Mary Houston1
F, b. circa 1745
| Birth* | circa 1745 | Mary Houston was born circa 1745 at Dagsboro Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2187] Dr. William R.M. Houston, The Houston Family of the Eastern Shore from Ohio Records & Pioneer Families, Vol. 23, p. 33 (Houston Family).
Priscilla Laws1
F, b. 23 August 1740
| Birth* | 23 August 1740 | Priscilla Laws was born on 23 August 1740 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1757 | She married Robert Houston IV, son of Robert Houston III and Elizabeth Howard, circa 1757 at Cedar Creek, Sussex Co, DE. After the birth of the second child, his wife died and he moved to Cedar Creek, Sussex Co, DE and later married Priscilla Laws.2,1 |
| Married Name | circa 1757 | As of circa 1757,her married name was Houston. |
| Will - Father's* | 2 March 1790 | Priscilla was named in her father's will on 2 March 1790. She was shown as daughter Priscilla Houston in the will of John Laws.4 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 10.
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456.
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Thomas Hearn Fooks V, 9 Oct 2011, p. 9.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 221 (will of John Laws).
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
Isaac Howard Houston1
M, b. 18 October 1780, d. February 1782
| Birth* | 18 October 1780 | Isaac Howard Houston was born on 18 October 1780 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Death* | February 1782 | He died in February 1782 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 1.2 |
Citations
- [S2187] Dr. William R.M. Houston, The Houston Family of the Eastern Shore from Ohio Records & Pioneer Families, Vol. 23, p. 33 (Houston Family).
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
Joseph Aydelott Houston1
M, b. 21 June 1766
| Birth* | 21 June 1766 | Joseph Aydelott Houston was born on 21 June 1766 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | He married Nancy Fisher circa 1790.3 |
Citations
- [S2187] Dr. William R.M. Houston, The Houston Family of the Eastern Shore from Ohio Records & Pioneer Families, Vol. 23, p. 33 (Houston Family).
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456.
Mary (of Thos of Thos) Dixon1,2
F, b. circa 1725
| Birth* | circa 1725 | Mary (of Thos of Thos) Dixon was born circa 1725 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage | circa 1743 | She married Levi Purnell, son of Matthew (of Capt. Thomas) Purnell and Martha McClemmy, circa 1743. |
| Married Name | circa 1743 | As of circa 1743,her married name was Purnell. |
| Will - Father's* | 8 September 1747 | Mary was named in her father's will on 8 September 1747 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Thomas Dixon, gentleman, gave to wife Sarah (Extr) my plantation with houses and orchards where I now live, at her decease to son Thomas tracts Bostown (or Bostontown) and Dixon's Lott. To son Isaac (Extr), land between my brother William Dixon and myself, bounded by a corner tree belonging to Capt Thomas Williams and myself and 167 acres taken out of tract Dixon's Addition which I give to son Isaac. To son Isaac 1050 acres marsh taken out of patented land, tracts Dixon's Choice Enlarged, Dam Quarter, Dixon's Lott. To daughter Elizabeth Turpin 20 schillings. To daughter Mary Purnell 20 schilings. To daughter Sarah Dixon 1 slave. My friend Capt. Thomas Williams and son-in-law William Turpin guardian of my 3 children Thomas, Isaac and Sarah Dixon. Witt: William Smith, Outerbridge Horsey and William Fordred.2 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 16 May 1750 | She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 16 May 1750 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Dixon was granted to Mrs. Sarah Dixon and Isaac Dixon with legatees Isaac Dixon (accountant), Thomas Dixon, Elizabeth Turpin (wife of William Turpin, (-----) Purnell (wife of Levey Purnell) and Sarah Dixon (age 11).3 |
| Will - Mother's* | 5 February 1750/51 | Mary was named in her mother's will on 5 February 1750/51 at Somerset Co, MD. In her will Sarah Dixon gave to daughter Sarah and son Isaac, slaves. To son Isaac £10 paying to Elizabeth Turpin, Mary Purnell and Thomas Dixon. To daughter Sarah all my tea furniture. To son Isaac furniture. To son Thomas cattle. To granddaughter Sarah Purnell. To Sarah Purnell, daughter of Levi, one slave and 1/5 part of my clothing, remainder to Sarah Dixon. Slaves to be divided between Thomas, Isaac and Sarah Dixon. Desires her daughter Sarah and her estate to be in care of William Turpin until Isaac Dixon marries. Witt: Thomas Williams, Ambrose Dixon and Risdon Dixon.4 |
| Est inventory submit* | 4 April 1752 | She submitted an inventory of an estate on 4 April 1752 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that the inventory of the estate of Levi Purnell was filed by Mary Purnell, admx/extx. Next of kin were listed as Thomas Purnall and Mathew Purnall.5 |
| Marriage* | circa 1753 | She married James (of Joseph) Houston, son of Joseph Houston and Tabitha Truitt, circa 1753 at Worcester Co, MD.5 |
| Married Name | circa 1753 | As of circa 1753,her married name was Houston. |
| Est Settm't Husb's* | 20 September 1757 | Mary (of Thos of Thos) Dixon was named in her husband's estate settlement on 20 September 1757 at Worcester Co, MD. The admin. account on Levi Purnell's estate was submitted by Mary, now wife of James Houston. Distribution was made to Mary (accountant and widow) with residue to 3 children, all under age: Thomas, Sarah & Levi Purnell. Distribution was made on 20 Sep 1757 by Mary Houston, wife of James Houston.5 |
| Will - Husb's* | 20 June 1761 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 20 June 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as wife Mary in the will of James Houston.1 |
| Est inventory submit | 27 August 1761 | She submitted an inventory of an estate on 27 August 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. The inventory of James Houston's estate was filed by Mary Houston.6 |
| Marriage* | 1762 | She married William Lane (Quaker) in 1762 at Worcester Co, MD.6 |
| Married Name | 1762 | As of 1762,her married name was Lane. |
| Est inventory submit | 18 June 1762 | Mary (of Thos of Thos) Dixon submitted an inventory of an estate on 18 June 1762 at Worcester Co, MD. A second inventory of James Houston's estate was filed by Mary Lane, late Mary Houston, widow.6 |
| Est Settm't Husb's* | 3 December 1763 | She was named in her husband's estate settlement on 3 December 1763 at Worcester Co, MD. The admin. account of James Houston's estate was submitted by Mary Lane (not a Quaker), wife of William Lane (Quaker). A second admin. account was submitted by William Lane admin., d.b.n. at A.A. Co Court. Distribution to widow with residue to James Houston and Mary Houston. Legatees: Isaac Houston; John Houston received Negro Leah; James Houston received Negro Isabel and Negro Esther; Mary Houston received Negro Rebecca; widow received Negro Jone.6 |
| Est Settm't Husb's | 27 October 1773 | She was named in her husband's estate settlement on 27 October 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. Another distribution of the estate of James Houston was made by William Lane admin, d.b.n. to widow and to (equally): James Houston, Mary Houston. Legatees: Isaac Houston, John Houston, James Houston, Mary Houston, widow (unnamed).6 |
Citations
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 9 (will of James Houston, wife Mary).
- [S2199] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 8, p. 107 (Dixon Family).
- [S2199] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 8, p. 106 (Dixon Family).
- [S2152] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book 1750-1772, p. 1 (will of Sarh Dixon).
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 220 (Purnell Family).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 103 (Robert Houston Family).
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 11 (will of Matthew Purnell, wife Martha).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 106 (Robert Houston Family).
Isaac (of James) Houston1
M, b. circa 1753
| Birth* | circa 1753 | Isaac (of James) Houston was born circa 1753 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 20 June 1761 | Isaac was named in his father's will on 20 June 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son Isaac Houston in the will of James Houston, wife Mary.1 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 27 October 1773 | He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 27 October 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. Another distribution of the estate of James Houston was made by William Lane admin, d.b.n. to widow and to (equally): James Houston, Mary Houston. Legatees: Isaac Houston, John Houston, James Houston, Mary Houston, widow (unnamed).3 |
Citations
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 9 (will of James Houston, wife Mary).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 104 (Robert Houston Family).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 103 (Robert Houston Family).
