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History of Oxford, (Talbot County) MarylandOur database does not include an historic photo for Oxford, (Talbot County) Maryland, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:The Biography of John Leeds Bozman John Leeds Bozman, lawyer, was born in Oxford, on the eastern shore of Maryland, Aug. 25, 1757. His ancestors on both sides were among the early settlers on the east of Chesapeake Bay, claiming rights there prior to Lord Baltimore's charter. His early education he received from Luther Martin, then just from New Jersey, and subsequently prominent in the history of Maryland, and his law studies were completed at the Middle Temple, London. Returning to Maryland he won a wide reputation as a lawyer, and held the office of deputy attorney-general of Maryland for some years. Among his published works are: "Observations on the Statute of Jac. 1, ch. 16, in Relation to Estates Tail," "A New Arrangement of the Courts of Justice of the State of Maryland" (1802); "Essay on the Colonization Society" (1822), and "History of Maryland, from 1633-1660" (1837). He died, the last of his race in America, April 23, 1823. |
Maryland Facts: Talbot County Facts: Seat: EastonEstablished: 1662 Formed from: Kent Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: OXFORD, a post-village of Talbot co., Maryland, at the mouth of Treadhaven creek, a navigable arm of Chesapeake bay, 12 miles S. W. from Easton, has a flourishing military academy. It is one of the oldest ports of entry in the state. The shipping of Oxford, June 30th, 1852, amounted to an aggregate of 12,984 36/95 tons enrolled and licensed, of which 12,706 17/95 tons were employed in the coast trade. During the year 17 schooners, with an aggregate burthen of 914 65/95 tons were admeasured. Oxford is situated 2 meters above sea level. |