Mary Ann Compton

Notes:

Mary Ann Compton was born in 1762. She married Notley Maddox in 1790 in Charles Co, Maryland. Notley was born in St. Mary's Co., Maryland and died November 08, 1813 in Rowan Co, North Carolina.
They moved to Cumberland Co, Va and reared 7 children there, then moved to NC on Yadkin River, 1805. Notley served in the Revolutionary War as a Matross and bombardier in Company designated as Captain Drury Ragsdale's and Captain James Penn's Co 1st Artillery Regiment Continental troops commanded by Col Charles Harrison. This Regiment was organized Nov 39 1776 and assigned to Va. He enlisted Feb 7,1776 and served 7 years. He was a private. (In 1945 Notley and Mary Ann's Bible was in the possession of Eugenia Maddox, Eatonton, Ga.) When Notley died all his children were put under the guardianship of John, when he became of age, took over guardianship of some more. Later some were transfered to sister Elizabeth and her husband, Lemuel Hilton. Mary Ann's signature on adminstrative papers show Notley owned 4 negro adults and 4 children. Mary Ann Compton died February 02, 1826 in Rowan Co, North Carolina. (Vol. 2, #3555)

Children of Mary Compton and Notley Maddox were:
1. John Compton Maddox, b: December 13, 1791 in Cumberland Co, Virginia; married (1) Elizabeth Sample June 10, 1819 in Putnam Co; and (2) Mary "Polly" Buckner July 23, 1831. Mary was born April 15, 1813; d: May 13, 1890. He was guardian for some brothers and sisters 1813 till moved to Ga. He died April 11, 1863 in Willard, Ga, and is buried at Avalon Meth. Ch Cem, Willard, Ga.

2. Elizabeth Jane Maddox, b: 1793 in Cumberland County, Virginia, d: in Davie Co, North Carolina.
She was made a ward of Jonathon Chesher, May 8,1810, date questionable. She Married Lemuel Hilton March 19, 1817 in Rowan Co, North Carolina. He was made guardian of several other brothers and sisters. Sept 1,1825 Elizabeth Hilton, widowd her 1/7 of land from her father,Notley Maddox to Benton Clemmons. It was in Rowan Co, on the SW side of the Yadkin River, 212 acres. Lemuel died in 1821 in Rowan Co.
Elizabeth married William Jones, Feb 6,1827. A list of assets is recorded for sale 1844 to settle the estate of Elizabeth Jones is presented by Lemuel Hilton, NC state Archives, Davie Co record book of Settlements 1840-1845 Vol II.

3. William Samuel Maddox, b: 1795, d: in Texas; m Mary Gilpin. In his father's papers is a paper dated 1815 where John Maddox is Adminstrator for William Maddox Deceased. It says he owned a negro woman and child worth $200, 1 girl sold for 171.00 and a boy sold for 181.00.


4. Margaret Maddox, b: 1797; m John Davis. She died young leaving 3 children.

5. Edward Compton Maddox; b: 1799 in Virginia; d: August 10, 1866; m Mary Frances Sale May 5, 1824. Mary Frances was born September 30, 1806 in Putnam Co, Georgia; d: June 18, 1872. In 1813 Edward was made the ward of George Hanes, Rowan Co, NC. Whoreports in1816 income from hiring out his negro woman and rent for a small amount of land and 1814-15 turned in a careful list for his clothing, schooling, etc, including singing school.

6. Notley Compton Maddox, b: May 31, 1801 in Cumberland Co, Virginia. As of March 10,1813, his brother John was his guardian. 1817-18-19-20 show Lemuel Hilton, his brother-in-law had been named his guardian. He married Permelia Ann Row on Jan 16, 1831. Permelia was b: September 30, 1806 in Putnam Co, Georgia and died May 01, 1900 in Whitesville, Harris Co, Georgia. Notley died Sept 09, 1877 in Harris Co, Georgia

7. Alexander Compton Maddox, b: July 19, 1803. In 1813 John was his guardian, but sometime later this was transferred to Lemiel Hilton. He married
(1) Elizabeth Howard September 18, 1827; (2) Sarah Mitchell February 02, 1837; and (3) Elizabeth M. Mitchell in 1858. Alexander died May 07, 1859 in Putnam Co, Georgia.