John Houston1
M, b. circa 1757
| Birth* | circa 1757 | John Houston was born circa 1757 at Somerset Co, MD.1,2 |
| Will - Father's* | 20 June 1761 | John was named in his father's will on 20 June 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son John in the will of James Houston, wife Mary. He was given "Houston's Chance."1 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 27 October 1773 | He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 27 October 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. Another distribution of the estate of James Houston was made by William Lane admin, d.b.n. to widow and to (equally): James Houston, Mary Houston. Legatees: Isaac Houston, John Houston, James Houston, Mary Houston, widow (unnamed).3 |
Citations
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 9 (will of James Houston, wife Mary).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 104 (Robert Houston Family).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 103 (Robert Houston Family).
James (of James of Joseph) Houston1
M, b. circa 1755
| Birth* | circa 1755 | James (of James of Joseph) Houston was born circa 1755 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 20 June 1761 | James was named in his father's will on 20 June 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son James in the will of James Houston, wife Mary.1 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 27 October 1773 | He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 27 October 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. Another distribution of the estate of James Houston was made by William Lane admin, d.b.n. to widow and to (equally): James Houston, Mary Houston. Legatees: Isaac Houston, John Houston, James Houston, Mary Houston, widow (unnamed).3 |
| Will - Bro-in-law* | 16 June 1791 | James was named in his brother-in-law's will on 16 June 1791 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Matthew Purnell, wife Mary, named sons Levi, Moses, sister Sarah Marshall Townsend, mother ____, daughters Charlotty Purnell, Elizabeth Marshall Purnell, wife's brother James Houston & uncle Elisha Purnell.4 |
Citations
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 9 (will of James Houston, wife Mary).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 106 (Robert Houston Family).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 103 (Robert Houston Family).
- [S2148] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book JW, 1790-1799, p. 4 (will of Matthew Purnell, wife Mary).
Mary Houston1
F, b. circa 1759, d. before 20 December 1822
| Birth* | circa 1759 | Mary Houston was born circa 1759 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 20 June 1761 | Mary was named in her father's will on 20 June 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Mary in the will of James Houston, wife Mary.1 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 27 October 1773 | She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 27 October 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. Another distribution of the estate of James Houston was made by William Lane admin, d.b.n. to widow and to (equally): James Houston, Mary Houston. Legatees: Isaac Houston, John Houston, James Houston, Mary Houston, widow (unnamed).3 |
| Marriage | circa 1778 | She married Capt. Matthew (of Thos of Matthew) Purnell, son of Thomas Purnell and Elizabeth 'Betty' Marshall, circa 1778 at Worcester Co, MD.4,5 |
| Married Name | circa 1778 | As of circa 1778,her married name was Purnell. |
| Will - Husb's* | 16 June 1791 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 16 June 1791 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Matthew Purnell, wife Mary, named sons Levi, Moses, sister Sarah Marshall Townsend, mother ____, daughters Charlotty Purnell, Elizabeth Marshall Purnell, wife's brother James Houston & uncle Elisha Purnell.6 |
| Marriage* | circa 1792 | She married Joshua Townsend, son of Jeremiah Townsend III and Sarah 'Sally' White, circa 1792.7 |
| Married Name | circa 1792 | As of circa 1792,her married name was Townsend. |
| Marriage | 14 April 1795 | Mary Houston married Robert Townsend, son of William Townsend and Sarah Cordrey, on 14 April 1795 at Worcester Co, MD.4 |
| Will | 8 June 1822 | Mary made a will on 8 June 1822 at Worcester Co, MD. To daughter Elizabeth Marshall Purnell. To son Moses Purnell Extr & land purchased of Sollomon Bradford and deeded me by Molly Duncan, 12 acres. To daughter Charlotte Henderson. To granddaughters Mary James Henderson, Mary Houston Bowen, daughter of Parker Bowen. To grandson Hendy Bowen, son of Parker. Witt: Esme P. Bowen and Riley Jones.8 |
| Death* | before 20 December 1822 | She died before 20 December 1822 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that her will was proved.4,8 |
Citations
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 9 (will of James Houston, wife Mary).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 104 (Robert Houston Family).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 103 (Robert Houston Family).
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 23.
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall,.
- [S2148] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book JW, 1790-1799, p. 4 (will of Matthew Purnell, wife Mary).
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 254 (Jeremiah Townsend Family).
- [S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 42 (will of Mary Townsend).
John Houston1
M, b. circa 1736, d. before 25 April 1777
| Birth* | circa 1736 | John Houston was born circa 1736 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | He married Mary (-----) circa 1755.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 February 1768 | John was named in his father's will on 15 February 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son John in the will of John Houston, wife Rodah.1 |
| Will* | 29 June 1775 | John made a will on 29 June 1775 at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Houston named heirs: wife Mary Houston; sons John, Leonard and Littleton Houston; Extrs: wife Mary Houston, brother Robert Houston, John Collins & John Mitchell; Witt: Robert Houston, John Collins, James Edger, John Holt, Peter Dolbee & Jarred Hitchens.3 |
| Death* | before 25 April 1777 | He died before 25 April 1777 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that his will was proved.3 |
Citations
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 53 (will of John Houston, wife Rodah).
- [S2190] Catherine Bond Gheesling, Notes on Robert Houston of Maryland and Descendants, 1652 to late 1700s.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 for John Houston (also provided by Dennis Krebs via Email dated 6/11/2014).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 21 (will of Rhoda Houston).
Mary (-----)1
F, b. circa 1738
| Birth* | circa 1738 | Mary (-----) was born circa 1738.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married John Houston, son of John Houston and Rhoda Townsend, circa 1755.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Houston. |
| Will - Husb's* | 29 June 1775 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 29 June 1775 at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Houston named heirs: wife Mary Houston; sons John, Leonard and Littleton Houston; Extrs: wife Mary Houston, brother Robert Houston, John Collins & John Mitchell; Witt: Robert Houston, John Collins, James Edger, John Holt, Peter Dolbee & Jarred Hitchens.2 |
Citations
- [S2190] Catherine Bond Gheesling, Notes on Robert Houston of Maryland and Descendants, 1652 to late 1700s.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 for John Houston (also provided by Dennis Krebs via Email dated 6/11/2014).
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 53 (will of John Houston, wife Rodah).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 21 (will of Rhoda Houston).
Littleton Houston1
M, b. circa 1756
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Littleton Houston was born circa 1756 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Grfath's* | 15 February 1768 | Littleton was named in his grandfather's will on 15 February 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as grandson Littleton Houston, son of my son John, in the will of John Houston, wife Rodah.1
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| Will - GrMoth's* | 26 February 1773 | Littleton was named in his grandmother's will on 26 February 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as grandson Littleton Houston in the will of Rhoda Houston.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 29 June 1775 | Littleton was named in his father's will on 29 June 1775 at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Houston named heirs: wife Mary Houston; sons John, Leonard and Littleton Houston; Extrs: wife Mary Houston, brother Robert Houston, John Collins & John Mitchell; Witt: Robert Houston, John Collins, James Edger, John Holt, Peter Dolbee & Jarred Hitchens.3 |
Citations
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 53 (will of John Houston, wife Rodah).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 21 (will of Rhoda Houston).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 for John Houston (also provided by Dennis Krebs via Email dated 6/11/2014).
Leonard Houston1
M, b. circa 1760
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Leonard Houston was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Grfath's* | 15 February 1768 | Leonard was named in his grandfather's will on 15 February 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as grandson Leonard Houston in the will of John Houston, wife Rodah.1
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| Will - Father's* | 29 June 1775 | Leonard was named in his father's will on 29 June 1775 at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Houston named heirs: wife Mary Houston; sons John, Leonard and Littleton Houston; Extrs: wife Mary Houston, brother Robert Houston, John Collins & John Mitchell; Witt: Robert Houston, John Collins, James Edger, John Holt, Peter Dolbee & Jarred Hitchens.2 |
Citations
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 53 (will of John Houston, wife Rodah).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 for John Houston (also provided by Dennis Krebs via Email dated 6/11/2014).
