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Thomas Stone

2006-01-08T05:22:07Z

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He was a well respected lawyer who voted for and signed the Declaration of Independence.

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2006-01-08T05:20:16Z

Editor: Portrait of Thomas Stone from the Library of Congress repository.

Portrait of Thomas Stone from the Library of Congress repository.

Thomas Stone

2006-01-08T05:19:25Z

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Thomas Stone

2006-01-08T05:06:14Z

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Thomas Stone National Historic Site

2006-01-08T05:04:53Z

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The plantation called Habre de Venture, owned by [[Thomas Stone]]. He was a well respected lawyer who voted for and signed the Declaration of Independence. Both Stone and his wife are buried on the site. In 1977 a fire gutted the central block and severely damaged the West wing. However, the site was reconstructed.

Haberdeventure was the country home of [[Thomas Stone]] during his years as a Maryland state senator and member of the Continental Congress. Stone is best known for his role as one of the four Maryland signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]] in 1776. Stone purchased Haberdeventure in 1770 Construction of the family home began shortly thereafter in 1771.

Thomas Stone seemed to be interested in Haber de Venture more as a suitable site for his new home rather than as a source of steady income. Only about half of his original 442 acre plantation was suitable for cultivation. The other half consisted of wooded ravines and hillsides. Limited agricultural production consisted of raising livestock and growing such crops as corn, wheat, and tobacco.

It is likely that the Haberdeventure plantation supported a community of 25 to 35 people during Thomas Stone's ownership, including slaves and Stone's extended family. Stone was very active in real estate transactions and at the time of his death in 1787, Haberdeventure had increased in size to 1077 acres. Descendants of Thomas Stone continued to own the property until 1936. Authorized as a National Historic Site in 1978, the plantation was purchased by the National Park Service in 1981. Ongoing restoration efforts will eventually restore the site to its mid 19th century appearance. Restoration to an earlier period would require the removal of historically significant 19th century structures.

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

2006-01-08T05:00:53Z

Editor: Thomas Stone National Historic Site

The plantation called Habre de Venture, owned by Thomas Stone. He was a well respected lawyer who voted for and signed the Declaration of Independence. Both Stone and his wife are buried on the site. In 1977 a fire gutted the central block and severely damaged the West wing. However, the site was reconstructed.

Haberdeventure was the country home of Thomas Stone during his years as a Maryland state senator and member of the Continental Congress. Stone is best known for his role as one of the four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Stone purchased Haberdeventure in 1770 Construction of the family home began shortly thereafter in 1771.

Thomas Stone seemed to be interested in Haber de Venture more as a suitable site for his new home rather than as a source of steady income. Only about half of his original 442 acre plantation was suitable for cultivation. The other half consisted of wooded ravines and hillsides. Limited agricultural production consisted of raising livestock and growing such crops as corn, wheat, and tobacco.

It is likely that the Haberdeventure plantation supported a community of 25 to 35 people during Thomas Stone's ownership, including slaves and Stone's extended family. Stone was very active in real estate transactions and at the time of his death in 1787, Haberdeventure had increased in size to 1077 acres. Descendants of Thomas Stone continued to own the property until 1936. Authorized as a National Historic Site in 1978, the plantation was purchased by the National Park Service in 1981. Ongoing restoration efforts will eventually restore the site to its mid 19th century appearance. Restoration to an earlier period would require the removal of historically significant 19th century structures.

Talk:Dee Jay Gude

2006-01-08T04:50:16Z

Editor: Talk:DeeJayGude moved to Talk:Dee Jay Gude

I want to talk about myself in here!

DeeJayGude

2006-01-08T04:50:16Z

Editor: DeeJayGude moved to Dee Jay Gude: Put spaces between the names

#redirect [[Dee Jay Gude]]

Talk:DeeJayGude

2006-01-08T04:50:16Z

Editor: Talk:DeeJayGude moved to Talk:Dee Jay Gude: Put spaces between the names

#redirect [[Talk:Dee Jay Gude]]

Bettyrussell's

2006-01-08T04:33:04Z

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Actually, this is Betty Russell's Store in Valley Lee, Maryland, but everybody just says "Bettyrussell's" (all one word). If someone tells you they live past Bettyrussell's, they are referring to the area just off Rt. 249, turn right at the Valley Lee post office. In addition to dry goods, there is a bar inside. Going to Betty Russell's after work for a beer was considered cool.

Bettyrussell's

2006-01-08T03:06:47Z

Editor: Russell's Store in Valley Lee, MD

Actually, this is Russell's Store in Valley Lee, but everybody just says "Bettyrussell's" (all one word). If someone tells you they live past Bettyrussell's, they are referring to the area just off Rt. 249, turn right at the Valley Lee post office.

User talk:Editor

2006-01-01T23:30:31Z

Editor: St. Mary's Today

The Rag: St. Mary's has two main newspapers: The Enterprise and the Rag, otherwise known as The St. Mary's Today, our home town version of the National Enquirer. The stories are meant for sensation, and you're not supposed to read it in public. It's meant to be purchased furtively and read in the privacy of your own home. You're no one in this county until you've been maligned in the Rag. Wear it like a badge of honor.

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2006-01-01T21:37:57Z

Editor: Betty Russells

Bettyrussell's: Actually, this is Russell's Store in Valley Lee, but everybody just says "Bettyrussell's" (all one word). If someone tells you they live past Bettyrussell's, they are referring to the area just off Rt. 249, turn right at the Valley Lee post office.