Enoch Nash1
M, b. circa 1720, d. before 7 May 1774
| Birth* | circa 1720 | Enoch Nash was born circa 1720 at Dorchester Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | He married Ann (-----) circa 1760 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | before 7 May 1774 | Enoch Nash died before 7 May 1774 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin account of Thomas Nash shows Admrx: Ann Nash.3 |
Citations
- [S2220] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 7, p. 174 (Nutter Family).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1763-1770, p. 22 (adm account of Thomas Nutter, Admrx: Ann Nash).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1772-1774, p. 62 (adm account of Thomas Nash, Admrx: Ann Nash).
(-----) Adams1
M, b. circa 1715
Citations
- [S2220] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 7, p. 174 (Nutter Family).
Sarah Owens1
F, b. circa 1716
| Birth* | circa 1716 | Sarah Owens was born circa 1716 at Dorchester Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1735 | As of circa 1735,her married name was Nutter. |
| Marriage* | circa 1735 | She married William (of Wm of Chris I) Nutter, son of William (of Chris I) Nutter and Alice (-----), circa 1735 at Dorchester Co, MD.3 |
| Will - Father's* | 17 July 1743 | Sarah was named in her father's will on 17 July 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will William Owens Sr., planter, gave to eldest son William, 140 acres of "Owen's Security" and 120 acres of "Haphazard." To second son David 100 acres of "Morgan's Venture." To youngest son Robert, 50 acres of dwelling plantation "Swan Pond," 100 acres of "Goodwill," 50 acres of "Owens' Purchase" and 50 acres of "Addition to Owen's Purchase." To oldest daughter Sarah Nutter, daughters Mary and Rebecca and youngest daughter Ann, personalty. To wife Sarah, Extr, and 1/3 of personal and real estate. Witt: Charles Polke, Robert Owen & William Willson.2 |
| Est Settm't Husb's* | 29 February 1760 | She was named in her husband's estate settlement on 29 February 1760 at Dorchester Co, MD. The inventory of the estate of William Nutter was filed by Sarah Nutter. Next of kin were listed as Thomas Nutter and Mary Cannon.4 |
| Est settm't* | 13 August 1773 | Her estate was settled on 13 August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin. account of Sarah Nutter was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admin. d.b.n. (De bonis non - Latin phrase used to denote an estate settlement had not been administered by the one appointed to do so. Usually an administrator de bonis non was one being appointed after the first named administrator, or the one who had qualified, failed to settle the estate.) on 13 Aug 1773. Distribution to (equally): William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca, Thomas. On 18 March 1775 a second admin. account was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor.5,6 |
Citations
- [S2927] Emalu Myer Simpson, Nutter Family Information.
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 222 (will of William Ownes Sr., wife Sarah).
- [S2926] John F. Polk - e-mail address, Family Tree - Descendants of Christopher Nutter (d. 1702).
- [S2220] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 7, p. 173 (Nutter Family).
- [S2206] Ralph A. Riggin & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 15, p. 152 (Polk Family).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 56 (Adm Account of Sarah Nutter, Admrs: William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk).
Leah (of Chris of Wm of Chris I) Nutter1
F, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Leah (of Chris of Wm of Chris I) Nutter was born circa 1770 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 29 December 1772 | Leah was named in her father's will on 29 December 1772 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will Christopher Nutter gave to son Robert Nutter, part of tract Nutter Lott, 200 a. and Negroes and furniture. To son Zadock Nutter, Negroes and stock. To son Caleb Nutter, dwelling plantation, Drill Peepe, 150 a., Negroes Jacob and Hanner and stock. To daughter Esther Nutter Negro boy James & stock. To daughter Sarah Nutter, Negro boy Delany and girl Bethamy and cow and calf. To daughter Leah Nutter, Negro woman Reck and her children, Levin and Abraham. To wife Eleanor Nutter, extx., one horse. Negro woman Grace and her three smallest children to be sold to buy land for Zadock Nutter. Wife & David Nutter, execs. Witt: David Richards, James Addams, William Nutter Cannon. Eleanor Nutter, widow of the dec'd renounced the will and demanded her dower right and David Nutter renounced admin. of the estate.2,3 |
Citations
- [S2926] John F. Polk - e-mail address, Family Tree - Descendants of Christopher Nutter (d. 1702).
- [S2206] Ralph A. Riggin & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 15, p. 153 (Polk Family).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 11 (will of Christopher Nutter, wife Eleanor).
William Nutter Cannon1
M, b. circa 1742
| Birth* | circa 1742 | William Nutter Cannon was born circa 1742 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 29 December 1772 | William was named in his uncle's will on 29 December 1772 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will Christopher Nutter gave to son Robert Nutter, part of tract Nutter Lott, 200 a. and Negroes and furniture. To son Zadock Nutter, Negroes and stock. To son Caleb Nutter, dwelling plantation, Drill Peepe, 150 a., Negroes Jacob and Hanner and stock. To daughter Esther Nutter Negro boy James & stock. To daughter Sarah Nutter, Negro boy Delany and girl Bethamy and cow and calf. To daughter Leah Nutter, Negro woman Reck and her children, Levin and Abraham. To wife Eleanor Nutter, extx., one horse. Negro woman Grace and her three smallest children to be sold to buy land for Zadock Nutter. Son David Nutter, exec. Witt: David Richards, James Addams, William Nutter Cannon. Eleanor Nutter, widow of the dec'd renounced the will and demanded her dower right and son David Nutter renounced admin. of the estate.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 11 (will of Christopher Nutter, wife Eleanor).
William (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter Jr.1
M, b. circa 1736, d. August 1769
| Birth* | circa 1736 | William (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter Jr. was born circa 1736 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage | circa 1760 | He married Eleanor 'Nelly' (-----) circa 1760 at Dorchester Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Brother's* | 3 January 1766 | William was named in his brother's will on 3 January 1766 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will Huett Nutter named brothers: David, John, William and Thomas Nutter. Extr: Wm. Nutter. Witt: Wm. Willson, Waitman Malet, Hughet Cannon & John Richards.3 |
| Death* | August 1769 | He died in August 1769 at Dorchester Co, MD.2 |
| Est inv filed* | 10 August 1769 | He's inventory was recorded on 10 August 1769 at Dorchester Co, MD. An inventory of the estate of William Nutter was filed by Eleanor Nutter, admx. Next of kin were listed as David Nutter and Paris Griffith.4,5 |
| Est settm't* | 25 July 1772 | His estate was settled on 25 July 1772 at Dorchester Co, MD. Distribution of the estate of William Nutter was made by Admx. Eleanor Nutter, wife of Christopher Nutter, to the widow and to Mary, only child.4,6 |
| Est Settm't Mother's* | 13 August 1773 | He was named in the settlement of his mother's estate on 13 August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin. account of Sarah Nutter was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admin. d.b.n. (De bonis non - Latin phrase used to denote an estate settlement had not been administered by the one appointed to do so. Usually an administrator de bonis non was one being appointed after the first named administrator, or the one who had qualified, failed to settle the estate.) on 13 Aug 1773. Distribution to (equally): William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca, Thomas. On 18 March 1775 a second admin. account was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor.7 |
| Est settm't acct of* | 13 August 1774 | An account of his estate was filed on 13 August 1774 at Dorchester Co, MD. An admin Account of Wiliam Nutter was filed by his Administrators (de bonis non): Mr. William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk.8 |
Citations
- [S2206] Ralph A. Riggin & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 15, p. 152 (Polk Family).
- [S2926] John F. Polk - e-mail address, Family Tree - Descendants of Christopher Nutter (d. 1702).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 11 (will of Huett Nutter).
- [S2220] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 7, p. 173 (Nutter Family).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1769-1772, p. 10 (Adm Acct of William Nutter to Admrx Eleanor Nutter).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 25 (Adm Account of William Nutter, Admrx: Eleanor Nutter, wife of Christopher Nutter).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 56 (Adm Account of Sarah Nutter, Admrs: William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 61 (Adm Account of William Nutter, Admrs (de bonis non): Mr. William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk).
Hewett (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter1
M, b. circa 1738, d. before 12 November 1767
| Birth* | circa 1738 | Hewett (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter was born circa 1738 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will* | 3 January 1766 | Hewett made a will on 3 January 1766 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will Huett Nutter named brothers: David, John, William and Thomas Nutter. Extr: Wm. Nutter. Witt: Wm. Willson, Waitman Malet, Hughet Cannon & John Richards.2 |
| Death* | before 12 November 1767 | He died before 12 November 1767. It was on this date that his will was proved.2 |
| Est Settm't Mother's* | 13 August 1773 | He was named in the settlement of his mother's estate on 13 August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin. account of Sarah Nutter was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admin. d.b.n. (De bonis non - Latin phrase used to denote an estate settlement had not been administered by the one appointed to do so. Usually an administrator de bonis non was one being appointed after the first named administrator, or the one who had qualified, failed to settle the estate.) on 13 Aug 1773. Distribution to (equally): William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca, Thomas. On 18 March 1775 a second admin. account was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 56 (Adm Account of Sarah Nutter, Admrs: William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 11 (will of Huett Nutter).
Sarah (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter1
F, b. circa 1740
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Sarah (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter was born circa 1740 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Est Settm't Mother's* | 13 August 1773 | She was named in the settlement of her mother's estate on 13 August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin. account of Sarah Nutter was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admin. d.b.n. (De bonis non - Latin phrase used to denote an estate settlement had not been administered by the one appointed to do so. Usually an administrator de bonis non was one being appointed after the first named administrator, or the one who had qualified, failed to settle the estate.) on 13 Aug 1773. Distribution to (equally): William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca, Thomas. On 18 March 1775 a second admin. account was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor.1 |
| Married Name | after 13 August 1773 | As of after 13 August 1773,her married name was Griffith. |
| Marriage* | after 13 August 1773 | She married Paris Griffith, son of Selathiel Griffith and Betty (-----), after 13 August 1773.2 |
| Relocated* | | Sarah (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter relocated to Kentucky. Sarah Nutter and her husband Paris Griffith and her sister Mary Nutter and her husband Robert Laws moved to Kentucky..2 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 56 (Adm Account of Sarah Nutter, Admrs: William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk).
- [S2927] Emalu Myer Simpson, Nutter Family Information.
David (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter1
M, b. circa 1742
| Birth* | circa 1742 | David (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter was born circa 1742 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Brother's* | 3 January 1766 | David was named in his brother's will on 3 January 1766 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will Huett Nutter named brothers: David, John, William and Thomas Nutter. Extr: Wm. Nutter. Witt: Wm. Willson, Waitman Malet, Hughet Cannon & John Richards.2 |
| Est Settm't Bro's* | 10 August 1769 | He was named in the settlement of his brother's estate on 10 August 1769 at Dorchester Co, MD.3 |
| Guardian - named as* | 15 December 1769 | David was named as a guardian on 15 December 1769 at Dorchester Co, MD. A valuation of the land of Thomas Nutter, orphan of Wm. Nutter, dec'd, under the guardianship of David Nutter showed 30 acres of land addition to Fox Hall to support the said plantation lying nearest adjoining.4 |
| Est Settm't Mother's* | 13 August 1773 | He was named in the settlement of his mother's estate on 13 August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin. account of Sarah Nutter was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admin. d.b.n. (De bonis non - Latin phrase used to denote an estate settlement had not been administered by the one appointed to do so. Usually an administrator de bonis non was one being appointed after the first named administrator, or the one who had qualified, failed to settle the estate.) on 13 Aug 1773. Distribution to (equally): William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca, Thomas. On 18 March 1775 a second admin. account was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 56 (Adm Account of Sarah Nutter, Admrs: William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 11 (will of Huett Nutter).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1769-1772, p. 10 (Adm Acct of William Nutter to Admrx Eleanor Nutter).
- [S2220] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 7, p. 179 (Nutter Family) citing DOLR 23 Old 253.
Mary (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter1
F, b. circa 1758
| Birth* | circa 1758 | Mary (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter was born circa 1758 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Est Settm't Mother's* | 13 August 1773 | She was named in the settlement of her mother's estate on 13 August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin. account of Sarah Nutter was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admin. d.b.n. (De bonis non - Latin phrase used to denote an estate settlement had not been administered by the one appointed to do so. Usually an administrator de bonis non was one being appointed after the first named administrator, or the one who had qualified, failed to settle the estate.) on 13 Aug 1773. Distribution to (equally): William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca, Thomas. On 18 March 1775 a second admin. account was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor.1 |
| Orphan named as* | August 1774 | She was named as an orphan in August 1774 at Dorchester Co, MD. Robert Clarkson of Dorcester Co was appointed one of the land commissioners to determine the boundaries of the tract Ottowottocoquin (now in Caroline Co) for William Polk, guardian of Mary Nutter, orphan of William Nutter, dec'd.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married Robert (?) Laws circa 1780.3 |
| Relocated* | | Mary (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter relocated to Kentucky. Sarah Nutter and her husband Paris Griffith and her sister Mary Nutter and her husband Robert Laws moved to Kentucky..3 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 56 (Adm Account of Sarah Nutter, Admrs: William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk).
- [S2220] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 7, p. 63 (Clarkson Family).
- [S2927] Emalu Myer Simpson, Nutter Family Information.