Robert Houston (of John)
M, b. circa 1738
| Birth* | circa 1738 | Robert Houston (of John) was born circa 1738 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | He married Agnes 'Nancy' Laws, daughter of John Laws Sr. and Agnes Alexander, circa 1760.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 February 1768 | Robert was named in his father's will on 15 February 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son Robert in the will of John Houston, wife Rodah.1
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| Will - Brother's* | 29 June 1775 | Robert was named in his brother's will on 29 June 1775 at Sussex Co, DE. In his will John Houston named heirs: wife Mary Houston; sons John, Leonard and Littleton Houston; Extrs: wife Mary Houston, brother Robert Houston, John Collins & John Mitchell; Witt: Robert Houston, John Collins, James Edger, John Holt, Peter Dolbee & Jarred Hitchens.2 |
Citations
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 53 (will of John Houston, wife Rodah).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971 for John Houston (also provided by Dennis Krebs via Email dated 6/11/2014).
Agnes 'Nancy' Laws1
F, b. circa 1743, d. before 2 March 1790
| Birth* | circa 1743 | Agnes 'Nancy' Laws was born circa 1743 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | She married Robert Houston (of John), son of John Houston and Rhoda Townsend, circa 1760.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Houston. |
| Death* | before 2 March 1790 | Agnes 'Nancy' Laws died before 2 March 1790 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Nancy Houston dec'd in the will of John Laws.3 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 10.
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 53 (will of John Houston, wife Rodah).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 221 (will of John Laws).
Salley Minors Houston1
F, b. circa 1762
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Salley Minors Houston was born circa 1762 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Grfath's* | 15 February 1768 | Salley was named in her grandfather's will on 15 February 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as granddaugther Salley Minors Houston in the will of John Houston, wife Rodah.1
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| Will - GrMoth's* | 26 February 1773 | Salley was named in her grandmother's will on 26 February 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as granddaughter Sally Minors Houston in the will of Rhoda Houston.2 |
Citations
- [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 53 (will of John Houston, wife Rodah).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 21 (will of Rhoda Houston).
Rhoda Houston1
F, b. circa 1762
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Rhoda Houston was born circa 1762 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - GrMoth's* | 26 February 1773 | Rhoda was named in her grandmother's will on 26 February 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as granddaughter Rhoda Houston in the will of Rhoda Houston.1 |
Citations
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 21 (will of Rhoda Houston).
James (of Robert) Houston
M, b. circa 1678
| Birth* | circa 1678 | James (of Robert) Houston was born circa 1678. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 April 1693 | James was named in his father's will on 25 April 1693 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son James (under 16) in the will of Robert Houston, wife Grace.1 |
Citations
- [S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 3 (will of Robert Houston, wife Grace).
Tabitha Truitt1,2
F, b. 1687
| Birth* | 1687 | Tabitha Truitt was born in 1687 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1710 | She married William Kellam, son of John Kellam and (-----) (-----), circa 1710 at Somerset Co, MD.4,3 |
| Married Name | circa 1710 | As of circa 1710,her married name was Kellam. |
| Will - Father's* | 18 March 1715 | Tabitha was named in her father's will on 18 March 1715 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Tabitha Kellum in the will of James Truitt Sr., wife Sarah.5 |
| Administrator* | 11 April 1719 | Tabitha was named as administrator of an estate on 11 April 1719 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that the inventory of the estate of William Kellam was filed by Tabitha Kellam, admx. The admin. account was submitted on 24 Nov 1721 by Tabitha Kellam, admx.4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1722 | She married Joseph Houston, son of Robert Houston I and Grace Benston (Benston?), circa 1722 at Somerset Co, MD.1,4,3 |
| Married Name | circa 1722 | As of circa 1722,her married name was Houston. |
| Deposition* | 17 June 1740 | Tabitha Truitt gave a deposition on 17 June 1740 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Tabitha Holstone, aged 53, when she said she was widow of William Kellum, son of John.3 |
Citations
- [S2190] Catherine Bond Gheesling, Notes on Robert Houston of Maryland and Descendants, 1652 to late 1700s.
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 286 (George Truitt Family).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 99 (Robert Houston Family).
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 137 (John Kellam Family).
- [S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 14 (will of James Truitt Sr., wife Sarah).
- [S2297] Jane Baldwin (Jane Baldwin Cotton) and Roberta Bolling Henry, The Maryland Calendar of Wills, Volume IV, 1713-1720, p. 225 (will of John Kellam Sr.).
Mary Purnell1
F, b. circa 1735
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 10.
Mary Houston1
F, b. 31 January 1753
| Birth* | 31 January 1753 | Mary Houston was born on 31 January 1753 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married John Hazzard circa 1775.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Hazzard. |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 10.
Purnell Houston1
M, b. 1 February 1755
| Birth* | 1 February 1755 | Purnell Houston was born on 1 February 1755 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married Mary Carey circa 1780.2 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 10.
John Laws Sr.1,2
M, b. circa 1712, d. before 30 March 1790
| Birth* | circa 1712 | John Laws Sr. was born circa 1712 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 21 May 1729 | John was named in his father's will on 21 May 1729 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son John in the will of William Laws, wife Sarah.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1739 | He married Agnes Alexander, daughter of William Alexander Jr. and Catharine Wallace, circa 1739.1,2 |
| Anecdote | 1755 | John Laws Sr. moved to Delaware in 1755. Two of his grandsons David Hazzard and John Collins were governors of Delaware.2 |
| Anecdote* | 1771 | This John Laws was Judge of Sussex County Court of Common Pleas 1771-1778.2 |
| Will* | 2 March 1790 | John made a will on 2 March 1790 at Sussex Co, DE. To grandchildren of son John, land given to son John in his lifetime. Grandson Salgotha(?), land given to son Alexander Laws dec'd. Christian Johnson, land sold by Alexander to her. Residual: 1/5 to heirs of Son Alex; 1/5 to daughter Priscilla Houston; 1/5 to heirs of son John dec'd; 1/5 to heirs of daughter Nancy Houston dec'd.4 |
| Death* | before 30 March 1790 | He died before 30 March 1790 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that his will was probated.4 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456.
- [S2204] Billy Laws, Barry W. Miles.
- [S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 30 (will of William Law, wife Sarah).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 221 (will of John Laws).
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 10.
Agnes Alexander1
F, b. circa 1714
| Birth* | circa 1714 | Agnes Alexander was born circa 1714 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 March 1732 | Agnes was named in her father's will on 7 March 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Agnes in the will of William Alexander, wife Catharine.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 21 March 1734 | Agnes was named in her father's will on 21 March 1734 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Agnes in the will of William Alexander, no wife.4 |
| Will - Brother's* | 20 March 1737 | Agnes was named in her brother's will on 20 March 1737 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as sister Agnes and named Extr in the will of Listian Alexander.5 |
| Land rec'd as gift* | 2 November 1738 | She received land as a gift on 2 November 1738 at Somerset Co, MD. Moses Alexander to Agnes Alexander, spinster, land that was granted to William Alexander, father of Moses, in Aug 1728. (NOTE: She was evidently over age 21 and unmarried to be called spinster.) On another date Moses Alexander deeded land to Agnes Alexander, now wife of John Laws.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1739 | She married John Laws Sr., son of William (of John) Laws and Sarah Beavans, circa 1739.3,6 |
| Married Name | circa 1739 | As of circa 1739,her married name was Laws. |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, wife Catharine).
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456.
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, no wife).
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 48 (will of Listian Alexander).
- [S2204] Billy Laws, Barry W. Miles.
John Hazzard1
M, b. circa 1750
| Birth* | circa 1750 | John Hazzard was born circa 1750.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Mary Houston, daughter of Robert Houston IV and Mary Purnell, circa 1775.1 |
| Anecdote* | | J. Hazzard was a major in the Delware Militia in 1794.1 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 10.