Mary married Notley Maddox in 1790 in Charles Co, Maryland. Notley (son of Samuel Maddox and Lydia Turner) was born in 1745 in St. Marys Co, Maryland; died on 8 Nov 1813 in Rowan Co, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John Compton Maddox was born on 13 Dec 1791 in Cumberland Co, Virginia; died on 11 Apr 1863 in Willard, Georgia.
2. Elizabeth Jane Maddox was born in 1793 in Cumberland Co, Virginia; died about 1844 in Davie Co, North Carolina.
3. William Samuel Maddox was born in 1795; died after 1818 in Texas.
4. Margaret Maddox was born in 1797; died about 1825.
5. Edward Compton Maddox was born in 1799 in Virginia; died on 10 Aug 1866.
6. Notley Compton Maddox was born on 31 May 1801 in Cumberland Co, Virginia; died on 9 Sep 1877 in Harris Co, Georgia.
7. Alexander Compton Maddox was born on 19 Jul 1803; died on 7 May 1859 in Putnam Co, Georgia.

Notes:

Parish record of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church in Charles Co, MD: John Compton, son of Matthew Compton and Rachel his wife was born Feby ye 20th, 174-.
His wife's name was Margaret. Their daughter Mary Ann Compton was born in 1762. She married Notley Maddox in 1790 in Charles Co, Maryland. Notley was born in St. Mary's Co., Maryland and died November 08, 1813 in Rowan Co, North Carolina.

NOTE: TODO Check dates! Sarah Browder said this John s/o Stephen (s/o Matthew & Rachel) I think she is wrong. if date of Stephen is correct (1735), he would have had to be abt 12 y.o. John is not mentioned in Stephen's will.

Lived in Charles Co, MD, and is thought he died in Kentucky. She died before he and the Crabb family moved to KY.

This is the line of Sarah Browder.
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John married Margaret Briscoe in 1770. Margaret was born about 1746 in Charles Co, Maryland; died after 1763. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 26 Jun 1709, St.Mary's City, St.Mary's Co, Maryland

Notes:

Birth date from Calvert Co Newsletter, Apr 1996, p. 2.

From Sarah Browder: In 1957 Bible in possession of Keith Compton, Clayton, NC, will 1770 St. Mary's Co, MD, another family Bible in poss. of Jane Harrison Clagett; deeded land by father in 1737; on 25 May 1754 Matthew Compton, planter and wife, Rachel, conveyed to MatthewMartain (all of Charles Co) for 7123 pounds of tobacco a portion of tract known as "Gisborough", land passed down to Comptons by Margaret Dent, daughter of Thomas Dent of St. Mary's Co, who married Edmund Howard 26 may 1681, then of Somerset but later of Charles Co; they being grandparents of Rachel Howard Compton, the land lying in Charles Co being 156 acres. On same date, 25 May 1754, Matthew Compton and wife Rachel, for 1898 pounds of tobacco the amount of 50 acres from "Gillsborough", "Gisborough" being 164 acres. On 1 Dec 1757, Matthew of Charles Co, conveyed to William Compton, planter, for 6000 pounds of tobacco "Wilton" of 149 acres.

(Vol. 2, #1191)
He received certain land grants 1733 in Charles Co, Maryland.
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1733, Dec 15: will of William Stevens Howard, planter, Charles County, gave to daughter Rachel, wife of Mathew Compton, personalty. [This does seem be referring to Matthew Compton Jr, since in the will of Matthew Compton, 1770, St Mary's Co, he names, among others, his wife Rachel. He left to Barton, Alex. and Edmund H, dwelling plantation of "Wornout", son Stephen a portion of that property, estate divided equally between Matthew, John, Susannah, Barton, Alex., and Edmund H. Witnesses were Robert Slye Wood and Henry Morris and Samuel Briscoe.

Charles County Court Records, August 1741 Court, Liber T#2, Page 243.
Pursuant to the order of last Aug CC Court, Commission issued on Aug 16, 1740 to Saml Hanson Jr, William Eilbeck, Wm McFerson Sr, Richard Gambra of CC, Gent (not being any way related to the petitioner, contiguous proprietor, nor interested in sd land), to examine witnesses touching the bounds of a tract of land in CC called Guisborough in possession of Matthew Compton Jr.
And now here, Richard Gambra and William McFerson, return to this Court the Commission with the following certificate & the subsequent deposition -
We hereby certify that on Mar 30, 1741, we met on the premises within mentioned, and took 1 deposition relating to the bounds of the within land. Signed - Richard Gambra, Will'm McFerson.

Will dated February 1770, refers to his land called "Worncoat," which he specifically leaves to wife Rachel during her widowhood, leaving his entire estate to her "unless she marry." He provides that the land shall fall to son Stephen if he has heirs; if not, to Matthew if he has heirs; if not, to John, if he has heirs; or to Barton,, or to Alexander, or to Edmund Howard, whichever has heirs. The will shows that of his six children three are under age and neighter of the other three had children at the time of the making of the will. Matthew Compton signed his will in his own hand before witnesses: Robert Slye Wood, Henry Moris, and Saml. Briscoe. The probate was made in St. Mary's Co on the 3rd day of Sep 1770 in the presence of Rachel Compton, the widow, and the three witnesses. No son Zachariah was named in the will.

