Person Page - 1037

Last Edited

8 Oct 2017

Birth*

14 January 1914

Jean Ingman Perry was born on 14 January 1914 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co, AZ.¹

Marriage*

25 August 1937

She married Herbert Dawson Rhoades Ph.D., son of Herbert Clair Rhoades and Frances Dawson, on 25 August 1937 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co, AZ.¹

Married Name

25 August 1937

As of 25 August 1937,her married name was Rhoades.

Death*

15 March 2009

Jean Ingman Perry died on 15 March 2009 at Tucson, Pima Co, AZ, at age 95.¹

Family

Herbert Dawson Rhoades Ph.D. b. 9 Jul 1912, d. 19 Sep 1999

Citations

[S2765] Mary (Rhodes) Lindley, Rhodes & Allied Families Information.

Sarah (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1750

Last Edited

8 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1750

Sarah (-----) was born circa 1750.¹

Marriage*

circa 1775

She married Benjamin R. Thomas circa 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

circa 1775

As of circa 1775,her married name was Thomas.

Will - Husb's*

19 March 1798

Sarah was named in her husband's will on 19 March 1798 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Benjamin Thomas of Tan Island, gave wife Sarah and to all my children. Hance Croswell Extr. Witt: John Knipe, John T. Summers & David Fallin.¹

Family

Benjamin R. Thomas b. c 1750, d. b 15 May 1798

Children

Sally Thomas+¹ b. c 1790

John Thomas+¹ b. c 1798

Citations

[S1053] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book EB 7, 1788-1799, p. 50 (will of Benjamin Thomas, of Tan Island, wife Sarah).

Daniel Rhoades (Rodes)¹

M, b. circa 1740, d. before 14 June 1782

Last Edited

13 Sep 2018

Birth*

circa 1740

Daniel Rhoades (Rodes) was born circa 1740 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - Named as heir*

15 September 1761

Daniel was named as a heir in a will on 15 September 1761 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will James Weatherly gave to sons James, Charles and Jessey Weatherly all my lands as follows. To son James plantation where I now live called Cedar Landing. To son Charles plantation where Joseph Tully now lives adjacent to aforesaid. To son Joseph part of Weatherlys Lott. To son Jessey lands beginning at upper Wadding PLace on Rewastico Creek called Weatherly's Lott. To children Eleanor, Mary, Sarah, James and Charles, slaves. To son-in-law Charles Hopkins slaves. I give Daniel Rodes half the survey I made upon Nanticoke River. Friend Beauchamp Hull may have custody of son Charles to learn the trade of ship carpenter until age 21. Friend Joseph Weatherly, Extr, to have educating of sons James & Jessey. Witt: Jno. Weatherly, Joseph Husk, Joseph Parramore & William Nutter.²

Marriage*

circa 1765

He married (-----) (-----) circa 1765 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will*

25 August 1780

Daniel made a will on 25 August 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Daniel Roads gave to sons Isaac Roads & Charles Roads. To son-in-law John Waller. To son Jacob, plantation where I live, all lands, Extr. Witt: James Train, Joseph Weatherly & Sarah Weatherly.¹

Death*

before 14 June 1782

He died before 14 June 1782 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.¹

Family

(-----) (-----) b. c 1740

Children

Isaac Rhoades¹ b. c 1766

Charles Rhoades¹ b. c 1768

Jacob Rhoades¹ b. c 1770

Citations

[S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 24 (will of Daniel Roades).
[S2152] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book 1750-1772, p. 24 (will of James Weatherly, no wife).

(-----) (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1740

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1740

(-----) (-----) was born circa 1740.¹

Marriage*

circa 1765

She married Daniel Rhoades (Rodes) circa 1765 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

circa 1765

As of circa 1765,her married name was Rhoades.

Family

Daniel Rhoades (Rodes) b. c 1740, d. b 14 Jun 1782

Children

Isaac Rhoades¹ b. c 1766

Charles Rhoades¹ b. c 1768

Jacob Rhoades¹ b. c 1770

Citations

[S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 24 (will of Daniel Roades).

Isaac Rhoades¹

M, b. circa 1766

Father

Daniel Rhoades (Rodes)¹ b. c 1740, d. b 14 Jun 1782

Mother

(-----) (-----)¹ b. c 1740

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1766

Isaac Rhoades was born circa 1766 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

25 August 1780

Isaac was named in his father's will on 25 August 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Daniel Roads gave to sons Isaac Roads & Charles Roads. To son-in-law John Waller. To son Jacob, plantation where I live, all lands, Extr. Witt: James Train, Joseph Weatherly & Sarah Weatherly.¹

Citations

[S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 24 (will of Daniel Roades).

Charles Rhoades¹

M, b. circa 1768

Father

Daniel Rhoades (Rodes)¹ b. c 1740, d. b 14 Jun 1782

Mother

(-----) (-----)¹ b. c 1740

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1768

Charles Rhoades was born circa 1768 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

25 August 1780

Charles was named in his father's will on 25 August 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Daniel Roads gave to sons Isaac Roads & Charles Roads. To son-in-law John Waller. To son Jacob, plantation where I live, all lands, Extr. Witt: James Train, Joseph Weatherly & Sarah Weatherly.¹

Citations

[S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 24 (will of Daniel Roades).

Jacob Rhoades¹

M, b. circa 1770

Father

Daniel Rhoades (Rodes)¹ b. c 1740, d. b 14 Jun 1782

Mother

(-----) (-----)¹ b. c 1740

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1770

Jacob Rhoades was born circa 1770 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

25 August 1780

Jacob was named in his father's will on 25 August 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Daniel Roads gave to sons Isaac Roads & Charles Roads. To son-in-law John Waller. To son Jacob, plantation where I live, all lands, Extr. Witt: James Train, Joseph Weatherly & Sarah Weatherly.¹

Citations

[S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 24 (will of Daniel Roades).

John Waller¹

M, b. circa 1765

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1765

John Waller was born circa 1765 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - Named as heir*

25 August 1780

John was named as a heir in a will on 25 August 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Daniel Roads gave to sons Isaac Roads & Charles Roads. To son-in-law John Waller. To son Jacob, plantation where I live, all lands, Extr. Witt: James Train, Joseph Weatherly & Sarah Weatherly.¹

Citations

[S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 24 (will of Daniel Roades).

Levin 'Levi' (of Wm) Thomas^1,2

M, b. circa 1745

Father

William Thomas¹ b. c 1725, d. 1776

Charts

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1745

Levin 'Levi' (of Wm) Thomas was born circa 1745 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1766

He married Sarah Wingate, daughter of Phillip Wingate Jr. and Sarah (-----), circa 1766 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Land conveyed*

10 November 1770

Levin 'Levi' (of Wm) Thomas conveyed land on 10 November 1770 at tract Adventure, Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Arthur Pritchett and his wife Elizabeth, Levi Thomas and his wife Sarah, Joshua Meekins and his wife Rachel, and Judah Wingate of Dorchester Co, MD, conveyed to George Slacome of the same county, planter, tract Adventure, 75 acres "close by the side of a small Path that makes out of the New Road that leads from the Chapple unto Markus Andrews the path leads to Arther Smith."¹

Land acquired*

31 August 1778

He acquired land on 31 August 1778 at tract Tenches Hope, Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Philemon LeCompte, of Dorchester Co, planter, son of John LeCompte dec'd, conveyed to Levin and Edward Thomas, sons of William Thomas of Ragged Point, Dorchester Co, the 200 acre tract Tenches Hope between Little Choptank River and Brooks Creek.²

Family

Sarah Wingate b. c 1746

Child

John Thomas Sr.+³ b. c 1780, d. b 24 Sep 1855

Citations

[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 228 (Wingate (Wingod) Family).
[S2769] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 14, p. 113 (LeCompte Family).
[S2767] Liz, to M.K. Miles.

Sarah Wingate¹

F, b. circa 1746

Father

Phillip Wingate Jr.² b. c 1700, d. b 12 Jun 1754

Mother

Sarah (-----)² b. c 1710, d. b 16 Jun 1760

Charts

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1746

Sarah Wingate was born circa 1746 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Est Settm't Father's*

12 June 1754

She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 12 June 1754 at Dorchester Co, MD. The inventory of the estate of Phillip Wingate Jr., Dochester Co, was approved 12 Jun 1754, Sarah Wingate Admx. Signed as next of kin: Philip Wingate, Thomas Wingate. The Admin account was submitted by Sarah Wingate on 4 Aug 1755. Representatives: Elijah, Betty, Sarah, Rachel & Judith.²

Est Settm't Mother's*

16 June 1760

She was named in the settlement of her mother's estate on 16 June 1760 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that the inventory of the estate of Sarah Wingate was approved by George Slacomb, Admin. Signed as next of kin: Job Slacum & George Slacum. An admin. account was submitted by George Slacomb on 3 Aug 1761. Representatives (children): Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel & Judith. Sureties: John Stewart & Charles Beckwith. The final distribution was made on 3 Aug 1761 to Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel and Judith Wingate.²

Marriage*

circa 1766

She married Levin 'Levi' (of Wm) Thomas, son of William Thomas, circa 1766 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Married Name

circa 1766

As of circa 1766,her married name was Thomas.

Land conveyed*

10 November 1770

Sarah Wingate conveyed land on 10 November 1770 at tract Adventure, Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Arthur Pritchett and his wife Elizabeth, Levi Thomas and his wife Sarah, Joshua Meekins and his wife Rachel, and Judah Wingate of Dorchester Co, MD, conveyed to George Slacome of the same county, planter, tract Adventure, 75 acres "close by the side of a small Path that makes out of the New Road that leads from the Chapple unto Markus Andrews the path leads to Arther Smith."¹

Family

Levin 'Levi' (of Wm) Thomas b. c 1745

Child

John Thomas Sr.+¹ b. c 1780, d. b 24 Sep 1855

Citations

[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 228 (Wingate (Wingod) Family).
[S2768] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 13, p. 139 (Meekins Family).

Phillip Wingate Jr.¹

M, b. circa 1700, d. before 12 June 1754

Charts

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1700

Phillip Wingate Jr. was born circa 1700 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1730

He married Sarah (-----) circa 1730.¹

Death*

before 12 June 1754

Phillip Wingate Jr. died before 12 June 1754 at Dorchester Co, MD. The inventory of the estate of Phillip Wingate Jr., Dochester Co, was approved 12 Jun 1754, Sarah Wingate Admx. Signed as next of kin: Philip Wingate, Thomas Wingate. The Admin account was submitted by Sarah Wingate on 4 Aug 1755. Representatives: Elijah, Betty, Sarah, Rachel & Judith.¹

Family

Sarah (-----) b. c 1710, d. b 16 Jun 1760

Children

Elizabeth Wingate+² b. c 1744

Sarah Wingate+¹ b. c 1746

Rachel Wingate² b. c 1748

Judith 'Judah' Wingate² b. c 1750

Citations

[S2768] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 13, p. 139 (Meekins Family).
[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 228 (Wingate (Wingod) Family).

Sarah (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1710, d. before 16 June 1760

Charts

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1710

Sarah (-----) was born circa 1710 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1730

She married Phillip Wingate Jr. circa 1730.¹

Married Name

circa 1730

As of circa 1730,her married name was Wingate.

Est Settm't Husb's*

12 June 1754

Sarah (-----) was named in her husband's estate settlement on 12 June 1754 at Dorchester Co, MD. The inventory of the estate of Phillip Wingate Jr., Dochester Co, was approved 12 Jun 1754, Sarah Wingate Admx. Signed as next of kin: Philip Wingate, Thomas Wingate. The Admin account was submitted by Sarah Wingate on 4 Aug 1755. Representatives: Elijah, Betty, Sarah, Rachel & Judith.¹

Death*

before 16 June 1760

She died before 16 June 1760 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that the inventory of the estate of Sarah Wingate was approved by George Slacomb, Admin. Signed as next of kin: Job Slacum & George Slacum. An admin. account was submitted by George Slacomb on 3 Aug 1761. Representatives (children): Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel & Judith. Sureties: John Stewart & Charles Beckwith. The final distribution was made on 3 Aug 1761 to Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel and Judith Wingate.¹

Family

Phillip Wingate Jr. b. c 1700, d. b 12 Jun 1754

Children

Elizabeth Wingate+² b. c 1744

Sarah Wingate+¹ b. c 1746

Rachel Wingate² b. c 1748

Judith 'Judah' Wingate² b. c 1750

Citations

[S2768] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 13, p. 139 (Meekins Family).
[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 228 (Wingate (Wingod) Family).

Rachel Wingate¹

F, b. circa 1748

Father

Phillip Wingate Jr.¹ b. c 1700, d. b 12 Jun 1754

Mother

Sarah (-----)¹ b. c 1710, d. b 16 Jun 1760

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1748

Rachel Wingate was born circa 1748 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Est Settm't Father's*

12 June 1754

Est Settm't Mother's*

16 June 1760

Marriage*

circa 1768

She married Joshua Meekins circa 1768 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Married Name

circa 1768

As of circa 1768,her married name was Meekins.

Land conveyed*

10 November 1770

Rachel Wingate conveyed land on 10 November 1770 at tract Adventure, Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Arthur Pritchett and his wife Elizabeth, Levi Thomas and his wife Sarah, Joshua Meekins and his wife Rachel, and Judah Wingate of Dorchester Co, MD, conveyed to George Slacome of the same county, planter, tract Adventure, 75 acres "close by the side of a small Path that makes out of the New Road that leads from the Chapple unto Markus Andrews the path leads to Arther Smith."¹

Family

Joshua Meekins b. c 1745

Citations

[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 228 (Wingate (Wingod) Family).
[S2768] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 13, p. 139 (Meekins Family).

Joshua Meekins¹

M, b. circa 1745

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1745

Joshua Meekins was born circa 1745 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1768

He married Rachel Wingate, daughter of Phillip Wingate Jr. and Sarah (-----), circa 1768 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Land conveyed*

10 November 1770

Joshua Meekins conveyed land on 10 November 1770 at tract Adventure, Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Arthur Pritchett and his wife Elizabeth, Levi Thomas and his wife Sarah, Joshua Meekins and his wife Rachel, and Judah Wingate of Dorchester Co, MD, conveyed to George Slacome of the same county, planter, tract Adventure, 75 acres "close by the side of a small Path that makes out of the New Road that leads from the Chapple unto Markus Andrews the path leads to Arther Smith."¹

Family

Rachel Wingate b. c 1748

Citations

[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 228 (Wingate (Wingod) Family).

Judith 'Judah' Wingate¹

F, b. circa 1750

Father

Phillip Wingate Jr.¹ b. c 1700, d. b 12 Jun 1754

Mother

Sarah (-----)¹ b. c 1710, d. b 16 Jun 1760

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1750

Judith 'Judah' Wingate was born circa 1750 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Est Settm't Father's*

12 June 1754

Est Settm't Mother's*

16 June 1760

Land conveyed*

10 November 1770

She conveyed land on 10 November 1770 at tract Adventure, Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Arthur Pritchett and his wife Elizabeth, Levi Thomas and his wife Sarah, Joshua Meekins and his wife Rachel, and Judah Wingate of Dorchester Co, MD, conveyed to George Slacome of the same county, planter, tract Adventure, 75 acres "close by the side of a small Path that makes out of the New Road that leads from the Chapple unto Markus Andrews the path leads to Arther Smith."¹

Citations

[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 228 (Wingate (Wingod) Family).
[S2768] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 13, p. 139 (Meekins Family).

Elizabeth Wingate¹

F, b. circa 1744

Father

Phillip Wingate Jr.¹ b. c 1700, d. b 12 Jun 1754

Mother

Sarah (-----)¹ b. c 1710, d. b 16 Jun 1760

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1744

Elizabeth Wingate was born circa 1744 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Est Settm't Father's*

12 June 1754

Est Settm't Mother's*

16 June 1760

Marriage*

circa 1764

She married Arthur Pritchett circa 1764 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Married Name

circa 1764

As of circa 1764,her married name was Pritchett.

