Catholic Church. When the Settler died in 1720, he was considered Marylands wealthiest and largest land owner. It was a slight disappointment to go through the unfurnished and unfinished rooms where George Washington had dined on at least two occasions and St. John Neumann and Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos visited, but the stories connected to the home and the beautiful gardens with immediate and expansive water views made up for the lack of interior visual appeal. Charles was born in Litterluna, Kings County, Ireland. When Charles Carroll died in 1832, his . Description portrait of Charles Carroll the Settler (1661-1720); originally uploaded by Geraldk Date circa 1712 date QS:P,+1712-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902 Source Maryland Historical Society Author Justus Englehardt Khn Permission ( Reusing this file) public domain In the last years of his life, Carroll attempted to regain some vestige of political power for Catholics in the colony, but the Protestant colonial assembly and Governor John Hart disfranchised them. This growing socioeconomic inequality exacerbated underlying religious tensions. Charles Carroll (16611720), sometimes called Charles Carroll the Settler to differentiate him from his son and grandson,[1] was a wealthy lawyer and planter in colonial Maryland. This led to the nine years war, 1593 - 1603, in which their kinsmen at Birr castle sided with the crown. They had ten children, but only five survived childhood. . Led by John Coode, the Protestant associators were quickly able to capture St. Mary's and the other major towns of the colony. When Charles Carroll died in 1832, his granddaughters inherited his Annapolis home and lands. United States Declaration of Independence, "Three Generations of Carrolls, "Anywhere So Long as There Be Freedom", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charles_Carroll_the_Settler&oldid=1166957477. Instead, Carroll offered support and legal advice to Calvert and became an outspoken critic of the Protestant government. His younger brother Charles known as 'Charley', later being known as Charles Carroll 'of Annapolis', remained on at Gray's Inn to complete his studies. Charles Carroll (The Settler) family tree Parents Richard Acton 1617 - 1672 Katherine Howard 1624 - 1690 Wrong Charles Carroll (The Settler)? National Treasure Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. He died at sea returning home to Maryland on 10th April, 1719. The principal stairway is located in a small side hall adjacent to the front of the main hall. Of equal importance would be the acquisition in 1702 of a 7000 acre tract called Doughoregan Manor (now in Howard County) which, along with the urban house site in Annapolis, would become the focal point of Carroll family life for the next two generations. It was this Carroll who began the construction of the current house; but due to the penal laws of the day, which forbade him because of his Catholic faith from holding public office, voting, practicing law and educating his offspring in the Catholic faith, he was forced to send his only son Charles to study in Paris to get a classical education; he later received an advanced law degree in London. [35] Carroll's case may have been undermined when he came to the defense of his nephew, who had raised a toast to the Catholic James Stuart. For more information, visit the MCHCs Reproductions and Permissions web page. Following the overthrow of the Calvert proprietorship and the subsequent exclusion of Catholics from colonial government, Carroll turned his attention to planting, law, business, and various offices in the proprietor's remnant organization. Editor's Note: This story was originally posted from our Nov. 16, 2014 issue. Charles Carroll the Settler, American lawyer and planter. He is credited with having changed the family motto from 'In fide et in bello fortis' meaning 'Strong in Faith and War', to 'Ubicumque cum Libertate' meaning 'Anywhere, so long as there be freedom'. Charles Carroll the Settler. He was the second of four sons born to Daniel Carroll of Aghagurty and Litterluna (c. 16321688) and Dorothy Kennedy. Their eldest son, Henry, died at sea while returning from his education in Europe, but Charles Carroll Jr., born in 1702, and Daniel Carroll, born in 1707, survived. This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Copyright 2010-2023 Charles Carroll House of Annapolis, All rights reserved. Carroll, a Catholic, had been dispossessed of his estate at Ballymacadam Castle, the main seat of the O'Carrolls in the Irish midlands, through English persecution, according to Ronald Hoffman in his book, Princes of Ireland, Planters of Maryland. "The original manor was a Georgian, 1 1/2 -story, brick structure with gambrel roof and two pairs of end chimneys. There is no evidence that Charles Carroll The Settler and Mary Darnall had a son named John. For two separate terms, the Carroll House was also home to another saintly Redemptorist, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos. Carroll took over Darnall's positions as agent and receiver general for the Calvert family in the colony, both posts with significant additional salaries. EWTN News, Inc. is the worlds largest Catholic news organization, comprised of television, radio, Father Gabriel Rumpler was a priest of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (the Redemptorists). For many years he also managed the property left by his deceased brother, though when the relatives discovered that he had been charging them commissions and interest for transacting their business, there was a prolonged family quarrel. One of the many Catholics who moved to the Maryland Colony seeking religious liberty was a young Irish immigrant named Charles Carroll "the Settler." However, in the late 1680s, shortly after Carroll had arrived in his new home, the Catholic government of Maryland was again overthrown by Protestants. The only other time the government had been closed until that point was when George Washington died. Dunn says of Charles Carroll of Annapolis: "Educated in Catholic schools in France like his father, he was a complete outsider in Maryland without the right to hold office or to vote [Lord Baltimore's government in Maryland having been overthrown by the Protestants in 1689 and a royal government established in 1692], so he concentrated entirely on improving the estate he inherited. Upon retiring from public life, Charles Carroll of Carrollton turned his attention to his other great loves his familys legacy and his Catholic faith. The Catholic Church went underground, and the faithful found various ways to preserve and persevere in the Faith. His grandfather, Charles Carroll the Settler, first immigrated to the Maryland colony in 1689 with a commission from colonial proprietor Charles Calvert. [33], Upon Carroll's return to Maryland, Hart was incensed both at the threat to his own power and the idea of a Catholic officeholder in the colony. Although Doughoregan Manor is a national historic landmark, it remains a private residence. Carroll supported Charles Calvert, the colony's Catholic proprietor, in an unsuccessful effort to prevent the Protestant majority from gaining political control over Maryland. The Caton sisters deeded their familys Annapolis properties to the Redemptorists in 1852. After 1713, he became the largest mortgage lender in the colony, and made a number of large personal loans to other planters. They were also not allowed to send their children to church-run schools. Henry was educated at the College of St. Omer in France - an expatriate English Catholic educational institution run by Jesuits. Within months, the Redemptorists moved their novice students into the Carroll House. Doughoregan Manor has been the home of the Carroll family since Colonial times. [12], In response to this cancellation and rumors of an anti-Protestant alliance between Catholics and Native Americans, Protestant settlers formed an association to defend themselves. [9], Soon after his arrival in Maryland, Carroll presented his commission to the colony's council and was recognized as the new Attorney General of the colony. He arrived in a place already riven by religious and class differences. Together, these made Carroll the wealthiest man in the colony by 1715, and its most prominent Catholic.[29]. Carroll was known as Charles Carroll of Annapolis in order to distinguish him from his similarly named relatives. Self Guided Tour Book of the Winter Home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton: CHARLES CARROLL OF CARROLLTON: A MARYLAND PATRIOT AT HOME EXHIBIT SCRIPT written by Barry Kessler, Decorative Arts Curator, Baltimore City Life Museums, MD 21202. She died in 1782. One of Carrolls dreams that of having a permanent Catholic chapel built on his property was realized by his granddaughters who succeeded in raising the money to build a small brick chapel at the intersection of Duke of Gloucester Street and Green Street in 1822. In 1706, he bought Lots 4 and 5 (on the Stoddert map from 1718) from his stepson Henry Ridgley. [ Photos from Survey HABS MD-285 ] Download: JPEG (5.7 KB) JPEG (65.0 KB) JPEG (157.7 KB) [16] Perhaps due to illness, he chose not to flee the colony. Charles Carroll was born in Annapolis, Maryland on September 19, 1737. [39], For information about other persons with the name, Final attempt at political power and death. Mary was born into Maryland Darnall family in Anne Arundel County. Into