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Sarah Douglas

Female 1727 - Aft 1775  (48 years)


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  1. 1.  Sarah Douglas was born in 1727 in Charles Co, Maryland (daughter of Capt. Benjamin Douglass and Elizabeth Land); died after 29 Aug 1775 in Charles Co, Maryland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 29 Aug 1775, Charles Co, Maryland

    Notes:

    Will:
    Sarah Stone, the widow, negotiated her will on August 29, 1775, and named her brother, Jesse Douglas, as the executor, and bequeathed the estate to her daughters, Rachel Stone and Elizabeth Land Stone.

    Sarah married Matthew Stone, Jr. after 1749 in Charles Co, Maryland. Matthew (son of Matthew Stone and Rachel Smoot) was born about 1727 in Charles Co, Maryland; died before 10 Aug 1757 in Charles Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Rachel Stone was born about 1751 in Charles Co, Maryland; died after 1775 in of, Charles Co, Maryland.
    2. Elizabeth Land Stone was born about 1753 in Charles Co, Maryland; died after 1775 in of, Charles Co, Maryland.
    3. Benjamin Stone was born about 1755 in Charles Co, Maryland; died after 1757 in of, Charles Co, Maryland.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Capt. Benjamin Douglass was born in 1687 in Charles Co, Maryland (son of John* Douglass and Catherine* Heard); died on 13 Oct 1749 in Blythswood Estate, William & Mary Parish, Charles Co, Maryland.

    Notes:

    DOUGLESS, BENJAMINE, Charles Co. 11 May, 1743
    13 Oct, 1749
    To son John Dougless, tract where he now lives called "Blythwood."
    To son Benjamine Douglass, tract where I now live, being pt. of "Causeens Manor", my wife to have use of the tract during her lifetime.
    To dau, Penelope Douglass, Negro girl named Jane.
    Child. to have equally part of rest of my estate: Benjamin Douglass, Charles Douglass, Mary Wilson, Sarah Douglass, Joseph Douglass, Penelope Douglass, Thomas Douglass, Jesse Douglass,
    Wife, extx.
    Wit: Tho, Thompson, Senr,. John Causeen, Aaron Goodrick. 27.78
    ===
    Benjamin Douglass 30.22 A CH £339.9.8 £144.18.3 Mar 9 1750
    Sureties: John Chandler, John Douglass.
    Received from: Henry Thompson.
    Payments to: Alexander McLaran, Peter Hanah, Samuel Hanson, Dr. Gust. Brown,
    Jane McLaran, Samuel Hanson, Robert Whythill, George Briscoe, Aaron Goodrick, Charles Sanders, Joseph Tompson, Robert Scott, John Causeen, administrator (unnamed, 1/3) of widow (unnamed).
    Administrators (de bonis non): Charles & Thomas Douglass.
    ===
    Thomas, George, Charles County, 21st Nov., 1738;
    22nd Dec., 1738.
    To eldest son James and hrs., 200 A. of "Godfrey's Chace," where he now lives.
    To son George and hrs., 120 A. of "Saint George," where Mathew Martin now lives.
    to dau. Brooks and hrs., 200 A. "Thomas' Port."
    to dau. Susannah Farr pt. of tract where she now lives.
    to dau. Elizabeth Tompkins, personality
    grandson Benjamin Compton and hrs., 86 A, where his brother lived, now leased to Owen Frazier.
    to son William and hrs., 94 A. "Bowen's Dispute."
    to son Benjamin, ex., and hrs, residue of estate, sd. son to care of Capt. Benjamin Douglas, and son George, until he arrives at age of 21,
    Test: Joshua Wilson, Mary Price, Mary Anne Fitzgerald. MCW 22.20
    ===
    Howard, Elizabeth, Charles County, 7th July, 1716;
    8th Oct., 1716.
    To niece and god-dau. Elizabeth (dau. of eldest bro. William Stevens Howard), personalty.
    to: god-daus. Rebecca, dau. of cousin Geo. Dent, and Ann
    to: dau. of Thos. Skinner., personalty.
    to: nephew Thomas, ex. (son of bro. Thomas Howard), residue of estate.
    Test: Benj. Douglass, Jno. Groves, Anne Dent, Jno. Scrogin, Edw. Gardiner. 14.187
    ===
    Howard, William Stevens, planter, Charles County, 15th Dec., 1733;
    29th Apr., 1734.
    To eld. son Edmund and hrs., plantation at Mattawoman; and personalty.
    To wife Sarah, extx., dwelling plantation during life, at her decease to young. son William and hrs., he dying without issue to eld. son Edmund and hrs.
    To dau. Rachel wife of Mathew Compton, personalty. Residue of estate, after wife's thirds are deducted, to four young. child., viz.: William, Elizabeth, Susannah and Sarah.
    Test: Benjamin Douglas, Sr., Philip Jenkins, Benjamin Douglas, Jr. 21. 55.
    ===
    Lynes, Ann, Chas. County, 20th Nov., 1711;
    17th Dec., 1711
    To Mary Chismund and hrs., goddau. Ann, dau. of James Tyre; Anne Hoskins, wife of Col. Philip Hoskins; Frances wife of Col. Rice Hoe, in Va.; Major Walter Story, Sarah Story, dau. of sd. Walter and Mary, his wife; Robert Bates; Mary, wife of Philemon Hensley; Rice Loe and hrs; Judith, wife of John Warren; Eliza:, wife of Benjamin Douglass, and Mary, dau. of Joseph and Penelope Douglas., personalty.