Land conveyed*

10 November 1770

Elizabeth Wingate conveyed land on 10 November 1770 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Arthur Pritchett and his wife Elizabeth, Levi Thomas and his wife Sarah, Joshua Meekins and his wife Rachel, and Judah Wingate of Dorchester Co, MD, conveyed to George Slacome of the same county, planter, tract Adventure, 75 acres "close by the side of a small Path that makes out of the New Road that leads from the Chapple unto Markus Andrews the path leads to Arther Smith."¹

Family

Arthur Pritchett b. c 1730

Child

Elijah Pritchett³ b. 29 May 1769

Citations

[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 228 (Wingate (Wingod) Family).
[S2768] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 13, p. 139 (Meekins Family).
[S2769] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 14, p. 186 (Pritchett Family).

Arthur Pritchett¹

M, b. circa 1730

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1730

Arthur Pritchett was born circa 1730 at Dorchester Co, MD.²

Marriage*

circa 1764

He married Elizabeth Wingate, daughter of Phillip Wingate Jr. and Sarah (-----), circa 1764 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Land conveyed*

10 November 1770

Arthur Pritchett conveyed land on 10 November 1770 at tract Adventure, Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Arthur Pritchett and his wife Elizabeth, Levi Thomas and his wife Sarah, Joshua Meekins and his wife Rachel, and Judah Wingate of Dorchester Co, MD, conveyed to George Slacome of the same county, planter, tract Adventure, 75 acres "close by the side of a small Path that makes out of the New Road that leads from the Chapple unto Markus Andrews the path leads to Arther Smith."¹

Family

Elizabeth Wingate b. c 1744

Child

Elijah Pritchett² b. 29 May 1769

Citations

[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 228 (Wingate (Wingod) Family).
[S2769] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 14, p. 186 (Pritchett Family).

Elijah Pritchett¹

M, b. 29 May 1769

Father

Arthur Pritchett¹ b. c 1730

Mother

Elizabeth Wingate¹ b. c 1744

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

29 May 1769

Elijah Pritchett was born on 29 May 1769 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Citations

[S2769] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 14, p. 186 (Pritchett Family).

Edward (of Wm) Thomas¹

M, b. circa 1748

Father

William Thomas¹ b. c 1725, d. 1776

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1748

Edward (of Wm) Thomas was born circa 1748 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Land acquired*

31 August 1778

Citations

[S2769] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 14, p. 113 (LeCompte Family).

William Thomas¹

M, b. circa 1700, d. before 23 August 1737

Charts

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1700

William Thomas was born circa 1700 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Death*

before 23 August 1737

He died before 23 August 1737 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Henry Bradley and Samuel Thomas were listed as next of kin of William Thomas, who died by 23 Aug 1737 when administration on his estate was filed by Garey Warner, admin.²

Est Settm't Named In*

8 November 1743

He was named in an estate settlement on 8 November 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that the admin. account of the estate of Garey Warner was submitted by Ann Wing, widow and admx. of Capt. Robert Wing, who was Extr of the dec'd. Mentioned: John, son of William Thomas, William Jones, Michael Greenly, George Purdie, three of the children: Magdalen, Elizabeth & Mary. Payments included Mary Thomas, daughter of William Thomas, her portion of her father's estate as the dec'd was admin. and William Thomas, son of aforesaid William Thomas, his portion of his father's estate, paid to his guardian Thomas Cooke.¹

Family

Children

Mary Thomas¹ b. c 1720

William Thomas+¹ b. c 1725, d. 1776

Citations

[S2769] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 14, p. 210 (Warner family).
[S2220] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 7, p. 26 (Bradley Family).

Mary Thomas¹

F, b. circa 1720

Father

William Thomas¹ b. c 1700, d. b 23 Aug 1737

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1720

Mary Thomas was born circa 1720 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Est Settm't Named In*

8 November 1743

She was named in an estate settlement on 8 November 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that the admin. account of the estate of Garey Warner was submitted by Ann Wing, widow and admx. of Capt. Robert Wing, who was Extr of the dec'd. Mentioned: John, son of William Thomas, William Jones, Michael Greenly, George Purdie, three of the children: Magdalen, Elizabeth & Mary. Payments included Mary Thomas, daughter of William Thomas, her portion of her father's estate as the dec'd was admin. and William Thomas, son of aforesaid William Thomas, his portion of his father's estate, paid to his guardian Thomas Cooke.¹

Citations

[S2769] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 14, p. 210 (Warner family).

Alfred Thomas Parks¹

M, b. 1881, d. 1945

Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#1)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#2)
Descendants of Thomas Welburne (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia)

Father

John Parker Parks¹ b. c 1844

Mother

Mareitta 'Mary' E. Waterfield¹ b. 5 Sep 1852, d. 17 Jan 1898

Charts

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

1881

Alfred Thomas Parks was born in 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

19 December 1901

He married Lena E. Kellam, daughter of John W.U. Kellam and Mary J. Jones, on 19 December 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Thomas Parks, age 21, the son of John P. Parks and Mary E. Parks and she was shown as Lena E. Kellam, age 21, the daughter of John W. Kellam & Mary J. Kellam.¹

Death*

1945

Alfred Thomas Parks died in 1945 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Burial*

Alfred was buried at Craddockville Methodist Church Cemetery, Accomack Co, VA.²

Family

Lena E. Kellam b. 1882, d. 1935

Child

Flora Mae Parks+¹ b. 7 Nov 1917, d. 13 Aug 2002

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Alfred Thomas Parks & Lena E. Kellam in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.

Lena E. Kellam¹

F, b. 1882, d. 1935

Father

John W.U. Kellam¹ b. 5 Apr 1850, d. 19 Jun 1913

Mother

Mary J. Jones¹ b. 2 Oct 1860, d. 8 Jun 1921

Charts

Last Edited

10 Oct 2017

Birth*

1882

Lena E. Kellam was born in 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

19 December 1901

She married Alfred Thomas Parks, son of John Parker Parks and Mareitta 'Mary' E. Waterfield, on 19 December 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Thomas Parks, age 21, the son of John P. Parks and Mary E. Parks and she was shown as Lena E. Kellam, age 21, the daughter of John W. Kellam & Mary J. Kellam.¹

Married Name

19 December 1901

As of 19 December 1901,her married name was Parks.

Death*

1935

Lena E. Kellam died in 1935 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Burial*

Lena was buried at Craddockville Methodist Church Cemetery, Accomack Co, VA.²

Family

Alfred Thomas Parks b. 1881, d. 1945

Child

Flora Mae Parks+¹ b. 7 Nov 1917, d. 13 Aug 2002

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Alfred Thomas Parks & Lena E. Kellam in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.

John H. Miles¹

M, b. 1798, d. 5 October 1856

Father

John C. Miles² b. c 1775, d. c 1845

Mother

Mary Johnson² b. 4 Sep 1777

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

1798

John H. Miles was born in 1798 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1830

He married Eliza A. Thomas circa 1830 at Somerset Co, MD.³

Census head*

1850

John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at Brinkley's District, Somerset Co, MD. Family #567 was headed by John H. Miles, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were Eliza A. Miles, age 43; Mary Miles, age 17; Arintha Miles, age 12; and John T. Miles, age 1.¹

Death*

5 October 1856

He died on 5 October 1856 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Burial*

John was buried at Saint Paul's Church Cemetery, Marion, Somerset Co, MD.¹

Family

Eliza A. Thomas b. 1808, d. 3 Feb 1856

Children

Mary E. Miles+¹ b. c 1837, d. 5 Aug 1900

Arintha Ann Miles+¹ b. c 1838

John Thomas Miles⁴ b. 25 Sep 1848, d. 13 Jun 1850

Citations

[S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 178432445 (John H. Miles).
[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.
[S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 178433022 (Eliza A. Miles).
[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.

Eliza A. Thomas¹

F, b. 1808, d. 3 February 1856

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

1808

Eliza A. Thomas was born in 1808 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1830

She married John H. Miles, son of John C. Miles and Mary Johnson, circa 1830 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

circa 1830

As of circa 1830,her married name was Miles.

Census w/husband*

1850

Eliza was listed with her husband in the census of 1850 at Brinkley's District, Somerset Co, MD. Family #567 was headed by John H. Miles, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were Eliza A. Miles, age 43; Mary Miles, age 17; Arintha Miles, age 12; and John T. Miles, age 1.²

Death*

3 February 1856

She died on 3 February 1856 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Burial*

Eliza was buried at Saint Paul's Church Cemetery, Marion, Somerset Co, MD.¹

Family

John H. Miles b. 1798, d. 5 Oct 1856

Children

Mary E. Miles+² b. c 1837, d. 5 Aug 1900

Arintha Ann Miles+² b. c 1838

John Thomas Miles³ b. 25 Sep 1848, d. 13 Jun 1850

Citations

[S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 178433022 (Eliza A. Miles).
[S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 178432445 (John H. Miles).
[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.

Mary E. Miles¹

F, b. circa 1837, d. 5 August 1900

Descendants of William Burton (Gentleman, Metompkin)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)

Father

John H. Miles² b. 1798, d. 5 Oct 1856

Mother

Eliza A. Thomas² b. 1808, d. 3 Feb 1856

Charts

Last Edited

30 Mar 2019

Birth*

circa 1837

Mary E. Miles was born circa 1837 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Census w/parents*

1850

Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Brinkley's District, Somerset Co, MD. Family #567 was headed by John H. Miles, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were Eliza A. Miles, age 43; Mary Miles, age 17; Arintha Miles, age 12; and John T. Miles, age 1.²

Marriage*

14 October 1862

She married James L. Horsey, son of Stephen (of John) Horsey and Margaret 'Peggy' Marshall, on 14 October 1862 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as James S. Horsey and Mary E. Miles.³

Married Name

14 October 1862

As of 14 October 1862,her married name was Horsey.

Census w/husband*

1870

Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#309 was headed by James L. Horsey, a 47 year old farmer. Listed with him were Mary E. Horsey, age 37; Luther J. Horsey, age 17; and Harry Horsey, age 4.⁴

Death*

5 August 1900

She died on 5 August 1900 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Burial*

Mary was buried at Saint Paul's Church Cemetery, Marion, Somerset Co, MD. Note: Mary E. Horsey's gravemarker is located next to John H. Miles, Eliza A. Miles and their son John T. Miles in the south churchyard.¹

Family

James L. Horsey b. c 1823

Marriage*

14 October 1862

She married James L. Horsey, son of Stephen (of John) Horsey and Margaret 'Peggy' Marshall, on 14 October 1862 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as James S. Horsey and Mary E. Miles.³

Child

Harry Horsey⁴ b. 27 Jan 1867

Citations

[S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 178429267 (Mary E. Miles Horsey).
[S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 178432445 (John H. Miles).
[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.

Arintha Ann Miles¹

F, b. circa 1838

Father

John H. Miles¹ b. 1798, d. 5 Oct 1856

Mother

Eliza A. Thomas¹ b. 1808, d. 3 Feb 1856

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1838

Arintha Ann Miles was born circa 1838 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Census w/parents*

1850

Arintha was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Brinkley's District, Somerset Co, MD. Family #567 was headed by John H. Miles, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were Eliza A. Miles, age 43; Mary Miles, age 17; Arintha Miles, age 12; and John T. Miles, age 1.²

Marriage*

29 September 1858

She married Thomas Stevenson, son of Benjamin Thomas Stevenson and Harriett Ann Ward, on 29 September 1858 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Thomas Stevenson and Arinthia A. Miles.²

Married Name

29 September 1858

As of 29 September 1858,her married name was Stevenson.

Census w/husband*

1860

Arintha was listed with her husband in the census of 1860 at Roachville P.O., Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. Family #864 was headed by Thomas Stevenson, age 24. Listed with him were Arinthia Stevenson, age 22; Harriet Stevenson, age 1; and Francis Oeters, age 15.³

Family

Thomas Stevenson b. 5 Jun 1835, d. 20 Dec 1914

Children

Harriett Stevenson³ b. c 1859

Anna Louella Stevenson+⁴ b. c 1871, d. 1956

Citations

[S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 178432445 (John H. Miles).
[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1860 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
[S2767] Liz, to M.K. Miles.

Thomas Stevenson¹

M, b. 5 June 1835, d. 20 December 1914

Father

Benjamin Thomas Stevenson² b. 3 May 1809, d. 20 Aug 1886

Mother

Harriett Ann Ward² b. 1808, d. 2 Oct 1881

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

5 June 1835

Thomas Stevenson was born on 5 June 1835 at Somerset Co, MD.³

Marriage*

29 September 1858

He married Arintha Ann Miles, daughter of John H. Miles and Eliza A. Thomas, on 29 September 1858 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Thomas Stevenson and Arinthia A. Miles.¹

Census head*

1860

Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Roachville P.O., Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. Family #864 was headed by Thomas Stevenson, age 24. Listed with him were Arinthia Stevenson, age 22; Harriet Stevenson, age 1; and Francis Oeters, age 15.⁴

Death*

20 December 1914

He died on 20 December 1914 at Marion Station, Somerset Co, MD, at age 79.³

Family

Arintha Ann Miles b. c 1838

Children

Harriett Stevenson⁴ b. c 1859

Anna Louella Stevenson+² b. c 1871, d. 1956

Citations

[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
[S2767] Liz, to M.K. Miles.
[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1860 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.

John Thomas Miles¹

M, b. 25 September 1848, d. 13 June 1850

Father

John H. Miles² b. 1798, d. 5 Oct 1856

Mother

Eliza A. Thomas² b. 1808, d. 3 Feb 1856

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

25 September 1848

John Thomas Miles was born on 25 September 1848 at Brinkley's District, Somerset Co, MD.¹

Baptism

18 June 1849

He was baptized on 18 June 1849 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD. John Thomas Miles was born 25 Sep 1848, the son of John H. and Eliza Ann Miles. He was baptized in Coventry Parish, Somerset county, Md. on 18 Jun 1849 by Rev. James A. Young.¹

Census w/parents*

1850

John was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Brinkley's District, Somerset Co, MD. Family #567 was headed by John H. Miles, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were Eliza A. Miles, age 43; Mary Miles, age 17; Arintha Miles, age 12; and John T. Miles, age 1.²

Death*

13 June 1850

He died on 13 June 1850 at Marion, Somerset Co, MD, at age 1.¹

Burial*

John was buried at Saint Paul's Church Cemetery, Marion, Somerset Co, MD.¹

Citations

[S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 178432236 (John Thomas Miles).
[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.

James L. Horsey¹

M, b. circa 1823

Descendants of William Burton (Gentleman, Metompkin)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)

Father

Stephen (of John) Horsey² b. 10 Apr 1781

Mother

Margaret 'Peggy' Marshall² b. c 1795, d. b 1850

Charts

Last Edited

31 Mar 2019

Birth*

circa 1823

James L. Horsey was born circa 1823 at Cash Corner, Somerset Co, MD.³

Marriage*

21 December 1847

He married Henrietta C. Wilkins, daughter of Seth Wilkins and Margaret Beauchamp, on 21 December 1847 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴

Census w/father*

1850

James was listed with his father in the census of 1850 at Brinkleys District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#597 was headed by Stephen Horsey, a 69 year old farmer. Listed with him were James Horsey, age 27; Margaret Horsey, age 22; and Margaret Horsey, age 2.²

Census head*

1860

James was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Roachville P.O., Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#718 was headed by James L. Horsey, a 36 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $8,000 and personal property valued at $18,000. Listed with him were Henrietta Horsey, age 30; Margaret L. Horsey, age 12; Luther J.S. Horsey, age 8; and Henrietta C. Horsey, age 6/12.⁵

Marriage*

14 October 1862

He married Mary E. Miles, daughter of John H. Miles and Eliza A. Thomas, on 14 October 1862 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as James S. Horsey and Mary E. Miles.⁴

Census head

1870

James was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#309 was headed by James L. Horsey, a 47 year old farmer. Listed with him were Mary E. Horsey, age 37; Luther J. Horsey, age 17; and Harry Horsey, age 4.⁶

Census w/son-in-law*

1880

James was listed with his son-in-law in the census of 1880 at Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#49 was headed by William Hickman, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him were Margaret L. Hickman, a 30 year wife; Henrietta L. Hickman, a 5 year old daughter; and James L. Horsey, a 56 year old widowed father-in-law, a merchant grocer.⁷

Family 1

Henrietta C. Wilkins b. 1828, d. 7 Jul 1861

Marriage*

21 December 1847

He married Henrietta C. Wilkins, daughter of Seth Wilkins and Margaret Beauchamp, on 21 December 1847 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴

Children

Margaret 'Maggie' Leatherbury Horsey+² b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 1888

Luther James Stephen 'J.S.' Horsey⁵ b. 14 May 1852

Henrietta C. Horsey⁵ b. c 1859

Family 2

Mary E. Miles b. c 1837, d. 5 Aug 1900

Marriage*

14 October 1862

James L. Horsey married Mary E. Miles, daughter of John H. Miles and Eliza A. Thomas, on 14 October 1862 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as James S. Horsey and Mary E. Miles.⁴

Child

Harry Horsey⁶ b. 27 Jan 1867

Citations

[S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 178429267 (Mary E. Miles Horsey).
[S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
[S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall,.
[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1860 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.

