The Johnson-Wallace & Fish-Kirk Families

First Generation

1. DeWayne Burton Johnson

DeWayne married Lorna Doone Wallace,¹ daughter of William Havelock Wallace and Edith Pearl Poapst. Lorna was born on 22 Apr 1921 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States, died on 21 Mar 2006 in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, United States at age 84, and was buried on 24 Mar 2006 in Eternal Valley, Newhall, Los Angeles, California, United States. Another name for Lorna was Mrs. Lorna Wallace Johnson.

Birth Notes: Attending physician at birth was J[ay] L. Beebe, M.D., husband of her aunt Hetty.

Research Notes: Source: Family records of Lorna (Wallace) Johnson.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Karen Gail Johnson

ii. Christine Adele Johnson

iii. Janine Elizabeth Johnson

Second Generation

2. Alexander L Johnson,² ³ ⁴ ⁵ son of John Jacob Johnson and Marie (Mary) B. Jensen, was born on 28 Sep 1885 in Seward Co., Nebraska, United States, died on 30 May 1930 in North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States at age 44, and was buried on 3 Jun 1930 in Newman Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States. The cause of his death was Heart attack resulting from ptomaine poisoning. Another name for Alexander was Alex Johnson.

Death Notes: From obituary in Newman Grove, Nebraska, newspaper: "The community was shocked and saddened Friday morning by the news of the sudden death of Alex Johnson while he was visiting relatives at North Platte. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and family left here on Saturday, May 24 for a visit with her sister and her family at North Platte. On Thursday Mr. Johnson was taken very sick with ptomanine [sic] poisoning. A physician was called and he began to improve. Friday morning he was able to be up, but complained of a headache and was lying down. Mrs. Johnson had gone to another room to get some medicine for his headache and was gone only a very short time but when she returned he had passed away. Physicians were called, but could do nothing, death being due to a sudden heart attack."

General Notes: Occupation: Carpenter. From obituary in Newman Grove, Nebraska newspaper: "...They established their home in Newman Grove [in 1912] and have resided her continuously ever since. During these years he has built many of the buildings in both the town and vicinity and was considered a thorough conscientious workman, of pleasant and kindly disposition of whom only good was spoken."

From DeWayne B. Johnson's book "I Have Met a Lot of Generals," 2007:

"(The 'L' in my father's name was not an initial because that was the 'name' and hence takes no period.)...

"Today the mini-park near downtown [Newman Grove] includes the bandstand where my father played oboe in the town band...

"That is the man I tagged along with to his woodshop down near the granary. From that woodshop I still smell the gragrant homemade glues in their heating pots, I see the wood grains from rare specimens that went into carefully crafted table tops, bowls, cabinetry, and hear the scrabbling of tiny rodent feet fleeing for cover when the doors we opened.

"I tagged along as he walked the streets in town, greeted heartily by everyone he met. I know now that as a carpenter he built many of the buildings, homes, in town and surrounding vicinities."

DeWayne B. Johnson wrote of him on 8/17/1986:

"His hands were heavily wrinkled, tanned, scarred; his fingernails were ragged and never seemed quite rid of the residue of the day's labors. The brown, blood-clot areas under the nails were evidence of the beating the hands took as he hammered, pried, used his sinewy strength to build homes, schools, churches, and his artistic touch on fine cabinetry, delicate inlaid wooden trays, a variety of carved or lathe-turned items that would today be labeled 'examples of wood artisans, Early American Primitive to Post-World War I.'

"This carpenter's hands were gentle. To a small boy's hands they were tremendous, warm and snug retreats during proud walks on the streets of Newman Grove, Nebraska, where Alexander L Johnson was known far and wide as 'Alex.' (The 'L' had no period' it stood for nothing. To those who insisted it had to stand for 'something,' a concession was made: Lloyd, or possibly Loyd. One 'L' or two, it made no difference because truly it stood for nothing.

"I remember those hands as he warmly shook hands of others during those prized walks: Alex was clearly loved, respected by everyone, those townfolks with the funny foreign-sounding names...

"It flits through my mind to recall his hands, the dancing fingers as he played the oboe in the town band during its summertime concerts in the park band shell. And the strong, mascuiline right hand and the convincingly feminine left hand as 'Alex' costumed himself half male and half female for some annual celebration and parade down Main Street.

"Alex and his skills were in great demand; it is likely that some of the rural schools he built -- some of them single-handedly -- still stand today in some corners of Nebraska where Alex Johnson has long been forgotten. And Alex Johnson's houses absolutely remain, with their fashionable gingerbread of the time, and the curved staircases with their fancy railings, the hardwood floors, the weighted window sashes, and the trademark cabinetry.

"Alex had a hand in building the brick schools of Newman Grove, primary grads and high school For a short period he even taught wood shop at the high school (probably as a substitute teacher)...

"The lights went out for a 10-year-old boy on a spring day in 1930 when his father died in a farm house at North Platte, Nebraska.

"The bewilderment remains to this day -- one day so much alive, so much enjoying the fishing, the catching, the eating, and the next day quiet whispers, somber tip-toeing so as not to disturb. (The doctor surmised the death was caused by ingesting spoiled fish.) The return to Newman Grove on a bright Sunday morning, the church bells ringing, and still the 10-year-old could not understand."

Research Notes: Middle initial L does not stand for anything. It is simply L without a period.

Medical Notes: Per DeWayne Johnson 8/17/86: "...my own father died at the North Platte farm house that had been [that of Absolom Owen Talbot, Jr. and his wife Margaret Burrows Talbot]." From obituary in Newman Grove newspaper around 5/31/1930: "Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and family left here on Saturday, May 24 for a visit with her sister and her family at North Platte. On Thursday Mr. Johnson was taken very sick with ptomanine [sic][ poisoning. A physician was called and he began to improve. Friday morning he was able to be up, but complained of a headache and was lying down. Mrs. Johnson had gone to another room to get some medicine for his headache and was gone only a very short time but when she returned he had passed away. Physicians were called, but could do nothing, death being due to a sudden heart attack."

• Moved: from Nebraska to Iowa, 1897, Iowa, United States. Moved with parents to Iowa at age 11. Lived there for 10 years.

• Moved: from Iowa to Polk, Nebraska, 1907. From obituary in Newman Grove, Nebraska, newspaper: "...[In 1907] he went to the new town of Polk, Nebraska where he worked at his trade as a carpenter for five years."

• Moved: from Polk, Nebraska to Newman Grove, Nebraska, 1912. After marriage, moved to Newman Grove, Nebraska and resided there until his death [in 1930].

• Completed: School Building in Platte Co. School District 61, 1927, [near Lindsay], Platte, Nebraska. From Platte County NEGenWeb Project Page (http:///www.rootsweb.com/~neplatte/61h.html):
"This building in which we are gathered this evening to dedicate to the use of educating the children of District 61 is a result of the activities of the foregoing committee. It is a building 26 by 40, with 12 foot ceiling, main part with grade entrance, full basement, modern heating and lighting, building by Alex Johnson and Harry Farrar with members of the district working when they could, at an approximate cost of $4,500.

"School was held for the first day in the new building Jan. 31, [1927]..."

Alexander married Lula Mae Talbot ² ⁵ ⁶ on 12 Feb 1912 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States. Lula was born on 30 Aug 1892 in Polk Co., Nebraska, United States, died on 18 Jun 1942 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States at age 49, and was buried on 2 Jul 1942 in Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States. The cause of her death was Starvation diet.

• Alt. Marriage: 14 Feb 1911.

Children from this marriage were:

1 i. DeWayne Burton Johnson

ii. Clifford Raymond Johnson (born on 19 Aug 1913 in <Newman Grove, Madison, > Nebraska, United States - died on 28 Oct 1984 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States)

iii. Dorothy Maude Johnson (born on 21 Mar 1926 in <Newman Grove, Madison, > Nebraska, United States - died on 19 Oct 1984 in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States)

iv. Marjorie Jean Johnson (born 22 Jun <1922> in <Newman Grove, Madison, > Nebraska, United States - died on 10 Feb 1924, buried in Newman Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States)

3. Lula Mae Talbot,² ⁵ ⁶ daughter of Absolom Owen Talbot, Jr. and Margaret Burrows, was born on 30 Aug 1892 in Polk Co., Nebraska, United States, died on 18 Jun 1942 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States at age 49, and was buried on 2 Jul 1942 in Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States. The cause of her death was Starvation diet.

General Notes: From DeWayne B. Johnson's book "I Have Met a Lot of Generals," 2007:

"I remember her heating gladirons in the oven and ironing clothing and linens by the light of kerosene lanterns. That same oven turned out freshly baked bread unlike any found in the markets of today...

"My mother played the piano for pleasure--hers and the family's. I can also hear the tinkling notes of 'Angel Voices Ever Near'--and weep at the memory.

"She died in 1942 at age 49 in Long Beach, Calif. She should be remembered for many things (pecan pies!), but a couple of memories stand out.

"There were the Saturday night family baths in that big galvanized tub in the kitchen, filled with hot water from the top of the wood stove. My turn came late and the water was fairly well saturated with [grime] of the weeke when my turn arrived. I never saw my parents as they bathed spared major destruction."
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Son DeWayne B. Johnson wrote of his mother, Lula Mae, on 8/17/1986:

"The 12 years of widowhood -- it seems a short time now but a long time then in the context of a boy growing through the teens -- for my mother were mostly years spent scraping to stay alive, taking in boarders, working on my uncle's [George M. Talbot's] dairy ranch, slaving at Jergen's soap factory. She even worked for a time as cook and housekeeper for the movie stars Frances Dee and Joel McCrea.

"Very soon after Alex's death the 37-year-old widow, three children, cousin Owen Mulholland made their way across country in the Model A Ford open touring car to California, Burbank. We came at the invitation of Uncle George M. Talbot, owner of the Talbot Dairy.

"Of that trip, the rust-orange dust accumulated while crossing Arizona evokes the strongest memory. There were flat tires, how many I have no way of recalling...

"Lula and Aunt Fannie Talbot belonged to the Bon Ami social club, primarily devoted to bridge. (The tagalong youngsters popped popcorn and played street games: tag, run sheep run, hide and seek, totally inocuous by today's standards.) Most of the Bon Ami members were married couples. It was that group that constituted the bulk of Lula's contacts, leading to the job at Jergens soap and to acquaintanceship with widower Frank Joanis, a Burbank grocer.

"Their dating continued for several years until Joanis quite suddenly married another woman whom he had recently met.

"The move to Long Beach was occasioned by supposed house maid opportunities that never materialized...

"My mother died at 49, the victim of a fad starvation diet that was supposed to reduce the size of a goiter, more imaginary than real (Real enough but of no consequence.)

"She was a loving mother, ill-equipped to help a young man, Clifford, and a growing boy, DeWayne, to understand the changes in their male bodies...

"To put things a bit into historical perspective, World War II was well along when Lula died. The Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor had occurred six months previous, Dec. 7, 1941. Lorna and I were married on Aug. 22, 1942, soon after her death in June."

• Moved: Moved to Newman Grove, Nebraska, Abt 1912, Newman Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States. The first home of Alex and Lula Mae was "recently vacated by Conrad Erickson" according to a clipping from the [Newman Grove?] newspaper at the time.

• Moved: Moved to Long Beach, California, 1941, Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States.

• Moved: Moved to Burbank, California from Nebraska, Aft 3 Jun 1930, Burbank, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Lula married Alexander L Johnson ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ on 12 Feb 1912 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States. Alexander was born on 28 Sep 1885 in Seward Co., Nebraska, United States, died on 30 May 1930 in North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States at age 44, and was buried on 3 Jun 1930 in Newman Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States. The cause of his death was Heart attack resulting from ptomaine poisoning. Another name for Alexander was Alex Johnson.

Third Generation

4. John Jacob Johnson,² ⁷ ⁸ son of Lauritz Johnson and Caroline, was born on 15 Aug 1854 in Bov, Landtoft, Aabenraa (Aabenraa-Sonderborg), Sonderjylland, Denmark, died on 29 Sep 1929 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States at age 75, and was buried in Humboldt, Humboldt, Iowa, United States. Other names for John were George J. Johnson and George Othmar Johnson.

Birth Notes: Obituary says "Bau, Denmark," but there is no such place. However, "Bau" is the German for Bov in Sonderjylland (South Jutland) county on the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark. The main town is Padborg.

General Notes: Grandson DeWayne B. Johnson wrote about his grandfather Johnson thus on 8/17/1986:

"I have a darker image of my father's father [than his memory of his Talbot grandparents], both dark and dim. He died when I was 9 [in 1929] but I truly can't say I remember him remotely well. Grandmother Johnson was a sterner figure, in my memory, than Grandmother Talbot. I feel now that what I did as a boy often seemed to displease her. I know I was supposed to care for her but I am not at all sure that I did.

"As with Grandparents Talbot, we also visited those grandparents but I cannot conjure up a good image of their home except for a romanticized notion of Tiffany-type lamps; etched-glass front, side and back doors; screened porch for summertime sleeping and that's about it."

Medical Notes: From Obituary in newspaper: "He was ill at his home in Paton for six weeks when his condition became such that it was necessary to take him to the hospital for special treatment, but little could be done to relieve him."

• Moved: to farm in Rodman, Iowa, Abt 1900, Rodman, Palo Alto, Iowa, United States. Per obituary, "...farmed at West Bend and Rodman. In 1912 he retired and moved to Rodman, later moving to California"

• Moved: Moved to California, Abt 1918, California, United States. Some time after retirement in 1912, moved to California, then moved to Paton, Iowa in 1924.

• Religion: Lutheran.

• Alt. Birth: 30 Aug 1854. Obituary in Humboldt, Iowa newspaper says 30 Aug 1854. Do not know source of 30 Aug 1854 date.

• Confirmation: Confirmed in Danish Lutheran faith, 1870, Denmark. According to obituary, was confirmed in the Danish Lutheran fait at 16 years of age.

• Emigration: Emigrated from Denmark to United States, 1881 or 1880, Iowa, United States. Emigrated as a child with his parents [or entire family]. According to his obituary, the family came to the United States in 1881, but other sources say it was 1880. The obituary says they "settled near Gilmore City," Iowa [obit says Illinois, probably wrong state].

• Citizenship: Became a United States citizen, 1882, Iowa, United States. According to obituary, became a citizen in 1882. Do not know where.

• Moved: After marriage, farmed in Nebraska, Abt 1884, Wauneta, Nebraska, United States. Per Ardis Johnson Bynum 8/26/06, George (Jorgensen?) Johnson and Mary Jensen settled first in Wauneta, Nebraska [after their marriage]

• Moved: Moved to farm in West Bend, Iowa, 1897, West Bend, Kossuth Co., Iowa, United States. Per obituary, "...farmed at West Bend and Rodman."

• Retirement: Retired and moved to Rodman, Iowa, 1912, Rodman, Palo Alto, Iowa, United States. Per obituary, "...farmed at West Bend and Rodman. In 1912 he retired and moved to Rodman, later moving to California."

• Moved: Moved to Paton, Iowa, to live with daughter Marie & husband, 1924, Paton, Greene, Iowa, United States. Per obituary: "Five years ago [1924] Mr. and Mrs. Johnson came to Paton, Iowa, where they have since made their home with their daughter, Mrs. O. E. Pearson [Marie B. Johnson]."

John married Marie (Mary) B. Jensen ² ⁹ on 22 Dec 1883 in <Wauneta>, Nebraska, United States. Marie was born on 5 Mar 1854 in Asaa, Broenderslev-Dronninglund, Nordjyllands, Denmark and died on 11 Aug 1937 in <Paton, Greene, Iowa>, United States at age 83. Another name for Marie was Mary Jensen Johnson.

Children from this marriage were:

2 i. Alexander L Johnson (born on 28 Sep 1885 in Seward Co., Nebraska, United States - died on 30 May 1930 in North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States)

ii. John C. "Jack" Johnson (born on 26 Dec 1880 in Denmark)

iii. Caroline Catherine "Lena" Johnson (born on 4 Sep 1884)

iv. Minnie A. Johnson (born on 26 Oct 1894 - died after 28 Jan 1985)

v. Charles J. Johnson (born on 6 Oct 1891)

vi. William J. "Bill" Johnson (born on 19 Nov 1889)

vii. Marie B. Johnson (born on 18 Sep 1896 - died before 25 Mar 1970)

viii. Hannah Johnson (born on 13 Sep 1887)

ix. George Othmar Johnson (born on 6 Sep 1901 - died on 13 Sep 1901, buried in Riverside Cemetery, Rodman, Palo Alto, Iowa, United States)

5. Marie (Mary) B. Jensen,² ⁹ daughter of Jens Christian Jensen and Ane Cathrine Hansdatter, was born on 5 Mar 1854 in Asaa, Broenderslev-Dronninglund, Nordjyllands, Denmark and died on 11 Aug 1937 in <Paton, Greene, Iowa>, United States at age 83. Another name for Marie was Mary Jensen Johnson.

General Notes: Grandson DeWayne B. Johnson wrote about his grandmother Mary B. Jensen Johnson thus on 8/17/1986:

"I have a darker image of my father's father [than his memory of his Talbot grandparents], both dark and dim. He died when I was 9 but I truly can't say I remember him remotely well. Grandmother Johnson was a sterner figure, in my memory, than Grandmother Talbot. I feel now that what I did as a boy often seemed to displease her. I know I was supposed to care for her but I am not at all sure that I did.

"As with Grandparents Talbot, we also visited those grandparents but I cannot conjure up a good image of their home except for a romanticized notion of Tiffany=-type lamps; etched-glass front, side and back doors; screened porch for summertime sleeping and that's about it."

Research Notes: Source: Family records of DeWayne B. Johnson

• Religion: Lutheran.

• Emigration: Emigrated to United States from Denmark, Abt 1880. Entire family, parents, brothers & sisters, emigrated to United States around the time of Jack Johnson's birth (1880)

• Moved: Moved to Hov in Hals parish, Denmark, 1866 or 1867, Hou (Hov), Denmark.

Marie married John Jacob Johnson ² ⁷ ⁸ on 22 Dec 1883 in <Wauneta>, Nebraska, United States. John was born on 15 Aug 1854 in Bov, Landtoft, Aabenraa (Aabenraa-Sonderborg), Sonderjylland, Denmark, died on 29 Sep 1929 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States at age 75, and was buried in Humboldt, Humboldt, Iowa, United States. Other names for John were George J. Johnson and George Othmar Johnson.

Marie next married someone.

Her child was:

i. John C. "Jack" Johnson (born on 26 Dec 1880 in Denmark)

6. Absolom Owen Talbot, Jr.,² ¹⁰ ¹¹ son of Absolom Owen Talbot and Gooly Elmus Biddle, was born on 28 Jan 1852 in Washington Co., Ohio, United States, died on 2 Mar 1925 in North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States at age 73, and was buried on 5 Mar 1925 in Polk Cemetery, Polk, Nebraska, United States.^¹² Another name for Absolom was Absalam Owen Talbot Jr.

Burial Notes: Talbot, Absolom 0., b1-28-1852; d3-2-1925

General Notes: Genevieve Talbot Shannon wrote in a letter 6/11/1975:
"I... know that Absalom Owen Talbot came to Nebr. from Ill. with a wagon, a team, a cow, his wife and two children. I am continually amazed at the courage of the pioneers who settled the west."

Research Notes: 1880 US Census - Duncan, Mercer, Illinois:
Absalam Talbot
Born 1852 in Ohio
Farmer
Married, White
Father born Ohio
Mother born Virginia

• Moved: Moved from Ohio to Mercer Co., Illinois, Unknown, Mercer County, Illinois, United States. Moved with his family from Ohio to Illinois when a small boy. Was in Duncan, Mercer Co., Illinois for 1880 US Census and was married at that time.

• Occupation: Farmer, 1880, Duncan, Mercer, Illinois, United States.

Absolom married Margaret Burrows ² ⁸ ¹⁰ ¹³ on 4 Jul 1875. Margaret was born on 8 Nov 1857 in Illinois, United States, died on 10 Dec 1935 in Polk Co., Nebraska, United States at age 78, and was buried in Polk Cemetery, Polk, Nebraska, United States.^¹⁴ Another name for Margaret was Maggie Burrows.

Children from this marriage were:

3 i. Lula Mae Talbot (born on 30 Aug 1892 in Polk Co., Nebraska, United States - died on 18 Jun 1942 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States)

ii. Charles F. Talbot (born on 21 Jan 1877 - died on 7 Jun 1903 in Polk Co., Nebraska, United States)

iii. Merton Everett Talbot (born on 12 Feb 1901 - died on 8 Jan 1909, buried in Polk Cemetery, Polk, Nebraska, United States)

iv. Lena Edith Talbot (born on 22 Feb 1879 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States - died on 1 Feb 1956 in Osceola, Polk, Nebraska, United States)

v. Maude Talbot (born in Aug 1884)

vi. George M. Talbot (born in Aug 1881)

vii. Kenneth Talbot (born on 28 Jan 1887 in Nebraska, United States - died in Dec 1966 in <Montana, United States>)

viii. Freeman C. Talbot (born on 3 Jun 1889 - died in Oct 1962)

ix. Ralph Talbot (born on 20 Sep 1895 - died in May 1983 in Oxnard, Ventura, California, United States)

7. Margaret Burrows,² ⁸ ¹⁰ ¹³ daughter of < > Burrows, was born on 8 Nov 1857 in Illinois, United States, died on 10 Dec 1935 in Polk Co., Nebraska, United States at age 78, and was buried in Polk Cemetery, Polk, Nebraska, United States.^¹⁴ Another name for Margaret was Maggie Burrows.

Burial Notes: Talbot, Margaret B., b11-8-1857; d12-10-1935

General Notes: Grandson DeWayne B. Johnson wrote about Grandmother Talbot (Margaret Burrows Talbot) thus on 8/17/1986:

"My vague recollection, substantiated by I know not what, is that on one occasion when my family was visiting the ranch [in North Platte, Nebraska] Grandmother Talbot and I got mired in quick sand and she held me aloft as we sank into the gooey substance. needless to say, we were rescued, or I wouldn't be able to write this way to you today.

"Folklore has it also that she was gifted by remarkable superhuman strength on an occasion when a wagon collapsed on one of her sons and she lifted the entire load by the wagon axle until he could be pulled free. An impossible task under ordinary circumstances.

"I remember the smells of her farm kitchen and helping with the churning of butter. We trimmed the wicks of the kerosene lanterns. A small kitchen garden seemed always to be producing some good things to eat. I don't remember her passing."

Research Notes: From FamilySearch.org
1880 U.S. census, born in Illinois; parents born in Ireland.

Margaret married Absolom Owen Talbot, Jr. ² ¹⁰ ¹¹ on 4 Jul 1875. Absolom was born on 28 Jan 1852 in Washington Co., Ohio, United States, died on 2 Mar 1925 in North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States at age 73, and was buried on 5 Mar 1925 in Polk Cemetery, Polk, Nebraska, United States.^¹² Another name for Absolom was Absalam Owen Talbot Jr.

Fourth Generation

8. Lauritz Johnson

Lauritz married Caroline.²

The child from this marriage was:

4 i. John Jacob Johnson (born on 15 Aug 1854 in Bov, Landtoft, Aabenraa (Aabenraa-Sonderborg), Sonderjylland, Denmark - died on 29 Sep 1929 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States)

9. Caroline

Caroline married Lauritz Johnson.¹⁵ ¹⁶

10. Jens Christian Jensen,² ⁸ ¹⁷ son of Jens Hansen Smed and Christiane Jensdatter, was born on 21 Oct 1821 in Bolle, Broenderslev-Dronninglund, Nordjylland, Denmark and was buried in Hals, Nordjyllands, Denmark. Another name for Jens was Jens Christian Johnson.

Research Notes: From Donald Johnson's letter 23 July 1972 (?):
Dronninglund Church (old castle church) records for 1851 contain: "Married on June 20, 1851, at three o'clock, the bachelor Jens Christian Jensen of Dorf, 29 years, and the girl, Ane Cathrine Hansdatter of Asaa, 21 years. Sponsors: Lars Sorensen and Lars Peter Nielsen of Asaa." Records exist showing that family bought a house (No. 4 f of Hou) at Hou, Hals Parish, Kjaer District, on June 11, 1866. Hou and Hov are the same place.

• Emigration: Emigrated to United States from Denmark, Abt 1880.

• House: Bought house No. 4 f, 11 Jun 1866, Hou, Hals Parish, Kjaer, Denmark.

Jens married Ane Cathrine Hansdatter ² on 20 Jun 1851 in Dronninglund, Denmark. Ane was born about 1830 in <Hoellet>, Nordjyllands, Denmark.

Marriage Notes: Dronninglund Church (old castle church) records for 1851 contain: "Married on June 20, 1851, at three o'clock, the bachelor Jens Christian Jensen of Dorf, 29 years, and the girl, Ane Cathrine Hansdatter of Asaa, 21 years. Sponsors: Lars Sorensen and Lars Peter Nielsen of Asaa."

Children from this marriage were:

5 i. Marie (Mary) B. Jensen (born on 5 Mar 1854 in Asaa, Broenderslev-Dronninglund, Nordjyllands, Denmark - died on 11 Aug 1937 in <Paton, Greene, Iowa>, United States)

ii. Louise "Weesie" Jensen

iii. Esther

iv. Hannah Jensen

v. Christine Jensen

vi. Chris Jensen (born about 1852)

vii. Christina ("Stina") Johnson (born on 17 Jul 1856 in Laeso, Denmark)

viii. Caroline Jensen (born about 1857)

ix. Hans Jensen (born about 1859)

x. Jens (John) Jensen (born about 1860 in Denmark)

xi. Marine Jensen (born after 1861 in <Asaa>, Broenderslev-Dronninglund, Nordjyllands, Denmark - died on 11 Aug 1947)

xii. Anthony Jensen (born after 1861)

11. Ane Cathrine Hansdatter,² daughter of Hans Pedersen Hollet and Mette Kirstine Christensdatter, was born about 1830 in <Hoellet>, Nordjyllands, Denmark.

Ane married Jens Christian Jensen ² ⁸ ¹⁷ on 20 Jun 1851 in Dronninglund, Denmark. Jens was born on 21 Oct 1821 in Bolle, Broenderslev-Dronninglund, Nordjylland, Denmark and was buried in Hals, Nordjyllands, Denmark. Another name for Jens was Jens Christian Johnson.

12. Absolom Owen Talbot,¹³ ¹⁸ ¹⁹ son of Reverend Charles Wells Wesley Talbot and Eliza Smith McMunn, was born on 24 Feb 1818 in Ohio, United States and died on 31 Aug 1884 at age 66. Another name for Absolom was Absalom Owen Talbott.²⁰

Birth Notes: Date from familysearch.org (Rod Blackman submitter), not corroberated by place. Place is from D.B. Johnson family archive (obituary of Jr.?), without birthdate.

Death Notes: Date from familysearch.org (Rod Blackman submitter), not corroberated by birthplace. Birthplace is from D.B. Johnson family archive (obituary of Jr.?), without birthdate or death date.

Research Notes: Absalom Sr.'s lineage is dependent upon data obtained from Rod Blackman via www.familysearch.org. If Rod's Absalom Owen Talbott is not this person, all that is from our own archives is that he was born in Ohio, nothing else. In addition, before Rod Blackman's data were added, we had no name for Talbot Sr.'s wife, just that she was born in Virginia.

Blackman gives b. 17 Feb 1820, Ohio. A Rootsweb source gives 24 Feb 1818.

Absolom married Gooly Elmus Biddle ¹³ ¹⁸ ²¹ on 1 May 1845. Gooly was born on 17 Jan 1818 in Virginia, United States,^²² died on 23 Apr 1891 in Polk Co., Nebraska, United States at age 73, and was buried in Polk Cemetery, Polk, Nebraska, United States.^¹² Another name for Gooly was Gooly Elmus Smith.

Marriage Notes: Marriage date is valid only if the correct Absalom Owen Talbot(t) has been identified in familysearch.org 9/4/06 (source Rod Blackman) & wife is, in fact, Gooly Smith.

Marriage date 24 Feb 1818 also found in RootsWeb (Mayfield Family)

Children from this marriage were:

i. Charles Washington Talbot (born on 1 Mar 1850 in New Matamoras, Washington, Ohio, United States - died on 16 Jul 1939 in Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States)

6 ii. Absolom Owen Talbot, Jr. (born on 28 Jan 1852 in Washington Co., Ohio, United States - died on 2 Mar 1925 in North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States)

iii. James Talbot

iv. John Talbot

v. Spencer Talbot (born on 17 Nov 1856 - died on 27 Apr 1943 in <Stromsburg, Polk>, Nebraska, United States)

13. Gooly Elmus Biddle ¹³ ¹⁸ ²¹ was born on 17 Jan 1818 in Virginia, United States,^²² died on 23 Apr 1891 in Polk Co., Nebraska, United States at age 73, and was buried in Polk Cemetery, Polk, Nebraska, United States.^¹² Another name for Gooly was Gooly Elmus Smith.

Burial Notes: Talbot, Gooly E., b1-17-1818; d4-23-1891

Research Notes: Absalom Sr.'s lineage is dependent upon data obtained from Rod Blackman via www.familysearch.org. If Rod's Absalom Owen Talbott is not this person, all that is from our own archives is that he was born in Ohio, nothing else. In addition, before Rod Blackman's data were added, we had no name for Talbot Sr.'s wife, just that she was born in Virginia. ("Gooly Smith" is from www.familysearch.org, Rod Blackman.) kjf

Gooly married Absolom Owen Talbot ¹³ ¹⁸ ¹⁹ on 1 May 1845. Absolom was born on 24 Feb 1818 in Ohio, United States and died on 31 Aug 1884 at age 66. Another name for Absolom was Absalom Owen Talbott.²⁰

14. < > Burrows

< married someone.

His child was:

7 i. Margaret Burrows (born on 8 Nov 1857 in Illinois, United States - died on 10 Dec 1935 in Polk Co., Nebraska, United States)

Fifth Generation

20. Jens Hansen Smed,²³ son of <Hans> and Unknown, was born about 1763 in <Bolleskov, > Dronninglund, Nordjylland, Denmark and was buried on 20 May 1827 in Dronninglund, Nordjylland, Denmark. Other names for Jens were Jens Hansen and Jens Hansen Smith.

Jens married Christiane Jensdatter.²³ Christiane was born from 1779 to 1780 and was buried in Dronninglund, Denmark.

Children from this marriage were:

10 i. Jens Christian Jensen (born on 21 Oct 1821 in Bolle, Broenderslev-Dronninglund, Nordjylland, Denmark - buried in Hals, Nordjyllands, Denmark)

ii. Johannes Jensen (born about 1812)

iii. Karen Margrethe Jensdatter (born about 1815)

iv. Marie Jensdatter (born about 1818)

v. Maren Margrethe Jensdatter (born in 1819)

21. Christiane Jensdatter,²³ daughter of <Jens> and Unknown, was born from 1779 to 1780 and was buried in Dronninglund, Denmark.

Christiane married Jens Hansen Smed.²³ Jens was born about 1763 in <Bolleskov, > Dronninglund, Nordjylland, Denmark and was buried on 20 May 1827 in Dronninglund, Nordjylland, Denmark. Other names for Jens were Jens Hansen and Jens Hansen Smith.

22. Hans Pedersen Hollet ² was born in 1760 in <Laeso>, Denmark. Another name for Hans was Hans Pedersen Hollet.

General Notes: From a letter by Donald Johnson (son of Marine Johnson) to Ardis Johnson Bynum on 5 June 1979:

"My great grandfather, Hans Pedersen Hollet, apparently was, for those times, a well-to-do man on the island of Laeso. He was 32 years older than my great grandmother Mette Kirstine Christensdatter, who was born about 1792. So my guess is that when Mette Kirstine died, her daughter's (Ane Cathrine) share of the estate was enough to enable her to buy the holdings at Hov. In 1866 Mette K. would have been 74 years old, and it may have taken a year or more to settle the estate, as there were five children born of this marriage. This is just a guess, but it does make sense that grandpa Jens Christian Jensen didn't get rich farming and fishing; or, at least, as readily as the Hollets could with their milling and timbering business."

Hans married Mette Kirstine Christensdatter.² Mette was born in 1792 in Laeso, Denmark and died about 1866 about age 74.

Children from this marriage were:

11 i. Ane Cathrine Hansdatter (born about 1830 in <Hoellet>, Nordjyllands, Denmark)

ii. Birgette Marie Hansdatter (born in 1829)

iii. Hans Hansen (born in 1832)

iv. Dorthe Kirstine Hansdatter (born in 1833)

v. Christen Hansen (born in 1836)

23. Mette Kirstine Christensdatter,² daughter of <Christen> and Unknown, was born in 1792 in Laeso, Denmark and died about 1866 about age 74.

Mette married Hans Pedersen Hollet.² Hans was born in 1760 in <Laeso>, Denmark. Another name for Hans was Hans Pedersen Hollet.

24. Reverend Charles Wells Wesley Talbot, son of Lt. Richard Talbott and Temperance Wells, was born on 28 Sep 1791 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, United States, died on 22 Oct 1874 in Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States at age 83, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States.^²⁴

Birth Notes: Absalom Sr.'s lineage is dependent upon data obtained from Rod Blackman via www.familysearch.org. If Rod's Absalom Owen Talbott is not this person, all that is from our own archives is that he was born in Ohio, nothing else (ancestors).

Note that familysearch.org has Charles Wells Wesley Talbot's birthplace as Washington County, Pennsylvania, but because there is also a Washington County in Ohio, and his son Absalom was born in Ohio, I have used Ohio instead. kjf

Burial Notes: Burial No. 141 - Charles W. Talbot.

Research Notes: Absalom Sr.'s lineage is dependent upon data obtained from Rod Blackman via www.familysearch.org 8/26/2006. If Rod's Absalom Owen Talbott is not this person, all that is from our own archives is that he was born in Ohio, nothing else. In addition, before Rod Blackman's data were added, we had no name for Talbot Sr.'s wife, just that she was born in Virginia. FamilySearch.org Compact Disc #88 Pin #6734 (Rod Blackman)
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From http://www.lawrencecountyohio.com/biographies/stories/TalbottBazil.htm
Bio of Bazil D. Talbott
Submitted by Kristy Stevens <mailto:67buick@zoomnet.net%20>

Rev. Charles W. and Eliza (McMunn) Talbott... settled in this county in 1855. The reverend gentleman was born in the state of Pennsylvania on September 28, 1791. He came to this county in 1855, and lived to the age of eighty-three years, his death occurring October 22, 1874. He was pastor of the Methodist church, and he was married to Eliza McMunn April 13, 1817. He served under General Buchanan in the war of 1812.

• Served: in the War of 1812 under General Buchanan, 1812.

• Religion: Methodist.

• Settled: 1855, Lawrence Co., Ohio, United States.

• Occupation: Pastor of Methodist Church, Lawrence Co., Ohio, United States.

Charles married Eliza Smith McMunn ²⁵ on 30 Nov 1817 in Washington Co., Ohio, United States. Eliza was born on 23 Feb 1797 in Washington Co., <Ohio or Pennsylvania>, United States, died on 8 Sep 1884 in Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States at age 87, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States.^²⁴

Marriage Notes: Source http://www.lawrencecountyohio.com/biographies/stories/TalbottBazil.htm give marriage date as 13 April 1817.

Children from this marriage were:

12 i. Absolom Owen Talbot (born on 24 Feb 1818 in Ohio, United States - died on 31 Aug 1884)

ii. Temperance Talbot (born in 1818 - died in 1853)

iii. John Marshall Talbot (born in 1821 - died in 1856)

iv. Martha Maria Talbot (born in 1823 - died in 1851)

v. Charles Wells Talbot, [Jr.] (born in 1826 - died in 1903)

vi. Elizabeth Greenwood Talbot (born in 1828 - died in 1908)

vii. Bazil Dorsey Talbot (born in 1830 - died in 1912, buried in <Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio>, United States)

viii. Ephraim Talbot (born in 1832 - died in 1920, buried in <Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio>, United States)

ix. Nancy Bare White Talbot (born in 1834 - died in 1920)

x. Jane Cornelia Talbot (born in 1839 - died in 1891)

xi. Elosia Birch Talbot (born in 1841 - died in 1853)

xii. Mary Ethelinda Batelle Talbot (born in 1843 - died in 1937)

25. Eliza Smith McMunn,²⁵ daughter of John McMunn and Jane Cornelia Marshall, was born on 23 Feb 1797 in Washington Co., <Ohio or Pennsylvania>, United States, died on 8 Sep 1884 in Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States at age 87, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States.^²⁴

Burial Notes: Burial No. 734 - Eliza Talbot.

Hauntings at Woodlawn Cemetery (from http://www.forgottenoh.com/Counties/Lawrence/woodland.html ) :

"Woodland Cemetery in Ironton is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman whose abusive husband killed her by throwing her down a flight of stairs. A life-sized statue of her stands above her grave, and a handprint appears on its cheek even after the cheek has been sandblasted. The statue is supposed to be warm all the time, even in the coldest months.

"Woodlawn is also said to be home to the ghost of a Russian ballerina, who is entombed in one of the family mausoleums. Her likeness is carved into the mausoleum. On nights with full moons, it is said, you can see her dancing outside her final resting place.

"Dr. Joseph W. Lowry also haunts Woodland, seeking vengeance for his murder and mutilation. Dr. Lowry is often seen with his mother, who died from a broken neck when she was thrown from her carriage by a spooked horse. They walk together toward the cemetery gates but never make it past the highway bridge. "

Research Notes: Eliza Smith McMunn's lineage is dependent upon data obtained from Rod Blackman via www.familysearch.org 8/26/06. Appears to be well researched.

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From http://www.lawrencecountyohio.com/biographies/stories/TalbottBazil.htm:
Bio of Bazil D. Talbott
Submitted by Kristy Stevens <mailto:67buick@zoomnet.net%20>

Bazil D. Talbott is the son of Rev. Charles W. and Eliza (McMunn) Talbott, who settled in this county in 1855. The reverend gentleman was born in the state of Pennsylvania on September 28, 1791. He came to this county in 1855, and lived to the age of eighty-three years, his death occurring October 22, 1874. He was pastor of the Methodist church, and he was married to Eliza McMunn April 13, 1817. He served under General Buchanan in the war of 1812.

• Settled: 1855, Lawrence Co., Ohio, United States.

Eliza married Reverend Charles Wells Wesley Talbot on 30 Nov 1817 in Washington Co., Ohio, United States. Charles was born on 28 Sep 1791 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, United States, died on 22 Oct 1874 in Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States at age 83, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States.^²⁴

Sixth Generation

40. <Hans>

<Hans> married someone.

His children were:

20 i. Jens Hansen Smed (born about 1763 in <Bolleskov, > Dronninglund, Nordjylland, Denmark - buried on 20 May 1827 in Dronninglund, Nordjylland, Denmark)

ii. Jens? Hansen

42. <Jens>

<Jens> married someone.

His child was:

21 i. Christiane Jensdatter (born in 1779-1780 - buried in Dronninglund, Denmark)

46. <Christen>

<Christen> married someone.

His child was:

23 i. Mette Kirstine Christensdatter (born in 1792 in Laeso, Denmark - died about 1866)

48. Lt. Richard Talbott,²⁶ ²⁷ son of Richard Talbott, of Talbott's Vineyard and Ruth Dorsey, was born on 25 Dec 1753 in Maryland, (United States), was christened in St. Thomas Church, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, (United States), died on 22 Dec 1821 in Monroe Co., Ohio, United States at age 67, and was buried in Carson Cemetery, Grandview Twp, New Matamoras, Washington, Ohio, United States. Another name for Richard was Richard Talbot.

General Notes: From MaWVroots@aol.com 2/27/1999 (RootsWeb.com):

Achsah Wells b abt. 1760 was a daughter of Benjamin Wells and Temperance Butler, both of Maryland. Achsah marries Richard Talbott. They have a daughter named Temperance Talbott, the one mentioned as granddaughter Temperance Talbot in the will of Benjamin Wells. Achsah dies after the birth of her daughter and Before Benjamin's will is written in 1794. Charles (son of Benjamin) and Michal Owings Wells also has a daughter named Temperance (Wells) who first marries Nathaniel Wells in 1787. Nathaniel dies in 1789 leaving Temperance to marry Achsah Wells Talbott's widower, Richard Talbott in 1790.

Research Notes: Temperance Wells' 2nd husband.

FamilySearch.org Compact Disc #99 Pin #236952 Submitter: Debbie Finelli has d. 22 Dec 1821 in Monroe Co., Ohio.

http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has d. 22 Dec 1821 in Grandview Township, Washington Co., Ohio.

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Source: Ken MacAllister in RootsWeb.com WELLS-L Archives 27 Feb 1999. He wrote:

"Lt. Richard with his second wife, Temperance, crossed the Ohio R. and settled in New Matamoras, Washington, Ohio. They are buried in a private graveyard on the farm where they died, 2-1/2 miles above New Matamoras on State Rte 7. His grave is marked by the Marietta Chapter of DAR."

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From David Talbott email 2 Feb 2010:
"I do know that the property that Richard and Temperance owned (and where their graves are located) happens to straddle the line between Washington and Monroe counties on a lovely little knoll overlooking the Ohio River with a view across the River to the Virginia side where their Wells relatives lived."

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From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland, p. 530:

"John Talbott, above, surveyed in 1732 'Talbott's Last Shift.' This is on the Patapsco, adjoining 'Moores Morning Choice,' 'Chews Vineyard' and Edward Dorsey's estate, near Columbia. It contained 1,120 acres. He sold it to Edward Talbott, Richard Talbott, Richard Galloway and George Ellicott.

"The Ellicott part was bought by Benjamin Dorsey, in 1741. Edward Talbot resurveyed his as 'Talbotts Vineyard' and increased it to 1,031 acres..."

"Richard Talbott, ensign in Anne Arundel County, was passed by John Dorsey, in 1776. He was in Captain Edward Norwood's Company in 1776. He was a son of Richard Talbott, of 'Talbott's Vineyard.' Richard Talbott married Ruth, daughter of Patuxent John Dorsey. (Mrs. Elizabeth Dorsey named in her will of 1777 her daughter, Ruth Talbott.) They resided near Jonestown. The old graveyard was removed to St. John's Church. Their son, John Lawrence Talbott (1784--first, Henrietta Phillips; second, Mary Porter (1799). Issue, Richard, John Providence, Jefferson of Laurel, Madison, George Washington, Charles, Allen and Mary."

• Passed: by John Dorsey, 1776, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). Richard Talbott was an ensign in Anne Arundel County.

• Served: in Captain Edward Norwood's Company, 1776, Maryland, (United States).

• Served: as First Lieutenant in the 4th Maryland Regiment during the Revolutionary War. ²⁸

• Settled: New Matamoras, Washington, Ohio, United States.

• Pension: Petition for continuance of his pension, 22 Dec 1820. From Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, 1820-1821
Friday, December 22, 1820
("American Memory" website)
Mr. Smith, of Maryland, presented a petition of Richard Talbot, an officer in the Revolutionary army, praying for a continuance of the pension heretofore granted him under the act of the 18th of March, 1818.

Richard married Achsah Wells,²⁹ ³⁰ ³¹ daughter of Benjamin Wells and Temperance Butler, on 15 Aug 1778 in Maryland, United States. Achsah was born about 1759 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) and died 25 Mar 1789 or 1790 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 30. Another name for Achsah was Nacky Wells.

Death Notes: Predeceased her father and mother.

Research Notes: From MaWVroots@aol.com 2/27/1999 (RootsWeb.com):
Achsah Wells b abt. 1760 was a daughter of Benjamin Wells and Temperance Butler, both of Maryland. Achsah marries Richard Talbott. They have a daughter named Temperance Talbott, the one mentioned as granddaughter Temperance Talbot in the will of Benjamin Wells. Achsah dies after the birth of her daughter and Before Benjamin's will is written in 1794. Charles (son of Benjamin) and Michal Owings Wells also has a daughter named Temperance (Wells) who first marries Nathaniel Wells in 1787. Nathaniel dies in 1789 leaving Temperance to marry Achsah Wells Talbott's widower, Richard Talbott in 1790.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Temperance Talbot (born about 1787)

ii. Absalom Talbot (born in 1779 - died in 1816)

iii. Elizabeth Talbot (born in 1780)

iv. Benjamin Talbot (born in 1782)

v. Charles Talbot (born in 1784)

vi. Nancy Talbot (born in 1786)

vii. Ruth Talbot (born on 25 Mar 1789)

Richard next married Temperance Wells on 20 Jan 1790 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States. Temperance was born on 1 Jul 1769 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States), died on 23 Sep 1830 in Monroe Co., Ohio, United States at age 61, and was buried in Carson Cemetery, Grandview Twp, New Matamoras, Washington, Ohio, United States.

Children from this marriage were:

24 i. Reverend Charles Wells Wesley Talbot (born on 28 Sep 1791 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, United States - died on 22 Oct 1874 in Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States)

ii. Providence Talbott (born on 18 Nov 1792 - died in 1850, buried in Carson Cemetery, Grandview Twp, New Matamoras, Washington, Ohio, United States)

iii. Richard Hardesty Talbott (born on 27 Jun 1794 - died on 19 Feb 1848)

iv. Michal [II] Talbott (born in 1796 - died in 1871)

v. Achsah Sarah Talbott (born in 1798 - died in 1845)

vi. John Dorsey Talbott (born about 1800 in <Pennsylvania>, (United States) - died on 10 Sep 1851)

vii. Ephraim D. Talbott (born in 1804 - died in 1873)

viii. Basil Dorsey Talbott (born in 1806)

ix. Joshua Owen Talbott (born in 1809)

x. Wells Talbott (born on 25 Aug 1811 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, United States - died on 17 Nov 1871, buried in Carson Cemetery, Grandview Twp, New Matamoras, Washington, Ohio, United States)

xi. Ethelinda Talbott

49. Temperance Wells, daughter of <Captain> Charles Wells and Michal Owings, was born on 1 Jul 1769 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States), died on 23 Sep 1830 in Monroe Co., Ohio, United States at age 61, and was buried in Carson Cemetery, Grandview Twp, New Matamoras, Washington, Ohio, United States.

Birth Notes: FamilySearch.org Compact Disc #99 Pin #236949 Submitter: Debbie Finelli gives birthdate as 1 Sept 1769 (same is on findagrave.com). However...

Per Ken MacAllister 2/27/1999 (rootsweb.com), "Temperence [Wells Talbott] is buried in the same cemetery with Richard, and her stone shows that she was born July 1, 1769 and died Sept. 23, 1830, aged 61 years and 22 days."

Death Notes: http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has b. 5 Sep 1769 in Pennsylvania, d. 23 Sep 1830 in Grandview Twnsp, Washington Co., OH.

Research Notes: "Big Wells" line. Lt. Richard Talbott was her second husband. First husband was Nathaniel Wells ("Little Wells" line).

Charles Wells' 3rd child.

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From MaWVroots@aol.com 2/27/1999 (RootsWeb.com):
"Achsah Wells b abt. 1760 was a daughter of Benjamin Wells and Temperance Butler, both of Maryland. Achsah marries Richard Talbott. They have a daughter named Temperance Talbott, the one mentioned as granddaughter Temperance Talbot in the will of Benjamin Wells. Achsah dies after the birth of her daughter and Before Benjamin's will is written in 1794. Charles (son of Benjamin) and Michal Owings Wells also has a daughter named Temperance (Wells) who first marries Nathaniel Wells in 1787. Nathaniel dies in 1789 leaving Temperance to marry Achsah Wells Talbott's widower, Richard Talbott in 1790."

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From findagrave.com - http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=35483520 :

From the Will of her father, Charles Wells, dated Dec 30 1814:
"Item 6. To my grandson Charles Wells, son of my son Joshua Wells deceased, I give and bequeath all
that tract of land upon which Nancy Wells widow of my said son Joshua formerly did live said to contain Two Hundred Acres; to the said Charles Wells and his heirs and assigns forever; on his paying to his sister Eliza Wells Five Hundred Dollars. And should the said Charles die without an heir; then and in that case the land to be divided equally among my first wife's children, namely Rebecca Miller, Benedict Wells, Temperance Talbot, Absalom Wells, Mary Owings and Elizabeth Weakley: to them and their heirs forever; by their paying the above named Eliza Wells, daughter of the said Joshua Wells deceased, Five Hundred Dollars.
...
Item 15. To my children of my first wife hereafter to be named (to wit) Rebecca Miller, Temperance Talbot, Bendict Wells, Absalom Wells and Mary Owings, I consider that they have already received an equivalent portion of my estate either real or personal."