He signed a will in Feb 1770-12 Sep 1770 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA. Mathew Compton wife Rachel "Worncout" residence, sons Barton, Alexander, Edmund Howard, Stephen, Mathew & John, Mathew Compton St.to Six Children Barton Alexander Compton, Edmund Howard Compton, Stephen, Mathew, John, Susannah Compton.
Tract Worncoat. Wit Robert Slye Wood, Henry Morris, Samuel Briscoe. Widow Abides by Will.
Matthew Compton's will dated Sep 23, 1770, leaves his whole estate to his wife Rachel Compton, "unless she marry." If this should be the case, then instructions were left for the estate to be divided as follows: Children, Sons: Barton, Alexander, Edmund Howard Compton, to son Stephen, if he die without heir the to John then to Barton, Alexander, Edmund Howard

Mathew* married Rachel* Howard on 31 Dec 1731 in Trinity Parish, Charles Co, Maryland. Rachel* (daughter of William* Stevens Howard and (dau?) Elizabeth* Douglass(?), (dau?)) was born in 1714 in Calvert Co, Maryland; died on 25 Dec 1789 in Charles Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: 15 Dec 1733, Charles Co, Maryland; father's will

Notes:

William Stevens Howard's will 1733: To daughter Rachel wife of Mathew COMPTON personalty. Residue of estate after wife's thirds are deducted, to four young children: viz. William, Elizabeth, Susannah, & Sarah. Test. Benjamin DOUGLASS, Sr. Philip JENKINS, Benjamin DOUGLAS Jr. [L21f55].

The mother of Rachel Howard needs more investigation. William Stevens' brother Thomas was married to an Elizabeth Douglass. William Stevens' first wife was apparently Elizabeth Douglass. The Elizabeth who was married to Thomas was a widow d was married to Thomas in 1714, so she apparently is not one and the same with the Elizabeth Douglass who was the first wife of William Stevens Howard. Sarah Briscoe's first husband died in 1717, but it's possible they had divorced rather than she being widowed. In William Stevens will he left legacy to 4 young children and Rachel, wife of Mathew Compton. Since Rachel was already married and he had 4 young children, assumption is that Rachel was the child of his first wife.


Other-Begin:
Heir: 15 Dec 1733-29 Apr 1734, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. William Stevens HOWARD, planter, Charles Co., MD 15 Dec.1733-29 Apr. 1734. ..." To daughter Rachel wife of Mathew COMPTON personalty."...

Notes:

Rachel married Mathew COMPTON Sr., son of Matthew COMPTON and Susannah BRISCOE, on 31 Dec 1731 in Trinity Parish, Charles Co., Maryland, USA.

Notes:

1671/1672: Matthew was born. Was son of John. Ref: Maryland Deponents, 1634-1799.

1701. Charles County. Administration account of Thomas Wakefield includes payment to Mathew Compton.

1701, Jan 7. Charles County. The estate of James Lynes was appraised by John Compton and Mathew Compton.

1702, May 14. Charles County. Deed from Abel Wakefield, planter, to Mathew Compton, cooper, and his wife Susannah, for part of a tract of land called Manchester on the Wicomico River, in tenure of Wakefield. Witnessed by Walter Story, Rob. Mastene, Phillip Briscoe, Sr, John ?Talon. Liber C#2, page 117.

1704, Mar 6. Charles County. Administration account of Samuell Compton included payments to Phill. Briscoe, Mathew Compton.

1706, Sept 25: Thomas Dixon [the husband of the relict of Samuell Compton] and Mathew Compton were the appraisers of the estate of John Russell, Charles Co.

1709: son Matthew, Jr. born. Ref: Maryland Deponents, 1634-1799.

1713, May 29. Charles County. Named as a son of John Compton (Campton). John Compton's will was proved Mar 5, 1718. Mathew received one third of his father's real, and one third of his father's personal estate, whereas John's eldest son John received two thirds of the real and personal estate. The real estate lay in both Charles and St. Mary's Counties. No other children were mentioned.

1721, Nov 20: Matthew Compton was one of the appraisers of the estate of Joseph Peters of St Mary's County.