Benjamin Thomas Stevenson¹

M, b. 3 May 1809, d. 20 August 1886

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

3 May 1809

Benjamin Thomas Stevenson was born on 3 May 1809 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

30 December 1831

He married Harriett Ann Ward, daughter of Thomas Ward and Anne Coleburn, on 30 December 1831 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Benjamin T. Stevenson and Harriet L. Ward.²

Death*

20 August 1886

Benjamin Thomas Stevenson died on 20 August 1886 at Somerset Co, MD, at age 77.¹

Family

Harriett Ann Ward b. 1808, d. 2 Oct 1881

Child

Thomas Stevenson+³ b. 5 Jun 1835, d. 20 Dec 1914

Citations

[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.
[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
[S2767] Liz, to M.K. Miles.

Harriett Ann Ward¹

F, b. 1808, d. 2 October 1881

Father

Thomas Ward¹ b. c 1780, d. b 1860

Mother

Anne Coleburn¹ b. c 1792, d. b 1850

Last Edited

19 Apr 2018

Birth*

1808

Harriett Ann Ward was born in 1808 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Marriage*

30 December 1831

She married Benjamin Thomas Stevenson on 30 December 1831 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Benjamin T. Stevenson and Harriet L. Ward.³

Married Name

30 December 1831

As of 30 December 1831,her married name was Stevenson.

Death*

2 October 1881

Harriett Ann Ward died on 2 October 1881 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Family

Benjamin Thomas Stevenson b. 3 May 1809, d. 20 Aug 1886

Child

Thomas Stevenson+⁴ b. 5 Jun 1835, d. 20 Dec 1914

Citations

[S2820] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Isabella Frances Lankford.
[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.
[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
[S2767] Liz, to M.K. Miles.

Anna Louella Stevenson¹

F, b. circa 1871, d. 1956

Father

Thomas Stevenson¹ b. 5 Jun 1835, d. 20 Dec 1914

Mother

Arintha Ann Miles¹ b. c 1838

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1871

Anna Louella Stevenson was born circa 1871 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2

Marriage*

30 September 1891

She married William Cecil Horsey Sr. on 30 September 1891 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as William C. Horsey, age 21, and Lula Stevenson, age 20.³

Married Name

30 September 1891

As of 30 September 1891,her married name was Horsey.

Death*

1956

Anna Louella Stevenson died in 1956 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴

Family

William Cecil Horsey Sr. b. 27 Jul 1870, d. 1906

Child

Mary Arinthia Horsey+⁵ b. 17 Feb 1895, d. 8 Aug 1952

Citations

[S2767] Liz, to M.K. Miles.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
[S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Mrs Aurinthia H Dennis in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Harriett Stevenson¹

F, b. circa 1859

Father

Thomas Stevenson¹ b. 5 Jun 1835, d. 20 Dec 1914

Mother

Arintha Ann Miles¹ b. c 1838

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1859

Harriett Stevenson was born circa 1859 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Census w/parents*

1860

Harriett was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Roachville P.O., Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. Family #864 was headed by Thomas Stevenson, age 24. Listed with him were Arinthia Stevenson, age 22; Harriet Stevenson, age 1; and Francis Oeters, age 15.¹

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1860 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.

William Cecil Horsey Sr.¹

M, b. 27 July 1870, d. 1906

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

27 July 1870

William Cecil Horsey Sr. was born on 27 July 1870 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Marriage*

30 September 1891

He married Anna Louella Stevenson, daughter of Thomas Stevenson and Arintha Ann Miles, on 30 September 1891 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as William C. Horsey, age 21, and Lula Stevenson, age 20.³

Death*

1906

William Cecil Horsey Sr. died in 1906.²

Family

Anna Louella Stevenson b. c 1871, d. 1956

Child

Mary Arinthia Horsey+⁴ b. 17 Feb 1895, d. 8 Aug 1952

Citations

[S2767] Liz, to M.K. Miles.
[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.
[S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Mrs Aurinthia H Dennis in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Mary Arinthia Horsey¹

F, b. 17 February 1895, d. 8 August 1952

Father

William Cecil Horsey Sr.² b. 27 Jul 1870, d. 1906

Mother

Anna Louella Stevenson² b. c 1871, d. 1956

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

17 February 1895

Mary Arinthia Horsey was born on 17 February 1895 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Marriage*

circa 1918

She married Otho Dawson Dennis, son of William Horsey Dennis and Delphine 'Della' Bowen, circa 1918.³

Married Name

circa 1918

As of circa 1918,her married name was Dennis.

Death*

8 August 1952

Mary Arinthia Horsey died on 8 August 1952 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, PA, at age 57.²

Family

Otho Dawson Dennis b. 5 Oct 1895, d. 20 Jan 1965

Child

William Horsey Dennis+⁴ b. 6 Sep 1920, d. 19 Apr 2006

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Mrs Aurinthia H Dennis in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Baltimore, MD.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Baltimore, MD.

Otho Dawson Dennis¹

M, b. 5 October 1895, d. 20 January 1965

Father

William Horsey Dennis² b. 1836

Mother

Delphine 'Della' Bowen² b. 15 Dec 1852

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

5 October 1895

Otho Dawson Dennis was born on 5 October 1895 at Snow Hill, Worcester Co, MD.^3,2

Marriage*

circa 1918

He married Mary Arinthia Horsey, daughter of William Cecil Horsey Sr. and Anna Louella Stevenson, circa 1918.⁴

Marriage*

4 April 1953

Otho Dawson Dennis married Ebwa Louise Mumford on 4 April 1953 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE. He was shown as Otho Dawson Dennis, age 57, the son of William L. Dennis & Della Boroen Dennis and she was shown as Ebwa Louise Mumford, age 56, the daughter of William Harry Taylor and Lula Mason Taylor.⁵

Death*

20 January 1965

Otho Dawson Dennis died on 20 January 1965 at age 69.³

Burial*

Otho was buried at Bowen Cemetery, Newark, Worcester Co, Maryland.⁶

Family 1

Mary Arinthia Horsey b. 17 Feb 1895, d. 8 Aug 1952

Child

William Horsey Dennis+⁷ b. 6 Sep 1920, d. 19 Apr 2006

Family 2

Ebwa Louise Mumford b. c 1897

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Otho Dawson Dennis in the Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Otho D Dennis in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Baltimore, MD.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Otho Dawson Dennis & Ebaw Louise Mumford in the Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
[S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 170741172 (Otho Dawson Dennis).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Baltimore, MD.

Ebwa Louise Mumford¹

F, b. circa 1897

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1897

Ebwa Louise Mumford was born circa 1897.¹

Marriage*

4 April 1953

She married Otho Dawson Dennis, son of William Horsey Dennis and Delphine 'Della' Bowen, on 4 April 1953 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE. He was shown as Otho Dawson Dennis, age 57, the son of William L. Dennis & Della Boroen Dennis and she was shown as Ebwa Louise Mumford, age 56, the daughter of William Harry Taylor and Lula Mason Taylor.¹

Married Name

4 April 1953

As of 4 April 1953,her married name was Dennis.

Family

Otho Dawson Dennis b. 5 Oct 1895, d. 20 Jan 1965

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Otho Dawson Dennis & Ebaw Louise Mumford in the Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.

William Horsey Dennis¹

M, b. 6 September 1920, d. 19 April 2006

Father

Otho Dawson Dennis² b. 5 Oct 1895, d. 20 Jan 1965

Mother

Mary Arinthia Horsey² b. 17 Feb 1895, d. 8 Aug 1952

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

6 September 1920

William Horsey Dennis was born on 6 September 1920 at Marion Station, Somerset Co, MD.^1,3

Marriage*

10 February 1945

He married Elizabeth Emma Koons on 10 February 1945 at Dauphin Co, PA. He was shown as William Horsey Dennis, age 24, the son of Otha D. Dennis & Ausenthia Horsey and she was shown as Elizabeth Emma Koons, age 21, the daughter of Edward C. Koons & Merle Fishel.⁴

Death*

19 April 2006

William Horsey Dennis died on 19 April 2006 at age 85.¹

Family

Elizabeth Emma Koons b. 7 Jul 1923, d. 24 Mar 2006

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, William Horsey Dennis in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Baltimore, MD.
[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, William Horsey Dennis & Elizabeth Emma Koons in the Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.

Elizabeth Emma Koons¹

F, b. 7 July 1923, d. 24 March 2006

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

7 July 1923

Elizabeth Emma Koons was born on 7 July 1923 at Middletown, Dauphin Co, PA.²

Marriage*

10 February 1945

She married William Horsey Dennis, son of Otho Dawson Dennis and Mary Arinthia Horsey, on 10 February 1945 at Dauphin Co, PA. He was shown as William Horsey Dennis, age 24, the son of Otha D. Dennis & Ausenthia Horsey and she was shown as Elizabeth Emma Koons, age 21, the daughter of Edward C. Koons & Merle Fishel.¹

Married Name

10 February 1945

As of 10 February 1945,her married name was Dennis.

Death*

24 March 2006

Elizabeth Emma Koons died on 24 March 2006 at age 82.²

Family

William Horsey Dennis b. 6 Sep 1920, d. 19 Apr 2006

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, William Horsey Dennis & Elizabeth Emma Koons in the Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.

William Horsey Dennis¹

M, b. 1836

Father

George Dennis¹ b. c 1810

Mother

Mahala (-----)¹ b. c 1810

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

1836

William Horsey Dennis was born in 1836 at Dover, Kent Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1875

He married Delphine 'Della' Bowen, daughter of Robert J. Bowen and Catherine Claville, circa 1875.¹

Family

Delphine 'Della' Bowen b. 15 Dec 1852

Child

Otho Dawson Dennis+¹ b. 5 Oct 1895, d. 20 Jan 1965

Citations

[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.

Delphine 'Della' Bowen¹

F, b. 15 December 1852

Father

Robert J. Bowen¹ b. c 1829, d. b 1870

Mother

Catherine Claville¹ b. c 1832

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

15 December 1852

Delphine 'Della' Bowen was born on 15 December 1852 at Snow Hill, Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1875

She married William Horsey Dennis, son of George Dennis and Mahala (-----), circa 1875.¹

Married Name

circa 1875

As of circa 1875,her married name was Dennis.

Family

William Horsey Dennis b. 1836

Child

Otho Dawson Dennis+¹ b. 5 Oct 1895, d. 20 Jan 1965

Citations

[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.

George Dennis¹

M, b. circa 1810

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1810

George Dennis was born circa 1810.¹

Marriage*

circa 1835

He married Mahala (-----) circa 1835.¹

Family

Mahala (-----) b. c 1810

Child

William Horsey Dennis+¹ b. 1836

Citations

[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.

Mahala (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1810

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1810

Mahala (-----) was born circa 1810.¹

Marriage*

circa 1835

She married George Dennis circa 1835.¹

Married Name

circa 1835

As of circa 1835,her married name was Dennis.

Family

George Dennis b. c 1810

Child

William Horsey Dennis+¹ b. 1836

Citations

[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.

John C. Miles¹

M, b. circa 1775, d. circa 1845

Father

Capt. Henry Miles¹ b. 1752, d. 1795

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1775

John C. Miles was born circa 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1797

He married Mary Johnson circa 1797.¹

Death*

circa 1845

John C. Miles died circa 1845 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Family

Mary Johnson b. 4 Sep 1777

Child

John H. Miles+¹ b. 1798, d. 5 Oct 1856

Citations

[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.

Mary Johnson¹

F, b. 4 September 1777

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

4 September 1777

Mary Johnson was born on 4 September 1777 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1797

She married John C. Miles, son of Capt. Henry Miles, circa 1797.¹

Married Name

circa 1797

As of circa 1797,her married name was Miles.

Family

John C. Miles b. c 1775, d. c 1845

Child

John H. Miles+¹ b. 1798, d. 5 Oct 1856

Citations

[S2771] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of William Horsey Dennis.

William Sturgis¹

M, b. circa 1672, d. 9 December 1681

Father

John Sturgis I¹ b. c 1640, d. b 5 Aug 1684

Mother

Elizabeth Bundick¹ b. c 1648

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1672

William Sturgis was born circa 1672 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Death*

9 December 1681

He died on 9 December 1681 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Deposition named in*

10 December 1681

He was named in a deposition on 10 December 1681 at Accomack Co, VA. Deposition of John Sturgis, Jr., aged about 19 years: On the ninth of this month, John Sturgis, Sr., had been in the pasture and had brought horses to the house. He told John that he had seen a deer in the pasture; they decided "to go into the pasture and there stand to kill the deer, and also my father did advise my two brothers, William and Richard Sturgis, to go into the pasture another way to drive the deer thence, supposing the deer would come by either [me] or by [my] father, my two brothers before named, being each of them upon a mare." They "had not long been upon the design" when John heard a gunshot. He went toward the noise, supposing his father had killed a deer, but when he got there, he "saw his father with my brother William Sturgis in his arms, my father crying and lamenting in a distracted condition, and immediately [I] mounted the mare and took my brother William before me and carried him home, and presently my father sent me to Gargaphia to fetch some comfortable means for my brother Wm. Sturgis, but he was dead at my return." Sworn and signed before Wm. Custis on 10 December 1681, by Jno. (S) Sturgis.¹

Court - namd in inqu*

16 December 1681

He was named in an inquisition on 16 December 1681 at Accomack Co, VA. Capt. William Custis, coroner, presented an inquisition to the court that was taken upon the death of John Sturges, Sr.'s son, William Sturges, who was killed by a shot from his father's gun. While shooting at some game, he "by misadventure did wound his said son, of which wound the said Wm. Sturges died." The court considered that the "action was unfortunately and merely casual, and the said Sturgis a very poor man and most sensibly afflicted at so near a loss as a son" and presented the case with copies of the documents to the Governor.¹

Court - namd in inqu

16 December 1681

He was named in an inquisition on 16 December 1681 at Accomack Co, VA. The jurors sworn to make inquisition into the death of Wm. Sturgis, son of Jno. Sturgis, examined the evidence presented by Jno. Sturgis, Jr. and Jno. Sturgis, the father of both boys. They also went to the place where the accident occurred and unanimously concluded that "the death of the Wm. Sturgis came by a wound in his shoulder, which by his father's supposition was by a shot from his gun through a very close piney thicket shooting at some game and accidentally hitting his son through the thicket where he could not possibly see him." Signed by Wm. Custis, coroner, the verdict that "it was chance and no willful act" was returned by the jury, of which Wm. Browne was foreman.¹

Citations

[S701] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1678-1682, Volume 6, p. 192 (16 Dec 1681 Court).

