Sarah Truman

Sarah married (..) Howard, Mr about 1733. (..) was born about 1713; died after 1735. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Samuel Compton. Samuel (son of Mathew* Compton, Sr and Susanna* Briscoe) was born on 19 May 1716 in Charles Co, Maryland; died in 1765. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Samuel Compton was born in 1738 in Cane Creek, Lancaster Co, South Carolina; died in 1805 in Miami, Warren Co, Ohio.
2. Sarah "Sally" Compton was born in Aug 1753 in Fairfax, Fairfax Co, Virginia; died on 18 Aug 1847 in Rockingham Co, North Carolina; was buried in Martin Cem, Rockingham Co, North Carolina.

Notes:

Truman, Thomas, son of Henry Truman (b 1828 Notthingham England) and Jane Smith (prev married to Thomas Taney.
m. by 1717/1723, Sarah Briscoe, dau. of Philip and Susannah (Swann) Briscoe 14 Jan 1716/17
Written Author: Henry C. Peden, Jr.
Title: Truman and Related Families of Early Maryland
Note:
707 Bedford Road
Bel Air, Maryland 20114
Repository:
Page: 22

Thomas married Sarah Briscoe on 14 Jan 1716/17. Sarah (daughter of Philip* Briscoe and Susannah* Swann) was born about 1680 in Calvert Co, Maryland; died in 1735 in Charles Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: 1724, Charles Co, Maryland; mention as Sarah Leonard
• Other-Begin: Aug 1734, Charles Co, Maryland; exr Wm Stevens Howard will
• Will: 1735, Charles Co, Maryland
• Will: 29 May 1735, Charles Co, Maryland; Inventory/Probate
• Other-Begin: 1736, Charles Co, Maryland; mention
• Other-Begin: 1739, Charles Co, Maryland; mention

Notes:

Death date = Ref: Calvert Co Newsletter, Apr, 1996, p. 2.
Also this reference says she married 1st Thomas Truman (Trueman), b. 1684 d. 1717, s/o Henry & Jane (Smith)
Issue by Truman:
James d. 1744;
Wm;
Elizabeth m. __ Howard;
Sarah m. __ Howard;
Jane;
Henry.

and that she married 2nd Wm Stevens Howard.
Issue by Howard:
Rachel b 1714 m Matthew Compton, Jr. (father's will "dtr Rachel m Mathew Compton" 1734) NOTE: (Rachel was probably the dtr of Elizabeth, Wm Stevens' 1st wife)
Sarah m 1751 Benjamin Wailes; (father's will: "young child" 1734)
Edmund d. bef 1734; (not mentioned in father's will 1734)
William - m Susannah Wood d/o Peter Wood; (father's will "young child" 1734)
Elizabeth b. 1721 m Alexander Magruder (listed as having 10 children) (father's will "young child" 1734)
Susannah - (father's will "young child" 1734)

16th Apr., 1735; 20th May, 1735. Will of Sarah HOWARD of Charles Co., MD. To sons Henry TRUMAN, James TRUMAN and William HOWARD, daus. Elizabeth and Sarah and grandson Henry SMOOT, personalty, including silver marked T. T. Residue of estate to be divided between three child. William, Elizabeth and Sarah HOWARD. Should either die during minority survivors to divide portion of deceased. Whereas husband William Stevens HOWARD, deceased, disposed of two horses belonging to his son Edmund certain personalty is bequesthed sd. Edmund to compensate him for any loss sustained. Sons Henry and James TRUMAN are cautioned to behave toward sd. Edmund with tenderness.
Test: George DENT, Anne SMOOT. (21. 344. Maryland Calendar of Wills: Volume 7)

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. JohnHoward, William &
Mary Parish, bro forward, John Bruce, Mathew Compton, Richard Marston, William Cordy. Joseph Williams, Francis Glass, Mr RobertCruckshank. 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, executorof Sarah Howard
(executix of deceased).

question:
1724: her father's will states: To daus, Sarah Leonard, Judith Ashcom, Susannah Compton, and Ann Wood, personalty. Sarah Leonard???


Other-Begin:
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

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

Will:
will:
She signed a will on 16 Apr 1735-20 May 1735 in Charles Co., Maryland, USA.
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.
22. 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, Richard Lane.
Executor. Henry Freeman (also Henry Trueman, executor of Sarah Howard (executix of deceased).


