Taneytown District No. 1 - Chapter 39A

 

TANEYTOWN DISTRICT, No. 1.

 

The metes and bounds of this district are as follows:

 

“Beginning at the Pennsylvania line where Rock Creek crosses said line; thence with the course of said creek until it empties into the Monocacy River; thence with the Monocacy to the point where Double Pipe Creek enters the river; thence with the course of Pipe to the point of junction with Little Pipe Creek and by Pipe Creek; thence with the course of Little Pipe Creek to Eckart’s Ford; thence with a straight line to Sick’s Ford on Big Pipe Creek; thence up Big Pipe Creek to Grove’s Mill; thence with the stone road to Littlestown turnpike; thence with the turnpike to the Pennsylvania line; thence to the place of beginning.”

 

The district is bounded on the north by Pennsylvania, on the east by the Myers’ and Uniontown Districts, on the south by the Uniontown and Middleburg Districts, and on the west by Frederick County. Its western boundary line is the Monocacy River, and Big Pipe Creek separates it from the Uniontown District. Alloway’s Creek, which rises in Pennsylvania, passes through the northwest corner of the district and empties into the Monocacy River, and Piney Creek, which takes its rise in the same State, passes diagonally through the district, dividing it into two nearly equal parts, and finds its outlet in the Monocacy. Upon the tributaries of these streams many mills have been erected, some of them prior to the Revolutionary war. Taneytown District was first settled by the Scotch-Irish Presbyterian Covenanter stock, who were either natives of the north of Ireland or the descendants of those who came to Pennsylvania very early in the history of the colonies. Among them were the Gwynns, McKalebs, McKellips, Galts, Birnies, Knoxes, and Rudesils. The Goods, Crouses, Swopes, Hesses, Nalls, Hecks, Reindollars, Thompsons, and Shunks are names intimately associated also with the first settlement of the district. Frederick Taney was the earliest settler of whom any record is preserved. He took up a tract of land in the vicinity of Taneytown, at present the business centre of the district, in 1740, and in 1754 “Brother’s Agreement,” a tract of seven thousand nine hundred acres, was patented to Edward Digges and Raphael Taney. About 1750 a heavy tide of immigration set in from Pennsylvania. John McKellip, Sr., a sea-captain, was born in the County Antrim, Ireland, where his parents had removed from the neighborhood of Castle Stirling, England. He married, Nov. 9, 1780, Mary Drips, his first wife, and after her death, Ann Adams, of Maryland. He settled in the Taneytown District in 1780, whither he had come from Ireland in company with Rogers Birnie. He died March 10, 1834, aged eighty years. His first wife died Feb. 15, 1799, and his second, Dec. 14, 1827, she being sixty-four years of age. Three of his brothers, William, Hugh, and David, settled in America. John McKellip’s son James by his second wife was born Nov. 5, 1805, and died May 4, 1859. He was the father of Col. William A. McKellip, a prominent lawyer of Westminster. The early settlers were all stanch Whigs during the Revolution, and contributed largely in troops and treasure to its success. “Brother’s Inheritance,” a grant of three thousand one hundred and twenty-four acres, was patented to Michael Swope in 1761.

 

If longevity be an indication of the salubriousness of a climate, Taneytown District has reason to be proud of its record in this regard. John Welty was born in Eppingen, Germany, Sept. 4, 1722. He came to this country and settled in the Taneytown District, and died near Emmittsburg, Jan. 16, 1817, aged ninety-four years, four months, and two days. His son, Frederick Welty, was born on Piney Creek, near Taneytown, March 12, 1779, and afterwards removed to Deilsburg, York Co., Pa., where he died April 28, 1877, aged ninety-eight years, one month, and sixteen days; Elizabeth Knitz, a daughter of John Welty, lived to be one hundred and three years of age; Susanna Hornaker died in March, 1855, aged eighty-four years, four months, and two days; Casper Welty, a son of John, died Feb. 27, 1856, aged eighty-eight years, nine months, and twenty-one days; Bernard Welty, another son, died April 1, 1856, aged eighty-two years, eight months, and eleven days; Mary Hoovs, another daughter, died Sept. 17, 1866, aged ninety-one years; Abraham Welty, died May 2, 1874, aged ninety-seven years, eleven months, and twenty-two days. Their aggregate ages amounted to six hundred and fifty-seven years, giving an average of ninety-four years to each member of the family, probably the most remarkable instance of longevity since the days of the patriarchs.

 

Piney Creek Presbyterian Church.—”April 13, 1763, Tom’s Creek and Pipe Creek Churches ask leave to apply to the Presbytery of New Brunswick for a young man to supply them.” The answer to this request is not recorded, but the Rev. Samuel Thompson was appointed to preach at Tom’s Creek, and the Rev. Robert McMardil was at the same time appointed to preach at Pine Creek, on the fourth Sabbath of April. At this point in the history the name of Pipe Creek disappears from the record, and that of Pine, then Piney Creek, is substituted, showing that the congregation now adopted a new name, if it did not also change its place of worship. The church was supplied during the next autumn and winter by William Edmeston and John Slemons, licentiates of the Donegal Presbytery, by William Magau, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, and by the Rev. Robert Smith. For the summer of 1764, Mr. Slemons had three appointments at Piney Creek. During the next five years Tom’s Creek and Piney Creek had occasional supplies, appointed chiefly at the stated meetings of the Presbytery in April and October. Andrew Bay, John Slemons, John Craighead, Hezekiah James Balch, Samuel Thompson, and Robert Cooper were among their preachers. Rev. John Slemons was born in Chester County, Pa. His parents were emigrants from Ireland. He was a graduate of Princeton College, and was licensed by the Presbytery of Donegal in 1762 or 1763. He was unanimously called to Lower Marsh Creek on the third Saturday of November, 1764. He also received calls from Tom’s Creek and Piney Creek about the same time. At Philadelphia, May 8, 1765, the Presbytery desired his answer respecting the calls under consideration, when “he gave up that from Piney Creek and Tom’s Creek.” Not being “clear” with respect to the call from Lower Marsh Creek, the Presbytery “recommend him to come to a determination as soon as he can in that matter.” On the 23d of May he declared his acceptance of the call to Lower Marsh Creek, and was ordained and installed by the Presbytery of Carlisle. Oct 30, 1765, Mr. Slemons frequently supplied Tom’s Creek and Piney Creek, both before and after his settlement at Marsh Creek. His relation to this church had dissolved in 1774. He was pastor of Slate Ridge and Chanceford from their organization until his death, June, 1814, in the eightieth year of his, age. His remains, and those of his wife Sarah, who died June 2, 1823, are interred in the Piney Creek burying-ground. Mrs. Slemons was the daughter of the Rev. Joseph Dean, a co-laborer of the Tennents, who was buried in the Neshaminy Church graveyard. Two brothers and a sister of Mr. Slemons, and the children of one of the brothers, are buried in the Lower Marsh Creek burying-ground. Piney Creek had meanwhile asked for the appointment of the Rev. Joseph Rhea “in particular” as supply, and had also requested that some member of the Presbytery be deputized to assist in the preparation of a call to Mr. Rhea. He had already been before the congregation, having become a member of the Presbytery, October, 1770. That Mr. Rhea’s ministrations were highly acceptable is evinced by the fact that not only Piney Creek, but also Upper Marsh Creek (now Gettysburg) and the united churches of Tuscarora and Cedar Springs, all presented calls to him in April, 1771. Hanover, in Dauphin County, likewise asked for him as supply at the same time. The call from Tuscarora and Cedar Spring was withheld for correction. That from Upper Marsh was presented to Mr. Rhea, and taken into consideration by him.

 

The commissioners from Piney Creek were Patrick Watson and Matthew Galt. They stated that subscriptions amounting to £110 or £112 had been secured for Mr. Rhea’s support; that if he became pastor they proposed to maintain his family for the first year in addition to the salary, and that this agreement had been entered of record in their “Book of Congregational Affairs.”

 

The Presbytery found the call to be regular and the people unanimous, but an existing difficulty between Tom’s Creek and Piney Creek was an impediment in the way of placing it in Mr. Rhea’s hands. Another committee was now raised to hear and determine the matters now in dispute. This committee consisted of the Rev. Messrs. Thompson, Roon, Duffield, and Cooper, and was directed to put the call in Mr. Rhea’s hands, if no sufficient objections arose out of the questions submitted for their decision.

 

The committee was directed to meet on the Monday following their appointment, but in this they failed, and so reported to the Presbytery in June, when the reasons assigned for the failure were sustained. During the delay occasioned by these efforts of conciliation Mr. Rhea declared his acceptance of the call to Upper Marsh Creek, but afterwards declined it under circumstances which led the Presbytery to disapprove of his conduct “as having too great an appearance of inadvertency and instability,” and recommending him to be “more cautious in the future with respect to such matters.”

 

Piney Creek now urged the Presbytery to put their call into Mr. Rhea’s hands, and in case of his acceptance to have him installed as soon as convenient. The same obstacle being still in the way as at the April meeting, action upon this request was again deferred.

 

But, in order to expedite the business, a new committee, consisting of the Rev. Messrs. Cooper, Craighead, and Duffield, with Robert Dill and Robert McPherson as elders, was appointed to determine the matter in debate, and if the way should be clear, put the call into Mr. Rhea’s hands and receive his answer.

 

The committee met at Tom’s Creek on the fourth Tuesday of June, 1771, all the members being present except Mr. Craighead and Elder Dill. Mr. Cooper was chosen moderator, and Mr. Duffield clerk. The commissioners from Piney Creek were Patrick Watson, Abraham Heyter, Benjamin McKinley, James Galt, and James Hunter; from Tom’s Creek a committee of four.

 

When the committee and the parties came together, there were two subjects of dispute to be considered. The first was that Piney Creek desired a separation from Tom’s Creek and the settlement of a pastor of their own; whereas Tom’s Creek favored the continuance of the former union and a joint settlement of a pastor. After a full and patient hearing of the arguments on both sides, the committee decided this first question in favor of Piney Creek, and dissolved the union.

 

The second subject of controversy was that of the boundary line between the two congregations. It will be remembered that in April, 1765, this question was considered and apparently settled. The following is the concluding part of the committee’s decision:

 

“The committee therefore determine that although Monocacy does appear to be a just and natural boundary to Tom’s Creek, yet for the present such persons as live between the above-mentioned Stony Ridge and Marsh Creek, or Monocacy, and choose to join with Piney Creek, shall be at liberty so to do. But that in case of Tom’s Creek obtaining a minister, it shall be deemed more regular in them to join with Tom’s Creek (within whose reasonable bounds they are to be esteemed residing), as being more conducive to the general good of the church, even though they should still continue a connection with Piney Creek as being nearer to them as that house is now seated.”

 

In the judgment and determination of the committee the commissioners of both congregations acquiesced, and thus disposed of questions which had been sources of controversy and distraction. The way was now clear for presenting the call to Mr. Rhea. It was accordingly placed in his hands by the committee. After due deliberation he accepted it. The record omits the arrangements for his installation, but this doubtless soon followed, as from this time he discharged the duties of the pastorate. Thus after depending upon the Presbytery for supplies for nearly ten years, Piney Creek had, for the first time, a settled minister. At what precise time the first house of worship was erected at Piney Creek is unknown. It was, however, prior to the settlement of Mr. Rhea, as is shown by the deed conveying the lot of ground, and the house built upon it, to the trustees. The original Piney Creek church, as stated above, erected prior to Mr. Rhea’s settlement in 1771, was a very plain log structure. Its pews were

 

“— Straight-backed and tall,

Its pulpit, goblet formed,

Half-way up the wall,

The sounding-board above.”

 

It was removed about the year 1818, when the present brick church was built upon the same site, and much after the same fashion. It was remodeled and modernized in 1869, during the pastorate of Mr. Patterson. The number of pews in the second church before the last improvements were made were fifty-eight.

 

The deed of the old church is dated Feb. 15, 1771, and was given for a consideration of five shillings, by Abraham Heyter, of Frederick County, province of Maryland, to Patrick Watson, James Galt, and John McCorkle, of’ the same county and province, and James Barr and James Hunter, of York County, province of Pennsylvania, in trust for a church and burying-ground. The grant contained two acres of land, and the use of a spring of water contiguous thereto, on the southeast side of the land, and was situated in Piney Creek Hundred, Frederick Co. In shape it was a parallelogram, with lines running north and south twenty perches, and east and west sixteen perches. The grantor restricted the use and privilege of the land to a “congregation of people called Presbyterians, who shall hold or continue to hold that system of doctrine contained in the Westminster confession of faith, catechisms, and directory, as the same principles are now professed and embraced by the Synod of New York and Philadelphia, to which they are now united.”

 

While Piney Creek was enjoying the regular ministrations of a settled pastor, Tom’s Creek was dependent upon the Presbytery for supplies. In 1772 subscriptions to the amount of fourteen pounds were taken up in Piney Creek for the benefit of Nassau Hall College, New Jersey. In June, 1775, Mr. Rhea informed the Presbytery that he desired to visit some parts of Virginia, and that his people had given consent to his absence. The Presbytery permitted him to carry out his purpose, and furnished him with the usual traveling credentials.

 

Mr. Rhea tendered his resignation as pastor of the Piney Creek Church in April, 1776. His reasons for doing so are not upon record, but subsequent proceedings show that his salary was in arrears. The commissioners of the congregation were Robert Bigham and Adam Hoop. Upon their acceding to Mr. Rhea’s request, the Presbytery, after due deliberation, dissolved the pastoral relation. An agreement was, however, previously entered into whereby Mr. Rhea engaged to receipt in full for his salary upon the payment of one hundred and fifty pounds. He also agreed that if upon examination of accounts it should appear that any moneys had been received for which due credit had not been given, the proper deductions should be made. The date of these transactions was April 11, 1776.

 

Mr. Rhea obtained leave to spend the following summer in Virginia, and was furnished with the usual Presbyterial certificate.

 

Being unable to effect a settlement with Mr. Rhea, the congregation applied to the Presbytery in October of the same year for a committee to adjudicate the matter. The Rev. Messrs. Balch and Black, with Elders William Blair and David McConaughy, were appointed said committee, and directed to meet at Piney Creek, when Mr. Rhea could be present. But as he had gone to Virginia, the meeting was necessarily delayed, and before it could be arranged for his convenience he died. This event occurred Sept. 20, 1777. Mr. Rhea was a native of Ireland. Piney Creek was his only pastorate in this country. His remains lie in the burying-ground attached to this church. His tombstone bears the following inscription:

 

“Sacred to the memory of the Rev. Joseph Rhea, who died in 1777, aged about sixty-two years. Erected at the request and the expense of a grandson of the deceased, in 1839, by the elders of the Piney Creek Church, where he preached seven years”

 

In October, 1778, a paper signed by Patrick Watson, Robert Bigham, Samuel McCune, James Watson, and William Linn showed that the arrears due to the heirs of Mr. Rhea had been collected, and all the obligations of the congregation to him honorably discharged. Supplies were appointed for Piney Creek at this meeting, and from time to time for the next two years.