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester)¹

M, b. circa 1690, d. before 3 May 1743

Father

John Sturgis II¹ b. 1662, d. a 1739

Mother

Priscilla Hill¹ b. c 1666

Last Edited

10 Nov 2017

Birth*

circa 1690

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester) was born circa 1690 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1715

He married (-----) (-----) circa 1715.²

Marriage*

circa 1720

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester) married Eleanor (-----) (Watson or Jones) circa 1720.³

Tax list*

1724

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester) was on the tax list in 1724 at Mattapony Hundred, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Richard Sturgis a head of household.³

Land patented*

April 1742

He patented land in April 1742 at tract Hogs Quarter, Worcester Co, MD. It contained 100 acres.³

Will*

3 April 1743

Richard made a will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.^4,5

Death*

before 3 May 1743

He died before 3 May 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.^1,6

Family 1

(-----) (-----) b. c 1695

Marriage*

circa 1715

He married (-----) (-----) circa 1715.²

Child

(-----) (d/o Richard) Sturgis+² b. c 1715

Family 2

Eleanor (-----) (Watson or Jones) b. c 1700

Marriage*

circa 1720

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester) married Eleanor (-----) (Watson or Jones) circa 1720.³

Children

John (of Richard) Sturgis+⁶ b. c 1721, d. b 13 May 1769

Richard Sturgis II (Worcester)+⁶ b. c 1724, d. b 1774

Comfort Sturgis+⁶ b. c 1725, d. 9 Jun 1801

Tabitha Sturgis⁶ b. c 1726

Nelly Sturgis⁶ b. c 1728

Thomas Sturgis+⁶ b. c 1732, d. a 1783

Stephen (of Richard) Sturgis I+⁶ b. c 1734, d. b 12 Oct 1798

Joshua Sturgis Sr.+⁶ b. c 1736, d. 1815

William Sturgis⁶ b. c 1738

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 2-3 (Second Generation, #3 John Sturgis Jr.).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#44 daughter of Richard Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 4 (#9 Richard Sturgis).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).
[S2160] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, JW-2, 1742-1758, p. 3 (will of Richard Sturgis).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).

Capt. Joshua (of John II) Sturgis¹

M, b. circa 1692, d. before 15 April 1774

Father

John Sturgis II¹ b. 1662, d. a 1739

Mother

Priscilla Hill¹ b. c 1666

Last Edited

12 Nov 2017

Birth*

circa 1692

Capt. Joshua (of John II) Sturgis was born circa 1692 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Tax list*

1724

He was on the tax list in 1724 at Somerset Co, MD. Joshua was in his father's household on the 1724 tax list.²

Marriage*

circa 1730

He married Sarah Beavans, daughter of Rowland Beavans I and Mary Berry, circa 1730.^2,3

Est Settm't Named In*

11 December 1730

Capt. Joshua (of John II) Sturgis was named in an estate settlement on 11 December 1730 at Somerset Co, MD. On 4 Sep 1729 the inventory of the estate of William Laws was filed and was appraised at £346.17.6. The inventory was approved on 11 Dec 1730 by Joshua Sturgis and wife Sarah, with Rowland Bevins and John Bevins listed as next of kin. Then on 11 Dec 1730 his estate was administered by Sarah Sturgis, wife of Joshua Sturgis, and payment was made to Angelo Atkinson, husband of Rachel Laws, daugher of William Laws dec'd.³

Land bought*

1739

He bought land in 1739 at tract Wickenoughs Neck, Worcester Co, MD. Joshua Sturgis bought from George Parker.²

Tax list

1739

He was on the tax list in 1739 at Bouqertenorton Hundred, Somerset Co, MD. The household was headed by Joshua Sturgis, who was next to Rev. Thos Fletcher, who was rector of All Hallows Parish at that time. Listed with him was Elijah Laws.²

Deed of Gift - Gave*

16 June 1741

He gave by deed of gift on 16 June 1741 at tract Wickenough, Somerset Co, MD. Joshua Sturgis, Gent., for love and affection to my loving son . . . Elijah Laws, 100 acres of land called Wicksnough. Later in the deed it mentions my "son in law" Elijah Laws. (NOTE: This probably meant step-son in today terminology.)²

Will - Brother's*

11 November 1749

Joshua was named in his brother's will on 11 November 1749 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Daniel Sturgis gave son John Outten 250 acres in the botton of my neck, being part of a tract called "Robinson's Inheritance." To son Shadrick my dwelling plantation and water mill, reserving to son John a free toll of said mill. To my beloved Will, my slaves, certain ones. To son Daniel slaves. To daughter Elizabeth slaves. To wife furniture. Brother Joshua Sturgis Extr. Witt: Joachim White, Will. Beachboard & Daniel Selby. Probate 1-6-1749, came Priscilla Sturgis, widow and relict of dec'd Daniel Sturgis. His will was proved 5 Dec 1749.⁴

Land patented*

circa 1750

He patented land circa 1750 at tract Hog Quarter, Worcester Co, MD.²

Marriage*

circa 1760

He married Mary Purnell circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Land sold*

1770

Capt. Joshua (of John II) Sturgis sold land in 1770 at tract Hog Quarter, Worcester Co, MD. Joshua and Mary Sturgis sold this tract to John Jones and in 1776 he sold to Elijah Laws, who willed to his son James Laws.²

Will*

12 March 1773

Joshua made a will on 12 March 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Sturgis gave to wife Mary Sturgis (Extr) Negroes; Dinah, Nimrod, Big Samson and Nancy; furniture, saddle, bridle, £30. To daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, tract Wickeness Neck, 500 acres, tract Sturgis's Addition to Timothy's Point, 95 acres, tract Comon Garden, house and lot in Snowhill, tract Castle Green, residue of moveable estate. If said daughter died without issue following lands to cousin Joshua Sturgis, son of Richard, 500 acres tract Weekoness Neck, Sturgis's Addition to Timothys Point. To cousin Jacob Sturgis, son of William Sturgis, tract Castle Green in event said daughter die without issue. To cousin Abraham Outten Sturgis, son of Jonathan Sturgis, tract Common Garden in the even my said daughter dies without issue. Residue of estate to daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, but if she die in her minority above to my aforesaid two cousins. Witt: John Stewart; Thomas Sturgis; Levi Purnell. Mary Sturgis, widow, renounes the will and demands her 1/3.⁵

Death*

before 15 April 1774

He died before 15 April 1774 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.^2,6

Est settm't*

5 June 1776

His estate was settled on 5 June 1776 at Worcester Co, MD. Settlement of the estate of Joshua Sturgis - appraisers: William Lane & Peter Chaille; creditors: Outten Sturgis & Philip Quinton; next of kin: Stephen Sturgis & John Sturgis: Extr: Mary, wife of Isaac Hempston (Houston).²

Family 1

Sarah Beavans b. c 1690

Marriage*

circa 1730

He married Sarah Beavans, daughter of Rowland Beavans I and Mary Berry, circa 1730.^2,3

Family 2

Mary Purnell b. c 1740, d. a 1787

Marriage*

circa 1760

Capt. Joshua (of John II) Sturgis married Mary Purnell circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Child

Martha Purnell (of Joshua) Sturgis⁷ b. c 1760

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 2-3 (Second Generation, #3 John Sturgis Jr.).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 5 (#10 Joshua Sturgis)).
[S2199] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 8, p. 162-163 (The Laws Family).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 10, 1748-1753, p. 59 (will of Daniel Sturgis, wife Priscilla).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, MD Calendar of Wills Vol 16, 1774-1777, p. 22 (will of Joshua Sturgis, wife Mary).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 16, 1774-1777, p. 22 (will of Joshua Sturgis, wife Mary).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 6 (#10 Joshua Sturgis)).

William (of John II) Sturgis¹

M, b. circa 1694, d. before 20 March 1727

Father

John Sturgis II¹ b. 1662, d. a 1739

Mother

Priscilla Hill¹ b. c 1666

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1694

William (of John II) Sturgis was born circa 1694 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1723

He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1723.²

Death*

before 20 March 1727

William (of John II) Sturgis died before 20 March 1727 at Worcester Co, MD.³

Est appraisers & kin*

20 March 1727

Appraisers and next of kin for his estate were filed on 20 March 1727 at Worcester Co, MD. Appraisers: Johnson Hill & Thomas Purnell. Next of Kin: Elizabeth Sturgis, Hutton Hill & John Sturgis.³

Will - Brother's*

12 March 1773

William was named in his brother's will on 12 March 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Sturgis gave to wife Mary Sturgis (Extr) Negroes; Dinah, Nimrod, Big Samson and Nancy; furniture, saddle, bridle, £30. To daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, tract Wickeness Neck, 500 acres, tract Sturgis's Addition to Timothy's Point, 95 acres, tract Comon Garden, house and lot in Snowhill, tract Castle Green, residue of moveable estate. If said daughter died without issue following lands to cousin Joshua Sturgis, son of Richard, 500 acres tract Weekoness Neck, Sturgis's Addition to Timothys Point. To cousin Jacob Sturgis, son of William Sturgis, tract Castle Green in event said daughter die without issue. To cousin Abraham Outten Sturgis, son of Jonathan Sturgis, tract Common Garden in the even my said daughter dies without issue. Residue of estate to daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, but if she die in her minority above to my aforesaid two cousins. Witt: John Stewart; Thomas Sturgis; Levi Purnell. Mary Sturgis, widow, renounes the will and demands her 1/3.⁴

Family

Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1700

Children

William (of Wm) Sturgis Jr.+⁵ b. c 1724

Jacob (of Wm) Sturgis⁴ b. c 1726

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 2-3 (Second Generation, #3 John Sturgis Jr.).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 6 (#11 William Sturgis)).
[S2188] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Inventories and Accounts, Inventory Book JW15, 1694-1742, p. 15 (adm of William Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 6 (#50 William Sturgis)).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#49 William Sturgis Jr.).

Rachel (of John II) Sturgis¹

F, b. circa 1696

Father

John Sturgis II¹ b. 1662, d. a 1739

Mother

Priscilla Hill¹ b. c 1666

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1696

Rachel (of John II) Sturgis was born circa 1696 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 2-3 (Second Generation, #3 John Sturgis Jr.).

John Sturgis III¹

M, b. circa 1693, d. before 8 November 1758

Father

John Sturgis II¹ b. 1662, d. a 1739

Mother

Priscilla Hill¹ b. c 1666

Last Edited

11 Nov 2017

Birth*

circa 1693

John Sturgis III was born circa 1693 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Marriage*

before 1714

He married Mary Carroll, daughter of Thomas Carroll Jr. and Rebecca Fisher, before 1714.²

Land sold*

1714

John Sturgis III sold land in 1714 at Worcester Co, MD. John Sturgis Jr. & wife Mary sell land.²

Tax list*

1730

He was on the tax list in 1730 at Mattapony Hundred, Somerset Co, MD. John Sturgis is shown with his own household.²

Marriage*

after 15 January 1731/32

He married Elliner Johnson, daughter of George Johnson (II) and Liddya (-----), after 15 January 1731/32.²

Land bought*

1734

John Sturgis III bought land in 1734 at tract Rochester, Worcester Co, MD. Donnock Dennis deeded this tract of land to John Sturgis Jr.²

Tax list

between 1735 and 1740

He was on the tax list between 1735 and 1740 at Boquertornorton Hundred, Worcester Co, MD.²

Est Settm't Son's

23 August 1743

He was named in the settlement of his son's estate on 23 August 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. Settlement of the estate of Littleton Sturgis - Appraisers: William Nilson & Peter Claywell Jr. Mentions: John Sturgis & Joshua Sturgis, John Atkinson & Thomas Johnson. Adm/Extr: John Sturgis. (NOTE: Skinner shows that Afradozie Johnson is a surety to John Sturgis on the estate of his son Littleton Sturgis in 1743.)³

Est Settm't Son's*

27 August 1744

He was named in the settlement of his son's estate on 27 August 1744 at Worcester Co, MD. Settlement of the estate of Littleton Sturgis - Received from: Jonathan Sturgis. Payments to: Thomas Johnson, Dr. Adam Bell, John Atkinson, James Sheal, Col. Henry & Benton Harris. Representatives: "none but his father John Sturgis." Admr: John Sturgis.⁴

Will*

5 August 1755

John made a will on 5 August 1755 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Sturgis named a wife Eleanor and a child Joshua. Extrs: wife Eleanor and son Joshua Sturgis. Wit: Joshua Sturgis, Henry Turner & John Teague.⁵

Death*

before 8 November 1758

He died before 8 November 1758 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.^1,5

Family 1

Mary Carroll b. c 1687, d. b 1728

Marriage*

before 1714

He married Mary Carroll, daughter of Thomas Carroll Jr. and Rebecca Fisher, before 1714.²

Child

Littleton (of John III) Sturgis² b. c 1718, d. b 23 Aug 1743

Family 2

Elliner Johnson b. c 1708

Marriage*

after 15 January 1731/32

John Sturgis III married Elliner Johnson, daughter of George Johnson (II) and Liddya (-----), after 15 January 1731/32.²

Children

Daniel (of John III) Sturgis+⁶ b. c 1732, d. 14 May 1788

William (of John III) (aka Micajah) Sturgis⁷ b. c 1733, d. 1762

John Sturgis IV+⁸ b. c 1735, d. b 27 Jun 1797

Joshua (of John III) Sturgis+⁹ b. c 1737, d. b 26 Jul 1792

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 2-3 (Second Generation, #3 John Sturgis Jr.).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 6 (#13 John Sturgis III).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1738-1744, p. 101 (adm of Littleton Sturgis).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1738-1744, p. 196 (settlement of Littleton Sturgis).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 11, 1753-1760, p. 217 (will of John Sturgis, wife Eleanor).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 12 (#54 Daniel Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 6 (#53 William Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#51 John Sturgis VI).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 12 (#52 Joshua Sturgis).

Daniel (of John II) Sturgis¹

M, b. circa 1700, d. 11 November 1749

Father

John Sturgis II¹ b. 1662, d. a 1739

Mother

Priscilla Hill¹ b. c 1666

Last Edited

26 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1700

Daniel (of John II) Sturgis was born circa 1700 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1730

He married Mary Outten, daughter of John Outten II and Sarah Purnell, circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.^2,3

Marriage*

circa 1735

Daniel (of John II) Sturgis married Priscilla (-----) circa 1735.²

Will*

11 November 1749

Daniel made a will on 11 November 1749 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Daniel Sturgis gave son John Outten 250 acres in the botton of my neck, being part of a tract called "Robinson's Inheritance." To son Shadrick my dwelling plantation and water mill, reserving to son John a free toll of said mill. To my beloved Will, my slaves, certain ones. To son Daniel slaves. To daughter Elizabeth slaves. To wife furniture. Brother Joshua Sturgis Extr. Witt: Joachim White, Will. Beachboard & Daniel Selby. Probate 1-6-1749, came Priscilla Sturgis, widow and relict of dec'd Daniel Sturgis. His will was proved 5 Dec 1749.^4,5

Death*

11 November 1749

He died on 11 November 1749 at Worcester Co, MD. The Maryland Gazette reported that Daniel Sturgis was shot dead by a person unknown some weeks ago at Matapony Hundred, Worcester County. Evidently he wrote his will as he was dying from being shot by a ball.^6,5,2

Family 1

Mary Outten b. c 1708

Child

John Outten (of Daniel) Sturgis I+² b. c 1731, d. b 20 Feb 1816

Family 2

Priscilla (-----) b. c 1715

Children

Shadrack (of Daniel) Sturgis⁴ b. c 1736, d. b 20 Feb 1797

Capt. Daniel (of Daniel) Sturgis⁴ b. c 1738

Elizabeth (of Daniel) Sturgis⁴ b. c 1740

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 2-3 (Second Generation, #3 John Sturgis Jr.).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 7 (#15 Daniel Sturgis).
[S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 200 (#2c Mary Outten).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 10, 1748-1753, p. 59 (will of Daniel Sturgis, wife Priscilla).
[S2160] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, JW-2, 1742-1758, p. 21 (will of Daniel Sturgis, wife Priscilla).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 10, 1748-1753, p. 59 (will of Daniel Sturgis, wife Priscilla).

Richard Hill¹

M, b. circa 1690

Descendants of Richard Smith (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

15 Jul 2019

Birth*

circa 1690

Richard Hill was born circa 1690.¹

Marriage*

before 1729

He married Elizabeth (of Jno & Susan) Stockley, daughter of John Stockley and Susannah (8) Richardson, before 1729.¹

Family

Elizabeth (of Jno & Susan) Stockley b. c 1686, d. b 12 Oct 1745

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 3 (Second Generation, #5 Jonathon Sturgis).

