If anyone has traced a Harter line to a person born in Maryland, especially Frederick or Washington County, I would like to hear from you. The Joh Georg Harter family was in in the area from 1769 to shortly after the 1790 census when they moved to Franklin County, Virginia. However, one son, Jacob, stayed behind and I have had a very difficult time finding any information on his descendants. I do know that the Dr. Harter who once served as President of the University of Delaware was his descendant, but not a whole lot more. So far I know of four sons, Georg, Jacob, John, and David. Also one daughter, Judith, for whom I have no information. David and Jacob stayed in Washington County, MD. John moved to Iowa, and George moved to Harrison County, WV. (I have not proven that this George is Jacob's son). If you have any information on this line of Harters please get in contact. My email address is res101fox (at) myfairpoint.net --- Thanks