Mary Ashcomb1
F, b. circa 1680
| Father | Nathaniel Ashcomb I1 b. c 1650, d. b 19 May 1687 | |
| Mother | Mary (-----)1 b. c 1650 |
| Last Edited | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1680 | Mary Ashcomb was born circa 1680 at Calvert Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 25 March 1687 | Mary was named in her father's will on 25 March 1687 at Calvert Co, MD. In his will Nathaniel Ashcom gave to wife Mary, Extrx, 220 acres of "Ashcom's Purchase," on Hungary River, Dorchester Co; 150 Acres of "Ashcom's Outlet;" 50 acrs of "Ashcom's Enclosure;" and "Point Patience" during widowhood. To son Nathaniel and heirs, "Point Patience" aforesaid at death or marriage of his mother; also part of testator's portion of tract "Deserts" taken up together with Benjamin Lawrence and brother Samuel Ashcom. To son John and heirs, "Ashcom's Purchase" at death of his mother and residue of testator's share of "Deserts." To daughters Mary and Eliza: personalty. In event of death of said Nathaniel and John without issue, 2 daughters aforesaid to inherit their estate. To Mordecai Moore, Paul Kirbe, Thomas Spencer, personalty. Brother Charles to be joint Extr. with wife aforesaid. Witt: Thos. Leake, Geo. Gamball, Jno. Henning, Wm. Goadin & Bridget Evans.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 2, 1685-1702, p. 14 (will of Nathaniel Ashcom, wife Mary).
John Dansey Esq.1,2
M, b. circa 1670, d. before 27 September 1716
| Last Edited | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1670 | John Dansey Esq. was born circa 1670.1 |
| Marriage* | after 1702 | He married Martha Earle after 1702.1 |
| Will* | 18 September 1716 | John made a will on 18 September 1716 at Patuxent District, St. Mary's Co, MD. In his will John Dansey, collector of Patuxent District, gave to brother Robert Dansey and his heirs, plantation "Radner," he dying without issue, land to be sold and proceeds to be given to male heirs of Jane Lancelot and Eliza: Bridgeman. To Mary Greefield and Rev. Robt Scott personalty. To the poor of All Faith Parish, 12 Acres of _____, in bottom of Town Neck, and to Poplar Hill Church, personalty. Ante-nuptial agreement with Martha Dansey, made by Major Dent, confirmed. Brother Robert, Extr, and residuary legatee. Witt: Adam Bell, Wm. Swale, Rich'd Wise and Diannah Wise.1 |
| Death* | before 27 September 1716 | He died before 27 September 1716 at Patuxent District, St. Mary's Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.1 |
| Est settm't acct of* | 23 May 1718 | An account of his estate was filed on 23 May 1718 at St. Mary's Co, MD. The estate of John Dansey Esq. was valued at £785.19.6. Many payments were made, including the following: Mr. Jenifer, Mr. Nathaniel Ashcom, Mr. John Ashcom & Charles Ashcom (brothers), Mrs. Martha Dansey (dowry), Vingfreed Ashcomb & Wynifryd Ashcomb, Royall Colledge of William Burge & Mary in Virginia, Mrs. Greenfield and Mrs. Martha Dansey. Extr: Robert Dansey.2 |
Family |
Martha Earle b. c 1667, d. b 22 Apr 1724 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 4, 1713-1720, p. 51 (will of John Dansey, collector of Patuxent District, wife Martha).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1718-1724, p. 8 (adm. account of John Dansey, Esq., Extr: Robert Dansey, Mrs. Martha Dansey, dowry.).
Margaret Bigger1
F, b. circa 1685
| Last Edited | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1685 | Margaret Bigger was born circa 1685 at Calvert Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 26 December 1706 | As of 26 December 1706,her married name was Ashcomb.1 |
| Marriage* | 26 December 1706 | She married Nathaniel Ashcomb II, son of Nathaniel Ashcomb I and Mary (-----), on 26 December 1706 at Calvert Co, MD. They were shown as Nathaniel Ashcom and Margret Bigger.1 |
Family |
Nathaniel Ashcomb II b. c 1676 |
Citations
- [S2228] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777, p. 5 (Nathaniel Ashcom & Margret Bigger).
Ann (-----)1
F, b. circa 1750
| Last Edited | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Ann (-----) was born circa 1750.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Jenifer.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married Dr. Walter Hanson Jenifer, son of Daniel (of Dr. Dan) Jenifer and Elizabeth (of Walter) Hanson, circa 1770.1 |
| Will - Named as heir* | 11 January 1790 | Ann was named as a heir in a will on 11 January 1790 at St. Mary's Co, MD. In her will Betty Eden gave to brother Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, a negro man named Will and a large silver two-handled cup. To Dr. Daniel Jenifer, my carriage and a mulatto man named Peter, his wife, Let, and her three children named Clare, Phyllis and John. To John Hoskins Stone, four of my best cows and a bull. To Michael Jenifer Stone, a negro man named Peter. To Matthew Stone, a negro boy named Harry. To Mary Stone, wife of John Hoskins Stone, a mourning ring to be purchased by my Executors. To Margaret and Mildred Stone, a mourning ring each to be purchased by my Executors. To James Eden, three mahogany tables and two looking glasses, one in the dining room and the other in the parlor of my dwelling house. To Betty Eden, widow of Townsend Eden, all of my chairs and the tables not before bequeathed; two beds with cotton ticks and bedclothes and bedsteads for them; my spinning wheels; and all of my kitchen furniture. To Polly Eden, daughter of Townsend Eden, a negro woman named Cumbo. To Betsy Eden, daughter of Townsend Eden, a negro woman named Terry and her child named Jenny. To Nancy Eden, daughter of Townsend Eden, a negro girl named Molly. To Kitty Eden, daughter of Townsend Eden, a negro girl named Nancy. To Polly Eden, Nancy Eden, Betsy Eden and Kitty Eden, daughters of Townsend Eden, the debt due me from the estate of Robert Knox, deceased, equally divided between them. The money is to be put in the hands and management of Michael Jenifer Stone and Walter Stone and is to be put out by them at interest. To be paid to these girls at marriage or when they arrive at age. To Alexander Scott, one mare colt. To Frederick Stone, one horse colt of my bay mare. To Conden Stone, son of John Hoskins Stone, one colt. To Eliza Stone, daughter of John Hoskins Stone, six teaspoons of silver to be purchased by my Executors. To Ann Adams, a negro named William now in her possession. To Reverend George Goldie, one hogshead of tobacco. To Lydia Reeves, one hogshead of tobacco, two of my calico gowns and all of my country made clothes. To Sarah Jenifer, all of my glassware and my gown and petticoat. To Ann Jenifer, widow of Walter Hanson Jenifer, half a piece of chintz. To Catherine Scott, my large beaver coating cloak. To Sarah Stone, two muslin gowns, two linen aprons and one muslin apron. To Mary Llewellin, my gold mourning ring that has a death's head on it. To Margaret Llewellin, my other mourning ring and my set of buckles. To Elizabeth Thomas, wife of William Thomas, four of my best caps. To Lydia Reeves, the remainder of my caps. To Peggy Eden, widow of John Eden, 15 geese. To Betty Courts, my best fan. To Polly Briscoe, wife of Hanson Briscoe, my lawn (linen?) handkerchief. Brother Daniel Jenifer, my Bristoe (?) Stone sleeve buttons. The remainder of my clothes are to be equally divided by Lydia Reeves between Betsy Eden, widow of Townsend Eden, and Grace Stone. My Executors are to purchase from my estate two tombstones, one for me and one for my deceased husband. The remainder of my estate is to be equally divided between Dr. Daniel Jenifer, Michael Jenifer Stone and Walter Stone. Extr: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer and Dr. Daniel Jenifer. Wit.: William Craik, Adam Craik. NOTE: 11/30/1791, came Dr. Daniel Jenifer, the surviving executor of Betty Eden. (St. Mary's County, Maryland Wills 1791-1802 by Linda Reno and Joann Humphries).1 |
Family |
Dr. Walter Hanson Jenifer b. 1751, d. 1785 |
Citations
- [S2940] Mike Marshall, Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties.
Leah Sturgis1,2
F, b. circa 1723, d. before 11 February 1812
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1723 | Leah Sturgis was born circa 1723 at Snow Hill, Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1742 | She married Bolitha Laws Sr., son of William (of John) Laws and Sarah Beavans, circa 1742 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1742 | As of circa 1742,her married name was Laws.1 |
| Will - Husb's* | 15 September 1781 | Leah was named in her husband's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.3 |
| Will* | September 1811 | Leah made a will in September 1811 at Kent Co, DE. In her will Leah Laws, widow of Beletha Laws, named heirs: Dau Easter Davis wife of William Davis all my wearing apparel; grandson Alexander P. Laws bed and furniture, one dish, one large looking glass, and all the remainder of my estate not hereafter mentioned; granddau Julian Laws one dozsen chandg[?] plats[?] that was her mothers; granddau Ann Bell one bed and furniture in the prosishen [sic] of her mother; granddau Aminta Laws one trunk & I request that my grandson Alexander P. Laws shall purchase for her when she arrives to the age of 12 one mehogane buro. Executor: Grandson Alexander P. Laws. Witnessed by Manlove Hayes, James Sykes. Prob: by James Harper register of wills. Letters of Testamentary granted unto Alexander P. Laws who being sworn gave bond with Zadock Townsend his security.4 |
| Death* | before 11 February 1812 | She died before 11 February 1812 at Kent Co, DE. It was on this date that her will was proved.4 |
Family |
Bolitha Laws Sr. b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Children | 1. | Joshua Laws2 b. c 1742, d. 1803 |
| 2. | Outten Laws2 b. 1744, d. 1811 | |
| 3. | Major Laws2 b. c 1746, d. 1796 | |
| 4. | Rachel Laws+2 b. c 1748, d. b 15 Sep 1781 | |
| 5. | Charlotte Laws2 b. 1749, d. 1819 | |
| 6. | Bolitha Laws Jr.2 b. 1750, d. b 15 Sep 1781 | |
| 7. | John Laws+2 b. c 1752, d. b 23 Feb 1809 | |
| 8. | Ann Laws2 b. c 1754, d. b 23 Feb 1809 | |
| 9. | Sarah Laws4 b. c 1756, d. b 23 Feb 1809 | |
| 10. | William Laws3 b. c 1758, d. b 23 Feb 1809 | |
| 11. | Elizabeth Laws+3 b. c 1760, d. a 23 Feb 1809 | |
| 12. | Truston Laws3 b. c 1762, d. b 23 Feb 1809 | |
| 13. | Leah Laws2 b. c 1764 | |
| 14. | Easter 'Hester' Laws3 b. c 1766 |
Citations
- [S2197] Sutherland McColley, to M.K. Miles.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Jerry Brennan Family Tree by irish12345.
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Easter 'Hester' Laws1
F, b. circa 1766
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1766 | Easter 'Hester' Laws was born circa 1766 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | Easter was named in her father's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.1 |
| Married Name | before 23 February 1809 | As of before 23 February 1809,her married name was Davis.1 |
| Marriage* | before 23 February 1809 | She married William Davis before 23 February 1809 at Kent Co, DE. Wright shows they were married 1 Jan 1811, but they were shown as married in a land cause dated 23 Feb 1809.1 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | Easter 'Hester' Laws was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | September 1811 | Easter was named in her mother's will in September 1811 at Kent Co, DE. In her will Leah Laws, widow of Beletha Laws, named heirs: Dau Easter Davis wife of William Davis all my wearing apparel; grandson Alexander P. Laws bed and furniture, one dish, one large looking glass, and all the remainder of my estate not hereafter mentioned; granddau Julian Laws one dozsen chandg[?] plats[?] that was her mothers; granddau Ann Bell one bed and furniture in the prosishen [sic] of her mother; granddau Aminta Laws one trunk & I request that my grandson Alexander P. Laws shall purchase for her when she arrives to the age of 12 one mehogane buro. Executor: Grandson Alexander P. Laws. Witnessed by Manlove Hayes, James Sykes. Prob: by James Harper register of wills. Letters of Testamentary granted unto Alexander P. Laws who being sworn gave bond with Zadock Townsend his security.2 |
Family |
William Davis b. c 1780 |
William Davis1
M, b. circa 1780
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1780 | William Davis was born circa 1780 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | before 23 February 1809 | He married Easter 'Hester' Laws, daughter of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, before 23 February 1809 at Kent Co, DE. Wright shows they were married 1 Jan 1811, but they were shown as married in a land cause dated 23 Feb 1809.1 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | William Davis was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.1 |
| Will - Mother-in-law* | September 1811 | William was named in his mother-in-law's will in September 1811 at Kent Co, DE. In her will Leah Laws, widow of Beletha Laws, named heirs: Dau Easter Davis wife of William Davis all my wearing apparel; grandson Alexander P. Laws bed and furniture, one dish, one large looking glass, and all the remainder of my estate not hereafter mentioned; granddau Julian Laws one dozsen chandg[?] plats[?] that was her mothers; granddau Ann Bell one bed and furniture in the prosishen [sic] of her mother; granddau Aminta Laws one trunk & I request that my grandson Alexander P. Laws shall purchase for her when she arrives to the age of 12 one mehogane buro. Executor: Grandson Alexander P. Laws. Witnessed by Manlove Hayes, James Sykes. Prob: by James Harper register of wills. Letters of Testamentary granted unto Alexander P. Laws who being sworn gave bond with Zadock Townsend his security.2 |
Family |
Easter 'Hester' Laws b. c 1766 |
Joshua Laws1
M, b. circa 1742, d. 1803
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1742 | Joshua Laws was born circa 1742 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | Joshua was named in his father's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.2 |
| Death* | 1803 | He died in 1803.1 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | He was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.3 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Jerry Brennan Family Tree by irish12345.
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Ann Laws1
F, b. circa 1754, d. before 23 February 1809
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1754 | Ann Laws was born circa 1754 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | Ann was named in her father's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.2 |
| Married Name | after 15 September 1781 | As of after 15 September 1781,her married name was Findly.2 |
| Marriage* | after 15 September 1781 | She married (-----) Findly after 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE.2 |
| Death* | before 23 February 1809 | Ann Laws died before 23 February 1809 at Kent Co, DE. She was named in her father's will, but later named in a land cause as being dec'd.2 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | She was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.2 |
Family |
(-----) Findly b. c 1750 |
Leah Laws1
F, b. circa 1764
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1764 | Leah Laws was born circa 1764 at Worcester Co, MD. |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | Leah was named in her father's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.2 |
| Married Name | before 23 February 1809 | As of before 23 February 1809,her married name was Lewis.3 |
| Marriage* | before 23 February 1809 | She married Stephen Lewis before 23 February 1809 at Kent Co, DE.3 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | Leah Laws was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.3 |
Family |
Stephen Lewis b. c 1750 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Jerry Brennan Family Tree by irish12345.
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Outten Laws1
M, b. 1744, d. 1811
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | 1744 | Outten Laws was born in 1744 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | Outten was named in his father's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.2 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | He was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.3 |
| Death* | 1811 | He died in 1811 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Jerry Brennan Family Tree by irish12345.
