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MS 2207, Fendall Family Papers, 1762-1961
Finding Aid to the Fendall Family Papers, MS 2207
H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society
Collection summary
Title | Fendall Family Papers, 1762-1961 |
Creator | Fendall Family |
Call number | MS 2207 |
Inclusive dates | 1762-1961 |
Bulk dates | 1762-1961 |
Extent | 1 box, 28 folders. |
Abstract | Collection consists primarily of bills, receipts, financial accounts, deeds, wills, and personal correspondence pertaining to the Fendall family. |
Administrative summary
Repository | H. Furlong Baldwin Library Maryland Historical Society 201 W. Monument St. Baltimore, MD 21218 |
Access restrictions | Open to the public without restrictions. |
Use restrictions | Permission to quote must be received in writing from the Special Collections Librarian. |
Provenance | Gift of Bill G. Fendall, Aug. 1976 and Douglas Allen Fendall, March 1996. |
Accession number | 4743 |
Processing note | Finding aid created by Lara Westwood, December 2012. |
Biographical Note
The Fendall family helped shape Maryland during the 1600 and 1700’s. Josias Fendall served as the fourth proprietary governor from 1656-1660. He was appointed by Lord Baltimore to the position for his loyal support. In 1660, Fendall attempted to abolish the parliament’s Upper House to create a commonwealth government, but this was quickly quashed. The family owned land across the state with homes in Prince George’s County and Frederick, (Md.).
Scope and Content
Collection consists primarily of bills, receipts, financial accounts, deeds, and wills pertaining to the Fendall family. It also includes personal letters from the Duvall family to Martha Ann Duvall, related to the Fendall family through her marriage to William Lux Fendall. Some material relates to Thomas Dye Cockey, the father of Frances Thwaites Fendall (nee Cockey). Several surveying charts are a part of the collection as well.
The collection is organized chronologically. The various papers are grouped together by century, followed by Martha Ann Duvall’s personal letters which are in order by date.
Container List
Contents | Span Dates | Box | Folder |
18th century papers | 1762-1799 | 1 | 1 |
19th century paper | 1804-1882 | 1 | 2-6 |
20th century papers | 1919-1961 | 1 | 7 |
Undated papers | No date | 1 | 8-9 |
Letter from Beale Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1834, Aug. 8 | 1 | 10 |
Letter from Talitha Williams (Duvall) Mullikan to Martha Ann Duvall | 1834, Oct. 4 | 1 | 11 |
Letter from Beale Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1834, Oct. 29 | 1 | 12 |
Letter from Talitha Williams (Duvall) Mullikan to Martha Ann Duvall | 1835, Jan. 5 | 1 | 13 |
Token of Honor and Praise | 1835, March 10 | 1 | 14 |
Letter from Rachel Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1835, Apr. 21 | 1 | 15 |
Letter from Rachel Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1835, Apr. 28 | 1 | 16 |
Letter from Talitha Williams (Duvall) Mullikan to Martha Ann Duvall | 1835, May 2 | 1 | 17 |
Letter from Elizabeth (Duvall) Hamilton to Martha Ann Duvall | 1835, May 25 | 1 | 18 |
Letter from Beale Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1835, June 20 | 1 | 19 |
Letter from Beale Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1835, July 23 | 1 | 20 |
Letter from Martha Ann Duvall to her parents | 1835, Aug. 4 | 1 | 21 |
Letter from Beale Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1835, Aug. 7 | 1 | 22 |
Letter from Beale Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1836, Jan. 15 | 1 | 23 |
Letter from Elizabeth (Duvall) Hamilton to Martha Ann Duvall | 1836, May 17 | 1 | 24 |
Letter from L. E. Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1836, July 23 | 1 | 25 |
Letter from William Lux Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1841, July 30 | 1 | 26 |
Letter from William Lux Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 1841, Aug. 12 | 1 | 27 |
Letter from Beale Duvall to Martha Ann Duvall | 183?, Sept. | 1 | 28 |
