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Overseers: Bro .- in-law Thomas Harwood and Wm. Mordant. Test: Ralph Crabb, Richard Duckett, Thos. Brassen.
Note: 28th Feb., 1722, widow claims her thirds. 18, 1.
Gordon, James, Gent., Cecil Co., 5th Jan., 1722; 28th Jan., 1722.
To wife Ann, extx., dwelling plantation, also land in Kent Co., on Delaware, bequeathed her by her father Robert French, gent., of New Castle, on Delaware, dec'd. Entire personal estate.
Overseers: Robert Gordon, of New Castle, and Ephraim Au- gustine Herman, of Cecil Co.
Test: Wm. Price, Dennis Sene, Edward Bunest (Burrest). 18, 3.
White, John, Somerset Co., 5th July, 1718; 20th Jan., 1722-3.
To son John, ex., and hrs., dwelling plantation - with land bet. Ball and Crab Ck. and pt. of land bou. with son-in-law Richard Wallace of Col. William Whittington.
" son Francis and hrs., plantation bou. of James Watts and 100 A. "Intill," at hd. of Dame Quarter Ck.
" dau. Grace Wallace and hrs., 40 A. "Dame Quarter," where she and her husband now live, bet. Williamson's and Crab Cks., conditionally.
" 5 daus., viz. Grace Wallace, Susannah Saser, Mary Urnser, Elizabeth Miller and Rebecca Urnser, 1s. each.
" grand-dau. Margaret Miller, personalty.
" dau. Margaret, residue of personal estate.
Test: John Jones, Robert Jones, Wm. Jones. 18, 5.
Llewellin, Jane, widow, Charles Co., 7th Aug., 1722; 22nd Dec., 1722.
To dau. Margaret and hrs., all real estate except "Green Spring, " St. Mary's Co., bequeathed to Richard Rodgers and hrs. Mr. Alex. Contee to take into his hands all father - - Orrell's estate, for use of sd. Richard. Dau. Margaret to care of Mrs. Jane Doyne.
son John, 5s., to be in care of Mr. Wm. Chandler, ex.
" the church at Mr. Boarman's, personalty.
Test: Richard Bell, Elizabeth Noble.
Note: Codicil 27th Aug. Mrs. Ann Johnson to hold "Bram- bry" till dau. Margaret is of age.
Test: Mrs. Jane Brent, Mrs. Anne Thompson, Jane Ross.
18, 7.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Godfrey, George, 13th Feb., -; 15th Aug., 1722.
To son George, ex., and hrs., dwelling plantation.
" dau. Ann, personalty.
" sons George and Stephen, residue of estate, son Stephen to care of son George till age of 18 yrs.
Test: Rev. Wm. Maconchie, Wm. Hoskins, Mary Adams.
Note: Adm. granted to Wm. Godfrey during minority of in- fant ex. 18, 8.
Haslip (Haislip), Richard, Charles Co.,
11th Feb., 1722-3; 15th Feb., 1722.
Thomas Chamber and his wife Ann, exs., and guardians of sons Henry and Robert till age of 18 and of son Richard till age of 21.
To sons afsd., entire estate.
Test: Robert Saint Clare, Luke Clark. 18, 9.
Lemaster, Abraham, Charles Co., 20th Sept., 1722; 11th Dec., 1722.
To son John, ex., and hrs., dwelling plantation -.
" son Isaac and hrs., tract where he now lives.
" daus. Sarah Teneson and Mary Barron and their hrs., "Berry" equally.
Wife - to have use of dwell. plan. during life. Dau. Anne to dwell on some pt. of land during her husband's absence.
Test: Richard Edelen, James Ludwell, Thomas Reibird. 18, 10.
Egan, Elinor, Prince George's Co., 21st Sept., 1722; 21st Dec., 1722.
To mother Mary Moore and hrs., of Co. of Longford, Ireland, entire estate; shd. she be dead before knowing of bequest, to pass to father William Moore and hrs .; shd. he be dead, to bro. Christopher Moore and hrs .; shd. he be dead, to be divided among sisters then living.
Exs. directed to erect stone to memory of Charles Egan and Elinor, his wife, and Anne White, dau. of sd. Elinor. Ex .: George Attwood, of A. A. Co.
Test: Clement Hill, Benj. Disbrow, Anne Marr. 18, 11.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
· Roberts, Roger, A. A. Co., 21st March, 1721-2; 10th Nov., 1722.
