East New Market
Property Reports
35 Main Street
The Old Tavern
(Also known as The Olde Shanty and The Tavern House)
Key date analysis:
In 1795 James Sulivane sold the 1 acre lot where John McClaren now lives to Charles Lecompte. John McClaren used the house as a public house and a grocery. An 1829 deed describes the lot as "the old tavern and home dwelling of Mary Ann Travers." Thus both the Old Collins House and the Old Tavern property were likely built by 1829. The Old Tavern was likely the public house where John McClaren lived in 1795. Silas Collins was known to have operated a public house at this location in 1828 and again in 1844 and 1845.
Before 1855, the Old Collins House and the Old Tavern Property were part of the same lot. The "Front Section" was a 1 acre lot that abutted the main street. The "Rear Section" was also 1 acre and was directly behind the "Front Section". (See diagram below). Both structures stood on the "Front Section". Sometime after 1809, Mary Ann Travers obtained the "Front Section" as an heir of the elder Charles Lecompte. In 1829, she bought the "Rear Section" and the property became a single 2 acre lot. In 1854, a trustee sold the northernmost 1 acre to William Huffington. This northernmost one acre lot was the site of the Old Collins House. The southernmost 1 acre lot was the Old Tavern property. The property continued as a Tavern and Inn into the 1870s (John Dean 1860, William P. Conaway mid-1860s, and James Lawrence Colston early 1870s.) and maybe later (John F. Ryan 1880).
Who built it:
The Old Tavern was built by James Sulivane before 1795.
Longest Residents:
Mainly used a hotel/tavern in the 1800s.
More Research:
Dendrochronology could determine the year of construction for various parts of this house.
Historic Records:
204 PLC 483 - 4 April 1978 - Phillip Burton & Sadie Burton, his wife to John S. Warner & Margaret A. Warner, his wife for $5: Two lots on the east side of Main Street, being known as the Old Tavern Property, being bounded on the north by the lands of W. Howard Blake, Frances Wiggins Anderson, and Iva L. Collins, and on the south by the land of John Abbott Burton, and on the east by the former Hicks land, and having a depth of approximately 470 feet, more or less. Being the same property which was conveyed unto the said Phillip Burton and Sadie Burton, his wife, by deed from Bessie H. Schoenfeldt and Gordon T. Schoenfeldt, her husband, dated 18 September 1974, PLC 186/624.
186 PLC 624 - 28 October 1967 - Bessie H. Schoenfeldt & Gordon T. Schoenfeldt, her husband, to Phillip Burton & Sadie Burton, his wife (final payment 18 September 1974): Property described as above; Being the same property which was conveyed unto the said Bessie H. Schoenfeldt and R. Alton Hackett, as joint tenants, by Clarence H. Corkran, Trustee, by deed dated 22 April 1967, PLC 152/572, and upon the death of R. Alton Hackett on the 5 August 1967, vested absolutely in the said Bessie H. Schoenfeldt by virtue of the right of survivorship.
152 PLC 572 - 22 April 1967 - Clarence H. Corkran Jr., Trustee, to R.
Alton Hackett and Bessie H. Schoenfeldt for $1: First, all that
lot generally known as the Old Tavern Property on the east side of Main
Street being the same property conveyed unto Reuben A. Clausser and wife
by deed from Christine Clausser, dated 7 June 1947, RSM 62/681.
Second, all that lot on the east side of Main Street that fronts 56
feet, 9 inches on said street and runs back therefrom to the Hicks
lands, being bounded on the North by the lands of William T. Collins &
Iva L. Collins, the land of Ada Wright, and Mary K. Willey lands,
on the East by the Hicks land and on the south by the land hereinbefore
described as "First".
The said land described is the same, which was conveyed unto the said
Clarence H. Corkran Jr., in trust, by the deed first hereinbefore
mentioned, and is the same which was conveyed unto the said R. Alton
Hackett by deed from Reuben A. Clausser and Bernice B. Clausser, his
wife, dated 17 September 1956, RSM 101/426.
