John Ridgely, Fifth Master of Hampton, 1851-1938
Financial and Legal Documents
Subseries: Accounts & Ledgers
1871-88Cash Book with Expenses of J. and H.W.S. RidgelyFC1-3/59HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1872-75House Expenses including pay to houseBox 1MDHSMS1908Ridgely Papers, 1840-1919
1878-87Hampton Farm Account BookSW3-1/3HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1881-84Account Book for Johnson Bros. & Co.Box 12, Folder 36MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1897-?Hampton Farm, Cash Account Book, 1 vol.Box 1MDHSMS1908Ridgely Papers, 1840-1919
1903AccountsBox 12, Folder 15MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1907-19Hampton Farm, Cash Account Book, 1 vol.Box 1MDHSMS1908Ridgely Papers, 1840-1919
1935-45Hampton Herd BookSW3-1/1HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1937-46Hampton Herd Book and Milk RecordsSW3-1/2HAMPMS1
Subseries: Banking
1866-89Bank BookBox 12, Folder 32MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1872-82Checkbook register and stubsBox 12, Folders MDHSMS2891
12-13
1894, 1904, 1925Bank Book, CD, Bank ReceiptBox 1, Folder 10HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
Subseries: Bills & Receipts
1862-76Hampton BillsBox 8MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1863-84Hampton BillsBox 9MDHSMS2891
1872, 1882Receipts for livestock, dogsBox 12, Folder 24MDHSMS2891
1872-76ReceiptsBox 12, Folder 16MDHSMS2891
1874Receipt/John Ridgely to Eliza Ridgely White Buckler FC1-4/49HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
re.Will of Charles Ridgely
1876-1936Miscellaneous Bills & ReceiptsBox 1, Folders 30-37HAMPMS1
1879Bulls from JerseyBox 12, Folder 25MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1884-89Invoices/Receipts for school board and tuitionFC1-3/60HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1902Invoice of Hampton wines sold to J.P. Morgan of NYBox 12, Folder 29MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1903-04Memberships: Lutherville Athletic Club, L'Hirondell FC1-3/71-3/74HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
Rowing Club, Phi Kapp Sigma Fraternity, Baltimore
Athletic Club
Subseries: Legal Papers
1901Court summons in Tucker claim against heirs of Box 12, Folder 20MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
Howard Ridgely
1905Case in Equity - Eliza Ridgely vs. John RidgelyBox 16, Folders 2-3MDHSMS2891
1912Legal Brief - J. and H.W.S. Ridgely v. Mayor/City Box 3, Folder 35HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
Council of Baltimore
Subseries: Investments
1875 ca.List of Securities inherited by John Ridgely from FC1-4/50HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
Charles Ridgely
1880-86Stock Certificates/Sutro Tunnel Co.Box 3, Folder2HAMPMS1
1898-1923Investment records including statements, summaries, Box 3, Folders 4-18HAMPMS1
lists, correspondence
Subseries: Tax Documents
1872-1903Ridgely Estate - Tax RecordsBox 10, Folders 1-7MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
Subseries: Inventories
1875, 1927-39"Catalogue of Pictures at Hampton - 1875" FC1-3/101HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
InformationAdded 1927-39
1882"Catalogue of 'Hampton' Herd of Registered Jerseys"FC1-3/4HAMPMS1
1900-02Inventories and Correspondence re: wine, bills & FC1-3HAMPMS1
receipts for supplies
Subseries: Maintenance & Renovation
1880 ca.Drawings/Layout of Formal Gardens - Fist, Second MC1-7/2HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
and Third Parterres
1885"Hampton Orchard" - Layout of Orchard and Chart of MC1-7/3HAMPMS1
Trees Planted
1901-02, 1936Estimates for well drilling and paintingFC1-3/11-12HAMPMS1
1901-29Estimates, Bills & Receipts for roofing, well, pipes, FC-3/142-165HAMPMS1
