Key date analysis:
A tax record from 1783 for James Sulivane's roughly 900 acre tract listed him with 1 framed dwelling house, 4 small houses, 1 carriage house, 1 brick house, and 4 logged houses. The framed dwelling is likely Buckland. However, it is not clear if the brick dwelling is all of part of this house or all of part of Friendship Hall. James Sulivane sold a 4 1/2 acre part of his 900+ acre "New Market" tract to Charles Daffin in 1786. We know a house was on the "Old Brick Hotel" property by 1789 as a deed from 1789 for the property across the street states it is "nearly opposite a house in New Market belonging to Mr. Charles Daffin".
A newspaper advertisement from December 1792 indicates that Cyrus Mitchell was responsible for the property at that time. He purchased the 3 to 5 acre property in April 1793. According to the 1792 advertisement, this property contained a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, stable, carriage house, and a good store house & granary. This information would lead one to believe that the brick house, the carriage house, and one of the small houses mentioned in the 1783 tax record may be same structures mentioned in the 1792 record.
Since James Sulivane's "New Market" tract was 900+ acres, it is difficult to pinpoint from the 1783 tax record exactly which structure is the brick house. The brick house could have been the Old Brick Hotel, the kitchen wing of the Old Brick Hotel. Or it could have been Friendship Hall or the kitchen wing of Friendship Hall. The carriage house mentioned in the 1792 advertisement is very possibly the same one mentioned in the 1783 tax record. It is also possible one of the 1783 small houses is the 1792 storehouse & granary.
The prices paid for the property during this time period could give clues about the structures on the property. Charles Daffin purchased the 4 1/2 acre lot from James Sulivane in 1786 for 157 pounds. Charles Daffin sold the same lot in 1790 for 250 pounds. He increased the value of the property by about 38% in 4 years. Cyrus Mitchell purchased the property in 1793 for 180 pounds. In the 1790s, James Sulivane was selling undeveloped one acre lots for about 30 pounds. The expected price for 4 1/2 undeveloped acres would have been about 135 pounds. The deeds indicate that there were structures on this property in 1792, just as the newspaper advertisement had stated. Cyrus Mitchell was responsible for the property in 1792, so maybe he had already made some form of payment for the property before the 1793 transaction.
In 1796 Cyrus Mitchell added one acre at the front of this property. At the time the old road that ran from the northeast corner of the current Old Brick Hotel lot to the southwest corner of the Smith Cottage property. The new road that was created is the current South Main Street. This brought Cyrus Mitchell's land holdings at this location up to 5 1/2 acres. Cyrus Mitchell died in 1797. In 1804 the executors of Cyrus Mitchell, deceased, sold the 1 1/2 acre part of this 5 1/2 acre property for $2,000. The 1 1/2 acres were described as "the house and lot in New Market whereon he then lived". $2,000 would be the equivalent of about 450 pounds. The dramatic price increase for the smaller parcel indicates that Cyrus Mitchell may have expanded or improved the house during his time of ownership.
Who built it:
The original structures on this property were erected, expanded, or improved during the time of Charles Daffin's ownership (1786-1790) and during the early part of Cyrus Mitchell's ownership (1792-1804). It is also possible the Sulivane family was responsible for erecting some of the earliest structures on this property before 1783.
Longest Residents:
This grand house was used as a hotel at various points in its history. Most of the owners rented the house out and did not not live there for the duration of their ownership. The longest potential residents were Dr. Anthony L. Manning 39 years and Frances Hubbard Lohr 56 years.
More Research:
There are likely more records that can be found for this property. A record may show how Cyrus Mitchell divided his property after he died. Dendrochronology could establish the construction date of various sections of the house.
Historic Records:
236 PLC 457 - 27 August 1985 - Audrey Lohr Roberts of 4 Marshall
Drive, Cornwall, New York, to Choptank Ventures, a Virginia Partnership,
for $99,000:
LOT NO. 1 - property known as the Old Brick Hotel on the westward side
of Main Street. Described in a deed to the said Audrey Lohr
Roberts dated 23 January 1980, PLC 213/603. Beginning at a stone
on the west side of street marked "A.M.", being the beginning point of
Lot No. 1 as described in the report of sale filed in No. 3462 Chancery
in the Circuit Court, and from thence runs with said Lot No. 1 and other
lands North 74 degrees West 466 feet to a fence corner and to the lands
of Eben W. Wheatley; and thence with the Wheatley land South 4 degrees
East 156 feet to a stake, the same being a corner of Lot No. 1 on the
plat of the East New Market lands of the Manning Estate filed in the
Chancery proceedings; thence with the said Lot No. 1 South 74 degrees
East 235 feet to a stake; then still with Lot No. 1 South 14 degrees
West 11 1/2 feet to a stake; thence still with Lot No. 1 75 degrees East
65 feet to a stake; then still with Lot No. 1 and with Lot No. 2 on said
plat, North 15 degrees East 30 6/10 feet to a stake, thence with said
Lot No. 2 North 73 degrees East 59 feet to an iron pipe; thence still
with Lot No. 2 South 74 degrees East 70 4/10 feet to a stake on the West
side of Main Street, and thence North 15 degrees 101 1/2 feet to place
of beginning. Being designated as Lot No. 3 on said plat, and
being Lot No. 2 as described in the report of sale filed in the Chancery
case. And likewise being the same lot which was conveyed unto John
S. Vincent by Frederick H. Fletcher and Francis H. Vincent, Trustees,
and Lillian T. Vincent, by deed dated 16 October 1917, WHM 4/15.
