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First Mayor of Baltimore, 1797.
He became a member of the Mechanical Company in 1774, and was
its President 1794-1799.

Photographed from the portrait in the Citj' Council Chamhers,
City Hall, Baltimore.

THE

ANCIENT AND HONORABLE

MECHANICAL COMPANY

OF BALTIMORE.

Organized, September 22d, 1763.
Provincial Charter, June 26th, 1764.
Incorporated by Act of Assembly, No. 127, 1827.

"The oldest Civic Organization in the United States."

HISTORICAL SKETCH
BY
GEORGE W. MCCREARY,
Formerly City Librarian.

Copyright, igoi, by George W. McCreary.

Ckl2-7^

PREB8 OF KOHN & POLLOCK.
BALTIMORE, MD.

In presenting the following pages to the public, the au
thor wishes to acknowledge some of the many favors shown
him. To WILLIAM H. JENKINS, Esq., (a member in the
^.lechanical Company for over sixty years) whose knowl
edge of men and things Baltimorean is most extensive, and
who handed over a large amount of material, a sufficient
amount of thanks could hardly be given.
Dr. sparks, Librarian of the Maryland Historical So
ciety, and his assistants, in whose keeping are the records of
the Mechanical Company, are assured that their many kind
nesses have been duly appreciated.
GEORGE W. McCREARY.
October, i, 1901.

CONTENTS.

Presidents and Secretaries of the MechanicalCompanv,
1763- 1901.
Introduction. From the organization in 1763 to the end of the Revo
lution. From 1780 to the incorporation of the city, 1797.
From 1797 to end of the Second War with England.
Streets of Baltimore named after members of the Mechan
ical Company.
The Mechanical Company as a \^olunteer Fire Company

Presidents of the Mechanical Colnpan3^

I

MELCHIOR KEENER,

1763

2

GERARD HOPKINS,

1773

^

ADAJNI FONERDEN,

1773

4

DAVID SHEILDS,

1775

5

A'ALERIOUS DUKEHART,

1785

6

ZEBULON HOLLINGSWORTH,

1789

7

JAMES CALHOUN,

1794

8

DAVID SHEILDS,

1799

9

THOMAS SHEPPARD,

1812

ID

THOMAS M. LOCKE,

1830

II

HEZEKIAH NILES,

1832

12

JOHN R. MOORE,

1843

13

THOMAS M. LOCKE,

1845

14

WILLIAM McKIM,

1855

15

JOHN DUKEHART, Sr.,

1856

i6

HENRY SPILMAN,

1857

17

JOHN DUKEHART, Sr.,

i860

i8

JOHN PECK DUKEI-IART,

187s

J 9

JOHN A. NEEDLES,

1891

20

ja:mes h. smith.

1892,

Secretaries of the Mechanical Company.

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JOHN SHULE, 1763
JESSE HOLLINGSWORTH, 1782
JAMES CAMPBELL, 1789
JOHN SHRIM, 1793
PHILIP E. THOMAS, 1797
JOHN SHRIM, 1805
WILLIAM GWINN, 1812,
WILLIAM BAKER, 181 7
JOHN FURLONG, 1836
GEORGE B. BAYNES, 1854
JOHN D. STEWART, 1857
GEORGE B. BAYNES, i86a
CHARLES L. SPIES, 1890,
CHARLES R. COLLADAY, 1894.

INTRODUCTORY.

In these days of the modern historical novel, wherein the
manners and customs of our forefathers are so graphically
displayed for the edification of the reading public, books in
which a small centre of truth is too often covered with many
layers of fancy, surely no apology is needed for the putting
into print, the record of the Ancient and Honorable Mechan
ical Company of Baltimore. Its record deals with riten and
facts, and not with puppets and fancies, and yet withal, treats
so much upon that which is romantic in the history of our
town. This Company has a history touching on three centuries,
while its records are complete — in fact, absolutely unbroken.
Beginning but little after the middle of the eighteenth
century, covering all of the nineteenth, it now enters the
twentieth century, with the proud distinction of being the
"oldest civic organization in the United States." Its jour
nals on their time-stained pages, in language sometimes
quaint and curious, show a picture, so clear, so sharply de
fined, of the early days of Baltimore, that it is not to be
matched elsewhere. Nor is this all. In manv instances, the
books of the Mechanical Company are the only source of
certain information.
Of the Mechanical Company of Baltimore, it may be said
without fear of contradiction, that Baltimore City and the
Mechanical Company, are truly identified with each other.
Scarcely had the little settlement grown into a village,
only ten or twelve years in existence, when, for mutual pro
tection, the settlers bethought themselves of the necessity of

X INTRODUCTORY.
forming an organization of sturdy, fearless men, for the
purpose of protection, "not only from the frontier savages,
but freebooters and pirates, from the seaward."
From the consummation of this primitive idea, originated
the life of an association, so venerable and renowned, be
cause so long the only protection of the town, that its history
must needs be highly interesting to our community.
The organization occurred nine years before any news
paper was published ; ten years before any postoffice was
established ; thirteen years before the American Independ
ence was proclaimed; nineteen years before the Independ
ence of the Colonies was achieved, and thirty-five years be
fore the City of Baltimore was incorporated.
Since the formation of this Company, A. D. 1763, it has,
throughout its long and useful career, been held together by
good will, harmony and brotherhood, and "in especial trust
and confidence on each other's friendship."
It will be noted that the date, 1763, is twenty years prior
to the formation of the oldest patriotic society in the coun
try, viz., the Society of the Cincinnati, organized in 1783.
The Mechanical Company has in some respects a stronger
claim to distinction, for it was not only in existence before
the Revolution, but its history has been military, as well as
civil. At a festival given by the members of the ]\Iechanical
Company, in 1834, the Mayor, General Samuel Smith, said:
"Indeed, it is matter of notoriety that your Company has,
from the first day of the Revolutionary ^^'ar to the end of
the War of 181 5 with England, furnished volunteers in
every great combat both on land and sea, and notwithstand
ing many of your members were of the 'Society of Friends'
there were always men enough to help the cause of liberty.
No matter where, under the most discouraging disadvan
tages, the boys of the Mechanical were to be found first in
the foremost line."
Were the claim to be pressed, it could be easily shown
that this Company is next to the oldest military organization

INTRODUCTORY. XI
in the Union, dating back to the Revolution, and surpassed
by but one other, "The Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company of Boston."
A plain statement of many facts, not so well known as
they should be; perhaps a few new pages added to the his
tory of the city of which we are so justly proud — -these are
the desired ends.
The Mechanical Company was not merely the first of its
kind in the Provincial Government, but it was ftrst, either in
itself, or through its individual members, in many other
directions. It started the first schoolhouse, selected the first Sheriflf,
the first Town Commission, built the first tobacco ware
house, the first market house, the first wharf for shipping,
the first seagoing vessel, the first flour mill, the first hos
pital. The first man to introduce illuminating gas into a private
dwelling was a member, as was also the first Coroner.
This organization furnished the first six Mayors of Bal
timore City, and nearly two-thirds of the Councilmen, for
twent}- years. In fact, the identity of the Mechanical Com
pany with the settlement and building up of Baltimore is so
close, that to write the history of one, is almost writing the
history of the other.
Anyone who will consult the roll of membership in this
Company, and who will then turn to the pages of Purvi-
ance's" Baltimore in the Revolution, "or to Griffith's "Annals,"
or to Scharf's "Chronicles of Baltimore," and "Baltimore
City and County," or to the sketches of the rise of the various
religious denominations in Baltimore, will be surprised be
yond measure at the constant recurrence of the names of
Mechanical members. "They were the Town," and in tracing
the history of the Mechanical Company, from its inception,
through all its various phases, and in all the avenues through
which its energies were expended, but little attempt has been
made at showing the efiforts of individual members.

Xll INTRODUCTORY.
The roll of members is given, and the names are generally
familiar enough to Baltiraoreans. To enlarge upon these,
would be to write a new history of our city. It would at
least swell the pages of this book to an unreasonable num
ber. The object in view, is the writing of the history of the
organization, as such, and to endeavor to show the merit of
its claim to distinction.
That the Ancient and Honorable Mechanical Company,
which was, from its beginning, "of the people, by the people,
and for the people," shall not be allowed to fall back, but
shall press on with -the growth of our city, should be the
heartfelt wish of every true Baltimorean.

THE ANCIENT AND
HONORABLE MECHANICAL COMPANY.

The little town of Baltimore was scarcely a generation old
when its people (perhaps less than 2,500) bethought them
selves of the necessity of organizing an association of men
for the protection of themselves and all under their charge.
How long this matter had been discussed, it is impossible
to say, but we find that on September 22, 1763, probably in
response to a call, a number of the settlers met at the store
of ]\Ielchior Keener (Charles and Pratt streets), and organ
ized what has alwa}s since that day, been known as the
Mechanical Company of Baltimore.
Among the original signers to the roll were Gerard Hop
kins, Mark Alexander, David Shields, John Mercer, James
Cox, Paul Pennington, Richard Mason, John Shule, John
Dever, George Lindenberger, Jesse HoUingsworth, David
Rusk, Cumberland Dugan, etc. *
In due course, subsequent meetings were held, one on
October 19th, of the same year, when Melchior Keener was
chosen chief, or president,and John Shule, secretary. New
members were added constantly, and the Company soon
took an important place in the conduct of the town's affairs.
Ill fact, it would seem that the progress of the town was for
the most part shaped in the meetings of the Mechanical
Company. This is easily understood, when we learn that it was nearly
ten years before a newspaper was established or a church
started, and it was only in such meetings as these that mat
ters of general moment could be discussed or personal

14 Ancient and Honorable
grievances aired. Nor must it be forgotten, that these meet
ings would include all, or nearly all, of those who had prop
erty or other interests at stake.
During all the thirteen years between 1763 and 1776, the
members of the Company discharged nearly all the duties
needed for the government of the town, its policing, magis
terial functions, etc., and in addition, acted as firemen.
A separate chapter will be given to a statement of the
Mechanical Company's services as a Fire Brigade.
In speaking of the services performed by some of the
early citizens of Baltimore, Scharf, in his " Chronicles,"
states : "We cannot speak too highly of the efforts of the
first 'Civic Fathers' — William Spear, James Sterrett, Engle-
hart Yeiser, George Lindenberger, Jesse HoUingsworth,
Thomas Elliott, Peter Hoffman, as well as William Smith,
John Moale, R. Ridgely, Daniel Bowly, Hercules Courtney
and J. Sterrett." Nearly all of these were members of the
Mechanical Company.
A list of those members who joined during the years 1763-
1776, has been placed at the end of this chapter, for better
reference. There is a tradition, seemingly well founded, that
John Flemming, holder of the original lease of the ground
on which Baltimore took its start, was a member.
In this list of the early members we find the name of
David Poe, grandfather" of Edgar Allan Poe. David Poe
appears to have been a fighter, as well as a man of affairs,
for, after serving through the Revolutionary War, a close
friend of Washngton, we see his name again on the roll of
officers in the Maryland Militia at the outbreak of the Sec
ond War with England.
In Woodbury's life of Edgar Allan Poe a touching inci
dent is related of a visit of General Lafayette to the grave
of Poe.
In 1777, another hero of two wars joined the Mechanical
Company — Joshua Barney, the first to raise the flag of the
young nation in Maryland waters, and well known for his
naval exploits.

Mechanical Company. 15
The name "Mechanical" was proposed by Mark Alexan
der, in deference to the large number of tradesmen enrolled.
The discipline of the Company was extremely rigid, in
fact, military.
\A'hile the act of joining was purely voluntary, dues were
required of each member, and fines imposed without mercy,
for absence, neglect of duty and non-payment of dues.
]\Iuster was held at regular intervals, and a printed notice
of a call for drill in December, 1763, was at one time in the
possession of the Mercantile Library.
We find on the books for 1769 such items as : Gerard
Hopkins and A'X'm. Lusby, dues paid, i sh. 5 d. ; Hugh
Burgess, Elisha Hall, David Shields and Robert Moore, ab
sent from drill, fine, 2 sh. each, and John Shule, the secre
tary, was himself fined for non-attendance at muster.
On the Journal for 1774, we see:
"The following bill against the Company was paid by or
der of Adam Fonerden, William Wilson and Thomas Col
ston, committee: Repairing the bridge over the gully in
front of our house and lodgeroom, two pounds and ten shil
lings ; expenses for the year 1774 in keeping the house in
genteel order, four pounds and ten shillings."
This bridge was over a ravine twelve feet wide and as
many deep, running from St. Paul's lane eastward to North
lane (North street). Chatham street was called East lane,
and afterward became Fayette street.
"Among the items written by John Shule, there was an
account of a ducking in a horse-pond of one John Brown
for ill-treating his 'good wife and industrious woman.' An
other item recorded, is that during the year 1774 the fol
lowing members were fined: Edward Sanders, for non-
attendance to duty, seven shillings ; Elias Barnaby, six shiil-
lings, absent from drill ; John Wilkenson, Aaron Mattison,
William Close, William Shaverly and Alexander Leith, for
general neglect and absence from military duty, one pound
each."

1 6 Ancient and Honorable
Our information as to the general services rendered to the
community by the Company, either collectively or through
its individual members, is meager. This is due to the fact,
as before stated, that there was no newspaper to chronicle
events as they occurred. From the Company's journal we
can glean a little about meetings, drills and musterings,
which seem to have been held at regular intervals, and of
ficers properly chosen. There seems no doubt, however, that
the presence of this body in the community, strict as they
were with themselves, must have had a most excellent effect
in furnishing a centre about which all efforts for the general
good of the community might concentrate, while at the same
time it would act as a deterrent to all evildoers.
Later, when affairs became more public, and the colonies
on the seaboard were banded together against a common
foe, the Mechanical Company assumed a more prominent
position, and in a broader field than that furnished by the
little town.
In the very first issue of the Maryland Journal and Bal
timore Advertiser (August 20, 1773) whose editor was a
member of the Company, we find a notice of Baltimore's
first Postoffice. At that time, the town had no regular mail
arrangements, but William Adams, another member, vol
unteered to receive, and hold till called for, letters for Bal
timore and vicinity. His advertisement is as follows :
A LIST of LETTERS left at Mr. William Adam's in
Baltimore, by the Frederick-Tozvn POST.
A. William Andrews, Back River Neck, Baltimore
County. B. John Barrow, near the Upper Cross Roads, Balti
more County ; George Bramwell, Patapsco ; Benjamin Bale,
Baltimore. C. Charles Collins, Lawrence Carrol, Hatter, Baltimore ;
Captain James Colden, near Baltimore ; Jas. Carroll, in Stra-
bane Township, York Co., in Penn.

jNIechanical Company. 17
D. Mrs. Esther Dennis, at Col. Dennis's, in St. Mar
tin's, Somerset County, iMaryland; Barney Doherty, Balti
more. F. John Finn, John Fitzsimmons, James Flemming, Bal
timore. G. James Geehin, in Baltimore.
H. George Hail, Baltimore.
J. John Jones, Henry Johns, Baltimore.
L. William Langrall, in Dorchester County.
]M. Thomas Montgomery, Frank Manning, Baltimore;
Thomas IM'Culeth, near Rock Run.
R. William Ray, near the Ball Fryer Ferry, in Baltimore
County; ]\Iichael Reily, Daniel Robertson, Baltimore; John
Grant Rencher, Baltimore.
S. James Smith, Baltimore.
W. Thomas Ward, at Rogers' Mills, Gunpowder Falls;
Sarah Woodfield, Baltimore County.
In the same issue is another notice concerning a well-
known member of the Mechanical, viz. :
.MARRiEr^:\Ir. ENGLEHART YEISER to Miss CATH
ARINE KEENER, both of this Place.
By a late Marriage in St. Mary's, the Lady is become
Sister-in-law to her own jMother, and the Gentleman Son-
in-law to his Sister-in-Law.
It might be mentioned here that, besides Mr. Goddard,
editor of the first newspaper published in Baltimore, William
Pechin, who was the first to print a book in Baltimore, and
later (in 181 1) Hezekiah Nlles, founder of the celebrated
Niles' Register, were members of this organization.
The mutterings of the storm of war which was about to
sweep over the country now began to be heard, and in the
clash of arms that followed, the members of the Mechanical
Company never failed to "quit themselves like men."
In considering the number of men from the Mechanical
Company who served in the Revolution, it must always be
remembered, that from the beginning, many of the members
were of the " Society of Friends," or Quakers.

1 8 Ancient and Honorable
These patroled the town day and night, and served in
every capacity except bearing arms. As a well-known writer
has said :
"Apart from the military services so willingly rendered by
our association without any other reward than by doing a
patriotic duty in behalf of the colonies in 1776, there was
another part performed in that struggle for liberty and our
firesides, in caring for our townsmen who were unable to
provide for themselves. This important duty was well per
formed by the Society of Friends, who were largely mem
bers of our association, and ever ready to contribute their
pounds, shillings and pence."
Ot the twenty-four delegates who were sent to the Con
tinental Convention which met at Philadelphia, 1775, four
teen were members of the Mechanical Association.
During the entire Revolutionary War, from 1776 to 1782,
the Continental Congress authorized James Calhoun, Will
iam Asquith, John Griffith, Richard Cromwell and Her
cules Courtney to audit and assign all bills of credit or money
for the use of the Mechanical Volunteers, James Cox, cap
tain, and also all other volunteers raised from the town for
military purposes.
"When the French army arrived in Baltimore, September
9th, 1 78 1, in command of Count Rochambeau, on their way
to Yorktown, James Calhoun was selected to act as general
purveyor to look after the comfort and subsistence. While
encamped here, his assistants were Harry Gough, Brvan
Philpot, Darby Lux and Adam Fonfcrden."
In February, 1766, a number of citizens met in the "Lodge
Room" of the Mechanical Company and organized what was
afterwards known as the " Sons of Liberty." They in
creased rapidly, and took upon themselves the duties of
maintaining order and protecting property. Subsequently
the order was extended into the counties, and the members
enrolled for the defense of the colonies.

Mechanical Company. 19
The following members of the Mechanical Company were
members of the Sons of Liberty :
Aaron Levington, William Baker,
S. HoUingsworth, William Willson,
John JMcLane, Daniel Bowly,
Caleb Hall, E. Winters,
Michael Allen, George Leverly,
John Dever, James Cox,
David Shields, Gerard Hopkins,
Geo. Lindenberger, Erasmus Uhler,
Richard iNIoale, William Clemm,
Hercules Courtney, John Sterrett,
R. Adair, Benj. Griffith,
Wm. Asquith, Melchior Keener,
Wm. Spear, James Sterrett,
Arch. Buchanan, William Lyon,
Isaac Grist, George Patton,
William Lux, George Duvall,
George Wells, James Calhoun,
David Rusk, Cyprian Wells,
Among the very first (if not the first) to enroll a com
pany in Baltimore, for the defense of the colonies, was James
Cox. This man of warlike traits was a tailor, but apparently of
excellent education and training. The prominent position
assumed by him in the turbulent times preceding the out
break of war, stamps him as a man of courage and decision
of character.
What qualifications he may have had for organizing a
company of militia, cannot be said, but the fact remains that
his command was noted for its discipline and bravery. But
for Captain Cox's untimely death, there is no doubt that he
and his men would have reached greater distinction.
We give a few extracts bearing on this company, and a
muster-roll for December, 1776. The first roll (1775) con
tained a much larger proportion of Mechanical men.

20 Ancient and Honorable
1775, Oct. 9. — The enrollment of Capt. James Cox's Com-
pan}/ was presented and received. (Baltimore Com
mittee notes in Force's American Archives, 4th Series,
vol. 4, p. 1729).
1777, Feb. 25. — To Capt. Jas. Cox for pay of a guard of
miHtia to the treasury and prisoners and for candles
used by guard, $104.42. Secret Journal of Congress.
Col. William Buchanan to Captain Jas. Cox, Baltimore:
"Lexington, 28th May, 1777. "Sir: I have it in orders from the
Governor in Council to call a meeting of the Batallion to
lay before them a plan recommended for calling out a part
of the Militia on any Emergency, so as may best answer for
a defense of the State and not so much interfere with Cul
tivation, Industry and the security of Neighborhoods as that
of calling them out generally. I therefore appoint Saturday,
the 7th June, at 10 o'clock on the usual ground for a meet
ing of the Batallion. I put it so long a day, that all excuses
for want of notice, etc., may be prevented, and that the
people may have time daily to consider the necessity of
such a measure and come the more Readily and Cheerfully
into it. You must not dispense with the attendance of any
on that day, bringing with them every effective gun, etc.,
belonging to them. Please remind them that harvest is fast
approaching, and that if the enemy sh'd make a descent on
our Borders in Time of harvest without such a Regulation, it
must effect our Ruin. Inclosed you have a copy of a section
of an Act of our Gen'l Assembly, which, being read to your
Company, may assist you in procuring their more punctual
attendance. I am. Sir, ..y^^^ ^^,^^^ gerv't,
"WILLIAM BUCHANAN."
General Smallwood to Gov. Johnson:
"Camp Tomaskin Township, Oct. 14, 1777.
"Capt. Cox's and Bailey's Companies have obtained lib
erty to return. They are entitled to this indulgence, from

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21

their situation (being mostly tradesmen), having served
their time out faithfully. These men have behaved better
than any corps of militia from Maryland, and have had
far less desertion among them." American Archives, xvi., 398.

MUSTER ROLL OF CAPTAIN COX'S COMPANY,
December 19, 1776.

James Cox, Captain.
John McClellan, Lieut.
George Lindenberger.
George Welsh.
David Poe, Sergeant.
David Evans, Sergeant.
David Knox, Sergeant.
Ph. Miller, Sergeant.
A. Mattison, Corporal.
Thos. Furber, Corporal.
Henry Lorah, Corporal.
W. Stacia, Corporal.
John Shrim, Corporal.
W. Rodgers, Corporal.
M. Diffendaffer,
John McDonagh,
John Cooper,
Chr. Loudiger,
Joseph Sayter,
George Poe,
J. Dalrymple,
D. Diffendaffer,
C. Garrison,
Chr. Raborg,
John Pansil,
James French,
A. Gantz,
Peter Smith,

John Speck,
Chas. Jacob Rhume,
Andrew Davidson,
William Mackle,
Jere Swain,
Michael Miller,
Ph. Yeiser,
Sam'l Messensmith,
John Ritchey,
John Stuls,
John Bridenbach,
William Dunkin,
Jas. McCrackin,
Hug. Wasbay,
John Delcher,
Job Davidson,
John Clements,
Ad. Trumbo,
C. Bracker,
Peter Mackenheimer,
Ed. Saunders,
Rob't Davidson,
John Tinges,
George Helms,
John Taylor,
James Liston,
Charles Kiess,
Martin Segesser,

22 Ancient and Honorable
Hugh Mercer, Joseph Lowry,
Thos. Emmet, George Ducke,
Jas. Makelwayn, Charles Sayter,
Ad. Bennywright, Peter Furney.
Captain Cox was killed at Germantown, September ii,
1777 (Md. Archives, xviii., p. 652), and was succeeded by
Lieut. John McClellan, the roll of whose Company is given
below. Cox is said to have been the first Maryland soldier
killed in the Revolution.
In 1773, James Cox, David Shields, George Presstman,
Thomas Cole, Richard Lemmon, Alexander McKim, Ben
jamin Griffith, Nathan Griffith, John McKim and a few
others started the First Baptist Church, corner of Fayette
and Front streets, where the Shot Tower now stands.
This congregation is said to have been all " rebels,'" many
of them following Cox and others to the front.
Recorded 1776.
The following Patriotic Gem was written by Captain Cox,
May 14th, 1775:
"Cursed be the wretch that's bought and sold.
And barters liberty for gold;
For when elections are not free,
In vain we boast for Liberty.
"And he who sells his single right.
Would sell his Country, if he might ;
When liberty is put to sale
For wine, for money or for ale.
The sellers must be abject slaves —
The buyers, vile designing knaves."

Mechanic.'Vl Company.

Captain James Cox' s Company Flag of the Mechanical
Volunteers, 1775-76-77 .
After Captain Cox's death the command fell on his lieu
tenant, John McClellan. The original roll, from which this
is copied, was kindly loaned by William McClellan, Esq., of
Baltimore, a descendant of David and John McClellan. It
is given here to show the number of men who still served
in the war.
It will be noted that its date is nearly five years later than
Cox's first enrollment.
Muster-roll of Capt. John McClellan, Company of Militia
of Baltimore Town, September 4, 1780.