101 RSM 426 - 17 September 1956 - Reuben Clausser & Bernice Clausser,
his wife, to R. Alton Hackett for $5: Two lots on the eastward
side of Main Street in the town of East New Market.
First, lot generally known as the Old Tavern Property on the east side
of Main Street being the same property conveyed unto the grantors by
deed from Christine Clausser, dated 7 June 1947, 62 RSM 681 and being
the same property conveyed unto Andrew Clausser & Christina Clausser,
his wife, by J. Richard Jones, Assignee of Mortgage, by deed dated 3
November 1928 in 22 JFD 649. The entire property was vested in the
said Christine Clausser upon the death of her husband, Andrew Clausser.
Second, lot on the east side of Main Street that fronts 56 feet, 9
inches on said street and runs back therefrom to the Hicks lands, being
bounded on the North by the lands of William T. Collins & Iva L.
Collins, the land of Ada Wright, and Mary K. Willey lands, on the
East by the Hicks land and on the south by the land hereinbefore
described as "First". Being the same property conveyed by deed to
the said grantors from the East New Market Volunteer Fire Department,
Incorporated, by deed from Adeline D. Dick and others, dated 23 January
1945 in 51 RSM 374.
62 RSM 681 - 7 June 1947 - Christine Clausser, wife, to Reuben A. Clauser and Bernice B Clauser, his wife, for $5: lot known as the Old Tavern property, on the east side of Main Street. Same property conveyed unto Andrew Clausser and Christine Clausser, his wife, by J. Richard Jones, Assignee of Mortgage, by deed dated 3 November 1928, JFD 22/649, the entire title to said property having vested in the said Christine Clausser upon the death of the said Andrew Clausser, her husband. It being the same property which was conveyed unto Harry F. Nichols by Roberta F. Helsby, be deed dated 1 November 1913, WLR 6/562.
1930 Census
undetermined
1920 Census
Dwelling #66, household of Dr. H.R. Nichols, physician
6 WLR 562 - 1 November 1913 - Roberta Helsby, widow, to Harry F. Nichols for $2800: the Old Tavern property on the east side of Main Street, being improved by a store building now occupied by Roberta F. Helsby and by a dwelling now occupied by Dr. Harry F. Nichols. The same land which was conveyed to Thomas J. Helsby by Frances E. Byus, widow, by deed dated 22 April 1872, FJH 8/435, and being part first of the lands which were conveyed to the said Roberta F. Helsby by the said Thomas J. Helsby by deed dated 6 February 1896, CL 20/30.
1910 Census
Dwelling #70, household of Elverta Helsby, milliner store, & Harry P.
Nicols, doctor
1900 Census
Dwelling #258, household of Berta Helsby, milliner store
1896-1910 Tax Record
Mrs. B.F. Helsby
1896 - 1 lot in ENM 60x300 feet $200
Dwelling house $1000
Store house $200
Barn, Stable & outbuildings $100
1896 Tax
Record
Mrs. B.F. Helsby
1 lot located in the town of East New Market 60x300 $200
Dwelling house $1000
Store house $200
Barn Stables & Out buildings $100
20 CL 30 - 6 February 1896 - Thomas J. Helsby to Roberta F. Helsby for $1717.25: Subject to the mortgage for $1800 given by Thomas J. Helsby & Roberta F. Helsby, his wife, unto M. Lucia Bryan in 1 CL 472. First - lot of land together with all the buildings thereon including the storehouse now occupied by the said Roberta F. Helsby situated in the town of East New Market described in a deed from Frances E. Byus unto the said Thomas J. Helsby by deed dated 22 April 1872, 8 FJH 436, being the same premises upon which the said Thomas J. Helsby and Roberta F. Helsby now reside. Second - land on the road from East New Market to Cambridge which was conveyed unto the said Thomas J. Helsby by three separate deeds to wit; two from Charles Hughes dated 19 November 1887 and 22 August 1889 in 10 CL 340 and 12 CL 730; and the third from Harrison Hughes & others, heirs of said Charles Hughes, deceased dated 13 March 1890 in 13 CL 625. Third - all household and kitchen furniture and other personal effects in the said house now occupied by them as a dwelling and upon the premises where they now reside.