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Major Laws1
M, b. circa 1746, d. 1796
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1746 | Major Laws was born circa 1746 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | Major was named in his father's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.2 |
| Death* | 1796 | He died in 1796.1 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | He was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.3 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Jerry Brennan Family Tree by irish12345.
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
John Laws1
M, b. circa 1752, d. before 23 February 1809
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1752 | John Laws was born circa 1752 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1775 at Kent Co, DE.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | John was named in his father's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.2 |
| Death* | before 23 February 1809 | He died before 23 February 1809 at Kent Co, DE.3 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | He was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.3 |
Family |
(-----) (-----) b. c 1755 | |
| Child | 1. | Bolitha Laws2 b. c 1776 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Jerry Brennan Family Tree by irish12345.
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Rachel Laws1
F, b. circa 1748, d. before 15 September 1781
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.2 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis2 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1748 | Rachel Laws was born circa 1748 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was McGonagal.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married (-----) McGonagal circa 1775 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | before 15 September 1781 | Rachel Laws died before 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her father named a grandson William McGonagill instead of her.3 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | She was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.3 |
Family |
(-----) McGonagal b. c 1750 | |
| Child | 1. | William McGonagal3 b. c 1776 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Jerry Brennan Family Tree by irish12345.
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Charlotte Laws1
F, b. 1749, d. 1819
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | 1749 | Charlotte Laws was born in 1749 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was McDaniel.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married Joseph McDaniel circa 1775 at Kent Co, DE.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | Charlotte was named in her father's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.3 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | She was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.2 |
| Death* | 1819 | She died in 1819.1 |
Family |
Joseph McDaniel b. c 1750 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Jerry Brennan Family Tree by irish12345.
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Bolitha Laws Jr.1
M, b. 1750, d. before 15 September 1781
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | 1750 | Bolitha Laws Jr. was born in 1750 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | before 15 September 1781 | He died before 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. He was not named in his father's will, but later named in a land cause as being dec'd.2 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | He was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.2 |
William Laws1
M, b. circa 1758, d. before 23 February 1809
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1758 | William Laws was born circa 1758 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | William was named in his father's will on 15 September 1781 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.1 |
| Death* | before 23 February 1809 | He died before 23 February 1809 at Kent Co, DE. He was named in his father's will, but later named in a land cause as being dec'd.2 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | He was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.2 |
Elizabeth Laws1
F, b. circa 1760, d. after 23 February 1809
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Elizabeth Laws was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1780 | As of circa 1780,her married name was Anderson.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married Pvt. Ezekiel Anderson (sheriff) circa 1780 at Kent Co, DE.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1795 | As of circa 1795,her married name was Graham.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1795 | She married John Graham circa 1795 at Kent Co, DE.3 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | Elizabeth Laws was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.3 |
| Death* | after 23 February 1809 | She died after 23 February 1809 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
Family 1 |
Pvt. Ezekiel Anderson (sheriff) b. c 1732, d. b 27 Oct 1793 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married Pvt. Ezekiel Anderson (sheriff) circa 1780 at Kent Co, DE.2 |
| Children | 1. | Bolitha Anderson1 b. c 1780 |
| 2. | Jenifer Anderson Sr.+2 b. 20 May 1788, d. 25 Aug 1859 |
Family 2 |
John Graham b. c 1750 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1795 | Elizabeth Laws married John Graham circa 1795 at Kent Co, DE.3 |
Truston Laws1
M, b. circa 1762, d. before 23 February 1809
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Truston Laws was born circa 1762 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | Truston was named in his father's will on 15 September 1781 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.1 |
| Death* | before 23 February 1809 | He died before 23 February 1809 at Kent Co, DE. He was evidently dec'd by this date as he was not named in his dec'd brother Joshua Law's land cause.2 |
Pvt. Ezekiel Anderson (sheriff)1
M, b. circa 1732, d. before 27 October 1793
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1732 | Pvt. Ezekiel Anderson (sheriff) was born circa 1732 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Rev War Veteran* | 2 January 1777 | He served in the Revolutionary War on 2 January 1777 at Princeton, NJ. He was a private in the 2nd Reg't at New Jersey with Gen. Washington.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married Elizabeth Laws, daughter of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, circa 1780 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Sheriff* | between 1780 and 1792 | Pvt. Ezekiel Anderson (sheriff) was a sheriff between 1780 and 1792 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father-in-law* | 15 September 1781 | Ezekiel was named in his father-in-law's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.2 |
| Will* | 11 September 1793 | Ezekiel made a will on 11 September 1793 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | before 27 October 1793 | He died before 27 October 1793 at Kent Co, DE. It was on this date that his will was proved.1 |
Family |
Elizabeth Laws b. c 1760, d. a 23 Feb 1809 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married Elizabeth Laws, daughter of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, circa 1780 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Children | 1. | Bolitha Anderson2 b. c 1780 |
| 2. | Jenifer Anderson Sr.+1 b. 20 May 1788, d. 25 Aug 1859 |
Jenifer Anderson Sr.1
M, b. 20 May 1788, d. 25 August 1859
| Father | Pvt. Ezekiel Anderson (sheriff)1 b. c 1732, d. b 27 Oct 1793 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Laws1 b. c 1760, d. a 23 Feb 1809 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | 20 May 1788 | Jenifer Anderson Sr. was born on 20 May 1788 at Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Anecdote* | He was a ship carpenter.1 | |
| Militia* | 1813 | He served in the militia in 1813. He was in the 5th Reg't, 6th Co.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1820 | He married Elizabeth Bell, daughter of James Bell Sr. and Nancy Molleston, circa 1820 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Divorce* | 6 February 1849 | Jenifer Anderson Sr. and Elizabeth Bell were divorced on 6 February 1849 at Dover, Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | 25 August 1859 | Jenifer Anderson Sr. died on 25 August 1859 at Frederica, Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co, DE, at age 71.1 |
| Burial* | Jenifer was buried at Frederica, Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co, DE.1 |
Family |
Elizabeth Bell b. c 1800 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1820 | He married Elizabeth Bell, daughter of James Bell Sr. and Nancy Molleston, circa 1820 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Divorce* | 6 February 1849 | Jenifer Anderson Sr. and Elizabeth Bell were divorced on 6 February 1849 at Dover, Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Child | 1. | Margaret Anderson+1 b. 18 Dec 1829, d. 18 Oct 1910 |
Citations
- [S2197] Sutherland McColley, to M.K. Miles.
Elizabeth Bell1
F, b. circa 1800
| Father | James Bell Sr.1 b. c 1770 | |
| Mother | Nancy Molleston1 b. c 1769 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Elizabeth Bell was born circa 1800.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1820 | She married Jenifer Anderson Sr., son of Pvt. Ezekiel Anderson (sheriff) and Elizabeth Laws, circa 1820 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1820 | As of circa 1820,her married name was Anderson.1 |
| Divorce* | 6 February 1849 | Elizabeth Bell and Jenifer Anderson Sr. were divorced on 6 February 1849 at Dover, Kent Co, DE.1 |
Family |
Jenifer Anderson Sr. b. 20 May 1788, d. 25 Aug 1859 | |
| Child | 1. | Margaret Anderson+1 b. 18 Dec 1829, d. 18 Oct 1910 |
Citations
- [S2197] Sutherland McColley, to M.K. Miles.
James Bell Sr.1
M, b. circa 1770
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1770 | James Bell Sr. was born circa 1770 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1785 | He married Nancy Molleston circa 1785 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
Family |
Nancy Molleston b. c 1769 | |
| Child | 1. | Elizabeth Bell+1 b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S2197] Sutherland McColley, to M.K. Miles.
Nancy Molleston1
F, b. circa 1769
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1769 | Nancy Molleston was born circa 1769 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1785 | She married James Bell Sr. circa 1785 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1785 | As of circa 1785,her married name was Bell.1 |
Family |
James Bell Sr. b. c 1770 | |
| Child | 1. | Elizabeth Bell+1 b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S2197] Sutherland McColley, to M.K. Miles.
Bolitha Anderson1
M, b. circa 1780
| Father | Pvt. Ezekiel Anderson (sheriff)1 b. c 1732, d. b 27 Oct 1793 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Laws1 b. c 1760, d. a 23 Feb 1809 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Bolitha Anderson was born circa 1780 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 15 September 1781 | Bolitha was named in his grandfather's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.1 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
(-----) (-----)1
F, b. circa 1755
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1755 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1755 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Laws.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married John Laws, son of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, circa 1775 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
Family |
John Laws b. c 1752, d. b 23 Feb 1809 | |
| Child | 1. | Bolitha Laws1 b. c 1776 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Bolitha Laws1
M, b. circa 1776
| Father | John Laws1 b. c 1752, d. b 23 Feb 1809 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1755 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1776 | Bolitha Laws was born circa 1776 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 15 September 1781 | Bolitha was named in his grandfather's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.1 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
John Graham1
M, b. circa 1750
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | John Graham was born circa 1750 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1795 | He married Elizabeth Laws, daughter of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, circa 1795 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | John Graham was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.1 |
Family |
Elizabeth Laws b. c 1760, d. a 23 Feb 1809 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Joseph McDaniel1
M, b. circa 1750
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Joseph McDaniel was born circa 1750 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Charlotte Laws, daughter of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, circa 1775 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | Joseph McDaniel was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.1 |
Family |
Charlotte Laws b. 1749, d. 1819 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Sarah Laws1
F, b. circa 1756, d. before 23 February 1809
| Father | Bolitha Laws Sr.1 b. 1721, d. b 26 Apr 1783 | |
| Mother | Leah Sturgis1 b. c 1723, d. b 11 Feb 1812 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Sarah Laws was born circa 1756 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Manlove.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married (-----) Manlove circa 1775 at Kent Co, DE.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1781 | Sarah was named in her father's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1790 | As of circa 1790,her married name was Casey.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | She married (-----) Casey circa 1790 at Kent Co, DE.2 |
| Death* | before 23 February 1809 | Sarah Laws died before 23 February 1809 at Kent Co, DE. She was named in her father's will, but later named in a land cause as being dec'd.2 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | She was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.1 |
Family 1 |
(-----) Manlove b. c 1750 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married (-----) Manlove circa 1775 at Kent Co, DE.2 |
Family 2 |
(-----) Casey b. c 1750 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | Sarah Laws married (-----) Casey circa 1790 at Kent Co, DE.2 |
(-----) Manlove1
M, b. circa 1750
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | (-----) Manlove was born circa 1750 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Sarah Laws, daughter of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, circa 1775 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
Family |
Sarah Laws b. c 1756, d. b 23 Feb 1809 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
(-----) Casey1
M, b. circa 1750
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | (-----) Casey was born circa 1750 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | He married Sarah Laws, daughter of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, circa 1790 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
Family |
Sarah Laws b. c 1756, d. b 23 Feb 1809 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
(-----) Findly1
M, b. circa 1750
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | (-----) Findly was born circa 1750.1 |
| Marriage* | after 15 September 1781 | He married Ann Laws, daughter of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, after 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
Family |
Ann Laws b. c 1754, d. b 23 Feb 1809 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
(-----) McGonagal1
M, b. circa 1750
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | (-----) McGonagal was born circa 1750 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Rachel Laws, daughter of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, circa 1775 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
Family |
Rachel Laws b. c 1748, d. b 15 Sep 1781 | |
| Child | 1. | William McGonagal2 b. c 1776 |
William McGonagal1
M, b. circa 1776
| Father | (-----) McGonagal1 b. c 1750 | |
| Mother | Rachel Laws1 b. c 1748, d. b 15 Sep 1781 |
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1776 | William McGonagal was born circa 1776 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 15 September 1781 | William was named in his grandfather's will on 15 September 1781 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Bolitha Laws named heirs: wife Leah; sons Joshua, John, William, Outten, Major & Truston; daus. Charlote, Anne, Esther, Leah, Hesse Laws, Elizabeth Anderson & Sarah Manlove; grandsons Bolitha Anderson (son of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Anderson), Bolitha Laws (son of John), & William McGonagill; granddau. Ziporah Laws, Extr, wife Leah & son Joshua. Witnessed by Nathan Fleming, Lyda Fleming, John Ralston.1 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 126 (The Thomas Davis Family).
Stephen Lewis1
M, b. circa 1750
| Last Edited | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Stephen Lewis was born circa 1750 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | before 23 February 1809 | He married Leah Laws, daughter of Bolitha Laws Sr. and Leah Sturgis, before 23 February 1809 at Kent Co, DE.1 |
| Land cause* | 23 February 1809 | Stephen Lewis was named in a land cause on 23 February 1809 at Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co, DE. In the petition dated 23 Feb 1809, Outten Laws one of the brothers of Joshua Laws late of Mispillion Hundred dec’d. sheweth that the said Joshua Laws was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in an 85 a. tract of land in hundred afsd adj Perry Boon, Thomas Sipple and others, leaving a widow and 12 brothers and sisters his heirs, and being so seized died first making his will and devised all his other lands except the afsd tract of land which he died intestate. After laying off the widow’s thirds, the land ought to be divided into 12 parts, viz, to the heirs of Rachel McGonagal, to the heirs of Bolitha Laws, to the heirs of John Laws, to Elizabeth Graham wife of John Graham, to the heirs of William Laws, to the heirs of Sarah Casey, to your petitioner, to Hester Davis wife of William Davis, to Leah Lewis wife of Stephen Lewis, to the heirs of Major Laws, to Charlotte McDaniel wife of Joseph McDaniel & to the heirs of Ann Findly. He prays the Court to divide the land. 8 Aug 1809 by the return of the freeholders the land of the dec’d. will not bear division after laying off the widow’s thirds. He prays the Court to value the land. 56 a. 41 perches with an old log house valued at $4.75 per a. ($267.21 ¾). Outten Laws prays the Court to allot the land to him at the valuation. 23 Feb 1810 whereupon Outten Laws and Cornelius P. Comegys his surety both of Jones’ Hundred ackn themselves to owe the State of DE $462.29 ½, upon condition that if the said Outten Laws pays to the other heirs they share of the valuation on 23 Feb next with interest then this recognizance to be void.1 |
Family |
Leah Laws b. c 1764 |
Citations
- [S2403] Ralph & Catherine Beverly, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 11, p. 127 (The Thomas Davis Family).
(-----) Davis1
M, b. circa 1675
| Last Edited | 20 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1675 | (-----) Davis was born circa 1675.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1721 | He married Elizabeth (of Wm Sr) Benston, daughter of William Benston Sr. (cooper) and Rebecca (-----), circa 1721 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Family |
Elizabeth (of Wm Sr) Benston b. c 1680, d. b 14 Jan 1734/35 |
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 10 (#B-1, William Whittington).