J. McClellan, Capt.
G. Welsh, Lieuts.
D. Poe,
David Evans, Ens'n.
J. Boyd, Doctor.

M. Swan, Clerk.
W. Rodgers, Sergeants.
G. Poe,
H. Berney, "
John Martin, "

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Ancient and Honorable

W. Statia,
Dan'l Diffend'r,
David Emmit,
Adam Gantz,
John McDonagh,
Rowland Smith,
Adam Trumbo,
John Walks,
Alex. Grant,
Joab Davidson,
Jas. Lyston,
John Shrim, Sr.,
Chris. Reburgh,
John Pinsil,
Peter Mclnhamer,
John Speck,
Henry Zigler,
William Davison,
Martin Segauer,
John Dare,
John Cooper,
And. Bonner,
John Delcher,
Adam McLean,
Robert Davidson,
Isaac Dorson,
John Richey,
Charles Sayter,
Amon Hanson,
William Asquew,
Jonathan Butler,
Joshua Pomphrey,
Henry Lorah,
Peter Smith,
Sam. Messersmith,
Stephen Bahon,
George Lcably,

Jacob Mull,
Fred. Losbach,
Thos. Emmitt,
John Breidenbach,
Charles Shields,
Balser Pensil,
Michael Shrisch,
Christ. Rheem,
William Beecham,
John Evans,
Chr'n Lodiger,
Jesse Follan,
Bennet Ranshaw,
George Jackson,
William Poe,
Thomas Bodley,
James Bankson,
John Brown,
George Miller,
John Dodson,
Gasper Grable,
Nich. Hollow,
Thomas Wilson,
Sam'l McFadon,
RIatthew Hart,
Chris'n Delcher,
Thomas Firber,
John Jinkins,
Charles Snyder,
Aron Mattison,
Nich. Ridenoar,
Cornelius Garrison
Robert Tool,
Enoch Adams,
John Hooper,
William Hooper,
William Hollar,

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25

Daniel Deady,
W'illiam Cosgrove,
Michael Smith,
Michael Sheppard,
George Rea,
John Briarly,
John Shrim, Jr.
Joshua ]\Iincel,
John Trumbo,
Henry Trumbo,
George Richardson,

David Walker,
Joseph Smith,
Abr. Drawbach,
Michael Jones,
George Keener,
John Snider,
James Flattery,
Samuel Swan,
Joshua Bennet,
Daniel Peters,
John Sprosson.

Among those who took more prominent parts in the Rev
olution were the following Mechanical members :

William Adams,
Paul Bentalou,
John McClellan,
Captains Moore,
Benjamin Griffith,
James Calhoun,
^lark Alexander,
James Young,
William Spear,
David Rusk,
Erasmus Uhler,

Isaac Griest,
Briton, Capts. Cox, Bailey and Sterret,
George Lindenberger,
Daniel Bowly,
Stephen Stewart,
H. Schaefer,
George Wells,
Michael Allen.
Chr. Raborg,

The members of the Mechanical organized the rebellion
against the "rule of Governor Eden and the British lion,''
and in this organization, James Cox, David Strother, David
Rusk and David Emmett were conspicuous members. It af
terward became known as the "Whig Club," and became a
great factor throughout the Revolution. The club held its
meetings in secret at the dwelling of David Rusk, Market
street. The club was regarded as one of the most "pro
nounced rebellious and mischievous organizations in the
Province of Maryland." So said Governor Eden on his re
tirement from Annapolis.

26 Ancient and Honorable
David Poe was the chairman of the club. Among its
members were Caleb Hall, Henry Payson, David Geddess,
David Rusk, James Calhoun, David Emmit, James Edwards
and John Dever.
From all available sources of information we learn that
thirty-five members of the Mechanical Company lost their
lives in the struggle for freedom.
The winter of i779-'8o was the most severe in the history
of the town. The magistrates, all of whom were members
of the Mechanical Company, called a meeting of the Com
pany to take measures for the relief of the poor.
DAVID POE,
MARK ALEXANDER,
DAVID McMECHEN,
JOHN McLEAN,
BENJAMIN GRIFFITH,
RICLIARD LEMMON, Committee.
A large amount of money and goods was subscribed. John
and David Brown, Gerard Hopkins, George Matthews, Jesse
HoUingsworth, of the Society of Friends, assisted. In giv
ing this incident a place in these pages we are reminded
that it has been said on good authority, that from 1763 to
1820 there was not a protest, not a proclamation, not a sub
scription for any purpose whatsoever, in which Mechanical
members were not prominent, and in many cases, formed the
major part.
For convenient reference, the names of the early mem
bers of the Mechanical Company are given below. They
will also be found in their proper places in the member
ship roll :
1763 — Gerard Hopkins, Thomas Burgess, Edward San
ders, David McClellen, Isaac Grist, David Rusk, John
Dever, Aaron Mattison, Alex. Leith, John Cannon, William
Richardson, Paul Pennington, Benjamin Dugan, Elisha
Hall, Hugh Burgess, Basil Stiles, Richard Mason, Elias

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Barnaby, John Shule, David Shields, William Laverly,
Christopher Nice, jMelchior Keener, Frederic Myers, John
\A"ilkerson, John Lee, Philip Graw, George Presstman,
Thomas \\'orthington, James Holliday, Philip Grace, Lev-
anal Barry, William Lobel, Jacob Myers, Jacob Brown,
Thomas Constable, John Gorden, Robert Moore, Jacob
Welsh, Frederic Cole, Richard Lemmon, William Wesley,
John Clements, Wilham Duncan, William Clem, Andrew
Davidson, Cornelius Garrison, James Edwards, Henry
Lorah. 1764-5 — Nicholas Rittenhouse, Michael Patten, David Ev
ens, David Poe, Jacob Rhume, Lewis Philip Hopkins, Will
iam Spear, Peter Frick, Alichael Diffendaffer, Philip Yeiser,
Erasmus Uhler, \Mlliam Wilson, William Forepaugh, J\Ii-
chael Shrigley, Christopher Raborg, William Rodgers, Jo
seph Slater, George Keeport, Daniel Grant, James Calhoun,
Richard Lawson, David Emmit, Jesse HoUingsworth, Ed
ward Johnson, Thoroughgood Smith, Philip Graybill.
1766-8 — Joshua Bosley, William Adams, John Chambers,
Isaac Bumetson, Archee Campbell, Thomas Croxall, Cyp
rian Wells, Emanuel Kent, Robinson Jones, George Nace,
William Askew, Elisha Winters, William Goddard, Cum
berland Dugan, Anthony Pontier, William Lusby, Adam
Fonerden, John Dukehart, James Cox, Isaac Hill, Mark
Alexander, Benj. Griffith, Michale Allen, Hercules Court
ney, Daniel Bowley, George Lindenburger, William Ais-
quith. 1769-70 — John Sterns, William Lyon, Robey Adair, Da
vid I\Ic]\Iechen, John ]\IcClure, Paul Bentalou, Francis San
derson, David Strother, William Nelson, Francis Dawes,
JNIordecai Amos, Thomas Morgan, Robert Sinclair, David
Geddes, James Wainwright, John Jeffers, William Merry-
man, John Norris, Benjamin Dutton, Peter Ferine, John
Barrow, Ignatius Jenkins, George Duvall, William Lux,
Oliver Cromwell, Zebulon HoUingsworth.
1770-76 — ^John Hawkins, William Cook, Isaac Taylor,
David Yearks, Sol Morgan, George Franciscus, John S.

28 Ancient and Honorable
Martin, Thomas W. Chiplane, Francis Curtis, Henry Didier,
Abram Ensor, Francis Hager, Frederic Shaffer, George
Dutro, James Dorsey, John Hillen, John Hays, Nathaniel
Peck, Henry Payson, James McCulIough, James Fleming,
John Brice, Baltzel Shafer, William Sharpe, Frederic D.
Seidenstricker, Obediah Starr.

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The membership from 1776 to 1782, decreased to such
an extent that but twenty-five active members remained on
the rolls. This was due, no doubt, to the large number of
young men who had performed military duty during the
whole of the War for Independence.
The first annual dinner or festival held by the Mechan
ical Company was on October 19, 1782, at Grant's Tavern.
This was the beginning of a series of famous gatherings,
to attend which, the best of Baltimore's citizens were glad to
receive an invitation.
A mention of the places where this society has held its
annual dinners would include all the famous hotels in the
city — Grant's Tavern, Komisky's Tavern, Starck's Inn, The
Baltimore House, Indian Queen, Globe Hotel, Fountain Inn,
Exchange Hotel, Barnum's, and others.
Mayors and Councilmen, distinguished guests from other
cities, were always guests, while on some occasions the
number present would be over two hundred.
These annual reunions have been held without a break
down to the present day, furnishing occasions on which the
old members could meet and fight their battles over again.
From 1 86 1 to 1866, when, from circumstances that were un
avoidable, the Company could not come together as a body,
they met at the houses of the different members.
After the Civil War they were again held in some public
place, and have so continued to the present time.
It is believed that the Mechanical Company attended
every notable parade and reception ever given in Balti
more.

30 Ancient and Honorable
It met Washington and Lafayette, and it formed an impos
ing and important part, either as a military or fire brigade, or
both, in the funeral obsequies of Presidents and statesmen,
as well as noted citizens of their own city.
Its last appearance as -a military organization, took place
at the laying of the cornerstone of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, whose first president, Philip E. Thomas, had
been for many years an active member of the Company.
Beginning with 1785, numerous accessions were made to
the ranks, and the Company soon began to assume its old
importance. From the "Baltimore Daily Intelligencer," December 2,
1792: "As the 2d day of the i month, is the day appointed for
the election of officers of the Mechanical Society, a member
proposes that a meeting be held this evening at Mr. John
Rutters, opposite the Market House, in order to agree upon
a ticket, which may save time and trouble on election day
aforesaid." This savors very much of a "caucus," so beautifully de
veloped in later years. From the extracts given below it
would appear that the idea of incorporating Baltimore
Town was not altogether unanimous :
"Baltimore Daily Intelligencer,"
December 17, 1793.
A special meeting of the Baltimore Mechanical Society
will be held at Mr. John Starck's Tavern, tomorrow, at 6
o'clock in the evening; it is hoped the members will attend
generally, as it is expected business of importance will be
laid before them. JOHN SHRIM, Jr., Sec'y.
"Baltimore Daily Intelligencer,"
December 18, 1793.
At a special meeting of the Baltimore Mechanical Societv,
held at John Starck's Tavern, Dec. 17. : Resolved, That in-

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structions be given to our delegates now in the General
Assembly, to oppose any bill for incorporating Baltimore
Town, before such bill shall be published and approved by
a majority of the citizens. Resolved, That this notice be
published in the newspapers of the town.
Extract from the minutes.
JOHN SHRIM, Jr., Sec'y.
It will be noticed that in these notices the word "Society"
is used, not "Company."
At the annual dinner given at the Indian Queen Hotel,
July 4, 1794, the following remarks were made by Gen.
John Strieker :
"Unlike the Boston Company, our association continued
compact throughout the Revolution. There never was an
hour that we could not call a meeting. At no time did we
fail to do our whole duty to our country and to our fire
sides. In the war we contributed both men and money.
many of our men being disabled or killed."
The apparent hesitancy about incorporating the city, as
expressed above, must have been dispelled, for the Act was
finally passed, and Baltimore started on her career as a city.
Nor will it be out of place to give a few words regarding
the personality of the first Mayor of Baltimore City.
James Calhoun was elected first Mayor of Baltimore, and
amongst the names of electors and councilmen who were
chosen we find such prominent citizens as George Reinecker,
Dr. George Buchanan, Samuel Owings, Zebulon HoUings
worth, Jesse HoUingsworth, David McMechen, Hercules
Courtenay, Jeremiah Yellott, Adam Fonerden, Philip Rog
ers, James A. Buchanan, Peter Frick, Englehart Yeiser,
Joseph Biays, Nicholas Rogers, John Merryman, Robert
Gilmor, Edward Johnson, Job Smith, Balzter Schseffer, etc.
It will be noted how the Pennsylvania German and Scotch-
Irish names loom up in this list, alongside of good old
English names, however, and those of Hugenots. James
Calhoun himself was of Scotch-Irish stock, coming into the

32 Ancient and Honorable
Province about 1771. He made himself prominent on the
patriot side during the Revolution ; was the friend of Wash
ington, and was on several of the most active committees.
At the date of Mr. Calhoun's election to the honorable place
of first Mayor of Baltimore he was president of the Chesa
peake Insurance Company ; a merchant of the old school,
and lived "cross North lane, on East street," that is to say,
on Fayette street, south side, one door west of North street,
his office being on the corner.
Mr. Calhoun remained an active member of the Mechan
ical Company while Mayor, and for many years after.
The members of the Company, numbering two hundred,
attended his funeral in a body.
On the roll of elders of the First Presbyterian Church
we find that Mr. Calhoun was an elder from 1797 till his
death. About four years ago there was found in an out-of-the-
way corner of the City Library a paper which should be
interesting to Baltimoreans. It is the first communication
sent by James Calhoun, Baltimore's first Mayor, to the first
meeting of the first City Council elected under the city
charter. Mayor Calhoun's message is as follows :
"Gentlemen of the City Council :
"Whenever a town has so increased in population as to
require a variety of regulations for its internal police, it be
comes troublesome to the State, as well as inconvenient to
the inhabitants, to be under the necessity of making par
ticular applications to the Legislature for every law which
may be wanted; and, therefore, it has been the policy of
most towns thus circumstanced to apply for competent pow
ers to pass laws and ordinances for their own internal gov
ernment. This has been our case, and the Legislature of
the State of Maryland, by an act of their last session, have
erected Baltimore Town, in Baltimore county, into a city,
and have constituted the inhabitants thereof a body politic

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and corporate, by the name of the Mayor and City Council
of Baltimore. Elections have taken place, and it has fallen
to my lot to be chosen their first Mayor, and to yours to be
selected for the City Council.
"By an error in the act of incorporation with respect to
dates, it became impossible to hold our first session on the
day mentioned, second Monday, February, 1797, in the
law, and I have been under the necessity of resorting to the
powers vested in the Mayor to convene you at such time
as it appeared to me the public good required your delib
erations. "Being, therefore, now convened, you will, no doubt,
pursue the object of your appointment, and the trust re
posed in you by your constituents, with all that diligence
and harmony necessary for the investigation of the different
subjects committed to your care, and will pass such laws
and ordinances as may appear to you most likely to answer
the ends in view, and to promote the interest and happiness
of our fellow-citizens.
"Conscious that time to most of you is very precious, and
conceiving that it might have a tendency to shorten the
session, I have collected and shall herewith deliver you a
list of all Acts of Assembly relating to Baltimore now in
force. These will show the powers heretofore vested in the
town commissioners, special commissioners and port ward
ens, all of which now devolve on the corporation except that
of holding elections for members of the General Assembly,
which, by the Constitution of the State, was vested in the
town commissioners, and cannot by any single Act of the
Legislature be taken from them.
"To provide for the transfer and exercise of those powers,
as well as that of the Act for the establishment and regu
lation of the night watch and erecting of lamps (heretofore
under the direction of the Criminal Court), will, of course,
claim your early attention.

34 Ancient and Honorable
"I have not as yet been able to collect a statement of the
accounts and funds from the different boards, but they shall
be delivered you as speedily as possible.
"JAS. CALHOUN."
From all we can learn, this communication is charac
teristic of the man.
As a result of this first election, Mr. Richard H. Moale,
son of John Moale, was elected register of the city; Mr.
James Carey, president of the First Branch of the City
Council, Mr. John Merryman being president of the Second
Branch. The first Council met in its first session in Feb
ruary, 1797, at the Courthouse, as directed by the Act of
incorporation. They continued to meet here until March,
1801, when commissioners were appointed to choose a site
and build a City Hall, and until the building was erected
the commissioners and Mayor were to "provide forthwith a
suitable house for the accommodation of the City Council
and for the office of the Mayor and register." The first
City Hall and Mayor's office was on South street, nearly
opposite Lovely lane, on the site of the banking-house of
the Messrs. Garrett. This property seems to have belonged
to Mr. James Long, and was rented for $200 a year. After
wards the building erected by Rembrandt Peale, on Holliday
street, north of Lexington, and called Peak's Museum, was
bought for a City Hall, the picture galleries being turned
into Council chambers. This site served until the present
City Hall was finished.
The city officers were not numerous, nor the salaries
large. Each branch of the Council had a clerk and a mes
senger; there were five city commissioners, three commis
sioners of the watch and lighting the city, nine health com
missioners, three commissioners to survey the harbor, two
inspectors of flour, one inspector of salted meats, a super
intendent of pumps for each ward, a harbor master, a col
lector, a superintendent of streets, a city constable, a super
intendent of the mud machine, three assessors, a clerk for
each of the three markets, four measurers of lumber, four

Mech.vnical Company. 35
woodcorders, two ha)' weighers, one gauger, keeper of the
powder magazine and three sweepmasters. The Mayor re
ceived $2,400 a year and office rent, register $1,400, harbor
master $300, mud machine superintendent $666.66, clerks
of markets $280 for the three, city commissioners $2 per
diem for each day's actual service. Council clerks $5 per
diem, messengers $1.50 per diem during actual service.
The members of the Council received $1.50 per diem for
each day's session; but, if absent, were fined $2 per diem.
Such were our first lawmakers.
The first ordinance, after continuing over some necessary
officers of the town and providing for the proper custody
of the moneys and records, was to establish a seal for the
corporation of Baltimore. It was decided to retain the old
seal of the town commissioners, some necessary alterations
being made in it. The next ordinances established the
office of register and the treasury department, and the col
lector of dues and arrearages, fines and licenses, and the
seventh ordinance restrained gaming and licensed and reg
ulated theatrical and other exhibitions, in the interest of
"true religion and good morals," which are declared to be
"the only solid foundations of public liberty and happiness."
The subsequent ordinances take up inspections, health, night
watch, policing, nuisances, lighting of streets, etc., in nat
ural order.
"By a statement of the receipts and expenditures of the
city, it is shown that there was a surplus at the beginning
of the second year of the incorporation."
More than two-thirds of the Council elected with Mayor
Calhoun were members of the Mechanical Company.
It may be stated here that the first six Mayors of Balti
more (1797-1831) came from the ranks of the Mechanical
Company. These were:
JAMES CALHOUN, GEORGE STILES,
THOROWGOOD SMITH, JOHN MONTGOMERY,
EDWARD JOHNSON, JACOB SMALL.

36 Ancient and Honorable
Their portraits hang on the walls of the Council Cham
bers in the City Hall, together with those of all the Mayors
who have succeeded them. With them were elected many
members of the Company, almost always forming a ma
jority of the Council.
From 1784 to 1798 there had always been arrangements
for the "relief of the widows and orphans, as well as all
other unfortunates of the town." At the annual meeting
on January 10, 1798, at the lodgeroom on Chatham street,
the following members were elected a standing committee
to carry out the resolves of the Company: J. Richardson,
R. Stfewart, James Bryden, J. Mackenheimer, Adam Foner
den. Early in 1798, when war with France threatened, the fol
lowing members of the "Mechanical Association of the De
fenders of the City of Baltimore" enrolled for one year
without compensation : Ph. Graybill, Rich. Mason, Jas.
McCulIough, Henry Johns, John Shule, John Strieker, Job
Smith, Peter Frick, Jas. Biays, Wm. Clemm, J. HoUings
worth, Jas. Griffith, John Martin, George Franciscus, An
drew Keener, Adam McLane, Fred. Shaffer, Alex. McKim,
Francis Hagar, John HolHns, Wm. Pechin, Wm. Trimble,
Wm. Halfpenny, John Mitchell, John Parker, Lewis Pas-
cault, F. A. Armstrong, Wm. Smallwood, William Rogers,
A. Carrick, S. Hooper, John Kipp, George Warner, S. Har
per, Thos. Dinsmore, James B. Neale, H. Stouffer, R.
Sweeney, William May, Charles Torrence, John Gutrow.
This chapter closes the first period of the growth of Bal
timore and the Mechanical Company, and in the beginning
of the nineteenth century we find both city and Company
pressing forward together, each working out its own ends.

Mechanical Company. 37

In iScx), the Mechanical Association entered on the last
twenty-five years of its existence as a military organization.
On February 7 of this year, a meeting of the Mechanical
Association was held at the Fountain Hotel, Mayor James
Calhoun, presiding.
It was resolved to hold a banquet on February 22, and
to invite all the friends of the Company to attend, especially
those who had served in the Revolutionary War.
General John Strieker, John Colvin, Nathaniel Rodgers,
George Presstman, John McKim, and Robert Purviance
formed the committee.
This was the first move in Baltimore to celebrate Wash
ington's Birthday, and perhaps the first in the United States.
For the next few years our city pushed forward rapidly.
The war in Europe opened the way for commercial pros
perity, and our citizens were not slow in taking advantage
of it.
Owing to the complication of affairs between Great Brit
ain and the United States, we find that there must have
been much excitement in Baltimore, for the Mechanical
Company met and passed a resolution, under date Novem
ber 27, 1807, volunteering their services to the Govern
ment. The resolution was forwarded to Robert Smith, Secretary
of State, who was a member of the Company. James Cal
houn, David Shields and John Shrim were the committee
appointed to forward the resolution, and to make all neces
sary provisions to carry it out.
Later, the crisis came closer, and in 1812, we see the fol
lowing resolution on the journal: Resolved, "That when
any member wishes to resign, it will be only necessary for
him to absent himself."

38 Ancient and Honorable
This was done apparently to give the members a chance
to join the military.
The following notice was posted on all the public build
ings : "The members of the Mechanical Company are
earnestly requested to attend a meeting on 2d day of 6th
month, (1814) when the roll will be called at 6 o'clock.
Matters of the greatest importance to all will be discussed."
By order of the President.
Ph. E THOMAS, Secy.
This was for the purpose of rendering aid to the sick and
wounded, especially sailors who were in the city. At one
time there were over one hundred sailors from Norfolk and
Portsmouth, who had reached the city in very destitute cir
cumstances. Again war broke out, and again did the Mechanical Com
pany show its mettle.
In the battle at North Point, nearly all of its active mem
bers were in the field, some in one command, some in an
other. One organization was called the "Mechanical Volun
teers," most of its officers and many of its members being
from the Company. Its roll is given here.
Benj. C. Howard, Capt. Bare, George.
Thos. Towson, Lieut. Bainer, Wm.
Jos. Cox, Ensign. Bell, Thomas.
Geo. Mathiot, Sergeant. Boren, George.
Jas. Stewart, Sergeant. Biven, Hor.
John Bull, Sergeant. Canby, Benj.
George Hull, Sergeant. Collins, Jos.
John Yewell, Corporal. Dudley, Geo.
Jos. Thomas, Corporal. Dulaney, Saml.
Fr. Castine, Corporal. Dalrymple, Wm.
Jos. Whitaker, Musician. Ha)'den, Dennis.
Ed. Adie, Musician. Hutton, Elisha. '
Geo. Whitaker, Hoar, Elisha.
Anderson, John. Hull, Edw.
Baughman, Fr. Jones, Josh.

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39

Levy, Thos.
Mathiot, Chr.
INIarser, B.
Meyer, Jac.
Mills, Levin.
Peters, H. C.
Poque, L. J.
Randall, Aq.
Randall, Elisha.
Redgrave, 
Riezer, S. C.
Shaw, Isaiah.

Sifton, Wm.
Sinclair, Jas.
Stansbury, D.
Stockton, J.
Sindal, John.
Towson, H. H.
Turner, Ch.
Tyler, J. C.
Willing, Jos.
Wells, Harris.
Yanaway, D.

In compliance with a request made in 1830, Nathaniel
Hickman, publisher, No. 86 Market street, furnished the
Mechanical Fire Co. with a list of the members who served
under General Samuel Smith in the volunteer military in
1814. The list is as follows :

Peter Zare,
Jesse Hunt,
Samuel G. Hyde,
William Gwynn,
Robert Mickle,
Jas. Slone,
Samuel Le Grand,
Nich. Worthington,
Jonathan Meredith,
Jas. Calhoun, Jr.
Jacob Small,
Sam. HoUingsworth,
William Frick,
Eben Finley,
Felix Jenkins,
Robert Lemmon,
Ph. J. Cohen,
Michael Warner,
Adam B. Kyle,

Hezekiah Starr.
Thos. M. Locke,
Alexander Gregg,
John Hulse,
Benj. Bruff,
Henry Dukehart,
Henry McComas * (Killed)
George Stiles,
William Spear,
Chas. G. Perry,
Charles Rogge,
John Shrim,
F. M. Wills,
Jas. Croxall,
Michael Jenkins,
Chr. Raborg,
John C. Lindenburger,
Richard J. Matchett,
Jason Jenkins,

40 Ancient and Honorable
Jacob Senseny, Daniel McPhail,
Ph. Chamberlain, A. E. Warner,
Jacob Deems, Fred. Jenkins,
John A. Ruff, George Jenkins (Killed).
*FIenry McComas joined the Mechanical when quite
young, and was one of the lads. Wells and McComas, who
are popularly supposed to have shot General Ross. He was
in Asquith's sharpshooters.
In speaking recently, with a prominent member of the
Society of the War of 1812, he stated that he had gone over
every foot of the battlefield, and had made a careful study
of the fight from both sides, American and EngHsh.
He gave it as his decided opinion that General Ross was
killed by a volley-fire from the Mechanical Volunteers.
It is a pity that no complete list of the members who
served in the Revolution, or in the War of 1812, can be
furnished. The i8th volume of the Maryland Archives, containing
the names of the Maryland soldiers in the Revolution, is well
done and splendidly indexed, but many rolls of the militia
companies are not given, while sailors seem to be omitted
entirely. In the book entitled "Citizen Soldiers at North Point"'
there is no index, while the work itself is by no means what
it should be.
That the reader may gain some idea of the more im
portant military positions held by members of the Ccmpany,
the list of the commissioned officers of tlie 3d Brigade is
given :
Those marked (*) were members of the Mechanical
Company.
TFIIRD BRIGADE, MARYLAND MILITIA.
Staff.
*John Strieker, Brigadier General.
*Janies Calhoun, Jr., Brigade Major and Inspector.