All those two lots conveyed by the aforesaid deed from J. Richard Jones,
Trustee, to Charles C. Hubbard in which deed the land is described as
being in two lots, Lots Nos. 1 and 2, but in this deed the said lots are
numbered respectively as Lot No. 2 and Lot No. 3.
LOT NO. 2 - All that storehouse property, being Lot No. 1 of the East
New Market Lands of the Manning Estate as shown on the plat thereof
filed in No. 3462 Chancery. Beginning at a stone on the west side
of Main Street marked "A.M." at the Northeast corner of the
Andrews property now occupied by Mrs. Thomas, and from thence runs with
the West side of Main Street, North 15 degrees East 51 feet to a stake
and to Lot No. 2 on said plat; thence with same North 74 degrees West
120 feet to Lot No. 3 on said plat; thence with same South 15 degrees
West 12 feet to a stake; thence still with said Lot No. 3 North 14
degrees East 11 5/10 feet to a stake; thence still with Lot No. 3 North
74 degrees West 235 feet to the property of Eben W. Wheatley; thence
with same South 4 degrees East 51 feet to a stone marked "A.M." and to
the said Andrews property, thence with same 74 degrees East 408 1/2 feet
to beginning.
LOT NO. 3 - Beginning for the same at a stake on the West side of Main
Street at a point South 15 degrees West 101 5/10 feet from the beginning
point of Lot No. 3 on said plat; and from thence runs with said Lot No.
3, North 74 degrees, West 70 4/10 feet to and iron pipe; thence still
with said Lot No. 3 South 73 degrees West 59 feet to the Northeast
corner of a carriage house; thence still with said Lot No. 3 South 15
degrees West 18 6/10 feet to a stake at the corner of Lot No. 1 on said
plat; thence with said Lot No. 1, South 74 degrees East 120 feet to the
West side of Main Street; and thence with same North 15 degrees 51 feet
to the place of beginning.
Being the same property which was conveyed unto Audrey Lohr Roberts by
Frances H. Lohr by deed dated 23 January 1980, PLC 213/603.
213 PLC 603 - 23 January 1980 - Frances H. Lohr to Audrey Lohr Roberts for natural love and affection: Lot No. 1, 2, and 3 as described in PLC 236/457. Being the same land conveyed unto Francis H. Lohr by Mildred E. Gross and James A. Gross, her husband, by deed dated 5 April 1951, RSM 75/153.
75 RSM 153 - 5 April 1951 - Mildred E. Gross & James A. Gross, her husband, of Manoa, Pennsylvania, to Frances H. Lohr for $1100: Whereas Mildred E. Gross is the owner of a one half undivided interest in fee simple in the property hereinafter described. That heretofore a certain Charles C. Hubbard acquired, in fee simple, by deed dated 9 January 1924, JFD 14/122 from John S. Vincent and Lillian T. Vincent, his wife, the lot herein described as Lot No. 1; and by another deed to him from J. Richard Jones, Trustee, dated 3 April 1925, JFD 16/224, all of the two lots hereinafter described as Lots Nos. 2 and 3. And after acquiring the lands, Charles C. Hubbard died intestate on 7 July 1934, leaving surviving him as his only heirs at law his widow, Eugenia F. Hubbard and his two daughters, Frances H. Lohr and Mildred E. Gross, and that the said lots descended, 1/3 to the widow, Eugenia F. Hubbard, 1/3 to Frances H. Lohr, and the other 1/3 to Mildred E. Gross. The said Eugenia F. Hubbard, widow of the said Charles C. Hubbard, residing in the Easton, Pennsylvania, died 15 December 1948, leaving a Last Will and Testament dated 26 March 1930 and probated 19 September 1949, recorded in Northampton County, Easton, Pennsylvania, 67/38 and a copy in Dorchester County, CEB 6/222. She devises her property to her two children Frances H. Lohr and Mildred E. Gross, maiden names being Hubbard. Frances H. Lohr being the wife of William S. Lohr. Sold subject to a $1500 mortgage the parents obtained from Lillian T. Vincent. Lots described in PLC 236/457.
1930 Census
Possibly dwelling #23, Household of Thomas S. Higgins
16 JFD 224 - 3 April 1925 - J. Richard Jones, Trustee to Charles C. Hubbard for $700: At a public auction, Frederick H. Fletcher, assignee of mortgage, Eastern Shore Trust Company, sold the property of Samuel Thomas and Mary M. Thomas, his wife, on 22 September 1921, WHM 11/229. And as assignee of a certain other mortgage from the said Samuel Thomas and wife, unto Laura Mary Vincent, dated 13 December 1919, WHM 7/297, which sale was made after default had occurred under each of said mortgages ordered by No. 4467 Chancery. And whereas Frederick H. Fletcher, assignee of mortgage aforesaid, departed this life on 16 December 1924, without having completed his trust in the said Chancery cause, and the said J. Richard Jones, was appointed Trustee to sell property by order of Court.
