Susannah Compton

Notes:

Parish record of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church in Charles Co, MD: Susanna Compton daughter of Matthew Compton and Rachel his wife was born Feb...

Family/Spouse: Joseph Turner. [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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Other-Begin:
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

Other-Begin:
23 Mar 1726; 11 July 1726: Inventory Thomas Howard.

Other-Begin:
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.

Other-Begin:
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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Emigration: 1664, England
• Immigration: 1664, Maryland

Notes:

John C. Compton and his son Mathew Compton both used the Compton family of Northampton, England's seal on documents. The family is in the Earle of Northampton and is listed in Burke's Peerage.

(from Sarah Browder 12/15/03)
JOHN COMPTON (1-1) the first of this family to reach American soil as far as is known, came to Maryland from England about 1662. CAVALIERS and PIONEERS by Nugent Vol I p 147 shows a John Compton transported to Mockjack Bay area of Va near the Severn River by Thomas Williams in Aug 31, 1643. The question that will probably remain unsolved is whether this is our John Compton or not.

(According to Skordas' "Early Settlers of Maryland" John Compton was in Charles Co prior to 1664 L. 7 f 490 ).Some will argue that if a person was transported by someone else then how could he have obtained land so quickly. His first piece of land was Brathwood, in Charles Co, an estate of 800 acres surveyed for him was patented 12 June 1665. Also a patent of 200 acres called Boswell was also issued the same year. So it seems John was not destitute when he arrived to have acquired over 1000 acres of land. In 1675 he married Mary Clarke, widow of Robert Douglas and daughter of John Clarke( will dated 12 Aug 1698- 6.177) and probably granddaughter of Robert Clarke (will dated 21 July 1664-1.208)

It appears John Compton was born in England circa 1629 and died by 18 Jan 1717/18 Charles Co, Md when will was probated.

John Compton appraised estate of John Clarke 9.212 Inv. Lb 63.11.0 26 Nov 1696 (Md Inventories and Accts V 3 p 150
(V 6 p 14 Mary Douglas 20.27 acct Charles Co Lb 20.9.8 payments to Dr Briscoe, Sarah Smith (extrx of Ralph Smith) due on administration of estate of Robert Douglas. Admins. John Compton Jr.

The following children were known from this marriage:
2-1 John Jr, b 9/21/1667; d. 1714; m. -left 3 ch. under age of 9 2-2 Samuel b 6/11/1669; d. 1703; m. Ann ?
2-3 MATHEW see below:
2-4 Gerrard, b 10/8/1673
2-5 Elinor, b 7/21/1677; m 9/21/1694 Henry Hardy
2-6 James, b 5/20/1679
2-7 Rachel b 5/22/1681
2-8 William d 1725 (no real proof of him)

John Compton -900 acres called Boswell in St Mary's Co (Land Office Patents 7 p 499 and 502 dated 24 Jan 1664) and Edward Swann 200 acres called Chestnutt Point in Charles Co and 1200 acres in St Mary's Co called Eagleton -same book and page. Edward Swan transported persons in 1662, 1663, and 1664. John Compton was witness and also stated he was due land by custom of colony for
transporting himself into Charles Co( Land Office Patents Bk 8 p 460-464. What with closeness of John and Edward Swan it is only natural that their families would intermarry, considering the scarcity of those entering the colony at that time. More on the Swann/Swan family in that chapter.

John Compton's will was made 29 May 1713 and was probated Charles Co 5 March 1718(Charles Co. Accts: L 2. f 447). Heirs given as "eldest son John-2/3 of land lying both in Charles and St. Mary's counties and 2/3 of estate, both
household and goods chattles and horses"; "son Mathew 1/3 of patented land in both Charles and St. Mary's", after their deaths it shall pass to nearest of Compton kin of either son. Both sons were appointed executors. Test: Phillip Briscoe, Sr, John Fairfax, Susanna Briscoe Liber 15 folio 8 (No mention of wife or other children.)

Abstracts of Inv. & Accts of Prerog. Ct of Md-Skinner V 8 p 35 John Compton, Jr. 36A. 242,235 Acct. Charles Co Lb 13.15.8 27 Aug 1714 Lb 37.18.7
Admr: John Compton Sr

1664, Dec 21: Claimed rights at his lordship's land office for 50 acres of land for own personal adventure into Maryland. At same time he showed importation of a Richard Louder, acquiring 50 acres, and another 100 acres assigned to him for bringing in Thomas Thorowgood and wife Frances. Thus he came in on his own and unmarried. Therefore he was immigrant ancestor.

1665: Obtained 200 acres in St. Mary's Co "Boswell." John Compton and Robert Page of Maryland received, by patent, 800 acres. The land is called "Brothwood," lying in St. Mary's County in the woods, bounded by land of Edward Swann. Swann's land was called Sageston (Egglestone?)

from Sarah Browder:
1665: John Compton and Robert Page of Maryland received, by patent, 800 acres. The land is called BRATHWOOD, lyingin St. Mary's Co in the woods, bounded by land of Edward Swann. Swann's land was called EGGLESTON in May 15,1666. John Compton and Robert Page assigned Brathwood to Walter Bayne.

1666, May 15: John Compton and Robert Page assigned Brotherwood to Walter Bayne.

1677: list of debts of the estate of Robert Hunt includes John Compton.

1686: Appraised the estate of John Clarke, deceassed of Charles Co Dec 1686.

1698: witnessed the Charles County will of Ralph Smith.

1702, Mar 2: in a deed, land in Chas Co. called Watson's Choice, was said to be bounded by Edward Swan and John Compton. Liber Z p. 4.

1705, Jan 28: deed from John Compton, planter, to Cornelius White, Gent. The land adjoins the land of John Pile's Saram Manor and John Compton. Laid out for 50 acres. Witnessed by Robert Saintclair, John Sander. Liber Z page 273.

1712/13, Feb 18: a witness of the deed from John Woodyard, carpenter, and Jane, his wife, to Henry Brett. Liber D#2, Page 40.

1713, May 29. Wrote a will in Charles County. Left 2/3 of patent land and 2/3 of his personal estate to his eldest son John, and 1/3 of each to son Mathew. The land lies in both Charles and St Mary's Counties. Ref: Maryland Calendar of Wills, vol IV p. 191.

5 Mar 1718. William Compton who signed inv. of John Compton Sr as next of kin, must have been a son & heir of John Jr.

John* married Mary* Rebecca Clarke about 1666 in Charles Co, Maryland. Mary* (daughter of Robert* Clarke, Sr and Winefred* Seybourne) was born about 1645 in Maryland; died before 1718 in Charles Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

d/o Robert Clarke, Sr, and Winefred Seybourne, who was the widow of Thomas Greene who briefly served as governor of Maryland.
Robert Clarke Sr. b 1611 Cambrideshire, England; died 1654 Charles Co, MD
married 2nd to Jane Cockshut Causine after 1st wife died.

Possibly was the widow of a Mr. Douglass. Other children are:
Gerrard Douglass, b 8 Oct 1678
James Douglass b 1679
Rachel Douglass b 22 May 1681.

Notes:

1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Newport: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 370-59: HITCHIN: 100 acres; Possession of - 100 Acres - Briscoe, Philip: Surveyed 4 March 1667 for John Heard on the South side the main swamp that falls into Piles Fresh.: Other notes - 100 Acres - Jacob Wood from Edward Briscoe; 14 April 1741,
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1697 Vernon L. Skinner, comp., Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1688-1698 (1992), p. 58.