Mary Whittington1
F, b. circa 1698
| Father | Col. William Whittington II (Burgess)1 b. 1650, d. b 11 Apr 1720 | |
| Mother | Hannah Hopkins1 b. 1670, d. b 20 Jan 1703/4 |
| Last Edited | 20 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1698 | Mary Whittington was born circa 1698 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Step Mother* | 22 November 1734 | Her was named in the will of her step-mother on 22 November 1734 at Somerset Co, MD. In her will Elizabeth Davis gave to certain slaves who are to be manumitted at age of 21, personalty; one of them to live with David Murry; another slave is left to Isaac Morris, William Whittington, Edmond Hough, Southey Whittington or either of them which she is willing to serve. To Esther Morris, one of the slaves, testator is obligated to leave to some one of Col. Whittington's children; and other personalty. To Hannah Hough, Elizabeth Whittington, Mary Whittington, Mary Woodcraft, Bridget Gray, Dennis Hopkins and Edmond Hough, personalty. To Isaac Morris, Edmond Hough and Southy Whittington, 3/4 residue of estate divided equally, and to William Jr., Southy, Esther and Betty, children of William Whittingh Sr., remaining 1/4 conditionally. Extr: Isaac Morris. Witt: Nathaniel Hopkins, David Murray, Hannah Murray.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 117 (will of Elizabeth Davis).
Elizabeth Robinson1
F, b. circa 1630
| Last Edited | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1630 | Elizabeth Robinson was born circa 1630.1 |
| Deposition* | 17 April 1675 | She gave a deposition on 17 April 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. Deposition of Elizabeth Robinson aged about 45 or 46 years: About four years ago in March or April, when Elizabeth was at Garathia (sic) House, Col. Scarburgh asked if Richard Hinman had any steers to sell. Elizabeth said he would sell him a couple in part payment for land he had purchased from "Mrs. Ann." Col. Scarburgh said it would be good pay, and Ann agreed. When Elizabeth told Hinman, he seemed very glad. Later Elizabeth heard Hinman say that Capt. Jenifer advised him to "arrest" the administrators [of Scarburgh's estate], and if they would not pay him, then to "arrest" Jenifer and he would "sue his bond of the administrators" and make them pay him. Signed, Elizabeth (ER) Robinson. Recorded 7 May 1675 by Jno. Washbourne.2 |
Phillip Ocahone1
M, b. circa 1625, d. circa 1675
| Last Edited | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1625 | Phillip Ocahone was born circa 1625.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1673 | He married Joan (-----) circa 1673 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | circa 1675 | Phillip Ocahone died circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Family |
Joan (-----) b. c 1635 |
Citations
- [S700] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1676-1678, Volume 5, p. 32 (2 Feb 1676/77 Court).
John Stephenson1
M, b. circa 1640, d. 26 January 1676/77
| Last Edited | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1640 | John Stephenson was born circa 1640.1 |
| Death* | 26 January 1676/77 | He died on 26 January 1676/77 at Accomack Co, VA. Capt. Wm. Custis, a justice of the peace and coroner, impaneled a jury to investigate the death of Mr. Mathew Scarbrow's servant named Jno. Stephenson, who was found dead 26 January 1676/77, in a chamber at the house of Capt. Danl. Jenifer at Gargaphia. The jury's verdict was that Stephenson had caused his own death by hanging himself by the neck with a piece of red cloth edging fastened to one of the chamber window bars. Signed 27 January 1676/77, by the foreman, Wm. Whittington, and the other members of the jury.1 |
Citations
- [S700] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1676-1678, Volume 5, p. 33 (3 Feb 1676/77 Court).
Ann (of Josias) Adams1
F, b. circa 1753
| Father | Josias (of Fran) Adams2 b. c 1707, d. b 17 Aug 1773 | |
| Mother | Ann Marie (of Dr. Dan) Jenifer2 b. c 1729, d. b 1 Jan 1776 |
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1753 | Ann (of Josias) Adams was born circa 1753 at Port Tobacco, Charles Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 10 September 1772 | Ann was named in her father's will on 10 September 1772 at Charles Co, MD. In his will Josias Adams gave to son Daniel Jenifer Adams, Extr, all my lands, one negro and stock provided he pay my debts if he does not I give 150 acres of land to each of my daughters Anna and Elizabeth Mason Adams, also above mentioned negro to daughters if my debts are not paid. To daughter Ann Adams, Extr, Negro woman Monica, Negro boy George and Negro boy Stephen, a mare, cow and bed and furniture. To daughter Elizabeth Mason Adams, Negro woman Phillida, Negro boy Jesse, Negro girl Moll, horse, cow, bed and furniture. To wife Anne Adams, Extr, residue of estate. Daughter Elizabeth Adams Extr. Witt: Christopher Godlove Scholglemer; William Adams; Jane Selby; John Elgin.2 |
| Will - Mother's* | 28 November 1774 | Ann was named in her mother's will on 28 November 1774 at Charles Co, MD. In her will Ann Adams gave to daughter Anne Adams, Negro girl Senthia. To daughter Elizabeth Adams, Negro man McColo(?). To son Daniel Jenifer Adams, Extr, remainder of estate. Witt: Catherine Scott; Betty Stone: Gerard Fowke.3 |
| Will - Aunt's* | 11 January 1790 | Ann was named in her aunt's will on 11 January 1790 at St. Mary's Co, MD. In her will Betty Eden gave to brother Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, a negro man named Will and a large silver two-handled cup. To Dr. Daniel Jenifer, my carriage and a mulatto man named Peter, his wife, Let, and her three children named Clare, Phyllis and John. To John Hoskins Stone, four of my best cows and a bull. To Michael Jenifer Stone, a negro man named Peter. To Matthew Stone, a negro boy named Harry. To Mary Stone, wife of John Hoskins Stone, a mourning ring to be purchased by my Executors. To Margaret and Mildred Stone, a mourning ring each to be purchased by my Executors. To James Eden, three mahogany tables and two looking glasses, one in the dining room and the other in the parlor of my dwelling house. To Betty Eden, widow of Townsend Eden, all of my chairs and the tables not before bequeathed; two beds with cotton ticks and bedclothes and bedsteads for them; my spinning wheels; and all of my kitchen furniture. To Polly Eden, daughter of Townsend Eden, a negro woman named Cumbo. To Betsy Eden, daughter of Townsend Eden, a negro woman named Terry and her child named Jenny. To Nancy Eden, daughter of Townsend Eden, a negro girl named Molly. To Kitty Eden, daughter of Townsend Eden, a negro girl named Nancy. To Polly Eden, Nancy Eden, Betsy Eden and Kitty Eden, daughters of Townsend Eden, the debt due me from the estate of Robert Knox, deceased, equally divided between them. The money is to be put in the hands and management of Michael Jenifer Stone and Walter Stone and is to be put out by them at interest. To be paid to these girls at marriage or when they arrive at age. To Alexander Scott, one mare colt. To Frederick Stone, one horse colt of my bay mare. To Conden Stone, son of John Hoskins Stone, one colt. To Eliza Stone, daughter of John Hoskins Stone, six teaspoons of silver to be purchased by my Executors. To Ann Adams, a negro named William now in her possession. To Reverend George Goldie, one hogshead of tobacco. To Lydia Reeves, one hogshead of tobacco, two of my calico gowns and all of my country made clothes. To Sarah Jenifer, all of my glassware and my gown and petticoat. To Ann Jenifer, widow of Walter Hanson Jenifer, half a piece of chintz. To Catherine Scott, my large beaver coating cloak. To Sarah Stone, two muslin gowns, two linen aprons and one muslin apron. To Mary Llewellin, my gold mourning ring that has a death's head on it. To Margaret Llewellin, my other mourning ring and my set of buckles. To Elizabeth Thomas, wife of William Thomas, four of my best caps. To Lydia Reeves, the remainder of my caps. To Peggy Eden, widow of John Eden, 15 geese. To Betty Courts, my best fan. To Polly Briscoe, wife of Hanson Briscoe, my lawn (linen?) handkerchief. Brother Daniel Jenifer, my Bristoe (?) Stone sleeve buttons. The remainder of my clothes are to be equally divided by Lydia Reeves between Betsy Eden, widow of Townsend Eden, and Grace Stone. My Executors are to purchase from my estate two tombstones, one for me and one for my deceased husband. The remainder of my estate is to be equally divided between Dr. Daniel Jenifer, Michael Jenifer Stone and Walter Stone. Extr: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer and Dr. Daniel Jenifer. Wit.: William Craik, Adam Craik. NOTE: 11/30/1791, came Dr. Daniel Jenifer, the surviving executor of Betty Eden. (St. Mary's County, Maryland Wills 1791-1802 by Linda Reno and Joann Humphries).1 |
Citations
- [S2940] Mike Marshall, Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties.
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 87 (will of Josias Adams, wife Anne).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 16, 1774-1777, p. 126 (will of Ann Adams, son Daniel Jenifer Adams).
Gillan Martin1,2
F, b. circa 1735
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Gillan Martin was born circa 1735 at Charles Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Adams.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married George (of Fran) Adams, son of Francis Thomas Adams Jr. and Mary Godfrey, circa 1755 at Charles Co, MD.1 |
Family |
George (of Fran) Adams b. c 1719, d. 15 Jul 1766 | |
| Child | 1. | Samuel Adams+1 b. c 1755, d. 16 Jun 1794 |
Samuel Adams1
M, b. circa 1755, d. 16 June 1794
| Father | George (of Fran) Adams1 b. c 1719, d. 15 Jul 1766 | |
| Mother | Gillan Martin1 b. c 1735 |
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1755 | Samuel Adams was born circa 1755 at Charles Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | 28 December 1777 | He married Sarah Nelson on 28 December 1777 at Charles Co, MD. They were shown as Samuel Adams and Sarah Nelson. Their children were George, Thomas, Anne & Sallie Adams.2,3 |
| Death* | 16 June 1794 | Samuel Adams died on 16 June 1794 at Charles Co, MD.1 |
Family |
Sarah Nelson b. 17 Aug 1759, d. Oct 1788 | |
| Children | 1. | George Adams1 b. c 1778 |
| 2. | Thomas Adams1 b. c 1780 | |
| 3. | Ann Adams+1,3 b. c 1782, d. 26 Oct 1848 | |
| 4. | Sallie Adams1 b. c 1784 |
Citations
Sarah Nelson1
F, b. 17 August 1759, d. October 1788
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | 17 August 1759 | Sarah Nelson was born on 17 August 1759 at Charles Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 28 December 1777 | As of 28 December 1777,her married name was Adams.1 |
| Marriage* | 28 December 1777 | She married Samuel Adams, son of George (of Fran) Adams and Gillan Martin, on 28 December 1777 at Charles Co, MD. They were shown as Samuel Adams and Sarah Nelson. Their children were George, Thomas, Anne & Sallie Adams.1,2 |
| Death* | October 1788 | Sarah Nelson died in October 1788 at Charles Co, MD, at age 29.1 |
Family |
Samuel Adams b. c 1755, d. 16 Jun 1794 | |
| Children | 1. | George Adams3 b. c 1778 |
| 2. | Thomas Adams3 b. c 1780 | |
| 3. | Ann Adams+3,2 b. c 1782, d. 26 Oct 1848 | |
| 4. | Sallie Adams3 b. c 1784 |
Citations
Mary Galt1
F, b. circa 1815
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1815 | Mary Galt was born circa 1815.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1840 | As of circa 1840,her married name was Davis.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1840 | She married Henry S. Davis, son of Jenifer Davis Sr. and Ann Adams, circa 1840. They lived in Washington, DC.1 |
Family |
Henry S. Davis b. c 1814 |
Citations
- [S2941] Editha Roland Robinson, Editha Roland Robinson, descendant of Hezekiah Davis, attachment notorized on 18 Nov 1942, City of Alexandria, VA, Citing records copied in January 1927, from the Bible of John Lawson Davis, and Margaret Minor (his wife), which at the time was in the possession of their eldest child, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Davis Smith.
(-----) Gassaway1
F, b. circa 1820
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1820 | (-----) Gassaway was born circa 1820.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1840 | As of circa 1840,her married name was Davis.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1840 | She married Thomas Davis, son of Jenifer Davis Sr. and Ann Adams, circa 1840. They lived in Elkins, W.Wa.1 |
Family |
Thomas Davis b. c 1816 |
Citations
- [S2941] Editha Roland Robinson, Editha Roland Robinson, descendant of Hezekiah Davis, attachment notorized on 18 Nov 1942, City of Alexandria, VA, Citing records copied in January 1927, from the Bible of John Lawson Davis, and Margaret Minor (his wife), which at the time was in the possession of their eldest child, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Davis Smith.
Noble Smith1
M, b. circa 1825
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1825 | Noble Smith was born circa 1825 at Baltimore, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | 1850 | He married Ann Elizabeth Davis, daughter of John Lawson Davis Sr. and Margaret Minor, in 1850.1 |
Family |
Ann Elizabeth Davis b. 2 Sep 1833, d. Apr 1932 |
Citations
- [S2941] Editha Roland Robinson, Editha Roland Robinson, descendant of Hezekiah Davis, attachment notorized on 18 Nov 1942, City of Alexandria, VA, Citing records copied in January 1927, from the Bible of John Lawson Davis, and Margaret Minor (his wife), which at the time was in the possession of their eldest child, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Davis Smith.
Maria Ellen Lee Clarke1
F, b. circa 1840
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1840 | Maria Ellen Lee Clarke was born circa 1840.1 |
| Married Name | 28 November 1867 | As of 28 November 1867,her married name was Davis.1 |
| Marriage* | 28 November 1867 | She married John Lawson Davis Jr., son of John Lawson Davis Sr. and Margaret Minor, on 28 November 1867 at St. Mary's Co, MD. She was the widow of James deCoursey, John Lawson Davis being her third husband and she his second wife).1 |
Family |
John Lawson Davis Jr. b. 19 Dec 1840, d. 29 Feb 1916 |
Citations
- [S2941] Editha Roland Robinson, Editha Roland Robinson, descendant of Hezekiah Davis, attachment notorized on 18 Nov 1942, City of Alexandria, VA, Citing records copied in January 1927, from the Bible of John Lawson Davis, and Margaret Minor (his wife), which at the time was in the possession of their eldest child, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Davis Smith.
Sallie Adams1
F, b. circa 1784
| Father | Samuel Adams1 b. c 1755, d. 16 Jun 1794 | |
| Mother | Sarah Nelson1 b. 17 Aug 1759, d. Oct 1788 |
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1784 | Sallie Adams was born circa 1784 at Charles Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Baker Smith Family Tree by Michele Smith.
Thomas Adams1
M, b. circa 1780
| Father | Samuel Adams1 b. c 1755, d. 16 Jun 1794 | |
| Mother | Sarah Nelson1 b. 17 Aug 1759, d. Oct 1788 |
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Thomas Adams was born circa 1780 at Charles Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Baker Smith Family Tree by Michele Smith.
George Adams1
M, b. circa 1778
| Father | Samuel Adams1 b. c 1755, d. 16 Jun 1794 | |
| Mother | Sarah Nelson1 b. 17 Aug 1759, d. Oct 1788 |
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1778 | George Adams was born circa 1778 at Charles Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Baker Smith Family Tree by Michele Smith.
