Fendall

This rantipole colony, founded by Lord Baltimore, a British nobleman, was managed by his agent, a swaggering Englishman, commonly called Fendall, that is to say, "offend all," a name given him for his bullying propensities.

Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete Washington Irving 1821

"I don't think Fendall started [the coup], but he went along with it," King said.

Students explore site where rebellious governor, Charles County founder lived Meredith Somers 2010

"Fendall is a really interesting character," said Julia King, a professor of anthropology at St. Mary's College and head of its museum studies program.

Students explore site where rebellious governor, Charles County founder lived Meredith Somers 2010

Fendall again was found guilty in court and banished from the area.

Students explore site where rebellious governor, Charles County founder lived Meredith Somers 2010

Fendall "appears in records; we know he's around," King said.

Students explore site where rebellious governor, Charles County founder lived Meredith Somers 2010

Sergeant Fendall, a light-haired, well-spoken, polite person, is a prodigious hand at pursuing private inquiries of a delicate nature.

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The Dutch fleet arrived to take it over before Fendall had received his instructions from the Government, and he refused to give it up till they reached him -- a gesture not without a parallel in the later years of the life of his descendant.

Elsie Inglis The Woman with the Torch Eva Shaw McLaren 1914

After the treason and overthrow of governor Fendall, Calvert became governor in 1660, and displayed clemency in pardoning Fendall.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913

The second year after Cromwell's death, the representatives of Maryland met and voted themselves an independent assembly, making Fendall, Baltimore's appointee, subject to their will.

The History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1 From Discovery of America October 12, 1492 to Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775 Julian Hawthorne 1890

At the Restoration, he sent his deputy to the colony, which submitted to his authority, and Fendall was convicted of treason for having allowed the assembly to overrule him.

The History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1 From Discovery of America October 12, 1492 to Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775 Julian Hawthorne 1890