburgh where they had built Fort Duquesne. Teste: Jonath Gibson. His great-grandfather was the son of Martin Cartmell, born in 1685, who brought his family to Frederick County, Virginia along with his mother, Dorothy Cartmell. The 1830 census listed 1,034 male slaves and 885 female slaves, along with 276 free Negroes, out of a total population of 10,518. for 30 days, $1.99 Lord Baltimore was made proprietor of the land, and wanted to earn money for himself. One can maneuver the map reveal to view the full Valley and its surround. Please see the map reference below to help pin-point your ancestors residence. He was a friend of the Native Americans, and received help from them. Here he has divided the records of one man into two. York sold the 312-acre farm to John Parker, who received a Fairfax grant on June 9, 1749. *Subscriptions renew automatically every 30 days at $14.99. John Greenfield, granted by Fairfax on Oct. 7, 1748. If your household falls in a postal delivery area, you will be notified by our customer service team. Frederick County births and deaths. The house was located very close to the bank of the Creek. 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. Neither state was happy. Thank you for reading! Linville Creek was one of the most interesting and important centers of Colonial Virgina. During the first years of the war, Lewis began to lay out his plan for the lots that would eventually become the town of Stephens City. While Jost Hite fought Lord Fairfaxs claims in court, Peter and Lewis Stephens chose to work with the Baron and remained friendly toward him. In some areas, the serviceberry is called shadbush or shadblow. Fairfax issued the grant on Oct. 2, 1748. Help us. tuller.roberta@gmail.com #21 Joseph Robinson received a Fairfax grant on June 11, 1749 for 332 acres. T.K. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The length of the Creek is 45 miles, from its head spring to its mouth at the Potomac River. Meanwhile traders and explorers appeared. 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. The Virginia Albins; The History of the Albin Family Out of Old Frederick County, 1739 - 1989: Immigrants Mary Bruce and William Albin and Their Descendants Who Migrated Westward with the Opening of New Territories Carving a Civilization Out of a Wilderness. A favorite spot for acquiring rhyolite was at Crow Rock, near Myersville. Shortly thereafter, an informal community of Stephens family members and their associates began to grow up along the Great Wagon Road around the Stephens family homestead. Please see the map reference below to help pin-point your ancestors residence. Roberta Tuller 2020 Lot #1 (400 acres), acquired by James Robinson: Lots #2 and #3, acquired by Robert Green: Lot #4 (500 acres), acquired by John, James and Moses Green: Lot #5 (500 acres), acquired by John, James and Moses Green: Lot #6 (500 acres), acquired by Jost Hite: Lot #8 (545 acres), acquired by Jost Hite: Lots #9 and #10, acquired by Robert McKay: From Chalkley's (listed in alphabetical order, based upon grantee/acquiree): Link to return back to Article: Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia, Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia, https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Early_Settlers_on_Linville%27s_Creek%2C_Augusta_County%2C_VA, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License, Page 251.--7th August, 1746. He was a patriot in the Revolutionary War - being a Captain in the Shenandoah County Militia. On its north end, it enters the north fork of the Shenandoah River at Broadway. In 1735 about one hundred families arrived from Ger- many. 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. Died in 1768 and left no children. #20 No house was on this lot when the survey was made. Those counties in the early 18th century are the early settlements of the First Settlers. It had a history before the Swiss Germans joined the English, Quakers, and few Scotch-Irish who were among the earliest settlers. TheEastern Panhandleof West Virginia bordersMarylandandVirginia. They slowly moved north by 1722 to New York state and joined other tribes. Premium newsletters reserved for supporting members; most open to all. to 1450 A.D.) and Devilbiss Bridge Road. One group of Stephensburgs patriots was recruited in August of 1776 by Henry Bedinger (1752-1843) of Shepherdstown and joined other rifle troops from Martinsburg in Berkeley County to the North. You have permission to edit this article. For terms and use, please refer to our Terms and Conditions Fairfax issued the grant on June 1, 1749. Same parties as above (, Page 373.--8th August, 1767. Two hundred million years ago, dinosaurs roamed the land. Get your news on the go with focused newsletters. to Thomas Hood, of Frederick County, 248, 200 acres on Linwill's Creek, Between Josiah Boon and Josiah Davison. The Native Americans taught the French to fight hiding in ambush. This was a choice lot because it bordere the Potomac River, but was known for having absentee landlords. The first Asians came to America via the Bering Strait about 14,000 B.C. Open to all. Use the 'Report' link for abusive Rogers died before 1753 and his son Matthew Rogers Jr. inherited the land. Hite and Rebecca, of Hampshire, to. In 1699 the Piscataway Indians moved to Heaters Island in the Potomac River near Point of Rocks. No deceptive names. The case began in 1848 and not in 1851. With an improved index. Frederick County, Virginia, Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants. Don't degrade others. During the Archaic period, trees began to grow and large animals disappeared. This Opequon Settlement was not a town but a group of homesteads on land claims held by these early pioneers. South side of Cohongoroota River, 882 acres on the west side of the Sherando River, b. Europe then Chester County, Pennsylvania, 120 acres on the North fork of the Sherando River, adjoining Thomas Chester, Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, near Harper's Ferry, South side of Cohongoroota River, now in the Counties of Berkley and Jefferson, 568 acres, part of Hite's grant and also 100 acres adjoining, 860 acres on the west side of Buffalo Meadow known for years as Buffalo Marsh, just west of Winchester in the Shenandoah near the area known as Round Hill-Opequon Creek, 395 acres adjoining the Borden, Griffith and Hampton, etc.