William Woodhave Sr.1
M, b. circa 1650, d. before 15 March 1703/4
| Last Edited | 5 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1650 | William Woodhave Sr. was born circa 1650.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1675 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1675. |
| Land patented* | 16 December 1687 | William Woodhave Sr. patented land on 16 December 1687 at tract Newbury, Bogerternortin Hundred, Worcester Co, MD. It contained 230 acres.2 |
| Will* | 26 January 1703 | William made a will on 26 January 1703 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Wildhane gave to Enock Griffin, Jane his wife and their heirs, 100 acres where said Griffin lives, adjoining Walter Ennis' land. To son Joseph, Benjamin and William jointly and their heirs, 200 acres, residue of said tract, 200 acres, of "Newberry," and all personalty. Extrs: Walter Ennis(sic) (Walter Evans at settlement on 12 Mar 1707) and Geo. Day. Witt: Jno. Edgar & Walter Sims.1,3 |
| Est Settm't Named In* | 2 October 1703 | He was named in an estate settlement on 2 October 1703 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as William Woodhave, who made a payment to the estate of Mr. James Maynard, widow Mrs. Hannah Maynard.4 |
| Death* | before 15 March 1703/4 | He died before 15 March 1703/4 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.1,3 |
| Est settm't acct of* | 12 March 1707 | An account of his estate was filed on 12 March 1707 at Somerset Co, MD. The admin. account of William Wooldhave was valued at £78.6.10. Payments to: Mr. Dent, Elizabeth Jackson, _____ Coleman, _____ Worthington, Enoch Griffin, John Cavinger, administrators of _____ Wilson, Col. Jenckins, Robert Forde, Robert Hodge, Blanch Jones, Mr. Edgar, Capt. John Franklyn & Peter Dent. Extrs: Walter Evans & George Day.5 |
Family |
(-----) (-----) b. c 1675 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1675 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1675. |
| Children | 1. | Jane Woodhave+1 b. c 1675, d. b 8 Jun 1713 |
| 2. | Joseph Woodhave1 b. c 1676, d. b 10 Jun 1719 | |
| 3. | Benjamin Woodhave1 b. c 1678, d. b 10 Jun 1719 | |
| 4. | William Woodhave Jr.1 b. c 1680 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 3, 1703-1713, p. 42 (will of William Wildhane, Extrs: Walter Ennis & Geo. Day).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 433 (tract Newbury).
- [S2065] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Other Wills in the Prerogative Court for Someret & Worcester Counties, MD 1664-1775, p. 17 (will of William Wildhane).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1699-1704, p. 72, (admin account of Mr. James Maynard, Admrx: Mrs. Hannah Maynard (sick & feeble) by Mr. Mathew Scarburgh).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1699-1708, p. 66, (admin account of William Wooldhave, Extrs: Walter Evans and George Day).
(-----) (-----)
F, b. circa 1675
| Last Edited | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Marriage* | circa 1675 | (-----) (-----) married William Woodhave Sr. circa 1675. |
| Birth* | circa 1675 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1675. |
| Married Name | circa 1675 | As of circa 1675,her married name was Woodhave. |
Family |
William Woodhave Sr. b. c 1650, d. b 15 Mar 1703/4 | |
| Children | 1. | Jane Woodhave+ b. c 1675, d. b 8 Jun 1713 |
| 2. | Joseph Woodhave1 b. c 1676, d. b 10 Jun 1719 | |
| 3. | Benjamin Woodhave1 b. c 1678, d. b 10 Jun 1719 | |
| 4. | William Woodhave Jr.1 b. c 1680 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 3, 1703-1713, p. 42 (will of William Wildhane, Extrs: Walter Ennis & Geo. Day).
Joseph Woodhave1
M, b. circa 1676, d. before 10 June 1719
| Father | William Woodhave Sr.1 b. c 1650, d. b 15 Mar 1703/4 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1675 |
| Last Edited | 5 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1676 | Joseph Woodhave was born circa 1676 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 26 January 1703 | Joseph was named in his father's will on 26 January 1703 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Wildhane gave to Enock Griffin, Jane his wife and their heirs, 100 acres where said Griffin lives, adjoining Walter Ennis' land. To son Joseph, Benjamin and William jointly and their heirs, 200 acres, residue of said tract, 200 acres, of "Newberry," and all personalty. Extrs: Walter Ennis(sic) (Walter Evans at settlement on 12 Mar 1707) and Geo. Day. Witt: Jno. Edgar & Walter Sims.1 |
| Death* | before 10 June 1719 | He died before 10 June 1719 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that appraisers for the estate of Joseph & Benjamin Woodhave were named as John Evra & Ebenezar Franklyn. Next of kin: Isaac Brittingham.2 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 3, 1703-1713, p. 42 (will of William Wildhane, Extrs: Walter Ennis & Geo. Day).
- [S2188] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Inventories and Accounts, Inventory Book JW15, 1694-1742, p. 7 (appraisers named for estate of Joseph Woodhave).
Benjamin Woodhave1
M, b. circa 1678, d. before 10 June 1719
| Father | William Woodhave Sr.1 b. c 1650, d. b 15 Mar 1703/4 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1675 |
| Last Edited | 5 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1678 | Benjamin Woodhave was born circa 1678 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 26 January 1703 | Benjamin was named in his father's will on 26 January 1703 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Wildhane gave to Enock Griffin, Jane his wife and their heirs, 100 acres where said Griffin lives, adjoining Walter Ennis' land. To son Joseph, Benjamin and William jointly and their heirs, 200 acres, residue of said tract, 200 acres, of "Newberry," and all personalty. Extrs: Walter Ennis(sic) (Walter Evans at settlement on 12 Mar 1707) and Geo. Day. Witt: Jno. Edgar & Walter Sims.1 |
| Death* | before 10 June 1719 | He died before 10 June 1719 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that appraisers for the estate of Joseph & Benjamin Woodhave were named as John Evra & Ebenezar Franklyn. Next of kin: Isaac Brittingham.2 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 3, 1703-1713, p. 42 (will of William Wildhane, Extrs: Walter Ennis & Geo. Day).
- [S2188] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Inventories and Accounts, Inventory Book JW15, 1694-1742, p. 7 (appraisers named for estate of Joseph Woodhave).
William Woodhave Jr.1
M, b. circa 1680
| Father | William Woodhave Sr.1 b. c 1650, d. b 15 Mar 1703/4 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1675 |
| Last Edited | 5 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1680 | William Woodhave Jr. was born circa 1680 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Appraiser* | 3 January 1700/1 | William was named as an appraiser of an estate on 3 January 1700/1 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that William Woodhave and John Deale were named to appraise the estate of John Rowell.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 26 January 1703 | William was named in his father's will on 26 January 1703 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will William Wildhane gave to Enock Griffin, Jane his wife and their heirs, 100 acres where said Griffin lives, adjoining Walter Ennis' land. To son Joseph, Benjamin and William jointly and their heirs, 200 acres, residue of said tract, 200 acres, of "Newberry," and all personalty. Extrs: Walter Ennis(sic) (Walter Evans at settlement on 12 Mar 1707) and Geo. Day. Witt: Jno. Edgar & Walter Sims.1 |
Citations
Oliver Griffin1
M, b. circa 1706
| Father | Capt. Edward 'Eddie' Hammond I1 b. 1647, d. b 4 Sep 1718 | |
| Mother | Jane Woodhave1 b. c 1675, d. b 8 Jun 1713 |
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1706 | Oliver Griffin was born circa 1706 at Worcester Co, MD. |
| Deed of Gift - Rec'd* | 8 June 1713 | He received by deed of gift on 8 June 1713 at Somerset Co (present day Worcester Co), MD. Edward Hammond deeded to Oliver Griffin, Ann Griffin and Ammie Griffin for the love and affection he had for the children of Jane Griffin, dec'd: to Oliver to have one gray mare branded E H and one cow and calf marked with Hammond's mark and four ewes and lambs marked, one feather bed and furniture and two guns; to Anne Griffin a horse which is to remain in the custody of Hammond's son Edward until she arrives at age 18 and to Ammie all the cattle in Hammond's mark, one mark branded with the letter A and also two feather beds and furniture, two silver spoons and a mortar, table and chest; the rest of Hammond's pewter to be divided among them (IKL:91).2 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 July 1718 | Oliver was named in his father's will on 7 July 1718 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Hammon Sr. gave to Hester, daughter of Catharine Diall. To Oliver Griffin, Anne Griffin & Catharine Diall. To grandsons John and Edward, sons of Edward. To grandson William Bowen. To daughter Mary Bowen. To Hannah, daughter of Denis Diall. Residue to Anne and Oliver Griffin, equally. Extr Denis Driskell & Anne Griffin. Witt: John Truitt, John Jones & Benjamin Burton.3,4 |
| Land patented* | 1751 | He patented land in 1751 at tract Friends Assistance, Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Oliver Griffin, no acreage shown.5 |
| Land patented | 15 October 1759 | He patented land on 15 October 1759 at tract Friends Assistance Enlarged, Worcester Co, MD. It contained 253 acres.5 |
| Land sold* | 24 December 1771 | He sold land on 24 December 1771 at tract Friends Assistance Enlarged, Worcester Co, MD. Oliver Griffin sold 121 acres of this tract to John Duncan.5 |
| Land sold | 30 July 1773 | He sold land on 30 July 1773 at tract Friends Assistance Enlarged, Worcester Co, MD. Oliver Griffin sold 50 1/2 acres of this tract to Thomas Purnell, son of Levi Purnell.5 |
| Land sold | 11 February 1774 | He sold land on 11 February 1774 at tract Friends Assistance Enlarged, Worcester Co, MD. Oliver Griffin sold 120 acres of this tract to John Duncan.5 |
| Land sold | 16 December 1780 | He sold land on 16 December 1780 at tract Friends Assistance Enlarged, Worcester Co, MD. Oliver Griffin sold 198 acres of this tract to Levin Duncan.5 |
Citations
- [S2942] Edward Hammond <, e-mail address> and Berlin MD, Hammonds from the Eastern Shore of MD/VA Tree.
- [S2943] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Edward Hammond I.
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 4, 1713-1720, p. 178 (will of Edward Hammon Sr., gent., Somerset Co).
- [S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 14 (will of Edward Hammon Sr.).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 244 (tract Friends Assistance).
Andrew Smith Sr.1
M, b. circa 1680, d. before 7 March 1754
| Last Edited | 27 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1680 | Andrew Smith Sr. was born circa 1680 at Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1705 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1705 at Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1728 | Andrew Smith Sr. married Susannah (-----) circa 1728 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Son's* | 20 December 1732 | Andrew was named in his son's will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.2 |
| Est Settm't Son's* | 22 August 1733 | He was named in the settlement of his son's estate on 22 August 1733 at Worcester Co, MD. The admin. account for John Smith showed appraisers: William Simson & William Rickards. Next of kin: Andrew Smith, William Smith and Ann Smith.3 |
| Will* | 22 October 1753 | Andrew made a will on 22 October 1753 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Andrew Smith Sr. gave to son George Smith, tract called "Smith's Choice," during his natural life, and after his decease, to grand-son George Smith, son to aforesaid George. To son William Smith, my big Bible, with 1 shilling sterling. To daughter Elizabeth Hammond, 1 shilling sterling. To son Andrew Smith, 50 acres land on head of the Cold Cypress Branch, near to William Farlow's called "Choice" or "Chance." To wife Susannah Smith, estate, which I have not already disposed of to her and for her only use. Wife Susannah Smith, Extrx. Witt: Benj. Handy, Robin Handy and Hugh Porter.1 |
| Death* | before 7 March 1754 | He died before 7 March 1754 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.1 |
Family 1 |
(-----) (-----) b. c 1685 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1705 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1705 at Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
| Children | 1. | Elizabeth (of Andrew) Smith+2 b. c 1706 |
| 2. | William (of Andrew) Smith+1 b. c 1708 | |
| 3. | John (of Andrew) Smith b. c 1710, d. b 6 Jun 1733 |
Family 2 |
Susannah (-----) b. c 1710 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1728 | Andrew Smith Sr. married Susannah (-----) circa 1728 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Children | 1. | George (of Andrew) Smith+1 b. c 1728 |
| 2. | Andrew Smith Jr.1 b. c 1730 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 11, 1753-1760, p. 31 (will of Andrew Smith Sr., wife Susannah).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 21 (will of John Smith, planter, wife Mary).
- [S2188] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Inventories and Accounts, Inventory Book JW15, 1694-1742, p. 20 (Appraisers & next of kin for John Smith).
Susannah (-----)1
F, b. circa 1710
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1710 | Susannah (-----) was born circa 1710 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1728 | As of circa 1728,her married name was Smith.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1728 | She married Andrew Smith Sr. circa 1728 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Husb's* | 22 October 1753 | Susannah was named in her husband's will on 22 October 1753 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Andrew Smith Sr. gave to son George Smith, tract called "Smith's Choice," during his natural life, and after his decease, to grand-son George Smith, son to aforesaid George. To son William Smith, my big Bible, with 1 shilling sterling. To daughter Elizabeth Hammond, 1 shilling sterling. To son Andrew Smith, 50 acres land on head of the Cold Cypress Branch, near to William Farlow's called "Choice" or "Chance." To wife Susannah Smith, estate, which I have not already disposed of to her and for her only use. Wife Susannah Smith, Extrx. Witt: Benj. Handy, Robin Handy and Hugh Porter.1 |
Family |
Andrew Smith Sr. b. c 1680, d. b 7 Mar 1754 | |
| Children | 1. | George (of Andrew) Smith+1 b. c 1728 |
| 2. | Andrew Smith Jr.1 b. c 1730 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 11, 1753-1760, p. 31 (will of Andrew Smith Sr., wife Susannah).
George (of Andrew) Smith1
M, b. circa 1728
| Father | Andrew Smith Sr.1 b. c 1680, d. b 7 Mar 1754 | |
| Mother | Susannah (-----)1 b. c 1710 |
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1728 | George (of Andrew) Smith was born circa 1728 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Bro-Half* | 20 December 1732 | George was named in his half-brother's will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1750.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 22 October 1753 | George was named in his father's will on 22 October 1753 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Andrew Smith Sr. gave to son George Smith, tract called "Smith's Choice," during his natural life, and after his decease, to grand-son George Smith, son to aforesaid George. To son William Smith, my big Bible, with 1 shilling sterling. To daughter Elizabeth Hammond, 1 shilling sterling. To son Andrew Smith, 50 acres land on head of the Cold Cypress Branch, near to William Farlow's called "Choice" or "Chance." To wife Susannah Smith, estate, which I have not already disposed of to her and for her only use. Wife Susannah Smith, Extrx. Witt: Benj. Handy, Robin Handy and Hugh Porter.1 |
| Land patented* | 1757 | He patented land in 1757 at tract Smith's Addition, Worcester Co, MD. George Smith, son of Andrew Smith, patented this tract with a resurvey from Smith's Choice. This patent was voided. It was repatented in 1772 by Elijah Smith for 41 acres.3 |
| Land sold* | 26 March 1806 | He sold land on 26 March 1806 at tract Smith's Addition, Worcester Co, MD. George Smith, son of Andrew Smith, sold this tract to Seth Smith. (NOTE: Due to his old age, this may have been his brother Andrew's son George.)3 |
Family |
(-----) (-----) b. c 1730 | |
| Child | 1. | George Smith1 b. c 1750 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 11, 1753-1760, p. 31 (will of Andrew Smith Sr., wife Susannah).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 21 (will of John Smith, planter, wife Mary).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 573 (tract Smiths Addition).
(-----) (-----)1
F, b. circa 1730
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1750 | As of circa 1750,her married name was Smith.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | She married George (of Andrew) Smith, son of Andrew Smith Sr. and Susannah (-----), circa 1750.1 |
Family |
George (of Andrew) Smith b. c 1728 | |
| Child | 1. | George Smith1 b. c 1750 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 11, 1753-1760, p. 31 (will of Andrew Smith Sr., wife Susannah).
