This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
City History is His Subject at Rivanians Luncheon
Dr James B. Ranek of Hood College outlined Frederick’s role in westward colonial expansion calling the city a buffer settlement founded by Patrick Dulaney in 1745. He traced decades through Brad dock Washington Sharpe ties, noted the 1765 Stamp Act repudiation by Frederick’s 12 Immortal Judges, and recalled troops reaching Boston in 1775 in 22 days before highlighting figures like John Hanson.
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Frederick
James B. Ranch
Hood College
George S. Smith
Ranek
Frederik
Patrick Dulaney
Iallion Mogiess
Braddock
Washington
Sharpe
Frederick County
Boston
John Hanson