Gov. David Hazzard1
M, b. circa 1776
| Birth* | circa 1776 | Gov. David Hazzard was born circa 1776 at Sussex Co, MD.1 |
| Anecdote* | | David Hazzard, son of Mary Houston and J. Hazzard, was Governor of Delaware in 1829.1 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 10.
Mary Carey1
F, b. circa 1760
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 10.
Nancy Fisher1
F, b. circa 1770
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456.
Sarah Houston1
F, b. 17 February 1758, d. 1844
| Birth* | 17 February 1758 | Sarah Houston was born on 17 February 1758 at Sussex Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | 1844 | She died in 1844.1 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
Elizabeth Houston1
F, b. 9 October 1759
| Birth* | 9 October 1759 | Elizabeth Houston was born on 9 October 1759 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage | circa 1778 | She married Nehemiah Carey, son of Thomas Carey and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1778.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1778 | As of circa 1778,her married name was Carey. |
| Will - Father's* | 23 January 1788 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 23 January 1788. In his will Robert Houston (c. 1730-1788), father of Elizabeth, provided a bequest of £5.0 to his daughter "Lizza" in his will, dated 23 Jan 1788. In the probate file for Robert Houston IV, the accounting for his estate shows a disbursement, "Paid to Nehemiah Cary a legacy left his wife....£5.0.0." (Source: Dennis Krebs, Email dated 7/3/2014.) |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 264 (will of Thomas Cary Sr., wife Elizabeth).
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 57 (The Thomas Carey Family).
John Alexander Laws 'A.L.' Houston1
M, b. 30 December 1761
| Birth* | 30 December 1761 | John Alexander Laws 'A.L.' Houston was born on 30 December 1761 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
Citations
- [S2190] Catherine Bond Gheesling, Notes on Robert Houston of Maryland and Descendants, 1652 to late 1700s.
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
Nancy Houston1
F, b. 29 April 1768
| Birth* | 29 April 1768 | Nancy Houston was born on 29 April 1768 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
Liston A. Houston1
M, b. 21 December 1771
| Birth* | 21 December 1771 | Liston A. Houston was born on 21 December 1771 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
Citations
- [S2190] Catherine Bond Gheesling, Notes on Robert Houston of Maryland and Descendants, 1652 to late 1700s.
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
Priscilla Houston1
F, b. 19 February 1773
| Birth* | 19 February 1773 | Priscilla Houston was born on 19 February 1773 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
James (of Robt IV) Houston1
M, b. 16 January 1775
| Birth* | 16 January 1775 | James (of Robt IV) Houston was born on 16 January 1775 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
Clement Houston1
M, b. 13 March 1777, d. 26 October 1861
| Birth* | 13 March 1777 | Clement Houston was born on 13 March 1777 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | 26 October 1861 | He died on 26 October 1861 at age 84.1 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
Samuel Houston1
M, b. 6 April 1783, d. 3 September 1786
| Birth* | 6 April 1783 | Samuel Houston was born on 6 April 1783 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | 3 September 1786 | He died on 3 September 1786 at age 3.1 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
Nancy Houston1
F, b. 4 October 1786
| Birth* | 4 October 1786 | Nancy Houston was born on 4 October 1786 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2189] OH & R.R. Sweet (Genealogist) of Washington, DC Miss Elissa Houston of Springfiled, Houston Family History, p. 456 (Bible records of Miss Carrie Houston, Lincoln, DE).
John Thorowgood Houston1
M, b. circa 1795
| Birth* | circa 1795 | John Thorowgood Houston was born circa 1795 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2190] Catherine Bond Gheesling, Notes on Robert Houston of Maryland and Descendants, 1652 to late 1700s.
Isaac (of Robert) Houston1
M, b. circa 1797
| Birth* | circa 1797 | Isaac (of Robert) Houston was born circa 1797 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2190] Catherine Bond Gheesling, Notes on Robert Houston of Maryland and Descendants, 1652 to late 1700s.
Elizabeth Miller Houston1
F, b. circa 1799
| Birth* | circa 1799 | Elizabeth Miller Houston was born circa 1799 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2190] Catherine Bond Gheesling, Notes on Robert Houston of Maryland and Descendants, 1652 to late 1700s.
Joseph Houston1
M, b. circa 1804
| Birth* | circa 1804 | Joseph Houston was born circa 1804 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2190] Catherine Bond Gheesling, Notes on Robert Houston of Maryland and Descendants, 1652 to late 1700s.
Sally Burton Houston1
F, b. circa 1806
| Birth* | circa 1806 | Sally Burton Houston was born circa 1806 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2190] Catherine Bond Gheesling, Notes on Robert Houston of Maryland and Descendants, 1652 to late 1700s.
Lavinia Cannon1
F, b. 24 January 1762, d. 1822
| Birth* | 24 January 1762 | Lavinia Cannon was born on 24 January 1762.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1776 | She married Lowther 'Lowder' Hearne, son of Ebenezer Hearne and Priscilla Fooks, circa 1776 at Sussex Co, DE.1,4,3 |
| Married Name | circa 1776 | As of circa 1776,her married name was Hearne. |
| Death* | 1822 | Lavinia Cannon died in 1822 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.5,3 |
Citations
- [S2191] William T. Hearne, Brief History and Genealogy of the Hearne Family (1066-1907), p. 176.
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2196] Doug Cannon, A Cannon Compilation - Nanticoke James, Dorchester Co, MD & Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co, DE, p. 5.
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 149 (Hearne Family).
- [S2191] William T. Hearne, Brief History and Genealogy of the Hearne Family (1066-1907), p. 177.
Ebenezer Hearne1
M, b. 6 May 1717, d. before 15 April 1785
| Birth* | 6 May 1717 | Ebenezer Hearne was born on 6 May 1717 at Delmar, Sussex Co, DE.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1752 | He married Priscilla Fooks circa 1752.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 27 January 1762 | Ebenezer was named in his father's will on 27 January 1762 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Ebenezer in the will of Thomas Hearn.4 |
| Death* | before 15 April 1785 | He died before 15 April 1785 at Sussex Co, DE. He left no will, but is was on this date that his administration bond was record.1,3 |
Citations
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 149 (Hearne Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 145 (Hearne Family).
- [S2191] William T. Hearne, Brief History and Genealogy of the Hearne Family (1066-1907), p. 161.
- [S2152] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book 1750-1772, p. 26 (will of Thomas Hearn).
Priscilla Fooks1
F, b. circa 1735, d. before 19 April 1796
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Priscilla Fooks was born circa 1735.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1752 | She married Ebenezer Hearne, son of Thomas Hearne and Sarah B. 'Sally' Newbold, circa 1752.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1752 | As of circa 1752,her married name was Hearne. |
| Will* | 5 April 1796 | Priscilla made a will on 5 April 1796 at Sussex Co, DE. Heirs: sons Luther, Ebenezer, Thomas, Joseph and Clement Hearn; granddaughters Sally Hearn (daughter of Clement) and Priscilla Hearn. Witt: James Williams, Gammage Williams, Samuel Hearn.2,3 |
| Death* | before 19 April 1796 | She died before 19 April 1796 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that her will was probated.2,3 |
Citations
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 149 (Hearne Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 150 (Hearne Family).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 270 (will of Priscilla Hearn).
- [S2191] William T. Hearne, Brief History and Genealogy of the Hearne Family (1066-1907), p. 161.
Sarah B. 'Sally' Newbold1
F, b. 1 November 1691, d. before 1745
| Birth* | 1 November 1691 | Sarah B. 'Sally' Newbold was born on 1 November 1691 at Pocomoke, Somerset Co, MD.4 |
| Marriage* | before 9 February 1712 | She married Thomas Hearne, son of William Hearne II Gent. and Mary Wescott (Cuthbert?), before 9 February 1712 at Somerset Co, MD.5 |
| Will - Father's* | 9 February 1712 | Sarah was named in her father's will on 9 February 1712 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Sarah, wife of Thomas Hearne, in the will of Thomas Newbold, wife Jane.2 |
| Married Name | before 9 February 1712 | As of before 9 February 1712,her married name was Hearne. |
| Death* | before 1745 | She died before 1745.3 |
Citations
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Thomas Hearn Fooks V, 9 Oct 2011, p. 15.