George Smith1
M, b. circa 1750
| Father | George (of Andrew) Smith1 b. c 1728 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1730 |
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | George Smith was born circa 1750 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 22 October 1753 | George was named in his grandfather's will on 22 October 1753 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Andrew Smith Sr. gave to son George Smith, tract called "Smith's Choice," during his natural life, and after his decease, to grand-son George Smith, son to aforesaid George. To son William Smith, my big Bible, with 1 shilling sterling. To daughter Elizabeth Hammond, 1 shilling sterling. To son Andrew Smith, 50 acres land on head of the Cold Cypress Branch, near to William Farlow's called "Choice" or "Chance." To wife Susannah Smith, estate, which I have not already disposed of to her and for her only use. Wife Susannah Smith, Extrx. Witt: Benj. Handy, Robin Handy and Hugh Porter.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 11, 1753-1760, p. 31 (will of Andrew Smith Sr., wife Susannah).
Andrew Smith Jr.1
M, b. circa 1730
| Father | Andrew Smith Sr.1 b. c 1680, d. b 7 Mar 1754 | |
| Mother | Susannah (-----)1 b. c 1710 |
| Last Edited | 27 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | Andrew Smith Jr. was born circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Bro-Half* | 20 December 1732 | Andrew was named in his half-brother's will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 22 October 1753 | Andrew was named in his father's will on 22 October 1753 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Andrew Smith Sr. gave to son George Smith, tract called "Smith's Choice," during his natural life, and after his decease, to grand-son George Smith, son to aforesaid George. To son William Smith, my big Bible, with 1 shilling sterling. To daughter Elizabeth Hammond, 1 shilling sterling. To son Andrew Smith, 50 acres land on head of the Cold Cypress Branch, near to William Farlow's called "Choice" or "Chance." To wife Susannah Smith, estate, which I have not already disposed of to her and for her only use. Wife Susannah Smith, Extrx. Witt: Benj. Handy, Robin Handy and Hugh Porter.1 |
(-----) (-----)1
F, b. circa 1685
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1685 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1685.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1705 | As of circa 1705,her married name was Smith.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1705 | She married Andrew Smith Sr. circa 1705 at Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
Family |
Andrew Smith Sr. b. c 1680, d. b 7 Mar 1754 | |
| Children | 1. | Elizabeth (of Andrew) Smith+2 b. c 1706 |
| 2. | William (of Andrew) Smith+1 b. c 1708 | |
| 3. | John (of Andrew) Smith b. c 1710, d. b 6 Jun 1733 |
John (of Andrew) Smith1
M, b. circa 1710, d. before 6 June 1733
| Father | Andrew Smith Sr. b. c 1680, d. b 7 Mar 1754 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----) b. c 1685 |
| Last Edited | 27 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1710 | John (of Andrew) Smith was born circa 1710 at Worcester Co, MD. |
| Marriage* | circa 1730 | He married Mary (-----) circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will* | 20 December 1732 | John made a will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.1 |
| Death* | before 6 June 1733 | He died before 6 June 1733 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.1 |
| Est appraisers & kin* | 22 August 1733 | Appraisers and next of kin for his estate were filed on 22 August 1733 at Worcester Co, MD. The admin. account for John Smith showed appraisers: William Simson & William Rickards. Next of kin: Andrew Smith, William Smith and Ann Smith.2 |
Family |
Mary (-----) b. c 1710 |
Citations
William (of Andrew) Smith1
M, b. circa 1708
| Father | Andrew Smith Sr.1 b. c 1680, d. b 7 Mar 1754 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1685 |
| Last Edited | 27 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1708 | William (of Andrew) Smith was born circa 1708 at Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1730 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Brother's* | 20 December 1732 | William was named in his brother's will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.2 |
| Est Settm't Bro's* | 22 August 1733 | He was named in the settlement of his brother's estate on 22 August 1733 at Worcester Co, MD. The admin. account for John Smith showed appraisers: William Simson & William Rickards. Next of kin: Andrew Smith, William Smith and Ann Smith.3 |
| Land bought* | 1737 | He bought land in 1737 at tract Oak Hall, Worcester Co, MD. Joseph Jones, wife Mary Jones, quitclaimed 25 acres of this tract to William Smith, son of Andrew Smith.4 |
| Land bought* | 20 June 1737 | He bought land on 20 June 1737 at tract Content, Worcester Co, MD. Joseph Timmons, wife Betty Timmons, sold to William Smith, son of Andrew Smith, 30 acres of this tract. This tract was patented by Joseph Timons on 21 Sep 1721 for 30 acres.5 |
| Land patented* | 14 May 1749 | He patented land on 14 May 1749 at tract Smiths Industry, West Berlin District #9, Worcester Co, MD. It contained 100 acres.6 |
| Will - Father's* | 22 October 1753 | William was named in his father's will on 22 October 1753 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Andrew Smith Sr. gave to son George Smith, tract called "Smith's Choice," during his natural life, and after his decease, to grand-son George Smith, son to aforesaid George. To son William Smith, my big Bible, with 1 shilling sterling. To daughter Elizabeth Hammond, 1 shilling sterling. To son Andrew Smith, 50 acres land on head of the Cold Cypress Branch, near to William Farlow's called "Choice" or "Chance." To wife Susannah Smith, estate, which I have not already disposed of to her and for her only use. Wife Susannah Smith, Extrx. Witt: Benj. Handy, Robin Handy and Hugh Porter.1 |
| Land sold* | 28 January 1755 | He sold land on 28 January 1755 at tract Smiths Industry, West Berlin District #9, Worcester Co, MD. William Smith, son of Andrew Smith, sold 50 acres of this tract to John Smith.6 |
| Land resurveyed* | 5 April 1762 | He's land was resurveyed on 5 April 1762 at tract Smiths Industry, West Berlin District #9, Worcester Co, MD. William Smith, son of Andrew, resurveyed 25 acres of Oak Hall, 30 acres of Timmons Content to 133 acres of Smiths Industry.6 |
Family |
(-----) (-----) b. c 1710 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1730 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Children | 1. | Easter or Hester (of Wm) Smith2 b. c 1730 |
| 2. | John (of Wm) Smith6 b. c 1733 | |
| 3. | Thomas (of Wm) Smith6 b. c 1735 | |
| 4. | Levi (of Wm) Smith6 b. c 1737 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 11, 1753-1760, p. 31 (will of Andrew Smith Sr., wife Susannah).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 21 (will of John Smith, planter, wife Mary).
- [S2188] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Inventories and Accounts, Inventory Book JW15, 1694-1742, p. 20 (Appraisers & next of kin for John Smith).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 442 (tract Oak Hall).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 132 (tract Content).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 577 (tract Smiths Industry).
Alice Outten1
F, b. circa 1758
| Father | Abraham (of Thos of Jno) Outten1 b. c 1719, d. b 2 Mar 1765 | |
| Mother | Comfort (of John of Edw II) Hammond1 b. c 1730, d. b 6 Feb 1789 |
| Last Edited | 22 May 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1758 | Alice Outten was born circa 1758 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 6 August 1770 | Alice was named in her grandfather's will on 6 August 1770 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Hammond Sr. named wife Alice. To daughter Comfort Outten, Extr, & 50 acres of Long Ridge and then after her death to her son John Outten. To granddaughter Mary Hammond balance of lands 108 acres. To granddaughters Sarah Hammond, Alice Hammond & Leah Hamond. To grandchildren Sarah Outten and Elizabeth Outten. Witt: Jehu Houston, Joh Bowin & Joseph Taylor.1 |
Citations
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 10 (will of John Hammonds Sr., wife Alice).
Leah Outten1
F, b. circa 1760
| Father | Abraham (of Thos of Jno) Outten1 b. c 1719, d. b 2 Mar 1765 | |
| Mother | Comfort (of John of Edw II) Hammond1 b. c 1730, d. b 6 Feb 1789 |
| Last Edited | 22 May 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Leah Outten was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 6 August 1770 | Leah was named in her grandfather's will on 6 August 1770 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Hammond Sr. named wife Alice. To daughter Comfort Outten, Extr, & 50 acres of Long Ridge and then after her death to her son John Outten. To granddaughter Mary Hammond balance of lands 108 acres. To granddaughters Sarah Hammond, Alice Hammond & Leah Hamond. To grandchildren Sarah Outten and Elizabeth Outten. Witt: Jehu Houston, Joh Bowin & Joseph Taylor.1 |
Citations
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 10 (will of John Hammonds Sr., wife Alice).
Mary (-----)1
F, b. circa 1710
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1710 | Mary (-----) was born circa 1710 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1730 | As of circa 1730,her married name was Smith.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1730 | She married John (of Andrew) Smith, son of Andrew Smith Sr. and (-----) (-----), circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Husb's* | 20 December 1732 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.1 |
Family |
John (of Andrew) Smith b. c 1710, d. b 6 Jun 1733 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 21 (will of John Smith, planter, wife Mary).
(-----) (-----)1
F, b. circa 1710
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1710 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1710.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1730 | As of circa 1730,her married name was Smith.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1730 | She married William (of Andrew) Smith, son of Andrew Smith Sr. and (-----) (-----), circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Family |
William (of Andrew) Smith b. c 1708 | |
| Children | 1. | Easter or Hester (of Wm) Smith1 b. c 1730 |
| 2. | John (of Wm) Smith2 b. c 1733 | |
| 3. | Thomas (of Wm) Smith2 b. c 1735 | |
| 4. | Levi (of Wm) Smith2 b. c 1737 |
Easter or Hester (of Wm) Smith1
F, b. circa 1730
| Father | William (of Andrew) Smith1 b. c 1708 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1710 |
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | Easter or Hester (of Wm) Smith was born circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 20 December 1732 | Easter was named in her uncle's will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 21 (will of John Smith, planter, wife Mary).
Elizabeth (of Andrew) Smith1
F, b. circa 1706
| Father | Andrew Smith Sr.1 b. c 1680, d. b 7 Mar 1754 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1685 |
| Last Edited | 3 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1706 | Elizabeth (of Andrew) Smith was born circa 1706 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1724 | As of circa 1724,her married name was Hammond.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1724 | She married Edward (of Edwd II) Hammond III, son of Edward (of Capt Edwd) Hammond II and Parthenia (of Thos Sr) Pointer, circa 1724 at Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
| Will - Brother's* | 20 December 1732 | Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 22 October 1753 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 22 October 1753 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Andrew Smith Sr. gave to son George Smith, tract called "Smith's Choice," during his natural life, and after his decease, to grand-son George Smith, son to aforesaid George. To son William Smith, my big Bible, with 1 shilling sterling. To daughter Elizabeth Hammond, 1 shilling sterling. To son Andrew Smith, 50 acres land on head of the Cold Cypress Branch, near to William Farlow's called "Choice" or "Chance." To wife Susannah Smith, estate, which I have not already disposed of to her and for her only use. Wife Susannah Smith, Extrx. Witt: Benj. Handy, Robin Handy and Hugh Porter.3 |
Family |
Edward (of Edwd II) Hammond III b. c 1696 | |
| Children | 1. | Martha Hammond1 b. c 1724 |
| 2. | Leah Hammond1 b. c 1726 | |
| 3. | Betty Hammond1 b. c 1728 | |
| 4. | Edward Hammond IV+4 b. c 1733, d. b 12 Nov 1815 | |
| 5. | William (of Edw III) Hammond+5 b. c 1735, d. b 7 Sep 1813 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 21 (will of John Smith, planter, wife Mary).
- [S2835] Kevin Hammond < and e-mail address>, Hammond Family Information & Hammond Research Tree on Ancestry.com.
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 11, 1753-1760, p. 31 (will of Andrew Smith Sr., wife Susannah).
- [S2942] Edward Hammond <, e-mail address> and Berlin MD, Hammonds from the Eastern Shore of MD/VA Tree.
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 561 (tract Sherborn).
Martha Hammond1
F, b. circa 1724
| Father | Edward (of Edwd II) Hammond III1,2 b. c 1696 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth (of Andrew) Smith1 b. c 1706 |
| Last Edited | 3 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1724 | Martha Hammond was born circa 1724 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 20 December 1732 | Martha was named in her uncle's will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 21 (will of John Smith, planter, wife Mary).
- [S2835] Kevin Hammond < and e-mail address>, Hammond Family Information & Hammond Research Tree on Ancestry.com.
Leah Hammond1
F, b. circa 1726
| Father | Edward (of Edwd II) Hammond III1,2 b. c 1696 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth (of Andrew) Smith1 b. c 1706 |
| Last Edited | 3 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1726 | Leah Hammond was born circa 1726 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 20 December 1732 | Leah was named in her uncle's will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 21 (will of John Smith, planter, wife Mary).
- [S2835] Kevin Hammond < and e-mail address>, Hammond Family Information & Hammond Research Tree on Ancestry.com.
Betty Hammond1
F, b. circa 1728
| Father | Edward (of Edwd II) Hammond III1,2 b. c 1696 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth (of Andrew) Smith1 b. c 1706 |
| Last Edited | 3 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1728 | Betty Hammond was born circa 1728 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 20 December 1732 | Betty was named in her uncle's will on 20 December 1732 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Smith, planter, gave to brother William, to his daughter Easter. To 3 children of sister Eliz. by Edward Hammond viz.: Martha, Leah and Betty. To brothers George and Andrew, by my father's last wife. To wife Mary, Extrx, residue of personal estate. Witt: Robert Jenkins Henry, Adam Bell & John Henry.1 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 21 (will of John Smith, planter, wife Mary).
- [S2835] Kevin Hammond < and e-mail address>, Hammond Family Information & Hammond Research Tree on Ancestry.com.
John (of Wm) Smith1
M, b. circa 1733
| Father | William (of Andrew) Smith1 b. c 1708 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1710 |
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1733 | John (of Wm) Smith was born circa 1733 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | He married Hannah (-----) circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Land resurveyed* | 2 November 1762 | John (of Wm) Smith's land was resurveyed on 2 November 1762 at tract Smiths Industry, West Berlin District #9, Worcester Co, MD. John Smith of William resurveyed 50 acres to Smiths Choice.1 |
Family |
Hannah (-----) b. c 1735 |
Citations
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 577 (tract Smiths Industry).
Thomas (of Wm) Smith1
M, b. circa 1735
| Father | William (of Andrew) Smith1 b. c 1708 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1710 |
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Thomas (of Wm) Smith was born circa 1735 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 577 (tract Smiths Industry).
Levi (of Wm) Smith1
M, b. circa 1737
| Father | William (of Andrew) Smith1 b. c 1708 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1710 |
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1737 | Levi (of Wm) Smith was born circa 1737 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 577 (tract Smiths Industry).
Hannah (-----)1
F, b. circa 1735
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Hannah (-----) was born circa 1735 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Smith.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married John (of Wm) Smith, son of William (of Andrew) Smith and (-----) (-----), circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Family |
John (of Wm) Smith b. c 1733 |
Citations
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 577 (tract Smiths Industry).