Stockley (of Jonathan) Sturgis¹

M, b. before 1718, d. 1787

Descendants of Richard Smith (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Jonathan (of John I) Sturgis¹ b. c 1666, d. 1721

Mother

Elizabeth (of Jno & Susan) Stockley¹ b. c 1686, d. b 12 Oct 1745

Charts

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

before 1718

Stockley (of Jonathan) Sturgis was born before 1718 at Sussex Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

before 31 May 1746

He married Mary Stout before 31 May 1746.²

Tax list*

1755

Stockley (of Jonathan) Sturgis was on the tax list in 1755 at Little Creek Hundred, Kent Co, DE.²

Marriage*

before 1759

He married Phebe (-----) before 1759.²

Marriage*

before 1765

Stockley (of Jonathan) Sturgis married Sarah Levick before 1765.²

Lived*

1782

Stockley (of Jonathan) Sturgis lived in 1782 at Little Creek Hundred, Kent Co, DE.²

Death*

1787

He died in 1787 at Kent Co, DE.¹

Family 1

Mary Stout b. c 1720, d. b 1752

Marriage*

before 31 May 1746

He married Mary Stout before 31 May 1746.²

Family 2

Phebe (-----) b. c 1730

Marriage*

before 1759

Stockley (of Jonathan) Sturgis married Phebe (-----) before 1759.²

Family 3

Sarah Levick b. c 1740

Marriage*

before 1765

Stockley (of Jonathan) Sturgis married Sarah Levick before 1765.²

Children

Sarah Sturgis² b. c 1766

Stockley Sturgis² b. c 1768

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 4 (Second Generation, #20 Stockley Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 4 (#20 Stockley Sturgis).

Mary Purnell¹

F, b. circa 1740, d. after 1787

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1740

Mary Purnell was born circa 1740 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1760

She married Capt. Joshua (of John II) Sturgis, son of John Sturgis II and Priscilla Hill, circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Married Name

circa 1760

As of circa 1760,her married name was Sturgis.

Land sold*

1770

Mary Purnell sold land in 1770 at Worcester Co, MD. Joshua and Mary Sturgis sold this tract to John Jones and in 1776 he sold to Elijah Laws, who willed to his son James Laws.¹

Will - Husb's*

12 March 1773

Mary was named in her husband's will on 12 March 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Sturgis gave to wife Mary Sturgis (Extr) Negroes; Dinah, Nimrod, Big Samson and Nancy; furniture, saddle, bridle, £30. To daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, tract Wickeness Neck, 500 acres, tract Sturgis's Addition to Timothy's Point, 95 acres, tract Comon Garden, house and lot in Snowhill, tract Castle Green, residue of moveable estate. If said daughter died without issue following lands to cousin Joshua Sturgis, son of Richard, 500 acres tract Weekoness Neck, Sturgis's Addition to Timothys Point. To cousin Jacob Sturgis, son of William Sturgis, tract Castle Green in event said daughter die without issue. To cousin Abraham Outten Sturgis, son of Jonathan Sturgis, tract Common Garden in the even my said daughter dies without issue. Residue of estate to daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, but if she die in her minority above to my aforesaid two cousins. Witt: John Stewart; Thomas Sturgis; Levi Purnell. Mary Sturgis, widow, renounes the will and demands her 1/3.²

Marriage*

before 5 June 1776

She married Isaac Houston before 5 June 1776 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Est Settm't Husb's*

5 June 1776

Mary Purnell was named in her husband's estate settlement on 5 June 1776 at Worcester Co, MD. Settlement of the estate of Joshua Sturgis - appraisers: William Lane & Peter Chaille; creditors: Outten Sturgis & Philip Quinton; next of kin: Stephen Sturgis & John Sturgis: Extr: Mary, wife of Isaac Hempston (Houston).¹

Married Name

before 5 June 1776

As of before 5 June 1776,her married name was Houston.

Death*

after 1787

She died after 1787 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Family 1

Capt. Joshua (of John II) Sturgis b. c 1692, d. b 15 Apr 1774

Marriage*

circa 1760

She married Capt. Joshua (of John II) Sturgis, son of John Sturgis II and Priscilla Hill, circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Child

Martha Purnell (of Joshua) Sturgis³ b. c 1760

Family 2

Isaac Houston b. c 1740

Marriage*

before 5 June 1776

Mary Purnell married Isaac Houston before 5 June 1776 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 5 (#10 Joshua Sturgis)).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 16, 1774-1777, p. 22 (will of Joshua Sturgis, wife Mary).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 6 (#10 Joshua Sturgis)).

Isaac Houston¹

M, b. circa 1740

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1740

Isaac Houston was born circa 1740 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

before 5 June 1776

He married Mary Purnell before 5 June 1776 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Family

Mary Purnell b. c 1740, d. a 1787

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 5 (#10 Joshua Sturgis)).

Martha Purnell (of Joshua) Sturgis¹

F, b. circa 1760

Father

Capt. Joshua (of John II) Sturgis¹ b. c 1692, d. b 15 Apr 1774

Mother

Mary Purnell¹ b. c 1740, d. a 1787

Last Edited

14 Feb 2020

Birth*

circa 1760

Martha Purnell (of Joshua) Sturgis was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

12 March 1773

Martha was named in her father's will on 12 March 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Sturgis gave to wife Mary Sturgis (Extr) Negroes; Dinah, Nimrod, Big Samson and Nancy; furniture, saddle, bridle, £30. To daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, tract Wickeness Neck, 500 acres, tract Sturgis's Addition to Timothy's Point, 95 acres, tract Comon Garden, house and lot in Snowhill, tract Castle Green, residue of moveable estate. If said daughter died without issue following lands to cousin Joshua Sturgis, son of Richard, 500 acres tract Weekoness Neck, Sturgis's Addition to Timothys Point. To cousin Jacob Sturgis, son of William Sturgis, tract Castle Green in event said daughter die without issue. To cousin Abraham Outten Sturgis, son of Jonathan Sturgis, tract Common Garden in the even my said daughter dies without issue. Residue of estate to daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, but if she die in her minority above to my aforesaid two cousins. Witt: John Stewart; Thomas Sturgis; Levi Purnell. Mary Sturgis, widow, renounes the will and demands her 1/3.²

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 6 (#10 Joshua Sturgis)).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 16, 1774-1777, p. 22 (will of Joshua Sturgis, wife Mary).

Elizabeth (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1700

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1700

Elizabeth (-----) was born circa 1700.¹

Marriage*

circa 1723

She married William (of John II) Sturgis, son of John Sturgis II and Priscilla Hill, circa 1723.¹

Married Name

circa 1723

As of circa 1723,her married name was Sturgis.

Est Settm't Husb's*

20 March 1727

Elizabeth (-----) was named in her husband's estate settlement on 20 March 1727. Settlement of the Estate of William Sturgis - Appraisers: Johnson Hill & Thomas Purnell. Next of Kin: Elizabeth Sturgis, Hutton Hill & John Sturgis.

Family

William (of John II) Sturgis b. c 1694, d. b 20 Mar 1727

Children

William (of Wm) Sturgis Jr.+² b. c 1724

Jacob (of Wm) Sturgis³ b. c 1726

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 6 (#11 William Sturgis)).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#49 William Sturgis Jr.).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 6 (#50 William Sturgis)).

Jacob (of Wm) Sturgis¹

M, b. circa 1726

Father

William (of John II) Sturgis¹ b. c 1694, d. b 20 Mar 1727

Mother

Elizabeth (-----)¹ b. c 1700

Last Edited

25 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1726

Jacob (of Wm) Sturgis was born circa 1726 at Worcester Co, MD.^1,2

Will - Uncle's*

12 March 1773

Jacob was named in his uncle's will on 12 March 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Sturgis gave to wife Mary Sturgis (Extr) Negroes; Dinah, Nimrod, Big Samson and Nancy; furniture, saddle, bridle, £30. To daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, tract Wickeness Neck, 500 acres, tract Sturgis's Addition to Timothy's Point, 95 acres, tract Comon Garden, house and lot in Snowhill, tract Castle Green, residue of moveable estate. If said daughter died without issue following lands to cousin Joshua Sturgis, son of Richard, 500 acres tract Weekoness Neck, Sturgis's Addition to Timothys Point. To cousin Jacob Sturgis, son of William Sturgis, tract Castle Green in event said daughter die without issue. To cousin Abraham Outten Sturgis, son of Jonathan Sturgis, tract Common Garden in the even my said daughter dies without issue. Residue of estate to daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, but if she die in her minority above to my aforesaid two cousins. Witt: John Stewart; Thomas Sturgis; Levi Purnell. Mary Sturgis, widow, renounes the will and demands her 1/3.¹

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 6 (#50 William Sturgis)).
[S2188] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Inventories and Accounts, Inventory Book JW15, 1694-1742, p. 15 (adm of William Sturgis).

Eleanor (-----) (Watson or Jones)¹

F, b. circa 1700

Last Edited

19 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1700

Eleanor (-----) (Watson or Jones) was born circa 1700.

Marriage*

circa 1720

She married Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester), son of John Sturgis II and Priscilla Hill, circa 1720.¹

Married Name

circa 1720

As of circa 1720,her married name was Sturgis.

Land patented*

1741

Eleanor (-----) (Watson or Jones) patented land in 1741 at tract Widows Lott, Worcester Co, MD. Elinor Sturgis patented 100 acre tract Widow Lott and on 15 Nov 1761 as widow of Richard Sturgis she sold 50 acres to Thomas Sturgis.¹

Will - Husb's*

3 April 1743

Eleanor was named in her husband's will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.²

Deed of Gift - Gave*

circa 1750

She gave by deed of gift circa 1750 at tract Widow's Lott, Worcester Co, MD.³

Family		Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester) b. c 1690, d. b 3 May 1743
Children	1.	John (of Richard) Sturgis+² b. c 1721, d. b 13 May 1769
	2.	Richard Sturgis II (Worcester)+² b. c 1724, d. b 1774
	3.	Comfort Sturgis+² b. c 1725, d. 9 Jun 1801
	4.	Tabitha Sturgis² b. c 1726
	5.	Nelly Sturgis² b. c 1728
	6.	Thomas Sturgis+² b. c 1732, d. a 1783
	7.	Stephen (of Richard) Sturgis I+² b. c 1734, d. b 12 Oct 1798
	8.	Joshua Sturgis Sr.+² b. c 1736, d. 1815
	9.	William Sturgis² b. c 1738

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 4 (#9 Richard Sturgis).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 9 (#40 Richard Sturgis).

John (of Richard) Sturgis¹

M, b. circa 1721, d. before 13 May 1769

Father

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester)¹ b. c 1690, d. b 3 May 1743

Mother

Last Edited

8 Nov 2017

Birth*

circa 1721

John (of Richard) Sturgis was born circa 1721 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1742

He married Tabitha (-----) circa 1742 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Will - Father's*

3 April 1743

John was named in his father's will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.¹

Land patented*

1750

He patented land in 1750 at tract Timber Quarter, Worcester Co, MD. It contained 56 acres.³

Land bought*

1768

He bought land in 1768 at tract Offall Swamp, Worcester Co, MD. John Sturgis bought 33 acres of this tract from John Milbourn.³

Will*

4 April 1769

John made a will on 4 April 1769 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Sturgis gave to wife Tabitha, personalty. To daughter Mary Henmon, livestock. To daughters Martha and Sophia Sturgis, furniture. To daughter Sarah Sturgis, personalty. To son Leavin, land mill stones, one spanish gunn, all land and plantation so long as he never marries Esther Prier. Should he marry her, land to be sold at public auction and money to be divided between Sophia, Mary, Tabitha, Ellender Sturgis and Martha (land is called Hogquarter). Extr. Leavin Sturgis. Witt: Joshua Duer, James Bennett & William Bennett.²

Death*

before 13 May 1769

He died before 13 May 1769 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.²

Family

Tabitha (-----) b. c 1725

Marriage*

circa 1742

He married Tabitha (-----) circa 1742 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Children

Levin (of John) Sturgis+² b. c 1743, d. a 1820

Mary (of John) Sturgis² b. c 1745

Martha (of John) Sturgis² b. c 1747

Sophia (of John) Sturgis+² b. c 1749

Sarah (of John) Sturgis⁴ b. c 1751

Ellender (of John) Sturgis² b. c 1753

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).
[S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 61 (will of John Sturgis, wife Tabitha).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#45 John Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#114 Sophia Sturgis).

Comfort Sturgis¹

F, b. circa 1725, d. 9 June 1801

Father

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester)¹ b. c 1690, d. b 3 May 1743

Mother

Last Edited

6 May 2019

Birth*

circa 1725

Comfort Sturgis was born circa 1725 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

3 April 1743

Comfort was named in her father's will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.¹

Marriage*

circa 1748

She married Joshua Jones circa 1748 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Married Name

circa 1750

As of circa 1750,her married name was Jones.

Will - Husb's*

1 April 1773

Comfort was named in her husband's will on 1 April 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Jones gave to wife Comppard Jones (Extr) all land 'Spidal Field' during her lifetime at her death to my son John Jones. Also to wife Negroes Till, Sam and Stephen; and all moveable estate during her lifetime except my riding horse. To son Thomas Jones tract I bought of Hammon Runnals and my riding horse. To 5 children Thomas, John, Mary, James and Rebecca Jones, all my moveable estate at death of my wife. Witt: John Duncan, James Purnell & Michael Purkins.²

Marriage*

circa 1775

She married John Elmore circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.³

Married Name

circa 1775

As of circa 1775,her married name was Elmore.

Est Settm't Husb's*

23 January 1776

Comfort Sturgis was named in her husband's estate settlement on 23 January 1776 at Worcester Co, MD. The settlement of the estate of Joshua Jones - Sureties: Michael Perkins & Thomas Sturgis. Legatees: Thomas (son). Residue to: widow (unnamed) during lifetime; the to 5 children: Thomas, John, Mary, James & Rebeccah. Extr: Comfort Elmore, wife of Mr. John Elmore.³

Marriage*

after 1780

She married Elijah (of Wm) Laws I, son of William (of John) Laws and Sarah Beavans, after 1780 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴

Married Name

after 1780

As of after 1780,her married name was Laws.

Will - Husb's

circa 1794

Comfort was named in her husband's will circa 1794 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Elijah Laws Senior, of Worcester County, gave to my son William my stillworm and Tub likewise all the cider casks he has in his possession likewise on barren cow. To my daughter Mary Cottingham my Negro wench called Nancy and her daughter Esther. To my daughter Martha Givens my Negro wench called Venus likewise my walnut desk, likewise my pine book case. To my daughter Rachel Colbourn my case of drawers, likewise all the cider casks she has in her possession. To my daughter Rhoda, my negro girl Dinah and her increase after my wife's decease and 15 pounds cash to be paid her by my Extr. To my son Joshua Laws my land and plantation I now live on, likewise one tract called Little Neck, my Mills and newest suit of cloaths. To my son Elijah Laws a tract of land called Lawses Outlet and a small tract of 36 acres called addition to Lawses Outlet, likewise a Negro fellow called Ned, likewise a Negro wench called Rose. To Martha Henderson my Negro girl called Lydia, likewise her mothers chest, and it is my will and desire that after my just debts and funeral charges, my wife's third and other legacies to be paid, that my Elijah Laws shall be my only Extr. Witt: Schoolfield Parker, John Jones Senr. and Daniel Jones.⁵

Administrator*

30 September 1800

Comfort was named as administrator of an estate on 30 September 1800 at Worcester Co, MD. Comfort Laws, late Comfort Elmore, with Thomas Jones and Peter Parker her sureties, was bound as administrator of the estate of John Elmore dec'd.⁴

Will*

28 April 1801

Comfort made a will on 28 April 1801 at Worcester Co, MD. In her will Comfort Laws gave daughter Mary Parker one negro girl Diner; to grandson James Parker, son of Peter Parker negro boy Isaac; to grandson Joshua Jones negro boy Peter; to son James Jones negro boy David; to son John Jones youngest negro boy; to granddaughter Comfort Parker negro girl Harth; to granddaughter Elizabeth Walton Parker bed and furniture; son in law Peter Parker, executor; witnesses Isaac Hill, Elijah Brittingham (Worc JBR1:224).^4,6

Death*

9 June 1801

She died on 9 June 1801 at Worcester Co, MD.^7,6

Family 1

Joshua Jones b. c 1725, d. b 11 Jun 1773

Marriage*

circa 1748

She married Joshua Jones circa 1748 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Children

Mary Jones+² b. c 1748

George Jones⁸ b. c 1750

Thomas Jones+² b. c 1752

John Jones² b. c 1754

James Jones² b. c 1758

Rebecca Jones² b. c 1760

Family 2

John Elmore b. c 1730, d. 1778

Marriage*

circa 1775

Comfort Sturgis married John Elmore circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.³

Family 3

Elijah (of Wm) Laws I b. c 1715, d. b 18 Apr 1794

Marriage*

after 1780

Comfort Sturgis married Elijah (of Wm) Laws I, son of William (of John) Laws and Sarah Beavans, after 1780 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 34 (will of Joshua Jones, wife Comppard).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 85 (settlement of Joshua Jones, wife Comfort Elmore).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (Elijah Laws of William, Last Will and Testament in Part Only).
[S2164] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book JBR, 1799-1803, p. 14 (will of Comfort Laws).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 9 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#96 George Jones).