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5TH Regiment.
*Joseph Sterrett, Lieut.-Col. Com.
R. K. Heath, Major.
Captains: *Shrim, *Barry, Comegys, S. Sterrett, Jacobs,
Conn, *Warfield, *Vance. 6th Regiment.
*Wm. McDonald, Lieut.-Col. Com., *Thomas Tenant and
*Wm. Pechin, Majors ; Chas. M. Poor, Adjutant. John
Snyder, Paymaster; *Job Smith, Quartermaster; Joseph
Alknder, Surgeon; Jas. B. Stansbury, Surgeon's Mate;
Captains : W^m. B. Dyer, *Thos. Sheppard, Geo. Woelper,
James Cordery, J. B. Taylor, Gregory Foy, John K. Rowe,
Jared Wilson, Jas. Piper, Peter Gait.
27TH Regiment.
Kennedy Long, Lieut.-Col. Com. ; Wm. Woodland and
Geo. Keyser, Majors.
Captains : Thomas Moore, Jacob Grafflin, Charles Stans
bury, Nicholas Jones. 39TH Regiment.
* Jacob Small, Lieut.-Col. Com.; Benj. Fowler and Leonard
Frailey, Majors; W. H. Hanson, Adjutant; Thos. Mum-
mey. Quartermaster; Owen Dorsey, Paymaster; John
Howard, Surgeon; Dickson B. Watts, Sergeant-Maor.
Captains : Alex. Thompson, W. H. Winder, W. R.
Smith, Jas. Haslett, *Ph. R. Sadtler, Tobias Watkins,
Jacob Steiger, Samuel Cole, Lieut.-Com.
5 1 ST Regiment.
*Peter Little, Lieut.-Col. Com. ; Wm. Stewart and Francis
HoUingsworth, Majors.
Captains : J. S. Young, H. Amey, *M. Warner, L. Reed,
John H. Rodgers,  Peters.
On the list of officers in 1810 we find David Poe, Isaac
McKim, Isaac N. Toy.

42 Ancient and Honorable
It is not quite so well known perhaps, that the Battle
Monument on the North Point Road was erected by the
Mechanical Volunteers. The reader is shown the inscrip
tion on two of the sides.
The right side bears this :
THE FIRST MECHANICAL VOLUNTEERS,
Commanded by
Capt. Benj. C. Howard,
in the 5" Regt. M. M.
Have erected this Monument as a tribute of respect for the
memory of their gallant brother in arms.
On the left side is this :
Sacred 'io the Memory of
AQUILLA A. RANDALL,
Who died bravely defending his country and his home
on the memorable 12th. Sept., 1814.
Age 24.
This monument was dedicated in 1817, when the com
mand marched down and listened to a patriotic speech by
its old comm_ander, Captain Howard.
Nor were social and intellectual features omitted.
About 1820, the Library of the Mechanical Company was
started. In 1850, this had grown into such proportions that
a special room was set aside for its 3,500 volumes, a cus
todian appointed, and special rules and regulations made
for its government. At one time Jacob Small, afterward
Mayor, did not think it beneath his dignitv, to take charge.
At the time of the disbandment of the Volunteer Fire
Department in 1859, the books were given to the House
of Refuge.
Preamble of the Association of the Mechanical Fire Com
pany Library, Adopted January 20, 1830.
"Whereas it is proper that all men should cultivate and
improve those qualities and talents, with which nature hath
endowed them, in order as well to obtain refinement in so-

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ciety, as to acquire a knowledge of History, Letters, and
the Arts — therefore, we, members of the Mechanical Fire
Company of the City of Baltimore, believing that by a union
of exertion, we can effect our own advancement in all that
tends to elevate the mind and develope the intellect — do for
the purpose aforesaid form ourselves into Library Asso
ciation, and mutually agree to the following Constitution,
By-Laws, and Rules of Order, adopted in convention this
day the Twenty-ninth of January, 1839.
This Constitution and By-Laws was signed by ninety-one
members, with Philip Lowry, Pres.
John Furlong, Sec'y.
At the close of the year 1827, an Act (127) was passed
to incorporate a company in the City of Baltimore, to be
called the jNIechanical Fire Company.
The first section read as follows : Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of Maryland, that Thomas S. Sheppard,
Hezekiah Niles, Isaac N. Toy, Thomas M. Locke, Jas.
Willson, William Baker, Jas. Mosher, Jas. Holbrook, Joseph
K. Stapkton, George Rodgers, John Dukehart, Sr., John
Dukehart, Jr., and such other persons as are now or may
hereafter become members, shall be, and they are hereby
created and made a body politic and incorporate by the
name, style and title of The Mechanical Fire Company.
This was the ending of the Mechanical Company as a
military organization. For over half a century it had kc?.n
the means of furnishing drilled and equipped men for every
emergency. From fighting fires with buckets to opposing
the enemies of its country at the point of the bayonet ; from
patrolling the town and punishing evildoers, to laying down
their lives, the Mechanical Company was never found want
ing. And while but one monument (that at North Point) di
rectly concerns the Mechanical Company, yet they are, to a
large degree, participants in the glory of the others. They

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followed Washington, and some of its members were his
close friends. They took an important part in the fight
which the Battle Monument commemorates.
The Wells and McComas Monument is in memory of
one of its members, while, if the beautiful shaft just erected
on Mount Royal avenue is to help us to remember those who
fought for our liberties in the War for Independence, surely
the Mechanical Company may with justice claim its share.

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STREETS IN BALTIMORE NAMED AFTER
MEMBERS OF THE MECHANICAL
COMPANY.
In no way can the estimation in which the Mechanical
Company was held by the general body of citizens, be better
demonstrated, than by the statement that over one hundred
thoroughfares in the City of Baltimore have been named
after its members.
Some of these streets go back almost to the beginning of
the town, as : Stiles, Plowman, Aisquith, Holliday, McClel
lan, HoUingsworth, Mercer, Uhler's AL, and others.
L'nder an act of 1817, the following gentlemen wee ap
pointed a Commission to make a new survey and plat of
the city, viz. : Wm. Cooke, John Hillen, Nath. Williams, John
McHenry, James Mosher, Joseph Townsend, William Mc
Mechen, Geo. Winchester, and William Gibson. Of these,
the first five were active members of the Mechanical Com
pany, and some of the others honorary members.
The result of the labors of the Commission was the well-
known Poppleton's Plat, so called from the name of the
surveyor for the Commission, Thos. H. Poppkton.
Whether the Commissioners or Poppkton, or, as is most
likely, both, selected the names cannot be stated, but an in
spection of the map discloses the following familiar names :
Alexander, Amos, Armstrong, Adams (now Harlem
Av.), Allison, Boone, Bentalou, Brown, Barney, Brice, Belt,
Cannon, Cole, Clement, Clemm, Campbell, Cromwell, Carey,
Calhoun, Carpenter, Clarke, Cooke (now Patterson Av.),
Cox, Carroll, Covington, Duncan, Donaldson, Edwards,
wards, Ellicott, Elliott, Ensor, Edmondson Av., Frick La.,

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Garrison La., Gittings, Gibson (now Eutaw), Grundy (now
Park Av.),Hollins, Hillen, Holbrook, Jenkins La., John
son, Lemmon, Lorman, Lovegrove, Mullikin, McComas,
McKim, McCabe, McHenry, McCulIough, McMechen, May,
Moale, Mosher, Nicholson, Norris, Oliver, Payson, Presst
man, Richardson, Raborg, Shields, Schroeder, Sterret, Smith,
Strieker, Thompson (now Edmondson Av.), Townsend
(now Lafayette Av.), Tenant (now Riggs Av.), Towson,
Tessier, Tyson, Wall, Willson, Waesche, Winchester, War
ner. In some cases the family name was used, and not that
of any particular member.

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THE MECHANICAL COMPANY AS A
FIRE BRIGADE.
The narrative of the life of the Mechanical Company as
a Fire Company, would really be the story of the Baltimore
Fire Department.
Before the present paid Fire Department came into ex
istence, there had stood, for nearly one hundred years, the
only protection against fire, the Old Volunteer Fire Depart
ment. In the old volunteers, the Mechanical Company was the
pioneer. No attempt will be made in these pages, to write again
the history of the firemen of Baltimore ; that has been done,
and well done, in J. Albert Cassedy's book entitled "The
Firemen's Record," and in Clarence H. Forrest's "Official
Kistoiy of the Fire Department."
All that shall be done, will be a few words bearing espe
cially on the Old Mechanical Company, and in these few
words prove that Baltimore's Fire Department is the oldest
in the country.
Not that other places did not have arrangements for put
ting out fires, but no other city in the country can show a
regular systematic organization dating as far back. (Grif
fith, in his "Annals," states that an engine was bought for
the Mechanical people in 1769.)
The old firemen, it may be said here, have never been
given the credit they deserved.
For a class of men, most of whom were the best the city
could furnish, to deserve so much odium as has attached to
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They served without pay, and in proportion to the num
bers engaged, suffered as large a loss of dead and disabled,
as the average company of soldiers, with far less glory and
credit. In 1769 a Holland vessel (the Dido of Amsterdam)
touched at Baltimore, having on board a small engine. This
engine was nothing but a small copper arrangement for
throwing water on the sails to increase the ship's speed.
Some of the citizens determined to secure this piece of
apparatus, and in a meeting held at Melchior Keener's house,
a committee, consisting of James Cox, John Dever, Mark
Alexander, Gerard Hopkins and George Lindenberger, was
appointed to conduct the negotiations.
In their report, the committee stated to the association:
"After much discussion and objection by the captain, we
struck a figure, seventy-three pounds and seven shillings."
This little machine remained in use for ninety years, and
was familiarly called the "Little Dutchman."
Among those who subscribed to the purchase money, were
Gerard Hopkins, one pound, six shillings ; John Dever, one
pound, two shillings ; David Rusk, one pound, two shillings ;
Joshua Williams, Elias Barnaby, David McClellan, Alex
ander Leith, Aaron Mattison, Mark Howard, Elisha Hall,
and William Richardson, one pound each.
At the next meeting, the subscribers were Isaac Grist,
Darby Lux, H. Courtney, John Moale, John Smith, James
Cox, John Cannon, F. Myers, Benjamin Dugan, Thomas
Burgess, John Wilkerson, Chris. Nice and Ph. Grace, one
pound each.
George Presstman, Thos. Worthington, Jas. Holliday,
Jas. Smith, John Shule, John Lee and Ed. Sanders sub
scribed from ten to fifteen shillings each.
The first Rule passed by the Company, 4th day, i mo.,
1770, was as follows : "We will, each of us in six months
after entering into this Company, at our own cost and
charge, provide ourselves with two good katlier buckets
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the Company's and shall be hung up in the most public
place near our entrance door and be applied to no other use
but that which is hereby intended." JOHN SHULE, Secy.
In 1 77 1, we find that quite a number of members were
fined for non-attendance, and others for not having buckets
and badge at a fire.
In 1774, the Company purchased a "spouting engine," the
cost of which, ninety-nine pounds, was raised by subscrip
tion. The Company ceased to be a mere Bucket and Ladder
Company, and was ever after referred to as a Fire Engine
Company. In 1774, we are given the following item : "Phil Hopkins
has neglected to act as scribe when elected, and William
Duncan lost the list of names," and several members were
fined for not bringing the ladder from a fire.
The use of buckets, however, continued for many years
after, for we find regulations regarding them in the early
ordinances of the city.
The following communication addressed to Mayor Thor-
owgood Smith, as late as 1805, makes queer reading in
these later days :
(Copied from the original.)
Several citizens happening together one evening some
time past, among the various subjects of conversation which
presented was that of the very great insufficiency of buckets
at times of fire to keep the Engines employed — on account
of which it is the opinion of all who were present a great
deal of property has been lost. In conversing on this very
interesting subject the two following questions naturally
presented :
First. Are there not some defects in the present provi
sions respecting fire buckets ; and if any, what are they, and
how do they operate?

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Second. What regulations would be likely to conduce to
a more adequate and immediate supply of buckets at times
of fire?
On the first question it was observed that the present pro
visions appear to be defective, as the Ordinance compels the
occupier or occupiers of every house valued at a sum ex
ceeding Two hundred Dollars, to keep two fire buckets in
good order and hung up near the front door — and in case
such buckets or either of them be damaged or lost at a
fire, the occupier or occupiers thereof shall at their own
expense have the same replaced, under a penalty of five
dollars. By this Ordinance carrying buckets to a fire is a
voluntary act. A man hastens with his buckets to a fire,
and there puts them in use; it is hardly possible for him to
find them again that night ; the next day he must quit his
business and go far or near, as the case may be, to get his
buckets ; perhaps he finds them ; if so, he has lost but half a
day, more or less ; but if he cannot find them, he has lost
the price of two buckets and is subject to pay five dollars
if they are not replaced in one month. Thus by endeavoring
to be useful at these alarming times a man is exposed to
the danger of losing money, besides time, in looking for the
old and procuring new buckets (which time is as valuable
to some of us as money), whilst he who, fearful of losing
his buckets, lays quietly at rest while his neighbour's prop
erty is consuming, is at no kind of trouble or expense —
subject to neither fine nor penalty — and why? Because he
has complyed strictly with the requisitions of the Ordinance,
which, although it makes the buckets subject to the direc
tion of the Corporation, and he is forbid to use them on anv
other occasion, yet he is not enjoined to use them on this;
he, therefore, keeps them in good order and hung near his
front door ready for the inspection of the Superintendent
of Chimneysweeps at any time and at all times.
Suppose a fire to happen at Fells point in tire fore part of
the night,those citizens who generally attend with their buck
ets hasten to the place of danger, put them in use, and when

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the fire is extinguished return home without their buckets,be-
cause for the most part they are not able to find those marked
with their own names, and dare not take others. In the
latter part of the same night the alarm is given from the
upper end of the city — how then are we to be timely sup
plied with buckets ? It is impossible because not the greater
part of the buckets in the City, but nearly all the buckets
that are used at fires in the City are now lying at Fells point,
and the owners of these idle buckets (which seldom and
many of them never go to a fire) are so unaccustomed to
the business, that they do not see the necessity of turning
out their buckets, or perhaps do not even think of those in
their possession.
In answer to the second question it is thought, that if
some regulations were entered into compelling every person
who builds a house, to furnish it with two good leather
fire buckets, at their own expense in the first instance, which
buckets with all the buckets already provided in the City
shall be subject to the direction of the Corporation of the
City of Baltimore — to be disposed of in the following man
ner, viz. : It shall be the duty of the occupier or occupiers
of every house in the City on hearing the alarm of fire im
mediately to convey or cause to be conveyed to the place
from which the alarm originated, the buckets in his, her or
their possession ; and in case of inability of any occupier
by their own means to convey said buckets, they should set
them in the street where they might be found by some per
son who would take them. And as an inducement to the
Citizens to comply with their duty in handing out their
buckets, that there be a public place of deposit for fire
buckets ; that the buckets be without mark or distinction ;
that when a fire is so far extinguished as to admit of the Citi
zens generally leaving it, the occupier or occupiers of each
house may supply themselves with the first two buckets
they may find ; that if there should be any lost, the citizens
shall not be at the trouble, expense or uncertainty of find
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to the person having the care of the public deposit — whose
duty it should be the next day after the fire to search docks
and all other places where he may think it is likely buckets
may be, and to make use of all proper means for the re
covery thereof, and convey them to the place of deposit;
wash and keep them in good repair; procure new ones un
der the proper direction, always keeping a quantity on
hand to supply the place of such as may be lost.
By this means it appears we should be likely to have a
more immediate and much greater supply of buckets in
times of fire, as the persons who now keep them in their
houses, least they should lose them,, would no longer have
anything to fear on that score, as it would greatly increase
the number of buckets ; as it would be a means of restoring
to every house its two buckets as soon as the occupier re
turns home, in this case the very great advantage of being
prepared for the second alarm in the same night is evident.
It will enable the widow, the sick, and others who cannot
send their buckets to fires for want of a person to find and
carr)^ them home, to contribute their aid in this way, as a
little girl or boy without the advantage of reading can go
to the place of deposit and without dificulty get their buckets
replaced. The person having the care of the deposit may
find and convey to the appointed place all the buckets that
are to be found in one day, and may attend at the place
of deposit to hand out supplies for difixiences half a day.
Thus in a day and an half by one man is the great saving
of half a day more or less of many very many industrious
citizens for whom it is very inconvenient to be called from
their business ; thus, also, are we sure of having the City
well furnished with good buckets, as every person will be
desirous of carrying such home with him ; the over quantitv,
if any will be the refuse, and good for httle or no purpose
except that of shewing the necessity of getting a fresh
supply as they are called into action.
The foregoing communication is respectfully submitted
to Thorowgood Smith, Esq'r, INIayor of the Citv of Balti-

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more, for his perusal; if he finds anything in it that meets
his approbation and will conduce in any degree to the benefit
of the City we shall think our time well employed.
During the years from 1776 to 1783, the Company lost
some members, many having gone to the front. The "stay
at homes,"' nearly all Quakers, managed to bring together
enough men to work the apparatus, and hold the organiza
tion intact. The books for this period are almost blank.
The ^lechanical Company occupied the entire field for
nineteen years, befor^ it had a rival, in the Union Com
pany, which was organized in 1782.
For the first ten years of the Company's existence the
only fires recorded by the Secretary, were as follows : Two
houses, four barns, one stable and one tobacco shed.
The most disastrous fire in the years during which the
IMechanical occupied the field alone, was the Almshouse
fire, on September 16, 1776. This building was at least a
mile and a half from the engine-house, and the apparatus
had to be hauled by hand over rough, unpaved streets.
The Union Company was followed by the Friendship
Company, and later by a long line of independent organiza
tions, which need not be mentioned here. In after years, the
intense partisanship displayed by these separate companies
resulted in many a disgraceful outbreak of violence, in
some cases amounting to riots.
It can be said in all truthfulness, and with no desire to
reflect on the conduct of the other Companies, that the Me
chanical boys never took part in such disturbances. In fact,
a large part of the stigma upon the fire companies is due
not to the firemen themselves, but to gangs of rowdies
outside of the regular members.
On the records for 1784 is to be found this curious res
olution, viz. : "In case of any fire breaking out, we will
cheerfully give our assistance for the relief of our fellow-
townsmen in general, but more particularly we will use our
utmost exertions to preserve the Houses and Effects of the
members of our own Company."

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While this looks a little selfish, it must be remembered
that the service was purely voluntary, and that any derelic
tion of duty was subject to a fine.
In 1789, Baltimore was visited by a severe flood, in which
many lost their lives, among them Alexander Grant, a
member of the Mechanical Company, who attended his
funeral in a body. This was regarded as a very novel feat
ure. During i78o-'3, a lodge of Masons occupied the
"Lodge Room" of the Company.
In the election for officers for 1789, we find David Poe,
as one of the "managers at fires."
The following record is from a paper printed by John
Hays at No. 8 Market street.
"Whereas it becomes necessary, from the frequent loss by
fire, that men should endeavor to be useful to each other,
therefore we the subscribers, desirous of contributing to a
desire so laudable and benevolent, do agree to form our
selves into a more active society for the purpose of protecting
the property of our Citizens, and do hereby enlist in the
Mechanical Company for one year.
Mordecai Amos, Jesse Brown,
Thomas Morgan, Jacob Pugh,
Robert Sinclair, Joel Morgan,
William Davy, Duncan McCollum,
David Evens, Benjamin Dutton,
James Nide, Oliver Fuller,
David Geddes, Peter Ferine,
James Wainwright, John Trimble,
John Jewett, David Yerkes,
Wm. Merryman, Isaac Taylor,
Samuel Wilson, John Hawkins,
Richard Frazier, Ira Draper,
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The following items may not be out of place at this
point : Engineers from 1763 to 1869.
I. JOHN DUKEHART, Sr., 1773.
2. GEORGE WELLS, 1789.
3. JOHN DUKEHART, Sr., 1798.
4. HENRY P. DUHURST, 1841.
From 1763 until 1859 the Mechanical had in service the
following pieces of apparatus :
One engine, "Old Lady."
(A full description of the "Old Lady" will be given later.)
One suction, "Little Dutchman."
One suction, "Comet."
One suction, "Fairy."
One suction, "Fame."
One suction, "Dolphin."
One suction, "Alpha."
One hose carriage, "Rocket."
One hose carriage, "Jo Warner."
One hose carriage, "Snow Bird."
One hose carriage, "Flying Dutchman."
The colors of the Mechanical were silver and blue.
The uniform worn for over fifty years, was simply a blue
badge, with name around the hat, while on parade an ad
ditional silk badge was worn on the coat.
The first regular uniform was adopted by the Company
in 1821-8. It was a full suit of drab cloth, with round-
rimmed hat, painted blue, the name on it, with a five-pointed
star on the front ; an oilcloth cape of blue with the name of
the Company in a semicircle, and under it a large silver star,
together with a star in each corner of the front. The buttons
of the coat were silver, in the shape of a star.

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This uniform continued in use, with but little alteration,
until 1859. At parades or funerals, black pants were worn,
unless by vote it was determined to appear in citizen's dress.
(This book is bound in the colors of the Mechanical
Company. )
A special meeting of the members of the Company was
held in March 7, 1789, at their engine-house, when the fol
lowing resolutions were submitted :
"Resolved, That this Company recommend to the in
habitants of this town, that they put lights in their windows
in time of fire in the night, not only where the fire is, but
generally throughout the town, for the convenience of those
who are repairing to the fire.
"Resolved, That it be recommended to every housekeeper,
where one of the family is not enrolled in one of the fire
companies to provide as soon as possible, two good leather
buckets, marked with the owner's name, and they send to the
place of fire immediately on the alarm being given.
"Resolved, That each fir.e company appoint any number
of men of their own company, for lane-man, who shall be
distinguished by a white staff eight feet long, whose duty
shall be to form lines for the purpose of handing the
water." With some alterations and additions, these were carried
out for several years.
Until 1794, there was no alarm bell in the town, but by
the erection of the Reformed Church, on Second street, a
spire was provided in which a clock and bell were placed.
This bell continued in use for more than half a century.
In 1796 a disastrous fire broke out on December 4, on
Light street, south of Baltimore street. As a* result, a
meeting of the citizens was held without delay, and a com
mittee appointed to take measures for the better protection
of the town.
Among others was this resolution, viz. : "That there
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appear necessary, and that the town be divided into eight
districts ; that the citizens patrol in respective districts ;
that there be three superintendents in each district, with
authority to organize and regulate the patrol thereof, and
that the following be the superintendents : For the first
district, John P. Pleasants, William Jessop, John Stump;
for the second, John Strieker, David Poe, Joseph Thornburg ;
for the third, Peter Hoffman, Robert Smith, James McCan-
non; for the fourth, Alexander McKim, Sol Etting, Sam
uel HoUingsworth; for the fifth, Thomas Dixon, Thomas
HoUingsworth, Paul Bentalou; for the sixth, John Hollins,
Peter Frick, Englehart Yeiser; for the seventh, Richard
Lawson, Thomas McElderry, John Mackenheimer; for the
eighth, Joseph Biays, H. Waters and John Steel. Nearly
all of these had served their apprenticeship in the Me
chanical Company. Another resolution, which was finally
put into execution in January, 1797, was in regard to prop
erty men.
It was as follows : "Resolved, That a captain and six
assistants be appointed to command the whole of the prop
erty men at fires; and that James Calhoun be captain, and
Hercules Courtney, John Merryman, James Somervilk,
Henry Schroeder, Ebenezer Finley and Cyprian Wells, the
assistants. Nor was this all. A few days later a superintending
directory of all fire companies, and matters pertaining
thereto met and elected Jesse HoUingsworth, president.
At an early date after the incorporation of the city, the
various fire companies began to petition for appropriations
for expenses, and various small sums were given to each
company.' A statement (copied from the original) is here given of
the expenses of the Mechanical Company for 1805 :
"Pursuant to an ordinance passed at the last session of the
City Council, the Mechanical Fire Company, respectfully

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represents to the Register of the City that within the last
year they made the following expenditures:
To Warner & Hanna, for printing  $31 • 5°
To Sundry members to replace lost Buckets  44. 12j4
For Hailing ladders from the fire on Bowleys whf . 50
For repairs on their Engine  61 .00
For repairs on their Engine House  18. 38^^
To James Bryden for the use of a room 5 times . . 1 1 . 00
For Hailing Engine House  3 ¦ 00
For Painting Ladders, &c  12 . 33
For oiling Hose  7 . 00
For a water Can & repairs on do  154-66
F'or Badges  31 -60
For 240 feet New Hose at 62^c  150.00
For 3 Sett New Screws for do  1 5 • 00
For Engineers salary  50.00
For Secretarys do  30 . 00
For serving notices to the members, collecting
public Buckets, &c  20 . 25

Balto. I Mo. 30, 1806.

$640.35
DAVID SHIELDS, President.
Wm. RILEY, Treasurer.
P. E. THOMAS, Secretary."