14 JFD 122 - 9 January 1924 - John S. Vincent & Lillian T. Vincent, his wife, to Charles C. Hubbard of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for $2000: Lot No. 1 as described in PLC 236/457. Being the same lot conveyed unto John S. Vincent by Frederick H. Fletcher and Francis H. Vincent, Trustees, and Lillian T. Vincent, by deed 16 October 1917, WHM 4/15
11 WHM 229 - 22 September 1921 - Samuel Thomas and Mary M. Thomas, his wife, borrow $12000 from the Eastern Shore Trust Company. Lot No. 1 - farm on both sides of the state road leading from East New Market to Cambridge known as Indian Lot No. 2 (not in ENM). Lot No. 2 - lot on the west side of Main Street, being formerly the home property of Rebecca Andrews and being the same lot conveyed to Samuel Thomas by Samuel J.T. Smith and wife by deed dated 5 January 1920, WHM 7/509. Lot No. 3 - property on west side of Main Street being the same two lots conveyed to Samuel Thomas by Laura S. Vincent and others by deed dated 13 December 1919, WHM 7/342.
1920 Census
Possibly
Dwelling #44, Household of T.S. Higgins, hotel(?) keeper
Postcard View
ca. 1920
Old Brick Hotel, 125 years old, East New Market, MD
7 WHM 297 - 13 December 1919 - Samuel Thomas & Mary M. Thomas, his wife, indebted to Laura Mary Vincent for $475 with interest: The same being the balance of the purchase money due by the said Samuel Thomas, on the lands described. Lots on the west side of Main Street in the town of East New Market, which were conveyed unto the said Samuel Thomas by Laura E. Vincent and Laura Mary Vincent, by deed dated 13 December 1919.
7 WHM 342 - 13 December 1919 - Laura E. Vincent, widow, and Laura
Mary Vincent, to Samuel Thomas for $575 ($100 in case, $475 as a
mortgage): Whereas the said Laura E. Vincent is the owner of the
lands hereinafter described as Lot No. 1, and the said Laura Mary
Vincent is the owner of the lands hereinafter described as Lot No. 2.
Lot No. 1 - storehouse property described as Lot No. 2 in PLC 236/457.
Being the same lot conveyed unto Laura E. Vincent by Frederick H.
Fletcher and Francis H. Vincent, Trustees, by deed dated 19 September
1917, WHM 3/721.
Lot No. 2 - described as Lot No. 3 in PLC 236/457. Being the lands
conveyed to Laura Mary Vincent by Frederick H. Fletcher and Francis H.
Vincent, Trustees, by deed dated 29 September 1917, WHM 3/ 720.
4 WHM 15 - 16 October 1917 - Frederick H. Fletcher and Francis H. Vincent, Trustees, to Lillian T. Vincent and John S. Vincent for $2450: Whereas by a decree of the Circuit Court dated 8 August 1916 between Herman Manning et al., Complainants, and William Manning et al., Defendants, the same being No. 3462 Chancery. Described as Lot No. 1 in PLC 236/457.
3 WHM 721 - 19 September 1917 - Frederick H. Fletcher and Francis H. Vincent, Trustees, to Laura E. Vincent for $410: Whereas by a decree of the Circuit Court dated 8 August 1916 between Herman Manning et al., Complainants, and William Manning et al., Defendants, the same being No. 3462 Chancery. Storehouse property described as Lot No. 2 in PLC 236/457.
3 WHM 720 - 29 September 1917 - Frederick H. Fletcher and Francis H. Vincent, Trustees, to Laura Mary Vincent for $175: Whereas by a decree of the Circuit Court dated 8 August 1916 between Herman Manning et al., Complainants, and William Manning et al., Defendants, the same being No. 3462 Chancery. Described as Lot No. 3 in PLC 236/457.
1910 Census
unknown
1900 Census
Possibly Dwelling #269, Household of Joseph Henry, Druggist
Commercial Directory - East New Market, 1896-1897
A.M. Charles, proprietor, The Brick Hotel
1896-1910 Tax Record
Mrs. James H. Thomas
1896 - House & lot in ENM opposite the Baptist Church $800
Brick Hotel & Lot $2650
Dwelling & Lot adjoining the hotel $900
Brick Store House (damaged by fire) $100
Store House adjoining above $200
5 May 1910 - reduced by lot opposite Baptist Church to J. Abdell
1896 Tax
Record
Mrs. Jas. H. Thomas
House & Lot in East New Market opposite the Baptist Church $800
Brick Hotel & lot $2650
Dwelling & lot adjoining the hotel $900
Brick Store House (Loss on Building by fire $300) $400 $100
Store House adjoining the above $200
Cambridge
Chronicle - 18 January 1882 - Communicated -
Thursday night Ryan, at the E. New Market hotel, had a programme for a
ball, but owing to the inclement weather but few turned out.