To wife Ann, extx., and sons John and Samuel, personalty at age of 21. Residue of estate to wife and 3 sons equally. Test: Abra. Brickhead, Edmond Evans, Thos. Trittwell.
18, 12.
Mason, George, St. Mary's Co., 14th Oct., 1722; 21st Nov., 1722.
To Maj. Nicholas Sewell, Mrs. Anne Sewell, godson Jacob Booth, James Pervert, George Therold, Mr. Barnaby Ankill, Robert Potter, Mr. Nicholas Sewell, Jr., John Tole, Anne Mackmelion and Henry Chandler, personalty.
" Mr. Clement Sewell, ex., residue of estate.
Test: Tobias Hackett, Henry Chandler, Ann Mackmillon.
Creston (Chesteson), Robert, planter, St. Mary's Co., 29th Sept., 1722;
18, 14.
To wife Elizabeth, personal estate except personalty be- queathed to dau. Mary (in possession of John Tippet till of age) and to dau. Dorothy Duell at age of 16. Residue of estate to wife and son John.
Test: Thos. Tolley, Jeremiah Gridley, James Mitchell, Eliza- beth Duckett.
Codicil, 29th Sept., 1722: To dau. Judith, personalty, to be in care of Mrs. Samuel Mackarts till of age. All wills, deeds of gift and mortgages in poss. of Philip Tippet denied. 18, 15.
Hoskins (Haskins), William, planter, St. Mary's Co., 25th Oct., 1722; 10th Nov., 1722.
To sons William and John, daus. Sarah and Elizabeth and dau .- in-law Grace Knott, personalty. " wife Ann, extx., residue of estate. Test: John Ireland, Wm. Willis, Thos. Reeves. 18, 17.
Sweeny (Swenie), Derby, Prince George's Co., 8th May, 1722; 5th June, 1722.
To eldest son John, 2s.
" wife Mary, extx., entire personal estate and use of real estate during life; at her decease lands to pass to son Derby and hrs .; he dying without issue, to pass to son James. Test: Alex. Beall, John Edwards, Elinor Sweeny. 18, 18.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Letchworth, Thomas, Prince George's Co.,
14th March, 1721; 21st June, 1722.
To son Thomas and hrs., dwelling plantation "Joseph and Mary" and personalty at age of 18.
" son Joseph and hrs., 200 A. of "Brook Court Mannor" and personalty.
" 3 daus. Anne, Mary and Elizabeth and their hrs., 250 A. of "Two Friends" (now in Charles Co.) equally. Shd. both sons die without issue, dau. Anne to have dwelling planta- tion. Shd. daus. die without issue, survivors to divide portion of dec'd.
" wife -, extx., and children, residue of estate equally. Sale of pt. of "Joseph and Mary" and pt. of "Brook Court" to Levin Covington confirmed.
Overseers: Levin Covington and Leonard Holliday.
Test: Nath. Magruder, Paul Rawlence, Benj. Wailes.
Note: 26th Nov., 1722, widow Elizabeth Letchworth claims her thirds. 18, 18.
Boyd, Mary, Prince George's Co., 16th Sept., 1721; 4th Dec., 1722.
To sons Charles, John and Abraham and dau. Martha, wife of Thomas Wills (Wells), 5s. each.
" John (son of dau. Mary Batterman) and hrs., dwelling plantation - after other children have had pt. left them by their father John Boyd, dec'd.
Son Isaac to live on pt. of sd. plan. during life.
" son John, ex., and dau. Mary Bateman, residue of estate equally.
Test: Richard Duckett, Mary Boyd, John Perkins. 18, 20.
Loften, Frances, widow, Charles Co., 11th Oct., 1722; 20th Nov., 1722.
To son John, at age of 18, Christopher Thompson, dau. Onah, or Oriah, and nephew Wm. Jenkins, personalty.
" 2 sons-in-law Francis Brown and John Newman, exs., resi- due of estate equally.
Test: Eliza. Hanson, John Brown. 18, 22.
Cockshutt (Cockshut), Thomas, (nunc.), Calvert Co., 22nd May, 1722; 2nd July, 1722.
Son Thomas to be disposed of by Doctor Lock. Account with Mr. Lingan to be discharged.
To 2 daus. -- , £100 each.