In 1800 there were six companies in service : The Mechan
ical, Union, Friendship, Deptford, Liberty, Republican,
changed first to Federal, then to Independence, but finally
called Independent. During the year 1806 a movement was
made looking to the selection of a new engine-house. The
first home of the Mechanical Company was on the corner
of Gay and Market (Baltimore) streets. How long they
remained here is not known, but about 1775 we find them
on Fayette near Calvert, where they remained until 1829,
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alley. A picture of the building is in the City Library,
donated probably by Christopher Raborg, as his signature
is on it.
Some time prior to 1838 they purchased a house on South
Calvert street, opposite Mercer, where they remained till
they went out of service. This house had a bell weighing
3,176 pounds, the largest in any engine-house.
It was moved in 1859 to No. 3 Engine-house. The engine-
house was described by Mr. John E. Reese as follows : "It
was situated on Chatham (Fayette) street, near Calvert,
and was a small, two-story frame building without chimnies,
very much like a carriage-house of the present day. There
was a small yard in front, and on the side, with paling
fence. "Each floor consisted of a single room, the upper one fur
nished and used for Company meetings.
This building was used as a recruiting office during the
Revolution. The Mechanical Company had their quarters here until
1829, when the building was torn down in order to grade
the street."
For the next few years we find nothing on record but
routine matters, drills, small fires, elections, fines, etc.
In the report of expenses as made to the Mayor and City
Council, the secretary, no doubt from force of long habit,
used the mark for "pounds sterling," instead of the dollar
mark. An old member of the Mechanical Company stated
to the writer, that the first presidents of the fire companies
which came into existence between 1785 and 1820, had
all been previously, active members of the Mechanical, while
from 1820 to 1859, six of the eleven new ones had also for
their presidents, men who had been active members of the
Mechanical. In a word, seventeen out of the twenty-two
fire companies in existence at time of the dissolution of the
volunteer fire department, took their first presidents from
the ranks of the Mechanical.

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The last president of the Mechanical Company while it
was in active operation, Henry Spilman, became Chief En
gineer of the Fire Department in 1871.
From the American of March 11, i8ig.
"To the Mayor and City Council:
The Memorial of the Subscribers, the standing Committee
of the Mechanical Fire Company, respectfully represents
that the Engine belonging to their Company, has become so
defective that in almost every instance, where it has been
necessary to use her, some part of the works thereof have
failed. If they could obtain a new engine, their apparatus would
be complete. They, therefore, respectfully solicit the aid of
the City to enable them to accomplish their object.
James Edmondson,
Thos. M. Locke,
Mic. Alley,
William Willson, Jr.,
John Dukehart, Sr.
Standing Committee of the Mechanical Fire Company.
During the year 1821, it became necessary for the Me
chanical Company to procure a new and improved engine,
and for that purpose a committee, consisting of the Presi
dent, Thomas Sheppard, and John Dukehart, were em
powered to proceed to Philadelphia and contract for one.
The following contract was entered into :
"Articles of Agreement made and concluded this third
day of May, 1821, between Perkins and Bacon, as agents
for John Vaughan of Philadelphia, on the one part, and
Thomas Sheppard and John Dukehart, in behalf of the
Mechanical Fire Company of Baltimore, on the other part.
Perkins and Bacon, of the first part, agree to build for the
Mechanical Fire Company, a first-rate Fire Engine, to be
completed for service by the ist day of October next. The
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recently built by them for the Penna. Fire Company of
this city, except that she is to have a mahogany bodv, two
extra bars to the centre levers, to have the Pipe through
the air vessel, and the gooseneck, larger than the above
named engine, and to play but one stream. The engine to be
painted like the Pennsylvania, and Lamps to be furnished
similar to hers (the cost only to be charged). They war
rant that the Engine and every part of the work and ma
terials shall be of the very best quality and properly pro
portioned to the power. On the completion of the work
the engine may be examined by three disinterested persons,
and in case they shall decide that she is not equal in every
respect to this engagement, or if a fair trial she does not
project the water, one hundred and ninety feet through a
nozzle, as much as seven-eighths of an inch in diameter,
then the company may reject her.
The price of the engine to be Ten hundred and fifty dol
lars. ^less. Thomas Sheppard and John Dukehart, in behalf of
the Alechanical Company, on the second part, agree, that
if Perkins and Bacon deliver or cause to be delivered to
them an engine in conformity with this agreement, then the
said Thomas Sheppard and John Dukehart do bind them
selves to pay to the said Perkins and Bacon, or John
Vaughen, for whom they act as agents, the sum of Six
hundred and fifty dollars cash on receiving the engine.
The delivery to be in Philadelphia.
In five months thereafter the further sum of Four hun
dred dollars, making together the sum of One Thousand
and Fifty dollars, in full payment for the same.
In witness whereof the parties have hereunto affixed their
respective signatures, day and year first above written.
Perkins and Bacon,
in behalf of John Vaughen.
John Dukehart, Sr., Thomas Sheppard,
for the Mechanical.

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This is the same engine that became so famous in after
years, and so well and favorably known to every fireman in
Baltimore as the "Old Lady." With a few shght repairs
and an occasional coat of paint, she withstood all the hard
service required for thirty years, without a single failure.
It might be said with truth, that no piece of machinery ever
looked so fair and so bright.
Shortly after the new engine arrived from Philadelphia,
and was housed in the old building on Lemmon, near North
street, the new building on the east side of North, and
next to the Watch House was finished, and when made all
ready the Mechanical apparatus was taken there with great
pomp and parade — first by passing over the principal streets,
followed by an exhibition of the engine by a trial of her
excellence in throwing water over the steeple of Christ
Church, then on the corner of Baltimore and Front streets.
At noon, an entertainment was given by the Company at
Beltzhoover's Fountain Hotel, at which over one hundred
of our well-known citizens together with the Mayor and
Councilmen, were present.
About 1850, the "Old Lady" became in need of repairs.
Accordingly she was placed in the hands of John Rodgers,
Engine Builder, of Baltimore, and having gone through his
hands all right, came back — "a thing of beauty, and a joy
forever" — with the Mechanical members.
In 1830 was held the first regular Christmas festival of
the Mechanical Company, at Hussey's Globe Hotel.
The presidents of all the various fire companies were
invited. The Mayor, Jacob Small, in his remarks, said: "We
are led to these thoughts by the performance of an agree
able duty in noting the recurrence of the anniversary of
one of the first of the philanthropic institutions of tlie city.
"For over half a century has this Company quietly, un
ostentatiously, and freely dispensed its aid when conflagra
tion threatened our city, and now, full of youth, while
guided by wisdom and experience, its coures is still onward.

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May the day never come in Baltimore, when its value shall
not be duly appreciated ! We speak thus freely, because we
believe that the time has arrived when the name of 'fire
men' be rescued from that obloquy which the evil-minded
and designing would heap upon it, believing, as we do, that
it is only necessary our citizens should know, that they may
properly appreciate the genuine fireman."
In 1831, the building used as the City Hall (Peak's old
Museum) was twice saved by the Mechanical Company
from total destruction.
In 1831 an attempt was made to curb some of the wild
recklessness which then prevailed among the companies.
This effort culminated in "The Baltimore Association of
Firemen," of which George Bailey was president, and Chas.
M. Keyser first vice-president.
This lasted until 1833, when the Baltimore United Fire
Department was established.
It is unnecessary here to go into any detailed statement
of the record of this organization, nor do we think that
any citizen would feel any special pride in reading it. It
is well described in Mr. Forrest's book, and the least said
about it, the better.
At the close of the year 1831, the Honorary Members,
Robt. Oliver, chairman, extended to the Active Members
an invitation to a banquet on Thursday, December 24.
General McDonald presided.
The Company, in addition to the members, numbered two
hundred. The event of the evening, was the presentation of a com
plimentary letter from the ladies of Baltimore. Besides
this, a beautiful present was given.
The letter was as follows :
To the Members of the Mechanical Fire Company:
Gentlemen : Having observed with great pleasure the con
duct of the members of your Company, always foremost
in the philanthropic endeavor to protect the lives and prop-

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erty of our citizens, and, having noticed with the same.
pleasure, your march in the fields of literature and science,
we have been induced by a high veneration for your con
duct, to present you this token of our friendship, and beg
you to accept it as a mark of that high esteem in which we
hold you all.
"It is peculiarly gratifying to observe the high rule of con
duct, which has heretofore governed your Company, and
with a view to encouragement to persevere in the same ex
alted course we address you this.
"We beg you to be assured, that so long as you set to
other companies the same noble example of rectitude and
improvement, so long, will you win the esteem and ap
plause of all good citizens."
The Names of the Various Fire Companies and Dates of
Their Organization in Baltimore Town and City
from 1763 to the Formation of the Balti
more United Fire Department,
January 20th, 1834.
Mechanical Fire Company, organized in 1763.
Mercantile Fire Company, organized in 
Union Fire Company, organized in 1782.
Friendship Fire Company, organized in 1785.
Deptford Fire Company, organized in 1792.
Commercial Fire Company, organized in 1792.
Liberty Fire Company, organized in 1794.
Reliance Property and Bucket Company, organized in 1799.
Federal Fire Company, organized in 1799; changed to the
Independent Fire Company, in 181 1.
Republican Fire Company, independent.
Vigilant Fire Company, organized in 1804.
New Market Fire Company, organized in 1805.
Columbian Fire Company, organized in 1805.

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Franklin Fire Company, organized in 1805 ; this is the com
pany that had an engine house on the west side of Light
street. No. 50, between Ruxton Lane (now Balderston
street) and Pratt street.
First Baltimore Hose Company, organized in 1810.
United Hose and Suction Engine Company, organized in
1810.
Fells Point Hose and Suction Engine Company, organized
in 1 8 10; changed to the Franklin Hose Company, about
the year 1823.
Property Guard Company, organized in 1812, on the 30
November, under the name of the Property Company;
at their next meeting, held on the 4th December, 1812,
they changed its name to the Property Guards.
Washington Hose Company, organized in 181 5.
Patapsco Fire Company, organized in 1822.
Howard Fire Company, organized in 1829.
Even after the establishment of the United Fire Depart
ment, all was not serene. In 1834 the Mechanical sent to
the Department a set of resolutions adopted December 11,
1834 : "Whereas, since the formation of this Company in
1763, it has been found necessary to form other companies
for the same object, the preservation of property from de
struction by fire ; and
"Whereas, we have always felt disposed to unite with
them, with the utmost harmony in that laudable design, and
believing that this can only be done by assisting each other,
and a mutual forbearance at the time of fires, by which
means the name of firemen would be an honor to any citizen
of Baltimore, Therefore,
"Resolved, That we, the members of the Mechanical Fire
Company, pledge ourselves to refrain from giving any of
fense to the members of any fire company in the city; and
further, we pledge ourselves in the event of any member of
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the Company of which he is a member, as to behave disor
derly at a fire, to expel him from the Company, and to have
his expulsion published.
"Resolved, That we will not suffer our apparatus to be re
moved from the engine-house (except for exercise) unless
we have positive assurance that there is a fire, believing
that course will prove to be the most effectual means for
preventing the frequent false alarms of fire, which are, in
our opinion, the great cause of ill-will and hard-feeling
between the different companies, and tend most seriously
to injure our character as peaceable and orderly citizens
desirous of observing the ordinances as firemen.
"Resolved, That we will use our exertions to discourage
and prevent the assembling of minors at and in the neigh
borhood of our engine-house, and that we do this with the
full conviction of its consequences to themselves, as well
as its being a great source of annoyance to all residing in
the neighborhood of the engine-house.
"Resolved, That we fully agree to the resolution adopted
by the United Fire Department, in relation to discouraging
the use of ardent spirits, during and at fires, and that we
will endeavor to carry the resolution of the Department on
that subject of the 27th of October last, into effect in this
Company. "Resolved, That a copy of the preceding resolutions be
furnished to the President of each of the fire companies in
this city, and that they be requested to lay the same before
their r^-ipective companies, and their aid and co-operation
be requested to carry the same into full effect, and that
a copy be also furnished to the President of the Baltimore
United Fire Department, and that he be requested to lay the
same before that body.
"Resolved, That the foregoing preamble and resolutions
be published in the papers of our city."
This attempt, well-meaning as it was, failed utterly to
accomplish its purpose.

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The Mechanical held to its side of the agreement, and
for this, deserves all the praise that can be given it.
On Monday night. May 15, 1837, a very large and de
structive fire broke out on Calvert street. Being near the
engine-house, the Company was soon on the ground, with
all six pieces of apparatus, and with a full turnout. On
Tuesday, May the 17th, the Baltimore "Sun" made its
first appearance in our city as the first daily "one cent"
newspaper. The very first local account of a fire as re
ported, is as follows :
"Fire! On Monday night, a little past 10 o'clock, the
coach manufactory of Mr. William Simpson, on North Cal
vert street, took fire, and in consequence of the combustible
nature of the contents of the establishment, was speedily
destroyed, with the exception of the walls. The firemen
evinced their usual skill and alertness, and are entitled to
great credit for saving the adjacent buildings. The build
ing contained numerous carriages, many of them just built,
most of which were destroyed. The loss of property must
have been considerable; whether it was insured or not, we
are unable to state. We hope it was, for at a time like this,
individual losses are felt with tenfold severity."
In all its long career, the Mechanical Company was con
spicuous for one especial phase. This was its charitable dis
position. Outside of serving without pay, its members
never failed to contribute its share to all contributions to
any worthy cau9e. This has already been commented on
in previous chapters.
So that, we find them in 1834 in hearty sympathy with
the Relief Fund of the Fire Department, Thomas M. Locke
representing them on the committee.
They never failed to assist an old comrade, and nearly
always without publicity.
In 1873 the Mechanical Company deposited $100 with
the managers of the Baltimore Cemetery, to pay for keeping
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H. C. Duhurst, J. D. Stewart, Henry Spilman, T. A.
Needles, and John Dukehart were appointed trustees to
control t'ne lot.
Later a handsome monument was erected.
The Company on January 29, 1874, donated the sum of
$1,230 to the Boys' Home.
The custom of appearing at funerals has already been
touched upon, but besides that, for many years it had been
the custom of the Mechanical to pay their respects to their
departed members. This was strictly adhered to under
every and all circumstances, without regard to time or social
rank, if not in a body at least in Committee. This rule
every member obeyed without personal consideration. One
of our best-known citizens, John P. Kennedy, once re
marked, "That the Mechanical was a band of Christian
gentlemen, 'Friends' in all that word implied."
A most striking instance of this devotion was related to
the writer of this book, by a gentleman by whom it was
afterward written out, and is here inserted :
"Among the many for whom the Company was called
upon to perform this sad duty — and there were many — I
know of no instance which called for a more eventful and
even desperate effort to perform this solemn office for the
departed, than one which occurred in January, 1838. A
young man, had for a year or so, been a very active
member of the Company, a painter by trade, and a German
by birth, but a citizen of Baltimore for several years, single
and without a home of his own, but boarding at Holbrook's
Hotel, Calvert street. Wherever known he was generally
liked, and was quite an inoffensive young fellow. Certain
it is, that he was much of a favorite with his fellow-members
of the Mechanical. Within a very brief period he sickened
and died. Few of the members knew of his illness, and
almost before it was known to any, his death was an
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' Immediately, a committee took charge of his remains, and
made all preparations for the funeral, which was to take
place the next afternoon.
"On the night of the day he died, a severe snowstorm set
in, with a bitter cold, blasting northeast wind, continuing
all next day — and by noon was nearly two feet on a level.
The streets were impassible from the drifting snow, and
no one was to be seen on them. When the hour arrived to
take the corpse to the grave, neither the undertaker (or
cabinet maker) as then called, nor the clergyman, nor the
few hacks engaged from the livery stable, put in appear
ance. The outlook was truly dismal ; what to do seemed an
unanswerable problem ; but, nothing daunted, the members
of the Company, to the number of twenty "true blues," de
termined the funeral should go on.
"A hearse was obtained from George Riley's stable, on
Lombard street ; a member read from the Company's library
Bible a very appropriate text, and offered up a feeling,
fervent petition to God for his own departed comrade's
peace and rest.
"Then the corpse was carried down the flight of stairs
to the door and placed in the hearse. It was then three
o'clock. With only the driver on the box, all walked, or
rather struggled along to the graveyard, which was distant
two miles.
"The fierce and driving storm was frightful to encounter,
but the funeral cortege moved on, and out Gay street ex
tended. On reaching the Old York Road, now Broadway,
a mile or more, the snow had drifted to a height that the
road became simply impassable. A stop was made and a
survey taken of the situation. It was determined to go on,
and, proceeding along the lonely and circuitous route, when
within sight of the graveyard, which was then on the high
hill opposite the Maryland Insane Hospital — now Johns Hop
kins — the hearse careened from the wintry blast, and fell
over and down a deep ravine on the side of the lane, break-

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ing the hearse almost in pieces, splitting open the coffin, so
that the corpse rolled out in the snow. The driver rolled
over and over until covered out of sight by the drift, the
horses standing stunned and motionless.
"The members following the hearse had been scattered
all along the roadway, and but few saw the mishap. Here
was a dilemma, truly. Cold and benumbed, and almost
stiff with ice and snow, none seemed able to act for the
moment. The scene was one calculated to stun the most
fearless. However, something had to be done, and that at
once. The driver had crawled out from his icy grave, the
horses had without help managed to reach the roadway, and
all sent home.
"It was at first thought to leave the corpse where it lay
until next day, but this was voted down. It was now after
dark — cold, bleak and dreary enough. An improvised bier
was made by taking four fence rails from an adjoinng road
fence, crosing them, then, placing the corpse on this, with
only the bottom piece of the coffin to shield it, the funeral
train moved on.
"Here was another difficulty, one, however, to be ex
pected. There was no sexton, or grave ready, as promised.
The storm was by this time unendurable. No one could
withstand it another hour. Looking around the graveyard,
no trace of any shelter could be found ; a lone vault was all
that could be seen, while a search for the toolhouse resulted
in vain. Then it became necessary to do the only thing
possible — cover the corpse over with snow, and, when the
storm abated, to come out and bury it ourselves, or to in
form the sexton of the condition of the body. It was now
after six o'clock, and fearfull)'' dark, no lights to be seen
anywhere, and over a mile to walk to reach succor.
"The return home, if anything, was worse than the trip
out. Unable to see further than the length of an arm, our
condition was dismal. Without a murmur, the members
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along homeward until nine o'clock, when they reached a
place of sheltei, in a condition nigh unto death.
'"Three days elapsed before the extreme cold winds would
permit another effort to bury our comrade. Then it required
the utmost exertions of the sexton and his aids. The frozen
ground first had to be thawed, requiring a cord of oak wood,
and five hours of hard labor by the gravediggers. Into this
rude hole — for it was nothing else — the mortal remains of
our young comrade were deposited, with none but his nev,-
made friends of the Mechanical to mourn his early departure
from this vale of tears."
The opening of Lemmon (or Orange Al.) street, from
Holliday to North, necessitated the destruction of the Me
chanical Engine House. The City Council of 1837 passed
the following:
"Resolved, That the Register be, and he is hereby author
ized and directed to pay to the President of the Mechanical
Fire Company, out of any unappropriated money in the
treasury, the sum of four thousand dollars, or so much
thereof a^ may be necessary, to enable said Company to pur
chase a lot of ground, and erect thereon a building suit
able for the keeping of their apparatus. Provided, how
ever, the same shall not be paid until a good and sufficient
title is made, convejdng the property so purchased, and
building erected, to the Mayor and City Council of Bal
timore. Approved April 10, 1837. SAMUEL SMITH, Mayor.
It was not until February 22, 1838, that any movement
wss made looking to the removal ; then it was decided to
purchase a house and lot on South Calvert street, this being
the most desirable location, instead of building a new house.
For this reason the City Council passed the following :
"Resolved, That the Mechanical Fire Company be, and
they are hereby authorized to purchase a house and lot to
keep their apparatus in, now under a ground rent of twenty-

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eight dollars per annum. Provided the lease be made to
the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore.
"Resolved, That the sum of Fifteen hundred dollars is
hereby ordered to be paid to the same by the Register when
demanded. Approved February 22, 1838.
This additional money was to purchase the ground rent,
as the Company had collected among themselves nearly four
thousand dollars, in order to refit and enlarge the new
house ; also to repair the apparatus.
"The Mechanical Fire Company made quite a display
yesterday with all their 'implements of war.' They have
been purchasing a new house on Calvert street, opposite
Mercer, and on the occasion of their taking up their line
of march from North street, they proceeded to Marsh
Market Space, where they tried their engine, 'Old Lady,'
and thence to their new quarters in Calvert street. Here
each of their engines and hose carriages was greeted by
the populace, as well as the old members, as it entered its
new quarters, by three rousing cheers. They have now a
very fine building, for which they paid six thousand dollars,
but many think they might have found a better location for
a considerable less money."
"Sun," April 7th, 1838.
It had been customary when any new piece of apparatus
was housed, for the members to have a "christening" party
and name the new comer.
In reading over the Company's old record books it is
amusing, and yet touching, to see the manner in which men
regarded the machines.
Were it not for the names, one might suppose they were
referring to persons, not things.
For instance, in speaking of a fire in Uhler's Alley, the
scribe says : "At the fire, the Rocket layed off from the
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pump on Charles street. The Old Lady was in Uhler's Al-
k), doing her best."
Description of attempts to outrun other companies, trials
of strength, personal remarks, are given, as well as caustic
criticism not always of members of other companies, but fre
quently of their own. Apropos of this, a series of articles in
the Philadelphia "Saturday Evening Post," beginning Au
gust 31, 1901, by Herbert Hamblen, entitled "The Fire
Fighters," will be read with interest by all old firemen.
In 1838, Front Street Theatre was burned, causing the
entire loss of Cooke's Circus. A painting depicting this
scene, with the Mechanical in the foreground, hangs in the
rooms of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen',= Association on
Harrison street.
In 1839, th^ Mechanical Company to the number of
108, took a trip to Washington to join the District firemen
in their first parade. They were accompanied by the In
dependent Blues Band.
On August 16, 1840, beginning at daylight and ending
at about 9 P. M. six dift'erent fires occurred. The Mechan
ical had its apparatus at each fire.
On Monday, April 26, 1841, the members of the Me
chanical, over two hundred in number, paraded in the
funeral procession of President Harrison.
In this year a Temperance Society was formed by some
members of the Mechanical Company, mainly through the
efforts of C. W. Ridgely, President of the "Young Men's
Total Abstinence Society of Baltimore."
Edward Needles, Folger Pope and James Lovegrove took
an active interest in the movement, and through their efforts,
a large number of the members joined, electing J. S. Clem-
ments, president, and Joseph Despeaux, secretary.
On July 4, a delegation of the Mechanical, numbering
fifty-four, visited Philadelphia, accompanied by the Inde
pendent Blues Band.

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In November the Fire Department had its annual parade.
The Mechanical turned out two hundred and twelve men,
fully equipped.
These, with their six pieces of apparatus, preceded by the
band, took the head of the line. After the parade, the entire
Company, with the Franklin Fire Company of Washington,
had a splendid entertainment. The Mayor of Washington
saicl in his remarks : "If the Mechanical had been in Lon
don in 1666, the city would never have been burnt out."
In December, 1842, John Dukehart, Sr., who for forty-
four years had been the chief engineer of the Mechanical
Company, paid the debt of nature. He became a member
at the age of twenty-one, and soon after (1798) was elected
chief engineer. He was regarded as a genuine philan
thropist, and man of honor by all classes of citizens. The
members in citizens' dress, attended his funeral in a body.
During this year, the Goodwill Engine Company and the
Fairmount Engine Company of Philadelphia, as well as the
Fame Hose Company of Wilmington, were entertained at
the Fountain Hotel.
The number of fires during this year was two hundred and
ninety-seven. The cause of the most of these may be inferred from the
following article copied from the American :
"Our city at the present time, appears to be infested with
a gang of daring incendiaries, who apply the torch to every
stable, shop, or unoccupied building to which they can ob
tain admission ; and that, with no other object than to draw
out rival fire companies for the purpose of getting up a
fight. This fiendish spirit is alarmingly on the increase, and
calls for some vigorous measure on the part of the city
authorities, and the peaceable members of the Fire De
partment. "No man's property is safe while this spirit exists, and
it remains for those who have the power, to apply the rem
edy to the great source of the evil. Why any of our Fire
Companies disagree, we are at a loss to imagine : but that

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some of them do disagree, and that disagreement causes
collisions, none will deny. And it is in consequence of these
collisions, that hangers-on of the fire companies — not mem
bers — no doubt set fire to any convenient place, to draw the
belligerent parties together. Hence we attribute these fre
quent incendiary fires to a source which every man in the
city believes to be the right one. Then we say, put an end
to these fights — and our authorities have the power if they
will use it — and we will guarantee that these fires will cease.
Our Police do — and may continue to do — their duty, but
they alone cannot suppress it, so long as they are unsup
ported by the judicial power."
The roll for 1843, contained two hundred and twenty,
and three hundred and forty honorary members contributing
three dollars each.
In 1844, the Mechanical Company elected a new officer.
Dr. Hezekiah Starr, as physician.
The Union Fire Company of Lancaster visited Baltimore,
and were handsomely entertained by the Mechanical Com
pany. In 1845, it was determined to repair the "Old Lady."
When the workmen came to break up the box, they found
the wood in very good order. The building committee there
upon determined to have two gold-headed canes made out
of the wood and presented to two of the oldest members.
It was accordingly done, and Mr. John Dukehart, Jr., on
the part of the Company, presented one to Thomas M.
Locke, and the other to James Lovegrove.
The "Old Lady" was finally sold in i860, to the United
Fire Company of Frederick.
In September, the Columbia Hose Company of Phila
delphia paid a visit.
The Mechanical Company took a prominent part in the
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"Yesterday afternoon, the warehouse of J. J. Williams,
extensive cabinet manufacturers, on South street, was dis
covered to be on fire. The flames soon spread to the large
grocers' warehouse of Mr. William Chesnut, at the corner
of South and Pratt. A heavy wind was blowing from the
northwest, which, although fatal to the property of Mr.
Chesnut, prevented the rest of the block from destruction.
The store of Mr. Middkton, was soon in flames, likewise
Mr. Keenan's large bakery. The property of Mr. Dowell
and Mr. HamiUon, grocers; Mr. Armstrong, tobacco; M.r.
McKinley's store, Mr. Lockwood's grocery, Applegarth and
Conway, were all considerably burned.
The Bay craft lying near at Pratt street "took to water."
Several houses in the vicinity, even as far as Light street,
were set on fire, but no great damage was done. One of the
warehouses had in it a large amount of powder — to be
shipped for Mexico — a knowledge of which, created consid
erable panic; but it was taken out at great risk, and then
thrown into the Basin, after knocking the heads off. After
the fire much of the powder was fished out, in good con
dition. A large number of the firemen received severe injuries,
from which two of them died.
There was much sympathy for the Mechanical boys. The
fact is "she was in a straight." Their engine, "Old Lady,"
was in the hands of John Rodgers' workmen, in tRe course
of rebuilding, and "more than that," the Company's best
suction engine broke down ; so that, they were "caught nap
ping" with a fire right in their own "happy hunting ground."
However, their nearest neighbors, the Patapsco, turned
over to them a good working piece in the shape of a brand-
new suction, and as may be supposed, the "Mac" made
"good time."
We like a little pleasantry once in a while.
Baltimore "Patriot," May 29, 1847.