John (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter1
M, b. circa 1746
| Birth* | circa 1746 | John (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter was born circa 1746 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Brother's* | 3 January 1766 | John was named in his brother's will on 3 January 1766 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will Huett Nutter named brothers: David, John, William and Thomas Nutter. Extr: Wm. Nutter. Witt: Wm. Willson, Waitman Malet, Hughet Cannon & John Richards.2 |
| Land acquired* | 9 June 1769 | He acquired land on 9 June 1769 at tract Addition to Good Luck, Dorchester Co, MD. Lowther or Lowder Layton of Dorchester Co, planter, conveyed to John Nutter, son of Wm., of the same county, part of this tract containing 120 acres.3 |
| Est Settm't Mother's* | 13 August 1773 | He was named in the settlement of his mother's estate on 13 August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin. account of Sarah Nutter was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admin. d.b.n. (De bonis non - Latin phrase used to denote an estate settlement had not been administered by the one appointed to do so. Usually an administrator de bonis non was one being appointed after the first named administrator, or the one who had qualified, failed to settle the estate.) on 13 Aug 1773. Distribution to (equally): William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca, Thomas. On 18 March 1775 a second admin. account was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 56 (Adm Account of Sarah Nutter, Admrs: William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 11 (will of Huett Nutter).
- [S2220] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 7, p. 178 (Nutter Family) citing DOLR 23 Old 292.
Rebecca (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter1
F, b. circa 1748
| Birth* | circa 1748 | Rebecca (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter was born circa 1748 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Est Settm't Mother's* | 13 August 1773 | She was named in the settlement of her mother's estate on 13 August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin. account of Sarah Nutter was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admin. d.b.n. (De bonis non - Latin phrase used to denote an estate settlement had not been administered by the one appointed to do so. Usually an administrator de bonis non was one being appointed after the first named administrator, or the one who had qualified, failed to settle the estate.) on 13 Aug 1773. Distribution to (equally): William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca, Thomas. On 18 March 1775 a second admin. account was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 56 (Adm Account of Sarah Nutter, Admrs: William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk).
Thomas (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter1
M, b. 26 May 1760, d. 18 October 1835
| Birth* | 26 May 1760 | Thomas (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter was born on 26 May 1760 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Will - Brother's* | 3 January 1766 | Thomas was named in his brother's will on 3 January 1766 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will Huett Nutter named brothers: David, John, William and Thomas Nutter. Extr: Wm. Nutter. Witt: Wm. Willson, Waitman Malet, Hughet Cannon & John Richards.3 |
| Orphan named as* | 15 December 1769 | He was named as an orphan on 15 December 1769 at Dorchester Co, MD. A valuation of the land of Thomas Nutter, orphan of Wm. Nutter, dec'd, under the guardianship of David Nutter showed 30 acres of land addition to Fox Hall to support the said plantation lying nearest adjoining.4 |
| Est Settm't Mother's* | 13 August 1773 | He was named in the settlement of his mother's estate on 13 August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin. account of Sarah Nutter was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admin. d.b.n. (De bonis non - Latin phrase used to denote an estate settlement had not been administered by the one appointed to do so. Usually an administrator de bonis non was one being appointed after the first named administrator, or the one who had qualified, failed to settle the estate.) on 13 Aug 1773. Distribution to (equally): William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca, Thomas. On 18 March 1775 a second admin. account was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor.1 |
| Anecdote* | | According to Emalu Simpson, a descendant of this line of Nutters, the descendants of William of Christopher 1st were always seated in the Northwest Fork Hundred around Bridgeville, Sussex Co, DE, including her father who was born and raised in the Bridgeville area in the 20th century.5 |
| Marriage* | 15 March 1781 | He married Sarah (98) Bagwell, daughter of John (36) Bagwell and Elizabeth (-----), on 15 March 1781 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Land sold* | October 1790 | Thomas (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter sold land in October 1790 at Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. This Thomas Nutter sold his property in NWF 100, which was deeded to him by the descendants of Wm Nutter of NWF 100. He then traveled to Kentucky in the company of other children of Wm & Sarah (Owens) Nutter, i.e., his brother David and John (son of David) and his brother John. His brothers-in-law Robert Laws and Paris Griffith also sold their land in the Seaford/Bridgeville, DE area migrated the the same month and year.5 |
| Est Settm't Wife's H* | 29 September 1795 | He was named in the settlement of his wife's former husband's estate on 29 September 1795 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Robert Nutter was granted to Thomas Nutter and wife Sarah. There was mention of a minor daughter Elizabeth Nutter.6 |
| Relocated* | 1797 | He relocated in 1797 to Kentucky. Thomas and his wife Sarah migrated with his brothers David & Hewitt Nutter and with James & Clement Nutter. Some of these folks are buried in the Nutter Cemetery or the Nutter/Young Cemetery in Scott Co, KY..7 |
| Death* | 18 October 1835 | He died on 18 October 1835 at Fayette Co, KY, at age 75.2 |
| Rev War Decl name in* | 8 June 1844 | He was named in a declaration regarding service in the Rev. War on 8 June 1844 at Fayette Co, KY. Sarah Nutter, age 85, of Fayette Co, KY, made her first declaration on 8 June 1844 with an amended declaration on 4 December 1844. She states that she was married to Robert Nutter, who was a regular soldier from the county of Sussex, Delaware in the War of the Revolution. From the best recollection she has, she believes that he enlisted in the year 1777 - she cannot state what month that he enlisted. She is unable to state the regiment in which he enlisted but she knows that her Husband Robert Nutter was enlisted in the regular army and went in the service and from all the information that she could get he served 12 months before his death, she refers to a former declaration and the affidavit of Wm. Griffith, she states that she knows he went in the army and never returned. She further declares that she is unable to state further than she has in relation to her marriages and the death of her husbands, Robert and Thomas Nutter, she refers to her former declaration and family records and the affidavit of William Griffith. Signed: Sarah Nutter. Sarah Nutter, age 85, appeared again 1 June 1848, who being just and duly sworn, makes application to obtain pension and states that she married Robert Nutter who was a soldier of the Revolutionary War in the regular army from Sussex County, Delaware. She does not recollect the officer’s name under which he served but recollects that he enlisted when their first child was near one year old but cannot say positive whether it was over or under one year old. She believes it was in the year 1777 but does not remember whether it was in the spring or fall, and she says he served at least one year and died in the service with the camp fever and does not remember where the army was stationed when he died but recollects that before she and last husband could get married she had to prove that her first husband was dead. But from the great length of time she cannot recollect of hearing where he died, she further declares that she was married to the said Robert Nutter in Oct 1775, she cannot state what time her husband Robert Nutter died as she is not positive when he enlisted; that she was afterwards married to Thomas Nutter, 3-15-1781 who died Oct 18, 1835 and that she was a widow on July 4, 1836. The family records herewith filed are in the hand writing of her last husband: Betty Nutter who was born Aug 26, 1776, is the child she had by her first husband Robert Nutter. The large leaf filed herewith shows the marriage before to Thomas Nutter and the births of their children. I, James Nutter, a resident of Fayette co., KY age 46, on March 16, 1844, state that I am son of Thomas Nutter and Sarah his wife and that she is the identical woman who was living with Thomas Nutter as his wife at his death Oct 18,1835 and I have always understood that my mother was married to Robert Nutter before she married my father Thomas Nutter and that she had one child while married to her first husband Robert Nutter, which child is named Betsy.
Family Records:
Thomas Nutter, the son of William Nutter and Sarah his wife was born May 26, 1760, died Oct 18, 1835
Sarah Bagwell, daughter of John Bagwell, and Elizabeth his wife was born June 1, 1759, and married to Thomas Nutter 3-15-1781
Leah Nutter, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Nutter his wife, born 4-8-1782
Huett Nutter, son of Thomas and Sarah Nutter born 4-23-1784
Sally Nutter, dau of Thomas and Sarah Nutter born 1-7-1788 d. 1830-3-28
William Nutter, son of Thomas and Sarah Nutter born 9-20-1792.2 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1770-1777, p. 56 (Adm Account of Sarah Nutter, Admrs: William Polk and his wife Eleanor Polk).
- [S2924] Sarah (Bagwell) Nutter's Amended Declaration for her dec'd husband Robert Nutter's Revolutionary War Pension (Thomas Nutter - r7747 Delaware).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 11 (will of Huett Nutter).
- [S2220] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 7, p. 179 (Nutter Family) citing DOLR 23 Old 253.
- [S2927] Emalu Myer Simpson, Nutter Family Information.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 263 (Admin. of Robert Nutter, Yeoman, to Thomas Nutter and wife Sarah).
- [S2932] David George Nutter & Dale Drake, Indiana Nutters Descended from Thomas Nutter & Sarah Bagwell.
Betty (-----)1
F, b. circa 1720, d. before 24 December 1767
| Birth* | circa 1720 | Betty (-----) was born circa 1720 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1740 | As of circa 1740,her married name was Griffith.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1740 | She married Selathiel Griffith circa 1740 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Hopkins.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | Betty (-----) married (-----) Hopkins circa 1760 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will* | 7 March 1765 | Betty made a will on 7 March 1765 at Dorchester Co, MD. In her will Betty Hopkins named children: John, Samuel, Joseph, Paris and William Griffith; Betty Staton, Barbara Owens and Salathiel. Grandchildren: Isaac Griffith, son of John; Isaac Griffith, son of Joseph; Priscilla, Elizabeth, Suffiah, Ann and Sarah Owens; Betty Staton, daughter of Joseph Staton. Son-in-law: David Owens, husband of daughter Barbara. Daughter-in-law: Sally Owens. Witt: John Brown & George Wallace.1 |
| Death* | before 24 December 1767 | She died before 24 December 1767 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that her will was proved.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 22 (will of Betty Hopkins).
Selathiel Griffith1
M, b. circa 1720
| Birth* | circa 1720 | Selathiel Griffith was born circa 1720.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1740 | He married Betty (-----) circa 1740 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 22 (will of Betty Hopkins).
(-----) Hopkins1
M, b. circa 1730
| Birth* | circa 1730 | (-----) Hopkins was born circa 1730.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | He married Betty (-----) circa 1760 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 22 (will of Betty Hopkins).
Paris Griffith1
M, b. circa 1740
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Paris Griffith was born circa 1740 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 7 March 1765 | Paris was named in his mother's will on 7 March 1765 at Dorchester Co, MD. In her will Betty Hopkins named children: John, Samuel, Joseph, Paris and William Griffith; Betty Staton, Barbara Owens and Salathiel. Grandchildren: Isaac Griffith, son of John; Isaac Griffith, son of Joseph; Priscilla, Elizabeth, Suffiah, Ann and Sarah Owens; Betty Staton, daughter of Joseph Staton. Son-in-law: David Owens, husband of daughter Barbara. Daughter-in-law: Sally Owens. Witt: John Brown & George Wallace.1 |
| Est Settm't Bro's* | 10 August 1769 | He was named in the settlement of his brother's estate on 10 August 1769. An inventory of the estate of William Nutter was filed by Eleanor Nutter, admx. Next of kin were listed as David Nutter and Paris Griffith. |
| Marriage* | after 13 August 1773 | He married Sarah (of Wm of Wm of Chris I) Nutter, daughter of William (of Wm of Chris I) Nutter and Sarah Owens, after 13 August 1773.2 |
| Relocated* | | Paris Griffith relocated to Kentucky. Sarah Nutter and her husband Paris Griffith and her sister Mary Nutter and her husband Robert Laws moved to Kentucky..2 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 22 (will of Betty Hopkins).
- [S2927] Emalu Myer Simpson, Nutter Family Information.
(-----) Nicholson1
M, b. circa 1690
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1728-1733, p. 83 (adm account of Margaret Nutter, Extr Christopher Nutter).
John Smith1
M, b. circa 1710, d. before 12 December 1758
| Birth* | circa 1710 | John Smith was born circa 1710 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1735 | He married Betty (of Jno II) Nutter, daughter of John Nutter II and Mary (-----), circa 1735 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Bro-in-law* | 1 May 1740 | John was named in his brother-in-law's will on 1 May 1740 at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Nutter named heirs: sister Betty Smith; cousin David & Mary Smith (children of sister Betty), Mary Nutter (daughter of Christopher Nutter); uncle Christopher Nutter; brother-in-law John Smith; Isaac Wattson; Bethuel Wattson. Extr: brother-in-law John Smith. Witt: David Smith, Wm. Smith, Rebeckah Hickman.1 |
| Will* | 5 November | John made a will on 5 November at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Smith, yeoman, named heirs: wife Bety Smith; sons David, Nutter, Thomas and John Smith; daughters Comfort and Mager Smith, and Mary Davis (wife of Mark); grandson John Hickman. Extrs: wife Betty Smith and son David Smith. Witt: Isaac Wattson, James White & John Bass.2 |
| Death* | before 12 December 1758 | He died before 12 December 1758 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that his will was proved.2 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 46 (will of John Nutter).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 70 (will of John Smith, wife Betty).
David (of Jno) Smith1
M, b. circa 1736
| Birth* | circa 1736 | David (of Jno) Smith was born circa 1736 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 1 May 1740 | David was named in his uncle's will on 1 May 1740 at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Nutter named heirs: sister Betty Smith; cousin David & Mary Smith (children of sister Betty), Mary Nutter (daughter of Christopher Nutter); uncle Christopher Nutter; brother-in-law John Smith; Isaac Wattson; Bethuel Wattson. Extr: brother-in-law John Smith. Witt: David Smith, Wm. Smith, Rebeckah Hickman.1 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 46 (will of John Nutter).