1722, Mar 9: Matthew Compton of St Mary's County, planter, divided up with Wm Compton of Chas Co, planter, 2 tracts of land, named Boswell and Booden, with Matthew getting two thirds, and William getting one third. This division was being done to comply with the will of John Compton Sr, deceased, of Charles County. [Suggests that Matthew was now the heir of his uncle John, and that William was closely related. According to Ref: Maryland Deponents, 1634-1799, William was born 1660, making him the same generation as Matthew Sr - possibly a brother]. Ref: Charles County Deed Book L2, p. 78. Also received 140 acres, "Rangle."

1725: one of the appraisers of the estate of Thomas Morris, St Mary's County.

1737 Mar 20, son sold Matthew Jr. 90 acres called "Boden" and "Boswell" for 1000 pounds tobacco, included dwelling buildings, barns, stables, garden and orchards.

1744/5, Mar 19: will of Matthew Compton Sr was written. Names son Samuel (possessed of Matthew's land in VA), daughter Susanna Whitely, daughter Elender Slye, 2 shillings sterling each, grandson Matthew Compton Parker, 2 shillings silver, and son Matthew Compton all the rest of his property. This will was witnessed by George Briscoe and William Howard. The will was proved Sep 15, 1747.
(Note: Susannah had a bro George who was already deceased at this time. The wit George Briscoe probably a nephew of Susannah, being a son of one of her brothers: John Sr, Philip, Edward, George, or James Briscoe.

Died Mar 14, 1747. Ref: Calvert Co, MD Genealogy Newsletter, Vol XI No 1 p. 2

(Sarah Browder's notes furnished 12/15/03
MATTHEW COMPTON SR -son of John Compton(Ref. Maryland Deponents
1671-1747)
There is in Charles Co. Administrations accounts of Thomas Wakefield which
includes payment to Matthew Compton.
MATTHEW COMPTON was born June 17, 1671 and married Susanna Briscoe,
daughter of Phillip and Susannah (Swann) Briscoe-she being the daughter of Edward
Swann and wife Susanna and Edward possibly the son of Samuel Swann.
***come back to this
Edward Swann and John Compton (1-1) received land in same counties and at
same time for the following parcels of land:
John Compton and son Matthew both used the Compton family of Northhampton,
England's seal on documents. The family is in the Earl of Northahmpton and
listed in Burke's Peerage.

Mathew and Susanna purchased land called Manchester from Abel Wakefield in
1705 for 5000 pounds of tobacco, Mathew being listed at that time as a cooper,
or maker of barrels.
On 9 March 1722 Mathew received land from his father John. This was his 1/3
share of 200 acres called Boswell and 80 acres called Boden. By 20 March 1737
Mathew Sr sold his son Mathew Jr. 90 acres of the Boden and Boswell property
he had received from his father, inclusing dwellings, out buildings, gardens
and orchards.

Mathew Sr wrote his will on 19 March 1744(Charles Co Wills L 25, f 150) and
it was witnessed by George Briscoe and William Howard. His son Samuel was to
receive all land he owned in Virginia and 2 shillings sterling, daughters
Susanna Whitely, Elender Slye-2 shillings each, grandson Mathew Compton Parker 2
shillings and son Mathew all the rest of his property, both real and personal,
with son Mathew being executor. Witt: George Briscoe, William Howard The will
was probated 5 Sept 1747. Liber 25 folio 150 (According to Bible record found
actual death date was 9 Aug 1747 and wife Susannah died 12 Jan 1739)

Mathew and Susannah's known children were:
3-1 John b 9 Nov 1702
3-2 Philip b 5 Jan 1705
3-3 Susanna b 6 Feb 1707 ca 1745 m Robert Whitely m/2 Henry Taylor
3-5 MATHEW Jr. (see following)
3-6 Eleanor b 1 Dec 1711 m ____ Slye
3-7 Sarah b 24 Mar 1714 m _____Parker
3-8 Samuel, b 19 May 1716(WB 1765 Chas. Co 33.280)
Above taken from a Bible record found in Maryland Historical Society
Library files.

Mathew* married Susanna* Briscoe in 1700 in Charles Co, Maryland. Susanna* (daughter of Philip* Briscoe and Susannah* Swann) was born about 1676 in Charles Co, Maryland; died on 11 Jan 1739 in Charles Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Heir: 3 Dec 1725, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. (10) Philip Briscoe,
12/3/1725, Charles Co. decd Exer John Bricoe Exr. Legatees: Su Sannah Briscoe (wife) 4 negroes, Susanna Compton, Ann Wood, Mr. Charles Ashcom, William Howard. Exec: John Briscoe