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SPECTEMUR AGENDO

^^CHANIC4

^

Directions for the Bellringer in case of
Fire.

Strike slowly and make a distinct pause
before you repeat.

NORTHEAST

North East
South East

1
3
1-3
2-3

SOUTH
WEST

North West
South West

2
4
1-4
2.4-

-^^RTHT^t^^^^ORrto^ Kr»KE ^VICKl^X^^^mW^y

Directions for the Bellringer in the Mechanical Engine
House. Probably the earliest attempt at signaling in
case of fire. Original is in the Hall of the Veteran Vol
unteer Firemen's Association.

78 Ancient and Honorable
On Monday, September 13, 1847, the new engine (being
the old one rebuilt) was all ready for bringing home. Great
preparations were made to receive her. A final trial was
made of her qualities, and being satisfactory, she was deliv
ered to the Company.
"The members of the Mechanical received the "Old Lady,"
as the original engine of the Company is called by them,
from the hands of John Rodgers and Son, now decidedly
one of the most highly finished and tastefully decorated
engines of our city. The reputation of the Messrs. Rodgers
is second to none in the United States in this branch of
mechanics, and they have spared no pains to make the "Old
Lady" most unexceptionable. The carved work of the body
and gallery is of the richest description. The painting was
done by Mr. William Bowers, and is most creditable to his
taste and skill in this line of business, and evidently places
him at the head of his profession. The panels are of a light
blue, a dark stripe an inch wide, with a fine edge of gold
surrounding each panel. The mouldings and the water
pipes are gilt, the latter shaded with bronze, and ornamented
with a halo of silver rays, a solid silver star in the centre.
The gallery is richly gilt, and bronzed, and the panels or
namented with beautiful paintings by R. M. Sheppard, rep
resenting on the front the "Old Lady Mechanical" by a fe
male engaged in mechanical operations. On the back panel
is a scene from the Pioneer. On either side are representa
tions of the goddess "Minerva" and the "Alarmed Mother."
The paintings are simply beautiful specimens of art. The
front of the engine body is splendidly ornamented with a
view of Baltimore, chased in solid silver by Mr. George
Warner. This splendid engine was, after being received from the
builder on yesterday afternoon, drawn by tlie Company in
full numbers, through the streets and finally deposited in the
engine-house. We have frequently heard of the legendary mill where
old maids and bachelors are ground over and turned out

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^^CHANIC4^ No. 1,
Fire Company,

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INSTITUTED 1763.

INCORPORATED 1827.

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Parade Banner of the Mechanical Fire Company.
In the Hall of the Veteran Firemen.

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fresh and fair as ever, but have never before witnessed a
satisfactory renovation of an "Old Lady" to more than the
pristine loveliness of youth. If Messrs. Rodgers, Bowers,
Sheppard and Co. could prove themselves as successful in
the former species of transformation, they would render
themselves immortal. "Baltimore Sun."
"The Library Room of the Mechanical Fire Company is
now undergoing the most extensive repairs, and alterations.
The room on the first floor in which the different pieces of
apparatus are kept, has been greatly enlarged by extending
it into the yard. The Library Room and the meeting rooms
have been newly carpeted and painted, making them the
handsomest in the city. The Library contains over four
thousand volumes. On the registry book, there is an as
tonishing number of names of visitors, being from every
section of the country." Baltimore "Clipper."
In April, 1847, ^he city was illuminated in honor of the
victory of Vera Cruz. The engine-house of the Mechanical
was most handsomely decorated.
Later in the year a splendid entertainment was given in
the Library to those members who had served as soldiers
or sailors in the War with Mexico. According to the rec
ords in the Library, the number of fires and alarms for
1847, was : Whole number, 385.
Actual fires, 231.
False alarms, 76.
Fires outside of limits, 27.
The Mechanical was in service 117 times, and on hand
213. Turned out 301 times.
On Thursday, January 25th, 1849, the ship Jane Parker
sailed for San Francisco, California, with a large number
of Baltimoreans aboard. Among them were the following

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Banner of the Library Association. In the
Hall of the Veteran Firemen.

82 Ancient and Honorable
members of the Mechanical Fire Company: Yarnell Bal-
derson, John S. Hogg, Seth S. Rogers, Jacob Rogers and
C. C. Jammison. The first fire engine ever used in Cali
fornia was the "Comet" suction of the Mechanical. This
was taken from the engine-house on March lo, 1849, ^^'^
shipped on the clipper ship John Marshall, which sailed a
few days later for the Golden Gate. The apparatus had been
purchased by P. S. Chappell, for five hundred dollars, to
send to California.
The Baltimoreans residing in San Francisco bought her
for the purpose of organizing a company on the plan of
the Mechanical.
A banner of this Company, The Monumental of San Fran
cisco, hangs on the walls of the Veteran Firemen's Rooms.
In 1850, the Hook and Ladder Company No. 3, of New
York, visited Baltimore, and were well entertained.
Later in this year the Mechanical were handsomely en
tertained by the Columbia Hose of Philadelphia.
From the Library Record Book, July 10, 1850:
"Last night, about ten o'clock, the sad and heartfelt news
arrived that General Taylor, President of the United States,
was dead. The bell of our Company tolled during the night,
and the engine-house was put in mourning at sunrise. Dur
ing the day all the church and engine bells tolled."
The reception given to the Americus Engine Company of
New York on the 29th of March, 185 1, was one of the finest
displays of the kind ever made by our firemen. The entire
fire department turned out, several of the companies ap
pearing in new equipment, with new apparatus handsomely
decorated, and drawn by horses.
The members of the Americus appeared to great advan
tage, and made up of fine-looking men. The uniform, neat
and serviceable, was drab pants, and coats, red shirts, and
hats of the shape worn by the New York Fire Department.
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were welcomed by a ringing speech from Anthony Milten-
burgher, of the City Council, and the reply was by William
M. Tweed, of the Americus.
The visitors, during their stay, were entertained, by the
fire companies generally, in the order named: Mechanical,
Friendship, Watchman and Patapsco, and by several citizen
associations.

GRAND FIREMEN'S PARADE.
"This imposing" pageant came off today, according to
previous announcement, and exceeded, as was confidently
anticipated, in numbers, beautiful equipment, and splendid
accessories any similar display heretofore made in our city.
Ten o'clock was the hour announced for the organization
of the procession, but arrangements were not completed for
placing the line in movement until twelve o'clock; and in
consequence of the early hour at which we are compelled
to go to press, this delay precludes us today from giving
anything beyond a brief notice.
"The 'tout ensemble' of the procession excited universal
attention and delight. The uniforms and equipments were
of the most tasteful, variegated colors; the various engines
drawn by six and twelve horses moved along, glittering
monuments of our gallant firemen's usefulness, efficiency
and daring.
"The solid suctions, and delicate hose carriages, en-
wreathed in flowers and ornaments, were propelled along
by their respective companies with erect forms, noble bear
ing, and an air which seemed to say, 'Did you ever see a
prettier piece of apparatus ?' The various banners and flags
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paintings in the highest style of art, and the martial, stir
ring music from the various bands of our own and other
cities, all formed distinct elements of beauty and attrac
tion, which blended together in a scene of unsurpassing
splendor. The procession attracted general attention, and the streets
through which it passed were lined with thousands of de
lighted spectators."
"Argus," November i8, 1851.
The officials were :
Col. George P. Kane, chief marshal.
William E. George, assistant chief marshal.
David C. Murry, aid.
S. S. Mills, aid.
William H. Stran, aid.
C. C. Egerton, aid.
William M. Starr, aid.
Henry P. Brooks, aid.
Samuel Seabright, aid.
Basil Root, aid.
Alexander Williamson, aid.
R. Magruder, aid.
Judge John C. Le Grand, orator.
The visiting companies were the:
Friendship of Alexandria, Va.
Columbian of Philadelphia.
Good Will of Philadelphia.
Uniteci States of Philadelphia.
Vigilant of Philadelphia.
Pioneer of Cumberland, Md.
Mountaineer of Cumberland, Md.
Junior of Frederick, Md.
Fairmount of Philadelphia.
Shiffler of Philadelphia.
Wicacoe of Philadelphia.
Franklin of Washington.
Washington of Philadelphia.

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There were several delegations of firemen from various
places, both State and foreign.
The Mechanical turned out with ninety-three fully
equipped members. The beautiful engine "Old Lady" was
drawn by twelve splendid-looking white horses, each very
handsomely adorned. The members wore span-new equip
ments, "Silver and Blue." The magnificent banner car
ried, was the "Pat Lyon," so much revered by the Com
pany. The members of the Mechanical at night entertained
the Columbian Engine of Philadelphia, at Carroll Hall, in
magnificent style. Mayor John T. H. Jerome, presided
with Judge Le Grand, and James Lovegrove, on his right
and left..
In May, 1852, the Mechanical paid a visit to the Colum
bia Hose of Philadelphia. They remained five days, and
were royally entertained.
In 1853, the members met in special session to take ap
propriate action on the death of Mr. Thomas M. Locke, as
they had done at the death of Mr. Ph. M. Lowry, the year
before. Resolutions of respect were adopted and ordered to be
spread on the minutes.
The loss of these two members, so long active in the af
fairs of the Company, was much felt by the men.
William McKim, Esq., for years an honorary member,
was at his own request made an active, and the next year,
1854, he was elected president.
In April, 1854, the Company was presented with a beauti
ful flag.
This was done by some ladies in the neighborhood as a
token of esteem, and respect for the courage of the Com
pany in having rescued several children at a recent fire.
At the annual meeting of the Company, January 4, 1855,
the following letter was received:

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To the Members of the Mechanical Fire Company:
Gentlemen : I beg leave on this occasion of your annual
meeting, to tender my resignation of the Presidency of the
Company which I have held, with so little advantage to
them, during the past year. Were it in my power to serve
you actively, it would give me pleasure to be associated with
a Company enjoying the noble reputation attained by the
Mechanical, but not being able to do so, I must be permitted
to retire from a connection which deprives the Company of
a more efficient officer.
It is my earnest hope that the Company will maintain
unsullied the honorable character that places her at the
head of the Fire Department of Baltimore, and first in
the esteem of our citizens. Tendering to the members my
sincere good wishes for their continued prosperity, I remain.
Very respectfully,
WILLIAM McKIM.
The resignation of Mr. McKim was received with much
regret by all. The letter, with the reply of the officers, and
signed by the President, was put on record. Mr. James
Lovegrove was delegated to carry the letter and resolutions
in person to Mr. McKim.
On August 3rd, 1855, a fire broke out on the comer of
Baltimore and St. Paul streets.
In speaking of this fire, an old member, Mr. W. H. Jen
kins, narrated the following incident. Said he :
"It surely must be taken for granted that, considering the
many disastrous fires that have occurred from time to time
in our city during the long and eventful period that the
volunteer system was in vogue, and when none of the mod
ern appliances were used, more especially those of 'Lad
der Companies,' the firemen of the old hand machine, were
oftentimes confronted with greater dangers and risk of
life, than are now the case of our new, efficient and better-
organized system.

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"That there were many instances of a thrilling character
in which our firemen of bygone days were constantly ex
posed cannot be gainsaid. Among the many which came
under my own observation was one that happened on August
3rd, 1855, at the fire which occurred on the corner of Bal
timore and St. Paul streets.
"Popplein's drug establishment, and Jenkins and Sons'
saddlery and outfitting warehouse, adjoining (which was,
however, saved) were on fire..
"The Mechanical Engine had fairly got to work, and, with
an abundant supply of water, put the 'Fairy' suction also to
work in forcing water up and inside of the burning building.
It became, however, necessary to go on the roof of the
Poppkin building, to save the other (Jenkins'). Three of
our members — J. Wesley Shaw, John A. Needles and Au
gust Wagner — started up with the hose, Shaw holding the
pipe. Presently, Shaw reached the roof, and no sooner had
he done so, than the flames cut him off from his com
panions, driving him upon the pinnacle of the roof for pro
tection from fire — although then his clothes were ablaze.
There was no escape, as the roof had sunk several feet in
the centre, in which the water that had been thrown from
the engine had settled, and was actually boiling from the
heat beneath. The roof was sheathed with copper, hence,
the water found no outlet, and formed a pool over a foot
in depth. Shaw was pinned right to the spot where he
stood; but cool, courageous, and accustomed to such dan
gerous positions, he looked down, over the precipice, and
called to his comrades on the engine: 'I'm on fire!' No
sooner said, than Duhurst, the engineer, shouted : 'Look out,
hold fast to the wall, or you will be thrown off!' and then
up went a stream from the 'Old Lady,' and wild shouts from
the people. Soon Shaw was drenched, nay almost drowned.
He managed, however, to say : 'The water up here is boil
ing, and I cannot get to the trapdoor of the next building.'
Duhurst took in the situation at once, and, turning around
to the members on the engine, said : 'Down with her, boys,'

88 Ancient and Honorable
turning the stream on the burning housetop, so that it would
'fall directly on the spot where the pool of boiling water had
accumulated, and soon had its temperature sufficiently re
duced for Shaw to wade across to the trapdoor on the Jen
kins' building; and down through there in safety to the
street, his clothes nearly burned from his person, with his
skin almost pealing off his face and hands. Scarcely had he
gained the street, when with a crash down went the roof,
with all that part of the building where Shaw had taken
shelter. It is needless to say a shout went up from the
throats of thousands who witnessed the incident. Some
strips of that copper roof are now held as a relic of J.
Wesley Shaw's intrepid bravery, as well as the dangerous
situation of the other two members, who so narrowly es
caped death, together with all of the Mechanical boys for
their efficient efforts on this occasion.
"J. W. Shaw, in after life, was the assistant engineer of
the new steam Fire Department, and is now the Captain of
the Salvage Corps, which position he so deservedly holds.
Events were now shaping themselves for another great
change in the Fire Department. These were the introduc
tion of the steam engine and a paid force.
Mayor Swann in his message in 1857, referred in very
strong terms to the needs and deficiencies of the Fire De
partment. On Sunday, March 8, 1857, the Mechanical Compan}-,
with the Marine Band, turned out to attend the funeral of
Elisha Kent Kane, the celebrated Arctic explorer.
The Mechanical Company was one of the earhest to take
up the subject of using steam. At a meeting, February 18,
1858, a committee consisting of Henry Spilman, J. S. Jen
kins, John Dukehart, C. West, J. A. Needles and Samuel
McPherson, were appointed to solicit money and to purchase
a steam engine, which was to be drawn by hand. The funds
were easily raised. In July, a steam engine, the "Island

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Queen," was exhibited for sale. After a trial she was de
clined. Library Record.
"On Monday morning at three o'clock, August 9th, 1858,
departed this life James Lovegrove, who for the last forty-
seven years had been an active member of the Mechanical,
and had by his long-continued service and his many es
timable virtues endeared himself, not only to the members
of the Company, but all other citizens and firemen.
"His funeral took place from his late residence on High
street on Tuesday afternoon, and was attended by ninety-
six members of the Mechanical, together with a delegation
from all the other Fire Companies in the city.
"The remains were placed on a bier and carried to its
final resting place, by pallbearers selected from the different
companies in the line.
"Several engine-houses — our own included — were appro
priately shrouded in mourning, while all fire bells in the city
tolled forth a solemn requiem as the corpse was borne to
its long home."
The same month the Company contracted with Poole &
Hunt for a steam engine, to cost $3,750. Messrs. Love
grove, Spilman and J. S. Jenkins were the superintending
committee. This engine was received, February 12, 1859. It was
called the "Maryland," and could be drawn by fifteen men.
Three days later, it, with all other apparatus, passed un
der the control of the Baltimore City Fire Department.
The first Fire Inspector, Mr. F. H. B. Boyd, a member
of the Mechanical, said in his last report, referring to the
volunteer system: "It has performed services never to be
forgotten by this community, and deserves and will re
ceive the lasting gratitude of all citizens."
On January 17th, 1859, the following resolution was
submitted. We quote:
The Journal (First Branch) —
"Submitted by Mr. William H. Jenkins."

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"Whereas the ordinances of the Mayor and City Council
of Baltimore, approved December lo, 1858, for the re
organization of the Fire Department, are in process of being
rendered practically operative by the inauguration of the
new system as prescribed in said ordinances; and
"Whereas, in view of the eminent services rendered by the
existing Fire Department; be it
Resolved, by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore,
That the thanks of these authorities be, and they are hereby
tendered to the volunteer firemen of Baltimore, for the in
valuable services they have performed in their organized
capacity; for their adventurous hazard of health and life,
and their great sacrifice of time and pecuniary means, with
out the expectation or hope of fee or reward, in the pro
tection and preservation of the property of their fellow-
citizens. "Resolved, That whatever success may attend the system
about to be inaugurated for the extinguishing of fires, the
citizens and the authorities of Baltimore will remember with
gratitude, those great and disinterested services, and will
appreciate the public-spirited men that have, through a suc
cession of years, meritoriously secured for the Volunteer
Fire Department of Baltimore, the reputation awarded to it
throughout the United States for its unsurpassed efficiency.
"Resolved, That the foregoing preamble and resolutions
signed by the Mayor, and the Presidents of both Branches
of the City Council, be printed and a copy of the same sent
to the Baltimore United Fire Department, and to the Pres
ident of each Fire Company in the Cit}' of Baltimore."
In another great improvement, the introduction of street
railways, Mr. Jenkins cast the deciding vote for the or
dinance. The last annual meeting of the Mechanical Fire Com
pany took place January i, 1859.
The Company met at their hall, Henry Spilman in the
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approved. The President announced that the election of
officers to serve for the current year to be the first business
in order. The President having retired from the chair, Mr.
John A. Needles was requested to occupy the same tem
porarily. The election proceeded, and resulted as follows :
Henry Spilman, President.
Samuel McPherson, John A. Needles, Joseph Warner,
Vice-Presidents. J. Strieker Jenkins, Treasurer.
John D. Stewart, Secretary.
Henry P. Duhurst, Engineer.
Richard Dorsey, John S. Hogg, Robert T. Wright, As
sistant Engineers.
John McGeoch, J. Strieker Jenkins, George B. Baynes,
Charles W. Johnson, James Wesley Shaw, Peter House
holder, Directors. ,
Henry Spilman, H. P. Duhurst, John Dukehart, J. Strieker
Jenkins, John McGeoch, Standing Committee.
H. P. Duhurst, William G. Gardiner, Richard Dorsey,
John McGeoch, J. Strieker Jenkins, Election Committee.
Henry Spilman, John Dukehart, H. P. Duhurst, J. D.
Stewart, John McGeoch, John S. Hogg, J. Strieker Jen
kins, Delegates to B. U. F. D.
Dr. William Riley, Hezekiah Starr, Physicians and Sur
geons. James Lovegrove, Mrs. D. S. Pope, John R. Moore, Jacob
I. Cohen, Jr., Mrs. Thomas M. Locke, William Baker, Mrs.
Philip W. Lowry, John Dukehart, Honorary Members for
Life. The Secretary offered the following :
"Whereas the Fire Commissioners of the City of Balti
more have advertised for applications for membership in the
new Fire Department about to be created; and some of the
members of the Mechanical Fire Company are desirous of
becoming members of the said Department; and

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"Whereas it would be invidious and likely to provoke
ill-feeling, by any direct action of this Company, or by
members of any secret conclave of any portion of its mem
bers to present the name of any 'select few' to make up
the complement of extra men, necessary for the equipment
of any steam Fire Engine Company to be formed ; and
"Whereas such action, if permitted, might be prejudicial
to the interest of all the other members who might wish
to be applicants for election to such positions in the new
Fire Department; therefore, be it
"Resolved, That a list be prepared of the names of all
those 'active members' of this Company who are desirous of
being applicants for membership in the new Fire Depart
ment. "Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to furnish the
aforesaid list certified to by the proper officers of the Com
pany, endorsing the subscribers thereto, as 'active members'
at present in good standing of the Mechanical Fire Com
pany.
"JOHN T. STEWART,
"Secretary."
The last fire which the Mechanical Company attended,
occurred on Friday, May 5, 1859, at four o'clock A. M.
This was at the corner of Broadway and Thames street.
There was a good turnout of members with five pieces of
apparatus. On the way home, the Company paraded.
At noon of the same day, the premises were turned over
to the city authorities.
Thus, after a continuous service of very nearly a century
the closing hours were passed in the strict Hne of duty, and
the time-honored Mechanical Fire Company passed out of
service. At a meeting, held at 8 P. M. of the same day, it was
resolved that the members should not disband before the

Mechanical Company. 93
next meeting in December. On motion it was resolved that
the Standing Committee have the power to offer the services
of the "Old Lady' to the Fire Commissioners until she
could be sold.
(As stated elsewhere, she was sold in i860.)
Later, in June, the treasurer was empowered to pay
bills, sell hose, apparatus, etc., and a resolution passed look
ing for suitable quarters for meetings, in case the Fire Com
missioners needed the building now occupied.
Another resolution was for placing a railing around the
lot in Baltimore Cemetery ; also for erecting a monument on
said lot. This has since been done.
At this meeting the President, Henry Spilman, tendered
his resignation, at the same time requesting that his name
be kept on the roll forever.
In i860, the same officers were elected. At a meeting early
in this year, it was determined to continue the Christmas
festivals, or at least to endeavor to come together once a
year. As has been stated before, during the period from 1861
to 1866, these meetings were at the houses of the members,
and were very informal. Later, they again took place pub
licly. Until 1873, a hall was rented over the offices of the As
sociated Fire Insurance Company, on South street.
Since then, its meetings and banquets have been held at
such times and places as the President and Standing Com
mittee have deemed best. <,
A word should be spoken here in behalf of the Veteran
Volunteer Firemen's Association, and the Sons of Veterans'
Association. These two organizations have their rooms on
North Harrison street, near Baltimore street. No point
of interest will better repay a visit. Engines, hose car-

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riages, lanterns, belts, caps and capes are on every hand.
Pictures and rolls, banners, photographs, and curiosities are
in profusion, and no Baltimorean will deem his knowledge
of his city complete, until he has seen and studied the con
tents of these rooms. A custodian is in charge, who will
readily answer all questions, and show special objects of
interest. Any inquiries respecting the two associaiions mentioned
above, will receive attention, or arrangements made to com
municate with their officers.
In concluding this volume, may the writer be permitted
to say, that no attempt has been made to exalt one man,
one company, or any one organization at the expense of
another. The only object has been to place the honor
where it belonged.
To make the record a little clearer perhaps, to show it in
a brighter light, has been the aim.
From the nature of things, some of the events chron
icled here, are of interest only to the veterans and their
descendants ; but the main facts, however, should be interest
ing to Baltimoreans.
The theme was worthy of a better treatment, and a more
skillful pen.
If these pages serve to revive some interest in the events
of a past generation, to stimulate a greater zeal in the pres
ervation of this Company, and the memories which cluster
around it, then the author shall consider himself well re
warded.

APPENDIX

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Instituted 1763. Incorporated 1828.
For the year 1832.

Hezekiah Niles, Jos. K. Stapleton,
President. Vice-President.
Isaac N. Toy, Treasurer. Wm Baker, Secretary.
Engineer — John Dukehart.
Assistant Engineers :
Edward V. Ward, Robt. W. Dukehart.
William Oldham.
Directors.
James Wilson, Job Smith,
Thomas M. Locke, David S. Pope,
John Needles. John H. Rea,
James Lovegrove, Wm. Gwynn Jones.
William Rogers, Edward W. Dukehart.
Standing Committee.
J. Dukehart, Wm. Rogers, T. M. Locke,
J. Needles. W. G. Jones.
Property Guards.
Joseph Cox, Jas. Hance, Wm. Dallam,
Managers of the Hose and Suction Engines.
Wm. H. Oldham, Jos. R. Dukehart,
Edward G. Starr, Edw. M. McColm,
Chas. T. Clopper, John Tucker,
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James Neale,
H. Patterson,
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J. C. Richards,
Peter Snyder,
Ward Sears,
John Scott,
Robert Smith,

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Joseph White,
Thomas Wilson,
John & Jas. Williams,
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Charles Warfield,
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Joseph Yager.