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 10 (will of Thomas Newbold, wife Jane).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 190 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 145 (Hearne Family) & p. 190 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 145 (Hearne Family).
Thomas Newbold I1
M, b. circa 1650, d. before 5 June 1713
| Birth* | circa 1650 | Thomas Newbold I was born circa 1650.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1675 | He married Adriana (-----) circa 1675.2 |
| Land patented* | 1678 | Thomas Newbold I patented land in 1678 at north of Pitts Neck, Somerset Co, MD. It was in this year that Thomas Newbold was granted 450 acres for transporting into Somerset Co himself, his wife Adriana, his children Murphy and Sarah and 5 other headrights. That same year he received payment for services in expedition against Nanticoke Indians. Also in 1678 he purchased from Edward Wale and Elizabeth his wife the tracts Acquintica, made up of 2 parts, 300 acres and 200 acres and Friendship, 100 acres. These were located side by side on the north side of Pocomoke River a few miles upstream from Pitts Neck.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1688 | He married Jane (-----) circa 1688.2 |
| Will* | 9 February 1712 | Thomas made a will on 9 February 1712 at Somerset Co, MD. To eldest son Thomas land "Acquatico," "Friendship," & "Gift. To 2nd son William land "Acquatico," "Friendship" & "Gift." To 3rd son John land "Bachan." To youngest son Francis land "Brachan." To daughter Sarah, wife of Thomas Hearne. To wife Jane Extr. to 2 youngest daughters Margaret and Mary. Witt: John Perkins, Alexander Graunt & Thomas Layfield.1 |
| Death* | before 5 June 1713 | He died before 5 June 1713 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.1 |
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 10 (will of Thomas Newbold, wife Jane).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 190 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 188 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 190 (Newbod family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 193 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 195 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 194 (Newbold Family).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 101 (Robert Houston Family).
Jane (-----)1
F, b. circa 1670
| Birth* | circa 1670 | Jane (-----) was born circa 1670.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1688 | She married Thomas Newbold I circa 1688.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1688 | As of circa 1688,her married name was Newbold. |
| Will - Husb's* | 9 February 1712 | Jane was named in her husband's will on 9 February 1712 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as wife Jane in the will of Thomas Newbold.1 |
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 10 (will of Thomas Newbold, wife Jane).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 190 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 195 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 194 (Newbold Family).
- [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 101 (Robert Houston Family).
Adriana (-----)1
F, b. circa 1655
| Birth* | circa 1655 | Adriana (-----) was born circa 1655.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1675 | She married Thomas Newbold I circa 1675.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1675 | As of circa 1675,her married name was Newbold. |
Citations
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 190 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 188 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 190 (Newbod family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 193 (Newbold Family).
Katherine Newbold1
F, b. 15 October 1689
| Birth* | 15 October 1689 | Katherine Newbold was born on 15 October 1689 at Pocomoke, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 190 (Newbold Family).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 193 (Newbold Family).
William Hearne1
M, b. before 1727
| Birth* | before 1727 | William Hearne was born before 1727 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 145 (Hearne Family).
George Hearne1
M, b. before 1718
| Birth* | before 1718 | George Hearne was born before 1718 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 27 January 1762 | George was named in his father's will on 27 January 1762 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son George in the will of Thomas Hearn.2 |
Citations
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 145 (Hearne Family).
- [S2152] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book 1750-1772, p. 26 (will of Thomas Hearn).
Thomas Hearne1
M, b. circa 1717
| Birth* | circa 1717 | Thomas Hearne was born circa 1717 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 27 January 1762 | Thomas was named in his father's will on 27 January 1762 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Thomas in the will of Thomas Hearn.2 |
Citations
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 145 (Hearne Family).
- [S2152] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book 1750-1772, p. 26 (will of Thomas Hearn).
Nehemiah Hearne1
M, b. before 1717
| Birth* | before 1717 | Nehemiah Hearne was born before 1717 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 145 (Hearne Family).
George Hearne1
M, b. 6 September 1758, d. 1778
| Birth* | 6 September 1758 | George Hearne was born on 6 September 1758 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | 1778 | He died in 1778 at New Jersey. He was killed by the Hessians in the Rev. War.1 |
Citations
- [S2191] William T. Hearne, Brief History and Genealogy of the Hearne Family (1066-1907), p. 161.
Joseph Hearne1
M, b. 16 May 1761, d. 1838
| Birth* | 16 May 1761 | Joseph Hearne was born on 16 May 1761 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 5 April 1796 | Joseph was named in his mother's will on 5 April 1796 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Jospeh Hearn in the will of Priscilla Hearn.2 |
| Death* | 1838 | He died in 1838 at Alabama.1 |
Citations
- [S2191] William T. Hearne, Brief History and Genealogy of the Hearne Family (1066-1907), p. 161.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 270 (will of Priscilla Hearn).
Clement Hearne1
M, b. 29 November 1763, d. 1851
| Birth* | 29 November 1763 | Clement Hearne was born on 29 November 1763 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 5 April 1796 | Clement was named in his mother's will on 5 April 1796 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Clement Hearn in the will of Priscilla Hearn.2 |
| Death* | 1851 | He died in 1851 at Lexington, KY.1 |
Citations
- [S2191] William T. Hearne, Brief History and Genealogy of the Hearne Family (1066-1907), p. 161.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 270 (will of Priscilla Hearn).
Thomas Hearne1
M, b. 3 November 1768, d. 24 June 1838
| Birth* | 3 November 1768 | Thomas Hearne was born on 3 November 1768 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 5 April 1796 | Thomas was named in his mother's will on 5 April 1796 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as Thomas Hearn in the will of Priscilla Hearn.2 |
| Death* | 24 June 1838 | He died on 24 June 1838 at Delaware at age 69.1 |
Citations
- [S2191] William T. Hearne, Brief History and Genealogy of the Hearne Family (1066-1907), p. 161.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 270 (will of Priscilla Hearn).
Ebenezer Hearne1
M, b. 22 March 1774, d. 1841
| Birth* | 22 March 1774 | Ebenezer Hearne was born on 22 March 1774 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 5 April 1796 | Ebenezer was named in his mother's will on 5 April 1796 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Ebenezer Hearn in the will of Priscilla Hearn.2 |
| Death* | 1841 | He died in 1841 at Delaware.1 |
Citations
- [S2191] William T. Hearne, Brief History and Genealogy of the Hearne Family (1066-1907), p. 161.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 270 (will of Priscilla Hearn).
Joseph Cannon1
M, b. circa 1723, d. circa 1803
| Birth* | circa 1723 | Joseph Cannon was born circa 1723 at Sussex Co, DE.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | He married Ann (-----) circa 1755. |
| Will - Mother's* | 16 September 1779 | Joseph was named in his mother's will on 16 September 1779 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Joseph Cannon in the will of Sarah Cannon.4 |
| Death* | circa 1803 | He died circa 1803.3 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2196] Doug Cannon, A Cannon Compilation - Nanticoke James, Dorchester Co, MD & Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co, DE, p. 1.
- [S2196] Doug Cannon, A Cannon Compilation - Nanticoke James, Dorchester Co, MD & Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co, DE, p. 4.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 163 (will of Sarah Cannon).
Ann (-----)1
F, b. circa 1740
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Ann (-----) was born circa 1740. |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married Joseph Cannon, son of James Cannon II and Sarah (-----), circa 1755. |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Cannon. |
Citations
- [S2196] Doug Cannon, A Cannon Compilation - Nanticoke James, Dorchester Co, MD & Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co, DE, p. 4.
Joseph Warrington Jr.1
M, b. circa 1756, d. 19 December 1829
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Joseph Warrington Jr. was born circa 1756 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 20 October 1778 | Joseph was named in his father's will on 20 October 1778 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Joseph Warrington in the will of Joseph Warrington, wife unnamed.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1810 | He married Ann Jefferson, daughter of Warren 'Warring' Jefferson and (-----) (-----), circa 1810.4 |
| Will* | 4 November 1824 | Joseph made a will on 4 November 1824 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Death* | 19 December 1829 | He died on 19 December 1829 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
Citations
- [S2193] Charles Elzey Warrington Jr., The Charles Elzey Warrington Genealogy, p. 140.