James Turner 15.67 A £108.14.9 £55.8.9 Apr 29 1697
* A second inventory was cited in the amount of £14.4.7. Also cited as part of the inventory was #1900, which is equivalent to £7.18.4.
* Payments to: Capt. John Bayne, William Stone, John Benfeild, Col. John Courts, George Scrogen, Mr. Boulton, Randolph Brandt, Ralph Smith, George Sutton, Phillip Briscoe, Capt. Paull Bickford.
* Administrator: Joseph Willson (brother-in-law).
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1702, May 14. Charles County. witnessed 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 ( Liber C#2, page 117)

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

1705, Mar 5th ; 18th July, 1705. Will of Samuel LUCKETT of Charles Co, MD. Test: Philip BRISCOE, Sr., Jos. VENOM, Michaell WATERER. (3. 649 Calendar of Wills: Volume 3)

1706 Charles County Land Records, Liber C#2 Page 26

Recorded at request of Philip Briscoe:
4 Nov 1706; Indenture from Thomas Davis of St. Mary's Co., planter, to Philip Briscoe, Sr., Gent.; for 3,000# tobacco; a parcel of land called Hitchin surveyed and patented by John Heard and sold to Giles Willson; from him to Thomas Davis; bounded by a parcel laid out for Thomas Lomax on the south side of the main swamp that falls in the Pile's Fresh; laid out for 100 acres; /s/ Thomas Davis (mark); wit. Oliver Burch, Justinian Burch, Thomas Burch, John Willson (mark); 4 Nov 1706; "Quiet possession by livery and seizin by turf and twigg" delivered by Thomas Davis to Philip Briscoe, Sr.; same wit.; ack. 12 Nov 1706 by Thomas Davis and wife Mary in open court; Thomas Davis on acct. of Capt. Philip Briscoe paid alienation on 100 acres called Hitchin for use of James Heath, farmer
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1708 Coode, John, St. Mary's Co., 27th Feb.,, 1708;
28th Mch., 1709.
To eld. son John, and hrs., "Pendreine" adjoining Mattapany in St. Clements hundred.
To 2nd son William and hrs., ""Pissimore Point" where he now lives, and land adjoining where John Tenison lived,, also to 2 eld. sons named jointly, land and island bought from Richd. Foster,
To son Richard and hrs., "Second Thought" above Rock Creek in freshes of Patuxent-also jointly with 3 daus, Mary, Ann and Winifred, mill at Tomacookin and land adjoining bought from Ozwell Dash.
To wife Eliza:, extx. during life, dwelling plantation "Bluff Point,," running down Manalopson, and stock thereon for support of child. she has by me.
Test: Philip Briscoe, Sr., Luke Barber, Edward Barber., Sam'll. Williamson. 12, 341,
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1711 Charles County Land Records, Liber C#2 Page 253
14 Aug 1711; Recorded at request of John Wilson:
14 Nov 1709; Indenture from Manassus Loyles of St. Mary's Co. in behalf of Dafton Cotton Loyles whom he binds as apprentice to John Chun for 9 years and 8 months; /s/ Manassus Loyles (mark), John Chun; wit. Phillip Briscoe, Sr., Susan Briscoe (mark)
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1713 Williamson, Samuel, gent., St. Mary's Co., 19th June, 1713.
(Articles of agreement with Judith Swann, widow,)
In consideration of marriage to be consummated bet. sd. parties, the sd. Samuel agrees as follows:
1st. Denies for himself and hrs. any rights or interest to any pt. of personal estate of sd. Judith, and gives his free consent for sd. Judith to dispose of personal estate poss. by her before marriage to her child. as to her shall seem fit.
2nd. Should sd. Judith survive him, the sd. Samuel agrees that she shall poss. his entirepersonal estate during her lifetime, relinquishing for herself and hrs. all interest in his real estate, excepting a certain rent to be pd. to her annually during her widowhood. The afsd. Wilkinson gives bond for £500, dated 19th June, 1713, to Thomas Swan., carpenter, of Charles Co. trustee of Judith Swann, of Saint Mary's Co., widow of Capt. James Swann, of sd. co., dec'd.
Test: Philip Briscoe, Edward Lorde. 19,857.

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George Groves 36B.100 A CH £61.1.7 #18239 Feb 6 1714
The amount of the inventory is equivalent to #14659.
Received from: John Groves, estate of Edmond Howard.
Payments to: John Rousby, Esq., Dr. Gustavus Browne, John Groves, Capt. Thomas Dent, Rev. Jonathon Cay, Thomas Skinner and his wife Constance Skinner, Thomas Harris, George Dent, Abednego Jenkins, Mary Posey, Elisabeth Hawkins, Thomas Dixon, Philip Briscoe, Walter Story, James Baily, William Williams, George Thomas, John Rogers, John Groves (administrator of William Groves son of George Groves, Sr., exhibited by executor George Groves, Jr.), John Groves (son of George Groves, Sr.).
Executor: John Gwinn.

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1714 Cornelius White 35A.237 A CH £108.8.3 £150.3.3 Jun 5 1714
Payments to: Col. Henry Lowe, Mr. Thomas Grant, Mr. Joseph Manning, Capt. Thomas Dent, Dr. Philip Briscoe for maintenance of Eleanor Charlesworth, Jonathon Tipton of Baltimore County, Mr. Charles Carroll, William Smith, Jos. Houldsworth, John Parry.
Administrators: Mr. John Parry, Luke Barber, Andrew Norton.

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His will is in Maryland Will book (maybe St. Mary's Co) No. 3, Folio 176.
He gives Sarah Howard 2500 pounds of tobacco.

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

Heir: 1724, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. Will Philip Briscoe, To wife Susannah, dwelling plantation Morris's Venture, at her decease son John, ex.
To son Philip, 80 acres had of Father Swann.
To son Edward, tract Hitchin, 111 acres of Loves Enjoyment.
To grandson Leonard (son of son George, dec'd) part of Chaptico Manor during term of lease.
To daughters Sarah Leonard, Judith Ashcom, Susannah Compton and Ann Wood, personalty.
To son James, 200 acres of Loves Enjoyment.
Witnessess include John Briscoe Jr.
Next of kin: Philip Briscoe Jr., Edward Briscoe.
Ex. John Brisoce
Maryland Calendar of Wills: Volume 5: Page 183 [p.183] Briscoe, Philip, Sr.,Charles Co., 25th April, 1724; 29th Jan., 1724.
To wife Susannah, dwelling plantation "Morris's Venture" during life; at her decease to son John, ex., and hrs.; and 1/3 personal estate. To son Philip and hrs., 80 A. had of Father Swann.
To son Edward and hrs., "Hitehin," bought of Thomas Davis; 111 A. of "Loves Enjoyment."
To grandson Leonard (son of son George, dec'd), pt. of "Chaptico Mannor" during term of lease.
To daus. Sarah Leonard, Judith Ashcom, Susannah Compton
and Ann Wood, personalty.
To son John, largest silver tankard.
To son James and hrs., 200 A. of "Loves Enjoyment."
To sons John, Philip, Edward and James and daus. Susannah and Ann, residue of personalty equally.
Test: John Briscoe, Jr., Thomas Mercer, Robert Lang.
18,339

Adm.: 9 May 1734-10 Aug 1734, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. 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:


Phillip Briscoe 7.216 A CH £459.15.0 £181.12.7 Dec 3 1725
Received from: John Bucknam, Ralph Bayley, William Kingsland, William Ward, Sr., Samuel Love, George Witter, Anne Short, Robert Parker, John Chunn, Jr., George Dement, Sr., Richard Burroughs, Jacob Morriss, Robert Luddall, Robert Lovell, John Edwards, Thomas Birch, John Burroughs, James Swann, John Magrah, Hans Dollar, John Dyson, Margarett Maddox, Gillham Wood, Edward Davis, Jr., James Keech, Thomas Dyson, Mary Gardiner, John Rye, William Theobalds, Samuel Turner, John Scott, Sr., James Watersforrest, John Poslon, John Clarke, John Davie, John Graves, William Huntington, Jos, Allen, Jr., Thomas Hunt, Daniel Morphey, Mary Lattimar, Samuel Chunn, John Fairfax, Robert Clare, Thomas Beech, Francis Clarke, Thomas Alpin, Samuel Johnson, Patrick Fanell, Thomas Gosling, Samuel Mahone, Joseph Douglass, Jos. Pile, William Cooke, Francis Wheatly, John Birch, William Harris, Daniel Short, Sarah Carter, John Tippett, Benjamin Douglass, Thomas Allstone, Samuel Maddox, Sr., John Sympson, John Williams, Sarah Douglas, Michael Branson, John Chunn, Sr., John Parry, Benjamin Reeder, Timothy Dunaway, Charles Smith, Robert Cull, George Scroggen, William Cage, John Noe, Sr., Benjamin Shoks, John Cartwright, Charles Phillpott, John Rayfield, Nicholas Farrell, Justiniah Birch, Mary Baley, William Throne, Gilbert Lewis, Oliver Birch, John_Attaway, Charles Yates, Edward Loyd, Percival Pearson, Matt. Barnes, Unknown Maddox, John Johnson, Barton Smoot, Thomas Douglas, Robert Yates.
Legatees: Susannah Briscoe (wife), Susannah Compton, Anne Wood, Mr. Charles Ashcomb, William Howard,
Executor: John Briscoe.
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Philip* married Susannah* Swann about 1675 in St.Mary's, Charles Co, Maryland. Susannah* (daughter of Edward* Swann, Col and Susannah* Heath) was born about 1650 in Saint Mary Co, Maryland; died on 11 Jan 1739. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Property: Abt 1676, St. Marys Co, Maryland

Notes:

(Her married name and death date from Calvert Co. Newsletter, April 1996, p 4)

1665: John Compton and Robert Page of Maryland received, by patent, 800 acres. The land is called Brothwood, lying in St. Mary's County in the woods, bounded by land of Edward Swann. Swann's land was called Sageston (Egglestone?)

1702, Mar 2: in a deed, land in Chas Co. called Watson's Choice, was said to be bounded by Edward Swan and John Compton. Liber Z p. 4.
(Relation of Edward Swan to Susannah Swann and her father Samuel has not been determined.)
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1706 Charles County Land Records, Liber C#2 Page 79
Recorded at request of John Briscoe:
25 Dec 1706; Indenture from Anne Ellson of St. Mary's Co., spinster, to John Briscoe of St. Mary's Co.; Anne apprentices to age 21 her only son, Nicholas Ellson, age 3 years and 9 mos., as a servant to Briscoe, one of the justices of St. Mary's Co.; /s/ Anne Ellson (mark), John Briscoe; wit. Philip Briscoe, Susannah Briscoe (mark)

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1719 Test: John Briscoe, Jr,, John Briscoe, minor, Philip Briscoe, minor. 22.212.
John Parry (gentleman) 3,239 CH £376.0.2 Dec 14 1719
Appraisers: Samuell Williamson, John Briscoe (gentleman).
Creditors: Thomas Turner, Isaac Shemwill
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1726 Edward Briscoe 11.424 CH £194.16.7 Mar 17 1725 Jul 11 1726
Appraisers: John Chunn, Jr., Benjamin Chunn.
Creditors: Phillip Briscoe, Thomas Masser.
Next of kin: John Briscoe, Sr., Susanna Briscoe, Sr,, John Briscoe, Jr.
Executrix; (name not given).


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1734 Joseph Allen, Sr, 18.486 CH £110,16,10 Jul 31 1734 Aug 10 1734
Appraisers: John Briscoe, Hudson Wathen.
Creditors: Mary Johnson, John Haw.
Next of kin: John Allen, Elisabeth Allen,
Administratrix: Barbara Allen,
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http://www.usgennet.org/family/smoot/md/charles/charles-1.html

5th Feb., 1739-40; 24th July, 1740. Will of Susanna BRISCOE of Charles Co, MD.

To bro. Samuel SWANN, personalty.
To dau. Elizabeth, personalty.
To child. of son John, dec’d. viz.: Samuel WILLIAMSON (BRISCOE),
Philip
James
Hezikiah
John and Martha WILLSON, personalty.
To dau. Ann Wood
and to her dau. Mary, personalty.
To granddau. Elizabeth GARNER, personalty.
To grandson William HOWARD, personalty
and all remaining child. -- of dau. Sarah HOWARD, 1s. each.
To granddau. Sarah PARKER, personalty.
To granddau. Susanna WHITELY, personalty
and all remaining child. -- of dau. Susanna COMTON, 1s. each.
To grandsons Briscoe DAVIS and George DAVIS, personalty.
To grandson Robert, son of son Edward, dec’d.
and to all other child. -- of sd. son, 1s. each.
To grandson Leonard, 1s.
To child. -- of dau. Judith BROOK, dec’d.,
granddau. Rebecca BRISCOE
and grandsons Williamson (BRISCOE) and Henry SMOOT, 1s. each.
To sons Philip and James, exs., residue of estate.



Property:
19 Jun 1725; from Philip Briscoe of St. Mary's, physician, to Samuel Swann of Charles County, carpenter; all that tract formerly belonging to Edward Swann, Sr., being part of Egglestone; given to his [Edward's] dau. Susannah in consideration of her marriage; containing 80 acres; ack. Philip Briscoe and Elizabeth his wife (CCLR L#2.231

Other Events and Attributes:

• Emigration: Abt 1661, Norfolk, England
• Immigration: Abt 1661, Virginia
• Other-Begin: 20 Nov 1676, Charles Co, Maryland; re Rebekah Dent
• Other-Begin: 6 Oct 1681, Somerset Co, Maryland; wit will of Sam Cooper
• Property: 11 Aug 1684, Somerset Co, Maryland; "Entrance"
• Property: 15 Jan 1685, Hignotts Choice, Somerset Co, Maryland
• Other-Begin: 3 Oct 1685, Pokomoke, Somerset Co, Maryland; testator will of John White
• Property: 1687, Somerset Co, Maryland ; "Entrance" from William Stevens
• Occupation: Between 1687 and 1697, Somerset Co, Maryland
• Other-Begin: 29 Aug 1687, Rehoboth, Pocomo, Somerset Co, Maryland; heir from William Stevens
• Property: 12 Dec 1687; sold to John Emmett
• Other-Begin: 1691, Somerset Co, Maryland; Benjamin Keyser will
• Religion: 1691, Somerset Co, Maryland
• Property: 1 Mar 1697, Beckford Somerset Co, Maryland; sold to Peter Dent
• Other-Begin: 10 Oct 1702, Charles Co, Maryland; pd to Thomas Lawrence 2nd inventory
• Property: 2 Feb 1703, Hundred Newport, Charles Co, Maryland; propery mention
• Other-Begin: 6 Jun 1704, Charles Co, Maryland; re trust deed Addison & wid Rebecca Dent
• Occupation: 1705, Charles Co, Maryland; clerk
• Other-Begin: 31 Aug 1705, Charles Co, Maryland; gift to dau Elizabeth
• Other-Begin: 25 Apr 1709, Charles Co, Maryland; pmt to from 2nd inv of Thomas Smoot
• Will: 09 May 1709, Charles Co, Maryland
• Will: 1712, Charles Co, Maryland; codicile
• Will: 14 Jan 1713, Charles Co, Maryland; probate
• Property: 13 Aug 1713, Charles Co, Maryland; property mentioned
• Other-Begin: 7 Oct 1713, Charles Co, Maryland; indenture of John Guinn
• Other-Begin: 6 Feb 1714, Charles Co, Maryland
• Will: 15 Mar 1713/14, Charles Co, Maryland; Inventory
• Will: 12 Apr 1715, Charles Co, Maryland; estate payments
• Will: 1 Jul 1718, Charles Co, Maryland; estate payments
• Property: Abt 1720, Charles Co, Maryland; ref in depo of Terrence Bryan 1741
• Property: 3 May 1722, Charles Co, Maryland; property mention
• Research Notes: 15 Jul 2010, READ ME

Notes:

"Anne Arundel Gentry" states: "The three outstanding aristocratic Howard families of Maryland and their English background have presented a study for the family historian for the present as well as the past generations. Edmund Howard, of Charles County, Cornelius Howard of Baltimore County and Mathew Howard of Anne Arundel County all in some manner can claim descent from the family ranking next to the Royal House of England, but how they fit in is a puzzle yet to be solved -- all three were conscious of their armorial rights and used the trappings in Maryland after they emigrated from their native England."