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•^ SPECTEMUR AGENDO. ^^
^  ^
^ LIST OF MEMBERS ^
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,^^ OF THE ^^

g Mechanical Fire Co. ^
S No. 1, for 1858. ^
^^ Instituted 1763. Incorporated 1828. ^^
.¦^^ Location of Engine House, ^J7,
^^ 29 S. Calvert Street. ^
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^^ Every Active Member of this Company is pledged ,^
g to a Thorough Discharge of Duty, by Prompt Obedi- ^'
^ ence to Orders and Gentlemanly Deportment in all ^
^ Times of Service, so that the Strictest Discipline may ^
^ be observed. ^
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^ Henry Spilman, President. ^
,^^ Sam'l Macphkrson, First Vice-President. ^^
^^ Jos. T. Warner, Second Vice-President. ^^
,¦^5^ John A. Needles, Third Vice-President. , ^,
¦^^ J. Stricker Jenkins, Treasurer. '"'Zi^
•^s:^ J. D. Stewart, Secretary. ^^
V^ Henry P. Duhurst, Engineer. "'vSi"
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j^ Assistant Engineers. ^,
•z^ Richard Dorsey. John S. Hogg. Robt. T. Wright. ^*
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.^5:1^ Directors. ^^
*^ John McGeoch, J. Stricker Jenkins. Geo. B. Baynes. ^*
<^p Chas. W. Johnson, James Wesley Shaw, ^^
,^^ Peter Householder. ^,

I02 Ancient and Honorable

*^ Standing Committee. ^*
^^ Henry Spilman, J. Stricker Jenkins, ''^.
^^ Chairman. Secretary. ^2*
'^ H p. Duhurst, John Dukehart, John McGeoch. ''^«
^^  ^>
*^ Electing Committee. ^^
^^ Henry P. Duhurst, Chairman. ''^»
^^ W. G. Gardner, Rich. Dorsey, John McGeoch, ^^
*^^ J. Stricker Jenkins. ^^*
^^ I®" All applications for membership must be made to ^^
.'v:^^^ the Committee. ^2i^
.^v^ Delegates to the Baltimore United ^^
^^ Fire Department. ^^
^ H. Spilman, John Dukehart, H. P. Duhurst, ^
J. D. Stewart, John McGeoch, John S. Hogg. ^

^ J. Stricker Jenkins. ^

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!^ Members of the Standing Committee, ^
# B. U. F. D. #
^ H. P. Duhurst. John M. McGeoch. John S Hogg. ^
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•^?7 DIRECTIONS TO BE STRUCK UPON THE BELL '^^
^^ OF THE COMPANY IN CASE OF AN ^^
•^^ » ALARM OF FIRE. '^*
<^S North — One. South— Two. East — Three. ^^
.^ West-Four. ^.
^^ Northeast— One, Three. Northwest — One, Four. ^^
.''?:5;^ Southeast — Two, Three. Southwest— Two, Four, ^^*
'^ If a fire occur within the district bounded on the ^'^^
^^ North by Fayette Street, South by the Water-line and ^^
*^ Pratt Street; East by Gay Street; and West by Charles ^^*
<^S Street, the Bell will be struck Quick and Continually. ^^
<^S Physicians and Surgeons, ^^
.'^ Drs. Wm. Riley and Hezekiah Starr.

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I®"Every active member of this Company is pledged
to be prompt in repairing to the Engine House on an
alarm of fire, in order to assist in conveying the En
gines and apparatus to the fire, working them whilst
there, and returning them to the Engine House.

ACTIVE MEMBERS.

Beatty, W.
Buckler, John.
Brady, Thos.
Bell, Dan'l.
Blair, Chas. E.
Barry, Robt. C.
Brashears, A. G.
Campbell, Jas.
Creager, G. M.
Coulter, A. M.
Clements, Wm.
Campbell, John G.
Coe, Joshua C.
Clark, Wm.
Chalfant, Edward.
Dillahunt, J. T.
Dukehart, Jos. R.
Evatt, Dan'l.
Evatt, John.
Fay, George.
Fisher, George W.
French, Wm.
French, Sam'l.
Fryer, Jas.
Grady, James.
Green, John, Jr.
Hanna, H. M.
Hanna, John.
Hopkins, John J.
Hindes, B. F.
Huges, T. T.
Hunter, A. R.
Hays, R. J.
Hudgeons, Jas. A.
Harris, Wm.
Jessop, George A.
Jessop, George W.

Johnson, A. G.
Kone, And. J.
Lemmon, B. F.
Larrabee, H. C.
Lamb, Thos. B.
Lovegrove, Jas.
Long, J. T.
Lanphy, N. C.
McColm, R. B.
Metz, Henry.
Meyer, D. Webb.
Milnor, H. M.
Phelps, George D.
Parks, John.
Rogers, Chas. R.
Rogers, Phil.
Reese, Thos. M.
Rogers, Seth.
Reese, John.
Ringgold, C. T.
Somers, James.
Spies, Chas. L.
Streets, Thos.
Shaw, David W.
Schwamb, Chas. A.
Sanderson, F. W.
Thomas, R. P.
Vansant, Joseph.
Walderford, D. T.
Worthington, E. P.
Wyvill, S. W.
Ward, J. E.
West, Charles.
Wagner, Aug. W.
Williams, John.
Williams, John (2).

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EXEMPT ACTIVE MEMBERS.
^'Exempt Active Members are those who have
ceased to be active, after service as such for a period of
not less than seven years.

Anderson, Jas. M.
Bouis, John.
Bersch, H., Jr.
Butcher, Alex.
Brown, William.
Crook, W., Jr.
Cohen, Israel.
Culnan, Samuel.
Drake, Mathew.
Dukehart, William.
Dukehart, Valeri?'?.
Dukehart, Robt. W.
Dukehart, Ed. W.
Dukehart, Balderston.
Dukehart, John Peck.
Dunlevy, Thos. C.
Furlong, John.
Frick, William F.
Fay, Fordyce.
Goodrick, Thos. T.
Gorman, Thos. W.
Gorman, Jas. W.
Holbrook, Jos. R. C.
Hill, John R.
Heron, Jos. W.
Jones, William.
Jenkins, Hy. W.
Kennedy, William.
McElroy, Jas. L.
McKini,^ William.
McJilton, Thos. M.
Morse, Amasa C.
Mullikin, Jas. H.

Harden, Jesse.
Murray, D. G.
Milnor, James K.
Needles, Edward.
Needles, John.
Needles, Ed. M.
Robinson, W. H.
Rohner, Peter.
Rogers, William.
Rogers, George.
Rogers, Ed. H.
Reed, Jesse D.
Rhodes, J. R.
Rea, John H.
Rilev, S. S.
Snyder, H. R.
Starr, Robt.
Starr, Ed. C.
Streets, John S.
Troxall, Thos. F.
Tessier, And.
Twoomly, F. W.
Upshur, Jos. M.
Wilson, David S.
Webb, George W.
Ward, Ed. V.
Wallace, George F.
Wilson, Thos. J.
Wilson, S. P.
Warner, George C.
Warner, James M.
Ward, Nath.

Engine Keeper  .The Board of Directors.
Directors to the Firemen's Insurance Co.,
J. M. Anderson, George Rogers.
Director, Associated Fire Ins. Co  James Getty.

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Honorary Members for Life.
James Lovegrove, William Baker,
Mrs. D. S. Pope, John Smith,
John R. Moore, Mrs. P. W. Lowry,
Jacob I. Cohen, jr. John Dukehart.
HONORARY MEMBERS.
Honorary Members, by the payment of Five Dollars
per annum, secure to themselves the services of the
Company in case of fire, and are released from the
duties of Active Firemen. They are also privileged to
make use of the Library of the Company, now contain
ing 3000 volumns, together with the Library and Con
versation Rooms, subject to the same regulations as
govern the active members.

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Allen, W. M.
Adams, J. C.
Alexander, J. H.
Armiger, R. & J.
Bird, S. L. & Co.
Byrnes, William.
Brown, George.
Birely, V.
Buckler, Dr. John.
Bartlett Bros.
Bier, J. Pres.
Brogden, Wm., Jr.
Boggs, Cattman & Co.
Balto. Biscuit Co.
Brune, F. W. & Co.
Boyd, John.
Belknapp, E. N.
Billmyer, Joseph.
Blass, Wm. H.
Barrett & De Bert.
Barreda & Bro.
Bull & Tuttle.
Boyd, Wm. A. & Co.
Baynes & Son, Jas.
Caldwell, J. A.
Crosley & Son, J.
Cheston, Jas. & Son.
Coonan, Dan'l.
Cooch, L. N.

Cole, Wm. P. & Son.
Cariss, S. & Co.
Crane, Wm. & Son.
Croyeau, Aug.
Cortian & Co.
Craft, Jacob.
Cassard, George.
Campbell, Arch.
Cornell, D. Dorsey.
Clarke & Jones.
Crowly, W. S.
Corbitt, Isaac.
Cleaveland, J. B.
Clabaugh, W. M.
Colladay, J. S.
Cropper, Capt. A. B.
Clark, Gabriel D.
Clarke, J. Lyle & Co.
Corner, Edgar W.
Connolly & Lloyd.
Campbell, J. Mason.
Crowell, Capt. E.
Charron & Co., J. B.
Claiborne, Booth & Co.
Chew, Dr. Samuel.
Calloway, Wm.
Duer, Morris & Co.
Donaldson, Sam'l J.
Deford & Sons, B.

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Dobbin & Fulton.
Dugan & Jenkins.
Driscoll & Co.
Eeley, S.
Emich, J. V.
Easter, Hamilton & Co.
Ellicott & Hewes.
Earnest, Mrs. George.
Frick, Dr. George.
Freeland, Hall & Co.
Fitzgerald, Booth & Co.
France, Col. R.
Fisher & Sons, J. I.
Fletcher, James.
Funk, William.
Foy, James.
Fowler & Zeigler.
Farquharson, F. L.
Field, A.
Foley & Bro., D. J.
Gatchell, W. H.
Gittings, Lambert.
Glenn, Wm. John.
Gelston, Hugh.
Graff & Co.
Gheo, And.
Gibson, P. (Cashier.)
Gould & Ward.
Grupy, F. H.
Gunther & Rodewald.
Green, George W.
Gibney & Hall.
Harvey, J. C.
Hamilton, Mrs. W.
Henkleman, F.
Harvey, Carson & Mc-
Knight.
Hazelhurst & Phelan.
Hanson, T. H.
Hilberg, F. L.
Herring & Co., G. W.
Hartman, J. P.
Hopkins, Johns.
Heaney, John.
Hussey, Obed.
Hazlett & Co., Jas.
Harris, E. P.
Hewlett & Son, J.
Heslin & Rogers.

Hooper & Sons.
Hopkins, T. W. G.
Hagan & Co., J. H.
Hanna, William.
Hawley, P. K.
Hardesty, C. R. & Son.
Imhoff & Benner.
Jones, James.
Johnson, Reverdy.
Jenkins & Sons, Wm.
Jenkins & Co., Hugh.
Jenkins & Sons, Edw.
Jenkins, M. W.
Jenkins, Henry W.
Jenkins, Anthony.
Kelso, John R.
Kurtz, Edw.
Kennedy, John P.
Kennedy, W. D. (N.Y.)
King, F. W. & R.
Keyser, S. S. & Co.
Kraus, P. & Co.
Kirkland, Chase & Co.
Keener, Geo. Peter.
Lucas Bros.
Lorman, Wm. & Sons.
Leach, William.
Lockington & Co., J.
Lee & Co., Josiah.
Levering, Clinton.
Love joy, Amos.
Lanahan & Stewart.
Larrabee, Wm. F.
Morris, John B.
Mickle. Robt. (Cashier.)
R. H. Moale & Hall,
(Trustees).
McKim, Mrs. Alex.
McKim, William.
Middleton, J. W.
McPhail & Bro., J. L.
Meredith, Jonathan.
Malcom & Co., P.
Miller & Beacham.
McKay & Bro.
Magne, H.
Marburg, W. A. & F.
McDonald. James.
Meyer, Ferd.

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McComas, Alex.
Miller, G. C. (Cashier.)
Montague, W. L., Jr.
Miller, A. J.
McKim, D.T. (Trustee.)
Murphy, Thos.
Magraw & Koons.
McLaughlin, (City Ho.-
tel.) ¦
Mott, Jas. (Cashier.)
McDaniel & Co., J. L.
McJilton & Co., J. F.
Merrill, Jas. H.
Merriken, W & G.
Miles & Lankford.
Needham, Asa & Sons.
Numsen & Co., Thos.
Oelrichs & Lorman.
Patten, Rich.
Ferine, W. M. B.
Phillips, S. & Co.
Piatt, William.
Pratt, E. & Bro.
O'Donnell, Columbus.
Parker, E. L. & Co.
Penrose, D. M.
Ferine, D. M.
Patterson, H.
Pike's Estate, Henry.
Poland, Jenkins & Co.
Patterson, J. W. & E.
Preiss & Sartorius.
Pearce, Chas. R.
Pleasants & Son, J. P.
Price, W. G.
Pierce, Thomas.
Roleson, Appold & Co.
Rogers & Weatherall.
Rose, W. H.
Robinson & Lord.
Rogers, George.
Robinson & Sibley.
Rosenburg, Abr.
Riggs, George S.
Scott, T. Parkin.
Sellman & Son, J. C.
Startzman, John.
Stewart, John.
Spilker, W. & H.

Small, George.
Stabler & Co., E. B.
Spence & Reid.
Sloan & Calwell.
Spencer, Wm. P.
Simon, M.
Solze & Co., J. A.
Sprigg, D. (Cashier.)
Stickney & Co.
Shryocic & Son, S. H.
Snyder, D.
Sprague & Root.
Smith & Curlett.
Seth, Robert.
Startzman, David.
Spear & Cole.
Stansbury & Hoffman.
Shurtz, W. H. & Co.
Schloss & Bro.
Thompson, J. G.
Tucker, R. & H. K.
Teackle, T. J.
Thomsen, Laurence & Co
Tracey & Sons, M.
TurnbuU, Slade & Co.
Tucker, J. H.
Thomsen, Woods &
Block.
Watkins, J. T.
Williams & Co., J. & I.
Whitridge & Co., Thos.
Wilson & Sons, Wm.
White, Henry.
Walters & Co., W. T.
Warden, J. & H.
Wolf, Chas. A. S.
Whedbee & Dickinson.
Webb & Co., Nathan.
Wallis, S. Teackle.
Woodyear, W. E.
Ward Bros.
Ward & Co., W. H.
Wright & Buck.
Warwick, Frick & Bell.
Walker & Co., Noah.
Williams, John.
White, Ambrose A.
Young, Carson & Bryant.

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ROLL OF MEMBERS.
1763 - 1900.

Herewith follows the list of the names of those who
have served as Active Members of the Mechanical Com
pany, with the date of election or first appearance on the
books of the Company. It is probably incomplete, as
many were in one way or another connected with the
Company but not regularly enrolled.
It must be remembered that many were members for
long periods of years.

HONORARY MEMBERS.

No list of the Honorary Members can be given, but
an inspection of the rolls for 1832 and 1858, as reprinted
in the last chapter, will show the class of men who aided
financially and otherwise. It is believed that nearly every
man, firm, or corporation of importance in the city, was
at one time an Honorary Member of this Association.
It includes many who, after long service as Actives,
still gave of their means and time.
In all rolls and copies, the spelling is given as it
appears in the original .

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Ackland, John R  1840
Adair, Rob't  1770
Adams, \\'illiani  1766,
Aldcrdicc, Jas. A  182 1
Alexander, Mark  1763
Alexander, Robt  1821
Alley, INIacajah  1806
Allison, Amos  1805
Allen, Covington K  1899
Allen, E. G  1897
Allen, Michael  1764
Amos, Mordecai  1770
Anderson, Jas. M  1840
Anderson, John  1805
Arcamble, Felix  1820
Armat, ^Vm  1822
Armour, David  1792
Armstrong, F. A  1795
Armat, Chr  1807
Armitage, Benj  1804
Armstrong, Benj  1805
Armstrong, Thos. F  1815
Armour, Joseph  1822
Armstrong, Thos. G  1810
Armstrong, Wm  1824
Ash, Jas. H  1849
Ashcom, Thos. B  1900
Askew, William  1766
Asquith, William  1807
Asquith, Wm  1767
Bailey, Thos  1799
Baker, M  1840
Baker, Samuel  1822
Baker, Thos. B  1804
Baker, Wm  1765
Baker, Wm., Jr  1807
Baker, Wm  18401

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-MicciiANicAL Company.
Benson, Rob't P  1847
Bentalou, Paul  1772
Bersch, tienry  1840,
Berry, John N  1800,
Bersh, Wm  1840
Berwick, John  1808
Betty, Wm  1859
Biays, James  1794
Birely, L. A  1834
Bishop, Henry  1801
Biven, Hor  1870,
Blair, Chas. E  1857
Black, Michael  1845
Blass, Wm. H  1832
Boardley, Thos  1789
Bockley, Jas  1821
Bodley, Thos  1800
Boehme, Chas. L  1821
Bonsall, Vincent  1804
Boone, James  1800
Boone, Noah  1814
Boole, H. W., Jr  1849
Bosley, John B  1822
Bosley, Jas. B  1890
Bosley, Joshua  1765
Bouis, John  1858
Bowly, D  1769,
Bowerman, Rich. N  1849
Boyd, F. H. B  1834
Boyd, Rob't. . .*.  184a
Boyd, John  1830
Boyd, J. C  1899
Brady, Thos  1857
Brashears, A. G  1834
Brandenberry, L  1834
Branson, Wm  1800
Brawner, R  1814

Ancient and Honorable
Brayton, Isaac  1805
Brect, L. C  1834
Brevitt, Benj. S  1821
Brice, John  1822
Brice, Nicholas  1805
Brice, Wm. M  1840
Briscoe, James  1800
Brodgton, Wm  1849
Brookes, Jos. R  1820
Broughton, Isaac  1840
Brown, Amos  1813
Brown, Andrew. .  1805
Brown, David  1769
Brown, David  1849
Brown, Francis  1849
Brown, Jacob  1764
Brown, Jesse  1786
Brown, John  1785
Brown, Josiah  1805
Brown, Shepherd  1805
Brown, Stewart  1805
Brown, W. W  1834
Brown, William  1785
Browning, Richard  181 5
Brufif, Benj  1814
Bryden, Jas  1800
Bryan, Olin  1900
Buchanan, Arch  1776
Buchanan, George  1790
Buckler, John, Jr. . .'  1849
Buckley, Thos. G  1840
Bull, John  1802
Burgess, Hugh  1763
Burgess, Thos  1763
Burns, James,  1840
Burns, Thos  1840
Burnetson, Isaac  . . 1765

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Ancient and Honorable
Cliff, H. C, Jr  1821
Clopper, Chas. T  1828,
Clopper, George W  1840
Clouse (Close), Wm  1763
Coale, George B  1840,
Coats, Wm. F  1840
Coe, Joshua C  1856,
Coe, Joshua C  1859
Cohen, P. J  1812
Cohen, J. J., Jr  1822
Cole, Frederick  1765
Cole, John  1821
Coleman, Charles W  1840
Colgate, James  1813
Colladay, Charles R  1845
Colladay, Chas. R., Jr  1890,
Collins, J. W  1813
Compton, John  1800
Cone, Andrew J  1859
Constable, Charles  1763
Constable, James  1773
Conrad, Samuel  1805
Cook, Caleb  1832
Cook, John G. H  1840
Cook, William  1776
Cooke, William G  1822
Cornthwait, John  1805
Cosgrove, John  1834
Coulter, A. M  1857
Courtney, Hercules  1769
Coulston, Thomas  1773
Covington, H. B  1840
Cowles, Henry  1840
Cowles, James H  1849
Cowles, James  1834
Cowles, Wesley  1840
Cox, C. C  1840

Mechanical Company.
Cox, James  1763
Cox, Joseph  1800
Craggs, John  1800
Craggs, William  1849
Cramp* William  1800
Crane, David  1807
Creager, George M  1857
Crebs, George W  1840
Crocker, Asa  1820
Cromwell, Oliver  1773
Cromwell, Oliver C  1890
Cromwell, Chas. G  1891
Cromwell, Richard  1773
Crook, Walter, Jr  1832
Crouch, Stewart  1849
Crowley, J. N  1840
Croxall, Jas  1812
Croxall, Thos  1765
Cruise, P. H  1822
Cunningham, B. A  1822
Cunningham, John  1813
Culnan, Sam'l  1858
Curley, James  1820
Curtis, F'rancis  1778
Dahle, Chas. F  1900
Dalrymple, John  ^797
Dallam, William  1813
Davidson, James  1800
Davidson, Andrew  1765
Davy, William  1786
Davis, Benj  1832
Dawes, Francis  1780
Deal, George  1798
Deaver, John  1763
Deems, Jacob  1814
Deems, George  1819

Ancient and Honorable
Dell, Wm  1832
Despeaux, Jos  1824
DeWitt, John  1805
Dickinson, B  ^77^
Didier, Henry  I774
Diffendaffer, Michael  1765
Dillahunt, John T  1850
Dinsmore, Thos  1789
Ditman, H. W  1832
Doddrell, J. C  1822
Donahue, John  1824
Donaldson, John  1805
Dorsey, Jas  1776
Dorsey, Richard  1834
Dorsey, Thomas B  1805
Doughert)', John  1787
Downs, T. P  1849
Drake, Matthew  1840
Draper, Ira  1786
Dubois, M  1813
Dubouis, E. J  1834
Dudley, George  1806
Duffy, Edward  1822
Duffy, Henry  1890
Duff", Pat  1880
Dugan, Benjamin  1763
Dugan, Cumberland  1767
Dugan, Gustavus  1814
Duhurst, H. P  1849
Dukehart, Henry  1 767
Dukehart, John, Sr  1770
Dukehart, Henry  1805
Dukehart, William  1820
Dukehart, John, Jr  1822
Dukehart, Edward W  1830
Dukehart, R. W  1832
Dukehart, Valerious  1763

Mechanical Company.
Dukehart, Valerious  1832.
Dukehart, John Peck  1834.
Dukehart, Joseph R  1839.
Dukehart, Balderson  1840.
Dukehart, Samuel  1850.
Dukehart, E. H  1899.
Dulaney, Peter  1800.
Dulaney, Thomas  1824.
Dunan, Gustavus.  182 1.
Duncan, George  1824.
Duncan, J. McK  1834.
Duncan, William  1765.
Dunleavy, T. C  1832.
Dunnington, William P  1817.
Durand, John J  1805.
Dutro, George  1778.
Dutton, Benjamin  I770.
Duvall, George  1776.
Duval, J. Harry  1897.
Eddy, James  1834,
Edwards, James  1766.
Edwards, John  1785.
Edmondson, Jas  1819.
Elder, Allen  1840,
Elder, Basil  1798,
Ellis, George W  1820
Ellicott, Andrew  1800
Ellicott, Thomas  1800
Ellicott, Thomas. . ,  1813
Emmet, David  1763
Ensor, Abr  1776
Enwright, Rob't  1832
Essender, Thomas  1822
Evans, David  1766
Evans, Hugh W  1817
Evans, Hugh D  1839
Evans, Job  1817

Ancient and Honorable
Emory, Ambrose  1891
Evans, William  1808
Evatt, Daniel  1834
Evatt, Edward  1849,
Evatt, John  1850,
Everett, William  1840,
Fanborn, Joseph  1817
Falconer, John N  1800
Fay, Fordyce  1849
Fay, George  1859
Feast, J. E  1845
Fennell, Martin  1824
Fernandis, Samuel  1816.
Finley, Ebenezer  1766,
Finney, Eben  181 1
Fisher, George W  1859
Fisher, John  1800
Fisher, Richard  1805
Fitch, F. G  1832
Fitzgerald, John B  1821
Hanagan, John  1840,
Flemming, James  177°
Fleming, John 
Fonerden, Adam  1768
Forepaugh, William  1766
Fowler, James  1840
Fox, Christian  1840
Franciscus, Geo  ; . . . . 1776
Franciscus, F. G  1840
Frazier, Richard  1786
Freeman, William H  1879
French, Sam'l  1858
French, William  1859
Freyer, James  1858
Frick, Peter  1764
Frick, John  1805
Frick, Wm  1812

Mechanical Company.
Frick, Wm. F  1850.
Friend, Alfred  1849.
Fries, John N  1840.
Fuller, Oliver  1788.
Furlong, John  1834.
Gaddess, C. C  * . . . .1897.
Galloway, William K  1800.
Gambrill, Joseph  1805.
Gardner, Anderson  1840.
Gardner, Eph  1815.
Gardner, Wm. G  1852.
Garrison, Cornelius  1765.
Gatchell, Increase  1804.
Geddess, David  1780.
George, J. E  1812.
George, William E  1806.
Getty, Columbus W  1834.
Getty, Campbell  1834.
Getty, James   1840.
Ghequier, Charles  1789.
Gibson, John  1805.
Gilderman, Maurice  1849.
Gill, D. D  1840,
Gillingham, George  1805.
Gittings, Richard  1792.
Goddard, William  1767
Godrick, Thomas F  1840
Gordon, Henry D  1840
Gordon, John  1764
Gorman, Jas. W  1834
Grace, Philip  1764
Grady, James  1857
Grady, J. 0  1891
Graham, John  1840
Graham, John  1799
Grant, Alexander  1782
Grant, Daniel  1765