Alice (-----)1
F, b. circa 1700
| Last Edited | 27 Apr 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1700 | Alice (-----) was born circa 1700 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | She married John (of Edwd II) Hammond Sr., son of Edward (of Capt Edwd) Hammond II and Parthenia (of Thos Sr) Pointer, circa 1725 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1725 | As of circa 1725,her married name was Hammond.1 |
| Land released* | after 9 January 1726 | Alice (-----) released her rights in land after 9 January 1726 at tract Ravenstone, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond sold three (unnamed) tracts to Matthew Purnell. Sometime later John Hammond, son of Edward Hammond, wife Alice Hammond, quitclaimed 300 aces to Matthew Purnell per father's deed.1 |
| Will - Husb's* | 6 August 1770 | Alice was named in her husband's will on 6 August 1770 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Hammond Sr. named wife Alice. To daughter Comfort Outten, Extr, & 50 acres of Long Ridge and then after her death to her son John Outten. To granddaughter Mary Hammond balance of lands 108 acres. To granddaughters Sarah Hammond, Alice Hammond & Leah Hamond. To grandchildren Sarah Outten and Elizabeth Outten. Witt: Jehu Houston, Joh Bowin & Joseph Taylor.2 |
Family |
John (of Edwd II) Hammond Sr. b. c 1698, d. b 15 May 1772 | |
| Children | 1. | Edward (of John of Edw II) Hammond+3 b. c 1728, d. b 7 Apr 1768 |
| 2. | Comfort (of John of Edw II) Hammond+1 b. c 1730, d. b 6 Feb 1789 |
Citations
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 513 (tract Ravenstone).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 10 (will of John Hammonds Sr., wife Alice).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1769-1772, p. 36 (adm. account of Edward Haman also Hammond, Adminx: Leah Hammond).
Edward (of John of Edw II) Hammond1
M, b. circa 1728, d. before 7 April 1768
| Father | John (of Edwd II) Hammond Sr.1 b. c 1698, d. b 15 May 1772 | |
| Mother | Alice (-----)1 b. c 1700 |
| Last Edited | 5 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1728 | Edward (of John of Edw II) Hammond was born circa 1728 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | He married Leah (-----) circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Est Settm't B-in-law* | 2 March 1765 | Edward (of John of Edw II) Hammond was named in the settlement of his brother-in-law's estate on 2 March 1765 at Worcester Co, MD. The admin account of Abraham Outten was valued at £107.13.1. Appraisers: William Smock & John Smock. Creditors: Comfeld Atkinson & William Turner. Next of kin: John Hammond & Edward Hammond. Admrx/Extrx: Comfort Outten.2 |
| Death* | before 7 April 1768 | He died before 7 April 1768 at Worcester Co, MD.1,3 |
| Est settm't acct of* | 7 April 1768 | An account of his estate was filed on 7 April 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. The adm. account of Edward Hammond was valued at £68.16.10. Appraisers: John Purnell & Thomas Purnell. Creditors: William Smock & John Truit. Next of kin: John Hamond & Comfort Outen. Admrx: Leah Hammond.1 |
| Est settm't* | 7 April 1768 | His estate was settled on 7 April 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. The adm. account of Edward Hammond was valued at £68.16.10. Sureties: Elisha Purnell & Jethro Bowen. Distribution to: Widow (accountant, 1/3). Residue to 4 children (equally): Sarah, Mary, Alice & Leah. Admrx: Mrs. Leah Hammond.3 |
| Will - Mentioned in* | 28 August 1769 | Edward was mentioned in a will on 28 August 1769 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Rownd, wife Ann, gave his daughter Catharine Rownd, 25 acres purchased of John Smack Sr. adjcent Mrs. Leah Hammond, widow of Edward, and 25 acres part of tract Enlargement now in possession of John Hammond Sr.4 |
| Will - Father's* | 6 August 1770 | Edward was named in his father's will on 6 August 1770 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Hammond Sr. named wife Alice. To daughter Comfort Outten, Extr, & 50 acres of Long Ridge and then after her death to her son John Outten. To granddaughter Mary Hammond balance of lands 108 acres. To granddaughters Sarah Hammond, Alice Hammond & Leah Hamond. To grandchildren Sarah Outten and Elizabeth Outten. Witt: Jehu Houston, Joh Bowin & Joseph Taylor.5,6 |
Family |
Leah (-----) b. c 1735 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | He married Leah (-----) circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Children | 1. | Sarah Hammond3 b. c 1756 |
| 2. | Mary (of Edw of Jno) Hammond+3 b. c 1758 | |
| 3. | Alice Hammond3 b. c 1760 | |
| 4. | Leah Hammond3 b. c 1762 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1769-1772, p. 36 (adm. account of Edward Haman also Hammond, Adminx: Leah Hammond).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1763-1766, p. 104 (adm account of Outten Abraham, Admrx/Extrx: Comfort Outten).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1763-1770, p. 98 (adm. account of Edward Hammond, Admrx: Mrs. Leah Hammond).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 24 (will of Edward Rownd, wife Ann).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 10 (will of John Hammonds Sr., wife Alice).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 230 (will of John Hammond Sr., wife Alice).
Leah (-----)1
F, b. circa 1735
| Last Edited | 5 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Leah (-----) was born circa 1735 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Hammond.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married Edward (of John of Edw II) Hammond, son of John (of Edwd II) Hammond Sr. and Alice (-----), circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Est Settm't Husb's* | 7 April 1768 | Leah (-----) was named in her husband's estate settlement on 7 April 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. The adm. account of Edward Hammond was valued at £68.16.10. Appraisers: John Purnell & Thomas Purnell. Creditors: William Smock & John Truit. Next of kin: John Hamond & Comfort Outen. Admrx: Leah Hammond.1 |
| Est Settm't Husb's | 7 April 1768 | She was named in her husband's estate settlement on 7 April 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. The adm. account of Edward Hammond was valued at £68.16.10. Sureties: Elisha Purnell & Jethro Bowen. Distribution to: Widow (accountant, 1/3). Residue to 4 children (equally): Sarah, Mary, Alice & Leah. Admrx: Mrs. Leah Hammond.2 |
| Will - Mentioned in* | 28 August 1769 | Leah was mentioned in a will on 28 August 1769 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Rownd, wife Ann, gave his daughter Catharine Rownd, 25 acres purchased of John Smack Sr. adjcent Mrs. Leah Hammond, widow of Edward, and 25 acres part of tract Enlargement now in possession of John Hammond Sr.3 |
Family |
Edward (of John of Edw II) Hammond b. c 1728, d. b 7 Apr 1768 | |
| Children | 1. | Sarah Hammond2 b. c 1756 |
| 2. | Mary (of Edw of Jno) Hammond+2 b. c 1758 | |
| 3. | Alice Hammond2 b. c 1760 | |
| 4. | Leah Hammond2 b. c 1762 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1769-1772, p. 36 (adm. account of Edward Haman also Hammond, Adminx: Leah Hammond).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1763-1770, p. 98 (adm. account of Edward Hammond, Admrx: Mrs. Leah Hammond).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 24 (will of Edward Rownd, wife Ann).
Sarah Hammond1
F, b. circa 1756
| Father | Edward (of John of Edw II) Hammond1 b. c 1728, d. b 7 Apr 1768 | |
| Mother | Leah (-----)1 b. c 1735 |
| Last Edited | 5 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Sarah Hammond was born circa 1756 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 7 April 1768 | She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 7 April 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. The adm. account of Edward Hammond was valued at £68.16.10. Sureties: Elisha Purnell & Jethro Bowen. Distribution to: Widow (accountant, 1/3). Residue to 4 children (equally): Sarah, Mary, Alice & Leah. Admrx: Mrs. Leah Hammond.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 6 August 1770 | Sarah was named in her grandfather's will on 6 August 1770 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Hammond Sr. named wife Alice. To daughter Comfort Outten, Extr, & 50 acres of Long Ridge and then after her death to her son John Outten. To granddaughter Mary Hammond balance of lands 108 acres. To granddaughters Sarah Hammond, Alice Hammond & Leah Hamond. To grandchildren Sarah Outten and Elizabeth Outten. Witt: Jehu Houston, Joh Bowin & Joseph Taylor.2,3 |
| Will - Mentioned in* | 18 August 1784 | Sarah was mentioned in a will on 18 August 1784 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will William Selby, wife Sarah (Extr), named: sons Parker (Sandy Point, Sandy Point Addition) unless he marries Sally Hammon, then to; James (James' Lott); John & William; daughters Sarah & Mary.4 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1763-1770, p. 98 (adm. account of Edward Hammond, Admrx: Mrs. Leah Hammond).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 10 (will of John Hammonds Sr., wife Alice).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 230 (will of John Hammond Sr., wife Alice).
- [S2208] David V. Heise, Worcester County, Maryland Will Book JW13, 1783-1790, p. 7 (will of William Selby, wife Sarah).
Alice Hammond1
F, b. circa 1760
| Father | Edward (of John of Edw II) Hammond1 b. c 1728, d. b 7 Apr 1768 | |
| Mother | Leah (-----)1 b. c 1735 |
| Last Edited | 2 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Alice Hammond was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 7 April 1768 | She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 7 April 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. The adm. account of Edward Hammond was valued at £68.16.10. Sureties: Elisha Purnell & Jethro Bowen. Distribution to: Widow (accountant, 1/3). Residue to 4 children (equally): Sarah, Mary, Alice & Leah. Admrx: Mrs. Leah Hammond.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 6 August 1770 | Alice was named in her grandfather's will on 6 August 1770 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Hammond Sr. named wife Alice. To daughter Comfort Outten, Extr, & 50 acres of Long Ridge and then after her death to her son John Outten. To granddaughter Mary Hammond balance of lands 108 acres. To granddaughters Sarah Hammond, Alice Hammond & Leah Hamond. To grandchildren Sarah Outten and Elizabeth Outten. Witt: Jehu Houston, Joh Bowin & Joseph Taylor.2,3 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1763-1770, p. 98 (adm. account of Edward Hammond, Admrx: Mrs. Leah Hammond).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 230 (will of John Hammond Sr., wife Alice).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 10 (will of John Hammonds Sr., wife Alice).
Leah Hammond1
F, b. circa 1762
| Father | Edward (of John of Edw II) Hammond1 b. c 1728, d. b 7 Apr 1768 | |
| Mother | Leah (-----)1 b. c 1735 |
| Last Edited | 2 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Leah Hammond was born circa 1762 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 7 April 1768 | She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 7 April 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. The adm. account of Edward Hammond was valued at £68.16.10. Sureties: Elisha Purnell & Jethro Bowen. Distribution to: Widow (accountant, 1/3). Residue to 4 children (equally): Sarah, Mary, Alice & Leah. Admrx: Mrs. Leah Hammond.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 6 August 1770 | Leah was named in her grandfather's will on 6 August 1770 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Hammond Sr. named wife Alice. To daughter Comfort Outten, Extr, & 50 acres of Long Ridge and then after her death to her son John Outten. To granddaughter Mary Hammond balance of lands 108 acres. To granddaughters Sarah Hammond, Alice Hammond & Leah Hamond. To grandchildren Sarah Outten and Elizabeth Outten. Witt: Jehu Houston, Joh Bowin & Joseph Taylor.2,3 |
Citations
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1763-1770, p. 98 (adm. account of Edward Hammond, Admrx: Mrs. Leah Hammond).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, p. 230 (will of John Hammond Sr., wife Alice).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 10 (will of John Hammonds Sr., wife Alice).