Mary (of Jno) Smith1
F, b. circa 1738
| Birth* | circa 1738 | Mary (of Jno) Smith was born circa 1738 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 1 May 1740 | Mary was named in her uncle's will on 1 May 1740 at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Nutter named heirs: sister Betty Smith; cousin David & Mary Smith (children of sister Betty), Mary Nutter (daughter of Christopher Nutter); uncle Christopher Nutter; brother-in-law John Smith; Isaac Wattson; Bethuel Wattson. Extr: brother-in-law John Smith. Witt: David Smith, Wm. Smith, Rebeckah Hickman.1 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 46 (will of John Nutter).
Mary (of Chris of Jno) Nutter1
F, b. circa 1725
| Birth* | circa 1725 | Mary (of Chris of Jno) Nutter was born circa 1725 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Cousin's* | 1 May 1740 | Mary was named in her cousin's will on 1 May 1740 at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Nutter named heirs: sister Betty Smith; cousin David & Mary Smith (children of sister Betty), Mary Nutter (daughter of Christopher Nutter); uncle Christopher Nutter; brother-in-law John Smith; Isaac Wattson; Bethuel Wattson. Extr: brother-in-law John Smith. Witt: David Smith, Wm. Smith, Rebeckah Hickman.1 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 46 (will of John Nutter).
Nutter Smith1
M, b. circa 1745
| Birth* | circa 1745 | Nutter Smith was born circa 1745 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 5 November 1757 | Nutter was named in his father's will on 5 November 1757 at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Smith, yeoman, named heirs: wife Bety Smith; sons David, Nutter, Thomas and John Smith; daughters Comfort and Mager Smith, and Mary Davis (wife of Mark); grandson John Hickman. Extrs: wife Betty Smith and son David Smith. Witt: Isaac Wattson, James White & John Bass.1 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 70 (will of John Smith, wife Betty).
Catharine Lynn1
F, b. circa 1760
Citations
- [S2404] F. Edward Wright, Sussex County, Delware, Marriage References, 1648-1800, p. 155.
- [S2404] F. Edward Wright, Sussex County, Delware, Marriage References, 1648-1800, p. 155 (citing Rev. Patriots of Delaware by Henry C. Peden Jr.).
- [S2927] Emalu Myer Simpson, Nutter Family Information, citing Rev. Patriots of Delaware by Henry C. Peden Jr.
John McClester (cooper)1
M, b. circa 1650, d. before 8 March 1691
| Birth* | circa 1650 | John McClester (cooper) was born circa 1650.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1670 | He married Margaret (-----) circa 1670 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Land acquired* | 10 August 1687 | John McClester (cooper) acquired land on 10 August 1687 at tract Woodgale's Dock, on Nanticoke River, Somerset Co, MD. James Chissoll, planter and his wife Abigaill, conveyed to John McClaster, cooper, this tract of land containing 100 acres.1 |
| Death* | before 8 March 1691 | He died before 8 March 1691 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Col. David Browne petitioned for administration on the estate of John McClester for Margarett Maclester.1 |
Citations
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 62 (McClester Family).
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 63 (McClester Family).
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 64 (McClester Family).
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 66 (McClester Family).
Margaret (-----)1
F, b. circa 1650, d. before 21 June 1717
| Birth* | circa 1650 | Margaret (-----) was born circa 1650.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1670 | She married John McClester (cooper) circa 1670 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1670 | As of circa 1670,her married name was McClester.1 |
| Est Settm't Husb's* | 8 March 1691 | Margaret (-----) was named in her husband's estate settlement on 8 March 1691 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Col. David Browne petitioned for administration on the estate of John McClester for Margarett Maclester.2 |
| Will* | 28 November 1715 | Margaret made a will on 28 November 1715 at Somerset Co, MD. In her will Margaret McClester gave to son John, Neal and Jospeh and daughter Martha, wo shillings each. To son Daniel, Extr, and residue of personal estate. Witt: Rich. Samuell, Peter Samuell & Charity Harvey.1 |
| Death* | before 21 June 1717 | She died before 21 June 1717 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that her will was proved.1 |
Citations
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 63 (McClester Family).
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 62 (McClester Family).
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 64 (McClester Family).
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 66 (McClester Family).
John McClester Jr.1
M, b. circa 1672
| Birth* | circa 1672 | John McClester Jr. was born circa 1672 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 28 November 1715 | John was named in his mother's will on 28 November 1715 at Somerset Co, MD. In her will Margaret McClester gave to son John, Neal and Jospeh and daughter Martha, wo shillings each. To son Daniel, Extr, and residue of personal estate. Witt: Rich. Samuell, Peter Samuell & Charity Harvey.1 |
Citations
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 63 (McClester Family).
Neal McClester1
M, b. circa 1678
| Birth* | circa 1678 | Neal McClester was born circa 1678 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 28 November 1715 | Neal was named in his mother's will on 28 November 1715 at Somerset Co, MD. In her will Margaret McClester gave to son John, Neal and Jospeh and daughter Martha, wo shillings each. To son Daniel, Extr, and residue of personal estate. Witt: Rich. Samuell, Peter Samuell & Charity Harvey.2 |
Citations
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 64 (McClester Family).
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 63 (McClester Family).
Daniel McClester1
M, b. circa 1685
| Birth* | circa 1685 | Daniel McClester was born circa 1685 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 66 (McClester Family).
Martha McClester1
F, b. circa 1690
| Birth* | circa 1690 | Martha McClester was born circa 1690 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 28 November 1715 | Martha was named in her mother's will on 28 November 1715 at Somerset Co, MD. In her will Margaret McClester gave to son John, Neal and Jospeh and daughter Martha, wo shillings each. To son Daniel, Extr, and residue of personal estate. Witt: Rich. Samuell, Peter Samuell & Charity Harvey.1 |
Citations
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 63 (McClester Family).
Margaret McClester1
F, b. circa 1712
| Birth* | circa 1712 | Margaret McClester was born circa 1712 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 66 (McClester Family).
Sarah McClester1
F, b. circa 1720
| Birth* | circa 1720 | Sarah McClester was born circa 1720 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S976] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 22, p. 66 (McClester Family).
Dr. Charles (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter1,2
M, b. circa 1769, d. 16 November 1813
| Birth* | circa 1769 | Dr. Charles (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter was born circa 1769 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 27 November 1783 | Charles was named in his father's will on 27 November 1783 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Nutter gave to son William, Extr, lands in Nutters Neck between Quantico Creek, Merumsco Creek & Nanticoke River, if no issue to son Thomas Eccleston Nutter. To wife Sarah. To son Charles, plantation on Quantico Creek called Quarter, half of tract Kingston (other half to son William), if no issue to son Isaac. To son Joseph tract Morrisses Lott at head of Morumsco Creek. To daughter Margaret Nutter. To brother-in-law Thomas White of Kent Co, Extr, & Daniel Polk of Sussex Co, Extr. Witt: Samuel King, Joseph Piper, Levin Farrington, Matthew Kemp, John Waters, George Gale, Ralph Moore, Huett Nutter & Phillip Graham.1 |
| Marriage* | 1792 | He married Sophia Lecompte, daughter of Charles Lecompte and Sarah (-----), in 1792 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | 29 June 1796 | Dr. Charles (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter married Louisa Adams on 29 June 1796 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Brother's* | 8 February 1800 | Charles was named in his brother's will on 8 February 1800 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Thomas E. Nutter gave to brother Charles Nutter all my lands of what named or title or known by and if he dies without male heirs of his body then to my brother William Nutter. To my brother Charles one Negro man called Capril and on Negro man called Joe. To my brother William all the rest of my estate and to be my sole Extr. Signed: Thos. E. (his X mark) Nutter. Witt: Joshua Reece, William Harris & Day Phillips. Nancy Nutter, widow of the testator and Charles Nutter, brother of the testator were present when will was probated and did not ojbect thereto.3 |
| Will - Brother's | 20 December 1801 | Charles was named in his brother's will on 20 December 1801 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Nutter gave to brother Joseph Nutter 25 pounds to be paid by my Extrs yearly to maintain him as long as he lives. To the child my wife is now breeding all my estate real & personal, and if it should not be the case that my wife is not with child and I have no child by her to live, then my wife wife Sarah Nutter shall have all my lands and houses as long as she lives. After her death to my brother Charles Nutter. My personal estate to be equally divided between my wife Sarah Nutter and my niece Mariah Gilliss and my niece Sarah Landreth. My brother Joseph Nutter to live with his sister. Wife Sarah Nutter and brother-in-law John Landreth Extrs. Witt: Levin Farrington, Matthew Bennett, Priscilla Bond. Sarah Nutter and John Landreth proved the will on 10 Mar 1802.4 |
| Marriage* | 8 February 1810 | He married Sarah 'Sally' Handy, daughter of Col. Ebenezer Handy, on 8 February 1810 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Charles Nutter and Sally Handy.5 |
| Will* | 11 October 1813 | Charles made a will on 11 October 1813 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Charles Nutter gave to daughter Sophy Nutter (under 16) my Morumsco farm purchased of Ed. Austin. To son Chrisotpher Columbuse Nutter tract Nutters Contrivance and Quantico farm being all the land owned by my brother William Nutter. Dr. James McCree Extr. Witt: Hope Adams, Beauchamp Adams, Day Phillips, Jessee Phillips Sr. Codicil: lands purchased of Elijah Parsons formerly property of John Nelson, to John Nelson if he pays for same or to be sold. 10 Nov 1813. Wit: John Dashiell.6 |
| Death* | 16 November 1813 | He died on 16 November 1813 at Somerset Co, MD. Handy shows he died at the age of forty-four. He was several times a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, and the fine library he left at his death was illustrative of his literary tastes. His secretary, an elegant piece of furniture, elaborately made and which cost $500 in England, is yet in a fine state of preservation and adorns the parlor of the Rev. Dr. Craven of Newark, NJ. A quarto edition of the Edinburgh Encyclopedia, bound in heavy calf, and which once occupied the shelves of the secretary, is now the property of Maj. G.W.P. Smith of Baltimore.2 |
| Will - Recorded* | 23 November 1813 | Charles's will was recorded on 23 November 1813 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.6 |
Citations
- [S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 30 (will of William Nutter, wife Sarah).
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
- [S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 374 (will of Thomas E. Nutter, wife Nancy).
- [S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 374 (will of William Nutter, wife Sarah).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S2172] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book EB 23, 1800-1820, p. 50 (will of Charles Nutter, daughter Sophy).
Isaac (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter1
M, b. circa 1768
| Birth* | circa 1768 | Isaac (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter was born circa 1768 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 27 November 1783 | Isaac was named in his father's will on 27 November 1783 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Nutter gave to son William, Extr, lands in Nutters Neck between Quantico Creek, Merumsco Creek & Nanticoke River, if no issue to son Thomas Eccleston Nutter. To wife Sarah. To son Charles, plantation on Quantico Creek called Quarter, half of tract Kingston (other half to son William), if no issue to son Isaac. To son Joseph tract Morrisses Lott at head of Morumsco Creek. To daughter Margaret Nutter. To brother-in-law Thomas White of Kent Co, Extr, & Daniel Polk of Sussex Co, Extr. Witt: Samuel King, Joseph Piper, Levin Farrington, Matthew Kemp, John Waters, George Gale, Ralph Moore, Huett Nutter & Phillip Graham.1 |
Citations
- [S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 30 (will of William Nutter, wife Sarah).
Joseph (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter1
M, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Joseph (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter was born circa 1770 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 27 November 1783 | Joseph was named in his father's will on 27 November 1783 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Nutter gave to son William, Extr, lands in Nutters Neck between Quantico Creek, Merumsco Creek & Nanticoke River, if no issue to son Thomas Eccleston Nutter. To wife Sarah. To son Charles, plantation on Quantico Creek called Quarter, half of tract Kingston (other half to son William), if no issue to son Isaac. To son Joseph tract Morrisses Lott at head of Morumsco Creek. To daughter Margaret Nutter. To brother-in-law Thomas White of Kent Co, Extr, & Daniel Polk of Sussex Co, Extr. Witt: Samuel King, Joseph Piper, Levin Farrington, Matthew Kemp, John Waters, George Gale, Ralph Moore, Huett Nutter & Phillip Graham.1 |
| Will - Brother's* | 20 December 1801 | Joseph was named in his brother's will on 20 December 1801 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Nutter gave to brother Joseph Nutter 25 pounds to be paid by my Extrs yearly to maintain him as long as he lives. To the child my wife is now breeding all my estate real & personal, and if it should not be the case that my wife is not with child and I have no child by her to live, then my wife wife Sarah Nutter shall have all my lands and houses as long as she lives. After her death to my brother Charles Nutter. My personal estate to be equally divided between my wife Sarah Nutter and my niece Mariah Gilliss and my niece Sarah Landreth. My brother Joseph Nutter to live with his sister. Wife Sarah Nutter and brother-in-law John Landreth Extrs. Witt: Levin Farrington, Matthew Bennett, Priscilla Bond. Sarah Nutter and John Landreth proved the will on 10 Mar 1802.2 |
Citations
- [S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 30 (will of William Nutter, wife Sarah).
