The Sappington Family

doctors & Soldiers

Dr. William Sappington purchased Blenheim from Paca Smith's heir, Gustav Smith, in 1831 for $2000.  William Sappington was the son of Dr. Richard and Cassandra Sappington, and he resided at Blenheim with his wife, Amelia Jane, mother, Cassandra, and children, including a son, Dr. John K. Sappington of Darlington.  An influential citizen, Dr. William Sappington owned various properties throughout Havre de Grace and held many prominent positions. 

Dr. William Sappington was a postmaster of Havre de Grace from 1827-1839, which, in 1833, earned an annual compensation of $79.30. He was elected president of the Havre de Grace Bank on November 5th, 1846.  He died of apoplexy in 1849 and is buried in the Blenheim cemetery alongside his wife.  It is believed that his son, Dr. John Sappington, inherited the estate.

Also buried in the Blenheim cemetery are Dr. William Sappington's parents, Dr. Richard K. Sappington and Cassandra Sappington.  Born to Thomas Francis Sappington and Frances Sappington in Anne Arundel county, Dr. Richard Kentucky Sappington was a surgeon and served in the Revolutionary War. He married Cassandra Frances Durbin on October 2, 1785 in Harford County. He served under Col. Nathaniel Ramsay at Monmouth in 1778, and in 1781, he served in North and South Carolina under Col. Otho Holland Williams.  Cassandra Francis Durbin was the daughter of Daniel Durbin and Mary Molly (Nee Johns) Durbin. She lived at Blenheim with her children until her death in 1852.  A servant of John Kentucky Sappington, Nathan Ramsey, is buried in the cemetery as well.  

The Smith / Sappington house burned down in the 19th century and the ruins no longer remain.