    To: Robert Yates, Brittish boy John Radfield., in payment of debt due by late husband.,

    To: John, eld. son of Col. John Seymour (late governor), and his hrs., 1000 A., "Belleconnell," on Elk R.
    Ex,: Maj. Walter Story,
    Test: Michael Martin, Matthew Scarborough., Henry Ayres. 13. 325.
    ===
    Henry Gifford 36B.214 I CH £146.18.1 Dec 6 1714
    Servants mentioned: John Kyte (boy), John Bye (boy), William Mathews (boy).
    Appraisers: John Gwinn, Thomas Harriss.
    Creditors: William Harbert.
    Next of kin: Joseph Douglasse, Benjamin Douglasse.
    ===
    Charles Brandt 35A.363 I CH £145.19.0 Apr 28 1714
    Appraiserst William Herbert, Thomas Harris.
    Creditors: Philip Briscoe, Raphaell Neale.
    Next of kin: Benjamin Douglas, Joseph Douglass.
    ===
    Samuel Hanson 19.240 A CH £1049.1.5 £102.17.1 Sep 2 1742
    Sureties: Robert Hanson, Benjamin Douglass, Sr.
    Received from: Thomas Troughear, James MacCaul, James Scott, Walter Hanson, Martha Yoakley, Henry Williams, John Beal, Sr., Thomas Lee, Rev. Chapman, Thomas Wheeter [Witter], Anne Ebernethy, Sam Adams, John Chandler, Cassandra Mudd, Richard Slator, Edward Boswell.
    Payments to: Walter Hanson, Edmond Jennings, Dr. Brown, Anne Ebernethy, Samuel Hanson, Jr., Daniel Dulany, Esq.
    Administratrix/Executrix: Elisabeth Hanson.
    ===
    John Fairfax 17.57 A CH £30.16.2 £110.9.1 Feb 17 1738
    Sureties: James Lattmear, Benjamin Musgrove.
    Received from: John Howell, Thomas Hawkins, Barton Harris, Capt. Howard, Joseph Joy, William Johnson, Robert King, John Caron, James Keech, William Luckett, John Lemaistre, Richard Lloyde, Robert Mashes, James Murphey, Charles Musgrove, Richard Marshall, Matthew Marten, James Minitree, Richard Martin, Edward Miles, Notley Maddox, Thomas Nicholls, John Newman, William Neale,
    Richard Owens, William card, Matthew Bate, Jacob Pan, Nicholas Phillips, William Penn, Francis Parker, Henry Pritchet, Thomas Reeves, Mark Richardson, James Rock, William Robertson, Joseph Sympson, John Scott, John Scroggen, Thomas St. Clare, John Slye, Cleborne Semmes, Thomas Sympson, George Sympson, John Shaw, Francis Simms, Marmaduke Semmes, John Scroggen, Jr., Richard Smith,
    Henry Trueman, James Thorn, Newman Thompkins, James Trueman, George Thomas, Jr., William Turner, Edward Usher, William Worley, James Waters, Joshua Willson, John Woodman, Humphrey Warren, John Wreden, James Winnard, Joseph Woodman, George Walls, Major Yates, John Allen, James Adams, Thomas Baker, Charles Baker, John Brayfield, Sharp Baltrip, Dr. James Black, Benjamin
    Boarman, Robert Brent, Francis Baltrip, Benjamin Bateman, Thomas Beale, John Chandler, Thomas Cook, Charles Courts, Thomas Cottrell, John Cooksey, William Cage, John Causine, John Cox, John Courts, William Cooksey, John Carver, Jacob Brandt, Alexander Brundton, Thomas Burch, Thomas Bateman, Thomas Beuron, Jane Burch, John Brookes, John Brown, John Bullen, John Biggs, John Bateman, John
    Dollen, Timothy Dunaway, James Duely, William Dement, James Donat, John Doughlass, Benjamin Doughlass, Jr., Thomas Doughlass, Ignatius Doyne, Phillip Edelen, Charles Ford, Walter Fearson, Alwicks Fearson, Patrick Ferrill, Edward Ford, Percivall Fearson, Robert Ferall, Capt. Fendall, Brian Flyn, Jacob Francis, Solomon Glass, Francis Glass, Benedict Gwinn, John Jenkins, William Jenkins, Joseph Gwinn, John Goods, Henry Coody, Phillip Jenkins, Charles Guy, Barton Hungerford, Thomas Hungerford, Thomas Hamilton, Walter Hanson, William Hunter, Richard Harrison, William Holt, Thomas Hail, John Hamill, Alexander Hawkins, Samuel Hanson, Jr., Benjamin Musgrove, John Harris, Jr., John Winter, Robert Leitch, John Harter, Jr., Charles Rock, Joseph Timms, Thomas Reeves, Capt. Benjamin Doughlass, Thomas Gilpin, Thomas Morris, Ignatius Wathen, Phillip Barnes, Richard Smith.
    Payments to: Col. Dent, John Parnham, Thomas Clark, John Aires, Jacob Lattmear,
    Daniel Dulany, Esq., Samuel Hanson, Tobias Cohagey, Samuel Jones, Charles Jones.
    Executor: John Phillpot.
    ===
    John Howard 20.356 A CH £1161.4.6 £128.0.6 Jul 27 1744
    A second inventory is cited in the amount of £2.0.0 & Virginia currency.
    Sureties: Benjamin Douglass, Sr., Jacob Brandt.
    Received from: Charles Bruce, Joshua Allfow, John Hamill, David Ross.
    Payments to: Henry Trueman, Edward Lee, Mr. Samuel Hyde, John Diggs, Mr. Henry Brook, Nathaniel Gray, William Oan, Joshua Alford, William Duglas, Dr. Riddel, George Slacum, John Doncaster Col. George Dent, William Potts, Thomas Marshall, Baptist Boarman, William Dwam, Margaret Jenkins, John Duglass, Robert Froget, Benjamin Fendall & Co., William Robinson, executors of Richard Tarvin, Daniel Dulany, Walter Hanson.
    Executrix: Rebecca Howard.
    ===
    Charles County Liber L#2 Page 46.
    At the request of Benja. Doughlass, the following brand mark was recorded on Sep 10, 1722, it being the brand mark of a gray mare given to Jno Doughlass, son of sd Benja. by Thos Hole and viz. ulu on the near buttock.
    ===
    Charles County Maryland Circuit Court Records, Liber H#2, Page 482
    27 Feb 1721; Recorded at request of Col. Walter Story, Gent.:
    24 Mar 1717/18; Letter to Mr. Story announcing safe arrival at Liverpoole of his tobacco; mentions goods with Mr. Edden, Mr. Lusting being under sail; mentions Thomas Harris, Mr. Hanson, and Benjamin Douglas and wife; now bound for Jamaica, then Liverpoole, then Virginia; /s/ Your Affectionate Friend, Tho. Pallin
    ===
    Charles County Land Records, Liber M#2 Page 306. At the request of Mr. Richard Edelen of CC, the following deed was recorded this Oct 13, 1732.
    Aug 28, 1732 from Benja Douglass, Gent, of CC, to Richard Edelen, Gent, of sd place, for 14 £ sterling, all that part of that tract of land in CC called New York, being on the north side of Cuckolds Cr formerly called Back Cr, it being part of a tract of land formerly taken up by John Mansell of the afd county (the whole taken up for 500 acres and conveyed from sd Jno Mansell unto James Turner of the same county, who died possessed thereof, without heirs, whereby the same became escheat), this being the westernmost part of
    the afd tract, bounded by the afd Cr, containing and laid out for about 188 acres. Signed - Benja Douglass. Wit - John Phillpott, Mark Penn, Jno Fendall*. This deed was acknowledged by Benja Douglass and Elizabeth, his wife.
    ===
    Prince George's Land Records 1710-1717 - Liber F -folio 386; Benjamin Douglass of Charles County, planter, states his late grandfather, John Douglass, Gentleman of Charles County owned a parcel of land in Prince George's County in the freshes of the Patuxent called Cold Spring Manor containing 1,050 acres of land; by his will dated 14 Dec 1678 he left 500 acres of this land to his sons, Charles Douglass and Joseph Douglass, when they reach 21 years of age; Joseph and Charles Douglass sold a 100 acre part of the 600 acres to Francis Collyer of Prince George's County and 370 acres to Guy White, deceased; for 10£ Benjamin Douglass acknowledged these deeds
    Signed: Benja. Douglass (seal)
    Witnessed: Philip Lee, J. Gerard, Da. Dullany
    Payment: Benj. Douglass acknowledges payment of 10£ before same witnesses
    ===
    Charles County Land Records, Liber M#2 Page 203. At the request of Benjamin' Douglass of CC, Gent, the following deed was recorded this Apr.30,'1730.
    Apr 21, 1730 from Bennett Hoskins of CC, Gent, to Benjamin Douglass of CC, for and in consideration that the afd Benjamin has conveyed to sd Bennett Hoskins 175 acres in CC, being part of 2 tracts, the one called New York, the other Duck Marsh, and also for divers other good causes, he has sold to sd Benjamin Douglass, all that parcel of land in CC, bounded by Potomack River near the mouth of Portobacco Cr, containing about 169 acres. Signed -. Bentt Hokins [sic]. Wit - Jno Howard*, Benja Fendall*. Eleanor,'"the wife of sd Bennet Hoskins, relinquished her right of dower and to the within mentioned land and premises.
    ===
    Charles County Land Records, Liber M#2 Page 229. At the request of Bennett Hoskins of CC, Gent, the following deed was recorded this Jul 24, 1730.
    Apr 20, 1730 from Benjamin Douglass of CC, Gent, of dowext, to Bennett Hoskins of CC, Gent, for and in consideration of a certain tract of land lying on Potomack River near the mouth of Portobacco Cr, heretofore belonging to a certain John Causeen of CC and also for divers other good causes, part of 2 tracts of land, the one called New York, the other Duck Marsh, and bounded by Cuckolds Cr, containing about 175 acres. Signed - Benj Douglass. Wit - Jno Howard*, Benja Fendall*. Elizabeth Douglass, wife to sd Benjamin Douglass, relinquished her right of dower in and to zhe within mentioned land and premises.
    ===
    Charles County Court Records, March 1737/8 Court, Liber T#2, Page 430.
    Pursuant to the order of last Nov Court, Commission issued to examine witnesses touching the bounds of a tract of land called Asher, in possession of Rando: and Jacob Brandt. Commissioners appointed: Major Robert Yates, Capt: Benjamin Fendall, Mr. Richard Marshall, and Mr. Philip Lee (not being any way related to the Petr, contiguous Proprietor, nor interested in the sd land). Asher is in CC. The purpose of the Commission was to prove and perpetuate the memory of the bounds of sd tract of land.
    And now here, at Mar Court, Benjamin Fendall and Philip Lee return to this Court the Commission afd, with the following certificate and depositions thereto annexed:
    We certify that on Dec 20, 1737, we did meet on the land within mentioned, and then and there, in presence of all parties concerned that were there present, took the following depositions. Signed - Benjamin Fendall, Philip Lee Jr

    Francis Glass, age about 60, deposes that about 31 years ago, he lived with Charles Brandt, and that the sd Brandt showed him a small valley falling into the head of a marsh belonging to Peters Cr, at the bottom of which valley stands a large, black gum adjoining the afd marsh, the valley and marsh being contiguous to and on the north side of the mansion house of Jacob Andrew Minitree, joiner, and told the deponent that the valley divided the lands between him and George Newman. This deponent further says that he helped to clear the ground on the north side of the valley for Charles Brandt, without let or hindrance from George Newman. Signed - Francis Glass.