 

On the 22d of May, 1777, the Rev. James Martin, a member of the Associate Presbytery of Pennsylvania, was received by the Synod and assigned to the Presbytery of Donegal. He was enrolled as a member of this latter body June 18th. In 1780 he accepted a call to Piney Creek Church. The support promised was “four hundred bushels of wheat per year, or the current price thereof in money, and as much more as the circumstances of the congregation would admit.” He was installed Nov. 9, 1780, by a committee consisting of the Rev. Messrs. James Hunt, John Slemons, and John Black. The pastorate of Mr. Martin was continued eight and a half years. In October, 1788, he applied to the Presbytery of Carlisle for a relief from his charge. The commissioners of the congregation had not been instructed to acquiesce in this application, but they presented a memorial showing that their financial affairs were not in a healthy condition. The church was cited to appear at the next meeting and show cause why Mr. Martin’s request should not be granted, and a committee consisting of Rev. Messrs. Black, McKnight, and Henderson, with Elders John Linn, Robert McPherson, and James McKnight, was directed to meet at Piney Creek on the first Tuesday of December and inquire into the condition of affairs.

 

The committee reported, April 15, 1789, that the whole amount paid Mr. Martin in nine years was £612 12s. 8d., that £297 7s. 4d. were still due, that for his future support they can only raise seventy pounds per annum, and will only be responsible for forty pounds of the said sum. The pastoral relation was therefore unanimously dissolved, and the congregation was directed to use every honorable effort to liquidate their indebtedness to Mr. Martin. At the same meeting Mr. Martin accepted a call to East and West Penn’s Valley, Warrior Mark, and Half-Moon, in Pennsylvania, within the present bounds of the Presbytery of Huntingdon. Here he labored until his death, June 20, 1795. He was a native of the County Down of Ireland. He came to this country before its independence was declared, and labored for a season in South Carolina. Piney Creek was his first settlement here, though he had preached for some years in his native land. He was one of the original members of the Presbytery of Huntingdon, which was constituted April 14, 1795. He died at the age of sixty-seven, and was buried in Penn’s Valley, where he resided after he moved to Maryland. Tradition speaks of him as an able and popular preacher. He is said to have been a very earnest and animated speaker. Like all the preachers of that day, and those especially of the denomination from which he originally came, his sermons were long, perhaps seldom less than an hour and a half, and sometimes considerably longer. On a warm summer day it was not unusual for him to take off his coat and preach in his shirt-sleeves. In the pulpit he was very forgetful of himself and his personal appearance, so intensely was he taken up in his subject. He would first take off his coat, then begin to loosen his cravat, and conclude by taking off his wig, holding it in his hand and shaking it in the face of the congregation, and sometimes during the course of his sermon his wig would become awry, the back part turned to the front, and he utterly unconscious of the metamorphosis. Surely a man of such earnestness was above and beyond the ridicule of the profane. Mr. Martin was twice married. His first wife was Annie McCullough; his second, Ellen Davidson, of York County. After his death she returned to her home. She had no children. Mr. Martin had four sons,—James, Samuel, John, and Robert.

 

The pulpit remained vacant for several years after Mr. Martin’s resignation, and depended upon the Presbytery for preaching and the administration of the sacraments. The process of liquidating their indebtedness went on slowly.

 

In October, 1792, a statement of accounts between the congregation and their late pastor showed a remaining indebtedness of £96 17s. 11d. The only other reference to the subject is in April, 1793, when the people are again directed to take all proper measures to secure a speedy discharge of their obligations to Mr. Martin.

 

In August, 1793, the advice of the Presbytery was sought in the following case: “A certain widow of Piney Creek, with her husband in his lifetime, applied to a certain man who passed under the name of a gospel minister and had the ordinance of baptism in appearance administered to her two children; but it was afterwards discovered that the said administrator had never been authorized by any regular church of Christ to act as a gospel minister.” The Presbytery decided the act of the impostor to be invalid, and advised that the children be baptized by a regularly ordained minister.

 

In October, 1801, the Piney Creek Church, which had been vacant since the resignation of Mr. Martin, April 15, 1789, extended a call to Mr. Davidson, offering him £87 10s. for one-half of his ministerial and pastoral services. A commissioner informed the Presbytery that Tom’s Creek had been consulted, and had agreed that Mr. Davidson’s services should be divided between the two congregations. The call was accordingly presented to Mr. Davidson, and upon his acceptance of it the arrangement was consummated.

 

Tom’s Creek and. Piney Creek were now for the first time in a period of forty years united under the same pastor. The union then established has, however, been continued with entire harmony through successive pastorates for three-quarters of a century. Mr. Davidson’s labors were continued in the two congregations until the autumn of 1809.

 

At the Presbytery meeting at Carlisle, Sept. 26, 1810, charges of a serious nature were made against Mr. Davidson by Mr. Emmit. “Only six were deemed relevant: 1. A charge of fraud and falsehood in a business transaction with said Emmit. 2. Of fraud towards the purchasers of certain lots of ground in the above transaction. 3. Of falsehood in renting to Anthony Troxel a brick house only, and afterwards giving him possession of orchard, clover, and garden, though said property was claimed by said Emmit according to contract. 4. Of fraud and falsehood (1) in settling an account with Robert Holmes, and (2) in his dealings with Lewis Weaver, wherein he promised to settle with said Weaver before he (Davidson) removed to Frederick, but violated said promise. 5. Of cruel and unchristian conduct in ejecting George Hockensmith, wife, and children, with beds and furniture, during a heavy rain, despite all said Hockensmith’s entreaties to give him two or three days, for which he would pay him two dollars, and in refusing to give him time for his children to eat a mouthful of breakfast, though it was provided for them and already on the table. 6. Of a breach of the Sabbath, in June, 1805, in dealing with Solomon Kephart for harvest liquors.”

 

A committee consisting of the Rev. John McKnight, D.D., chairman, and the Rev. Messrs. William Paxton and David McConaughy, with Elders Alexander Russel, Walter Smith, and John Eadie, appointed to hear and take testimony in the case, met at the house of Patrick Reed, in Emmittsburg, on the first Tuesday of November, 1810, and entered upon an examination of the charges. Mr. Davidson declined to make any defense. The committee reported to the Presbytery April 11, 1811. The charges were taken up seriatim, and after mature consideration it was decided that none of them had been sustained. It was thereupon

 

“Resolved, That the Presbytery declare their high disapprobation of the conduct of William Emmit, in instituting and prosecuting charges evidently unjust, slanderous, and vexatious.”

 

It was also ordered that an attested copy of this resolution be read from the pulpit of the churches.

 

Of the internal and spiritual condition of Piney Creek during Mr. Davidson’s pastorate little is known. In 1806 the total membership was 124; in 1807, 113; in 1808, 108. In 1805 the additions to the church were 10; in 1807, 8; in 1808, 7; in 1809, 9. The baptisms in 1806 were 14; in 1807, 8; in 1808, 24; in 1809, 10; in 1810, 14.

 

The next pastor of the united congregations was the Rev. Robert Smith Grier. A complete roll of the membership of Piney Creek was prepared in January, 1824, from which it appears that there were then one hundred and forty-four communicants; of these eighty-nine were females. Piney Creek had at that date thirty-seven members more than Tom’s Creek, and was most probably as strong as at any period of its history. Emigration westward, by which it has been greatly depleted of late, had not then fairly set in. The elders were Alexander Horner, John McAlister, Samuel Thompson, and John Barr. Many names then on the list of members have since disappeared. The Adairs, the Baldwins, the Blacks, the Darbys, the Fergusons, the Heagys, the McCrearys, the Reids, the Wilsons, and others familiar doubtless to many now living are no longer upon the register.

 

In May, 1825, Catharine Harris, Susan Jamison, Sarah and William Thompson, Rebecca Wilson,

 

Henry Dinwiddie, Amelia Rhinedoller, and Sophia Deukart were received, and in September Robert Flemming and Miss Eliza Graham. In 1830 the Session received Jacob Shoemaker, who became a useful member of the church, and was ordained to the eldership in 1838. He died Feb. 4, 1869. Mrs. Margaret Shoemaker, wife of Jacob, was received at the same time; she was a diffident though a sincere and humble Christian woman. At her death, which occurred Oct. 26, 1875, it was discovered that she had bequeathed two thousand dollars to the board of the church.

 

John Adair was treasurer of Piney Creek Church from 1814 to 1822; James Barr, from 1822 to 1836. The position of doorkeeper was held by Abraham Shoemaker from 1815 to 1819; James Ross, from 1819 to 1822; Elijah Currens, from 1823 to 1837. The number of persons subscribing to the pastor’s salary in 1806 were 95; in 1810, 75; in 1816 and 1817, 100, which appears to be the maximum number so far as can be ascertained. The subscriptions ranged from one to ten dollars, the average being about three, and were paid semi-annually.

 

The pastorate of Mr. Grier, though covering more than half a century, was quiet and uneventful. He lived during a large part of his ministry upon his farm, three miles north of Emmittsburg, and over the line separating Maryland and Pennsylvania. After the decease of Mr. Grier both churches were supplied for a few months by Rev. Daniel B. Jackson, then a licentiate, but now pastor of the Black River Falls Church, Wis. Early in the summer of 1866 they were visited by the Rev. Isaac M. Patterson, pastor of the Annapolis Church, and a member of the Presbytery of Baltimore. This visit resulted in a call to the pastorate of both churches. Mr. Patterson commenced his labors early in August, and was installed at Piney Creek November 13th, and on the next day at Emmittsburg. Mr. Patterson’s ministry lasted seven years. In the summer of 1873 he resigned his pastoral charge with a view to accept a call to Milford, N.J., which is his present field of labor. The relations of the present pastor to the united churches of Emmittsburg, Piney Creek, and Taneytown were constituted in December, 1873, by a committee of the Presbytery of Baltimore.

 

In January, 1824, there were in the church at Piney Creek four elders,—Alexander Horner, John McAllister, Samuel Thompson, and James Barr,—and the following are the names of the communicants:

 

Alexander Horner, Sarah Horner, Eli Horner, Ann Walker, John Horner, Ann Thompson, Robert McCreery, Robert Thompson, Eleanor Thompson, Ann McCreery, Mary Thompson, Andrew Walker, Maria McCreery, Sarah Horner, James Horner, James Black, Jane Black, Philip Heagy, Esther Heagy, Jesse Quinn, Margaret Linor, William Walker, William Stevenson, Peggy Stevenson, John McCallister, J.W. McCalister, Betsy McCalister, Mary McCalister, Elizabeth Henry, Frances Weemes, Jane Cornell, Margaret Paxton, William Paxton, Caroline Harris, Jane McCrea, Elijah Baldwin, Matthew Galt, Mary Galt, Elizabeth Galt, Susan Galt, Rebecca Galt, Abraham Linor, Sterling Galt, Margaret Galt, Samuel Galt, Mary Galt, Mary Jones, Elizabeth McCrea, Thompson McCrea, Samuel Thompson, Archibald Clingan, Ann Clingan, William Clingan, Elizabeth Clingan, Hugh Thompson, Margaret Snyder, Elijah Baldwin, Elizabeth Baldwin, Mary Baldwin, Kizeah Baldwin, Rachel Miller, Sarah Drummond, James Smith, Sarah Smith, — Alison, Martha Alison, Mary Ann Alison, Isabella Barr, James Barr, Margaret Barr, Sally Barr, Mary Cornell, Esther Cornell, Sarah Galt, Martha Breckenridge, Margaret Birnie, Hester Birnie, Charles Birnie, Hester Birnie, Jr., Rose Birnie, John McKaleb, Mary Jane Annan, John McKillip, Ann McKillip, Mary Gillelan, Sarah Claubach, Catherine Musgrove, John Ferguson, Sr., John Ferguson, Rebecca Ferguson, John Adair, Esther Adair, Sarah Adair, Samuel Adair, Hannah Adair, Frances Alison, Margaret Reid, Margaret Reid, Jr., Mary Reid, Weemes Black, Elizabeth Larrimore, Lucinda McCalister, Thomas McCune, Thomas McCune, Jr., Mary McCune, John Thompson, Andrew Guin, Margaret Hunter, Susanna Hunter, Jane Hunter, Elizabeth Hunter, John Hunter, Andrew Horner, Margaret Horner, William Horner, Elizabeth Horner, Nancy Bentley, John Darby, Catharine Darby, Elizabeth Smith, Mary Wilson, Jane Wilson, John Wilson, Betsy Larimore, George Guin, Elizabeth Baldwin, John McClanahan, Ann McClanahan, James McCalester, James McCalister, Jr., Mary McCalister, Alexander McCalister, James McIlhenny, Maria McIlhenny, Sally McIlhenny, Robert McKinney, Susanna McKinney, Esther McKinney, James Smith, Jane Longwell, Sally Jamison, Miss Jamison, Kitty (colored), Jack (colored).

 

The following is a list of the persons subscribing to the pastor’s salary in the year 1817:

 

Adair, John. Horner, John.

Adair, Samuel. Hunter, John.

Alison, Francis. Heagy, Philip.

Alexander, William. Hays, Joseph.

Armstrong, Isaac. Hunter, Susanna.

Barr, James. Heagy, George.

Breckinridge, William. Jamison, Widow.

Black, James. Jamison, John.

Birnie, Clotworthy. Jones, John.

Baldwin, Daniel. Linn, James.

Beard, William. Linn, Samuel.

Breckinridge, Widow. Love, Robert.

Brannon, Margaret. Leech, Robert.

Cornall, Thomas. Linah, Abraham.

Cornall, William. Larimore, Thomas.

Crabbs, John. Linn, Samuel, Jr.

Currens, Elijah. Little, Susanna.

Currens, William. McCreary, Robert.

Cornall, Jesse. McAlister, John.

Cornall, Smith. McAlister, James.

Clingan, Archibald. McKaleb, John.

Clingan, William. McKalip, John.

Crabster, John. McCune, Thomas.

Crabster, John, Jr. McIlvane, Moses.

Darby, John. Major, Robert.

Dorborrow, Isaac. McKinney, John.

Drummond, James. McCune, Thomas.

Ferguson, John. McIlhenny, John.

Ferguson, William. McCrea, Elizabeth.

Galt, John. McCrea, Thomas.

Galt, Matthew. Musgrove, Samuel.

Guin, George. McIlhenny, James.

Galt, Moses. Paxton, William.

Gilliland, John. Paxton, Thomas.

Guin, Andrew. Paxton, Margaret.

Gordin, Mary. Ross, James.

Horner, Alexander. Robinson, Robert.

Hill, Hannah. Reed, Francis.

Hunter, Joseph. Smith, Samuel.

Horner, William. Smith, James.

Horner, Andrew. Stevenson, William.

Shoemaker, William. Thomson, Robert.