Nelly Sturgis¹

F, b. circa 1728

Father

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester)¹ b. c 1690, d. b 3 May 1743

Mother

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1728

Nelly Sturgis was born circa 1728 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

3 April 1743

Nelly was named in her father's will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.²

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).

Tabitha Sturgis¹

F, b. circa 1726

Father

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester)¹ b. c 1690, d. b 3 May 1743

Mother

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1726

Tabitha Sturgis was born circa 1726 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

3 April 1743

Tabitha was named in her father's will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.¹

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).

William Sturgis¹

M, b. circa 1738

Father

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester)¹ b. c 1690, d. b 3 May 1743

Mother

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1738

William Sturgis was born circa 1738 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

3 April 1743

William was named in his father's will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.¹

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).

Thomas Sturgis¹

M, b. circa 1732, d. after 1783

Father

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester)¹ b. c 1690, d. b 3 May 1743

Mother

Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)

Charts

Last Edited

11 Nov 2017

Birth*

circa 1732

Thomas Sturgis was born circa 1732 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

3 April 1743

Thomas was named in his father's will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.¹

Age was under age*

1744

Thomas Sturgis was under age as of 1744.²

Deed of Gift - Rec'd*

circa 1754

He received by deed of gift circa 1754 at tract Widows Lott, Worcester Co, MD. He received 50 acres of this tract from this mother Eleanor.²

Marriage*

circa 1755

He married Sarah Outten, daughter of Abraham (of John I) Outten I (inn holder) and Rhoda Peale, circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Tax list*

1783

Thomas Sturgis was on the tax list in 1783 at tract Chance, Worcester Co, MD. He had 1M & 1F in the household.³

Deed of Gift - Gave*

1 November 1783

He gave by deed of gift on 1 November 1783 at tract Chance, Worcester Co, MD. Thomas Sturgis gave his daughter Sarah and her husband John Patrick 50 acres of this tract and Wildcat. Entries in Liber K shows several deeds by Thomas to: John Selby 48A Chance; Outten Sturgis 43A Chance; John Sturgis 60A Chance; Richard Sturgis 17A Chance. (Liber K folios 99, 161, 255, 256, 283 researched by Gerald Collins.)³

Death*

after 1783

He died after 1783 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Family

Sarah Outten b. c 1738

Marriage*

circa 1755

He married Sarah Outten, daughter of Abraham (of John I) Outten I (inn holder) and Rhoda Peale, circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Children

Richard (of Thos) Sturgis⁴ b. c 1756, d. b 1783

John (of Thos) Sturgis⁵ b. c 1758, d. a 1783

Outten (of Thos) Sturgis+⁶ b. c 1760, d. a 1795

Sarah (of Thos) Sturgis⁷ b. c 1762

William (of Thos) Sturgis⁸ b. c 1764, d. 1773

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 8 (#39 Thomas Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 9 (#39 Thomas Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 9 (#84 Richard Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 9 (#85 John Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 9 (#86 Outten Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 9 (#87 Sarah Sturgis).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 9 (#88 William Sturgis).

Richard Sturgis II (Worcester)^1,2

M, b. circa 1724, d. before 1774

Father

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester)¹ b. c 1690, d. b 3 May 1743

Mother

Last Edited

10 Nov 2017

Birth*

circa 1724

Richard Sturgis II (Worcester) was born circa 1724 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

3 April 1743

Richard was named in his father's will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.¹

Marriage*

circa 1745

He married Eleanor (-----) circa 1745 at Worcester Co, MD.³

Deed of Gift - Rec'd*

circa 1750

Richard Sturgis II (Worcester) received by deed of gift circa 1750 at tract Widow's Lott, Worcester Co, MD. HH#320 was headed by Wm. Mears, a 48 year old farmer. Listed with him were Tabitha Mears, age 18 and Wm. Mears, age 3.³

Land patented*

1760

He patented land in 1760 at tract Sturgis' Choice, Worcester Co, MD. It contained 34 acres.³

Death*

before 1774

He died before 1774 at Worcester Co, MD. The debt book for 1774 shows 34 acres of "Sturgis' Choice" implying Richard was dead by this time. His wife may have been Elenanor, who paid tax on tract Widows Lott in 1774.³

Family

Eleanor (-----) b. c 1725

Child

Richard Sturgis III (Worcester)+³ b. b 1745, d. a 1820

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc.
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 9 (#40 Richard Sturgis).

Joshua Sturgis Sr.¹

M, b. circa 1736, d. 1815

Father

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester)² b. c 1690, d. b 3 May 1743

Mother

Eleanor (-----) (Watson or Jones)² b. c 1700

Last Edited

11 Nov 2017

Birth*

circa 1736

Joshua Sturgis Sr. was born circa 1736 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Will - Father's*

3 April 1743

Joshua was named in his father's will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.³

Marriage*

29 January 1764

He married Mary Jones on 29 January 1764 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Uncle's*

12 March 1773

Joshua was named in his uncle's will on 12 March 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Sturgis gave to wife Mary Sturgis (Extr) Negroes; Dinah, Nimrod, Big Samson and Nancy; furniture, saddle, bridle, £30. To daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, tract Wickeness Neck, 500 acres, tract Sturgis's Addition to Timothy's Point, 95 acres, tract Comon Garden, house and lot in Snowhill, tract Castle Green, residue of moveable estate. If said daughter died without issue following lands to cousin Joshua Sturgis, son of Richard, 500 acres tract Weekoness Neck, Sturgis's Addition to Timothys Point. To cousin Jacob Sturgis, son of William Sturgis, tract Castle Green in event said daughter die without issue. To cousin Abraham Outten Sturgis, son of Jonathan Sturgis, tract Common Garden in the even my said daughter dies without issue. Residue of estate to daughter Martha Purnel Sturgis, but if she die in her minority above to my aforesaid two cousins. Witt: John Stewart; Thomas Sturgis; Levi Purnell. Mary Sturgis, widow, renounes the will and demands her 1/3.⁴

Land bought*

1788

He bought land in 1788. He was shown as Joshua Sturgis of Richard when he bought land in 1788.¹

Death*

1815

He died in 1815 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Family		Mary Jones b. c 1744, d. 1817
Children	1.	Sarah (of Joshua) Sturgis⁵ b. 22 Feb, d. b 1776
	2.	Jesse (of Joshua) Sturgis⁶ b. Feb 1769, d. 1821
	3.	John (of Joshua) Sturgis⁷ b. 10 Oct 1771, d. b 1783
	4.	Eleanor (of Joshua) Sturgis⁸ b. 25 Feb 1772
	5.	Mary 'Polly' (of Joshua) Sturgis⁹ b. 14 Jan 1774
	6.	Sally (of Joshua) Sturgis¹⁰ b. 1 Nov 1776
	7.	Joshua (of Joshua) Sturgis¹¹ b. 1 Nov 1778, d. b 1783
	8.	Nancy (of Joshua) Sturgis¹² b. 9 Oct 1781
	9.	Martha (of Joshua) 'Patty' Sturgis+¹³ b. 27 Jan 1783

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#43 Joshua Sturgis Sr.).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills Vol 16, 1774-1777, p. 22 (will of Joshua Sturgis, wife Mary).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#110 Sarah Sturgis) citing Sturgis Bible at MD Historical Society).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#102 Joshua Sturgis Sr.).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#103 John Sturgis) citing Sturgis Bible at MD Historical Society).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#104 Eleanor Sturgis) citing Sturgis Bible at MD Historical Society).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#105 Mary 'Polly' Sturgis) citing Sturgis Bible at MD Historical Society).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#106 Sally Sturgis) citing Sturgis Bible at MD Historical Society).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#107 Joshua Sturgis) citing Sturgis Bible at MD Historical Society).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#108 Nancy Sturgis) citing Sturgis Bible at MD Historical Society).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 11 (#109 Martha Sturgis) citing Sturgis Bible at MD Historical Society).

Stephen (of Richard) Sturgis I¹

M, b. circa 1734, d. before 12 October 1798

Father

Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester)¹ b. c 1690, d. b 3 May 1743

Mother

Last Edited

30 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1734

Stephen (of Richard) Sturgis I was born circa 1734 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

3 April 1743

Stephen was named in his father's will on 3 April 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Richard Sturgis, planter, gave to son John 100 acre patent land tract Hogs Quarter taken out last April. To wife ____, life interest in plantation. At her death to pass to son Richard. To children Tabitha, Nelly, Comfort, Thomas, John, Joshua, William & Stephen and grandchild ____, personal estate. Extrs wife ____ and son John. Witt: Jonathan Sturgis, John Sturgis & Alexander Buncle.¹

Marriage*

circa 1760

He married Elizabeth Ball circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Tax list*

1783

Stephen (of Richard) Sturgis I was on the tax list in 1783 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown with tract Littleworth and 4M & 4F.²

Will*

6 August 1798

Stephen made a will on 6 August 1798 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Stephen Sturgis gave wife Elizabeth plantation. To son Stephen plantation after death of his wife. To son Shadrack tract Worse Than Nothing, 50 acres. To granddaughter Sally Sturgis Hosier. To children Peter Sturgis, Mary Tarr and Easther Hudson. Daniel Jones and Jessee Bennett to divide estate. Witt: John Houston, Nancy Bennitt & Jessee Bennett.³

Death*

before 12 October 1798

He died before 12 October 1798 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.³

Family		Elizabeth Ball b. c 1740, d. 1799
Children	1.	Stephen Sturgis II² b. c 1762
	2.	Shadrack Sturgis² b. c 1764, d. 1829
	3.	Peter Sturgis² b. c 1766
	4.	(-----) (d/o Stephen) Sturgis+² b. c 1768
	5.	Mary Sturgis³ b. c 1770
	6.	Esther Sturgis³ b. c 1772

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 210 (will of Richard Sturgis, wife no name).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 9 (#41 Stephen Sturgis).
[S2148] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book JW, 1790-1799, p. 39 (will of Stephen Sturgis, wife Elizabeth).

Joshua Jones¹

M, b. circa 1725, d. before 11 June 1773

Last Edited

5 May 2019

Birth*

circa 1725

Joshua Jones was born circa 1725 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1748

He married Comfort Sturgis, daughter of Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester) and Eleanor (-----) (Watson or Jones), circa 1748 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will*

1 April 1773

Joshua made a will on 1 April 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Jones gave to wife Comppard Jones (Extr) all land 'Spidal Field' during her lifetime at her death to my son John Jones. Also to wife Negroes Till, Sam and Stephen; and all moveable estate during her lifetime except my riding horse. To son Thomas Jones tract I bought of Hammon Runnals and my riding horse. To 5 children Thomas, John, Mary, James and Rebecca Jones, all my moveable estate at death of my wife. Witt: John Duncan, James Purnell & Michael Purkins.¹

Death*

before 11 June 1773

He died before 11 June 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.¹

Est settm't*

23 January 1776

His estate was settled on 23 January 1776 at Worcester Co, MD. The settlement of the estate of Joshua Jones - Sureties: Michael Perkins & Thomas Sturgis. Legatees: Thomas (son). Residue to: widow (unnamed) during lifetime; the to 5 children: Thomas, John, Mary, James & Rebeccah. Extr: Comfort Elmore, wife of Mr. John Elmore.²

Family		Comfort Sturgis b. c 1725, d. 9 Jun 1801
Children	1.	Mary Jones+¹ b. c 1748
	2.	George Jones³ b. c 1750
	3.	Thomas Jones+¹ b. c 1752
	4.	John Jones¹ b. c 1754
	5.	James Jones¹ b. c 1758
	6.	Rebecca Jones¹ b. c 1760

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 34 (will of Joshua Jones, wife Comppard).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 85 (settlement of Joshua Jones, wife Comfort Elmore).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#96 George Jones).

Thomas Jones¹

M, b. circa 1752

Father

Joshua Jones¹ b. c 1725, d. b 11 Jun 1773

Mother

Comfort Sturgis¹ b. c 1725, d. 9 Jun 1801

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1752

Thomas Jones was born circa 1752 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

1 April 1773

Thomas was named in his father's will on 1 April 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Jones gave to wife Comppard Jones (Extr) all land 'Spidal Field' during her lifetime at her death to my son John Jones. Also to wife Negroes Till, Sam and Stephen; and all moveable estate during her lifetime except my riding horse. To son Thomas Jones tract I bought of Hammon Runnals and my riding horse. To 5 children Thomas, John, Mary, James and Rebecca Jones, all my moveable estate at death of my wife. Witt: John Duncan, James Purnell & Michael Purkins.¹

Est Settm't Father's*

23 January 1776

He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 23 January 1776 at Worcester Co, MD. The settlement of the estate of Joshua Jones - Sureties: Michael Perkins & Thomas Sturgis. Legatees: Thomas (son). Residue to: widow (unnamed) during lifetime; the to 5 children: Thomas, John, Mary, James & Rebeccah. Extr: Comfort Elmore, wife of Mr. John Elmore.²

Family

Child

Joshua Jones³ b. c 1780

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 34 (will of Joshua Jones, wife Comppard).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 85 (settlement of Joshua Jones, wife Comfort Elmore).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).

John Jones¹

M, b. circa 1754

Father

Joshua Jones¹ b. c 1725, d. b 11 Jun 1773

Mother

Comfort Sturgis¹ b. c 1725, d. 9 Jun 1801

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1754

John Jones was born circa 1754 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

1 April 1773

John was named in his father's will on 1 April 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Jones gave to wife Comppard Jones (Extr) all land 'Spidal Field' during her lifetime at her death to my son John Jones. Also to wife Negroes Till, Sam and Stephen; and all moveable estate during her lifetime except my riding horse. To son Thomas Jones tract I bought of Hammon Runnals and my riding horse. To 5 children Thomas, John, Mary, James and Rebecca Jones, all my moveable estate at death of my wife. Witt: John Duncan, James Purnell & Michael Purkins.¹

Est Settm't Father's*

23 January 1776

Will - Mother's*

28 April 1801

John was named in his mother's will on 28 April 1801 at Worcester Co, MD. In her will Comfort Laws gave daughter Mary Parker one negro girl Diner; to grandson James Parker, son of Peter Parker negro boy Isaac; to grandson Joshua Jones negro boy Peter; to son James Jones negro boy David; to son John Jones youngest negro boy; to granddaughter Comfort Parker negro girl Harth; to granddaughter Elizabeth Walton Parker bed and furniture; son in law Peter Parker, executor; witnesses Isaac Hill, Elijah Brittingham (Worc JBR1:224).³

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 34 (will of Joshua Jones, wife Comppard).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 85 (settlement of Joshua Jones, wife Comfort Elmore).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).