Test: Jonathan Cay, Naonie Doaring, Mary Hamilton. 18, 23.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Bourne, Thos., Calvert Co.,
6th Sept., 1702; 6th Nov., 1722.
To eldest son Samuel and hrs., 200 A. of "The Agreement."
" son James and hrs., 200 A. of same tract; shd. either of 2 sons die during minority or without issue, portion of dec'd to survivor; shd. both die without issue, to daus. Elizabeth and Mary.
sons afsd., personal estate at age of 21.
wife Elizabeth, extx., 1/3 of residue of estate, remaining 2/3 to 4 child. afsd. equally.
Test: Thos. Little (Littell), Jessey Jacob Bourne, John Clare. 18, 24.
Godsgrace, John, Sr., Calvert Co., 5th July, 1722; 18th Oct., 1722.
To Mary Harbutt and Grace Hambleton (daus. of wife), per- sonalty.
" wife Rebecca, extx., 1/4 of residue of personal estate and 1/3 of dwelling plantation - during life (in lieu of dowry).
" son James and hrs., 200 A. on Hunting Ck., including "Lower-neck."
" dau. Dorcus and hrs., tract on lower side of Craney Ck. where cousin John Robenson dwells, and 100 A. where John Bars dwells.
" son John and hrs., dwell. plan.
child. afsd. residue of presonal estate equally.
" sister Sarah Cobb, use of certain personalty during life, to pass to her dau. Grace Stennitt.
Test: Mary Sewell, Naomy Doring, Sarah Bowles, John Cox, Benj. Hance.
Note: 27th Oct., 1722, widow claims her thirds. 18, 25.
Widdrington (Widdington), Robert, of Christ's Church Parish, planter, Calvert Co., 20th Aug., 1722; 10th Nov., 1722.
To sons Solomon and John at age of 19, dau. Dorcas (in care of Mr. Walter Smith, of St. Leonard's), dau. Mary (in care of her aunt Mrs. Mary Dare), both of age at 16, dau. Elizabeth, wife of Henry Easterling, and Benj. Rice, per- sonalty.
" Henry Easterling, ex. and guardian of sons afsd., residue of personal estate.
Test: John Dickinson, William Rutledge, Henry Constable. 18, 27.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Ball, Thomas, felt maker, Talbot Co.,
17th day of 12th mo., Feb., 1719; 9th Aug., 1722.
To son John, ex., use of "Benjamin's Lott" during life, and upper pt. of "Long Neck" (for desc. see will).
" grandson Thomas (son of John Kemp, ex., and Mary, his wife), residue of afsd. tracts and lower pt. of "Long Neck" at decease of wife.
" grandson Thomas (son of son John) and hrs., upper pt. of "Long Neck" at decease of his father.
" Elizabeth Waterworth, at expiration of her time, per- sonalty.
" wife Susannah, use of certain lands and residue of per- sonalty during life.
Test: Edward Wood, Samuel Dunning, Daniel Richardson, Elinor Williams. 18, 29.
Pearce, William, weaver, Talbot Co., 6th Oct., 1722; 30th Oct., 1722.
To wife Rebecca, extx., personal estate and care of dau. Mary till age of 14.
Test: Robt. Stapleford, Samuel Abbott, John Voain. 18, 31.
Roe, Murtoe (Murtha), Talbot Co., 15th Nov., 1716;
To wife Elinor, extx., daus. Mary, Margaret and Elinor and Timothy Mahanny, Jr., personalty. Shd. wife marry, daus. Mary and Margaret to remain with Fardinando Collaghane, ex.
Test: Timothy Mahanny, John Robason, Bryan Garry. 18, 32.
Carman, Thomas, Queen Anne's Co., 19th Feb., 1721-2; 5th Oct., 1722.
Wife Rebecca and Morrice Carter, traffecter in Kent Co., exs. of estate.
Testator directs that he be buried on Edward Browne's plan- tation.
Test: John Larred, Roger Willis, Robt. Ross. 18, 34.
Everett, Laurence, Sr., planter, Queen Anne's Co., 14th Jan., 1720-1;
To son Lawrence, hand-mill belonging to first wife -. " wife Margaret, extx., residue of personal estate.
Test: Philip Conner, Sr., Philip Conner, Jr., James Potts.
18, 35.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Welsh, Pierce, planter, Baltimore Co., 9th Jan., 1722; 1st Sept., 1722.
