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Denton Journal in Denton, Maryland

11 Jun 1938

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Denton Journal

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Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1938

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3

Beginning of Representative Government in Maryland Counties

Arthur E. Huangerford’s address to the Eastern Shore County Commissioners Association on April 15 1938 traces the county to the cradle of democracy. He outlines the English origin of counties, the county court, and the role of freeholders and villagers in early self government, noting Maryland and Virginia adoption and differences between New England and Southern county structures.

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Eastern Shore Counties and Early Settlement History

The text outlines the formation of Maryland’s Eastern Shore counties before and after the Revolution, noting how counties were created by proprietor acts, General Assembly, or constitutional enactment. It cites Kent County 1642 with Kent Island trading post, Worcester and Someret references, and the late boundary line clarification on June 20 1865.

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