DEATH: Columbus A. Leary died Jan 18 1909 647 Raborg ave. Residence 334 N. Carrollton Ave. male white born Dec. 6 1833 age 75y 1 m 13 d widower born MD, parents George Leary born MD and Mary Simss born MD, retired farmer. Info. Lollie Leary of 334 Carrollton Ave. Died of heart disease. Dr. Patrick F. Martin buried Rock Hall MD. Cert.#18863 (indexed wrongly said 18803)
OBIT: Capt. Columbus A. Leary, formerly of this county, died suddenly of heart failure Monday afternoon, in Baltimore. He was stricken, on the street in the western part of the city, and expired before medical aid could be summoned. Coroner Martin was notified, and after viewing the remains, decided that no inquest was necessary and gave permission for the removal of the body to an undertaking establishment and it was later removed to his home. Captain Leary was born at Galena, Kent county, MD and at the age of 17 shipped on the Silas Richards, out of Baltimore for San Francisco. While at the latter port the captain of the vessel was burned to death in the destruction of a building where he was stopping, and Captain Leary was given the office of third mate on the return trip. A few years afterward, while on a voyage from San Francisco to Puget Sound, the captain of the vessel was lost overboard, and Captain Leary acted as chief officer the remainder of the voyage. At this time, although he was only 19 years old, his bravery and ability was recognized and he was made master of the Franklin, in which office he remained for three years. Later he sailed the bark Russell to the northwestern coast of America, and while there was made chief officer of the Viking and signed for a trip round the world, which took two years. On his return home Captain Leary purchased the Elite, a small vessel, in which he made trips to Cuba and South America ports. In 1861 his vessel was lost on Teba Island, off the coast of George, and as most of his wealth was centered in his ship, the captain was almost made penniless. From the sale of some of his land on the Eastern Shore, Captain Leary purchased a property near Rock Hall, and opened a general store, which he operated very successfully for many years. In 1889 he retired from active business, and with with the proceeds from the sale of his property purchase a large farm of 400 acres near Edesville, which he called "The Shipyard." In October, 1907, Captain Leary moved to Baltimore, to 334 Carrollton Avenue, where he resided with his wife and only daughter, Mrs. Leary, who was a Miss Anna Vickers, died in February, of last year.
TOMBSTONE: Columbus A. Leary, oldest child of George Leary & Mary Sims, his wife. 1833-1909. Annie M. wife of C.A. Leary, Youngest child of Thomas Vickers & Maria Edes, his wife. 1835-1908. and their only child Mary M. 1859-1940 wife of J.E. Hadaway.
BIO: Capt. Columbus A. Leary, of Kent Co, descendent of old American family, born Galena, 1st district, born Dec. 6 1833. First of Leary family of record in country is James Leary, probably from Ireland, owner of vessel, and abt 1739 captured by French during French war, died in prison. He married Miss Owens. Their son, Joseph Leary, born in Del, is Rev. War, mostly in marshes, then came to Kent Co, m. Miss Redgrave, dau. of Abraham Redgrave, became school teacher, born 1760 d. 1821 member Episcopal Church. George Leary, son of Joseph and father of subject born 1806 Georgetown, this county, reared Georgetown, served apprenticeship as ship joiner in Baltimore returning to this county he married Miss Mary Simms, of Kent Co born 1808 daughter of William Simms, of Kent Co who served in the militia. She died 1871. They had 11 children of whom Columbus A. was eldest. After him came Joseph, who died at 37; George E. see his sketch elsewhere this volume; Hy, in charge of vessel of quartermaster's fleet during late ware, then owner of several small vessels and tow-boats in Baltimore, where he died; Isaac, farmer this county; Susan, wife of James Rolison; Christiana, wife of John Blackstone, this district; James, resided this county; and Oregon, farmer, resided this county. Mr. and Mrs. Rolison are both decd; leaving dau, Elizabeth wife of Ralph Taylor, of Sparrow's Point. George Leary after his marriage carried on a cabinet making and undertaking business in Edesville, this dist, from c. 1840 until he died, October 13, 1883; many years local minister in ME church, to which his wife also member; he was regularly ordained minister although he held no regular charge. Until 1850 Columbus A. Leary spent boyhood at home; then shipped on vessel Silas Richards, running Baltimore-San Francisco, each trip about 7 months; chief officer on Viking for trip around world, 1855-1856; purchased property near Rock Hall and operated general store several years. about 1889 sold store and has since resided that he had bought several years before. Oct 1858 he married Miss Annie Vickers, daughter Thomas and Maria Vickers, of this district; they have a dau., at home. Portrait and Biographical Record of the Eastern Shore of Maryland by Chapman publishing in 1898.
