Description

Cornelius Ward Friend
by
Patty (Friend) Thompson
and
Patrick T. Smith

Cornelius Ward Friend was born in Western Maryland in 1804. Cornelius was the son of John Friend Jr. (1764 to 1849) and Elizabeth Ward (1778 to 1845) as well as grandson of John Friend Sr. (1728 to aft 1808), founder of Friendsville, MD. Cornelius would travel to Ohio with his wife, but eventually come back and settle in the Friendsville area, where he and his descendants would have a profound influence upon the region. This book is the promised continuation of Patty (Friend) Thompson’s “John Friend Sr. of Friendsville, MD” and Patrick T. Smith’s “John Friend Jr. of Friend’s Delight, Sang Run, Maryland” The primary goal of this work is to preserve this history before it is lost to time. This reference book is comprised of 532 pages, fully indexed and presented in an outline format. The authors openly welcome and encourage any additions and/or corrections to this information. The authors can be contacted through the Friend Family Association of America (FFAA) at Friendsville, MD or by e-mail through the FFAA web-site ( www.friendfamilyassociation.com ).

The initial cost of printing the book has been donated to the FFAA. Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the FFAA (a non-profit organization). All book sales are tax deductible. Each book in the initial offering will be signed by the author.

Spiral bound books are Black and White and the USB, Download and CD formats are color copies.

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Orders paid by check (made payable to the FFAA) should be sent to:

The Friend Family Association of America
P.O. Box 96
Friendsville, Maryland 21531