Mary Jones¹

F, b. circa 1748

Father

Joshua Jones¹ b. c 1725, d. b 11 Jun 1773

Mother

Comfort Sturgis¹ b. c 1725, d. 9 Jun 1801

Last Edited

5 May 2019

Birth*

circa 1748

Mary Jones was born circa 1748 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Married Name

circa 1765

As of circa 1765,her married name was Parker.

Marriage*

circa 1765

She married Peter Parker circa 1765 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Will - Father's*

1 April 1773

Mary was named in her father's will on 1 April 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Jones gave to wife Comppard Jones (Extr) all land 'Spidal Field' during her lifetime at her death to my son John Jones. Also to wife Negroes Till, Sam and Stephen; and all moveable estate during her lifetime except my riding horse. To son Thomas Jones tract I bought of Hammon Runnals and my riding horse. To 5 children Thomas, John, Mary, James and Rebecca Jones, all my moveable estate at death of my wife. Witt: John Duncan, James Purnell & Michael Purkins.¹

Est Settm't Father's*

23 January 1776

She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 23 January 1776 at Worcester Co, MD. The settlement of the estate of Joshua Jones - Sureties: Michael Perkins & Thomas Sturgis. Legatees: Thomas (son). Residue to: widow (unnamed) during lifetime; the to 5 children: Thomas, John, Mary, James & Rebeccah. Extr: Comfort Elmore, wife of Mr. John Elmore.³

Will - Mother's*

28 April 1801

Mary was named in her mother's will on 28 April 1801 at Worcester Co, MD. In her will Comfort Laws gave daughter Mary Parker one negro girl Diner; to grandson James Parker, son of Peter Parker negro boy Isaac; to grandson Joshua Jones negro boy Peter; to son James Jones negro boy David; to son John Jones youngest negro boy; to granddaughter Comfort Parker negro girl Harth; to granddaughter Elizabeth Walton Parker bed and furniture; son in law Peter Parker, executor; witnesses Isaac Hill, Elijah Brittingham (Worc JBR1:224).²

Family

Peter Parker b. c 1740

Children

James (of Peter) Parker+² b. c 1765, d. b 17 Apr 1795

Comfort Parker² b. c 1784

Elizabeth Walton Parker² b. c 1786

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 34 (will of Joshua Jones, wife Comppard).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 85 (settlement of Joshua Jones, wife Comfort Elmore).

James Jones¹

M, b. circa 1758

Father

Joshua Jones¹ b. c 1725, d. b 11 Jun 1773

Mother

Comfort Sturgis¹ b. c 1725, d. 9 Jun 1801

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1758

James Jones was born circa 1758 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

1 April 1773

James was named in his father's will on 1 April 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Jones gave to wife Comppard Jones (Extr) all land 'Spidal Field' during her lifetime at her death to my son John Jones. Also to wife Negroes Till, Sam and Stephen; and all moveable estate during her lifetime except my riding horse. To son Thomas Jones tract I bought of Hammon Runnals and my riding horse. To 5 children Thomas, John, Mary, James and Rebecca Jones, all my moveable estate at death of my wife. Witt: John Duncan, James Purnell & Michael Purkins.¹

Est Settm't Father's*

23 January 1776

Will - Mother's*

28 April 1801

James was named in his mother's will on 28 April 1801 at Worcester Co, MD. In her will Comfort Laws gave daughter Mary Parker one negro girl Diner; to grandson James Parker, son of Peter Parker negro boy Isaac; to grandson Joshua Jones negro boy Peter; to son James Jones negro boy David; to son John Jones youngest negro boy; to granddaughter Comfort Parker negro girl Harth; to granddaughter Elizabeth Walton Parker bed and furniture; son in law Peter Parker, executor; witnesses Isaac Hill, Elijah Brittingham (Worc JBR1:224).³

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 34 (will of Joshua Jones, wife Comppard).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 85 (settlement of Joshua Jones, wife Comfort Elmore).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).

Rebecca Jones¹

F, b. circa 1760

Father

Joshua Jones¹ b. c 1725, d. b 11 Jun 1773

Mother

Comfort Sturgis¹ b. c 1725, d. 9 Jun 1801

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1760

Rebecca Jones was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

1 April 1773

Rebecca was named in her father's will on 1 April 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joshua Jones gave to wife Comppard Jones (Extr) all land 'Spidal Field' during her lifetime at her death to my son John Jones. Also to wife Negroes Till, Sam and Stephen; and all moveable estate during her lifetime except my riding horse. To son Thomas Jones tract I bought of Hammon Runnals and my riding horse. To 5 children Thomas, John, Mary, James and Rebecca Jones, all my moveable estate at death of my wife. Witt: John Duncan, James Purnell & Michael Purkins.¹

Est Settm't Father's*

23 January 1776

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 34 (will of Joshua Jones, wife Comppard).
[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 85 (settlement of Joshua Jones, wife Comfort Elmore).

John Elmore¹

M, b. circa 1730, d. 1778

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1730

John Elmore was born circa 1730 at Worcester Co.¹

Marriage*

circa 1775

He married Comfort Sturgis, daughter of Richard (of John II) Sturgis I (Worcester) and Eleanor (-----) (Watson or Jones), circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Est Settm't Named In*

23 January 1776

John Elmore was named in an estate settlement on 23 January 1776 at Worcester Co, MD. The settlement of the estate of Joshua Jones - Sureties: Michael Perkins & Thomas Sturgis. Legatees: Thomas (son). Residue to: widow (unnamed) during lifetime; the to 5 children: Thomas, John, Mary, James & Rebeccah. Extr: Comfort Elmore, wife of Mr. John Elmore.¹

Death*

1778

He died in 1778 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Admin of estate*

30 September 1800

Administration of John estate was filed on 30 September 1800 at Worcester Co, MD. Comfort Laws, late Comfort Elmore, with Thomas Jones and Peter Parker her sureties, was bound as administrator of the estate of John Elmore dec'd.²

Family

Comfort Sturgis b. c 1725, d. 9 Jun 1801

Citations

[S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 85 (settlement of Joshua Jones, wife Comfort Elmore).
[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).

Peter Parker¹

M, b. circa 1740

Last Edited

5 May 2019

Birth*

circa 1740

Peter Parker was born circa 1740 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1765

He married Mary Jones, daughter of Joshua Jones and Comfort Sturgis, circa 1765 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Mother-in-law*

28 April 1801

Peter was named in his mother-in-law's will on 28 April 1801 at Worcester Co, MD. In her will Comfort Laws gave daughter Mary Parker one negro girl Diner; to grandson James Parker, son of Peter Parker negro boy Isaac; to grandson Joshua Jones negro boy Peter; to son James Jones negro boy David; to son John Jones youngest negro boy; to granddaughter Comfort Parker negro girl Harth; to granddaughter Elizabeth Walton Parker bed and furniture; son in law Peter Parker, executor; witnesses Isaac Hill, Elijah Brittingham (Worc JBR1:224).¹

Family

Mary Jones b. c 1748

Children

James (of Peter) Parker+¹ b. c 1765, d. b 17 Apr 1795

Comfort Parker¹ b. c 1784

Elizabeth Walton Parker¹ b. c 1786

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).

James (of Peter) Parker¹

M, b. circa 1765, d. before 17 April 1795

Father

Peter Parker¹ b. c 1740

Mother

Mary Jones¹ b. c 1748

Last Edited

6 May 2019

Birth*

circa 1765

James (of Peter) Parker was born circa 1765 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Land sold*

5 March 1788

He sold land on 5 March 1788 at tract Boshworth, Worcester Co, MD. James Parker sold 51 1/4 acres to Ezekiel Knox for 5 shillings.²

Marriage*

before 1791

He married Amelia 'Milly' Hammond, daughter of Edward (of Edw & Esther) Hammond V and Mary (-----), before 1791 at Worcester Co, MD.³

Land sold

4 May 1792

James (of Peter) Parker sold land on 4 May 1792 at tract Boshworth, Worcester Co, MD. James Parker, wife Amelia, sold 51 1/4 acres to Ezekiel Knox (probably confirmation of his 1788 deed).²

Land deed named in*

13 May 1794

He was named in a deed on 13 May 1794 at Worcester Co, MD. Charles Hammond, wife Andasiah, sold 75 acres of this tract to Amelia Parker, after her decease to her daughter Sally Parker, if no issue to revert to James Parker, son of Peter Parker and heirs.²

Death*

before 17 April 1795

He died before 17 April 1795 at Worcester Co, MD. Sarah Parker (of James) had Milly Parker (couldn't write) appointed as her guardian. Sureties: Peter Parker & Thomas Jones.⁴

Guardian - Account*

6 February 1798

He was named in a guardian account on 6 February 1798 at Worcester Co, MD. Jesse Jones & Thomas Jones appointed by Esme Purnell to view estate of Sarah Parker (of James), in care of Milby Purnell, guardian: report; widow gets thirds.⁵

Guardian Rept named*

April 1804

He was named in a guardian report in April 1804 at Worcester Co, MD. That Milby Purnell, John Purnell of Queponco and Esme Purnell of Worcester County are bound to Peter Parker and Thomas Jones in the full amount of $2,000. Whereas the said Peter Parker and Thomas Jones became bound in the Orphans Court on the 9th day of June, 1795 with a certain Milby Parker a guardian to Sarah Parker, orphan of James Parker for the faithful performance of said guardianship with which said Milby Parker, the said Milby Purnell hath since intermarried. Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said Milby Purnell, John Purnell and Esme Purnell or their heirs shall save _______less and indemnify the said Thomas Jones and Peter Parker their heirs executors and administration from all ____ and charge which they may sustain by reason of the ________ship aforesaid, and from all such consequences thereof than the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force power and virtue in law. Signed Milby Purnell, John Purnell, Esme Purnell. In the presence of Matthew Hopkins, April Term 1804. The securities in the foregoing bond approved.⁶

Family

Amelia 'Milly' Hammond b. c 1773

Marriage*

before 1791

He married Amelia 'Milly' Hammond, daughter of Edward (of Edw & Esther) Hammond V and Mary (-----), before 1791 at Worcester Co, MD.³

Child

Sarah 'Sally' Parker² b. c 1792

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).
[S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 64 (tract Boshworth).
[S2943] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Edward Hammond I.
[S2943] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Edward Hammond I, citing Worcester Co, MD Orphans Court Proceedings, Vol. 1, 1777-1800, by David V. Heise, Family Line Publications, Westminster, MD, 1998, p. 208.
[S2943] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Edward Hammond I, citing Worcester Co, MD Orphans Court Proceedings, Vol. 1, 1777-1800, by David V. Heise, Family Line Publications, Westminster, MD, 1998, p. 239.
[S2943] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Edward Hammond I, citing Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, Prepared and transcribed by Suzanne B. Hurley for the Ocean City Museum Society, (Records held in the Public Domain of Worcester County, Maryland), "Electronic,."

Comfort Parker¹

F, b. circa 1784

Father

Peter Parker¹ b. c 1740

Mother

Mary Jones¹ b. c 1748

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1784

Comfort Parker was born circa 1784 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - GrMoth's*

28 April 1801

Comfort was named in her grandmother's will on 28 April 1801 at Worcester Co, MD. In her will Comfort Laws gave daughter Mary Parker one negro girl Diner; to grandson James Parker, son of Peter Parker negro boy Isaac; to grandson Joshua Jones negro boy Peter; to son James Jones negro boy David; to son John Jones youngest negro boy; to granddaughter Comfort Parker negro girl Harth; to granddaughter Elizabeth Walton Parker bed and furniture; son in law Peter Parker, executor; witnesses Isaac Hill, Elijah Brittingham (Worc JBR1:224).¹

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).

Elizabeth Walton Parker¹

F, b. circa 1786

Father

Peter Parker¹ b. c 1740

Mother

Mary Jones¹ b. c 1748

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1786

Elizabeth Walton Parker was born circa 1786 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - GrMoth's*

28 April 1801

Elizabeth was named in her grandmother's will on 28 April 1801 at Worcester Co, MD. In her will Comfort Laws gave daughter Mary Parker one negro girl Diner; to grandson James Parker, son of Peter Parker negro boy Isaac; to grandson Joshua Jones negro boy Peter; to son James Jones negro boy David; to son John Jones youngest negro boy; to granddaughter Comfort Parker negro girl Harth; to granddaughter Elizabeth Walton Parker bed and furniture; son in law Peter Parker, executor; witnesses Isaac Hill, Elijah Brittingham (Worc JBR1:224).¹

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).

Joshua Jones¹

M, b. circa 1780

Father

Thomas Jones¹ b. c 1752

Last Edited

15 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1780

Joshua Jones was born circa 1780 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - GrMoth's*

28 April 1801

Joshua was named in his grandmother's will on 28 April 1801 at Worcester Co, MD. In her will Comfort Laws gave daughter Mary Parker one negro girl Diner; to grandson James Parker, son of Peter Parker negro boy Isaac; to grandson Joshua Jones negro boy Peter; to son James Jones negro boy David; to son John Jones youngest negro boy; to granddaughter Comfort Parker negro girl Harth; to granddaughter Elizabeth Walton Parker bed and furniture; son in law Peter Parker, executor; witnesses Isaac Hill, Elijah Brittingham (Worc JBR1:224). (NOTE: He could have been the son of either of her sons: Thomas, James or John Jones.)¹

Citations

[S2772] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., The Sturgis family was researched and compiled by Vernon L. Skinner, Jr. Initial information comes from Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43. This was augmented and updated with input from Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, Linda Harrison, and Judy Stell, as well as published abstracts (many within the last 10 years) of various records of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia: probate, deeds, tax lists, patriot information, etc., p. 10 (#42 Comfort Sturgis).

(-----) (-----)

F, b. circa 1720

Last Edited

18 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1720

(-----) (-----) was born circa 1720.

Marriage*

circa 1740

She married Elijah (of Wm) Laws I, son of William (of John) Laws and Sarah Beavans, circa 1740. It is assumed that Elijah Laws Sr. did not marry a daughter of Joshua Sturgis and that Joshua Sturgis gave this Elijah Laws land in 1741 calling him son-in-law, which may have meant step-son as his mother Sarah Bevans married Joshua Sturgis after her husband William Laws died in 1729. It seems that if Elijah did marry Joshua Sturgis' daughter, that some of their children would have been mentioned in their grandfather Joshua Sturgis' will.

Married Name

circa 1740

As of circa 1740,her married name was Laws.

Family		Elijah (of Wm) Laws I b. c 1715, d. b 18 Apr 1794
Children	1.	Elijah Laws II+¹ b. c 1744, d. b 4 Jan 1814
	2.	Rachel (of Elijah I) Laws¹ b. c 1748
	3.	Joshua (of Elijah I) Laws¹ b. c 1751
	4.	William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr.+² b. c 1753, d. b 18 Sep 1831
	5.	Mary (of Elijah I) Laws¹ b. c 1755
	6.	Martha (of Elijah I) Laws¹ b. c 1755
	7.	Rhoda (of Elijah I) Laws¹ b. c 1757

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (Elijah Laws of William, Last Will and Testament in Part Only).
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 151 (#15-1 Ann Fooks' Husband William Laws' Ascending Line).