(Death from Calvert Co Geneological Newsletter, Vol XI, No. 1, pg 2)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: 3 Oct 1685, Charles Co, Maryland; will of John White
• Other-Begin: 8 Sep 1686, Somerset Co, Maryland; trademark
• Other-Begin: 1687, Somerset Co, Maryland; heir from William Stevens
• Other-Begin: Between 1687 and 1688, Rehoboth, Pokemoke, Somerset Co, Maryland; heir of William Stevens
• Other-Begin: 1688, Somerset Co, Maryland; heir "Entrance" from William Stevens
• Other-Begin: 1691, Somerset Co, Maryland; Benjamin Keyser will
• Other-Begin: 31 Aug 1705, Charles Co, Maryland; wit gift to sis Elizabeth
• Other-Begin: 3 Jan 1709, Charles Co, Maryland; mention in father's will
• Other-Begin: 9 May 1709, Charles Co, Maryland; wit gift between brothers
• Other-Begin: 1712, Charles Co, Maryland; mention in father's codicile
• Other-Begin: 7 Jul 1716, Charles Co, Maryland; heir sister Elizabeth's will
• Other-Begin: 1 Jul 1718, Charles Co, Maryland; heir, exr of father's will
• Property: 30 Aug 1722, Three Brothers, Charles Co, Maryland
• Other-Begin: 3 Dec 1725, Charles Co, Maryland; heir Philip Briscoe, father-in-law
• Other-Begin: 23 Mar 1726, Charles Co, Maryland; inventory of bro Thomas
• Other-Begin: 11 Jul 1726, Charles Co, Maryland; inventory bro Thomas Howard
• Residence: 1733, William & Mary Parish, Charles Co, Maryland; tax
• Will: 15 Dec 1733, Charles Co, Maryland; written/signed
• Will: Apr 1734, Charles Co, Maryland; codicile
• Will: 9 May 1734, Charles Co, Maryland; Inventory
• Other-Begin: 1735, Charles Co, Maryland; mention wife's will
• Will: 2 Jul 1736, Charles Co, Maryland; probate

Notes:

Other-Begin:
Heir: 1 Jun 1685, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.
John White Pocomoke Somerset Co., 1 Jun 1685-3 Oct 1685.
To Eldest Son William & Heirs 800 acres part of "Buckingham" and 500 acres part of Partners Choice.
2nd son Stevens & heirs, Colicott at decease of wife Sarah.
To third son John, eld dau Elizabeth, youngest dau Sarah, and their heirs 700 a Buckingham and 650 an Unity should any died without issue survivor or survivors to inherit deceased portion.
Daus Tabitha & Pricillia twins 700 a Newport Pannell. William Train & Cousin William Stevens Howard personalty. (NOTE: possibly John White's father-in-law brother to William Stevens Howard's paternal grandmother.
NOTE: at this time Wm Stevens Howard 1 yr old!
Wife Sarah exectrix residue of estate real & personal. Test Eliza Stevens, Robert Paine, Henry Ayres John Vigerous, Edmund Harward

3 Oct 1685: John White, in his will, probated 3 Oct 1685, calls William Stevens Howard "my cousin". The relationship is unexplained beyond the reference. (Liber EB5, p. 126)
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probable relation of John White to Edmund & son Wm Stevens Howard:
Edmund Howard's mother believed to be sister to George Keyser Jr. so...
George Keyser Sr.
George Keyser Jr.
.....Sarah Keyser White (John's wife)
.....Elizabeth Keyser Stevens (William Stevens' wife)
sister (FNU) to George Keyser believed to be Edmund Howard's mom
......Edmund Howard
........ William Stevens Howard
(John White's wife's cousin)
John White's will states Cousin William Stevens
Howard personalty.


Other-Begin:
8 Sep 1686, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA. (3) William Stevens HOWARD had a livestock mark registered as son of Edmund HOWARD

Other-Begin:
Heir: 1687-1688, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA. William Stevern (Stevens), Rehoboth, Pocomoke, Somerset Co., 29 Aug 1687-26 Mar 1688 To Sarah White, Widow, Plantation during life which "she now lives on."
To Sevens White so fo sd Sarah and hrs sd plantation at her death; also property on which testator lived and "The Points".
To John White's child. and their hers. 200 a (unamed) in common.
To cous. William White a ndhrs 500 a (unnamed).
To Cous Eliza White and hrs 500a "Cedar Hall"
To 3 young daus of sister White vis Tabitha, Priscilla & Sarah (personalty).
To Edward (or Edmund) Howard and his son, William Stevens Howard and hrs. land;
To George sec son of Edmond (Edward) Howard, land;
Benjamin Keysar 300 a part of "Rich Ridge" and personalty in Rehoboth Town.
To wife Eliza; extx dower rights and to hold land bequeathed to Stevens White Afsd during life.
Test Philip Hammon, Thos Prunell, Henry Scafield. [4.296]

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probable relation of William Stevens to Edmund Howard and son William Stevens Howard, and Whites

Edmund Howard's mother believed to be sister to George Keyser Jr. so...
George Keyser Sr.
George Keyser Jr.
.....Sarah Keyser White (John's wife)
.....Elizabeth Keyser Stevens (William Stevens' wife)
sister (FNU) to George Keyser believed to be Edmund Howard's mom
......Edmund Howard
........ William Stevens Howard
(John White's wife's cousin)
John White's will states Cousin William Stevens
Howard personalty.



