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  Charles, 3d Baron Baltimore Calvert - HighBeam Encyclopedia
Calvert, Charles, 3d Baron Baltimore 1637-1715, second proprietor of Maryland.
He was sent over as deputy governor of that province in 1661 by his father, Cecilius Calvert, 2d Baron Baltimore, and at his father's death in 1675 succeeded to the proprietorship.
A Roman Catholic faced by an overwhelming Protestant population, he ruled arbitrarily, restricting the suffrage, and filling the offices with his partisans.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-CalvertCh.html   (179 words)

  
  Charles County, Maryland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland.
Charles County was created in 1658 by an Order in Council.
Charles County is governed by county commissioners, the traditional form of county government in Maryland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charles_County,_Maryland   (723 words)

  
 Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore (August 27, 1637 - February 21, 1715) was the second Proprietary Governor of the Province of Maryland, inheriting the colony upon the death of his father, Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore in 1675.
Charles had been raised in England and witnessed the religious conflicts of the English Civil War.
In 1684, Charles Calvert was summoned to England to defend himself in the dispute with Penn as well as answer charges that he favoured Catholics in the colony.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charles_Calvert,_3rd_Baron_Baltimore   (387 words)

  
 Portrait of Charles Calvert, 3rd Lord - Enoch Pratt Free Library - Baltimore, MD
Born during the trying period when his father was straining his resources to maintain and strengthen the infant colony, Charles Calvert was bred to the responsibilities and privileges of a future governor and proprietor of the Maryland Palatinate.
At the age of 24 Charles came as governor to Maryland to remain, except for one visit to his father, till after latter's death.
Firm in will and genuinely concerned for the welfare of his Maryland subjects, Charles lacked the prudence of his father and grandfather and relied too heavily on the outdated prerogatives of the feudal government contemplated by the charter.
www.epfl.net /exhibits/lordsbaltimore/charles3.html   (343 words)

  
 Charles Calvert Biography / Biography of Charles Calvert Biography
Charles Calvert was born on Aug. 27, 1637, the son of Cecilius Calvert, 2d Baron Baltimore, and Ann Arundell, daughter of a prominent Catholic aristocrat.
Calvert's life is inseparable from the colony projected by his grandfather, George Calvert, and settled by his father.
While Calvert was in England, a revolution occurred in the colony in 1689, partly triggered by the Glorious Revolution in progress in England.
www.bookrags.com /biography-charles-calvert   (549 words)

  
 calverts
She was the second youngest daughter of George Calvert, a descendant of the Lords Baltimore; and Rosalie Stier Calvert, a Belgian aristocrat who came to America with her parents to flee the French Revolution.
Calvert was an ardent Federalist and her comments about Jefferson, whom she disdainfully called "Tommy Jeff" sound like a modern-day Republican talking about Clinton!) She also gives a historically important first-hand account of the Battle of Bladensburg which happened on their land.
Julia Calvert Stuart was close to her Custis cousins and was a bridesmaid in the 1831 wedding, at Arlington House, of her cousin Mary Anne Randolph Custis to a young army officer, Robert E. Lee.
www.cleydael.org /calverts.shtml   (1749 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Cæcilius Calvert Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore (August 8, 1605 – November 30, 1675), inherited on the death of his father George in 1632 the grant by Charles I of England of the new colony of Maryland.
1715 deaths Cæcilius Calvert Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore (August 8, 1605 – November 30, 1675), inherited on the death of his father George in 1632 the grant by Charles I of England of the new colony of Maryland.
Benedict Leonard Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore Benedict Leonard Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore (March 21, 1679- April 16, 1715) was the second son of Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore and became his fathers heir upon the death of his elder brother, Cecil in 1681.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Charles-Calvert,-3rd-Baron-Baltimore   (1236 words)

