Stone, William Briscoe, 1797-1872

Lawyer, of Port Tobacco, Md.

From the description of Papers, 1820-1933 (bulk 1825-1845). (Maryland Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 30400604

Lawyer, of Port Tobacco (Charles Co.), Md.

From the description of Papers, 1774-1888. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20400337

Lawyer and Charles County, Maryland landowner.

Member of a distinguished family long active in the public life and politics of the state of Maryland.

From the description of Papers of William B. Stone, 1762-1876 (bulk 1821-1845). (University of Maryland Libraries). WorldCat record id: 24787285

William B[riscoe] Stone was born on April 13, 1797, in Charles County, Maryland. As an adult he practiced law in Charles County, and at one point was even considered by the U. S. Senate for a judgeship. In 1825 he married Sarah Anne Caroline Brown. William and Sarah had four children: Margaret Wade, Thomas, Mary, and Catherine. The family resided at an estate called "Haber de Venture," which passed to the children upon William's death on December 1, 1872. The property remained in the family until 1936, when financial difficulties forced the owner to sell.

Stone came from a long line of influential men who participated actively in public life and politics in the state of Maryland. Stone's paternal great-great-great-grandfather was William Stone (1603-1660), who served as Maryland's third Proprietary Governor. The Governor's son John held various public offices in Charles County, among them Gentleman Justice of the Quorom and Commissioner of the Peace. Michael Jenifer Stone (William Briscoe Stone's father) served as a lieutenant in the militia and later as a Delegate, a member of the Maryland Constitutional Congress, a Maryland Representative in the First United States Congress, and judge of the First Judicial District.

From the guide to the William Stone papers, 1762-1876, 1821-1845, (State of Maryland and Historical Collections)

William B. Stone and Mildred Stone were Maryland natives and first cousins. She was married to Travers Daniel of Stafford County, Virginia.

From the description of Letter, 1823, January 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122498131

Major William B. Stone was a lawyer in Port Tobacco, Maryland.

From the guide to the William B. Stone Papers, 1800-1868, (Special Collections Research Center)