Snyder, Nicholas. Thomson, Hugh.

Shaw, Hugh. Wilson, William.

Six, George. Walker, Mary.

Sink, George. Walker, William.

Smith, Obadiah. Wilson, Charles, Jr.

Shoemaker, Abraham. Wharton, James.

Stevenson, James. Weems, Fanny.

Thomson, John. Walker, Andrew.

Thomson, Samuel.

 

Rev. Sterling M. Galt was born in Taneytown District, Carroll Co., Md., Feb. 28, 1837. He was the son of Sterling Galt, a wealthy and influential citizen of the county and a descendant of one of the oldest settlers. He entered Princeton College, and pursued a thorough course of study both in the academic and theological departments. He was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of New Brunswick in 1861. He began his ministrations at Newark and Red Clay Creek, Del., within the bounds of the Presbytery of New Castle, where he was ordained in 1862 and installed pastor of these churches. After three years of incessant labor in this his only charge, he fell a victim to typhoid fever, Oct. 24, 1865.

 

Piney Creek has done her share to replenish the ministerial ranks. John W. Smith was the only son of Stephen and Frances Smith. He entered himself as a student of Pennsylvania College, at Gettysburg, and studied at the same time for the Presbyterian ministry. He was a young man of talent, and gave promise of eminent usefulness, but was taken off by disease, May 26, 1872, in the twentieth year of his year. The inscription upon his tombstone in Piney Creek graveyard tells that “he was a candidate for the ministry.”

 

Rev. James Grier Breckinridge, son of Robert and Mary Grier Breckinridge, and brother of Mrs. Matilda Allison, of Emmittsburg, was born in Carroll County, Md., May 30, 1808. His parents were members of the Piney Creek Church. His mother was a daughter of Rev. James Grier, a convert of Whitefield, and pastor of the Deep Run Church, Bucks County, Pa., from 1776 to 1791. Mr. Breckinridge received his collegiate education at Dickinson College, studied theology at Princeton, and was licensed by the Presbytery of Carlisle. In the autumn of 1831 he assisted in protracted services held at Bedford, Pa., after which he supplied the Bedford Church for some months. In May, 1833, a colony of thirty members from this congregation formed a new church at Schellsburg, of which Mr. Breckinridge became the first pastor. Accompanied by his wife he attended the sessions of the Carlisle Presbytery, at Chambersburg, in October, 1833. After the adjournment they visited their relatives in Carroll County, Md., and while there were prostrated by an attack of typhoid fever, from which neither of them recovered. Mr. Breckinridge died Nov. 1, 1833, when but twenty-six years of age, and Mrs. Breckinridge on the 19th of the same month, aged thirty years. They were both buried in the graveyard of Piney Creek Church.

 

John Motter Annan, the son of Dr. Andrew and Elizabeth Motter Annan, was born in Emmittsburg, Md., March 17, 1841. Early in life he exhibited a decided predilection for the church, and with a view to prepare for the ministry entered Lafayette College Sept. 7, 1859. At the breaking out of the civil war he left school and joined the Union army, enlisting in Company C, First Regiment of the Potomac Home Brigade, Maryland Cavalry, Capt. John Horner, of which company he was chosen first lieutenant. While at Camp Thomas, Frederick, Md., before the company had been in active service, he was accidentally killed by the discharge of a carbine in the hands of a soldier with whom he was conversing, Nov. 13, 1861. He was a young man of some talent, and possessed of moral qualities which would have made themselves felt in the community had he lived and carried out his original intentions.

 

The pastors of the Piney Creek Church have been:

 

1763-70, vacant, with occasional supplies; 1771-76, Rev. Joseph Rhea; 1776-80, vacant, with occasional supplies; 1780-89, Rev. James Martin; 1789-1800, vacant, with occasional supplies; 1801-10, Rev. Patrick Davidson; 1811-13, vacant, with occasional supplies; 1814-66, Rev. Robert S. Grier; 1866-73, Rev. Isaac M. Patterson; 1873, Rev. William Simonton.

 

Taneytown is the oldest village in Carroll County. It was laid out about the year 1750 by Frederick Taney, who came from Calvert County, Md. It is situated on the main road from Frederick to York, Pa., and prior to the Revolutionary war, and for many years afterwards, was the principal thoroughfare between the North and South. Frederick Taney, the founder of the town, was a member of the family of Roger B. Taney, the late eminent chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, whose remains now repose in a cemetery in Frederick after a grand but stormy career, in which heroic devotion to duty and extraordinary judicial acumen were so faithfully illustrated that his bitterest enemies have united to do justice to his memory. The ancestors of’ Frederick Taney were among the earliest settlers in the province of Maryland, and were large landed proprietors in Calvert County for many generations before his birth. Raphael Taney, in conjunction with Edward Digges, patented a tract of seven thousand nine hundred acres of land in this vicinity in 1754, but the Taney estate passed into other hands many years ago. The Good family succeeded by purchase to Taneytown. The land eventually fell into the hands of an old bachelor named Taney, who was a hard drinker. When not in his cups he was crusty and disagreeable, and could not be brought to entertain a proposition for the disposal of his property. Certain parties familiar with his habits, and anxious to secure the land, probably for speculative purposes, plied him with liquor, and when reduced to the convenient state of intoxication induced him to sign the papers which conveyed away his property. From the Good family the property descended by inheritance to the Gwinns, and from them, by sale and otherwise, to John McCaleb, the most extensive owner, Crouse, McKellip, Swope, Knox, Birnie, Rudisel, Hess, Null, Galt, and other families, until to-day there are but few acres within a radius of several miles around the town owned by parties bearing the names of those who were the proprietors sixscore years ago. Exception must be noted in the case of Sterling Galt. His estate has been the homestead of the family for one hundred and thirty-five years. In the original plan of Taneytown it was intended that a public square should be placed at the intersection of York Street and the Emmittsburg pike, now known as Bunker Hill, but the idea, an excellent one, was never carried out.

 

On a lot at the southeast angle of the intersection above mentioned, and directly opposite the residence of John Reindollar, stood the oldest house in the village, supposed to have been built one hundred and forty-five years ago. When Peter Heck was a boy, in 1799, it was a very old house. It was owned by Mrs. Margaret Angel, and in 1876 it was taken down.

 

In the latter part of the eighteenth century there stood on or near what is now the lime-kiln in Taneytown a long, low frame building, in which were manufactured, by a Mr. Sroyer, such implements as fireshovels, tongs, hoes, nails, and guns. The venerable Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson has in her possession a heavy pair of tongs made at this primitive factory, on which is inscribed the date of manufacture, 1796. The establishment was under the supervision of the government, or at least that portion which embraced the manufacture of firearms, and was annually visited and inspected by government officials. The machinery was very crude and simple. Instead of the belts, pulleys, emery-wheels, and ordinary appurtenances of a modern factory, regulated by steam, and by means of which a gun-barrel or other iron implements can be polished in a few moments, the only contrivance then known and used was a huge grindstone turned by an old horse. With these limited facilities, however, many guns were made for the government. The factory burned down early in the present century, and was never rebuilt, the government factory having been subsequently transferred to Harper’s Ferry, Va.

 

Taneytown, situated on the great highway of travel between the North and South, doubtless witnessed more of the conflict between Tory and Federal partisans than has been recorded or remembered. On more than one occasion the British and their allies rendezvoused at the head-waters of the Elk, in Cecil County, and sent out marauding parties, who ravaged the country and committed many outrages which time has suffered to lapse into oblivion. It would be strange, indeed, if in some of their raids they had not directed their energies against the rich country now forming Carroll County, and the road passing through Taneytown offered inducements of no ordinary nature to the baser class of army followers. The most annoying feature of these raids must have been the idiotic search made for prominent patriots. Houses were entered, the inmates insulted, and the furniture ransacked and broken to pieces. The late Mrs. Elizabeth Galt, whose death occurred some thirty-five years ago, was wont to exhibit with pride to interested visitors several bed-quilts which in “the days that tried men’s souls” had been perforated by the swords or bayonets of the soldiers in search of some victim. The fires of patriotism burned very brightly in the vicinity of Taneytown, and Tories were seldom rash enough to brave the anger of the people by an open expression of their sentiments. The martial spirit pervaded the neighborhood. A company of light horse was organized here, of which the father of Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, an old and highly esteemed resident, was a member. They were accustomed to assemble for drill at stated times in full regimentals in what is now known as “the race-ground field,” a short distance east of the village. As the country had need of every soldier that could be spared from the ordinary avocations of life, it is probable that this company took the field early in the struggle and combated gallantly for the rights of the people. On one occasion during the Revolution Gen. Washington, accompanied by his wife, halted in Taneytown on his way North to join the army, and remained there overnight. The log house, since then covered in with a casement of brick, still stands where the general and his wife passed the night. It is the building on Frederick Street now owned and occupied by Ephraim Hackensmith, but at that time kept as a tavern by Adam Good. Many old citizens remember the quaint sign which hung above the door, and whose creaking of a chill winter’s night, accompanied by the shrill blasts of wind, filled the souls of the small-fry with awe and dread, suggesting ghosts and hobgobblins to their impressionable minds. It is related of Washington that when asked what he would have for supper he replied “mush and milk,” and Mrs. Washington having some leisure moments during the evening, drew from her reticule an unfinished stocking and began to knit. After the death of Adam Good, the proprietor of the inn where the distinguished guests were entertained, his furniture was sold at auction, and Matthew Galt, the father of Sterling Galt, purchased the table upon which the very modest supper was served to Gen. Washington and his wife. It has since then passed through a number of hands in the same family, and is now the property of John McKellip.

 

As far as is known there are no other existing relics or vestiges of colonial times, save the almost undistinguishable remains of an old burial-ground about a mile and a half southwest of the village, in the woods, on the farm of William Brubaker. The only stone remaining upon which characters can be traced is one bearing the date 1764. Mr. Brubaker has a stone taken from there on which is inscribed the date 1701. Inasmuch as the oldest inhabitants have no knowledge of those buried there, and that there has been no mention made of the spot for several successive generations, it is inferred that the pioneers of this section, persons who penetrated the wilderness before the advent of Taney or the building of Taneytown, were laid to rest in this spot of ground, and that many friendly Indians are peacefully sleeping their last sleep in company with their white brethren. The tribes of Indians scattered through this region in early days were on the most friendly terms with the whites, and tradition tells of a friendly contest in marksmanship which took place many years before the Revolution between the whites and Indians in the vicinity of Taneytown. There were excellent marksmen on both sides, and the struggle was prolonged until all the lead was used up. An Indian offered to bring them within an hour an abundance of lead if they would provide a conveyance. He was furnished with a fleet horse, and the hour had scarcely expired when he returned, bringing with him a huge lump of crude lead. Where he got it has always been a mystery. At the time efforts were made to induce the Indians to reveal the whereabouts of this lead-mine, but the red men were too wary for the whites, and no expedient could draw from them a disclosure of their secret. This vein of lead is popularly supposed to lie somewhere near Monocacy Creek, but repeated attempts have been made to discover it without success.

 

During the war of 1812 a company of volunteers was organized in Taneytown, and commanded by Capt. Knox and Lieut. Galt, and forty men responded to the call of the United States government during the war between the North and South, some of whom laid down their lives in defense of the Union.

 

In 1836 an act was passed by the General Assembly of Maryland incorporating the inhabitants of Taneytown, and prescribing the following metes and bounds for the municipality: Beginning at the southwest corner of lot number one, at the public square of the town; thence in a straight line to a stone planted at the fork of the road leading from Taneytown to Westminster and Uniontown; thence a straight line to a branch where it crosses the main road leading from Taneytown to Fredericktown, at Ludwick Rudisel’s tan-yard, and down the bed of said branch to its intersection with Spark’s Run; thence in a straight line to Piney Run, where said run crosses the main road leading from Taneytown to Gettysburg; thence by a straight line to a spring run, where said run crosses the main road leading from Taneytown to Littlestown, where said run passes into John McKaleb’s meadow; thence in a straight line to a stone planted at the fork of the roads leading from Taneytown to Westminster and Uniontown; thence in a straight line to the place of beginning. And that the taxable limits of the said town shall be as follows: including all that part of the town now improved, or which the citizens may at any time hereafter improve.

 

In 1838 another act of Assembly was passed supplementary to the above, and changing somewhat the boundaries of the town, but as both of the acts were allowed to expire by limitation it is not necessary to give the latter here. The village is accredited by the census of 1880 with a population of five hundred and nineteen.

 

The Reformed Church was among the first places of worship established in Taneytown. There are no records preserved of a date prior to 1770. In that year Rev. W. Faber accepted the pastorate, and remained in charge of the church until 1785. The next pastor was old Mr. Nicodemus, who was deaf as a post. He ministered to the spiritual wants of the congregation between 1790 and 1800. His successor was Rev. W. Rabauser, a young man who remained but a short time. He was followed by Rev. W. Runkle, who came from Germantown, Pa., and is reputed to have been an excellent preacher. He did not stay longer than one year. The congregation at that time numbered about six hundred members. Father Greeves succeeded Mr. Runkle. He remained several years, and was then called to Woodstock, Va. Jacob Helfenstein succeeded him, and was noted for his zeal and anxious-bench system. Rev. W. Aurand followed, and created some difficulty about his salary, which is still remembered in the neighborhood. Father Greeves was recalled, and remained in charge of the congregation until his death, leaving a good name behind him. The church was now vacant for some time. Rev. N. Habbert, of the Presbyterian denomination, was subsequently called, and promised to council himself with the German Reformed Church, but never did. At this time Rev. W. Leidy officiated, and preached in the German language. He is said to have been very eccentric. During this period the congregation thinned out considerably. After the departure of Mr. Leidy the charge was vacant until Rev. W. Heiner settled in Emmittsburg and took the church under his pastoral charge. In 1838, Rev. Daniel Felte took charge of the congregation, and served until June, 1841. He was followed by Rev. J.G. Wolf, who retired from the charge June 1, 1850, and was succeeded by Rev. Charles M. Jameson in February, 1851. Mr. Jameson remained only a year, when Rev. John G. Fritchey was called. He entered upon his duties April 1, 1852, and was installed pastor of the charge June 7, 1852, by a committee consisting of the following divines: William F. Colliflower, M. Shuford, and George Hughenbaugh. Rev. W.F. Colliflower preached the installation sermon. At a meeting in June, 1854, the number of elders was increased to four.

 

At a joint consistorial meeting, held at Mount Union church on Nov. 28, 1864, Rev. John G. Fritchey tendered his resignation, which after some consideration was accepted with a great deal of reluctance. A call was then extended to the Rev. N.E. Gibbs, of St. Clairsville, Bedford Co., Pa., who accepted the same, and entered upon the pastoral work in May, 1865. After two years he resigned the charge to accept a call to Mechanicstown. In September, 1873, Rev. P.D. Long, of Navarre, Ohio, was called to the charge by a unanimous vote of the congregation. He took charge of the church Nov. 14, 1873, and was installed March 25, 1874.