Will:
Inventory: 29 May 1735-28 Dec 1735, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. kin Philip Briscoe & James Briscoe.
Ex Henry Truman

Probate-Inventory: 29 May 1735-26 Dec 1735, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. Mrs Sarah Howard 29 May 1735-26 Dec 1735. Apraisers Richard Smith & Edward Ford. Creditors Edmond Howard & John Haw. Next of Kin Philip Briscoe & James Briscoe. Executor Henry Truman.
6. Probate-Will: 1735, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. Mrs Sarah Howard to sons Henry Truman & James Truman & William Howard, daus Elizabeth and Sarah Howard, and grandson Henry Smoot, personalty, including silver marked T T. Residue of Estate to be divided between three chidren William, Elizabeth & Sarah Howard. Should either die during minority survivors to divide portion of deceased. Whereas husband William Stevens Howard, deceased disposed of two horses belonging to his son Edmund certain personalty is bequeathed sd. Edmund to Truman are cautioned to behave toward sd Edmund with tenderness. Wit. George Dent, Ann Smoot.[21:343]

Other-Begin:
Mentioned: 1736 Charles Co., Maryland, USA. 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, Richard Lane. Executor. Henry Freeman (also Henry Trueman, executor
of Sarah Howard (executix of deceased).

Other-Begin:
Mentioned: 1739, Charles Co., Maryland, USA. Will Susannah Briscoe give to grandson William Howard a heifer, remaining pt. Sarah Howard children 1 shilling each

Henry married Jane Smith, (immigrant) about 1683. Jane was born about 1655 in England; died after 1685. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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:

• Immigration: 22 Nov 1634, "Ark and Dove"

Notes:

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http://www.usgennet.org/usa/md/state/arkdove.html

On 20 Jun 1632, Charles I of England granted to Caecilius (Cecil) Calvert, Baron of Baltimore, the charter for the Province of Maryland. Calvert (and his father, George Calvert before him) had long been recruiting "gentlemen investors" and, once certain that the King's charter would not be withdrawn (due to complaints by both Virginians and anti-Catholics on the Privy Council), he began notifying them of departure dates:


Oldham, September 1st, 1633

Dr. John Briscoe,
Brikshough, New Biggin, Cumberland Co., England.

Dr. John Briscoe, Greeting:

Dear Sir:

As the privy council have decided that I shall not be disturbed of the charter granted by his Majesty, "The Ark" and pinnace "Dove" will sail from Gravesend about the 1st of October and if you are of the same mind as when I conversed with you I would be glad to have you join the colony.

With high esteem your most ob't servant,
(Signed) Cecilius Baltimore.

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The time first intended for the embarkation was as early as September, 1633, but it was delayed for two months--perhaps for the purpose of arriving at their destination in a more favorable season of the year, at the beginning of spring rather than in the autumn or witner. In any case, on St. Cecilia's Day--November 22, 1633--the two vessels set sail, into an east wind, from Cowes in the Isle of Wight, carrying nearly 200 gentlemen adventurers and their servants--among them Dr. John Briscoe.

Among the Calvert papers in possession of the Maryland Historical Society there is a letter from the priest, Father Andrew White, to Lord Baltimore dated from Maryland, February 20, 1638, in which reference is made to fevers among the colonis and to the "advice of our chirurgian."
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From Sarah Browder:
regarding proof of marriage of John Briscoe to Eliz. Dubois has always been accepted but for the period there are NO marriage records, of that you can be sure.
I will quote from Historian of Missouri Briscoe Ass. and other sources:
"Dr. John Briscoe, Ark and Dove, 1634-born 1612 Crofton, england, son of Leonard Briscoe, married in England Elizaeth duBois. Died in St. Mary's Co. Md 1699"
This is only place a definite date of birth ever found and well accepted. These records refer to a certain Hall of Records of Md and found accurate by all who have examined. and this is deemed accurate based on various authority. It also refer's to Hutchinson's History of Cumberland; Forester's Visitation of Cumberland and Westmoreland; Metcalf's Visitation of Northamptonshire; Nicholson & Burns' westmoreland & cumberland; John Watson's History of Halifax; Plantagenet's Harrisons of Yourkshire and Bethane's Baronetage. all of which are English records and unavailble as far as I know in this country but researched in England.
Another person inspected "The Genealogy of the Ancient and Knightly Family of Briscoe, by John Charles Brooke, Esq. and pub. England 1783. and states this book shows Leonard Briscoe had 4 sons, but that no dates are given. However he says e is in said book mention of a John Briscoe b. 1590, was not the John Briscoe 4th son of Leonard.
Also about 1698/9 there were 3 known living John Briscoes, other than Dr. John- his son John who died 1718; his grandson John who was living as late as 1718;and grandson John, son of Dr. John's son Phillip who died 1733/34. All involved with te immigrant Dr. John.. Phillip in 1719 depostion was 72 yrs old making him born in 1647 and proves Dr. John was in Md in 1648.