8 CL 18 - 7 November 1892 - Mortgage to Thomas J. Helsby & Roberta F. Helsby from M. Lucia Bryan, wife of Guy L. Bryan for $1700: First - lot of land together with all the buildings thereon including the storehouse now occupied by the said Roberta F. Helsby situated in the town of East New Market described in a deed from Frances E. Byus unto the said Thomas J. Helsby by deed dated 22 April 1872, 8 FJH 435, being the same premises upon which the said Thomas J. Helsby and Roberta F. Helsby now reside. Second - land on the road from East New Market to Cambridge which was conveyed unto the said Thomas J. Helsby by three separate deeds to wit; two from Charles Hughes dated 19 November 1887 and 22 August 1889 in 10 CL 340 and 12 CL 730; and the third from Harrison Hughes & others, heirs of said Charles Hughes, deceased dated 13 March 1890 in 12 CL 623. Third - all the stock in trade fixtures and other personal effects within the store house now occupied by the said Thomas J. Helsby as a drug and general merchandise store in said town of East New Market at the corner of Main Street and the road leading from the depot of the Cambridge and Seaford Railroad through said town to Secretary Creek. Fourth - all the stock in trade, trade fixtures and other personal effects within the store house upon the real estate hereby mortgaged and contained in the first clause of the mortgage describing the mortgage premises, and which store house is now occupied by the said Roberta J. Helsby as a Millinery, Notions, & dry goods store together with all the stock in trade, trade fixtures, and personal effects. Fifth - all household and kitchen furniture and other personal effects in the said house now occupied by them as a dwelling and upon the premises where they now reside consisting of one Parlor set of furniture, one library or sitting room set of furniture, one dining room set of furniture, three sets of bedroom furniture, one organ and tables, stoves, chairs, carpets, and all other articles of furniture in the said house as occupied by them as aforesaid.
1 CL 472 - 7 November 1892 - Mortgage to Thomas J. Helsby & Roberta F. Helsby from M. Lucia Bryan, wife of Guy L. Bryan for $1700: First - lot of land in East New Market purchased from Frances E. Byus by the said Thomas J. Helsby by deed dated 22 April 1872, FJH 8/436, being the same premises upon which the said Thomas J. Helsby and Roberta F. Helsby now reside. Second - land on the road from East New Market to Cambridge. Third - all the stock in trade fixtures and other personal effects within the store house now occupied by the said Thomas J. Helsby as a drug and general merchandise store at the corner of Main Street and the road leading from the railroad depot to Secretary Creek. Fourth - all the stock in trade, trade fixtures...within the store house. Store house is now occupied by the said Roberta J. Helsby as a millinery notions, & dry goods store. Fifth - all household and kitchen furniture and other personal effects in the said house now occupied by them as a dwelling counting, of one Parlor set of furniture, one library or sitting room set of furniture, one dining room set of furniture, three sets of bedroom furniture, one organ and tables, stoves, chairs, carpets, and all other articles of furniture in the said house.
1880 Census
possibly Dwelling #16, household of John F. Ryan, keeping hotel
1876 Tax
Record
Thomas J. Helsby
1 dwelling house & lot in ENM 1 acre - $1200
8 FJH 475 - 23 April 1872 - Mortgage - Thomas J. Helsby & Georganna Hesby, his wife, owing to Josiah Helsby for $500: Lot with buildings in the town of East New Market and known as the old Tavern and which is more fully described in a deed from Frances E. Byus to the said Thomas J. Helsby & Georganna Helsby, his wife.