To 7 child. , "Welsh's Adventure" and "Tramore" equally, as they arrive at maturity, the mother having choice of dwell. plan.
" wife Catherine, 1/3 personal estate. Residue to child. afsd. equally.
Test: Edward Tully, John Chapman, John McDaniell, Edward Riston. 18, 36.
Maclane, Hector, Baltimore Co., 2nd July, 1722; 1st Oct., 1722.
To dau. Sarah Bailley and hrs., 80 A. of "Athold,"' where Geo. Bailley dwells, and £1.
' son John and dau. - Maclane and their hrs., 300 A. of "Hector's Chance," on Bens Run, n. side Patapsco R., equally; personalty.
" son William and hrs., 40 A. of "Bought Well," 20 A. of "Athold" and 40 A. of "Hector's Fancy."
" dau. Sarah and hrs., 60 A. the residue of "Hector's Fancy."
" 3 child. William, Nathaniel and Sarah, residue of personal estate equally.
" each child of former wife Anne, 1s. Wife Amy extx.
Test: Wm. Hamilton, John Price, Robert Carter. 18, 37.
Sail (Saile), Clement, planter, Talbot Co., 6th Feb., 1721; 8th Nov., 1722.
Wife Anne extx. Test: Dan. Maynadier, John Bullin, Eliza. Buckley. 18, 39.
Allcock, Hannah, widow, Talbot Co., -, 1718;
6th Sept., 1722.
To dau .- in-law, Eliza. Stevens and her 2 child., personalty.
" Sarah Williams, land where Thamer Wilson dwells, during life; personalty.
" son Burton Wood Allcock, ex., residue of estate, to be advised until of age at 21 by his bro .- in-law John Stevens and Richard Webb.
Test directs that she be buried at Friends burying place at Tuckahoe.
Test: Tho. Berry, Andrew Price, gent., Richard Webb. 18, 40.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Emerson (Emmerson), John, 6th April, 1722; 5th Dec., 1722.
To son John and hrs., land had of Philemon Lloyd, Esq., he to make over to sd. Philemon his rights to his uncle Wool- man's lands on Wye R.
" dau. Sarah, personalty; shd. she die during minority or without issue, to pass to son Vincent.
" 5 child., viz. John, Richard, Vincent, Alice and Sarah, resi- due of estate equally.
Ex .: Wm. Clayton. Test: Wm. Piearcy (Pearey), Eliza. Walker. 18, 41.
Power, Nicholas, Kent Co., 11th May, 1722; 22nd Nov., 1722.
To 2 sons Thomas and Cornelius and their hrs., 100 A. bou. of Timothy Madding, and personal estate equally. Sons to be brought up in Roman Catholic faith and of age at 19. Eldest son Thomas to care of Mr. Thos. Mansell, ex., and youngest son to Capt. Harmanus Schee, ex.
Test: Timothy Hurley, John Dunford, Wm. Reerden, Hannah Dunford (wife of afsd John). 18, 42.
Croneen, Daniel, Dorchester Co., 20th Sept., 1722; 26th Nov., 1722.
To wife Margaret, extx., 1/3 of estate during widowhood; shd. she not recover, 2 friends Terrance Conolly and Wm. Ed- mondson to act as exs.
" son John and hrs., dwelling plantation - and 34 A. "Skipton," adj. after his mother's widowhood.
son Daniel and hrs., residue of "Skipton" and 100 A. of "The Range," bou. of Edward Alford. Personalty belonging to dau. Catharine to be kept on plan. at her mother-in-law's charge. She to live at Wm. Ed- mondson's for 2 yrs. or at her mother's discretion.
Test: Geo. Usher, Anne Davis (Davies), Robt. Thompson.
18, 43.
People, John, Dorchester Co., 19th June, 1712; 4th July, 1722-3.
To wife Jane, extx., entire estate. Test: John Keene, John Roberts, John Pickering. 18, 45.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Smith, Mary (wife of John Smith, tailor), Dorchester Co., 21st Jan., 1721; 15th Mch., 1722.
To son Wm. Dorrington and hrs., entire estate; to be in care of John Stuart, ex., until of age.
Test: Eliza. Coofie (Coffee), Thos. Reed.
Note: John Stuart refuses ex. alleging there is no estate. 18, 45.
Garnor (Garner), John, Patuxent R., planter, Calvert Co., 5th March, 1721; 1st Sept., 1722.