William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr.^1,2

M, b. circa 1753, d. before 18 September 1831

Father

Elijah (of Wm) Laws I¹ b. c 1715, d. b 18 Apr 1794

Mother

(-----) (-----)¹ b. c 1720

Last Edited

18 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1753

William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr. was born circa 1753 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1775

He married Ann Fooks, daughter of Jonathan Fooks and Sarah Roach, circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

circa 1794

William was named in his father's will circa 1794 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Elijah Laws Senior, of Worcester County, gave to my son William my stillworm and Tub likewise all the cider casks he has in his possession likewise on barren cow. To my daughter Mary Cottingham my Negro wench called Nancy and her daughter Esther. To my daughter Martha Givens my Negro wench called Venus likewise my walnut desk, likewise my pine book case. To my daughter Rachel Colbourn my case of drawers, likewise all the cider casks she has in her possession. To my daughter Rhoda, my negro girl Dinah and her increase after my wife's decease and 15 pounds cash to be paid her by my Extr. To my son Joshua Laws my land and plantation I now live on, likewise one tract called Little Neck, my Mills and newest suit of cloaths. To my son Elijah Laws a tract of land called Lawses Outlet and a small tract of 36 acres called addition to Lawses Outlet, likewise a Negro fellow called Ned, likewise a Negro wench called Rose. To Martha Henderson my Negro girl called Lydia, likewise her mothers chest, and it is my will and desire that after my just debts and funeral charges, my wife's third and other legacies to be paid, that my Elijah Laws shall be my only Extr. Witt: Schoolfield Parker, John Jones Senr. and Daniel Jones.³

Will*

13 August 1829

William made a will on 13 August 1829 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will William Laws Senior gave to wife Ann Laws one feather bed & furniture & one Negro man named George during her natural life & after death to my said wife Ann the same Negro George to my son Jonathan Laws. To my son Elijah Laws & my daughter Prisa Layton five dollars each in cash. To my son Jonathan Laws all the lands that I am now possessed with by whatsoever name or names the same my be called execpt a place one pole wide from my son William Laws land to be laid off along the division line between me & my son Elijah Laws to the county road which said piece of land of one pole wide I give to my son William Laws for the privilege of a road the remainder of my lands as above said to my son Jonathan Laws. To daughter Ann McGee one Negro girl named Harriet also one Negro girl named Sarah during her natural life & at the death of my daughter Ann the said Negro girl Harriet to my granddaughter Sally McGee and the said Negro girl Sarah to my granddaughter Juley Anne McGee. To son William Laws one Negro boy named Simon. To my son Jonathan Laws 2 Negro boys named Handy & Elijah & one Negro girl named Floror and the residue of my personal property not before mentioned & to be sole Extr. Witt: James Rowns, Isaac Phillips & Thomas Gootey.⁴

Death*

before 18 September 1831

He died before 18 September 1831 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved. Jonathan Laws was custodian of the will.¹

Family		Ann Fooks b. c 1755, d. 1831
Children	1.	Sally (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws⁵ b. c 1775
	2.	Jonathan (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws⁴ b. c 1776, d. 1843
	3.	Elijah (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws⁴ b. c 1778, d. 1861
	4.	Prisa (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws⁴ b. c 1780
	5.	Anna (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws+⁵ b. 1791, d. 1848
	6.	William B. (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws Jr.+⁵ b. 18 Jun 1793, d. 9 Jan 1877

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 151 (#15-1 Ann Fooks' Husband William Laws' Ascending Line).
[S2774] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of John Laws 1.
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (Elijah Laws of William, Last Will and Testament in Part Only).
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 153-154 (will of William Laws Senior, wife Ann).
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).

Ann Fooks¹

F, b. circa 1755, d. 1831

Father

Jonathan Fooks¹ b. c 1733, d. 1803

Mother

Sarah Roach² b. c 1730

Last Edited

18 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1755

Ann Fooks was born circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1775

She married William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr., son of Elijah (of Wm) Laws I and (-----) (-----), circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Married Name

circa 1775

As of circa 1775,her married name was Laws.

Will - Husb's*

13 August 1829

Ann was named in her husband's will on 13 August 1829 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will William Laws Senior gave to wife Ann Laws one feather bed & furniture & one Negro man named George during her natural life & after death to my said wife Ann the same Negro George to my son Jonathan Laws. To my son Elijah Laws & my daughter Prisa Layton five dollars each in cash. To my son Jonathan Laws all the lands that I am now possessed with by whatsoever name or names the same my be called execpt a place one pole wide from my son William Laws land to be laid off along the division line between me & my son Elijah Laws to the county road which said piece of land of one pole wide I give to my son William Laws for the privilege of a road the remainder of my lands as above said to my son Jonathan Laws. To daughter Ann McGee one Negro girl named Harriet also one Negro girl named Sarah during her natural life & at the death of my daughter Ann the said Negro girl Harriet to my granddaughter Sally McGee and the said Negro girl Sarah to my granddaughter Juley Anne McGee. To son William Laws one Negro boy named Simon. To my son Jonathan Laws 2 Negro boys named Handy & Elijah & one Negro girl named Floror and the residue of my personal property not before mentioned & to be sole Extr. Witt: James Rowns, Isaac Phillips & Thomas Gootey.³

Death*

1831

She died in 1831 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Family		William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr. b. c 1753, d. b 18 Sep 1831
Children	1.	Sally (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws⁴ b. c 1775
	2.	Jonathan (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws³ b. c 1776, d. 1843
	3.	Elijah (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws³ b. c 1778, d. 1861
	4.	Prisa (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws³ b. c 1780
	5.	Anna (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws+⁴ b. 1791, d. 1848
	6.	William B. (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws Jr.+⁴ b. 18 Jun 1793, d. 9 Jan 1877

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 151 (#15-1 Ann Fooks' Husband William Laws' Ascending Line).
[S2774] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of John Laws 1.
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 153-154 (will of William Laws Senior, wife Ann).
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).

Jonathan (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws¹

M, b. circa 1776, d. 1843

Father

William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr.¹ b. c 1753, d. b 18 Sep 1831

Mother

Ann Fooks¹ b. c 1755, d. 1831

Last Edited

17 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1776

Jonathan (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws was born circa 1776 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

13 August 1829

Jonathan was named in his father's will on 13 August 1829 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will William Laws Senior gave to wife Ann Laws one feather bed & furniture & one Negro man named George during her natural life & after death to my said wife Ann the same Negro George to my son Jonathan Laws. To my son Elijah Laws & my daughter Prisa Layton five dollars each in cash. To my son Jonathan Laws all the lands that I am now possessed with by whatsoever name or names the same my be called execpt a place one pole wide from my son William Laws land to be laid off along the division line between me & my son Elijah Laws to the county road which said piece of land of one pole wide I give to my son William Laws for the privilege of a road the remainder of my lands as above said to my son Jonathan Laws. To daughter Ann McGee one Negro girl named Harriet also one Negro girl named Sarah during her natural life & at the death of my daughter Ann the said Negro girl Harriet to my granddaughter Sally McGee and the said Negro girl Sarah to my granddaughter Juley Anne McGee. To son William Laws one Negro boy named Simon. To my son Jonathan Laws 2 Negro boys named Handy & Elijah & one Negro girl named Floror and the residue of my personal property not before mentioned & to be sole Extr. Witt: James Rowns, Isaac Phillips & Thomas Gootey.¹

Marriage*

6 January 1842

He married Julian Howard on 6 January 1842 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Jonathan Laws and Luliann Fooks.^2,3

Death*

1843

Jonathan (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws died in 1843 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Family

Julian Howard b. c 1780

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 153-154 (will of William Laws Senior, wife Ann).
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).
[S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.

Elijah (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws¹

M, b. circa 1778, d. 1861

Father

William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr.¹ b. c 1753, d. b 18 Sep 1831

Mother

Ann Fooks¹ b. c 1755, d. 1831

Last Edited

17 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1778

Elijah (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws was born circa 1778 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Marriage*

circa 1805

He married Mary Tubbs circa 1805 at Worcester Co, MD.³

Marriage*

20 August 1826

Elijah (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws married Sarah Givens (Givan?) on 20 August 1826 at Worcester Co, MD.^3,4

Will - Father's*

13 August 1829

Elijah was named in his father's will on 13 August 1829 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will William Laws Senior gave to wife Ann Laws one feather bed & furniture & one Negro man named George during her natural life & after death to my said wife Ann the same Negro George to my son Jonathan Laws. To my son Elijah Laws & my daughter Prisa Layton five dollars each in cash. To my son Jonathan Laws all the lands that I am now possessed with by whatsoever name or names the same my be called execpt a place one pole wide from my son William Laws land to be laid off along the division line between me & my son Elijah Laws to the county road which said piece of land of one pole wide I give to my son William Laws for the privilege of a road the remainder of my lands as above said to my son Jonathan Laws. To daughter Ann McGee one Negro girl named Harriet also one Negro girl named Sarah during her natural life & at the death of my daughter Ann the said Negro girl Harriet to my granddaughter Sally McGee and the said Negro girl Sarah to my granddaughter Juley Anne McGee. To son William Laws one Negro boy named Simon. To my son Jonathan Laws 2 Negro boys named Handy & Elijah & one Negro girl named Floror and the residue of my personal property not before mentioned & to be sole Extr. Witt: James Rowns, Isaac Phillips & Thomas Gootey.¹

Census head*

1850

Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at District 6, Worcester Co, MD. Family #40 was headed by Elijah Laws, a 72 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him were Sarah Laws, age 49; Charlotte M. Laws, age 16; John W. Laws, a 21 year old school teacher; Ann Sheward, age 26; Margaret E. Laws, age 10; Priscilla D. Laws, age 6; Noah J. Laws, age 3; Elijah M. Kelly, age 14; and John Drishell, age 17.²

Death*

1861

He died in 1861 at Worcester Co, MD.³

Family 1

Mary Tubbs b. c 1785

Family 2

Sarah Givens (Givan?) b. c 1801

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 153-154 (will of William Laws Senior, wife Ann).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Worcester Co, MD.
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).
[S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.

Prisa (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws¹

F, b. circa 1780

Father

William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr.¹ b. c 1753, d. b 18 Sep 1831

Mother

Ann Fooks¹ b. c 1755, d. 1831

Last Edited

17 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1780

Prisa (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws was born circa 1780 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1800

She married Milbourne Layton circa 1800 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Married Name

circa 1800

As of circa 1800,her married name was Layton.

Will - Father's*

13 August 1829

Prisa was named in her father's will on 13 August 1829 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will William Laws Senior gave to wife Ann Laws one feather bed & furniture & one Negro man named George during her natural life & after death to my said wife Ann the same Negro George to my son Jonathan Laws. To my son Elijah Laws & my daughter Prisa Layton five dollars each in cash. To my son Jonathan Laws all the lands that I am now possessed with by whatsoever name or names the same my be called execpt a place one pole wide from my son William Laws land to be laid off along the division line between me & my son Elijah Laws to the county road which said piece of land of one pole wide I give to my son William Laws for the privilege of a road the remainder of my lands as above said to my son Jonathan Laws. To daughter Ann McGee one Negro girl named Harriet also one Negro girl named Sarah during her natural life & at the death of my daughter Ann the said Negro girl Harriet to my granddaughter Sally McGee and the said Negro girl Sarah to my granddaughter Juley Anne McGee. To son William Laws one Negro boy named Simon. To my son Jonathan Laws 2 Negro boys named Handy & Elijah & one Negro girl named Floror and the residue of my personal property not before mentioned & to be sole Extr. Witt: James Rowns, Isaac Phillips & Thomas Gootey.¹

Family

Milbourne Layton b. c 1775

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 153-154 (will of William Laws Senior, wife Ann).
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).

Milbourne Layton¹

M, b. circa 1775

Last Edited

16 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1775

Milbourne Layton was born circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1800

He married Prisa (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws, daughter of William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr. and Ann Fooks, circa 1800 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Family

Prisa (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws b. c 1780

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).

Julian Howard¹

F, b. circa 1780

Last Edited

17 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1780

Julian Howard was born circa 1780 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1800

She married Hance Fooks circa 1800.¹

Married Name

circa 1800

As of circa 1800,her married name was Fooks.

Marriage*

6 January 1842

Julian Howard married Jonathan (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws, son of William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr. and Ann Fooks, on 6 January 1842 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Jonathan Laws and Luliann Fooks.^1,2

Married Name

6 January 1842

As of 6 January 1842,her married name was Laws.

Family 1

Hance Fooks b. c 1775

Family 2

Jonathan (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws b. c 1776, d. 1843

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).
[S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.

Hance Fooks¹

M, b. circa 1775

Last Edited

16 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1775

Hance Fooks was born circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1800

He married Julian Howard circa 1800.¹

Family

Julian Howard b. c 1780

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).

Sarah Givens (Givan?)¹

F, b. circa 1801

Last Edited

8 Dec 2017

Birth*

circa 1801

Sarah Givens (Givan?) was born circa 1801 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Marriage*

20 August 1826

She married Elijah (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws, son of William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr. and Ann Fooks, on 20 August 1826 at Worcester Co, MD.^1,3

Married Name

20 August 1826

As of 20 August 1826,her married name was Laws.

Census w/husband*

1850

Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of 1850 at District 6, Worcester Co, MD. Family #40 was headed by Elijah Laws, a 72 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him were Sarah Laws, age 49; Charlotte M. Laws, age 16; John W. Laws, a 21 year old school teacher; Ann Sheward, age 26; Margaret E. Laws, age 10; Priscilla D. Laws, age 6; Noah J. Laws, age 3; Elijah M. Kelly, age 14; and John Drishell, age 17.²

Family

Elijah (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws b. c 1778, d. 1861

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Worcester Co, MD.
[S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.

Mary Tubbs¹

F, b. circa 1785

Last Edited

16 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1785

Mary Tubbs was born circa 1785 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1805

She married Elijah (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws, son of William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr. and Ann Fooks, circa 1805 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Married Name

circa 1805

As of circa 1805,her married name was Laws.

Family

Elijah (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws b. c 1778, d. 1861

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).

William B. (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws Jr.^1,2

M, b. 18 June 1793, d. 9 January 1877

Father

William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr.¹ b. c 1753, d. b 18 Sep 1831

Mother

Ann Fooks¹ b. c 1755, d. 1831

Last Edited

18 Oct 2017

Birth*

18 June 1793

William B. (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws Jr. was born on 18 June 1793 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

29 April 1823

He married Gertrude Duncan on 29 April 1823 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as William Laws (Junior) and Gertrude Duncan.^1,3

Will - Father's*

13 August 1829

William was named in his father's will on 13 August 1829 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will William Laws Senior gave to wife Ann Laws one feather bed & furniture & one Negro man named George during her natural life & after death to my said wife Ann the same Negro George to my son Jonathan Laws. To my son Elijah Laws & my daughter Prisa Layton five dollars each in cash. To my son Jonathan Laws all the lands that I am now possessed with by whatsoever name or names the same my be called execpt a place one pole wide from my son William Laws land to be laid off along the division line between me & my son Elijah Laws to the county road which said piece of land of one pole wide I give to my son William Laws for the privilege of a road the remainder of my lands as above said to my son Jonathan Laws. To daughter Ann McGee one Negro girl named Harriet also one Negro girl named Sarah during her natural life & at the death of my daughter Ann the said Negro girl Harriet to my granddaughter Sally McGee and the said Negro girl Sarah to my granddaughter Juley Anne McGee. To son William Laws one Negro boy named Simon. To my son Jonathan Laws 2 Negro boys named Handy & Elijah & one Negro girl named Floror and the residue of my personal property not before mentioned & to be sole Extr. Witt: James Rowns, Isaac Phillips & Thomas Gootey.⁴

Death*

9 January 1877

He died on 9 January 1877 at Worcester Co, MD, at age 83.¹

Family

Gertrude Duncan b. 18 Oct 1802, d. 20 Sep 1868

Child

William Levi Laws+² b. 2 Jan 1829, d. 6 Dec 1925

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).
[S2774] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of John Laws 1.
[S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 153-154 (will of William Laws Senior, wife Ann).

Gertrude Duncan¹

F, b. 18 October 1802, d. 20 September 1868

Last Edited

18 Oct 2017

Birth*

18 October 1802

Gertrude Duncan was born on 18 October 1802 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

29 April 1823

She married William B. (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws Jr., son of William B. (of Elijah I) Laws Sr. and Ann Fooks, on 29 April 1823 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as William Laws (Junior) and Gertrude Duncan.^1,2

Married Name

29 April 1823

As of 29 April 1823,her married name was Laws.

Death*

20 September 1868

Gertrude Duncan died on 20 September 1868 at age 65.¹

Family

William B. (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws Jr. b. 18 Jun 1793, d. 9 Jan 1877

Child

William Levi Laws+³ b. 2 Jan 1829, d. 6 Dec 1925

Citations

[S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 154 (#15-1 Ann Fooks m. William Laws, Children).
[S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
[S2774] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of John Laws 1.

Anna (of Wm of Elijah I) Laws¹

F, b. 1791, d. 1848