8 FJH 435 – 23 April 1872 – Frances E. Byus, widow of James A. Byus, deceased, to Thomas J. Helsby for $950: house and lot in East New Market; on the East side of the Main Street being the property formerly occupied as a Hotel by William P. Conaway and afterwards by Laurence Colston and after the death of said Colston by his widow and generally known as the “Old Tavern” property which said property is bounded on the west side thereof by the said Main Street and on the South side by the fence as it now stands dividing the lot hereby conveyed from the lot formerly owned by John J. Purse and on the East side by the lands of Thomas J. Hicks, and on the North side by the fence as it now stands between this lot and the lot purchased by Samuel E Collins from James T. Jacobs and wife.
1870 Census
Dwelling #356, household of James L. Colston, hotel keeper
5 FJH 447 - 24 May 1869 -Mortgage - James T. Jacobs & Emma V.E. Jacobs, his wife, owing to John Webster $467.50: House and grounds in the town of East New Market, being the home residence of Dr. Edmondson at the time of his death. Also that house & grounds in the same town whereon William P. Conoway now resides, and adjoining the Old Tavern property wherein James L. Colston now resides. Also all that tract on the county road leading from E.N. Market to Crotcher's Ferry containing 16 3/4 acres and bounded by the land of J.W.M. Dean on the east and the land of John Webster on the south and the land of Thos. J. Hicks on the west.
1867-1876 Tax Record
James A. Byus
Tavern House & Lot $1000
1866 Tax
Record
James A. Byus
Tavern House and Lot $1000, Total $1000
Cambridge Herald -26 November
1862 - For Rent for 1863 -
The well known Tavern Property in East New Market, now in the occupancy
of Col. John H. Hodson. To a good tenant, the property will be rented.
Apply to James A. Byus, or John T. Jackson. Nov. 19, 1862.
1860 Census
Dwelling #736, household of John Dean, tavern keeper
Cambridge Herald - 7 November
1857 - New Market Hotel -
The undersigned respectfully informs his friends, and the public
generally, that he is now keeping the Hotel in East New Market, Md.,
formerly kept by Mr. Dean. He is prepared to accommodate travelers
with board and Horse Food at all times. Travelers taken by the
day, week, or month. His Bar is filled with good and choice
Liquors, and his Table will be furnished with the best the market can
afford. He will convey passengers to any part of the peninsula at
the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms. Give him a call.
Wm. P. Conaway, East New Market, Dorchester County. Aug. 15, 1857.
American Eagle - 15 July 1857
– East New Market -
Some reference having been made in the public journals to the fact that
a disease of a contagious character had broken out in this town, and
understanding that exaggerated reports are in circulation, the
undersigned, on behalf of the citizens, have been requested to make a
plain and candid stated of the facts of the case.
While it is doubtless true that the malady in question may be
regarded as contagious, they feel themselves authorized to say (having
conversed with the physicians here on the subject) that it is not of
such a type as to excite any apprehension that it will extend beyond the
particular house in which the disease first appeared.
Whatever may be the classification of the disease, whether small-pox
in its severer, or in one of its more modified forms we have upon
careful enquiry, ascertained that there have been, in all, but eight
cases - two in the country and six in the town. The two in the country
are distinctly known to have been contracted by individuals who remained
for some considerable time at the house where the disease first
appeared. The six within the limits of the town are all the inmates of
the house to which the disease is confined, and beyond which it has not
made its appearance except the two cases named. It has moreover been
attended with no fatality and the patients are, in general, doing well,
and are for the most part convalescent.
Upon a careful consideration of the circumstances we think it proper
to express confidently the opinion that no danger need be apprehended by
our fellow citizens abroad, who may have occasion to visit East New
Market. The only precaution necessary (and for this we have the opinion
of the medical gentlemen of our community as well as the experience of
citizens) being simply to avoid entering the house at present infected,
until such time as it shall be distinctly understood to be safe to enter
it. As the location of this house is in a retired part of the town it
will be necessary only for a very few, either to pass it, or approach it
at all.
