Capt. Matthew (of Thos of Matthew) Purnell

Abt 1755 - Bef 1791  (< 36 years)

• Name	Matthew (of Thos of Matthew) Purnell  [1, 2]
  Prefix	Capt.
  Birth	Abt 1755	Worcester Co, Maryland   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Will - Named in Grand Father's will	8 Nov 1760	Worcester Co, Maryland   [3, 4]
  	In his will Mathew Purnell, wife Martha, named grandchildren Thomas, Levi & Sarah, sons of Levi (dec'd), son Azariah, son John, son Thomas, grandson Mathew, son of Thomas, after his father's deceased & if Mathew should died without issue, then to 4th son of my son Thomas, if such there be, son Elisha (under age), son Jeptha, son Benjamin, son Mathew if he returns before son William turns 18, daughters Catherine and Mary Purnell.
  Will - Named in Father's will	19 Apr 1772	Worcester Co, Maryland   [5, 6]
  	To son Marthew Purnell all lands willed to me by my father Marthew, part of tract "Purnells Industry," 60 aces, if he dies without issue to my son Thos. Purnell. To brother Elisha Purnell land lying next his provided he pay my Extr 29 shillings. To Thomas Purnell, my brother Ley's son, part of tract "Purnell's Industry." So son Isaac Purnell rest of tract "Purnells Industry," except 100 acres and it to be laid off at the old bridge then running to Solomon Collings' line and thence to the line of a tract called Sandown and along that line to Bradford's line, then to the branch, to be sold; Negro boy James, bed and furniture. To son Zadue Purnell Negro boy Nimrod, bed and furniture. To son Peter Purnell Negro boy Bosan and a mare. To son Thomas Purnell Negro girl Judy, 2 cows and calves. Daughter Sary Marshall Purnell Negro wench Doll, 2 cows and calves, iron pot, petwer plates & dishes. To son Robert Purnell Negro boy Doiel and yoke of oxen. To son James Purnell £20. To Thomas Purnell son of Thomas to take my son Thomas Purnell and his estate until he is of age. Wife Elizabeth Purnell Extr. Zadick Purnell Overseer. Witt: Joh Duncan, Thos. Duncan & John Purnell. Codicil 15 Mar 1773 - To son Walter (Walton) Purnell Negro girl Lydia purchased from Angelo Atkinson, if he dies before becoming of age to my daughter Sarah. Witt: John Rosse, Thomas Duncan & Smith Bishop.
  Militia	1777	Worcester Co., Maryland   [7]
  	Matthew served as Captain, Worcester Militia, Sinepuxent Battalion, 30 Aug 1777 to at least 25 July 1780. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester County in 1778 before the Hon. Nathaniel Miller.
  Reference Identifier	Maggie 024
  Record ID	79948
  Will	16 Jun 1791	Worcester Co, Maryland   [8, 9]
  	Will dated 16 Jun 1791, probate 23 Aug 1791: I Matthew Purnell of Worcester County and Province of Maryland being in sound mind . . . ITEM - I give and bequeath to my son Levi Purnell all the tract of land that I now live on called Purnells Industry, but if he should die without an heir lawfully begotten of his body, then to my son Moses Purnell and I likewise give to my son Levi Purnell my Negro boy called Abel. Likewise to m son Moses Purnell 100 acres of land being a part of tract of land called Addition to Thurbin, except my sister Sarah Marshall Townsend should die before my mother and if she should then I give my mother that 100 acres of land called Addition to Thurbin during her natural live and for her to take my son Moses Purnell to live with her and at her death to my son Moses Purnell, but if my son Moses Purnell should die without an heir lawfully begotten of his body then to fall to my son Levi Purnell. ITEM - I give to my daughter Charlotty my Negro boy called Ben and one bed and furniture and two cows and calves and ten head of sheep, but if she should died without an heir lawfully begotten of her body, then to fall to my daughter Elizabeth Marshall Purnell. I likewise give to my daughter Elizabeth Marshall Purnell my Negro girl called Hetti, she and her increase and one bed and furniture and two cows and calves to her during her natural life, but if she should die without an heir lawfully begotten of her body, then to fall to my daughter Charlotty Purnell. I like wise leave my son Levi Purnell at age at 18 years of age and to receive his property that I have given him. I likewise leave to my well beloved wife Mary Purnell all the remaining part of my estate after paying all the lawful debts that shall come against me. ITEM - I give to my uncle Elisha Purnell my best hat and letute coat. Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my well beloved wife Mary Purnell and her brother James Houstan to be sole executors of this my last will and testament. I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal June the 16th day 1791. Signed: Matthew Purnell. Witt: Elisha Purnell, Moses Chaille, William Davis.
  Death	Bef 23 Aug 1791	Worcester Co, Maryland   [8, 9]
  	On 23 Aug 1791 Mary Purnell and James Houston made oath that this was the true and whole will and testament of Matthew Purnell of Worcester County deceased. On the same date Elisha Purnell, Moses Chaille & William Davis the witnesses made oath that they heard him publish, pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament.
  Siblings	7 brothers and 1 sister
  + 1. Capt. Matthew (of Thos of Matthew) Purnell,   b. Abt 1755, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Bef 23 Aug 1791, Worcester Co, Maryland  (Age < 36 years) ╚═Mary Houston,   b. Abt 1759, Somerset Co, Maryland d. Bef 20 Dec 1822, Worcester Co, Maryland  (Age < 63 years),  m. Abt 1778, Worcester Co, Maryland     2. Thomas (of Thos) Purnell,   b. Abt 1758, Worcester Co, Maryland d. 1784  (Age 26 years) + 3. Isaac Marshall Purnell,   b. Abt 1765, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Bef 27 Nov 1798, Worcester Co., Maryland  (Age < 33 years) ╚═Hester 'Hesse' Fisher,   b. 13 Jan 1765, Worcester Co, Maryland d. 16 Dec 1855, Worcester Co, Maryland  (Age 90 years),  m. Abt 1785   + 4. Zadoc Purnell,   b. Abt 1762, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Abt 1810  (Age 48 years) ╚═Ann Selby,   b. Abt 1762, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown  ,  m. Abt 1785   + 5. Peter Purnell,   b. Abt 1764, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Abt 1789, Worcester Co, Maryland  (Age 25 years) ╚═Catherine Richards   d. Yes, date unknown     + 6. Sarah 'Sary' Marshall Purnell,   b. Abt 1766, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown ╚═Peter Townsend,   b. Abt 1765, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Abt 1795  (Age 30 years),  m. Abt 1785     7. Robert Purnell,   b. Abt 1768, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Bef 13 Dec 1808, Worcester Co, Maryland  (Age < 40 years)   8. James Purnell,   b. Abt 1770, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown + 9. Walton Purnell,   b. Between 19 Apr 1772 and 15 Mar 1773, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown ╚═Catharine Murray,   b. Abt 1764, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown  ,  m. Abt 1790
  Origins
  Patriarch & Matriarch	Thomas Purnell,   b. Abt 1580, England d. Yes, date unknown  (3 x Great Grandfather)  Sarah Ansley,   b. Abt 1634   d. Yes, date unknown  (3 x Great Grandmother)
  Person ID	I79948	MilesFiles23
  Last Modified	9 Jun 2023