Temperance married Nathaniel Wells,³² ³³ ³⁴ son of Alexander Wells, [Sr.] and Leah Owings, 1787 or 1788. Nathaniel was born on 1 Apr 1761 in Garrison Forest, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States), was christened on 1 Apr 1762 in St. Thomas Church, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, (United States), and died in 1789 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania, United States at age 28.

Research Notes: First husband of Temperance Wells.

"Little Wells" family line.

Source: LittleWells-L Archives 1999-05/0926669253 14 May 1999. Becky (27 Feb 1999) gives birthdate of Nathaniel Wells as 1 Apr 1762 in St. Thomas Parish, Baltimore. Could that have been his baptism?

FamilySearch.org AFN: MRGK-BQ has b. 1761 or 1762
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From MaWVroots@aol.com 2/27/1999 (RootsWeb.com):

Achsah Wells b abt. 1760 was a daughter of Benjamin Wells and Temperance Butler, both of Maryland. Achsah marries Richard Talbott. They have a daughter named Temperance Talbott, the one mentioned as granddaughter Temperance Talbot in the will of Benjamin Wells. Achsah dies after the birth of her daughter and Before Benjamin's will is written in 1794. Charles (son of Benjamin) and Michal Owings Wells also has a daughter named Temperance (Wells) who first marries Nathaniel Wells in 1787. Nathaniel dies in 1789 leaving Temperance to marry Achsah Wells Talbott's widower, Richard Talbott in 1790.

The child from this marriage was:

i. Charles Wells

Temperance next married Lt. Richard Talbott ²⁶ ²⁷ on 20 Jan 1790 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States. Richard was born on 25 Dec 1753 in Maryland, (United States), was christened in St. Thomas Church, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, (United States), died on 22 Dec 1821 in Monroe Co., Ohio, United States at age 67, and was buried in Carson Cemetery, Grandview Twp, New Matamoras, Washington, Ohio, United States. Another name for Richard was Richard Talbot.

50. John McMunn,³⁵ son of William McMunn and Martha Creighton, was born between 1736 and 1782 and died in 1853 in Washington Co., Maryland, United States.

John married Jane Cornelia Marshall between 1757 and 1758. Jane was born in 1741 and died on 26 Sep 1810 at age 69.

Children from this marriage were:

25 i. Eliza Smith McMunn (born on 23 Feb 1797 in Washington Co., <Ohio or Pennsylvania>, United States - died on 8 Sep 1884 in Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States)

ii. William McMunn (born on 8 May 1805 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland, United States - died on 3 Dec 1870)

51. Jane Cornelia Marshall, daughter of James Marshall and Elizabeth Smith, was born in 1741 and died on 26 Sep 1810 at age 69.

Research Notes: Source Rootsweb.com, 11/17/2004, Cindy Campbell: Born 1741, died 9/26/1810. Married 1757-1805. Parents James Marshall & Elizabeth Smith.

Jane married John McMunn ³⁵ Betw 1757 and 1758. John was born between 1736 and 1782 and died in 1853 in Washington Co., Maryland, United States.

Seventh Generation

96. Richard Talbott, of Talbott's Vineyard,²⁷ son of Edward Talbott, [Jr.] and Elizabeth < >, was born between 1708 and 1712 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States), died after 1782 in Elk Ridge, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, United States, and was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, United States. Another name for Richard was Richard Talbot.

Research Notes: http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has b. abt 1712 in Anne Arundel MD, d. aft 1782 in Elkridge, Anne Arundel MD.

FamilySearch.org Compact Disc #88 Pin #5348
(Rod Blackman) - no dates
AFN: 99JT-5V has b. 1708

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From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland, p. 530:

"John Talbott, above, surveyed in 1732 'Talbott's Last Shift.' This is on the Patapsco, adjoining 'Moores Morning Choice,' 'Chews Vineyard' and Edward Dorsey's estate, near Columbia. It contained 1,120 acres. He sold it to Edward Talbott, Richard Talbott, Richard Galloway and George Ellicott.

"The Ellicott part was bought by Benjamin Dorsey, in 1741. Edward Talbot resurveyed his as 'Talbotts Vineyard' and increased it to 1,031 acres..."

"... Richard Talbott married Ruth, daughter of Patuxent John Dorsey. (Mrs. Elizabeth Dorsey named in her will of 1777 her daughter, Ruth Talbott.) They resided near Jonestown. The old graveyard was removed to St. John's Church. Their son, John Lawrence Talbott (1784--first, Henrietta Phillips; second, Mary Porter (1799). Issue, Richard, John Providence, Jefferson of Laurel, Madison, George Washington, Charles, Allen and Mary."

• Inherited: One-third of "The Vineyard," jointly with his brother Edward, from his father, 3 Jul 1718, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). "The Vineyard" comprised 1000 acres in Baltimore County. One-third went to his mother, Elizabeth, during her lifetime; the other third went to his brother John.

• Inherited: half of his mother's one-third of "The Vineyard," willed to her for her lifetime, 1721, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Residence: near Jonestown.

• Purchased: part of "Talbott's Last Shift" on the Patapsco from John Talbott, Aft 1732, <Anne Arundel Co.>, Maryland, (United States). "Talbott's Last Shift," containing 1120 acres, adjoined "Moores Morning Choice," "Chew's Vineyard" and Edward Dorsey's estate, near Columbia..

Richard married Ruth Dorsey ³⁶ ²⁷ ³⁷ ³⁸ ³⁹ before 1750 in Maryland, United States. Ruth was born about 1731 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) and died after 1777 in Ellicott City, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, United States. Other names for Ruth were Ruth Dorset and Ruth Talbot.

Marriage Notes: From The Dorsey Family, p. 142 - "bef. 1750 Richard Talbot (Accts. 28, f. 237)"

³⁶

Children from this marriage were:

48 i. Lt. Richard Talbott (born on 25 Dec 1753 in Maryland, (United States) - died on 22 Dec 1821 in Monroe Co., Ohio, United States)

ii. John Lawrence Talbott, [Sr.] (born in 1750 - died in 1825)

iii. Henry Talbott (born in 1754 - died in 1814)

iv. Michal [I] Talbott (born in 1759 - died in 1831)

v. James Talbott (born about 1766 - died about 1847)

vi. Bazaleel Talbott (born in 1768 - died in 1846)

vii. Helen Talbott (born about 1770)

viii. Sally Talbott

ix. Nancy Talbott

x. Providence Talbot

97. Ruth Dorsey,³⁶ ²⁷ ³⁷ ³⁸ ³⁹ daughter of Captain John "Patuxent John" Dorsey, of Dorsey's Search and Elizabeth <Brown>, was born about 1731 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) and died after 1777 in Ellicott City, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, United States. Other names for Ruth were Ruth Dorset and Ruth Talbot.

Birth Notes: http://www.angelfire.com/oh5/paula7717/ewentalbott.html gives birth year as 1720, but it is not necessarily a reliable source.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=marykl&id=I155731 has b. 1731 in Anne Arundel Co.
May have been born as early as 1717.

Death Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=marykl&id=I155731 has place but no date.

Research Notes: From The Dorsey Family, p. 142:

"[The will of Elizabeth Dorsey] made January 25, 1775 and proved March 23, 1777 left:

To daughter Lucy Dorsey, 2 negroes and personalty
All personal estate to be sold and debts paid and remainder of money divided equally among nine children, Ely, Basil, Benjamin, John, Samuel, Deborah, and Lucy Dorsey, Ruth Talbot, and Rachel Ridgely
Exrs: daughter Lucy Dorsey and nephew John Dorsey
Test: Samuel Brown Jr., Sara Brown, Rachel Todd (Wills 41, f. 421)"
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From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland , p. 530:

"Richard Talbott, ensign in Anne Arundel County, was passed by John Dorsey, in 1776. He was in Captain Edward Norwood's Company in 1776. He was a son of Richard Talbott, of 'Talbott's Vineyard.' Richard Talbott married Ruth, daughter of Patuxent John Dorsey. (Mrs. Elizabeth Dorsey named in her will of 1777 her daughter, Ruth Talbott.) They resided near Jonestown. The old graveyard was removed to St. John's Church. Their son, John Lawrence Talbott (1784--first, Henrietta Phillips; second, Mary Porter (1799). Issue, Richard, John Providence, Jefferson of Laurel, Madison, George Washington, Charles, Allen and Mary."

• Named: in her mother's will, 1777.

Ruth married John Todd.³⁶ ⁴⁰ ⁴¹ John was born on 17 Sep 1715 in St. Margaret's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States).

Children from this marriage were:

i. Ruth Todd (born on 4 May 1741 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in 1815)

ii. Rezin Todd (born on 24 Jun 1743 in St. Margaret's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States))

iii. Ely Todd (born on 5 Jul 1746 in St. Margaret's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States))

Ruth next married Richard Talbott, of Talbott's Vineyard ²⁷ before 1750 in Maryland, United States. Richard was born between 1708 and 1712 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States), died after 1782 in Elk Ridge, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, United States, and was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, United States. Another name for Richard was Richard Talbot.

98. <Captain> Charles Wells,¹³ ³¹ ⁴² son of Benjamin Wells and Temperance Butler, was born on 6 Apr 1745 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States), died on 16 Apr 1815 in Sistersville, Tyler, (West) Virginia, United States at age 70, and was buried in Wells Cemetery, Sistersville, Tyler, (West) Virginia, United States.

Burial Notes: Grave inscription reads:
"Charles Wells, born April 6, 1745; died April 6, 1815: aged 70 years. and ten days; a native of Baltimore County Maryland; immigrated to Ohio County, Virginia, 1776. He was a practical farmer and the father of twenty-two children, two wives, ten by the first and twelve by the second."

Research Notes: "Big Wells" line

From RootsWeb.com, William Akin, 7/25/2006 :

Charles Wells (1745-1815)

Charles Wells, born 06 Apr 1745 son of Benjamin Wells and Temperance Butler, married 27 Dec 1764 Michal Owings who died on 17 May 1783, two months after the birth of her 10th child. He then married 24 Jul 1784 Elizabeth Prather, daughter of Charles Prather and Ruth Tannehill. They had 12 children making a total of 22 for Charles. The 20th was named "Twenty Wells" b: 23 Nov 1798 and was described in her father's will. (also mentioned below) as "a helpless child". His 3rd child, Temperance Wells b: 01 Sep 1769 m: 1) Nathaniel Wells (b: 01 Apr 1762) and thus formed one of the Big Wells-Little Wells family bonds. Nathaniel Wells was a son of Alexander Wells and Leah Owings.

Sistersville [West Virginia]
"Charles Wells also had his ties with a town called Sistersville. The exact year that Charles Wells, the first settler of prominence, arrived in the area which is now called Sistersville, is not known. In 1800, he had surveyed a tract of 200 acres on the Ohio River. Charles Wells was a man of prominence, who was involved with the Virginia State Legislature between 1789 and 1810. Sometime around 1802, Wells left Wellsburg in a flatboat and floated down the Ohio River to settle one mile below where Sistersville now exists. In his cargo was the machinery for a horse mill which he established. He built a log cabin just south of where the Sistersville Golf Course is today.

"On May 9, 1813, he acquired four hundred acres of land on which Sistersville and close residential area is located. Soon after the first court of Tyler county was held in his home, Charles Wells died in 1815. His grave has this inscription: "Charles Wells, born April 6, 1745; died April 6, 1815: aged 70 yrs. and ten days; a native of Baltimore County Maryland; immigrated to Ohio County, Virginia, 1776. He was a practical farmer and the father of twenty-two children, two wives, ten by the first and twelve by the second."

"His will provided for each living member of his family. In 1815, the Wells sisters, (Sarah and Delilah Wells Grier) laid out the town on the land which they had inherited. Sistersville hence got its name from the seventeenth and eighteenth children of Charles Wells. The town was incorporated Feb. 2, 1839, under the name Sistersville and in 1845, the municipal government was established.

"Charles died April 16,1815 in Baltimore County, MD."

From the same source:
Charles Wells' Last Will

Tyler Co., W.VA.

Will Book 1, p. 8

Dec. 13, 1814

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN - I, Charles Wells of Tyler County in the state of Virginia do hereby make this my Last Will and Testament in form, and manner following to wit - After my decease and the payment of all my just debts and funeral charges I do desire the following. I do also leave to my said wife Elizabeth the Mansion House in which we now live with the farm thereto annexed (to wit)-

Beginning at the mouth of Wittens Run, thence with the wagon road leading to the Jug Handle Mill to the upper corner of the Tanyard lot, thence with the Run to the back line, thence with the lines of the Survey that includes said farm to the beginning; with all and singular the appurtenance thereunto belonging; with the rents, issues, and profits thereof, during her continuance of Widowhood as aforesaid.

Item 2. To my son Charles P. Wells he being already provided for, it is my will that he have nothing of my estate either real or personal, except whatever after my decease my said wife may gratuously give him out of the part intrusted to her disposal.

Item 3. To my son Nicholas Wells, he being already provided for, it is my will that he have nothing more of my estate either real or personal except whatever after my decease my said wife may gratuously give him of the part intrusted to her disposal.

Item 4. To my son Peregrine Wells I bequeath the two Tracts of Land I purchased from John and Ezekiel Clemons lying on the Long Reach; one adjoining the lands of William Johnson and Thomas Cochran, and the other the Lands of William John

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From Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774, pp. 16-23:

"INDEX TO AQUILA HALL'S ASSESSMENT LEDGER, 1762-1765

Aquila Hall was High Sheriff of Baltimore County and after Harford County separated from Baltimore County in 1773 he was appointed Colonel of Militia and one of the Lord Justices of the new county of Harford from 1774 to 1779. While serving as Sheriff of Baltimore County he compiled a tax assessment ledger of 145 pages which named 1,380 persons, their land tracts, and their assessments... Its index contains the following names...

"William Cockey,... Joshua Cockey,... Edward Cockey,... John Hammond Dorsey,... Caleb Dorsey, Bazil Dorsey, Edward Dorsey,... Caleb Dorsey,... Richard Dorsey,...John Dorsey,...Samuel Owings,... John Owings, Joshua Owings,... Sarah Owings,... Stephen Owings,... Samuel Owings,... Elijah Owings,... Henry Owings,... Christopher Randell,... John Ridgley,... Charles Ridgley, Jr.,... Capt. John Stinchcombe,... Nathan Stinchcombe,... Edmund Talbott, Thomas Talbott,... Philip Thomas,... Edward Talbott,... Samuel Underwood,... Benjamin Wells,... James Wells,... William Wells, James Wells, Jr.,... Charles Wells,... Elex Wells..."

Ibid., p. 1-3:

"A List of Taxables in St. Thomas Parish in the Year 1763

The Tax List of 1763 for St. Thomas Parish was found by William N. Wilkins in 1959 in the Harford County Historical records on loan at the Maryland Historical Society. (Harford County was part of Baltimore County until 1773.) ... This 1763 tax ledger shows the names of the various parties against whom charges were made for apparent church and county support and other sundry charges... The notation 'run' meant that the person named had left before paying his full charges.

Soldiers Delight Hundred, 1763

[Among those listed are:]
Owings, Thomas
Owings, Joshua
Owings, Joshua Jr.
Owings, Stephen
Owings, Henry
Stinchcomb, John
Stinchcomb, Nathaniel
Wells, Thomas
Wells, John
Wells, Benjamin
Wells, Charles

Ibid., pp. 27-41:

"JOPPA COURTHOUSE PETITION OF 1768

"The petitions for and against the removal of the county seat of Baltimore County from Joppa to Baltimore Town in 1768 are discussed at length in the Archives of Maryland, Vol. 61 (Appendix). Notices were posted in January, 1768 at the door of the courthouse in Joppa, at the church door of St. Paul's Parish, at the church door of St. Thomas' Parish, at the church door of St. John's Parish, at the church door of St. George's Parish, at the door of the chapel of St. George's Parish, at the door of the chapel of St. John's Parish, and at the house called St. Thomas' Chapel in St. Thomas' Parish, by Absalom Butler and sworn to before the Honorable Benjamin Rogers. Notices were printed in English and German. Tabulations indicate that 2,271 voted for the removal of the courthouse, and 901 voted against it. (It should be noted that some signatures are missing due to the disintegration of the paper, and there also appears to be some who signed more than once.) Five years later, Harford County separated from Baltimore County and set up its court house at Bush (Harford Town) in 1774 and at Bel Air in 1782.

"SIGNERS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE COUNTY SEAT TO BALTIMORE TOWN (1768)...

"...Thomas Cockey...Joshua Owings...Charles Ridgely... Samuel Owings... John Cockey... Benjamin Wells, Charles Wells... George Wells... Caleb Warfield, Nathaniel Stinchcomb... William Coale...Christopher Randall, Jr.... J. Cockey Owings... William Wells, Jr.... William Wells...Edward Talbott... Edward Cockey... Benjamin Talbott... Charles Ridgely (son William)... Elisha Dorsey... Alexander Wells, Nathaniel Owings...Nathaniel Stinchcomb, Sr....Lott Owings... Anthony Arnold... Richard Owings... William Cockey... John Talbott (son Edward)... Richard Owings... William Slade... Edward Talbot... Vachel Dorsey... Christopher Owings, Richard Owings... Edward Dorsey (son John)... Lancelott Dorsey, Charles Dorsey (son Nathan), Ely Dorsey... Henry Dorsey...Samuel Dorsey, Jr.... Joshua Owings, Jr.... Samuel Owings... John Wells... Thomas Owings... Henry Butler... George Dorsey...

"SIGNERS AGAINST THE REMOVAL OF THE COUNTY SEAT TO BALTIMORE TOWN (1768)...

Greenbury Dorsey, Jr....William Wells..."

Ibid., pp. 89-93:

"TAXABLES IN ST. PAUL'S PARISH, BALTIMORE COUNTY, IN 1774

"This list of taxables is recorded in Reverend Ethan Allen's book entitled Historical Sketches of St. Paul's Parish in Baltimore County, Maryland which he compiled in 1855. A copy is available in the Maryland Historical Society Library in Baltimore. Each person named therein is followed by a number which represents the number of taxables in his house. This list, in 1774, ony gives the household head by name. The list also contains names of persons in Rev. Dr. West's list in the year 1786/7, and these names (marked with an * asterisk) appear to have been in St. Paul's in 1774 as well.

"BALTIMORE WEST HUNDRED [in 1774]

"James Marshall, drayman - 1,...Philip Thomas, bricklayer - 1,... Capt. Charles Wells - 1,...

Ibid., p. 104:

"PATAPSCO UPPER HUNDRED IN 1774

"...Dorsey's Forge - 25,... *Edward Dorsey. ...Elizabeth Owings - 1, Henry Owings ('taken before') - 2, Meshack Owings - 5, Caleb Owings - 3,... *Joshua Owings of John. ... Charles Ridgely of William - 10,... Benjamin Wells, Jr. - 3,... *John Wells, ... *Captain Charles Wells,...

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The "Charles Wells" below may be a different individual:

Ibid., pp. 62-65:

"LIST OF TAXABLES IN GUNPOWDER UPPER HUNDRED, BALTIMORE COUNTY, TAKEN BY SUTTON GUDGEON, 1773

[Among those listed are:]

Dulany, Walter, at Qtr. and Charles Wells, Overseer; Samuel Chuen; Joseph West; Peter Hickby; Negroes: Simon, Punch, Cesar, Joe, Will, John, Jack, Phil, Dol, Rachel, Bec, Hegar, Sal

Ridgly, Charles (Qtr); Robert Shaw; William Taylor; Timothy Wren; George Ogle; William Gilburn; Richard Harvey; Negroes: Ben, London, Cesar, Farar"

• Occupation: Farmer.

• Emigrated: from Baltimore County, Maryland to Virginia, 1776, Ohio Co., (West) Virginia, (United States).

• Served: in the Virginia State Legislature, Betw 1789 and 1810, (West) Virginia, United States.

• Surveyed: a tract of 200 acres on the Ohio River, 1800, (West) Virginia, United States. The area is now called Sistersville, West Virginia.

• Relocated: from Wellsburg to the area on the Ohio where Sistersville now exists, 1802, (Sistersville), (West) Virginia, United States. Travelled by flatboat down the Ohio River.

• Settled: on the Ohio River 1 mile below where Sistersville now stands, 1802, Tyler Co., (West) Virginia, United States.

• Purchased: two tracts of Land from John and Ezekiel Clemons, lying on the Long Reach, Abt 1812, <Tyler Co.>, (West) Virginia, United States.

• Purchased: 400 acres on which Sistersville is located, 9 May 1813, Tyler Co., (West) Virginia, United States.

• Will: 13 Dec 1814, Tyler Co., (West) Virginia, United States.

Charles married Michal Owings ⁴³ on 27 Dec 1764 in St. Thomas Church, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Michal was born on 12 Feb 1745 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) and died on 17 May 1783 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States at age 38. Other names for Michal were Owings Michel and Michael Owings.

Marriage Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org - St. Thomas Church, Baltimore

Children from this marriage were:

i. Rebecca Wells (born on 19 Oct 1765 - died on 28 Aug 1794)

ii. Joshua Wells (born on 7 Nov 1767 - died on 19 Feb 1800)

49 iii. Temperance Wells (born on 1 Jul 1769 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 23 Sep 1830 in Monroe Co., Ohio, United States)

iv. Benedict Wells (born on 19 Apr 1771 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died about 1861)

v. Absalom Wells (born on 3 Oct 1774 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 13 Nov 1856)

vi. Mary Wells (born on 16 Sep 1776 in Brooke Co., West Virginia - died on 19 Aug 1849 in Brooke Co., West Virginia)

vii. Elizabeth Wells (born on 27 Apr 1779 in Ohio Co., (West) Virginia, (United States) - died in 1817 in (Tyler Co.), (West) Virginia, United States)

viii. Ephraim Wells (born on 28 Apr 1781 in Ohio Co., (West) Virginia, (United States) - died on 24 Oct 1808 in Cairo, (Alexander), Illinois, United States)

ix. Michal Wells (born in Mar 1783 - died on 6 Jun 1802 in (Brooke), West Virginia, United States)

Charles next married Elizabeth Prather,¹³ daughter of Charles Prather and Ruth Tannehill, on 24 Jul 1784. Elizabeth was born on 1 Jul 1765 in Frederick Co., Maryland, (United States), died on 20 Apr 1845 in Tyler Co., (West) Virginia, United States at age 79, and was buried in Wells Cemetery, Sistersville, Tyler, (West) Virginia, United States.

Research Notes: Seccond wife of Charles Wells, mother of 12 children.

• Inherited: the mansion house and farm where she and her husband lived, 1815, <(Sistersville)>, Tyler Co., (West) Virginia, United States. "Beginning at the mouth of Wittens Run, thence with the wagon road lading to the Jug Handle Mill to the upper corner of the Tanyard lot, thence with the Run to the back line, thence with the lines of the Survey that includes said farm to the beginning; with all and singular the appurtenance thereunto belonging; with the rents, issues, and profits thereof, during her continuance of Widowhood as aforesaid."

Children from this marriage were:

i. Charles Prather Wells

ii. Nicholas Wells (born on 20 Feb 1787 in Ohio Co., (West) Virginia, United States - died on 28 Feb 1877 in Tyler Co., (West) Virginia, United States)

iii. Ruth P. Wells (born on 30 Mar 1787 - died on 8 Aug 1865, buried in Old Ashley Cemetery, Ashley, Pike, Missouri, United States)

iv. Perrigrine F. Wells (born on 18 Oct 1789 in Ohio Co., (West) Virginia, United States - died on 15 May 1878 in Tyler Co., (West) Virginia, United States)

v. Achsah Narcissa Wells

vi. Sarah Wells (born on 20 Feb 1794 in Brooke Co., (West) Virginia, United States - died on 14 Dec 1887 in Sistersville, Tyler, West Virginia, United States)

vii. Delilah Wells (born on 16 Jun 1795 in Ohio Co., (West) Virginia, United States - died on 25 Jan 1829 in Tyler Co., (West) Virginia, United States)

viii. Eli Wells (born about 1797 - died on 28 Apr 1854, buried in Wells Cemetery, Sistersville, Tyler, West Virginia, United States)

ix. Twenty Wells (born on 23 Nov 1798 - died on 22 Sep 1816, buried in Wells Cemetery, Sistersville, Tyler, West Virginia, United States)

x. Catherine Adams Wells (born on 6 Oct 1800 in Ohio Co., (West) Virginia, United States - died on 12 Sep 1824 in Tyler Co., (West) Virginia, United States)

xi. Elizabeth Prather Wells (born on 23 Sep 1802 - died on 24 Aug 1873 in <Tyler Co.>, (West) Virginia, United States)

99. Michal Owings,⁴³ daughter of Joshua Owings and Mary Cockey, was born on 12 Feb 1745 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) and died on 17 May 1783 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States at age 38. Other names for Michal were Owings Michel and Michael Owings.

Death Notes: She died two months after the birth of her 10th child.

Research Notes: Charles Wells' first wife. Mother of 10 children.

Michal married <Captain> Charles Wells ¹³ ³¹ ⁴² on 27 Dec 1764 in St. Thomas Church, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Charles was born on 6 Apr 1745 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States), died on 16 Apr 1815 in Sistersville, Tyler, (West) Virginia, United States at age 70, and was buried in Wells Cemetery, Sistersville, Tyler, (West) Virginia, United States.

100. William McMunn ⁴⁴ was born between 1718 and 1750 and died between 1775 and 1837 in <Pennsylvania>.

Research Notes: http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has William McMunn & Martha Creighton as parents of John McMunn, d. 1853. Makes more sense (i.e., grandparents of William McMunn 1805-1870)

Source Rootsweb.com, 11/17/2004, Cindy Campbell has confusing dates.

William married Martha Creighton ⁴⁵ 7 Jan or Sep 1770 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Martha was born between 1726 and 1753 and died between 1775 and 1843.

The child from this marriage was:

50 i. John McMunn (born Betw 1736 and 1782 - died in 1853 in Washington Co., Maryland, United States)

101. Martha Creighton ⁴⁵ was born between 1726 and 1753 and died between 1775 and 1843.

Martha married William McMunn ⁴⁴ 7 Jan or Sep 1770 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. William was born between 1718 and 1750 and died between 1775 and 1837 in <Pennsylvania>.

102. James Marshall,⁴⁶ son of Ed Marshall and Unknown, was born in 1726 and died on 26 Feb 1803 at age 77.

Research Notes: One of the following may be this James Marshall:

From Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774, pp. 89-94:

"TAXABLES IN ST. PAUL'S PARISH, BALTIMORE COUNTY, IN 1774

"This list of taxables is recorded in Reverend Ethan Allen's book entitled Historical Sketches of St. Paul's Parish in Baltimore County, Maryland which he compiled in 1855. A copy is available in the Maryland Historical Society Library in Baltimore. Each person named therein is followed by a number which represents the number of taxables in his house. This list, in 1774, ony gives the household head by name. The list also contains names of persons in Rev. Dr. West's list in the year 1786/7, and these names (marked with an * asterisk) appear to have been in St. Paul's in 1774 as well.

"BALTIMORE WEST HUNDRED [1774]

"James Marshall, drayman - 1,...Philip Thomas, bricklayer - 1,... Capt. Charles Wells - 1,...

"BALTIMORE EAST HUNDRED [1774]

"...*James Marshall." [* indicates in Rev. Dr. West's list in 1786/7.]

James married Elizabeth Smith Betw 1739 and 1741. Elizabeth was born between 1701 and 1730 and died between 1744 and 1819.

The child from this marriage was:

51 i. Jane Cornelia Marshall (born in 1741 - died on 26 Sep 1810)

103. Elizabeth Smith was born between 1701 and 1730 and died between 1744 and 1819.

Research Notes: Source Rootsweb.com, 11/17/2004, Cindy Campbell.

Elizabeth married James Marshall ⁴⁶ Betw 1739 and 1741. James was born in 1726 and died on 26 Feb 1803 at age 77.

Eighth Generation

192. Edward Talbott, [Jr.],²⁷ ⁴⁷ ⁴⁸ son of Edward Talbott and Elizabeth Thomas, was born on 3 Dec 1682 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) and died on 5 Apr 1718 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 35.

Birth Notes: According to the register of West River meeting, born "furst day of ye weeke about ye Seckand our of ye Day."

FamilySearch.org Compact Disc #88 Pin #5339 (Rod Blackman)
AFN: 7KBX-LD has birth year 1682 in West River, Anne Arundel, MD

http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has b. 3 Dec 1682 in Poplar Knowle, West River, Anne Arundel Co., MD & d. Mar 1716/17.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/all/d15563.htm#P15563 has b. 3 Dec 1682, d. Mar 1717.

Research Notes: From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I34648:

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Talbott (Tabott), Edward, A. A. County, 5th of 1st month, 1718; 3rd July, 1718.
To wife Elizabeth, extx., 1/3 of "The Vineyard" (cont. 1,000 A.), Balto. County, during life, and 1/3 personal estate, absolutely.
To son John and hrs., 1/3 of afsd. tract, and personalty.
To 2 sons, Edward and Richard, and their hrs., 1/3 of sd. tract and at decease of wife the 1/3 bequeathed her divided equally.
Shd. one of the 3 sons afsd. die during minority and without issue, portion of deceased to unborn child if a son, if a dau. to surviving sons equally.
To bro. John, dwelling plantation on delivery of bills of exchange for £160 within 4 mos. after decease of testator. Shd. bro. John refuse to accept lands on these terms, sd. lands to be sold and included in personal estate.
To dau. Elizabeth, personalty.
To following child., Edward, Richard, Sarah, Mary and unborn child, £30 and personalty. Daus. of age at 16 or marriage; sons at 18 yrs.
To 7 child, afsd., residue of personal estate.
Test: Joseph Allean, Lewcresia Day, James Elderton. 14.736.
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Edward Talbot1.209 -- £540.17.6 Oct 21 1718
Appraisers: John Giles, Nathan Rigby.
Approvers: Phil. Coale, John Talbot.
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Edward Talbott 1.395 A AA £540.17.6 £48.2.1 Apr 11 1719
Payments to: Joseph Adams & Co., John Giles, Charles Peirpoint, Dr. William Loch.
Executrix: Elisabeth Talbott of Baltimore County.
===
Edward Talbott 2.403 A AA £540.17.6 £26.3.2 Feb 10 1719
Payments to: Nathan Rigbie, John Talbott,
Executrix: Elisabeth Powell, wife of James Powell,

• Purchased: "The Vineyard," 1000 acres, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Will: 25 Mar 1718, <West River Hundred>, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States).

• Probate: 3 Jul 1718, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Inventory: of his estate, 21 Oct 1718, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

Edward married Elizabeth < > ⁴⁹ ⁵⁰ about 1705 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, United States. Elizabeth was born about 1681 in Calvert, Maryland, (United States) and died on 2 Sep 1721 in <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States) about age 40. Another name for Elizabeth was Eliza Richardson.

Children from this marriage were:

i. John [III] Talbott (born on 19 Feb 1701 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, United States - died on 29 Aug 1765 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

96 ii. Richard Talbott, of Talbott's Vineyard (born Betw 1708 and 1712 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died after 1782 in Elk Ridge, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, United States)

iii. Elizabeth Talbott, [dau of Edward] (born about 1710 in <Calvert>, Maryland, (United States))

iv. Edward Talbott, [III] of Talbott's Vineyard (born about 1711 in <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States) - died after 1767 in <Anne Arundel, Maryland>, (United States))

v. Sarah Talbott (born in 1712 in <Calvert>, Maryland, (United States))

vi. Mary Talbott (born in 1714 in <Calvert>, Maryland, (United States))

vii. < > Talbott (born in 1717)

193. Elizabeth < > ⁴⁹ ⁵⁰ was born about 1681 in Calvert, Maryland, (United States) and died on 2 Sep 1721 in <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States) about age 40. Another name for Elizabeth was Eliza Richardson.

Birth Notes: Most sources have b. abt 1683. At least one has 1681.

Research Notes: There are a couple of sources that give "Richardson" as her surname, but other data in those sources indicate a mixup between this "Elizabeth" and another individual. The majority of sources have no surname for Edward Talbott's wife Elizabeth (Eliza).

• Inherited: One-third of "The Vineyard" from her deceased husband during her lifetime, 3 Jul 1718, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). "The Vineyard" comprised 1000 acres in Baltimore County. One-third went to her son John; the other third went to her sons Richard and Edward.

Elizabeth married Edward Talbott, [Jr.] ²⁷ ⁴⁷ ⁴⁸ about 1705 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, United States. Edward was born on 3 Dec 1682 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) and died on 5 Apr 1718 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 35.

194. Captain John "Patuxent John" Dorsey, of Dorsey's Search,¹³ ⁵¹ ⁵² ⁵³ son of Edward Dorsey and Ruth Hill, was born about 1695 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) and died about Aug 1761 in "Dorsey's Search", (Ellicott City), Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, (United States) about age 66. Other names for John were John Dorsey Jr and Patuxent John Dorsey.

Birth Notes: Some sources have b. abt. 1699.

Research Notes: "Patuxent John Dorsey"

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From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, p. 400:

"Patuxent John Dorsey of 'Dorsey's Search.'

"This pioneer settler of Howard signed his name 'John Dorsey, Jr.' His wife and Dr. Joshua Warfield, the writer of his will, recorded him 'Captain John Dorsey.' His neighbors called him 'Patuxent John Dorsey,' because his estate was on both sides of the north branch of the Patuxent, which up to 1725 was the division of Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties. Patuxent John Dorsey's substantial manor house, now held by Mr. R. Dorsey Rogers, is immediately at Columbia, Post-office. Patuxent John Dorsey's father was Edward Dorsey, oldest son of Hon. John and Pleasance Ely."

Ibid., pp. 61-62:
"[Hon. John Dorsey's will reads, in part:] To my grandson, John Dorsey, son of my son, Edward Dorsey, deceased, my Patuxent plantation and lands thereunto adjoining called 'Dorsey's Search,' lying in Baltimore County [Anne Arundel County]. If no issue, to go to the three youngest grandchildren of my daughter, Deborah...
My son, Caleb, to be my administrator.--JOHN DORSEY. (Seal).'

"Mrs. Plesance Dorsey became Mrs Robert Wainwright. Her tract, 'The Isle of Ely,' was sold by her grandson, 'Patuxent John Dorsey,' to Basil Dorsey, of Caleb, whose homestead, 'Troy Hill,' was the former residence of Hon. John Dorsey."

• Inherited: "Dorsey's Search" on the Patuxent from his grandfather, Hon. John Dorsey, 1715, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). The estate lay on both sides of the north branch of the Patuxent, hence the nickname "Patuxent John Dorsey."

• Built: Dorsey Hall manor house, early 1700's, Ellicott City, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, (United States). From http://mht.maryland.gov/nr/NRDetail.aspx?HDID=1295&COUNTY=Howard&FROM=NRCountyList.aspx?COUNTY=Howard:

Description: Dorsey Hall is a six bay by one bay, 2 1/2-story stucco structure with a gable roof covered with asphalt shingles. This comprises the center and east sections of the house. Facing south, the house has a three bay by one bay, two-story stuccoed wing on the west. The first story of the main block has large 6/6 windows in the two west bays. The west-center bay has a six-panel door flanked by Greek Doric columns separating the door from 16-light sidelights. There is a 10-light transom above the door and a 4-light transom above each sidelight. Soffit and jambs are also paneled. There is a one-story porch with a brick deck, paired Greek Doric columns at each corner with a single pilaster on each wall, and a full entablature with pediment. The three east bays have 4/4 sash windows on the first story. The second story has 12/8 windows in the two west bays, while the four east bays have 9/6 windows. The south elevation of the west wing has 9/9 sash windows in the end bays of the first story. The second story has three 6/6 sash. There is a wooden box cornice with an ogee bed mold on both the main block and the wing. A flush brick chimney rises from both the east and west gable ends, and an exterior brick chimney on the east abuts the flush chimney. The roof has three gable-roofed dormer windows on the south side. On the interior, the first-story floor plan has an off-center passage with one room to the east, two rooms to the west of the passage, in the center of the whole house, a wing on the west side with one room and a stairway, and a wing on the north side of the center rooms with two rooms in it. There are no outbuildings to the property, and the ground has been re-graded so that it slopes away from the house at a greater angle than originally. The house is now surrounded by two-story office buildings.

Significance: Dorsey Hall is significant architecturally, as it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a well-preserved and detailed example of the vernacular dwellings of the early 19th century in Howard County. Where some buildings were constructed in one period in a typical center-passage Georgian mode, others, like Dorsey Hall, evolved into that pattern over many years, often resulting in a less-symmetrical building. Dorsey Hall is a good example of this kind of development. It is also significant for its association with the Dorsey family, one of the "first families" of Howard County.

• Sold: "The Isle of Ely" to Basil Dorsey, of Caleb, Aft 1733.

• Patented: a tract of 1,475 acres called "Dorsey's Partnership" with William Hall, 1 Jan 1760, Frederick Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Will: 15 May 1761.

• Probate: 6 Sep 1761, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

John married Elizabeth <Brown> ³⁶ ⁵⁴ ⁵⁵ about 1720 in Maryland, United States. Elizabeth was born about 1703 in Maryland, (United States) and died between 1775 and 1777 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

Children from this marriage were:

i. Ely Dorsey, [son of Patuxent John] (born about 1720 in <Queen Caroline Parish>, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, (United States) - died before 3 Feb 1794 in <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, United States)

97 ii. Ruth Dorsey (born about 1731 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died after 1777 in Ellicott City, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, United States)

iii. John Dorsey, [son of "Patuxent" John] (born about 1734 in Queen Caroline Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) - died on 30 Sep 1815 in Frederick Co., Maryland, United States)

iv. Benjamin Dorsey (born in 1741 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

v. Samuel Dorsey, [son of "Patuxent" John] (died in 1779)

vi. Capt. Basil Dorsey (born about 1745 in Queen Caroline Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) - died before 27 Aug 1799 in Frederick, Maryland, United States)

vii. Rachel Dorsey (born about 1746 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died before 17 Aug 1792 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, United States)

viii. Lucy Dorsey (died in 1808)

ix. Deborah Dorsey

x. Sophia Dorsey (died on 25 May 1762)

John next married someone.

195. Elizabeth <Brown> ³⁶ ⁵⁴ ⁵⁵ was born about 1703 in Maryland, (United States) and died between 1775 and 1777 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

Research Notes: http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has d. abt 1777.

From The Dorsey Family, p. 142:

"The will of John Dorsey Jr. made May 15, 1761... left: To... wife, her thirds. Remainder to be equally divided
Exrs: wife Elizabeth and son Bazil Dorsey

The maiden name of Elizabeth Dorsey, widow of Capt. John, is unknown.

Her will made January 25, 1775 and proved March 23, 1777 left:

To daughter Lucy Dorsey, 2 negroes and personalty
All personal estate to be sold and debts paid and remainder of money divided equally among nine children, Ely, Basil, Benjamin, John, Samuel, Deborah, and Lucy Dorsey, Ruth Talbot, and Rachel Ridgely
Exrs: daughter Lucy Dorsey and nephew John Dorsey
Test: Samuel Brown Jr., Sara Brown, Rachel Todd (Wills 41, f. 421)"

• Probate: Estate probated, 23 Mar 1777, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, United States.

• Will: Signed will, 25 Jan 1775.

Elizabeth married Captain John "Patuxent John" Dorsey, of Dorsey's Search ¹³ ⁵¹ ⁵² ⁵³ about 1720 in Maryland, United States. John was born about 1695 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) and died about Aug 1761 in "Dorsey's Search", (Ellicott City), Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, (United States) about age 66. Other names for John were John Dorsey Jr and Patuxent John Dorsey.

196. Benjamin Wells,⁴² son of Charles Wells and Sarah Arnold, was born on 7 May 1723 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, (United States) and died on 16 Feb 1795 in Ohio Co., (West) Virginia, United States at age 71. Another name for Benjamin was Benjamen Wells.

Death Notes: Death date 16 Feb 1795 from Wm. Wlls/Historical Record Survey Ohio County, West Virginia (23884, pt1) Book 1, p.28. This date & place are also published in Source: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~digging/index.html

FamilySearch.org AFN: 99JT-77 and Compact Disc #99 Pin #236798
(Debbie Finelli) has d. 26 Nov 1794 in Independence, Pennsylvania. I don't think that is correct.

Research Notes: "Big Wells" family line

From Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774, pp. 1-2:

"A List of Taxables in St. Thomas Parish in the Year 1763

The Tax List of 1763 for St. Thomas Parish was found by William N. Wilkins in 1959 in the Harford County Historical records on loan at the Maryland Historical Society. (Harford County was part of Baltimore County until 1773.) ... This 1763 tax ledger shows the names of the various parties against whom charges were made for apparent church and county support and other sundry charges... The notation 'run' meant that the person named had left before paying his full charges.

Soldiers Delight Hundred, 1763

[Among those listed are:]
Owings, Thomas
Owings, Joshua
Owings, Joshua Jr.
Owings, Stephen
Owings, Henry
Stinchcomb, John
Stinchcomb, Nathaniel
Wells, Thomas
Wells, John
Wells, Benjamin
Wells, Charles

Ibid., pp. 16-23:

"INDEX TO AQUILA HALL'S ASSESSMENT LEDGER, 1762-1765

Aquila Hall was High Sheriff of Baltimore County and after Harford County separated from Baltimore County in 1773 he was appointed Colonel of Militia and one of the Lord Justices of the new county of Harford from 1774 to 1779. While serving as Sheriff of Baltimore County he compiled a tax assessment ledger of 145 pages which named 1,380 persons, their land tracts, and their assessments... Its index contains the following names...

"…John Barnes, William Barnes, Joseph Barnes,… Adam Barnes…
"William Cockey,... Joshua Cockey,... Edward Cockey,...
"…John Hammond Dorsey,... John Hammond Dorsey,… Vincent Dorsey heirs,… Charles Dorsey,… Andrew Dorsey,… Joshual Dorsey,… Caleb Dorsey, Bazil Dorsey, Edward Dorsey,... Caleb Dorsey,... Richard Dorsey,... Vachell Dorsey,… John Dorsey,...
"…Samuel Owings,... John Owings, Joshua Owings,... Sarah Owings,... Stephen Owings,... Samuel Owings,... Elijah Owings,... Henry Owings,...
"…Christopher Randell,... John Ridgley,... Charles Ridgley, Jr.,...
"…Capt. John Stinchcombe,... Nathan Stinchcombe,...
"…Edmund Talbott, Thomas Talbott,... William Talbott's heirs, …Philip Thomas,... John Talbott, …Edward Talbott,...
"…Samuel Underwood,...
"…Benjamin Wells,... James Wells,... William Wells, James Wells, Jr.,... Charles Wells,... Elex Wells..."

Ibid., pp. 27-41:

"JOPPA COURTHOUSE PETITION OF 1768

"The petitions for and against the removal of the county seat of Baltimore County from Joppa to Baltimore Town in 1768 are discussed at length in the Archives of Maryland, Vol. 61 (Appendix). Notices were posted in January, 1768 at the door of the courthouse in Joppa, at the church door of St. Paul's Parish, at the church door of St. Thomas' Parish, at the church door of St. John's Parish, at the church door of St. George's Parish, at the door of the chapel of St. George's Parish, at the door of the chapel of St. John's Parish, and at the house called St. Thomas' Chapel in St. Thomas' Parish, by Absalom Butler and sworn to before the Honorable Benjamin Rogers. Notices were printed in English and German. Tabulations indicate that 2,271 voted for the removal of the courthouse, and 901 voted against it. (It should be noted that some signatures are missing due to the disintegration of the paper, and there also appears to be some who signed more than once.) Five years later, Harford County separated from Baltimore County and set up its court house at Bush (Harford Town) in 1774 and at Bel Air in 1782.

"SIGNERS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE COUNTY SEAT TO BALTIMORE TOWN (1768)...

"...Thomas Cockey...Joshua Owings...Charles Ridgely... Samuel Owings... John Cockey... Benjamin Wells, Charles Wells... George Wells... Caleb Warfield, Nathaniel Stinchcomb... William Coale...Christopher Randall, Jr.... J. Cockey Owings... William Wells, Jr.... William Wells...Edward Talbott... Edward Cockey... Benjamin Talbott... Charles Ridgely (son William)... Elisha Dorsey... Alexander Wells, Nathaniel Owings...Nathaniel Stinchcomb, Sr....Lott Owings... Anthony Arnold... Richard Owings... William Cockey... John Talbott (son Edward)... Richard Owings... William Slade... Edward Talbot... Vachel Dorsey... Christopher Owings, Richard Owings... Edward Dorsey (son John)... Lancelott Dorsey, Charles Dorsey (son Nathan), Ely Dorsey... Henry Dorsey...Samuel Dorsey, Jr.... Joshua Owings, Jr.... Samuel Owings... John Wells... Thomas Owings... Henry Butler... George Dorsey...

"SIGNERS AGAINST THE REMOVAL OF THE COUNTY SEAT TO BALTIMORE TOWN (1768)...

Greenbury Dorsey, Jr....William Wells..."

Ibid., pp. 80-81:

"A LIST OF TAXABLES FOR PATAPSCO UPPER HUNDRE, IN BALTIMORE COUNTY TAKEN BY ABRAHAM WALKER, CONSTABLE, 1773"

[Among those listed:]

Dorsey's Forge: Elam Bailey; James Crow; Ezekiel Wilson; Philip Neau; Thomas Wood; Robert Buckel; William Nailer; John jenkins; Era Evans; James Atwood; John Goodard; William Nailer; Eoelin Smith, Thomas Ellis, and 9 negroes.

Ridgeley, Charles, son of William, exer. to Samuel Norwood, decd.; Richard Wilmott; John Braddon; 10 Negroes

Wells, Benjamin; Negro Alexander

• Inventoried: the estate of Henry Owings with Thomas Gist, 22 Oct 1764, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Will: 1794.

Benjamin married Temperance Butler ⁵⁶ in May 1743 in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). Temperance was born on 17 Jun 1726 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States, was christened in St. Thomas Church, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, died on 19 Feb 1800 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States at age 73, and was buried in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States.

Children from this marriage were:

98 i. <Captain> Charles Wells (born on 6 Apr 1745 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 16 Apr 1815 in Sistersville, Tyler, (West) Virginia, United States)

ii. Benjamin Wells, Jr. (born Betw 1746 and 1747 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in 1801)

iii. Absolom Wells (born on 11 Jul 1755 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 23 Dec 1820 in Beach Bottom, Wellsburg, Brooke Co., (West) Virginia, United States)

iv. Sarah Wells (born Betw 1755 and 1760 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

v. Nicholas Wells (born in 1757 - died before 1794)

vi. Achsah Wells (born about 1759 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died 25 Mar 1789 or 1790 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

vii. Amon Wells (born in 1762 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 27 Jun 1829 in (Brooke), West Virginia, United States)

viii. John Wells (born about 1763)

ix. William Wells (born on 25 Jul 1765 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 29 Apr 1840 in Stonehurst, (Tyler), (West) Virginia, United States)

x. Caleb Wells (born in 1771 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in 1861 in Morgan Co., Ohio, United States)

197. Temperance Butler,⁵⁶ daughter of Henry Butler and Susannah White, was born on 17 Jun 1726 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States, was christened in St. Thomas Church, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, died on 19 Feb 1800 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States at age 73, and was buried in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States.

Temperance married Benjamin Wells ⁴² in May 1743 in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). Benjamin was born on 7 May 1723 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, (United States) and died on 16 Feb 1795 in Ohio Co., (West) Virginia, United States at age 71. Another name for Benjamin was Benjamen Wells.

198. Joshua Owings,⁴² ⁵⁷ son of Captain Richard Owings, "the Settler" and Rachel Beale, was born on 5 Apr 1704 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) and died on 11 Apr 1785 at age 81.

Research Notes: First cousin of Mary Cockey according to http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1840939&id=I468. I have not yet found the connection. kjf 12/1/09.