  
 Exploring Maryland's Roots: Library: Charles Calvert, Third Lord Baltimore (1637-1715)
Charles Calvert grew up with the knowledge that he would some day become the Third Lord Baltimore and Proprietary Governor of Maryland.
Charles was also raised Roman Catholic, just as the rest of the Calvert family was.
Charles left Maryland and sailed back to England in 1684 to settle this dispute with William Penn. Before the boundary line could be verified, another revolution happened in England.
mdroots.thinkport.org /library/charlescalvert.asp   (501 words)

  
 HENRY, GEORGE, JENNETTA, GEORGE,....CHARLES         Chapter III-1-4-8-0.1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Charles William CALVERT, born 16 January 1915 at _____.
Charles died 4 August 1947 and is buried _____.
George CALVERT, born __ _____ 19__ at _____, married Lucille HAMITTON __ _____ 19__ at _____.
home.att.net /~chasbullock/razor/george.2nd/jennetta.3rd/george.4th/charles/charles.htm   (137 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Charles Calvert
He was the son of Cecilius Calvert, second Lord Baltimore, and Anne Arundel (Calvert).
Calvert left for the mother country in 1684 to look after the interests of the colony.
After the Protestant revolution in 1688, which placed William and Mary on the throne of England, Baltimore was deprived of his proprietary rights in 1691.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/03194a.htm   (344 words)

  
 Riversdale Bookshelf: The House and its Families, UM Libraries
From the moment the Calverts established their home at Riversdale, until Rosalie's death in 1821, the mansion and its surrounding plantation bustled with numerous servants and slaves and a growing number of Calvert children.
Charles Benedict was a leader in Maryland agricultural circles, eager to implement the best new methods and to spread knowledge about farming to others.
Charles Benedict Calvert lived at Riversdale mansion until his death in 1864, at which time his property was divided among his heirs.
www.lib.umd.edu /RARE/MarylandCollection/Riversdale/essays/riversdale.html   (3512 words)

  
 Washingtonpost.com: Metro Section
uality of life issues drew newcomers to Calvert and Charles counties, while jobs were the main draw in St. Mary's, according to a Washington Post survey of residents in the three counties.
In Calvert County, however, similar numbers of new and older residents say the less developed nature of the area was a major reason they moved.
Calvert and Charles counties have attracted new residents from other parts of Maryland, particularly Prince George's County.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/local/counties/southmd/southmdpoll.htm   (476 words)

  
 Realty Times: St. Charles And Calvert Counties In Maryland Booming Like All Metro D.C.
Charles and Calvert Counties in Maryland are like all other metro Washington, D.C. residential areas - red hot and selling for more.
"Calvert County is located south of Anne Arundel County, north and west of the Chesapeake Bay, and east of Charles and Saint Marys County," explains Realtor Carlos Gautier, "Calvert County is a very beautiful area with lots of waterfront properties, rolling hills, farm land, with many established and new neighborhoods.
Calvert County is one of the fastest growing areas in the DC metro area.
realtytimes.com /printrtpages/20040420_maryland.htm   (419 words)

  
 Calvert Memorial Hospital - Tradition. Quality. Progress.
It’s an old fashioned concept but at Calvert Memorial Hospital we take great pride in caring for our neighbors like our own family.
We’re a community hospital where "your health comes first." Everyday, we look for ways to improve the quality of care you receive from the moment you enter our doors to long after you go home.
Calvert Memorial Hospital has announced that effective June 1 it will prohibit smoking by all employees, patients and visitors anywhere on the main hospital campus or at its medical centers in Dunkirk and Solomons.
www.calverthospital.com   (103 words)

  
 Area Living   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Charles County is in the heart of Southern Maryland.
It is bordered by Prince George's County to the north, St. Mary's County to the south, Calvert County to the east and the Potomac River to the west.
Charles County is rich in history, but is leading our region into the future.
www.waldorfmd.com /area.htm   (207 words)

  
 Charles County - Kids Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The name of Charles County is a tribute to Charles Calvert, third Lord Baltimore.
Calvert lived in Maryland from 1661 until he returned to England in 1684.
From 1692 until Calvert's death in 1715, Maryland was governed as a royal colony.
www.mdkidspage.org /counties/ch.htm   (86 words)