 

This congregation worshiped in the “Old Yellow” Union church until 1822. On Sept. 6, 1821, the corner-stone of their present edifice was laid, the sermon and services being delivered by Rev. J.B. Winebrenner. The estimated cost of their church was about three thousand five hundred dollars, the members numbering about two hundred at that time. The church has since been remodeled and repaired, and now presents a handsome appearance. Their parsonage, which is occupied by the present pastor, was built in 1848. The congregation numbers about two hundred members, and the officers are David Buffington, Wm. Hough, Joshua Houtz, Abraham Shriner, elders; Thomas Shriner, Jonas Harner, James Shriner, Michael N. Fringer, deacons; Abraham Hess, Wm. Fisher, Americus Shoemaker, and Toba Fringer, trustees.

 

Among the persons buried in the German Reformed Cemetery are the following:

 

Elizabeth Blair, died Nov. 30, 1831, aged 14 years.

 

John Shriner, born March 18, 1796, died July 24, 1874; and Susanna, his wife, March 12, 1848, aged 40 years.

 

Rachel Newcomer, wife of Samuel, died Jan. 29, 1849, aged 38 years, 10 months, 2 days.

 

Lydia, daughter of J. Shriner, born Dec. 26, 1837, died July 6, 1865.

 

Sarah Clabaugh, aged 64.

 

Jacob Clabaugh, aged 48.

 

John T., son of J. Hann, died Nov. 6, 1830, aged 2.

 

Henry Hann, died Sept. 12, 1812, aged 71.

 

Elizabeth Hann, died June 10, 1821, aged 71.

 

John Hann, died June 10, 1830, aged 34.

 

William Hann, son of J. Hann, died Oct. 3, 1835, aged 20.

 

Namary A. Lindin, died Sept. 11, 1787, aged 27.

 

A. Bigal Lind, died June 23, 1819, aged 29.

 

Nicholas Lind, died Feb. 21, 1823, aged 73 years, 3 months, 4 days.

 

Harmon Hersh, died November, 1818, aged 75.

 

Susan E. Baemer, born January, 1731, died September, 1804.

 

Philip Baemer, born 1729, died 1806.

 

Elizabeth Baemer, born Sept. 2, 1779, died Nov. 1, 1805.

 

Elizabeth Baemer, born Oct. 26, 1806, died Dec. 20, 1806.

 

Catharine, wife of Jacob Hape, died Sept. 29, 1838.

 

George Koons, born Jan. 21, 1790, died March 12, 1815.

 

Matthias Hann, died Feb. 17, 1831, aged 92 years, 9 months.

 

Mary Hann, died March 29, 1829, aged 72 years.

 

Elizabeth Koons, died April 19, 1830, aged 35.

 

John Fuss, died Feb. 4, 1826, aged 29 years, 2 months, 22 days.

 

Daniel Fuss, died July 29, 1834, aged 47 years, 2 months, 9 days.

 

John Fuss, born May 20, 1754, died Jan. 25, 1836.

 

John Crabb, died Feb. 11, 1829, aged 62.

 

Mary A. Fuss, died June 14, 1831, aged 38 years, 9 months, 12 days.

 

Catharine Fuss, died Sept. 20, 1849, aged 62 years, 5 months, 12 days.

 

Mary, wife of John Fuss, died May 27, 1840, aged 80 years.

 

Elizabeth, consort of J.H. Hays, died Jan. 4, 1846, aged 30.

 

James Slick, died Dec. 22, 1844, aged 33 years, 16 days.

 

Nicholas Fringer, born Aug. 27, 1751, died July 12, 1840.

 

Margaret Fringer, died Aug. 12, 1850, aged 86.

 

George Fringer, died Oct. 20, 1846, aged 43 years, 10 months, 20 days.

 

Wilhelm Slick, died March 20, 1804, aged 40 years.

 

Rebecca Homer, died 1806.

 

W. Hiner, died April 8, 1801, aged 32.

 

Mary Hiner, died Dec. 15, 1808, aged 64.

 

Herbert Hiner, died Oct. 16, 1806, aged 65.

 

Henry Koontz, of John, died July 30, 1825, aged 50 years, 6 months, 8 days; and Margaret, his wife, Jan. 27, 1835, aged 52 years, 7 months.

 

Peter Shriner, born Oct. 25, 1767, died Aug. 5, 1861.

 

Mary Shriner, born Aug. 6, 1773, died March 17, 1814.

 

Cot Munshower, born March, 1737, died in 1792.

 

Nicholas Munshower, born 1743, died Oct. 1, 1814.

 

Conrad Orndorff, born Sept. 16, 1722, died Nov. 26, 1795.

 

Mary B. Shriner, born Aug. 9, 1770, died Sept. 1, 1825.

 

Henry Shriner, born Feb. 15, 1763, died April 11, 1835.

 

William Otto, died Dec. 26, 1806, aged 64 years, 2 months.

 

E. Burke, 1866.

 

John Kehn, died March 9, 1868, aged 80 years, 6 months, 27 days.

 

Louis Reindollar, died Jan. 10, 1848, aged 67 years, 8 months.

 

Henry Reindollar, died July 7, 1830, aged 51 years.

 

Rebecca Starr, died May 8, 1831, aged 21 years, 3 months, 1 day.

 

Elizabeth McKellip, wife of James, and daughter of H. Reindollar, Sept. 2, 1851, aged 24.

 

James Reindollar, died April 8, 1825, aged 22.

 

John Kraus, born 1737, died 1777.

 

Joseph Crouse, died May 1, 1850, aged 52 years, 11 months; Elizabeth, his wife, died Oct. 26, 1850, aged 52 years, 2 months.

 

George Krabbs, died March 27, 1810, aged 66.

 

John Six, died May 15, 1869, aged 79 years, 9 days; and Sarah A., his wife, born March 11, 1809, died March 26, 1874.

 

Catharine Heagy, died March 8, 1852, aged 42 years, 6 months, 7 days.

 

Samuel Heagy, died Oct. 15, 1837, aged 36 years, 9 months, 6 days.

 

George Keefer, died Jan. 25, 1831, aged 55 years, 4 months, 26 days.

 

Joseph Shaner, died Aug. 24, 1880, aged 79.

 

David Fleagle, died Jan. 4, 1865, aged 79 years, 7 months, 18 days.

 

Margaret, his wife, died Sept. 12, 1844, aged 48 years, 5 months, 22 days.

 

Benjamin Koons, died May 14, 1851, aged 44 years, 1 month, 10 days.

 

Polly Frock, born Oct. 9, 1817, died March 15, 1835.

 

Philip Frock, born June 14, 1813, died April 10, 1863.

 

Daniel Frock, born June 30, 1777, died May 30, 1857.

 

Elizabeth, his wife, born Feb. 9, 1779, died May 22, 1857.

 

John Frock, born Dec. 18, 1801, died May 14, 1858; and Mary, his wife, Aug. 5, 1875, aged 68 years.

 

Ann, wife of J. Shaner, born Oct. 25, 1805, died March 20, 1874.

 

Abraham Haugh, died Oct. 17, 1835, aged 18 years, 5 months, 18 days.

 

Paul Haugh, Jr., died June 15, 1819, aged 1 year.

 

Josiah Haugh, died March 13, 1829, aged 18.

 

Susannah, consort of John Crapster, born July 1, 1766, died June 23, 1855.

 

Walter O’Nea, died June 27, 1827, aged 39 years, 6 months.

 

Margaret Wilt, died Nov. 23, 1869, aged 58 years, 6 months, 25 days.

 

John Weant, died Sept. 11, 1858, aged 81 years.

 

Catharine, his wife, died Aug. 26, 1853, aged 71 years.

 

Jacob Weant, died July 25, 1850, aged 44 years.

 

Peter Orndorff, died Jun. 16, 1847, aged 58 years, 5 months, 14 days; and Elizabeth, his wife, died Nov. 20, 1851, aged 69 years, 8 months, 20 days.

 

Henry Kiser, died June 30, 1850, aged 47 years, 19 days.

 

Phœbe, his wife, died Oct. 27, 1870, aged 65 years, 8 months, 11 days.

 

Mary Heiner, born May 28, 1793, died May 17, 1837.

 

John Cover, born 1798, died 1864; and Susan, his wife, Oct. 3, 1876, aged 78.

 

Peter Ridinger, born Oct. 28, 1793, died May 11, 1842.

 

Henry Keefer, died Aug. 30, 1848, aged 35 years, 8 months, 28 days.

 

Christiana Koons, died June 23, 1844, aged 33 years, 4 months, 23 days.

 

Jacob Koons, died May 22, 1879, aged 68 years, 5 months, 21 days; and Elizabeth, his wife, March 28, 1861, aged 47 years, 4 months.

 

Catharine, wife of Jacob Koons, Sr., died Feb. 15, 1846, aged 69 years, 11 months, 19 days.

 

Jacob Koons, Sr., died Dec. 31, 1845, aged 68 years, 1 month, 28 days.

 

Margaret, wife of Jacob Koons, Jr., died June 8, 1848, aged 39.

 

Thomas Keefer, born Jan. 8, 1797, died aged 53 years, 4 months, 29 days.

 

Ephraiam Koons, died Oct. 14, 1856, aged 42 years.

 

Rev. John Lantz, pastor of the German Reformed Church, died Jan. 26, 1873, aged 62.

 

Daniel Sell, died Nov. 19, 1874, aged 90 years, 10 months, 10 days.

 

Mary, his wife, died Feb. 28, 1874, aged 85 years, 20 days.

 

Samuel Longwell, Sr., died Aug. 24, 1854, aged 86 years, 6 months, 15 days; and Margaret, his wife, Jan. 4, 1845, aged 68 years, 3 months.

 

Joseph Bargar, Sr., died June 17, 1842, aged 65.

 

Robert Arthur, died Feb. 23, 1869, aged 88.

 

Agnes Arthur, died March 11, 1846, aged 64.

 

Paul Haugh, Sr., died March 5, 1847, aged 67 years, 1 month, 16 days.

 

Elizabeth Rech, died Dec. 25, 1845, aged 55 years, 6 months, 17 days.

 

Abraham Hiteshew, born March 28, 1789, died Aug. 1, 1873.

 

Catharine, his wife, died April 3, 1858, aged 69.

 

Henry Koons, born Jan. 18, 1789, died Dec. 25, 1853.

 

Emily Koons, died April 2, 1867, aged 39 years, 11 months, 18 days.

 

Jacob Keefer, born March 28, 1780, died Sept. 28 1855.

 

Catharine Keefer, died March 29, 1859, aged 68 years, 6 months, 15 days.

 

Isaac Newcomer, died April 10, 1870, aged 55 years, 5 months, 23 days.

 

Jacob Newcomer, died Jan. 5, 1869, aged 64 years, 8 months, 5 days.

 

George Crabbs, Sr., died Jan. 6, 1859, aged 65 years, 10 months, 16 days.

 

Hugh Thomson, died Dec. 18, 1852, aged 68.

 

Nicholas Snider, born May 9, 1786, died June 11, 1856.

 

Margaret, his wife, died July 20, 1865, aged 86 years.

 

Ann, wife of George Shriner, died July 16, 1853, aged 72 years.

 

Elizabeth, wife of John Slogenhaupt, died March 18, 1865, aged 48 years, 2 months, 23 days.

 

Elijah Fleagle, died March 19, 1871, aged 50 years, 4 months, 20 days.

 

Mary A., his second wife, died Oct. 17, 1854, aged 27 years, 1 month, 11 days.

 

Francis Slick, died Feb. 8, 1857, aged 63.

 

Magdalena Slick, born Nov. 26, 1790, died April 6, 1853.

 

John Fleagle, died Dec. 24, 1873, aged 93 years, 2 months, 15 days.

 

Susanna Fleagle, died April 23, 1851, aged 76 years, 2 months, 11 days.

 

Samuel Newcomer, died July 4, 1848, aged 75 years, 7 months, 1 day.

 

Barbara Newcomer, died March 6, 1853, aged 75 years.

 

John Henry, son of J. and B. Ocker, born Feb. 10, 1843, died April 30, 1862, “of typhoid fever, whilst a volunteer in the defense of his country’s honor.”

 

Jacob, son of J. and B. Ocker, “killed on Maryland Heights by an explosion, June 30, 1863,” aged 21 years, 10 months, 28 days. “He was beloved by his officers and companions, and was a faithful and obedient son to a widowed mother.”

 

Mary Wilson, died May 16, 1864, aged 78.

 

Michael Ott, born Oct. 16, 1793, died May 20, 1872.

 

Mary, his wife, born Dec. 12, 1796, died Oct. 10, 1871.

 

Isabella G. Reaver, died March 11, 1880, aged 45 years, 7 months.

 

Lewis Maus, born Nov. 8, 1777, died Sept. 26, 1826.

 

“D.M.,” died 1817.

 

Daniel Hawn, born Sept. 9, 1802, died Jan. 30, 1877; Magdalena, his wife, born Oct. 9, 1801, died March 25, 1877.

 

Wm. Shaner, born Feb. 2, 1798, died June 16, 1850; Rosanna Shaner, died Feb. 12, 1868, aged 67 years, 10 months, 18 days.

 

Henry Hiner, horn Jan. 28, 1836, died Oct. 23, 1873.

 

Eleanor Fluegal, died March 31, 1839, aged 43 years, 2 months, 13 days. Sarah, wife of John

 

Stockslayer, born July 22, 1795, died June 13, 1865.

 

Mary Hawn, died Dec. 19, 1872, at an old age.

 

Henry Hawn, born Dec. 10, 1781, died Jan. 25, 1867; Anna M., his wife, died Aug. 9, 1859, aged 64 years, 7 months, 6 days.

 

Matthias Hawn, born Feb. 20, 1794, died April 1, 1858.

 

Jacob Hawn, born Nov. 6, 1785, died May 25, 1878.

 

Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Hough, died March 26, 1877, aged 50 years, 9 months, 27 days.

 

Reuben Stonesifer, died Dec. 1, 1876, aged 52 years, 8 months, 16 days.

 

Elizabeth Tracy, died Aug. 7, 1878, aged 90.

 

John Angel, died April 16, 1872, aged 72 years, 5 months, 9 days.

 

Magdalena Angel, died Feb. 18, 1880, aged 42 years, 3 months, 21 days.

 

Elizabeth Angel, wife of John A., Sr., died Jan. 18, 1864, aged 64 years, 7 months, 22 days.

 

Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Hough, died March 26, 1877, aged 50 years, 9 months, 27 days.

 

Harvey T., son of S. and M. Null, who fell at Loudon Heights, Jan. 10, 1864, aged 21 years, 4 months, 25 days.

 

“Sweet be the slumbers of him who fell for his country fighting for liberty and law.”

 

Jacob Shriner, born Jan. 5, 1800, died April 13, 1874; Catharine, his wife, died Feb. 6, 1868, aged 63 years, 9 mos., 23 days.