this powder keg came the news that England's Glorious Revolution had taken place; the Catholic King James II had been deposed and replaced with the Protestant William of Orange. Charles Carroll (1661-1720), sometimes called Charles Carroll the Settler to differentiate him from his son and grandson, [1] was a wealthy lawyer and planter in colonial Maryland. En route, Carroll changed his family motto from In fide et in bello forte (strong in faith and war) to Ubicumque cum libertate (anywhere so long as there be freedom). Naval Academy and was the former capital of the United States. Charles Carroll returned to Maryland in 1765 at the age of 28. He arrived in the colony on Oct. 1, 1688, having been named attorney. In 1689, after the Glorious Revolution, Maryland was declared a crown colony by William and Mary II. Included in his holdings was the property where the Carroll house sits today, but with a wooden structure on it that predates the current home. Charles Carroll the Settler: Charles Carroll of Annapolis: Charles Carroll (barrister) Charles Carroll of Carrollton: Daniel Carroll: John Carroll (bishop) John Lee Carroll: Thomas King Carroll: Anna Ella Carroll: James Carroll (Maryland politician) Samuel S. Carroll: Causey Chase: Samuel Chase: Jeremiah Chase: Clarke Contee Fathers Rumpler, Bernard Hafkenscheid (the Redemptorist vice provincial of the American Provinces) and John Neumann, rector of St. Alphonsus Church later to become the fourth bishop of Philadelphia and the first male American saint, all signed the deed. Most of the appointees were Catholic and wealthy, whereas the majority of the population and the lower house of the assembly were Protestant and less wealthy. For more information, visit the MCHCs Reproductions and Permissions web page. And from the time of Charles Carroll the Settler's arrival in 1688 on through emancipation, the Carroll family was one of the largest slave-owning families in the state. This small city built around the Chesapeake Bay is important to the history of our country and our Catholic faith. Only the third child, named Charles and later known as Charles Carroll of Annapolis, and their next son Daniel would marry and have children of their own. Charles Carroll of Carrollton married his cousin, Mary Darnall, on June 5, 1768. His will was proven in 1724 and he had 4 surviving children who were mentioned in his will, as well as his son Henry who had predeceased him by 15 months but had not been removed from his will. As successful as Charles was in acquiring land and wealth, he experienced many personal losses. It was intended as a haven for English Catholics and other religious minorities. Solidarity is an eminently Christian virtue. After reading the Hoffman book and visiting the house last summer with my family, I have a better sense of how Catholics had to overcome certain prejudices and how, despite those prejudices, they made significant contributions to our country. Some of the lines regarding Charles Carroll were cut from theatrical release, but were later added to blu-ray special features. Carroll, a Catholic, is best known because his efforts to hold office in the Protestant-dominated colony (of Maryland) resulted in the disfranchisement of the colony's Catholics. Colonial Families of the USA 1607 - 1775, Volume IV, The Carroll Family. Charles Carroll the Settler's son, known as Charles Carroll of Annapolis, probably built the main section of Doughoregan Manor, which was completed about 1727, according to the National Park Service's Survey of Sites and Buildings. Charles Carroll (The Settler) family tree Family tree Explore more family trees Parents Unavailable Unavailable Spouse (s) Lady Mary Clare (Dunne/o'doyne/darnall/dunn) O'carroll 1678 - 1742 Children Charles Carroll (The Settler) 1660 - 1720 Wrong Charles Carroll (The Settler) ? [20], Henry Darnall died in 1711. Through recommendation, probably from William Herbert, the Marquess of Powis, Charles was made Attorney General of the colony Maryland by Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore. 