Name |
Theophilus Marshall [1] |
Birth |
1755 |
Dorchester Co, Maryland [2] |
Gender |
Male |
Court - named in order |
1778 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- 1778 Chancery Court June 23, order to pay and receipt by Theophious Marshall on account (MSA S 1004-12-2963 MdHR 6636-11-137/49)
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Land - they sold land |
1779 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- In 1779, Theophilus Marshall and his wife, Elizabeth, sold 200 acres at "Cathagena" which was left to him by his father.
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Anecdote |
1780 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- Theophilus was among residents of Vienna, MD who signed a petition presented in October, 1780: "situation of town and probably return of enemy crews from NY cause apprehension; aid from the state has been wanting; Tories on island gave aid to the enemy; ships in the stocks are objects of plunder; lower Dorchester, Somerset & Worcester are also threatened; when defense of the Bay is undertaken, inlets and rivers should also be defended; cannon should be sent; 6 pieces already in government hands would be a desirable addition here." (Dorcester County Maryland Genealogical Magazine, Vol. III, No. 6, March, 1984, p.17)
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Land - they were in possession of land |
1783 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- 1783, John & brother Theophilus, in possession of "Carthegenia Point, Dor. Co. , John Stevens, Esq. and his wife Frances deeded to her son Thomas Marshall their interest in "Carthegenia." (Dorchester Co. land records 19.185)
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Tax list |
1783 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland [2] |
- The 1783 Dorchester tax list shows that he and John were in possession of a tract of land in the Middle District called "Carthegenia Point." 1783 Dorchester Tax List shows him with "Marshalls Chance," "Marshalls Venture," 36 3/4A "Cartheginea" all in Middle District. He is shown as 'agent' for James Marshall for land in Middle District.
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Estate Inventory - Inventory & next of kin was filed |
1784 |
Worcester Co., Maryland |
- Theophilus and Levin were named "next of kin" in
the administration of their uncle, Esme Marshall's, estate, 1784 Worcester Co., MD.
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Ordinary license |
1787 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- He applied in March, 1787 for a license to keep an ordinary at his house in New Market. (James Marshall's notes: Dorchester Minutes, p. 108, March, 1787).
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Census head of household |
1790 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- 2 males +16, 3 females -16, 4 females +16, and 9 slaves.
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Court - convicted |
1792 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- Theophilus was found guilty of assault on J. Saunders in Dorchester County Court, October Term, 1792.
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Court - plaintiff |
1793 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- 1793 Chancery Court, Theo. Marshall and Alexander Marshall & William Angel vs. Cuthbert Heron, Anna Heron and Harriet Heron, Ets. of Cuthbert Heron - lot in Vienna.
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Land - they bought land |
1796 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- In 1796, Theophilus bought a vacant lot in New Market from James Sulivane for 35 pounds. This L-shaped lot encompassed part of the Johnny's Tavern property abutting Main Street and part of the Royal Lawns property abutting Railroad Avenue. He sold the property in 1803 for 60 pounds.
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Census head of household |
1800 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland [3] |
- Theo. Marshall 3M-10, 2M10-16, 1M16-26, 1M45+, 2F10-16, 1F16-26, 1F26-45, 10 slaves
His only known children are William and John; however, his 1790 and 1800 household suggests he had other children.
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Age - Their age was stated in a record |
1802 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- Theophilus gave a deposition in 1802 that he was aged 47. (James H. Marshall's notes: Dorchester Deeds HD 20, p. 113, 1802)
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Court - witnessed an event |
1804 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- William and his father were witnesses in the Dorchester County Court Oct 1804 Trippe vs Prichett. (Dorchester Co. Maryland Genealogical Magazine, Vol. XII, No. 1, May, 1992, p.9)
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Anecdote |
1808 |
Dorchester Co., Maryland |
- The "Republican Star" reported on July 12, 1808 that their was mail at the Cambridge post office for Theophilus and William Marshall. (F. Edward Wright, MD Eastern Shore Newspaper Abstracts Vol. 2, p. 42)
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Record ID |
57298 |
Death |
Aft 1808 |
Dorchester Co, Maryland |
Siblings |
4 brothers and 3 sisters |
+ | 1. John Marshall, b. Abt 1752, Northampton County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 1785 (Age < 32 years) ╚═Frances Sherwood, b. Abt 1755 d. Aft 1802 (Age > 48 years), m. Abt 1775, Caroline Co, Maryland
| + | 2. Theophilus Marshall, b. 1755, Dorchester Co, Maryland d. Aft 1808, Dorchester Co, Maryland (Age > 54 years) ╚═Elizabeth Sherwood, b. Abt 1757 d. Yes, date unknown , m. Bef 1779
| + | 3. Levin Marshall, b. Abt 1756, Northampton County, Virginia, USA d. 1822, Dorchester Co, Maryland (Age 66 years) ╚═Mary Ennalls Hooper, b. Abt 1770 d. Bef 1803, Dorchester Co, Maryland (Age < 32 years), m. 13 Dec 1790, Dorchester Co, Maryland ╚═Margaret Vickers Thomas, b. Abt 1775 d. Yes, date unknown , m. Abt 1803
| | 4. Patience Marshall, b. Abt 1757, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania d. Abt 1773 (Age 16 years) | | 5. Sarah 'Sally' Marshall, b. Abt 1759 d. Yes, date unknown ╚═Thomas Brereton, b. Abt 1755 d. Yes, date unknown , m. 26 Feb 1781
| + | 6. Henry Marshall, b. Abt 1761, Northampton County, Virginia, USA d. Abt 1803, Dorchester Co., Maryland (Age 42 years) ╚═Joan Mitchell d. Yes, date unknown , m. 5 Sep 1786, Dorcester Co., Maryland ╚═Eve Rothrock, b. 5 Aug 1769 d. Yes, date unknown , m. 14 Apr 1798, First Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland ╚═Joan Mitchell, b. Abt 1765 d. Yes, date unknown , m. 5 Sep 1786, Dorchester Co, Maryland
| | 7. Mary Marshall, b. Abt 1763, Northampton County, Virginia, USA d. Aft 1783 (Age > 21 years) ╚═John Oram, b. Abt 1755 d. Yes, date unknown , m. Abt 1780
| | 8. James Marshall, b. Abt 1767 d. 1783, Caroline Co, Maryland (Age 16 years) | |
Origins  |
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Patriarch & Matriarch |
John Marshall, b. Abt 1600 d. Aft 1685, Northampton County, Virginia, USA  (Age > 86 years) (3 x Great Grandfather) Sarah Darby, b. Abt 1725, Northampton County, Virginia, USA d. Yes, date unknown (Mother)  |
Person ID |
I57298 |
MilesFiles23 |
Last Modified |
8 May 2023 |