Portrait and biographical record of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Part 102

Author: Chapman Publishing Company
Publication date: 1898
Publisher: New York, Chapman pub. co.
Number of Pages: 906

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Judge Philemon B. Hopper, of Queen Anne's County, and had three children, all now deceased; Frances E., who married John B. Spencer, of Queen Anne's County, and died childless; and Mary, who died unmarried. Harriet, born March 18, 1764, died August 1, 1800. She married William Ennalls, of Dorchester County, and left one. daughter, Mary, who was born May 28, 1799, and married Samuel Corner, of Dorchester County, and died December 2, 1870. John, born November 21, 1765, died March 24, 1778, unmar- ried. Mary, born October 23, 1767, died June 4, 1831. She was married May 10, 1796, to Maj. Peter Webb, by whom she had one son, Peter Webb, who married Elizabeth Dickinson, but had no children. Mary afterward became the wife of Dr. Samuel Dickinson, of Talbot County, an elder brother of her son's wife, and to them was born a son, Samuel A., who married Maria Goldsborough, of Caroline County, Md., and had five sons and two daughters, one of whom mar- ried her cousin, William Thomas, of Anne Arun- del County, Md.

Edward, father of Dr. Trippe, whose name in- troduces this sketch, was born January 29, 1771, and died February 2, 1846. He was three times married, his first wife being Elizabeth Barney, daughter of Moses and Sarah (Bond) Barney, of Baltimore, and she died leaving three daughters: Harriet Choirs, Mary Webb and Ann. For his second wife he chose Anne Tolly Towson, a daughter of Gen. William Towson, of Baltimore County, and she died childless. He then wed- ded a distant relative, Sarah Elizabeth Trippe, daughter of Richard and Mary (Ennalls) Trippe, who died leaving one son, Edward R., of this review. Of the children by the first marriage both Mary Webb and Ann died unmarried. Har- riet Choirs married William Palmer, of Balti- more, and to them were born four children: Ed- ward Trippe, deceased; William Preston; David Keener; and Elizabeth Barney, who married John Pole Fowler, of Baltimore, and has two daughters, Mary Trippe and Kate Palmer. In early life the doctor's father lived in Baltimore and was a sea captain. Afterwards he was the originator of a

line of travel from Baltimore to Philadelphia, via Frenchtown and Newcastle. He built the first steamboat that was built in the city of Balti- more, was part owner and captain and run this boat (and others as the travel increased) for many years to Frenchtown, forming the southern end of that line. After the P. W. & B. R. R. was built these two lines joined, and in after years the old line was abandoned. He later removed to the old homestead at Todd's Point, where he spent his remaining days.

Upon the home farm Dr. Trippe spent the days of his boyhood and youth, and was provided with excellent opportunities for securing a good liter- ary education, first attending the Easton Acad- emy and later the college of Burlington, N. J. He then entered the medical department of the Maryland University, where he graduated in 1862, and he at once opened an office in Easton. Later he removed to the old homestead and in connec- tion with its management continued to prosecute his profession until 1876, when he returned to . Easton, and has since made this place his home. He has been eminently successful in practice and has won a foremost place in the medical frater- nity of the Eastern Shore.

In 1864 was celebrated the marriage of Dr. Trippe and Miss Melusina E. Schwartze, a daugh- ter of Henry Schwartze, of Baltimore County, and to them were born seven children, of whom six are still living, namely: Sophia Elizabeth, who married Alexis G. Pascault, of Easton, and died leaving no children; Edward, who is engaged in the coffee business in Mexico; Melusina, wife of Henry Hollyday, of Easton; Fredericka Ley- pold, at home; Augustus Schwartze; Henry S. and Elvino Dickinson. The doctor is a Demo- crat; he is one of the most prominent Masons in the state, having taken the thirty-third degree. He is past master of Coats Lodge No. 102, of Easton; past high priest of Talbot Chapter No. 22, R. A. M .; past master of Jeshua Council No. 8, R. & S. M .; and eminent commander of Chesapeake Commandery No. 10, K. T. He is also past grand high priest of Maryland, and his life has ever been in harmony with the teachings of this

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old and honorable fraternity. With the Protest- ant Episcopal Church he and his family hold membership and the position which they occupy in social circles is one of prominence.

e APT. C. C. FALLIN resides in Strait dis- trict, Dorchester County, where since 1867 he has occupied a finely improved farm of two hundred acres. About 1870 he repaired and remodeled a building at Bishops Head and opened up a general store, where he has since carried on a mercantile business. In addition to this, for a number of years he has held the office of post- master. An active Democrat, he has always taken an interest in political affairs and in the welfare of the community. He served as county com- missioner for one term and has held other local offices of trust.