Edmund HOWARD Esq. Gent; maybe son of William & Elliner Howard (Inventories & Accounts Charles County Maryland Vol. 1798-1802, 24 Dec 1799 p. 255, 227-28) James Carricoe, n.d, Mr. Grover C. Wentworth, 106 Laclede Ave., Rockford, IL 61102 states that Edmund HOWARD is the son of William & Elliner HOWARD, no sources were given. Also theory that he is the son of Mathew Howard, son of Thomas Howard.


Other-Begin:
Charles County Maryland Land Records, Liber Z, Page 116
Deed and declaration of trust entered by Edmund Howard, Clerk of this County:
20 Nov 1676; Indenture from Rebekah Dent of St. Mary's County, widow and ex. of will of Thomas Dent of St. Mary's County, merchant; by his will Thomas gave his children parts of his estate; Rebekah then being with child at death of Thomas had a dau. named Barbarah; the will settled land lately purchase in Charles Co. in tenure of Richard Watson to Rebekah who conveys to William Hatton for 15 years the tract [Wattfieldl on the north side of the Potomac River; bounded by land granted Francis Posey; containing 200 acres; and after to Barbarah Dent, youngest d/o of Rebecah and Thomas Dent; /s/ Rebekah Dent (mark); wit. Robert Ridgely, Jno. Wynn; recorded by Edmund Howard, Clerk of the county


Other-Begin:
06 Oct 1681; 26 July 1688 - Somerset Co., Maryland; Witnessed the will of Samuel Cooper, wife Jane, with Mary Howard & Thomas Parker. (Mary Howard dtr of Matthew Howard Jr and Ann Hall)

Property:
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)
3. "Entrance" in 1678 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.
(snip)

Property:
15 Jan 1685: bought Hignotts Choice, Somerset Co., Maryland from Dennis Sullivan of Northampton Co. VA 300 acres

Other-Begin:
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
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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.


Property:
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)
3. "Entrance" in 1678 [six 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.
(snip)

Occupation:
Occupation: bet 1687-1697 Somerset Co., Maryland; Justice of Peace & Magistrate.

Other-Begin:
Stevens, William, Rehoboth, Pocomoke, Somerset Co.,
29th Aug., 1687; 26th Mch., 1688.
To Sarah White, widow, plantation during life which "she now lives on."
To Stevens White, son of sd. Sarah, and hrs., ad. plantation at her death; also property on which testator lived, and "The Points."
To John White's child. and their hrs., 200 A., (unnamed) in common.
To cous. William White and hrs., 500 A. (unnamed).
To cous Eliza: White and hrs., 500 A., "Cedar Hall."
To 3 young. daus. of sister White, viz., Tabitha, Priscilla, and Sarah, personalty.
To Edward (or Edmond) Howard and his son, William Stevens Howard, and hrs., land (for description see will).
To George, sec. son of Edmond_ (Edward) Howard, land. (for description see will).
To 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 Seafield.. 4. 296

(see historical, narrative info on Rehoboth Plantation in notes for William Stevens
http://sherrysharp.net/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I24692&tree=Roots

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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.

Property:
12 Dec. 1687 Edmund HOWARD & wife Margaret sold to John EMMETT 300 acres.

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.

Religion:
Religion: 1696 Somerset Co., Maryland, "True Protestant subject."


Property:
1 Mar. 1697: Edmund HOWARD, "Beckford," Somerset Co, Maryland, sold to Peter DENT 93 acres, now town of Princess Ann.

Other-Begin:
Thomas Lawrence, Esq. 23.77 A £93.5.12 Oct 10 1702
A second inventory was cited in the amount of £1.16.8.
Received from: Elias King, Mr. James Heath, Capt. John West, Robert Grundy, Gerrard Fowk, William Barton, James Maxwell, Rebeckah Low for John Low bill on Sharpless, Capt. John Carvill, Edmund Howard, Thomas Reynolds, Maj. Cornish, Maj. Maxwell, Robert Finley for Sir Thomas Lawrence, Capt. Thomas Blake, James Hays, Thomas Reynolds, Vincent Hemsley, Jacob Lookerman, Gabriel Burnham, John Marriott, Col. Darnall.
Payments to: Mr. John Freeman, W. Bladen, Jacob Regnier, Amos Garrett, Mr. Edward Topp, Joseph Hill paid to John Brannock, Charles Carroll, John Sudler, Mary Jeffe, Thomas Welsh, Richard Bennett, Evan Jones, Daniel Cannon, William Jeffreys, Mary Augor, Nicholas Humphreys, Lawrence Agar, Sir Thomas Lawrence, James Heath, Joseph Hill paid to Mary Jeffe, John Davies, G. Fowk, W. Taylard.
Legatees: Mr. John Freeman, William Dent.
Executor: William Dent.

Notes from Rootsweb tree: 1658-1758 Charles County Maryland Families, the First Hundred Years:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I01703

Property:
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;

Other-Begin:
Charles County Maryland Land Records, Liber Z, Page 121
Entered by Edmund Howard, Clerk of this County:
6 Jun 1704; Confirmation of title regarding above trust deed; John Addison of Prince George's County, Esq., and Rebekah, his wife, the widow and relict of Thomas Dent of St. George's in St. Mary's County, merchant; 20 Nov 1676 Rebekah, by the will of Thomas Dent, was seized of 200 acres called Wattfield for the use of the children; a deed of trust 20 Nov 1676 between Rebekah Dent, widow, and William Hatton, Gent. for Barbarah Dent, infant child Barbara, now 16 yrs. of age, who m. Hon. Thomas Brooke, Esq.; they have sold the land to Edmond Howard, Gent.; /s/ John Addison, Rebekah Addison (mark); wit. Willm. Dent, Tho. Addison, Eliz. Addison; 20 Jun 1704 John Addison and Rebekah his wife ack. 200 acres of above to Edmond Howard who paid alienation 18 Jul 1704

Notes from Rootsweb tree: 1658-1758 Charles County Maryland Families, the First Hundred Years:
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Occupation:
1705: Occupation - Clerk

Other-Begin:
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 (mark), William Howard.