To son John, 1s. son Robert and hrs., tract nr. hd. of St. Leonards Ck.
" wife Anne, extx., tract laid out for son John during life; at her decease to pass to son Benjamin and hrs .; personalty.
" 2 sons Edward and Joseph, tracts adj. land bequeathed wife.
" children, residue of personal estate equally.
Test: Benony Pardo, John Simpson, Charles Clagett. 18, 46.
Billingsley, Thomas, Calvert Co., 2nd Nov., 1722; 26th Nov., 1722.
To wife Hannah, extx., dwell. plan. and personal estate during life. Nephew Robert Roberts, ex., to be in charge of plan. and to receive 1/3 of produce yearly. At decease of wife entire estate to 2 nephews Robert Roberts and John Clare, or the survivor. Also 800 A. in Kent Co., "The Dineing Room" and "Viaven."
" Mary (dau. of John and Saralı Pollard) and hrs., 200 A. "The Chance," in Kent Co.
Test: Benj. Newland, Alie Kirke, Arthur Jones. 18, 48.
Leach, Jeremiah, ;
30th March, 1722.
To son James and hrs., dwell. plan. "Leaks Freehold."
" son Jeremiah and hrs., pt. of "Taney's Littleworth."
" son Charles and hrs., residue of last named tract.
" dau. Mary -, personalty, to pass at her decease to her dau. Mary.
Wife Elizabeth extx.
Test: Alphonso Cosden, John Cox, Adderton Skinner. 18, 49.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Brillott (Brillett), Isaiah, tailor, Calvert Co., 30th day, 10th mo. (Dec.), 1722; 10th Feb., 1722-3.
To Wm. Walker, ex., entire estate.
Test: J. J. Bourne, John Smith. 18, 50.
Harris, Peter, St. Mary's Co., 25th May, 1722; 14th Jan., 1722.
To John Welsh, an orphan, personalty.
" friend Thos. Truman Greenfield and hrs., 50 A. "Fishing place, " on s. side of tracts sold to Capt. Thos. Emms; also a pt. of land bou. of Nicho. Cock and Jane, his wife, adj. to land now in poss. of Capt. Truman Greenfield, called "Indian Creek."
Mr. Jas. Stoddart, of Pr. Geo. Co., having a claim against test. on behalf of Capt. Thos. Emms, is appointed ex. with Capt. Thos. Truman Greenfield.
Test: Truman Greenfield, Robt. Elliott, Eliza. Craford.
Note: Eliza. Craford dec'd at date of probate. 18, 51.
Turbutt (Turbut), Saml., gentleman, Talbot Co.,
3rd Feb., 1722; 11th Feb., 1722.
To wife Rachel, extx., lands in Dover during life. At her decease to son Foster and hrs. He dying without issue to son Richd. and hrs. Shd. Jno. Baggs be willing to sell, his land to be purchased for son Foster.
son Richard and hrs., all land on Bullingbrook Ck.
son Foster and hrs., "Turbutt's delight," Dorchester Co.
" dau. Ann and hrs., "Goose Pond," in Dorchester Co., to be made over to sd. dau. by Peter Taylor.
" kinswoman Ann Turbutt (dau. of -) and hrs., land bou. of Richd. Hopkins and James Tucker, "Hogsdon" and "Thief Keep-out." Sd. Ann to allow exs. value in tob. of sd. land. Shd. she die without issue to kinswoman Rachel Turbutt and hrs.
" John Baggs, land behind Old Town, and that agreed for with Edmondson Stevens, on condition that the sd. Baggs makes over to son Foster residue of "Bliss Land" and "Baggs Marsh."
Test: Nicho. Goldsborough (Goldsberry), Geo. Robins, James Wallace, Richd. Nickson. 18, 52.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Cottrell, James, planter, Charles Co., 21st Mch., 1722; 20th April, 1723.
To bro. Thos. and hrs., real estate. " nephew James, son of Thos. Swan, and godson -, the son of Richd. Cox, personalty. Mother-in-law Ann Cottrell to have privileges agreed on with her.
" sister Ann, wife of Jno. Philpot, ex., residue of estate.
Test: Gustavus Brown, Constance Skinner, Josiah Fendall.
Note: Josiah Fendall dec'd at date of probate. 18, 54.
Higgs, Christ., Talbot Co., 13th Mch., 1722; 1st April, 1723.