Near his present home Captain Fallin was born October 8, 1836, the son of William and Sallie (McNamara) Fallin. His grandfather, William Fallin, Sr., was a descendant of English ancestors and spent his entire life in Dorchester County, of which he was a native. The father was born on the old homestead here. When a young man he followed the water and was for some time em- ployed as a captain on a vessel running between Baltimore and Havana and South Carolina. His later days were spent on the home farm, where he died at sixty-four years of age. Active in political life and stanch in his advocacy of Re- publican principles, he was elected on the party ticket to a number of offices. For some time he served as constable and also held the position of deputy sheriff. His wife, who died at the age of eighty, was the mother of four children now liv- ing: Laura M., wife of J. E. Wingate; C. C .; Virginia, who married George W. Wingate; and William, of Baltimore.

The education of our subject was obtained in the public schools. At the age of twenty-two years he left home and spent the ensuing ten years upon the water in the oyster business. After carrying on a wholesale business for a

time he retired from that work and turned his attention to farming, later also engaging in mer- chandising. He is connected with a number of fraternal organizations, including the Heptasophs, of which he was treasurer for some time. At this writing he is interested in the Home In- surance Company, which has a large patronage in this section of the state. He and his family regularly attend the services of the Methodist Episcopal Church. By his marriage to Angie, daughter of Samuel Edgar, he has three children, Wade H., William C. and Edgar, all at home. He has been a hard-working man, tireless in his labors to provide for his family and surround them with the comforts of life. The success which has attended his efforts is therefore justly merited.

HARLES W. BROHAWN, of Salem, Dor- chester County, purchased the business of the Union Store Company here about five years ago, and has since conducted the same with gratifying financial results. He is a young man of more than ordinary executive ability and displays the good judgment that is not always manifested by commercial men of twice his years. If pluck and perseverance should win, then he will surely prosper in the battle of life, for he has indomitable spirit and will power and it is safe to predict a bright future for him. He takes great interest in whatever makes for the public good and in his political convictions is a Demo- crat. He has frequently been sent as a delegate to county and state conventions of his party, and was once a candidate for the legislature.

The paternal grandfather of our subject came to Maryland with his father from Ireland prior to the Revolution here, and settled in the 'first district. He was one of the first to hold the office of justice of the peace in this state. Sam- uel, father of Charles W. Brohawn, was born in the first district of this county in 1818, and was a life-long farmer. He died in 1881. His wife, whose maiden name was Louisa Fluharty (her father having been Garrison Fluharty, of Fred-

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ericksburg, Caroline County ) is still living, aged sixty-eight years. Three of her children survive: Samuel, of Cambridge; Clara H., wife of Stephen R. Le Compte; and C. W. The father was a pillar in the Methodist Episcopal Church, having held nearly all of the official positions in the con- gregation.

Charles W. Brohawn was born 011 a place about two miles from Salem, March 28, 1870. He was reared upon his father's farm, and was a pupil in the common schools of his home neighborhood. He was an apt student and made rapid progress in mastering the practical elements of education, and when in his twentieth year he applied for a school, and after having passed the required examinations, was placed in charge of one. Dur- ing the following three years he taught with gratifying success in Salem and Little Mills dis- tricts and at the end of this period he decided to embark in a mercantile establishment. Ac- cordingly he bought out his predecessors in his present store and has enlarged the stock from time to time, replacing the old lines with newer and fresher goods. He is courteous and ac- commodating, and his customers are always his friends. Fraternally he belongs to the Senior Order of American Mechanics, and is senior councilor of the local lodge.

Upon the 12th of July, 1894, Mr. Brohawn married Miss Katie M. Wright, ofHurlock, Dor- chester County, and a daughter of S. M. Wright, of that place. They have one little child, Oma by name, the sunshine and delight of the happy household.