Edward Hammond IV1
M, b. circa 1733, d. before 12 November 1815
| Father | Edward (of Edwd II) Hammond III1 b. c 1696 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth (of Andrew) Smith1 b. c 1706 |
| Last Edited | 7 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1733 | Edward Hammond IV was born circa 1733 at Worcester Co, MD. |
| Marriage* | circa 1753 | He married Esther Porter, daughter of Joseph Porter and (-----) (-----), circa 1753 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Land rec'd as gift* | 3 June 1757 | Edward Hammond IV received land as a gift on 3 June 1757 at tract Jeshimon, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond gave his 74 acres of this tract to son Edward, now called "Hammonds Addition."3 |
| Land bought | 1 February 1764 | He bought land on 1 February 1764 at tract Newbury, Bogerternortin Hundred, Worcester Co, MD. John Porter, wife Comfort, sold 62 acres of tracts Teuxberry & Newbury to Edward Hammond.4,5 |
| Land sold* | 4 March 1767 | He sold land on 4 March 1767 at tracts Teuxberry & Newberry, Bogerternortin Hundred, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond, with wife Esther Hammond, sold 62 acres of these tracts to Ezekiel Porter.5,4 |
| Land bought* | 8 August 1770 | He bought land on 8 August 1770 at tract Jeshimon, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Morris, son of Joseph Morris, sold part of this tract to Edward Hammond, now called "Morris Purchase."3 |
| Land bought* | 1 July 1786 | He bought land on 1 July 1786 at tract Jeshimon, Worcester Co, MD. Francis Jenkins Henry sold 100 acres of this tract to Edward Hammond.3 |
| Land bought | 19 October 1794 | He bought land on 19 October 1794 at tract Fladbury, Worcester Co, MD. Riley Marchment sold his rights in the tract to Edward Hammond.6 |
| Land bought | 11 May 1797 | He bought land on 11 May 1797 at tract Handcocks Industry, Worcester Co, MD. William Undrill, wife Esther, sold part of this tract to Edward Hammond.7 |
| Land bought | 11 May 1797 | He bought land on 11 May 1797 at tract Hudsons Lot, Worcester Co, MD. William Undrill, wife Esther, sold that tract to Edward Hammond.8 |
| Land bought | 11 May 1797 | He bought land on 11 May 1797 at Morris's Security, Worcester Co, MD. William Undrill, wife Esther, sold 169 acres of Morris Security, Handocks Industry & Hudsons Lot to Edward Hammond.9 |
| Marriage* | 26 July 1799 | He married Molly Milby (Milby?) on 26 July 1799 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Edward Hammond and Molly Baker.10 |
| Land bought | 13 September 1799 | Edward Hammond IV bought land on 13 September 1799 at tract Purnells Security, Worcester Co, MD. Charles Collins, son of John Collins, sold 75 acres of Purnells Security & Hammonds Adventure to Edward Hammond.11 |
| Land bought | 12 February 1800 | He bought land on 12 February 1800 at tract Partnership, Worcester Co, MD. Levi Cropper sold part of this tract to Edward Hammond.12 |
| Land sold | 4 April 1800 | He sold land on 4 April 1800 at tract Fladbury, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond, wife Molly, sold his rights in this tract to George Purnell.13 |
| Land sold | 18 January 1804 | He sold land on 18 January 1804 at tract Partnership, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond, wife Mary, sold 150 acres of tracts Landown, Purnells Industry & Partnership to Avery Bradford.12 |
| Land sold | 18 January 1804 | He sold land on 18 January 1804 at tact Landown, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond Sr., wife Mary, sold a part of this tract to Avery Bradford.14 |
| Land sold | 6 December 1804 | He sold land on 6 December 1804 at Morris's Security, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond, wife Molly, sold 169 acres of Morris Security, Handocks Industry & Hudson's Lot to Samuel Johnson.9 |
| Land sold | 6 December 1804 | He sold land on 6 December 1804 at tract Handcocks Industry, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond, wife Molly, sold their part of this tract to Samuel Johnson.7 |
| Land sold | 6 December 1804 | He sold land on 6 December 1804 at tract Hudsons Lot, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond, wife Molly, sold this tract to Samuel Johnson.8 |
| Land bought | 7 February 1806 | He bought land on 7 February 1806 at tract Partnership, Worcester Co, MD. William Stevens Hill Sr. with William Stevens Hill Jr. sold 75 3/4 acres of this tract to Edward Hammond.12 |
| Land sold | 3 March 1806 | He sold land on 3 March 1806 at tract Partnership, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond sold to Thomas Duncan 75 3/4 acres of tracts Landown & Partnership.12 |
| Land bought | 3 December 1806 | He bought land on 3 December 1806 at tract Purnells Security, Worcester Co, MD. Benjamin Outten sold to Edward Hammond rights claimed by death of brother Abraham Outten.11 |
| Will - Son-in-law's* | 16 March 1807 | Edward was named in his son-in-law's will on 16 March 1807 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Richards gave to son William (minor) lands where I live, 1 acre bought of Hampton Long, tract Brothers Security. To daughter Mary Richards (under 16). To mother Leah Truitt. To father-in-law Edward Hammond if he gives by will plantation bought of John Rounds heirs to daughter Mary. Lands bought of Zadock Sturgis, purchased by him of William Whittington, trustee of Isaac Williams, be sold. Brother William Richards Extr. Wife Sarah Extrx. Witt: John P. Marshall Esq, Edward Henry & John Davis.15 |
| Will - Named as heir* | 28 April 1810 | Edward was named as a heir in a will on 28 April 1810 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Isaac Richard Sr. gave to neighbor Edward Hammond Sr. 1/2 land taken up by Hammond and me.16 |
| Will* | 28 January 1813 | Edward made a will on 28 January 1813 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Hammond gave to wife Molly, use of plantations "Chesaman" & "Purnells Delight." To granddaughter Mary B. Richards, daughter of John. To grandson William Richards, part of land purchased of Leah Hall. To grandsons William, James & Edward, sons of Bowdoin, tract "Partnership." To granddaughter Leah Joines, wife of Henry Joines, tract ___. To grandson Charles Hammond, son of Edward. To daughter Leah Hammond. To grandson Stephen Hammond, son of Edward. To grandchildren Jessee and Molly Hammond of Bowdoin, 1/2 of plantation. To grandchildren Charlotty and Edward of Charles, tracts "Wankfield," "Straw Bridge," land bought of James Collins, "Purnells Security," "Johns Inheritance." Friend John Bishop Extr. (Two codicils attached dated 6 Apr 1814 unreadable.) To grandsons William and James of Bowdoin, tracts "Golden Valley" and "Elbo Room." Additional grants to children Bowden and Leah, grandchildren William Richards, Molly B. Richards and to Edward and Charlotta, children of son Charles. To Patty Bradford, Catherine Hammond. Witt: James Bowin, William Druman, Isaac Knox & Isaac Marshall.2 |
| Land left | 1813 | He left land in 1813 at tract Partnership, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond willed part of this tract to grandsons William Hammond, James Hammond and Edward Hammond, sons of Bowdoin Hammond.12 |
| Land left | 1813 | He left land in 1813 at tract Elbo Room, Worcester Co, MD. This tract was patented in 1786 by John Duncan. In 1813 Edward Hammond willed this tract to grandsons William Hammond and James Hammond, sons of Bowdoin Hammond.17 |
| Land left* | 1813 | He left land in 1813 at tract Jeshimon, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond willed this tract to wife Molly Hammond and to granddaughter Charlotte Hammond and Edward Hammond of Charles Hammond and Jesse Hammond and Molly Hammond of Bowdoin Hammond.3 |
| Death* | before 12 November 1815 | He died before 12 November 1815 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.2 |
| Land deed named in* | 27 October 1820 | He was named in a deed on 27 October 1820 at tracts Mulberry Grove, Winkfield & Bowen's Choice, Worcester Co, MD. Littleton Bowen & Charlotte his wife of Worcester Co, MD sold to Edward Hammond of Charles, also of Worcester Co, MD for $4,020 tracts of land called Mulberry Grove, Winkfield & Bowen's Choice, being the land upon which Charles Hammond, father of said Charlotte and Edward lived at the time of his death and the same lands in part devised to the said Charlotte & Edward by the will of their grandfather Edward Hammond dec'd and adjoining the lands of Ephraim K. or H. Wilson, Doctor Thomas Ratcliffe, Turner Davis & Doctor Thomas L. Fassett(?). (Source: actual deed, not a record from a Deed Book.)18 |
Family 1 |
Esther Porter b. c 1730 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1753 | He married Esther Porter, daughter of Joseph Porter and (-----) (-----), circa 1753 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Children | 1. | Edward (of Edw & Esther) Hammond V+2 b. c 1753 |
| 2. | Charles (of Edw IV & Esther) Hammond+2 b. c 1764, d. b 26 Sep 1809 | |
| 3. | Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond+2 b. c 1765 | |
| 4. | Leah (of Edw & Esther) Hammond2 b. c 1766, d. b 15 Feb 1820 | |
| 5. | Sarah (of Edw & Esther) Hammond+2 b. c 1770, d. b 28 Jan 1813 |
Family 2 |
Molly Milby (Milby?) b. c 1755, d. b 12 Nov 1822 | |
| Marriage* | 26 July 1799 | Edward Hammond IV married Molly Milby (Milby?) on 26 July 1799 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Edward Hammond and Molly Baker.10 |
Citations
- [S2942] Edward Hammond <, e-mail address> and Berlin MD, Hammonds from the Eastern Shore of MD/VA Tree.
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 11 (will of Edward Hammond, wife Molly).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 330 (tract Jeshimon).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 433 (tract Newbury).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 628 (tract Teuxberry).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 225 (tract Fladbury).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 281 (tract Handcocks Industry).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 320 (tract Hudsons Lot).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 412 (Morris's Security).
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 507 (tract Purnells Security).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 461 (tract Partnership).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 226 (tract Fladbury).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 353 (tract Landown).
- [S2225] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH, 1806-1813, p. 21 (will of John Richards, wife Sarah).
- [S2225] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH, 1806-1813, p. 18 (will of Isaac Richards Sr.).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 204 (tract Elbo Room).
- [S2942] Edward Hammond <, e-mail address> and Berlin MD, Hammonds from the Eastern Shore of MD/VA Tree, citing - http://pricklyresearch.com/gen/….
Esther Porter1
F, b. circa 1730
| Father | Joseph Porter2 b. c 1700, d. b 6 Jan 1764 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----) b. c 1700 |
| Last Edited | 7 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | Esther Porter was born circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1752 | As of circa 1752,her married name was Hammond.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1753 | She married Edward Hammond IV, son of Edward (of Edwd II) Hammond III and Elizabeth (of Andrew) Smith, circa 1753 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
| Land sold* | 4 March 1767 | Esther Porter sold land on 4 March 1767 at tracts Teuxberry & Newberry, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond, with wife Esther Hammond, sold 62 acres of these tracts to Ezekiel Porter.4 |
| Land deed named in* | 5 March 1791 | She was named in a deed on 5 March 1791 at tract Sturbridge, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond, with wife Mary Hammond, sold 12 1/2 acres of this tract to David Wilson, which belonged to Esther Hammond.1 |
Family |
Edward Hammond IV b. c 1733, d. b 12 Nov 1815 | |
| Children | 1. | Edward (of Edw & Esther) Hammond V+3 b. c 1753 |
| 2. | Charles (of Edw IV & Esther) Hammond+3 b. c 1764, d. b 26 Sep 1809 | |
| 3. | Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond+3 b. c 1765 | |
| 4. | Leah (of Edw & Esther) Hammond3 b. c 1766, d. b 15 Feb 1820 | |
| 5. | Sarah (of Edw & Esther) Hammond+3 b. c 1770, d. b 28 Jan 1813 |
Citations
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 617 (tract Sturbridge).
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 27 (will of Joseph Porter).
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 11 (will of Edward Hammond, wife Molly).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 628 (tract Teuxberry).
Sarah (of Edw & Esther) Hammond1,2
F, b. circa 1770, d. before 28 January 1813
| Father | Edward Hammond IV1 b. c 1733, d. b 12 Nov 1815 | |
| Mother | Esther Porter1 b. c 1730 |
| Last Edited | 7 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Sarah (of Edw & Esther) Hammond was born circa 1770 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Mentioned in* | 18 August 1784 | Sarah was mentioned in a will on 18 August 1784 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will William Selby, wife Sarah (Extr), named: sons Parker (Sandy Point, Sandy Point Addition) unless he marries Sally Hammon, then to; James (James' Lott); John & William; daughters Sarah & Mary.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1790 | As of circa 1790,her married name was Richards.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | She married John Richards circa 1790 at Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
| Will - Husb's* | 16 March 1807 | Sarah was named in her husband's will on 16 March 1807 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Richards gave to son William (minor) lands where I live, 1 acre bought of Hampton Long, tract Brothers Security. To daughter Mary Richards (under 16). To mother Leah Truitt. To father-in-law Edward Hammond if he gives by will plantation bought of John Rounds heirs to daughter Mary. Lands bought of Zadock Sturgis, purchased by him of William Whittington, trustee of Isaac Williams, be sold. Brother William Richards Extr. Wife Sarah Extrx. Witt: John P. Marshall Esq, Edward Henry & John Davis.2 |
| Death* | before 28 January 1813 | She died before 28 January 1813 at Worcester Co, MD. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her father Edward Hammond, wife Mollie, named grandchildren William & Mary B. Richards in his will instead of her.1 |
Family |
John Richards b. c 1765, d. b 26 Mar 1811 | |
| Children | 1. | William Richards1 b. c 1792 |
| 2. | Mary B. Richards1 b. c 1794 |
Citations
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 11 (will of Edward Hammond, wife Molly).
- [S2225] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH, 1806-1813, p. 21 (will of John Richards, wife Sarah).
- [S2208] David V. Heise, Worcester County, Maryland Will Book JW13, 1783-1790, p. 7 (will of William Selby, wife Sarah).
John Richards1
M, b. circa 1765, d. before 26 March 1811
| Last Edited | 7 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | John Richards was born circa 1765 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | He married Sarah (of Edw & Esther) Hammond, daughter of Edward Hammond IV and Esther Porter, circa 1790 at Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
| Will* | 16 March 1807 | John made a will on 16 March 1807 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Richards gave to son William (minor) lands where I live, 1 acre bought of Hampton Long, tract Brothers Security. To daughter Mary Richards (under 16). To mother Leah Truitt. To father-in-law Edward Hammond if he gives by will plantation bought of John Rounds heirs to daughter Mary. Lands bought of Zadock Sturgis, purchased by him of William Whittington, trustee of Isaac Williams, be sold. Brother William Richards Extr. Wife Sarah Extrx. Witt: John P. Marshall Esq, Edward Henry & John Davis.2 |
| Death* | before 26 March 1811 | He died before 26 March 1811 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.3 |
| Will - Father-in-law* | 28 January 1813 | John was named in his father-in-law's will on 28 January 1813 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Hammond gave to wife Molly, use of plantations "Chesaman" & "Purnells Delight." To granddaughter Mary B. Richards, daughter of John. To grandson William Richards, part of land purchased of Leah Hall. To grandsons William, James & Edward, sons of Bowdoin, tract "Partnership." To granddaughter Leah Joines, wife of Henry Joines, tract ___. To grandson Charles Hammond, son of Edward. To daughter Leah Hammond. To grandson Stephen Hammond, son of Edward. To grandchildren Jessee and Molly Hammond of Bowdoin, 1/2 of plantation. To grandchildren Charlotty and Edward of Charles, tracts "Wankfield," "Straw Bridge," land bought of James Collins, "Purnells Security," "Johns Inheritance." Friend John Bishop Extr. (Two codicils attached dated 6 Apr 1814 unreadable.) To grandsons William and James of Bowdoin, tracts "Golden Valley" and "Elbo Room." Additional grants to children Bowden and Leah, grandchildren William Richards, Molly B. Richards and to Edward and Charlotta, children of son Charles. To Patty Bradford, Catherine Hammond. Witt: James Bowin, William Druman, Isaac Knox & Isaac Marshall.1 |
Family |
Sarah (of Edw & Esther) Hammond b. c 1770, d. b 28 Jan 1813 | |
| Children | 1. | William Richards1 b. c 1792 |
| 2. | Mary B. Richards1 b. c 1794 |
Citations
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 11 (will of Edward Hammond, wife Molly).
- [S2225] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH, 1806-1813, p. 21 (will of John Richards, wife Sarah).
- [S2225] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH, 1806-1813, p. 21 (will of John Richards).
