Database Manager on June 13th, 2019:
This entry describes an original installation of a new pipe organ.
Identified by Steve Bartley, citing information from this publication: Cecil Whig, Elkton MD Oct 15, 1870 pg3. See DOCUMENTS tab
A display of this church's history, in their fellowship hall, is a 19th century photo, of the chancel area, including this organ.
Organ was replaced by a refurbished organ from Christ Church Christiana Hundred, given by the Dupont family
Article from the Elkton Whig-
A GRAND ORGAN- A new organ for the ancient edifice of the Protestant Episcopal
Church of St. Mary, in this place (North East MD), has just been completed, and erected by Mr. John Roberts, of Frankford, Philadelphia city. This instrument contains one full rank of Keys [sic], from CC to G in alt., being 4 and 8-12 octaves compass, or fifty-six notes. All the forgoing are enclosed by a Swell, and controlled by a Swell Pedal, also by a Forte Combination Pedal, and a Piano Combination Pedal, which control all the ranges of Stops and Pipes. The tone of the organ is full, rich, and of a pleasant singing quality. The touch of the Keyboard, is quite light, and very agreeable. Prof. Roberts, the builder, remained for the worship of last Sunday afternoon, to perform on the organ. There were a great many persons present to see and hear the instrument, on this occasion of its debut.