Zebulon, Jr.
U.S. Attorney, 17921793. The agents of the French Convention at Cape Francois having tendered
liberty to such slaves as should take arms against the French government
of Hispaniola, General Galbaud and Admiral Gambis attacked the town, and
it was plundered and burnt by the seamen and negroes on the twenty-first
of June; and on the ninth of July, fifty-three vessels bearing about 1000
white and 500 people of color flying from disaster, arrived in Baltimore.
Many were quartered in the houses of the citizens, and a committee was
appointed to solicit subscriptions for their relief, consisting of Robert
Gilmor, George Presstman, Philip Rogers, Samuel Hollingsworth, Jeremiah
Yellott, James Carey, James McHenry, Robert Smith, Zebulon Hollingsworth,
Thomas McElderry, Stephen Wilson, John O'Donnell, Adam Fonerden, and
Thomas Coulson. The Vice-Consul of the Republic also appointed the
following gentlemen to cooperate with him: Col. Daniel Smith, Mr. David
Plunkett, Mr. Samuel Sterrett, Mr. Voucher, Mr. Cazanave, and Mr.
Bentalou. They succeeded in raising above $12,000 for the relief of such
as were destitute. Those more fortunate who brought capital entered into
trade, others introduced new arts of cultivation in the neighborhood, and
with succeeding arrivals from the southern and western parts of the
island, contributed to increase the wealth as well as the population of
the town.Agreeably to the Act of Assembly for incorporating the City of Baltimore,
the inhabitants of the several wards met on the 16th of January, 1797, for
the purpose of electing two councilmen for each ward and eight electors
for the choice of a Mayor; when the following gentlemen were returned as
duly elected:First Ward Councilmen:--James Carey, Ephraim Robinson. Elector, George
Reinecker.
Second Ward:--Dr. George Buchanan, Samuel Owings. Elector, William Gibson.
Third Ward:--Zebulon Hollingsworth, James McCannon. Elector, Jesse
Hollingsworth.
Fourth Ward:--Hercules Courtenay, William Wilson. Elector, Jeremiah
Yellott.
Fifth Ward:--Thomas Hollingsworth, Adam Fonerden. Elector, Philip Rogers.
Sixth Ward:--James A. Buchanan, Peter Frick. Elector, Englehard Yeiser.
Seventh Ward:--James Edwards, David Brown. Elector, John Brown.
Eighth Ward:--Joseph Biays, William Trimble. Elector, John Coulter.
170. Levi Hollingsworth
1804. Experiments having been made in some other places to reduce the
number of public offences committed, by substituting confinement and labor
instead of public and degrading punishment, which it was thought had
proved successful, the Legislature had as early as 1801 published a plan
for a similar change in the criminal law of this State, to supersede the
"wheelbarrow law," as it was commonly called, and now resolved to erect a
penitentiary in Baltimore. Messrs. John E. Howard, Thomas Dixon, Josias
Penington, Thomas McElderry, Robert C. Long, Levi Hollingsworth, Daniel
Conn, Samuel Sterett, and George Warner, commissioners, purchase ground
and erect buildings on Madison street near the York road, Mr. Conn being
the architect and builder. In 1809 a new criminal code was adapted to the
institution, leaving the commission of murder, arson, rape, and treason
only, liable to the punishment of death.
175. Samuel Hollingsworth
A company of mounted volunteers put themselves under the command of Capts.
Plunket and Moore, of which Samuel Hollingsworth, who had been an officer
in the troop, became commander. A volunteer company of artillery was
formed, commanded by Captain Stodder, and a company of riflemen by Captain
James Allen.
85. Henry Hollingsworth Colonel
Colonel Henry Hollingsworth's service as a quartermaster during the Revolutionary War was well-documented by the Library of Congress on its website under a section entitled the Washington Papers (http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin <http://memory.loc.gov>). One letter, written by General George Washington to Colonel Henry Hollingsworth from Valley Forge on the 16th of February, 1778 reads:
Sir: I am under the painful necessity of informing you, that the situation of the Army is most critical and alarming for want of Provision, especially of the Meat kind. The troops have not had supplies of the latter for four days and many of them have been much longer without. I have sent Captn. ("Lighthorse Harry") Lee to forward from the Head of Elk...all the provisions...as expeditiously as possible, and I must entreat you, Sir, to give all the assistance, in your power, to promote this very important and interesting work...
