Key date analysis:
According to the 1792 advertisement, this property contained a good store house & granary. A deed from 1801 mentions a house and lot which lot the said John Stevens purchased of Mr. Cyrus Mitchell, now deceased. Newspaper articles from 1802 to 1805 refer to a storehouse and granary at this site where the tenant can be accommodated under the same roof. The storehouse continued to be mentioned in deeds in the early 1800s, but was not referred to as a brick storehouse until 1865. In an 1865 newspaper advertisement, Dr. Manning offers the finest new brick store on the shore for rent or sale.
Dr. Manning's 1878 Will also mentions his large brick store house. In an 1896 tax record the tax value for the brick store house was reduced because it was damaged by fire. It is presumed the fire took place shortly before 1896, since the tax record listed both the original tax value and the reduction. The storehouse was likely still standing in 1910. As evidenced by the 1922 Sanborn Fire map, the storehouse was gone by 1922. The top of the foundation bricks are still visible at the southeast corner of the property at 34 Main Street.
Who built it:
Dr. Anthony L. Manning built the large brick storehouse around 1865. Charles Daffin or James Sulivane likely built the original storehouse before 1792.
Longest Residents:
Thomas Williams likely lived in the original house about 25 years. The Manning family owned the property over 50 years.
More Research:
The surviving foundation bricks should be examined to determine if they date to around 1800 or around 1860. There are various chancery court and probate records that refer to the Manning property. These will likely reveal more detail about the location and fate of the store house structures.
Historic Records:
WHM 11/229 - 22 September 1921 - Samuel Thomas and Mary M. Thomas, his wife, borrow $12000 from the Eastern Shore Trust Company... 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.
WHM 7/342 - 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 - 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.
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 - 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 lands
conveyed to Laura Mary Vincent by Frederick H. Fletcher and Francis H.
Vincent, Trustees, by deed dated 29 September 1917, WHM 3/ 720.
WHM 4/15 - 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.
WHM 3/721 - 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.
WHM 3/720 - 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.
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
reduced to $100
Store House adjoining the above $200
1880 Census
undetermined
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
1870 Census
undetermined
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
Baltimore Sun - 14 October 1865
- For Rent or Sale -
The best business stand in Dorchester county, Md. in the town of East
New Market. The finest new Brick Store on the shore. Also
for rent of sale, an elegant new Dwelling and outhouses, in the same
beautiful and thriving town. Apply immediately to Dr. Manning, No.
90 Sharp street, at 8, 2, and 7 o'clock.
1860 Census
undetermined
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 - 3 March 1849 / 20 November 1852 - Will of Major Anthony Manning - bequeaths to son William Thomas Manning, to daughter Elizabeth Vincent (wife of Col. John Vincent), to Emily L Vincent (wife of John F. Vincent), son Anthony L. Manning, daughter Eugenia Manning, son George Washington Manning, daughter Rosaline M. Manning, daughter Anna Rebecca Manning. He left many properties to his children. He left his "Son, Anthony L. Manning, to have testator's brick house and lot as it is laid off in East New Market." See the Will of Major Anthony Manning.
1850 Census
undetermined
[Below continues the history of the property to the immediate south of the Brick Hotel property. After Major Anthony Manning acquired this property in 1842 and the Brick Hotel property in 1839 and a very small parcel in 1840, this lot has since been identified as one property, a 2 acre lot. The property is still 2 acres and has been so since 1842.]
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.
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.
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.
Cambridge Chronicle – 15 March 1834 –
Z.H. Rosse to rent house and lot lately occupied by Dr. Rosse in New
Market.
Marriage - 10 December 1816 - William B. Martin to Sarah Williams
[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
[South Part]
Republican Star - 30 April 1805 - To Rent -
For the remainder of the year, the Store & Granary formerly occupied by
Mr. Thomas Williams, in New Market, Dorchester County. For terms apply
to Eliza. Thomas. N.B. Any person inclined to rent may have genteel
accommodations in the house if required.
[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
[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.
[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.
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.]