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From Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774, pp. 1-2:

"A List of Taxables in St. Thomas Parish in the Year 1763

The Tax List of 1763 for St. Thomas Parish was found by William N. Wilkins in 1959 in the Harford County Historical records on loan at the Maryland Historical Society. (Harford County was part of Baltimore County until 1773.) ... This 1763 tax ledger shows the names of the various parties against whom charges were made for apparent church and county support and other sundry charges... The notation 'run' meant that the person named had left before paying his full charges.

Soldiers Delight Hundred, 1763

[Among those listed are:]
Owings, Thomas
Owings, Joshua
Owings, Joshua Jr.
Owings, Stephen
Owings, Henry
Stinchcomb, John
Stinchcomb, Nathaniel
Wells, Thomas
Wells, John
Wells, Benjamin
Wells, Charles

Ibid., pp. 16-23:

"INDEX TO AQUILA HALL'S ASSESSMENT LEDGER, 1762-1765

Aquila Hall was High Sheriff of Baltimore County and after Harford County separated from Baltimore County in 1773 he was appointed Colonel of Militia and one of the Lord Justices of the new county of Harford from 1774 to 1779. While serving as Sheriff of Baltimore County he compiled a tax assessment ledger of 145 pages which named 1,380 persons, their land tracts, and their assessments... Its index contains the following names...

"William Cockey,... Joshua Cockey,... Edward Cockey,... John Hammond Dorsey,... Caleb Dorsey, Bazil Dorsey, Edward Dorsey,... Caleb Dorsey,... Richard Dorsey,...John Dorsey,...Samuel Owings,... John Owings, Joshua Owings,... Sarah Owings,... Stephen Owings,... Samuel Owings,... Elijah Owings,... Henry Owings,... Christopher Randell,... John Ridgley,... Charles Ridgley, Jr.,... Capt. John Stinchcombe,... Nathan Stinchcombe,... Edmund Talbott, Thomas Talbott,... Philip Thomas,... Edward Talbott,... Samuel Underwood,... Benjamin Wells,... James Wells,... William Wells, James Wells, Jr.,... Charles Wells,... Elex Wells..."

Ibid., pp. 27-41:

"JOPPA COURTHOUSE PETITION OF 1768

"The petitions for and against the removal of the county seat of Baltimore County from Joppa to Baltimore Town in 1768 are discussed at length in the Archives of Maryland, Vol. 61 (Appendix). Notices were posted in January, 1768 at the door of the courthouse in Joppa, at the church door of St. Paul's Parish, at the church door of St. Thomas' Parish, at the church door of St. John's Parish, at the church door of St. George's Parish, at the door of the chapel of St. George's Parish, at the door of the chapel of St. John's Parish, and at the house called St. Thomas' Chapel in St. Thomas' Parish, by Absalom Butler and sworn to before the Honorable Benjamin Rogers. Notices were printed in English and German. Tabulations indicate that 2,271 voted for the removal of the courthouse, and 901 voted against it. (It should be noted that some signatures are missing due to the disintegration of the paper, and there also appears to be some who signed more than once.) Five years later, Harford County separated from Baltimore County and set up its court house at Bush (Harford Town) in 1774 and at Bel Air in 1782.

"SIGNERS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE COUNTY SEAT TO BALTIMORE TOWN (1768)...

"...Thomas Cockey...Joshua Owings...Charles Ridgely... Samuel Owings... John Cockey... Benjamin Wells, Charles Wells... George Wells... Caleb Warfield, Nathaniel Stinchcomb... William Coale...Christopher Randall, Jr.... J. Cockey Owings... William Wells, Jr.... William Wells...Edward Talbott... Edward Cockey... Benjamin Talbott... Charles Ridgely (son William)... Elisha Dorsey... Alexander Wells, Nathaniel Owings...Nathaniel Stinchcomb, Sr....Lott Owings... Anthony Arnold... Richard Owings... William Cockey... John Talbott (son Edward)... Richard Owings... William Slade... Edward Talbot... Vachel Dorsey... Christopher Owings, Richard Owings... Edward Dorsey (son John)... Lancelott Dorsey, Charles Dorsey (son Nathan), Ely Dorsey... Henry Dorsey...Samuel Dorsey, Jr.... Joshua Owings, Jr.... Samuel Owings... John Wells... Thomas Owings... Henry Butler... George Dorsey...

"SIGNERS AGAINST THE REMOVAL OF THE COUNTY SEAT TO BALTIMORE TOWN (1768)...

Greenbury Dorsey, Jr....William Wells..."

Joshua married Mary Cockey on 9 Mar 1736 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). Mary was born on 10 Dec 1716 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, (United States), was christened on 10 Dec 1719 in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States), and died on 10 Dec 1768 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 52.

Marriage Notes: Source: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/southern/owings.html has m. 9 Mar. 1735 in St. Paul's Parish.

Source: FamilySearch.org. Married in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, MD 9 Mar 1736.

Children from this marriage were:

i. John Cockey Owings (born on 11 Jan 1736 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 3 Feb 1810 in Bourbon Co., Kentucky)

ii. Rev. Richard Owings (born on 13 Nov 1738 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 7 Oct 1786 in Leesburg, Loudoun, Virginia, United States)

iii. Joshua Owings, Jr. (born on 22 Mar 1740 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 7 Jan 1804 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States)

iv. Edward Owings (born on 1 Nov 1743 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 2 Jun 1815 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States)

99 v. Michal Owings (born on 12 Feb 1745 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 17 May 1783 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States)

vi. Marcella Owings

vii. George Owings (born on 14 Mar 1750 - died on 20 Oct 1832)

viii. Rebecca Owings

ix. Rachel Owings

x. Elizabeth Owings (born on 14 Jul 1753 - died about Nov 1783)

xi. Ephraim Owings (died in 1784)

199. Mary Cockey, daughter of Capt. John Cockey and Elizabeth Slade, was born on 10 Dec 1716 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, (United States), was christened on 10 Dec 1719 in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States), and died on 10 Dec 1768 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 52.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: GH42-1C

Mary married Joshua Owings ⁴² ⁵⁷ on 9 Mar 1736 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). Joshua was born on 5 Apr 1704 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) and died on 11 Apr 1785 at age 81.

204. Ed Marshall was born between 1675 and 1704 and died between 1729 and 1789.

Ed married someone Betw 1699 and 1729.

His child was:

102 i. James Marshall (born in 1726 - died on 26 Feb 1803)

Ninth Generation

384. Edward Talbott,²⁷ ⁵⁸ ⁵⁹ ⁶⁰ son of Richard Talbott and Elizabeth E. Ewen, was born on 6 Nov 1658 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States)^⁶¹ and died on 6 Jan 1692 in <Poplar Knowle>, West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States)^⁶² at age 33.

Research Notes: Second son of Richard Talbott & Elizabeth Ewen.
2nd husband of Elizabeth Thomas.

"Prominent member of the Society of Friends at West River and its vicinity," according to The Thomas Book p. 527.
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From The Founders of Anne Arundel, p. 530:
"Edward Talbott married in 1679 the widow Coale (nee Elizabeth Thomas), daughter of Philip Thomas. They had issue, Richard, Edward, Elizabeth and John Talbott, of West River, who married--first, Elizabeth Galloway; second, Mary Waters, of West River, and had Cassandra, Lucy, Elizabeth, John and Edward, of West River; born 1723. This Edward married Temperance Merryman in 1745 and had John, Benjamin, Vincent, Mary, Temperance and Edward. Edward the elder was a witness to the wills of Major Welsh and Benjamin Laurence."

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From Baltimore: Its History and Its People, Vol. III p. 795 :

"Edward Talbott, second son of Richard and Elizabeth (Ewen) Talbott, was born at 'Poplar Knowle', November 6, 1658, died there in January, 1689. He married Elizabeth, who died in 1725, widow of William Coale, and daughter of Philip and Sarah Thomas, who were immigrants from England. Philip Thomas was a noted man of his time, the owner of a large estate, and held a variety of positions under the government of the colony."
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From Side-Lights on Maryland History, p. 428-429:

"[The will of William Richardson], dated December 21, 1691, was proved May 28, 1698 (Annapolis Wills, No. 7, page 388). In this he bequeaths... [to] 'daughter Sophia, "Diligent Search," at sixteen,' young son Joseph, grandson William Richardson, Margaret wife of William Richardson, Jr., all received personalty, as did also 'John and Sarah Talbot and their daughter Elizabeth and the three children of Edward Talbot' (the children of his wife by her marriage to Richard Talbot). The executors were, 'wife Elizabeth, and son William'; overseers, 'Richard Jones, Richard Harrison, John Talbot, William Coleson."

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From The Thomas Book, p. 33:

After the death of [Philip Thomas'] widow, Sarah [Harrison] Thomas, his son Samuel claimed all her estates by virtue of a verbal will which he alleged she had made in his favour. This claim was resisted by is brother-in-law, Edward Talbot, and the West River Meeting of Friends was appealed to, to decide the question. The Meeting decided that although she had expressed a wish that Samuel Thomas should be her sole heir, she had not given legal effect to it, and that the estate should be equally divided between her several heirs. The two houses in Bristol were sold before September 13, 1690, when John Talbot claimed an interest in the proceeds of the sale in right of his wife, the granddaughter of Philip Thomas, to the extent of and as her share of the whole landed estate."

• Inherited: "Talbott's Ridge" jointly with his brother John, 1663, <West River Hundred>, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). Talbott's Ridge, surveyed in 1662, was located on the north side of West River.

• Will: 11 Sep 1689, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Petition: concerning "Talbot's Timber Neck", 1678, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). From http://www.lexisnexis.com/academic/guides/southern_hist/plantations/plantm2.asp :

Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations-Series M:
Section 48, Maryland Land Papres, 1664-1678
This section consists of two items, land papers, 1664-1678, concernling land in Maryland. Items include a patent (copy made by John Callahan), 1664, issued to Richard Talbot [Jr.] for Talbot's Timber Neck, Anne Arundel County, Maryland; and a petition, 1678, of William Richardson to Thomas Notley concerning Edward Talbot, Richard Talbot, and [Talbot's Timber Neck], Anne Arundel County, Maryland (bears endorsement of Thomas Notley to William Calvert).

• Probate: 6 Feb 1692, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

Edward married Elizabeth Thomas ⁵⁵ ⁵⁸ in 1679 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). Elizabeth was born before 1651 in <Bristol>, England and died on 24 Feb 1726 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). Another name for Elizabeth was Coale Elizabeth Thomas.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Richard Talbott (born on 6 Feb 1681 - died on 26 Nov 1681)

192 ii. Edward Talbott, [Jr.] (born on 3 Dec 1682 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) - died on 5 Apr 1718 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

iii. John Talbott, of West River (born about 1684 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) - died Betw 15 Jan 1725 and 25 May 1725 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

iv. Elizabeth Talbott (born in 1686)

385. Elizabeth Thomas,⁵⁵ ⁵⁸ daughter of Lieutenant Philip Thomas and Sarah Harrison, was born before 1651 in <Bristol>, England and died on 24 Feb 1726 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). Another name for Elizabeth was Coale Elizabeth Thomas.

Birth Notes: The Thomas Book p. 34 states that she was born in England before 1651.

http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has b. in Bristol, England

Research Notes: 3rd wife of William Coale. William Coale was her first husband. Edward Talbott was her second.

• Removed to: the Province of Maryland, 1651. with her parents and siblings Philip and Sarah.

Elizabeth married William Coale ⁵⁹ ⁶³ before 1679. William died on 30 Oct 1678.

Research Notes: First husband of Elizabeth Thomas.

From Baltimore: Its History and Its People, Vol. III p. 795.:

"Edward Talbott, second son of Richard and Elizabeth (Ewen) Talbott, was born at 'Poplar Knowle', November 6, 1658, died there in January, 1689. He married Elizabeth, who died in 1725, widow of William Coale, and daughter of Philip and Sarah Thomas, who were immigrants from England. Philip Thomas was a noted man of his time, the owner of a large estate, and held a variety of positions under the government of the colony."

Children from this marriage were:

i. Elizabeth Coale (born on 30 Aug 1671)

ii. Phillip Coale (born on 6 Sep 1673)

iii. Samuell Coale (born on 9 Apr 1676)

iv. William Coale (died on 11 Sep 1687)

Elizabeth next married Edward Talbott ²⁷ ⁵⁸ ⁵⁹ ⁶⁰ in 1679 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). Edward was born on 6 Nov 1658 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States)^⁶¹ and died on 6 Jan 1692 in <Poplar Knowle>, West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States)^⁶² at age 33.

388. Edward Dorsey,⁶⁴ ⁶⁵ son of Honorable Capt. John Dorsey, of "Hockley-in-the-Hole" and Pleasance Ely, was born about 1678 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) and died in 1701 in South Patapsco Hundred, Baltimore (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States) about age 23.

Research Notes: Predeceased his father.

From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland, p. 400:

"Patuxent John Dorsey's father was Edward Dorsey, oldest son of Hon. John and Pleasance Ely. In 1694 he [Edward] was a mariner upon board of 'The Good Hope,' under the command of Captain Richard Hill. His wife Ruth was unknown, but she may have been the traditional 'Lady Hill'--daughter of Captain Richard. Edward and Ruth had only two sons."

• Mariner: upon 'The Good Hope' under Capt. Richard Hill, 1694.

Edward married Ruth Hill ⁵⁵ ⁶⁴ in 1698 in Maryland, United States. Ruth was born about 1681 in Maryland, (United States) and died in 1747 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 66.

Children from this marriage were:

194 i. Captain John "Patuxent John" Dorsey, of Dorsey's Search (born about 1695 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died about Aug 1761 in "Dorsey's Search", (Ellicott City), Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, (United States))

ii. Captain Edward Dorsey (born about 1701 - died before 11 Nov 1767 in "Dorsey's Inheritance", Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, (United States))

389. Ruth Hill,⁵⁵ ⁶⁴ daughter of Captain Richard Hill and Unknown, was born about 1681 in Maryland, (United States) and died in 1747 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 66.

Research Notes: http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has d. Aug 1747 in Anne Arundel Co., MD.

From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, p. 400:

"Patuxent John Dorsey's father was Edward Dorsey, oldest son of Hon. John and Pleasance Ely. In 1694 he was a mariner upon board of 'The Good Hope,' under the command of Captain Richard Hill. His wife Ruth was unknown, but she may have been the traditional 'Lady Hill'--daughter of Captain Richard. Edward and Ruth had only two sons."

Ruth married Edward Dorsey ⁶⁴ ⁶⁵ in 1698 in Maryland, United States. Edward was born about 1678 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) and died in 1701 in South Patapsco Hundred, Baltimore (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States) about age 23.

392. Charles Wells, son of John Wells and Margaret MacClane, was born in 1703 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) and died on 16 Dec 1738 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 35.

Research Notes: "Big Wells" family line.

FamilySearch.org AFN: QKNP-KS
and Compact Disc #99 Pin #236959
(Debbie Finelli) has b. 1703 in Baltimore Co., d. 16 Dec 1738

Source: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~digging/index.html has b. abt. 1702, d. 1741 in Baltimore Co.

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From Maryland Historical Magazine, vol. XVI, Baltimore, 1921, p. 238:

"Between various fords on the Main Falls of Patapsco River and fords on the lower reaches of Gwinn's Falls there existed in the eighteenth century three main roads, which, because their origin is mysterious and not explained by any known records, may possibly have been survivors of earlier military roads or even of Indian paths.

"In November 1733, the court appointed Charles Wells overseer of the road 'from the lower wadeing place of the main falls of Potapsco to the second wadeing place of Gwinns Falls' and of the road 'from the lower fording place of Gwinns Falls to Moales Point.' The lowest ford on the Main Falls of Patapsco River was situated in the immediate neighborhood of Relay or Avalon, near the site of the old Hockley Forge."

[The site of the Hockley Forge is on Levering Avenue in Halethorpe.]

• Appointed: overseer of certain roads along the Patapsco River, Nov 1733, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States. "In November 1733, the court appointed Charles Wells overseer of the road 'from the lower wadeing place of the main falls of Potapsco to the second wadeing place of Gwinns Falls' and of the road 'from the lower fording place of Gwinns Falls to Moales Point.' The lowest ford on the Main Falls of Patapsco River was situated in the immediate neighborhood of Relay or Avalon, near the site of the old Hockley Forge."

Charles married Sarah Arnold. Sarah was born about 1701 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States. Another name for Sarah was Sarah Wright Arnold.

Marriage Notes: Source: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~digging/index.html has m. 3 Jun 1726. This date does not make sense if Sarah Arnold was the mother of Benjamin and Charles, as listed in the same source.

Children from this marriage were:

196 i. Benjamin Wells (born on 7 May 1723 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, (United States) - died on 16 Feb 1795 in Ohio Co., (West) Virginia, United States)

ii. Charles Wells, [Jr.] (born on 7 Sep 1729 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died about 1786 in Ohio Indian Territory [west of Washington Co.], Pennsylvania, (United States))

iii. Thomas Wells (born on 7 Sep 1727 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States - died in 1750 in Pennsylvania, (United States))

393. Sarah Arnold, daughter of Anthony Arnold and Sarah, was born about 1701 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States. Another name for Sarah was Sarah Wright Arnold.

Research Notes: Was her father John Wright or Anthony Arnold? Was Anthony Arnold perhaps her first husband?

Source: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~digging/index.html has Sarah Wright Arnold, daughter of John Wright.

FamilySearch.org AFN: QKNP-L0 has Sarah Arnold, b. abt 1701 in Baltimore Co., daughter of Anthony Arnold and Sarah ________

Sarah married Charles Wells. Charles was born in 1703 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) and died on 16 Dec 1738 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 35.

394. Henry Butler was born in 1689 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States and died on 2 Mar 1746 at age 57.

Research Notes: From Maryland Historical Magazine, vol. XVI, Baltimore, 1921, p. 245:

"In the month of August, 1728, the Court appointed Henry Butler overseer of the roads 'from Potapsco Ferry (now Ferry Bar-W.B.M.) to Jones Falls at Mary Hansons Mill, from the said Mill to Guinns Falls, from the same Mill to Guinns falls leading to the main falls above Christopher Randalls plantation'; and at the same time, George Bailey was apointed overseer of the roads 'from the main falls by Christopher Randalls to Guins falls where the road passes to the widow Hansons Mill, and from Bens Run by the plantation where Zebediah Baker now lives to the aforesaid place of Gwins falls.'"

Henry married Susannah White 1714 ? in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States. Susannah was born between 1693 and 1695 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States and died on 25 Sep 1769 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States.

The child from this marriage was:

197 i. Temperance Butler (born on 17 Jun 1726 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States - died on 19 Feb 1800 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States)

395. Susannah White was born between 1693 and 1695 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States and died on 25 Sep 1769 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States.

Research Notes: Source: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~digging/index.html has Susannah White.

http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has b. abt 1698, d. 25 Sep 1769 in Baltimore Co., MD, no last name.

Also FamilySearch.org AFN: QKNP-NB

Susannah married Henry Butler 1714 ? in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States. Henry was born in 1689 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States and died on 2 Mar 1746 at age 57.

396. Captain Richard Owings, "the Settler",⁶⁶ ⁶⁷ ⁶⁸ son of Owen Humphrey, of Llwyn du and Margaret Vaughan, was born on 7 Mar 1659 in <Llwyn du>, Llanllugan, Montgomeryshire, Wales and died on 14 Nov 1716 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 57. Other names for Richard were Captain Richard Owen and Richard Owens.

Birth Notes: Most sources give Richard's birth date as 1660, but it may have been 7 Mar 1658/59 and in Wales.

Death Notes: Died intestate.

Research Notes: Did Richard Owings have two wives? If so, it might be thus:
1) Racheal Roberts, m. abt 1682 in England or Wales. She was daughter of Robert Pugh (Pugh Roberts/Robert Pugh/Robert ap Hugh)
2) Rachel Beale/Beall, m. 4 Apr 1698 in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

This scenario would make Racheal Roberts the mother of the first set of children (Rachel Owings, Catherine Owings and possibly Richard Owings (Jr.), depending upon when he was born, etc.). Rachel Beale would be the mother of all the others.

As far as I can determine, researchers are not in agreement about which Rachel was Richard Owings' wife. Most researchers assume that there was only one woman named Rachel. I am taking a more creative approach, as yet not disproven, and am proposing that there were two women who happened to have the same first name. It makes a better story. If it was so, all that is in question is the timing of marriages & births.
--Karen (Johnson Fish), 1 May 2008

Source http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:a41513&id=I0192 lists two wives:
1) Rachel Roberts m. 1682
2) Rachel Beale b. 1662, England, m. 1690 in Maryland

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From http://www.angelfire.com/wa2/Gsows/Owens.html :

A : Richard Owen\\Owings, born in Llanllugan, Montgomeryshire, Wales in 1659, Carpenter, Capt, Md Militia 1695, died in Baltimore City, Md, the 14 November 1716, married Rachel Robert, in 1682 in Wales (born in 1663 in Llwyn-dedwydd, Wales and died in 1729 in Baltimore Co., Md).
(Notes : Although it is unclear as to absolute proof pertaining to Richard's Father; I believe it to be Owen Humphrey of Lwynn-du, Merionethshire, Wales. The evidence is circumstantial, however there is a great deal of it.) He had 8 children :

B.1 : Rachel Owings, born in Wales in 1683, died in Baltimore County, Md in May 1761.
B.2 : Richard Owings 2, born in Baltimore County, Md 1688, died in Anne Arundel Co., Md in 1736.
B.3 : Henry Owings, born in Anne Arundel Co, Md in 1690, Carpenter,Planter, died in poss A. A. co., Md6 1764, married Helen Stinchcomb, in 1718 in Balt. Co. Md (born in 1696 in Balt. Co. Md and died 20 in Md, daughter of Nathaniel Stinchcomb and Hannah Randall). He had 7 children. His eldest son Elijah is my line.
C.3.1 : Elijah Owings, born in Long Acre, Balt, Md in 1719, died in Rowan Nc in January 1805, married Hannah Stinchcomb, in 1757 in Baltimore Co. Md (born the 10 January in St. Pauls Parish, Baltimore, M and died in 1810 in Rowan, Nc, daughter of John Stinchcomb and Catherine Mclean). He had 9 children : John is eldest and also my line.

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Excerpt from http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/southern/owings.html - M.J.P. Grundy, 26 Jul 2008:

"Our Richard Owen¹ identified himself as a carpenter, first of Anne Arundel County, then of Baltimore County. One source says he was born in Virginia and died before 11 February 1726/7. He was married to Rachel (__) by 1701/2.[1]

"As with most of our colonial Maryland ancestors, we find traces of them in legal records of various kinds. For example, Richard had borrowed considerable money from Christopher RANDALL , that was listed in the latter's estate inventory 20 Mar. 1684/5. I don't know if the loans were in order to purchase real estate, or for some other reason. Richard made several real estate transactions. On 12 September 1685 he bought the tract "Range" from Thomas LIGHTFOOT and his wife Rebecca. It was in Anne Arundel County about a mile from the head of the Anne Arundel River, by the line of Richard WARFIELD's land, by a tract called the "Marsh". The next fall Richard sold 384 acres to Jabez PIERPONT, a planter of Baltimore County, for 4,500 pounds of tobacco. Richard's wife released her dower right in it. On 10 October 1694 Richard had surveyed for him 450 acres on the west side of the Patapasco, north side of Col. TAYLOR's land. On 13 March (or August) 1704 Richard conveyed 225 acres out of the total 450 acre "Owen's Adventure" to Col. Edward DORSEY for £40. The tract had originally been patented 10 November 1695. On 1 June 1708 Richard sold another 100 acres from "Owings Adventure" [notice the spelling variations as officially recorded] to Richard ACTON, planter. This tract had been granted to Richard by Lord Baltimore 3 April 1700. Richard's wife, Rachel, gave her consent. On 1 June 1708 Richard owens of Baltimore County, carpenter, conveyed 100 acres, which was part of a larger tract, with Rachel's consent, to Richard ACTON, planter. Another land grant was made to Capt. Richard Owings on 10 September 1725 consisting of 480 acres in Baltimore County named "Owens Outland Plains".[2]

On 16 October 1697 the Assembly passed an "Act appointing Rangers for the defence of this Province". It decreed that fifteen men be raised "to strengthen the Garrison and frontiers at Potomak". They were to be raised proportionately from Anne Arundel, Calvert, St. Mary's, and Charles Counties. The colonels were to "impress them, but if Volunteers can be afterwards procured" the draftees could be released. Richard Owen of Anne Arundel County was made Captain over the new recruits, with Giles HILL of St. Mary's County, the Lieutenant. Two weeks later Richard signed a receipt for arms and equipment received from the Governor: 1 brass "lanthorne", 2 carbines and belts, 2 bayonettes and belts, 2 pair of pistols, 1 brass compass, 1 "prospective" glass, 30 flints, 2 Bibles, 1 Whole Duty of Man, 5 "Catuch boxes" and belts, and $1.00.[3]

"That was not the extent of Richard's military career. He also appeared on a list of soldiers under the command of Col. Ninian BEALE from 6 February 1699 to 6 May 1700. For this he was paid at 3/4d per day, for a total of £15.03.04.[4]

"The only other fact about Richard of which we can be sure, is that he and Rachel were the parents of Samuel, because Samuel had this information entered in the St. Thomas parish register, Garrison Forest, Baltimore County. St. Paul's was the first parish in Baltimore County, and there are four Owings marriages in the St. Paul's Parish register, that let us infer they are all siblings: Robert, Samuel, Joshua, and Ruth. Later, St. Thomas was set off from St. Paul. The web site of "First Families of Anne Arundel County" lists additional children. Some may be conflated from other families.

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From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2492193&id=I2555:

Captain Richard Owings, The Settler

Richard Owings, was born Richard Owen, or perhaps Richard ab Owain, at about the time of the restoration of the Stewarts. The place of his birth was probably in the parish of Llanllugan, in the central part of County Montgomery, North Wales. For it is here we find that Cwn Owain or Valley of Owen whose name he was to give to one of his plantations. It lies in the southwestern portion of the parish among the upper waters of the southern branch of the Rhiw.

Of Richard Owings' parents we no nothing, but we may infer that they were yeomen or small gentlefolk, a class then numerous in Wales, and he himself was bred to the trade of carpenter. The origins of his wife, Rachel, are likewise uncertain, but one may suppose that they were married about 1682, for their eldest surviving child, a daughter, was born in the following year. In 1684 they removed to Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and there settled in Middle Neck Hundred, between the Severn and the South Rivers. They may have had relatives in this vicinity, or they may have been attracted to it by the familiar name of its principal river.

Richard Owings probably began in his new home by practicing his trade, but he seems later to have turned more and more to planting. On 12 September 1685, he purchased of Thomas Lightfoot "The Range," 384 acres, which on 9 November 1686 he sold to Jabez Pierpont. On 15 February 1688/9 he surveyed a second tract, near or contiguous to the former, called "Owings' Range" and embracing 162 acres, which he sold on 5 August 1690 to Ambrose Nelson. Both plantations were in Middle Neck Hundred a little to the west of the present Crownsville. Very probably he continued to occupy one or the other until his removal to Baltimore County in 1701-2. Meantime he had surveyed a third tract of land, 10 May 1688, called "Locust Thicket," 384 acres, which lay up south of the Patapsco, on Elk Ridge, in Broad Neck Hundred of Anne Arundel County, near what is now Shipley Station. This he sold, prior to April 1698, to Col. William Holland.

From 18 October 1697 until their disbandment in May 1701 Richard Owings served with the rank of Captain as commander of the mounted rangers enforced at the Little Falls of the Potomac. This was in New Scotland Hundred of Prince George's County, but it is now within the limits of Georgetown, District of Columbia. He and his men were to range the woods in this frontier area, looking out for possibly hostile "foreign Indians." They were to keep liaison with another Maryland garrison, north of the Patapsco, and with a Virginia garrison across the Potomac.

On his retirement Captain Owings settled, prior to Midsummer, 1702, in the Upper Part, North Patapsco Hundred, Baltimore County, where he had previously surveyed, on 10 October 1694, two neighboring plantations. These were "Long Acre", 225 acres, on the north bank of the Patapsco, halfway between Elk Ridge Landing and the present Ellicott City, and "Owings' Adventure," 450 acres, directly back in the woods and at or near the southeast corner of what is now Catonsville. On the former tract he built a small frame dwelling with brick chimneys at either end, a separate kitchen house, several tobacco barns, and other structures. Of the latter tract, he sold the northwest half to Col. Edward Dorsey, 13 August 1704.

After May 1727 this area was a part of Anne Arundel County. Captain Owings died, shortly before 14 November 1716, seized of all "Long Acre," 125 acres of "Owings' Adventure," and all of "The Valley of Owen." His widow occupied the dwelling plantation until her own death a little before 27 May 1729.

Richard Owings, Sr. served as Captain of the Rangers on the Potomac River from October 18, 1697 to May 16, 1701 when the Rangers were disbanded. He was known the rest of his life as Captain Richard Owings.

OWINGS
Richard Owings, born c 1662 in Wales, died intestate 1716 in Baltimore County., is placed as the 4th son of Owen ap Humphrey of Llwyn-du Co., Merionethshire, Wales. He marrried 1682 Rachel ap Robert, daughter of Robert ap Pugh of Llywn-dedwydd. They settled first in the Welsh Tract in Pennsylvania and before 1688 in Anne Arundel County. His widow Rachel Owings died testate 1729 in Baltimore County. From "Maryland Genealogies, A Consolidation of Articles from the Maryland Historical Magazine", page 133.

• May have settled: first in the Welsh Tract in Pennsylvania, Bef 1685, Pennsylvania, (United States). This is not verified. They may have settled originally in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

• Occupation: Carpenter.

• Emigrated: to Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, Bef Mar 1685, Middle Neck Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). with his wife and daughter Rachel. They settled between the Severn and the South rivers.

• Borrowed: from Christopher Randall, Bef 20 Mar 1685. A considerable amount owed by Richard Owings was listed in the estate inventory of Christopher Randall.

• Purchased: "The Range," 384 acres, from Thomas Lightfoot and his wife Rebecca, 12 Sep 1685, Middle Neck Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). "The Range" was about a mile from the head of the Anne Arundel River, by the line of Richard Warfield's land, by a tract called the "Marsh."

• Sold: "The Range," 384 acres, to Jabez Pierpont for 4500 pounds of tobacco, 9 Nov 1686, Middle Neck Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). Richard's wife released her dower right in it. Jabez Pierpont was a planter of Baltimore County.

• Surveyed: "Locust Thicket," 384 acres south of the Patapsco on Elk Ridge, 10 May 1688, Broad Neck Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). This land lay near what is now Shipley Station.

• Surveyed: "Owings' Range, 162 acres near or contiguous to "The Range", 15 Feb 1689, Middle Neck Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States).

• Sold: "Owings' Range," 162 acres, to Ambrose Nelson, 5 Aug 1690, Middle Neck Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States).

• Surveyed: "Owings' Adventure", 10 Oct 1694, North Patapsco Hundred, Baltimore (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States). This was 450 acres on the west side of the Patapsco, on the north side of Col. Taylor's land, directly back in the woods and at or near the southeast corner of what is now Catonsville. The tract was patented 10 November 1695. After May 1727 this area was a part of Anne Arundel County.

• Surveyed: "Long Acre," 225 acres on the north bank of the Patapsco, 10 Oct 1694, North Patapsco Hundred, Baltimore (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States). "Long Acre" was in the Upper Part of the North Patapsco Hundred, halfway between Elk Ridge Landing and the present Ellicott City. After May 1727 this area was a part of Anne Arundel County.

• Patented: "Owings' Adventure," 450 acres on the west side of the Patapsco River, north side of Col. Taylor's land, 10 Nov 1695, Baltimore Co. (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States). Subsequently sold the northwest half to Col. Edward Dorsey on 13 August 1704.

• Appointed: Captain of Rangers for the defence of Maryland Province, Abt 18 Oct 1697. Fifteen men were raised "to strengthen the Garrison and frontiers at Potomak."

• Served: with the rank of Captain as commander of the mounted rangers enforced at the Little Falls of the Potomac, From 18 Oct 1697 to May 1701, New Scotland Hundred, Prince George's Co., Maryland, (United States). The New Scotland Hundred is now within the limits of Georgetown, District of Columbia, since 1791.

• Signed: Receipt for arms and equipment received from the Governor, Abt 30 Oct 1697.

• Sold: "Locust Thicket," 384 acres on Elk Ridge, to Col. William Holland, Bef Apr 1698, Broad Neck Hundred, Baltimore (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States).

• Served: as a soldier under the command of Col. Ninian Beale, From 6 Feb 1699 to 6 May 1700, <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States). Paid 3/4d per day, for a total of £15.03.04.

• Patented: "Owings' Adventure," 450 acres on the west side of the Patapsco., 3 Apr 1700, North Patapsco Hundred, Baltimore (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States). Granted to Richard by Lord Baltimore. An alternate spelling of this tract was "Owens' Adventure." After May 1727 this area was a part of Anne Arundel County.

• Moved: Bef Aug 1702, North Patapsco Hundred, Baltimore (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States). Settled in the Upper Part, North Patapsco Hundred on his retirement from the mounted rangers. After May 1727 this area was a part of Anne Arundel County.

• Sold: 225 acres out of the 450 in "Owings' Adventure" to Col. Edward Dorsey for £40, 13 Aug 1704, North Patapsco Hundred, Baltimore (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States). Transaction may have taken place in March 1704.

• Carpenter: 1 Jun 1708.

• Sold: 100 acres from "Owing's Adventure" to Richard Acton, planter, 1 Jun 1708, North Patapsco Hundred, Baltimore (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States). Richard's wife, Rachel, gave her consent.

Richard married Rachel Roberts, daughter of Robert ap Hugh, of Llwyn Dedwydd and Gwen John Evan, in 1682 in Wales. Rachel was born in 1660 in Llwyn Dedwydd, Rhos-y-Maen-brych, Llangwm-Dinmael, Denbighshire, Wales and died before 27 May 1729 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). Other names for Rachel were Rachel Robert and Racheal Roberts.

Marriage Notes: May have been married in England.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3152036&id=I608808754 has m. 1682 in Wales.

http://www.owingsstone.com/getperson.php?personID=I270&tree=owingsstone has m. 1683 in Great Britain.

Birth Notes: May have been born in 1663.

Research Notes: Marsha Barnes wrote in GenForum on 25 Oct 2006:
"There is some confusion on who Captain Richard was married to. Richard was married to Rachel ROBERTS in Llwyb-Dedwydd, Wales. Abt 1665. She died in Baltimore, Co. MD Bef. 27 May, 1729. They had a daughter named Rachel born 1683 she was the first of 10 children they had. Captain Richard Owings father was Owen Humprey Owings of Llwyngwril, Merioneth, Wales born 1629, and his mother was Margaret Vaughn of Llangelynin, Montgomeryshire Wales. Born 1630 I could go on if you want more info."
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Very likely the first wife of Richard Owings, if Richard remarried after this Rachel died. If so, his second wife may have been Rachel Beale. It is important to know Rachel Roberts' death date, as well as the birthdates of her (?) children.
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FamilySearch.org AFN: 9BXQ-BM (b. England 1662?) & AFN: LVJL-1P
(b. Wales 1660), daughter of Pugh Roberts, which makes no sense. First husband? Or was Robert ap Hugh her GRANDfather?

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Source: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~digging/index.html has Racheal Roberts, daughter of Robert Pugh (m. abt 1682 in England)

FamilySearch.org AFN: 9BXQ-BM (b. England 1662?) & AFN: LVJL-1P
(b. Wales 1660), daughter of Pugh Roberts.

Re. son Richard Owings, Jr. -
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=intellectkeep&id=I651 has b. aft Jun 1688, mother Racheal Roberts.

http://www.owingsstone.com/getperson.php?personID=I270&tree=owingsstone has b. 1688, mother Rachel Robert.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:a41513&id=I0192 has b. bef 1687 (mother Rachel Roberts).

Children from this marriage were:

i. Henry Owings (born in 1696 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died 1763 or 1764 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

ii. Rachel Owings (born in 1683 in England - died about 1729 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

iii. Catherine Owings (born in 1686 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died after 1730)

iv. Richard Owings, Jr. (born before 1687 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in 1736 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

v. Lewis Owings (born about 1692 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 27 Aug 1721)

vi. Ruth Owings (born about 1696 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in Apr 1732 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

Richard next married Rachel Beale ⁶⁹ Bef Fall 1686 in Dorchester, Maryland, (United States). Rachel was born about 1662 in England and died before 27 May 1729 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). Other names for Rachel were Rachel Bale and Rachel Beall.

Marriage Notes: M.J.P. Grundy found that Richard's wife released her dower right in 384 acres in Anne Arundel County that Richard sold to Jabez Pierpont in fall 1686. This would place the marriage date before that time. Do not know her surname.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Richard Owings, Jr. (born before 1687 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in 1736 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

ii. Lewis Owings (born about 1692 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 27 Aug 1721)

iii. John Owings (born in 1694 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in Oct 1765 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

iv. Rachel Owings (born in 1694 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in May 1761 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

v. Henry Owings (born in 1696 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died 1763 or 1764 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

vi. Robert Owings (born on 15 Mar 1699 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 9 Sep 1759 in York, Pennsylvania, (United States))

vii. Samuel Owings, [Sr.] (born on 1 Apr 1702 in Green Spring Valley, St. Thomas' Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, (United States) - died on 6 Apr 1775 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

198 viii. Joshua Owings (born on 5 Apr 1704 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 11 Apr 1785)

ix. Ellenor Owings (born in 1706 in <Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States)>)

x. Ruth Owings (born in 1708 in <Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States)>)

397. Rachel Beale,⁶⁹ daughter of Colonel Ninian Beale and Ruth Polly Moore, was born about 1662 in England and died before 27 May 1729 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). Other names for Rachel were Rachel Bale and Rachel Beall.

Research Notes: Rachel Beale may not have been the daughter of Col. Ninian Beale. She is not mentioned in The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland by J. D. Warfield (Baltimore, 1905), pp. 101-103, where his other descendents are discussed. In addition, sources vary in the spelling: Beale, Beall, Bale.

Alternate bio FamilySearch.org AFN: HXNG-DH:
Born 1679 Prince Georges, Montgomery, Maryland
Christened 1679
Died Jun 1761 Prince Georges, Montgomery, Maryland
If these are correct, then parents are:
Ninian Beall or Bell AFN:1XDX-VJ
Ruth (Polly) Moore AFN: FPP6-3D

Rachel married Captain Richard Owings, "the Settler" ⁶⁶ ⁶⁷ ⁶⁸ Bef Fall 1686 in Dorchester, Maryland, (United States). Richard was born on 7 Mar 1659 in <Llwyn du>, Llanllugan, Montgomeryshire, Wales and died on 14 Nov 1716 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 57. Other names for Richard were Captain Richard Owen and Richard Owens.

398. Capt. John Cockey,⁷⁰ son of William Cockey and Sarah Underwood, was born on 10 Dec 1680 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States), died on 15 Aug 1746 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 65, and was buried in Cockey Family Burial Grounds, Cockeysville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Burial Notes: In Memory of John Cockey, son of William the immigrant, aged 66 years, Died Aug. 15th 1746.

Research Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org AFN: MRG4-2K
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1840939&id=I469

From: Historic Graves of Maryland and the District of Columbia edited by Helen W. Ridgely (New York, 1908), pp. 140-141:

"The original burying ground of the Cockey family is located on land owned in 1728 by John Cockey, son of William, the immigrant, and now belonging [in 1908] to the Browns of Brooklynwood. It is in the third district, lying and bounding on the road running up the north side of Green Spring valley, from the Falls road at Cockey's old tavern. The cemetery is on the top of a slight hill in a meadow-like field about three hundred yards from the Falls road and about the same distance from the farm buildings of George Brown.
"John Cockey, one of the Justices of Baltimore county, and also one of the Commissioners appointed in 1732, to lay off ten acres east of the falls as an addition to Baltimore city, is buried here. His tomb is inscribed:
"In Memory of John Cockey, son of William the immigrant, aged 66 years, Died Aug. 15th 1746.
"Other inscriptions are:
"Elizabeth Baker, wife of Rev. Charles Baker, and formerly wife of John Cockey, aged 95, died Aug. 5th, 1780.
"W. Cockey, son of John and Elizabeth, born 1718, died ____ 1756.
"Wm. Cockey, aged 9 years, 1782.
"Richard Owens aged 17 months and 20 days, Oct. 12, 1787.
"Elizabeth Baker's maiden name was Slade. W. Cockey married Constant Ashman."

• Appointed: Commissioner of Baltimore county, 1732.

• Justice of Baltimore County:

John married Elizabeth Slade ⁷¹ in 1712 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States. Elizabeth was born in 1684 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States), died on 5 Aug 1780 at age 96, and was buried in Cockey Family Burial Grounds, Cockeysville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Susannah Cockey (born on 2 Nov 1714 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 22 Oct 1800)

199 ii. Mary Cockey (born on 10 Dec 1716 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, (United States) - died on 10 Dec 1768 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

iii. William Cockey (born on 20 Feb 1718 in Maryland, (United States) - died in 1756 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

iv. Sarah Cockey (born on 26 Feb 1721 in Maryland, (United States))

v. Thomas Cockey (born on 13 Dec 1724 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in 1784 in Greenspring Valley, Baltimore, Maryland, United States)

vi. John Cockey (born on 12 Mar 1726 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died about 1748)

vii. Joshua Cockey (born on 18 May 1729 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 17 Dec 1764 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

viii. Col. Edward Cockey (born on 20 Dec 1731 in Maryland, (United States) - died about 1795)

ix. Peter Cockey (born on 11 Mar 1734 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died about 1752)

399. Elizabeth Slade,⁷¹ daughter of William Slade and Elizabeth, was born in 1684 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States), died on 5 Aug 1780 at age 96, and was buried in Cockey Family Burial Grounds, Cockeysville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Burial Notes: Elizabeth Baker, wife of Rev. Charles Baker, and formerly wife of John Cockey, aged 95, died Aug. 5th, 1780.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: MRG4-3Q

Elizabeth married Capt. John Cockey ⁷⁰ in 1712 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States. John was born on 10 Dec 1680 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States), died on 15 Aug 1746 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 65, and was buried in Cockey Family Burial Grounds, Cockeysville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Elizabeth next married Rev. Charles Baker.

Tenth Generation

768. Richard Talbott ⁵⁹ ⁷² ⁷³ ⁷⁴ ⁷⁵ ⁷⁶ was born in 1625 in England, died in 1663 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) at age 38, and was buried in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States).

Research Notes: Richard Talbott may have emigrated to Maryland from Virginia in 1649, along with many Puritan families, or he may have come to Maryland directly from England.

Not to be confused with Sir Richard Talbot, Duke of Tyrconnell, who died at Limerick on 14 August 1691.

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From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland by J. D. Warfield (Baltimore, 1905), p. 530:
"West River was the abode of Richard Talbott in 1649; he was a Quaker. His wife was Elizabeth, oldest daughter of Major Richard Ewen, who that same year brought his wife, Sophia, five children and three servants at his own charges, for which he demanded and received, in 1650, a patent for 1,000 acres. The issue of Richard and Elizabeth were Richard, Edward, John and Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Lawrence. 'Poplar Knawle' was left by his will of 1663 to Richard; 'Talbotts Ridge' to his sons, Edward and John, jointly; to Elizabeth his personalty. Richard Galloway was a witness."

Ibid., p. 13:
"Semuel Chew laid out Herrington.

"Thomas Marsh took up lands on the west side of Herring Creek, beginning at Parker's Branch, and running to Selby's Cove; he also held a thousand acres adjoining Richard Bennett, running up the bay... [Edward Selby] adjoined Thomas Meeres on the west side of South River, next to John Watkins; in all some 1000 acres. William Parker adjoined Thomas Marsh on Herring Creek, and also, Richard Bennett, Sampson Warring, and Thomas Davis on the bay, holding 1200 acres. William Durand adjoined Edward Selby, running down the bay; John Covell adjoined William Durand; Thomas Emerson adjoined William Parker; Captain Edward Carter, near Herring Creek, adjoined William Ayers, whose lands were assigned him by Thomas Marsh. Richard Ewen adjoined Richard Bennett and Richard Talbott, on Herring Creek. Richard Wells, Chirurgeon, was on the west side of Herring Bay, adjoining Stockett's Creek, holding 600 acres. The three Stockett brothers were on Stockett's Run; they did not come from Virginia... Richard Bennett held thousands of acres at Herring Creek, and later as many more upon the Eastern Shore."

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http://www.tcarden.com/tree/ensor/ensorances.html (Ancestors of Christine Ensor) #1040 has b. 1625 in England, d. 1663 in Poplar Knowle, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland. Came to Maryland about 1649. Descendants are the subject of the book Richard and Elizabeth (Ewen) Talbott of Poplar Knowle [Plantation], West River, Anne Arundel Co. Md. by Ida Morrison (Shirk). There are two copies of Richard Talbott's will at the Land Office, Annapolis, Maryland.

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From Baltimore: Its History and Its People, Vol. III p. 795:
"Richard Talbott, who died in 1663, was in the colony of Maryland in 1649, took up land in that year, and also purchased 'Poplar Knowle', upon which he and his descendants resided for many years. He married Elizabeth, who died January 1, 1703-04, daughter of Major Richard and Sophia Ewen, of West River. She married (second) William Richardson, Sr., of West River, son of Robert Richardson, of Somerset county, Maryland. The late Howard Mullikin, of Cathedral street, Baltimore, was a descendant of William and Elizabeth (Ewen) (Talbott) Richardson."

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From Side-Lights on Maryland History with Sketches of Early Maryland Families, Vol. 2, p. 428:
"The proof of the marriage of Elizabeth Ewen to Richard Talbot is found in Annapolis Land Records, Liber 4, folio 66, where it is recorded that on August 4, 1659 'Major Richard ewen assigneth the right of 50 acres of land to his son-in-law Richard Talbot.'"

• Religion: a Quaker.

• Emigrated: to Maryland, Abt 1649, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Patented: "Timber Neck" on the south side of West River, possibly 1000 acres, 1649, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Patented: land on Herring Creek, Abt 1649, Herring Creek Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). His land was among that of many prominent immigrants from Virginia who settled in the Herring Creek Hundred in 1649 and 1650. His land on Herring Creek adjoined Richard Bennett and Richard Ewen.

• Purchased: 100 acres on the north side of West River next to Capt. Ewen, 1656, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Purchased: "Poplar Knowle" on the West River, 10 Dec 1656, <Herring Creek Hundred>, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). This may have been the 100 acrres on the north side of West River next to Richard Ewen. It was later sold to Samuel Galloway, a Quaker merchant, who built a brick house about 1756.

• Received: 50 acres from his father-in-law, Major Richard Ewen, 4 Aug 1659, <West River Hundred>, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States).

• Patented: "Poplar Knowle" on the West River, 1659, <West River Hundred>, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). His land adjoined that of Richard Ewen.

• Surveyed: "Talbott's Ridge," 300 acres on the north side of West River, 30 Nov 1662, <West River Hundred>, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). "Talbott's Ridge" adjoined "His Lordship's Manor" of William Richardson, also surveyed in 1662.

• Will: Signed will, 2 Apr 1663, West River Hundred, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). ⁷⁷ From http://boards.ancestry.myfamily.com/surnames.talbott/243/mb.ashx :
Maryland Calendar of Wills

Talbott, Richard, West River, Anne Arundel Co., MD 2d Apr 1663. To wife, unnamed, execx., plantation during life. To son, Richard, "Poplar Knaule." To two other sons, Edward and John, "Talbott's Ridge," jointly. To son (unnamed) and dau. Eliza:; personalty. Test: Richard Galloway, Jacobs Duhattes, Thos. Tailor. 1. 180 (Refers to original will books, pages)

• Probate: 21 Apr 1663.

Richard married Elizabeth E. Ewen ²⁷ ⁷⁸ ⁷⁹ ⁸⁰ ⁸¹ ⁸² about 1656 in <West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland>, (United States). Elizabeth was born on 6 Jun 1630 in <Accomack, Virginia, (United States) or England>, died on 1 Jan 1704 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) at age 73, and was buried in Old Quaker Burying Ground, West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). Other names for Elizabeth were Eliza Ewen and Elizabeth (Ewen) Talbot.

Marriage Notes: Married before 2 August 1659, when Elizabeth's father assigned 50 acres to his "son-in-law Richard Talbott."