ILLIAM RICHARDSON, who was sum- moned to his reward after a good and useful life, May 29, 1889, was a highly esteemed citizen of the sixth district of Queen Anne's County. He was an earnest and zealous Chris- tian, one who daily exemplified his lofty prin- ciples, and nobly strove to follow the teaching of the golden rule. For many years he was a valued member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and at one time or another held nearly every official

position connected with the local congregation with which he was identified. He was a class- leader, steward and trustee, and was the efficient and popular superintendent of the Sunday-school for a long time. His heart and sympathies were sure to be found on the side of the poor and oppressed, and his frequent and generous chari- ties lightened the burdens of many a soul who came across his pathway. His right hand rarely knew what his left hand did, for he was a man of conscience, one who was not working for the commendation of the world, but according to the dictates of his heart.

Joseph Richardson, father of the above, was also a man of upright Christian life, and early inculcated into his children noble ideals of action. He was of English descent, and was born in Caro- line County, Md. For many years he dwelt upon the farm where the widow of our subject now resides, the place being known as Maiden Hall. The homestead comprises one hundred and sixteen acres, and is well improved with substantial buildings. He was a class-leader and steward in the Methodist Episcopal Church.

William Richardson was born January 1, 1827, near Denton, in Caroline County, and in boyhood was a student in the district schools. He was early initiated into the arduous labors of agriculture, and after his eighteenth year gave all of his time to his father for several years. In 1876 he bought the farm, but rented it to suitable ten- ants until 1884, when he moved upon it, and here passed his remaining days. He was a successful business man, but did not make the accumulation of property or wealth his main object in life, as too many do nowadays. He was a member of the Odd Fellows' society, and was not affiliated with any other fraternities. A Democrat from a political point of view, he would not accept of office, preferring to attend strictly to his own busi- ness affairs, and to devote his spare time to his family circle. He was a fond husband and father, and was a sincere friend and good neighbor.

April 17, 1872, the marriage of Mr. Richard- son and Miss Malissa Turner was celebrated at Ruthsburg. Her father, Hon. James Turner, was a very prominent man in Caroline County,

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Md., and served in the state legislature and sen- ate with great credit to himself and the party which elected him. Two children of our worthy subject and wife are living and are respected young people of good attainments, their names being respectively Sarah M. and Francis A. Mrs. Richardson is now managing the farm, and has displayed unusual ability as a financier and prac- tical business woman.

TEPHEN P. JUMP is a very influential farmer of the sixth district of Queen Anne's County, and for thirteen years was magis- trate, having been appointed to that position in 1883, his term expiring in 1896. His record was a most creditable one, and quite notable from the fact that he was almost invariably upheld by the higher courts, as he never had a case re- versed and only three appealed. He stands high in the local Democracy, and was a candidate for the legislature in the fall of 1896. He has a pleasant home in the town of Queen Anne.

Henry Jump, our subject's father, was a son of Alanby Jump, a hero of the Revolutionary war. He was a native of Caroline County, and departed this life in 1856. In his early man- hood he and his brother Robert went to Zanes- ville, Ohio, and there they were interested in conducting a cooperage for some time. In the war of 1812 he served as an officer in a Maryland brigade. Henry Jump was three times married and by his last union had five children, of whom our subject is the only survivor. The mother, who died in 1848, was Harriet, daughter of Robert Baynard, of Caroline County. By his former unions Henry Jump had fourteen chil- dren, one of whom is now living, Mrs. Alaxine Hopkins, of Annapolis, mother of Deputy Comp- troller Harry J. Hopkins.

Stephen P. Jump was born August 28, 1840; on the farm where he now lives, in the sixth dis- trict. His advantages in the shape of an educa- tion were extremely meager, but he attended a classical institute ten months. He is therefore

more entitled to credit, as he is self-educated and self-made. His mind was bright and receptive, and by private study and general reading he made himself the well-informed man that he is to-day. His first venture in the business world was about 1859, when he obtained a clerkship with the late William Parrott. He continued in the store of that gentleman some three years, then turning his attention to agriculture. Up to 1874 he was thus occupied exclusively, but since that date he has also conducted a store here, and has managed one at Kingston as well for several years. His homestead, Pemberton Resurvey, is a fine place containing one hundred and eighty- six acres, on which a general line of products is raised.