plumbing, lumber, chimneys, wiring, painting
1936-37Letters/Estimate/Notes re: Building new greenhouseFC1-3/30HAMPMS1
Subseries: Miscellaneous
1888Insurance policy for gatehouse on Jamesville PikeBox 12, Folder 18MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1889, 1894Towsontown Hedge & Wire Fencing Co. - purchase ofBox 12, Folder 19MDHSMS2891
patent, tax receipt
Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks
1871Pocket DiaryFC2-8/9HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1872NotebookBox 12, Folder 33MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1873Notebook/plannerBox 12, Folder 34MDHSMS2891
1873-86 ca.NotebookBox 12, Folder 35MDHSMS2891
1889Calendar DiaryBox 12, Folder 37MDHSMS2891
1900-05Guest Book: "Visitors to Hampton"FC2-8/39HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1912-34Guest Book: "Our Guests"FC2-8/40HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1914Calendar DiaryBox 12, Folder 38MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1928Guest Book: "Visitors-Summer of 1928"FC2-8/41HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
Land & Property Records
Subseries: Deeds & Grants
1884Deed: Jenkins estate to Towsontown Turnpike Co.Box 12, Folder 17MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
Subseries: Maps, Plats, Surveys, Drawings
1875Drawing--"Entrance Gates at Hampton" (John Laing)MC1-11/1HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1875Drawing--Floorplans of Hampton (John Laing)MC1-11/2HAMPMS1
1880 ca.Drawings/Plans of Cemetery Vault and InscriptionsMC1-7/1HAMPMS1
1884Drawing--Sketch of NW Wing of Hampton showing MC1-11/3HAMPMS1
water and drain pipes
1910-20 ca.Blueprint--"Plat of Hampton Estate" (Thomas Disney)MC1-11/4HAMPMS1
1911Map--Route of the Towson & Cockesvill Electric Box 31, Folder 3HAMPMS1
RAilway through Ridgely Property
1913Blueprint--"Plat of the Ridgely Lands on the East Side MC1-11/12HAMPMS1
of Harford Road" (Disney)
1930-33 ca.Drawing--Hamtpon First Floor Plan (from Great MC1-11/6HAMPMS1
Georgian Houses of America)
Subseries: Miscellaneous
1865-75Illinois and Nebraska Lands - valuation, letters and Box 10, Folders 8-11MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
papers
Wills & Estate Papers
1905Final Settlement of father's estateBox 16, Folder 5MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1938Appraisals of Personal PropertyBox 3, Folder 27HAMPMS2John (III) & Lillian Ketcham Ridgely
1938Last Will and Testament of John RidgelyFC1-4/33HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1938First Administration Accounto/John Ridgely's EstateFC1-4/39HAMPMS1
1938Inventories/Estate of John RidgelyFC1-4/55-56HAMPMS1
1938-39U.S. and Maryland Estate Tax ReturnsFC1-4/60-61HAMPMS1
1939Second Administration Account/John Ridgely's EstateFC1-4/40HAMPMS1
Correspondence
Outgoing letter in French to his fatherBox 3, Reel 5, M4451MDHSMS1127Ridgely Family Papers, 1757-1929
1869-1907Outgoing to Charles Ridgely, Dr. James McHenry FC2-6/147-156HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
Howard, Helen W. S. Ridgely, Leonice J. M. Stewart
1872-1918, n.d.Incoming LettersBox 2MDHSMS715.1Helen West Stewart Ridgely Family Papers 1840-1918
1872-1935CorrespondenceBox 12, Folders 1-11MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1872-76, n.d.Incoming LettersBox 4, Reel 7MDHSMS1127Ridgely Family Papers, 1757-1929
1873Incoming from Leonice "Nona" Moulton Stewart ShawFC2-5/297,299HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1873Incoming from Julian LeRoy WhiteFC2-5/311HAMPMS1
1873-1929Incoming from J.R. Nickols, R.J. Wand(?), William C. FC2-6/138-145HAMPMS1
Shaw, Francis L. Turnbull, Clarence F.M. Leidy,
Theodore Marburg, Merillat School Classmates, E. G.
Miller, Jr.