Other-Begin:
Subject: William Stevens Howard & his two wives 1st Elizabeth and 2nd abt 1733 Sarah (Briscoe) Truman Leonard;
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 10:32:30 -0500
From: Carol Mitchell
To: longstrt@gs.net
3. "Entrance" in 1678 [sic 1687] was by William STEVENS willed 400 acres to Edmund HOWARD & to his son William Stevens HOWARD. 11 Aug 1684 Edmund & wife Margaret HOWARD sold this to William Stevens for 5 sh.
(NOTE: Wm Stevens Howard said to be born 1684; so will predates his birth by 6 yrs)
3a. He owned land on 11 Aug 1684 in Entrance, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.

Other-Begin:
Subject: William Stevens Howard & his two wives 1st Elizabeth and 2nd abt 1733 Sarah (Briscoe) Truman Leonard;
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 10:32:30 -0500
From: Carol Mitchell
To: longstrt@gs.net
(snip)
Heir: 1688, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA. William Stevens gave William Stevens Howard "Entrance" 400a
(snip)

Other-Begin:
1691: There was a Benjamin Keizer (or Keyser) of Somerset County (who died in 1691), who in his will names "my father George Keizer," brothers Elizer and John Keizer, sister May Mould and "my cousins [Nieces and Nephews?] Tabitha White, Priscilla White, Sarah White, Stevens White and William White". He also left small legacies to Lawrence Crawford and George Layfield, and refers to land which Col. William Stevens, of "Rehoboth", in his will, also devised property to Edmund Howard and his son William Stevens Howard, not mentioning any relationship. John White m Sarah Keyser.

Other-Begin:
Subject: William Stevens Howard & his two wives 1st Elizabeth and 2nd abt 1733 Sarah (Briscoe) Truman Leonard;
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 10:32:30 -0500
From: Carol Mitchell
To: longstrt@gs.net
(snip)
31 Aug 1705: Grantor: Charles Co., MD, USA; gift of a slave to be delivered to dau Elizabeth at age 16. Should she die before 16, to youngest son of my now wife Margaret. Wit. Wm Goadyes, William Howard.
(snip)

Other-Begin:
1709: heir in father's will which mentioned wife Elizabeth and daughter Margaret.


Heir: 3 Jan 1709, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. Will of Edmund Howard......
Item. I give bequeath and confirm unto my well beloved eldest son Wm. Stevens HOWARD one hundred acres of land where upon he now lives to have & to hold the same during his natural life and after his decease to his heirs lawfully begotten or to be begotten and for default of such heirs, then I give the same unto my dear only daughter Elizabeth HOWARD of the heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten and for default of such heirs then I give the same to my son John HOWARD and to his heirs forever. I also give and bequeath to my said well beloved son Wm. Stevens HOWARD and his heirs or assignees one negro lad named Peter already in his possession, also one mulatto man and woman named Scipio and Florence, also one mulatto girl named Bess, one gold seal ring & my silver headed cane.


Other-Begin:
1709-May 9 Witness: 9 May 1709, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. (6) 9 May 1709. Deed of Gift from Thomas Howard to his brother George Howard a roan mare
/s/ Thomas Howard. Wit. William Howard & John Howard.

Other-Begin:
1712: His children Margaret and Edmund and wife Elizabeth mentioned in his father's codicil.

Other-Begin:
1716 Mentioned: 7 Jul 1716-8 Oct 1716, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. Howard Elizabeth,
To neice and god dau Elizabeth (dau of eldest bro William Stevens Howard) personalty.
To god-daus Rebecka dau of cousin Geo Dent, and Ann, dau of Thos Skinner, personalty.
To nephew Thomas ex (son of bro Thomas Howard) residue of estate.

Other-Begin:
1718 Adm.: 1 Jul 1718, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. Edmund Howard decd
Account. 82.16.3 Payments to. Thomas Dent, Peter Pellater, Samuel Swan, John Howard, Thomas Coombs, Col. Philip Hoskins, Robert Yates, William Compton, Dr Gustavus Brown, Edward Roberts, James Waters, Mr Delaney for fees against Thomas Bennett, Thomas Osbourne, Tarrance Bryan:
Mentions John Cole, Mr Jonathan Ray.
Exrs. William Howard, Thomas Howard.