- [S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 374 (will of William Nutter, wife Sarah).
Thomas White1
M, b. circa 1735
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Thomas White was born circa 1735 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | He married Margaret Nutter, daughter of William (of Chris II) Nutter and Elizabeth McClester, circa 1755.1 |
| Will - Bro-in-law* | 27 November 1783 | Thomas was named in his brother-in-law's will on 27 November 1783 at Kent Co, DE. In his will William Nutter gave to son William, Extr, lands in Nutters Neck between Quantico Creek, Merumsco Creek & Nanticoke River, if no issue to son Thomas Eccleston Nutter. To wife Sarah. To son Charles, plantation on Quantico Creek called Quarter, half of tract Kingston (other half to son William), if no issue to son Isaac. To son Joseph tract Morrisses Lott at head of Morumsco Creek. To daughter Margaret Nutter. To brother-in-law Thomas White of Kent Co, Extr, & Daniel Polk of Sussex Co, Extr. Witt: Samuel King, Joseph Piper, Levin Farrington, Matthew Kemp, John Waters, George Gale, Ralph Moore, Huett Nutter & Phillip Graham.1 |
Citations
- [S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 30 (will of William Nutter, wife Sarah).
Thomas Eccleston (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter1
M, b. circa 1763, d. before 3 March 1800
| Birth* | circa 1763 | Thomas Eccleston (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter was born circa 1763 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 27 November 1783 | Thomas was named in his father's will on 27 November 1783 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Nutter gave to son William, Extr, lands in Nutters Neck between Quantico Creek, Merumsco Creek & Nanticoke River, if no issue to son Thomas Eccleston Nutter. To wife Sarah. To son Charles, plantation on Quantico Creek called Quarter, half of tract Kingston (other half to son William), if no issue to son Isaac. To son Joseph tract Morrisses Lott at head of Morumsco Creek. To daughter Margaret Nutter. To brother-in-law Thomas White of Kent Co, Extr, & Daniel Polk of Sussex Co, Extr. Witt: Samuel King, Joseph Piper, Levin Farrington, Matthew Kemp, John Waters, George Gale, Ralph Moore, Huett Nutter & Phillip Graham.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | He married Nancy (-----) circa 1790 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Will* | 8 February 1800 | Thomas made a will on 8 February 1800 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Thomas E. Nutter gave to brother Charles Nutter all my lands of what named or title or known by and if he dies without male heirs of his body then to my brother William Nutter. To my brother Charles one Negro man called Capril and on Negro man called Joe. To my brother William all the rest of my estate and to be my sole Extr. Signed: Thos. E. (his X mark) Nutter. Witt: Joshua Reece, William Harris & Day Phillips. Nancy Nutter, widow of the testator and Charles Nutter, brother of the testator were present when will was probated and did not ojbect thereto.4,3 |
| Death* | before 3 March 1800 | He died before 3 March 1800 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.4 |
Citations
- [S2927] Emalu Myer Simpson, Nutter Family Information.
- [S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 30 (will of William Nutter, wife Sarah).
- [S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 374 (will of Thomas E. Nutter, wife Nancy).
- [S2172] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book EB 23, 1800-1820, p. 2 (will of Thomas E. Nutter, wife Nancy).
Nancy (-----)1
F, b. circa 1765
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Nancy (-----) was born circa 1765 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1790 | As of circa 1790,her married name was Nutter.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | She married Thomas Eccleston (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter, son of William (of Wm of Chris II) Nutter and Sarah Eccleston, circa 1790 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Husb's* | 8 February 1800 | Nancy was named in her husband's will on 8 February 1800 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Thomas E. Nutter gave to brother Charles Nutter all my lands of what named or title or known by and if he dies without male heirs of his body then to my brother William Nutter. To my brother Charles one Negro man called Capril and on Negro man called Joe. To my brother William all the rest of my estate and to be my sole Extr. Signed: Thos. E. (his X mark) Nutter. Witt: Joshua Reece, William Harris & Day Phillips. Nancy Nutter, widow of the testator and Charles Nutter, brother of the testator were present when will was probated and did not ojbect thereto.1 |
Citations
- [S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 374 (will of Thomas E. Nutter, wife Nancy).
John Landreth1
M, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | John Landreth was born circa 1770 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | 1 August 1797 | He married Margaret 'Peggy' (of Wm of Wm of Chris II) Nutter, daughter of William (of Wm of Chris II) Nutter and Sarah Eccleston, on 1 August 1797 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as John Landreth and Peggy Gilliss.1 |
| Will - Bro-in-law* | 20 December 1801 | John was named in his brother-in-law's will on 20 December 1801 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Nutter gave to brother Joseph Nutter 25 pounds to be paid by my Extrs yearly to maintain him as long as he lives. To the child my wife is now breeding all my estate real & personal, and if it should not be the case that my wife is not with child and I have no child by her to live, then my wife wife Sarah Nutter shall have all my lands and houses as long as she lives. After her death to my brother Charles Nutter. My personal estate to be equally divided between my wife Sarah Nutter and my niece Mariah Gilliss and my niece Sarah Landreth. My brother Joseph Nutter to live with his sister. Wife Sarah Nutter and brother-in-law John Landreth Extrs. Witt: Levin Farrington, Matthew Bennett, Priscilla Bond. Sarah Nutter and John Landreth proved the will on 10 Mar 1802.2 |
| Marriage* | 13 February 1809 | He married Sarah Wright on 13 February 1809 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 374 (will of William Nutter, wife Sarah).
Sarah Wright1
F, b. circa 1785
| Birth* | circa 1785 | Sarah Wright was born circa 1785 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 13 February 1809 | As of 13 February 1809,her married name was Landreth.1 |
| Marriage* | 13 February 1809 | She married John Landreth on 13 February 1809 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Sarah Landreth1
F, b. circa 1798
| Birth* | circa 1798 | Sarah Landreth was born circa 1798 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 20 December 1801 | Sarah was named in her uncle's will on 20 December 1801 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Nutter gave to brother Joseph Nutter 25 pounds to be paid by my Extrs yearly to maintain him as long as he lives. To the child my wife is now breeding all my estate real & personal, and if it should not be the case that my wife is not with child and I have no child by her to live, then my wife wife Sarah Nutter shall have all my lands and houses as long as she lives. After her death to my brother Charles Nutter. My personal estate to be equally divided between my wife Sarah Nutter and my niece Mariah Gilliss and my niece Sarah Landreth. My brother Joseph Nutter to live with his sister. Wife Sarah Nutter and brother-in-law John Landreth Extrs. Witt: Levin Farrington, Matthew Bennett, Priscilla Bond. Sarah Nutter and John Landreth proved the will on 10 Mar 1802.1 |
Citations
- [S2055] Herbert C. Fooks, Fooks Family (with index), p. 374 (will of William Nutter, wife Sarah).
Sarah 'Sally' Handy1
F, b. circa 1790, d. 1812
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
Col. Ebenezer Handy1
M, b. circa 1755
| Birth* | circa 1755 | Col. Ebenezer Handy was born circa 1755 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
Sally Nutter1
F, b. 10 September 1810, d. before 11 October 1813
| Birth* | 10 September 1810 | Sally Nutter was born on 10 September 1810 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | before 11 October 1813 | She died before 11 October 1813 at Somerset Co, MD. She was not named in her father's will and Handy shows she died in childhood.2,1 |
Citations
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
- [S2172] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book EB 23, 1800-1820, p. 50 (will of Charles Nutter, daughter Sophy).
Christopher Columbus Nutter1
M, b. circa 1812, d. circa 1818
| Birth* | circa 1812 | Christopher Columbus Nutter was born circa 1812 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 11 October 1813 | Christopher was named in his father's will on 11 October 1813 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Charles Nutter gave to daughter Sophy Nutter (under 16) my Morumsco farm purchased of Ed. Austin. To son Chrisotpher Columbuse Nutter tract Nutters Contrivance and Quantico farm being all the land owned by my brother William Nutter. Dr. James McCree Extr. Witt: Hope Adams, Beauchamp Adams, Day Phillips, Jessee Phillips Sr. Codicil: lands purchased of Elijah Parsons formerly property of John Nelson, to John Nelson if he pays for same or to be sold. 10 Nov 1813. Wit: John Dashiell.1 |
| Death* | circa 1818 | He died circa 1818 at Somerset Co, MD. Handy shows Christopher was taken care of by his aunt Polly Dashiell, until his death af six years of age.1 |
Citations
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
Sophia Lecompte1
F, b. circa 1772, d. 10 December 1793
Citations
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
Charles Lecompte1
M, b. circa 1750
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Charles Lecompte was born circa 1750 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1772 | He married Sarah (-----) circa 1772 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
Sarah (-----)1
F, b. circa 1750
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Sarah (-----) was born circa 1750 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1772 | She married Charles Lecompte circa 1772 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1772 | As of circa 1772,her married name was Lecompte.1 |
Citations
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
Sally Nutter1
F, b. circa 1793, d. 16 December 1793
| Birth* | circa 1793 | Sally Nutter was born circa 1793 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | 16 December 1793 | She died on 16 December 1793 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
Louisa Adams1
F, b. circa 1778
Citations
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
Rev. Parson Adams1
M, b. circa 1765, d. before 29 June 1796
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Rev. Parson Adams was born circa 1765 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | He married Louisa Adams circa 1790 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | before 29 June 1796 | Rev. Parson Adams died before 29 June 1796 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Dr. Charles Nutter married his widow Louisa Adams.1 |
Citations
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
Sophia 'Sophy' Louisa Nutter1
F, b. 28 November 1800, d. June 1824
| Birth* | 28 November 1800 | Sophia 'Sophy' Louisa Nutter was born on 28 November 1800 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 11 October 1813 | Sophia was named in her father's will on 11 October 1813 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Charles Nutter gave to daughter Sophy Nutter (under 16) my Morumsco farm purchased of Ed. Austin. To son Chrisotpher Columbuse Nutter tract Nutters Contrivance and Quantico farm being all the land owned by my brother William Nutter. Dr. James McCree Extr. Witt: Hope Adams, Beauchamp Adams, Day Phillips, Jessee Phillips Sr. Codicil: lands purchased of Elijah Parsons formerly property of John Nelson, to John Nelson if he pays for same or to be sold. 10 Nov 1813. Wit: John Dashiell.2 |
| Death* | June 1824 | She died in June 1824 at Washington, DC, at age 23. She was his only child who grew to adulthood. She was educated at great expense and in the best manner in Wilmington, Delaware. She afterward formed an unfortunate alliance with James Davis, a young lawyer and dissipated son of Judge Davis of Delaware. Her health and spirits were much broken, and she died at and early age at the house of James H. Handy in Washington, DC, whose wife was her first cousin and to whose family she left the most of her property.1 |
Citations
- [S1028] Isaac W.K. Handy, Annals and Memorials of the Handys and Their Kindred, p. 286 (1.11.2.2.2. Sarah Handy).
- [S2172] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book EB 23, 1800-1820, p. 50 (will of Charles Nutter, daughter Sophy).
William Owens Sr.1
M, b. circa 1690, d. before 19 August 1743
| Birth* | circa 1690 | William Owens Sr. was born circa 1690 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1710 | He married Sarah (-----) circa 1710.1 |
| Will* | 17 July 1743 | William made a will on 17 July 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will William Owens Sr., planter, gave to eldest son William, 140 acres of "Owen's Security" and 120 acres of "Haphazard." To second son David 100 acres of "Morgan's Venture." To youngest son Robert, 50 acres of dwelling plantation "Swan Pond," 100 acres of "Goodwill," 50 acres of "Owens' Purchase" and 50 acres of "Addition to Owen's Purchase." To oldest daughter Sarah Nutter, daughters Mary and Rebecca and youngest daughter Ann, personalty. To wife Sarah, Extr, and 1/3 of personal and real estate. Witt: Charles Polke, Robert Owen & William Willson.1 |
| Death* | before 19 August 1743 | He died before 19 August 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 222 (will of William Ownes Sr., wife Sarah).
- [S2927] Emalu Myer Simpson, Nutter Family Information.
Sarah (-----)1
F, b. circa 1690
| Birth* | circa 1690 | Sarah (-----) was born circa 1690.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1710 | She married William Owens Sr. circa 1710.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1710 | As of circa 1710,her married name was Owens.1 |
| Will - Husb's* | 17 July 1743 | Sarah was named in her husband's will on 17 July 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will William Owens Sr., planter, gave to eldest son William, 140 acres of "Owen's Security" and 120 acres of "Haphazard." To second son David 100 acres of "Morgan's Venture." To youngest son Robert, 50 acres of dwelling plantation "Swan Pond," 100 acres of "Goodwill," 50 acres of "Owens' Purchase" and 50 acres of "Addition to Owen's Purchase." To oldest daughter Sarah Nutter, daughters Mary and Rebecca and youngest daughter Ann, personalty. To wife Sarah, Extr, and 1/3 of personal and real estate. Witt: Charles Polke, Robert Owen & William Willson.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 222 (will of William Ownes Sr., wife Sarah).