We therefore unhesitatingly express the belief that all may visit
our town without incurring any risk and without apprehension with regard
to their health and safety.
We may be allowed to add in closing, that Mrs. Dean is the principal
sufferer in the afflicted family, and is deserving of the sympathy of
her friends. She is likely to test the truth of the adage, 'a friend in
need is a friend indeed'. J.B. Quigg, A.T. Gould, J.L. Willis, K.M.
Jacobs, J.Q. Leckie, M.S. Fletcher, N. Newton, K.B. Fletcher, George L.
Stevens. Committee on behalf of the Citizens.
American Eagle - 25 February 1857
– For Sale –
At John Dean's Hotel in East New Market - "Taylors Promise" & "Endeavor"
belonging to the heirs of Robert Medford which he purchased of William
Medford, and adjoining lands of Charles W. Carroll, James M. Carroll, &
Elisha Trice containing 160 acres.
3 FJH 420 - 27 December 1855 - James H. Bradshaw & Mary A. Bradshaw, his wife, to James A. Byus & Frances E. Byus, his wife. James H Bradshaw by his bill obligatory bearing date on the 12 of October 1854, stands indebted to the said Frances E. Byus, at the time Frances E. Travers, in the sum of $1,360.35 and the payment of said sum secured by a mortgage on the property herein mentioned. James A. Byus and Frances E. Byus have agreed to accept a conveyance in fee simple of the said property as a full payment. Land with buildings and improvements in East New Market known as the Tavern property now in the occupancy of John Dean and more fully described in a deed from Joseph Bradshaw and wife to the said James H Bradshaw and recorded FJH 2/709.
3 FJH 115 - 20 March 1854 - James H. Bradshaw, replaced trustee, to Joseph Bradshaw for $1270: By a decree of the circuit court on 13 July 1853 in a cause in the said court between James H. Bradshaw neict friend of Mary Bradshaw, complainant, and Mary A. Bradshaw and others, defendant. The said James H. Bradshaw was appointed trustee to sell the property in said decree and did sell the property on 10 September 1853. House and lot in East New Market commonly known as the Tavern property, now in the occupancy of John Dean lying on the East side of the main street in said town and opposite the large brick dwelling house formerly the residence of Major Anthony Manning.
2 FJH 710 - 12 October 1854 - James H. Bradshaw owing to Frances E. Traverse for $1375.34: Mortgage from Traverse to Bradshaw due on 1 January 1858. Collateral is the house and lot in the town of East New Market, commonly known as the tavern property, described in a deed dated 20 March 1854.
2 FJH 709 - 20 March 1854 - Joseph Bradshaw and Mary A. Bradshaw, his wife, to James H. Bradshaw for $1275: All that house and lot in the town of East New Market, commonly known as the tavern property, now in the occupancy of James Deane, lying on the East side of the Main Street in said town and opposite the large Brick Dwelling House formerly the residence of Major Anthony Manning.
26 July 1853 - James H. Bradshaw for himself + as next friend of his
wife, Mary A. Bradshaw (formerly Mary A. Travers) and Frances E.
Traverse, who are infants under the age of 21 vs. Mary A. Bradshaw and
Francis E. Traverse - The said Mary A. Bradshaw and Frances E. Traverse
are seized as tenants in common in fee of the following property in the
village of East New Market to wit: The Tavern
House and premises occupied by John Dean, The Dorchester House
and premises adjoining occupied by Edwin E. Medford, The Dwelling House
and premises known as the Tan Yard property occupied by Mrs. Manning,
the Store House and premises opposite to the Dwelling occupied by Edwin
E. Medford occupied by Leckie & sons, The Tailors shop adjoining said
Store House and premises occupied by Washington Hines, and the small
Triangular Lot in the rear of the said Store House and premises.
