Among the large purchasers was Louis McMurray, the first to start the corn canning industry in Frederick County. He also canned peas and other vegetables. Two large canning plants were located on Carrollton Manor, one at Buckeystown, Maryland, controlled by the Baker Brothers, and the other at Adamstown controlled by the Thomas Brothers.
Louis McMurray was among the large buyers; he started the corn canning industry in Frederick County and canned peas and other vegetables. Two major canning plants were located on Carrollton Manor: one near Buckeystown, Maryland, operated by the Baker Brothers, and another at Adamstown controlled by the Thomas Brothers.