NOTE: General Philip Reed of Caulk's Field dedication of a marker had remarks given by Captain Columbus A. Leary of Edesville MD on Oct. 18 1902 and this was published by the War of 1812 Society.
NOTE: History of Kent County, Maryland, 1630-1916 p. 55, 60 Columbus A. Leary is mentioned for his work in erecting a monument at the War of 1812 Battle site in Kent Co called Battle of Caulk's Field and talks about him as a young boy in the 1830s learning about the spot where the dead Britons were buried because some workmen had dug up the mound to remove one Briton who was shipped back to England to be buried and years later Columbus marked the spot with a rough stone in the hedge to mark the mound forever. Jan 20 1909 Enterprise.
ADDRESS BY CAPT. COLUMBUS A. LEARY. Captain Columbus A. Leary, of Kent county, being introduced by President Denroche, spoke as follows (at the Caulk's Field Memorial dedication in 1902 and Gen. Reed's Gravemarker): LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: - I must first comfort you with the assurance that you will not be called upon to endure what I may inflict upon you for but a few minutes, as at the end of that time I must make room for something more interesting and more instructive, indeed, it is circumstances and not my own presumption which bring me before you at all. The sub-committee appointed to procure, inscribe and erect a monument or slab at the grave of General Reed and a "Marker" on this field, have to explain that they have given much more attention to stability and durability than to ornamentation. In reference to the inscription on the slab (for such it really is) at General Reed's grave, they have simply briefly recited his public services, the ability with which they were executed and the good fortune to his fellow-countrymen which attended them, and concluded that they could not easily invent a much higher compliment. In reference to the inscription on the Marker on this field the committee deliberately determined to free it from clumsiness and to leave it abounding in charity. This sentiment was suggested by the recollection that our ancestor abundantly proved themselves worthy of the valor of a manly and chivalrous people in time of war, and this laid upon us the more agreeable but no less binding duty of showing by our magnanimity that we were worthy the friendship of that same people in time of peace. But our action in this regard was principally inspired by obedience to a law which governed man long before he had learned to temper the steel, weave the cloth, or to write the parchment, and is as potent to-day as it was when the Pyramids first cast their shadows across the blue Nile, or when Jacob was a young herdsman guarding the flocks of Laban on the hills of Padanaram. It provides no penalty for its violation, for man with all his capacity for mischief has never been able to violate it, and but for it human laws could not govern, human schools could not enlighten, and human churches could not reform – and it is decided in the simple sentence that man is an outgrowth of conditions, - a mirror, reflecting his environment, and when we judge by this and measure by the standard which it provides, the men and boys who confronted each other on this field eighty-eight years ago, we find that the Americans were chiefly, indeed, almost altogether sons of Revolutionary soldiers who had heard much of the follies and vices of men who ruled by hereditary and sometimes claimed to rule by divine right. Who was there to tell them that society had suffered nearly, or quite as many ills, from the schemes and machinations of irresponsible demagogues as it ever had by the vices and follies of kings? ...
