- He was formerly minister of Roxwell, Leighterton and Rangeworthy in Gloucestershire, and minister at Taunton, Mass, New York and Flushing, Long Island. On 28 Feb 1654/55 he entered into an agreement with the commissioners and housekeepers of the Lower Parish of Northampton County and they accepted him as their minister.
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- In her will, Ann Littleton, widow of (Col.) Nathaniel Littleton, Esq., gave to younger son Southy Littleton (under 15) all my land at Nandue as by a pattent dated 1636 taken in his name, according to the bounds thereof, together with all the cattle at the said plantation, a trunk marked "W:G:", a silver tankard, 6 silver spoons with his name upon them, and seven Negroes, viz., Robin and his wife Fallassa and her three sons, little Tony, and Jane the dau. of Peter. To my dau. Heaster Littleton six Negroes, viz., Congo and his wife Cossongo and her two children, Isaake the son of old Tony, and Besse the dau. of Paul, a trunk marked "E:M:", a large new trunk marked "N:L:", another trunk marked "G:L:", five ewe sheep to be added to the stock of animals that her father my husband gave her by deed of gift (making (Capt.) Francis Pott her faeofee in trust who I desire to perform the said trust as expressed in the deed), one silver tanker, and 6 silver spoons with her name on them. Also to my dau. Heaster the chamber over my usual lodging room in Maggatte Bay at the south end thereof for her own proper use and to have free access without the disbarment of any person until the day of her marriage. For the better preserving of my two youngest children's special goods, all my trunks (in which they are) to be placed in my daughter's chamber under lock and key, the key to be kept in the custody of one of my trustees, viz., (Lt. Col.) Edward Douglas or (Capt.) Francis Pott. To my kinsman Mrs. Thomas Harman the 1st mare coult that comes forth from my stock. To my godson Mr. Argoll Yardley the 2nd mare coult as aforesaid. And the 3rd mare coult to the eldest child (be it son or dau.) of (Capt.) Roger Marshall. To my three godchildren Sara, Edward, and Elizabeth Douglas the children of my neighbor (Lt. Col.) Edward Douglas a ewe sheep apiece and a ram among them. To my godson Littleton Scarburgh 10 ewe sheep. To each of the two youngest daus. (my godchildren) of my ould friend Mr. William Jones, an ewe sheep. To my servant Susanna Price a heyfer and a suit of clothes. My dau. Heaster (about 8) to be with Mrs. Eyres until 10, and Mrs. Ayres to have 800#t as formerly paid her yearly. And I request my kind neighbor Mrs. Issibella Douglas to take my said dau. until 14, Mrs. Douglas to be paid 1000#t during that time. My son Edward Littleton extr. of the remainder of my estate, viz., all my land at Magattey Bay, ten Negroes, three Irish servants, and one English servant. If all my children die without issue then the real estate to go to James Littleton, Esq., of Shropsheire near Ludlowe. My friends (Lt. Col.) Edward Douglas, Mr. Francis Doughty, minister and preacher of this parish, and (Capt.) Francis Pott trustees. Witt: Francis Pott, Daniell Baker. [Note: The devisee Littleton Scarburgh is the son of (Col.) Edmund Scarburgh and Mary his wife.]
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- In his will Capt. William Stone, gave to wife Verinda, house and lands at St. Mary's and to remain in home at Nangemy during her widowhood. To daughter Elizabeth Stone and heirs, 900 acres at Bustard's Island, Patuxent River, and 600 acres at "Nangemy" that which testator formerly gave her in trust by his brother (brother-in-law) Sprigg not to be in force. To son Richard and heirs 500 acres of "Nangemy Manor" and cattle in consideration of that formerly given him by his uncle, Richard Stone. To son John and heirs 500 acres of "Nangemy." To son Mathew and heirs 500 acres of "Nangemy." To daughters Mary and Katherine, personalty. Eldest son Thomas and heirs, exs and residuary legatees. Overseers and guaridans of minor children Gov. Josias Fendall, brother-in-law Francis Doughty, and brother Matthew Stone. Witt: Francis Doughty, Stephen Montague, Stephen Clifton.
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Abt 1610 - 1686 (76 years)
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