 

Mary Ann Stultz, died Aug. 4, 1879, aged 55 years, 4 months, 19 days.

 

Ann Stultz, born Jan. 31, 1804, died Jan. 28, 1875.

 

Samuel F. Stultz, born Sept. 20, 1835, died Aug. 10, 1870.

 

Maria Smith, died Feb. 13, 1871, aged 37 years.

 

Eli Sowers, born Jan. 6, 1805, died Nov. 3, 1878; Elizabeth, his wife, and daughter of Peter Shriner, died Sept. 16, 1838, aged 64 years, 8 months, 22 days.

 

Wm. Newcomer, died Jan. 10, 1872, aged 40.

 

Henry Peters, died Dec. 4, 1872, aged 63 years, 1 month, 28 days.

 

Samuel Newcomer, born Oct. 30, 1807, died April 19, 1877; Frances, his wife, born July 16, 1807, died Feb. 14, 1878.

 

Philip Hann, born Oct. 22, 1777, died Dec. 31, 1863; Elizabeth, his wife, died March 10, 1860, aged 78 years, 10 days.

 

Philip W. Hann, died April 8, 1867, aged 67 years; Susannah, his wife, died March 29, 1864, aged 78 years.

 

Frederick Dotterea, died Aug. 25, 1854, aged 66 years, 1 month, 5 days.

 

Lydia, wife of John Shoemaker, born Aug. 14, 1798, died Feb. 15, 1867.

 

Esther Shoemaker, died Nov. 20, 1861, aged 86 years, 1 month, 15 days.

 

Joseph Shoemaker, died March 28, 1863, aged 57 years, 2 months, 1 day.

 

John Davidson, born May 12, 1795, died Dec. 23, 1873; Margaret, his wife, born July 11, 1793, died March 30, 1872.

 

Maria E., wife of George Baird, died Nov. 3, 1867, aged 72 years, 12 days.

 

Frederick Crabbs, died Oct. 3, 1861, aged 62 years, 4 months, 23 days; Matilda, his wife, died Jan. 13, 1878, aged 79 years, 7 months, 8 days.

 

George W. McConkey, born Sept. 20, 1799, died June 30, 1880; Eliza, his wife, died Dec. 27, 1876, aged 71.

 

Jesse Heck, born March 3, 1807, died Sept. 4, 1866.

 

James Crouse, died March 27, 1868, aged 68.

 

Elizabeth Crouse, died Feb. 14, 1877, aged 68.

 

Barbara, wife of George Crise, died Nov. 5, 1873, aged 82 years, 4 months, 12 days.

 

Sarah, wife of James heck, died March 28, 1872, aged 63 years, 3 months, 3 days.

 

Susanna, wife of Philip Shriner, died Aug. 10, 1863, aged 83 years, 10 months, 27 days.

 

John Koons, died March 6, 1869, aged 51 years, 11 months, 15 days.

 

John Kuhns, died May 12, 1875, aged 58 years, 7 months, 2 days; Lovey, his wife, died Feb. 8,

 

1868, aged 39 years, 11 months, 22 days.

 

Michael Fringer, died July 12, 1879, aged 72 years, 6 months, 16 days.

 

Nicholas Fringer, born Dec. 20, 1798, died Sept. 2, 1869.

 

Israel Hiteshue, born Dec. 1, 1803, died Sept. 13, 1856.

 

Gideon Hiteshue, died April 9, 1865, aged 71 years; Mary Ann, his wife, died June 26, 1879, aged 76 years, 8 months, 19 days.

 

Margaret Arthur, died July 22, 1870, aged 50 years, 4 months, 10 days.

 

Adam Tobias Hokensmith, died Oct. 27, 1865, aged 35 years, 7 months, 11 days.

 

George Crabbs, died Jan. 6, 1859, aged 65 years, 10 months, 16 days.

 

John Shoemaker, born March 11, 1822, died Feb. 2, 1878.

 

Catharine Buffington, aged 44 years, 5 months, 11 days.

 

John M. Cover, died Jan. 9, 1877, aged 46 years, 3 months, 14 days.

 

J.B. Harmish, died Feb. 23, 1879, aged 49 years, 6 months, 26 days.

 

Lutheran Church.—This congregation was organized about the year 1780. They worshiped in the “Old Yellow” church, a structure weather-boarded and painted yellow, which was situated on the graveyard lot. No regular pastor was employed, but Dr. Melsheimer and Dr. Runkel, from Gettysburg, delivered sermons to the congregation occasionally in German. About the year 1800 the congregation removed to the church they now occupy. Rev. John Grubb was the regular pastor in 1815 and for some time before, and it was he that first introduced English preaching. About the year 1817 he nearly made a failure, owing to his not being familiar with the language. He would open his sermon in English, and in his efforts to convey an idea in that language would become confused and finish his expression in German. Rev. John N. Hoffman succeeded Mr. Grubb, and was the first regular English pastor. He continued in this charge for some years, and was followed by Rev. Ezra Keller, who upon resigning his position after some years’ services was appointed a professor of the Wurtemburg College, Springfield, Ohio. Rev. Solomon Sentmen was their next pastor, and continued for seventeen years and a half to attend to the duties of the church. He was succeeded by Rev. Levi T. Williams, who occupied the pulpit about seven years. Rev. Bertgresser followed him, and was succeeded by Rev. Williams, whose failing health compelled his resignation, and Rev. W.H. Luckenbach was his successor. In 1878 their present pastor, Samuel G. Finckel, was called to the church. The salary of the pastors was always paid by voluntary subscriptions up to the new organization of the congregation and the remodeling of the church, since when the salary has been raised by assessment, each member paying according to his wealth or worth. The present officers are Samuel Shriner, Jacob Sherratts, elders; Charles Hess, Daniel Null, Jacob Mehring, William Clutz, deacons; Dr. George T. Motter, John Reindollar, David Mehring, John Renner, Elijah Currans, Dr. Samuel Swope, trustees. The congregation numbers between four and five hundred members, and possesses a fine and substantial parsonage.

 

The following names of persons buried in the Lutheran Cemetery are given:

 

Jacob Snider, born Oct. 15, 1796. died Aug. 29, 1868 ; Hester, his wife, died Nov. 9, 1871, aged 60 years, 6 months, 22 days.

 

George Snider, died Aug. 29, 1871, aged 74 years, 7 months, 14 days.

 

Levi Snider, died May 24, 1874, aged 39 years, 6 months, 19 days.

 

Sarah, wife of J. Angell, died Feb. 23, 1871, aged 62 years, 1 month, 25 days.

 

Elizabeth Norris, born Aug. 20, 1820, died July 1, 1870.

 

Jacob Clutts, died Sept. 4, 1870, aged 66 years, 7 months, 12 days; Rosanna, his wife, died Dec. 21, 1870, aged 65 years, 8 months, 13 days.

 

Wm. Reaver, died March 31, 1871, aged 58 years, 11 months, 12 days.

 

Mary A., wife of Daniel Null, died Feb. 1, 1877, aged 43 years, 4 months, 25 days.

 

David Kephart, died Jan. 22, 1874, aged 77 years, 9 months, 27 days.

 

Susan, his wife, died April 15, 1872, aged 70 years, 8 months.

 

Samuel Crouse, died May 31, 1871, aged 61 years, 3 months, 12 days.

 

George Reifsnider, born April 22, 1803, died May 14, 1869; Catharine, his wife, born Sept. 21, 1807, died Dec. 1, 1876.

 

Daniel H. Rudolph, born Oct. 5, 1821, died Jan. 9, 1871.

 

Amelia Jean, wife of Elijah Currens, died April 20, 1880, aged 71 years, 9 months, 7 days.

 

Samuel R. Hess, born March 17, 1823, died Sept. 12, 1871.

 

John Hess, born Dec. 21, 1802, died March 22, 1875; Barbara., consort of John Hess, born Aug. 30, 1803, died April 3, 1877.

 

John Baumgardner, born Dec. 6, 1797, died Feb. 15, 1874.

 

Dr. John Swope, died Sept. 3, 1871, aged 74 years, 1 month.

 

Daniel H. Swope, died April 19, 1873, aged 64 years, 7 months.

 

Catharine, wife of John Renner, died Jan. 14, 1879, aged 59 years, 10 months, 21 days.

 

Andrew Harner, born Jan. 2, 1788, died March 12, 1873; Sarah, his wife, born May, 1801, died Oct. 1, 1872.

 

Jacob Sheets, died Jan. 27, 1826, aged 65 years, 5 months, 26 days. “A soldier of the war of 1776. Enlisted under Washington as he passed through Taneytown.”

 

Hannah Sheets, died May 5, 1852, aged 85 years, 4 months, 11 days.

 

Jacob Sheets, died Nov. 11, 1866, aged 76 years, 4 months, 6 days.

 

Elizabeth, wife of Wm. Koons, died June 5, 1867, aged 74 years, 3 months, 15 days.

 

Mary Null, died Jan. 7, 1812, aged 71.

 

Regina Noel, born 1745, died Dec. 5, 1812.

 

Valentine Null, died Nov. 21, 1815, aged 79.

 

Michael Null, died Feb. 15, 1817, aged 70; Anna Maria, his wife, died May 25, 1818, aged 80.

 

Michael Null, born Nov. 5, 1770, died Dec. 11, 1850.

 

Elizabeth Null, born May 7, 1778, died Oct. 19, 1856.

 

Abraham Null, born Jan. 12, 1799, died April 26, 1851; Mary, his wife, died April 6, 1849, aged 49.

 

Ulrich Rieber, aged 79.

 

Margaret Wolf, born Aug. 4, 1799, died Dec. 5, 1821.

 

Elizabeth Kephart, died June 20, 1814, aged 80 years, 4 months, 12 days.

 

David Kephart, born Nov. 17, 1729, died June 5, 1792.

 

Margaret Kephart, died Oct. 15, 1852, aged 73.

 

David Kephart, died Nov. 24, 1836, aged 74.

 

Joseph Davidson, died Aug. 15, 1801, aged 30 years, 6 months.

 

Phinehas Davidson, died March 16, 1798, aged 72 years, 11 months, 20 days.

 

Susan Davidson, died June 12, 1845, aged 64 years, 3 months.

 

James Matthews, died Jan. 4, 1872, aged 74.

 

Adam Black, died Dec. 18, 1818, aged 74 years, 6 months.

 

Margaret Black, born in 1752, died in 1773.

 

John, son of Lawrence and Hannah Bowers, died Oct. 29, 1816, aged 11 days.

 

Frederick Black, died Nov. 3, 1826, aged 85.

 

Rebecca Black, daughter of Frederick Black, “who came into this world in the year of our Lord 1785, the 29th day of January, at 9 o’clock in the morning,” and wife of George Houk, died Aug. 12, 1834, aged 49 years, 6 months, 12 days.

 

Elizabeth Bernhart, 1791.

 

Philip Rever, died Nov. 22, 1843, aged 78.

 

Gritzena Rever, died August, 1841, aged 81.

 

Elizabeth, wife of John B. Grobp, died April 15, 1835, aged 69.

 

Jacob Buffington, born Aug. 10, 1756, died Aug. 7, 1831; Mary Magdalena, his wife, died Dec. 15, 1840, aged 81 years, 16 days.

 

Peter Schener, died Dec. 13, 1790, aged 52.

 

Joshua Delaplane, died Oct. 14, 1830, aged 42.

 

Hannah Delaplane, died Aug. 4, 1879, aged 93 years, 6 months, 12 days.

 

Wm. Cover, born July 1, 1814, died Oct. 4, 1824.

 

Wm. Jones, born Aug. 20, 1796, died Jan. 12, 1818.

 

Wm. Jones, died Sept. 25, 1824, aged 76.

 

James Ickes, died March 4, 1852, aged 57 years, 2 months, 24 days.

 

M.M. Hess, died April 26, 1841.

 

H.A. Hess, died April, 1833.

 

Mary Hess, born May 1, 1797, died March 5, 1850.

 

Samuel Hess, born Nov. 11, 1796, died Dec. 24, 1873.

 

George Ott, died July 23, 1834, aged 77.

 

John Baumgardner, born Nov. 10, 1781, died Sept. 6, 1828.

 

Margaret Ott, consort of George, born Sept. 8, 1764, died Sept. 5, 1828. Her maiden name was Margaret Sluthur.

 

Nicholas Ott, died Dec. 16, 1833, aged 25 years, 4 months, 21 days.

 

Abraham Herner, born 1803, died 1825.

 

Susan Neher, born 1802, died —.

 

Amanda E. Ott, died April 7, 1854, aged 18.

 

Mary E., wife of Wm. L. Crapster, died April 17, 1848, aged 45 years, 11 months, 7 days; and five of her children, from one to ten years of age.

 

Catharine Swope, daughter of H. and E., died Nov. 16, 1805, aged 1 year, 5 days.

 

Jesse Swope, son of the same, died Sept. 21, 1805, aged 4 years, 6 months, 21 days.

 

Henry Swope, born April 5, 1767, died Feb. 13, 1842; Elizabeth, his consort, died June 13, 1843, aged 68 years, 8 months, 18 days.

 

Jacob Sheetz, died Oct. 27, 1806, aged 81.

 

Catharine Sheetz, died May 5, 1803, aged 75 years, 4 months, 11 days.

 

Henry Clutz, died Sept. 10, 1831, aged 67 years, 14 days.

 

Elizabeth Clutz, born March 12, 1762, died Oct. 6, 1821.

 

John D. Miller, son of George and Eliza Miller, “who fell in the defense of his country near Petersburg, Va., June 22, 1864,” aged 24 years, 2 months, 16 days.

 

Susanna Cover, born Nov. 26, 1775, died Feb. 7, 1824.

 

Jacob Cover, died Sept. 29, 1873, aged 64 years, 9 months.

 

Philip Rudisel, born March 20, 1785, died Nov. 21, 1810.

 

Elizabeth Koberger, born 1763, July 23d, died Aug. 21, 1801.

 

Lewis Rudisil, born Feb. 27, 1783, died Aug. 11, 1805.

 

G. Rudisil, born March 15, 1770, died March 13, 1795.

 

Maria Rudisil, born Feb. 15, 1765, died April 23, 1784.

 

Tobias Rudisil, born April 4, 1736, died March 26, 1816.

 

T. Louis Rudisil, born April 7, 1743, died December, 1821.

 

Magdalena Weiwell, died Aug. 25, 1796, aged 25 years, 5 months, and 26 days.

 

Michael Sawyer, died Nov. 25, 1825, aged 63.

 

Ann Mary, his wife, died Aug. 8, 1829, aged 65 years, 1 month, and 16 days.

 

John Foire, died Dec. 13, 1827, aged 42 years, 11 months, and 13 days.

 

Anna B., his wife, died May 25, 1867, aged 75 years, 7 months, and 27 days.