- [S2193] Charles Elzey Warrington Jr., The Charles Elzey Warrington Genealogy, p. 141.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 125 (will of Joseph Warrington, wife unnamed).
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
Ann Jefferson1
F, b. circa 1790, d. before 23 April 1836
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Ann Jefferson was born circa 1790 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1810 | She married Joseph Warrington Jr., son of Joseph Warrington Sr. and Rachel Tilney (Tenley?), circa 1810.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1810 | As of circa 1810,her married name was Warrington. |
| Will* | 28 January 1832 | Ann made a will on 28 January 1832 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Death* | before 23 April 1836 | She died before 23 April 1836 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that her will was probated.2 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2193] Charles Elzey Warrington Jr., The Charles Elzey Warrington Genealogy, p. 186.
Joshua Hudson II1
M, b. 17 October 1796, d. 25 September 1881
| Birth* | 17 October 1796 | Joshua Hudson II was born on 17 October 1796 at St. Martins, Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | 23 September 1825 | He married Mary 'Molly' Dunaway, daughter of John L. Dunaway and Nancy (-----), on 23 September 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
| Census head | 1830 | Joshua was listed as a head of household in the census of 1830 at District 3, Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Joshua Hudson, a head of household, age 30-40. Listed with him was 1 female age 20-30 and 1 female age 70-80.4 |
| Census head* | 1850 | Joshua was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at Dagsborough Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as Joshua Hudson, age 54, the head of family #268. Listed with him were the following Hudsons: Mary H., age 42; Elizabeth, age 20; Nancy C., age 17; Mary A., age 16; Joseph D., age 14; David H., age 12; John, age 11; Margaret, age 7; Joshua W., age 4. Also listed was Annanias Jones, age 24.5 |
| Death* | 25 September 1881 | He died on 25 September 1881 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 84.2 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Frey Family Tree, owner thefreyguy68.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Maryland Marriage Records, 1655-1850.
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, 1830 Federal Census, Worcester Co, MD, District 3).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Sussex Co, DE.
Mary 'Molly' Dunaway1
F, b. 26 August 1808, d. 10 June 1864
| Birth* | 26 August 1808 | Mary 'Molly' Dunaway was born on 26 August 1808 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | 23 September 1825 | She married Joshua Hudson II, son of Joshua Hudson I and Zipporah Holloway, on 23 September 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | 23 September 1825 | As of 23 September 1825,her married name was Hudson. |
| Death* | 10 June 1864 | Mary 'Molly' Dunaway died on 10 June 1864 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 55.1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Frey Family Tree, owner thefreyguy68.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Maryland Marriage Records, 1655-1850.
Paynter Frame Watson1
M, b. 4 July 1809, d. 14 July 1851
| Birth* | 4 July 1809 | Paynter Frame Watson was born on 4 July 1809 at Dagsboro Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Marriage* | 5 May 1834 | He married Elizabeth J. Moore, daughter of William Moore and Nancy Jacob, on 5 May 1834 at Sussex Co, DE. They were shown as Paynter F. Watson and Elizabeth Moor.3 |
| Will* | 21 June 1851 | Paynter made a will on 21 June 1851 at Sussex Co, DE. His will was probated 2 July 1851, recorded in will book 10, p. 540, Georgetown, DE. He named his 3 living children as Henry Hill Watson, Peter Robinson Watson and John Mattox Watson (all under age 21). My Extr to take possession of my keys, money, notes, bonds & effects.4 |
| Death* | 14 July 1851 | He died on 14 July 1851 at Baltimore Hundred, Sussex Co, DE, at age 42.2 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research, Pedigree Chart made by Steven V. Tindall, 2028 Mitscher Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, June 1982 (showing ancestors of Henry Hill Watson 1836-1915).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Delware Marriage Records, 1744-1912.
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research, Hand written notes by Dorothy W. Pepper, 89 W. Church St., P.O. Box 6, Selbyville, DE 19975 - April 1993.
Elizabeth J. Moore1
F, b. 14 October 1812, d. 24 January 1848
| Birth* | 14 October 1812 | Elizabeth J. Moore was born on 14 October 1812 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | 5 May 1834 | She married Paynter Frame Watson, son of Crafford Mills Watson and Nancy (-----), on 5 May 1834 at Sussex Co, DE. They were shown as Paynter F. Watson and Elizabeth Moor.3 |
| Married Name | 5 May 1834 | As of 5 May 1834,her married name was Watson. |
| Death* | 24 January 1848 | Elizabeth J. Moore died on 24 January 1848 at Baltimore Hundred, Sussex Co, DE, at age 35.1 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research, Pedigree Chart made by Steven V. Tindall, 2028 Mitscher Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, June 1982 (showing ancestors of Henry Hill Watson 1836-1915).
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Delware Marriage Records, 1744-1912.
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research, Hand written notes by Dorothy W. Pepper, 89 W. Church St., P.O. Box 6, Selbyville, DE 19975 - April 1993.
Crafford Mills Watson1
M, b. 7 November 1788, d. 26 May 1836
| Birth* | 7 November 1788 | Crafford Mills Watson was born on 7 November 1788 at Dagsboro Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1805 | He married Nancy (-----) circa 1805.1 |
| Death* | 26 May 1836 | Crafford Mills Watson died on 26 May 1836 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 47.1 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research, Pedigree Chart made by Steven V. Tindall, 2028 Mitscher Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, June 1982 (showing ancestors of Henry Hill Watson 1836-1915).
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research, Hand written notes by Dorothy W. Pepper, 89 W. Church St., P.O. Box 6, Selbyville, DE 19975 - April 1993.
Nancy (-----)1
F, b. 1785
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research, Pedigree Chart made by Steven V. Tindall, 2028 Mitscher Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, June 1982 (showing ancestors of Henry Hill Watson 1836-1915).
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research, Hand written notes by Dorothy W. Pepper, 89 W. Church St., P.O. Box 6, Selbyville, DE 19975 - April 1993.
William Moore1
M, b. circa 1781
| Birth* | circa 1781 | William Moore was born circa 1781 at Sussex Co, DE.3,4 |
| Will - Uncle's | 9 February 1793 | William was named in his uncle's will on 9 February 1793 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as William Moore, child of my brother-in-law William Moore and sister Nancy Moore, in the will of Nathaniel Horsey, wife Nancy with unborn child.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1810 | He married Nancy Jacob circa 1810.3 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 240 (will of Nathaniel Horsey, wife Nancy).
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research, Pedigree Chart made by Steven V. Tindall, 2028 Mitscher Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, June 1982 (showing ancestors of Henry Hill Watson 1836-1915).
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research.
Nancy Horsey1
F, b. circa 1758
| Birth* | circa 1758 | Nancy Horsey was born circa 1758 at Somerset Co, MD.4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1776 | She married William Moore, son of Thomas (of Thos & Mary) Moore and Grace Beauchamp (Beauchamp?), circa 1776.4 |
| Married Name | circa 1776 | As of circa 1776,her married name was Moore. |
| Will - Father's* | 3 November 1785 | Nancy was named in her father's will on 3 November 1785 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Nancy Moore in the will of Outerbridge Horsey. William Moore was a witness.2 |
| Will - Brother's* | 20 November 1787 | Nancy was named in her brother's will on 20 November 1787 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as sister Nancy Moore in the will of Stephen Horsey of Sussex County, DE.5 |
| Will - Brother's | 9 February 1793 | Nancy was named in her brother's will on 9 February 1793 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as sister Nancy Moore in the will of Nathaniel Horsey, wife Nancy with unborn child. He also named Mary Horsey Moore, Kitturah Moore and William Moore the children of my brother-in-law William Moore and sister Nancy Moore.6 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 378 (Horsey family).
- [S1053] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book EB 7, 1788-1799, pp. 1 & 2 (will of Outerbridge Horsey).