May 26, 1864, Mr. Jump and Maggie A. Lee were united in marriage. She was a daughter of William T. Lee, of Talbot County, and was the mother of two sons, Harry L. and Fred P., both intelligent, active young business men. The family are identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church South, Mr. Jump being a mem- ber of the official board and an attendant at dis- trict conferences. Mrs. Jump died July 16, 1893.

CLAY DERINGER, who is living retired in Locust Grove, Md., was born in 1855, in Del- aware, a son of M. and A. G. (Woodland) Deringer, natives of Philadelphia, Pa., and Kent County, Md., respectively. His paternal great- grandfather was a native of Germany and was the founder of the family in the new world. Henry C. Deringer, the grandfather, was born in Easton, Pa., but spent the greater part of his life in Phil- adelphia, where he engaged in the manufacture of the Deringer pistol, of which he was the in- ventor, and his son, B. M., also became interested in that business. The latter made his home near Newcastle, Del., where he died in 1878, at the age of forty-nine years. His children are: Mrs. William P. Duncan; Mrs. J. H. Kelley; H. Clay; Mary N. and Woodland.

In Philadelphia, H. Clay Deringer spent his

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early life and acquired his education in its public schools. For a number of years after starting out in life for himself he was in the employ of the firm of J. James Clark, in the manufacture of the Deringer revolver. Later he engaged in the commission business in Philadelphia for some time, and was afterward confidential clerk for William P. Duncan, in Philipsburg, Pa., but since 1894 has lived retired in the village of Locust Grove, Kent County, Md., enjoying a well- earned rest.

On attaining to man's estate, Mr. Deringer was united in marriage to Miss Alice Hurtt, a daughter of W. W. Hurtt, and to them have been born two children, Estalena and William Dun- can. The parents are both members of the Epis- copal Church, and socially Mr. Deringer is con- nected with the Odd Fellows' lodge of Philips- burg, Pa. Courteous and pleasant in manner, he makes friends easily, and wherever known is held in the highest regard.

LBERT G. TOWERS, a rising young at- torney-at-law of Denton, Caroline County, comes from one of the representative fam- ilies of the county, and has inherited talent and patriotism from most worthy ancestors. Though in America we claim to be and are Democratic in one sense, we agree, nevertheless, in the philos- phy of heredity and acknowledge that the man who is descended from a line of upright, honora- ble, just ancestors is to be congratulated. Mr. Towers, of whom we write, is fortunate in this respect, and is a young man of fine mental attri- butes and social qualities, which make him a general favorite wherever he goes.

His great-grandfather, Curtis Towers, was a prosperous farmer of Caroline County in his later years, and reached the extreme age of ninety- eight. Grandfather Elijah Towers was born and reared in this county and also owned large estates which he cultivated with marked success. He was a prominent man in his community, and at one time acted in the capacity of county com-

missioner here. Albert G. is the second child in the family of William F. and Mary A. (Garey) Towers, both natives of this locality. Their eld- est-born was named Lawrence B., and the young- est is Thomas F. The father is an ardent Re- publican and in 1885 was elected by his friends to the responsible position of county treasurer, his term running until 1889. He is universally respected and made a good record for himself and constituents while officiating as a public servant.

Albert G. Towers was born August 1, 1873, in this county, and was educated in the element- ary branches of learning in her common schools, a part of the time being enrolled as a student in Denton. In 1890, when but seventeen, he went away from home and attended the Maryland Agricultural College at College Park, Prince George's County, for about two years. Having fully made up his mind to adopt a professional career, he entered the law office of Hon. Robert C. Jump and for two years put in all his time in covering the required lines of study. He then presented himself for examination, was admitted to practice before the courts of his county, and has built up an extensive clientage.

EV. THOMAS F. WALDRON, pastor of the Catholic Church of Easton, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 8, 1866, and is a son of Thomas J. and Margaret (Gillen) Waldron, natives of Ireland. The father of our subject came to America in early manhood and made a brief sojourn in New York, but soon re- moved westward to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he engaged in the furniture and undertaking busi- ness. At this writing he resides in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pa., where he is living in re- tirement from active business cares. When in business he was active, energetic, efficient and capable, and while he never became wealthy, he acquired the possession of a modest competency, sufficient to surround his family with the com- forts of life.