 

Peter Slyder, born July 25, 1759, died May 25, 1840. On his left are his two wives, Mary, born Sept. 8, 1763, and died Jan. 11, 1796; Elizabeth, born April 3, 1780, died Sept. 22, 1830.

 

Jacob Cornell, died July 9, 1863, aged 66 years, 11 months, and 10 days.

 

Mary Cornell, died Nov. 27, 1815, aged 59 years, 8 months, and 6 days.

 

Conrad Shorb, died Oct. 16, 1863, aged 77.

 

John Harman, born Sept. 8, 1792, died Aug. 7, 1870.

 

Hezekiah Harman, born Feb. 1, 1831, died Aug. 15, 1866.

 

Elizabeth, wife of John Good, died Sept. 29, 1865, aged 56 years, 1 month, and 6 days.

 

John Good, born Feb. 28, 1802, died May 11, 1879.

 

Samuel Naill, died Oct. 19, 1869, aged 83.

 

Elizabeth Naill, died Jan. 27, 1878, aged 76.

 

Elizabeth Naill, wife of Samuel, died Aug. 28, 1826, aged 34 years, 9 months, and 28 days.

 

Anna Naill, wife of Jacob Mering, born Feb. 8, 1805, died February, 1824.

 

Mary Naill, born Feb. 28, 1778, died Nov. 17, 1815.

 

Dr. Wm. B. Hibberd, died March 14, 1839, aged 61; Ann, his first wife, died Feb. 18, 1835, aged 44.

 

Christian Naill, born Jan. 5, 1747, died June 15, 1815.

 

William Naill, died April 6, 1846, aged 67 years, 9 months, and 25 days. Elizabeth, his wife, died Feb. 26, 1853, aged 73.

 

William Naill, died June 28, 1868, aged 54 years, 9 months, and 16 days. Mary Ann, his wife, died July 11, 1869, aged 54 years, 3 months, and 20 days.

 

John Raitt, died Feb. 14, 1833, aged 31.

 

Basil Raitt, died July 10, 1839, aged 32 years and 7 months.

 

John Rudisel, born Aug. 25, 1772, died March 25, 1840.

 

Barbary Shunk, born 1757, died 1826.

 

Peter Shunk, died June 19, 1834, aged 87 years, 10 months, and 14 days.

 

Joseph Shunk, died May 28, 1840, aged 60 years, 3 months, and 5 days; Aberrilla Shunk, his wife, died June 6, 1852, aged 67.

 

Elizabeth S. Sawyer, died Sept. 29, 1834, aged 45 years, 7 months, and 29 days.

 

Abram Buffington, died Aug. 5, 1872, aged 85 years, 7 months, and 28 days; Anna, his wife, died April 19, 1854, aged 61 years. 6 months, and 21 days.

 

Hammond Raitt, died Feb. 1, 1858, aged 82.

 

Harriet Raitt, died Jan. 22, 1852, aged 52.

 

Eleanor, consort of Hammond Raitt, died June 9, 1847, aged 69.

 

Jacob Zumbrum, died Sept. 13, 1868, aged 74 years and 2 months: Margaret, his wife, died Jan. 16, 1852, aged 57 years and 8 months.

 

David Harper, died Feb. 28, 1844, aged 43 years, 5 months, and 15 days.

 

Rachel, wife of Tobias Haines, died Feb. 1, 1852, aged 40 years, 1 month, and 17 days.

 

John K. Hilterbrick, born Sept. 27, 1796, died Nov. 18, 1869.

 

Anna M. Slyder, born Dec. 21, 1800, died April 29, 1877.

 

Sarah Reaver, died March 29, 1867, aged 66 years, 11 months, and 29 days.

 

Maria Apolonia Hoeffner, born May 8, 1776, died May 2, 1841.

 

Magdalena Mock, died Feb. 24, 1852, aged 66 years, 2 months, and 8 days.

 

Daniel Harman, Sr., died Aug. 10, 1864, aged 64 years, 5 months, and 15 days.

 

Thomas Mathias Greaves, born Aug. 22, 1823, died Feb. 7, 1853.

 

Sophia Kregelo, died Aug. 30, 1872, aged 81 years, 11 months, and 15 days.

 

Jacob Kregelo, born Oct. 28, 1865, aged 80 years, 6 months, and 26 days.

 

Rev. J.M. Kregelo, died Nov. 11, 1854, aged 27.

 

Isaac McGee, born Dec. 24, 1795, died Jan. 9, 1881.

 

Dorothy McGee, died Jan. 2, 1836, aged 34 years, 2 months, and 6 days.

 

John Kregelo, Sr., died Nov. 30, 1871, aged 87 years, 7 months, and 27 days.

 

John Kregelo, died May 29, 1837, aged 55 years, 8 months, and 5 days.

 

John Kregelo, died Sept. 13, 1880, aged 70 years, 9 months, and 1 day.

 

Margaret, wife of Isaac McGee, died Aug. 20, 1860, aged 52 years, 3 months, and 13 days.

 

Dorothy Harner, died May 27, 1851, aged 93.

 

Christian Harner, died June 24, 1840, aged 91.

 

Catharine, wife of Frederick Harner, died June 7, 1859, aged 73 years, 6 months, and 9 days.

 

Frederick Harner, died Sept. 18, 1862, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 12 days.

 

Samuel Harner, died May 13, 1867, aged 60 years, 2 months, and 8 days.

 

Susannah Null, born March 11, 1797, died Feb. 11, 1868.

 

Samuel Null, born Feb. 15, 1793, died Feb. 4, 1853.

 

Abraham Null, died Feb. 27, 1850, aged 78 years, 11 months, and 19 days.

 

Catharine Null, died April 3, 1860, aged 88 years, 4 months, and 19 days.

 

Tobias Rudisel, died Dec. 24, 1863, aged 50 years, 3 months, and 11 days. Mary J., his wife, died Jan. 21, 1873, aged 54 years, 4 months, and 17 days.

 

Nancy Rudisel, born Sept. 7, 1787, died Sept. 9, 1861.

 

Ludwick Rudisel, born Feb. 25, 1778, died June 28, 1842.

 

Susanna, wife of Samuel Babylon, died Dec. 6, 1861, aged 52 years, 9 months, and 21 days.

 

Elizabeth, consort of David Reifsnider, born July 25, 1783, died Oct. 19, 1844.

 

David Reifsnider, Sr., died Feb. 26, 1841, aged 66.

 

Joseph Reever, died Aug. 11, 1853, aged 65 years, 11 months, and 11 days; Margaret, his second wife, died January, 1852, aged 48; Mary, his first wife, died April 25, 1845, aged 49 years, 2 months, and 13 days.

 

Hanna Reven, died Feb. 14, 1848, aged 41 years, 2 months, and 25 days.

 

Amelia, wife of Henry Picking, died Oct. 23, 1865, aged 51 years, 1 month, and 3 days.

 

Eliza L., consort of Rev. Solomon Sentman, born Sept. 28, 1811, died Dec. 4, 1855.

 

George Lambert, died Oct. 25, 1875, aged 89; Elizabeth, his wife, died Oct. 4, 1859, aged 64 years, 4 months, and 16 days.

 

Anna M., wife of Jacob Lambert, died March 27, 1852, aged 49 years, 2 months, and 4 days.

 

Elizabeth N. Clabaugh, died May 25, 1852, aged 75 years, 10 months, and 25 days.

 

Margaret, wife of Henry Black, born May 24, 1799, died Dec. 14, 1868.

 

Elizabeth, wife of Henry Hess, died Oct. 13, 1860, aged 67 years, 1 month, and 19 days.

 

Henry Hess, born Feb. 20, 1794, died Aug. 20, 1874.

 

Thomas Ohler, died Dec. 8, 1843, aged 63 years.

 

Margaret Fair, wife of George H., died April 8, 1866, aged 52 years, 11 months, and 5 days.

 

Eliza, wife of John Cownover, born Jan. 26, 1812, died Dec. 16, 1871.

 

John Cownover, died March 24, 1851, aged 42.

 

Christian Naill, died July 13, 1869, aged 63 years, 8 months, and 3 days; Lydia Naill, his wife, died Aug. 14, 1868, aged 56 years, 8 months, and 3 days.

 

Margaret Hawk, born Oct. 12, 1802, died May 6, 1879.

 

George Hawk, born Oct. 17, 1776, died Dec. 29, 1855.

 

Sophia, wife of Nicholas Heck, born April 27, 1818, died May 7, 1868.

 

Mary A. Bower, died Dec. 14, 1880, aged 70 years, 7 months, 10 days.

 

John Shoemaker, born Aug. 19, 1803, died June 18, 1864.

 

Lawrence Bower, died Nov. 30, 1842, aged 69 years, 9 months, 16 days.

 

Hannah Bower, died April 11, 1855, aged 76 years, 5 months, 8 days.

 

Susanna Stoner, died March 24, 1843, aged 57 years, 7 months, 24 days.

 

Wm. Mering, died March 16, 1856, aged 50.

 

Rebecca, wife of’ Jacob Snider, born Feb. 4, 1812, died Jan. 20, 1860.

 

Jacob Snider, died Jan. 30, 1850, aged 81 years, 6 months, 5 days.

 

Thomas Rudisel, died Jan. 18, 1880, aged 68 years, 3 months, 4 days.

 

Anna Rudisel, died March 22, 1874, aged 50 years, 9 days.

 

Anna M., wife of Thomas Rudisel, died June 7, 1857, aged 44.

 

William Rudisel, died Oct. 16, 1866, aged 56 years, 8 months, 10 days.

 

John Moring, born Dec. 4, 1795, died March 24, 1857.

 

Henry Baumgardner, born Dec. 11, 1810, died Nov. 16, 1880.

 

Jacob Null, died March 20, 1873, aged 68 years, 6 months, 16 days.

 

Wm. Shoemaker, born Dec. 24, 1817, died Jan, 11, 1864.

 

Mary A., wife of James McKellip, born Oct. 11, 1811, died Jan. 25, 1854.

 

Mary A., consort of Samuel Shriner, died Nov. 13, 1866, aged 49 years, 6 months, 10 days.

 

Michael Mentzer, born Sept. 11, 1775, died Dec. 23, 1848; Magdalena, his wife, and daughter of

 

John and Ann Diller, born Sept. 28, 1787, died Oct. 29, 1846.

 

Elizabeth, wife of John D. Woods, born Nov. 1, 1781, died Dec. 18, 1860.

 

John D. Woods, born Dec. 23, 1786, died Jan, 29, 1869.

 

Daniel Shunk, born Jan. 15, 1788, died April 5, 1860.

 

Euphemia Shunk, died Nov. 31, 1861, aged 76 years, 6 months, 21 days.

 

Benjamin Shunk, died Oct. 30, 1876, aged 70 years, 8 months, 15 days; Rebecca, his wife, died Dec. 20, 1863, aged 61 years, 7 days.

 

John White, born Aug. 18, 1796, died March 31, 1863; Mary White, his wife, died Aug. 4, 1850, aged 57 years, 6 months, 26 days.

 

John Ott, died Dec. 14, 1857, aged 52 years, 2 months, 21 days; Mary, his wife, died May 10, 1856, aged 47 years, 9 months, 28 days.

 

Catharine Ott, died July 26, 1851, aged 64 years, 6 months, 11 days.

 

Elizabeth Baumgardner, died June 10, 1851, aged 66 years, 1 month, 10 days.

 

George Reed, born July 12, 1782, died Nov. 3, 1857. Mary, his wife, died Sept. 29, 1856, aged 73 years, 3 months, 12 days.

 

James Aring, born Dec. 29, 1866, aged 67 years, 9 months, 23 days.

 

Jacob Valentine, born May 18, 1790, died Aug. 15, 1863.

 

David Reifsnider, died July 20, 1858, aged 50 years, 6 months, 3 days.

 

Anna M. Mering, died April 29, 1867, aged 85 years, 5 months, 15 days.

 

Jacob Heltibridle, died March 21, 1866, aged 79 years, 6 days; Barbara, his wife, died July 21, 1863, aged 74 years.

 

Jacob Slagenhaupt, died 1863, aged 73.

 

Elizabeth Slagenhaupt, died 1844, aged 52.

 

Philip M. Smith, died Dec. 4, 1860, aged 43 years, 6 months, 9 days; Rebecca Smith, died Dec. 14, 1865, aged 46 years, 7 months.

 

Jacob Bushey, died Aug. 31, 1861, aged 75 years, 8 months, 12 days.

 

Mary Bushey, died Feb. 8, 1862, aged 72 years, 21 days.

 

Susanna, consort of David Buffington, born in 1802, died in 1859, aged 57 years, married in 1822.

 

Magdalena Wolf, died March 10, 1869, aged 58 years, 3 months, 10 days

 

The founder of Taneytown was a Catholic, and it is reasonable to suppose there were others of the same faith living in the vicinity of the town at an early period. As far back as 1790 there are records of mass having been said at private dwellings by Fathers Frambaugh, Pellentz, Brosuis, and Cefremont. In 1804, Prince Geliven visited the village, and built St. Joseph’s church. Father Zocchi, an Italian priest of great learning and remarkable executive ability, was the first pastor of St. Joseph’s, and remained in charge of the parish during the extraordinary period of forty-one years. He died in 1845, regretted by all who knew him, and there was no priest regularly assigned to the charge until 1851. From the latter date until 1862 the parish was under the control of Father Thomas O’Neill, who was succeeded by Father J. Gloyd, who remained in charge until Jan. 1, 1879. Father Gloyd’s first assistant was Rev. Richard Haseman, from May, 1871, to January, 1873; his second, Rev. Casper Schmidt, from 1873 to 1874; and his third, Rev. John T. Dulaney, from 1874 to Jan. 1, 1879. At this date the mission was divided, Father Dulaney retaining charge of St. Joseph’s, and St. Thomas’, at New Windsor, while Father Gloyd took charge of St. John’s, Westminster, and St. Bartholomew’s, Manchester. Father Dulaney is a native of Baltimore, and was educated in that city. Though comparatively a young man he is a thorough classical scholar, and while scrupulously discharging the onerous duties of his pastorate is also a laborious student. His many engaging qualities and his unflagging zeal in the cause of religion and charity have not only endeared him to the people of his parish, but have won for him the confidence and respect of the entire community without reference to denominational lines. Taneytown was the headquarters of the mission until 1869, when the residence of Father Gloyd was changed to Westminster by Archbishop Spalding.

 

The following persons are buried in the Catholic cemetery:

 

Rev. Nicholas Zocchi, late pastor of Taneytown Catholic Church, died Dec. 17, 1845, aged 72 years.

 

Mary J., daughter of Dr. John Swope, died July 30, 1846, aged 43 years, 10 months.

 

Robert McGinnis, born Jan. 17, 1817, died Oct. 12, 1871; Catharine, his wife, born Jan. 8, 1815, died June 24, 1874.

 

Samuel P. Chase, born March 30, 1831, died Nov. 10, 1872.