To wife Sarah, extx., 1/3 of dwell. plan. during life; at her decease to pass to son Aaron and hrs .; 1/3 personal estate.
66 son Clement, ex., and hrs., residue of plan.
" 6 child., viz. Clement, Fran., Aaron, Sarah, Rachel and Rebecca, residue of personalty equally.
Exs .: Son-in-law Thos. Stevens and son Aaron.
Test: Henry Wright, Alex. Posey, Thos. Hopkins. 18, 56.
Ford, Ambrose, planter, Talbot Co., 8th March, 1722; 2nd April, 1723.
To Eliza. and George (child. of James Hurlock) and bro. Thomas, personalty.
" wife Eliza., extx., residue of personal estate. Test: David Robison, Edwd. Russam, Jr., Richd. Nickson. 18, 57.
Stump, Thomas, Prince George's Co., 29th April, 1723; 10th May, 1723.
To 3 sons Thomas, John and William and their hrs., 200 A. "Stump's Valles," in the freshes of Potomac R., equally. Wife Eliza. extx.
Test: John Flints, Ninian Tannehill, Robt. Payne (Paine). 18, 59.
Cumberland, John, planter, Prince George's Co., 24th Mch., 1722-3; 30th April, 1723.
To 3 sons William, John and James, entire estate. John Bradford ex. and guardian of child.
Test: Thos. Evans, Alex. Magruder, Edmond Castle (Castel). 18, 61.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Whyland (Whayland), Darby, planter, Cecil Co.,
11th Feb., 1722-3; 2nd April, 1723.
To son Richard, personalty, in care of his mother till 16 yrs. wife Sarah, extx., residue of estate.
Test: Richd. Hempstone, Morto Mahaney, Jas. Campbell.
18, 62.
Cottrell, James, Charles Co., 17th Feb., 1722; 9th Mch., 1722.
To sons Thomas and James, grand-child. Eliza., James, Mary and Judith (child. of Thos. Swan) and dau. Anne (wife of John Philpot), personalty.
Tract of land nr. Popes Ck. to be bou. if possible of Mr. George Plater; 3gs of sd. tract to son Thomas and hrs., and 1/3 to wife Ann during life; at her decease to son Thomas.
" wife Ann, 1/3 residue of personalty; estate in Barbadoes had by sd. wife.
" child., viz. James, Thos,, Jane (wife of Mark Penn) and Hannah Lattimore, residue of personalty equally.
Exs .: Wife Anne and son James, the latter guardian to son Thomas.
Test: Thos. Marshell, Josias Fendall, Thos. Barton. 18, 63.
King, Samuel, Charles Co., 16th June, 1722; 25th Mch., 1722.
To wife Eliza., dwelling plantation during life.
" eldest son William, 1s. 6d.
" 2 sons Thomas and Samuel, land on n. side of first branch equally.
" other 2 sons, John and Benjamin, and their hrs., residue of land at their mother's decease. Personal estate to wife and her child.
Test: Richd. Estep, Jno. Spalding, Jno. Estep. 18, 66.
Caselick, Eliza., Kent Co., 12th Mch., 1722-3; 21st Mch., 1722-3.
To son and dau. Thos. and Mary Hepburn, exs., entire estate equally.
Test: Wm. Eades, Jno. Philips, Andrew Tolson (Toulson).
18, 67.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Milburn, William, Kent Co.,
20th Feb., 1722; 19th Mch., 1722.
To any relatives on side of father John Milburn, born at New Castle, England, entire estate. To be held 7 yrs. by exs. Abr. Redgrave and Thos. Hepburn. Shd. there be no claimant on father's side, then to Jno. Patterson, bro. of mother - , and his hrs. In event no claimants on either side, to pass to Saml. Millburn, of Cecil Co., and hrs. Test: Henry Knock, Robt. Ford, Jno. Briscoe, James Pannell. Note: Book 18, p. 173, 20th March, 1722-3, Thos. Hepburn renounces as ex. 18, 68.
Cooper, Thomas, carpenter, Kent Island, Queen Anne's Co., 15th Nov., 1722; 10th Jan., 1722.
To wife Margtt., extx., entire personal estate.
" son William and hrs., tract in Parsons neck, bou. of Thos. Baxter. He dying without issue, to son Robt. and hrs.