I have a copy of a letter in Md Gen. Soc. files once in possession of Louise Briscoe owner of "Piedmont"-old Briscoe home built in 1784 from Cecilius Baltimore to Dr. John Briscoe, inviting him to join Ark and Dove Expedition., dated Odiham, Sept 1st, 1633.
Another ref. was Mathew's Armory and Glue Book, pub in London in 1908 says ".... son of Dr. John Briscoe who came to Maryland in Ark and Dove 1634, settled in St. Mary's Co-son of Leonard, son of richard of Crofton, Cumberland Co, Engl"
There are several other references found in London.
There are other references but too numberous to list. All of this comes from my resarch and that of Adm.
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http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/socialstd/FT/Ark_Dove.html
Social Studies Field Trips
The Story of the Ark and the Dove

By the time two small wooden sailing ships lifted anchor, on the 22nd day of November, 1633, and set sail from Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, much planning already had been done. Cecil Calvert, the organizer of the venture, was sending people to establish the English colony of Maryland on the North American coast. He did not want to repeat any of the mistakes made by earlier groups, such as the colonists at Jamestown and Plymouth, and so he made sure his travelers were well prepared.

He carefully chose people who were important to the success of the colony: farmers to grow food, carpenters and brick layers to build houses, shipbuilders, blacksmiths, even soldiers for protection. Among the colonists were two Jesuits priests. It is from the writings of Father Andrew White that we have learned so much about the voyage of the Ark and Dove, as well as the early years of settlement in Maryland.

As part of the planning, the Calverts carefully selected and stored barrels of flour, meat, dried vegetables, water, beer, sugar, salt, vinegar, and other food stuff. The colonists had to take enough food, not only for the long voyage, but to keep the settlement alive in case no other food was found when they arrived.

Clothing for everyone, for both summer and winter, was packed. Seeds, roots, and plant cuttings were stored for planting fields and gardens. Many kinds of tools were taken for home and furniture construction, farming, building fortifications, and even making small boats. The ships were armed with cannon for protection at sea from pirates. Guns, knives, and swords were brought for protection and hunting when they reached land. Even trade goods were packed for trading with Native Americans.

All of these provisions were stored on board so they took up as little space as possible and in such a way that food-related items would not spoil. Between space for supplies and living accommodations for approximately 200 men and women, the little ships were quite full.

One lesson the Calvert family had learned from earlier ventures was correct timing. The voyage left England in the fall so that the band of colonists would arrive in North America in the spring. This way they would have time to grow food before the following winter and would not need warm houses for several months.

Finally, the two ships set sail. They would not travel directly westward toward Maryland. Instead, a southwesterly course was set, with planned stops at the Canary Islands and then the Cape Verde Islands off the west coast of Africa, then west across the Atlantic Ocean to Barbados Island in the Caribbean. These would be stepping stones across the vast Atlantic, and the route should give them favorable winds. From the calmer waters of the Caribbean, the ships planned to sail northward up the coast of North America, with a stop in Virginia before proceeding to Maryland.

Not long after going to sea, the Ark and Dove were swept by a terrible storm. At midnight, the Dove signaled that it was in distress. So fierce were the wind and waves, however, that the Ark could not help. When dawn came, the Dove had disappeared.

The Ark sailed on alone. The ship reached Barbados on January 3, 1634. As the passengers and crew rested and gathered fresh water and food supplies, the Dove appeared on the horizon. The smaller vessel had turned back to the English harbor and waited out the storm before continuing on. All were united again.

On February 27, both ships arrived off of Point Comfort, Virginia and visited the colonists at Jamestown. They bought pigs, cows, and other needed supplies. Soon they set sail up the Chesapeake Bay, bound for the Potomac River and Maryland. People crowded the decks anxious to get their first glimpse of Maryland and its forests, birds, and Indians.