- [S958] James R. Revell Sr., Descendants of Randall Revell of the Eastern Shore, p. 206 (4th Generation).
- [S958] James R. Revell Sr., Descendants of Randall Revell of the Eastern Shore, p. 254 (5th Generation).
- [S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 44 (will of Stephen Horsey of Sussex Co, DE).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 240 (will of Nathaniel Horsey, wife Nancy).
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research.
Elisha (-----)1
F, b. circa 1765, d. between 1810 and 1820
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Elisha (-----) was born circa 1765.1 |
| Marriage* | before 1782 | She married Peter Watson (s/o Urias), son of Euriah 'Urias' Watson and (-----) (-----), before 1782.2 |
| Married Name | before 1782 | As of before 1782,her married name was Watson. |
| Death* | between 1810 and 1820 | Elisha (-----) died between 1810 and 1820.1 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research, Pedigree Chart made by Steven V. Tindall, 2028 Mitscher Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, June 1982 (showing ancestors of Henry Hill Watson 1836-1915).
Alexander Laws1
M, b. circa 1745, d. before 2 March 1790
| Birth* | circa 1745 | Alexander Laws was born circa 1745.1 |
| Anecdote* | 1776 | Alexander Laws was Judge of State Court in 1776 and Senator in 1786.2 |
| Death* | before 2 March 1790 | He died before 2 March 1790 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as my dec'd son Alexander Laws in the will of John Laws.3 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2204] Billy Laws, Barry W. Miles.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 221 (will of John Laws).
Sarah Laws1
F, b. circa 1747, d. before August 1773
| Birth* | circa 1747 | Sarah Laws was born circa 1747.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | She married William Polk, son of Robert Polk and Alis Covington, circa 1765.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1765 | As of circa 1765,her married name was Polk. |
| Death* | before August 1773 | Sarah Laws died before August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD.3 |
| Will - Father's* | 2 March 1790 | Sarah was named in her father's will on 2 March 1790 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Sarah Polk dec'd in the will of John Laws.2 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 221 (will of John Laws).
- [S2206] Ralph A. Riggin & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 15, p. 150 (Polk Family).
William Polk1
M, b. circa 1725, d. 27 December 1787
| Birth* | circa 1725 | William Polk was born circa 1725 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | He married Sarah Laws, daughter of John Laws Sr. and Agnes Alexander, circa 1765.2 |
| Marriage | circa 1773 | William Polk married Eleanor 'Nelly' (-----) circa 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD.3 |
| Est Settm't Sister's* | 13 August 1773 | William Polk was named in the settlement of his sister's estate on 13 August 1773 at Dorchester Co, MD. The admin. account of Sarah Nutter was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admin. d.b.n. (De bonis non - Latin phrase used to denote an estate settlement had not been administered by the one appointed to do so. Usually an administrator de bonis non was one being appointed after the first named administrator, or the one who had qualified, failed to settle the estate.) on 13 Aug 1773. The admin. was William Nutter Jr. Representatives: William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca, Thomas. On 18 March 1775 a second admin. account was submitted by William Polk and his wife Eleanor. Distribution of the estate was made on 13 Aug 1773 by William Polk and his wife Eleanor, admins., d.b.n., equally to William Nutter Jr., Hewett, Sarah, David, Mary, John, Rebecca & Thomas.3 |
| Guardian - named as* | August 1774 | William was named as a guardian in August 1774 at Dorchester Co, MD. Robert Clarkson of Dorcester Co was appointed one of the land commissioners to determine the boundaries of the tract Ottowottocoquin (now in Caroline Co) for William Polk, guardian of Mary Nutter, orphan of William Nutter, dec'd.4 |
| Death* | 27 December 1787 | He died on 27 December 1787 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2206] Ralph A. Riggin & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 15, p. 150 (Polk Family).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 221 (will of John Laws).
- [S2206] Ralph A. Riggin & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 15, p. 152 (Polk Family).
- [S2220] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 7, p. 63 (Clarkson Family).
John Laws1
M, b. circa 1739, d. before 2 March 1790
| Birth* | circa 1739 | John Laws was born circa 1739.1 |
| Death* | before 2 March 1790 | He died before 2 March 1790. He was shown as son John dec'd in the will of John Laws.2 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 221 (will of John Laws).
William Alexander Jr.1
M, b. circa 1680, d. before 18 June 1735
| Birth* | circa 1680 | William Alexander Jr. was born circa 1680.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1705 | He married Catharine Wallace circa 1705.1 |
| Will* | 7 March 1732 | William made a will on 7 March 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. To wife Catharine Extr and plantation. To son Samuel Extr and land. To son Moses land. Mentions father William. To son James land. To son Listian "Trouble." Mentions daughter Agnes. Witt: John Caldwell, Joseph Caldwell, John Crawford & William Dulany. This will was probated 18 Jun 1735.1 |
| Will | 21 March 1734 | William made a will on 21 March 1734 at Somerset Co, MD. To son Listian Extr & plantation "Trouble." To son James Extr & plantation "Dentry." To son Moses "Hogg Quarter." Mentions William Alexander Sr. To daughter Agnes. To Mary, daughter of Moses Alexander & her sister Elizabeth. To daughter Mary Mills. Witt: Benjamin Cottman, Thomas Pollet, John Griffin & Christopher Dowdall. This will was probated 19 Jul 1735.2 |
| Death* | before 18 June 1735 | He died before 18 June 1735 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, wife Catharine).
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, no wife).
Catharine Wallace1
F, b. circa 1680
| Birth* | circa 1680 | Catharine Wallace was born circa 1680.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1705 | She married William Alexander Jr., son of William Alexander Sr. and (-----) (-----), circa 1705.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1705 | As of circa 1705,her married name was Alexander. |
| Will - Husb's* | 7 March 1732 | Catharine was named in her husband's will on 7 March 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as wife Catharine in the will of William Alexander.2 |
Citations
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Thomas Hearn Fooks V, 9 Oct 2011, p. 28.
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, wife Catharine).
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, no wife).
Listian Alexander1
M, b. circa 1712, d. before 23 July 1738
| Birth* | circa 1712 | Listian Alexander was born circa 1712 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 March 1732 | Listian was named in his father's will on 7 March 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Listian and given tract "Trouble" in the will of William Alexander, wife Catharine.1 |
| Will* | 20 March 1737 | Listian made a will on 20 March 1737 at Somerset Co, MD. To William (under 21), son of Mose Alexander, plantation "Trouble" & "Dantry." To cousin Alexander Mills. Sister Agnes Extr. Witt: Thomas Gilliss, David Polk & Thomas Pollit.2 |
| Death* | before 23 July 1738 | He died before 23 July 1738 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.2 |
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, wife Catharine).
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 48 (will of Listian Alexander).
James Alexander1
M, b. circa 1710
| Birth* | circa 1710 | James Alexander was born circa 1710 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 March 1732 | James was named in his father's will on 7 March 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son James and given land in the will of William Alexander, wife Catharine.1 |
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, wife Catharine).
Moses Alexander1
M, b. circa 1708
| Birth* | circa 1708 | Moses Alexander was born circa 1708 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 March 1732 | Moses was named in his father's will on 7 March 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Moses and given land in the will of William Alexander, wife Catharine.1 |
| Marriage* | before 17 July 1741 | He married Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of William Robinson I and Elizabeth Hardy, before 17 July 1741 at Somerset Co (present day Wicomico Co), MD.2 |
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, wife Catharine).
- [S2199] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 8, p. 264 (Weatherly Family).
Samuel Alexander1
M, b. circa 1706
| Birth* | circa 1706 | Samuel Alexander was born circa 1706 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 March 1732 | Samuel was named in his father's will on 7 March 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Samuel and given land in the will of William Alexander, wife Catharine.1 |
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, wife Catharine).
William Alexander Sr.1
M, b. circa 1655
| Birth* | circa 1655 | William Alexander Sr. was born circa 1655.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1680 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1680. |
| Will - Son's* | 7 March 1732 | William was named in his son's will on 7 March 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as father William in the will of William Alexander, wife Catharine.1 |
| Will - Son's | 21 March 1734 | William was named in his son's will on 21 March 1734 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as William Alexander Sr. in the will of William Alexander, no wife.2 |
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, wife Catharine).