Transcribed as read by Shirley Middleton Moller

CCLR Z.210

Edmund Howard Clarke of Charles County Enters the following Deed of Guift for his Daughter Elizabeth Howard Charles County
To all Christian People to whome these presents Shall Come Greeting Know yee that I Edmund Howard of Charles County in the province of Maryland Gent: for the Natural Love and Affection which I Have and doe beare Unto my Deare and Well beloved Daughter Elizabeth Howard and for divers other Causes and Considerations at this time me Especially moving Have Given Granted Assigned and made over Unto my said Deare and well Beloved Daughter Eliza Howard all my Right Title Interest Claime and Demand of anf to one Negro Girle Commonly Called and Knowne by the named of Black Nann with all her Increase to be Delivered to my said Daughter at her Arrivall to Sixteen yeares of Age or Marriage which Shall first happen To have And to hold the Said Negro Girle and her Increase aforesaid to my Said Daughter Elizabeth Howard and the Heirs of her body Lawfully begotten forever and if it Should please God that my Said Daughter Should Depart this life before She Should arrive to the age of Sixteen yeares or Marriage or for Default of Lawfull Issue Then I Doe Give the Said Negro Girle and her Increase aforesaid unto my youngest Sonne borne of the body of my now Deare wife Margarett Howard that Shall be then Living And to his lineall Lawfull Heirs forever without any manner of Claims Demand or Challenge of me my Heirs Executors or administrator or of any other person or persons whatsoever for me in my name by my Cause meanes or procurement and without any money or other Thing there for to be yeilded payed or Done unto me the Said Edmund Howard my heirs Executors administrators or Assignes to the Uses aforesaid against All people doe warrant and Defend by These presents In Witnesses whereof
I have hereunto Sett and affixed my hand and Seale
Signed Sealed and Delivered
in the presence of us Edmund Howard Seal
William {his marke} Goadyer
Wm Howard


Other-Begin:
25 Apr 1709 Maryland Probate Records. 29.225 Charles County. #56130. Accounting of estate of Thomas SMOOTH, decd. A second inventory #7899. Total equivalent to #51865. Payments to: [partial extraction]. John ROGERS, William MUSGROVE, Ralph SHAW, Elizabeth HAWKINS, Charles MUSGROVE, Claborn LOMAX, Mr. GRESHAM, Saml. HANSON, Mr. Edmund HOWARD, Mr. William CHEW, John STANBURY, Charles JONES, John BRADSHAW, Mrs. Elizabeth BONNER per Rev. Jonathan WHITE, Capt. Thomas DENT executor of William DENT, Vestry of Port Tobacco. Administrator: Barton SMOOTH.

Will:
03 Jan 1709 Will: Charles Co., MD, USA; gave eld son Wm Stevens 100a, 2nd son Thomas dwelling plantation 150a, 3rd son John 100a. only dau Elizabeth pt "Saturday Work" at 16y or m. young son George at 21y residue of land, gr-dau Margaret Howard mourning ring in memory of dec'd bro Geo Dent,& ring in memory of her gr-mother marked M.H. To bro Rich'd Eyton, merch in London, only sister Mrs Hester Tyndale wife of Athelstand upholster in Bristol, person. Exrs two eld sons.

In the name of God Amen
I Edmund HOWARD of Charles County in the providence of Maryland gent. being now in health and of sound and perfect memory, Blessed by almighty God for the same but considering its hath and uncertainty of this transitory mortal life l flesh must yield when God by deal is plain to hold donate publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby multiplying and mastering vow all former & other wills by me testify made and or give and bequeath as followth viz. Imprimes I give and bequeath my soul to almighty God my merciful Creator hoping for full pardon and compassion of my sins through the precious blood and intercession of my beloved savior and redeemer Jesus Christ my body commit to the earth to be decently buried as to my Executors hereafter named shall seem neat and convent and as for natural worldly estate it shall please almighty God to bestow upon me after my just debts personal charges being first paid I give & bequeath as followth Viz.
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 beo 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.
Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved son Thomas HOWARD the plantation I now live on together with the supplement or addition where on my negro Sambo lives to be divided by a line and to contain as near as can be one hundred anes both tracts I give the same to the sd Thomas HOWARD and to his lineal lawful heirs begotten of his body and for default of such then I give the same to my youngest son George HOWARD and his heirs forever also give and bequeath to said second son Thomas my negro Sambo and Grace his wife and Patience my negro woman also the best feather bed and furniture. Viz. bead, bolsters, pillows, rug, blanket, curtains, and wallings which I shall die possessed with.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my well beloved third son John HOWARD one hundred acres of land laid out by Mr. Joseph MANNING Surveyor and joining upon the land where on my eldest son now lives according to the bound meet. There of I gme unto my said son John HOWARD and to the lawful heirs of his body and for default of such heirs then I give the same to my eldest son Wm. Stevens HOWARD and his heirs forever also I give and bequeath unto my said John HOWARD my second best feather bed and furniture as before excepted in my legacy to my son Thomas, I likewise give and bequeath to my said son John HOWARD one negro man named George and one negro girl called Kate the said land negroes & beds to be delivered him when he shall arrive to one and twenty years of age and not sooner.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my dear and well beloved daughter Elizabeth HOWARD what part of a parcel of land called "Saturdays Worke" shall appear to be my just right the whole is said to be one hundred and fifty acres tract of it o land by me given to my eldest son where he now lives I give the same to my said Daughter Elizabeth and to her lawful issue borne of her body and for default of such issue then I give the same to my youngest son George HOWARD and to his lineal lawful heirs forever I do also give and bequeath unto my said daughter Elizabeth one negro girl named Nan formerly made over by deed of gift and ensettled in Charles County Records one negro boy named Jack one mulatto boy named Benjamin one large silver tankard six silver spoons a feather bed & furniture now in her possession a seal skin trunk with her name in letters at length with her own & mothers Cloths therein as also a Diaper Table cloth and twelve Diaper napkins my Great Bible & warming pan and a chamber looking glass it comes in neat shipping.
Item. I do also give and bequeath to my said dear & well beloved daughter Elizabeth HOWARD the sum of twenty pounds sterling to be paid her in good bills of Exchange at her arrival to sixteen years of age or marriage which shall firr in the lieu there of to be paid in tobacco at one penny a pound to the convince of my Executor hereafter named the said twenty pounds sterling or the value there of in Tobacco as aforesaid to be raised out of the sale of my land in Somerset County which I hereby order my Executors to sell and dispose of for the use of aforesaid & the remainder of the money or tobacco if the said land shall be sold for I do give and bequeath to my three sons Thomas, John, & George HOWARD to be equally divided amongst them it is also my will and desire that my said Daughter shall not receive her portion until her arrival to sixteen years of age or marriage which shall first happen.
Item I give & bequeath to my well beloved youngest son George HOWARD the remaining part of my land not already given and bequeathed and lying in the middle of his three brothers aforementioned I give the same to the said George HOWARD awful issue as aforementioned and for default of such heirs then I give the same to my second son Thomas HOWARD & his heirs for ever. I also give to my said son George HOWARD one negro lad named Dick one negro girl named Ellinor and one mulatto girl named Alice also one feather bed and furniture as aforementioned to my other children to be delivered to my said son George HOWARD at his arrival to twenty one years of age.
Item. (so far wrote after I was taken sick) I give and bequeath unto my four sons & daughter and my little Grand Daughter Margaret one silver spoon it being marked with MH and one gold ring to each of them it being a legacy left eachy their late dear & tender mother and grandmother.
Item. I give and bequeath to my little GrandDaughter Margarett HOWARD one cow and calf besides a black two year old heifer to have & to hold the said cow & calf & heifer & their female increase until twelve years and after that time te whole increase both male and female I all so give said Grand Daughter my mourning ring in memory of my late dear Brother Mr George DENT.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my dear and well beloved brother Mr. Richard EYTON merchant in London and to his wife and all so to my dear and only sister Mrs. Hester TINSDALE wife to Mr. Athetstone TINDALE upholster in Bristol & tod I give to each of them twenty shillings sterling to buy each of them a mourning ring if they be in the land of the living at the time of my decease.
Item. I give and bequeath unto the Reverend Minister whose toll it shall be to present my funeral sermon five hundred pounds of tobacco for his labors there in and I also desire that the text my be taken out of the thirty fourth psalm terse.
Item. I give & bequeath all the remaining part of my estate of what sort so ever and where so ever it shall or may be found not already given & bequeathed I give the same to be equally divided amongst my four, son's and my little Daugy each a share alike and if it should happen that either of my son's or my Daughters husband (if married) should play the prodigal or extravagant (which God of his infinite mercy forbid) if it should so happen my will & pleasure & also my humble request & desire is that two Gent. members of Charles County court be empowered appointed to enter upon the Tract or parcel of land by me given to such extravagant child as aforesaid & be assess and let aprell there on to gather with natural negroes shall be left & what other part of estate shall be left belonging to such Prodegate and award of the said two gent. to be final & after it is applied some one of my sons to have the referral to the said land & premises he paying so far fourth as the price assessed of time of payment given my said son for payment of the same for it is my expressed will & desire that none of my land doe pass out of the name of the Howards while there is a male surviving.
Lastly I do nominate constitute and appoint my two eldest and dear & well beloved sons William Stevens & Thomas HOWARD to be jointly the executors of all of this my Last will and Testament and to do & perform all & every article thereined as all so my further will and desire to them expressed in words & upon the desires & condition of a dying parent I do will require & strictly charge & command all my dear children to hear God and to live in all brotherly & sisterly love to each other as they will answer the failure there of before the Great Tribunals at the general judgment day and that this is my last will testament hereby revoking all former & other wills testaments by me heretofore made done in witness there of I have sit & affixed my hand and seal the third day of December in the eighth year of the reign of our sovereign Lady Queen Anne over England Viz. Anno Domine 1709 and published and declared the same before the witnesses whose several names are hereto subscribed.
Signed Sealed published declared to be the last will & testament of Edmond HOWARD before us. Entertained before singing, sealing & publishing here of George DENT, Mary MB PERRY, Ann (X) DODD, Rachall SMOOT, Jane (mark) THOMPSON.

