James Sulivane
Encyclopedia
Captain James Sulivane was the primary catalyst in the growth and development the town of East New Market
, Maryland
. In 1776, James Sulivane combined several tracts of land and resurveyed the 933 acres (3.8 km²) tract as "Newmarket". In 1785 he carved out the town's first 20 lots on the northwest part of his property. James Sulivane chose the name "New Market" most probably because he had horse racing
in mind. Newmarket, Suffolk is the notable horse racing town in England. Horse Racing had a short, but prominent history in Newmarket (as it was then known), Dorchester County. Horse racing was first mentioned as early as 1777 in a report by Thomas Sparrow to the Maryland Council of Safety. "...I intended next to go to New Market, Dorchester County
as I understood there was to be two days races, but my friends advised me not,..." Over twelve horse racing notices from the newspapers, "Maryland Herald and Eastern Shore Intelligencer" and the "Easton Republican Star" dating from the 1790s to 1821 mention the races at New Market. In 2006, Brian Tolley, a manager for a company engaged in aerial photography and satellite image processing, located the site of the race track using aerial photos from 1938 and 1957.
Captain James Sulivane was born 30 March 1737, possibly at East New Market
's Friendship Hall
. Sulivane married Mary Ennalls in the early 1760s and had at least four children.
. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant and Captain for a local militia group that he organized. The group was called "The New Market Blues". Sulivane later served as the Deputy Assistant Commissary for the Continental Army. As commissary, he would obtain arms, food, clothing, and other provisions for the army.
East New Market, Maryland
East New Market is a town located in Dorchester County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 167. The zip code is 21631.-Geography:East New Market is located at ....
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. In 1776, James Sulivane combined several tracts of land and resurveyed the 933 acres (3.8 km²) tract as "Newmarket". In 1785 he carved out the town's first 20 lots on the northwest part of his property. James Sulivane chose the name "New Market" most probably because he had horse racing
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
in mind. Newmarket, Suffolk is the notable horse racing town in England. Horse Racing had a short, but prominent history in Newmarket (as it was then known), Dorchester County. Horse racing was first mentioned as early as 1777 in a report by Thomas Sparrow to the Maryland Council of Safety. "...I intended next to go to New Market, Dorchester County
Dorchester County, Maryland
Dorchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland on its Eastern Shore. It is bordered by the Choptank River to the north, Talbot County to the northwest, Caroline County to the northeast, Wicomico County to the southeast, Sussex County, Delaware, to the east, and the Chesapeake...
as I understood there was to be two days races, but my friends advised me not,..." Over twelve horse racing notices from the newspapers, "Maryland Herald and Eastern Shore Intelligencer" and the "Easton Republican Star" dating from the 1790s to 1821 mention the races at New Market. In 2006, Brian Tolley, a manager for a company engaged in aerial photography and satellite image processing, located the site of the race track using aerial photos from 1938 and 1957.
Captain James Sulivane was born 30 March 1737, possibly at East New Market
East New Market, Maryland
East New Market is a town located in Dorchester County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 167. The zip code is 21631.-Geography:East New Market is located at ....
's Friendship Hall
Friendship Hall
Friendship Hall is a historic home located at East New Market, Dorchester County, Maryland. It is a Georgian-style brick dwelling. It consists of a large five-bay, two-story main block built about 1790; a two-bay one-story passage; and a -story kitchen wing. Also on the property is a tall frame...
. Sulivane married Mary Ennalls in the early 1760s and had at least four children.
American War of Independence
James Sulivane was also a prominent local figure in the American Revolutionary WarAmerican Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant and Captain for a local militia group that he organized. The group was called "The New Market Blues". Sulivane later served as the Deputy Assistant Commissary for the Continental Army. As commissary, he would obtain arms, food, clothing, and other provisions for the army.