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The early education of our subject was ob- tained in Cincinnati. After his father removed to Pennsylvania he entered the high school of Pottsville, where he was a student for a time. At the age of fifteen he entered a college situ- ated in the suburbs of Philadelphia, where he remained a diligent student until his graduation in 1885. Wishing to prepare for the priesthood, he matriculated at St. Mary's Seminary, Balti- more, and there his theological studies were earnestly prosecuted. In Wilmington, Del., he was ordained to the priesthood July 3, 1892, and at the same time received an assignment to St. Peter's in that city. In the fall of the same year, however, he came to Easton, and here he has since remained, giving his attention to the spiritual oversight of St. Peter's and St. Paul's and having under his immediate supervision four churches and five mission stations in Talbot and Dorchester Counties. Such is his ability and such his earnestness that already he has attained a prominent place in the priesthood.

ILLIAM H. LOPER is the "village black- smith" of Millington, Kent County, Md., and is one of the native sons of this place; he is a young man of many admirable qualities, and possesses the respect of his fellow-citizens. He isan expert in his line and has been a master workman for several years, understanding every requirement of the trade and giving entire satis- faction to his numerous customers. Since his father's death, in 1894, he has carried on the busi- ness formerly conducted by his elder, and is now the proprietor of the shop and all its appliances.

Charles P. Loper, father of our subject, was born in Bridgeton, N. J., and in his native place learned the blacksmith's trade when a boy. He continued to work in this business there until 1857, when he came to Millington and was em- ployed by J. A. Edwards for several years. He then purchased the shop owned by that gentle- man and carried on the trade until shortly before his demise. That event occurred in 1894, as

previously stated, when he was in his sixtieth year. He was much respected by all with whom he had any dealings, for he was a man of strict integrity. A great worker in the ranks of the local Democracy, he served as county commis- sioner for three terms, and was president of the board two terms, making a most creditable record. His father was a farmer near the village of Bridgeton, N. J. The wife of C. P. Loper was Mary J. Huntsman before her marriage. She was also reared in the vicinityof Bridgeton; is still living and has her three younger children with her at her home in Millington. They are named respectively, Mary E., Howard L. and Lindon.

The subject of this sketch is the eldest in his parents family, having been born April 8, 1859. He received a good education in the public schools and in Millington Academy, and has al- ways been fond of reading and study. He assisted his father in his spare time in the shop, and when in his seventeenth year commenced to regularly learn the trade. Thus he was able to take charge of the whole management when his father died, and has held his own ever since. He bought out the other heirs and is doing very well. He voted for the nominees of the Demo- cratic party, but is not so active a worker as was his father. Though not a member of the church he and his family attend the Methodist Episcopal Church of Millington, and contribute to its sup- port. Mr. Loper married Miss Mary E., daugh- ter of Franklin Taylor, of this place, and have one child, Lillian.

ICHARD G. DUCKETT is a retired busi- ness man, who is quietly engaged in the routine of rural life, after a very busy, act- ive career in the city of Baltimore. His estate is beautifully situated in the third district of Queen Anne's County, Md., and is fittingly styled Cedarhurst. Its broad acres number about two hundred, and general farming is carried on by the owner. He stands high among the Odd

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Fellows, having joined their ranks forty years ago, and since then has been honored with sev- eral offices. His whole life has been marked for its uniform integrity, uprightness and high prin- ciples of action.

The subject of this article is related to the Ridgeley family, so prominent in the history of Maryland, and to Commodore Sturett and others noted for one thing or another. His maternal grandfather, Richard Giddings, was a represent- ative old settler of Baltimore County and owned a large tract of land. He was one of the first and became one of the most extensive hardware dealers in Baltimore City, and foremost in matters of public interest. The father of Richard G. was Judson N. Duckett, a native of Prince George's County, Md. He always followed an agricult- ural life and was but a boy when he removed to Baltimore County. He promoted the industry of the farmers by advocating and organizing fairs and cattle shows, and displayed unusual energy in whatever venture he undertook. He married Elizabeth Giddings, and one of their two children is deceased.

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Portrait and biographical record of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Part 102

Author: Chapman Publishing Company Publication date: 1898 Publisher: New York, Chapman pub. co. Number of Pages: 906

Author: Chapman Publishing Company
Publication date: 1898
Publisher: New York, Chapman pub. co.
Number of Pages: 906