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Will:

CODICIL* __ ___ 1712 Charles Co., MD, USA; gave to Edmund Howard & Margarett ch of Wm Stevens & Eliza (Court Records of Charles, Charles County.)
For whereas hath almighty God since the writing of my above mentioned last will and testament to add to my estate one negro boy more commonly called & known by the name of Black Will as a further addition to my son Thomas HOWARDS portion, I ive & bequeath the said negro boy to the said Thomas HOWARD and his heirs & upon such conditions and terms as hereafter expected viz: If it should please God that my negro woman Patience should at any time after my decease bring forth and bare of female child shall be at age convent to wean by a good & firm deed of gift duly to be enrolled in Charles County records shall make over and confirm the sd. female negro child to my grand son Edmund HOWARD the son of my eldest son William Stevens HOWARD & Elizabeth his wife the whole property of the said female negro with all her future increase to rest years & until the said Edmund HOWARD shall arrive to the age of one & twenty years at the meres of the said female negro to be equally divided between him & his sister Margarett HOWARD the possession of the said negro child, when fit to be weaned to be delivered into the custody of the said William HOWARD for the use and benefit of his children aforesaid when they shall arrive to their several and respective ages and if it shall come to their respective ages then it is my will and desire that my daughter Elizabeth mother of the said children if then living shall have the possession of the said negro & her increase if any there be and for the use aforesaid for and during such time as we shall remain a widow or longer provided it be with the advice nonserve of her Elizabeth that might prove unknown either to her will or my dear grand children as aforesaid then it is my express will & desire that my son Thomas & John HOWARD or one of them doe require & take in to either of their possessions the said female negro & her increase (if any there be) and keep them for the use aforesaid until my said grandchildren shall arrive to their several and respective ages and if it should happen to either of my said grand children should die before they arrive to their respective ages or without issue lawfully begotten or borne of either of their bodies then I give the said female negro & all her increase as aforesaid to the survivor and if it should please God that both of my grand children as aforesaid should dye as aforesaid (which God for bid then it is my will & desire that the said negro to be disposed of such child or children or shall here after be lawfully begotten by the said Wm. Stevens HOWARD and as he in his Discretion shall think fit and not to return to any other of my heirs upon any pretense what so ever and if after my desire that birth of said female negro child as aforesaid my son Thomas should either neglect or refuse to perform the part of my will undo revoke & make over this part of my bequests & bequeath to him and do hereby order & give power to my son William to take possession of the said negro boy more & sell him or exchange him for a female e negro child for the use and benefit of his children as aforesaid this codicil I do ordain and annex to my last will & testament before mentioned and it is my will & pleasure that it be deemed taken & construed to be as full firm & valid in the law to all intents & purpose what so ever & in any other warrant or paragraph in my said last will and testament.
In witness to here of I have hereunto set my hand and seal the -- day of -- in the twenty year of this of our sovereign Lady Queen Ann over great Briton & a Ammo Dommi 1712 signed sealed & delivered to be a codicil to the last will testaf Edmund HOWARD in the presence of us the subscribers:
Jon. FENDALL,
Richard COE & Jane COE:
Signed Edmund HOWARD.

Will:
14 Jan 1713: PROBATE: Charles Co., MD, USA (Court Records of Charles, Annexed to the forgoing will was the following probate Codicil to wit. January the 14 1713 then came before me George DENT & Ann DODD and made oath upon the holy Evangelist that the above pronounced published and delivered by Edmond HOWARD the testator in his life time to be his last will & testament Ye that Mary PERRY, Rachael SMOOT & Jane THOMPSON attest present & assigned at evidence to the same sworn before me Joseph MANING. Annexed to the foregoing cuticle was the yellowing prebil to will. January the first 1713 then came before me John FENDALL & Richard COE & made holy evangelical that the within & above codicil to this last will & testament annexed was in the hiring published by the above testator in his life time to be a codicil to the Last Will & Testament of the said testator and that Jane COE was then present & also signed as an evidence to the same substance.



Property:
13 Aug 1713; Indenture from John Compton, Jr., planter, to John Guinn, carpenter; for 2,000# tobacco; a tract called RENGLE, bounded by Edmond Howard; containing 140 acres; /s/ John Compton; wit. E. Howard, Thomas Howard


Other-Begin:
7 Oct 1713; Recorded at request of John Guinn, carpenter:
13 Aug 1713; Indenture from John Compton, Jr., planter, to John Guinn, carpenter; for 2,000# tobacco; a tract called RENGLE, bounded by Edmond Howard; containing 140 acres; /s/ John Compton; wit. E. Howard, Thomas Howard

Other-Begin:
George Groves 36B.100 A CH £61.1.7 #18239 Feb 6 1714
The amount of the inventory is equivalent to #14659.
Received from: John Groves, estate of Edmond Howard.
Payments to: John Rousby, Esq., Dr. Gustavus Browne, John Groves, Capt. Thomas Dent, Rev. Jonathon Cay, Thomas Skinner and his wife Constance Skinner, Thomas Harris, George Dent, Abednego Jenkins, Mary Posey, Elisabeth Hawkins, Thomas Dixon, Philip Briscoe, Walter Story, James Baily, William Williams, George Thomas, John Rogers, John Groves (administrator of William Groves son of George Groves, Sr., exhibited by executor George Groves, Jr.), John Groves (son of George Groves, Sr.).
Executor: John Gwinn.