    Priscilla Newman, aged about 35, deposes that there was a potato patch on the north side of the afd valley, about 40 yards from the black gum afd, which sd potato patch this deponent has heard her decd husband, John Newman, say was on the land of Charles Brandt afd. Signed - Priscilla (X her mark) Newman.

    Benjamin Douglass, age about 50, deposes that, to the best of his knowledge, the land on the north side of the afd valley, was cleared and cultivated by Charles Brandt without interruption, let, or hindrance from George Newman, owner of the land on the south side of the valley, but whether sd land was tended by sd Brandt as far as the valley, this deponent knows not. Signed - Benjamin Douglass.

    Barton Hungerford, age about 51, deposes that about 40 years ago, he was in company with Sam:l Fearson near the above valley, and that sd Sam:l Fearson showed him a tree which he informed this deponent, was a bound tree between Mr. Charles Brandt and George Newman. Signed - Barton Hungerford.

    Capt. Joseph Douglass, age about 63, deposes that about 30 years ago, he was in company with George Newman near the abovesd valley, and that sd George informed him that he thought his neighbor Brandt encroached upon him, and farther this deponent says not in relation to the abovesd valley. But this deponent says also that the marsh between him and Randolph Brandt's has, for 20 years past and upwards, been reputed and commonly known by the name of Cottralls Mart [Marsh].

    Elizabeth Sims, age about 35, deposes that to the best of her knowledge, John Newman told her that, in the above valley, he was in company with George Newman at the time that Charles Brandt was clearing the ground on the north side of sd valley, and adjoining to it, and that sd George Newman told sd Charles Brandt not to clear any further, for that he had cut down one his sd Newman's line trees, which stood in the afd valley near the marsh first before mentioned. Signed - Elizabeth Simms.
    ===
    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
    ===
    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 hetrs, 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..
    ===
    Charles County Court Records, August 1742 Court, Liber T#2, Page 419.
    Benjamin Douglass, by his petition, sets forth that he is in possession of a tract of land in William and Mary Parish known as Blythwood, the bounds thereof being much decayed, asks for a Commission to prove and perpetuate the sd bounds. Ordered that Commission issue, returnable to Robert Yates, Charles Yates, William Penn, and Barton Warring, giving them power to examine witnesses in regard to the bounds afd.
    ===
    Charles County Court Records, November 1742 Court, Liber T#2, Page 467.
    Pursuant to the order of last Aug CC Court, Commission issued, returnable here, in response to the petition of Benjamin Douglass, dated Aug 10 in the 28th year of our Dominion, to Robert Yates, Charles Yates, William Penn, & Barton Warren, Gent, to examine witnesses touching the bounds of a tract of land called Blythwood, lying in CC in William and Mary Parish, in the possession of Benjamin Douglass, as follows: To Robert Yates, Charles Yates, William Penn, & Barton Warren, Gent, (not being any way related to the petitioner, contiguous proprietor, nor interested in sd land) you are empowered to examine witnesses as afd. Signed Aug 14, 1742 - Edmd Porteus, Clk.
    And now here, Charles Yates and Barton Warren, two of the Commissioners afd, return to the Court here the Commission afd, viz -
    We, appointed to examine witnesses touching the bounds of the within land called Blythwood, now in the possession of Cap: Benjamin Douglass, met on the premises on Thursday, Sep 13, and took the within depositions. Signed -- Charles Yates, Barton Warren.

    CC. The deposition of Richard Smith, aged about 54, who says that about 30 odd years ago, William Nicholls showed this deponent a bounded hickory tree standing on a yellow knoll on the east side of the main Road that comes from Pickawaxon Church to Portobacco near the top of a hill, and that the afd tree was a bounded tree of Robert Douglass, the afd land being now in possession of Benjamin Douglass. Signed - Richard Smith.

    CC. The deposition of Richard Masten, age about 37, who says that about 3-4 years ago, Richard Smith told this deponent that there was formerly a bounded tree of Robert Douglass standing on a yellow knoll, and believes it to be the place that is mentioned in the deposition of the afd Smith. Signed - Richard Mastin.
    ===
    1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Piccawaxen or Wm&Mary: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 290-20: BLYTHWOOD: 100 acres; Possession of - 100 Acres - Compton, John: Surveyed 10 May 1667 for John Douglass on the North side Potomack river near the land of John Jenkins: Conveyance notes - John Compton in right of Mary Timothy,
    ===
    1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Wicomico: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 398-134: NEW YORK RESURVEY: 350 acres; Possession of - 350 Acres - Edelen, Richard : Re-Surveyed 19 Sept 1719 for Benjamin Douglas on Cuckold Creek beginning at a bounded oak.: ; {mm Note; not identified to a specific Hundred. Location identified by watercourse or nearby tract.}, Bennett Hoskins from Benjamin Douglas; 20 Aug 1730,180 Acres - Richard Edelen from Benjamin Douglas; 20 Aug 1732,

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    Benjamin married Elizabeth Land about 1707 in Charles Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Land
    Children:
    1. Benjamin Douglass, Jr. was born about 1707 in Charles Co, Maryland; died after 1734 in of, Charles Co, Maryland.
    2. 1. Sarah Douglas was born in 1727 in Charles Co, Maryland; died after 29 Aug 1775 in Charles Co, Maryland.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John* Douglass was born in 1668 in Charles Co, Maryland (son of John* Douglass and Sarah* Bonner); died on 01 Dec 1705 in Charles Co, Maryland.