OBIT: Capt. Columbus A. Leary, formerly of this county, died suddenly of heart failure Monday afternoon, in Baltimore. He was stricken, on the street in the western part of the city, and expired before medical aid could be summoned. Coroner Martin was notified, and after viewing the remains, decided that no inquest was necessary and gave permission for the removal of the body to an undertaking establishment and it was later removed to his home. Captain Leary was born at Galena, Kent county, MD and at the age of 17 shipped on the Silas Richards, out of Baltimore for San Francisco. While at the latter port the captain of the vessel was burned to death in the destruction of a building where he was stopping, and Captain Leary was given the office of third mate on the return trip. A few years afterward, while on a voyage from San Francisco to Puget Sound, the captain of the vessel was lost overboard, and Captain Leary acted as chief officer the remainder of the voyage. At this time, although he was only 19 years old, his bravery and ability was recognized and he was made master of the Franklin, in which office he remained for three years. Later he sailed the bark Russell to the northwestern coast of America, and while there was made chief officer of the Viking and signed for a trip round the world, which took two years. On his return home Captain Leary purchased the Elite, a small vessel, in which he made trips to Cuba and South America ports. In 1861 his vessel was lost on Teba Island, off the coast of George, and as most of his wealth was centered in his ship, the captain was almost made penniless. From the sale of some of his land on the Eastern Shore, Captain Leary purchased a property near Rock Hall, and opened a general store, which he operated very successfully for many years. In 1889 he retired from active business, and with with the proceeds from the sale of his property purchase a large farm of 400 acres near Edesville, which he called "The Shipyard." In October, 1907, Captain Leary moved to Baltimore, to 334 Carrollton Avenue, where he resided with his wife and only daughter, Mrs. Leary, who was a Miss Anna Vickers, died in February, of last year.
TOMBSTONE: Columbus A. Leary, oldest child of George Leary & Mary Sims, his wife. 1833-1909. Annie M. wife of C.A. Leary, Youngest child of Thomas Vickers & Maria Edes, his wife. 1835-1908. and their only child Mary M. 1859-1940 wife of J.E. Hadaway.
BIO: Capt. Columbus A. Leary, of Kent Co, descendent of old American family, born Galena, 1st district, born Dec. 6 1833. First of Leary family of record in country is James Leary, probably from Ireland, owner of vessel, and abt 1739 captured by French during French war, died in prison. He married Miss Owens. Their son, Joseph Leary, born in Del, is Rev. War, mostly in marshes, then came to Kent Co, m. Miss Redgrave, dau. of Abraham Redgrave, became school teacher, born 1760 d. 1821 member Episcopal Church. George Leary, son of Joseph and father of subject born 1806 Georgetown, this county, reared Georgetown, served apprenticeship as ship joiner in Baltimore returning to this county he married Miss Mary Simms, of Kent Co born 1808 daughter of William Simms, of Kent Co who served in the militia. She died 1871. They had 11 children of whom Columbus A. was eldest. After him came Joseph, who died at 37; George E. see his sketch elsewhere this volume; Hy, in charge of vessel of quartermaster's fleet during late ware, then owner of several small vessels and tow-boats in Baltimore, where he died; Isaac, farmer this county; Susan, wife of James Rolison; Christiana, wife of John Blackstone, this district; James, resided this county; and Oregon, farmer, resided this county. Mr. and Mrs. Rolison are both decd; leaving dau, Elizabeth wife of Ralph Taylor, of Sparrow's Point. George Leary after his marriage carried on a cabinet making and undertaking business in Edesville, this dist, from c. 1840 until he died, October 13, 1883; many years local minister in ME church, to which his wife also member; he was regularly ordained minister although he held no regular charge. Until 1850 Columbus A. Leary spent boyhood at home; then shipped on vessel Silas Richards, running Baltimore-San Francisco, each trip about 7 months; chief officer on Viking for trip around world, 1855-1856; purchased property near Rock Hall and operated general store several years. about 1889 sold store and has since resided that he had bought several years before. Oct 1858 he married Miss Annie Vickers, daughter Thomas and Maria Vickers, of this district; they have a dau., at home. Portrait and Biographical Record of the Eastern Shore of Maryland by Chapman publishing in 1898.
NOTE: General Philip Reed of Caulk's Field dedication of a marker had remarks given by Captain Columbus A. Leary of Edesville MD on Oct. 18 1902 and this was published by the War of 1812 Society.
NOTE: History of Kent County, Maryland, 1630-1916 p. 55, 60 Columbus A. Leary is mentioned for his work in erecting a monument at the War of 1812 Battle site in Kent Co called Battle of Caulk's Field and talks about him as a young boy in the 1830s learning about the spot where the dead Britons were buried because some workmen had dug up the mound to remove one Briton who was shipped back to England to be buried and years later Columbus marked the spot with a rough stone in the hedge to mark the mound forever. Jan 20 1909 Enterprise.