1878, 1906Business Correspondence/Hampton-relatedBox 1, Folder 1HAMPMS2John (III) & Lillian Ketcham Ridgely
1890's and 1902Incoming from Margaretta Sophia RidgelyFC2-6/117-118HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1898Incoming from Julian LeRoy WhiteFC2-5/314HAMPMS1
1900 ca.Incoming from Margaret Howard Ridgely (Leidy)FC2-6/298HAMPMS1
1902Incoming from John Ridgely, Jr.FC2-5/258HAMPMS1
1903-07Incoming from Helen W. S. RidgelyFC2-6HAMPMS1
1903-16Incoming from John Ridgely, Jr.FC2-5/75,77,86HAMPMS1
1904Outgoing to John and Helen W. S. RidgelyFC2-6/97HAMPMS1
1904-13Business correspondence: Calvert St. property, coalBox 1, Folders 54-55HAMPMS1
1910-29IncomingBox 2, Folder 12HAMPMS2John (III) & Lillian Ketcham Ridgely
1916Incoming from David Stewart RidgelyFC2-6/259HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1927Incoming from John Campbell WhiteFC2-5/323HAMPMS1
n.d.Outgoing Letter to Helen West Stewart Ridgely (wife)Box 5MDHSMS715Helen West Stewart Ridgely Papers, 1868-1919
Personal Papers and Items
CertificatesBox 2MDHSMS715.1Helen West Stewart Ridgely Family Papers 1840-1918
1871PassportMC1-10/5HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1873Marriage Certificate--John Ridgely and Helen W. MC1-10/1HAMPMS1
Stewart
1900"Books at Hampton", "Book List 1900-Town" prepared FC1-3/93-94HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
by Margaret H. Ridgely
1901Exhibit awards from Hagerstown FairBox 12, Folder 23MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1923Fiftieth Anniversary Party Materials: invitation, letters, Box 21, Folders 1-10HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
cards, newspaper pictures
1929"Treasure Hunt" Game/Locating Items at HamptonFC1-3/102HAMPMS1
Educational Papers
1866-67Report Cards/Universite de France, Institution Box 34, Folder 5HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
Auber-Savary--John Ridgely
1869-72Report card and literary clippingsBox 12, Folder 22MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1870Merillat Institute Diplomas/Proficiency CertificatesBox 16, Folder 25HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
Printed Material
1882Printed catalog of "Hampton" herd with dates and Box 12, Folder 26MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
pedgrees
1900-09Newspapers: Hampton clippingsBox 7, Folder 14HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
1920-29Newspapers: Hampton clippingsBox 7, Folder 15HAMPMS1
1930-39Newspapers: Hampton clippingsBox 7, Folder 16HAMPMS1
n.d.Newspaper clippings - purchase of cattleBox 12, Folder 27MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
Organizational Activities
1858Certificates: Director, Maryalnd State Bible Society, MC1-9HAMPMS1Ridgely Family Papers
American Tradt Society
1876-81 ca.Towson Guards - his commission as 1st Lieutenant; Box 21, Folder 5MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
his commission to the Centennial Fair in New York
1877-79Detailed discussions on agricultural practices/issues MDHSMS381Garrison Forrest Farmers' Club Minutes, 1877-79
including crop rotation, raising of sheep, hogs, cattle,
fencing, water supply, management of timberland, fall
ploughing, agricultural education
1878-84Towson Guard PapersBox 13, Folders 1-4MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
Historic Research
1895-96Ridgely Family Genealogy/Correspondence, "Blue Box 1, Folder 10HAMPMS2John (III) & Lillian Ketcham Ridgely
Book" Lineage Form for John Ridgely
Inventories
1902List of wines bottled at HamptonBox 12, Folder 28MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
post 1864Bound catalogue of Hampton Libraries, organized by MDHSMZ Hampton Libraries
room; undated but includes publications from 1864
Miscellaneous
1876-87Miscellaneous PapersBox 12, Folder 21MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
1878J.M. Anderson's report as overseerBox 4, Reel 7, M4453MDHSMS1127Ridgely Family Papers, 1757-1929
1902Printed labels for Hampton MadeiraBox 12, Folders MDHSMS2891Hoyt Collection of Ridgely Papers, 1716-1971
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Last Revised December 4, 2007