Children from this marriage were:

i. Elizabeth Talbott (born on 10 Aug 1656 in Providence (Anne Arundel), Maryland, United States - died on 5 Mar 1690)

ii. Richard Talbott, [Jr.] (born in 1657 - died in 1670)

384 iii. Edward Talbott (born on 6 Nov 1658 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) - died on 6 Jan 1692 in <Poplar Knowle>, West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States))

iv. John Talbott (born in 1660 - died on 4 Jul 1707 in Calvert, Maryland, (United States))

769. Elizabeth E. Ewen,²⁷ ⁷⁸ ⁷⁹ ⁸⁰ ⁸¹ ⁸² daughter of Major Richard Ewen and Sophia Scarborough, was born on 6 Jun 1630 in <Accomack, Virginia, (United States) or England>, died on 1 Jan 1704 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) at age 73, and was buried in Old Quaker Burying Ground, West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). Other names for Elizabeth were Eliza Ewen and Elizabeth (Ewen) Talbot.

Birth Notes: I am not sure what source has <Accomack, Virginia> as Elizabeth Ewen's birthplace. Possibly FamilySearch or RootsWeb. The birthplace needs research & verification.

Another source has birthplace as Brownton (West River), Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States), but this is unlikely as her parents would have still been in Virginia at the time.

May have been born in England (see http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I34631)

Research Notes: Oldest daughter of Major Richard Ewen.

From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland by J. D. Warfield (Baltimore, 1905), p. 530:
"West River was the abode of Richard Talbott in 1649; he was a Quaker. His wife was Elizabeth, oldest daughter of Major Richard Ewen, who that same year brought his wife, Sophia, five children and three servants at his own charges, for which he demanded and received, in 1650, a patent for 1,000 acres. The issue of Richard and Elizabeth were Richard, Edward, John and Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Lawrence. 'Poplar Knawle' was left by his will of 1663 to Richard; 'Talbotts Ridge' to his sons, Edward and John, jointly; to Elizabeth his personalty. Richard Galloway was a witness."
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From http://genforum.genealogy.com/ewen/messages/180.html :
I have received information on Elizabeth Ewen Talbott and her father Major Richard Ewen through the Genealogical society of Rockingham & Stokes County, North Carolina where my line through William Richardson & Elizabeth settled generations later. William Richardson was a prominent Quaker and had a home in West River Maryland with Elizabeth. The article was written by Wm L. (Butch Johnson)

Elizabeth Ewen Talbott was the widow of Richard Talbott and the daughter of Major Richard Ewen. No marriage date has been found for Elizabeth and her first husband, but proof can be found that " Major Richard Ewen assigneth the right of 50 acres to his son-in-law Richard Talbott under the date of August 2, 1659. He bequeaths to his wife, whose name is not given, his eldest son Richard, next son Edward, youngest son John, and his daughter Elizabeth.

The Ewen family settled in Maryland in 1649 and it appears that Elizabeth Ewen was possibly married at that time, which would indicate that Richard Talbott was her second husband. In 1650 May 17th, Richard Ewen demandeth One Thousand Acres of land for transporting himself and nine persons into this province the last year Vizt. Sophia his wife Eliza Davy, Richard Ewen Jr., John Ewen, Suzanna Ewen, Ann Ewen, William Davies, John King and James Brown at his own Charges. Tester James Cox. John Hall Warrt. to lay out One Thousand Acres of Land for Richard Ewen at Parson's Neck upon Kent County or in any part of that or Anne Arundel County rct by Michas next.

Elizabeth Ewen Talbott married William Richardson by 1667, at which time she was shown to be the executrix of Richard Talbott.
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From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I34631:

Richardson, William, Sr., A. A. County, 21st Dec., 1691; 28th May, 1698.
To sons Daniel and Joseph equally and hrs., 5 patents, 600 A., called "Henry's Hills" and "Franklin's Enlargement."
To wife Eliza:, "Watkin's Hope."
To son William at 21 yrs. of age, 50 A., part of "Watkin's Hope" which testator gave him and his hrs adjoining plantation of Wm. Cole.
To dau. Sophia, 75 A., "The Diligent Search," at 16 yrs. of age.
To young, son Joseph, grandson William Richardson, Margaret, wife of William Richardson, Jr., to Eliza:, dau. of John and Sarah Talbot, and to 3 child, of Edward Talbot, and the Quaker Church, personalty.
Exs.: Wife Eliza: and son William.
Properties devised to son Joseph and dau. Sophia to be held by their mother during their minority.
Overseers: Rich'd Jones, Rich'd Harrison, Jno. Talbott, Wm. Coleson.
Test: James Elphinstone, John Westnutt, John Elsey. 7. 388.

• Resurveyed: "Talbott's Ridge,300 acres on the north side of West River", 1 Oct 1674, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

Elizabeth married Richard Talbott ⁵⁹ ⁷² ⁷³ ⁷⁴ ⁷⁵ ⁷⁶ about 1656 in <West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland>, (United States). Richard was born in 1625 in England, died in 1663 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) at age 38, and was buried in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States).

Elizabeth next married William Richardson,⁵⁹ ⁸³ ⁸⁴ son of Robert Richardson and Unknown, by 1677. William was born in <England> and died on 2 Nov 1697 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

Research Notes: 2nd husband of Elizabeth Ewen.

From Baltimore: Its History and Its People, Vol. III p. 795 :
"...[Elizabeth Ewen] married (second) William Richardson, Sr., of West River, son of Robert Richardson, of Somerset county, Maryland. The late Howard Mullikin, of Cathedral street, Baltimore, was a descendant of William and Elizabeth (Ewen) (Talbott) Richardson."
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From Side-Lights on Maryland History, Vol. 2, p. 426:
"Among the earliest settlers of importance came the Richardsons, of England, and received thousands of acres of land for bringing colonists into the Province. The Land Warrants at Annapolis bear record that between the years 1636 and 1695, patents for many thousand acres of land were issued from that office to the various Richardsons who arrived between those years.

:The fact that they not only came independently, but also paid the transporation of hundreds of less fortunate settlers, proved them to have been men of wealth and enterprise. They have left evidence of their coats-of-arms, establishing their gentle origin and ancient lineage. They at once held offices of importance, both civil and military..."

Ibid, p. 427:
"William Richardson married Elizabeth Ewen, the daughter of Major Richard Ewen, one of the commissioners to govern Maryland under Oliver Cromwell. She was the widow of Richard Talbot, of Anne Arundel County. Major Richard Ewen, father-in-law of William Richardson, was one of the Council of War after the battle of the Severn, which condemned Governor Stone and others to die."

Ibid., pp. 428-429:
"William Richardson was a prominent Quaker, and Proud, in his History of Pennsylvania, tells of a visit to him by William Penn, The Lord and Lady Baltimore, who, with their retinue, visited William Richardson in his home at West River, from whence they went across the Bay to attend a Yearly Meeting at Tred Haven, Talbot County. Proud took his facts from the Journal of John Richardson, printed at London in 1700.

"The lands of William Richardson, of Anne Arundel County, amounted to over 4000 acres, and his household goods, his silver and seals, engraved with the family crest, which have descended in the family, all attest the elegance in which he lived.

"His will, dated December 21, 1691, was proved May 28, 1698 (Annapolis Wills, No. 7, page 388). In this he bequeaths 'to sons Daniel and Joseph' equally, six hundred acres called 'Hickory Hills' and 'Franklin's Enlargement.' To wife Elizabeth, 'Watkin's Hope,' 'to son William at twenty-one years of age, part of 'Watkin's Hope' adjoining plantation of William Cole,' which testator gave him and his heirs. To 'daughter Sophia, 'Diligent Search,' at sixteen," young son Joseph, grandson William Richardson, Margaret wife of William Richardson, Jr., all received personalty, as did also 'John and Sarah Talbot and their daughter Elizabeth and the three children of Edward Talbot' (the children of his wife by her marriage to Richard Talbot). The executors were, 'wife Elizabeth, and son William'; overseers, 'Richard Jones, Richard Harrison, John Talbot, William Coleson."

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From Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, pp. 174-175:

A friend of William Penn, he came to Virginia in the "Paul," of London, in 1634. He removed to Maryland in 1666, and became a member of the Lower House of the Assembly from 1676 to 1683. He was frequently the bearer of messages to the Upper House with instructions form Parliament.

During his service, he was upon the Committee of Security and Defense of the Province, and of the Committee upon Laws for the Province. With Henry Ridgely, Edward Darcy, Nicholas Gassaway and others, he was, in 1683, also, upon a committee to erect a building for the Courts and Assembly, and for keeping the records of the Secretary's office in this Province.

On December 19th, 1682, William Penn met Lord Baltimore at West River, and after an interview upon their divisional line, Penn set out, the Lord Baltimore accompanying him several miles, to the house of William Richardson, and from thence two miles further to a religious meeting of his friends, the Quakers, at the house of Thomas Hooper.

William Richardson married Elizabeth Talbot, widow of Richard... She brought to him "Talbott's Ridge" adjoining "His Lordship's Manor," surveyed in 1662.

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From http://richardsonfamily.homestead.com/Reedrichardson.html :

Information from Quaker records as published in the book "Quakers in The Founding of Anne Arundel County, Maryland" by J. Reaney Kelley (FHC Bk. No. 975.255 F2k, US/Can) indicates as follows: Page 14 - "While there is no proof that Richard Ewen became a Friend, it is known that in 1657 he refused to take an oath and declared it unlawful to do so. His daughter, Elizabeth, married, first, Richard Talbott, and, second, William Richardson both well-known and ardent Friends." Page 37 - "William Richardson was the first signer of this Testimony. Prior to 1680 he acquired a tract of land in the West River Hundred named 'Watkins Hope.' A part of this land is now known as 'Woodstock, and is located between Owensville and the Old Quaker Burying Ground. An historic roadside marker, indicating the general location of his house, calls attention to a visit by William Penn to Richardson in 1682, after the memorable conference between the former and Charles, Third Lord Baltimore, 'at the house of Col. Thomas Tailler,' where the two had discussed the boundaries of Maryland and Pennsylvania. Colonel Taillor's home was only a few miles away, just below South River. The tract now known as 'Etowah Farm', on State Route 2, includes a part of the Taillor plantation. From Richardson's house Penn traveled a short distance to attend a Meeting at the house of Thomas Hooker, Sr., near West River Landing, and from there he embarked for the Eastern Shore. Quaker Meetings were held at the house of William Richardson, who was a Quaker minister, until his death in 1697." Additional information shows - "Soon after 1663, William Richardson, Sr., married Elizabeth, widow of Richard Talbott of 'Poplar Knowle,' now 'Tulip Hill,' and daughter of Richard Ewen of nearby 'Ewen Upon Ewenton,' today known as 'Cedar Park.' He was fined for not taking an oath on November 10, 1662, but later held an important position in Lord Baltimore's government,' serving as a member of the Lower House of the General Assembly in 1678. In 1683, at a meeting of the General Assembly at John Larkin's house, now 'Larkins Hills,' in the area called The Ridge, Richardson argued in favor of making West River Landing a port of entry for that area, a development not accomplished until the next year. Richardson was appointed as one of the commissioners to survey and manage the building of a courthouse at Londontowne on South River, another instance of a Quaker holding a position in the Maryland government. He died in 1698, and his will, dated December 21, 1691, was probated on April 2, 1698. He left a substantial estate of which his wife, Elizabeth, was given the home plantation 'Watkins Hope,' and he remembered his beloved Quaker Church."

• Religion: a Quaker.

• Immigrated: from England to Virginia in the ship "Constant Friendship" or the "Paul", <1634>. ⁸⁵ May have immigrated to Virginia in the "Paul" of London in 1634 then removed to Maryland.

• Settled: in Maryland, 1655.

• Surveyed: "His Lordship's Manor" adjoining "Talbott's Ridge", 1662, <West River>, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States).

• Member: of the Lower House of the Maryland Assembly from Anne Arundel, 1676 or 1678-1683. ⁸⁵ Served on the committee that regulated the defense and miliatry affairs of the colony.

• Owned: 1000 acres, 1677, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Owned: "The Diligent Search," 75 acres, Bef 1691, <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States).

• Owned: "Watkin's Hope", Bef 1691, <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States).

• Owned: 5 patents, 600 acres, called "Henry's Hills" and "Franklin's Enlargement", Bef 1691, <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States).

• Will: 21 Dec 1691, <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States).

• Probate: 28 May 1698, <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States).

Children from this marriage were:

i. William Richardson, Jr. (born on 26 Aug 1668 - died on 13 Jul 1744)

ii. Daniel Richardson (born about 1670 in <Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States)>)

iii. Sophia Elizabeth Richardson (born on 4 Jul 1675 - died on 2 Sep 1678)

iv. Joseph Richardson (born on 3 Apr 1678 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 18 Aug 1748)

v. Sapphira Richardson (born on 27 Jul 1680)

vi. Elizabeth Richardson (born on 27 Jul 1680)

770. Lieutenant Philip Thomas,⁵⁹ ⁸⁶ ⁸⁷ ⁸⁸ ⁸⁹ son of Evan Thomas and Sarah < >, was born about 1620 in Bristol, England and died about Jul 1675 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 55. Another name for Philip was Philip "the Emigrant" Thomas.

Birth Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:ah12546&id=I809 has b. abt 1624

Research Notes:
[No evidence is given linking Philip with his alleged father, Evan. If
the connections stated above can be proven, they will lead back to
English Kings and Welsh Princes.]

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From Baltimore: Its History and Its People, p. 795.:

"Edward Talbott, second son of Richard and Elizabeth (Ewen) Talbott, was born at 'Poplar Knowle', November 6, 1658, died there in January, 1689. He married Elizabeth, who died in 1725, widow of William Coale, and daughter of Philip and Sarah Thomas, who were immigrants from England. Philip Thomas was a noted man of his time, the owner of a large estate, and held a variety of positions under the government of the colony."
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From The Thomas Book, pp. 27-34:

PHILIP THOMAS, of the mercantile house of Thomas & Devonshire, at Bristol, England, son of Evan Thomas of Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales, is the earliest ancestor of this family of whom we have legal and documentary proof, although I have little doubt that the descent given in this genealogy is accurately taken from Sir Rhys ap Thomas, K.G., and will be confirmed by further investigations… The coat of arms (ar., a chevron checquy of or and sa., between three ravens, close, of the last) borne by Philip Thomas upon his gold-headed cane and service of silver, served to point out the true affiliation when I came across the arms of Sir Rhys ap Thomas of Carew, in an old copy of Guillim's "Display of Heraldry" (viz., Ar. a chevron sa. between three ravens, close, of the last). ..

Further research satisfied me that the descent was to be taken directly from Sir Rhys through one of his sons by Gwenllian (q.v.), sister of his friend and counsellor, Robert ap Gwylim Harry ap Jevan Gwyn of Mydhifinych, Abbot of Talley. Referring then to the genealogy of Sir Rhys ap Thomas for its earlier history, we begin the present family with this THOMAS AP RHYS, b. after 1478, whose son Philip ap Thomas m. Sybell, dau. of Philip and Joan (Warnecombe) Scudamore, and dying before 1585 left a son and heir, John Philip Thomas, who appears to have inherited from his mother the demesne lands of Grosmount Manor, Monmouthshire, and a grist-mill near by, before 1585, when he held them "in right of Philip Skudamore," and in 1591 was Queen's lessee of mills at Kentchurch in the same shire. He m. Gwenllian, fourth dau. of Walter Herbert, Esq (q.v.), of Skenfrith, Sheriff of Monmouthshire in 1552, and had issue: Evan Thomas, b. 1580, whose name begins the pedigree compiled by the late Philip E. Thomas, Esq., of Baltimore… His wife's name is unknown. Philip, his son, was b. about 1600…

Philip Thomas, the emigrant, before 1650, formed a business partnership with one Devonshire at Bristol, and some time in the year 1651, only seventeen years after Leonard Calvert and Lord Baltimore's first colonists landed at St. Mary's, removed to the province of Maryland. The earliest land patent in his name, dated February 19, 1651-2, conveys to him 500 acres of land called "Beakely" or "Beckley" on the west side of Chesapeake Bay , "in consideration that he hath in the year 1651 transported himself, Sarah, his wife, Philip, Sarah, and Elizabeth his children, into this our province."

He would appear to have come directly from Bristol to Maryland. An examination of the land records of the colony of Virginia, made by the well-known genealogist, R. A. Brock, Esq., of Richmond, fails to show any grant to a Philip Thomas in the seventeenth century, and there would seem to be no reason to suppose that he was in America before coming to Maryland…

Between 1658 and 1661 Philip Thomas had patented to him 100 acres called "Thomas Towne;" in 1665 a patent of 120 acres called "Fuller's Poynt;" in 1668, of 300 acres called "The Planes;" in 1672, of 200 acres called "Phillip's Addicion," and numerous other patents of unnamed tracts. This land lay mostly in Anne Arundel County, near what is now known as West River. "Fuller's Poynt," between the Severn and South Rivers, is now called Thomas Point, and is the site of a light-house. A man of character and resolution, the emigrant soon acquired influence amongst his neighbours, and, affiliating himself with the Puritan party, he became one of its leaders in the conflict with Lord Baltimore, the Proprietary, and his representatives in the province. When Cromwell and the Parliamentary party were supreme in England, their sympathizers in Maryland broke out in open rebellion under Colonel Richard Bennett, and Philip Thomas, holding a military commission as lieutenant, was of their muster in Anne Arundel County, Md. Governor Stone immediately summoned the militia of the province, and with a little army of 250 men, after seizing a magazine of arms collected by the Puritans, set out for Providence on the Severn, the head-quarters of Bennett's partisans. Part of his men were transported in small vessels, and part marched along the Bay shore. As they drew near Providence, Stone sent forward a messenger to the enemy, summoning them to surrender; but the messenger did not return; and on the evening of the same day, March 24, 1654-5, the Governor's little fleet, with all his army now on board, made its appearance in the Severn.

Captain Fuller, the commander at Providence, put some men on board a ship lying in the harbour, who fired on Stone's boats as he landed his forces, but did no damage. On the next morning, which was Sunday, Governor Stone and his force came marching up to the attack, under the black and yellow flag of the colony, while over Fuller's men, 107 in number, drawn up in order of battle, floated the blue cross on a crimson field, the standard of the Commonwealth of England. The battle was short, but sharp; about fifty of the Governor's men were killed or wounded, and Stone himself, with nearly all his force, compelled to surrender, under a promise that their lives should be spared.

The Puritan annalist writes: "After the battle our men were so tired with watching and anxiety (before the attack) that the guards set over the prisoners fell asleep at their posts; yet the Catholics were so disheartened by their defeat, that no one of them attempted to escape." "Hammond against Heamans," a contemporary pamphlet by one of the Governor's party, notes that "three days after the battle Captain Fuller, Wm. Burgees, Richard Evans, Leo Strong, Wm. Durand, Roger Heamans, John Brown, John Cuts, Richard Smith, one Thomas (Philip Thomas), one Bestone, Sampson Warren, Thomas Meares, and one Crouch, sat as a Council of War, condemned a number of the prisoners to die, and executed four of them."

March 20, 1656-7, Lieutenant Philip Thomas was appointed one of the six High Commissioners of the Provincial Court, the father of his son-in-law, John Mears, being another. When Oliver Cromwell ordered the revolutionists to return the province to the Proprietary he was one of the commissioners to make the surrender, which was effected on March 24, 1658-9, when the articles of surrender were signed, sealed, and delivered. After this he does not seem to have taken an active part in the political affairs of the province, the notices of his name upon the colonial records having to do with transfers of land, etc., the number of which were considerable.

From a petition to the Colonial Assembly, dated April 16, 1666, we learn that he had returned from a voyage to England in the preceding month. Tuesday, October 17, 1671, the Upper House of Assembly consents to a bill for ferries, among them being one "over Potapsco River, from Philip Thomas point in Anne Arundel Co. to Kent Co."

In April, 1672, George Fox, the founder of the Society of Friends or Quakers, arrived in Maryland, landing at the Patuxent just in time to reach a "general meeting for all the Friends in the Province of Maryland," which had been appointed by John Burnyeat to be held at West River. He describes it as a "very large meeting," and held four days, "to which, besides Friends, came many other people divers of whom were of considerable quality in the world's account." Immediately after this meeting Fox appears to have continued his labours by preaching his doctrines and establishing meetings for discipline at various places in the province. He remained in America until after the "general meeting" at West River, which commenced on the 17th of 3d month (May), 1673, and lasted four days. The next day, being the 21st, he set sail for England. In describing his meeting he says, "divers of considerable account in the government and many others were present, who were generally satisfied, and many of them reached, for it was a wonderful glorious meeting." It is possible, from the language of his will, that Philip Thomas himself was one of those "reached" by George Fox, and there can be no doubt that during his missionary tour his preaching brought a number of the family under the influence of Quakerism, as we find their names enrolled upon the early records of the Society immediately afterward. In point of fact, an examination of those records shows that, for the generation then living and their children, in Maryland at least, George Fox, John Burnyeat, Samuel Bownas, and the other preachers of Quakerism, did very much the same work as was done a century later by John Wesley and the Methodists. Such religion as they had was formal and lifeless; many, indeed, had cast off all restraint, and were living in utter neglect of the ordinances of religion and common morality. The Quaker missionaries coming amongst them with their fervid zeal, and speaking, as they thought, messages direct from heaven, aroused the slumbering souls of their hearers, and reaped a large harvest of converts to what was in fact the first presentation of a spiritual religion they had known.

As a result of this, the Quaker Registers of the end of the seventeenth century are a veritable Libro d'oro in Maryland, containing as they do the names of so many of the leading families of the province. Whether Philip Thomas became a Quaker or not, his widow certainly was one, and probably a preacher of the sect. September 9, 1674, he made his will, which was proved August 10, 1675. A copy, apparently made by one of his sons-in-law, is still preserved at the family seat, "Lebanon," West River, Md. From this he appears to have disposed of much of the land granted him, only mentioning "Beckley," "Fuller's Poynt," and the "Playns," and his two houses in Bristol, England. The clause in the will making "the body of Quakers" a final Court of Appeal in the event of any dispute arising under its provisions, was a common one amongst the Society of Friends, and in this case recourse was had to it. After the death of his widow, Sarah Thomas, his son Samuel claimed all her estates by virtue of a verbal will which he alleged she had made in his favour. This claim was resisted by is brother-in-law, Edward Talbot, and the West River Meeting of Friends was appealed to, to decide the question. The Meeting decided that although she had expressed a wish that Samuel Thomas should be her sole heir, she had not given legal effect to it, and that the state should be equally divided between her several heirs. The two houses in Bristol were sold before September 13, 1690, when John Talbot claimed an interest in the proceeds of the sale in right of his wife, the granddaughter of Philip Thomas, to the extent of and as her share of the whole landed estate."

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For a historical context, excerpted from The Cousins' Wars, p. 58:
"The principal fighting in English North America was between Catholics and Puritans in Maryland. In 1645, Captain Richard Ingle, a Parliamentarian, seized the Catholic capital at St. Mary's on Chesapeake Bay, and two Jesuit priests were sent to England in chains. Disgruntled Puritans from Virginia had begun emigrating to Maryland in 1644-45, and in 1649 established a settlement at Providence (now Annapolis), which became the center of Parliamentary strength. St. Mary's was recaptured by the Calvert faction in 1646. Maryland Puritans defeated the Calvert forces again a decade later in the 'Battle of the Severn' in 1655, but the Calverts came back to full power in 1660 with the Restoration."

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From Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, pp. 46-47:

"With his wife Sarah Harrison and three children, Philip, Sarah and Elizabeth, Philip Thomas came from Bristol, England, in 1651. He was granted five hundred acres, 'Beckley,' on the west of the Chesapeake.

"To this he added 'Thomas Towne,' 'The Plains' and 'Phillip's Addition.' On this he erected his homestead, 'Lebanon,' a view of which is still preserved. On his lands stands Thomas Point Lighthouse.

"His neighbor was Captain Wm. Fuller, the provincial leader. With him, Edward Lloyd, Richard Preston, Samuel Withers went to St. Leonards, and delivered up the captured records [from 1657] With this act he gave up political adventures and joined the Society of Friends, under George Fox. The Quaker Society was made the final court to settle his estate.

"This estate was claimed by his son, Samuel Thomas, through a verbal will which Edward Talbott, his brother-in-law resisted. The question was finally decided by the Society in favor of all the heirs."

• Formed: a business partnership with Devonshire called Thomas & Devonshire, Bef 1650, Bristol, England. This was a mercantile house.

• Removed to: the Province of Maryland, 1651. with his wife, Sarah, and his children Philip, Sarah and Elizabeth.

• Religion: a Puritan.

• Land Patent: for "Beckley," 500 acres on the west side of Chesapeake Bay, 19 Feb 1652, Maryland, (United States). It may have been called "Beakely."

• Appointed: one of the six High Commissioners of the Provincial Court, 20 Mar 1657, Maryland, (United States).

• Land Patent: for 100 acres called "Thomas Towne", Betw 1658 and 1661.

• Land Patent: for 120 acres called "Fuller's Poynt" between the Severn and South rivers, 1665, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). This area is now called Thomas Point and is the site of a lighthouse.

• Returned: from a voyage to England, Mar 1666.

• Land Patent: for 300 acres called "The Planes", 1668, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Land Patent: for 200 acres called "Phillip's Addition", 1672, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). He erected his homestead, "Lebanon," on this parcel.

• Converted: to Quakerism, Abt 1672, West River Hundred, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Will: 9 Sep 1674, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). ⁹⁰ Extract of the Last Will and Testament of PHILIP THOMAS of Ann Arundel county
dated 9th September,1674, proven 10th July, 1675

To sons, Philip and Samuel and their heirs 500 acres. "The Clifts" in Calvert County, equally.
Daughter Martha, 3 grandchildren, viz.: Mary, daughter of John Meers, Philip and Elizabeth, children of William Cole, and to the Quakers personalty, 5 children, viz.: Philip, Samuel, Sarah, Elizabeth and Martha, personalty, equally.
Wife, Sarah, execx, and residuary legatee of estate including 120 acres "Fuller's Point," Ann Arundel County, and 1200 acres, "The Plains," on Patapsco River, Baltimore County, the latter tract to pass to son, Samuel aforesaid.
Test:
Jno. Ricks.
Marmaduke Noble.
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Source: This extract appears to have been reprinted from the Maryland Calendar of Wills, Wills from 1635 to 1685, edited by Jane Baldwin, published 1904, Kohn and Pollack, Baltimore Md.

• Probate: 10 Jul 1675, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). Will may have been proved on 10 August 1675.

Philip married Sarah Harrison ⁹¹ in 1651 in England. Sarah was born about 1628 in Bristol, England and died on or bef 25 Nov 1687 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 59.

Children from this marriage were:

385 i. Elizabeth Thomas (born before 1651 in <Bristol>, England - died on 24 Feb 1726 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

ii. Philip Thomas (born before 1651 in Bristol, England - died before 1688)

iii. Sarah Thomas (born before 1651 in Bristol, England - died in 1675)

iv. Martha Thomas (born after 1651 in Maryland, (United States) - died before 1688 in Maryland, (United States))

v. Samuel Thomas (born about 1655 in Maryland, (United States) - died before 10 Feb 1743)

771. Sarah Harrison,⁹¹ daughter of Edmund Harrison and Jane Godfrey, was born about 1628 in Bristol, England and died on or bef 25 Nov 1687 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 59.

Research Notes: From The Thomas Book:
"Herring Creek Meeting, November 25, 1687, 'Sarah Thomas is taken away by death.'"

• Religion: a Quaker, Aft Apr 1672, West River Hundred, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). She may also have been a preacher of the sect.

• Inherited: "Fuller's Point," 120 acres, from her husband, 10 Jul 1675, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Inherited: "The Plains," 1200 acres on the Patapsco River, 10 Jul 1675, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). This property was to pass to her son Samuel upon her death.

Sarah married Lieutenant Philip Thomas ⁵⁹ ⁸⁶ ⁸⁷ ⁸⁸ ⁸⁹ in 1651 in England. Philip was born about 1620 in Bristol, England and died about Jul 1675 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 55. Another name for Philip was Philip "the Emigrant" Thomas.

776. Honorable Capt. John Dorsey, of "Hockley-in-the-Hole",⁵⁵ ⁹² ⁹³ ⁹⁴ ⁹⁵ ⁹⁶ ⁹⁷ ⁹⁸ son of Edward Darcy, "the Colonist" and Ann, was born about 1645 in Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, (United States) and died on 11 Mar 1715 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 70. Other names for John were Honorable John Dorsey of "Hockley-in-the-Hole and" Captain John Dorsey of "Hockley-in-the-Hole."

Death Notes: 1714/15.

Research Notes: Youngest son of Edward, the colonist. Patented "Hockley-in-the-Hole" on the south side of the Severn with his brothers Edward and Joshua in 1664. Acquired "Troy" around 1699.
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From Side-Lights on Maryland History, Vol. 2, pp. 87-91:

"Hockley-in-the-Hole, originally taken up by Edward Darcy, was in 1664 patented to his sons Edward, Joshua and John, the original patent bearing date August 20, 1664, being still in the possession of the present owner of Hockley, Miss Anne Elizabeth Dorsey, lineal descendant of all three of the original patentees. In the year 1681 'Edward Dorsey, Gent. of Ann Arundell County, Son and heir of Edward Dorsey late of said County deceased' assigned his right to his brother John. The parchment document granting Hockley to the three Dorsey brothers bears the autograph of Charles, third Lord Baltimore, and was given under the Great Seal of the Province.

"[Major Edward Dorsey's] house on Prince George's Street, Annapolis, was probably built when he disposed of his interest in Hockley to his youngest brother the 'Honorable John Dorsey.'

"... the Honorable John Dorsey, captain of the Baltimore County militia in later years, took possession of Hockley, three miles from Annapolis, over which his wife, Madam Pleasance Ely, presided, of whom it has been noted--perhaps as a warning to her descendants, that her name was in no sense suggestive of her disposition."
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From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland, p. 56:

"The following record is taken from 'Our Early Settlers.'--A list of our early arrivels [sic] up to 1680.

"'Robert Bullen demands lands for bringing over a number of passengers, amongst whom was Edward Dorsey, in 1661.'

"The same record adds, 'Aug. 25th [20th], 1664, patented to him, John and Joshua Dorsey, a plantation called "Hockley-in-the-Hole," four hundred acres.'

"In 1683, this land was resurveyed for John Dorsey, and found to contain 843 acres. 400 acres first surveyed being old rents remaining new, whole now in the possession of Caleb Dorsey.

"Such is the record of 'Hockley' upon our Rent Rolls, at Annapolis."

Ibid., p. 30:
"In 1664, the three sons of Edward Dorsey, the immigrant of 1650--relatives of the Howards--took up and patented their father's survey of 'Hockley-in-the-Hole.' They were Colonel Edward Dorsey, Joshua and Hon. John Dorsey, prominent leaders in political movements and representatives in legislative measures."

Ibid., pp. 61-62:

"HON. JOHN DORSEY, OF 'HOCKLEY.'

"Coming into possession of 'Hockley,' in 1683, Hon. John Dorsey married Plesance Ely, who later took up a tract of land on Elk Ridge, which she named 'The Isle of Ely.' In 1694, Hon. John Dorsey, was a commissioner for the development of Annapolis. He was upon many important committees during his service in the Lower House of the Assembly. In 1711, he was advanced to the Upper House, and there remained until his death in 1714. During his life-time he was a surveyor of a vast estate of valuable lands. He left an exceedingly intelligent will of entail, which gives a summary of his large estate. It reads: 'My wife, Plesance, is to have one-third of my estate, and also the choice of my estate on South River, or my now dwelling place on Elk Ridge [Troy]. To my grandson, John Dorsey, son of my son, Edward Dorsey, deceased, my Patuxent plantation and lands thereunto adjoining called 'Dorsey's Search,' lying in Baltimore County. If no issue, to go to the three youngest grandchildren of my daughter, Deborah

'I give to my grandson, Edward Dorsey, son of my son, Edward Dorsey, de ceased, "Dorsey's Adventure" and "Whitaker's Purchase" adjoining it. If he leave no issue, then to John, of Edward, and if he leave none, then as above, to Deborah's youngest three children. To my grandsons, Charles and William Ridgely, of Deborah, my tract called "White Wine and Claret," south side of the middle branch of the Patuxent. If they leave no issue, to go to Martha, Elinor and Edward Clagett.

'I give to my two grandsons, Samuel and Richard, of Caleb, my son, my plantation on South River, called "South River Quarter," it being the remainder of a tract given to my son, Caleb. In case of no issue, the same to go to granddaughters, Achsah and Sophia of Caleb.

'To grandson, Basil, of Caleb, my plantation on Elk Ridge, called "Troy." If no issue, to my grandsons, John and Caleb, of Caleb. My son, Caleb, to be my administrator.--JOHN DORSEY. (Seal.'

"Mrs. Plesance Dorsey became Mrs Robert Wainwright. Her tract, 'The Isle of Ely,' was sold by her grandson, 'Patuxent John Dorsey,' to Basil Dorsey, of Caleb, whose homestead, 'Troy Hill,' was the former residence of Hon. John Dorsey."

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From http://genforum.genealogy.com/norwood/messages/1247.html:

Notes for Captain John Dorsey:
[Ancestors of Abednego Baker by Muriel Schulz.ged]

From Anne Arundel Gentry, p. 10:
Edward Dorsey II before 1683 assigned to his brother, John, his portion of 400 acres for 24,000 lbs. Tobacco. Joshua, the second son, had conveyed his portion of "Hockley" for 8,000 lbs. Tobacco. In 1685 Caleb Dorsey, son of John, had the plantation resurveyed and found that it contained 843 acres instead of the original 400.

[Page 10]: 1681 - Deed from Edward Dorsey II, to John Dorsey:
Edward Dorsey of the County of Anne Arundel Gent son and heir of Edward Dorsey late of the County of Anne Arundel . . . deceased. . . whereas the Rt. Honorable Cecillius Lord Baron of Baltimore by his pattent bearing date the twentieth day of August one thousand six hundred and sixty four for ye Consideration therein mentioned Grant unto the said Edward Dorsey, Joshua Dorsey and John Dorsey my brothers a parcell of land Called Hockley in ye Hole lying in Anne Arundel County aforesaid on ye South side Seaverne River in ye Woods beginning at a marke Oake being a bound tree of the land of Cornelius and Samuell Howard . . . . the said four hundred Acres of land unto the said Edward Dorsey, John Dorsey and Joshua Dorsey . . . . Now know ye that I the said Edward Dorsey for & in consideration of Twenty four Thousand pounds of good sound merchantable leafe tobacco to me in hand paid by my said Brother John Dorsey the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and thereof of every part & parcell thereof do acquitt and discharge the said John Dorsey . . . . . and quit claim unto my said brother John Dorsey now in possession of the said four hundred Acres of land . . . . by virtue of ye aforesaid pattent or grant of ye sa Lord Baltemore to me the said Edward Josua and John Dorsey in Joynt tenancy as aforesaid or by virtue of any with Same or demand that may or might demand or accrue from my said father Edward Dorsey deceased . . . . Sixth day of December in ye Yeare of our Lord One thousand Six hundred Eighty one."

The indenture was witnessed by Richard Hill and Nicholas Greenbury. Ref. A.A. Co. Deeds, Liber IH:, No. 3, folio 62-63, Hall of Records, Annapolis.

The inventory of his personal estate was taken on April 25, 1715 and filed by his son and executor, Caleb Dorsey. At the home-plantation there were 11 slaves and in "ye new Roome" were books and a pair of spectacles. His quarters at Elk Ridge had five slaves, the Patuxent Quarters four slaves, but none was listed at the South River Quarters. The entire estate was appraised at 1440/3/9 with credit due from merchants in London. Richard Clagett and John Dorsey approved as the next of kin.

He apparently had a state funeral and certainly one in which the mourners and friends enjoyed traditional Maryland hospitality. At an account filed on April 11, 1716, 10 gallons of rum and 30 gallons of cider were consumed as well as cakes costing 2 lbs. The Rev. Williams Tebbs who preached the funeral sermon was given 2 lbs. At that time the widow was allotted her third, that is 321/8/3 plus 4/154 lbs. tobacco.

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From http://www.eskimo.com/~bgudgel/gudgarc1 :

Sometime around 1658 Edward Dorsey took up a tract of land containing 400 acres, lying in Anne Arundel County on the south side of the Severn River and or a branch of Broad Creek. This tract was later patented by his three sons. See Patents 7, f.378. In the year 1664 there was granted to Edward, Joshua and John Dorsey, 2,000 acres of land lying on the Severn River, not far from where the city of Annapolis now stands. A part of this, called "Hockley-in-ye-Hole" (hole meaning valley) which remained interminably in the hands of the descendants of John Dorsey to the present time. In 1681, Major Edward Dorsey transferred his interest in Hockley-in-the-Hole to his brother John. The transfer reads: "To all Christian People To Whom This Writing Shall Come, be Heard or Seen: I, Edward Dorsey, of the county of Anne Arundel, son and heir of the late Edward Dorsey, gentleman, deceased, for the consideration of 24,000 pounds of good merchantable tobacco, transfer my right in a tract of land called "Hockley-in-the- Hole" granted to Edward, Joshua and John Dorsey in 1664 to my brother, John Dorsey; and I further covenant to guarantee his right to said land against any demand that may descend from my said Father, Edward Dorsey, for or by reason of any right due to him in his lifetime or by reason of any survey by him made, or warrant returned, or for any other reason or any other matter." "Hockley" in the valley had pleasant environments. To the east, toward Annapolis, was the Carroll estates; to the north was the home of Gen. John Hammond; to the northwest were the lands of Cornelius, Samuel and John Howard; to the southwest was "Todd's Gap" through which the road to Lancelot Todd's led, and to the south the ancient Dorsey "God's Acre" which has since been abandoned for the family burial spot within the charming gardens of "Hockley" itself.

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From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I36906:

Dorsey, John, Honorable,Balto. Co.,26th Nov., 1714; 22nd Mch., 1714-15.
To wife Pleasance, 1/3 of estate, real and personal, she to make choice of plantation -- , on South R., or dwelling plantation -- , on Elk Ridge.
To grandson John, son of son Edward, deceased, and his hrs., the Patuxent plantation "Dorsey's Search," in Balto. Co.; he dying without issue, to pass to grandson Edward, son of son Edward, and he dying without issue, to 3 young. child., -- , of dau. Deborah Clegat.
To grandson Edward afsd., and hrs., plantation "Dorsey's Adventure" on Elk Ridge, Balto. County, also "Whiteaker's Purchase," bought of James Barley; He dying without issue, sd. land to pass to grandson John afsd. and hrs., and then to child. of dau. Deborah as afsd.
To grandsons Charles and Wm. Ridgley, sons of dau. Deborah, equally, and their hrs., "White Wine and Claret," on s. side Patuxent R., in Balto Co.; they dying without issue, sd. tract to pass to Martha, Elinor and Edward Clegatt, child. of dau. Deborah, and hrs.
To grandsons Sam'll and Rich'd Dorsey, sons of son Caleb, and hrs., plantation "South River Quarter," being residue of a tract given by deed of gift to son Caleb. Sd. land to be in possession of wife during life as afsd. should she so select; and should grandsons afsd. die without issue, to pass to granddaus. Acksah and Sophia and their hrs.
To grandson Bazill and hrs., son of son Caleb, plantation "Troy," in Balto. Co.; he dying without issue, to pass to grandsons Jno. and Caleb Dorsey, sons of son Caleb afsd.
To grandson John, son of Edward, deceased, personalty, to be held by his mother, -- , until he is 21 yrs. of age; and to grandchild. Charles, Ridgely, 2nd son of dau. Deborah, and other grandchild. afsd., personalty. Boys to receive their estate at 21 yrs.
To dau. Deborah Clegatt, personalty.
Son Caleb, ex. and residuary legatee of estate.
Test: Joseph Howard, Thos. Higgens, Sam'll Dorsey, Thos. Rogers, Jno. Beale, Vachel Denton. 14. 26.

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From http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/southern/dorsey.html:

John Dorsey², was born ca. 1645 in Lower Norfolk County, Virginia, the son of Edward and his wife Ann, and died in 1715 in Maryland. He emigrated with his family in 1649 to Anne Arundel County, Maryland. John married in 1684 Pleasance ELY . One source identifies her as the step-daughter of Thomas WAINWRIGHT (d. 1729), while another states Thomas was her second husband. John is usually referred to in the records as "Hon." or Captain, a rank he held from 1695 until his death in 1714/5. Although raised as a Friend, he was later identified as Protestant, meaning neither Quaker or Anglican.[19]

"In 1663 John was living with his brothers at "Hockley in the Hole", Anne Arundel County, because it was surveyed for them on 27 January that year. This 400 acre plot had been taken up by their father sometime before 1658, on the south side of the Severn "and or a branch of Broad Creek". In 1681 John bought out his brothers' rights to it. He paid Edward 24,000 pounds of tobacco for it and additional land Edward had bought, and paid 8,000 pounds to Joshua. When it was resurveyed in 1683 (or 1685) it was found to contain 842 (or 843) acres (or resurveyed in 1685 and contained 1,842 acres).[20] The secondary accounts of the original records are a little hard to interpret in large part because they don't always differentiate among the multiplicity of bureaucratic steps necessary to secure title to a tract of land. The original patent was in the possession of a descendent, Anne Elizabeth Dorsey, who was still living in the old homestead in 1913. A photo of that date shows a relatively small house with two dormers on the roof, one chimney at the left end of the photo, and a narrow porch with a roof two storeys high suported on thin columns. The house was nearly obscured with shrubbery.[21] When we went to find it in April 2004, there was a white historical marker on the road, but the two houses that might conceivably have been a remnant of the old homestead both looked twentieth century, to me.

"John purchased significant amounts of land during his life. A list of them, by their names, includes:[22]

"Howard's Heirship" (150 acres) purchased from Cornelius and Elizabeth HOWARD on 4 August 1679; they were the brother and sister-in-law of our John Howard ;
"Hockley in the Hole", purchased Edward's and Joshua's rights in 1681; resurveyed in 1683 and found to contain 842 acres (see above);
"Orphan's Addition", near "Hockley in the Hole", on 10 March 1697, which he gave to his son Caleb on 6 August 1702;
"Dorsey's Adventure" (400 acres on Elk Ridge between the Patuxent and Patapsco) on 30 Feb [sic: perhaps April?] 1688; this tract with the next one were called "Patuxent Plantation", and were bequeathed to John's grandson, John Dorsey;
"Dorsey's Search" (479 acres) purchased on 6 December 1694 from James BAYLEY;
"Troy" (763 acres) on 12 October 1694;
"White Wine and Claret" (1,400 acres) on 6 January 1702;
"Whitaker's Purchase" (79 acres) in 1704;
"Roper's Increase" (100 acres) obtained on 14 February 1705 from Cornelius and Mary HOWARD;
"Mt. Gilboa" (245 acres) in 1706, which he conveyed the next year to Richard COLEGATE.

"On 12 June 1688 John and his brother Edward acquired land in what was then Baltimore County (now Howard County). Edward settled on his "Major's Choice", but John did not build on his "Dorsey's Adventure". Instead John commissioned surveyors to "go beyond Richard Warfield" in upper Anne Arundel County. There on 10 November 1695 he patented "Troy", 736 acres, between the present towns of Elkridge and Guilford, where he built his home. He also patented "Isle of Ely", named for his wife's family, and "Dorsey's Search". Another source says that Pleasance herself took up the tract after John's death, which she named "The Isle of Ely". The tax return of 1695 recorded, "John Dawsey's Quarter, on Elke Ridge, etc.", so John had a house there by that year. This makes "Troy" the oldest remaining house in Howard County, although it has been greatly altered. Originally "Troy" was a one-storey house with a front porch devoid of any ornamentation other than a simple ballustrade. Other floors were added later. The interior and exterior walls were about two feet thick. The old family burial ground was on one side of the house. The front porch now overlooks Meadowridge Cemetery (once part of the Dorsey estate) and route I-95. The entrance is from route 1 north of Dorsey Road.[23]

"John, like his brothers, probably opposed the Revolution of 1689. He gained his first appointed office from Governor Francis NICHOLSON who was sympathetic to the proprietor. From then on John had an active public career. He was appointed Justice of the Peace in Anne Arundel County in 1694 and 1696. In 1694 he was appointed to a commission charged with laying out the town and port of Anne Arundel in the County of the same name. On 17 May 1695 he petitioned the Assembly for a boat to carry the Burgesses of Anne Arundel County to St. Mary's. He was Captain in the Baltimore County militia in 1696. John served on a commission to oversee and direct construction of a Provincial prison in Annapolis. He was named to another commission to report on repairs to a house (purchased from his cousin Major Edward Dorsey) for the storage of public arms.[24]

"In 1692, after the consolidation of the reign of William and Mary in England, a new government was elected in Maryland that was very unsympathetic to Friends. They required an oath of allegiance in order to sit in the Assembly, and four Friends were immediately dismissed. The lower house tried to substitute an affirmation, but Governor Lionel COPLEY insisted on conforming to English practice. That year the Church of England was established, with a compulsary poll tax of forty pounds of tobacco. There were renewed efforts to force Friends to serve in the militia. The following year Friends were not permitted to give evidence in court unless they gave an oath. John Dorsey served as a member of the lower House of Assembly in 1692-93, and again in 1701-04 when a modified bill, rewritten by the Privy Council to meet some of the objections of Friends, was passed. It retained the 40 lb. tax to support the established church, and Friends continued up until the Revolution to suffer distraint of goods for refusing to pay it. In 1704 a bill was passed stipulating again that all office-holders must swear an oath.[25] I do not know how John felt about these attacks on his family's faith.

"John sat in the Lower House for Anne Arundel County in 1692-93 and 1701-04. He was appointed to the Provincial Council where he served from 1710/1 to 1714/5. On 18 January 1714 he described himself as "being lame and indisposed" and asked to be excused from the Council meeting. The following year the Council was said to consist of twelve "of the most able and discreet gentlemen" of the Province, including "John Dorsey, Esq., lately deceased."[26]

"John was a planter and merchant, somewhat more prosperous and less controversial than his older brother Edward. At the time of his first election, in 1692, John owned 1,242 acres. By 1696 he owned 2,484. In 1699 he was listed among the taxables on the South side of Patapsco, owning five slaves. Shortly thereafter he moved his family to "Troy", 763 acres at Elk Ridge, Baltimore County, which had been surveyed 12 October 1694. He took up 1,400 acres called "White Wine and Claret" between the present towns of Simpsonville and Clarksville in Howard County on 6 January 1702. The story goes that he sent out the surveyors with an ample supply of those liquid refreshments; when they returned with crooked lines, John figured that was the cause, and kept the name. The tax lists for Baltimore County sometimes indicate the number of slaves he owned at various plantations. In 1699 he had five on South Side Patapsco; in 1702 four, and in 1703 ten at Elk Ridge.[27]

"A few Friends were exercised about the institution of slavery, citing Jesus' injunction to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. But nothing was done at this time to rid the Society of Friends of this blemish. A few Friends were also exercised about the excessive use of tobacco. Hardshaw Monthly Meeting in Lancashire, Old England, minuted this advice 14 Fourth Month [June] 1691:

'It being considered that the too frequent use of smoking Tobacco is inconsistent with friends holy profession, it is desired that such as have occasion to make use thereof take it privately, neither too publicly in their own houses, nor by the highways, streets, or in alehouses or elsewhere, tending to the abetting the common excess.[27a]'

"Most Maryland Friends were oblivious of these movements that would impact so heavily on their economic and social well being.