It further shows that the said property is in a bad state of repair and
yields but a very small clear revenue and that it will be for the
interest and advantage of said infants to sell the aforesaid real estate
and to insert the proceeds in some productive fund for their benefit.
William C. Huffington appointed guardian to answer the complaint of the
said infants under the age of 21. James Thompson, John H. Hodson,
and George Winthrop appointed to appraise the value of the aforesaid
property taking into consideration the quality, local situation,
improvements, with all advantages and disadvantages and incumbrances,
whether it would be for the interest and advantage of the said infants,
that their interest in the said grounds & premises should be sold.
On 14 July 1853, they values the property as follows: the two
story dwelling house, back buildings & out houses on the lot containing
about 3/4 of an acre where E.E. Medford lives at about $1000. The
buildings are only in tolerable repair, and will require considerable
expense annually, to keep up the repairs. The
Tavern property, occupied by Jno Dean, contains about 1 acre of land has
on it a two story room, with an additional single story altogether about
50 feet in length and about 18-20 feet in breadth. The above
buildings and Granary are in tolerable repair. Stable and
Carriage House is in tolerable repair. Granary and other out
houses need repairing. We estimate the real value of the said lot
& buildings at $1700. The Tanyard property occupied by Mrs.
Manning containing about 3/4 of an acre has a single story dwelling &
kitchen, shop, smoke house, and other old outbuildings scarcely worth
repairing (the former in tolerable repair). We estimate the real
value at $700. The Store house & small triangular lot occupied by
Jno B. Leckie & son are in tolerable repair. We estimate the real
value at $500. The small shop occupied by A. Washington Hines, we
estimate the real value at $120. Taking into consideration the
advantages and disadvantages, the encumbrances, locality, the amount of
expenses that would naturally accrue annually, in keeping up the
repairs, the casualties and liabilities of said buildings to be consumed
by fire, as also the fact that property of the aforesaid description is
in ready demand generally, at this time and command good prices.
We, therefore, determine that agreeably to our opinion and best
judgment, it would be advisable to sell said property & that is would be
in the best interest of the heirs so to do.
On 10 September 1853, property sold at auction at the Hotel of John Dean
in East New Market after it was advertised for 3 weeks in the Cambridge
Chronicle.
Sold to William C. Huffington for $900, the dwelling house occupied by
Edwin E. Medford, the lot on which it stands, beginning at the gate post
on the Main Street and next to the Tavern and then running back by the
right side of the Smoke House to the back line of said lot, and thence
with the outlines of said lot to said Gate Post at the beginning.
Sold to Joseph Bradshaw, the Tavern property for
$1275.
Sold to Dr. J. Edwin Hooper, the Tan yard, not in the occupancy of Mrs.
Manning for $700.
Sold to John B. Leckie, the Store House occupied by John B. Leckie, the
triangular lot of ground in the rear of said said store house, and also
the small shop on said lot on which the store house stands for $725
1852-1864 Tax Record
James A. Byus
1856 - House & lot in East New Market known as the Tavern $800
Mary Ann Traver's Heirs
House & Lot - the "Olde Shanty" and Stand $800
.....reduced
House & Lot charged to Francis Byus $800
Marriage - 17 November 1851 - James H. Bradshaw to Mary A. Traverse
1850 Census
Dwelling #381, household of Thomas Helsby, wheelwright, &
others incl. James Deane
Cambridge Chronicle - 13
September 1845 - To Rent -
For the ensuing year the well known Tavern Stand in East New Market as
present in the occupancy of Mr. D. Robertson. For terms apply to
W.C. Huffington, Big Mills, Dorchester County, Md.
Cambridge Chronicle - 3 May 1845
– Chancery Sale –
By virtue of authority derived from the Hon. Theodore Bland Chancellor
of Maryland I will offer at public sale at the Tavern of Mr. Silas
Collins in the town of East New Market on Saturday the 24th day of May
inst. all the Real Estate of which William R. Perry died, seized and
possessed, ...
