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We've included here a brief history of
Buckeystown, MD.
A Brief History of Buckeystown, Maryland
"The back section of this imposing
brick house, was the original home of George Buckey, who
established a tannery at the spring, down the hill from
his residence around 1775. George's brother, John was the
tavern owner across the road and the town was named for
these two industrious brothers.
George Buckey died in 1823, and his
son, Daniel Buckey sold the property to Daniel Baker in
1832. This began a legacy that was to influence the
village, as much, or even more than the arrival of the
Buckey brothers. According to a family history written by
Carrie H. Thomas, "The Buckey brick house, the oldest in
town, to which Daniel had brought his bride, had long
since become inadequate. As built in 1790, the house was
one and a half stories. In the 1850's the roof as raised,
the back building enlarged and the entire house remodeled.
In the north sitting room the family life was led. He
believed in taking his children into his confidence."
Daniel and Kitty?s eldest son, William G. Baker, moved
into the family home with his wife, Susan Jones, and the
elder Bakers moved to the southern end of town.
In 1888, "Billy" Baker became the head
of the lime and stone business after his father?s death.
The property finally left the Baker family after 123 years
when Ella King Prime purchased it in 1955. There have been
several owners since then, Erwin and Lydia Markgraf are
remembered for the antique shop they operated in the
restored carriage house. They purchased the house and 3.77
acres in 1978. The open porches on the back section of the
house were enclosed by the Markgraf?s. The center hall is
gracious with parlors on either side. The porch was
extended around the south side of the house around 1990.

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