Duke Of Gloucester

When they found her, they thought she'd fallen asleep on the trash pit, but on closer inspection it was obvious she'd been partially scalped, and had pulled herself into the pit -- presumably to hide -- and bled to death. The archaeologists called her "Granny" because she'd lost her lower molars. In fact, she was only 40 years old and one of the 78 people -- out of a population of 140 -- who died in the Indian attack that March day in 1622, on Martin's Hundred, one of the earliest English settlements in the New World.

History has never looked as good as it does at the home on Duke of Gloucester Street in downtown Annapolis. While historic homes are the norm in this area, this tidy single-family home with Colonial-blue shutters and a green tin roof is a successful blend of old and new. Old studs, new faux-painted walls. Old exposed brick, new walnut floors. Old slate fireplaces, new granite countertops. Old glass windows, new stained-glass inserts. Victoria and Ron Duncan, the relatively new owners (they've lived in the house for just over a year)

On November 11, 2004, DOROTHY ANN BOYLE of Annapolis, MD; beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Boyle; loving mother of Kathleen Ward of Westminster, MD and Ann Boyle, Marilyn Murphy, Ellen Boyle and David Boyle, all of Annapolis. Also survived by her sister, Rita Carten of Howell, NJ, ten grandchildren and 16 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 P.M. at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, at 9:30 A.M. at St Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis.

On March 15, 2007, JOHN M. AHERN, of Annapolis, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" Ahern; Loving father of Mary Margaret Snyder of Annapolis and Eric Ahern of Santa Rosa, CA. Also survived by his brothers, Steve Ahern of Trumbull, CT and Robert Ahern of Breezy Point, NY, and five grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., with interment to follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

On March 15, 2007, JOHN M. AHERN, of Annapolis, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" Ahern; Loving father of Mary Margaret Snyder of Annapolis and Eric Ahern of Santa Rosa, CA. Also survived by his brothers, Steve Ahern of Trumbull, CT and Robert Ahern of Breezy Point, NY, and five grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., with interment to follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.

On June 10, 2004 WARREN B. DUCKETT, JR. of Annapolis, MD beloved husband of Judith L. Duckett; loving father of Pamela Brewer, Stephanie Brandquist and Warren B. Duckett, III, all of Annapolis; also survived by six grandchildren and his sister, Catherine Miller of York, PA. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Funeral service will be on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, with interment to follow in St. Anne's Cemetery.

On November 20, 2003, MARJORIE FAYE MEEKINS of Annapolis, MD. Loving aunt of C. Douglas Meekins, Melvin Meekins, Jr., P. Gaye Meekins and Shirley Meekins MillerRelatives and friends may call on Friday, November 21 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. and Saturday, November 22 from 9 to 10 A.M. at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, where Funeral Services will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday. Interment, St. Anne's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 8424 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108 or St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401

On May 17, 2005, DENIS J. MURPHY, 66. Loving husband of Maureen Hughes Murphy. Devoted father of Denis, Jr., Joseph, Jonathan and Margaret Murphy. Dear brother of John Murphy, Maureen Pugsley and Eileen Mooney. Cherished grandfather of five. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the JOHN M. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday at 9:30 A.M. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis.

On September 28, 2004, ROBERT R. SWINGLE SR., of Annapolis, MD. Beloved husband of Jessie Sue Swingle. Loving father of Robert Swingle of Glen Burnie, MD. Also survived by one grandchild. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, September 30, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, October 1, 2004 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis.

Hearing slated on city plans for downtownThe City Council has scheduled a public hearing tonight on a long-range plan that charts the future of downtown Annapolis.Business leaders and residents reached a consensus in December on the 300-page document known as the Ward 1 Sector Study. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously endorsed the plan. But commission members expressed reservations over sections of the document and decided to study it further to develop specific plans for action.