ADDRESS BY CAPT. COLUMBUS A. LEARY. Captain Columbus A. Leary, of Kent county, being introduced by President Denroche, spoke as follows (at the Caulk's Field Memorial dedication in 1902 and Gen. Reed's Gravemarker): LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: - I must first comfort you with the assurance that you will not be called upon to endure what I may inflict upon you for but a few minutes, as at the end of that time I must make room for something more interesting and more instructive, indeed, it is circumstances and not my own presumption which bring me before you at all. The sub-committee appointed to procure, inscribe and erect a monument or slab at the grave of General Reed and a "Marker" on this field, have to explain that they have given much more attention to stability and durability than to ornamentation. In reference to the inscription on the slab (for such it really is) at General Reed's grave, they have simply briefly recited his public services, the ability with which they were executed and the good fortune to his fellow-countrymen which attended them, and concluded that they could not easily invent a much higher compliment. In reference to the inscription on the Marker on this field the committee deliberately determined to free it from clumsiness and to leave it abounding in charity. This sentiment was suggested by the recollection that our ancestor abundantly proved themselves worthy of the valor of a manly and chivalrous people in time of war, and this laid upon us the more agreeable but no less binding duty of showing by our magnanimity that we were worthy the friendship of that same people in time of peace. But our action in this regard was principally inspired by obedience to a law which governed man long before he had learned to temper the steel, weave the cloth, or to write the parchment, and is as potent to-day as it was when the Pyramids first cast their shadows across the blue Nile, or when Jacob was a young herdsman guarding the flocks of Laban on the hills of Padanaram. It provides no penalty for its violation, for man with all his capacity for mischief has never been able to violate it, and but for it human laws could not govern, human schools could not enlighten, and human churches could not reform – and it is decided in the simple sentence that man is an outgrowth of conditions, - a mirror, reflecting his environment, and when we judge by this and measure by the standard which it provides, the men and boys who confronted each other on this field eighty-eight years ago, we find that the Americans were chiefly, indeed, almost altogether sons of Revolutionary soldiers who had heard much of the follies and vices of men who ruled by hereditary and sometimes claimed to rule by divine right. Who was there to tell them that society had suffered nearly, or quite as many ills, from the schemes and machinations of irresponsible demagogues as it ever had by the vices and follies of kings? ...
DEATH: Columbus A. Leary died Jan 18 1909 647 Raborg ave. Residence 334 N. Carrollton Ave. male white born Dec. 6 1833 age 75y 1 m 13 d widower born MD, parents George Leary born MD and Mary Simss born MD, retired farmer. Info. Lollie Leary of 334 Carrollton Ave. Died of heart disease. Dr. Patrick F. Martin buried Rock Hall MD. Cert.#18863 (indexed wrongly said 18803)
OBIT: Capt. Columbus A. Leary, formerly of this county, died suddenly of heart failure Monday afternoon, in Baltimore. He was stricken, on the street in the western part of the city, and expired before medical aid could be summoned. Coroner Martin was notified, and after viewing the remains, decided that no inquest was necessary and gave permission for the removal of the body to an undertaking establishment and it was later removed to his home. Captain Leary was born at Galena, Kent county, MD and at the age of 17 shipped on the Silas Richards, out of Baltimore for San Francisco. While at the latter port the captain of the vessel was burned to death in the destruction of a building where he was stopping, and Captain Leary was given the office of third mate on the return trip. A few years afterward, while on a voyage from San Francisco to Puget Sound, the captain of the vessel was lost overboard, and Captain Leary acted as chief officer the remainder of the voyage. At this time, although he was only 19 years old, his bravery and ability was recognized and he was made master of the Franklin, in which office he remained for three years. Later he sailed the bark Russell to the northwestern coast of America, and while there was made chief officer of the Viking and signed for a trip round the world, which took two years. On his return home Captain Leary purchased the Elite, a small vessel, in which he made trips to Cuba and South America ports. In 1861 his vessel was lost on Teba Island, off the coast of George, and as most of his wealth was centered in his ship, the captain was almost made penniless. From the sale of some of his land on the Eastern Shore, Captain Leary purchased a property near Rock Hall, and opened a general store, which he operated very successfully for many years. In 1889 he retired from active business, and with with the proceeds from the sale of his property purchase a large farm of 400 acres near Edesville, which he called "The Shipyard." In October, 1907, Captain Leary moved to Baltimore, to 334 Carrollton Avenue, where he resided with his wife and only daughter, Mrs. Leary, who was a Miss Anna Vickers, died in February, of last year.