Washington's correspondence, one example of many, testified to Henry Hollingsworth's importance as a quartermaster during the Revolutionary War and the crucial location of Elk Landing to the Revolutionary War effort. Another letter penned by Washington thanks Colonel Hollingsworth for "a piece of cloth of your own manufacture," possibly produced at the Cecil Manufacturing Company, in which Henry Hollingsworth had an interest. Later in the same letter, dated April 4, 1798, Washington writes, "it has always been my opinion that the United States will be independent in name only until essential arts and manufacturies are so established in them."
Colonel Henry, 1737-1803 House of Representives in the State of Maryland
House CE 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794 House, Special Session, CE, 1792 Senate, ES, 1801, 1802, 1803Head of Elk School
In an indenture dated 12th of May, 1787 Colonel Henry Hollingsworth donated a small portion of his estate, "in consideration of promoting and encouraging a good school and place of divine worship," to the Head of Elk School, later renamed the Elkton Academy. Among the trustees of the academy was Zebulon Hollingsworth, Jr.--evidence indicating both men influenced the development of education in Cecil County. According to The Cecil Whig the building constructed on the site donated by Henry Hollingsworth served as a hospital during the War of 1812 and, for more than 100 years, educated pupils (August 31, 1966).1777 On August 24 at 4:00 AM Colonel Henry Hollingsworth, Deputy Quartermaster General, writes an urgent letter to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia warning them of the arrival of the British Naval forces at Turkey Point on the Elk River. He believes their landing is imminent.
1777 On August 25 British invaders under General Howe begin disembarking from about 250 vessels which have sailed up the Chesapeake Bay. About 15,000 to 18,000 British troops pass through en route to capture the capitol in Philadelphia. Henry Hollingsworth scurries to remove stores, meat, grain and flour, from their path.
1777 October 6, General George Washington writes Colonel Henry Hollingsworth ordering the corn and grain belonging to the public be removed to a safe place.1788 Henry Hollingsworth along with Joseph Gilpen, Samuel Evans and James Gordon Hern represent Cecil County to ratify the Constitution during the Maryland Convention in Annapolis of April 12 to 29.
1790 June 6, Colonel Henry Hollingsworth writes President George Washington requesting his support for an appointment to the Office of Commissioner for the state of Maryland.
1798 April 4, George Washington writing from Mount Vernon thanks Henry Hollingsworth for some American made cloth he had sent the President.Colonel Henry Hollingsworth (Henry Hollinsworth’s grandson) did more to advance colonial rights than others in the region. He took an active part in the military under George Washington, and fought at the Battle of Brandywine. For the remainder of the war however, he returned home under authority of the Continental Congress. His home was strategically located along a much traveled route for soldiers moving north and south. It was his responsibility to purchase and provide numerous and varied supplies for the colonial troops, including ships and rafts. Many family members were property owners in the County, and today, the Hollingsworth name is frequently linked to Cecil’s heritage. In the early 18th Century, Zebulon Hollingsworth purchased property called Elk Landing which now has importance in the future of tourism in Cecil County. web site
Sarah unk maiden Hollingsworth
Sarah, wife of Henry Hollingsworth, departed this life, with her infant, December 27, 1775; aged 27 years. Upon this stone, which is gray and faded by age, is inscribed the following verse: When pains alarmed, the Lord removed My dangers and my fears; When death approached, the Lord secured My soul, and dryed my tears.
94. William Dawson
William Dawson of Kent Co.
