Conley Family Pages by CCHall |
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When Thomas Conley first came to America he lived in what is now downtown Washington, D.C. where he probably met his future wife whose family owned land there. Soon he bought the farm we now know as "Greenridge" in Montgomery County, Maryland, where he raised his family and established himself as a prominent member of the community. The family is buried at St. Mark's Cemetery just a quarter of a mile to the northeast. As of 2016 the home place remained in the Conley family although the original buildings had disappeared over time and the main house was rebuilt by Gen. Edgar Thomas Conley after a fire. The property is located at the southwest corner of Old Columbia Pike and East Randolph Road. Dr. Charles Henry Conley (later of "Guilford," Frederick County) grew up here.
The deed records of Montgomery County, Maryland show that in February, 1835 Thomas Connelly (note spelling) bought the farm now known as "Greenridge" from Samuel Perry (Deed Book BS 7-70).
Conley, Edgar Thomas born at Greenridge 12 Apr 1874
Greenridge as it looks today. Kathy Conley, daughter of Pat and Betty Conley is the current descendant of Thomas Young Conley to live in the house. Pat is the son of the third Edgar Thomas Conley to live at Greenridge. The first Edgar was killed in the Civil War and had no issue.
Kathy is standing by the old clock and the wonderful umbrella stand; yes, it is an artillery shell.
Aerial view from Montgomery County online data |
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