TOMBSTONE: Columbus A. Leary, oldest child of George Leary & Mary Sims, his wife. 1833-1909. Annie M. wife of C.A. Leary, Youngest child of Thomas Vickers & Maria Edes, his wife. 1835-1908. and their only child Mary M. 1859-1940 wife of J.E. Hadaway.
BIO: Capt. Columbus A. Leary, of Kent Co, descendent of old American family, born Galena, 1st district, born Dec. 6 1833. First of Leary family of record in country is James Leary, probably from Ireland, owner of vessel, and abt 1739 captured by French during French war, died in prison. He married Miss Owens. Their son, Joseph Leary, born in Del, is Rev. War, mostly in marshes, then came to Kent Co, m. Miss Redgrave, dau. of Abraham Redgrave, became school teacher, born 1760 d. 1821 member Episcopal Church. George Leary, son of Joseph and father of subject born 1806 Georgetown, this county, reared Georgetown, served apprenticeship as ship joiner in Baltimore returning to this county he married Miss Mary Simms, of Kent Co born 1808 daughter of William Simms, of Kent Co who served in the militia. She died 1871. They had 11 children of whom Columbus A. was eldest. After him came Joseph, who died at 37; George E. see his sketch elsewhere this volume; Hy, in charge of vessel of quartermaster's fleet during late ware, then owner of several small vessels and tow-boats in Baltimore, where he died; Isaac, farmer this county; Susan, wife of James Rolison; Christiana, wife of John Blackstone, this district; James, resided this county; and Oregon, farmer, resided this county. Mr. and Mrs. Rolison are both decd; leaving dau, Elizabeth wife of Ralph Taylor, of Sparrow's Point. George Leary after his marriage carried on a cabinet making and undertaking business in Edesville, this dist, from c. 1840 until he died, October 13, 1883; many years local minister in ME church, to which his wife also member; he was regularly ordained minister although he held no regular charge. Until 1850 Columbus A. Leary spent boyhood at home; then shipped on vessel Silas Richards, running Baltimore-San Francisco, each trip about 7 months; chief officer on Viking for trip around world, 1855-1856; purchased property near Rock Hall and operated general store several years. about 1889 sold store and has since resided that he had bought several years before. Oct 1858 he married Miss Annie Vickers, daughter Thomas and Maria Vickers, of this district; they have a dau., at home. Portrait and Biographical Record of the Eastern Shore of Maryland by Chapman publishing in 1898.
NOTE: General Philip Reed of Caulk's Field dedication of a marker had remarks given by Captain Columbus A. Leary of Edesville MD on Oct. 18 1902 and this was published by the War of 1812 Society.
NOTE: History of Kent County, Maryland, 1630-1916 p. 55, 60 Columbus A. Leary is mentioned for his work in erecting a monument at the War of 1812 Battle site in Kent Co called Battle of Caulk's Field and talks about him as a young boy in the 1830s learning about the spot where the dead Britons were buried because some workmen had dug up the mound to remove one Briton who was shipped back to England to be buried and years later Columbus marked the spot with a rough stone in the hedge to mark the mound forever. Jan 20 1909 Enterprise.
