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Contributed by Shirley Middleton Moller
Joseph Gwinn, d bef 12 Aug 1778 Charles County, MD.
Joseph Gwinn's Will.
I, Joseph Gwinn of CC, planter, am at present somewhat ailing and sick in body but of disposing memory and judgment. I wish to be buried in a Christian and decent manner without much expense.
To my wife Elizabeth Gwinn - after my death, my land and plantation whereon I live (all I have in possession) shall belong, during life, to my wife, during her widowhood. Also Negroes George, Tom, Nathan, Ben, Sue, Jenny, Siar, and Hannah.
To my son Benjamin Gwinn - all my land, after my wife's death. Also, Negroes Patrick, Carpenter, Will in discharge of any claim he may have against me (Plato and Rachael", and a bed and furniture and 10 sheep.
To my daughter Anne Harris - I have already given her John, Bob, and Kate, a bed and furniture, and 10 sheep.
To my son Joseph Gwinn - I have already given him Negroes Jacob, little George, and Alce, a bed and furniture, I heifer, and 10 sheep.
To my daughter Violetta Gwinn - Negroes Milly, Suck. Sarah, Mark, & Bob, a bed and furniture, and 10 sheep.
The rest of my estate, after my debts are paid, I give to my wife, including Negroes, horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, plantation and household furniture.
Executors: As my several sons live at a distance and have full employment, otherwise long hieritands, I hereby appoint my wife, and my son-in-law, Thomas Harris of CC, joint executors.
Signed Mar 2, 1778 in CC - Joseph Gwinn. Wit - John MacPherson, Francis Mastin, Ninian Burage.
Probated on Aug 12, 1778 by witnesses John MacPherson, Francis Maslin [sic], and Ninian Burrage.
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WOOD, MARY, Charles Co. 13 Feb, 1769
29 May, 1770
Son: Gerard Wood.
Daus: Sarah Wood and hrs.
To daus Anne Brandt and hrs., a book called, "The Guide to Repentance,"
Estate to children: Charles and Anne Brandt; Gerard and Sarah Wood, Son Charles Brandt, guardian to children Gerard and Sarah Wood; In case of his decease, then friend James Wood, bro, to late husband, shd. have care of sd. children.
Ex: Son Chas. Brandt,
Wit: Saml. Love, Anne Harriss, Violetta Gwinn. 37.621
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John Gwinn 92,332 CH £328.2.8 Jun 1766 Aug 13 1766
Appraisers: George Clarke Smoot, Benjamin Douglass, Jr.
Creditors: John Hanson Jr., Jonathon Yates.
Next of kin; Joseph Gwinn, Violetta Gwinn.
Administratrix: Susanna Gwinn.
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Abt 1751 - Aft 1780 (~ 30 years)