Will:

15 March 1713/14: Inventory: Inventories 1677-1717, n.d, Mar 15 1713/14
Edmund HOWARD Gent.'s Inventory pg. 335-338.

an old negro man named Scipio 09.00.00
one ditto Small & ditto George & ditto Dick 76.00.00
one negro girl named Cate abt. 13 yrs. 15.00.00
one ditto Mill abt. 12 yrs old 13.00.00
one negro woman named Patience 23.00.00
one negro boy named Jack abt. 6 yrs old 10.00.00
one ditto named Will about 3 yrs old 07.00.00
one Irish woman named Grace marred to a negro man 05.00.00
one mulatto girl named Bess increase of said man & woman & born in Virginia before her
mother intermarriage with the negro 10.00.00
one negro boy Benjamin born since marriage 14.00.00
one ditto girl Alice also since marriage 11.00.00
one parcel of plate amounting to 48t 12.02.06
one seal ring & one ditto with a posy in memory of William DENT 01.12.00
one ditto in memory of Thomas DENT & one ditto in memory of George DENT 01.00.00
one feather bed & furniture that is the best 08.00.00
one ditto being the next best 07.00.00
one old bed bedstead rug & pair of blankets in a pile 4.10.00
33 pounds new feathers & 80 old 4.19.8
3 old rugs and old quilt & 2 old blankets 01.00.00
two old set curtains & valances 1.05.0
3 pair sheets 01.00.00
1 diaper table cloth & a dozen napkins 0.12.0
1 ditto & 7 napkins 0.10.0
1 ditto & 12 napkins new 1.2.0
1 coarse table cloth & six towels 0.09.6
3 cubboard cloths & 5 pillow cases 0.09.06
5 handkerchiefs 4 neckcloths & 3 shirts 0.18.0
2 parcels of wearing apparel 04.15.0
4 pr. worsted stockings & a country cloth vest 0.16.0
4 wiggs & 1 cane 1.10.0
18 yards of linen 1.07.9
3 deer skins & a pr. of tick bodice 0.13.0
7 yards of silk crape & 6 yards shalison 1.09.0
4 hanks mohair & 2 yards black silk 0.11.0
warming pan & 2 looking glasses 1.11.06
8 leather chairs 1 chest of drawers 4.18.0
1 black trunk & one red trunk 1.10.0
2 old trunks without lock keys 1.03.0
2 tables with flaws & two without 1.16.0
2 bed steads, 4 old boxes, a parcel by press 1.07.0
7 tight cask, 3 powering tubs 1.13.0
a cooler, parcel of pales & other wooden ware 0.17.0
2 linen & 2 spinning wheels 1.18.0
240 foot 2" plank 2.00.00
a parcel of glasses & a parcel of bottles vials 0.12.0
a parcel of brushes one hone & pewter 1 lead inch standard 0.4.6
2 parcel of dutch earthen ware 1.2.0
3 stone jugs & earthen 0.8.0
29 pictures 0.9.6
1 bill metal mortar 1 ditto metal trap 1.9.0
3 brass candle sticks 1 small brass chaffing dish 0.08.06
a worsted comb parcel wood & 2 cards & hump hackel 1.0.0
parcel tin ware candle brass patty pans 1.05.0
2 axes 6 weeding hoes 0.12.0
2 pr dogs conta 1.1.6
set of old harrow hoes set of plow irons 0.9.0
95 lbs. old iron 3 old pr. steel yards 1.12.11
4 weeding hoes 3 falling axes 3 hilling hoes .8.6
5 iron post conta 2 old spades 4.6.8
a parcel of iron instruments carpenters coopers 0.10.6
2 brass kettles conta 2.10.2
a pr. split tacks 2 splits gridiron 1.0.0
pr. flesh forks pr. pot racks 0.8.6
frying pan trap pot contra 1.2.5
5 wedgist, scales & weights, 4 earthen comb pots 0.11.0
4 pr. soccers & one set back with buttons .3.6
3000 8 & 10 nails dammified 0.17.06
a parcel of pewter amounting 103 3/4 4.2.2
5 pounds old pewter 9 pounds 6 yrs old 0.16.0
3/4 lb. candle wick 1 lb. thread 0.6.0
1 lb. cotton yarn 1 1/4 woolen 0.8.0
3 lbs wool 8 1/2 lbs dist flax 0.10.3
37 pd cotton in ye sude 0.19.10
5 lb old dirty wools parcel horse harness 2 saddles 0.17.3
pr. small had mill stones & one large 3.12.0
old grind stone, parcel of tegles 0.12.0
couch two bags & wallet 0.14.0
14 books in folio 14 ditto quarto 6.09.0
a parcel old books 140 in number 5.00.00
28 barrow hogs 14 sow's 22.08.0
23 pigs 1.03.0
1 mare, 1 cart horse 1 very old cart horse 7.10.0
5 cows, 4 yearlings 12.00.00
4 steers 2.12.0
3 yrs old heifer & 1 one year old 2.05.0
one mare and yearling & one 3 years old 5.00.00
22 sheep 9.04.0; 8 1/2 bushels salt 1.5.0
a parcel lumber 2.00.0
3 old meal sifters & 2 old riddles 0.05.0

5 March 1713/14: Inventory: Total 382.01.3
Jon FINDALL & Walter STORY. Relations of dec'd.
George DENT, Jno HOWARD, Creditors Thos SKINNER, & Barton SMOOT.)


Will:
Edward Howard 36B.155 A CH £381.15.11 £65.17.5 Apr 12 1715
This entry is torn.
Payments to: Rev. Mr. Jonathon Cay, Mr. Charles Elliott, Thomas Skinner, Mrs. Elisabeth Hawkins assignee of Mary Stigeeleer, William ------ , John ------ I John Grovers, Edward ------ , Capt. John ------ per John Mackty, Mr. Daniel Dullany, Maj. William Story, Mr. Edward Philpott, Mr. John Bruce, Thomas Plunkett, Mr. John Gwinn (executor of George Groves), George Elginn, Edward Ford, Barton Smoot, Richard Coe, Hon. Thomas Brooke, Esq.
Executors: William Stevens Howard, Thomas Howard.

Notes from Rootsweb tree: 1658-1758 Charles County Maryland Families, the First Hundred Years:
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Will:
Edmund Howard 1.62 A CH £82.16.3 Jul 1 1718
Payments to: Thomas Dent, Peter Pellatear, Samuell Swan, John Howard, Thomas Coombs, Col. Philip Hoskins, Robert Yates, William Compton, Dr. Gustavus Brown, Edward Roberts, James Waters, Mr. Dullaney for fees against Thomas Bennett, Thomas Osburne, Tarrance Bryan,
Mentions: John Cole, Mr. Jonathon Ray.
Executors: William Howard, Thomas Howard.

Notes from Rootsweb tree: 1658-1758 Charles County Maryland Families, the First Hundred Years:
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Property:
CC, Mar 30, 1741. The deposition of Terrence Bryan, age about 64, who declares that about 20 years ago, Mr Edmd Howard Sr showed a tree fallen down and rotten, on a stony knoll on the south side of a branch, and put his cane thereon and told him it was a gum and was the beginning tree of his land and that he intended to put a locust post in the place thereof, which knoll is now shown by this deponent. Also, this deponent further says that he lived upon the plantation and land about 7 years.

Property:
Charles County Land Records Liber L#2
Page 11.
At the request of Joseph Gwinn of CC the following deed was recorded May 3, 1722
Apr 25, 1722 from John Gwinn of CC, planter, to Joseph Gwinn, eldest son of the afd Jno Gwinn, of same, for 5 shillings and for the natural love he has for his sd son Joseph & for maintenance & advancement, of.his sd son and for divers other good causes, a certain tract of _land called Essex, lying near Cedar point in CC, & conveyed by. John Hamilton, late of CC, Gent, to John Gwinn, late of CC, decd father of the sd John Gwinn first above named, & grandfather of Josh Gwinn afd, containing and then laid out for about 75 acres, as by deed dated Aug 9, 1679. Also, a -certain tract of land called Rangle, lying in CC & adjoining a tract of land whereon Edmund Howard formerly dwelled, & conveyed by John Compton Jr, late of CC deced, to sd Jno Gwinn, father of the afd Josh Gwinn, containing and then laid out for about 140 acres, sd deed being dated Aug 10, 1713. Signed - Jno Gwinn. Wit - Waltr Story*, Geo Dent*. Anna, the wife of Jno Gwinn, relinquished her right of dower,in and to the within mentioned land and premises.