ADDRESS BY CAPT. COLUMBUS A. LEARY. Captain Columbus A. Leary, of Kent county, being introduced by President Denroche, spoke as follows (at the Caulk's Field Memorial dedication in 1902 and Gen. Reed's Gravemarker): LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: - I must first comfort you with the assurance that you will not be called upon to endure what I may inflict upon you for but a few minutes, as at the end of that time I must make room for something more interesting and more instructive, indeed, it is circumstances and not my own presumption which bring me before you at all. The sub-committee appointed to procure, inscribe and erect a monument or slab at the grave of General Reed and a "Marker" on this field, have to explain that they have given much more attention to stability and durability than to ornamentation. In reference to the inscription on the slab (for such it really is) at General Reed's grave, they have simply briefly recited his public services, the ability with which they were executed and the good fortune to his fellow-countrymen which attended them, and concluded that they could not easily invent a much higher compliment. In reference to the inscription on the Marker on this field the committee deliberately determined to free it from clumsiness and to leave it abounding in charity. This sentiment was suggested by the recollection that our ancestor abundantly proved themselves worthy of the valor of a manly and chivalrous people in time of war, and this laid upon us the more agreeable but no less binding duty of showing by our magnanimity that we were worthy the friendship of that same people in time of peace. But our action in this regard was principally inspired by obedience to a law which governed man long before he had learned to temper the steel, weave the cloth, or to write the parchment, and is as potent to-day as it was when the Pyramids first cast their shadows across the blue Nile, or when Jacob was a young herdsman guarding the flocks of Laban on the hills of Padanaram. It provides no penalty for its violation, for man with all his capacity for mischief has never been able to violate it, and but for it human laws could not govern, human schools could not enlighten, and human churches could not reform – and it is decided in the simple sentence that man is an outgrowth of conditions, - a mirror, reflecting his environment, and when we judge by this and measure by the standard which it provides, the men and boys who confronted each other on this field eighty-eight years ago, we find that the Americans were chiefly, indeed, almost altogether sons of Revolutionary soldiers who had heard much of the follies and vices of men who ruled by hereditary and sometimes claimed to rule by divine right. Who was there to tell them that society had suffered nearly, or quite as many ills, from the schemes and machinations of irresponsible demagogues as it ever had by the vices and follies of kings? ...
OBIT: Capt. Columbus A. Leary, formerly of this county, died suddenly of heart failure Monday afternoon, in Baltimore. He was stricken, on the street in the western part of the city, and expired before medical aid could be summoned. Coroner Martin was notified, and after viewing the remains, decided that no inquest was necessary and gave permission for the removal of the body to an undertaking establishment and it was later removed to his home. Captain Leary was born at Galena, Kent county, MD and at the age of 17 shipped on the Silas Richards, out of Baltimore for San Francisco. While at the latter port the captain of the vessel was burned to death in the destruction of a building where he was stopping, and Captain Leary was given the office of third mate on the return trip. A few years afterward, while on a voyage from San Francisco to Puget Sound, the captain of the vessel was lost overboard, and Captain Leary acted as chief officer the remainder of the voyage. At this time, although he was only 19 years old, his bravery and ability was recognized and he was made master of the Franklin, in which office he remained for three years. Later he sailed the bark Russell to the northwestern coast of America, and while there was made chief officer of the Viking and signed for a trip round the world, which took two years. On his return home Captain Leary purchased the Elite, a small vessel, in which he made trips to Cuba and South America ports. In 1861 his vessel was lost on Teba Island, off the coast of George, and as most of his wealth was centered in his ship, the captain was almost made penniless. From the sale of some of his land on the Eastern Shore, Captain Leary purchased a property near Rock Hall, and opened a general store, which he operated very successfully for many years. In 1889 he retired from active business, and with with the proceeds from the sale of his property purchase a large farm of 400 acres near Edesville, which he called "The Shipyard." In October, 1907, Captain Leary moved to Baltimore, to 334 Carrollton Avenue, where he resided with his wife and only daughter, Mrs. Leary, who was a Miss Anna Vickers, died in February, of last year.
TOMBSTONE: Columbus A. Leary, oldest child of George Leary & Mary Sims, his wife. 1833-1909. Annie M. wife of C.A. Leary, Youngest child of Thomas Vickers & Maria Edes, his wife. 1835-1908. and their only child Mary M. 1859-1940 wife of J.E. Hadaway.