"John signed his will in Baltimore County on 26 November 1714; it was witnessed by six men, one of whom signed with a mark. It was probated 22 March 1714/5. He left one third of his real and personal estate, after the payment of his debts, to his wife Pleasance as full payment of her dower. She was to be given her choice of either the plantation on South River or "my own dwelling plantation" on Elk Ridge. Her share of the estate included four human beings: Jacob and his wife Jenny, and two other Negro men, Lyman and Sambo. John's extensive real estate holdings and the remaining slaves were carefully apportioned to his grandchildren, with instructions for their further disposal if a given grandchild died with no heirs. His daughter Deborah was to be given £50, doled out at the rate of £8 per year "for her support", but no real estate. Her children were the third back-up to inherit if other grandchildren died without heirs. The residue went to his son Caleb, who was named executor. Nathaniell and Thomasin STINCHCOMB owed money to him.[28]

"An inventory of John's property was taken on 25 April 1715 by Thomas HAMMOND and John ISRAEL. The only values given in the Dorsey Family's copy were for the seventeen enslaved people. An odd assortment of items were listed "At the Home Plantation", "In the New Room", and "in the Kitchen". They included one silver tankard and one silver spoon; a dozen old leather chairs, six new leather chairs, and 4 "Turkey workt" chairs; an old sealskin trunk; a gun and 1/4 lb. of gunpowder; a small looking glass; one feather bed with canvas tick[ing], rug blanket, sheets, bedstead, and pillows; another feather bed and furniture, curtains and "vallens" [valence]; one pair Taylors Shears; a pair of money scales and weights; one parcel of new books; a pair of spectacles and case; 8 small brushes, 3 old combs, 3 pair sissors; 1 parcel of spice. There were lots of shoes, indicating the kind of merchandize with which John dealt: 2 dozen and 10 pair men's shoes, 3 pair women's shoes, 21 pair men's shoes. To go with them, 13 pair "large wove" stockings, 1 pair motheaten stockings, 20 pair of 4-thread hose, 5 pair women's thread stockings, 8 pair men's worsted hose, 1 pair large wove stockings. Then there was thread: 6.5 lbs. colored, 3 lbs. "Whited brown, coarse", 2 lbs. finer, 1 lb. brown, 1.5 lb. White and Brown, .5 lb. fine white, and about 1 lb. silk. John also had 6 gross Coat buttons and 6.5 gross Vest buttons, and about 5 gross fine thread [buttons?]. The only food mentioned was 1,692 lbs. of bacon. Negroes were listed "in the Kitchen": 2-year-old girl Beck; 6-year-old boy Sambo; 4-year-old boy Roger; 10-year-old girl Sarah, "much hurt by fire"; a "dropsical man" Jack; men named Jack and Tom, and one without a name; a woman, Beck, and young (unnamed) girl with child. The total value of these ten people was a mere £163 and 10d. At the Elk Ridge House there was ten lbs. of old pewter, a punch bowl, and more enslaved people: men named Simon, Sambo, Jack, and Toby; a woman named Jenny, a one-year old girl named Hagar and another girl (age not listed) named Juno. They were valued at £157. Other, unspecified items were at "Pattuxant Quarter", at South River, and at the "New Design". He probably owned about 5,000 acres; his estate was valued at £2,752.11.1.[29]

"Pleasance, "of austere memory" was described in family records: "between her name and her disposition there was no similarity." She married a second time, on 30 November 1722, Thomas WAINWRIGHT. With this marriage, "Troy" passed to her grandson Basil Dorsey, son of Caleb. Thomas died in 1729, leaving Pleasance the greater part of his estate. Pleasance apparently used her wealth to invest in land. A warrant was made out for her 17 December 1717 for 200 acres called "Isle of Ely" adjacent to "Troy". That year she also bought 100 acre "Oldman's Folly". In 1720 she bought 200 acre "Roper's Increase" (perhaps part of the original of which her husband had bought 79 acres in 1705), 50 acre "Howard's Addition", and 120 acre "Poplar Spring Garden" in Baltimore County at the head of the Patapsco River, adjacent to "Howard's Ridge".[30]

"Pleasance died in 1734. Her estate was appraised 14 August 1734, by Benjamin HOWARD and John HAMMOND, son of Charles. Her possessions included some items that had been in her first husband's inventory. Pleasance had wearing apparel, a silver tankard and cups, a silver spoon, thimble, and buckles, 3 silk handkerchiefs, taylor's shears, 2 small punch bowls, 4 ivory handled knives and forks, a pepper box, 1 caster, 1 tin baster, 1 flesh fork, 1 cutting knife and 1 pen knife, 2 chests, a pair of spectacles, 2 "Turkey-workt" chairs, 6 old books (unspecified), furniture and kitchen utensils, stock and feed, one old Negro man named Tom, one old Negro woman named Beck, and one Negro lad named George.[31]

• Religion: raised a Quaker.

• Surveyed: "Hockley-in-the-Hole," on the south side of the Severn, owned by his father, Edward Darcy, 27 Jan 1664, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). The entire "Hockley" grant may have ultimately consisted of 2,000 acres. It was near the site of Annapolis, on Cabin Neck Brook, a tributary of the Severn River, between Hockley Creek and Underwoods Creek.

• Patented: 400 acres 3 miles from Annapolis called "Hockley-in-the-Hole" with his brothers Edward and Joshua, 20 Aug 1664, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). "Hockley-in-the-Hole" was located on Cabin Neck Brook, which fed Underwoods Creek, a tributary of the Severn.

• Purchased: "Howard's Heirship," 150 acres, from Cornelius and Elizabeth Howard, 4 Aug 1679.

• Purchased: his brother Joshua's right in "Hockley-in-the-Hole", Bef Dec 1681, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). for 8,000 lbs. of tobacco.

• Purchased: his brother Edward's right in "Hockley-in-the-Hole", 6 Dec 1681, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). for 24,000 lbs. of tobacco

• Resurveyed: Hockley plantation, 1683, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). and found it to contain 843 acres instead of the 400 acres first surveyed.

• Purchased: "Dorsey's Adventure," 400 acres on Elk Ridge between the Patuxent and Patapsco rivers, 30 feb 1688, Baltimore (Howard), Maryland, (United States). This tract, with the one next to it, were called "Patuxent Plantation" and bequeathed to John's grandson, John Dorsey ("Patuxent John" Dorsey).

• Purchased: "Troy," 763 acres on Elk Ridge, 12 Oct 1694, Baltimore (Howard), Maryland, (United States). "Troy" was located between the present towns of Elkridge and Guilford. [It may have been only 736 acres.]

• Purchased: "Dorsey's Search," 479 acres, from James Bayley, 6 Dec 1694, Baltimore (Howard), Maryland, (United States). This estate was on both sides of the north branch of the Patuxent. He bequeathed it to his grandson "Patuxent John" Dorsey.

• Served: as a commissioner for the development of the town and port of Annapolis, 1694, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Served: in the Lower House of the Assembly for Anne Arundel County, from abt 1694 to 1711, Maryland, (United States).

• Served: as Justice of the Peace, 1694, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Residence: on "Troy Hill", by 1695, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, (United States). From http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/southern/dorsey.html:
"John commissioned surveyors to 'go beyond Richard Warfield' in upper Anne Arundel County. There on 10 November 1695 he patented 'Troy', 736 acres, between the present towns of Elkridge and Guilford, where he built his home... The tax return of 1695 recorded, 'John Dawsey's Quarter, on Elke Ridge, etc.', so John had a house there by that year. This makes 'Troy' the oldest remaining house in Howard County, although it has been greatly altered. Originally 'Troy' was a one-storey house with a front porch devoid of any ornamentation other than a simple ballustrade. Other floors were added later. The interior and exterior walls were about two feet thick. The old family burial ground was on one side of the house. The front porch now overlooks Meadowridge Cemetery (once part of the Dorsey estate) and route I-95."

• Served: as Justice of the Peace, 1696, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Served: as Captain in the Baltimore County Militia, 1696, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Purchased: "Orphan's Addition" near "Hockley in the Hole", 10 Mar 1697, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Built: his residence "Troy Hill" in his homestead "Troy" on Elk Ridge, by 1699, Baltimore (Howard), Maryland, (United States).

• Moved: to his plantation called "Troy" on Elk Ridge, 1699, Baltimore (Howard), Maryland, (United States).

• Acquired: "South River Quarter," a plantation on the South River, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Purchased: "White Wine and Claret," 1400 acres on the south side of the middle branch of the Patuxent, 6 Jan 1702, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, (United States). The estate was located between the present towns of Simpsonville and Clarksville in Howard County.

• Gave: "Hockley-in-the-Hole" and "Orphan's Addition" to his son Caleb, 6 Aug 1702, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Acquired: "Whitaker's Purchase," 79 acres adjoining "Dorsey's Adventure" on Elk Ridge, 1704, Baltimore (Howard), Maryland, (United States).

• Purchased: "Roper's Increase," 100 acres, from Cornelius and Mary Howard, 14 Feb 1705.

• Purchased: "Mt. Gilboa," 246 acres, 1706.

• Conveyed: "Mt. Gilboa" to Richard Colegate, 1707.

• Served: in the Provincial Council, 1711-1715.

• Served: in the Upper House of the Assembly, From 1711 to 1714, Maryland, (United States).

• Will: 26 Nov 1714, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Probate: 22 Mar 1715.

• Inventory: of his estate was taken by Thomas Hammond and John Israel, 25 Apr 1715, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). Among the holdings were 17 slaves, at least 7 of whom were young children.

• Funeral: 11 Apr 1716.

John married Pleasance Ely ⁹⁹ ⁹⁸ ¹⁰⁰ in 1683 in <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States). Pleasance was born about 1660 in Maryland, (United States) and died before 14 Aug 1734 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). Another name for Pleasance was Pleasence Ely.

Children from this marriage were:

388 i. Edward Dorsey (born about 1678 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in 1701 in South Patapsco Hundred, Baltimore (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States))

ii. Caleb Dorsey, of Hockley in the Hole [son of Capt. John] (born on 11 Nov 1685 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died in 1742 in "Hockley-in-the-Hole", St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel (Howard), Maryland, (United States))

iii. Deborah Dorsey (born about 1685 - died before 1752)

777. Pleasance Ely,⁹⁹ ⁹⁸ ¹⁰⁰ daughter of Edward Ely and Unknown, was born about 1660 in Maryland, (United States) and died before 14 Aug 1734 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States). Another name for Pleasance was Pleasence Ely.

Birth Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: 1563-GQC b. 1650? MD.

Wikipedia - Charles Ridgely II - has (ca. 1660-1734).

Death Notes: http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has d. 1733 in Baltimore Co., MD.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d221.htm#P221 has d. before 14 Aug 1734.

Wikipedia - Charles Ridgely II - has (ca. 1660-1734).

Research Notes: From http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/southern/dorsey.html

"Pleasance, "of austere memory" was described in family records: "between her name and her disposition there was no similarity." She married a second time, on 30 November 1722, Thomas WAINWRIGHT. With this marriage, "Troy" passed to her grandson Basil Dorsey, son of Caleb. Thomas died in 1729, leaving Pleasance the greater part of his estate. Pleasance apparently used her wealth to invest in land. A warrant was made out for her 17 December 1717 for 200 acres called "Isle of Ely" adjacent to "Troy". That year she also bought 100 acre "Oldman's Folly". In 1720 she bought 200 acre "Roper's Increase" (perhaps part of the original of which her husband had bought 79 acres in 1705), 50 acre "Howard's Addition", and 120 acre "Poplar Spring Garden" in Baltimore County at the head of the Patapsco River, adjacent to "Howard's Ridge".[30]

"Pleasance died in 1734. Her estate was appraised 14 August 1734, by Benjamin HOWARD and John HAMMOND, son of Charles. Her possessions included some items that had been in her first husband's inventory. Pleasance had wearing apparel, a silver tankard and cups, a silver spoon, thimble, and buckles, 3 silk handkerchiefs, taylor's shears, 2 small punch bowls, 4 ivory handled knives and forks, a pepper box, 1 caster, 1 tin baster, 1 flesh fork, 1 cutting knife and 1 pen knife, 2 chests, a pair of spectacles, 2 "Turkey-workt" chairs, 6 old books (unspecified), furniture and kitchen utensils, stock and feed, one old Negro man named Tom, one old Negro woman named Beck, and one Negro lad named George.[31]"

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From Side-Lights on Maryland History, vol. 2, pp. 212-213:

"This Charles Ridgely married Deborah Dorsey, the daughter of Honorable John Dorsey and Pleasance Ely. Of this lady the family records say between her name and her disposition there was no similarity."

Ibid., pp. 87-91:

"...It was at the house on Prince George's Street that Major Edward Dorsey lived during the lifetime of his first wife, Sarah Wyatt, while the Honorable John Dorsey, captain of the Baltimore County militia in later years, took possession of Hockley, three miles from Annapolis, over which his wife, Madam Pleasance Ely, presided, of whom it has been noted--perhaps as a warning to her descendants, that her name was in no sense suggestive of her disposition.

"Certain it is that the amiable Sarah, wife of Major Edward Dorsey, died, after bearing six sons and two daughters to her liege lord, while 'Pleasance,' of austere memory, buried the 'Honorable John,' and was led a second time to the altar by Thomas Wainwright."

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From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland, pp. 61-62:

"Coming into possession of 'Hockley,' in 1683, Hon. John Dorsey married Plesance Ely, who later took up a tract of land on Elk Ridge, which she named 'The Isle of Ely.'... He left an exceedingly intelligent will of entail, which gives a summary of his large estate. It reads: 'My wife, Plesance, is to have one-third of my estate, and also the choice of my estate on South River, or my now dwelling place on Elk Ridge...

"Mrs. Plesance Dorsey became Mrs Robert Wainwright. Her tract, 'The Isle of Ely,' was sold by her grandson, 'Patuxent John Dorsey,' to Basil Dorsey, of Caleb, whose homestead, 'Troy Hill,' was the former residence of Hon. John Dorsey."

• Inherited: One-third of Hon. John Dorsey's estate, 1715, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Inherited: Hon. John Dorsey's estate "Troy" on the South River or "Troy Hill" on Elk Ridge, 1715, <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States). This estate passed to her grandson Basil Dorsey, son of Caleb, upon her marriage to Thomas Wainwright on 30 November 1722.

• Acquired: "The Isle of Ely," 200 acres on Elk Ridge adjacent to "Troy", 17 Dec 1717, <Anne Arundel (Howard)>, Maryland, (United States).

• Purchased: "Oldman's Folly," 100 acres, 1717.

• Purchased: "Roper's Increase," 200 acres, 1720.

• Purchased: "Howard's Addition," 50 acres, 1720.

• Purchased: "Poplar Spring Garden," 120 acres at the head of the Patapsco River, adjacent to "Howard's Ridge", 1720, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Conveyed: her inherited Dorsey holdings to her grandson Basil Dorsey upon her marriage to Thomas Wainwright, 30 Nov 1722.

• Appraisal: of her estate by Benjamin Howard and John Hammond, son of Charles, 14 Aug 1734.

Pleasance married Honorable Capt. John Dorsey, of "Hockley-in-the-Hole" ⁵⁵ ⁹² ⁹³ ⁹⁴ ⁹⁵ ⁹⁶ ⁹⁷ ⁹⁸ in 1683 in <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States). John was born about 1645 in Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, (United States) and died on 11 Mar 1715 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 70. Other names for John were Honorable John Dorsey of "Hockley-in-the-Hole and" Captain John Dorsey of "Hockley-in-the-Hole."

Pleasance next married Thomas Wainwright on 30 Nov 1722. Thomas died in 1729. Another name for Thomas was Robert Wainwright.

Research Notes: 2nd husband of Plesance (Ely) Dorsey.

Name given as either Robert or Thomas in 2 sources.
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From Historic Graves of Maryland, pp. 156-157:

"On September 27, 1727, the freeholders of Queen Caroline parish, then a part of Anne Arundel county, met at the parish church and 'made choice' of Henry Ridgely and John Howard as churchwardens; Thomas Wainright, John Dorsey son of Edward, John Hammond son of Charles, Orland Griffith, Richard Davis and Robert Shipley as vestrymen. ...[M]ost of these worthies were landowners in this section..."

778. Captain Richard Hill

Richard married someone.

His child was:

389 i. Ruth Hill (born about 1681 in Maryland, (United States) - died in 1747 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

784. John Wells ¹⁰¹ was born about 1675 in <Maryland, (United States)> and died in 1721 about age 46.

Research Notes: "Big Wells" family line.

FamilySearch.org AFN: RSTB-P1 has b. abt 1680 in Maryland.

John married Margaret MacClane Betw 1700 and 1702. Margaret was born in 1681 in <Maryland, (United States)>. Other names for Margaret were Margaret McClain and Margaret McClane.

Marriage Notes: Source: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~digging/index.html

The child from this marriage was:

392 i. Charles Wells (born in 1703 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 16 Dec 1738 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

785. Margaret MacClane, daughter of Hector MacClane and Amy Norman, was born in 1681 in <Maryland, (United States)>. Other names for Margaret were Margaret McClain and Margaret McClane.

Research Notes: Source: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~digging/index.html

Familysearch.org AFN: RSTB-Q6 has Margaret? b. 1681.

Margaret married John Wells ¹⁰¹ Betw 1700 and 1702. John was born about 1675 in <Maryland, (United States)> and died in 1721 about age 46.

786. Anthony Arnold was born about 1678 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States and died on 20 Jul 1721 about age 43.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: 19J4-2LW

Anthony married Sarah 1699 ? in Maryland, United States. Sarah was born about 1678 in <Maryland, United States>.

The child from this marriage was:

393 i. Sarah Arnold (born about 1701 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States)

787. Sarah was born about 1678 in <Maryland, United States>.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: 19J4-2M4

Sarah married Anthony Arnold 1699 ? in Maryland, United States. Anthony was born about 1678 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States and died on 20 Jul 1721 about age 43.

792. Owen Humphrey, of Llwyn du,¹⁰² ¹⁰³ son of Humphrey ap Hugh, of Llwyn du and Elizabeth verch John Powell, of Gadfa, Rhiwargor, was born in 1625 in <Llwyn du>, Llangelynin Parish, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales, was christened on 13 Apr 1629 in Llangelynin Parish, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales, and died in 1699 in Llangelynin Parish, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales at age 74. Another name for Owen was Humphrey Owen of Llwyn du.

Research Notes: 2nd son and heir of Humphrey ap Hugh.

From Welsh Settlement of Pensylvania, p. 151:

"[John Humphrey and Samuel Humphrey] were brothers to Owen Humphrey, of Llwyn du, 1625-1695, a J. P. in Merioneth, and a prominent Friend, who was the father of Rebecca, wife of Robert Owen, of Merion [Pennsylvania], and Elizabeth, wife of John Roberts..."
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From Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, p. 48:

"Issue [of Humphrey ap Hugh]:...
3. Owen, bapt. in Llangelynin Church, 13 April, 1629; of whom presently [see footnote 3, p. 48]..."

Footnote 3, p. 48:
"Owen Humphrey, second son and heir of Humphrey ap Hugh, inherited Llwyn du. He married Margaret, daughter of ______________, and had, among other issue, some of whom removed to Pennsylvania, a daughter, Rebecca, who married, 1678, Robert Owen, of Fron Gôch, near Bala, in the Comôt of Pennlyn, Merionethshire. Robert and Rebecca Owen removed to Pennsylvania in 1690 and settled in Merion Township, where they died 1697, leaving besides daughters, male issue as follows; Evan Owen, Provincial Councillor, Judge of Court of Common Pleas, etc.; Owen Owen, High Sheriff of Philadelphia County and Coroner; John Owen High Sheriff of the County of Chester, Member of Assembly and Trustee of the Loan Office; and Robert Owen, who married Susanna, daughter of William Hudson, Mayor of Philadelphia. The second Robert Owen's daughter, Hannah, married, first, John Ogden, by whom she had a son, William Ogden, who left issue, and, secondly, Joseph Wharton, of Walnut Grove, by whom she had, besides other children, Robert Wharton, Mayor of Philadelphia, Captain of First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry."

• Justice: 1678.

Owen married Margaret Vaughan ¹³ ¹⁰⁴ in 1681 in London, England. Margaret was born in 1630 in Llangelynn <Llanuwchllyn>, Montgomeryshire, Wales, was christened in Llanwdhlyn <Llanuwchllyn> Parish, Merionethshire, Wales, and died on 22 Sep 1699 in Llwyngwril, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales at age 69.

Marriage Notes: Source:
http://genforum.genealogy.com/owings/messages/604.html - Marsha Barnes

Children from this marriage were:

396 i. Captain Richard Owings, "the Settler" (born on 7 Mar 1659 in <Llwyn du>, Llanllugan, Montgomeryshire, Wales - died on 14 Nov 1716 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

ii. John Owen (born about 1653 in <Llanllugan, > Merionethshire, Wales - died in Feb 1653 in Wales)

iii. Joshua Owen (born about 1659 in Llangelynn <Llanllugan?>, Montgomeryshire, Wales - died on 14 Mar 1728)

iv. Owen Owen (born about 1661 in Llangelynn <Llanllugan?>, Montgomeryshire, Wales)

v. Margaret Owen (born 1662 ? in Merionethshire, Wales - died before 1688)

vi. Rebecca Owen (born about 1663 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales - died on 23 Aug 1697 in Merion Twp, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States)

vii. Henry Owen (born 1670 ? in Merionethshire, Wales)

viii. Elizabeth Owen

Owen next married Elizabeth Thomas.¹³ Elizabeth was born about 1631 in <Llangelynn, Montgomeryshire, Wales>.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: 1THC-G7

Owen next married Jane.¹⁰⁵

The child from this marriage was:

i. Rebecca Humphrey

793. Margaret Vaughan,¹³ ¹⁰⁴ daughter of Captain Rowland Vaughan, of Caer-gai, Merioneth and Jane Price, Heiress of Trev Brysg, was born in 1630 in Llangelynn <Llanuwchllyn>, Montgomeryshire, Wales, was christened in Llanwdhlyn <Llanuwchllyn> Parish, Merionethshire, Wales, and died on 22 Sep 1699 in Llwyngwril, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales at age 69.

Margaret married Owen Humphrey, of Llwyn du ¹⁰² ¹⁰³ in 1681 in London, England. Owen was born in 1625 in <Llwyn du>, Llangelynin Parish, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales, was christened on 13 Apr 1629 in Llangelynin Parish, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales, and died in 1699 in Llangelynin Parish, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales at age 74. Another name for Owen was Humphrey Owen of Llwyn du.

794. Colonel Ninian Beale,¹⁰⁶ ¹⁰⁷ son of James Beall and Anne Marie Calvert, was born in 1625 in Dumbarton, Fifeshire, Scotland and died on 15 Jan 1717 in Prince George's Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 92. Other names for Ninian were Nivin Beale and Colonel Ninian Beall "the Covenanter."

Research Notes: May not have been Rachel Beall's father. Not well documented. Researchers may be jumping to conclusions.

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From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, pp. 101-103:

THE BEALE FAMILY

A Scottish family, with a ringing bell as its coat of arms, was early represented in our province.
The leader was a famous officer, Colonel Ninian Beale, born in Fifeshire, or near Edinburgh, about 1625. Having fought, in 1650, against Cromwell at Dunbar, he was captured and transported to Calvert County, Maryland.
This same immigrant was called the "Covenanter," whose zeal caused him in some way, to be mixed up with the killing of a Bishop Montgomery, in an effort to keep Episcopacy out of Scotland.
He came, in 1655, and located in Calvert County. Intelligent and of a strong character, he at once became a leader in the contests of that period.
He was with Colonel Coursey and Colonel William Stephens, "When they sent Captain Beale before them to find Captain Brandt." Information being delivered into his lordship's hands by Captain Ninian Beale, it was ordered to be entered in the Council book; and by his lordship's special command, power be given to Captain Ninian Beale, of Calvert County, to press man and horse anytime, upon urgent occasion, to give his lordship intelligence." ordered, also, at the same time, "that six men in arms, under Captain Ninian Beale, be commanded out to continue ranging between the head of the Patuxent, up to the Susquehanna, forth for discovery of the Indian enemy." Captain Beale, in 1689, signed the Declaration of Remonstrance, in which it was declared, that "All rumors of an Indian invasion, supported by Catholics, were found to be false."
For Captain Beale's services he was granted an estate that extended over several counties. He surveyed near the National Capitol, and upon one of his surveys, a number of Presbyterian families were induced to settle. One of his tracts was the "Rock of Dumbarton." Geoirgetown stands upon this survey. There was another one at Bennings, and still another at Collington, Prince George County. Here was located Ninian Beale, Jr., the testator of 1710, who named only two children, Mary and Samuel. His sister, Jane, daughter of colonel Ninian and Ruth Moore, married Colonel Archibald Edmonson, whose daughter, Ruth Edmondson, married Rev. John Orme, who married Elizabeth Johns, whose daughter, Charlotte Orme, becaue Mrs. Daniel Douglass. Colonel Ninian died, 1717, age ninety-three years.

• Fought: against Cromwell at Dunbar, 1625.

• Transported to: Calvert County, Maryland, 1655.

• Signed: Declaration of Remonstrance, 1689. in which it was declared that "All rumors of an Indian invasion, supported by Catholics, were found to be false." [Source: The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland by J. D. Warfield (Baltimore, 1905), p. 101]

Ninian married Ruth Polly Moore in 1668 in Calvert, Maryland, (United States). Ruth was born between 1648 and 1652 in St. Mary's, Calvert, Maryland, (United States) and died in 1707 in Prince George's Co., Maryland, (United States).

Children from this marriage were:

397 i. Rachel Beale (born about 1662 in England - died before 27 May 1729 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

ii. Ninian Beale, Jr. (died after 1709)

iii. Jane Beale

iv. Colonel George Beale (born in 1695 in Upper Marlborough, Maryland, (United States) - died on 15 Mar 1780 in Georgetown, Maryland (District of Columbia), (United States))

795. Ruth Polly Moore, daughter of Richard Moore and Jane Pottenger, was born between 1648 and 1652 in St. Mary's, Calvert, Maryland, (United States) and died in 1707 in Prince George's Co., Maryland, (United States).

Research Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kygengirl1&id=P2168830590 has b. 1652.

Also http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3152036&id=I608808796

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2223166&id=I121481232 has b. abt 1648 in St. Mary's, Calvert

Ruth married Colonel Ninian Beale ¹⁰⁶ ¹⁰⁷ in 1668 in Calvert, Maryland, (United States). Ninian was born in 1625 in Dumbarton, Fifeshire, Scotland and died on 15 Jan 1717 in Prince George's Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 92. Other names for Ninian were Nivin Beale and Colonel Ninian Beall "the Covenanter."

796. William Cockey,¹³ son of Thomas Cockey and Unknown, was born in 1650 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) and died on 15 May 1671 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 21. Another name for William was William Cockey the Immigrant.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: MRG5-0C

William married Sarah Underwood ¹³ on 29 Sep 1668 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, United States. Sarah was born in 1652 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) and died on 7 May 1698 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 46.

Marriage Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2226732&id=I5043 has m. 29 Sep 1668 in Maryland.

FamilySearch.org AFN: MRGJ-9F has m. 1671 in Anne Arundel

Children from this marriage were:

398 i. Capt. John Cockey (born on 10 Dec 1680 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 15 Aug 1746 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

ii. Ann Cockey (born on 10 Jan 1683)

iii. Edward Cockey (born on 16 Feb 1684 in Maryland, (United States))

iv. Sarah Cockey

v. Joshua Cockey (born in 1686 in Maryland, (United States) - died on 1 May 1740)

vi. Richard Cockey

vii. Mary Cockey (born in 1716 in Maryland, (United States))

viii. Col. Thomas Cockey (born in 1676 - died in 1737)

ix. Elizabeth Cockey

William next married Frances Vincent.

797. Sarah Underwood,¹³ daughter of Samuel Underwood and Unknown, was born in 1652 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) and died on 7 May 1698 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 46.

Birth Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: MRGJ-9F has b. 1652 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1840939&id=I617 has b. in Somersetshire, England.

Sarah married William Cockey ¹³ on 29 Sep 1668 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, United States. William was born in 1650 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) and died on 15 May 1671 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) at age 21. Another name for William was William Cockey the Immigrant.

798. William Slade,¹³ ¹⁰⁸ son of William Slade and < > Baker, was born about 1663 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States), died about May 1731 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 68, and was buried before 19 May 1731 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

Research Notes: From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=nlndgrn&id=I53113 :

Notes:
Jackson, James, Balto. Co.,-- --- ----; 21st May, 1698.
To sons James and John and hrs., "Jackson's Chance."
" dau. Eliza: and hrs., "Vast Thicket" on Hunting Ridge. In event of her death before marriage sd. land to pass to 2 sons afsd.
" wife Martha and child, afsd., personalty equally.
Exs. and guardians of child., Wm. Slade, Wm. Cromwell.
Test: Jno. Christian, Jno. Browne, Henry Wiyat, Eliza: Ashman. 6. 78.

Slade, William, Baltimore Co.,2nd April, 1726; 19th May, 1731.
To son Josias and hrs., 300 A. "Courtice (Curtis') Neck"; he dying without issue, to son William and hrs.; and personalty.
" son William and hrs., 200 A. "Winslows Range";
Shd. both afsd. sons die without issue, sd. tracts to pass to hr. at law; and personalty.
Extx. enjoined to see that no tenant of "Winslow's Range," during minority of son William, be permitted to clear beyond main road.
To son Thomas and hrs., 238 A. "Slades Camp"; he dying without issue, to pass to hr. at law.
" son Ezekiell, £30 to purchase land.
" daus. Elizabeth Cockey and Mary Buckinham, 10s. each.
" all sons and dau. by present wife Elizabeth, extx., personalty.
" Barzealey Foster, personalty.
Overseer: John Cromwell.
Test: John Brooks, William Houchin, Nicholas Beston. 20, 276.

William Slade16.346 AA £246.3.6 Sep 4 1731 Nov 18 1731
Appraisers: Philip Jones, John Ashman.
Creditors: Mordecai Hammond.
Next of kin: Mary Buckingham.
Executrix: Mrs. Elisabeth Slade.

William Slade12.14 A AA £246.3.6 £64.13.11 Aug 17 1733
Received from: Richard Jacobs, George Miller, Capt. North, Benjamin Whitaker, Thomas Hall, Joseph Jackson, Richard Waldron, William Jones.
Payments to: Peter Galloway, Mordecai Hammond, William Cromwell, Jr., Humphry Merideth.
Executrix: Elisabeth Slade (widow, relict).
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This may be the William Slade listed below.

From Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774, p. 106:

"ASSOCIATION ADDRESS OF 1696

"This is an account in 1696 'of the persons in Maryland who signed the association address to His Sacred Majesty upon the news of the horrible conspiracy against His Royall Person. Signed by the Justices, Grand Jury and Clerk of the Provincial Court and by the Military and Civil Officers of the several counties.' (Source: 1953 Harford County Directory, page 29)

"Signed by these Baltimore County military officers:

...
Capt. Charles Merriman
...
Lt. William Slade

• Acquired: "Curtis' Neck," 300 acres, <Baltimore Co.>, Maryland, (United States). Also know as "Courtice Neck."

• Acquired: "Winslow's Range," 200 acres, <Baltimore Co.>, Maryland, (United States).

• Acquired: "Slades Camp," 238 acres, <Baltimore Co.>, Maryland, (United States).

• Named: co-executor and co-guardian of children in will of James Jackson, 21 May 1698, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Will: 2 Apr 1726, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Probate: 19 May 1731, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Appraisal: of his estate, 4 Sep 1731, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States).

William married Elizabeth.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Josias Slade

ii. William Slade, [Jr.]

iii. Thomas Slade

iv. Ezekiell Slade

399 v. Elizabeth Slade (born in 1684 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 5 Aug 1780, buried in Cockey Family Burial Grounds, Cockeysville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States)

vi. Mary Slade

vii. Robert Slade

799. Elizabeth

Elizabeth married William Slade.¹³ ¹⁰⁸ William was born about 1663 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States), died about May 1731 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 68, and was buried before 19 May 1731 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

11th Generation

1538. Major Richard Ewen ⁵⁵ ⁸⁵ ¹⁰⁹ ¹¹⁰ ¹¹¹ ¹¹² ¹¹³ ¹¹⁴ ¹¹⁵ ¹¹⁶ was born about 1608 in <England or Scotland> and died on 16 Apr 1669 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) about age 61. Another name for Richard was Richard Ewen Major.

Death Notes: Died intestate.

According to one source, he died about 1658 in the West River Hundred, Anne Arundel County. That may have been a different person.

Research Notes: I have been unable thus far to find reliable information on the parents of Major Richard Ewen. kjf 4/6/2010.
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Was an immediate neighbor of Edward Lloyd on the Magothy on the north side of the Severn, in the neck, just opposite Annapolis, Maryland. He also held a good amount of property in other Maryland locations.

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From Helene Stone (helenestone@yahoo.com) 21 Sep 2009:
"My records show that Richard Ewen patented land in Virginia in 1638 and came to Maryland in 1649."

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I verified that this information is correct. As yet undetermined, however, is whether Major Richard Ewen is the same individual as Richard Owens, who was one of the "non-conformists" (Puritans) who settled in Virginia in the 1630's and 1640's. The laws of the Virginia province required that its landholders adhere to the Church of England. Persons who did not do so were banished from the colony. This situation came to a head in 1648, when the Puritans had until October 1648 to conform to the Church. Instead of doing so, the majority of the Virginia settlers, invited by the Protestant governor of Maryland, William Stone, relocated to Maryland, where they were given patents for undeveloped land. A good description of these events can be found in Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, pp. 5-10.

As evidence that there were likely two individuals of similar names (Richard Owens and Richard Ewen) in the same places and times, both men are mentioned in Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, in successive and different contexts. Richard Owens was among the Puritan landholders in Virginia who relocated to Maryland in 1648 or 1649. From that book, page 8:

"[John Hammond, the historian,] declares, 'Maryland was considered by the Puritans as a refuge. The lord proprietor [Calvert, Lord Baltimore] and his governor [William Stone] solicited, and several addresses made for their admittance and entertainment into that province, under the conditions that they should have convenient portions of land assigned, the liberty of conscience and privilege to choose their own officers.'

"'After their arrival,' continues Hammond, 'an assembly was called throughout the whole county, consisting as well of themselves as the rest, and because there were some few papists that first inhabited, these themselves, and others, being different judgements, an act was passed that all professing Jesus Christ should have equal justice.' And, 'At the request of the Virginia Puritans,' the oath of fidelity was overhauled and this clause added to it: 'Provided it infringe not the liberty of conscience.'

"This was confirmed in 1650.

"In confirmation of Hammond's statement, our 'Rent Rolls' show that Edward Lloyd, in 1649, was granted a permit to lay out one thousand acres on the western side of the Chesapeake Bay to the northward of the Patuxent River, and a small creek, about the middle of 'The Cliffs,' adjoining the lands of Richard Owens, there and to the northward of the Patuxent, not formally taken up yet.'"

The above is the Richard Owens whose land adjoined Edward Lloyd's north of the Patuxent, in the vicinity of "The Cliffs." Those tracts were a great distance south of the Magothy River (see below).

References to Richard Ewen by that name follow here. (Remember, Richard Owens and Richard Ewen were probably different individuals):

Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, p. 10:

"[In 1650 the house of Edward Lloyd, newly-made commander of Providence (Anne Arundel County) by Governor Stone's appointment] was the Council Chamber. His immediate neighbors were William Crouch, on the Severn; Richard Young, on the Magothy; Ralph Hawkins, of the Magothy; Richard Ewen, of the Magothy; William Hopkins, Thomas Browne, John Browne, Henry Catlyn, John Clarke were all near the Commander upon North Severn."

Ibid., p. 13:

"HERRING CREEK HUNDRED"

"Samuel Chew laid out Herrington.

"[In 1649 and 1650] Thomas Marsh took up lands on the west side of Herring Creek, beginning at Parker's Branch, and running to Selby's Cove; he also held a thousand acres adjoining Richard Bennett, running up the bay... [Edward Selby] adjoined Thomas Meeres on the west side of South River, next to John Watkins; in all some 1000 acres. William Parker adjoined Thomas Marsh on Herring Creek, and also, Richard Bennett, Sampson Warring, and Thomas Davis on the bay, holding 1200 acres. William Durand adjoined Edward Selby, running down the bay; John Covell adjoined William Durand; Thomas Emerson adjoined William Parker; Captain Edward Carter, near Herring Creek, adjoined William Ayers, whose lands were assigned him by Thomas Marsh. Richard Ewen adjoined Richard Bennett and Richard Talbott, on Herring Creek. Richard Wells, Chirurgeon, was on the west side of Herring Bay, adjoining Stockett's Creek, holding 600 acres. The three Stockett brothers were on Stockett's Run; they did not come from Virginia... Richard Bennett held thousands of acres at Herring Creek, and later as many more upon the Eastern Shore."

Ibid., pp. 27-29:
"[After the 'Battle of the Severn' on 25 March 1655] In 1657, Captain [William] Fuller called an Assembly to meet at the home of Colonel Richard Preston, on the Patuxent. The lower house consisted of ten members, with Colonel Richard Ewen speaker. There were present, besides the speaker, Captain Robert Sley, Captain Joseph Weeks, Mr. Robert Taylor, Captain Thomas Besson, Mr. Peter Sharp, Captain Phil Morgan, Mr. Richard Brooks and Mr. James Johnson. They confirmed the 'Act of Recognition.' On the 30th of November, 1657, Lord Baltimore and Richard Bennett completed their compromise. In substance it was an agreement by Lord Baltimore to overlook the disturbance of the Severn; to grant patents of land to all the Puritan settlers who could claim them, by taking an altered oath of fidelity,--whilst the law granting freedom of religion should stand as proclaimed in 1649. Bennett and Matthews signed the agreement with Lord Baltimore. Governor Fendall, who had been called to England for further instructions, returned to the province in 1658. He called his council together at St. Mary's, and sent letters [to those composing the government at Providence], desiring them to give him and his secretary, Captain Thomas Corwallis, a meeting at Leonard's Creek, in Patuxent River, upon March 18th, following...

"On account of the stormy season, the delegates of Anne Arundel did not arrive until the 20th. They were Captain Wm. Fuller, Mr. Richard Preston, Mr. Edward Lloyd, Mr. Thomas Meeres, Mr. Philip Thomas, and Mr. Samuel Withers...

"After the lapse of six years, his Lordship's dominion was again restored, yet the settlers were still independent. Governor Fendall and his secretary had, in 1657, at a meeting on the Severn, taken up the settlement of Anne Arundel and ordered, 'That Wm. Burgess, Thomas Meeres, Robert Burle, Thomas Todde, Roger Grosse, Thomas Howell, Richard Wells, Richard Ewen, John Brewer, Anthony Salway and Richard Woolman, gentlemen, should be commissioners for said county, to appear by summons of the sheriff, at the house of Edward Lloyd, to take oath of Commissioners and Justices of the Peace, and that the 23rd instant should be the first court day.--(By order of the Governor and Secretary, Mr. Nathaniel Utie, at Anne Arundel, July 12th, 1657).'

"The warrant was issued by Captain John Norwood, Sheriff. Wm. Burgess, Thomas Meeres and Richard Ewen refused to take the oath of Commissioners of Justice, alleging, as an excuse, that it was not lawful to swear.

"Their pleas were refused and Captain Thomas Besson, Captain Howell and Thomas Taylor were appointed in their stead.

"Then was taken up the establishment of militia force. It was resolved that the forces be divided into two regiments. One for the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers, commanded by the governor himself; the other, from the coves up to the Severn, and including the Isle of Kent, to be commanded by Nathaniel Utie, assisted by Captain John Cumber, Major Richard Ewen and Captain Thomas Howell, on South River, up to the head of it."

Ibid., p. 29:
"A writ was issued in 1657, to Captain John Norwood, to choose burgesses for an assembly to be held at St. Leonard's, in the County of Calvert. The assembly met at St. Leonard's in 1658. It was there enacted, 'That the oath of fidelity shall not be pressed upon the people of the province, but instead, a promise to submit to the authority of the Right Honorable Cecilius Lord Baltimore, and his heirs within the province, and that none should be disarmed.'

"This was agreed to by Captain Josias Fendall and Philip Calvert, principal secretary. It was also assented to by the Upper and Lower House of Burgesses."

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From Baltimore: Its History and Its People, Vol. III pp. 794-5:

"Major Richard Ewen, who came to Maryland in 1649, demanded and received from the government a grant of one thousand acres of land for transporting himself, his family, and three other persons to the colony 'at his own expense'. He was a prominent man, having been appointed and served on several commissions, was for many years a member of the House of Burgesses, during a part of which time he acted as its speaker. He married Sophia ___________, who survived him and married (second) Colonel William Burgess, also a prominent man in the community. They had one child, Susanna, who married Major Nicholas, son of Hon. Henry and Jane (Lowe) Sewall, of Mathapany, on the Pautuxent. Jane (Lowe) Sewall married (second) Charles, third Lord Baltimore. Dr. Christopher Johnson was a descendant of Major Nicholas and Susanna (Ewen) Sewall."

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From Side-Lights on Maryland History, Vol. 2, p. 427:

"...Major Richard Ewen, one of the commissioners to govern Maryland under Oliver Cromwell. .. Major Richard Ewen, father-in-law of William Richardson, was one of the Council of War after the battle of the Severn, which condemned Governor Stone and others to die."

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From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jhmjr&id=I15021, which quotes Craycrofts of Maryland and Kentucky Kin, p. 15:

"... Major Richard Ewen was one of ten commissioners appointed 22 July 1654, by Bennett and Claiborne, to direct the affairs of Maryland under Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England. The Puritans called a General Assembly at Patuxent in 1654, barring Catholics and those who bore arms against Parliament, and passed The Act of Recognition 20 October 1654 enacting laws for the governing of the Province.

Ewen served twice as speaker of the Lower House. He served as speaker in the session of the General Assembly called 24 September 1657, during Cromwell's rule in England. He was a burgess from Anne Arundel County in the session of the Assembly called at Lord Baltimore's direction 28 February 1660, and served as speaker of the Lower House for the second time. It was during this session and under Ewen's leadership as speaker that it was resolved that the Assembly should continue as a bicameral legislative body.

Capt. Richard Ewen was one of the commissioners present at a Provincial Court 13 August 1655. He subsequently was commissioned as a major of the militia 12 July 1658. On 22 July 1658 be was asked to take an oath of office but Major Ewen desired to be excused because of his military appointment, and his excuse was allowed. Another commissioner was appointed in his stead.

Richard Ewen immigrated to Virginia and transported Nicholas Ewen and Christopher Roades. He received a patent for 150 acres of land in Norfolk Co., Virginia, 14 August 1638 for his own personal adventure and the transportation of two persons. He assigned his right to this tract of land to John Wright in July 1643.

He entered Maryland in 1649 and was granted 1,000 acres of land in Herring Creek Hundred on West River. He received a grant of 350 acres of land south of Patapsco River 19 November 1652, and a grant of 600 acres of land on the Severn River 26 November 1652.

During the Cromwellian regime in England, Gov. William Stone was displaced from his authority in Maryland. He attempted to reestablish himself as governor and entered the northern stronghold by boat. In the ensuing battle of the Severn, Capt. Richard Ewen commanded one of the "Trayn Bands of Patuxent," a company of militia. Three days following the defeat and capture of Stone and fifty of his men, Ewen was one of the eight members of the council of war who condemned Stone and eight other men to death, four of whom were executed." [Note, one of the four was Thomas Hatton, the uncle of Elizabeth Hatton who married Luke Gardiner]

Maj. Richard Ewen died intestate. He named five of his children, Elizabeth, Richard, John, Susanna, and Ann, in his demand for 1,000 acres of land in 1650."

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From Some Prominent Virginia Families, p. 340:

"[Richardsons] came with the Chews, Coles, Thomases, Ewens, Sparrows, Hutchens and Pierponts. Some of [Elizabeth Richardson's] immediate ancestors were prominent men in the early history of the Colony. Among them was William Richardson, a leading citizen of Anne Arundel Co., for many years a member of the General Assembly. He came to Maryland with Maj. Richard Ewen, before 1650. He was a Major in the forces of the Colony; Speaker of the Assembly several times; member of the Council, and one of the 'High Commissioners,' to govern Maryland under Protector Cromwell. Maj. Ewen was one of the first to take up land on the Patapsco River. On November 19, 20, 21, and 22, 1655, Lord Baltimore, Surveyor General, laid out tracts of land on the Patapsco River for several persons, including Maj. Ewen and Thomas Sparrow, also an ancestor of Elizabeth Richardson. The land taken up by Thomas Sparrow has since been known as 'Sparrow's Point.' John Chew and his son, Samuel Chew, were also members of the General Assembly and among the most prominent men in the Colony. Both left large estates for their day."

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From Some Colonial Mansions, pp. 372-373:

"ACTS and orders of a Generall Assembly holden for the Province of Maryland at Patuxent the 20th of October 1654 by Commission from his Highness the Lord Protector of England Scotland and Ireland and the Dominions thereunto belonging.

"Present:
Capt. Wm. Fuller
Mr. Richd. Preston, Speaker
Mr. Leo. Strong
Mr. John Hatch
Mr. Richd Wells
Mr. Richd Ewen
Mr. Wm Durand
Mr. Tho. Hinson
Mr. Edw. Lloyd
Mr. Arthur Turner
Mr. Wm. Parker
Mr. Jno. Wade
Mr. Sampson Waring
Mr. James Berry
Mr. Wm. Ewen
Mr. Joseph Weekes

"The Act of Recognition

"It is Enacted and Declared in the Name of his Highness the Lord Protector of England Scotland and Ireland and the Dominions thereunto belonging and the Authority of this present Generall Assembly.

"That the Reducing of this Province of Maryland by power of the Supreame Authority of the Commonwealth of England Committed to Richd Bennett Esqr and Collo William Cleyborne, and the Goverment as it is now Settled by Commission granted to Capt Wm Fuller, Mr. Richd Preston, Mr. Wm Durand, Mr. Edward Lloyd, Mr. Leonard Strong, Mr. John Hatch, Mr. John Lawson, Mr. Richard Wells, Mr. Wm Parker, Mr. Richd Ewen, is acknowledged by this Assembly, and freely and fully Submitted unto, and that no power either from the Lord Baltimore or any other, ought or shall make any alteration in the Government aforesaid as it is now Settled, unless it be from the Supreame Authority of the Commonwealth of England Exercsed by his highness the Lord Protector, Imediatly and Directly granted for that purpose. That after publication of this Act, all the Inhabitants of the Province are required to delcare in particular & Express Termes under their hands their owning and accepting of the present Government and Subjection thereunto; That all such person or persons that deny the present Government, or do either in word or deed traduce, vilifie or Scandalize the Same or by action Secret or open, disquiet, oppose, or disturb the said Government Shall be accounted offenders against the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England the peace and wellfare of this Province and be dealt with according to their offence."

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From http://genforum.genealogy.com/ewen/messages/180.html :
I have received information on Elizabeth Ewen Talbott and her father Major Richard Ewen through the Genealogical society of Rockingham & Stokes County, North Carolina where my line through William Richardson & Elizabeth settled generations later. William Richardson was a prominent Quaker and had a home in West River Maryland with Elizabeth. The article was written by Wm L. (Butch Johnson)

The Ewen family settled in Maryland in 1649 and it appears that Elizabeth Ewen was possibly married at that time, which would indicate that Richard Talbott was her second husband. In 1650 May 17th, Richard Ewen demandeth One Thousand Acres of land for transporting himself and nine persons into this province the last year Vizt. Sophia his wife Eliza Davy, Richard Ewen Jr., John Ewen, Suzanna Ewen, Ann Ewen, William Davies, John King and James Brown at his own Charges. Tester James Cox. John Hall Warrt. to lay out One Thousand Acres of Land for Richard Ewen at Parson's Neck upon Kent County or in any part of that or Anne Arundel County rct by Michas next.

The origin of the Ewen family is not known with any certainty. One Richard Ewen immigrated to Virginia where he received 150 acres of land in the Upper County of New Norfolk "Due for his personal adventure & transportation of two persons: Nicholas Ewen and Christopher Roades." A possible clue to Richards Ewen's origins prior to coming to Virginia is to be found in the naming of his 600 acre grant of land on the Chesapeake Bay near the Severn River on November 26, 1652, which he called "Scotland."

Richard Ewen was active in the affairs of Maryland for about ten years. ...during 4 years nearly, he served as a member of the board of commissioners which (after Gov. Stone's submission) controlled the affairs of the Colony; at nearly every General Assembly he was one of the representatives of his county, and twice (or oftener) was speaker of the house of Burgesses: he was sheriff of the county,1664 and 1665;his duties as an officer of the militia, during about five years, were at times so exacting that he was obliged to decline (after the restoration of Lord Baltimore's government in 1658) the position of a commisioner of Anne Arundel Co.He was, perhaps, a member of the Governor's council at the time of his death.