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, no wife).
(-----) (-----)
F, b. circa 1660
| Birth* | circa 1660 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1660. |
| Marriage* | circa 1680 | She married William Alexander Sr. circa 1680. |
| Married Name | circa 1680 | As of circa 1680,her married name was Alexander. |
Mary Alexander1
F, b. circa 1705
| Birth* | circa 1705 | Mary Alexander was born circa 1705 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | She married (-----) Mills circa 1725.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1725 | As of circa 1725,her married name was Mills. |
| Will - Father's* | 21 March 1734 | Mary was named in her father's will on 21 March 1734 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Mary Mills in the will of William Alexander, no wife.1 |
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, no wife).
(-----) Mills1
M, b. circa 1700
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 42 (will of William Alexander, no wife).
Jobe D. Derrickson1
M, b. 11 April 1744, d. before 27 May 1791
| Birth* | 11 April 1744 | Jobe D. Derrickson was born on 11 April 1744 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1773 | He married Sophia Evans, daughter of Gamage Evans and Rachel Lockwood, circa 1773.3 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 September 1777 | Jobe was named in his father's will on 15 September 1777 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son Job D. Dirickson in the will of Benjamin Dirickson.1 |
| Death* | before 27 May 1791 | He died before 27 May 1791 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Job Derickson was granted to Sophia Derickson.4 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 118 (will of Benjamin Dirickson).
- [S2201] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 12, p. 102 (The Andreas Derrickson Family).
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1A (Family Bible given to Catherine F. Miller by her father).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 229 (adm of Job Derickson to Sophia Derickson).
Sophia Evans1
F, b. circa 1744, d. before 1 May 1798
| Birth* | circa 1744 | Sophia Evans was born circa 1744 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1773 | She married Jobe D. Derrickson, son of Benjamin Derrickson and Leshia Wharton, circa 1773.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1773 | As of circa 1773,her married name was Derrickson. |
| Land sold* | 11 February 1775 | Sophia Evans sold land on 11 February 1775 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Job Derrickson and wife Sophia, Luke Pennewell and wife Rachel, and David Williams and wife Elizabeth, sold their rights as daughters of Gamage Evans to Josiah Mitchell.2 |
| Administrator* | 27 May 1791 | Sophia was named as administrator of an estate on 27 May 1791 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Job Derickson was granted to Sophia Derickson.4 |
| Death* | before 1 May 1798 | She died before 1 May 1798 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Sophia Dirickson was granted to Handy Dirickson.5 |
Citations
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1B.
- [S2201] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 12, p. 105 (The Andreas Derrickson Family).
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1A (Family Bible given to Catherine F. Miller by her father).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 229 (adm of Job Derickson to Sophia Derickson).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 293 (adm of Sophia Dirickson to Handy Dirickson).
Nancy Miller1
F, b. 2 February 1779, d. 20 June 1840
| Birth* | 2 February 1779 | Nancy Miller was born on 2 February 1779 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | 6 November 1811 | She married William Derrickson, son of Jobe D. Derrickson and Sophia Evans, on 6 November 1811.2,1 |
| Married Name | 6 November 1811 | As of 6 November 1811,her married name was Derrickson. |
| Death* | 20 June 1840 | Nancy Miller died on 20 June 1840 at age 61.1 |
Citations
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1B.
Benjamin Derrickson1
M, b. circa 1709, d. before 18 October 1777
| Birth* | circa 1709 | Benjamin Derrickson was born circa 1709 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 September 1715 | Benjamin was named in his father's will on 7 September 1715 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as a son Benjamin in the will of Andrew Derrickson, wife Mary Andrews Derrickson.3 |
| Marriage* | 13 February 1729/30 | He married Leshia Wharton, daughter of John Wharton and Susannah Truitt, on 13 February 1729/30 at Worcester Co, MD. Wright shows 13 Apr 1730.4 |
| Will* | 15 September 1777 | Benjamin made a will on 15 September 1777 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Benjamin Dirickson of Worcester Co, MD. Heirs: sons John, William, Benjamin, Andreas, George and Job D. Dirickson; daughters Susannah Rickards; grandson Caleb Dirickson. Extr Benjamin Schoolfield. Witt: Joseph Dirickson, Jonathan Dazey & Joshua Evans.5 |
| Death* | before 18 October 1777 | He died before 18 October 1777 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that his will was probated in Sussex Co, DE.5 |
Citations
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1B.
- [S2201] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 12, p. 101 (The Andreas Derrickson Family).
- [S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 12 (will of Andrew Derrickson, wife Mary Andrews Derrickson).
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Thomas Hearn Fooks V, 9 Oct 2011, p. 31 (footnote #440 Batcheler, Somerset Sampler, pp. 160-161 - Hopkins family & footnote #444 Judy M. Stell & Evyonne Eddins, The Andrews Family of Northampton County, VA, Dec 2006, electronic version).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 118 (will of Benjamin Dirickson).
- [S2201] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 12, p. 102 (The Andreas Derrickson Family).
Leshia Wharton1,2
F, b. circa 1714
| Birth* | circa 1714 | Leshia Wharton was born circa 1714 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 9 February 1721 | Leshia was named in her father's will on 9 February 1721 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Leshia in the will of John Wharton, wife Susannah.3 |
| Marriage* | 13 February 1729/30 | She married Benjamin Derrickson, son of Andreas 'Andrew' Derrickson and Mary (22) Andrews, on 13 February 1729/30 at Worcester Co, MD. Wright shows 13 Apr 1730.1 |
| Married Name | 13 February 1729/30 | As of 13 February 1729/30,her married name was Derrickson. |
Citations
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Thomas Hearn Fooks V, 9 Oct 2011, p. 31 (footnote #440 Batcheler, Somerset Sampler, pp. 160-161 - Hopkins family & footnote #444 Judy M. Stell & Evyonne Eddins, The Andrews Family of Northampton County, VA, Dec 2006, electronic version).
- [S2201] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 12, p. 102 (The Andreas Derrickson Family).
- [S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 21 (will of John Wharton, wife Susannah).
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Thomas Hearn Fooks V, 9 Oct 2011, p. 31 (no footnotes).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 118 (will of Benjamin Dirickson).
Andreas 'Andrew' Derrickson1,2
M, b. circa 1672, d. before 13 June 1716
| Birth* | circa 1672 | Andreas 'Andrew' Derrickson was born circa 1672 at Philadelphia, PA.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1695 | He married Temperance Hopkins, daughter of Samuel Hopkins I and Hannah Turner, circa 1695.1,4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1705 | Andreas 'Andrew' Derrickson married Mary (22) Andrews, daughter of Andrew (7) Andrews and Elizabeth Johnson, circa 1705.2 |
| Will* | 7 September 1715 | Andreas made a will on 7 September 1715 at Worcester Co, MD. To daughter Mary, wife of William Taylor, land. To son Samuel, son Joseph Andrews, son Benjamin, daughter Temperance, youngest son Andrew: land. Mentions William Whittington. Wife Mary Andrews Derrickson to be Extr. Witt: Samuel Johnson, John Morriss and William Samond.2 |
| Death* | before 13 June 1716 | He died before 13 June 1716 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.2 |
Citations
- [S2201] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 12, p. 100 (The Andreas Derrickson Family).
- [S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 12 (will of Andrew Derrickson, wife Mary Andrews Derrickson).
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Thomas Hearn Fooks V, 9 Oct 2011, p. 31 (footnote #440 Batcheler, Somerset Sampler, pp. 160-161 - Hopkins family & footnote #444 Judy M. Stell & Evyonne Eddins, The Andrews Family of Northampton County, VA, Dec 2006, electronic version).
- [S2065] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Other Wills in the Prerogative Court for Someret & Worcester Counties, MD 1664-1775, p. 7 (will of Samuel Hopkins, wife Hannah).
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1B.
- [S2201] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 12, p. 101 (The Andreas Derrickson Family).
