In 1808 Nicholas and Catherine Noel sold their possessions in Emmitsburg and disappeared from Frederick County records.
1. Where did this family go? Any information on Nicholas and Catherine is desired.
2. One of the items they sold was lot 121 which a Catherine Hockensmith had inherited from her father George Hockensmith. Was Catherine Noel formerly Catherine Hockensmith? Proof?
3. Purchasers of the Noel family positions were John Noel of Adams Co and Peter Noel. What was relationship between these Noel men?