Thursday, the 5th inst., Grand-ma Bramble celebrated her 80th birthday.
The old lady seems to be as sprightly and gay as ever, and knows as well
how to do justice to the tired and hungry traveler as ever, and Miss
Jane, her next best friend, is ready at short notice to lend a helping
hand. So you see out cup has been full. -Drexel-
[We have read with interest of the happy re-unions of some of our New
Market friends, among the most esteemed citizens of their community. The
reference to the kind old lady termed "Grand-Ma Bramble" will be
appreciated by everyone who ever had occasion to stop at the "Temperance
House", of East New Market, in the days of yore.] Editors.
1880 Census
Dwelling #18, Hotel of Mary Bramble, hotel keeper
2 EWL 241 - 25 January 1878 / 4 April 1878 - Will of Dr. Anthony L. Manning - Thirdly, I give and devise to my... sister, Mrs. Eugenia S. Thomas,... my large Brick House, and lots, and garden..., situated in East New Market where my father died, and is now occupied as a hotel, also my large Brick store house..., also my small framed store house..., situated in East New Market. See the Will of Dr. Anthony L. Manning.
1876 Tax
Record
Dr. A.L. Manning
Brick Hotel in ENM 2 acres - $3000
Dwelling house in ENM adjoining hotel 1 acre - $1200
Brick store house on hotel property - $1000
Frame store house - $500
Total - $5700
History of East New Market - 1871-1913 by Frank E. Loomis
The brick hotel was kept by Mary Bramble; a good old soul but noted for
her inquisitiveness. A stop of twenty four hours with her would strip
one of all his secrets.
1870 Census
Dwelling #369, Household of Mary Bramble, keeping boarders
1867-1876 Tax Record
Dr. Anthony L. Manning
1867 - Tavern Property $3000
1867 - House & Lot where Jacobs lives $1600
1867 - Store House where J.W. Beckwith keeps and...
1867 - Store House where Mrs. Harrington & Jones keeps $1200
1866 Tax
Record
Dr. Anthony L. Manning (Mrs. E.S.M Edmondson, agent) -
Tavern House $3000
House & lot where Mr. Jacobs lives $1600
Store
House where J.W. Beckwith keeps
& Store House where Mrs. H. & Jones keeps $1200
1860 Census
Dwelling #781, Tavern of George L. Stevens, Tavern Keeper
Cambridge Herald - 21 November
1857 - Temperance Hotel in E. New Market -
Temperance Hotel in E. New Market, Dorchester County, Md. The
subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally,
that he had opened a Temperance Hotel in the above named town, in the
House formerly occupied by Mrs. A. Manning, where he is prepared to
accommodate persons with board, by the day, week, or month. His
table shall be well furnished. He is also prepared to feed and
take care of horses. Passengers will be conveyed to any part of
the Peninsula, at the shortest notice, and at moderate prices.
Geo. L. Stevens Oct. 3, 1857. 3m
American Eagle - 3
June 1857 – Temperance Hotel in East New Market -
The subscriber having rented the premises formerly occupied by the late,
Major A. Manning, is prepared to accommodate his friends and the public
generally. Boarders taken by the year, month, day or meal on reasonable
terms. Conveyance to hire, and travelers taken to any part of the
Peninsula at moderate charge. George L. Stevens.
Equity Court, Docket 1, Case 311 - 24 July 1854
William T. Manning, Anthony L. Manning, and Eugenia Manning vs. Anna
Manning.
1852-1864 Tax Record
Dr. Anthony L. Manning
1852 - house & Lot 2 acres $1500
1 THH 120 - 27 March 1849 / 20
November 1852 - Will of Anthony Manning
Thirdly. I give and devise to my Son Anthony L.
Manning... I also give and devise to my said Son Anthony my
Brick House and lot as it is now laid off in East New Market to
him and his heirs forever,
1850 Census
Possibly Dwelling #1227, Household of Ann Manning
Cambridge
Chronicle - 30 June 1849 – For Rent –
Large brick house and lot in East New Market formerly the residence of
Major Manning - James Thompson, guardian of A.L. Manning.
[After Major Anthony Manning acquired all the parts, this has been one large property since.]
[South Part] 18 ER 512 - 8 January 1842 - Eliza C. Waggaman to Anthony Manning for $125: lot in village of East New Market. Beginning at a stone set down on the west side of the street at the corner of Mrs. Sarah Gootee's Lot, and from thence runs with the street N 18 E 2 1/2 perches to the lot purchased by Anthony Manning of Arthur Rich, then with said Lot N 70 1/2 W 25 1/8 perches to the land of Mrs. Anna Dickinson, thence with said lands S 1 W 2 1/2 perches to said Sarah Gootee's Lot, thence with the same to the place of beginning. Containing 3/8 of an acre.
[very small Northwest corner] 18 ER 133 - 1 October 1840 - Jeremiah Bramble & Mary, his wife, to Anthony Manning for $5: part of a tract of land in East New Market. Beginning at the end of a second course of a deed from Doctor Arthur Rich to the said Anthony Manning and runs N 73 W 5 2/5 perches to the lot purchased by the said Anthony Manning from the heirs of Capt. Thomas Troth and others, thence with the same S 14 W 1 2/5 perches to the third course of said deed from Arthur Rich, thence with the said third course to the place of beginning. Containing 3 3/4 square perches.