  
 Exploring Maryland's Roots: Library: Cecil (Cecilius) Calvert, Second Lord Baltimore (1605-1675)
Cecil Calvert was still a young man of 26 years when his father Sir George Calvert, Lord Baltimore, died.
King Charles I approved a request from George Calvert to establish a colony called the Province of Maryland (“Terra Mariae”) in 1635.
Calvert Coat of Arms, from a map by John Ogilby, Nova Terrae-Mariae tabula, 1671.
mdroots.thinkport.org /library/cecilcalvert.asp   (957 words)

  
 Southern Maryland Association of Realtors
Calvert and St. Mary's counties are among the leaders in growth in the region with a combined projected population increase of 81% over the next two decades due to the Department of Defense's efforts to consolidate military activities at
Calvert offers access to one of the largest, most divers, and highly skilled pools of professional, management, and technical labor in the nation.
Located at Calvert High School, the planetarium is available students and the community as a unique cultural facility that enables students and visitors to explore their world and our cosmos in ways not possible in an ordinary classroom.
www.southernmarylandrealtors.org /livingsomd.htm   (4189 words)

  
 Maryland Office of Tourism - Destinations - Cities & Towns   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Calvert County has attractions that existed long before the county was founded in 1654.
Charles County is a treasure chest of Maryland's early history.
Founded in 1658, Charles County was named for Charles Calvert, third Lord Baltimore.
www.mdisfun.org /planning_a_md_visit/destinations_southern.asp   (718 words)

  
 Combs &c. Families of Calvert Co MD
In 1654, the County of Patuxent was created from Old Charles Co MD; in 1658, Patuxent was renamed Calvert, and in 1695, Prince George's County was organized from Charles, Calvert and non-county area.
BECKWITH, and Francis HUTCHINS, of Calvert County, and Wm.
Hugh HOPEWELL was probably the Hugh HEPENELL (mistranscribed) of the 1689 Calvert County Protestant Petition, and John KEENE, the son of Richard KEENE, Sr., and later to Dorchester County where his sons are found in records with an unidentified Tobias COMBS.
www.combs-families.org /combs/records/md/calvert   (5978 words)

  
 Welcome to Charles County, Maryland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Amish still call Charles County home, and their buggies are intermixed with over 400 farms, forests, marshes and more than 10,000 acres of public parkland.
Charles County is known as the "Gateway to Historic Southern Maryland".
Charles County is located on the Southern Maryland Peninsula and has been called the "Heart of the Chesapeake Crescent" by local business leaders as part of the econmically dynamic corridor that stretches between the port of Baltimore and Hampton Roads, Virginia.
www.maryland-dc-homes.com /Charles.html   (386 words)

  
 Nancy Calvert's Ancestors
Francis CALVERT, born 1751 in Prince William Co, Virginia; died 11 Jul 1832 in Kanawha Co. Virginia/West Virginia; married (1) Elizabeth WITT ABT 1790 in Bedford County, Virginia; married (2) Elizabeth Rose 1 Sep 1809 in Bedford County, Virginia.
George Calvert jr, born ABT 1715 in Stafford County (Prince William) Virginia; died in "The Horse Shoe" Culpepper County, Virginia; married Ann Crupper Bef 1741.
Being in the county of Stafford, VA at the same time that Charles Calvert was there it is quite natural that the two shoulb be thought brothers, although their names were never found linked together.
members.aol.com /cwmoretti/family/page25.htm   (2142 words)

  
 Community Organizations
The Calvert County Commission for Women is the County's volunteer agency charged with developing opportunities for women, eliminating barriers that prevent women from realizing their full potential, and giving recognition to thecontributions of women in Calvert County.
Calvert Kids.net [This site by Calvert Crusade for Children (CCC), focuses its energies on increasing volunteer and financial resources dedicated to programs for children and youth, and on building community awareness of youth issues in Calvert County, Maryland.]
An organization that exists to support Calvert County's public library by serving as an advocate for library programs, promoting the library within the community, encouraging the use of library services, volunteering, and providing financial support.
www.access-somd.org /community/commsomd.html   (1560 words)