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From http://thecityobserver.org/scarborough/b27402.htm#P27402 :

2. Sophia Ewell SCARBOROUGH * was born in 1613 in Anne Arundel, Maryland. She lived in Plantation Ewengton, Maryland. She died in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland. She was a 6th g grandmother to Althea Current. She a 2nd great grandmother of Charles F. Carroll of Carrollton Manor. She was a 2nd great grandmother to Margaret Richardson.

Sophia Ewell SCARBOROUGH * and Maj. Richard EWEN * were married about 1625 in Anne Arundel, Maryland. Maj. Richard EWEN * (son of John EWEN and Ann (EWEN)) was born about 1605 in England. He died on 16 Apr 1669 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland. He was a 6th g grandfather to Althea Current.

Ida Shirk states in her book "Descendants of Richard and Elizabeth (Ewen) Talbott of West River, Anne Arundel County, Maryland", that the Ewen family settled in Maryland in 1649 and is shown by a land warrant recorded in a book A. B. & H., page 40, Land Office , Annapolis, that on the 17th of May 1650 Major Richard Ewen demanded one thousand acres of land for transporting himself and nine person into this province....He then names these 9 people.

It is not known from where the Ewen's emigrated. There were Ewen's in Scotland and parts of England, and Ewen's were among the earliest settlers of Virginia.

No record of Major Richard Ewen's will, or inventory or administration of his estate has been found. His ten years in Maryland were active and eventful years. During four years he served as a member of the board of commissioners which controlled the affairs of the Colony; at nearly every General Assembly he was one of the representatives of his county, and twice or oftener was speaker of the House of Burgesses: he was sheriff of the county, 1664 and 1665; his duties as an officer of the militia during about five years were at times so exacting that he was obliged to decline the position of a commissioner of Anne Arundel Co. He was survived by a widow and children, the last being Elizabeth, the only one born in Maryland.

Footnote (1) Carolyn Tayloe Davidson Carey, Greenwood Village, County, Cites: (a) "Register of West River Friends," by J.J. Brinkley, "Maryland Genealogical Magazine, Vol. 14,15. (b) "Quakers in the Founding of Ann Arundel County, MD," by J.R. Kelly. (c) "Quaker Records of Southern Maryland," by Henry C. Peden. (2) "Early Settlers of Maryland," by Skordas, p.155. Cites: (a) Liber 4, folio 66. (b) Liber ABH, folio 40. (c) Liber 2, folio 615. (3) "A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature, 1635-1789" (John Hopkins Univ. Press, Baltimore) Vol. 1, p.315.; p.678. (4) "The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland," by J.D. Warfield (Kohn & Pollock, Baltimore, 1905) p.10,13,21,26,28,29,37-38,530. ! Birth: (3) Probably in England. Name also spelled EWENS, OWENS, OWINGS. Marriage to Sophia SCARBOROUGH: (1c) (2b,c,3,4) Sophia. Death: (3) 1660. (3) Probably immigrated first to Virginia. (3) 1638: A Richard EWEN had 150 acres in Upper Norfolk County, Virginia. Probably the same Richard. (2b,c,4) 1649: (2b,c) Richard EWEN immigrated to MD with his wife Sophia or Suffa, four children Ann, John, Richard Jr., and Susanna, and four other persons. (3) Came to MD during the Puritan migration from Virginia. His family had close Quaker ties. (4) Richard EWEN brought his wife Sophia, 5 children and 3 servants at his own charges for which he demanded and received 1,000 acres. (3) Moved to Anne Arundel County, MD. (4) Was an immediate neighbor of Edward LLOYD on the Magothy on the north side of the Severn, in the neck, just opposite Annapolis, MD. (4) 1649/50: Owned land adjoining Richard BENNETT and Richard TALBOTT on Herring Creek, Herring Creek Hundred, Anne Arundel County, MD. (4) 1650: Received a patent to 1,000 acres for bringing settlers to MD in 1649. (3) Lived in Calvert County, MD. Had rights to 1,000 acres. (3) Planter. (4) 1654, 22 Jul: The Commissioners BENNETT and CLAIBORNE, then at Patuxent, ordered that for the public administration of justice, Capt. William FULLER, Mr. Richard PRESTON, Mr. William DURAND, Mr. Edward LLOYD, Capt. John SMITH, Mr. Leonard STRONG, Mr. John LAWSON, Mr. John HATCH, Mr. Richard WELLS and Mr. Richard EWEN - with the first 3 of the Quorum - were empowered to call an assembly at the Patuxent, the home of Col. PRESTON, but to all who bore arms against Parliament or were of the Roman Catholic faith were to be deprived of vote. (4) 1654, 20 Oct: The assembly met at Patuxent and sat as one house. It was then declared that "henceforth all power in this province his held by the Protector and Parliament," and that "no Catholic can be protected in his faith, but be restrained from the exercise thereof." This rebellious act meant war. (3) 1654: Represented Patuxent (Calvert County,) in the MD Assembly. (3) 1654-1657/8: A primary leader in MD under the BENNETT-CLAIBORNE commission. (3) 1654-1657/8: Member of Parliamentary Commission. (3) 1654-1657/8: Justice of the Provincial Court. (3) 1654-1657/8: Captain. (4) 1755, Mar: After the Battle of the Severn, in which the forces of Lord Baltimore under Gov. STONE were defeated by the Parliamentary forces of the Puritans of Anne Arundel County, Gov. STONE and most of his party were transported over the Severn River to a fort at Anne Arundel, where they were kept prisoners. After about 3 days, Capt. FULLER, William BURGESS, Richard EWEN, Leonard STRONG, William DURAND, Roger HEAMANS, John BROWNE, John CUTS, Richard SMITH, one THOMAS, and one BESSON, Samson WARREN, Thomas MEARS and one CROUCH sat in a council of war, and there condemned Gov. STONE, Col. John PRICE, Mr. Job CHANDLER, Mr. William ELTONHEAD, Mr. Robert CLARK, Nicholas GEYTHER, Capt. William EVANS, Capt. William LEWIS, Mr. John LEGAT, and John PEDRO to die, and not long afterward they sequestered all the estates of those of Lord Baltimore's council and other officers there. (4) 1656: Lord Baltimore regained his authority over MD due to the intercession of the English Committee of Trade, provided Josias FENDALL is chosen the new governor. (4) 1656, Aug: Before Josias FENDALL could organize his government, Severn's Provincial Council, composed of Capt. William FULLER, Edward LLOYD, Richard WELLS, Capt. Richard EWEN, Thomas MARSH, and Thomas MEERES, had FENDALL arrested. He was sentenced "to go to the place from whence he came a prisoner, and there abide in safe custody until the matters of government in the Province of Maryland be further settled by his Highness Lord Protector." FENDALL instead took and oath to abide by the present government until there was a full determination of the matter. (4) 1657, 12 Jul: After the restoration of the Proprietorship, Richard EWEN was appointed Commissioner and Justice of the Peace, Anne Arundel County, MD, by Gov. Josias FENDALL, Jul 23 to be the 1st court day. (3,4) 1657, Jul: He refused to subscribe to an oath because he viewed it as unlawful. (4) Refused to take the oath of Commissioner of Justice. (3,4) 1657.

• Religion: a Puritan. He may have become a Quaker.
From http://richardsonfamily.homestead.com/Reedrichardson.html :

Information from Quaker records as published in the book "Quakers in The Founding of Anne Arundel County, Maryland" by J. Reaney Kelley (FHC Bk. No. 975.255 F2k, US/Can) indicates as follows: Page 14 - "While there is no proof that Richard Ewen became a Friend, it is known that in 1657 he refused to take an oath and declared it unlawful to do so. His daughter, Elizabeth, married, first, Richard Talbott, and, second, William Richardson both well-known and ardent Friends."

• Received: a patent for 150 acres for his own personal adventure and the transportation of two persons, 14 Aug 1638, Upper New Norfolk Co., Virginia, (United States). The land was near the head of the west branch of Chuckatuck Creek, E. upon land of Thomas Bush

• Residence: 1638, Upper New Norfolk Co., Virginia, (United States). Age 30

• Conveyed: 150 acres in Upper New Norfolk Co., Virginia to John Wright, Jul 1643.

• Removed to: Maryland, 1649. with his wife, Sophia, five children and three servants. He was the second person to settle on the Patapsco River. His was likely one of the 500 families re-settled in Maryland by Governor William Stone in 1649.

• Received: Patent for 1000 acres on West River, Abt May 1650, Herring Creek Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). He was among the many prominent immigrants from Virginia who settled in the Herring Creek Hundred in 1649 and 1650. His land adjoined Richard Bennett and Richard Talbott on Herring Creek.

• Received: land grant of 350 acres south of the Patapsco River, 19 Nov 1652, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). This may have been the land he called "Ewens."

• Received: land grant of 600 acres on the Severn River, which he called "Scotland", 26 Nov 1652, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Commissioned: as a captain of the militia, 1654-1658, Maryland, (United States).

• Served: as Justice of the Provincial Court, 1654-1658, Maryland, (United States).

• Appointed: by Bennett and Claiborne as one of the ten commissioners to direct the affairs of Maryland under Oliver Cromwell, 22 Jul 1654, Patuxent Co. (Calvert), Maryland, (United States). "for the conservation of peace and public administration of justice within the province of Maryland" during Cromwell's rule. He represented the Patuxent Hundred in Calvert County.

• Enacted: the Act of Recognition, 20 Oct 1654, Patuxent Co. (Calvert), Maryland, (United States). as one of the commissioned members of the General Assembly of Maryland province.

• Battle of the Severn: Mar 1655, Maryland, (United States). After the Battle of the Severn, in which the forces of Lord Baltimore under Governor Stone were defeated by the Parliamentary forces of the Puritans of Anne Arundel County (supporters of Cromwell), Governor Stone and most of his party were transported over the Severn to a fort at Anne Arundel, where they were kept prisons. Richard Ewen was one of the men on the council of war that condemned Governor Stone and 9 other men to die, and not long afterward they sequestered all the members of Lord Baltimore's council and other officers there.

• Received: a tract of land on the Patapsco River from Lord Baltimore, Surveyor General, Nov 1655, Providence Co. (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States). This may have been "Barren Neck," which comprised 150 acres and was inherited by his son Richard.

• Restoration: of Lord Baltimore's authority in Maryland, provided that Josias Fendall would be the new governor, 1656, Maryland, (United States). as a result of the intercession of the English Committee of trade

• Member: of Severn's Provincial Council, Aug 1656, Maryland, (United States). This Council had Josias Fendall arrested and held him until matters of government in the Province of Maryland were settled by "his Highness Lord Protector" (Cromwell). Fendall took an oath to abide by the present government until there was a full determination of the matter.

• Elected: Speaker of the General Assembly (Lower House), 24 Sep 1657, Maryland, (United States). This session was during Cromwell's rule in England (1653-1658).

• Governor: of the Colony of Maryland under a commission from Lord Protector Cromwell, 1657, Maryland, (United States).

• Appointed: Commissioner and Justice of the Peace by Governor Nathaniel Utie, 12 Jul 1657, Providence Co. (Anne Arundel), Maryland, (United States). Richard Ewen and two others refused to take the oath, alleging that it was unlawful to swear. They were replaced by three other men.

• Commissioned: as a major of the militia, 12 Jul 1658, Maryland, (United States).

• Delegate: from Anne Arundel County in the House of Burgesses, 1658. Served for many years in the Maryland legislature.

• Patent for: "Scotland", 8 Sep 1659, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). ¹¹⁷ In Anne Arundel Land Grants: Patent to Richard Ewen for transporting into the province, John, Susan, and Ann his children. William Davis, John King, and James Browne his servants....a parcel called Scotland lying on the west side of the Chesapeake Bay near Fishing Creek...by a great marsh,..

• Served: as speaker of the Lower House, 28 Feb 1660, Maryland, (United States). This seesion of the Assembly was called at Lord Baltimore's direction after the end of the Cromwell Protectorate.

• Patented: "Ewen upon Ewenton," 400 acres on the West River, 1666, "Ewen upon Ewenton", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States). Inherited by his son Richard Ewen.

Surveyed for Charles Calvert, Governor of Maryland, on 1 November 1665.

"Barren Neck" (150 acres), "Ewen upon Ewenton" (400 acres) and "Ewen's Addition" (90 acres) were later purchased by Richard Gallaway.

• Acquired: "Ewen's Addition," 90 acres, <Herring Creek Hundred>, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). ¹¹⁸ Inherited by his son Richard Ewen of Ewenton.

Richard married Sophia Scarborough ¹¹⁹ ¹¹⁵ ¹²⁰ about 1625 in <England>. Sophia was born about 1613 in <England> and died before 1685 in Maryland, (United States). Other names for Sophia were Sophia Ewell Scarborough and¹¹⁵ Suffa Scarborough.

Children from this marriage were:

i. John Ewen (born before 1630 in <England> - died in 1669 in <Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States)>)

769 ii. Elizabeth E. Ewen (born on 6 Jun 1630 in <Accomack, Virginia, (United States) or England> - died on 1 Jan 1704 in "Poplar Knowle", West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States))

iii. Richard Ewen, of Ewenton (born in 1640 in <Upper New Norfolk, Virginia, (United States)> - died in 1675 in <Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States)>)

iv. Susanna Ewen (born in 1641 in <Upper New Norfolk, Virginia, (United States)> - died about Jan 1664 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

v. Anne Ewen (born in 1645 in <Upper New Norfolk, Virginia, (United States)>)

vi. Sophia Ewen (born in 1649 in <Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States)> - died in 1674)

1539. Sophia Scarborough ¹¹⁹ ¹¹⁵ ¹²⁰ was born about 1613 in <England> and died before 1685 in Maryland, (United States). Other names for Sophia were Sophia Ewell Scarborough and¹¹⁵ Suffa Scarborough.

Birth Notes: Some sources say she was born in Maryland, but it is more likely that she was born in England, possibly also married there. Anne Arundel County was not founded until around 1649/1650.

Research Notes: A small handful of sources show Sophia Scarborough's father as Mathias or Mathew Scarborough. As I have been unable to find corroborating evidence, this name does not appear in my genealogy. A generation later, there was a Mathias Scarborough who was prominent in Maryland and well documented, but unrelated as far as I can determine.
kjf 23 Oct 2009
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The reliability of the following is also in question since Anne Arundel County was not founded until the mid-17th century.

From http://thecityobserver.org/scarborough/b27402.htm#P27402 :

2. Sophia Ewell SCARBOROUGH * was born in 1613 in Anne Arundel, Maryland. She lived in Plantation Ewengton, Maryland. She died in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland. She was a 6th g grandmother to Althea Current. She a 2nd great grandmother of Charles F. Carroll of Carrollton Manor. She was a 2nd great grandmother to Margaret Richardson.

• Lived: on Plantation Ewengton, Maryland.

Sophia married Major Richard Ewen ⁵⁵ ⁸⁵ ¹⁰⁹ ¹¹⁰ ¹¹¹ ¹¹² ¹¹³ ¹¹⁴ ¹¹⁵ ¹¹⁶ about 1625 in <England>. Richard was born about 1608 in <England or Scotland> and died on 16 Apr 1669 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States) about age 61. Another name for Richard was Richard Ewen Major.

Sophia next married Colonel William Burgess ¹²¹ ¹²² ¹²³ between 1658 and 1660 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). William was born about 1622 in Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, died on 24 Jan 1686 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 64, and was buried in "Mt. Stewart", Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States).

Burial Notes: From Historic Graves of Maryland, p. 12:
The inscription on Colonel Burgess' tomb is:
Here lyeth ye body of Wm. Burgess Esq who departed this life on ye 24 day of Janu Anno Domini 1686 Aged about 65 yrs. Leaving his dear beloved wife Ursuhla & Eleven children viz: seven sons and four daughters and 8 grandchildren. In his life time he was a member of His Lordship's Counsell of Estate, One of his Lordship's deputy Governors a Justice of ye High Provincial Court Collon of a Regiment of the trained Guards and sometime Generall of all the Miliarty Forces of this Province. His loving sometime Generall of all the Miliary forces of this Province. His loving wife Ursulah hid Execut. in testimony of her true responce and due regard to the worthy desserts of her dear departed husband,m hath erected this memorial.

Research Notes: 2nd husband of Sophia Scarborough Ewen.

From Historic Graves of Maryland, p. 11:
"Another interesting cluster of graves is to be found on a farm belonging to the late General Steuart. It retains the name of Mt. Stewart, differently spelled, being after that of a former owner, Anthony Stewart, whom we shall have occasion to mention later. Here remain in a fairly good state of preservation the Burgess tombs. Col. William Burgess, who lived here in the seventeenth century, took an active part in the life of the period, holding among other offices, that of councillor, and having also served as deputy governor and as general of the military forces of the Province.

"As he married three times, he left a number of descendants, some of whom are interested in having these tombs removed from the field where heretofore they have been carefully protected to the more certain shelter of St. Anne's at Annapolis. Colonel Burgess married, first, Miss Elizabeth Robins, daughter of Edward Robins of Accomac county, Va., secondly, Mrs. Sophia Ewen, widow of Maj. Richard Ewen of Anne Arundel county, who left children, and, thirdly, Ursula, who survived him and becamse the wife of Mordacai Moore. Madame Ursula Moore died December 12, 1700, and was buried by the side of her first husband.

"Among the old Maryland wills, two testators mention the children of Col. William Burgesss: George Puddington makes George, William, Susanna and Edward legatees, while Nicholas Painter leaves property to Charles, William, Benjamin, Joseph, Elizabeth and Anne."

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From http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?1108,410563,410563 :

He died January 24, 1686, aged sixty-four years, and willed several thousand acres of land; among the tracts were, 'Betty's Choice,' 'Morley's Lott,' 'Bednall's Green,' 'Benjamin's Choice,' 'Benjamin's Addition,' 'West Puddington' 'Beard's Habitation,' 'Bessington,' and 'Burgess Choice,' 'and 1800 acres on one part whereof is a Town appointed called London,' and his message land to five of his seven sons, as sons, Edward and George, had been provided for before his will. His wife, Ursula, received the rest of his estate here and in England. His four daughters received money, plate and other personals. His seal-ring of gold was willed to his daughter, Susannah, wife of Major Nicholas Sewall, who was the daughter of Colonel Burgess, by his wife, the former Mrs. Richard Ewen. Colonel Burgess was of Wilts, England, coming in 1650 to South River, and had reached Virginia previously. Colonel Burgess bore arms, as the existing impression of his seal reveals, of a family of Truro, in Cornwall, but was akin to the Burgesses of Marlborough, Wilts County. His son Captain Burgess' wife, Sarah, was the daughter of Colonel Samuel and Ann (Ayres) Chew, the Quakeress, only daughter and heiress of William Ayres, of Nansemond County, Virginia, mentioned there in 1635.

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From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I08203:

Burgess, William, South R., A. A. County, 11th July, 1685; 19th Feb., 1686-7.
To son Edward, personalty conditionally; and to William and Eliza:, child. of sd. Edward,
to dau. Susanna, wife of Maj. Nicholas Sewell, and to grandchild., Charles and Jeanne Sewell, personalty.
To son George, personalty.
To son William at 21 yrs. of age, and hrs., plantation on South 33., 800 A., and containing the "Town of London;" also 480 A., "Betty's Choice," in Baltimore Co.
To son John at 21 yrs. of age, and hrs., "Morley's Lot," "Bednall Green," "Benjamin's Choice" and "Benjamin's Addition," 800 A., on Herring Ck.
To son Joseph at 21 yrs. of age, and hrs., "West Puddington," "Beard's Habitation," 1,300 A., on South B.
To son Benjamin at 21 yrs of age, and hrs., "Bessesston," nr. the Ridge, 300 A., and "Burgess' Choice," 400 A., on South R.
To son Charles at 21 yrs. of age, and hrs., 1,600 A. at hd. of Sassafras R., Cecil County, and 500 A. on Susquehannock R., Baltimore Co.
In event of death of any of afsd. 5 sons without issue, their share to pass to eld. survivor and hrs.
To daus. Eliza:, Anne and Susanna Burgess, personalty at 16 yrs. of age or marriage.
Wife Ursula, extx. and residuary legatee of estate, real and personal, in MD. and Eng., and to have care of sons and daus. afsd. during minority.
Overseers: Maj. Nich. Sewell, Maj. Nich. Gassaway, Capt. Henry Hanslap.
Test: Thos. Frances, Michael Cusack, Jno. Harison, Wm. Elvidge, Jno. Edwards. 4. 242.
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William Burges, Esq. 18.89 I AA Oct 11 1687
Appraisers: Thomas Knighton, Maren Devall, Henry Ridgley.
List of debts: Maj. Nicholas Sewell, Col. Vincent Lowe, Elisabeth Larkins, Francis Downea, Madam Calvert, Robert Proctor, Nicholas Nichollson, George Burges, Col. Edward Pye, John Merriton, Gerrard Vansweringain, Job Evans, Maj. Peter Sawyer, Benjamin Lawrence, Philip Lynes, Henry Linch, Capt. Thomas Everard, Capt. Hune, James Neale, George Cornish (merchant) at London, Dr. Benjamin Arnatt, Henry Exon, Joseph Storey, John Longman, Thomas Ivery, John Stone, Capt. Jonathon Francis, George Parker, John Spicer (gentleman) of London, Charles Willmare, Jacob Delahay, Chr. Mettley, William Bison, Thomas Hollandworth, George Yates, Benjamin Caple, Merren Duvall, John Fairbrother, John Harberdine, James Lewis, Leonard Wayman, Walter Phelps, John Howard, Sr., Thomas Button, Robert Wade, John Jacobs, John Simpson, John Lineam, Robert Wade, John Walters, Richard Gott, Mark Richardson, John Willobey, William Yeildhall, Robert Conant, Robert Lockwood, Peter Impey, Thomas Hooker, Chr. Moate, Wolfran Hunt, Anthony Holland, John Brewer, Madam Jane Calvert, Richard Cheney, Sr., Mathias Haws, Alexander Macfarland, Col. Pye, John Gyles, William Jamas, James Powell, Thomas Pratt, John Nichollson, Edward Burges, Walter Carr, Card Hopkins, Mathew Hawkina, Richard Cheney, Jr., lawrence Draper, John Gressam, Thomas Guillock, Thomas Lunn, Richard Beard, Joseph Nailer, Province of Maryland, Henry Bonner, Thomas Pattison, George Ogg, John Gray, John Robinson, Robert Gott, James Maxfeild, Thomas Edwards, John Larkin, Thomas Standbank, Nicholas Aldridge, Dr. Moore, Abraham Childe, Henry Welch, William Elvn (?), John Harris, Henry Hanslap, Margarett Holland, John Heatchoct, Austin Hawkins, Ma-knew El list on, John Hawkins, Col. Darnall, Wharles Whitehead, James Stafford, John Smith, Sr., Robert Cover, chr. Tully, Thomas Hedge, John Purdey, John Talbot, Jacob Hooker, John Martin, Samuell Garland, Richard Royston, John Seiffin, Chr. Foster, Peter Barnett, Samuell Withers, John Morgan, Samuell Gray, James Mills, William Harris, John Griffin, Robert Watts, George Parker, Richard Webb, John Guile, John Spencer, Mathew Jones, John Brookes, John Stone, Francis Sandry, John Fletcher, Chr. Bayley, Robert Hooper.
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William Burges, Esq. 18.108 A £2198.8.5 Mar 30 1698
The amount of the inventory also included #447169.
Payments to: Col. Taylor, Col. Elliott, John Larkin, widow Parker, Job Evans, Robert Carvile, Kenelm Cheseldyn, William Dent, Thomas Tourford (?), Philip Lines, John Edwards, Thomas Sparrow and his wife Anne Burges.
Legatees: Maj. Sewell and his wife (unnamed) and children (unnamed), George Burgess, Edward Burgess, Maj. Gassaway, Capt. Hanslap, William Burges.
Executrix: Ursula Moore, wife of Mr. Mordecay Moore.
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Painter, Nicholas, A. A. Co., 17th Apr., 1684;
27th Dec., 1684.
To Nicholas Courtney, son of Thomas Courtney, St. Mary's County, and hrs., 1,000 A., "The Grove," in Dorchester Co.
To Charles, son of Col. William Burges, and hrs., 1,050 A. in Cecil County, and 700 A. nr. hd. of Severn, A. A. Co.
Eliza ; Burgess, dau. of sd. Col. Burges, and hrs., 700 A. on Wye R., Talbot Co.
To William. son of sd. Col. Burges, and hrs., 700 A. in Great Choptanke.
To Benjamin and Joseph, sons of Col. Burges afsd., and hrs., 1,000 A. in (Great Choptanke, and 400 A. at Tuckahoe, equally.
Anne Burgos, dau. of sd. Col. Burges, rights of 1,000 A., of 400 A., and 300 A. in Dorchester County, patented in the name of Charles Hutchins.
Ex.: Col. Wm. Burges.
Test : Ursula Burges, Nich. Withers, Sarah Gittings, Jno. Merlton. 4. 56.
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Nicholas Painter 10.156 A AA £251.1.2 #94788 May 8 1686
The amount of the inventory is equivalent to #50211.
Received from: Thomas Browne, Col. Vincent Lowe, James Maxwell, Joseph Nailor, executors of Christopher Randall, Joseph Heathcoate.
List of debts: Col. Thomas Taillor, Dr. Oliver Guppie, Capt. Phineas Hide,
Col. William Burges, Maj. Thomas Francis, Capt. Henry Hanslapp, John Lynam, Mr. George Burges, Mr. George Parker, Mr. Edward Inglish, Elisabeth Bolton, Jacob Duhattaway, Mr. Thomas Dryfeild, Capt. Richard Hill, Thomas Bland, William Taylard.
Ex.: Col. William Burges.
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Nicholas Painter 10.193 A AA #83270 Mar 4 1688
Received from: John Ashby, Richard Wells, Robert Gover, John Giles, John Worrell, Thomas Thomas, Stephen Hancock.
Mentions: Peter Impey, executors of Maj. John Welsh, estate of Robert Francklin.
Payments to: John Gray, John Smith, John Rutter, William Groves (alias William Grose), Thomas Richardson, Col. George Talbot, John Morgan, Edward Osborne, Daniell Taylor, William Hallett, Stephen Sebastian, Richard Burnett, George Oldfeild, Abraham Clark, Thomas Coverdale, Edward Hansley, William Bawler, Roger Bishopp, Edward Howard, John Reynold, John Blomfeild.
Executrix: Mrs. Ursula Moore (alias Ursula Burges) (relict), executrix of Col. William Burges (executor of deceased).
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Beard, Richard, A. A. Co.,24th July, 1675; 10th Aug., 1681.
To wife Rachel, execx., home plantation during life.
To sons Richard and John and hrs., sd. plantation at death of wife afsd., and all other lands except those mentioned below:
To dau. Ruth and her sons, part of "Timber Neck" and sd. Richard's share in event of his death without issue.
To dau. Rebecca and her sons, part of "Indian Range;" also son John's portion in event of his death without issue.
To dau. Rachel Clarke and her sons, all lands above mentioned in event of death of other child., viz., Richard, John, Ruth, and Rebecca, without issue.
Overseers: Brother-in-law Wm.Burgess, and sons afsd. of testator.
Test: Geo. Green, Jno. Easter, Eliza: Cornton, Thos. Pinethwickie. 2.143.
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Richard Beard 7C.6 I AA #19067 ( abt Sept 1681)
Appraisers: Thomas Besson, John Gray.
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Richard Beard 9.14 A AA #19067 #19282 Feb 26 1685
Payments to: Col. William Surges, Mr. Robert Franklin, Mr. Peter Pagan, Mr. Henry Hanslap.
Administrator: Richard Beard.
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Puddington, George, South River, Anne Arundel County, 15th Aug., 1674; 24th Sept., 1674. To son-in-law Robert Francklin, kinsman James Chilsott and Augustine Skinner, each child of son Richard Beard, any 2 of brother or sister's child, coming into the country within 2 yrs.; to each of grandson Neale Clerk's child., and to George, William, and Sussanna Burgess, child. of Capt. William Burgess, personalty. To wife Jane, certain moneys in lieu of her interest in estate. Edward Burgess, son of Capt. Burgess afsd., ex. and residuary legatee of estate, real and personal. Test: Nath. Heathcote, Charity Stone, Wm. Broome, Wm. Laus, Wm. Burgess. 2. 6.

Editors: According to Patents 2:614, George Puddington of Anne Arundel County, immigrated in 1649 with Jane Puddington, Elizabeth Robins, Mary Puddington, Comfort Puddington, Thomas Hippesty, John Burrage, & Margaret Joye (Gibb)
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Contributed by: James Hughes

URL: http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/megafile/msa/speccol/sc2900/sc2908/000001/000065/html/am65--619.html
URL title: Proceedings of the Provincial Court, 1670/1-1675Volume 65, Page 619
Note:
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Proceedings of the County Courts of Kent (1648-1676), Talbot (1662-1674), and Somerset (1665-1668)Volume 54, Page 563

To all Expian people to whome these psents writting Shall Come
Henry Allenson of the Citty of york Marchant sendeth Greeting
Knowe you me the said Henry Allenson to haue Constituted and in
my place Sett my well beloued Richard Bacock of the Citty of york
Merchant my true and Law full Attorny to ask demand Leuy Recouer
And Reciue for me and in my name and to my pper use of George
Fuddington and Robert Franckland in the County of Anne Arran
deli of the puince of Maryland Merchants & of Either of them all
such wares Merchandize or Commodityes or debts by them Con
tracted wtsoeuer which they or Eighter of them haue in their or
Either of their Costodys Or possessions to me in Anywise belong
ing Giuing and by thesese Psents granting unto my said Attorny
or depputy my whole power And Authority In the pmisses if need
shall Require to sue and psue the said George Puddington & Robert
Franckland or Either of them their or Either of their heires Execu
tors or Administrators for me and in my name in Any Courtt wtso~
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or Meanes for Recovery of the same and alsoe to Compound Seale and deliuer Letters of Accquittances or Any Other Lawfull dis
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Contributed by: James Hughes

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Note:
COLONEL WILLIAM BURGESS (1622-1686), settled first in Northampton County, Va., but followed Governor William Stone to Maryland, and settled on South River, bringing there a company of one hundred and fifty "adventurers." In 1661, he was in command of the South River Rangers; in 1664, he was High Sheriff of Anne Arundel County, and in 1665 he was Commander-in-chief of all the forces of the five western shore counties. He was a member of the Council of the State of Maryland, a Justice of the Provincial Court, and a Deputy-Governor from 1678 to 1683.2 He married Elizabeth, the daughter of Edward Robins, who was born in England 1602, and came to Virginia 1615, in the bark Thomas; he lived in Northampton and Accomac Counties, and built "Newport House," now Eyreville.

EDWARD BURGESS (1651-1703), went to Maryland with his father, Colonel William, and was a Justice of the Provincial Court of Anne Arundel County, and one of the Quorum 1685; also "Captain of the Foote." He married Sarah, the daughter of Samuel and Anne (Ayres) Chew. Their daughter, Sarah, married Benjamin Gaither.
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Historic Graves of Maryland and the District of Columbia By Helen West Ridgely, National Society of the Colonial Dames of America;

On the other side of Annapolis, across the Severn river and on the road to "Whitehall," lies "Bellefield," ... Another interesting cluster of graves is to be found on a farm belonging to the late General Steuart. It retains the name of Mt. Stewart, differently spelled, being after that of a former owner, Anthony Stewart, whom we shall have occasion to mention later. Here remain in a fairly good state of preservation the Burgess tombs. Col. William Burgess, who lived here in the seventeenth century, took an active part in the life of the period, holding among other offices, that of councillor, and having also served as deputy governor and as general of the military forces of the Province. As he married three times, he left a number of descendants, some of whom are interested in having these tombs removed from the field where heretofore they have been carefully protected to the more certain shelter of St. Anne's at Annapolis. Colonel Burgess married, first, Miss Elizabeth Robins, daughter of Edward Robins of Accomac county, Va., secondly, Mrs. Sophia Ewen, widow of Maj. Richard Ewen of Anne Arundel county, who left children, and, thirdly, Ursula, who survived him and became the wife of Mordacai Moore. Madame Ursula Moore died December 12, 1700, and was buried by the side of her first husband. Among the old Maryland wills, two testators mention the children of Col. William Burgess: George Puddington makes George, William, Susanna and Edward legatees, while Nicholas Painter leaves property to Charles, William, Benjamin, Joseph, Elizabeth and Anne.
Susanna is also mentioned by Susan Billingsly in her will made December 7, 1663. As this lady, the widow of James Billingsly, alludes also to her brothers Richard and John
Ewen, the sequence of names would lead one to suppose that family loyalty had gone so far as to cause the widow Ewen to name her daughter by her Burgess marriage after her
first husband's sister. The inscription on Colonel Burgess' tomb is :
Here lyeth ye body of Wm. Burgess Esq who departed this life on ye
24 day of Janu Anno Domini 1686 Aged about 64 yrs. Leaving his dear beloved wife Ursuhla & Eleven children viz: seven sons and four daughters and 8 grandchildren. In his life time he was a member of His Lordships Counsel of Estate, One of his Lordships deputy Governours a Justice of ye High Provincial Court Collon of a Regiment of the trained Guards and sometime Generall of all the Military forces of this Province. His loving wife Ursulah his Execut. in testimony of her true respect and due regard to the worthy deserts of her dear departed husband, hath erected this Memorial.
On the tombs of his son, William, and his daughter, Anne,
are the following inscriptions :
Here lyeth the Body of William Burgess the eldest son that coll. William Burgess had by his Dear and Loveing wife Ursella, he departed this life the 28th Day of June in the . . . year of his age, Anno Domini 1698.
Here lyeth Interred ye Body of Anne the wife of Thomas Sparrow daughter of William Burgess and Ursulla his wife, who was born on Thursday the 7th of Oct. 1680 Married on Tuesday ye 8th June 1697 Sickened the 25th day of ye same month and dyed on Sunday ye 25 of July 1697. This stone is erected as a Lasting Memorial of the person above Mentioned, by her surviving husband Mr. Thomas Sparrow.

• Relocated: from Virginia to Maryland, 1650.

• Commander-in-chief: of all forces raised by St. Maries, Kent, Charles Calvert and Anne Arundel counties, 1665. Commissioned by Charles Calvert, son of Lord Baltimore

• Delegate: to the Lower House, Bef 1682.

• Delegate: in the Upper House, 1682-1686. and on many committees.

• Probate: 19 Feb 1697, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

Children from this marriage were:

i. Susannah Burgess

ii. William Burgess, Jr. (born in 1673 - died on 28 Jun 1698, buried in "Mt. Stewart", Anne Arundel, Maryland, (United States))

1540. Evan Thomas,⁸⁶ ¹²⁴ son of John Philip Thomas and Gwenllian Herbert, was born in 1580 in Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales, was christened in England, and died in 1650 in Maryland, (United States) at age 70.

Birth Notes: FamilySearch has b. 1580, Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales, chr. in England, d. 1650 in Maryland.
http://nrmcburney.net/Mac/Genealogy/web/b63.htm has b. 1580 in Monmouthshire, Wales, d. 1650 in Glamorganshire, Wales.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: 9BSS-DT

Evan married Sarah < > ⁸⁶ about 1623 in Bristol, England. Sarah was born about 1600 in Bristol, England.

The child from this marriage was:

770 i. Lieutenant Philip Thomas (born about 1620 in Bristol, England - died about Jul 1675 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

1541. Sarah < > ⁸⁶ was born about 1600 in Bristol, England.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: 9J9L-10 no last name

Sarah married Evan Thomas ⁸⁶ ¹²⁴ about 1623 in Bristol, England. Evan was born in 1580 in Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales, was christened in England, and died in 1650 in Maryland, (United States) at age 70.

1542. Edmund Harrison ¹²⁵ was born about 1602 in Bristol, England.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: RSTC-8W

Edmund married Jane Godfrey ¹²⁶ in 1625 in Bristol, England. Jane was born in 1606 in Bristol, England.

The child from this marriage was:

771 i. Sarah Harrison (born about 1628 in Bristol, England - died on or bef 25 Nov 1687 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

1543. Jane Godfrey ¹²⁶ was born in 1606 in Bristol, England.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: RSTC-93

Jane married Edmund Harrison ¹²⁵ in 1625 in Bristol, England. Edmund was born about 1602 in Bristol, England.

1552. Edward Darcy, "the Colonist",⁹² ⁹⁵ ⁹⁸ ¹²⁷ ¹²⁸ ¹²⁹ ¹³⁰ ¹³¹ son of Edward Darcy, [uncertain] and Unknown, was born about 1615 in <Hockley, Middlesex, England>, was christened in 1619 in <England>,^¹³² died before Nov 1670 in <Maryland>, (United States), and was buried in Virginia, (United States). Other names for Edward were Edward D'Arcy and Edward Dorsey.

Birth Notes: Some sources have b. abt 1619

Christening Notes: Some source has him christened in 1619 in Queen Caroline Parish-Elk Ridge, Anne Arundel, but this is unlikely for two reasons:
1) He was not yet in North America in 1619
2) Queen Caroline Parish did not exist until 1728

Death Notes: Supposed to have drowned with several other people in a shipwreck off the Isle of Kent in the Chesapeake Bay on 2 August 1659. However, some researchers have argued that either a different Edward Darcy drowned or this Edward survived the shipwreck, as land transactions and other documents seem to indicate that he was living until at least 1667, but was deceased in November 1670.

From http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rawl/corneliuslloyd.html:
He [Edward Dorsey] died on 2 Aug 1659 in Chesapeake Bay. Edward Dorsey drowned in Chesapeake Bay, off the Isle of Kent, Maryland.

A petition in the Court records from Prov. Ct. Rec. S.I. f.282 the following: "At a Court holden in Anarundel County on Tuesday August 2nd, 1659: Whereas Thomas Hinson hath petitioned this Court, Showing the hee having taken up the Boate wherein Edward Doarcy and some others drowned, near the Isle of Kent, being desyred by the said Darcy's Overseer to take up the same, which he did, delivering the same Boate to the chiefe in Authority taking a discharge upon the Anarundell and now by his Petition craving for his paynes taken therein, as the Court now sitting shall adjudge him. It is ordered that the said Thomas Hinson have one hundred pounds of Tobacco payd him for the said paynes and Care, by those (Whoever they be) that possesse and enjoy the sd Boate."

Research Notes: The pedigree of Edward Darcy, the colonist, is uncertain. Recent DNA evidence points to an Irish, rather than Norman, heritage. The ancestors given here are those found in "traditional" sources, prior to any DNA research.

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From Genealogical and Memorial Encyclopedia of the State of Maryland, pp. 610-611:

"The name Dorsey, was pronounced as if spelt 'Dossy,' and in fact it appears, at times, so recorded. It was also written 'Darcy,' from which circumstance a French origin has been claimed for the family; but there is evidence to indicate that the Maryland Dorseys had been located for a time, at least, in Ireland, prior to their arrival in America. That the family bore arms is proved by the seal to the original will (dated January 7, 1742), of Caleb Dorsey, of Anne Arundel county, which displays: 'on a fess between three wolf heads, a lion passant, guardant.'

"Edward Dorsey, also called 'Edward Darcy, Gentleman,' received in 1650 a warrant for two hundred acres of land in Anne Arundel county, Maryland, and a grant was issued to him on February 23, 1651, for two hundred acres additional... Edward Dorsey died prior to 1681, for on December 6th of that year, Edward Dorsey of Anne Arundel county, Gent., son of Edward Dorsey, late of said county, deceased, conveys his interest in 'Hockley-in-the-Hole' to his brother John Dorsey..."

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http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/index.htm has d. 1659 in Chesapeake Bay, off Kent Island MD. According to the above, that would mean that his son, Edward Jr., arrived in 1661after the original Edward Darcy was deceased. This source states that Edward Darcy was born in England.

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From http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/index.htm:

"Descendants of Edward DORSEY,
boatwright of Lower Norfolk Co. VA and Anne Arundel Co., MD

"Edward Dorsey was among the first settlers of Anne Arundel Co. in 1649, coming from Lower Norfolk Co.,VA with other Puritans and Independents. His ancestry has been the subject of much debate over the last 80 years. Some of this debate can be read in the 1997 issues of the Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin. There are several genealogies on the family of Edward Dorsey. Among these are The Dorsey Family by Dorsey, Dorsey & Ball; Anne Arundel Gentry (first Edition), by Harry C. Newman, Anne Arundel Gentry Volume 2 by Harry C. Newman. Information on the family is also in The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties Maryland by J. D. Warfield (1905). I also believe there is a book about the Georgia desendants of Edward Dorsey. A couple of articles on Edward Dorsey's family have also appeared over the years in the Maryland Historical Magazine. There have also been some Dorsey newsletters including Dorsey Dreams which was published by Mrs. Lois Colette Bennington, and The Dorsey Project that was published quarterly by Mr. Donavon Dorsey of Benton City, Wash. I would recommend that people interested in this family to obtain copies of the above listed books for much in-depth material on the families.>/P>

"While, there is much controversy over the ancestry of Edward Dorsey, recent DNA testing seems to rule out claimed relations to the family of Thomas, Lord D-Arcy. However there are a few facts that should be considered with the history of the time and places. Edward Dorsey was in Lower Norfolk Co VA by 1642, when Cornelius Lloyd claimed land for transporting him to the colony. (The 1642 date is the claim for head rights to receive land for transporation of persons into Virginia, and not necessarily the date the person arrived in Virginia.) Edward Dorsey bought 200 acres in Elizabeth River Parish; in 1642 he bought cattle there (3 head of cattle from John Browne of the Elizabeth River District of Lower Norfolk Co., In the Cort Records B book of Lower Norfolk Co.; 15 April 1648: Henry Nichxxx appointed constable for the head of Eastern Branch beginning at Edward DORSEYS and so Upwards on both sides of said River including Richard Woodman's Plantation. On 20 Oct 1649 Robert Taylor sold Edward DORSEY 200 acres. This land is described by a deed dated 19 October 1647 recorded 31 Oct 1649: William Julian selling 200 acres of land to Robert Taylor of Elizabeth River, Planter, which is part of a patent of 500 Acres as being a Neck of land upon the south turning of ye Said River, East upon a creeke and South upon upon a creek north into ye woods as is bounded in the patent bearing date 22 July 1634, witnesss: Abraham Weekes and William Hancock. He witnessed by Edward E.D Dorsey. quit-claim deed Oct 1649 to Virginia land executed by Thomas Tod (Todd). This deed he signed Edward E D Dorsey

"Edward Darcy granted in November 1650 a warrant for 200 acres of land. & another 200 acres in 1651, half of a warrant for 400 acres he shared with John Norwood (Patents 11/folio 98)

"A little history of Virginia shows that Cornelius Lloyd and his brother Edward Lloyd were involved with Richard Bennet who was a puritan and advocate of the independent church, and endevored to establish a purtian settlement on the south shore of the James River in the late 1630s and early 1640s. It was among these Puritans or memeber of the Independent church with which Edward Dorsey associated. Given that we find Edward buying cattle in 1642, it is doubtful if he was an indentured servant. Rather, I suspect he was among young men and families (including college graduates) that were recruited for the Puritan settlement on the south shore of the James River. At this time England was in the early stages of the English Civil War, with King Charles I taking a hardline stance against the Indendent/Putitan and other sects that were not outside the Church of England.

"The provinical court records tell us of Edward Dorsey's death. 'Att a Court hoden in Anarundel County on tuesday August 2nd 1659: Whereas Thomas Hinson hath petitioned this Court, Showing that hee hauing taken up the Boate wherein Edward Doarcy & some others drowned, neare the Isle of Kent, being desyred by the sd Darcys overseer to take up the same, wch he did, delivering the same Boate to the chiefe in Authority taking a discharge upon the Anarundell & now by his Petn craving for his paynes taking therein, as the Court now sitting shall adjudege him. It is ordered that the sd. Thomas Hinson have one hundd pounds of Tob. payd him for the sd paynes and Care, by those (Whoever they bee) that possesse & enjoy the sd Boate.'

"In addition to the information on this site, I know of several people who have created their own web sites with Dorsey Genealogical Information. On the Internet there is a Dorsey Genealogy mailing list at rootsweb.com. The information on this website has been extensively updated in Feb 2009 . It presents material on 8 generations of Dorsey descendants including data from church records, census, graveyards, marriage licenses, and genealogies. The data is not complete. There are Dorseys that seem to belong to this family that have not been connected to Edward Dorsey's lineage. It is also noted that there is another early Dorsey family in Maryland which settled mostly in Calvert Co. and the Eastern Shore, at times this family used the spelling of Dossey as well as Dorsey. This family's progenitors were James, Ralph, and John D-arcy or Dorsey, kinsmen of Richard Preston of the Clifts in Calvert Co. MD. "

Op. cit.:

"Edward Dorsey was among the first settlers of Anne Arundel Co. in 1649, coming from Lower Norfolk Co.,VA with other Puritans and Independents. His ancestry has been the subject of much debate over the last 60 years. Some of this debate can be read in the 1997 issues of the Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin. There are several genealogies on the family of Edward Dorsey. Among these are The Dorsey Family by Dorsey, Dorsey & Ball; Anne Arundel Gentry (first Edition), by Harry C. Newman, Anne Arundel Gentry Volume 2 by Harry C. Newman. Information on the family is also in The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties Maryland by J. D. Warfield (1905). I also believe there is a book about the Georgia desendants of Edward Dorsey. A couple of articles on Edward Dorsey's family have also appeared over the years in the Maryland Historical Magazine. There have also been some Dorsey newsletters including Dorsey Dreams which was published by Mrs. Lois Colette Bennington, and The Dorsey Project being published quarterly by Mr. Donavon Dorsey of Benton City, Wash. I would recommend that people interested in this family to obtain copies of the above listed books for much in-depth material on the families

"In addition to the information on this site, I know of several people who have created their own web sites with Dorsey Genealogical Information. Patricia Summers Smith has placed her lineage on line as has David Dorsey . On the Internet there is a Dorsey Genealogy mailing list at rootsweb.com

"The information on this website has been extensively updated in December 1999. It presents material on 7 generations of Dorsey descendants including data from church records, census, graveyards, marriage licenses, and genealogies. The data is not complete. There are Dorseys that seem to belong to this family that have not been connected to Edward Dorsey's lineage. It is also acknowledged that there is another early Dorsey family in Maryland which settled mostly in Calvert Co. and the Eastern Shore, at times this family used the spelling of Dossey as well as Dorsey."

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From Side-Lights on Maryland History, Vol. 2, pp. 87-91:

"Dorseys of Hockley

"Of all the distinguished officials whose presence with their families and retainers lent luster to the ancient capital [of Baltimore], none are more indelibly impressed upon the history of the Province than the early Dorsey brothers, sons of Edward Darcy who received his first warrant for land from the Lord Proprietary in the year 1650.

"In that year Edward Darcy, the original progenitor of the Hockley branch of the Dorseys of Maryland, received another grant for land adjoining his original warrant, the latter patented in connection with Captain John Norwood.

"These lands were in the year 1667 assigned to George Yate, Edward Darcy having in 1661 been granted a valuable estate in that part of St. Mary's County which in 1663 became a part of the newly erected County of Calvert. This was Teobush Manning patented to Edward Darcy and Thomas Manning, as shown in the Land Warrants, but incorrectly entered in Lord Baltimore's Rent Rolls for Calvert County, as belonging to 'Edward Darby.'

"Hockley-in-the-Hole, originally taken up by Edward Darcy, was in 1664 patented to his sons Edward, Joshua and John, the original patent bearing date August 20, 1664, being still in the possession of the present owner of Hockley, Miss Anne Elizabeth Dorsey, lineal descendant of all three of the original patentees. In the year 1681 'Edward Dorsey, Gent. of Ann Arundell County, Son and heir of Edward Dorsey late of said County deceased' assigned his right to his brother John. The parchment document granting Hockley to the three Dorsey brothers bears the autograph of Charles, third Lord Baltimore, and was given under the Great Seal of the Province."