[South Part] 18 ER 83 - 21 December 1839 - Samuel LeCompte & Araminta, his wife to Eliza C. Waggaman for $5: right of the said Samuel LeCompte and Araminta LeCompte, his wife in the house and lot in the town of New Market, being the same property conveyed by deed from Isaac F. Williams, Rebecca R. Williams, and Sarah F. Martin bearing date 25 November 1837 and recorded 16 ER 362-363.
[North Part] 17 ER 253 - 6 February 1839 - Arthur Rich & Mary, his wife, of Baltimore to Anthony Manning for $1100: lot in the town of East New Market. Beginning at the NE corner of a house belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth C. Waggaman at present occupied by Z.H. Rosse, thence running from the said corner and binding with the street leading from Cambridge to Cabin Creek, N 18 E 9 3/4 perches to the corner of the shop, thence N 73 W 14 perches, thence N 88 W 13 1/2 perches to a ditch and corner, thence S 2 W 6 1/2 perches with the lands of Mistress Dickerson, thence with a straight line binding with Mrs Elizabeth C. Waggaman's house and lot to the place of beginning. Containing 1 acre, 1 rod, & 36 perches.
[South Part] 16 ER 362 - 25 November 1837 - Isaac F Williams & Rebecca R Williams, his wife, and Sarah Martin to Samuel LeCompte and Eliza C. Waggaman for $1: Whereas John Williams sold to John Cropper for the sum of $500 all that house and lot in the village of East New Market and then occupied by St. George E. Roberts. Whereas John Williams departed this life without making a conveyance for the same. And whereas John Cropper departed this life intestate to the said house and lot. And at the time of his death left the said Eliza C. Waggaman his only child and heir entitled to his interest in the said house and lot. And whereas Zadock Cropper before he departed this life, assigned to the said Samuel LeCompte all his interest in the said house and lot. And whereas the purchase money for the said house & lot has been fully paid to the administer of the said John Williams. And the said Isaac F Williams and Sarah F Martin, the only surviving children of the said John Williams are willing to execute these presents. The house is at present occupied by Doctor Zadock N. Rosse.
[North Part] Cambridge
Chronicle – 29 November 1834 – For Rent –
Accommodations at Brick Tavern - Mrs. LeCompte.
[North Part] Cambridge
Chronicle – 15 November 1834 – Death Notice –
Died yesterday about noon at New Market in this county, Mr. James
LeCompte in the 69th year of age. [not
sure if James is connected to this property.]
[North Part] Cambridge
Chronicle – 16 August 1834 – For Sale –
Public Sale - Henry B. LeCompte intending to remove from this county
will sell at New Market on 4 September next, all his estate consisting
of: a farm adjoining the lands of the late Wm. McKenzie near New Market
containing 180 acres, also personal property, and livestock.
[South Part]
Cambridge Chronicle – 15 March 1834 –
Z.H. Rosse to rent house and lot lately occupied by Dr. Rosse in New
Market.
[North Part] Cambridge
Chronicle – 30 November 1833 – Fox Hunt –
A bag fox will be let out near New Market, sportsmen and others are
invited - Henry B. LeCompte, New Market.
[North Part] Cambridge
Chronicle – 28 July 1832 – For Sale –
Public sale at Henry B. LeCompte's tavern in
New Market a small lot containing 5-6 acres situated opposite Joseph K.
Travers tan shop in New Market; also a wood lot of about 200 acres
situated near Elijah Stevens', and about 2 miles from New Market.
Nathaniel E. Green, executor of Henry Nicols.
[North Part] Cambridge Chronicle – 18 July
1832 – To rent:
tavern in New Market, occupied the present year by Mr. H. B. LeCompte &
a small house in New Market adjoining store of Messrs LeCompte & Barrow,
generally occupied by a shoe shop - apply to Joseph K Travers.
[North Part] Cambridge Chronicle – 14 January
1832 –
Sheriff's sale at suit of William McKane against Silas Carroll and Mary
Carroll as tere tenants of John Newton, at tavern of Henry B. LeCompte
in New Market: tract called Marshall's Chance, 41 1/4 acres.
[North Part] Cambridge Chronicle – 31 December 1831 – Henry B. LeCompte has just opened a tavern at New Market in the well known and commodious house called the "Old Tavern".
[North Part]
Cambridge Chronicle – 16 April 1831 – Died -
At New Market in this county, Saturday last, Henry H. Edmondson Sr.,
after an illness of a few days.
[North Part]
Cambridge Chronicle – 1 January 1831 – New Market Tavern -
Henry H. Edmondson Sr. has just removed to Dr. Rich's spacious brick
house in New Market, which was formerly occupied as a tavern and he is
prepared to accommodate travelers, transient or permanent boarders.
[North Part]
Cambridge Chronicle – 25 December 1830 – New Market Tavern -
Henry H. Edmondson Sr. has just removed to Dr. Rich's brick house in New
Market.