Property:
He owned land on 30 Aug 1722 in The Three Brothers, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. "The Three Brothers" 225 acres. Resurveyed for William Stephens Howard, John Howard, & Thomas Howard Aug 30 1722, lying near Batchellors Cr near Cedar Point, beginning at a bounded red oak.

1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Piccawaxen or Wm&Mary: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 292-34: WATTFIELD: 200 acres; Possession of - 200 Acres - Howard, Edmund Surveyed 12 Feb 1658 for Rick Watson lying on the South side Potomack river beginning at a marked w. oak the bound tree of the lands formerly laid out for Francis Posey: Other Tracts Mentioned: THREE BROTHERS; Conveyance notes - Included in Resurvey of the THREE BROTHERS, 30 August 1722 folio 405,

1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 405-182: THREE BROTHERS: 225 acres; Possession of - 225 Acres - Escheat: Re-Surveyed for William Stephens Howard, John Howard & Thomas Howard, 30 Aug 1722 lying on Bachelors creek near Cedar Point beginning at a bounded red oak. Escheat: Other Tracts Mentioned: HOWARDS DISCOVERY; {mm Note; not identified to a specific Hundred. Location identified by watercourse or nearby tract.}, Re-surveyed into HOWARDS DISCOVERY; folio 458

1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 405-182: THREE BROTHERS: 225 acres; Possession of - 225 Acres - Escheat: Re-Surveyed for William Stephens Howard, John Howard & Thomas Howard, 30 Aug 1722 lying on Bachelors creek near Cedar Point beginning at a bounded red oak. Escheat: Other Tracts Mentioned: HOWARDS DISCOVERY; {mm Note; not identified to a specific Hundred. Location identified by watercourse or nearby tract.}, Re-surveyed into HOWARDS DISCOVERY; folio 458

1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 424-327: THREE BROTHERS: 250 acres; Possession of - 250 Acres - Stewart, Daniel : Lying between the lands of William Middleton, Robert Robinson & William Coombes, Surveyed 7 Oct 1734 for Daniel Stewart: Other Tracts Mentioned: HOWARDS DISCOVERY; {mm Note; not identified to a specific Hundred. Location identified by watercourse or nearby tract.},

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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Newport: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 371-70: RANGLE: 140 acres; Possession of - 140 Acres - Compton, John: Surveyed 2 Feb 1703 for John Compton beginning at a bound White Oak of the land whereon Edmond Howard liveth.: Conveyance notes - 140 Acres - John Gwinn from John Compton Jr.; 10 Aug 1718, 140 Acres - Joseph Gwinn from John Gwinn; 25 April 1722,,

1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 314-82: GUISBOROUGH: 370 acres; Possession of - 370 Acres - Howard, Edmund : Surveyed 29 May 1689 for William Dent beginning at a bound gum the end of the S.W. line of Bennett Hoskins land called FRIENDSHIP: Other Tracts Mentioned: FRIENDSHIP;

1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 313-81: FRIENDSHIP: 2000 acres; Possession of - 954 Acres - Dent, Thomas : 1046 Acres - Hoskins, Bennett: : Surveyed 13 June 1672 for Bennett Hoskins at a branch beech by a fresh run called Mattawoman main fresh running down the run. Poss. by Thomas Dent & 1046 acres Bennett Hoskins in England: Other Tracts Mentioned: COFFERS CHANCE; HARWOOD; MUCH HADDUM; Conveyance notes - 100 Acres - John Coffer; 16 March 1724, 333 Acres - Mary Smallwood from William Hoskins; 12 Aug 1725,,

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Heir: 3 Dec 1725, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. (10) Philip Briscoe,
12/3/1725, Charles Co. decd Exer John Bricoe Exr. Legatees: Su Sannah Briscoe (wife) 4 negroes, Susanna Compton, Ann Wood, Mr. Charles Ashcom, William Howard. Exec: John Briscoe

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23 Mar 1726; 11 July 1726: Inventory Thomas Howard.

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23 Mar 1726; 11 July 1726: Inventory Thomas Howard.

Residence:
1733 Tax: 1733, William & Mary Parish, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. Howard, William, taxable 11, #43, Dist. William & Mary Parish Upper Part in 1733 Charles Co., MD

Will:
1733 He signed a will on 15 Dec 1733-29 Apr 1734 in Charles Co., Maryland, USA. (12) William Stevens Howard. Mentions eldest son Edmund, wife Sarah extx.youngest son William dau Rachel wife of Mathew Compton, young children William, Elizabeth, Susannah & Sarah
Will 21:55

15 Dec 1733: Will: William Stevens HOWARD, planter, Charles Co., MD; extr wife Sarah. Next of kin John Howard (his bro) and Edmond Howard (his son) Wit: Robert Slye Wood, Henry Morris and Samuel Briscoe.

