Frederick County Maryland Colonial Structures covers a period from 1729-1854. The information was obtained from Certificates of Survey located at Plats.net on the Maryland State Archives website. The intent is… Read More
Month: May 2019
Hancocks Town or Williams Town (Washington County)
What was the original name for Hancock Maryland? Hancocks Town or Williams Town? It appears to be both. The information begins with the tract Callidonia 1765 (Fr Co. Patent# 733… Read More
Estate Record Land Division
When working with wills be sure to cross check with deed records. Excellent family history and land transfers may be located which could provide a breakthrough in your research. Estate… Read More
Dalecarlia (Washington County)
Dalecarlia (Fr Co. Patented Survey# 1045-6985 Acres) was surveyed for John Ridout on 19 July 1775 and patented 4 September 1775. This land was a resurvey of the tract Chatham… Read More
Fort Tonoloway Land Owners (Washington County)
How did the fort come to be? Where is the fort located? Who were the people living in the area of the fort during the French & Indian War? Fort… Read More