Marriage - 10 December 1816 - William B. Martin to Sarah Williams
[North Part] Cambridge Chronicle – 20 September 1828 – S. Collins, New Market, has moved to house lately occupied by Charles LeCompte, to accommodate travelers and the public generally. [probably Silas Collins since he was known to keep a Tavern, however his brothers, Samuel and Salisbury are possibilities.]
[North Part] Cambridge
Chronicle - 3 May 1828 - Constable's Sale -
Negro man Joseph, negro woman Leah, and other property of
Charles Lecompte of C. To satisfy the suits
of William Parrott, Thomas Dawson, Henry Nicols assignee of A. Gootee,
Thomas Medford assignee of Uriah Medford, Morris Roach & Son, Francis
Webb admin of William Webster, James Cropper admin of Andrew
McCollister, and James Webb assignee of Thomas Hayward.
[North Part] Easton
Gazette - 8 April 1826 - Travelling Museum of Fine Arts -
S. Rich & sons respectfully acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Easton
and its vicinity, that they will open for exhibition, on Tuesday and
Wednesday next, 11th and 12th instant, at the house of Mr. Soloman
Lowe. A variety of Wax Figures, as large as life, executed by that
eminent artist, Mr. Justin Street. Among them are the following
characters, viz:
A striking likeness of General Washington, first president of the United
States - "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his
countrymen."
An excellent likeness of General Lafayette, taken by Mr. Street when the
General was on his late visit at New Haven...[Also Sir W.M. Wallace
kidling Hesselridge, Simon Bolivar, Lord Byron, General Butler, Harriet
Newell, Lady Jane Grey, Madame Recamiert, the American Dwarf, an elegant
band of wax musicians, two Chinese dwarfs or pigmies, and the Liliputian
King.]
The museum will be open on Tuesday 11th inst. from 4 till 9 o'clock P.M.
on Wednesday, it will be open from 9 A.M. till 9 P.M. Admittance 25
cents. Children under 12 years of age, half price. Good music on the
Ancient Jewish Cymbal. Smoking is prohibited. April 8.
N.B.- S. Rich & Sons respectfully inform the citizens of Dorchester
county and its vicinity, that they will open their Museum on Thursday
the thirteenth inst. in New Market, at the house of
Mr. LeCompte, and on Friday and Saturday the 14th and 15th in
Cambridge.
[North Part] Republican Star - 18 October 1825 - Public Sale -
By virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court for Dorchester county, will
be offered at public sale, on Tuesday, the 25th day of October at the
tavern of Mr. Charles LeCompte, a part of the Negroes of Roger Hooper,
deceased, as follows: Negroes Rachel, Joseph, Will, John, Sarah,
Jane, Polly, & Ned. The terms of sale cash. John Newton,
Administrator of Roger Hooper, deceased. (The editor of the Star
at Easton will insert this until the day of sale, and forward his
account to the Chronicle office. J.N.)
[North Part] Easton
Gazette - 30 July 1825 - $100 Reward -
Ranaway from the subscriber, in New Market, Dorchester county, Maryland,
on the 28th instant, a negro man named Thomas, well made, about five
feet five inches high, black complexion, he formerly lived in Talbot and
Queen Ann's counties, came out of the estate of Mr. Dixon, and was sold
here by Samuel Sewell. He has a wife near Hillsborough, Caroline
county, where it is likely he has gone. Any person securing said negro,
so that I get him, shall receive fifty dollars, if taken in this state,
and if taken out of the state, one hundred dollars. Charles LeCompte,
New Market, Dorchester county, Md. July 30, 1825
[North Part] Republican Star - 30
July 1822 - To Be Rented -
For the Ensuing Year, that large brick house, situated near the centre
of New Market, and at the present in the occupancy of Charles LeCompte,
the house being very spacious and having the advantage of an extensive
range of stables, with fertile lot of ground adjoining, would admirably
suit a person disposed to establish a first rate Tavern, or to keep a
genteel Boarding House. And the dwelling house having lately
underwent considerable repairs, from its airy and healthy site would
very much augment the comfort of a gentleman who might wish to live in
more easy and retired circumstances. Terms made known on
application to the Editor or to Henrietta Stewart, New Market, july 1,
1822
[North Part]
Republican Star - 13 February 1813 - Valuable Property For Sale -
To be sold at public sale, on Tuesday, the ninth day of March next.
That large and excellent Brick House and Lot in New Market (Dorchester
county) now occupied by Capt. Alexander Tarlton, and a small brick house
and lot in the said village. And also, a small farm containing
about 120 acres, near New Market. Sale to be at Capt. Tarlton's,
and terms made known on the day of sale, by Arthur Rich.
[North Part] 2 ER 340 - 23 October 1812 - Joseph Ennalls to Arthur Rich for $2000: lot in New Market on the west side of the main road or street leading from Cabin Creek to Cambridge. Beginning at the main street and a corner of a lot sold by Cyrus Mitchell to John Stevens Esq and runs North 15 degrees East 9 3/4 perches to the corner of a lot belonging to Charles Lecompte's heirs, thence South 75 degrees West 14 perches, then South 89 degrees West 13 3/4 perches to a ditch and corner and thence South 2 degrees West 7 perches by a line to the place of beginning. Containing 1 1/2 acres.