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- There are 100 gardens covering 301 acres in Colonial Williamsburg: everything from the kitchen garden at the James Geddy House to the sheared hollies and hedges at the Governor's Palace. Maintaining those gardens keeps 50 volunteers and 50 full-time gardeners clipping, digging and raking. That labor force needs bushels of money for plants, tools and payroll. Donors recently gave gifts of $200,000 to $2 million to ensure five gardens get what they need to thrive.

On May 17, 2005, DENIS J. MURPHY, 66. Loving husband of Maureen Hughes Murphy. Devoted father of Denis, Jr., Joseph, Jonathan and Margaret Murphy. Dear brother of John Murphy, Maureen Pugsley and Eileen Mooney. Cherished grandfather of five. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the JOHN M. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday at 9:30 A.M. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis.

On November 11, 2004, DOROTHY ANN BOYLE of Annapolis, MD; beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Boyle; loving mother of Kathleen Ward of Westminster, MD and Ann Boyle, Marilyn Murphy, Ellen Boyle and David Boyle, all of Annapolis. Also survived by her sister, Rita Carten of Howell, NJ, ten grandchildren and 16 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 P.M. at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, at 9:30 A.M. at St Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis.

On September 28, 2004, ROBERT R. SWINGLE SR., of Annapolis, MD. Beloved husband of Jessie Sue Swingle. Loving father of Robert Swingle of Glen Burnie, MD. Also survived by one grandchild. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, September 30, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, October 1, 2004 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis.

On June 10, 2004 WARREN B. DUCKETT, JR. of Annapolis, MD beloved husband of Judith L. Duckett; loving father of Pamela Brewer, Stephanie Brandquist and Warren B. Duckett, III, all of Annapolis; also survived by six grandchildren and his sister, Catherine Miller of York, PA. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Funeral service will be on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, with interment to follow in St. Anne's Cemetery.

On December 2, 2003 RONALD VICTOR JOSEY beloved husband of Caroline Ervin Josey; devoted father of Stephen Ervin Josey and his wife Carolyn and the late Ronald V. Josey, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Carla Josey Ammerman, Ronald, Phillip and Colyn Josey, Stephen, Monica, Paul, Mary and Mark Josey; great-grandfather of Savannah and Ashley Josey and Isabella Ammerman. Also survived by two daughters-in-law, Teresita Josey and Gwendoline Josey. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis.

On December 2, 2003 RONALD VICTOR JOSEY beloved husband of Caroline Ervin Josey; devoted father of Stephen Ervin Josey and his wife Carolyn and the late Ronald V. Josey, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Carla Josey Ammerman, Ronald, Phillip and Colyn Josey, Stephen, Monica, Paul, Mary and Mark Josey; great-grandfather of Savannah and Ashley Josey and Isabella Ammerman. Also survived by two daughters-in-law, Teresita Josey and Gwendoline Josey. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis.

Annapolis leaders have effectively killed a controversial plan to centralize government offices by selling the historic City Hall to the YWCA.A City Council subcommittee slashed more than $2 million in the capital budget earmarked for the proposed deal, which called for moving administrative offices to a five-story building owned by Annapolis Federal Savings Bank on Main Street. The budget is expected to be approved by the council tonight.The YWCA is quietly continuing to negotiate on a property in the Bestgate area.

On November 20, 2003, MARJORIE FAYE MEEKINS of Annapolis, MD. Loving aunt of C. Douglas Meekins, Melvin Meekins, Jr., P. Gaye Meekins and Shirley Meekins MillerRelatives and friends may call on Friday, November 21 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. and Saturday, November 22 from 9 to 10 A.M. at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, where Funeral Services will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday. Interment, St. Anne's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 8424 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108 or St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401

When they found her, they thought she'd fallen asleep on the trash pit, but on closer inspection it was obvious she'd been partially scalped, and had pulled herself into the pit -- presumably to hide -- and bled to death. The archaeologists called her "Granny" because she'd lost her lower molars. In fact, she was only 40 years old and one of the 78 people -- out of a population of 140 -- who died in the Indian attack that March day in 1622, on Martin's Hundred, one of the earliest English settlements in the New World.