 

Susan McAllister, daughter of Lewis Eliot, born Nov. 23 1853, died Feb. 4, 1879.

 

Lucinda, daughter of J. and M. Orndoff, died April 22, 1877, aged 23 years, 8 months.

 

Anna, wife of Anthony Wivell, died June 12, 1876, aged 68 years, 10 months, 14 days.

 

Margaret, wife of Samuel J. Wivell, born Aug. 26, 1819, died May 22, 1872.

 

Joseph Hawk, born Jan. 31, 1811, died May 28, 1871.

 

Margaret Hawk, born Oct. 20, 1809, died September, 1875.

 

Honora Donnelly, died Oct. 29, 1874, aged 79.

 

Wilhemina, wife of Joseph Ries, born May 14, 1814, died Feb. 25, 1878.

 

Catherine Sebald, born in Berks County, Pa., July 11, 1786, died Dec. 27, 1827.

 

Joseph Wivel, born Dec. 12, 1790, died Jan. 10, 1853.

 

Christena Wivel, his wife, died March 23, 1848, aged 55.

 

George Spalding, born Oct. 4, 1792, died Aug. 9,1854; Mary, his wife, born Aug. 10, 1797, died Feb. 22, 1875; Edward F., their son, died Feb. 16, 1878, aged 53 years, 4 months, 8 days.

 

Mary Diffendall, born Sept. 11, 1808, died Sept. 26, 1878.

 

John Diffendafl, born Aug. 14, 1788, died May 4, 1876.

 

Andrew Kuhns, died July 8, 1874, aged 81; Rachel, his wife, died July 18, 1864, aged 64 years.

 

Paul Kuhns, died March 15, 1815, aged 55 years, 18 days.

 

Mary A. Kuhns, born March 24, 1758, died June 23, 1844.

 

Elizabeth Baumgardner, died June 23, 1819, aged 27 years, 11 months, 29 days.

 

Peter Diffendal, died March 19, 1849, aged 54 years, 19 days; Mary, his wife, died April 20, 1863, aged 67 years, 6 months, 9 days.

 

Samuel Diffendall, born March 14, 1781, died July 11, 1855.

 

Christiana Diffendall, died June 12, 1859, aged 88.

 

John Eline, died Jan. 30, 1846, aged 83; Catharine, his wife, died Sept. 14, 1844, aged 56 years, 5 months, 4 days.

 

Juliana, daughter of John Adlesperger, died Oct. 8, 1854, aged 40 years, 10 months, 13 days.

 

John Adlesperger, born Jan. 17, 1785, died June 22, 1859; Margaret Adlesperger, born April 30, 1784, died Aug. 16, 1867; Mary, their daughter, born March 15, 1812, died Aug. 12, 1867.

 

Magdalena, wife of Jacob Yingling, died September, 1855, aged 42.

 

John Althoff, died Jan. 13, 1873, aged 85 years, 6 months, 28 days; Mary C., his wife, died July 26, 1867, aged 86.

 

Daniel Rose, died Nov. 9, 1815, aged 13 years.

 

Peter Hamburg, died Jan. 24, 1869, aged 73 years, 2 months, 29 days; Mary, his wife, died July 26, 1870, aged 71 years, 11 months, 21 days.

 

Mary Hamburg, died Oct. 6, 1863, aged 31 years, 11 months, 15 days.

 

James Taney, died Oct. 2, 1817, aged 19.

 

Dorothy Taney, wife of Joseph, died April 17, 1817, aged 61.

 

Catherine Boyle, died April 12, 1814, aged 97 years.

 

Ann Boyle, died Sept. 16, 1811, aged 22 months.

 

Roger Joseph Boyle, died Jan. 14, 1841, aged 25.

 

Henry Boyle, died Feb. 14, 1855, aged 37 years.

 

Mary H. Boyle, died May 2, 1821, aged 41 years.

 

Daniel Boyle, died Dec. 5, 1830, aged 66 years.

 

Jane, wife of Raphael Brooke, died Nov. 19, 1818, aged 67 years.

 

Raphael Brooke, died July 7, 1816, aged 69 years.

 

Ann, wife of Francis Jamison, died Dec. 11, 1792, aged 35.

 

Catherine Wilson, died Dec. 20, 1815, infant.

 

Joseph C. Clements, died March, 1807.

 

Francis Elder, died Oct. 1, 1809, aged 54; Catherine, his wife, died April 12, 1834, aged 67.

 

Mary Mourie, born 1743, died Jan. 30, 1810.

 

James Clabaugh, died March 16, 1867, aged 80 years, 4 months, 16 days; Monica, his wife, born July 22, 1787, died Nov. 30, 1851.

 

Ann M., wife of John Classon, born Dec. 3, 1802, died Sept. 4, 1864

 

Rebecca, wife of Levi Murren, died July 22, 1844, aged 23 years, 5 months, 8 days.

 

Caroline, wife of David S. Smith, died Jan. 3, 1857, aged 30 years, 7 months.

 

Barbara, wife of Joseph Gartner, died June 5, 1852, aged 27.

 

Mary Gardner, died March 23, 1846, aged 25 years, 15 days.

 

Joseph Gardner, died March 4, 1879, aged 69 years, 9 months, 24 days.

 

Jacob Eckenrode, died July 22, 1865, aged 81 years, 9 months; Mary, his wife, died Feb. 10, 1859, aged 71 years.

 

Mary Ann, consort of Christopher Storm, died Jan. 3, 1863, aged 88 years, 11 months, 13 days.

 

John Burk, died Dec. 6, 1839, aged 46 years; Catharine, his wife, died Sept. 7, 1819, aged 22 years.

 

Joseph Welty, born Aug. 8, 1810, died Jan. 24, 1864.

 

Peter A.S. Noveel, died Jan. 23, 1837, aged 21.

 

Elizabeth, wife of Basil Brooke, died Aug. 27, 1827, aged 34 years.

 

John Spalding, died Dec. 23, 1807, aged 28 years.

 

Henry Spalding, died Feb. 19, 1816, aged 69 years; Ann, his wife, died Jan. 17, 1800, aged 54 years.

 

Cecila, daughter of Geo. and Mary Spalding, born Sept. 30, 1836, died Feb. 25, 1856.

 

Margaret Adams, died Sept. 8, 1805.

 

Henry O’Hara, died June 14, 1815, aged 85 years.

 

Elizabeth Stigers, died Feb. 17, 1828, aged 31 years, 11 months, 14 days.

 

Thomas Adams, died Jan. 18, 1826, aged 64 years.

 

Magdalena Adams, wife of Thomas, who died at the age of 104, “loaded with years and virtuous deeds,” Jan. 21, 1826.

 

Margaret, wife of John Dougherty, died Oct. 17, 1860, aged 79 years.

 

Margaret A., daughter of James and Rebecca Adlesperger, born Aug. 16, 1862, died May 12, 1880.

 

“This stone laid by Capt. John Gwinn, U.S.N., and Dr. Wm. Gwinn,” for their mother, Mary, who died April 8, 1837, aged 60.

 

P. Hinds, died Sept. 23, 1828, aged 79 years.

 

Easter Hinds, died May 28, 1835, aged 65 years.

 

John Eckenrode, born April 2, 1780, died Nov. 25, 1849; Elizabeth, his wife, born July 6, 1788, died Sept. 20, 1850.

 

Lydia E., their daughter, and wife of Samuel B. Horner, died May 13, 1871, aged 58 years, 10 months, 11 days.

 

Ann Louisa, wife of Jos. A. Orendorff, died Aug. 15, 1872, aged 38 years, 2 months, 27 days.

 

Elizabeth Eline, died July 14, 1873, aged 68 years, 10 months, 25 days; Wm. Eline, her husband, died Dec. 11, 1879, aged 79 years, 4 months, 29 days.

 

Louisa C., wife of John M. McCarty, born Oct. 9, 1843, died April 3, 1880.

 

John Gonker, died Dec. 4, 1814, aged 71 years.

 

Barbara Gonker, died Dec. 27, 1827, aged 77 years.

 

Eliza Gonker, died Oct. 16, 1858, aged 75 years.

 

Hannah Gonker, died April 21, 1878, aged 81 years.

 

Mary Gonker, died Oct. 26, 1861, aged 86 years.

 

J. Burk, died 1814, at an old age.

 

Jacob Welty, died March 7, 1816, aged 26 years.

 

John, son of John and Eliza Welty, died March 25, 1816, aged 12 years.

 

John Welty, died Sept. 15, 1816, aged 54 years.

 

Mary Welty, died Dec. 20, 1816, aged 24 years.

 

Elizabeth, consort of John Welty, died Nov. 22, 1843, aged 72 years, 3 months, 18 days.

 

Alexander Frazier, died Oct. 9, 1872, aged 59 years, 5 months, 26 days; Polly, his wife, died June 30, 1854, aged 39 years.

 

Ann C., wife of Henry Althoff, died Oct. 11, 1845, aged 92 years.

 

Frederick Shoemaker, died March 31, 1864, aged 48 years, 11 months, 28 days.

 

Wm. Clabaugh, died Nov. 7, 1855, aged 34.

 

Sylvester N. Orndorff, died August, 1854, aged 19 years, 5 months, 20 days.

 

Joseph Eck, died Jan. 15, 1856, aged 62.

 

Margaret Eck, born July 7, 1816, died July 15, 1853.

 

Paul Eck, died Sept. 12, 1860, aged 63 years.

 

Wm. Staubb, died Oct. 23, 1842, aged 43 years, 22 days.

 

Peter Mathias, died Feb. 4, 1827, aged 37 years.

 

Klara, wife of Francis J. Albrocht, born Dec. 2, 1819, died May 4, 1858.

 

Catherine Snovell, died Oct. 17, 1761, aged 79.

 

Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Snovell, died Feb. 11, 1852, aged 37 years, 5 months. Elizabeth, his second wife, died Sept. 21, 1853, aged 27 years, 2 months.

 

Isaac T. Stonesifer, died Aug. 21, 1867, aged 26 years, 3 months, 17 days.

 

Elizabeth F. Watson, died Aug. 19, 1854, aged 24 years, 1 month, 24 days.

 

Wm. Watson, born November, 1798, died Feb. 16, 1861.

 

Mary A. Sewell, died March 16, 1871, aged 39 years.

 

John Hopkins, died June 20, 1833, aged 58.

 

Wm. Cash, born Dec. 24, 1800, died April 3, 1872.

 

Ann E. Cash, died Feb. 12, 1858, aged 22 years.

 

Anthony Arnold, died April 3, 1854, aged 78 years, 7 months, 11 days.

 

Ann, wife of Augustine Arnold, died Dec. 30, 1863, aged 62 years.

 

Taneytown Presbyterian Church,—Prior to 1820 German preaching was the rule in Taneytown, English the exception. Indeed, a strong prejudice existed against preaching in the English language. It is related that when the corner-stone of what is the original part of the present Lutheran church was laid, in 1812, the Rev. John Grope, pastor at that time, remarked to the bystanders, “This corner-stone is laid on a German foundation, and there is to be no English preaching here only when there must be.”

 

But the world moves, and men must move with it. Some of the persons who heard the remark to which reference has been made lived to hear the same minister preach in the English language. About the year 1820 the younger portion of the German-speaking part of the community began to manifest a desire to have preaching in the English language. This desire was strenuously opposed by the older persons.

 

The house in which the German Reformed congregation worshiped at this time, known as the “Yellow Church,” was in a very dilapidated condition. This, together with the desire of many members of the German Reformed congregation to have service in the English language, opened the way for the formation of certain “articles of association” between the members of the latter church at Taneytown and the members of the Presbyterian Church of the same place, to unite for the purpose of building a Union church.

 

In virtue of the seventh of these “articles of association,” the parties concerned, in March, 1821, elected five persons as a building committee, and vested in them full power to purchase a lot or lots in such locality as they might think would best suit the different congregations, and to build thereon said church.

 

This committee, the members of which were Nicholas Snider, William B. Hilberd, George Shriner, Abraham Linn, and Samuel S. Forney, bought of Elizabeth Hughs, the widow of John Hughs, lots Nos. 78 and 80, situated in Taneytown, for the sum of eighty-nine dollars sixty-eight and a half cents ($89.68½). These lots were conveyed to the persons composing said committee, to be held by them in trust for the German Reformed and Presbyterian congregations until such time when said congregations may become corporate bodies, and thus by law be authorized to have and to hold the same by their trustees.

 

The corner-stone was laid on the 5th or 6th of September, 1821. Rev. John Winebrenner preached on the occasion from Zachariah iv. 7. Rev. Mr. Reilly also preached at the same time from Isaiah lxvi. 1.

 

The erection of the building progressed slowly. In the autumn of 1822 the church was dedicated. The Presbyterian element, during the interval between 1822 and 1828, worshiped with the German Reformed congregation, which was during that time served by the following-named pastors: Rev. Jacob Helfenstein, Rev. Mr. Aurand, a short time, and Rev. Deatrick Graves.

 

In the year 1828 the “Presbyterian Church of Taneytown” was organized.

 

The Presbytery of Baltimore met in Taneytown on the 24th of February, 1828, and ordained Rev. Austin O. Hubbard, who had been licensed in 1826. On the 30th of March, 1828, Rev. Mr. Hubbard ordained Philip Hann and William Cormack ruling elders, and administered the communion. On Sabbath, June 22, 1828, the church was regularly organized by the admission of the following-named persons as members: Mrs. Elizabeth Hann, Mrs. Alah Clabaugh (probably Alice), Miss Mary Ann McCollough, Miss Mary Musgrove on confession of their faith, and Miss Margaret Birnie, Miss Hester Birnie, Miss Margaret Ried. Miss Mary Ried by certificate.

 

Mr. Hubbard’s pastorate extended from his ordination, Feb. 24, 1828, until the 18th of November, 1829, during which three persons were received into the church, two on confession of their faith and one by certificate. From the close of Mr. Hubbard’s pastorate to Jan. 13, 1838, a period of eight years, the church was ministered to by Rev. George W. Kennedy, Rev. Nathan Harnad, Rev. Mr. Ammerman, and Rev. Jaleel Woolbridge.

 

Rev. George W. Kennedy was licensed, received, and ordained by the Presbytery of Baltimore in 1831, and dismissed in 1833. From Sessional records he appears to have been in Taneytown Church during the year 1831, and may have been pastor. Of the others, they served here a short time as supplies. During these eight years twelve persons were received as members of the church. On Sunday, May 13, 1838, Rev. John P. Carter, appointed by the “General Assembly’s Board of Missions,” commenced preaching in Taneytown church. Mr. Carter was installed pastor Oct. 29, 1838. His pastorate extended five years, to Dec. 17, 1843. After his resignation the church was vacant until the 1st of September, 1844, when Rev. Jacob Belville, a licentiate, was unanimously elected pastor, and soon afterwards ordained and installed a pastor of the church by the Presbytery of Baltimore. He was pastor four years. His pastorate closed about the 1st of September, 1848. The pulpit was then supplied between September, 1848, and June 2, 1849, by Rev. Mr. Connell.

