"Hard Lodging Near Union Bridge" Carroll County Times article for 7 September 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal Perched upon a limestone outcropping near Union Bridge, Hard Lodging is unique in local architectural history. Solomon Shepherd (1751-1835) is believed to have built the house by the first decade of the nineteenth century. He was the son of [...]
"The Cemetery Question" Carroll County Times article for 31 August 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal When John Fisher of Westminster died in 1863, his estate included extensive real estate holdings, including some which was adjacent to the old burying ground. Originally laid out by founder William Winchester in 1764, the cemetery was also the site of [...]
"Charles B. and Dr. Daniel S. Boyle, Taneytown's Confederate Soldiers" Carroll County Times article for 24 August 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal In my 3 August column, I noted that only one soldier from the Taneytown District, Pvt. Charles Bruce Boyle, is known to have served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Since then, [...]
Civil War Soldiers Recall Visiting Taneytown" Carroll County Times article for 17 August 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal During the Gettysburg Campaign, thousands of Union soldiers passed through Taneytown to and from the battle. Maj. Gen. George G. Meade arrived early on the morning of June 29th and established his field headquarters on the Benjamin Shunk [...]
"John E. Buffington's Medal of Honor" Carroll County Times Article for 10 August 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal In last week's column about Civil War soldiers from the Taneytown District, the roll of honor included the name of Lt. John E. Buffington of Co. C, 6th Maryland Infantry. Dr. Clotworthy Birnie had written in 1894 that [...]
"Taneytown's Civil War Veterans" Carroll County Times article for 3 August 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal More than 75 Taneytown District men answered the call of duty during the Civil War with all but one joining the Union army. The largest group of them served in the 3rd Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade Infantry which surrendered with [...]
"German POWs In Westminster" Carroll County Times Article for 27 July 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal During the summer of 1944, Carroll's canneries found an unusual ally in harvesting the pea crop. German prisoners of war began working in nine local canneries that were shorthanded due to the war. The prisoner's arrival was noted in the [...]
"Funeral Obsequies for Pres. Jackson" Carroll County Times article for 20 July 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal The death of Gen. Andrew Jackson was observed with a funeral procession in Westminster on Saturday, July 19, 1845 in honor of the late president. Isaac Shriver, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, had invited the general public to [...]
"A Belated Thank You Letter" Carroll County Times article for 6 July 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal Following the Battle of Gettysburg, Westminster became the supply depot for the Union Army. The community was filled to overflowing as the army attempted to supply the troops in the field and transport the wounded and Confederate prisoners of [...]
"The Great Westminster Fire" Carroll County Times article for 29 June 1996 By Jay A. Graybeal Most of our local communities have experienced the tragedy of at least one large fire which destroyed a significant number of buildings. On April 9, 1883 Westminster suffered a devastating fire that consumed a number of structures at the west [...]