    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.
    ===
    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
    ===
    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).
    ===
    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.
    ===
    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.
    ===
    John Harrington 1.184 I CH #1450 Jan 4 1674
    Appraisers: John Douglasse, William Hiney.
    ===
    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.
    ===
    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]
    ===
    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
    ===
    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]


  2. 5.  Catherine* Heard was born about 1664 in Charles Co, Maryland; died about 1692 in Charles Co, Maryland.
    Children:
    1. John Douglass was born on 29 Oct 1686 in Charles Co, Maryland; died in 1735 in Charles Co, Maryland.
    2. 2. Capt. Benjamin Douglass was born in 1687 in Charles Co, Maryland; died on 13 Oct 1749 in Blythswood Estate, William & Mary Parish, Charles Co, Maryland.
    3. Sarah Douglass was born in 1688 in Charles Co, Maryland; died after 1688 in Charles Co, Maryland.
    4. Joseph Douglass was born about 1695; died before 10 Mar 1722/3 in Charles Co, Maryland.
    5. (dau?) Elizabeth* Douglass(?), (dau?) was born before 1677; died about 1717.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John* Douglass was born about 1656; died on 28 Jan 1678.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 27 Jan 1677, Charles Co, Maryland

    Notes:

    Douglas, John, Charles County, 14th Dec., 1678;
    27th Jan., 1678.
    To wife Sarah, execx., and hrs., 450 A., dwelling place of testator at Piccawaxen.
    To son John and hrs., 550 A., part of "Cold Spring Manor," at 21 yrs. of age.
    To son Robert and hrs., "Blithwood" at 21 yrs. of age.
    To sons Charles and Joseph and hrs., 500 A., residue of "Cold Spring Manor," at 21 yrs. of age. Testator provides that should sd. son John die without issue, son Robert afsd. is to receive 1/2 of his portion, and sd. sons Charles and Joseph 1/2.
    Test: Henry Bonner, Francis Pollard, Jno. Robynson. MCW 9. 97.
    ===
    Carr, Peter, Charles County, 21st Sept., 1680;
    19th Apr., 1683.
    To Robert, Charles, Joseph, Eliza: and Sarah Douglass, sons and daus. of Col. John Douglass, late of Charles County, personalty; part of same being a debt due testator by Sarah Douglass, now wife of Ralph Smith, and mother of sd. legatees. To Peter, son of George Mackmillion, at 16 yrs.; Jane, wife of John Smith; James, son of James Tyer, and child. of George Newman, personalty. Ex. Jas. Tyer. Test: Wm. Philmore, Jno. Gilby, Edm. Dinnis. MCW 4. 12.
    ===
    John Walker 1.394 I CH #39075 Jun 10 1675
    Appraisers: Capt. John Douglasse, Humphrey Warren,
    ===
    Mr. Thomas Butler 3.84 I #14669 Jan 25 1676
    Appraisers: Col. John Dowglass (also John Douglas, Mr. Thomas Gibson.
    List of debts: Mrs. Mary Townsend, Samuell Dowden of Barbadoes, George Taylor (runaway), Richard Dodd, Mr. Samuell Cressey, Mr. William Lee for James Chancellor, George Powell, Edmond Dermot, John Box, John Cornish, Edward Tansall, James Jefferson, Thomas Hilgar, James Tyer, Randolph Brandt, Henry Hardy.
    Administrator/Executor: Mr. Francis Heyden.
    ===
    Thomas Howell 4,191 I CH #11984 (1677)
    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,
    ===
    Richard Harris 5.9 A CH #7522 Apr 10 1678
    Payments to: Dr. John Cornish, Dr. John Lemare, Thomas Clipson. Maj. Rozer, Col. Douglas, administrator from Richard Harris, William Hatton, for clothing for the children (unnamed).
    Administrator: Henry Henley,
    ===
    King, Thomas, Charles County, 17th Jan., 1677;
    15th Aug., 1678.
    To wife Joanna, extx., dower rights,
    To unborn child at 21 yrs. of age, personalty.
    To wife's eld. dau. Eliza Jones and son Philip Jones, personalty.
    To Mary Rider and Susanna Fogg, daus. of dec'd sister, Susanna Fogg, wife of David Fogg, and hrs., 75 A. (unnamed) at 16 yrs. of age; sd. land to pass to their cous., Eliza Jones, should Mary and Eliza afsd. die without issue.
    To George Newman, Sr., and John Weler, personalty.
    Test: Jno. Douglas, Richd. Edelen. 9. 54.
    ===
    Clarke, Samuel Chas. County, 7th Nov., 1676;
    30th Nov., 1676.
    Brother John and sisters Abigail and Esther, legatees equally of estate.
    Ex. Col. Jno. Douglass.
    Test: Jno. Cornish, Thos. Hance. 5.154.
    ===
    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).
    ===
    Jan. 25, 1657/8 - William Empson, aged 35, deposed .... [mentions Margaret, William Marshall's maid.] Thomas Lomax, age 27, deposed on 22 Jan. 1657 that on 13 Jan. 1657, John Slingsby at the now dwelling of William Marshall, said Slingsby desired to be maintained by said Marshall. John Dougles, age 21, deposed on 22 Jan. 1657 that on 13 Jan. 1657, John Slingsby at the now dwelling of his master William Marshall, said Slingsby desired to be maintained by said Marshall.
    Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Proprietary Records of the Provincial Court of Maryland, 1637-1658," p. 204.
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 27 Mar 1662/3, Page 101
    John Duglas on behalf of Mr. Robert Hundly presents man servant named John Bowman age judged to be 17 years
    John Duglas on behalf of Robert Hundley presents Daniell Shiner judged to be 15 years old
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 15 Nov 1665, Page 500 - 502
    Mr. John Emerson, atty. of Mr. John Longe, Plt.; Mr. John Douglas, admn. of Brigit Heard, Def.; plaintiff swore to his account of 798# of tobacco and defendant confessed judgment; court ordered payment