Cambridge Chronicle – 5 April
1845 – Vendue –
By order of the Orphans’ Court of Dorchester County I will sell at
public sale at East New Market, on Thursday 17th day of April, all the
personal estate of Mrs. Mary Ann Traverse, late of Dorchester County,
dec’d., consisting of household & kitchen furniture, one old gig and six
head of mule. T- runs … known on the day of sale. Sale to commence at 10
o’clock A.M.. Allen-… given by Wm. C. Huffington, exec’r of Mary A.
Traverse, deceased.
Cambridge Chronicle - 6 September
1845 - To Rent -
For the ensuing year, (or if preferred a Lease for a team of years will
be given to good and punctual tenants,) the commodious Dwelling House,
Garden, and other necessary out houses, formerly the residence of Mrs.
Mary Ann Traverse, in the town of East New Market; also the Tanyard now
occupied by William Turpin, together with a very comfortable dwelling
and all necessary out houses, this land is considered among the very
best in this part of the country; as also an office, shoe-shop, and
carpentry shop. The above property will be rented on accommodating
terms, of early application is made to. William C. Huffington, Big
Mills, Dorchester County, Md.
Cambridge Chronicle – 12 October
1844 – Chancery Sale –
By virtue of authority derived from the Hon. Theodore Bland Chancellor
of Maryland I will offer at public sale to the highest bidder on
Saturday the 2nd of November next, between the hours of 2 & 4 o’clock,
at the Tavern of Mr. Silas Collins in the town of East New Market, all
the Real Estate of which Jonathan Hurlock died, seized and possessed,
...
Cambridge Chronicle – 27 January
1844 – Chancery Sale –
By virtue of authority derived from the Honorable Theodore Bland,
Chancellor of Maryland, I will sell to the highest bidder at the
tavern
of Silas Collins in the town of East New Market, on Saturday the
17th of February next, between the hours of 11 & 1 o’clock, all the real
estate of which Robert Walker, died seized, consisting of...
[According to 11 ER 250, Mary Ann Travers owned the Front Section of the lot when she purchased the rear section. At the time this lot comprised both the Old Tavern Property and the Old Collins House Property.]
Cambridge Chronicle – 28 July
1832 – To Rent for the Ensuing Year –
Also, for rent, the tavern in New Market, occupied the present year by Mr.
H.B. LeCompte
Also, a small house in New Market adjoining store of Messrs LeCompte &
Barrow, generally occupied as a shoe shop - it would suit a show maker,
tailor, milliner, or a physician. It can be had for the balance of
the present year, if desired.
Also, a comfortable Dwelling House and other necessary Houses with a
good Garden, situated in New Market, on the Tan-Yard; and also, if
desired, the Yard, with all the Tools and appurtenances thereto
belonging, all in complete order -- a valuable stock of Bark can be had,
and the privilege to work in a stock by the 1st of October next; and the
dwelling house can be had at the same time, reserving the use of the
yard and shop until the present stock is finished. For terms and
particulars, apply to Joseph K Travers. New Market, July 21, 1832
[Rear Section] 11 ER 250 - 18 March 1829 - Devereaux Travers to Mary Ann Travers, wife of Joseph K. Travers for $40: lot lying back of the old Tavern lying within the lines of Mary Ross' lot, Daniel Sulivane's lane fence, John Webster's lot, and the lot or lots of the said Mary Ann Travers called the old tavern. Containing 1 acre. Being part of a tract called "New Market" in the village of New Market on the east side of the street back of the lot and premises called the old tavern and the home dwelling of the said Mary Ann Travers situated upon said lot. Beginning at the distance of 12 1/4 poles S 75 E from the street and at the end of first course of the lot of the old Tavern and from thence with said line S75 E 15 perches binding with Mary Ross's lot, thence N 14 perches binding with Daniel Sulivane's land, thence N 89 W 11? perches binding with the lot of John or Robert Webster and to the intersection of the third line of the old tavern lot, thence with said line reversed S 13 W 11 perches to the beginning. Containing one and 1/8? acres of land and premises.