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From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland, p. 30:

"South-side Severn settlements were increased in 1662. Matthew Howard, who had come up from Lower Norfolk, Virginia, in 1650, with his neighbor and relative, Edward Lloyd, had died before 1659, but his five sons now came. They were Captain Cornelius Howard, of 'Howard's Heirship and Chance'; Samuel Howard, of 'Howard's Hope'; John Howard, of 'Howard's Interest'' all adjoining near Round Bay. Philip and Matthew were on North Severn. In 1664, the three sons of Edward Dorsey, the immigrant of 1650--relatives of the Howards--took up and patented their father's survey of 'Hockley-in-the-Hole.' They were Colonel Edward Dorsey, Joshua and Hon. John Dorsey, prominent leaders in political movements and representatives in legislative measures."

Ibid., pp. 55-56:

"In the Land Office of Annapolis, may be seen the following warrant, which explains itself:

"'Warrant MDCL, granted to Edward Dorsey, of Anne Arundel Co., for 200 acres of land, which he assigns as followeth; as also 200 acres more, part of a warrant for 400 acres, granted John Norwood and the said Dorsey, dated XXIII of Feb., MDCLI. Know all men by these presents that I, Edward Dorsey, of the County of Anne Arundel, boatwright, have granted, bargained and sold, for a valuable consideration, already received, all my right, title, interest of and in a warrant for 200 acres, bearing date 1650, and also 200 acres more, being half of a warrant of 400 acres--the one half belonging to Captain Norwood, bearing date, 1651, both of which assigned to George Yate.--Edward Dorsey, Sealed.'

"Signed in the presence of Cornelius Howard, John Howard, Oct. 22nd, MDCLXVII, (1667).

"That same year the same Edward Dorsey assigned to Cornelius Howard, his right for land for transporting seven persons into the province. Edward Dorsey and Thomas Manning held a certificate from Thomas Marsh, for 600 acres adjoining Captain Norwood. 'Norwood's Fancy,' held by Captain Norwood, was near Round Bay. 'Dorsey,' held by Edward Dorsey, gave the name to 'Dorsey's Creek,' upon which was located Thomas Gates, whose will of 1659, reads: 'I give to Michael Bellott and John Holloway my plantation. I desire that they give to Edward Dorsey's children free outlet to the woods and spring as formally I have given them.'"

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Ibid., p. 56:

"The following record is taken from 'Our Early Settlers.'--A list of our early arrivels up to 1680.

"'Robert Bullen demands lands for bringing over a number of passengers, amongst whom was Edward Dorsey, in 1661.'

"The same record adds, 'Aug. 25th, 1664, patented to him, John and Joshua Dorsey, a plantation called "Hockley-in-the-Hole," four hundred acres.'

"In 1683, this land was resurveyed for John Dorsey, and found to contain 843 acres. 400 acres first surveyed being old rents remaining new, whole now in the possession of Caleb Dorsey.

"Such is the record of 'Hockley' upon our Rent Rolls, at Annapolis."

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Ibid., p. 11:
[Around 1650] Nicholas Wyatt surveyed 'Wyatt's Harbor' and 'Wyatt's Hills,' upon which 'Belvoir' now stands, just south of, and in sight of Round Bay. Adjoining it was Thomas Gates, upon 'Dorsey's Creek,' near 'Dorsey,' taken up by the first Edward Dorsey, in partnership with Captain John Norwood."

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From http://genforum.genealogy.com/norwood/messages/1247.html:

From Lee Garlock:

Edward DORSEY/D'ARCY died in 1659 in Chesapeake Bay, off Kent Island MD. He was born in England. Was in Lower Norfolk Co VA by 1642, when Cornelius Lloyd claimed land for transporting him to the colony.

From Anne Arundel Gentry:
1642 - He bought 200 acres in Elizabeth River Parish; bought cattle there (3 head of cattle from John Browne of the Elizabeth River District of Lower Norfolk Co. [Lower Norfolk County Recrds, Book A, part III, page 36, source cited in Maryland Genealogies.]

From Maryland Genealogies, p. 387: Cites proof that Cornelius Lloyd used Edward Dorsey's headright as early as December 15, 1642.

Anne Arundel Gentry:
October 1649 - Witnessed by mark E.D. a quit-claim deed to Virginia land executed by Thomas Tod (Todd) in favor of James Allard, Abraham Parrott and Alexander Hall.. This deed he signed Edward E D Dorsey [Lower Norfolk County Records, Book B, page 134, source cited in Maryland Genealogies . All this suggests that Edward Dorsey was in Virginia for the seven years between the 1642 purchase from Browne and the 1649 quit claim.]

November 1650 - Edward Darcy granted a warrant for 200 acres of land and another 200 acres in 1651, half of a warrant for 400 acres he shared with John Norwood (Patents 11/folio 98)

1658 - Robert Clarkson, a Quaker convert, states in a letter of Ann Dorsey and her husband, both Converts (to Quakerism), Ann had abundant grace, but he doubted that her husband would stick to the faith. According to Newman, a letter of Thomas Hart dated 28 of the 2nd inst 1658 London, in which is embodied a letter of Robert Clarkson dtd. 14 of ye 11 mo. 1657 (which would be February) "..& likewise Ann Dorsey in a more larger measure, hir husband I hope abideth faithfull in his measure.."

1659 - Edward drowned off Kent Island. In Anne Arundel Court on 2 Aug. 1659, one
Thomas Hinson petitioned "for compensation for having taken up the boate wherein Edward Darcy and some otheres were drowned neare the Isle of Kent, being desyred by the said Darcy Overseer to take up the same which he did deliuery the same Boate to the chiefe in Authority. . . ." So unsure if the Edward mentioned above may be his son from Prov. Ct. Rec. S.I. f.282 "Att a Court hoden in Anarundel County on tuesday August 2nd 1659: Whereas Thomas Hinson hath petitioned this Court, Shewing that hee hauing taken up the Boate wherein Edward Doarcy & some others drowned, neare the Isle of Kent, being desyred by the sd Darcys overseer to take up the same, wch he did, delivering the same Boate to the chiefe in Authority taking a discharge upon the deliuery of same attAnarundell & now by his Petn craving for his paynes taking therein, as the Court now sitting shall adjudege him. It is ordered that the sd. Thomas Hinson have one hundd pounds of Tob. payd him for the sd paynes and Care, by those (Whoever they bee) that possesse & enjoy the sd Boate." [Maryland Archives, Vo. 4, p. 314]

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From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=adgedge&id=I41174:

! Birth: (1d,e) Edward DORSEY was claimed by some as being descended from Sir Norman D'ARCIE cousin of William the Conqueror, and from the Lord D'ARCY family of Hornby Castle. DNA evidence has proven that theory to be incorrect, showing that Edward DORSEY is not related to those families. (1f) The latest DNA results would indicate a likely Irish origin for Edward DORSEY. (2) 1619. England.

Marriage to Ann __: (1a) Ann DORSEY and "hir husband" [not named] mentioned in a 1658 letter. Edward DORSEY was the only DORSEY in Anne Arundel Co., MD at that time who was married. (1b) Some researchers have inaccurately listed her as Ann, daughter of Matthew HOWARD. While Matthew HOWARD did have a daughter named Ann, there is record of her husband being James GRENEFFE, who mentions wife Ann, "brother John HOWARD" and "brother Samuel HOWARD" in his will. (1c) She may have been the daughter of Humphrey BACHE of London, and the aunt of Elizabeth HARRIS, of Quaker fame. (2) Bef. 1646. England.

Death: (1g) Drowned near the Isle of Kent in 1659. (2) 2 Aug 1659. Near Isle of Kent, Anne Arundel Co., MD.

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From http://www.eskimo.com/~bgudgel/gudgarc1 :

36. Edward DORSEY24 was born before 1620 in England.20 He is believed to have been the son of Thomas D'Arcy. He immigrated in 1642 to State of Virginia.25 Edward Darcy/Dorsey lived several years in Virginia. On December 15, 1642, Cornelius Lloyd received a grant of land for bringing 60 persons into the colony of Virginia. Among those named was Edw: _orsey, the first letter of the last name is obliterated. (Minute Book, f 160) (New Eng Hist Gen Vol 47, f 63). On October 7, 1646, Thomas Brown was given 240 acres in Lower Norfolk County due by assignment of the right of 5 persons transported by Cornelius Lloyd, among them Edward Dorsey. (Patents 2, State of Virginia f. 113). He died on Aug 2 1659 in Chesapeake Bay.20 Edward Dorsey drowned in Chesapeake Bay, off the Isle of Kent, Maryland. A petition in the Court records from Prov. Ct. Rec. S.I. f.282 the following: "At a Court holden in Anarundel County on Tuesday August 2nd, 1659: Whereas Thomas Hinson hath petitioned this Court, Showing the hee having taken up the Boate wherein Edward Doarcy and some others drowned, near the Isle of Kent, being desyred by the said Darcy's Overseer to take up the same, which he did, delivering the same Boate to the chiefe in Authority taking a discharge upon the Anarundell and now by his Petition craving for his paynes taken therein, as the Court now sitting shall adjudge him. It is ordered that the said Thomas Hinson have one hundred pounds of Tobacco payd him for the said paynes and Care, by those (Whoever they be) that possesse and enjoy the sd Boate." Edward Dorsey, the immigrant, was gentleman and settler, first in Virginia and later in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. At a County Court held on November 3, 1645, at the home of William Shipp, it was recorded tat John Browne of Elizabeth River in the County of Lower Norfolk, VA, planter, had on the 11th of February, 1642 sold unto Edward Darsey of the county aforesaid, planter, three head of Cattle (Vixt) one Cowe aged about seaven yeares of a brinded coulor and marked with a cropp on the right eare and the left eare whole, and a steare of a color as aforesaid aged about one yeare and a halfe and marked with a cropp on the left eare and the right eare slitt allsoe, one heifar calfe brinded as aforesaid aged about three quarters of a yeare and marked with a cropp on both eares and a slitt in one and doe by these presents give graunt, bargaine and sell unto the said Edward Darsey his heirs and ecut(rs) administrator and assignes for ever for a valuable consideration pt in hand paid. Dated the 11th of February, 1642. (Minute Book A.f. 293, Lower Norfolk Co., Portsmouth, VA.) By 1650 Edward Darcy was in Anne Arundel County, Maryland where he was granted a warrent for 200 acres of land and another 200 acres in 1651, half warrent for 400 acres he purchased in partnership with John Norwood. (Patents 11; folio 98). In April 1657 Edward Darcy, (he refers to himself in this document as a "boatwright of Anne Arundel County"), sold to George Yate 200 acres granted to him in November of 1650 and half a warrent of 40 acres granted to himself and Capt. Norwood in February, 1651. In August 1668, Yates re-assigned to Edward Dorsey (son of Edward) 68 acres of above tract and later in the year assigned 60 additional acres called "Darsy." Edward bought 300 acres of land in 1655 from Thomas Marsh or March. By 1658 Edward Dorsey had land in the Province of Maryland. On February 27, 1658, Ensign Thomas Gates, who transported himself into the Province in 1649 was granted a parcell of land called "Gatenby" lying on the west side of the Chesapeake Bay, on the south side of the Severn River and north side of Darcy's Creek. In the will of Thomas Gates made May 2, 1659 he indicates that the Dorsey family was living on a nearby tract of land and desired and willed that his heirs "shall give to Edward Darcey's children a free outlet to the woods and also to the spring an inlet for their cattle as formerly they had in my time (Wills 1, f.105). Due to failure to obtain patents, carelessness of clerks and fire which destoyed early records at Annapolis, it has become virtually impossible to locate the land of Edward Darcy/Dorsey. (Arch of Md, 111, f 250) Descriptions of surveys which were recorded after the fire of 1706, however, show that Thomas Todd was located on the south side of the Severn River between Todd's Creek (later Spa Creek) and Deep Cove Creek which was known as Darcy's Creek in the 1658 surveys. The name of the creek was later changed to Sprigg's Creek, then to Graveyard Creek and finally to College Creek. Information regarding the names of these creeks was furnished by Mr. Trader of the Land Commissioner's Office, Annapolis, Md. To the west and north across Darcy's Creek, which no doubt bears the name of the immigrant, were the tracts taken up by Edward Dorsey and Capt. John Norwood, with the land of Nicholas Wyatt lying between them. Farther up the Severn River near Marshes Creek, later called Hockley Creek, was the land taken up by Matthew Howard. Adjoining this land on the south was the tract called "Wyatt", laid out for Nicholas Wyatt. Nearby was Hockley-in-ye-Hole, taken up by Edward Dorsey and later patented by his three sons, Edward, Joshua, and John Dorsey. The date of the original grant for "Hockley" in ye Hole" (Hole being Old English for Valley) was 1664 and wassigned and sealed by Charles, third Lord Baltimore. That grant was in possession of a descendant having been handed down with the land to the eighth generation. He was married to Ann ---- before 1648.20,26 In 1658 the Quakers came into Maryland spreading their religion among the settlers, claiming as converts, Nicholas Wyatt, Edward Dorsey and Ann, his wife and many others. A letter written by Robert Clarkson, a Quaker convert, to Elizabeth Harris, then in England shows that the Dorseys did embrace the faith. He writes that Ann Dorsey had abundant grace, but he seemed doubtful that her husband would stick to the faith. (MD Hist Mag XXXII, 47). "Quakers in the Founding of Anne Arundel County, Maryland" states that, "Ann and Edward Dorsey, mentioned by Clarkson as 'convinced Quakers' were founders of the Dorsey family of Maryland. Their sons were Edward, Joshua, and John. Edward Dorsey's land, 'Dorsey' was on Dorsey, now College, Creek. He surveyed 'Hockley in Ye Hole,' which was granted to his three sons on January 27, 1663 (Patents, Liber 7 f.378) after his death by drowning. (Dorsey Book)" The list of those convinced of the truth of Quakerism includes, "founding settlers and leading citizens of the county, and some were of armorial families. The list constitutes a high tribute to the labors of Elizabeth Harris, Maryland's first Publisher of Truth." There was an apparent attempt to restrict the activities of Friends in the Province of Maryland. Sometime around 1658 Edward Dorsey took up a tract of land containing 400 acres, lying in Anne Arundel County on the south side of the Severn River and or a branch of Broad Creek. This tract was later patented by his three sons. See Patents 7, f.378.

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From http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/southern/dorsey.html:

"Most of the older Dorsey genealogies assume that our immigrant Edward is descended from the Norman D'Arcy family. I must confess to jumping on that bandwagon myself. But new genetic research tosses this out the window. A Dorsey family DNA project that started in 2002 has resulted in an excellent web page <http://www.contexo.info/DorseyDNA/LineageI.htm> that points strongly to an Irish branch of the family that has had no "paper trail" documenting a link to our Maryland emigrant, Edward Dorsey. The Irish cousins date from the nineteenth century, so there must be an older common ancestor from the early seventeenth century, or still farther back. The Anglo-Norman D'Arcy/Dorsey men who have participated in a DNA project are clearly of a quite different genetic stock from Edward and the Irish cousins. My thanks to Rick Saunders, who brought this to my attention. As he explains, "If you go to the Results page <http://www.contexo.info/DorseyDNA/Results800.htm> you can compare the lines of Edward DORSEY, and the French-Norman DARCY line more readily. Not only are the results not close, but their haplotypes (R1b and E3b) are different."[1]

"Of the seven references in sixteenth and seventeenth century British records to Edward Dorsey (with nearly as many spellings), the only one that is at all likely to be our ancestor is No. 16 in the Exchequer Record of the King's Remembrancer: "Edward Darcie -- lycensed April 18th 1632, aged thirteen, to go with his master Richard Gips to Berghen." Translated, this means the young teenager had permission to leave England with Richard Gips, or GIBBS, either as an apprentice, servant, or ward, probably to Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands. It was easier to get a license to go to Europe than to the new world. It would be relatively easy to travel from the Netherlands to Virginia, perhaps by way of Barbados.[2] However, there is as yet no proof that this is our man. I am unaware of any research of Irish records of the period, looking for an Edward Dorsey.

"One way or another, Edward Dorsey¹ managed to emigrate from the British Isles (exactly where, Ireland or England, is unclear) to Virginia. Perhaps he came via by a circuitous route through The Netherlands, or more possibly, he was transported by Cornelius LLOYD (see below). So far I have found no record of when he married his wife, Ann. A common assumption is that she was Ann BACHE, since Ann Do?y was mentioned in the 1662 will of her brother Humphrey Bache, a Londoner who became a Quaker. Humphrey's daughter Elizabeth married William HARRIS in 1649 in St. Mary's Abchurch.[3] Elizabeth Harris became a well-travelled and well-known Friends minister. However, a direct descendant named Edward Dorsey has examined the probate record of Humphrey Bache. He concludes: "The reference to his sister Anne lists her last name as Do?y where the "?" could be a "u" or "n" (quill pens were not reliable) -- but, comparing the letter to others in the document, I can't see how it could be much else."[3a] While misspellings and mis-translations were not uncommon in probate records it seems a bit of stretch to get Dorsey from Douy or Dony.

"In May 1638 another pair of our ancestors, Matthew HOWARD <../southern/howard.html> and his wife Ann, were granted land in Lower Norfolk County, Virginia, on the western branch of the Elizabeth River, south of Broad Creek. In the immediate vacinity were grants to Robert TAYLOR, Edward LLOYD, Richard OWEN, and Cornelius LLOYD. The year before, Matthew Howard had with him "two persons unnamed", one of whom might have been 17- or 18-year old Edward Dorsey. Although a male could own land at the age of 16, obviously Edward did not. In fact, throughout his life he seemed to be curiously careless about registering his land. This may have been because an oath was required, and he may have early felt a scruple against swearing that would eventually find full fruition in the Quaker testimony. It is suggested that young Edward was in Virginia by 1636, or even as early as 1635, and he stayed near Richard Owen and John Howard.[4] For three generations these families stayed together and intermarried.

"There is a 1642 contract for Edward's purchase of three cattle (a cow, steer, and calf), with descriptions of each animal, indicating that he had some disposable wealth and was not indentured. When the County Court met 15 December 1645, at the house of William SHIPP, it ordered Thomas TOD to pay Edward "Darcy" and Thomas HALL forty pounds of tobacco apiece "for theire tyme and charge in attendance of the Court for two days." On 10 December 1649 Edward witnessed a quit-claim deed executed by Thomas Tod; his signature reads "E D: Dorsy".[5]

"References to Edward Dorsey, with a variety of spellings, are found in the land records of Lower Norfolk County, Virginia, between 1642 and 1648. On 7 October 1646 Thomas BROWN was given 240 acres in Lower Norfolk County due by assignment of the rights of five persons transported by Cornelius LLOYD, including Edward Dorsey. On 15 December 1642 Cornelius Lloyd received a grant of land for bringing sixty people to the colony, including "Edw:_orsey" -- the first letter is illegible. Edward bought 200 acres in Lower Norfolk County on "a neck of land upon the south turning" of the Elizabeth River. The boundaries were further delimited: going "east upon a creek, and south upon a creek, and north into the woods". Dorsey's tract was on the point of land at the foot of present day Chestnut Street, and on it in the 1930s were the ruins of an old Marine Hospital. The land lies on Ferry Point and was once offered to the fledgling United States as a site for its capital. Dorsey styled himself a "boatwright" (i.e. involved in naval stores, perhaps, rather than actually building ships) and was probably in business with and for his near neighbor, Thomas TOD.[6]

"Apparently a number of settlers in Lower Norfolk County were not members of the established church, but were a variety of dissenters or nonconformists; some were Puritans. A ten-year controversy had raged between Governor BERKELEY and the more vocal Puritans that was both political and religious. When a few Roman Catholics immigrated into the colony in 1642 Berkeley saw his chance. The colony decreed that no "popish recusants" could hold any office. It also decreed that anyone holding office and refusing to take the "oath of allegiance and supremacy" should be dismissed from office and fined 1,000 pounds of tobacco. The following year it was enacted that all ministers must be conformed to the Church of England, and any nonconformists should be compelled to leave the colony.[7]

"Meanwhile farther up the Chesapeake Bay in 1637, Maryland forces had taken over Kent Island, which had originally been an outpost of Virginia. Lord Baltimore gave the settlers full civil and religious rights. In 1648 he specifically invited disgruntled dissenters to move from Virginia to his colony. He appointed the Virginia Protestant, William STONE, (apparently no relation to our William Stone) as his governor. Baltimore patronized the newly settled Protestants, who quickly moved into important political posts in both local and provincial government.[8]

"The lack of freedom of religion in Virginia, coupled with an invitation to move north, led between 400 and 600 settlers to migrate to Maryland, mostly to Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties. The larger group of immigrants, whose religious affiliations are not known, included Edward Dorsey, John NORWOOD <../southern/norwood.html>, Matthew HOWARD <../southern/howard.html>, Thomas TODD, and Nicholas WYATT and their families who settled in and around Annapolis. They had owned land near each other in Lower Norfolk County, Virginia, and soon acquired tracts near each other along the Severn River in Maryland; their children and grandchildren intermarried. However, 15 November 1652 Edward and four others returned to Virginia where Francis FLEETWOOD got a grant of land for their transportation.[9] They soon returned to Maryland.

"In November 1650 Edward Dorsey was granted a warrant for 200 acres in Maryland, and in 1651 for another 200 acres. Lord Baltimore had instituted the English practice of granting and patenting tracts of land under proper names. Acreages named "Norwood", "Howard", "Todd", and "Wyatt" were laid out for other members of the group, with their locations specified in the records. Unfortunately, the location of Dorsey's land was not specified. Before 1655 Edward Dorsey, together with Thomas MANNING bought 600 acre "Theobush Manning" on the west side of Chesapeake Bay, south of Norwood's, north of the Bay. Perhaps because it was incorrectly entered on Lord Baltimore's Rent Rolls as belonging to Edward "Darby", the patent was not issued until 1661. Whenever he acquired it, eventually Edward Dorsey owned land that is now occupied by part of the Naval Academy and Bloomsbury Square in Annapolis.[10]

"In 1655 or 1556 Elizabeth (Bache) HARRIS, a British Friend, came to Maryland and found a receptive audience among the community of dissenters settled along the Severn and Patuxent Rivers, and among the unchurched folks on Kent Island. Many who heard her and worshipped with her were convicted inwardly and convinced of the Truth Friends proclaimed. She was followed in 1657-1658 by Josiah COALE from Bristol, Thomas THURSTON from Gloucestershire, and Thomas CHAPMAN. Among the new Friends in Maryland were Thomas MEARS, Nicholas WYATT, Edward and Ann DORSEY, Robert CLARKSON and his wife, John BALDWIN, Henry CAPLIN, Charles BALYE, Elizabeth BEASLEY, William FULLER, William DURAND, Thomas and William COLE, Henry WOOLCHURCH, and others.[11]

"A letter from Robert CLARKSON, member of the House of Burgesses from Anne Arundel County, to Elizabeth HARRIS, back in England, summarized Elizabeth's work and reported on the condition of local Friends:[12]

'Elizabeth Harris, Dear Heart, I salute thee in the tender love of the Father, which moved thee toward us and I do own thee to have been a minister by the will of God to bear the outward testimony to the inward word of truth in me and others. Of which word of life God hath made my wife a partaker with me and hath established our hearts in His fear, and likewise Ann Dorsey in a more large measure; her husband I hope abides faithful . . .

'We have disposed of the most part of the books which were sent, so that all parts where there are Friends are furnished and every one that desires may have benefit of them; at Herring Creek, Rhoad River, South River, all about Severn, the Brand Neck, and thereabouts the Seven Mountains and Kent. . . . '

"Echoing the political events in England, there had been a coup in Maryland against Lord Baltimore in 1654. But many dissenters, especially in Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties, and on Kent Island, were more loyal to Baltimore than to the new Puritan regime. William FULLER, acting governor after 1654, was convinced upon hearing Elizabeth HARRIS, and became a Friend. By 1658 definitely five, and perhaps as many as eleven of the 24 commissioners had become Quakers. Others had close ties with Friends.[13]

"Then Edward Dorsey was drowned with several other people off the Isle of Kent. On 2 August 1659 the Court paid Thomas HINSON 100 pounds of tobacco for raising the boat in which they had drowned, as desired by Dorsey's overseer. But was this our ancestor? Although the Dorsey family historians assume it was, genealogist Caroline BULKLEY thinks it was some other person with the same name. She discovered a 1667 deed referring to Edward Dorsey, boatwright, a designation never used by his son. Descendant Ed Dorsey, who examined the bill of sale, notes that "the seller declares himself to BE Edward Dorsey but did not use the word 'said' that was typically used when repeating a previous reference (to the purchaser). So we have to conclude that it really was the immigrant OR it was his son (after all they really were both Edward Dorsey). He does not specify that he is heir which he did with later documents. So either the immigrant was the seller OR, more likely, his son impersonated him." Another "curious case was the sale, again by the son, in 1664 of other property owned by his father which he just didn't get around to recording until November of 1670 (six years?). He then calls himself heir of the 'late' Edward Dorsey. So it appears to me that the immigrant was alive in 1667 but had died by November 1670."[13a] More conclusive, perhaps, was a reference by Edward Jr. to land "my father Edward Dorsey [had] from Thomas MARSH in 1661". Edward Jr. stated that his father was living in 1667, but by the time Edward Jr. transferred "Hockley-in-the-Hole" to his brother John in 1681, their father was dead. Edward Dorsey, either father or son, appraised the estate of Thomas TODD 12 May 1677.[14] Thomas was the old companion from Virginia with whom the elder Dorsey had worked on ships.

"The Dorsey family chroniclers found no further records of Ann Dorsey. They assumed she returned to Virginia. I assume she remained in Maryland near her children. Unfortunately the West River Friends minutes do not begin until 1671. Family historian Ed Dorsey thinks she went back to England with the immigrant Edward Dorsey.[15]
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From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=adgedge&id=I41174:

(1) Some researchers have attributed a daughter to Edward DORSEY a daughter Ann who married Nicholas GREENBERRY. There is no evidence that Edward DORSEY had a daughter named Ann. While Nicholas GREENBERRY's wife was named Ann, she could not have been a daughter of Edward DORSEY. Nicholas GREENBERRY did not emigrate from England to Maryland until 1674, at which time he arrived with his wife and two children. (Maryland Patent Liber 18 (Vol. 21):160 FHL microfilm 0,013,071.) Land was claimed in 1674 for Nicholas GREENBERRY, wife, and two children (not named) who were on the ship "Constant Friendship." His wife could not have been the daughter of Edward DORSEY, who had been living in the colonies for over 25 years.

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From http://genforum.genealogy.com/norwood/messages/1247.html:

April 1667 - Edward Darcy, of the County of Anne Arundell, boatwright, sold to George Yate 200 acres granted to Darcy in Nov 1650 and half a warrant of four hundred acres granted to him and Capt. Norwood in Feb. 1651. In Aug 1668, Yates reassigned to Dorsey 68 acres of above tract and later in the year assigned 60 more acres called "Darsy." Edward bought 300 acres of land in 1655 from Thomas Marsh/March. His son Edward sold this tract Nov 6, 1670 to Thomas Manniage of the Cliffs.

A question arises as to whether the Edward Darcy who signed the paper in 1667 was the Edward Darcy who bought and sold land in the 1650s. Caroline Kemper assumes that it is the same person and that a different, unrelated Edward Dorsey died in a boating accident in 1659. Other historians think that Edward Dorsey one bought and sold the property in the 1650s but that his son signed the papers in the 1670s.

From Maryland Genealogies, "The Identity of Edward Dorsey I," by Caroline Kemper Bulkley, 1938, pp. 398-399:

The record in the Land Office (Liber II, [Margin Liber G G] (98)) reads: '(125) Edward Dorsey assigns to George Yate 400 acres: Warrant XI November M.D.C.L. (1650); to Edward Dorsey for 200 acres of land the which he assigned away as followeth; as also 200 acres more part of a warrant for 400 acres granted John Norwood and Edward Dorsey dated xxiiij February MDCLi (1651); said Dorsey of County of Ann [sic] Arundell, Boatwright, consideration already received, all my right, title, interest, claim and demand of an--in a warrant for 200 acres of land bearing date sixteen hundred and fifty [so written out] and also to 200 acres more being the one half of a warrant for 400 acres, the one half belong to Capt. Norwood bearing date one thousand six hundred fifty one unto George Yate, etc.'"

The date of this assignment, duly signed and sealed, is April 23, 1667, and the witness is John Howard, eldest son of the Virginia Matthew and Ann Howard. A year later (August 24, 1668) there is a deed filed from Yate to Dorsey for sixty-eight acres of the above "Dorsey" tract. In the same year one James Connoway assigned back the "right for 1000 acres" to George Yate, who transfers sixty acres to "Darsy." . . . .

It is contended that the Edward Dorsey who signed the records of 1667-1668 may have been the son Edward. This is highly improbable, since Edward Dorsey the younger could not have had land in his own rights from warrants cited of 1650 and 1651, nor did he ever name himself as "boatwright" in the documents known to bear his signature.

Those who deny that the record quoted was signed by Edward Dorsey, Senior, argue from the story many times repeated that he was drowned in 1659. No evidence has ever been produced to prove this: there is an authentic record of an Edward Dorsey who was drowned, but who the person was, or whether the name may be mistakenly recorded cannot be determined.

It is clear that the signer of the 1667-1668 deeds was the father Edward Dorsey, and as further testimony that he was alive after 1659 is a document assigning land--the Bush-Manning tract-- bought by "My father Edward Dorsey from Thomas Marsh in 1661." This same land is later confirmed to Manning in a warrant and power of attorney to Sheriff Stockett from Colonel Edward Dorsey, the son, giving these facts.

• Transported: to Virginia by Cornelius Lloyd, Bef 15 Dec 1642. ¹³³ From http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rawl/corneliuslloyd.html:
"On December 15, 1642, Cornelius Lloyd received a grant of land for bringing 60 persons into the colony. Among the list of names was that of Edw: _orsey, the first letter of the name obliterated. (Minute book A, f. 160, Lower Norfolk Co., Portmouth, Va.) (New Eng. Hist. Gen. Reg. Vol. 47, f 63)"

• Purchased: 200 acres on 'a neck of land upon the south turning' of the Elizabeth River, 1642, Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, (United States).

• Bought: 3 head of cattle from John Browne, 1642, Elizabeth River District, Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, (United States).

• Occupation: Boatwright, Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, United States.

• Purchased: 200 acres from Robert Taylor, 20 Oct 1649, Elizabeth River District, Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, (United States). ¹³⁴ This land is described by a deed dated 19 October 1647 recorded 31 Oct 1649: William Julian selling 200 acres of land to Robert Taylor of Elizabeth River, Planter, which is part of a patent of 500 Acres as being a Neck of land upon the south turning of ye Said River, East upon a creeke and South upon upon a creek north into ye woods as is bounded in the patent bearing date 22 July 1634, witnesss: Abraham Weekes and William Hancock.

• Witness: Quit-claim deed executed by Thomas Tod (Todd), Oct 1649, Virginia, (United States). ¹³⁴ Edward signed his name Edward E D Dorsey.

• Relocated: From Virginia to Maryland, 1649, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, United States. Edward Dorsey was among the first settlers of Anne Arundel Co. in 1649, coming from Lower Norfolk Co.,VA with other Puritans and Independents.

• Occupation: Boatwright, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, United States.

• Was granted: a warrant for 200 acres from the Lord Proprietary, Nov 1650, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). This land, plus the 200 acres added to it in 1651, may have eventually been acquired by Edward Darcy's three sons Edward, Joshua and John on 20 August 1664 and named "Hockley-in-the-Hole."

From http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/index.htm:
"Edward Darcy granted in November 1650 a warrant for 200 acres of land. & another 200 acres in 1651, half of a warrant for 400 acres he shared with John Norwood (Patents 11/folio 98)."

• Was granted: an additional 200 acres adjoining the original warrant, 23 Feb 1651, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States). This was half a warrant of 400 acres. The other 200 acres were granted to Captain John Norwood.

• Purchased: "Bush Manning," 600 acres on the west side of Chesapeake Bay, south of Norwood's, in partnership with Thomas Manning, from Thomas Marsh, Bef 1655, St. Mary's Co., Maryland, (United States). The patent for this land was not issued until 1661. The land is now occupied by part of the Naval Academy and Bloomsbury Square in Annapolis. It is called variously "Theobush Manning" and "Bush-Manning."

• Purchased: 300 acres from Thomas Marsh/March, 1655, <Anne Arundel>, Maryland, (United States).

• Converted: to Quakerism, Abt 1657. He and his wife, Ann, converted, along with many other dissenters along the Severn and Patuxent, after Elizabeth (Bache) Harris came to Maryland in 1655 or 1656. She was followed by Josiah Coale from Bristol, Thomas Thurston from Gloucestershire and Thomas Chapman in 1657 and 1658.

• Acquired: 400 acres on the south side of the Severn, possibly on a branch of Broad Creek, Abt 1658, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Patented: "Bush Manning", 1661. If this is the Edward Dorsey who patented Theobush Manning with Thomas Manning in 1661, he did not die in the Kent Island shipwreck on 2 August 1659. Further, there is a document from his son Edward assigning this tract bought by "My father Edward Dorsey from Thomas Marsh in 1661."

This land was purchased from Thomas Marsh before 1655, but patented in 1661. It comprised at least 600 acres on the west side of Chesapeake Bay, south of Norwood's. The land is now occupied by part of the Naval Academy and Bloomsbury Square in Annapolis. It is called variously "Theobush Manning" and "Bush-Manning."

• Assigned: his right to land to Cornelius Howard for transporting seven persons into the Province, 1667. This land transfer may have been done by his son Major Edward Dorsey if this Edward Darcy was already deceased. (He may have died after this date.)

• Sold: 200 acres granted to him in November 1650 and 200 acres from February 1651 to George Yate, Apr 1667, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Bought back: 68 acres of the land he sold to George Yate in April 1667, Aug 1668, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

• Bought: 60 more acres called "Darsy" from George Yate, Abt Sep 1668, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

Edward married Ann about 1638 in <Virginia, (United States)>. Ann was born about 1609 and died on 21 Jan 1690 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States)^¹³⁵ about age 81.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Major Edward Dorsey, [Jr.] of "Dorsey" (born about 1640 in <Lower Norfolk, Virginia>, (United States) - died after 26 Oct 1704 in <Major's Choice>, Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

ii. Joshua Dorsey, of "Hockley" (born about 1646 in Virginia, United States - died in 1688 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, United States)

776 iii. Honorable Capt. John Dorsey, of "Hockley-in-the-Hole" (born about 1645 in Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, (United States) - died on 11 Mar 1715 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

iv. Sarah Dorsey (born about 1650 in Virginia, United States - died before Oct 1691 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

v. Ann Dorsey, [uncertain] (born about 1649 - died on 27 Apr 1698 in "Greenberry Point", Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

1553. Ann was born about 1609 and died on 21 Jan 1690 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States)^¹³⁵ about age 81.

Research Notes: Not to be confused with Ann Howard, daughter of Matthew Howard and Anne Hall, as the dates make such a relationship impossible.

From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=adgedge&id=I41174:

Some researchers have inaccurately listed her as Ann, daughter of Matthew HOWARD. While Matthew HOWARD did have a daughter named Ann, there is record of her husband being James GRENEFFE, who mentions wife Ann, "brother John HOWARD" and "brother Samuel HOWARD" in his will. (1c) She may have been the daughter of Humphrey BACHE of London, and the aunt of Elizabeth HARRIS, of Quaker fame. (2) Bef. 1646. England.

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From http://www.eskimo.com/~bgudgel/gudgarc1 :

37. Ann ---- was Quaker in 1658 in State of Virginia.27 A letter from 1658 "for Elizabeth Harris signifieing, a good fruite of hir labours there for the Lord, wch heare ensueth:" Elizabeth Harris, Deare hearte; I salute thee in ye tender love of the father wch mooved in thee towards ye goode of god in us wch had longe leynn hid and bin made a pray upon by the dragon (who) first made ware with ye lambes and by his subteleties overcame but when ye apoynted time of the father was come he fulfiled the good word of his grace wch he spake by his sperit concereining his sonn, yt he would not leave his soule in grave nor suffer his holy one to see corruption it being impossible yet he could be houlden under of deth but by the powre of his resurreccion in mee, hee hath brocken those bonds and hath manifested that blessed life in his son whome hee hath raysed from the ded, wherein the second deth has no powre..." The writer of the letter goes on ..."God hath made my wife partakers with mee and haith established our heartes in his feare, & likewise Ann Dorsey in a more larger measure, hir husband I hope abideth faithfull in his measure likewise." [P15] An (Ann) Dorcey had apparently been requested to "visett An James." [P16] "We read every particuler, thy letter & the rest of the letters from the others of our friends therein att ye reading where of the measures of God in us who were together then present who were Edward Dorcy & his wife..." Ann Dorsey, wife of Edward is thought to have outlived her husband, and to have returned to their former home in Virginia, for no further record is found of her in Maryland. It seems reasonable to suppose that their children were born in Virginia. Edward DORSEY and Ann ----

• Converted: to Quakerism, Abt 1658.

Ann married Edward Darcy, "the Colonist" ⁹² ⁹⁵ ⁹⁸ ¹²⁷ ¹²⁸ ¹²⁹ ¹³⁰ ¹³¹ about 1638 in <Virginia, (United States)>. Edward was born about 1615 in <Hockley, Middlesex, England>, was christened in 1619 in <England>,^¹³² died before Nov 1670 in <Maryland>, (United States), and was buried in Virginia, (United States). Other names for Edward were Edward D'Arcy and Edward Dorsey.

1554. Edward Ely was born about 1630 in Maryland, United States.

Edward married someone 1649 ? in Maryland, United States.

His child was:

777 i. Pleasance Ely (born about 1660 in Maryland, (United States) - died before 14 Aug 1734 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

1570. Hector MacClane

Hector married Amy Norman.¹³⁶

The child from this marriage was:

785 i. Margaret MacClane (born in 1681 in <Maryland, (United States)>)

1571. Amy Norman

Amy married Hector MacClane.

1584. Humphrey ap Hugh, of Llwyn du, son of Hugh ap David, of Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Talybont and Catherine verch Rhydderch ap Sion, of Abergynolwyn, was born between 1600 and 1603 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales, was christened in Llwyngwril, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales, and died in 1664 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales. Other names for Humphrey were Humffrey ap Hugh of Llwyngwrill and Humphrey ap Hugh Howel.

Death Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org AFN: FJH1-WV (11/10/06) has b. 1592-1603 in Llwyn du, Llangelynin and d. 21 Sep 1697 in Llwyn du.

Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, Edited by Thomas Allen Glenn at the request of Howard Reifsnyder, privately printed, Philadelphia, 1902, provided by http://books.google.com, pp. 46 has "He was living at Llwyn du 1662, but died in or before 1664, having been a Justice of the Peace for his county."

Research Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org AFN: FJH1-WV (11/10/06) has b. 1592-1603 in Llwyn du, Llangelynin and d. 21 Sep 1697 in Llwyn du.

From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, edited by Thomas Allen Glenn (Philadelphia, 1902), provided by books.google.com, pp. 46-48:

"XI. HUMPHREY AP HUGH, of LLwyn du, in the township of Llwyngwrill, parish of Llangelynin, Talybont, Merionethshire, was born circa 1600-1603. He is named as a party to the deed of marriage settlement made at the time of the marriage of his daughter Anne to Ellis Rees, and dated 1 January 1649, wherein he is described as: 'Humffrey ap Hugh of Llwyngwril in the sayd Com. of Merioneth, gentleman.' [see footnote 3, p. 46] He was living at Llwyn du 1662 [according to the Diary of Richard Davies, of Welshpoole, the Quaker], but died in or before 1664 [according to deeds relative to Quaker Burial Ground at Llwyn du], having been a Justice of the Peace for his county.

"Humphrey ap Hugh married, circa 1624-1625, Elizabeth, daughter of John Powell (otherwise called John ap Howell Gôch), of Gadfa, a large farm (then considered quite a good estate), in the township of Rhiwargor, in the parish of Llanwddyn, Montgomeryshire. John ap Howell was taxed as a land owner in Llanwddyn, in a Lay Subsidy of 39 Elizabeth, 1596-7 [according to the Subsidy Rolls for Montgomeryshire], and was buried at Llanwddyn Parish Church, 24 July, 1636. He was the son of Howell Gôch, of Gadfa, ap Meredith ap Bedo ap Jenkin, of Caer Einion [see footnote 3, p. 47], and he married Sibill, daughter (seventh child) of Hugh Gwyn, Esquire, of Peniarth, Caernarvonshire, by Jane, daughter of Owen ap Hugh, of Bodeon, Anglesey [see footnote 5, p. 47], and sister unto Sir Hugh Owen, Barrister-at-Law and Recorder of Caermarthen, ancestor to the Owens, Baronets, of Orielton, Pembrokeshire. Hugh Gwyn [see footnote 6, p. 47] was High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire from 2 December 1599-1600, and was commissioned one of the Justices of the Peace for that county, 11 May, 1611.

"Owen ap Hugh, of Bodeon, Anglesey, was High Sheriff of Anglesey, 30 November, 1562-63, 1579-80 (30 November), and died 1613. His second wife, mother of Jane, who married Hugh Gwyn, was Sibill, youngest daughter of Sir William Griffith, Knt., of Penrhyn, Caernarvonshire, Chamberlain of North Wales, by his second wife, Jane, daughter of John Puleston, of Bers and Havod y Wern.

"Issue:
1. ANNE, bapt._____, m. 1649-50 ELLIS AP REES [see footnote 2, p. 48], of Bryn Mawr, Dôlgelly, gentleman, and had: ROWLAND ELLIS.
2. Hugh, bapt. in Llangelynin Church, 7 April, 1628; bur 22 May, 1628.
3. Owen, bapt. in Llangelynin Church, 13 April, 1629; of whom presently [see footnote 3, p. 48].
4. Catherine, bapt. in Llangelynin Church, 15 November 1631; bur. 29 November, 1631.
5. John, bapt. in Llangelynin Church, 16 November, 1632; m. Joan, sister of one Richard Humphrey. They both died in Pennsylvania.
6. Samuel, bapt. in Llangelynin Church, 22 January 1635 [see footnote 4, p. 48]
7. ______, dau., bapt.________.
8. ______, dau., bapt.________."

Footnote 3, p. 46:
"This Indenture is now owned by a descendant, Edward Griffith, Esq., of Springfield, Dôlgelly, Merionethshire, Wales. It is dated 1 January, 1649, the parties thereto being Rees Lewis ap John Griffith, of Dyffrydan, in the County of Merioneth, gentleman; Humffrey ap Hugh, of Llwyngwrill, in said county, gentleman; Richard Nanney, of Llwyngwrill, and David Ellis, of Gwanas, gentlemen. It recites that a marriage is intended between Anne, one of the daughters of said Humffrey ap Hugh, and Ellis Rees, second son of said Rees Lewis. Richard Nanney and David Ellis are Trustees. It was witnessed 21 January, 1649, by John ap William ap Humphrey, David John Hugh, Griffith ap Rees Lewis, Tudor Vaughan and John ap Hugh. Rowland Ellis, who compiled the pedigree of 1697, was the only issue of this marriage."

Footnote 5, p. 47:
"The MS. Pedigree of Rowland Ellis, by mistake, makes her daughter instead of sister of Sir Hugh Owen. She was daughter of Owen ap Hugh, as above. Dwnn II, 199, 205."

Footnote 6, p. 47:
"Eleanor, or Ellen, another daughter of Hugh Gwyn, married Rev. Richard Nanney, Rector of Llangelynin and Vicar of Towyn. She was living 16 June, 1646, in Llwyngwrill, and her son was named Richard Nanney."

Footnote 2, p. 48:
"See Deed of Marriage Settlement, 1 January, 1649 (1649-50), cited supra. Their only child, Rowland Ellis, was born 1650, and died in Pennsylvania; he compiled the pedigree of 1697, which is in his own handwriting."

Footnote 3, p. 48:
"Owen Humphrey, second son and heir of Humphrey ap Hugh, inherited Llwyn du. He married Margaret, daughter of ______, and had, among other issue, some of whom removed to Pennsylvania, a daughter, Rebecca, who married, 1678, Robert Owen, of Fron Gôch, near Bala, in the Comôt of Penllyn, Merionethshire. Robert and Rebecca Owen removed to Pennsylvania in 1690 and settled in Merion Township, where they died 1697, leaving besides daughters, male issue as follows: Evan Owen, Provincial Councillor, Judge of Court of Common Pleas, etc.; Owen Owen, High Sheriff of Philadelphia County and Coroner; John Owen, High Sheriff of the County of Chester, Member of Assembly and Trustee of the Loan Office; and Robert Owen, who married Susanna, daughter of William Hudson, Mayor of Philadelphia. The second Robert Owen's daughter, Hannah, married, first, John Ogden, by whom she had a son, William Ogden, who left issue, and secondly, Joseph Wharton, of Walnut Grove, by whom she had, besides other children, Robert Wharton, Mayor of Philadelphia, Captain of First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry."

Footnote 4, p. 48:
"Samuel Humphrey, a celebrated Quaker, died in Merionethshire, but his widow, Elizabeth, daughter of Rees Hugh, with their children, removed to Pennsylvania, 1683. The children of Samuel Humphrey took the surname of 'Humphreys,' which they have since retained. From Samuel Humphrey descended Joshua Humphreys, Naval Constructor, called the Father of the American Navy, and the late General Humphreys, of Pennsylvania, distinguished in the War of the Rebellion, and whose son is now an officer in the United States Army."

Humphrey married Elizabeth verch John Powell, of Gadfa, Rhiwargor from about 1624 to 1625 in Llangelynin, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales. Elizabeth was born from 1593 to 1607 in Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Other names for Elizabeth were Elizabeth verch John ap Howel and Elizabeth Powell.

Marriage Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org (11/10/06) has m. circa 1620-1628 in Llangelynin, Merionethshire.

Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, Edited by Thomas Allen Glenn at the request of Howard Reifsnyder, privately printed, Philadelphia, 1902, provided by http://books.google.com, pp. 46 has:

"Humphrey ap Hugh married, circa 1624-1625, Elizabeth, daughter of John Powell (otherwise called John ap Howell Gôch), of Gadfa..."

Children from this marriage were:

792 i. Owen Humphrey, of Llwyn du (born in 1625 in <Llwyn du>, Llangelynin Parish, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales - died in 1699 in Llangelynin Parish, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales)

ii. Samuel ap Humphrey, of Portheven, Merionethshire (born about 1627 in Merionethshire, Wales - died in Portheven, Merionethshire, Wales)

iii. Anne Humphrey (born in 1627-1634 in <Llwyn du>, Llangelynin, Talybont, Merionethshire , Wales - died after 1650)

iv. Hugh Humphrey (born on 7 Apr 1628 in Llangelynin, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales - died on 22 May 1628 in Llangelynin, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales)

v. Catherine Humphrey (born about 1631, christened Llangelynin Church, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales - died about Nov 1631 in Llangelynin, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales)

vi. John Humphrey, of Llanwddyn (born in 1632, christened Llangelynin Church, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales - died in Pennsylvania, (United States))

vii. Samuel Humphrey (born about 1635, christened Llangelynin, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales - died before 1683 in Merionethshire, Wales)

1585. Elizabeth verch John Powell, of Gadfa, Rhiwargor, daughter of John Powell, of Gadfa, Llanwddyn, Montgomeryshire and Sibill verch Hugh Gwyn, of Peniarth, was born from 1593 to 1607 in Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Other names for Elizabeth were Elizabeth verch John ap Howel and Elizabeth Powell.

Research Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org AFN: FJH1-X2
(11/10/06)

Elizabeth married Humphrey ap Hugh, of Llwyn du about 1624-1625 in Llangelynin, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales. Humphrey was born between 1600 and 1603 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales, was christened in Llwyngwril, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales, and died in 1664 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales. Other names for Humphrey were Humffrey ap Hugh of Llwyngwrill and Humphrey ap Hugh Howel.

1586. Captain Rowland Vaughan, of Caer-gai, Merioneth,¹³⁷ ¹³⁸ ¹³⁹ ¹⁴⁰ son of John Vaughan, of Caer Gai and Ellen Nanney, was born about 1590 in <Caer-gai> Bala, Merionethshire, Wales and died on 18 Sep 1667 in Caer-gai, Merionethshire, Wales about age 77.

Research Notes: Eldest son of John Vaughan and Ellen Nanney.