 

In a Sessional record Rev. James Williamson, pastor elect, is spoken of as being present. He was soon after installed as pastor, and served the church as such until some time during the year 1854. He was dismissed from the Presbytery of Baltimore in 1854. It appears that the church was vacant from the close of Mr. Williams’ pastorate to April 13, 1857, during which time the pulpit was supplied for a few months by Rev. Mr. Dodder, a licentiate. April, 1857, Rev. William B. Scarborough was ordained and installed pastor. Mr. Scarborough was pastor until the latter part of December, 1868, making a pastorate of eleven years and seven months. He handed his resignation to the Session 22d of November, 1868, to take effect in December. The Presbytery having granted the congregation the privilege of supplying their own pulpit, Rev. Isaac M. Patterson was unanimously elected stated supply, and entered upon his duties on the first Sabbath of January, 1869. In October, 1871, Mr. Patterson was installed pastor by a committee of the Presbytery of Baltimore. He resigned July, 1873, and preached his last sermon on the 27th of the same month.

 

After the union between the Old and the New School branches of the church, changes in the bounds of Synods and Presbyteries threw Emmittsburg and Piney Creek into the Presbytery of Baltimore, thus opening the way for Mr. Patterson to become pastor of Taneytown, in connection with Emmittsburg and Piney Creek. Since Mr. Patterson’s installation, October, 1871; Emmittsburg, Piney Creek, and Taneytown have constituted, and at this time constitute, a pastoral charge. When the church became vacant by Mr. Patterson’s resignation it united with the other churches of the charge in unanimously calling Rev. William Simonton, of Williamsport, Pa. Mr. Simonton accepted and soon entered upon his duties. His pastorate dates from Oct. 1, 1873, and still continues.

 

Philip Hann and William Cormack were ordained ruling elders at the organization of the church. Mr. Hann died Dec. 31, 1863, having served as an elder for a period of thirty-five years. Of Mr. Cormack it is recorded, “Did not apply for a certificate—joined the Methodists.” Clotworthy Birnie, Sr., united with the church by certificate Sept. 8, 1832, and was ordained a ruling elder Aug. 8, 1838. He died June 2, 1845. He was a member of this church almost thirteen years, and a ruling elder seven years, four of which he was clerk of the Session. The members of the Session at present are Rogers Birnie, ordained Aug. 4, 1844; Andrew McKinney and Clotworthy Birnie, M.D., ordained Nov. 27, 1864; John W. Davidson and Andrew Arthur, ordained May 5, 1872. Rogers Birnie, the senior member, was clerk twenty-three years. Andrew McKinny has been clerk since 22d of November, 1868. Clotworthy Birnie, M.D., is a grandson of Clotworthy Birnie, Sr., who was a member of the Session during the earlier history of the church.

 

Taneytown Church was organized with ten members. In 1840 it had increased to twenty-six; in 1850 to thirty-five; and at present has a membership in full communion of forty-two. The whole number of persons who have been members of the church is about two hundred; and while the number in communion at any given time has always been small, the fact may be noted that it was never less at any period than it had been at an earlier date in the church’s history. Two of the original members still survive.

 

In 1853, during Mr. Williamson’s pastorate, the congregation bought a house and lot in Taneytown for the sum of nine hundred dollars; this was conveyed by deed, executed by John K. Longwell and Sarah Longwell to Rogers Birnie and Philip Hann, elders, and their successors, in trust, to be held for the benefit of their congregation. The property was used most of the time as a parsonage, except the latter part of Mr. Scarborough’s pastorate, during which he resided in New Windsor. After the congregation became part of the pastoral charge of Emmittsburg and Piney Creek it was deemed best to dispose of the parsonage, which was accordingly done on the 29th of October, 1870, and on the 1st of April, 1871, it was conveyed to Thomas Rudisel by Rogers Birnie, Clotworthy Birnie, and Andrew McKinney, elders, for the sum of $3126. The congregation was incorporated by the laws of the State of Maryland, January, 1871; previous to that time the members of the Session attended to the secular interests of the church, and since then it has been governed by a board of trustees.

 

The pastors and stated supplies have been:

 

1828—29, Rev. Austin O. Hubbard; 1829—38, vacant, with supplies; 1838—43, Rev. John P. Carter; 1843—44, vacant, with occasional appointments; 1844—48, Rev. Jacob Bellville, D.D.; 1848—49, vacant, with supplies; 1849—54, Rev. James Williamson; 1854—57, vacant, with occasional supplies; 1857—68, Rev. William B. Scarborough; 1868—73, Rev. Isaac M. Patterson, S.S. and P., 1873, Rev. William Simonton.

 

Taneytown Academy.—This institution was incorporated Jan. 25, 1844, with the following trustees: Solomon Sentman, Israel Hiteshue, Thomas Rudisel, John B. Boyle, John Thompson.

 

The Church of the United Brethren in Christ was incorporated March 10, 1858, with the following trustees: Henry Shriner, Daniel Frock, Joseph Witherow, John Ridinger, and Peter Mark.

 

A lodge of Knights of Pythias was organized in Taneytown Sept. 17, 1877. Their charter and paraphernalia were purchased from the Frederick City Lodge, and were issued to them in 1871. The first officers of the lodge were as follows:

 

C.C., C.C. Steiner; Master at Arms, G.T. Crouse; Dr. C. Birnie, Prelate; David Fogle, V.C.; L.D, Reed, K. of R. and S.; J.B. Davidson, M. of E.; Ezekiah Hawk, O.G.; Elwood Burns, I.G.; E.K. Weaver, M. of F. The present officers are S.E. Reindollar, V.C.; D.R. Fogle, C.C.; J.E. Davidson, M. of E.; E.K. Weaver, M. of F.; C.C. Stuller, K. of R. and S.; W.T. Hawk, P.; L.D. Reed, O.G.; J. Hahn, I.G.; B.B. Miller, P.C.

 

They have twenty-one members in good standing, and hold their meetings in Reindollar’s Hall. The lodge is in a very prosperous condition, and is steadily increasing in numbers.

 

The Regulator and Taneytown Herald was published by Samuel P. Davidson, who was also the editor, “in Church Street, adjoining Mr. Sebastian Sultzer’s tavern, Taneytown, Md.” The eighteenth issue, dated Sept. 7, 1830, contains among its news the names of Isaac Shriner, John Kinzer, Madison Nelson, and Daniel Kemp, of Henry, who are published as candidates on the Jackson Republican ticket for members of the Assembly from Frederick County, and the candidates on the National Republican ticket were David Kemp, Jno. H. Melford, Evan McKinstry, and David Richardson.

 

From the market reports, copied from the Baltimore American, we learn that wheat was worth 98 cents to $1.00 per bushel; rye, 47 and 50 cents; corn, 45 and 47 cents; whisky, 22 and 24 cents per gallon; plaster, $3.80 per ton.

 

But two marriages are published, one of which is that of Mr. Adam Bowers and Miss Mary Ann Currans.

 

A. Reck, secretary, gives notice that the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Maryland and Virginia will assemble at Taneytown on the third Sunday of’ October (1830).

 

Michael Wagner advertises a stray heifer. Nathan Hendricks announces a barbecue at Bruceville on the 23d of September. Samuel Thompson, Sterling Galt, and David Martin, trustees, advertised for “a man of good moral character, who is well qualified to teach reading, writing, arithmetic, and mathematics in a school-house lately erected within one mile of Taneytown.” The teacher secured was J.M. Newson, the present superintendent of public schools. Mathias

 

E. Bartgis, Wm. H. Cannon, Abner Campbell, and Peter Brengle published cards announcing themselves as candidates for sheriff of Frederick County. John N. Hoffman, agent, gives notice to the subscribers to the theological seminary at Gettysburg that three installments are due. David H. Fries, seven miles from Taneytown, near Smith’s tavern, advertises public sale of personal property. James Raymond, trustee, advertises sale of land of Abraham Derr, near Taneytown. Nathan Hendricks, “desirous of leaving Frederick County,” advertises Bruceville Mills at public sale. Louisa Rinedollar and Abraham Lichtenwalter, executors, give notice to the creditors of Peter Micksell. James Heird advertises the Fairview races to come off on the 6th, 7th, and 8th of September, and offers three purses,—$25, $15, $20. John Hughes nominates himself for the Assembly as the Workingmen’s independent candidate, “who is a friend to railroads, canals, and turnpikes,” etc. “A valuable family of negroes” is offered for sale, “but not to traders,” and another negro is also advertised for sale; those desiring to buy are requested to inquire at the office of the Regulator. C. Birnie offers Merino rams for sale. Israel Hiteshew and James Kridler announce a dissolution of partnership “in tavern and tailoring.” The American Sentinel, published in Westminster, is a combination of The Regulator. The paper was bought from Mr. Davidson by Col. John K. Longwell, who moved the office to Westminster in May, 1833, and changed its name to The Carrolltonian. The paper was moved there solely to advocate the formation of Carroll County. In 1838 a Democratic journal called The Democrat was established here by Wm. Shipley, Jr., when The Carrolltonian was announced as a Whig journal. Col. Longwell continued the publication of the paper until 1844, when Francis T. Kerr, a brother-in-law to the late John J. Baumgartner, Esq., succeeded to its proprietorship. Upon the death of Mr. Kerr in 1846 or 1847, George D. Miller, of Frederick, took charge of the paper, and was shortly after succeeded by W.H. Grammer, in 1850. In 1854, upon the rise of

 

Know-Nothingism, the name of the paper was changed to the American Sentinel, its present title.

 

Among the early physicians were Dr. Joseph Sim Smith, a patriot in the Revolution and a brave soldier. He died Sept. 6, 1822. William Hubbert and Dr. Boyle were also among the first physicians in Taneytown. The latter and Henry Swope were among the earliest merchants. John White and Joseph Lanubert were the blacksmiths of the village in the olden time. A tavern was kept by Mary Crouse in the house now occupied by Mr. Stonesifer as a hotel, and the Crabsters kept the inn just opposite and across the street. The following advertisement appeared in a newspaper of Dec. 16, 1801:

 

“For sale, the tavern ‘American Coat of Arms,’ in Taneytown. Apply to James McSherry, Littlestown, Pennsylvania, or Richard Coale, Libertytown, Maryland.”

 

Harney is a small hamlet about four and a half miles from Taneytown and near the Monocacy River, which is at this point a small stream. It was named in honor of the late Gen. Harney, of the United States army. The United Brethren, a religious denomination, have built a church in the village recently, of which Rev. J. Whitlock is pastor. D.L. Shoemaker is the village postmaster. A number of mills are located here, under the charge of William Starner, John Unger, and Peter Selt. There is a hotel in the village, kept by W.F. Eckenrode, and John Eckenrode keeps an assortment of general merchandise. There are also two excellent physicians, John C. Bush and E.B. Simpson. The population of the Taneytown District, according to the census of 1880, is 2596.

 

For many years the old free-school system, which obtained so extensively in the rural districts of Maryland, was in vogue in Carroll County. At the public schools the children were taught the three R’s,—”reading, ’riting, and ’rithmetic,”—and if they desired further education, they either had to teach themselves or attend one of the many excellent private schools within reach. During the civil war there was an awakening of the public mind to the advantages of general education, and a cumbersome system, expensive in character, resulted from inexperienced legislation. This was superseded by the present system, now general throughout all the counties of the State, which gives all necessary advantages, and has the additional recommendation of simplicity. The following is a list of public school trustees for 1881 and 1882 in the Taneytown District:

 

1. Pine Hill.—William Clutz, Michael Humbert, Charles M. Hess.

 

2. Piney Creek.—Franklin Keppei’t, Daniel Hesson, Richard Hill.

 

3. Walnut Urove.—Samuel Brown, Upton Harney, David W. Bowers.

 

4. Washington.—No appointments.

 

5. Oak Grove.—Samuel P. Baumgartner, Henry Eck, Hezekiah Hahn.

 

6, 7, and 8. Taneytown, Nos. 1, 2, and 3.—William S. Rudisell, Jesse Haugh, Ezra K. Reaver.

 

9. Oregon.—Gabriel Stover, William W. Koontz, Ezra Stuller.

 

10. Martin’s.—Valentine Harman, Jacob Shriner, Martin L. Buffington.

 

11. Shaw’s—Daniel Harman, Edward Shorb, William Smith.

 

The teachers for the term ending April 15, 1881, were:

 

1, H.C. Wilt., 53 pupils; 2, S.F. Hess, 48 pupils; 3, J.H. Lambert, 51 pupils; 4, J. Ross Galt, 44 pupils; 5, Calvin T. Fringer, 51 pupils; 6, Levi P. Reid, 55 pupils; 7, Mrs. Emma L. Forrest, 54 pupils; 8, James F. Fringer, 47 pupils; 9, John T. Reck, 68 pupils; 10, George W. Hess, 51 pupils; 11, C.A. Waesche, 29 pupils; 1 (colored school), C.H. Stuller, 20 pupils.

 

The following is the vote for local officers from 1851 to 1861, inclusive:

 

1851.—Vote for Primary School Commissioners: Israel Hiteshue 190, Benjamin Shunk 155, Israel Hiteshue 159, John H. Clabaugh 85, Benjamin Zumbrum 41.

 

1853.—For Justices: William Haugh 227, George Miller 172, Benjamin Shunk 246, James McKellip 232; Constables: Thomas Jones, Jr., 250, James Burke 64, John Reindollar 238, David Kephart 87; Road Supervisor: Patrick Burke 103, James Thompson 243.

 

1855.—For Justices: George Miller 246, William Haugh 248, Jacob Shriner 249, George Crabbs 132, James Crouse 132, L. Buffington 137; Constables: Thomas Jones, Jr., 256, Henry Rinaman 242, Michael Fogle 127, James Rodgers 135; Road Supervisor: James Thompson 220, J. Newcomer 131.

 

1857.—For Justices: B. Shunk 216, William Haugh 250, George Miller 245; Constables: H. Rinaman 138, A. Shoemaker 238, W. Slates 240; Road Supervisor: William Henier 262.

 

1859.—For Justices: William Fisher 157, Jacob Zumbrum 253, Benjamin Shunk 267, Jacob Shriner 266; Constables: James Burke 152, Wendell Slates 270, J.E. Delaplane 259; Road Supervisor: William Hess 272.

 

1861.—For Justices: William Haugh 377, William Fisher 191, J. Zumbrum 207, George Miller 356; Constables: W. Slates 247, Joel Bowers 284, David Kephart 206; Road Supervisor: Gabriel Stover 266, John Reindollar 105, W. Shoemaker 82, William Hess 2.

 

 

History of Western Maryland, by  Louis H. Everts, 1882, Chapter 39A, p. 830--.)

Transcribed by Carol C. Eddleman.