Meshach Browning (1781-1859) is known as Maryland's greatest hunter.
In his autobiography under the title of "Forty-four Years
of the Life of a Hunter" he has told wonderful and amazing
stories of hunting in the glades and mountains of what is now
Garrett County, Maryland. (Note: This is not the founder of Browning
Gun Mfg.)
Meshach Browning bought and sold various parcels of land, moving several times, building cabins by hand, and training his sons in nature lore and hunting skills.
His cabin pictured her was built at Sang Run, a property now farmed by a great-grandson of the famous hunter and pioneer. Meshach also erected a gristmill on this location. The cabin, shown in the photograph, was still standing until fire destroyed it about the year 1933.
The remains of Meshach Browning's canoe, which he used in Hunting deer on Deep Creek have been preserved and provide an object of interest in the lake area of Garrett County. His famous rifle is on display in the Smithsonian Institution.
Historical Number - 1107