    John Stone, physician, Plt.; Mr. John Douglas, admn. of Mrs. Brigit Heard, Def.; debt of 1770# of tobacco; 6 Oct 1665; /s/ John Stone, physician; defendant confessed judgment; court ordered payment

    Robert Long, by his atty. Mr. Samuell Cressey, Plt.; John Douglas, admn. to Brigit Heard, Def; plaintiff seeks 400# of tobacco for his wife taking care of Mrs. Heard during her illness; Jermima Long, wife of Robert Long, swore the above was true; 3 Nov 1665; before William Marshall (mark); certification of her oath; Walter Beane (mark);
    defendant confesses judgment; payment ordered
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 13 Oct 1663, Page 182 - 183 - 184
    Patent to William Marshall of 200 acres due by assignment from Thomas Peitie and 200 acres due by assignment from Mrs. Katherine Holden, widow, and 100 acres due by assignment from Walter Coterall ... the said William Marshall given a parcel of land on the Wicokomeco River for 500 acres
    20 Mar 1650; /s/ William Stone Endorsed on the back: William Marshall assigns his rights in the above patent to Walter Beane; 29 Sep 1660; /s/ William Marshall (mark); wit. John Duglas, Thomas Lomax; acknowledged by William Marshall and his wife in open court
    Patent to William Marshall of a parcel of 100 acres located on the west side of the Wicokomeco River, bounded by the great marsh
    4 Feb 1653; /s/ William Stone Endorsed on back: William Marshall assigns his rights in above patent to Walter Beane; dated 29 Sep 1660; /s/ William Marshall (mark); wit. John Duglas, Tho. Lomax; acknowledged in open court by William Marshall and his wife
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 10 Jan 1664, Page 395
    John Douglas demands warrant against Mr. James Lindsey; debt of 1000# of tobacco
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 10 Jan 1664, Page 397
    John Douglas presents Robert Medcaph; judged to be 11 years old [Metcalf or Medcalf]
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 4 Nov 1662, Page 520
    Mr. Marmeduke Snow per Mr. Edward Richardson, demands warrant against Lt. John Douglas as admn. of Brigit Heard in action of debt for 647# of tobacco; 13 Mar 1665/6
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 13 Mar 1665/6, Page 524
    Marmeduke Snow did pass word for payment 28 Jan 1654; petitions the court for 647# of tobacco on behalf of Brigit Heard deceased to John Foxhall of St. Mary's County, merchant, for goods; petitioner was constrained by the Commissioners of St. Mary's Co. in Nov 1665; John Douglas as admn. confessed judgment; payment ordered from estate of Brigit Heard
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 13 Mar 1665/6, Page 524
    Marmeduke Snow did pass word for payment 28 Jan 1654; petitions the court for 647# of tobacco on behalf of Brigit Heard deceased to John Foxhall of St. Mary's County, merchant, for goods; petitioner was constrained by the Commissioners of St. Mary's Co. in Nov 1665; John Douglas as admn. confessed judgment; payment ordered from estate of Brigit Heard
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court Liber E, Page 1
    10 Jan 1670; Indenture from John Chairman, planter, to Benjamin Rozer, merchant; for 5,000# tobacco; a parcel of land called St. Elizabeth's on the east side of Piscataway River in St. Thomas Bay; bounded by St. Joseph's; containing 600 acres; /s/ John Chairman; wit. Philip Lines, John Douglas, Henry Bonner, Philip Gibbon
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court Liber E, Page 86-1/2
    16 Sep 1672; Indenture from Edmond Lyndsy, planter, to John Douglas, Gent.; for 11,000# tobacco; a parcel of land called St. Edmonds granted to Lyndsy by patent dated 10 Mar 1670; bound by land laid out for William Heard; lying on the east side of the main fresh of Portobacco Creek; containing 100 acres now in tenure of John Douglas; /s/ Edmond Lyndsy; with Jonathan Marler, Rich. Edelen
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court Liber E, Page 88-1/2
    8 Nov 1672; Indenture from Edmond Lyndsy, planter, to Michaell Minork; for 3,500# tobacco; a parcel of land called St. Edmond's granted Lyndsy by patent dated 10 Mar 1670; part of a parcel sold John Douglas; containing 150 acres; now in tenure of Minocke;/s/ Edmond Lyndsy; wit. Rich. Edelen, Jonathan Marler
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court Liber F, Page 216
    8 Aug 1676; Indenture from James Tyer, Gent., to Maj. John Duglas, Gent.; for 10,000# tobacco; a parcel of land given unto my uncle John Bowles and James Tyre by our kinsman William Bowies by will 14 Feb 1662; /s/ James Tyer; wit. Robert Heroitt, Henry Hardy Charles
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court Liber G, Page 125
    5 Mar 1677; Indenture from John Duglas, Gent, to James Smallwood; a parcel called Welcome purchased from Joseph Bullitt on 8 Jan 1677; for 7,500# tobacco; containing 200 acres; /s/ John Duglas;
    wit. Benja. Rozer, Samuell Dobson
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court Liber H, Page 1
    13 Aug 1678; Deed of Gift from Col. John Douglas, Gent., to John Hamilton, Gent., a parcel of land called St. Edmonds which Douglas bought of Edmond Lyndsey, decd; lying on the east sided a main fresh of Portobacco Creek; bounded by land of John Heard; containing 100 acres; /s/ John Duglas; wit. Philip Lines, Henry Hawkins