  
  

  Father	Thomas Purnell,   b. Abt 1734, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Bef 25 Jun 1773, Worcester Co, Maryland (Age < 39 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth 'Betty' Marshall,   b. Abt 1734, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Bef 28 Dec 1796, Worcester Co, Maryland (Age < 62 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1754  [10]
  Family ID	F17670	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Houston,   b. Abt 1759, Somerset Co, Maryland d. Bef 20 Dec 1822, Worcester Co, Maryland (Age < 63 years)  Other Partners: ╚═Joshua Townsend,   b. Abt 1744, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown  m. Abt 1792    ╚═Robert Townsend,   b. 30 Oct 1749, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown  m. 14 Apr 1795
  Marriage	Abt 1778	Worcester Co, Maryland   [1, 2]
  Children	1. Levi Purnell,   b. Aft 1773, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown + 2. Charlotte Purnell,   b. Abt 1782, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown ╚═ Lemuel Henderson  (Age < 35 years)  m. 23 Mar 1809   3. Elizabeth Marshall Purnell,   b. Abt 1784, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Bef 26 Feb 1830, Worcester Co, Maryland (Age < 46 years) + 4. Moses Purnell,   b. Abt 1785, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Bef 19 Apr 1859, Worcester Co, Maryland (Age < 74 years) ╚═ Charlotte Maddox  m. 22 May 1810;    ╚═ Maria Bowen  (Age 66 years)  m. 16 Feb 1821
  Last Modified	15 Jun 2023
  Family ID	F26163	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S2223] Dryden, Ruth - Townsend Family of Maryland, (Printed Privately, San Diego, CA 1993), p. 23, 2223. [S1955] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall), [email protected], Rob Hall's Additions & Corrections to MilesFiles, 1955. [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, (Reprinted by Colonial Roots with permission from MyFamily.com), Calendar of Wills, Vol 12, 1759-1764, p. 62 (will of Mathew Purnell, wife Martha, Worcester Co.), 2200. [S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, (Family Line Publications, Silver Springs, MD 1987), p. 11 (will of Matthew Purnell, wife Martha), 2002. [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, (Reprinted by Colonial Roots with permission from MyFamily.com), Calendar of Wills, Vol 15, 1772-1774, p. 63-64 (will of Thomas Purnell, wife Elizabeth, Worcester Co.), 2200. [S825] Dryden, Ruth - Wor Co Wills 1769-1783, (San Diego, CA, Ruth Dryden), p. 23 (will of Thomas Purnell, wife Elizabeth), 825. [S2401] Peden, Peden, Rev Partroits of Wor & Som Counties, 2401. [S2148] Dryden, Ruth - Wor Co Wills 1790-1799, (San Diego, CA, Ruth Dryden), p. 4 (will of Matthew Purnell, wife Mary), 2148. [S2482] Worcester Co, MD Wills JW18 1790-1799, p. 38 (will of Matthew Purnell, wife Mary), 2482. [S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Wright, Col Fam of MD, Vol 10, (Westminster, MD: Willow Bend Books, 2000), p. 197 (The John Marshall Family of N'hamp Co), 726.