1733 15 Dec 1733-29 Apr 1734: Next of kin John Howard, Edmond Howard Extx Mrs Sarah Howard inv 18:482 9 may 1734 10 Aug 1734: Inv 20 .313 3 Feb 1734

1733 Probate-Will: 15 Dec 1733-29 Apr 1734, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. (13)
William Stevens HOWARD, planter, Charles Co., MD 15 Dec. 1733-29

Will:
1734 Apr. 1734. To eld. son Edmund & hrs.Plantation at Mattawoman & Personalty: Wife Sarah Exectrix, dwelling plantation during life at her decease to young son William & hrs., he dying without issue to eld son Edmund & hrs. To daughter Rachel wife of Mathew COMPTON personalty.
Residue of estate after wife's thirds are deducted, to four young children : viz. William, Elizabeth, Susannah, & Sarah. Test. Benjamin DOUGLASS, Sr. Philip JENKINS, Benjamin DOUGLAS Jr. [L21f55].
(Maryland Wills, Baldwin, V. VIII p 11)

Will:
1734 9 May 1734; 10 Aug 1734 Inventory: Kin John and Edmond Howard, Extx, Mrs. Sarah Howard.

1734 Probate-Inventory: 9 May 1734-10 Aug 1734, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. (14, 15) William Stevens Howard Inventory 474.15.6 lbs Appraisers Richard Smith, Edward Ford. Creditors: John Haw, John Parnham. Next of kin John Howard, Edmond Howard Extx Mrs Sarah Howard inv 18:482 9 may 1734 10 Aug 1734: Inv 20 .313 3 Feb 1734.

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Mentioned: 1735, Charles Co., Maryland, USA.
Mrs Sarah Howard To sons Henry & James Truman & William Howard, daus Elizabeth and Sarah Howard, and grandson Henry Smoot, personalty, including silver marked T T. Whereas husband William Stevens Howard, deceased, disposed of two horses belonging to his son Edmund certain personalty is bequeathed sd. Edmund to compensate him for any loss sustained. Sons Henry & James Truman are cautioned to behave toward sd Edmund with tenderness.

Will:
1736 Probate-Account: 2 Jun 1736, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. (16) William Stephens Howard decd 102.12.9; Sureties: John Philpott, Joseph Gwinn.
Received from: Mathew Marten,Philip Jenkins, Alexander Hannah, Notley Maddox, Barton Hungerford, Jadcob Brandt, Capt. John Howard, William & Mary Parish, bro forward, John Bruce, Mathew Compton, Richard Marston, William Cordy. Joseph Williams, Francis Glass, Mr Robert Cruckshank.
Payments to: Dr. Gustavus Grown, Joshua Willson, Thomas Brooke,John Walker, Dr. Hanson, John Parnham, William Brogdon, Robert Whitaker, Rchard Lane.
Executor. Henry Freeman (also Henry Trueman, executor of Sarah Howard (executix of deceased).

William* married (dau?) Elizabeth* Douglass(?), (dau?) before 1709. Elizabeth* (daughter of John* Douglass and Catherine* Heard) was born before 1677; died about 1717. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

RESEARCH NEEDED! At first I had her as d/o John Douglass & Bonner; however dates fit better with John & Heard. Also, the will of the elder Douglass did not mention her, on the mentioned four boys.
Also, her estimated b.d. is given as 1673, and in some places 1685. Not sure what the books have.

Further investigation needed to determine if she was in fact the mother of Rachel Howard.

Unsubstantiated that her father was John Douglass who died 1677/78. If correct, then she had to be older than William Stevens Howard; but ages are reasonable.

Note:Surname is not Douglass unless from another family than Col. John Douglass who's daughter Elizabeth married his brother Thomas Howard.

1708 Deed: 24 Jan 1708, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. 24 Jan 1708 Margaret Howard d/o William & Elizabeth Howard registers cattle mark; formerly that of her mother. Recorded at request of John Maud.

1709 Deed: 24 Jan 1709, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. (18) 24 Jan 1708 Margaret Howard d/o William & Elizabeth Howard registers cattle mark; formerly that of her mother. Recorded at request of John
Maud.

1712 Mentioned: 1712, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. Edmund Howard Will

Notes:

William married Elizabeth DOUGLAS , about 1709.
Another name for Elizabeth was Elizabeth HARBERT