Frederick County Historical Society collection
Abstract
This is an artificial collection consisting of photocopies of original material owned by the Historical Society of Frederick County. The collection contains correspondence, genealogical information and some legal papers relative to Frederick County families from 1741-1935. The bulk of the material falls in the period of the Civil War.
Dates
- 1741-1935
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted. Photocopies of MdHS photocopies must state that original is owned by Historical Society of Frederick Co.
Conditions Governing Use
The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.
Extent
8 Linear Feet (8 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by creator into the following series:
Box I, Part I
Geo. A. Dennis papers, 1861
Tyler family papers, 1821-1899
William P. Maulsby papers, 1861-1866
Box I, Part II
Roger Brooke Taney papers, 1741-1864
Box II, Part I
Colonel John McPherson papers, 1789-1840
Box II, Part II
Markell family papers, 1782-1892
Cronise family papers, 1760-1935
Thomas Johnson papers, 1753-1882
Box II, Part III
Potts family papers, 1766-1843
Box III, Part I
Benjamin Amos Cunningham papers, 1838-1902
Box III, Part II
Brien family papers, 1836-1884
William J. Ross incoming letters, 1843-1844
Dulany family papers, 1738-1894
Schley family papers, 1779-1902
Lutheran Church, 1850
L.A. Gobright incoming letters, 1866
Judge George Gordon Belt's assassination, 1869
Frederick City Packing Company, 1897
Box III, Part III
Hugg-Pearce Marriage Certificate, circa 1750
Jas.Smith Papers, 1788-1794
Friold-Wood Marriage Certificate, 1780
Low, William Birth Certificate, 1781
Barratt Marriage Certificate, 1783
Hobbs, Zach: Letter to Mother, 1792
Martin, Luther Esquire to John Nicholson, 1799
Drew, Benjamin, Sale of slave, 1803
Hasfeldt, J. Bill of sale, 1807
Main family Papers, 1883-1894
Lipps, J.C.C., letter, 1891
William S. Ray paper, 1900
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Photocopies made by MdHS of original material in the collection of the Historical Society of Frederick Co.; May 1979.
Existence and Location of Originals
The entire collection is photocopies of original material owned by the Historical Society of Frederick Co. MD.
- Title
- Guide to the Frederick County Historical Society collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- 2020-02-11: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Emily Somach.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org