Christian II, son of Heinrich Christian Garlitz, known as Christian I,  was born about 1777 probably in Greenville Twp, PA.  He married Elizabeth, daughter of Casper Durst and in 1800 was located in Maryland north of the Little Crossings.  In 1804 Christian "Garlets" purchased of Mitchell Robertson of VA, for L25 ($65) Lots 2062, 61,66, 67, for a total of 200 acres; this land on Chestnut Ridge three miles south of Grantsville. Here on Chestnut Ridge young Christian Garlitz built his log house, cleared a farm and reared a family. On the assessment roll of 1804-12 his lots were listed at a valuation of $32; he also had 2 horses and 4 cattle valued at $89. From Chestnut Ridge "Christly" hunted and killed the wild animals for miles around. And here he died at the age of sixty-eight, victim of a long besieging tumor in his throat. His widow survived him until 1863. The pioneer couple is probably buried in the graveyard on their farm, but in unmarked graves. On November 26, 1845, Christian's wife, Elizabeth, recommended to the Orphan's Court that their Son, Basil, be appointed administrator of his father's estate.

Children of Christian and Elizabeth:

Michael
Elizabeth (m. William Sloan)
Jonas
Jacob  (m. Hetty)
Virginia (m. George B. Bruce)
Margaret (m. Peter Yeast)
Mary "Polly" (m. Alexander Newman)
Basil Tomlinson
Henry - son Isaac Stephen - son of Isaac - Frank Tissue - son of Frank - Ross Earl
Rachael  b July 25, 1809 baptized Oct 15 Salisbury (m. FNU Hoskins)

(Information on Michael, Mary, and Rachael from Pat Lowry)
 
 
 

Christian Garlitz II is listed by Brown as a great pioneer hunter of Western Allegany County (Garrett), along with Meshack Browning and Holmes Wiley.

Brown also writes, "Christian Garlitz in his nature and character was strong, decided, emphatic and industrious; hardy and strictly honest; in comfortable circumstances, but no more. Ostensibly a farmer, but really he loved the deep forest more than his fields and meadows, and his rifle more than the plow or scythe. He was hospitable and sociable, fond of company and entertainment; his home was a lively place, and he always the central figure. His hunting anecdotes were inexhaustible and the delight of all, but everyone knew his statements must not be contradicted." 

(See deed information: State of Maryland, Allegany County, Maryland Deeds for Christian Garlitz Land sold to Hanson Brown,  (Cumberland Court House), Deed Book 7, pp. 417-18, July 1, 1851, Inheritance from Christian Garlitz.)

Notes from Historical & Genealogical Society of Somerset County read: Sr. & Jr. 1821 voted at Tomlinsons Mill.  1804 tax list S.C. Glades Brown farm Md. Line - Then Chestnut Ridge 3 mi S. Grantsville. Sandy Creek Glades 1800 Census 3. Avilton 1818 pioneer settler. (end)  Again there may be some confusion between Christian II and  Christian III.