William Owens1
M, b. circa 1710
| Birth* | circa 1710 | William Owens was born circa 1710 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 17 July 1743 | William was named in his father's will on 17 July 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will William Owens Sr., planter, gave to eldest son William, 140 acres of "Owen's Security" and 120 acres of "Haphazard." To second son David 100 acres of "Morgan's Venture." To youngest son Robert, 50 acres of dwelling plantation "Swan Pond," 100 acres of "Goodwill," 50 acres of "Owens' Purchase" and 50 acres of "Addition to Owen's Purchase." To oldest daughter Sarah Nutter, daughters Mary and Rebecca and youngest daughter Ann, personalty. To wife Sarah, Extr, and 1/3 of personal and real estate. Witt: Charles Polke, Robert Owen & William Willson.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 222 (will of William Ownes Sr., wife Sarah).
David Owens1
M, b. circa 1712
| Birth* | circa 1712 | David Owens was born circa 1712 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 17 July 1743 | David was named in his father's will on 17 July 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will William Owens Sr., planter, gave to eldest son William, 140 acres of "Owen's Security" and 120 acres of "Haphazard." To second son David 100 acres of "Morgan's Venture." To youngest son Robert, 50 acres of dwelling plantation "Swan Pond," 100 acres of "Goodwill," 50 acres of "Owens' Purchase" and 50 acres of "Addition to Owen's Purchase." To oldest daughter Sarah Nutter, daughters Mary and Rebecca and youngest daughter Ann, personalty. To wife Sarah, Extr, and 1/3 of personal and real estate. Witt: Charles Polke, Robert Owen & William Willson.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 222 (will of William Ownes Sr., wife Sarah).
Robert Owens1
M, b. circa 1714
| Birth* | circa 1714 | Robert Owens was born circa 1714 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 17 July 1743 | Robert was named in his father's will on 17 July 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will William Owens Sr., planter, gave to eldest son William, 140 acres of "Owen's Security" and 120 acres of "Haphazard." To second son David 100 acres of "Morgan's Venture." To youngest son Robert, 50 acres of dwelling plantation "Swan Pond," 100 acres of "Goodwill," 50 acres of "Owens' Purchase" and 50 acres of "Addition to Owen's Purchase." To oldest daughter Sarah Nutter, daughters Mary and Rebecca and youngest daughter Ann, personalty. To wife Sarah, Extr, and 1/3 of personal and real estate. Witt: Charles Polke, Robert Owen & William Willson.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 222 (will of William Ownes Sr., wife Sarah).
Mary Owens1
F, b. circa 1718
| Birth* | circa 1718 | Mary Owens was born circa 1718 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 17 July 1743 | Mary was named in her father's will on 17 July 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will William Owens Sr., planter, gave to eldest son William, 140 acres of "Owen's Security" and 120 acres of "Haphazard." To second son David 100 acres of "Morgan's Venture." To youngest son Robert, 50 acres of dwelling plantation "Swan Pond," 100 acres of "Goodwill," 50 acres of "Owens' Purchase" and 50 acres of "Addition to Owen's Purchase." To oldest daughter Sarah Nutter, daughters Mary and Rebecca and youngest daughter Ann, personalty. To wife Sarah, Extr, and 1/3 of personal and real estate. Witt: Charles Polke, Robert Owen & William Willson.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 222 (will of William Ownes Sr., wife Sarah).
Rebecca Owens1
F, b. circa 1720
| Birth* | circa 1720 | Rebecca Owens was born circa 1720 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 17 July 1743 | Rebecca was named in her father's will on 17 July 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will William Owens Sr., planter, gave to eldest son William, 140 acres of "Owen's Security" and 120 acres of "Haphazard." To second son David 100 acres of "Morgan's Venture." To youngest son Robert, 50 acres of dwelling plantation "Swan Pond," 100 acres of "Goodwill," 50 acres of "Owens' Purchase" and 50 acres of "Addition to Owen's Purchase." To oldest daughter Sarah Nutter, daughters Mary and Rebecca and youngest daughter Ann, personalty. To wife Sarah, Extr, and 1/3 of personal and real estate. Witt: Charles Polke, Robert Owen & William Willson.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 222 (will of William Ownes Sr., wife Sarah).
Anne Owens1
F, b. circa 1722
| Birth* | circa 1722 | Anne Owens was born circa 1722 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 17 July 1743 | Anne was named in her father's will on 17 July 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will William Owens Sr., planter, gave to eldest son William, 140 acres of "Owen's Security" and 120 acres of "Haphazard." To second son David 100 acres of "Morgan's Venture." To youngest son Robert, 50 acres of dwelling plantation "Swan Pond," 100 acres of "Goodwill," 50 acres of "Owens' Purchase" and 50 acres of "Addition to Owen's Purchase." To oldest daughter Sarah Nutter, daughters Mary and Rebecca and youngest daughter Ann, personalty. To wife Sarah, Extr, and 1/3 of personal and real estate. Witt: Charles Polke, Robert Owen & William Willson.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 8, 1738-1743, p. 222 (will of William Ownes Sr., wife Sarah).
Maj. Israel Townsend1,2
M, b. 13 June 1815, d. 15 February 1902
| Birth* | 13 June 1815 | Maj. Israel Townsend was born on 13 June 1815 at St. George's Hundred, New Castle Co, DE.4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1840 | He married Emeline Wright circa 1840 at Delaware.1 |
| Census head* | 4 October 1850 | Israel was listed as a head of household in the census of 4 October 1850 at Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co, DE. HH#354 was a hotel with several families. Family#361 was headed by Israel Townsend, a 35 year old Justice of the Peace. Listed with him were Emaline Townsend, age 30; Sarah A. Townsend, age 7; John J. Townsend, age 3; and Catharine Townsend, age 1.5 |
| Census head* | 1870 | Israel was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. HH#4 was headed by Daniel Townesend, a 55 year old farmer, born in DE. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emelina, age 51, born in DE; Sallie, age 27, born in DE; John, age 23, born in DE, an Engineer Instructor; Catharine, age 20, born in DE; May, age 18, born in DE; and Samuel, age 15, born in DE.1 |
| Anecdote* | | Much less is known about Samuel’s three brothers, John, Israel, and Edmund Townsend. John and Samuel were business partners in the timber industry beginning in the 1830s and worked together for many years. They also did business with their brother Israel, an associate of Dover businessman Martin W. Bates. Israel also served briefly as a paymaster in the army in the early 1860s, but lost that job by January of 1863. After the Civil War he resettled in Capeville, Virginia. Edmund Townsend also served in the army as a quartermaster of the 3rd regiment of the Delaware infantry. He fought in several battles in Virginia in 1864. After his discharge, Edmund, his wife, and their children, including two daughters and a son named James, settled on a farm in Prince George’s County, Maryland.3 |
| Census head | 16 June 1880 | Israel was listed as a head of household in the census of 16 June 1880 at 130 Queen Street, Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#446 was headed by Israel Townsend, a 65 year old tanner, born in DE as were both of his parents. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emeline, a 61 year old house keeper, born in DE as were both of her parents; Kate, a 29 year old daughter, born in DE; John, a 33 year old U.S. Naval Engineer, born in DE; Belle, a 25 year old daughter-in-law, born in VA as were both of her parents; and Howard, a 1 year old grandson, born in VA.6 |
| Census head | 4 June 1900 | Israel was listed as a head of household in the census of 4 June 1900 at Ward 2, City of Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#420 was headed by Isreal Townsen, age 84 with no occuptation, born Jan 1815 in Delaware as was everone in the HH. Listed with him were Emiline Townsen, an 81 year old wife with no occuptation, born Apr 1819; Sallie Woods, a 57 year old daughter with no occupation, born Jan 1843; John J. Townsen, a 53 year old son & Engineer, born May 1847; Emma C. Townsen, a 50 year old daughter & book keeper, born Sep 1849; Emma C. Woods, a 27 year old grandaughter with no occupation, born Jul 1872; I.T. (or J.T.) Woods, a 25 year old granddaughter, born Dec 1874 with no occupation; Howard S. Townsen, a 20 year old grandson & a machinist, born Sep 1879.7 |
| Death* | 15 February 1902 | He died on 15 February 1902 at Portsmouth, VA, at age 86. His tombstone shows he died in Portsmouth, VA, but he has a Delaware death record showing his residence as Portsmouth, VA, but he died in New Castle Co, DE.4 |
| Burial* | | Israel was buried at Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, New Castle Co, DE.4 |
| Obituary* | 21 February 1902 | His obituary was published on 21 February 1902 at Northampton Co, VA. Major Israel Townsend, a well-known old citizen died at his home, No. 420 County Street, Portsmouth, Va., on last Sat. morning, at 4 o’clock, in his 87th year. Major Townsend was a native of Delaware and came South after the war engaging in timber getting. He had resided in Portsmouth for about twenty years and was an interesting character, having a wide range of information and a personal acquaintance with many notable men of the present and past. He leaves a widow and several children. The remains were taken to Wilmington, Del., for interment. He was the father of Mr. Samuel Townsend, member of the board of supervisors, and Mrs. Samuel J. Costin, of this county, and lived near Capeville several years.8 |
Citations
- [S710] Frances Bibbins Latimer & Doris Adler, 1870 Northampton Co, VA, Census.
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, MEMORIAL ID 131265708 (Israel Townsend).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, New Castle Co, DE.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S359] Eastern Shore Hearld, 21 Feb 1902 issue, obituary of Major Israel Townsend (courtsey Dr. Miles Barnes).
- [S2461] Sandra Perkins, Northampton County, Death Register, 1853-1870, p. 66 (death of William T. Townsend).
Emeline Wright1
F, b. 17 April 1819, d. January 1903
| Birth* | 17 April 1819 | Emeline Wright was born on 17 April 1819 at New Castle Co, DE.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1840 | As of circa 1840,her married name was Townsend.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1840 | She married Maj. Israel Townsend, son of Samuel Townsend I and Hannah Humphries, circa 1840 at Delaware.3 |
| Census w/husband | 4 October 1850 | Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of 4 October 1850 at Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co, DE. HH#354 was a hotel with several families. Family#361 was headed by Israel Townsend, a 35 year old Justice of the Peace. Listed with him were Emaline Townsend, age 30; Sarah A. Townsend, age 7; John J. Townsend, age 3; and Catharine Townsend, age 1.4 |
| Census w/husband* | 1870 | Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. HH#4 was headed by Daniel Townesend, a 55 year old farmer, born in DE. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emelina, age 51, born in DE; Sallie, age 27, born in DE; John, age 23, born in DE, an Engineer Instructor; Catharine, age 20, born in DE; May, age 18, born in DE; and Samuel, age 15, born in DE.3 |
| Census w/husband | 16 June 1880 | Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of 16 June 1880 at 130 Queen Street, Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#446 was headed by Israel Townsend, a 65 year old tanner, born in DE as were both of his parents. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emeline, a 61 year old house keeper, born in DE as were both of her parents; Kate, a 29 year old daughter, born in DE; John, a 33 year old U.S. Naval Engineer, born in DE; Belle, a 25 year old daughter-in-law, born in VA as were both of her parents; and Howard, a 1 year old grandson, born in VA.5 |
| Census w/husband | 4 June 1900 | Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of 4 June 1900 at Ward 2, City of Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#420 was headed by Isreal Townsen, age 84 with no occuptation, born Jan 1815 in Delaware as was everone in the HH. Listed with him were Emiline Townsen, an 81 year old wife with no occuptation, born Apr 1819; Sallie Woods, a 57 year old daughter with no occupation, born Jan 1843; John J. Townsen, a 53 year old son & Engineer, born May 1847; Emma C. Townsen, a 50 year old daughter & book keeper, born Sep 1849; Emma C. Woods, a 27 year old grandaughter with no occupation, born Jul 1872; I.T. (or J.T.) Woods, a 25 year old granddaughter, born Dec 1874 with no occupation; Howard S. Townsen, a 20 year old grandson & a machinist, born Sep 1879.6 |
| Death* | January 1903 | She died in January 1903 at Portsmouth, VA, at age 83.2 |
| Burial* | | Emeline was buried at Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, New Castle Co, DE.2 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Mrs Sarah Ann Woods in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, MEMORIAL ID 131265744 (Emeline Townsend).
- [S710] Frances Bibbins Latimer & Doris Adler, 1870 Northampton Co, VA, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, New Castle Co, DE.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S2461] Sandra Perkins, Northampton County, Death Register, 1853-1870, p. 66 (death of William T. Townsend).