    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court Liber H, Page 48
    17 Jan 1678; Indenture from John Morris, planter, to William Smith of Talbot County, planter; for a certain quantity of tobacco; a parcel of land bounded by Mr. Neale's Hungerford's Branch; containing 200 acres; /s/ John Morris (mark); wit. John Douglas, Peter Far (mark); acknowledged by Elinor Morris, wife of John Morris

    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court Liber H, Page 61;
    12 Nov 1678; Indenture from Thomas Helgar, Innholder, and Anne his wife to John Hamilton, Gent.; for a sum of tobacco; a parcel of land called Estep; bounded by John Duglas; containing 75 acres; /s/ Thomas Helgar, Anne Helgar; wit. Benj. Rozer, Henry Hardy
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court Liber H, Page 290
    3 Apr 1680; Indenture from Thomas Harris, planter, to Ralph Smith and Sarah his wife, the relict of Col. John Duglas; exchange of land; a parcel of land at the head of Petit's Creek part of land now in possession of Thomas Harris; bound by Pope's Hollow and land of Thomas Petits; containing 20 acres; /s/Thomas Haris; wit. Henry Bonner, Rando. Brandt; acknowledged by Mary Haris, wife of Thomas
    ===
    Charles County Court and Land Records, Liber I, Page 33
    8 Aug 1680; Indenture from Jno. Douglas, cooper, to Lewis Jones, planter; for 1,000# tobacco a parcel called Douglas Adventure of 100 acres; /s/ Jno. Douglas; wit. Robert Doyne, Rando. Brandt; ack. in open court by Jno. Douglas
    ===
    Prince George's Land Records 1710-1717 - Liber F -folio 386; Benjamin Douglass of Charles County, planter, states his late grandfather, John Douglass, Gentleman of Charles County owned a parcel of land in Prince George's County in the freshes of the Patuxent called Cold Spring Manor containing 1,050 acres of land; by his will dated 14 Dec 1678 he left 500 acres of this land to his sons, Charles Douglass and Joseph Douglass, when they reach 21 years of age; Joseph and Charles Douglass sold a 100 acre part of the 600 acres to Francis Collyer of Prince George's County and 370 acres to Guy White, deceased; for 10£ Benjamin Douglass acknowledged these deeds
    Signed: Benja. Douglass (seal)
    Witnessed: Philip Lee, J. Gerard, Da. Dullany
    Payment: Benj. Douglass acknowledges payment of 10£ before same witnesses
    ===
    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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    1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Riverside: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 343-1: DOUGLAS ADVENTURE: 100 acres; Possession of - 100 Acres - Jones, Lewis: Surveyed 26 Feb 1668 for John Douglass beginning at a White Oak on the common path that goes to Zachary Wade
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    1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 319-127: WELCOME: 200 acres; Possession of - 200 Acres - Smallwood, James: Surveyed 23 Aug 1666 for Edmund Lindsey on the East side Port Tobacco Fresh at the Easternmost boundary of Job Chandler.: Conveyance notes - 200 Acres - Ledstone Smallwood from James Smallwood; 14 Nov 1721,
    ===
    1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Piccawaxen or Wm&Mary: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 292-32: BURNHAMS BEGINNING: 85 acres; Possession of - 85 Acres - Dixon, Thomas : Surveyed 23 May 1672 for Wm Burnham near Pykawaxon next adjoining to the land of Col. John Douglass & Wm Timothy at a bound hickory: other notes - Robert Master from William Vincent, 30 November 1730 (correct spelling is Robert Mastin)
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    1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Piccawaxen or Wm&Mary: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 290-20: BLITHWOOD: 100 acres; Possession of - 100 Acres - Compton, John : Surveyed 10 May 1667 for John Douglass on the North side Potomack river near the land of John Jenkins: Other notes - John Compton in right of Mary Timothy,
    ===
    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,
    ===
    1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Piccawaxen or Wm&Mary: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 292-31: PUTNEY: 80 acres; Possession of - 80 Acres - Compton, John : Surveyed 4 May 1680 for Wm Timothy at a bound Spanish oak near the plantation of John Gwinn the reputed bound tree of Col Douglass Land: Other notes - John Compton in right of Mary Timothy an orphan, George Dement from Thos Lewis & Mabal Timothy, 6 February 1712,William Coody from George Dement, 21 April 1712.