[South Part] 23 HD 480 - 9 October 1806 - John Stevens and Frances Stevens, his wife, to Thomas Williams for $1000: lot in the village of New Market, which was devised by a certain Cyrus Mitchell to said John Stevens. Which lot with the house thereon was conveyed by the said John Stevens to Levin Marshall, and reconveyed by the said Levin Marshall to the said John Stevens and Frances Stevens by deeds bearing date 24 December 1801.
Marriage - 15 March 1806 - Alexander Tarlton to Mary Mitchell, Talbot County
[North Part] 21 HD 518 - 6 November 1804 - William McDonald and James McDonald to Joseph Ennalls (of Joseph) for $2000: William and James McDonald, as the executors of the last will and testament of Cyrus Mitchell, deceased, sell the house and lot in New Market whereon he then lived. Also 4/5 of the said rent for the present year. Henrietta McDonald is wife of William McDonald.
[South Part]
Republican Star - Easton - 8 November 1803 - To Be
Rented -
The Dwelling House and Lot formerly occupied by the subscriber in New
Market, Dorchester County. The dwelling house is comfortable, being two
stories, having three rooms above and three below, with a ten foot
passage and cellar under the whole. There is also a good granary, a set
of good stables, and a carriage house - the whole in good repair. There
is also a good kitchen, with a covered way between it and the dwelling
house - likewise a productive garden, with a small lot adjoining. The
front part is at present occupied as a store, together with a granary
and part of the cellar, the remainder by a private family. This
situation is in the center of this rising village, and is supposed to be
equal to any in the county for a store or any public benefits. The
house is sufficiently large for the accommodation of a private family
and store, all under the same roof, having two wood fire places below
and two above stairs. Possession will be given on the first day of
January next. Any person inclining to rent may know the terms by
applying to the subscriber at New Market. John Stevens.
[South Part]
Republican Star - Easton – 17 August, 1802 – To be
Rented –
For one, two, or three years, in the village of New Market, a Store
house and Granary, both in complete order, and in good repair, with a
cellar under the Store for the reception of wet goods &c. The tenant may
be accommodated with comfortable board and lodging, under the same roof,
and contiguous to the Store, should it meet his convenience – Possession
will be given on the 18th or 19th day of October next. The situation is
in the center of this rising village, and is supposed to be equal to any
stand in this, or the neighboring counties. For terms apply to John
Stevens, New Market, Dorchester County.
[South Part] 19 HD 209 - 24 December 1801 - Levin Marshall to John Stevens and Frances Stevens, his wife for $1: (1) house and lot with the appurtenances in the village of New Market, which was conveyed by the said John Stevens to the said Levin Marshall as by a deed bearing equal date. (2) also a lot of woodland, which was also conveyed by Stevens to Marshall by deed bearing equal date
[South Part] 19 HD 207 - 24 December 1801 - John Stevens, Esq. to Levin Marshall for $1: (1) house and lot in the village of New Market, which lot the said John Stevens purchased of a certain Mr. Cyrus Mitchell, now deceased. Where the said John Stevens now lives. Reference being the will of the said Cyrus Mitchell. (2) And parcel of woodland near the village of New Market, which the said John Stevens bought of a certain Robert Griffith, now deceased. Containing 10 acres.
Marriage - 20 February 1796 - Joseph Ennalls to Mary Hodson
[The main road originally ran through the front yard of this property and then slowly bent westerly exiting at the southwest corner of the Smith Cottage lot. The deed 9 HD 427 shown below adds about 1 acre of land to the east of this original road to the 4 3/4 acres of land on the west side of the original road to create a 5 3/4 acre lot. The 5 3/4 acre lot is on the west side of the current Main Street. Cyrus Mitchell sold part of his 5 3/4 acre lot to Levin Marshall in late 1796 or early 1797. The lot is described as the north part in this document. Cyrus Mitchell died in the late part of 1797 and the rest of his 5 3/4 acre lot was split into 4 or 5 other smaller lots. The lot described as south part in this document is one of the smaller lots.]
[Front Original Large Lot] 9 HD 427 - 28 July 1796 - James Sulivane to Cyrus Mitchell for 37 pounds, 10 shillings: 1 acre part of a tract called "New Market" in the village of New Market. Beginning at the end of a line drawn east 21 1/2 perches distance from the boundary of "Anderton's Desire", it being the place of beginning of the 2nd line of Lot No 1 sold by the said Sulivane to Charles Daffin about 10 years ago for 4 3/4 acres, and from thence running S 21 W 30 perches, bounded with Lot No 1, and then running S 50 W 11 1/2 perches bounded with Lot No 1, and then running S 61 W 8 3/4 perches bounded with Lot No 1 to a marked white oak, it being one of the boundaries of Lot No 18, and from thence running S 75 E 16 perches bounded with Lot No 18 to another white oak post marked 18 standing on the west side of the new road leading through New Market, and from thence bounded with the said road on a straight line to the place of beginning. Containing 1 acre and 14 square perches.