Sarah 'Sally' Ann Townsend1
F, b. 18 January 1843, d. 3 February 1925
| Birth* | 18 January 1843 | Sarah 'Sally' Ann Townsend was born on 18 January 1843 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Census w/parents | 4 October 1850 | Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of 4 October 1850 at Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co, DE. HH#354 was a hotel with several families. Family#361 was headed by Israel Townsend, a 35 year old Justice of the Peace. Listed with him were Emaline Townsend, age 30; Sarah A. Townsend, age 7; John J. Townsend, age 3; and Catharine Townsend, age 1.3 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. HH#4 was headed by Daniel Townesend, a 55 year old farmer, born in DE. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emelina, age 51, born in DE; Sallie, age 27, born in DE; John, age 23, born in DE, an Engineer Instructor; Catharine, age 20, born in DE; May, age 18, born in DE; and Samuel, age 15, born in DE.2 |
| Married Name | 30 August 1871 | As of 30 August 1871,her married name was Woods.4 |
| Marriage* | 30 August 1871 | She married William H. Woods, son of John M. Woods and Elizabeth D. (-----), on 30 August 1871 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Woods, a 28 year old farmer, born in New Castle Co, DE & living in Sussex Co, DE, the son of John M. & Elizabeth D. Woods and she was shown as Sally A. Townsend, age 28, born in New Castle Co, DE & living in N'hamp Co, VA, the daughter of Israel & Emeline Townsend.4 |
| Census w/parents* | 4 June 1900 | Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of 4 June 1900 at Ward 2, City of Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#420 was headed by Isreal Townsen, age 84 with no occuptation, born Jan 1815 in Delaware as was everone in the HH. Listed with him were Emiline Townsen, an 81 year old wife with no occuptation, born Apr 1819; Sallie Woods, a 57 year old daughter with no occupation, born Jan 1843; John J. Townsen, a 53 year old son & Engineer, born May 1847; Emma C. Townsen, a 50 year old daughter & book keeper, born Sep 1849; Emma C. Woods, a 27 year old grandaughter with no occupation, born Jul 1872; I.T. (or J.T.) Woods, a 25 year old granddaughter, born Dec 1874 with no occupation; Howard S. Townsen, a 20 year old grandson & a machinist, born Sep 1879.5 |
| Death* | 3 February 1925 | She died on 3 February 1925 at Portsmouth, VA, at age 82. She was shown as Mrs. Sarah Ann Woods, born 18 Jan 1843 and died 3 Feb 1925 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, VA, the daughter of Israel Townsend and Emiline Wright and the spouse of William H. Woods.1 |
Family
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William H. Woods b. c 1843 |
| Marriage* | 30 August 1871 | She married William H. Woods, son of John M. Woods and Elizabeth D. (-----), on 30 August 1871 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Woods, a 28 year old farmer, born in New Castle Co, DE & living in Sussex Co, DE, the son of John M. & Elizabeth D. Woods and she was shown as Sally A. Townsend, age 28, born in New Castle Co, DE & living in N'hamp Co, VA, the daughter of Israel & Emeline Townsend.4 |
| Children | 1. | Emma C. Woods5 b. Jun 1872 |
| | 2. | I.T. (or J.T.) Woods5 b. Dec 1874 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Mrs Sarah Ann Woods in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S710] Frances Bibbins Latimer & Doris Adler, 1870 Northampton Co, VA, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, New Castle Co, DE.
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
John J. Townsend1
M, b. 2 May 1847, d. 14 March 1908
| Birth* | 2 May 1847 | John J. Townsend was born on 2 May 1847 at New Castle Co, DE.3 |
| Census w/parents | 4 October 1850 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 4 October 1850 at Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co, DE. HH#354 was a hotel with several families. Family#361 was headed by Israel Townsend, a 35 year old Justice of the Peace. Listed with him were Emaline Townsend, age 30; Sarah A. Townsend, age 7; John J. Townsend, age 3; and Catharine Townsend, age 1.4 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. HH#4 was headed by Daniel Townesend, a 55 year old farmer, born in DE. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emelina, age 51, born in DE; Sallie, age 27, born in DE; John, age 23, born in DE, an Engineer Instructor; Catharine, age 20, born in DE; May, age 18, born in DE; and Samuel, age 15, born in DE.2 |
| Marriage* | 1 January 1878 | He married Belle S. Fitchett, daughter of Thomas J. Fitchett and Elcana Parsons, on 1 January 1878 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John J. Townsend, a 30 year old widowed machinist, born in New Castle, DE & living in Norfolk, VA, the son of Israel & Emeline Townsend and she was shown as Belle S. Fitchett, age 25, the daughter of Thomas J. & Helcana Fitchett.1 |
| Census w/parents | 16 June 1880 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 16 June 1880 at 130 Queen Street, Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#446 was headed by Israel Townsend, a 65 year old tanner, born in DE as were both of his parents. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emeline, a 61 year old house keeper, born in DE as were both of her parents; Kate, a 29 year old daughter, born in DE; John, a 33 year old U.S. Naval Engineer, born in DE; Belle, a 25 year old daughter-in-law, born in VA as were both of her parents; and Howard, a 1 year old grandson, born in VA.5 |
| Census w/parents* | 4 June 1900 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 4 June 1900 at Ward 2, City of Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#420 was headed by Isreal Townsen, age 84 with no occuptation, born Jan 1815 in Delaware as was everone in the HH. Listed with him were Emiline Townsen, an 81 year old wife with no occuptation, born Apr 1819; Sallie Woods, a 57 year old daughter with no occupation, born Jan 1843; John J. Townsen, a 53 year old son & Engineer, born May 1847; Emma C. Townsen, a 50 year old daughter & book keeper, born Sep 1849; Emma C. Woods, a 27 year old grandaughter with no occupation, born Jul 1872; I.T. (or J.T.) Woods, a 25 year old granddaughter, born Dec 1874 with no occupation; Howard S. Townsen, a 20 year old grandson & a machinist, born Sep 1879.6 |
| Death* | 14 March 1908 | He died on 14 March 1908 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 60.3 |
| Burial* | | John was buried at Cape Charles Cemetery, Northampton Co, VA.3 |
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Belle S. Fitchett b. c 1852, d. 17 Oct 1889 |
| Marriage* | 1 January 1878 | He married Belle S. Fitchett, daughter of Thomas J. Fitchett and Elcana Parsons, on 1 January 1878 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John J. Townsend, a 30 year old widowed machinist, born in New Castle, DE & living in Norfolk, VA, the son of Israel & Emeline Townsend and she was shown as Belle S. Fitchett, age 25, the daughter of Thomas J. & Helcana Fitchett.1 |
| Child | 1. | Howard Sickel Townsend+5 b. 16 Sep 1878, d. 17 Dec 1952 |
Citations
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
- [S710] Frances Bibbins Latimer & Doris Adler, 1870 Northampton Co, VA, Census.
- [S559] Jean Merritt Mihalyka, Gravestone Inscriptions in Northampton County, Virginia.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, New Castle Co, DE.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
Emma Catharine 'Kate' Townsend1,2,3
F, b. circa 1850
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Emma Catharine 'Kate' Townsend was born circa 1850 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Census w/parents | 4 October 1850 | Emma was listed with her parents in the census of 4 October 1850 at Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co, DE. HH#354 was a hotel with several families. Family#361 was headed by Israel Townsend, a 35 year old Justice of the Peace. Listed with him were Emaline Townsend, age 30; Sarah A. Townsend, age 7; John J. Townsend, age 3; and Catharine Townsend, age 1.4 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | Emma was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. HH#4 was headed by Daniel Townesend, a 55 year old farmer, born in DE. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emelina, age 51, born in DE; Sallie, age 27, born in DE; John, age 23, born in DE, an Engineer Instructor; Catharine, age 20, born in DE; May, age 18, born in DE; and Samuel, age 15, born in DE.1 |
| Census w/parents | 16 June 1880 | Emma was listed with her parents in the census of 16 June 1880 at 130 Queen Street, Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#446 was headed by Israel Townsend, a 65 year old tanner, born in DE as were both of his parents. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emeline, a 61 year old house keeper, born in DE as were both of her parents; Kate, a 29 year old daughter, born in DE; John, a 33 year old U.S. Naval Engineer, born in DE; Belle, a 25 year old daughter-in-law, born in VA as were both of her parents; and Howard, a 1 year old grandson, born in VA.2 |
| Census w/parents | 4 June 1900 | Emma was listed with her parents in the census of 4 June 1900 at Ward 2, City of Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#420 was headed by Isreal Townsen, age 84 with no occuptation, born Jan 1815 in Delaware as was everone in the HH. Listed with him were Emiline Townsen, an 81 year old wife with no occuptation, born Apr 1819; Sallie Woods, a 57 year old daughter with no occupation, born Jan 1843; John J. Townsen, a 53 year old son & Engineer, born May 1847; Emma C. Townsen, a 50 year old daughter & book keeper, born Sep 1849; Emma C. Woods, a 27 year old grandaughter with no occupation, born Jul 1872; I.T. (or J.T.) Woods, a 25 year old granddaughter, born Dec 1874 with no occupation; Howard S. Townsen, a 20 year old grandson & a machinist, born Sep 1879.3 |
Citations
- [S710] Frances Bibbins Latimer & Doris Adler, 1870 Northampton Co, VA, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, New Castle Co, DE.
Mary E. Townsend1,2
F, b. 21 April 1852, d. 6 September 1947
| Birth* | 21 April 1852 | Mary E. Townsend was born on 21 April 1852 at New Castle Co, DE.1,3 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. HH#4 was headed by Daniel Townesend, a 55 year old farmer, born in DE. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emelina, age 51, born in DE; Sallie, age 27, born in DE; John, age 23, born in DE, an Engineer Instructor; Catharine, age 20, born in DE; May, age 18, born in DE; and Samuel, age 15, born in DE.1 |
| Married Name | 20 January 1879 | As of 20 January 1879,her married name was Costin.2 |
| Marriage* | 20 January 1879 | She married Samuel J. Costin, son of Bowdoin R. Costin and Polly (-----), on 20 January 1879 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel J. Costin, a 28 year old farmer, the son of Bowdoin & Betty Costin and she was shown as Mary E. Townsend, age 26 & single, born in New Castle Co, DE & living in N'hamp Co, VA, the daughter of Garat & Emeline Townsend.2 |
| Obituary - Father's* | 21 February 1902 | Mary E. Townsend was named in her father's obituary on 21 February 1902 at Northampton Co, VA. Major Israel Townsend, a well-known old citizen died at his home, No. 420 County Street, Portsmouth, Va., on last Sat. morning, at 4 o’clock, in his 87th year. Major Townsend was a native of Delaware and came South after the war engaging in timber getting. He had resided in Portsmouth for about twenty years and was an interesting character, having a wide range of information and a personal acquaintance with many notable men of the present and past. He leaves a widow and several children. The remains were taken to Wilmington, Del., for interment. He was the father of Mr. Samuel Townsend, member of the board of supervisors, and Mrs. Samuel J. Costin, of this county, and lived near Capeville several years.4 |
| Death* | 6 September 1947 | She died on 6 September 1947 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 95.3 |
| Burial* | | Mary was buried at Capeville Masonic Cemetery, Northampton Co, VA.3 |
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Samuel J. Costin b. 28 Sep 1850, d. 21 Nov 1925 |
| Marriage* | 20 January 1879 | She married Samuel J. Costin, son of Bowdoin R. Costin and Polly (-----), on 20 January 1879 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel J. Costin, a 28 year old farmer, the son of Bowdoin & Betty Costin and she was shown as Mary E. Townsend, age 26 & single, born in New Castle Co, DE & living in N'hamp Co, VA, the daughter of Garat & Emeline Townsend.2 |
Citations
- [S710] Frances Bibbins Latimer & Doris Adler, 1870 Northampton Co, VA, Census.
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
- [S559] Jean Merritt Mihalyka, Gravestone Inscriptions in Northampton County, Virginia.
- [S359] Eastern Shore Hearld, 21 Feb 1902 issue, obituary of Major Israel Townsend (courtsey Dr. Miles Barnes).
Samuel Townsend1
M, b. 19 August 1854, d. 14 January 1925
| Birth* | 19 August 1854 | Samuel Townsend was born on 19 August 1854 at New Castle Co, DE.1,2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. HH#4 was headed by Daniel Townesend, a 55 year old farmer, born in DE. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emelina, age 51, born in DE; Sallie, age 27, born in DE; John, age 23, born in DE, an Engineer Instructor; Catharine, age 20, born in DE; May, age 18, born in DE; and Samuel, age 15, born in DE.1 |
| Marriage* | 13 November 1879 | He married Lulie Costin Downes, daughter of Williams Henry Downes and Sarah R. Elliott, on 13 November 1879 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Townsend, a 25 year old single farmer, born in Newcastle Co, DE & living in N'hamp Co, VA, the son of Israel & Emeline Townsend and she was shown as Lulie C. Downes, age 20, the daughter of William H. & Sarah R. Downes.3 |
| Census head* | 1880 | Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of 1880 at Deep Creek, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#191 was headed by Samuel Townsend, a 25 year old farmer, born in DE as were both of his parents. Listed with him were Lula C. Townsend, a 21 year old wife, born in VA as were both of her parents.4 |
| Census head | 1900 | Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of 1900 at Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. HH#1 was headed by Samuel Townsend, a 49 year old merchant, born Jan 1851. Listed with him were Lula Townsend, a 36 year old wife, born Jan 1864; and May Townsend, an 18 year old daughter, born Apr 1882.5 |
| Obituary - Father's* | 21 February 1902 | He was named in his father's obituary on 21 February 1902 at Northampton Co, VA. Major Israel Townsend, a well-known old citizen died at his home, No. 420 County Street, Portsmouth, Va., on last Sat. morning, at 4 o’clock, in his 87th year. Major Townsend was a native of Delaware and came South after the war engaging in timber getting. He had resided in Portsmouth for about twenty years and was an interesting character, having a wide range of information and a personal acquaintance with many notable men of the present and past. He leaves a widow and several children. The remains were taken to Wilmington, Del., for interment. He was the father of Mr. Samuel Townsend, member of the board of supervisors, and Mrs. Samuel J. Costin, of this county, and lived near Capeville several years.6 |
| Census head | 1910 | Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of 1910 at Seaside County Road, Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. The household was headed by Samuel Townsend, a 56 year old truck farmer. Listed with him were Lulie C. Townsend, a 50 year old wife and Mary L. Townsend, a 29 year old daughter.7 |
| Census head | 1920 | Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of 1920 at Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. The household was headed by Samuel Townsend, a 65 year old farmer. Listed with him were Lulie C. Townsend, a 60 year old wife and Misie L. Townsend, a 39 year old daughter.8 |
| Death* | 14 January 1925 | He died on 14 January 1925 at Townsend, Northampton Co, VA, at age 70. He was shown as Samuel Townsend, born 19 Aug 1854, died 14 Jan 1925 at Townsend, N'hamp Co, VA, the son of Isreal Townsend and Emeline Wright and the spouse of Lulie C. Downes.2,9 |
| Burial* | | Samuel was buried at Capeville Masonic Cemetery, Northampton Co, VA.2 |
| Obituary* | 17 January 1925 | His obituary was published on 17 January 1925 at Northampton Co, VA. Mr. Sam Townsend, aged 71, died suddenly at his home at Townsend on Wednesday night of heart trouble. Mr. Townsend was in his usual health Wednesday, attending to his duties around home when taken. He was a native of Delaware, coming to Northampton when a small boy and settled at Townsend, which bears his name, living there all his life. He was one of Northampton's most highly esteemed and popular citizens, having served as a member of the Board of Supervisors for a number of years, president of the Townsend Banking Co., and Chairman of the Republican County Committee. Funeral services were held over his remains at his late home. Interment in the Capeville Cemetery. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Miss May Townsend.10 |
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Lulie Costin Downes b. 17 Feb 1859, d. 19 Mar 1927 |
| Marriage* | 13 November 1879 | He married Lulie Costin Downes, daughter of Williams Henry Downes and Sarah R. Elliott, on 13 November 1879 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Townsend, a 25 year old single farmer, born in Newcastle Co, DE & living in N'hamp Co, VA, the son of Israel & Emeline Townsend and she was shown as Lulie C. Downes, age 20, the daughter of William H. & Sarah R. Downes.3 |
| Child | 1. | Mary L. Townsend5 b. Apr 1882 |
Citations
- [S710] Frances Bibbins Latimer & Doris Adler, 1870 Northampton Co, VA, Census.