All my estate real or personal (except Jim, Hannah, Sam & Beck) to be sold at public vendue with 6 months, then equally divided between my 3 children William, John and Samuel Dawson. My cousins JESSE, ZEBULON, & HENRY HOLLINGSWORTH should take my said 3 children and their estate and be applied towards schooling and supporting of them. My cousins JESSE, ZEBULON, & HENRY HOLLINGSWORTH shall sell my land for the support of my children. If they refuse then my cousin LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH should undertake the same.
Execs. my cousins Jesse, Zebulon, and Henry Hollingsworth. Witnesses Charles Groome, J. Green (later called John Kennard), St. Leger Everitt. Written Jan 11, 1785 Proved Jan. 26, 1785 p.78 Liber 7
I would think these 4 Hollingsworth men would be nephews of Catherine b.1699. I thought Zebulon(1697-1763), brother of Catherine, was their father. Unless THIS William Dawson was a son of Catherine & William... (thanks to Robyn Clawson)
95. George Henry Hollingsworth
Here is Goerge and Hannah's marriage certificate:
Marriage Certificate Recorded in East Nottingham Marriage Book 19th December 1734 Whereas George Hollingsworth son of Abraham Hollingsworth late of Cecil County, Maryland but now living on ye north side in ye colony of Virginia and Hannah McKay daughter of Robert McKay of or near the same place having delcared their intention of Marriage to each orther before several Monthly meetings of ye Christian people called Quakers in ye township of Nottingham in Pensilvania according to ye good order used amongst them & having consent of parents their said Proposal of marriage was approved of & allowed by ye sd meeting. Now these may certify whom it may concern for ye full accomplishing their sd intention this 19th. day of December in ye year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred & thirty four they ye sd George Hollingsworth & Hannah McKay appeared in a Public Assembly of ye sd people & others mett att ye house of Isaac Perkins of ye aff sd place in Virginia & ye George Hollingsworth taking ye sd Hannah McKay by ye hand Did in solomn manner openly Declare yt he took her to be his wife Promising by ye Lords assistance to be unto her a loving & faithful husband until death separate and then & there in ye assembly ye sd Hannah McKay did in like manner Declare yt she took him ye sd George Hollingsworth to be her husband promising by ye Lords assistance to be unto him a loving & faithful wife until Death separate or words to that affect. Moreover they ye sd George Hollingsworth & Hannah McKay she according to ye customs of marriage assuming ye name of her husband did as a further confirmation thereof then & there to these presents Set their hands and we beingat ye Solomizing of ye marriage & subscription in manner afforsed as witnesses hereunto also subscribe our names the day and year first above written. George Hollingsworth Hannah HollingsworthGeorge Hollingsworth, son of Abraham and Ann (Robinson) Hollingsworth, was born in Cecil Co., Maryland April 7, 1712. He moved with his father to Frederick Co., near Winchester, Va. in 1733. In 1762 he sold all of his property in Virginia and he and all his family except his son Robert and family, moved to South Carolina. He first married December 19, 1734, Hannah McCoy, daughter of Robert McCoy, Sr., of the Parish of Augusta, Frederick Co., Va. The following is taken from the records: "George Hollingsworth, late of Cecil Co., Md., now living on the North side of Opecken Colony, Va., married Hannah McCoy, daughter of Robert McCoy, Sr. of the same place, December 19, 1734, at the house of Isaac Parkins of Virginia, in the presence of the following witnesses:
Abraham Hollingsworth (Father) Anne Hollingsworth (Mother)
Margaret Hollingsworth (Sister) Isaac Hollingsworth (Brother)