BIO: Capt. Columbus A. Leary, of Kent Co, descendent of old American family, born Galena, 1st district, born Dec. 6 1833. First of Leary family of record in country is James Leary, probably from Ireland, owner of vessel, and abt 1739 captured by French during French war, died in prison. He married Miss Owens. Their son, Joseph Leary, born in Del, is Rev. War, mostly in marshes, then came to Kent Co, m. Miss Redgrave, dau. of Abraham Redgrave, became school teacher, born 1760 d. 1821 member Episcopal Church. George Leary, son of Joseph and father of subject born 1806 Georgetown, this county, reared Georgetown, served apprenticeship as ship joiner in Baltimore returning to this county he married Miss Mary Simms, of Kent Co born 1808 daughter of William Simms, of Kent Co who served in the militia. She died 1871. They had 11 children of whom Columbus A. was eldest. After him came Joseph, who died at 37; George E. see his sketch elsewhere this volume; Hy, in charge of vessel of quartermaster's fleet during late ware, then owner of several small vessels and tow-boats in Baltimore, where he died; Isaac, farmer this county; Susan, wife of James Rolison; Christiana, wife of John Blackstone, this district; James, resided this county; and Oregon, farmer, resided this county. Mr. and Mrs. Rolison are both decd; leaving dau, Elizabeth wife of Ralph Taylor, of Sparrow's Point. George Leary after his marriage carried on a cabinet making and undertaking business in Edesville, this dist, from c. 1840 until he died, October 13, 1883; many years local minister in ME church, to which his wife also member; he was regularly ordained minister although he held no regular charge. Until 1850 Columbus A. Leary spent boyhood at home; then shipped on vessel Silas Richards, running Baltimore-San Francisco, each trip about 7 months; chief officer on Viking for trip around world, 1855-1856; purchased property near Rock Hall and operated general store several years. about 1889 sold store and has since resided that he had bought several years before. Oct 1858 he married Miss Annie Vickers, daughter Thomas and Maria Vickers, of this district; they have a dau., at home. Portrait and Biographical Record of the Eastern Shore of Maryland by Chapman publishing in 1898.
NOTE: General Philip Reed of Caulk's Field dedication of a marker had remarks given by Captain Columbus A. Leary of Edesville MD on Oct. 18 1902 and this was published by the War of 1812 Society.
NOTE: History of Kent County, Maryland, 1630-1916 p. 55, 60 Columbus A. Leary is mentioned for his work in erecting a monument at the War of 1812 Battle site in Kent Co called Battle of Caulk's Field and talks about him as a young boy in the 1830s learning about the spot where the dead Britons were buried because some workmen had dug up the mound to remove one Briton who was shipped back to England to be buried and years later Columbus marked the spot with a rough stone in the hedge to mark the mound forever. Jan 20 1909 Enterprise.
ADDRESS BY CAPT. COLUMBUS A. LEARY. Captain Columbus A. Leary, of Kent county, being introduced by President Denroche, spoke as follows (at the Caulk's Field Memorial dedication in 1902 and Gen. Reed's Gravemarker): LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: - I must first comfort you with the assurance that you will not be called upon to endure what I may inflict upon you for but a few minutes, as at the end of that time I must make room for something more interesting and more instructive, indeed, it is circumstances and not my own presumption which bring me before you at all. The sub-committee appointed to procure, inscribe and erect a monument or slab at the grave of General Reed and a "Marker" on this field, have to explain that they have given much more attention to stability and durability than to ornamentation. In reference to the inscription on the slab (for such it really is) at General Reed's grave, they have simply briefly recited his public services, the ability with which they were executed and the good fortune to his fellow-countrymen which attended them, and concluded that they could not easily invent a much higher compliment. In reference to the inscription on the Marker on this field the committee deliberately determined to free it from clumsiness and to leave it abounding in charity. This sentiment was suggested by the recollection that our ancestor abundantly proved themselves worthy of the valor of a manly and chivalrous people in time of war, and this laid upon us the more agreeable but no less binding duty of showing by our magnanimity that we were worthy the friendship of that same people in time of peace. But our action in this regard was principally inspired by obedience to a law which governed man long before he had learned to temper the steel, weave the cloth, or to write the parchment, and is as potent to-day as it was when the Pyramids first cast their shadows across the blue Nile, or when Jacob was a young herdsman guarding the flocks of Laban on the hills of Padanaram. It provides no penalty for its violation, for man with all his capacity for mischief has never been able to violate it, and but for it human laws could not govern, human schools could not enlighten, and human churches could not reform – and it is decided in the simple sentence that man is an outgrowth of conditions, - a mirror, reflecting his environment, and when we judge by this and measure by the standard which it provides, the men and boys who confronted each other on this field eighty-eight years ago, we find that the Americans were chiefly, indeed, almost altogether sons of Revolutionary soldiers who had heard much of the follies and vices of men who ruled by hereditary and sometimes claimed to rule by divine right. Who was there to tell them that society had suffered nearly, or quite as many ills, from the schemes and machinations of irresponsible demagogues as it ever had by the vices and follies of kings? ...
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