- [S559] Jean Merritt Mihalyka, Gravestone Inscriptions in Northampton County, Virginia.
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Northampton Co, VA.
- [S359] Eastern Shore Hearld, 21 Feb 1902 issue, obituary of Major Israel Townsend (courtsey Dr. Miles Barnes).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Northampton Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Northampton Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Samuel Townsend in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S359] Eastern Shore Hearld, 17 Jan 1925 issue, obituary of Mr. Sam Townsend (courtsey Dr. Miles Barnes).
Lulie Costin Downes1
F, b. 17 February 1859, d. 19 March 1927
| Birth* | 17 February 1859 | Lulie Costin Downes was born on 17 February 1859 at Northampton Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 13 November 1879 | As of 13 November 1879,her married name was Townsend.2 |
| Marriage* | 13 November 1879 | She married Samuel Townsend, son of Maj. Israel Townsend and Emeline Wright, on 13 November 1879 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Townsend, a 25 year old single farmer, born in Newcastle Co, DE & living in N'hamp Co, VA, the son of Israel & Emeline Townsend and she was shown as Lulie C. Downes, age 20, the daughter of William H. & Sarah R. Downes.2 |
| Census w/husband* | 1880 | Lulie was listed with her husband in the census of 1880 at Deep Creek, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#191 was headed by Samuel Townsend, a 25 year old farmer, born in DE as were both of his parents. Listed with him were Lula C. Townsend, a 21 year old wife, born in VA as were both of her parents.3 |
| Census w/husband | 1900 | Lulie was listed with her husband in the census of 1900 at Northampton Co, VA. HH#1 was headed by Samuel Townsend, a 49 year old merchant, born Jan 1851. Listed with him were Lula Townsend, a 36 year old wife, born Jan 1864; and May Townsend, an 18 year old daughter, born Apr 1882.4 |
| Census w/husband | 1910 | Lulie was listed with her husband in the census of 1910 at Seaside County Road, Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. The household was headed by Samuel Townsend, a 56 year old truck farmer. Listed with him were Lulie C. Townsend, a 50 year old wife and Mary L. Townsend, a 29 year old daughter.5 |
| Census w/husband | 1920 | Lulie was listed with her husband in the census of 1920 at Capeville District, Northampton Co, VA. The household was headed by Samuel Townsend, a 65 year old farmer. Listed with him were Lulie C. Townsend, a 60 year old wife and Misie L. Townsend, a 39 year old daughter.6 |
| Obituary - Husb's* | 17 January 1925 | She was named in her husband's obituary on 17 January 1925 at Northampton Co, VA. Mr. Sam Townsend, aged 71, died suddenly at his home at Townsend on Wednesday night of heart trouble. Mr. Townsend was in his usual health Wednesday, attending to his duties around home when taken. He was a native of Delaware, coming to Northampton when a small boy and settled at Townsend, which bears his name, living there all his life. He was one of Northampton's most highly esteemed and popular citizens, having served as a member of the Board of Supervisors for a number of years, president of the Townsend Banking Co., and Chairman of the Republican County Committee. Funeral services were held over his remains at his late home. Interment in the Capeville Cemetery. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Miss May Townsend.7 |
| Death* | 19 March 1927 | She died on 19 March 1927 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 68.1 |
| Burial* | | Lulie was buried at Capeville Masonic Cemetery, Capeville, Northampton Co, VA.1 |
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Samuel Townsend b. 19 Aug 1854, d. 14 Jan 1925 |
| Marriage* | 13 November 1879 | She married Samuel Townsend, son of Maj. Israel Townsend and Emeline Wright, on 13 November 1879 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Townsend, a 25 year old single farmer, born in Newcastle Co, DE & living in N'hamp Co, VA, the son of Israel & Emeline Townsend and she was shown as Lulie C. Downes, age 20, the daughter of William H. & Sarah R. Downes.2 |
| Child | 1. | Mary L. Townsend4 b. Apr 1882 |
Citations
- [S2259] findagrave.com, MEMORIAL ID 166330934 (Lulie Costin Townsend).
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Northampton Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Northampton Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Northampton Co, VA.
- [S359] Eastern Shore Hearld, 17 Jan 1925 issue, obituary of Mr. Sam Townsend (courtsey Dr. Miles Barnes).
Belle S. Fitchett1
F, b. circa 1852, d. 17 October 1889
| Birth* | circa 1852 | Belle S. Fitchett was born circa 1852 at Northampton Co, VA.2 |
| Married Name | 1 January 1878 | As of 1 January 1878,her married name was Townsend.1 |
| Marriage* | 1 January 1878 | She married John J. Townsend, son of Maj. Israel Townsend and Emeline Wright, on 1 January 1878 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John J. Townsend, a 30 year old widowed machinist, born in New Castle, DE & living in Norfolk, VA, the son of Israel & Emeline Townsend and she was shown as Belle S. Fitchett, age 25, the daughter of Thomas J. & Helcana Fitchett.1 |
| Census w/fath-in-law* | 16 June 1880 | Belle was listed with her father-in-law in the census of 16 June 1880 at 130 Queen Street, Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#446 was headed by Israel Townsend, a 65 year old tanner, born in DE as were both of his parents. Listed with him were the following Townsends: Emeline, a 61 year old house keeper, born in DE as were both of her parents; Kate, a 29 year old daughter, born in DE; John, a 33 year old U.S. Naval Engineer, born in DE; Belle, a 25 year old daughter-in-law, born in VA as were both of her parents; and Howard, a 1 year old grandson, born in VA.3 |
| Death* | 17 October 1889 | She died on 17 October 1889 at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
- [S2919] Steve Kellam, Kellam 2 Family Tree by skellam363.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Belle S Townsend in the Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
William H. Woods1
M, b. circa 1843
| Birth* | circa 1843 | William H. Woods was born circa 1843 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | 30 August 1871 | He married Sarah 'Sally' Ann Townsend, daughter of Maj. Israel Townsend and Emeline Wright, on 30 August 1871 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Woods, a 28 year old farmer, born in New Castle Co, DE & living in Sussex Co, DE, the son of John M. & Elizabeth D. Woods and she was shown as Sally A. Townsend, age 28, born in New Castle Co, DE & living in N'hamp Co, VA, the daughter of Israel & Emeline Townsend.1 |
Citations
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
John M. Woods1
M, b. circa 1820
| Birth* | circa 1820 | John M. Woods was born circa 1820 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1842 | He married Elizabeth D. (-----) circa 1842 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
Elizabeth D. (-----)1
F, b. circa 1820
| Birth* | circa 1820 | Elizabeth D. (-----) was born circa 1820 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1842 | She married John M. Woods circa 1842 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1842 | As of circa 1842,her married name was Woods.1 |
Citations
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
Samuel Townsend I1
M, b. circa 1781, d. 1849
| Birth* | circa 1781 | Samuel Townsend I was born circa 1781 at Delaware.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1805 | He married Hannah Humphries circa 1805 at Delaware.1 |
| Death* | 1849 | Samuel Townsend I died in 1849.1 |
Citations
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
- [S2461] Sandra Perkins, Northampton County, Death Register, 1853-1870, p. 66 (death of William T. Townsend).
Hannah Humphries1
F, b. 26 May 1782, d. 25 May 1829
| Birth* | 26 May 1782 | Hannah Humphries was born on 26 May 1782 at Delaware.1,2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1805 | She married Samuel Townsend I circa 1805 at Delaware.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1805 | As of circa 1805,her married name was Townsend.1 |
| Death* | 25 May 1829 | Hannah Humphries died on 25 May 1829 at New Castle Co, DE, at age 46.2 |
| Burial* | | Hannah was buried at Appoquinimink Friends Burial Ground, Odessa, New Castle Co, DE.2 |
Citations
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, MEMORIAL ID 79969853 (Hannah Townsend).
- [S2461] Sandra Perkins, Northampton County, Death Register, 1853-1870, p. 66 (death of William T. Townsend).
William T. Townsend1
M, b. circa 1856, d. 6 November 1867
| Birth* | circa 1856 | William T. Townsend was born circa 1856 at Baltimore Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | 6 November 1867 | He died on 6 November 1867 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Townsend, who died 6 Nov 1867 of brain fever, age 11 years, the son of Isreal & Emeline Townsend, born in Baltimore Co, MD. His father Isreal gave the information.1 |
Citations
- [S2461] Sandra Perkins, Northampton County, Death Register, 1853-1870, p. 66 (death of William T. Townsend).
Samuel Townsend II1
M, b. 31 October 1812, d. 5 December 1881
| Birth* | 31 October 1812 | Samuel Townsend II was born on 31 October 1812 at St. George's Hundred, New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Anecdote* | | Samuel Townsend was a businessman and prominent Delaware Democrat. He was the fifth child born to Samuel Townsend (1781? – 1849) and Hannah Humphries Townsend (1782 – 1829), and his nine siblings included brothers John Townsend, Israel Townsend, and Edmund Townsend. Samuel attended school until he was thirteen and left home at the age of seventeen to work on the Union Canal. After a brief career as a ship captain in the early 1830s, he returned to St. George’s Hundred and began mining ore. He soon found more success in the timber industry and, with his brother John, began acquiring property in northern and central Delaware to further this business.2 |
| Marriage* | July 1835 | He married Ann Maria Hart in July 1835.2 |
| Anecdote | | In the 1860s, Samuel refocused his business enterprises on the fruit industry and became a successful peach grower. He maintained orchards in Delaware and Kingston, Maryland, and exported canned peaches to New York.2 |
| Anecdote | | Throughout his adult life, Samuel was a vibrant force in Delaware politics. In this respect historians have portrayed him original, aggressive, and public spirited, as well as a “cross for some Democrats to bear.” Samuel was outspoken and opinionated, submitting frequent editorials to Delaware newspapers and publishing political broadsides. He attended numerous state Democratic conventions and was a delegate to the national conventions in 1848 and 1852. In 1860, he was a key player in the controversy surrounding Delaware’s delegation to the national convention in Charleston and Baltimore. Throughout the Civil War he was an avid supporter of the Union cause, but did not advocate the emancipation of slaves. During Reconstruction, Samuel helped found Delaware’s White Man’s Party, which fought to have the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments repealed. Samuel Townsend remained active in politics and business until shortly before his death on 5 December 1881. He was buried in the Friends Cemetery in Odessa, several miles north of Townsend, Delaware, which bears his name.2 |
| Anecdote | | Much less is known about Samuel’s three brothers, John, Israel, and Edmund Townsend. John and Samuel were business partners in the timber industry beginning in the 1830s and worked together for many years. They also did business with their brother Israel, an associate of Dover businessman Martin W. Bates. Israel also served briefly as a paymaster in the army in the early 1860s, but lost that job by January of 1863. After the Civil War he resettled in Capeville, Virginia. Edmund Townsend also served in the army as a quartermaster of the 3rd regiment of the Delaware infantry. He fought in several battles in Virginia in 1864. After his discharge, Edmund, his wife, and their children, including two daughters and a son named James, settled on a farm in Prince George’s County, Maryland.2 |
| Death* | 5 December 1881 | Samuel Townsend II died on 5 December 1881 at Townsend, Delaware, at age 69.1 |
| Burial* | | Samuel was buried at Appoquinimink Friends Burial Ground, Odessa, New Castle Co, DE.3 |
Citations
- [S2461] Sandra Perkins, Northampton County, Death Register, 1853-1870, p. 66 (death of William T. Townsend).
