The British raided many places in Dorchester County, Maryland during the War of 1812, including several on Taylors Island. Here is more Taylors Island lore from the war:
Another traditional story is told of “Polly”. With the marauding British ever present, she reputedly hid her valuables under a setting goose. Every farm family knows you don’t intentionally disturb a setting goose. She is a ferociously protective mother-to-be. One of the items hidden by Polly was a silver teapot; it survives and can be seen in the home of one of her descendants.
Story researched by Ralph E. Eshelman and Jacque-Lynne Schulman (A History of Dorchester County, Maryland During the War of 1812, which was completed in 2010 on behalf of the Dorchester County Historical Society). Displayed is a photo taken by Brice Stump showing Pat Neild at the "Ridgeton" house with the fabled teapot. The house is recorded in the National Register of Historic Places.
Another traditional story is told of “Polly”. With the marauding British ever present, she reputedly hid her valuables under a setting goose. Every farm family knows you don’t intentionally disturb a setting goose. She is a ferociously protective mother-to-be. One of the items hidden by Polly was a silver teapot; it survives and can be seen in the home of one of her descendants.
Story researched by Ralph E. Eshelman and Jacque-Lynne Schulman (A History of Dorchester County, Maryland During the War of 1812, which was completed in 2010 on behalf of the Dorchester County Historical Society). Displayed is a photo taken by Brice Stump showing Pat Neild at the "Ridgeton" house with the fabled teapot. The house is recorded in the National Register of Historic Places.