Ancient and HoNOR.'^BLE
Gray, James  1849
Graybill, Philip  1789
Graybill, Philip  1822
Green, John, Jr  1857
Gregg, Alexander  1813
Gregory, Joseph  1840
Griffith, Benjamin  1779
Griffith, Howard C  1839
Griffith, James  1789
Griffith, S. D  184a
Gorman, Thos. W  1850
Gourley, John  1897
Griffith, John  1774
Griffiths, Jas  1789
Grinnell, Chas. A  1840
Grist, Isaac  1763.
Gross, Henry  1840
Graw, Philip  1763
Grundy, T. B  1813
Gruppy, Francis N  1840
Guest, Thomas  1840
Gutrow, J  1789
Gwinn, Charles  1813
Gwinn, William  1800
Hackle, William  1763
Hager, Francis  1773
Haggerty, John  1800
Hall, Carter A  1879
Hall, Elisha  1763
Hall, Franklin  1849
Hall, Caleb  1776
Halfpenny, Wm  1790
Hance, James  1840
Hanna, Andrew  1805
PTanna, H. M  1857
Planna, John  1857
Harden, Wm  1830

Mechanical Company.
Hardin, Samuel  1805
Harper, Samuel  1789
Harris, Raymond  1800
Harris, William  1834
liarrod, John J  1819
Harris, William  .'.... 1800
Harrison, William  I795
Hajt, John E  1849
ITartman, Paul  1798
Hatton, Robert  1767
Hawkins, James L  1822
Hawkins, John  '^77^
Hawley, Daniel  1822
Hawley, William A  1822
Hawthorne, John N  1817
Hays, John  1773
Hays, Robert J  1857
Hefner, Peter  1898
Helmes, Thos  1832
Henderson, Robert  1805
Heron, James W  1840
Herring, Ludwig  1797
Pleslin, Rich  1845
Hewes, John  1800
Hewes, G. L  1822
Hill, Isaac  1774
Hill, John R  1850
Hillen, John  1792
Hinder, B. F  1839
Hinder, Samuel  1805
Hindes, Moses  1805
Hinson, L  1834
Hintzie, Chas  1798
Hogg, John S  1834
Holbrook, Joseph  1805
Hollins, John  1789
Holliday, James  1767

Ancient and Honorable
HoUingsworth, Jesse  1763
tlollingsworth, Samuel  1782
HoUingsworth, Zebulon  1776
Plolmes, O., Sr  1850,
Hooper, Alcaeus  1897
Hopkins, Gerard  1763
Hopkins, Joel  1800,
Hopkins, John J  1857,
Hopkins, Philip  1764
Householder, Peter  1859.
Howard, Ben. C  1800
Howard, Jere  1805
Howland, Daniel  182 1
Howard, Mark  1765
Hubball, Eben  1832
Hudgeons, J. A  1859
Hughes, George L  1820
Hughes, J. T  1857
Plulse, John N  1820,
Plunt, Jesse S  1849,
Hunt, Jesse (Mayor)  1810
Hunter, A. R  1857,
Husband, James  1800,
Husband, William  1805
Hutton, E  1808.
Hyam, Abr  1832
Hyde, A. B  1813
Plyde, Wm. Sparks  1840,
Hyde, Sam'l G  1849
Ingram, William H  1834
Jackson, Edward  1810,
Jackson, J. E  1813
Jamand, L. G  1849
Jamison, James  1800
Jarrett, Asbury  1824
Jarvis, William H  1840

Mechanical Company.
Jeffers. George M  1805
Jcft'ers, John  1773
Jeft'ries, Gravenor M  1807
Jemisoii, C. C, Jr  1840
Jenkins, Frederick  1814
Jenkins, 1  1777
Jenkins, Michael  1812
Jenkins, Wm. H., Jr  1899
Jenkins, August L  1834
Jenkins, Edward  1798
Jenkins, Felix  1817
Jenkins, George  1810
Jenkins, Francis  1813
Jenkins, Flenry D  1840
Jenkins, Jason  1810
Jenkins, J. Stricker  1849
Jenkins, Thomas E  1792
Jenkins, William H  1837
Jessop, George A  1857
Jessop, Wm  1797
Jessop, George W  1856
Jewell, George 
Johns, Henry  I795
Johns, Rudolph  1840
Johnson, Alexander A  1849
Johnson, Edward  1783
Johnson, Charles W  1850
Johnson, Reverdy  181 5
Jones, Griffith  1832
Jones, Philip  1820
Jones, H. C  1849
Jones, David  1849
Jones, J. S  1856
Jones, John M  1898
Jones, Homer E  1816
Jones, Jos  1804
Jones, Richard H  1805

Ancient and Honorable
Jones, Robinson  1763.
Jones, Samuel G  1822.
Jones, Samuel L  1820.
Jones, Wm. Gwinn  1822.
Jones, William H., Jr  1840.
Jones, William J  1809-1834.
Keener, Andrev^^  1789.
Keenan, W. H  1849.
Keener, Melchior  1763.
Keeports, George  1765-
Keeports, Jacob  1770.
Keirle, John E  1716.
Kelso, J. R  1832.
Kennedy, George W  1840.
Kennedy, William D  1840.
Kent, Emanuel  1767.
Kipp, John  1804.
Knott, James  1805.
Kurtz, M. B  1840.
Knoor, W. K  1899.
Kone, And. J  1856.
Kratz, Conrad  1900.
Kyle, A. B  1813.
Lafetra, T. H  1832.
Lamson, Henry  1822.
Lamarke, George R  1840.
Lamb, Thomas P  1834.
Lambert, C. H  1834,
Larrabee, Edward D  1849
Larrabee, Henry C  1849
Latts, John F  1849
Lanphy, N. C  1859
Laureson, Ph  1812
Laverly, William  1763
Lawson, Alex  1763
Lawson, Richard  1764

Mechanical Company.
Lawson, Richard  1805
Layton, James  1789
Leakin, Shephard C. (Mayor) . .1820
Lee, John  1763
Lee, Valentine  1767
Le Grand, James  1799
Le Grand, Samuel  1810
Le Grand, Samuel  1849
Leith, Alexander  1763
Lemmon, B. F  1859
Lemmon, James  1805
Lemmon, Richard  1765
Lemmon, Rob't  1812
Leverington, A  1776
Leverly (Laverly), Geo  1776
Lilly, Richard  1840
Lindenberger, George  1763
Lindenberger, J. C  1812
Linton, James  1840
List, R. Semmes  1899
Littig, Caleb  1830
Littig, Gustavus  1805
Littig, Philip  1805
Little, Peter L  1807
Little, Samuel  1830
Little, Thomas G  1840
Lloyd, John H  1849
Lobell, Wilham  1764
Locke, Thomas M  1816
Loder, George  1840
Long, Abram  1805
Long, John T  1840
Long, Rich  1832
Longley, Wm. M  1899
Lorah, Henry  1766
Lorman, William  1782
Love, William S  1822

Ancient and Honorable
Lovegrove, Folger P  1834
Lovegrove, James  1815
Lovegrove, William  1849
Lowery, L. D  1839
Lowry, Ph. W  1834
Lucas, Fielding  1812
Lucas, Harrison  1817
Lucas, Thomas M  1819
Lucas, William F  1840
Lusby, William  1769
Lux, Darby  1763
Lux, William  1769
Lyon, Wm  1776.
Macilroy, Thos  1832.
Mackall, Edward  1800,
Maddox, George W  1840.
Maddox, Jas  1845.
Malcom, Peter  1812.
Mann, Fite  1763.
Marden, Jesse  1834.
Marsh, John  1801
Marsh, William G  1834.
Martin, John  1774.
Martin, William  1807.
Mason, Richard  1763.
Mason, Richard  1849.
Mathany, Wm. K  1899.
Matchett, Rich. J  1812.
Mathews, George  ^779
Mathews, James  1824.
Mathews, Leonard  1822,
Mathiot, Ch  1812.
Mattison, Aaron  1765.
May, Benjamin  1792-
May, William  I799-
Maynard, F  1813.
McCabe, John  1765.

Mechanical Company.
McCannon, James  1782
McCammon, Thos  1900
McCausland, Marcus  1765
McCawley, W. L  1832
McClare (McClure), John  1805
McClean, Adam  1789
McClean, George  1849
McClean, Wilham  1805
McCleary, John  1773
McClellan, David  1763
McClellan, John  1763
McClure, John  1770
McClure, Joseph  1813
McColm, Robert B  1834
McCollum, Duncan  1786
McCollum (McColm), Edward. 1830
McConky, James  1805
McComas, Henry G  1813
McCreary, George W  1897
IMcCullough, James N  1782
McCulIough, John  1834
McDonagh, John  1797
McDonald, Wm  1801
McDowal, George W  1840
McElroy, James  1830
McGeoch, John  1854
McGhe, George A  1840
McHenry, John  1808
McHenry, T. D  1805
McJilton, Thos. N  1834
McKim, Alexander  1789
McKim, Isaac  1814
McKim, John  1822
McKim, William Duncan  1820
McKinzie, George  -  1800.
McLaughlin, P  1817
McMechen, David  1779

Ancient and Honorable
McNally, C. H  1840.
McPhail, David  1814
McPherson, Samuel  1834,
Mercer (Mercier), John  1763
Meredith, J  1812,
Meredith, J. F  1832
Merryman, William  1776.
Messersmith, Samuel  1774^
Mettee (Mattie), George H  1840,
Metz, Henry  1857,
Mickle, John  1794
Miller, Chris  1849,
Miller, Joseph  1773
Miller, Peter  1800
Miller, Robert  1822
MilHkin, James H  1834,
Milnor, Henry M  1859,
Milnor, Joseph K  1834,
Mitchell, John  1790
Mitchell, Stephen  1821
Mitchell, William H  1834
Mitts, J. H  1832.
Moale, John  1765
Moffit, Noah  1800
Montgomery, John  1800
Moody, John Paul Jones  1822
Moody, Jos. B  1825
Moon, John  1822
Moore, A. L  1822
Moore, Henry  1801
Moore, John R  1834
Moore, Robert  1764
Moore, Thomas  1774
Moore, William S  1822
Moorehead, T  1804
Morse, Amasa C  1849
Morgan, Jacob N  1822

Mechanical Company.
Morgan, Joel (Sol)  1786
Morgan, John  1821
Morgan, Thos  1771
Morris, John R  1840
Morrison, Thomas.  1840
Mosher, Jas  1832
Mosher, James  1773
Mowbury (Morbury), George.. 1805
Mullikin, B. H  1800
Mullikin, Jas. H  1845
Murphy, J. C  1898
Murray, D. G  1845
Murray, D. G., Jr  1891
Myers, D. Webb  1859
Myers, Frederick  1763
Myers, George  1808
Myers, Henry  1821
Myers, Jacob  1812
Myers, Jacob  1764
Myers, Samuel  1817,
Nace, George  1766,
Neal, Abe  1804.
Neal, William  1832
Neale, J. B  1789.
Needham, George  1849
Needles, Ed  1842
Needles, Edward M  1834,
Needles, J  1830,
Needles, John A., Sr  1805
Neilson, J. R  1832
Nelson, William  1780.
Newson, George  1789
Nice, Chris (Phil.)  1763
Nicholson, Henry  1840
Nicholson, James D  1821
Nicholson, John  1800,
Nicholson, William J  1840,

Ancient and Honorable
Nickley, E. L  1840.
Nide, James  ,  1786.
Niles, Hezekiah  1800.
Niles, Samuel  1820.
Niles, William Ogden  1821
Norris, Jacob  1805
Norris, John  1776.
Norris, William H  1834,
Oldfield, G. S  1824,
Oldham, William M  1822
Oldham, T. W  1832
Oliver, Robert  1792
Orrick, Nicholas  1805
Orem, John  1800
Osgood, Henry  1820
Oudesluys, Charles L  1837,
Owen, B. F  1840,
Owen, Kennedy F  1840,
Owens, Jas  1817-1832,
Owens, Joseph  1820
Palmer, Joseph H  1840,
Parks, John  1859,
Partridge, Joseph  1820,
Passamore, George  1800,
Parker, John  1795
Pascault, Louis  i795
Patton, George  1776.
Patten, Michael  1766.
Payson, Henry  1795
Pechin, Wm  i795
Peck, Nathaniel  I774
Penniman, August  1821
Pennington, Paul  1763
Perkins, John  1804,
Perine, Peter  1773
Perry, Chas. G  1812

Mechanical Company.
Peters, John  1832
Phelps, George D  1834
Piper, John S  1840
Pleasants, Robert  1794
Plowman, Jonathan  177.';
Poe, David  1764
Poe, Edward  1822
Poe, George,  1763
Poe, George  1805
Pontier, Arthur  1767
Pontier, L. E  1821
Pope, David S  1821
Pope, F. F  1834
Pope, Folger  1800
Pope, Franklin  1813
Powers, John  1840
Pratt, Horace R  1841
Presstman, George  1764
Prince, Thomas C  1821
Pride, A. H  1849
Proctor, Edward  1840
Proud, J. G  1839
Pugh, Jacob  1786
Purviance, Samuel  1776
Purviance, Rob't  1790
Quail, Rob't  1847
Quarles, John  1817
Quincy, William H  1849,
Randall, Aquilla  1812
Raborg, Christopher  1766,
Rea, John H  1824,
Ready, John  1805
Reed, Jesse D  1834
Reed, Robert  1849
Reese, John  1859
Rea, William  1832

Ancient and Honorable
Reis, John  1850
Reese, Thomas (or M.)  1834
Reynolds, Wm  1789
Rhodes, John R  1840
Rhume, Jacob  1766
Richards, Daniel A  1808
Richards, John C  1822
Richardson, William  1763
Riggs, George W  1813
Richardson, John  1798
Rice, Wm. T  1832
Riley, Nicholas  1824
Riley, Samuel S  1830
Riley, Valerious  1830
Riley, William  1785
Riley, William  1840
Ringgold, C. F  1859
Ringgold, John  1849
Rittenhouse, Nicholas  1766
Roberston, Emanuel  1840
Robinson, John  1840.
Robinson, William H  1840
Rodgers, Charles K  1849
Rodgers, Edward  1834
Rodgers, George  1821
Rodgers, Jacob  1805
Rodgers, John L. . . .  1840
Rodgers, Philip  1859
Rodgers, Seth S  1840
Rodgers, William  1808
Roe, Edward  1822
Rogers, William  1766
Rogers, James  1832
Rogers, Rich  1832
Rogge, Charles  1814
Rogge, Charles M  1840
Rohner, Peter  1845

Mechanical Company.
Rolinson, W. H  1832
Rose, John R  1840
Royston, Josh  1832
Rudenstein, Wm  1832
Ruddach, Wash  1840
Ruff, J. A  1814
Ruff', John  1840
Rusk, J. C. K  1899
Rusk, David  1763
Rusk, Wm. Krebs  1899
Russell, Rich  1801
Rutter, Ralph  1840
Ryan, James  1773
Sadler, Thos  1789
Sadtler, Ph. R  1789
Sands, John  1805
Sands, Samuel  1805
Sanders, Edward  1763
Sanderson, Francis  1773
Sanderson, M  1822
Sanderson, F. W  1856
Schaffer, F. B  1842
Schroeder, Philip  1840
Scott, John  1822
Schaffer, Henry  1775
Schwamb, Chas. A  1859,
Seidenstricker, F. D  1776
Sellers, Abram  1804
•Senseny, Johnson  1845,
Senseny, Jacob  1812
Sewell, Garretson  1832
Shaffer, Baltzel  1769
Shaffer, Fred  1774
Shaffer, F. B  1834
Shannon, Wilham B  1834
Sharpe, William  1775
Shaw, David W  1859

Ancient and Honorable
Shaw, 1  1810
Shaw, James W  1834
Shaw, William S  1834
Shaw, Rob't  1799
Sheppard, Thomas S  1800
Shields, David  1763
Shields, Caleb  1763
Shipley, R. H  1800
Shrim, John S  1805
Shrim, J., Jr  1800
Shrigley, Michael  1766
Shriver, John  1805
Shule, John  1763
Sinclair, Jas  1810
Sinclair, John  1800
Sinclair, Robert  i8oo
Sinclair, Robert  1780
Singleton, William  1821
Simpson, Luther  1845
Simpson, Walter  1789
Slater, Joseph  1766
Slone,, Jas., Jr  1810
Small, John  1804
Small, Jacob  1804
Smiley, William H  1849
Smallwood, William  1789
Smith, Abram  1763
Smith, Caleb  1789
Smith, David  1807
Smith, James H  1890
Smith, James  1767
Smith, Job  1789
Smith, Job, Jr  1817
Smith, Joseph  1807
Smith, Patrick H  1840
Smith, Robert  1822
Smith, Thorowgood  1766

Mechanical Company.
Smith, John  1765
Smith, Rob't  1800
Snyder, H. R  1830
Solomon, John H  1840
Solomon, Leo  1 ^22
Sommers, James  1859
Sommerville, James  1840
Sparks, Daniel C  1840
Spaulding, William  1804
Spear, Wilham  1764
Spear, William  1824
Spedden, George V  1899
Spery, Chas. G  1842
Spies, Chas. L  1840
Spies, J. K  1891
Spilman, Henry  1834
Stapleton, Joseph K  1800
Stapleton, Joseph ., Jr  1822
Stapleton, Reginald  1821
Starr, Edward G  1830
Starr, Hezekiah  1812
Starr, Hezekiah  1853
Starr, John  1821
Starr, Obediah  1776
Starr, Robert  1834
Starr, William  1832
Steiger, John  1800
Sterns, John  1770
Sterret, David  1780
Sterret, Joseph  1805
Stevenson, M  1789
Stewart, James. . . .'  1800
Stewart, John D  1856
Stewart, James A  1829
Stewart, James D  1849
Stewart, Robert  1782
Stewart, Samuel  1840

Ancient and Honorable
Stewart, Steven  1776
Stiles, Basil  1763
Stiles, George  1801
Stockton, J  1812
Stork, John  1769
Stouffer, Henry  1789
Streets, John  1849
Streets, Samuel  1805
Streets, Thomas  1859
Stricker, John  1795
Strother, David  1782
Sullivan, P. J  1780
Sullivan, Thos  1830,
Summer, H. P  1822
Surratt, Wm. H  1891
Swain (Swaim), Samuel  1822,
Swann, Stephen  1821
Sweeney, Rich  1789.
Sweeting, Thomas  1804,
Sweetser, S  1825
Taylor, Isaac  1776
Taylor, Mathew  1840
Taylor, Robert  ^794
Taylor, Clifford  1891
Tenant, Thos  1810,
Tevis, Joseph  1840,
Tessier, And  1834
Thomas, Philip E  1797,
Thomas, R. P  1859
Thomas, John, Jr  1824,
Thomas, Jos  1808,
Thompson, Hugh  1767
Thompson, John  1787.
Tiernan, Luke  1789
Tilliard, Wm  1797
Tinges, John  1789
Tinges, William H  ,  1800.

Mechanical Company.
Torrence, Charles  1801
Townsend, Joseph  1805
Towson, John  1822
Towson, Joseph  1800
Towson, Thomas  181 5
Towson, William  1825
Toy, Isaac N  1805
Toy, John N  1822
Toy, William  1822
Toy, P. W  1832
Tracy, Patrick  1840
Travers, Robert  1814
Trimble, John  1786
Trimble, William  1794
Trimble, Isaac  1832
Troxall, T. H  1840
Tucker, John  1832
Tumbull, John  1773
Turner, Ch  1810
Twoomley, F. W  1849
Tyler, J. C  1812
Tyson, Elisha  1789
Uhler, Erasmus  1765
Upshur, James M  1849
Vallette, August  1816
Vallette, Victor  1821
Van Bibber, Abram  1840
Vance, Robert  1819
Vance, William  1805
Vanderver, William  1819
Vansant, Joseph  1856
Vansant, William  1817
Van Wyck, Wilham  1789
Veasey, Thomas B  1840
Waesche, Fred  1822
Wagner, August  1849

Ancient and Honorable
Wagner, Joseph F  1849
Wainwright, James  1805
Wainwright, James  177O1
Walderford, Dana 1  1859
Wall, Jacob  1805
Wallace, George F  1849
Walter, Peter  1805
Wamsley, R. W  ' . . 1849.
Ward, Edward  1820
Ward, James E  1859
Ward, Nath  1849
Warfield, Charles  1822
Warfield, George  1801
Warfield, J. H  1832
Warner, George  1789
Waner. George C  1840
Warner, Joseph P  1834
Warner, Michael  1812
Warner, Andrew  1814
Warner, James M  1849
Webb, George W  1839
Wells, Cyprian  1767
Wells, Francis  1840
Wells, George  1775
Wells, Thomas  1773
Wells, Benj  1789
Wells, H  1812
Welsh, Jacob  1765
Welsh, John  1805
Welsh, George  1776
Wesley, William  1765
West, Charles  1839
West, Ely  1832
West, George W  1840
Wetheread, Thomas P  1834
Wheeler, Robert W  1800
Whitaker, Jos  1808

Mechanical Company.
Whyte, Joseph  1815,
Wilcox, Henry  ,  1840,
Wiley, Hiram  1822,
Wilkerson, John  1763.
Wilkerson, Thomas  1832,
Wilkins, William  1822.
Williams, John  1832.
Williams, John  1859.
Williams, Jesse  1804,
Wilhams, Joshua  1763-
W^illiams, Nathaniel  1808.
Williams, Thomas  182 1.
Williamson, David  1792.
Williamson, Basil  1821.
Williar, Waher  1805.
Wills, F. M  1812.
Willson, John  1805.
Wilman, Charles  1817.
Wilman, Charles  1789.
Wilson, David  1821.
Wilson, James  1832.
Wilson, John  1807.
Wilson, Nixon  1822.
Wilson, Samuel  1786.
Wilson, Samuel B  1834.
Wilson, Stephen  1792.
Wilson, Stephen  1766.
Wilson, William W  1800.
Wilson, Henry G  1897.
Wilson, Thos. J  1805.
Wilson," William  I773-
Winchester, David  1805.
Winchester, William  1805.
Winchester, William  1849.
Winters, Elisha  1763.
Wolf, William  1849.
Wonderly, John, Jr  1840.

Ancient and Honorable
Wonderly, William J  1834
Wood, William  1800
Woods, Wesley  1805
Woolsey, George  1773
Worthington, Thomas  1763
Worthington, E. P  1859
Worthington, Nich  1812
Wright, Robert T  1840
Wyville, John  1849
Wyville, S. W  1859
Yager, Joseph  1822
Yeates, John S  1804
Yeiser, Englehart  1767
Yeiser, Philip  1765
Yerkes, David  1776
Younger, Benjamin  1774
Zare, Peter  1799
Zimmerman, Henry  1800

Mechanical Company.

145

INDEX.

The spelling of the different names, places, etc., in this in
dex, is as it was given in the rolls, books and papers con
sulted. The names of members are also in the general roll.

Adair, R., 19.
Adams, Enoch, 24.
Adams, William, 16, 25.
Adie, Ed., 38.
Aisquith, Wm., 18, 19.
Aisquith's Sharpshooters,
40.
Alexander, Mark, 13, 15,
25, 26, 48.
Allen, Michael, 19, 25.
Allender, Jos., 41.
Ally, Mic, 60.
Almshouse Fire, 53.
"Alpha," 55.
American Archives, 20, 21.
Americus Engine Co., N.
Y., 83.
Amey, H., 41.
Amos, M., 54.
Ancient and Honorable Ar
tillery Co. of Boston, II.
Ancient and Honorable
Mechanical Co., see Me
chanical Co.
Anderson, John, 38.
Apparatus, 55, and Appen
dix.
Armstrong, F. A., 36.

Artillery Co., see Ancient
and Honorable.
Askew, William, 24.
Associated Fire Ins. Co.,
93-
Bahon, Steph., 24.
Bailey, Capt., 20, 25.
Bailey, George, 63.
Bainer, William, 38.
Baker, Wm., 7, 19, 43, 91.
Balderson, Y., 82.
Ball, B., 16.
Baltimore, 9, 10, 11, 16, 30,
31- 32.
Balto. Assn. of Firemen,
63-
Baltimore Cemetery. 67, 93.
Balto. City Fire Dept., 89.
Balto. Daily Intelligencer,
30-
Balto. House, 29.
Balto. & Ohio R. R., 30.
Balto. Sun, 67,
Balto. Un. Fire Dept., 63,
90.
Bankson, Jas., 24.

146

Ancient and Honorable

Banners, 79, 81.
Baptists, 22.
Bare, George, 28.
Barnaby, E., 48.
Barney, Joshua, 14.
Barnum's Hotel, 29.
Barrow, J., 16.
Barry, Capt., 41.
Battle Monument, 42, 44.
Baughman, Fr., 38.
Baynes, George, 7.
Beecham, Wm., 24.
Bell., Thos., 38.
Bellringer, 17.
Beltzhoover's Hotel, 62.
Bennet, Josh., 25.
Bennywright, Ad., 22.
Bentalou, Paul, 25, 57.
Berney, H.. 23.
Biays, Jos., 31, 36, 57.
Biven, Hor., 38.
Bodley, Thos., 24.
Bonner, And., 24.
Boren, George, 38.
Boston, see Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Co.
Boyd, F. H. B., 89.
Boyd, J., 23.
Bowly, Dan., 14, 19, 25.
Boys' Home, 68.
Bracker, C, 21.
Bramwell, G., 16.
Breidenbach, J., 21, 24.
Briarly, J., 25.
Bridge, 15.
Britton, J., 24, 25.
Brooks, H. P., 84.