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, MEMORIAL ID 20651495 (Samuel Townsend).
Ann Maria Hart1
F, b. 1816, d. 1894
| Birth* | 1816 | Ann Maria Hart was born in 1816 at Maryland.1 |
| Married Name | July 1835 | As of July 1835,her married name was Townsend.1 |
| Marriage* | July 1835 | She married Samuel Townsend II, son of Samuel Townsend I and Hannah Humphries, in July 1835.1 |
| Death* | 1894 | Ann Maria Hart died in 1894.1 |
Citations
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
Samuel Townsend III1
M, b. 1836, d. 1904
| Birth* | 1836 | Samuel Townsend III was born in 1836 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | 1904 | He died in 1904 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
James Townsend1
M, b. 1836, d. 1836
| Death* | 1836 | James Townsend died in 1836 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Birth* | 1836 | He was born in 1836 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
Henrietta Townsend1
F, b. 1838, d. 1858
| Birth* | 1838 | Henrietta Townsend was born in 1838 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | 1858 | She died in 1858 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
Richard Townsend1
M, b. 1839
| Birth* | 1839 | Richard Townsend was born in 1839 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
Mary Ann Townsend1
F, b. 1843, d. 1928
| Birth* | 1843 | Mary Ann Townsend was born in 1843 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | 1928 | She died in 1928.1 |
Citations
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
John Townsend1
M, b. 1854
| Birth* | 1854 | John Townsend was born in 1854 at New Castle Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2929] Townsend Family Papers (1809-1920) at University of Delaware Library, Special Collections Department.
Charles Willson Peale1
M, b. 16 April 1741, d. 22 February 1827
| Birth* | 16 April 1741 | Charles Willson Peale was born on 16 April 1741 at Chestertown, Queen Anne's Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | 12 January 1762 | He married Rachel Brewer on 12 January 1762 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | 30 May 1791 | Charles Willson Peale married Elizabeth DePeyster on 30 May 1791 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.3 |
| Marriage* | 12 August 1805 | Charles Willson Peale married Hannah Moore on 12 August 1805 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.3 |
| Death* | 22 February 1827 | Charles Willson Peale died on 22 February 1827 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA, at age 85. Artist. Born in Queen Anne County, Maryland, to Charles Peale who had been, deported to Colonies in lieu of death sentence for forgery and Margaret Triggs. At thirteen, Peale became apprenticed to a saddle maker. He became his own master at twenty and opened his own saddle shop. He taught himself several other trades including watch making, silversmithing, upholstery, and sign painting. About 1764 he began to study art with Gustavus Hesselius, a portraitist living near Annapolis. His business was forced into bankruptcy by political rivals and he fled from creditors to Boston, where he worked for a short time with John Singlton Copley. In 1767 he went to study with Benjamin West in London. Peale studied with West for two years before returning to Annapolis. In 1772 Peale painted a three-quarters-length study of George Washington in the uniform of a colonel of Virginia militia. It is the earliest known portrait of Washington. In Philadelphia, Peale joined the militia and fought at Trenton, Princeton and Germantown. In the field, he continued to paint, executing miniature portraits of officers in the Continental Army. He eventually rose to the rank of lieutenant and served on several committees in Philadelphia and in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. With Copley’s departure for England, Peale might have been the most popular portraitist in the country. His completed works included seven sittings with Washington, as well as portraits and miniatures of Martha Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Paul Jones, John Hancock, and John Adams. In 1784 he established Peale’s Museum. He had an interest in natural history, and organized a scientific expedition in 1801, largely at his own expense, for the excavation of two mastodon skeletons in New York State, and in 1802 displayed them at Peale's Museum which was moved to Philadelphia that year. Besides portraits of eminent Americans by Peale the museum contained Indian relics, waxworks, and natural history specimens. Peale invented his own system of taxidermy and was a well ahead of his time in his concept of placing each animal in a simulated natural environment. In addition to taxidermy, he developed a level of expertise in fields such as carpentry, dentistry, optometry, and shoemaking. He wrote several books, among which were ‘An Essay on Building Wooden Bridges’ in 1797, ‘An Epistle to a Friend on the Means of Preserving Health’ in 1803 and ‘An Essay to Promote Domestic Happiness’ in 1812. He was instrumental in founding the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1805 and taught there for several years. He married three times and with his first two wives produced seventeen children, many of whom were named for prominent artists or scientists. He taught all of his children to paint, and three; Rembrandt, Raphaelle and Titian Ramsay II, became famous in their own right. At eighty-three he executed a full-length portrait of himself, now in the Academy of the Fine Arts. He died less than three years later at his home near Germantown, Pennsylvania. Bio by: Iola.1 |
| Burial* | | Charles was buried at Saint Peter's Episcopal Churchyard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.1 |
Citations
- [S2259] findagrave.com, MEMORIAL ID 798 (Charles Willson Peale).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Charles Wilson Peale in the Millennium File.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Besand Family Tree by Martin Kelly.
Rachel Brewer1
F, b. 14 May 1744, d. 12 April 1790
| Birth* | 14 May 1744 | Rachel Brewer was born on 14 May 1744 at Anne Arundel Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 12 January 1762 | As of 12 January 1762,her married name was Peale. |
| Marriage* | 12 January 1762 | She married Charles Willson Peale, son of Charles Peale and Margaret Triggs, on 12 January 1762 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co, MD.2 |
| Death* | 12 April 1790 | Rachel Brewer died on 12 April 1790 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA, at age 45. Rachel was the first wife of Charles Willson Peale and the mother of 11 of his children, 5 of who died in infancy. The six children that lived to adulthood were: Raphaelle, Angelica Kauffman, Rembrandt, Titian Ramsey, Rubens and Sophonisba.1 |
| Burial* | | Rachel was buried at Saint Peter's Episcopal Churchyard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA. Concerning Rachel's burial, the following quote is taken from "Portrait Painter of the American Revolution" by Robert Morris, publishid in the TROWEL Magazine in the Fall issue, 2001: "He was buried by the side of his first true love, Rachael, in St Peter's Churchyard in Philadelphia."1 |
Citations
- [S2259] findagrave.com, MEMORIAL ID 62071796 (Rachel Brewer Peale).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Charles Wilson Peale in the Millennium File.
Elizabeth DePeyster1
F, b. 10 July 1765, d. 19 February 1804
| Birth* | 10 July 1765 | Elizabeth DePeyster was born on 10 July 1765.1 |
| Married Name | 30 May 1791 | As of 30 May 1791,her married name was Peale. |
| Marriage* | 30 May 1791 | She married Charles Willson Peale, son of Charles Peale and Margaret Triggs, on 30 May 1791 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.2 |
| Death* | 19 February 1804 | Elizabeth DePeyster died on 19 February 1804 at age 38.1 |
| Burial* | | Elizabeth was buried at Saint Peter's Episcopal Churchyard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.1 |
Citations
- [S2259] findagrave.com, MEMORIAL ID 27747916 (Elizabeth DePeyster Peale).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Besand Family Tree by Martin Kelly.
Charles Peale
M, b. 22 December 1709, d. 1 November 1750
| Birth* | 22 December 1709 | Charles Peale was born on 22 December 1709 at Edith Weston, Rutland, England.1 |
| Marriage* | 2 November 1740 | He married Margaret Triggs on 2 November 1740 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | 1 November 1750 | Charles Peale died on 1 November 1750 at Charlestown, Cecil Co, MD, at age 40.1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Besand Family Tree by Martin Kelly.
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 709 (Capt. Robert Polk, Naval Officer).
Margaret Triggs
F, b. 1709, d. 1 May 1791
| Birth* | 1709 | Margaret Triggs was born in 1709 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | 2 November 1740 | She married Charles Peale on 2 November 1740 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 2 November 1740 | As of 2 November 1740,her married name was Peale. |
| Death* | 1 May 1791 | Margaret Triggs died on 1 May 1791 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Besand Family Tree by Martin Kelly.
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 709 (Capt. Robert Polk, Naval Officer).
Hannah Moore1
F, b. 10 July 1755, d. 10 October 1821
| Birth* | 10 July 1755 | Hannah Moore was born on 10 July 1755 at Montgomery Co, PA.1 |
| Married Name | 12 August 1805 | As of 12 August 1805,her married name was Peale.1 |
| Marriage* | 12 August 1805 | She married Charles Willson Peale, son of Charles Peale and Margaret Triggs, on 12 August 1805 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA.1 |
| Death* | 10 October 1821 | Hannah Moore died on 10 October 1821 at Germantown, Philadelphia Co, PA, at age 66.1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Besand Family Tree by Martin Kelly.
Elizabeth Digby Peale1
F, b. 20 January 1747
Citations
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 709 (Capt. Robert Polk, Naval Officer).
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 710 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
Margaret Polk1
F, b. 1 June 1766
| Birth* | 1 June 1766 | Margaret Polk was born on 1 June 1766 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 710 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
Charles Peale Polk1
M, b. 17 March 1767, d. 6 May 1822
| Birth* | 17 March 1767 | Charles Peale Polk was born on 17 March 1767 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co, MD.2 |
| Orphan named as* | 1779 | He was named as an orphan in 1779 at Philadelphia, PA. Charles Peale Polk's mother was the younger sister of the celebrated artist and naturalist Charles Willson Peale, and when he was orphaned by the age of ten, Polk went to live in Philadelphia. He was raised there by his uncle and received the same benefits of education and artistic training as his cousins.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1785 | He married Ruth Ellison circa 1785 at Philadelphia, PA.1 |
| Relocated | 1791 | Charles Peale Polk relocated in 1791 to Baltimore, MD. He had considerable success as a portrait painter for about five years. The more than thirty-five portraits he painted on commission constitute the largest group of works by him from any period. He supplemented his income by opening a drawing school in 1793 and 1974, and by starting a dry-goods business in 1795. Within a year these ventures failed..2 |
| Relocated | 1796 | He relocated in 1796 to Frederick Co, MD. The family moved to Frederick County, Maryland. Polk visited the surrounding counties to obtain business, made the acquaintance of James Madison, and in 1799 managed to obtain a sitting with Thomas Jefferson..2 |
| Relocated* | 1801 | He relocated in 1801 to Washington, DC. As a strong supporter of Madison, Jefferson, and Republican policies, Polk hoped to obtain a government post in the Federal City. He moved his family there in 1801 and in 1802 began working as a clerk-copyist in the Department of the Treasury, where he remained for the next two decades..2 |
| Marriage* | 1811 | He married Mrs. (-----) Brockenbrough (widow) in 1811.3 |
| Marriage* | 1816 | Charles Peale Polk married Ellen B. Downman in 1816.3 |
| Relocated | 1820 | Charles Peale Polk relocated in 1820 to Richmond Co, VA. With his third wife, the now part-time artist moved to Richmond County, Virginia, in 1820 and took up the life of a gentleman farmer..2 |
| Death* | 6 May 1822 | He died on 6 May 1822 at Richmond Co, VA, at age 55.2 |
Citations
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 710 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
- [S2930] Library of Congress Web Archives Collection, Charles Peale Polk, American, 1767-1822.
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 711 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
Elizabeth Boardley Polk1
F, b. 1 August 1770
| Birth* | 1 August 1770 | Elizabeth Boardley Polk was born on 1 August 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1795 | As of circa 1795,her married name was Claypool.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1795 | She married Septimus Claypool circa 1795. (No Issue.)2 |
| Married Name | circa 1805 | As of circa 1805,her married name was Bend.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1805 | Elizabeth Boardley Polk married Rev. Dr. (-----) Bend circa 1805. He was the Rector of St. Paul's P.E. Church of Baltimore. (No Issue.)2 |
Citations
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 710 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 711 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
Ruth Ellison1
F, b. circa 1768, d. before 1811
| Birth* | circa 1768 | Ruth Ellison was born circa 1768 at New Jersey.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1785 | As of circa 1785,her married name was Polk. |
| Marriage* | circa 1785 | She married Charles Peale Polk, son of Capt. Robert Polk and Elizabeth Digby Peale, circa 1785 at Philadelphia, PA.1 |
| Death* | before 1811 | Ruth Ellison died before 1811.1 |
Citations
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 710 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
Elizabeth Polk1
F, b. 1786, d. 1874
| Birth* | 1786 | Elizabeth Polk was born in 1786.1 |
| Death* | 1874 | She died in 1874.1 |
Citations
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 710 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
Robert Polk1
M, b. 9 December 1788
| Birth* | 9 December 1788 | Robert Polk was born on 9 December 1788.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1812 | He married Penelope Maury Johnson circa 1812.1 |
Citations
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 710 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 711 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
Penelope Maury Johnson1
F, b. circa 1788
| Birth* | circa 1788 | Penelope Maury Johnson was born circa 1788.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1812 | As of circa 1812,her married name was Polk.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1812 | She married Robert Polk, son of Charles Peale Polk and Ruth Ellison, circa 1812.1 |
Citations
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 710 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
- [S2537] William Harrison Polk, Polk Family and Kinsmen, p. 711 (Descendants of Robert Polk).