" sons Robt. and Thomas and their hrs., 400 A. "Smith's bay," in Chester; the plan. where Geo. Jackson lives -; "Green Springs, " at hd. of Wye R .; "Cooper's quarter,"' nr. James Evans plan., and plan. where Alex. Donny lives. Sd. sons to be in care of wife Margtt. during widowhood. Shd. she marry, to care of Wm. Elliot and Henry Carter. To receive estates at age of 18.
2 daus. Sarah and Dorcas, to care of wife till of age at 16. Dau. Katherine of age at 16.
Extx. to confirm by deed sale of 80 A. "Cooper's plantation," Kent I. (bou. of father - of one Webster), to Alex. Forbus.
Test: Wm. Joynder, Mary Hudson, Robt. Basnet. 18, 69.
Millburn (Milburn), Stephen, St. Mary's Co., 8th April, 1720; 27th April, 1723.
To son Joseph and hrs., dwelling plantation - except 1/3 of the orchard to son John.
' sons Stephen and John, 100 A. each.
" dau. Sarah Nilson, personalty.
"' dau. - Sweny, 1s. Wife - and (son ?) Joshua exs.
Test: Peter Collison, Thos. Kirbey, Richd. Shurley (Shirley). 18, 71.
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MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS.
Mason (Mayson), Elinor, widow, Chester, Queen Anne's Co., 9th June, 1722; 7th Feb., 1722.
To sons Joseph and Solomon and dau. Mary Jones (Mason), personalty.
Son Solomon and dau. to care of Thos. Parsons. Ex .: Son Richard.
Test: Stephen Edwin, 'Charles Nabb. 18, 72.
Galloway, Samuel, Calvert Co., 5th Mch., 1722-3; 20th April, 1723.
To 3 sons Samuel, Richard and Joseph and their hrs., "The Spittle" and "Addition to Spittle" equally. Shd. any son die without issue, survivor to divide portion of dec'd; shd. all sons die without issue, lands afsd. to be sold and pro- ceeds divided among 5 daus., viz. Mary, Eliza., Sarah, Ann and Sophia.
Test: Susannah Clark, Wm. Kent, Richd. Stallings. 18, 74.
Ross, Charles, Dorchester Co., 20th Dec., 1722; 25th May, 1723.
To wife -, extx., entire estate during life. At her decease dwell. plan. "Rosses Chance" to eldest son Charles. " 2 youngest sons - -, personal estate equally.
Overseer: Bro. Peter.
Test: Peter Ross, Wm. Mowbray (Mowbery). 18, 75.
Ross, John, planter, Dorchester Co., 21st Jan., 1722; 25th May, 1723.
To son John and daus. Priscilla and Sarah, personalty. Ex .: Thos. Smith.
Test: Richd. Webster, Stephen Smith, John Smith. 18, 76.
Kennerly, Joseph, miller, Dorchester Co., 26th Nov., 1717; 6th April, 1723.
To son Samuel and lırs., dwelling plantation "Redheath," Transquaking R. (for desc. see will), except 1/3 of orchards to son Thomas for 12 yrs. Also grist-mill, he to pay son Thomas 1/3 of profits for 12 yrs.
son Thos. and hrs., residue of lands.
" 2 sons afsd. and 2 daus. Eliza. and Mary, residue of per- 'sonalty equally.
Wife Mary extx. and guardian to child. until age of 21 yrs.
Test: James Hayes, Wm. Guy, Sarah Hayward. 18, 77.
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Richardson, John, planter, Dorchester Co.,
10th Mch., 1722; 27th April, 1723.
To John, Jr., and Sarah Thomson, personalty.
" child., viz. Margtt. Nicholis, Mary Gamble, Isaac, John, Solomon and Anne, residue of estate equally. .
Wife Eliza. extx.
Test: Isaac Nicolls, David Mehill, Wm. Boxley, Wm. Thomas. 18, 79.
Watts, Richd., Dorchester Co., 6th Mch., 1722; 3rd April, 1723.
To Richard Norman and hrs., 100 A. "Watts Chance, " at hd. of main br. of Sewell's Ck., and 50 A. "York."
" wife Grace, extx., personal estate during life; at her de- cease to Richard Norman.
Test: Peter Taylor, Cornelius Johnson, Wm. Scotten, Elinor Mackall. 18, 80.
Dawson, John, planter, Dorchester Co., 4th Feb., 1722-3; 9th May, 1723.
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