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    Will:
    Douglas, John, Charles County, 14th Dec., 1678;
    27th Jan., 1678.
    To wife Sarah, execx., and hrs., 450 A., dwelling place of testator at Piccawaxen.
    To son John and hrs., 550 A., part of "Cold Spring Manor," at 21 yrs. of age.
    To son Robert and hrs., "Blithwood" at 21 yrs. of age.
    To sons Charles and Joseph and hrs., 500 A., residue of "Cold Spring Manor," at 21 yrs. of age. Testator provides that should sd. son John die without issue, son Robert afsd. is to receive 1/2 of his portion, and sd. sons Charles and Joseph 1/2.
    Test: Henry Bonner, Francis Pollard, Jno. Robynson. MCW 9. 97.
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    John* married Sarah* Bonner on 17 Aug 1663 in Charles Co, Maryland. Sarah* was born about 1644 in St. Nicholas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England; died on 26 Jul 1718 in Bowls Plantation, Charles Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah* Bonner was born about 1644 in St. Nicholas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England; died on 26 Jul 1718 in Bowls Plantation, Charles Co, Maryland.

    Notes:

    Carr, Peter, Charles County, 21st Sept., 1680;
    19th Apr., 1683.
    To Robert, Charles, Joseph, Eliza: and Sarah Douglass, sons and daus. of Col. John Douglass, late of Charles County, personalty; part of same being a debt due testator by Sarah Douglass, now wife of Ralph Smith, and mother of sd. legatees.
    To Peter, son of George Mackmillion, at 16 yrs.; Jane, wife of John Smith; James, son of James Tyer, and child. of George Newman, personalty.
    Ex. Jas. Tyer.
    Test: Wm. Philmore, Jno. Gilby, Edm. Dinnis. 4. 12.
    ===
    There were several Bonners appearing in America in the 1600's including Thomas, Henry and Richard around 1638. Thomas, James and William Bonner migrated to the Carolina's and Georiga from the Chesapeake Bay area.

    Bowles, sometimes called "Bowlesley", was inherited from her first husband William Bowls.
    It was a plantation of 200 acres on the Potomac River near Pickawaxon Creek. This plantation was patented by Edward Bowls and willed to his son William.

    Sarah Bonner was married to William Herbart at the time of her death. He had preceded her, in death, by two months.
    ===
    Ralph Smith 18.154 1 CH £334,6,9 Mar 10 1693
    Appraisers: Cleborne Lomax, Walter Storey,
    Executrix: Sarah Smith (relict),
    ===
    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).
    ===
    Thomas Tallor [Taylor] 19-1/2B.113 A CH Apr 25 1700
    Received from: John Loftin, Anne Hide, Samuel Burnham,
    Payments to: Joseph Venor, Anne Cox, Mrs. Sarah Smith.
    Administratrix/Executrix: widow (unnamed), wife of John Gwin,
    ===
    Will of Sarah Herbart
    Herbart, Sarah, widow, Charles County, 8th July 1718;
    26th July 1718
    To son Joseph Douglas and hrs., dwelling plantation and 200 A., "The Hills"
    To grandsons Thomas, Benjamin, and Joseph Douglas and Douglas Giffard, personality.
    To granddaus. Eliz. Howard and Mary Douglass, personality.
    Son Joseph afsd., ex. and residuary legatee.
    Test: Col. Walter Story, Tho.Harris, Sam. Hanson. MCW 14, 662.

    The "Dwelling Plantation had to have been "Bowl's".

    More About SARAH BONNER:
    Apr: July 19, 1719, Bowls Plantation, Charles County, Maryland
    Probate: July 26, 1718, Charles County, Maryland
    Property: Abt. June 06, 1663, Charles Co. , Maryland; Property: Bowls Plantation
    Will: July 08, 1718, Charles County, Maryland

    Charles County Maryland Probate Records Inventories Book 1717-1735
    49: Sarah Herbert decd 26 Jul 1718 - Geo Dent, Douglass Gifferd next of kin.
    ===
    Smith, Richard, Chas. County, 14th June, 1694;
    18th July, 1694,
    To Sarah Douglas, to dau. Eliza: and unborn child, personalty. sons Richard and Arthur and hrs., all real estate equally.
    wife Ann, estate during minority of children.
    EX; Wife and son Rich'd afsd.
    Test: Jno. Harrison,, Robt. Barrett.
    ===
    William Timothy 20.264 A CH £23.14.0 #3924 May 14 1701
    The amount of the inventory is equivalent to #5688,
    Payments to: Grace Timothy widow of deceased), John Rose, William Herbert and his wife Sarah (executrix of Ralph Smith), William Nicholls, Phillip Briscoe, Gerrard Fowke.
    Administratrix: Samuell Compton
    ===
    Charles County Circuit Court Liber H, Page 290
    3 Apr 1680; Indenture from Thomas Harris, planter, to Ralph Smith and Sarah his wife, the relict of Col. John Duglas; exchange of land; a parcel of land at the head of Petit's Creek part of land now in possession of Thomas Harris; bound by Pope's Hollow and land of Thomas Petits; containing 20 acres; /s/Thomas Haris; wit. Henry Bonner, Rando. Brandt; acknowledged by Mary Haris, wife of Thomas
    ===
    Bowles, William, Pickiawaxen, Charles Co. , 15th Apr., 1662;
    27th Feb., 1662.
    To wife Sarah, execx., and hrs., ½ estate, real and personal.
    To Robert Robbins, personalty.
    Uncle John Bowles and kinsman James Tyre,
    residuary legatees. Test: Jas. Smith, Wm. Ayliffe, Wm. Lewis. 1. 171.
    ===
    Feb. 27, 1662/3 - Sarah Boules was granted administration on estate of William Bowles. Bond: Robert Robins. Appraisers: William Heard, Thomas Smoote. Mr. Francis Pope to administer oath.
    Source: Maryland Prerogative Court, Testamentary Proceedings, Liber 1D, pp. 64-5.

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    Children:
    1. 4. John* Douglass was born in 1668 in Charles Co, Maryland; died on 01 Dec 1705 in Charles Co, Maryland.