Brown, David, 26.
Brown, John, 24, 26.
Bruff, Benj., 28.
Buckets, 49.
Buchanan, A., 17.
Buchanan, Geo., 31.
Buchanan, J. A., 31.
Buchanan, W., 20.
Bull, John, 38.
Burgess, Th., 48.
Butler, Jon., 24.

Calhoun, Jas., 7, 18, 19,
25, 26, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36,
37. 57-_
Portrait, see frontispiece.
Calhoun, Jas., Jr., 39, 40.
California, 80, 82.
Campbell, J., 47.
Canby, Benj., 39.
Cannon, J., 48.
Carrick, A., 36.
Carey, Jas., 34.
Carroll Hall., 85.
Carrol, L., 16.
Cassedy, J. A., 47.
Castine, Fr., 38.
Caucus, 30.
Chamberlain, Ph., 40.
Chappell, Ph. S., 82.
Chatham St., 15, 36.
Chesapeake Ins. Co., 32.
Christening, 72.
Church, 13.
Cincinnati, Order of, 10.
City Council, 11.

Mechanical Company.

147

City Hall, 34, 63.
City Library, 32.
Civil War, 29.
Clements, John, 21.
Clemm, Wm., 19, 36.
Clemments, J. S., 73.
Cohen, Ph. J., 39.
Colden, J., 16.
Cole, Saml., 41.
Cole, Thos., 22.
Colladay, Chas. R., 7.
Collins, C, 16.
Collins, Jas., 39.
Colors, 55.
Columbia Hose, Phila., 75,
82, 85.
Columbian Fire Co., 64.
Colvin, John, 37.
Comegys, Capt., 41.
"Comet," 55, 82.
Commercial Fire Co., 64.
Company Rolls, 1832, 1858,
see Appendix.
Congress, 18, 20.
Conn, Capt., 41.
Continental Convention, 18.
Cook, Wm., 54.
Cooke, Wm., 45.
Cooke's Circus, 73.
Cooper, John, 21, 24.
Cordery, Jas., 41.
Cosgrove, Wm., 25.
Cromwell, R., 18.
Croxall, Jas., 39.
Coulston, J., 15.
Courthouse, 34.
Courtney, H., 14, 18, 19,

,31. 48, 57-
Cox, Jas., 13, 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, 25, 48.
Cox's Company, 19, 20, 21.
Cox, Jos., 39.

Dalrymple, J., 21.
Dalrymple, Wm., 38.
Dare, John, 24.
Davidson, And., 21.
Davidson, Job, 21, 26.
Davidson, Robt., 21, 24.
Davison, William, 24.
Davy, Wm., 54.
Deady, Daniel, 25.
Dever (Deaver), John, 13,
19, 26, 48.
Delcher, John, 21, 26.
Delcher, Chr., 24.
Deems, Jacob, 38.
Dennis, E., 17.
Deptford Fire Co., 58, 64.
Despeaux, Jos., 73.
Dido, the, 48.
Diffendaffer, D., 21, 24.
Diffendaffer, M., 21.
Dinner, annual, 29.
Dinsmore, Thos., 36.
Dixon, Th., 57.
Dodson, John, 24.
Doherty, B., 17.
"Dolphin," 55.
Dorson, Isaac, 24.
Dorsey, O., 41.
Dorsey, Rich., 91.
Draper, Ira, 54.

148

Ancient and Honorable

Drill, 15, 16.
Dudley, Geo., 38.
Dues, 15.
Ducke, Geo., 22.
Dugan, B., 48.
Dugan, C, 13.
Duhurst, H. P., 55, 68,
87, 91.
Dukehart, Henry, 38.
Dukehart, John, 7, 43, 55,
60, 68, 74, 88, 91.
Dukehart, John Peck, 7.
Dukehart, J., Jr., 75.
Dulaney, Samuel, 38.
Duncan, Wm., 49.
Dunkin, Wm., 21.
Dutton, Benj., 54.
Duvall, G., 19.
Dyer, Wm. B., 41.

Early Settlers, 26.
East street, 32.
Eden, Governor, 25.
Edmondson, Jas., 60.
Edwards, James, 26.
Egerton, C. C, 84.
Election, 30.
Elliott, T., 14.
Emmett, Thomas, 22, 24.
Emmit, David, 24, 25, 26.
Engine, 47, 48, 58 (steam
88). See also Appendix.
Engine-house, 58, 71, 72,
77-
England, War with, see
Revolution; also, 37, 40.

Etting, Sol, 57.
Evans (Evens), David, 21,
23, 54-
Exchange Hotel, 29.
Expenses, 15.

Fairmount Engine Com
pany, Phila., 74.
Fairmount Fire Co., 84.
"Fairy," 51, 72.
"Fame," 55.
Fame Hose (Wash.), 74-
Fayette street, 15.
Federal Fire Co., 58, 64.
Fells Point Hose and Suc
tion, 65.
Fines, 15.
Finley, Eben.
Finn, J., 17.
Fire Co.s, 58, 65, 66 (and
Appendix) .
Fire Commission, 91.
Fire Dept., 47.
"Fire Fighters," 73.
Firemen, 14, 47.
Firemen's Parade, 83.
Fire Inspection, 89.
First Balto. Hose, 65.
Fitzsimmons, J., 17.
Flag, Mechanical, 23.
Flattery, Jas., 25.
Flemming, Jas., 17.
Flemming, John, 14.
"Flying Dutchman," 55.
Fonerden, Adam, 7, 15, 18
31-

Mechanical Company.

149

Follan, Jesse, 24.
Fountain Inn, 29, 60.
Forrest, C. H., 47, 67.
Fowler, Benj., 41.
Foy, Gregory, 41.
Franciscus, George, 36.
Frailey, Leonard, 41.
Franklin Fire Co., 65.
Franklin Fire Co. (Wash.'^
74. 84.
Frazier, Rich., 54.
French Army, 18.
French, James, 21.
Frick, Peter, 31, 36, 57.
Frick, William, 39.
"Friends," 10, 17, 18, 26,
53-
Friendship Fire Co., 53,
58, 83.
Friendship Fire Co. (Alex
andria, Va.) 84.
Front Street Theatre, 73.
Fuller, O., 54.
Funerals, 68, 73, 75.
Furber, T., 21, 24.
Furlong, J., 7, 43.
Furney, Peter, 22.

Gait, P., 41.
Gantz, A., 21, 24.
Gardiner, W. G., 71.
Garrison, Cor., 21, 24.
Geddess, David, 26, 54.
Gehin, J., 17.
George, Wm. E., 84.
Gibson, Wm., 45.

Gilmor, Robt., 31.
Globe Hotel, 29, 62.
Goddard, Wm., 17.
Goodwill Eng. Co. (Wil.)
74. 84.
Gough, H., 18.
Grace, Ph., 48.
Grable, Gasper, 24.
Grant, Alex., 24, 54.
Grant's Tavern, 29.
Grafflin, Jac, 41.
Graybill, Ph., 36.
Griffith, B., 19, 22, 25, 26.
Griffith, Jas., 36.
Griffith, Nath., 22.
Griffith, R., 11, 18, 47.
Grist, Isaac, 19, 25, 48.
Gutrow, John, 30.
Gwinn, William, 7, 39.

Hall, Elisha, 48.
Hamblen, H., 73.
Hanson, Amon, 24.
Harrison, Pres., 23.
Haslet, Jas., 41.
Hawkins, John, 54.
Hayden, Dennis, 38.
Hays, John, 54.
Hail, G., 17.
Halfpenny, Wm., 36.
Hall, Caleb, 19, 26.
Hagar, Francis, 36.
Heath, R. K., 41.
Harper, S., 36.
Hart, Mat., 24.
Helms, Geo., 21.

ISO

Ancient and Honorable

Hillen, John, 45.
Hoar, Elisha, 38.
Hoffman, P., 14, 57.
Hogg, John S., 82, 91.
Holbrook's Hotel, 68.
Hollar, Wm., 24.
Holliday, Jas., 48.
HoUingsworth, Fr., 41.
HoUingsworth, J., 7, 13, 14,
26, 31, 36, 57.
HoUingsworth, S., 19, 39,
51-
HoUingsworth, Z., 7, 31.
Hollins, John, 36, 57.
Hollow, Nich., 24.
Hooper, John, 24.
Hooper, S., 36.
Hooper, Wm., 24.
Hopkins, Gerard, 7, 13, 19,
26, 48.
Hopkins, Ph., 49.
Householder, Peter, 91.
Howard, Benj. C, 38, 42.
Howard Fire Co., 65.
Howard, John, 41.
Howard, Mark, 48.
Hull, Edward, 38.
Hull, George, 38.
Hulse, John, 39.
Hunt, Jesse, 39.
Hussey's Hotel, 62.
Hutton, Elisha, 38.
Hyde, S. G., 39.

Incendiaries, 74.
Independence, War of

See Revolution.
Independence Co., 58.
Independent Co., 58.
Independent Blues, 73.
Indian Queen Hotel, 29,31
Inspector, Fire, 89.
"Island Queen," 88.

Jackson, Andrew, 75.
Jackson, Geo., 24.
Jacobs, J., 41.
Jamison, C. C, 82.
Jenkins, Felix, 37.
Jenkins, Fred., 40.
Jenkins, Geo., 40.
Jenkins, Jason, 39.
Jenkins, J. S., 88, 89, 91.
Jenkins, Michael, 39.
Jenkins, Wm. H., i, 86, 89,
90.
Jerome, Mayor, 85.
Jessop, Wm., 57.
Jewett, John, 54.
Jinkins, John, 24.
Johns, Henry, 17, 36.
Johnson, C. W., 91.
Johnson, Governor, 19.
Johnson, Mayor, 31, 34.
Jones, J., 17.
Jones, Josh., 38.
Jones, Michael, 25.
Jones, Nich., 41.
"Jo Warner," 55.
"Junior Fire Co." (Freder
ick), 84.

Mecpianical Company.

151

Kane, Elisha K., 88.
Kane, Geo. P., 84.
Keener, And., 36.
Keener, C, 17.
Keener, George, 25.
Keener, Melchior, 7, 13, 19,
48.
Kennedy, J. P., 68.
Keyner, George, 41.
Kiess, Charles, 21.
Kipp, John, 36.
Knox, Dav., 21.
Komisky's Inn, 29.
Kyle, A. B., 39.

Ladder Companies, 86.
Lafayette, 14, 30.
Langrall, W., 17.
Lawson, Rich., 57.
Leably, George, 24.
Le Grand, J. C, 84, 85.
Le Grand, Samuel, 39.
Lee, John, 48.
Leith, Alex., 48.
Lemmon, Rich, 22, 26.
Lemmon, Robt., 39.
Lemmon Street, 71.
Leverly, George, 19.
Levington, A., 19.
Levy, Thomas, 39.
Liberty Fire Co., 58, 64.
Liberty, Sons of, 18.
Library, 42, 43, 80, 81.
Lindenberger, George, 13,
14, 19, 21, 25, 48.
Lindenberger, J. C, 39.

Liston, James, 21, 24.
"Little Dutchman," 48, 55.
Locke, T. M., 7, 39, 43, 61,
67. 75. 85.
Locke, Mrs. T. M., 91.
Lodgeroom, 18.
London, 74.
Long, James, 34.
Lorah, Henry, 21, 24.
Losbach, F. H., 24.
Loudiger, Chr., 21, 24.
Lovegrove, James, 73, 75,
85, 86, 89, 91.
Lovely Lane, 34.
Lowry, Jos., 22.
Lowry, Ph., 43, 85.
Lowry, Mrs. Ph., 91.
Lux, Darby, 18, 48.
Lux, William, 19.
Lyon, William, 19.

McCannon, James, 57.
McClellan, David, 23, 48.
McClellan, John, 21, 22, 23,
McClellan, William, 23.
25-
McCollum, D., 54.
McComas, H. G., 39. 40.
McCracken, James, 21.
McCuleth, T., 17.
McCulIough, James, 36.
McDonagh, John, 21, 24.
McDonald, Gen'l, 63.
McDonald, William, 41.
McElderry, Theo., 57.
McFadon, Samuel, 24.

152

Ancient and Honorable

McGeoch, John, 91.
McHenry, John, 45.
McKim, Alex., 22, 36, 57.
McKim, Isaac, 41.
McKim, John, 22, 37.
McKim, Wm., 7, 85, 86.
McKinley, J., 76.
McLane, Adam, 24, 36.
McLane, John, 19, 26.
McMechen, David, 26, 31.
McMechen, William, 45.
McPhail, D., 40.
McPherson, S., 88, 91.
Mackenheimer, J., 36, 57.
Mackenheimer, P., 21, 24.
Mackle, William, 21.
Magistrates, 14, 26.
Magruder, R., 84.
Mackelwayn, James, 22.
Manning, F., 17.
Alarriage Notice, first, 17.
Marser, B., 39.
Marsh Market Space, 72.
Martin, John, 23, 36.
Maryland Archives, 22, 40.
"Maryland" Engine, 89.
Maryland Insane Asylum,
69.
Maryland Journal, 16.
Maryland Militia, 21.
Masons, 54.
Mason, R., 13, 36.
Matchett, R. J., 39.
Mathiot, Chr., 39.
Mathiot, George, 38.
Matthews, George, 26.
Mattison, A., 21, 24, 48.

May, William, 36.
Mayors, 11, 31, 32, 35, 36.
Mechanical Association of
Defenders, 26.
Mechanical Company, Rec
ords, see Introduction ;
preface ; Military, 10 ;
name, 15; Expenses, 15;
Fines, etc., 15; Discip
line, 15, 16; Election, 30,
47 ; Colors, 55 ; Uniform,
55 ; Temperance Societ}^
73; Banners, 79, 81.
Mechanical Fire Co., 43, 47
Mechanical Volunteers, 18,
39, 40, 42, 43, 44.
Members, Early, 26, 27, 28.
Members, Roll of, see fol
lowing Appendix.
Mercantile Fire Co., 64.
Mercer, Hugh, 22.
Mercer, John, 13.
Meredith, Jon., 39.
Merryman, John, 31, 34,
57-
Merryman, William, 54.
Messersmith, S., 21, 24.
Mexican War, 80.
Meyer, Jacob, 31.
Mickle, Robt., 39.
Miller, George, 24.
Monumental Fire Company
(CaHf.), 82.
Miller, Michael, 21.
Miller, Ph., 21.
Mills, Levin, 39.
Mills, S. S., 84.

Mechanical Company.

153

Monuments, 42, 43, 44.
:\loale, J., 14, 34, 48.
Aloale, Rich., 19, 34.
Montgomery, John, 35.
Mitchell, John, 36.
Mincel, Josh., 25.
!Miltenberger, A., 83.
Monumental Fire Co., 84.
^loore, John R., 91.
INloore, Thomas, 41.
^loore, Capt., 25.
]^Iorgan, Joel, 54.
^lorgan, Thomas, 54.
}*Iosher, James, 43, 45.
^lull, Jacob, 24.
Alummy, Thos., 41.
Murry, D. C, 84.
]\Iuster, 16.
jNIyers, F., 48.

Neale, James B., 36.
Needles, J. A., 7, 68, 87, 88,
91.
Needles, Edward A., 73.
New Market Fire Co., 64.
New York, 82.
Newspaper, 10, 13, 16.
Niles, Hez., 7, 17, 43.
Niles' Register, 17.
Nice, Chr., 48.
Nide, James, 54.
Norfolk, 38.
Norris, John, 54.
North Lane (Street), 15.
North Point Battle, 39, 42,
43. 44-

Officers, 7, 16, 30.
"Old Lady," 55, 60, 62, 72,
73- 75. 76, 78, 85, 87, 93.
Oliver, Robert, 63.
Orange Alley, 71.
Owings, Samuel, 31.

Pansil, John, 21, 24.
Parades, 29, 83.
Parker, John, 36.
Pascault, L., 36.
Patapsco Fire Co., 76, 83.
"Pat Lyon," 85.
Payson, Henry, 26.
Peale, R., 34.
Peale's Museum, 34, 63.
Pechin, William, 17, 36, 41.
Pennington, Paul, 13.
Pensil, Balzer, 24.
Perine, Peter, 54.
Perry, C. G., 39.
Peters, Daniel, 25.
Peters, H. C, 39.
Philadelphia, 18, 73.
Philpot, B., 18.
Pioneer Fire Co. (Cumb.),
84.
Piper, James, 41.
Pleasants, John P., 57.
Poe, David, 14, 21, 26, 41,
54, 57-
Poe, Edgar A., 14.
Poe, George, 21, 23.
Poe, William, 24.
Police, 14, 74.
Pomphrey, Josh., 24.

154

Ancient and Honorable

Poor, C. M., 41.
Pope, Mrs. D. S., 91.
Pope, Folger, 73.
Poppleton, Thomas, 45.
Poque, L. J., 39.
Postoffice (first), 10, 16.
Presbyterian Church, 32.
Presidents, 7, 13.
Presstman, George, 22, 37,
48.
Property Company, 65.
Provincial Government, 11.
Pugh, Jacob, 54.
Purviance, Robt., 37.
Purviance, S., 11.
Quakers, see "Friends."
Raborg, Chr., 21, 24, 25,
39-
Railways, 91.
Randall, Aquilla, 39, 42.
Randall, EHsha, 39.
Ranshaw, Bennett, 24.
Ray, William, 17.
Rea, George, 21.
Redgrave, 39.
Reed, L., 41.
Reese, J. E., 59.
Reformed Church, 55.
Reiley, M., 17.
Reinecker, George, 31.
Reliance Fire Co., 64.
Relief Fund, 67.
Rencher, D. G., 17.
Republican Fire Co., 58, 64.

Revolution, War of, 10, 17,
18, 22, 23, 29, 31, 37, 59.
Rheem, Chr., 24.
Rhume, J., 21.
Richardson, George, 25.
Richardson, J., 30, 48.
Richardson, William, 48.
Ridenour, Nich., 24.
Ridgely, C. W., 73
Ridgely, R., 14.
Riezer, S. C, 39.
Riley, George, 68.
Riley, William, 58, 91.
Riots, 53.
Ritchey, J., 21, 24.
Robertson, D., 17.
Rochambeau, 18.
"Rocket," 55, 72. ,
Rodgers, George, 43.
Rogers, Jacob, 82.
Rodgers, J. H., 48, 62.
Rodgers, Nath., 37.
Rogers, Nich., 31.
Rogers, Ph., 31.
Rogers, Seth, 82.
Rodgers, William, 21, 23,
36.
Rogge, Charles, 39.
Rolls, Company, Appendix.
Root, Basil, 84.
Ross, General, 40.
Rowe, J. K., 41.
Ruff, J. A., 40.
Rusk, David, 13, 19, 25, 26,
48.
Rutter, J., 30.
Ruxton Lane, 65.

Mechanical Company.

15!

Sadtler, P. R., 41.
St. Paul's Lane, 15.
Sanders, Ed., 21, 48.
San Francisco, 80, 82.
Saturday Post, 73.
Sayter, Charles, 22, 24.
Sayter, Joseph, 21.
Schaefer, B., 31.
Schaefer, H., 25.
Scharf, J. T., 11, 14.
Schoolhouse, first, 11.
Schroeder, Hy., 57.
Seabright, S., 84.
Segauer, M., 24.
Segesser, W., 21, 24.
Senseny, Jac, 40.
Settlers, early, 26.
Shaffer, Fr., 36.
Shaw, I., 39.
Shaw, J. W., 87, 88, 91.
Sheppard, Michael, 25.
Sheppard, T., 7, 41, 43, 60.
Sheriff, 11.
Shiffler Fire Co., 84.
Shields, Charles, 24.
Shields, David, 7, 13, 19,
22, 37, 58.
Shrim, J., Sr., 7, 21, 24.
Shrim, J., Jr., 30, 31.
Shrisch, M., 24.
Shule, John, 7, 13, 36, 48,
49.
Sinclair, James, 39.
Sinclair, Robert, 54.
Sindal, John, 39.
Sifton, William, 39.
Slone, James, 39.

Small, Jacob, 35, 39, 41.,
42, 62.
Smallwood, Gen'l, 20, 36.
Smith, James, 17, 48.
Smith, James H., 7.
Smith, Job., 31, 36, 41.
Smith, Jos., 25.
Smith, M., 25.
Smith, P., 24.
Smith, Peter, 21.
Smith, Robert, 37, 57.
Smith, Rowland, 24.
Smith, Samuel, 10.
Smith, Thorowgood, 35,
49. 53-
Smith, W., 14.
Smith, W. R., 41-
Snider, John, 25.
"Snow Bird," 55.
Snyder, Charles, 24.
Snyder, John, 41.
Society of the Cincinnati,
10.
Somerville, J., 57.
Sons of Liberty, 18
Sons of Veterans, 93.
Spear, William, 14, 19, 25,
39-
Speck, John, 21.
Spies, Chas. L., 7.
Spilman, Hy., 7, 60, 68, 88,
89, 90, 91, 93.
Sprosson, John, 25.
Stacia (Statia), Wm., 21,
24.
Stansbury, Charles, 41.
Stansbury, D., 39.

156

Ancient and Honorable

Stansbury, J. B., 41.
Stapleton, J. K., 43.
Starck's Hotel, 29, 30.
Starr, Hez., 39, 75, 91.
Starr, Wm. M., 84.
Steam Engine, 88.
Steel, John, 57.
Steiger, Jacob, 41.
Sterret, Jas., 19, 25.
Sterret, Jos., 41.
Stewart, George, 39.
Stewart, J. D., 7, 68, 91, 92.
Stewart, R., 30.
Stewart, Steph., 25.
Stockton, J., 39.
Stouffer, H., 36.
Stran, Wm. H., 884.
Streets, 45.
Stricker, Gen'l John, 31,
36, 37, 40, 57.
Strother, D., 25.
Stuls, J., 21.
Stump, J., 57.
"Sun," The, 67.
Swain, Jere, 21, 24.
Swann, Mayor, 88.
Swan, M., 23.
Swan, Samuel. 25.
Sweeney, R., 38.
Taylor, Pres., 82.
Taylor, J. B., 41.
Taylor, John, 21.
Temperance Society, 73.
Taylor, Isaac, 54.
Tenant, Thos., 41.
Thomas, Ph. E., 31, 38, 58.

Thompson, Alex., 41.
Thornburg, Joseph, 57.
Tinges, John, 21.
Tomaskin, Camp, 20.
Tool, Robert, 24.
Torrence, Charles, 36.
Town Comm., 11.
Townsend, Joseph, 45.
Towson, H. H., 39.
Towson, Thos., 38.
Toy, I. N., 41, 43.
Trimble, John,
Trimble, William, 36.
Trumbo, Adam, 21, 24.
Trumbo, Henry, 25.
Trumbo, John, 25.
Turner Ch., 39.
Tweed, Wm. M., 83.
Tyler, J. C, 39.
Uhler's Alley, 72, 73.
Uhler, Erasmus, 19, 25.
Uniform, 55.
Union Fire Co., 53, 58, 64.
Union Fire Co. (Lancas
ter), 75.
Union Fire Co. (Freder
ick), 75.
United Fire Dept., 65, 66.
United Hose and Suction
Co., 65.
United States Fire Co.
(Phila.), 84.
Vance, Capt., 41.
Vaughn, J., '60.
Vera Cruz, 80.
Veteran A^olunteer Ass'n,
93-

Mechanical Company.

Vigilant Fire Co., 64.
Vigilant Fire Co. (Phila.),
84.
Volunteer Fire Dept., 47.
Wagner, Aug., 87.
\\'ainwright, J., 54.
Walker, David, 25.
Walles, John, 24.
Ward, T., 17.
Warfield, Capt. 41.
Warner, A. E.,
Warner, George, 36.
Warner, Joseph, 91.
Warner, Michael, 39, 41.
Wasbay, H., 21.
Washington Fire Com
pany (Phila.), 84.
Washington, George, 14,
30, 32, 37-
Washington's Birthday, 37.
Washington Hose, 65.
Washington, D. C, 73.
Watchman Fire Co., 83.
Waters, H., 57.
Watkins, Tobias, 41.
Watts, D. B., 41. ff
Wells, Cyprian, 19, 57.
Wells, George, 19, 25, 55.
Wells, Harris, 39.
Wells and McComas, 40.
Welsh, George, 21, 23.
West, C, 88.
Whitaker, George, 38.
Whitaker, Jos., 39.
Wicaco Fire Co. (Phila),
84.

Willson, Samuel, 54.
Willson, William, 19.
Willson, Wm., Jr., 60.
Wilkerson, John, 48.
Williams, Josh., 48.
Williams, Nath., 45.
Williamson, A., 84.
Willing, Joseph, 39.
Wilson, James, 43.
Wilson, Jared, 41.
Wilson, Thomas, 24.
Wilson, William, 15, 19.
Winchester, George, 45.
Winder, W. H., 41.
Winters, E., 19.
Woelper, George, 41.
Woodfield, S., 17.
Woodland, Wm., 41.
Worthington, N., 39.
Worthington, Thos., 48.
Wright, R. T., 91.
Yanaway, D., 39.
Yeiser, Englehart, 14, 17
31-
Yeiser, Ph., 21, 57.
Yellott, Jere, 31.
Yerkes, David, 54.
Yewell, John, 38.
York Road (old), 69.
Yorktown, 18.
Young, James, 25.
Young Men's Total Abst
Soc, 73.
Zare, I., 39.
Zigler, H., 24.

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