My Lady's Manor facts for kids
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My Lady's Manor
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St. James Episcopal Church
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| Location | Maryland Route 138, Jarrettsville, Maryland and Monkton, Maryland |
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| Area | 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) |
| Built | 1713 |
| Architectural style | Center Hall Plan |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001445 |
| Added to NRHP | April 15, 1978 |
My Lady's Manor is a special historic area in Maryland, United States. It covers a large countryside area with farms and one small village called Monkton. Monkton first grew around a mill that used water power to grind grain. Later, it became a stop on the Northern Central Railway. This huge manor, covering about 10,000 acres, was officially created in 1713.
Today, My Lady's Manor is recognized as a historic district. This means it has many important old buildings and structures. More than 60 main buildings, along with many smaller ones, are part of this historic area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 because of its historical importance.
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Who Was Thomas Brerewood?
A Prominent English Family
Thomas Brerewood (born around 1670) was an English gentleman. He came from a very important and wealthy family in Chester, England. His father was a church leader, and his grandfather was a judge during the English Civil War. His family also included a well-known professor and a mayor.
Overcoming Challenges
By 1705, Thomas Brerewood was quite wealthy. However, he faced a big financial challenge known as the Pitkin Affair. This was a complex business situation that affected many people in England. It took many years and several special laws for everything to be sorted out. Luckily, Thomas was able to work things out with the people he owed money to. He was fully cleared by 1709, which allowed him to rebuild his wealth.
A New Life in Maryland
A new opportunity came for Thomas in the American colonies. In 1716, his son, Thomas Jr., married Charlotte Calvert. Charlotte was the daughter of the fourth Lord Baltimore, Benedict Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore. In 1731, Charlotte inherited 10,000 acres of land in northern Maryland. This land was called My Lady's Manor.
Soon after, Charlotte and her husband gave this land to Thomas Brerewood. The idea was for him to use the property to help pay off his son's debts. Thomas Brerewood himself was likely the main person his son owed money to.
Managing My Lady's Manor
To manage the property better, Thomas Brerewood, who was in his early sixties, moved to Maryland. He spent the rest of his life there. He was known as a very smart and successful land manager. He divided the large property into smaller sections and found people to rent them. He made sure his tenants paid their rents. He even started a small town called Charlotte Town, which is where Monkton, Maryland, is today.
Thomas Brerewood became an important person in Maryland. In 1741, he became the clerk of Baltimore County. This was a well-paying job. He held this position until he passed away on December 22, 1746. His work helped shape the early development of My Lady's Manor.
Images for kids
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Monkton Railway Station
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- My Lady's Manor, Baltimore and Harford County, including undated photo, at Maryland Historical Trust