  
 Charles County Government - La Plata, MARYLAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Charles County Government's thoughts and prayers are with those families and businesses directly affected by April 28, 2002's devastating tornado.
Saturday, July 27, 2002: Charles and Calvert County Bluegrass Benefit Concert; co-sponsored by the Brandywine Lions Club, will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2002, 1:00p-9:00p.
Charles County and the Town of La Plata invite you to attend Tornado Recovery Issues and Answers for Homeowners on May 23, 2002, at 7:00pm in the Charles County Government Auditorium.
www.govt.co.charles.md.us /tornado   (1908 words)

  
 Untitled Document
Her husband, George Calvert, remained at Riversdale until his death in 1838.
Charles founded the Maryland Agricultural Society and donated land for the Maryland Agricultural College – now University of Maryland, College Park.
George Henry Calvert and his wife, Frances Seybolt, continue to live at Riversdale until the property is sold in 1887.
home.gwu.edu /~ktmuse/riversdale/afterros.htm   (197 words)

  
 Cleydael, King George County, Virginia
She was doubly descended from the Baltimores as her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Calvert, was the daughter of Maryland Governor Charles Calvert, a cousin of the 5th Lord Baltimore and descendant of the 3rd Lord.
Charles Henry Carter was a grandson of Light Horse Harry Lee, through a daughter of the first marriage who married the heir of Shirley.
He was an older brother of Julia Calvert Stuart and managed the bulk of what had been their father's landholdings, including Riversdale, Mt. Airy and His Lordship's Kindness as the eldest surviving son, George Henry Calvert, preferred to focus on his literary career.
www.cleydael.org /relations.shtml   (3119 words)

  
 Riversdale Bookshelf: Timeline, UM Libraries
This timeline presents key dates and events in the lives of George Calvert and his wife, Rosalie Stier Calvert, including their ancestors and descendants.
April 21, 1724 Benedict Swingate Calvert (George's father) born, the oldest (illegitimate) son of the Fifth Lord Baltimore.
Fall 1830 George Henry Calvert accepts the Chair of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy at the newly opened College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Baltimore.
www.lib.umd.edu /RARE/MarylandCollection/Riversdale/timeline.html   (1605 words)

  
 Calvert Home: Historic Riversdale Mansion
In 1817, Maryland's first agricultural society was formed in Prince George's County, and attracted their son, Charles Benedict Calvert.
During the Civil War, the Rossborough Inn, donated in 1856 to the Maryland Agricultural College by Charles Calvert, was turned over to Confederate General Bradley Tyler Johnson for use as a headquarters.
The Calvert family is buried in a tiny cemetery north of East-West Highway.
www.lissa.net /riverdale/Riversdale.html   (609 words)

  
 The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: Calvert, Charles, 3d Baron Baltimore @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
CALVERT, CHARLES, 3D BARON BALTIMORE [Calvert, Charles, 3d Baron Baltimore] 1637-1715, second proprietor of Maryland.
He was sent over as deputy governor of that province in 1661 by his father, Cecilius Calvert, 2d Baron Baltimore, and at his father's death in 1675 succeeded to the proprietorship.
Author not available, CALVERT, CHARLES, 3D BARON BALTIMORE.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1E1:CalvertCh&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf   (209 words)

  
 Pedigree of Charles Baron Baltimore 3 Calvert-[294] from the Raff Family History Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Charles married Mary Darnall-[426] [MRIN:157], daughter of Ralph Darnall-[427] and Unknown, in 1656.
Charles next married Jane (Sewall) Lowe-[295] [MRIN:158], daughter of Vincent Lowe-[425] and Anne Cavendish-[4984], in 1666.
Charles next married Margaret Charletton-[430] [MRIN:160], daughter of Thomas Charlton-[431] and Unknown, in 1712.
www.raff.info /tree/pages/294.htm   (145 words)

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