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His son, Charles Carroll of Annapolis, became a wealthy planter and his grandson, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, also wealthy, was the only Catholic signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. Title to the colony of Maryland was held by the Calverts, Barons Baltimore. "He came home at 27 years, an amiable, upright, accomplished young man, with the polish of European society and the social acquirements of studious culture," Warfield says. He was the wealthiest man in the colony by the time of his death. [21] He also purchased a store in the town of Annapolis. Often in those years, the price on world markets was barely above the cost of production, leaving planters with little to show for their efforts. He supposedly spoke on Carroll's behalf to an associate of his, Charles Calvert, proprietor of the Maryland colony. Charles' grandfather Anthony Carroll of Aghagurty was killed fighting for Spain in the Stuart army and Charles' father Daniel Carroll was left fatherless and impoverished. He then studied law at the Middle Temple in London for several years, returning to Annapolis in 1764. Charles Carroll of Annapolis died in 1782. "He invested in the Baltimore Company ironworks, placed about 200 tenants on his land and became the chief money lender in the colony, with 30,000 pounds lent at interest in 1768 and 41,000 pounds in 1776. For more information, visit the MCHCs. They had seven children, three of whom lived to adulthood. With the birth of the United States of America, things like the oath of abjuration (which promised fidelity to the English king and was never taken by any of the Carrolls) and secret in-house Masses became things of the past but the new country was not without its prejudices and pitfalls for Catholics. Before that career developed, he secured a position as Attorney General of the young colony of Maryland. 2023 Maryland Center for History and Culture. Charles Carroll 'The Settler' died in 1720, while his son Charles Carroll 'of Annapolis', still known at the time as 'Charley', was completing his education overseas. and his grandson 'Daniel Carroll of Duddington, owned the largest parcel of land surrendered to establish Washington, District of Columbia. [11], By the late 17th century, Maryland's economy was suffering from the effects of price fluctuations on the world market of its main cash crop, tobacco. In 1852, the Carroll house was sold to the Redemptorists for $6,000, under the condition that it always be consecrated to religion. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. His father was Charles Carroll the Settler, (I - the first), (1661-1720), an immigrant to Maryland who had arrived in the colony in 1689 with a commission as Provincial Attorney General, and had accumulated a vast fortune . This haven for English Catholics envisioned by the first and second Lords Baltimore (Calverts) never materialized in Maryland. https://www.libraryireland.com/Pedigrees1/Carroll2Heber.php, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doughoregan_Manor, http://www.charlescarrollhouse.org/the-carrolls/the-settler, Province of Maryland, Immigrants from Ireland. All rights reserved. In the third generation, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, one of 56 American patriots to sign the Declaration of Independence at the risk of their lives - and, in many cases (certainly his), at the risk of their considerable fortunes - became the most prominent Carroll to occupy Doughoregan Manor. [27] Carroll continued to practice law, making a small income from cases argued in the two courts where Catholics were still allowed to practice law, the chancery and prerogative courts. Of the ten children born to Charles and Mary Carroll, five died within a year of their birth. When Charles Carroll the Settler died in 1720, he was considered the wealthiest man in the colony of Maryland and the largest landowner. Charles Carroll the Settler, left his native Ireland (Kings County, now Offaly County) because of English discrimination against his faith. He was the wealthiest man in the colony by the time of his death. [17] Losing his position in the colonial government and the 50 (equal to 9,647 today) annual salary it entailed was a blow to Carroll. He was also a member of a secret society known as the Masons." John Adams Gates[src] Charles Carroll was the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence and member of Freemasons. Carroll, a Catholic, is best known because his efforts to hold office in the Protestant-dominated colony (of Maryland) resulted in the disfranchisement of the colony's Catholics. Copyright 2023 EWTN News, Inc. All rights reserved. On his son's return, Charles Carroll of Annapolis gave him the 12,700-acre estate Carrollton, near Adamstown in Frederick County. Charles Carroll , sometimes called Charles Carroll the Settler to differentiate him from his son and grandson, was a wealthy lawyer and planter in colonial Maryland. Rose says that, to their current knowledge . Carroll and nearly the entire governing structure of the colony, with the exception of the lower house of the proprietary assembly, were appointed by Calvert. Charles Carroll 'of Annapolis', became a wealthy planter and his son, Charles Carroll 'of Carrollton', was a signatory to the United States Declaration of Independence.
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