At a small island then called St. Clement's (today called Blakistone) they went ashore, set up a large cross, and gave thanks for their safe arrival. The date was March 25, 1634 which we celebrate today as Maryland Day.

The settlers were not yet able to set up their homes but their long four month sea voyage was ended. Their next new venture was to begin.


Written by Dawn Thomas, Coordinator, Elementary Social Studies
© Montgomery County Public Schools, 1996.
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QUESTION: have a record from a book called Wright-Briscoe Pioneers, by John C Wright. states another generation between Philip Briscoe and John and Elizabeth Dubois, another John and wife thought to be Cuthbirth (..). However, most other researchers discredit this extra generation.

John* married Elizabeth* Attaway DuBois about 1647 in Saint Mary Co, Maryland. Elizabeth* was born about 1595 in France; died after 1634 in Saint Mary Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1633, "Ark and Dove"

Other Events and Attributes:

• Emigration: Bef 1648, (possible immigrant)
• Property: Abt 1676, St. Marys Co, Maryland

Notes:

1658: Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 10 May 1663, Page 113 - 114
Patent: John Lewgar, Sec'y of the Province, transported many persons into the province grants unto James Walker, assignee of John Lewgar a parcel of land lying on the west side of the Wicokomoco, River and Walker's Run containing 200 acres 17 Aug 1658; /s/ Josias Fendall

Endorsement on back: James Walker assigns rights to Edward Swan; dated 27 Jan 1658; /s/ James Walker; wit. Robert Hickes (mark), Richard Granger (mark)
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1658: Charles County Circuit Court, Liber A; 26 October 1658, Page 22
John Piper demands warrant against John Villaine in action of the case; subpoena to warn John Courts, Edward Swane and Hew Neale to testify

1662: Charles County Circuit Court, Liber A; 22 Apr 1662, Page 201
Edward Swan presents Elisabeth Ireland; judged to 17 years old
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Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 28 Jul 1663, Page 125
John Piper and Samuell Dobson bind themselves never to trouble nor molest Edward Swan of a parcel of land containing 100 acres which the said Swan was possessed of before any of us had any relation to the one half of the said land; 14 Jan 1662; /s/ John Piper (mark); Samuell Dobson; wit. Susan Swan (mark)
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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Piccawaxen or Wm&Mary: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 291-23: PROMISE: 140 acres; Possession of - 100 Acres - Bayly, John : Surveyed Sept 1673 for John Dent at a bound oak and bound tree of Edward Swann and William Marshall, Bounding upon Swan N.W.:

Surveyed 10 July 1665 for John Nevitt Adjoining to the land of Edward Swan

1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Surveyed 10 June 1682 for Wm Ward near the head of Wicomico river at the East Bound of the land late of Edward Swan
Rent Rolls Charles County Md: Possession of - 250 Acres - Wilson, John: Surveyed 16 Jan 1664 for Richard Watson in the woods adjoining to the land of Edward Swann called EAGLETON: Other Tracts Mentioned: EAGLETON; WILSONS CHOICE
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1706: ===
Charles County Land Records, Liber C#2 Page 7
Recorded at request of Thomas Stonestreet, Jr.:
11 Jun 1706; Indenture from Thomas Stonestreet, Sr., planter of Prince George's Co., to Thomas Stonestreet, Jr., of Prince George's Co., younger son of Thomas, Sr.; for natural love and affection and 5s; part of a tract called Birth Denn formerly in St. Mary's now in Charles Co.; bounded by Richard Morris and Edward Swann; laid out for 150 acres; /s/ Thomas Stonestreet (mark); wit. William Stone, Edward Chapman, Cornelius White; ack. in open court 11 Jun 1706

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
(Susannah m Briscoe about 1676)

Edward* married Susannah* Heath about 1649 in Charles Co, Maryland. Susannah* was born about 1628 in of, Virginia; died after 1663. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1663: Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 28 Jul 1663, Page 125
John Piper and Samuell Dobson bind themselves never to trouble nor molest Edward Swan of a parcel of land containing 100 acres which the said Swan was possessed of before any of us had any relation to the one half of the said land; 14 Jan 1662; /s/ John Piper (mark); Samuell Dobson; wit. Susan Swan (mark)