Forgotten history of Ellicott City & Howard County MD

Showing posts with label Morris (Francis). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Morris (Francis). Show all posts
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Ruthless, winner of first Belmont Stakes, killed by a hunter at "Oakland Manor"

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In 1867 the first Belmont Stakes race was held at the new Jerome Park racecourse.  A filly won. Ruthless was raised by Francis Morris (181...
Monday, April 11, 2016

Charles Sterrett Ridgely's name change and Oakland

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Charles Ridgely Sterrett (1782-1847) legally changed his surname as requested by his mother's uncle Capt. Charles Ridgely, the builder...
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