Mary B. Richards1
F, b. circa 1794
| Father | John Richards1 b. c 1765, d. b 26 Mar 1811 | |
| Mother | Sarah (of Edw & Esther) Hammond1 b. c 1770, d. b 28 Jan 1813 |
| Last Edited | 4 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1794 | Mary B. Richards was born circa 1794 at Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
| Will - Father's* | 16 March 1807 | Mary was named in her father's will on 16 March 1807 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Richards gave to son William (minor) lands where I live, 1 acre bought of Hampton Long, tract Brothers Security. To daughter Mary Richards (under 16). To mother Leah Truitt. To father-in-law Edward Hammond if he gives by will plantation bought of John Rounds heirs to daughter Mary. Lands bought of Zadock Sturgis, purchased by him of William Whittington, trustee of Isaac Williams, be sold. Brother William Richards Extr. Wife Sarah Extrx. Witt: John P. Marshall Esq, Edward Henry & John Davis.2 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 28 January 1813 | Mary was named in her grandfather's will on 28 January 1813 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Hammond gave to wife Molly, use of plantations "Chesaman" & "Purnells Delight." To granddaughter Mary B. Richards, daughter of John. To grandson William Richards, part of land purchased of Leah Hall. To grandsons William, James & Edward, sons of Bowdoin, tract "Partnership." To granddaughter Leah Joines, wife of Henry Joines, tract ___. To grandson Charles Hammond, son of Edward. To daughter Leah Hammond. To grandson Stephen Hammond, son of Edward. To grandchildren Jessee and Molly Hammond of Bowdoin, 1/2 of plantation. To grandchildren Charlotty and Edward of Charles, tracts "Wankfield," "Straw Bridge," land bought of James Collins, "Purnells Security," "Johns Inheritance." Friend John Bishop Extr. (Two codicils attached dated 6 Apr 1814 unreadable.) To grandsons William and James of Bowdoin, tracts "Golden Valley" and "Elbo Room." Additional grants to children Bowden and Leah, grandchildren William Richards, Molly B. Richards and to Edward and Charlotta, children of son Charles. To Patty Bradford, Catherine Hammond. Witt: James Bowin, William Druman, Isaac Knox & Isaac Marshall.1 |
William Richards1
M, b. circa 1792
| Father | John Richards1 b. c 1765, d. b 26 Mar 1811 | |
| Mother | Sarah (of Edw & Esther) Hammond1 b. c 1770, d. b 28 Jan 1813 |
| Last Edited | 4 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1792 | William Richards was born circa 1792 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 16 March 1807 | William was named in his father's will on 16 March 1807 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Richards gave to son William (minor) lands where I live, 1 acre bought of Hampton Long, tract Brothers Security. To daughter Mary Richards (under 16). To mother Leah Truitt. To father-in-law Edward Hammond if he gives by will plantation bought of John Rounds heirs to daughter Mary. Lands bought of Zadock Sturgis, purchased by him of William Whittington, trustee of Isaac Williams, be sold. Brother William Richards Extr. Wife Sarah Extrx. Witt: John P. Marshall Esq, Edward Henry & John Davis.2 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 28 January 1813 | William was named in his grandfather's will on 28 January 1813 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Hammond gave to wife Molly, use of plantations "Chesaman" & "Purnells Delight." To granddaughter Mary B. Richards, daughter of John. To grandson William Richards, part of land purchased of Leah Hall. To grandsons William, James & Edward, sons of Bowdoin, tract "Partnership." To granddaughter Leah Joines, wife of Henry Joines, tract ___. To grandson Charles Hammond, son of Edward. To daughter Leah Hammond. To grandson Stephen Hammond, son of Edward. To grandchildren Jessee and Molly Hammond of Bowdoin, 1/2 of plantation. To grandchildren Charlotty and Edward of Charles, tracts "Wankfield," "Straw Bridge," land bought of James Collins, "Purnells Security," "Johns Inheritance." Friend John Bishop Extr. (Two codicils attached dated 6 Apr 1814 unreadable.) To grandsons William and James of Bowdoin, tracts "Golden Valley" and "Elbo Room." Additional grants to children Bowden and Leah, grandchildren William Richards, Molly B. Richards and to Edward and Charlotta, children of son Charles. To Patty Bradford, Catherine Hammond. Witt: James Bowin, William Druman, Isaac Knox & Isaac Marshall.1 |
Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond1
M, b. circa 1765
| Father | Edward Hammond IV1 b. c 1733, d. b 12 Nov 1815 | |
| Mother | Esther Porter1 b. c 1730 |
| Last Edited | 6 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond was born circa 1765 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1785 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1785 at Worcester Co, MD. |
| Marriage* | 25 May 1798 | Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond married Amelia Jones, daughter of (-----) (father of Handy & others) Jones, on 25 May 1798 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Security on Admin* | 9 October 1805 | Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond was security on the administration of an estate on 9 October 1805 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Robert Warneck, who died intestate, was granted to John Richards with Henry Parker & Bowdoin Hammond securities.3 |
| Will - Witnessed* | 12 January 1810 | Bowdoin witnessed a will on 12 January 1810 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that William Jones, Stuart Williams, Josiah Collins & Bowdoin Hammond witnessed the will of Eli Bowen, wife Polly.4 |
| Will - Father's* | 28 January 1813 | Bowdoin was named in his father's will on 28 January 1813 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Hammond gave to wife Molly, use of plantations "Chesaman" & "Purnells Delight." To granddaughter Mary B. Richards, daughter of John. To grandson William Richards, part of land purchased of Leah Hall. To grandsons William, James & Edward, sons of Bowdoin, tract "Partnership." To granddaughter Leah Joines, wife of Henry Joines, tract ___. To grandson Charles Hammond, son of Edward. To daughter Leah Hammond. To grandson Stephen Hammond, son of Edward. To grandchildren Jessee and Molly Hammond of Bowdoin, 1/2 of plantation. To grandchildren Charlotty and Edward of Charles, tracts "Wankfield," "Straw Bridge," land bought of James Collins, "Purnells Security," "Johns Inheritance." Friend John Bishop Extr. (Two codicils attached dated 6 Apr 1814 unreadable.) To grandsons William and James of Bowdoin, tracts "Golden Valley" and "Elbo Room." Additional grants to children Bowden and Leah, grandchildren William Richards, Molly B. Richards and to Edward and Charlotta, children of son Charles. To Patty Bradford, Catherine Hammond. Witt: James Bowin, William Druman, Isaac Knox & Isaac Marshall.1 |
| Will - Bro-in-law* | 16 April 1816 | Bowdoin was named in his brother-in-law's will on 16 April 1816 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Handy Jones gave to brother William, 1/2 tract formerly belonging to James Parker, then to his son James Jones, Extr. To Handy and James Jones, sons of brother William 1/2 aforesaid tract. To Handy J. Bowen, son of Eloeanor Bowen. To Charley H. and Jessee Hammond, sons of Boidwin Hammond. To Jessee Jones, son of brother Jessee. To sisters Amely Hammond, Charlotty McColley, Rachel Selby & Eleanor Bowen. Witt: John Teague & Willia Teague.5 |
| Will - Sister's* | 28 January 1820 | Bowdoin was named in his sister's will on 28 January 1820 at Worcester Co, MD. In her will Leah Jones gave to Jessee Hammond, Bowden Hammons, Amilley Hammond, children of brother Bowden Hammond. To Jesse Jones, son of Jessee, Extr. Witt: John Teague & Mary Hudson.6 |
Family 1 |
(-----) (-----) b. c 1765 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1785 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1785 at Worcester Co, MD. |
| Children | 1. | William (of Bowdoin) Hammond+1 b. c 1785, d. b 22 May 1822 |
| 2. | Jessee (of Bowdoin) Hammond1 b. c 1795 |
Family 2 |
Amelia Jones b. c 1775 | |
| Marriage* | 25 May 1798 | Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond married Amelia Jones, daughter of (-----) (father of Handy & others) Jones, on 25 May 1798 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Children | 1. | James (of Bowdoin) Hammond1 b. c 1800 |
| 2. | Charles 'Charley' (of Bowdoin) Hammond5 b. c 1801 | |
| 3. | Edward (of Bowdoin) Hammond1 b. c 1804 | |
| 4. | Molly (of Bowdoin) Hammond1 b. c 1806 | |
| 5. | Bowdoin (of Bowdoin) Hammond6 b. c 1808 | |
| 6. | Amilley (of Bowdoin) Hammond6 b. c 1810 |
Citations
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 11 (will of Edward Hammond, wife Molly).
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S2159] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book JBR (2), 1803-1807, p. 15 (adm account of Robert Warneck).
- [S2225] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH, 1806-1813, p. 16 (will of Eli Bowen, wife Polly).
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 31 (will of Handy Jones).
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 31 (will of Leah Jones).
Amelia Jones1
F, b. circa 1775
| Father | (-----) (father of Handy & others) Jones2 b. c 1730 |
| Last Edited | 4 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1775 | Amelia Jones was born circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD. |
| Married Name | 25 May 1798 | As of 25 May 1798,her married name was Hammond. |
| Marriage* | 25 May 1798 | She married Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond, son of Edward Hammond IV and Esther Porter, on 25 May 1798 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Brother's* | 16 April 1816 | Amelia was named in her brother's will on 16 April 1816 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Handy Jones gave to brother William, 1/2 tract formerly belonging to James Parker, then to his son James Jones, Extr. To Handy and James Jones, sons of brother William 1/2 aforesaid tract. To Handy J. Bowen, son of Eloeanor Bowen. To Charley H. and Jessee Hammond, sons of Boidwin Hammond. To Jessee Jones, son of brother Jessee. To sisters Amely Hammond, Charlotty McColley, Rachel Selby & Eleanor Bowen. Witt: John Teague & Willia Teague.2 |
Family |
Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond b. c 1765 | |
| Children | 1. | James (of Bowdoin) Hammond3 b. c 1800 |
| 2. | Charles 'Charley' (of Bowdoin) Hammond2 b. c 1801 | |
| 3. | Edward (of Bowdoin) Hammond3 b. c 1804 | |
| 4. | Molly (of Bowdoin) Hammond3 b. c 1806 | |
| 5. | Bowdoin (of Bowdoin) Hammond4 b. c 1808 | |
| 6. | Amilley (of Bowdoin) Hammond4 b. c 1810 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 31 (will of Handy Jones).
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 11 (will of Edward Hammond, wife Molly).
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 31 (will of Leah Jones).
William (of Bowdoin) Hammond1
M, b. circa 1785, d. before 22 May 1822
| Father | Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond1 b. c 1765 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)2 b. c 1765 |
| Last Edited | 7 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1785 | William (of Bowdoin) Hammond was born circa 1785 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | 18 November 1806 | He married Martha 'Patsey' Price on 18 November 1806 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as William Hammond and Patsey Price.2 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 28 January 1813 | William was named in his grandfather's will on 28 January 1813 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Hammond gave to wife Molly, use of plantations "Chesaman" & "Purnells Delight." To granddaughter Mary B. Richards, daughter of John. To grandson William Richards, part of land purchased of Leah Hall. To grandsons William, James & Edward, sons of Bowdoin, tract "Partnership." To granddaughter Leah Joines, wife of Henry Joines, tract ___. To grandson Charles Hammond, son of Edward. To daughter Leah Hammond. To grandson Stephen Hammond, son of Edward. To grandchildren Jessee and Molly Hammond of Bowdoin, 1/2 of plantation. To grandchildren Charlotty and Edward of Charles, tracts "Wankfield," "Straw Bridge," land bought of James Collins, "Purnells Security," "Johns Inheritance." Friend John Bishop Extr. (Two codicils attached dated 6 Apr 1814 unreadable.) To grandsons William and James of Bowdoin, tracts "Golden Valley" and "Elbo Room." Additional grants to children Bowden and Leah, grandchildren William Richards, Molly B. Richards and to Edward and Charlotta, children of son Charles. To Patty Bradford, Catherine Hammond. Witt: James Bowin, William Druman, Isaac Knox & Isaac Marshall.1 |
| Land inherited | 1813 | He inherited land in 1813 at tract Golden Valley, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond willed to grandsons William Hammond and James Hammond of Bowdoin Hammond.3 |
| Land inherited* | 1813 | He inherited land in 1813 at tract Partnership, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond willed part of this tract to grandsons William Hammond, James Hammond and Edward Hammond, sons of Bowdoin Hammond.4 |
| Will* | 27 January 1822 | William made a will on 27 January 1822 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will William Hammond gave to son William, land purchased of Moses Purnell called Addition To Therburn, part of tract Golden Valley purchased of Robert J. Henry and named him Extr. To oldest son Levin R. Hammond. To 4 youngest daughters Sarah Ann, Martha Eleanor, Charlotte Catherine & Jane Amelia Hammond. William F. Riley, Extr. Witt: James Bowin, James Gray & Isaac Brittingham.5,3 |
| Death* | before 22 May 1822 | He died before 22 May 1822 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.5 |
Family |
Martha 'Patsey' Price b. c 1785 | |
| Marriage* | 18 November 1806 | He married Martha 'Patsey' Price on 18 November 1806 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as William Hammond and Patsey Price.2 |
| Children | 1. | Levin R. Hammond5 b. c 1807 |
| 2. | William Hammond5 b. c 1809 | |
| 3. | Sarah Ann Hammond5 b. c 1811 | |
| 4. | Martha Eleanor Hammond5 b. c 1813 | |
| 5. | Charlotte Catherine Hammond5 b. c 1815 | |
| 6. | Jane Amelia Hammond5 b. c 1817 |
Citations
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 11 (will of Edward Hammond, wife Molly).
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 262 (tract Golden Valley).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 461 (tract Partnership).
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 39 (will of William Hammond, no wife named).
James (of Bowdoin) Hammond1
M, b. circa 1800
| Father | Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond1 b. c 1765 | |
| Mother | Amelia Jones1 b. c 1775 |
| Last Edited | 6 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | James (of Bowdoin) Hammond was born circa 1800 at Worcester Co, MD. |
| Will - GrFath's* | 28 January 1813 | James was named in his grandfather's will on 28 January 1813 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Hammond gave to wife Molly, use of plantations "Chesaman" & "Purnells Delight." To granddaughter Mary B. Richards, daughter of John. To grandson William Richards, part of land purchased of Leah Hall. To grandsons William, James & Edward, sons of Bowdoin, tract "Partnership." To granddaughter Leah Joines, wife of Henry Joines, tract ___. To grandson Charles Hammond, son of Edward. To daughter Leah Hammond. To grandson Stephen Hammond, son of Edward. To grandchildren Jessee and Molly Hammond of Bowdoin, 1/2 of plantation. To grandchildren Charlotty and Edward of Charles, tracts "Wankfield," "Straw Bridge," land bought of James Collins, "Purnells Security," "Johns Inheritance." Friend John Bishop Extr. (Two codicils attached dated 6 Apr 1814 unreadable.) To grandsons William and James of Bowdoin, tracts "Golden Valley" and "Elbo Room." Additional grants to children Bowden and Leah, grandchildren William Richards, Molly B. Richards and to Edward and Charlotta, children of son Charles. To Patty Bradford, Catherine Hammond. Witt: James Bowin, William Druman, Isaac Knox & Isaac Marshall.1 |
| Land inherited | 1813 | He inherited land in 1813 at tract Golden Valley, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond willed to grandsons William Hammond and James Hammond of Bowdoin Hammond.2 |
| Land inherited* | 1813 | He inherited land in 1813 at tract Partnership, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond willed part of this tract to grandsons William Hammond, James Hammond and Edward Hammond, sons of Bowdoin Hammond.3 |
Citations
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 11 (will of Edward Hammond, wife Molly).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 262 (tract Golden Valley).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 461 (tract Partnership).
Edward (of Bowdoin) Hammond1
M, b. circa 1804
| Father | Bowdoin (of Edw & Esther) Hammond1 b. c 1765 | |
| Mother | Amelia Jones1 b. c 1775 |
| Last Edited | 6 May 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1804 | Edward (of Bowdoin) Hammond was born circa 1804 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 28 January 1813 | Edward was named in his grandfather's will on 28 January 1813 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Edward Hammond gave to wife Molly, use of plantations "Chesaman" & "Purnells Delight." To granddaughter Mary B. Richards, daughter of John. To grandson William Richards, part of land purchased of Leah Hall. To grandsons William, James & Edward, sons of Bowdoin, tract "Partnership." To granddaughter Leah Joines, wife of Henry Joines, tract ___. To grandson Charles Hammond, son of Edward. To daughter Leah Hammond. To grandson Stephen Hammond, son of Edward. To grandchildren Jessee and Molly Hammond of Bowdoin, 1/2 of plantation. To grandchildren Charlotty and Edward of Charles, tracts "Wankfield," "Straw Bridge," land bought of James Collins, "Purnells Security," "Johns Inheritance." Friend John Bishop Extr. (Two codicils attached dated 6 Apr 1814 unreadable.) To grandsons William and James of Bowdoin, tracts "Golden Valley" and "Elbo Room." Additional grants to children Bowden and Leah, grandchildren William Richards, Molly B. Richards and to Edward and Charlotta, children of son Charles. To Patty Bradford, Catherine Hammond. Witt: James Bowin, William Druman, Isaac Knox & Isaac Marshall.1 |
| Land inherited* | 1813 | He inherited land in 1813 at tract Partnership, Worcester Co, MD. Edward Hammond willed part of this tract to grandsons William Hammond, James Hammond and Edward Hammond, sons of Bowdoin Hammond.2 |