John Littler Daniel Rushen
Thomas Eads Josiah Ballinger
Teran Kelly Thomas Bab
Thomas Bransen Igt Sobt
Ellig Bensen John Benters
William Smith Katherine Ross
Katherine Thomas Mary Ballinger
Evan Thomas John Bullock
John Wood Esther Harrison
William Hoge Georghe Hoge
Richard Hiland Samuel Bratton
Mary Buller Josiah Culbert
Jacob Worthington Mary Littler
Onan Thomas Reuben Mills
John Ross Mary Hollingsworth
Isaac Parkins Mary Parkins
Benjamin Smith
***b. April 7, 1712?
Marriage Certificate of George Hollingsworth and Hannah McKay, 1734: Cecil Co., Maryland
"Whereas George Hollingsworth son of Abraham Hollingsworth late of
Cecil County, Maryland but now living on ye north side in ye colony of
Virginia and Hannah McKay daughter of Robert McKay of or near the same
place having delcared their intention of Marriage to each orther before
several Monthly meetings of ye Christian people called Quakers in ye
township of Nottingham in Pensilvania according to ye good order used
amongst them & having consent of parents their said Proposal of
marriage was approved of & allowed by ye sd meeting. Now these may
certify whom it may concern for ye full accomplishing their sd
intention this 19th. day of December in ye year of our Lord one thousand
Seven Hundred & thirty four they ye sd George Hollingsworth & Hannah
McKay appeared in a Public Assembly of ye sd people & others mett att
ye house of Isaac Perkins of ye aff sd place in Virginia & ye George
Hollingsworth taking ye sd Hannah McKay by ye hand Did in solomn manner
openly Declare yt he took her to be his wife Promising by ye Lords
assistance to be unto her a loving & faithful husband until death
separate and then & there in ye assembly ye sd Hannah McKay did in like
manner Declare yt she took him ye sd George Hollingsworth to be her
husband promising by ye Lords assistance to be unto him a loving &
faithful wife until Death separate or words to that affect. Moreover
they ye sd George Hollingsworth & Hannah McKay she according to ye
customs of marriage assuming ye name of her husband did as a further
confirmation thereof then & there to these presents Set their hands and
we beingat ye Solomizing of ye marriage & subscription in manner
afforsed as witnesses hereunto also subscribe our names the day and
year first above written.George Hollingsworth
Hannah Hollingsworth
Provided public service during the revolution and is in the DAR Patriot Index1990 C-458. p.1462)
Will probated in 1800 In Fredrick Co. Va
Settled in Hartford Co. Maryland and had 10 children
Father was Robert Green
203. Thomas Hollingsworth
Thomas Hollingsworth. Petition to assess damages for extension of Pratt St.
Accession No.: 1-89
207. Hollingsworth
Emigrated to Middletown, Ohio in 1815
109. Elias Hollingsworth
Elias and Susanna married in 1753, moved from Fredricksburg, Virginia, to Union Co, South Carolina . Disowned by Friends MM for Revolutionary War service.
Children of Elias Hollingsworth and Dinah Pearch are:
Benjamin Hollingsworth, born 1757 in Mill Creek Hundred, New Castle , De; died 1816 in Union Co. South Carolina.
Elias Hollingsworth, born Unknown; died Unknown.
Aquilla Hollingsworth, born Unknown; died: Was killed in the Revolutionary War, Battle of Cowpens near
Spartanburg. S.C.
Naomi Hollingsworth, born Unknown; died Unknown. She married James Spray Unknown; born 14 Jan 1765; died 02 Dec 1836.. James Spray and Naomi Hollingsworth's son Elias H. Spray and his wife Mary A. Harris had a son James Hollingsworth Spray, who married Anna Eliza Newcomb.
Father Elias and his sons Elias and Aquilla all three fought in the Revoluntionary War, Aquilla was killed, it is not known if Benjamin joined the war. Benjamin was disowned by Friends but later reinstated.
222. Elias Hollingsworth
Elias applied for a pension after the Revoluntionary War and the file number is SC R5152. Elias said he was drafted into the army and living in Union District, South Carolina.
Aquilla was killed during the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Cowpens near Spartanburg, South Carolina
Joseph was disowned from Hopewell Quaker Meeting, dated Feb 7, 1763. Another minute of Hopewell dated Oct 5, 1767, states "Joseph Hollingsworth, condemned for marrying out of unity, with recommendations from his neighbours in Carolina." This would explain why Lydia Comer was disowned for marrying the Joseph Jr, because he was already "out of union" with Friends.