Research Notes:
Be advised that parental relationship is nothing more than semi-educated guessing. Researchers have been trying to draw conclusions of Edmund's parents and his relationship to William Stevens forever. This is only an exercise in exploring possibilities with both known facts and then conjecture in an attempt to at least get the pieces out on the table.

Facts we know:
1. Edmund Howard named his first son after William Stevens.

2. 1678 William Stevens willed 400 acres to Edmund Howard and to his son William Stevens Howard.
(William Stevens had no issue of his own)
(comment: Conflict of dates here because William Stevens Howard was born 3 Nov 1684 - 6 years after the date suggested when the will would have been written.
(it appears some records transposed the date 1687 to 1678. If so, then William Stevens Howard was 3 yrs old ~ss)

3. 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. (William Stevens Howard would be 11 mos old!)

4. 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 (bro-in-law) and George Layfield (bro-in-law), 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.

comment: I really question b.d. of WSH because of these facts. Why would John White refer to a baby cousin in his will??? Why would Benjamin Keizer leave property to a father and a son who would be only 7 years old?

But taking the "known" information and allowing for typos or something to explain date discrepancies, to get the relationships to all fit as described, and a little guesswork on those that aren't documented, about the only way this would work are are two options:
1. I think Edmund might have had a 1st wife before Dent, and that first wife would have been a Keyser daughter. But dates don't exactly add up for that to be logical.
2. Edmund's mother was a sister to George Keyser and aunt to the Keyser children, and their spouses. That would give John White a 1st cousin, once removed relationship.

Well, it ain't all worked out -- and it's doubtful it ever will be. But at least this does have the Keyser and White families somewhat recorded, along with their relationship to William Stevens -- and conjectured relationship to Edmund. As I said, at least some puzzle pieces are laid out for more scrutiny.


probable relation of John White to Edmund & son Wm Stevens Howard (~ss):
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.

Edmund* married Margaret* Dent on 26 May 1681 in Somerset Co, Maryland. Margaret* (daughter of Thomas* Dent, Esq (immigrant) and Rebecca* Wilkinson) was born in 1662 in St.Mary's City, St.Mary's Co, Maryland; died between Aug 1705 and 1709 in Charles Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: 31 Aug 1705, Charles Co, Maryland

Notes:

Descendent of King Edward I
1676: Inherited from her father, Thomas Dent, "The Lawyers Lodging" St. Mary's City, St. Mary's Co, Md., and slaves.
1709: Mentioned as being deceased in her husband's will.



Other-Begin:
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.

Notes:

Married:
26 May 1681 Somerset Co., MD, Edmund Howard and Margaret Dent were married by Mr. David Richardson Minister ye twenty-sixth day of May Dom one thousand six hundred and eighty one.

Notes:

Heard, Bridget, Potomac River, 4th Mch., 1664;
11th Apr., 1665.
To son William, when of age, 1/2 estate, real and personal.
To sister Mary Yowkins and to John Douglass, Jr., son of John Douglass of Pickiawoxen, 1/2 estate in equal parts.
To mother Katharine Yowkins, personalty.
Exs.: John Douglass, Sr., and Humphrey Warren of Wicomico River.
Test: John Emerson, Walter Story. 1. 224.
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Charles County Circuit Court, Birth, Deaths & Marriage Records, Liber Q
Douglas, John, s/o John and Catherine Douglas of Pickawaxon, cooper, b. 29 Oct 1686
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Ra. Smith 19-1/2B.89 A CH £334.6.9 £22.3.8 Feb 24 1699
Payments to: Mrs Richard Boughton, John Doughlass, Joseph Cole, Mrs Philip Briscoe.
Mentions: no orphans.
Executrix: Mrs. Sarah Smith (widow).
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Thomas Wakefeild 20.194 A CH £44.0.1 in 1700/1701
Payments to: Robert Yates, George Tubman, Col, John Courts, Gerard Fowke, John Douglas, Math, Compton.
Executrix: Anne Shaw, wife of Ralph Shaw.
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Thomas Howell 4.191 I CH #11984 in 1685
Appraisers: Col. John Dowglass (also John Douglass), Capt. Robert Henley.
List of debts: William Avery, Susanna Cage, John Fanning, Richard Maston, John Gibbs. Henry Henley, David Frize, John Booth.
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John Harrington 1.184 I CH #1450 Jan 4 1674
Appraisers: John Douglasse, William Hiney.
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Prince George's Land Records 1739-1743 - Liber Y - Page 282.
May 11, 1741 from Francis Collier of PG, planter, son and heir of Charles Collier of PG, decd, which sd Charles Collier was heir at law to Francis Collier of PG, Gent., his uncle, decd, to James Edmonston of PG, Gent. Whereas by deed dated Mar 27, 1714 between Benjamin Dowglass of Charles County, planter, grandson & heir at law of John Dowglass, late of the same county, Gent., of the one part, and the sd Francis Collier (the uncle of the sd Charles Collier, which sd Charles Collier was father to the now Francis Collier, party to these presents), by which deed it was recited that whereas the sd John Dowglass, in his lifetime, was seized of a parcel of land lying in the Freshes of Petuxent River in PG called Cold Spring Manor, containing 1050 acres & by his will dated Dec 14, 1678, devised to his son, John Dowglass, father to the sd Benjamin, 550 acres of land, being part of Cold Spring Manor, when he arrived at age 21, with all the privileges belonging to the Lord of a Manor and to his heirs, which parcel of 550 acres the sd John Dowglass, father of the sd Benjamin Dowglass, by his PG deed, sold to sd Francis Collier, and whereas likewise, by PG deed dated May 27, 1701 between Joseph Dowglass of Charles County, Gent., of the one part, and the afd Francis Collier decd of the other part, sd Joseph Dowglass sold to sd Francis Collier, part of a tract of land containing 1050 acres of land called Cold Spring Manor, formerly granted to Capt Josias Fendall, bounded by a parcel of land that John Dowglass sold to sd Collier standing on the brow of a hill between the two branches of Fendalls Fresh, containing 100 acres. Now this deed witnesses that the sd Francis Collier, party to these presents, for 30 £, sells to sd James Edmonston, all the sd tract of land containing 550 acres, and all that other tract of land containing 100 acres. Signed - Francis Collier. Wit - Thos Dawson, James Kendall, Thos Owen*, Jno Hawkins Jr*. Received of Mr. James Edmonston (by the hands of Mr. John Hawkins Jr), the alienation fine. Recorded May 20, 1741.
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Charles County Circuit Court Liber S, Page 211
2 Jan 1693; George Witter, s/o Thomas Witter, dec'd; apprenticed for 4 years
to John Martin, boatwright, and Demaris his wife; with consent of John Duglas, cooper, his father-in-law [step-father]
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Charles County Circuit Court Liber S, Page 212
2 Jan 1693; William Witter, s/o Thomas Witter, chooses his father-in-law [step-father] John Duglas, cooper, as guardian
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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Piccawaxen or Wm&Mary: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 292-30: DOUGLAS DELIGHT: 4 acres; Possession of - 4 Acres - Douglass, Widow Mary : Surveyed 16 July 1679 for John Douglass at a Spanish oak a bound tree of Richard Smith & John Taylors running thence S.E.: Other notes - Josias Cullance from James Gould 16 Aug 1710, James Halley from Josias Cullance 26 July 1714.,This land is said to be escheat,

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John* married Catherine* Heard about 1685 in Charles Co, Maryland. Catherine* was born about 1664 in Charles Co, Maryland; died about 1692 in Charles Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]