Marriage - 24 October 1793 - Cyrus Mitchell to Betsy Richardson
[Original Large Lot] 6 HD 31 - 2 April 1793 - Daniel Godwin to Cyrus Mitchell for 180 pounds: lot in the village of New Market which was purchased by the said Daniel Godwin of a certain Charles Daffin, who purchased of a certain James Sulivane.
Maryland Herald
and Eastern Shore Intelligencer - Easton - 18 December 1792 -
To Let, the ensuing year, or for a term of years, at New Market, A Good
Dwelling House, Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable, Carriage House, and Garden
-- also a good Store House and Granary, and a lot of ground enclosed, of
about three acres -- Terms to be known by applying to me. -- Possession
to be had the first day of January next.
Cyrus Mitchell New Market, December 11, 1792
3 HD 312 - 25 October 1791 - Philip King Sherwood and William LeCompte, merchants, to Doctor Daniel Sulivane for 200 pounds: part of a tract called "New Market". Beginning at a marked cedar post No 1 standing on the east side of the main road that leads from New Market to Cambridge and nearly opposite a house in New Market belonging to Mr. Charles Daffin, and then runs S 75 E 27 1/4 perches to a marked cedar post No 2, then S 1 E 5 3/4 perches to a marked cedar post No 3, then N 75 W 28 3/4 perches to a marked cedar post No 4, then with a straight line to the first beginning. Containing 1 acre. Ann Sherwood, wife of Philip King Sherwood. Containing 1 acre. [records for the house across the street establishes that a house was on this lot by 1789]
[Back Original Large Lot] 3 HD 25 - 1 December 1790 - Charles Daffin, merchant, to Daniel Godwin, planter, for 250 pounds: lot in the village of New Market being part of the tract called "New Market" purchased by said Charles Daffin of a certain James Sulivane. Together with all and every of the the houses and other improvements.
2 HD 591 - 6 May 1790 - William Riley & Mary Riley his wife, to Philip King Sherwood and William LeCompte for 100 pounds: part of a tract called "New Market". Beginning at a marked cedar post No 1 standing on the east side of the main road that leads from New Market to Cambridge and nearly opposite a house in New Market belonging to Mr. Charles Daffin, and runs S 75 E 27 1/4 perches to a marked cedar post No 2, then S 1 E 5 3/4 perches to a marked cedar post No 3, then N 75 W 28 3/4 perches to a marked cedar post No 4, then with a straight line to the first beginning. Containing 1 acre. [records for the house across the street establishes that a house was on this lot by 1789]
2 HD 463 - 8 June 1789 - James Sulivane to William Riley for 30 pounds: part of a tract called "New Market". Beginning at a marked cedar post No 1 standing on the east side of the main road that leads from New Market to Cambridge and nearly opposite a house in New Market belonging to Mr. Charles Daffin, and runs S 75 E 27 1/4 perches to a marked cedar post No 2, then S 1 E 5 3/4 perches to a marked cedar post No 3, then N 75 W 28 3/4 perches to a marked cedar post No 4, then with a straight line to the first beginning. Containing 1 acre. [record for the house across the street establishes that a house was on this lot by 1789]
[Back Original Large Lot] 9 NH 102 - 21 October 1786 - James Sulivane, merchant, to Charles Daffin, merchant for 157 pounds, 10 shillings: part of a tract called "New Market" and "Yorke". Beginning at a Spanish red oak, it being the original bounder of a tract called "Andertons Desire", then runs E 21.5p to a marked cedar post standing at the main road, it also being the beginning of Mr. James Shaw's lot leased of Mr. John Anderton, S21W 30p down the said road binding therewith as the road now runs S50W 11.5p down the said road binding therewith as the road now runs S14.5W 10p down the said road binding therewith as the road now runs N 41p that is to say until an E course will strike the first beginning. Containing 4 3/4 acres.
1783 Tax Record
James Sulivane
New Market 897 3/4 acres.
1 framed
dwelling house, 4 small houses, 1 carriage house, 1 brick house, 4
logged houses, and 2 orchards. The land was situated in New Market.
The soil was clay with 450 arable acres, and 447 3/4 wooded acres.
The value was 1200£.
[James Sulivane owned the land the
encompasses both Friendship Hall and the Brick Hotel in 1783. This
record indicates only 1 brick house was standing at the time. It
is believed the brick house was the kitchen wing of Friendship Hall.
However, it could be the kitchen wing of the Brick Hotel. If the
brick house was the kitchen wing of Friendship Hall, then the kitchen
wing of the Brick Hotel was built between 1783 an 1791.]
50 BC & GS 471 - 30 October 1776 - Resurvey of Buckland Regulated, Debate Enlarged, Restitution, Sulivane's Meadows, Westward, York, and several pieces of vacant land to create the tract New Market.
[This lot appears to fall within the original bounds of the northwest arm of a tract called "York". With the changing metes and bounds in the 1700s, the tract could also be partially or entirely within the bounds of "Debate Enlarged", which was later called part of "Buckland Regulated.]