[Charles LeCompte died in 1809. Charles LeCompte Sr. was married to Mary. He had sons, Charles LeCompte, Smart B LeCompte and Levin LeCompte. Henry B. LeCompte was also related to this group (maybe a son of Charles or another name for Smart B.). Joseph K Travers (or possibly his wife Mary Ann Morgan) was very likely an heir of Charles LeCompte. Unfortunately, many of the Wills from 1777 to 1852 were lost due to a court house fire. Many were later recreated, but a Will for Charles LeCompte has not surfaced. Possibly another record will reveal the relationship of Joseph K Travers to Charles LeCompte. Clearly the lot mentioned in 10 ER 604 is the same lot mentioned in 9 HD 484.]
Chancery Case - William Lecompte, deceased (contains Will dated 13
November 1815)
daughter-in-law, Mary, widow of son, Charles Lecompte
Marriage - 22 February 1814 -
Charles LeCompte to Sarah Bradshaw
Republican Star - 27 August 1811
- Take Notice -
That the subscriber of Dorchester county, hath obtained from the
orphan's court of Dorchester county, in Maryland, letters of
administration on Charles Lecompte, late of Dorchester county,
deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the
subscriber, on or before the first day of March next. They may
otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given
under my hand this 27th day of August 1811. William Lecompte,
adminstrator of Charles Lecompte, deceased.
Marriage - 5 December 1809 -
Charles LeCompte to Mary Byus
Republican Star - 8 June 1809
Thomas Lockerman and Devereaux Travers, executors of Charles Lecompte,
deceased.
Republican Star - 8 June 1809
Died at his seat on Great Choptank 26 ult., Charles Lecompte.
[Rear Section] 19 HD 319 - 6 April 1802 - James Sulivane to Devereaux Travers for 22 pounds, 6 shillings: lot in the village of New Market. Beginning at a marked post, it being the 2nd bounder of a lot purchased by Theophilus Marshall of said Sulivane in the 1796, and from thence running S 89 E to a post marked LT and from thence running S 1 to a marked cedar post No. 2, it being the 2nd boundary post of a lot sold by the said Sulivane to a certain William Ryley some few years past, and from the said post running and binding with the said lot N 75 W to a marked cedar post standing at the end of the first line of the 1st lot purchased by Charles LeCompte of the said Sulivane some years past, and running from thence and binding with that lot until it intersects the first line of the aforesaid lot sold by said Sulivane to the aforesaid Theophilus Marshall, and from thence with a straight line and binding with said lot to the first beginning. Containing 1 acre.
[Front Section] 8 HD 542 - 8 September 1795 - James Sulivane, Gentleman, & Mary, his wife, to Charles LeCompte Junior, Gentleman for 300 pounds: lot in the place called New Market whereon a certain John McClaran now lives. Beginning at a bounded cedar post standing near the main road leading from New Market to Cambridge, it being the beginning post of a lot sold by the said James Sulivane to William Riley about 7 years since, and from thence runs S 75 E 12 1/4 perches to a cedar post marked CL, and from thence runs N 13 E 11 perches to another cedar post marked CL, and from thence runs N 89 W 12 perches to another cedar post marked CL and from thence with a straight line to the first beginning. Containing 114 square perches.
Maryland Herald and Eastern Shore
Intelligencer - 21 April 1795
John McLaran has opened a public house in New Market, also a grocery
store.
Maryland Herald and Eastern Shore
Intelligencer - 28 October 1794 - For Sale
300 acres on head of Chiconecomico River and house now in tenure of
Charles Stuart in New Market - James Sulivane
Maryland Herald and Eastern Shore
Intelligencer - 23 July 1794 - To Let
A stand in New Market for a tavern with a billiard table, now in the
tenure of Charles Stuart.
Marriage - 18 December 1790 - Charles LeCompte to Drucilla Travers