From Snowdonia National Park (http://www.eryri-npa.co.uk/page/index.php?nav1=enjoying&nav2=9&nav3=22&lang=eng&view=graphic&contrast=1) :

"In 1645 during the Civil War, Rowland Vaughan, a famous poet and royalist lived in Caer-gai, approximately a mile from this spot. One day, some of the local inhabitants saw Oliver Cromwell's knights on their way to Caer-gai, and in an attempt to stop them they gathered some yew leaves, which is very poisonous to horses, and threw them in the stream knowing that the knights would stop there so the horses could drink. That is exactly what happened and the horses became ill, and since then the stream is known as Nant Gwenwyn Meirch (stream of horses' poison). Despite the effort of the inhabitants, the knights made it to Caer-gai and the mansion was burnt to the ground. A large farmhouse was built in its place which still stands today."

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Welsh Biography Online ( http://yba.llgc.org.uk/en/s-VAUG-ROW-1590.html ) :

VAUGHAN, ROWLAND (c. 1590-1667), of Caer-gai , Merioneth , poet, translator, and Royalist; the eldest son of John Vaughan and his wife Ellen, daughter of Hugh Nanney of Nannau, Merioneth ; was b. about 1590. He was a descendant (see J. E. Griffith , Pedigrees, 3) of the Vaughan family of Llwydiarth in Montgomeryshire (q.v.) , and it appears that it was his grandfather, of the same name as himself, who was the first of the family to live at Caer-gai (B.M. Harl. MS. 1973). He spent some time at Oxford, although there is no record that he graduated there. He m. Jane, daughter of Edward Price, Tref Prysg, Llanuwchllyn, and according to Hugh Cadwaladr 's elegy (N.L.W. MS. 9), he was survived by three sons and three daughters: JOHN, who matriculated from Hart Hall (now Hertford College), Oxford, in 1635, aged 18, m. Catherine, daughter of William Wynne of Glyn, Merioneth , and became sheriff of Merioneth in 1669-70; EDWARD, who matriculated from All Souls College, Oxford, in 1634, aged 16, graduated B.A. there in 1637/8, and M.A. from Jesus College in 1640, and became vicar of Upchurch, Kent (1642), and Llanynys, Denbs. (1647), and rector of Llangar (1662), Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog (1662), and Mallwyd (1664); WILLIAM; ELLEN; ELSBETH; and MARGARET. Harleian MS. 1973, however, and later sources give the names of his sons as John, Edward, Arthur, and Gabriel, and in addition to the three daughters named above a fourth daughter, Mary, is included, who m. Peter Price, Cynllwyd, fourth son of Thomas Prys (q.v.), Plas Iolyn, Denbs.

In accordance with family tradition Rowland Vaughan played a prominent part in the public life of the county and, like his father, who was sheriff of Merioneth in 1613/4 and 1620/1, he was appointed sheriff in 1642/3. He was a staunch Royalist and it is said that he fought as a captain at the battle of Naseby. Englynion by William Phylip show that he certainly took some active part in the Civil War (Pen. MS. 115) and Caer-gai was burnt down by Cromwell's soldiers on their way from Montgomeryshire in 1645. Vaughan himself was imprisoned at Chester by the Cromwellians in 1650 and his estate given to a kinsman, but after the end of the Civil War and after some years of litigation he recovered his estate and rebuilt Caer-gai.

Many of his englynion and other poems contain references to his political beliefs and to his sufferings at the hand of the Cromwellian party and many of them relate to the topics of the day. He also wrote a number of carols and other poems of a religious nature and translated several hymns from English and Latin into Welsh. The Welsh versions of the hymns in the Book of Common Prayer are generally attributed to him (see Thickens , Emynau a'u Hawduriaid and Llyfr Gweddi Gyffredin, 1664). He also wrote several elegies on the death of eminent Merioneth men. Some of his poems were published in Carolau a Dyriau Duwiol, 1729, Blodeu-Gerdd Cymru, 1759, and other anthologies, and many of them are to be found in contemporary manuscripts, some of them being in his autograph (for an example of his autograph, see illustration between 142 and 143 in N.L.W. Jnl., i).

Rowland Vaughan is better remembered, however, as a translator of religious works, in particular of works supporting the Established Church. The first and most important of these to be published was Yr Ymarfer o Dduwioldeb, a translation which appeared in 1630 of Lewis Bayly (q.v.) , The Practice of Piety. Several later editions of this translation appeared within the following century. This first translation was followed in 1658 by Yr Arfer o Weddi yr Arglwydd (John Despagne), Pregeth yn erbyn Schism (Jasper Mayne), Prifannau Sanctaidd, together with Ymddiffyniad Rhag Pla o Schism (William Brough), and Prifannau Crefydd Gristnogawl, together with Y Llwybraidd-Fodd Byrr (James Ussher). His last published translated work, Evchologia (John Prideaux), appeared in 1660. The translations show not only the meticulous care with which he worked but also his masterly command of an extensive vocabulary and a fluid style of writing. His introductions and dedicatory letters to these works contain numerous allusions to contemporary historical events as well as his own fortunes and family.

Vaughan also translated one other important work, although his translation was never published. Among the Brogyntyn manuscripts deposited in the National Library of Wales some years ago by lord Harlech was found a hitherto unknown portion of Vaughan's translation of Eikon Basilike or The King's Book, together with his dedication addressed to lord Harlech 's ancestor, colonel Sir John Owen (q.v.) ; for this, see N.L.W. Jnl., i, 141-4.

Rowland Vaughan d. 18 Sept. 1667 and the Caer-gai estate passed to his eldest son, John, whose great-granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth (b. 1709), wife of the Rev. Henry Mainwaring, rector of Etwall, sold it, together with Tref Prysg, to Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , about 1740.

The above article on Rowland Vaughan deals with the most notable member of this family and refers to some of his forbears and descendants. The object of the present note is to draw attention to some literary and historical references to the family, and particularly to Rowland Vaughan, in the poems of 'Phylipiaid Ardudwy' (qq.v.) . Rhisiart Phylip , who was 'family bard' at Nannau , near Dolgelley, for a period, wrote an elegy on the death of Annes, daughter of Rhys Fychan, Nannau - she was the wife of Hugh Nanney and grandmother of Rowland Vaughan, who also wrote englynion to her and to his grandfather on the occasion. When Ellen Nanney, Rowland Vaughan's mother, d. in 1617, Rhisiart Phylip wrote an elegy in her memory. Amongst englynion by Rhisiart Phylip is one written in 'reply' to one by Rowland Vaughan; he also wrote two englynion when the news came that Vaughan had received judgement in his favour in respect of Caer-gai in 1637. There are also three englynion by Rhisiart Phylip in 'reply' to three by Vaughan in regard to a poem by the former respecting Rhiwedog, near Bala . Rhisiart Phylip composed two cywyddau gofyn ('request poems') of Caer-gai interest: one to Rowland Vaughan, requesting an exchange of greyhounds, whilst in the other the bard asks John Vaughan to give a greyhound to Lewis Gwyn, Dolau-gwyn , near Towyn. Six englynion praising the translator, and written by Gruffydd Phylip , nephew of Rhisiart Phylip , are printed at the beginning of Yr Ymarfer o Dduwioldeb, 1630, Rowland Vaughan's translation of Lewis Bayly 's well-known work, The Practice of Piety. In the article on 'Phylipiaid Ardudwy' in Cymm., xlii, is quoted the account given by Walter Davies (Gwallter Mechain, q.v.) in the introduction to Eos Ceiriog (1823) of the friendship in the time of the Civil War between Rowland Vaughan and William Phylip , who lived at Hendre Fechan, Ardudwy. When Griffith Vaughan, brother of Rowland Vaughan, d. 1638, William Phylip wrote two elegies upon the occasion. Besides others which he wrote are two referring to the burning of Caer-gai and Ynysmaengwyn in 1645. Later, John Vaughan, the heir of Caer-gai (the son of Rowland Vaughan), wrote a 'cywydd yr adar,' to which William Phylip replied (in Cardiff MS. 64).

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From The History of the Princes, the Lords Marcher, and the Ancient Nobility of Powys Fadog, Vol. 6, by J. Y. W. Lloyd, London, 1887, p. 115:
"Rowland Vaughan of Caer-gai, High Sheriff for co. Merioneth, 1642-3. In August 1645, Caer Gai was burnt by the Parliamentary forces, and he himself was taken prisoner by them in 1650. Jure usoris of Trev Brysg. He was Captain in the Royal Army."

Much more is available from this book.

• High Sheriff: 1642-1643, Merioneth, Wales. ¹⁴¹

• Caer Gai was burned: by Parliamentary forces, Aug 1645.

• Taken Prisoner: by Parliamentary forces, 1650.

• Jure uxoris: of Trev Brysg.

• Captain: in the Royal Army.

Rowland married Jane Price, Heiress of Trev Brysg.¹⁴¹

Children from this marriage were:

793 i. Margaret Vaughan (born in 1630 in Llangelynn <Llanuwchllyn>, Montgomeryshire, Wales - died on 22 Sep 1699 in Llwyngwril, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales)

ii. John Vaughan, of Caer-gai, Merioneth (born about 1617)

iii. Edward Vaughan (born about 1618)

iv. William Vaughan

v. Ellen Vaughan

vi. Elsbeth Vaughan

1587. Jane Price, Heiress of Trev Brysg

Jane married Captain Rowland Vaughan, of Caer-gai, Merioneth.¹³⁷ ¹³⁸ ¹³⁹ ¹⁴⁰ Rowland was born about 1590 in <Caer-gai> Bala, Merionethshire, Wales and died on 18 Sep 1667 in Caer-gai, Merionethshire, Wales about age 77.

1588. James Beall, son of Alexander Beall and Margaret Ramsey, was born in 1603 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland and died on 21 May 1646 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland at age 43.

Research Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kygengirl1&id=P2168830595

James married Anne Marie Calvert in 1623 in St. Andrew's, Fifeshire, Scotland. Anne was born in 1603 in Largo, Ligensheim, Fifeshire, Scotland and died on 21 May 1646 in St. Andrew's, Fifeshire, Scotland at age 43.

The child from this marriage was:

794 i. Colonel Ninian Beale (born in 1625 in Dumbarton, Fifeshire, Scotland - died on 15 Jan 1717 in Prince George's Co., Maryland, (United States))

1589. Anne Marie Calvert, daughter of Unknown and Margaret Cubie, was born in 1603 in Largo, Ligensheim, Fifeshire, Scotland and died on 21 May 1646 in St. Andrew's, Fifeshire, Scotland at age 43.

Research Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kygengirl1&id=P2168830594

Anne married James Beall in 1623 in St. Andrew's, Fifeshire, Scotland. James was born in 1603 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland and died on 21 May 1646 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland at age 43.

1590. Richard Moore was born in 1622 in St. Mary's, Maryland, (United States) and died in 1654 in Calvert, Maryland, (United States) at age 32.

Research Notes:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kygengirl1&id=P2168830593

Richard married Jane Pottenger in 1651 in Maryland, (United States). Jane was born in 1738 in England and died in Amelia, Virginia, United States.

The child from this marriage was:

795 i. Ruth Polly Moore (born between 1648 and 1652 in St. Mary's, Calvert, Maryland, (United States) - died in 1707 in Prince George's Co., Maryland, (United States))

1591. Jane Pottenger was born in 1738 in England and died in Amelia, Virginia, United States.

Research Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kygengirl1&id=P2168830592

Jane married Richard Moore in 1651 in Maryland, (United States). Richard was born in 1622 in St. Mary's, Maryland, (United States) and died in 1654 in Calvert, Maryland, (United States) at age 32.

1592. Thomas Cockey was born in 1608 in Frome, Somersetshire, England and died in 1655 at age 47.

Research Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=audreydiener&id=I63455

Thomas married someone.

His child was:

796 i. William Cockey (born in 1650 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 15 May 1671 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

1594. Samuel Underwood was born in 1620 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States).

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: MRGJ-73

Samuel married someone.

His child was:

797 i. Sarah Underwood (born in 1652 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States) - died on 7 May 1698 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, (United States))

1596. William Slade was born about 1629 in <England or Wales>, died 1675 or 1676 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 46, and was buried before 10 Jun 1676 in Maryland, (United States).

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: QFL6-LF has b. 1629? in Wales, d. 1675 in Baltimore.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2644133&id=I536403943 has b. 1629 in England or Wales, d. 1675 or 1676 in Baltimore. Wife's last name Baker.

William married < > Baker.

The child from this marriage was:

798 i. William Slade (born about 1663 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) - died about May 1731 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States))

1597. < > Baker

< married William Slade. William was born about 1629 in <England or Wales>, died 1675 or 1676 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, (United States) about age 46, and was buried before 10 Jun 1676 in Maryland, (United States).

12th Generation

3080. John Philip Thomas,¹³ ¹⁴² son of Philip ap Thomas and Sybell Scudamore, was born in 1554 in <Monmouthshire>, Wales and died after 1591 in <Monmouthshire>, Wales.

Research Notes: FamilySearch.org AFN: RSTC-DL

From The Thomas Book, p. 28:

"...we begin the present family with this THOMAS AP RHYS, b. after 1478, whose son Philip ap Thomas m. Sybell, dau. of Philip and Joan (Warnecombe) Scudamore, and dying before 1585 left a son and heir, John Philip Thomas, who appears to have inherited from his mother the demesne lands of Grosmount Manor, Monmouthshire, and a grist-mill near by, before 1585, when he held them "in right of Philip Skudamore," and in 1591 was Queen's lessee of mills at Kentchurch in the same shire. He m. Gwenllian, fourth dau. of Walter Herbert, Esq (q.v.), of Skenfrith, Sheriff of Monmouthshire in 1552, and had issue: Evan Thomas, b. 1580, whose name begins the pedigree compiled by the late Philip E. Thomas, Esq., of Baltimore."

• Inherited: Grosmount Manor, Monmouthshire and a nearby grist mill, Bef 1585. from his mother.

• Queen's lessee: of mills at Kenchurch, Monmouthshire, 1591.

John married Gwenllian Herbert ¹⁴³ about 1578 in Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales. Gwenllian was born in 1558 in <England>>.

The child from this marriage was:

1540 i. Evan Thomas (born in 1580 in Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales - died in 1650 in Maryland, (United States))

3081. Gwenllian Herbert,¹⁴³ daughter of Walter Herbert, of Skenfrith Castle, Monmouthshire and Catherine Prichard, was born in 1558 in <England>>.

Research Notes: 4th daughter of Walter Herbert, Esq.

FamilySearch.org AFN: RSTC-FR

Gwenllian married John Philip Thomas ¹³ ¹⁴² about 1578 in Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales. John was born in 1554 in <Monmouthshire>, Wales and died after 1591 in <Monmouthshire>, Wales.

3104. Edward Darcy, [uncertain],¹²⁹ son of Thomas Darcy, of Hornby, Yorkshire and Elizabeth Conyers, was born about 1590 in England.

Edward married someone.

His child was:

1552 i. Edward Darcy, "the Colonist" (born about 1615 in <Hockley, Middlesex, England> - died before Nov 1670 in <Maryland>, (United States))

3168. Hugh ap David, of Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Talybont,¹⁴⁴ son of David ap Howell ap Goronwy, of Llwyn du, Llangelynin, Talybont and Mary verch Hugh ap John, of Tal y Llyn, was born about 1566 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales and died before 1 Jan 1649.

Birth Notes: Detailed location of Llwyn du from From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, Edited by Thomas Allen Glenn at the request of Howard Reifsnyder, privately printed, Philadelphia, 1902, provided by http://books.google.com, p. 45.

Research Notes: From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, edited by Thomas Allen Glenn (Philadelphia, 1902), provided by books.google.com, pp. 45-46:

"X. HUGH AP DAVID, of Llwyn du, in the township of Llwyngwrill, parish of Llangelynin, Talybont, died before 1 January 1649, at which time his son and heir was in possession of Llwyn du. Hugh ap David married Catherine, daughter of Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, Merionethshire. According to deeds in possession of descendants, Catherine must have been born about 1584, and have been the eldest child. There is extant a marriage settlement showing that Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, in the county of Merioneth, and Marianne, daughter of Owen ap David ap Lewis, were married in the first part of 1583. Hugh ap David and Catherine, daughter of Rhydderch ap John, were married about 1600-1603.

"Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, living 1583, was a son of John ap Gruffyd, of Abergydolwyn, grantee in a deed 1 February, 1553, and living 1583, son of Gruffyd ap Ievan, of Abergydolwyn, grantee in a deed 1516, living 1550, son of Ievan ap Owen, of Abergydolwyn, which Owen was born about 1430. Nothing further is known concerning the ancestry of the Abergydolwyn family.

"Issue:
1. Humphrey ap Hugh; of whom presently.
2 John ap Hugh, living 21 January, 1649.
3. Rice ap Hugh; buried at Llangelynin Church, 13 March, 1623.
4. David ap Hugh.

Hugh married Catherine verch Rhydderch ap Sion, of Abergynolwyn ¹⁴⁴ about 1600-1603 in Llwyngwril, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales. Catherine was born about 1584 in Abergynolwyn, <Tal-y-Llyn>, Merionethshire (Gwynedd), Wales. Another name for Catherine was Catherine verch Rhydderch Sion.

Marriage Notes: From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, Edited by Thomas Allen Glenn at the request of Howard Reifsnyder, privately printed, Philadelphia, 1902, provided by http://books.google.com, p. 45:

"Hugh ap David and Catherine, daughter of Rhydderch ap John, were married about 1600-1603."

Another source has abt. 1599 in Llwyngwril, Merionethshire, Wales.

Children from this marriage were:

1584 i. Humphrey ap Hugh, of Llwyn du (born Betw 1600 and 1603 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales - died in 1664 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales)

ii. John ap Hugh (born before 1649)

iii. David John Hugh

iv. Rice ap Hugh (buried on 13 Mar 1623 in Llangelynin Church, Talybont, Merionethshire, Wales)

3169. Catherine verch Rhydderch ap Sion, of Abergynolwyn,¹⁴⁴ daughter of Rhydderch ap John ap Gruffyd, of Abergynolwyn, Merionethshire and Marianne verch Owen ap David, was born about 1584 in Abergynolwyn, <Tal-y-Llyn>, Merionethshire (Gwynedd), Wales. Another name for Catherine was Catherine verch Rhydderch Sion.

Research Notes: From Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, 45-46:

"Hugh ap David married Catherine, daughter of Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, Merionethshire. According to deeds in possession of descendants, Catherine must have been born about 1584, and have been the eldest child. There is extant a marriage settlement showing that Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, in the county of Merioneth, and Marianne, daughter of Owen ap David ap Lewis, were married in the first part of 1583. Hugh ap David and Catherine, daughter of Rhydderch ap John, were married about 1600-1603."

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From Wikipedia - Abergynolwyn :
Abergynolwyn (English : Mouth of the River with a Whirlpool) is a village in southern Gwynedd , Wales , located at the confluence of the Nant Gwernol and the Afon Dysynni . Historically, the village was part of Merionethshire and its main industry was slate quarrying

Local features
Llyn Mwyngil (Tal-y-llyn Lake)
The mediaeval Welsh castle of Castell y Bere near Llanfihangel-y-pennant (built by Llewellyn the Great in 1221)
The Iron Age fort on Craig yr Aderyn (Bird Rock).

Catherine married Hugh ap David, of Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Talybont ¹⁴⁴ about 1600-1603 in Llwyngwril, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales. Hugh was born about 1566 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales and died before 1 Jan 1649.

3170. John Powell, of Gadfa, Llanwddyn, Montgomeryshire,¹⁴⁵ son of Howell Gôch ap Meredith ap Bedo, of Gadfa and Margaret Evan, was born about 1567 in Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales and was buried on 24 Jul 1636 in Llanwddyn Parish Church, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Other names for John were John ap Howell and John ap Howell Gôch of Gadfa.

Birth Notes: Birth year around 1567 or 1568

Research Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org AFN: FJH2-57 & AFN: 1VGP-2PT (11/10/06) has b. abt 1567, d. 24 Jul 1636.

From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, edited by Thomas Allen Glenn (Philadelphia, 1902), provided by books.google.com, pp. 46-48:

"Humphrey ap Hugh married, circa 1624-1625, Elizabeth, daughter of John Powell (otherwise called John ap Howell Gôch), of Gadfa, a large farm (then considered quite a good estate), in the township of Rhiwargor, in the parish of Llanwddyn, Montgomeryshire. John ap Howell was taxed as a land owner in Llanwddyn, in a Lay Subsidy of 39 Elizabeth, 1596-7 [according to the Subsidy Rolls for Montgomeryshire], and was buried at Llanwddyn Parish Church, 24 July, 1636. He was the son of Howell Gôch, of Gadfa, ap Meredith ap Bedo ap Jenkin, of Caer Einion [see footnote 3, p. 47], and he married Sibill, daughter (seventh child) of Hugh Gwyn, Esquire, of Peniarth, Caernarvonshire, by Jane, daughter of Owen ap Hugh, of Bodeon, Anglesey [see footnote 5, p. 47], and sister unto Sir Hugh Owen, Barrister-at-Law and Recorder of Caermarthen, ancestor to the Owens, Baronets, of Orielton, Pembrokeshire. Hugh Gwyn [see footnote 6, p. 47] was High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire from 2 December 1599-1600, and was commissioned one of the Justices of the Peace for that county, 11 May, 1611."

John married Sibill verch Hugh Gwyn, of Peniarth before 20 Sep 1588 in Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Sibill was born between 1566 and 1575 in Peniarth, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, Wales and died in Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Other names for Sibill were Sibyl Gwynn, Sibill Hugh, Sybil Hugh, and Sybil verch Hugh ap Gwyn.

The child from this marriage was:

1585 i. Elizabeth verch John Powell, of Gadfa, Rhiwargor (born from 1593 to 1607 in Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales)

3171. Sibill verch Hugh Gwyn, of Peniarth, daughter of Hugh Gwyn, of Peniarth, High Sheriff of Carnaerfonshire and Jane verch Owen ap Hugh Owen, was born between 1566 and 1575 in Peniarth, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, Wales and died in Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Other names for Sibill were Sibyl Gwynn, Sibill Hugh, Sybil Hugh, and Sybil verch Hugh ap Gwyn.

Research Notes: 7th child of Hugh Gwyn.

Source: FamilySearch.org AFN: FJH2-6D & AFN: 1VGP-2Q2 has b. 1566-1575 in Penarth, died in Gadfa.

From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, edited by Thomas Allen Glenn (Philadelphia, 1902), provided by books.google.com, pp. 46-47:

"[John ap Howell Gôch] married Sibill, daughter (seventh child) of Hugh Gwyn, Esquire, of Peniarth, Caernarvonshire, by Jane, daughter of Owen ap Hugh, of Bodeon, Anglesey [see footnote 5, p. 47], and sister unto Sir Hugh Owen, Barrister-at-Law and Recorder of Caermarthen, ancestor to the Owens, Baronets, of Orielton, Pembrokeshire. Hugh Gwyn [see footnote 6, p. 47] was High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire from 2 December 1599-1600, and was commissioned one of the Justices of the Peace for that county, 11 May, 1611."

Sibill married John Powell, of Gadfa, Llanwddyn, Montgomeryshire ¹⁴⁵ before 20 Sep 1588 in Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales. John was born about 1567 in Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales and was buried on 24 Jul 1636 in Llanwddyn Parish Church, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Other names for John were John ap Howell and John ap Howell Gôch of Gadfa.

3172. John Vaughan, of Caer Gai, son of Rowland Vaughan, of Caer Gai and Sibyl verch Cadwaladr ap Robert, was born in Bala, Merionethshire, Wales and died in 1629.

Research Notes: Sources:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=billotte&id=P3368807360
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From The History of the Princes, the Lords Marcher, and the Ancient Nobility of Powys Fadog, Vol. 6, by J. Y. W. Lloyd, London, 1887, p. 115:
"John Vaughan of Caer Gai, High Sheriff for co. Merioneth, 1613-14, and 1620-1. Ob. 2nd Dec. 1629."

• High Sheriff: 1613-1614, Merioneth, Wales.

• High Sheriff: 1620-1621, Merioneth, Wales.

John married Ellen Nanney.¹⁴⁰ ¹⁴⁶ Ellen was born in 1581 in Dôlgelly, Merionethshire, Wales and died in 1617 in Nannau (near Dolgelley), Merionethshire, Wales at age 36. Another name for Ellen was Elin Nanney.

Children from this marriage were:

1586 i. Captain Rowland Vaughan, of Caer-gai, Merioneth (born about 1590 in <Caer-gai> Bala, Merionethshire, Wales - died on 18 Sep 1667 in Caer-gai, Merionethshire, Wales)

ii. Hugh Vaughan

iii. Gruffydd Vaughan

3173. Ellen Nanney,¹⁴⁰ ¹⁴⁶ daughter of Hugh Nanney, of Nannau, Merionethshire and Annes verch Rhys Fychan, of Nannau, was born in 1581 in Dôlgelly, Merionethshire, Wales and died in 1617 in Nannau (near Dolgelley), Merionethshire, Wales at age 36. Another name for Ellen was Elin Nanney.

Research Notes: From Welsh Biography Online ( http://yba.llgc.org.uk/en/s-VAUG-ROW-1590.html ) :

"The object of the present note is to draw attention to some literary and historical references to the family, and particularly to Rowland Vaughan, in the poems of 'Phylipiaid Ardudwy' (qq.v.) . Rhisiart Phylip , who was 'family bard' at Nannau , near Dolgelley, for a period, wrote an elegy on the death of Annes, daughter of Rhys Fychan, Nannau - she was the wife of Hugh Nanney and grandmother of Rowland Vaughan, who also wrote englynion to her and to his grandfather on the occasion. When Ellen Nanney, Rowland Vaughan's mother, d. in 1617, Rhisiart Phylip wrote an elegy in her memory."

Ellen married John Vaughan, of Caer Gai. John was born in Bala, Merionethshire, Wales and died in 1629.

3174. Edward Price, of Tref Prysg, Llanuwchllyn, son of Captain John Edwards, of Trev Brysg and Margaret verch William ap David Lloyd, was born in Coed Pryng, Wales and died in <Tref Prysg, Llanuwchllyn> Wales. Another name for Edward was Edward Pryse of Trev Brysg.

Research Notes: Sources:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=billotte&id=P3368806800
Welsh Biography Online (Rowland Vaughan)

Source: The History of the Princes, the Lords Marcher, and the Ancient Nobility of Powys Fadog, Vol. 6, by J. Y. W. Lloyd, London, 1887, p. 124.

Edward married Lowry Lloyd.

Children from this marriage were:

1587 i. Jane Price, Heiress of Trev Brysg

ii. Elizabeth Price

3175. Lowry Lloyd

Lowry married Edward Price, of Tref Prysg, Llanuwchllyn. Edward was born in Coed Pryng, Wales and died in <Tref Prysg, Llanuwchllyn> Wales. Another name for Edward was Edward Pryse of Trev Brysg.

3176. Alexander Beall, son of William Bell and Unknown, was born in 1565 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland and died in 1612 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland at age 47.

Research Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kygengirl1&id=P2168830602

Alexander married Margaret Ramsey in 1593 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland. Margaret was born in 1569 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland and died in 1605 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland at age 36.

The child from this marriage was:

1588 i. James Beall (born in 1603 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland - died on 21 May 1646 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland)

3177. Margaret Ramsey was born in 1569 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland and died in 1605 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland at age 36.

Research Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kygengirl1&id=P2168830601

Margaret married Alexander Beall in 1593 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland. Alexander was born in 1565 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland and died in 1612 in Largo, Fifeshire, Scotland at age 47.

3179. Margaret Cubie, daughter of Walter Cubie and Unknown, was born in 1557 in Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland.

Research Notes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kygengirl1&id=P2168830599

Margaret married someone.

Her child was:

1589 i. Anne Marie Calvert (born in 1603 in Largo, Ligensheim, Fifeshire, Scotland - died on 21 May 1646 in St. Andrew's, Fifeshire, Scotland)

13th Generation

6160. Philip ap Thomas ¹⁴² died before 1585.

Philip married Sybell Scudamore.¹⁴²

The child from this marriage was:

3080 i. John Philip Thomas (born in 1554 in <Monmouthshire>, Wales - died after 1591 in <Monmouthshire>, Wales)

6161. Sybell Scudamore

Sybell married Philip ap Thomas.¹⁴² Philip died before 1585.

6162. Walter Herbert, of Skenfrith Castle, Monmouthshire,¹⁴⁷ son of Sir Charles Herbert, of Troy House, Monmouthshire and Unknown, was born about 1525 in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Research Notes: Natural son of Sir Charles Herbert.

• Sheriff of Monmouthshire: 1552.

Walter married Catherine Prichard.¹⁴⁸

Children from this marriage were:

3081 i. Gwenllian Herbert (born in 1558 in <England>>)

ii. Charles Herbert

iii. Alice Herbert

iv. Elizabeth Herbert

v. Catherine Herbert

6163. Catherine Prichard

Catherine married Walter Herbert, of Skenfrith Castle, Monmouthshire.¹⁴⁷ Walter was born about 1525 in Monmouthshire, Wales.

6208. Thomas Darcy, of Hornby, Yorkshire,¹²⁹ ¹⁴⁹ son of John Darcy, of Chiche, Essex and Unknown, was born on 5 Jul 1565, was christened in 1565, died on 6 Nov 1605 in London, Middlesex, England at age 40, and was buried in Trinity Church, Colchester, Essex, England.

Thomas married Elizabeth Conyers ¹⁵⁰ ¹⁵¹ about 1569 in <Yorkshire>, England. Elizabeth was born about 1545 in Hornby Castle, North Riding, Yorkshire, England and died on 6 Jun 1572 in Hornby Castle, North Riding, Yorkshire, England about age 27.

The child from this marriage was:

3104 i. Edward Darcy, [uncertain] (born about 1590 in England)

6209. Elizabeth Conyers,¹⁵⁰ ¹⁵¹ daughter of John Conyers, 3rd Baron Conyers and Unknown, was born about 1545 in Hornby Castle, North Riding, Yorkshire, England and died on 6 Jun 1572 in Hornby Castle, North Riding, Yorkshire, England about age 27.

Research Notes: From A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 1 (British History Online):

"Thomas de Hornby was the chief tenant [of Hornby Castle, North Riding, Yorkshire] in 1316 (fn. 21) and Robert de Hornby in 1327. (fn. 22) Four years later mills and tenements in Hornby were settled on Robert and his wife Christina and their issue, with contingent remainder to Thomas St. Quintin and his heirs. (fn. 23) In 1332 Christina, widow of Robert, and Thomas St. Quintin were holding jointly. (fn. 24) At her death the manor came into the sole possession of the family of St. Quintin, a younger branch of the St. Quintins of Harpham. (fn. 25)

Thomas was succeeded by his nephew William, who had a son and heir John. (fn. 26) Anthony son of John died at the end of the 14th century, and left a daughter and heir Margaret, whose wardship and marriage belonged to Richard Lord Scrope. (fn. 27) He married Margaret St. Quintin to John Conyers, 'a servant of his own,' (fn. 28) who became the ancestor of the Conyers of Hornby.

He was succeeded by a son and heir Christopher, who purchased more lands in Hornby. (fn. 29) Christopher was alive in 1459, (fn. 30) and was succeeded by his son John, (fn. 31) who became Sheriff of Yorkshire 'at the king's special request,' but received none of the accustomed issues and profits. As a reward he had a pardon of all offences committed by him and all accounts due to the king. (fn. 32)

His son Sir John Conyers, (fn. 33) who married Alice the daughter and co-heir of William Lord Fauconberg, predeceased him, (fn. 34) and on his death in 1490 he was succeeded by his grandson and heir William, (fn. 35) created Lord Conyers in 1506 or 1507. (fn. 36) He married Anne daughter of Ralph Nevill Earl of Westmorland, and had a son and heir Christopher. (fn. 37)

John Lord Conyers, son and heir of Christopher, died in 1556, and his property was inherited by his four surviving daughters, Margaret, who died unmarried in 1560, (fn. 38) Anne the wife of Anthony Kempe, Elizabeth, who married Thomas Darcy, and Katherine, afterwards wife of John Atherton. (fn. 39)

The heirs of Thomas Darcy and his wife, in whom the barony of Conyers became vested by the failure of heirs to the other two surviving sisters, (fn. 40) acquired by purchase their two-thirds of Hornby. John Atherton, son of Katherine, and his wife Anne quitclaimed their third of the manor to Conyers Darcy, son of Thomas, in 1611, (fn. 41) and their daughter Anne and her husband, Sir William Pennyman, did the same in 1630. (fn. 42) "

Elizabeth married Thomas Darcy, of Hornby, Yorkshire ¹²⁹ ¹⁴⁹ about 1569 in <Yorkshire>, England. Thomas was born on 5 Jul 1565, was christened in 1565, died on 6 Nov 1605 in London, Middlesex, England at age 40, and was buried in Trinity Church, Colchester, Essex, England.

6336. David ap Howell ap Goronwy, of Llwyn du, Llangelynin, Talybont,¹⁵² son of Howell ap Goronwy ap Einion, of Llwyn du, Llangelynin, Talybont and Unknown, was born about 1540 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales and died before 1636.

Research Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org (11/10/06) has b. abt 1540, probably in Llwyngwrill.

From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, edited by Thomas Allen Glenn (Philadelphia, 1902), provided by books.google.com, pp. 44-45:

"IX. DAVID AP HOWELL, of the parish of Llangelynin, Talybont, was born circa 1540-1550, and died before 1636.

"Upon his father's decease [Howell ap Goronwy] he acquired Lwyndu, Gwastalgoyd Ucha and Issa, and divers other lands and tenements in the township of Llwyngwrill in the said county.

"He married Mary [verch Hugh] of the parish of Tal y Llyn, in Estimaner Hundred, eight miles south-west from Dôlgelly.

"Hugh ap John, who died before 1588, was the son of John ap Meredith y Bedo ap David ap Jenkin ap Llewelyn ap Einion, of Llwydiarth, in the parish of Meifod, in Montgomeryshire. Hugh ap John, of Tal y Llyn, married Catharine, daughter of Rhys ap David.

John ap Meredith, of Tal y Llyn, married Gwenllian, daughter of Ednyfed ap David (living 6 Henry VIII, 1514), son of David ap Howell (Juror in an Inquisition held at Dôlgelly, 35 Henry VI, 1456-7), son of Howell ap Einion (living 7 Henry V, 1415, and then one of the heirs to a wele of free land which had belonged to Llewelyn ap Tudor), son of Einion ap David (named in the extent of Henry V, 1419, but then dead), son of David ap Peredyr (Gethin) (named in said extent, but then dead), son of Peredyr (Gethin) ap Llewelyn ap Tudor, Lord of Talybont, temp. Edward I; descended from Ednowain ap Bradwen, as above [see footnote 4].

"Issue:
1. Hugh ap David; of whom presently.
2. John David ap Howell; he inherited Gwastalgoyd Ucha, in Llwyngwril Township, and had David John David ap Howell, of Llwyngwrill, whose will, dated 1661, was proved 6 June, 1661, at Bangor.
3. Other issue."

Footnote 4: "Arch. Camb. 1 ser., vol 3, 208, 258, 261, &c. Records of Caernarvon, Extent Merioneth."

David married Mary verch Hugh ap John, of Tal y Llyn.¹³ ¹⁵² Mary was born about 1544 in <Llwyngwrill, , Montgomery, Wales>. Another name for Mary was Mary verch Hugh Sion Bedo.

Children from this marriage were:

3168 i. Hugh ap David, of Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Talybont (born about 1566 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales - died before 1 Jan 1649)

ii. John David ap Howell, of Gwastalgoyd Uch, Llwyngwrill

David next married someone.

6337. Mary verch Hugh ap John, of Tal y Llyn,¹³ ¹⁵² daughter of Hugh ap John ap Meredith, of Tal y Llyn and Catharine verch Rhys ap David, was born about 1544 in <Llwyngwrill, , Montgomery, Wales>. Another name for Mary was Mary verch Hugh Sion Bedo.

Research Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org (11/10/06) has Mary verch Sion Bedo as name, b. abt 1544.

From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, edited by Thomas Allen Glenn (Philadelphia, 1902), provided by books.google.com, pp. 44-45:

"[David ap Howell of the parish of Llangelynin, Talybont ] married Mary [verch Hugh] of the parish of Tal y Llyn, in Estimaner Hundred, eight miles south-west from Dôlgelly.

"Hugh ap John, who died before 1588, was the son of John ap Meredith y Bedo ap David ap Jenkin ap Llewelyn ap Einion, of Llwydiarth, in the parish of Meifod, in Montgomeryshire. Hugh ap John, of Tal y Llyn, married Catharine, daughter of Rhys ap David.

John ap Meredith, of Tal y Llyn, married Gwenllian, daughter of Ednyfed ap David (living 6 Henry VIII, 1514), son of David ap Howell (Juror in an Inquisition held at Dôlgelly, 35 Henry VI, 1456-7), son of Howell ap Einion (living 7 Henry V, 1415, and then one of the heirs to a wele of free land which had belonged to Llewelyn ap Tudor), son of Einion ap David (named in the extent of Henry V, 1419, but then dead), son of David ap Peredyr (Gethin) (named in said extent, but then dead), son of Peredyr (Gethin) ap Llewelyn ap Tudor, Lord of Talybont, temp. Edward I; descended from Ednowain ap Bradwen, as above [see footnote 4].

"Issue:
1. Hugh ap David; of whom presently.
2. John David ap Howell; he inherited Gwastalgoyd Ucha, in Llwyngwril Township, and had David John David ap Howell, of Llwyngwrill, whose will, dated 1661, was proved 6 June, 1661, at Bangor.
3. Other issue."

Footnote 4: "Arch. Camb. 1 ser., vol 3, 208, 258, 261, &c. Records of Caernarvon, Extent Merioneth."

Mary married David ap Howell ap Goronwy, of Llwyn du, Llangelynin, Talybont.¹⁵² David was born about 1540 in Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales and died before 1636.

6338. Rhydderch ap John ap Gruffyd, of Abergynolwyn, Merionethshire,¹⁵³ son of John ap Gruffydd ap Ievan, of Abergynolwyn, Merioneth and Unknown, was born about 1548 in <Abergynolwyn, Tal-y-Llyn, Merionethshire (Gwynedd)>, Wales and died after 1583. Another name for Rhydderch was Rhydderch ap Sion of Abergynolwyn, Merionethshire.

Birth Notes: May have been born in Talley, Carmarthenshire abt 1548

Research Notes: From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, Edited by Thomas Allen Glenn at the request of Howard Reifsnyder, privately printed, Philadelphia, 1902, provided by http://books.google.com, p. 45:

"Hugh ap David married Catherine, daughter of Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, Merionethshire. According to deeds in possession of descendants, Catherine must have been born about 1584, and have been the eldest child..

"Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, living 1583, was a son of John ap Gruffyd, of Abergydolwyn, grantee in a deed 1 February, 1553, and living 1583, son of Gruffyd ap Ievan, of Abergydolwyn, grantee in a deed 1516, living 1550, son of Ievan ap Owen, of Abergydolwyn, which Owen was born about 1430. Nothing further is known concerning the ancestry of the Abergydolwyn family."

Rhydderch married Marianne verch Owen ap David.

Children from this marriage were:

3169 i. Catherine verch Rhydderch ap Sion, of Abergynolwyn (born about 1584 in Abergynolwyn, <Tal-y-Llyn>, Merionethshire (Gwynedd), Wales)

ii. Sion ap Rhydderch

6339. Marianne verch Owen ap David

Marianne married Rhydderch ap John ap Gruffyd, of Abergynolwyn, Merionethshire.¹⁵³ Rhydderch was born about 1548 in <Abergynolwyn, Tal-y-Llyn, Merionethshire (Gwynedd)>, Wales and died after 1583. Another name for Rhydderch was Rhydderch ap Sion of Abergynolwyn, Merionethshire.

6340. Howell Gôch ap Meredith ap Bedo, of Gadfa, son of Meredith ap Bedo ap Jenkin and Unknown, was born before 1567 and died in <Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales>. Another name for Howell was Howel ap David.

Research Notes: Some source had the father of John ap Howel as Howel ap David. However, see below.

From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, edited by Thomas Allen Glenn (Philadelphia, 1902), provided by books.google.com, pp. 46-47:

"Humphrey ap Hugh married, circa 1624-1625, Elizabeth, daughter of John Powell (otherwise called John ap Howell Gôch), of Gadfa, a large farm (then considered quite a good estate), in the township of Rhiwargor, in the parish of Llanwddyn, Montgomeryshire. John ap Howell was taxed as a land owner in Llanwddyn, in a Lay Subsidy of 39 Elizabeth, 1596-7 [according to the Subsidy Rolls for Montgomeryshire], and was buried at Llanwddyn Parish Church, 24 July, 1636. He was the son of Howell Gôch, of Gadfa, ap Meredith ap Bedo ap Jenkin, of Caer Einion [see footnote 3, p. 47], and he married Sibill, daughter (seventh child) of Hugh Gwyn, Esquire, of Peniarth, Caernarvonshire, by Jane, daughter of Owen ap Hugh, of Bodeon, Anglesey [see footnote 5, p. 47], and sister unto Sir Hugh Owen, Barrister-at-Law and Recorder of Caermarthen, ancestor to the Owens, Baronets, of Orielton, Pembrokeshire. Hugh Gwyn [see footnote 6, p. 47] was High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire from 2 December 1599-1600, and was commissioned one of the Justices of the Peace for that county, 11 May, 1611."

Howell married Margaret Evan. Margaret was born 1526 ? in <Gadfa, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales>.

The child from this marriage was:

3170 i. John Powell, of Gadfa, Llanwddyn, Montgomeryshire (born about 1567 in Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales - buried on 24 Jul 1636 in Llanwddyn Parish Church, Montgomeryshire, Wales)

6341. Margaret Evan was born 1526 ? in <Gadfa, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales>.

Research Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org (11/10/06)

Margaret married Howell Gôch ap Meredith ap Bedo, of Gadfa. Howell was born before 1567 and died in <Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales>. Another name for Howell was Howel ap David.

6342. Hugh Gwyn, of Peniarth, High Sheriff of Carnaerfonshire,¹⁵⁴ ¹⁵⁵ son of John Wynne ap William and Jonet ferch Gruffudd, was born in 1538, was christened in 1538, and died after 1611. Other names for Hugh were Hugh Gwyn of Bodvel, Hugh ap Gwyn of Peniarth., High Sheriff of Carnaerfonshire, Hugh Gwynn, and Hugh Gwyn ap John Wynne ap Williams of Pennardd.

Research Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org AFN: 1VXC-6QS (11/10/06) has b. and christened 1538.
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From the bookReifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, edited by Thomas Allen Glenn (Philadelphia, 1902), provided by books.google.com, p. 47:

"[John Powell, aka John ap Howell Gôch] married Sibill, daughter (seventh child) of Hugh Gwyn, Esquire, of Peniarth, Caernarvonshire, by Jane, daughter of Owen ap Hugh, of Bodeon, Anglesey [see footnote 5, p. 47], and sister unto Sir Hugh Owen, Barrister-at-Law and Recorder of Caermarthen, ancestor to the Owens, Baronets, of Orielton, Pembrokeshire. Hugh Gwyn [see footnote 6, p. 47] was High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire from 2 December 1599-1600, and was commissioned one of the Justices of the Peace for that county, 11 May, 1611.

"Owen ap Hugh, of Bodeon, Anglesey, was High Sheriff of Anglesey, 30 November, 1562-63, 1579-80 (30 November), and died 1613. His second wife, mother of Jane, who married Hugh Gwyn, was Sibill, youngest daughter of Sir William Griffith, Knt., of Penrhyn, Caernarvonshire, Chamberlain of North Wales, by his second wife, Jane, daughter of John Puleston, of Bers and Havod y Wern."

From p. 59:

"X. JANE OWEN, who married Hugh Gwyn, of Peniarth, High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire from 2 December, 1599-1600, and Justice of the Peace 11 May, 1611. Their daughter, Sibill (XI), married John Powell, of Gadfa, Llanwddyn, Montygomeryshire, and had Elizabeth (XII), who married Humphrey ap Hugh, of Llwyn du (see page 47)."
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From The History of the Gwydir Family by Sir John Wynne (Oswestry, 1878), p. 78 :
"...in Evioneth of old there were two sects or kindred, the one lineally descended of Owen Gwynedd, Prince of Wales, consisting then and now of four houses, viz. Keselgyfarch, y Llys ynghefn y fann, now called Ystimkegid, Clenenny, and Brynkir, Glasfrin or Cwmstrallyn; the other sect descended of Collwyn, whereof are five houses or more; viz. Whelog, Bron y foel, Berkin, Gwnfryn, Talhenbont, and the house of Hugh Gwyn ap John Wynne ap William called Pennardd, all descended of their common ancestor, Jevan ap Einion ap Gruffith."

• Appointed: High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire, 2 Dec 1599 or 1600.

• Appointed: Justice of the Peace, 11 May 1611.

Hugh married Jane verch Owen ap Hugh Owen in 1565 in Peniarth, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, Wales. Jane was born between 1538 and 1550 in Bodowen (Bodeon), Llangadwaladr, Anglesey, Wales. Another name for Jane was Jane Owen.

Children from this marriage were:

3171 i. Sibill verch Hugh Gwyn, of Peniarth (born betw 1566 and 1575 in Peniarth, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, Wales - died in Gadfa, Rhiwargor, Llanwyddn, Montgomeryshire, Wales)

ii. Eleanor verch Hugh Gwyn, of Peniarth (died after 1646)

6343. Jane verch Owen ap Hugh Owen, daughter of Owen Ap Hugh Owen, of Bodeon, High Sheriff of Anglesey and Sibill Griffith, was born between 1538 and 1550 in Bodowen (Bodeon), Llangadwaladr, Anglesey, Wales. Another name for Jane was Jane Owen.

Research Notes: Source: FamilySearch.org AFN: FJH2-8Q & AFN: 1VGP-2NM

Verified: http://www.varrall.net/pafg26.htm#629. However, this source has no children listed for Hugh Gwyn and Jane Owen. (??)

Archives Network Wales (www.archivesnetworkwales.com) lists Poole, solicitors, of Caernarfon, papers GS 0219 X/POOLE & states "...Poole acted as agents in North Wales for the Owen family of Orielton, Pembrokeshire, and Bodeon, Llangadwaladr, Anglesey."

From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, Edited by Thomas Allen Glenn at the request of Howard Reifsnyder, privately printed, Philadelphia, 1902, provided by http://books.google.com, p. 59:

"X. JANE OWEN, who married Hugh Gwyn, of Peniarth, High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire from 2 December, 1599-1600, and Justice of the Peace 11 May, 1611. Their daughter, Sibill (XI), married John Powell, of Gadfa, Llanwddyn, Montygomeryshire, and had Elizabeth (XII), who married Humphrey ap Hugh, of Llwyn du (see page 47)."

Jane married Hugh Gwyn, of Peniarth, High Sheriff of Carnaerfonshire ¹⁵⁴ ¹⁵⁵ in 1565 in Peniarth, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, Wales. Hugh was born in 1538, was christened in 1538, and died after 1611. Other names for Hugh were Hugh Gwyn of Bodvel, Hugh ap Gwyn of Peniarth., High Sheriff of Carnaerfonshire, Hugh Gwynn, and Hugh Gwyn ap John Wynne ap Williams of Pennardd.

6344. Rowland Vaughan, of Caer Gai

Rowland married Sibyl verch Cadwaladr ap Robert.

The child from this marriage was:

3172 i. John Vaughan, of Caer Gai (born in Bala, Merionethshire, Wales - died in 1629)

6345. Sibyl verch Cadwaladr ap Robert

Sibyl married Rowland Vaughan, of Caer Gai.¹⁴⁰ ¹⁴¹

6346. Hugh Nanney, of Nannau, Merionethshire

Hugh married Annes verch Rhys Fychan, of Nannau.

The child from this marriage was:

3173 i. Ellen Nanney (born in 1581 in Dôlgelly, Merionethshire, Wales - died in 1617 in Nannau (near Dolgelley), Merionethshire, Wales)

6347. Annes verch Rhys Fychan, of Nannau

Annes married Hugh Nanney, of Nannau, Merionethshire.

6348. Captain John Edwards, of Trev Brysg

John married Margaret verch William ap David Lloyd.

Children from this marriage were:

3174 i. Edward Price, of Tref Prys