EDWARD NEWTON Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 2 January 1693 Recorded 6 March 1693 Liber 2, Folio 295 Wife: Margaret Extx. all residue of estate Son: Edward personalty at age 21 Witnesses: Dan'l Sare, Thos. Clarke, Edw. Poole Return to top of document. |
ROBERT POPE Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 20 May 1700 Recorded 4 March 1700/01 Liber 11, Folio 140 Wife: Elizabeth Son: Robert Son-in-law: James Cannon 2 Eldest Daughters: Rose Cannon and Katherin Willy Daughter: Ann Pope Daughter: Jude Pope Daughter: Dianah Pope Daughter: Sarah Pope Daughter: Mary Pope Gave Robert and heirs all lands with the provision that if he dies w/o issue then lands to two eldest daughters. Made Wife and James Cannon guardians of Robert until he reached majority. Witnesses: Redmond Follen, John Meredith, John Willy, Jr. Michael Todd Return to top of document. |
EDWARD DAWSON Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 24 september 1703 Recorded 15 June 1704 Liber 19, Folio 154 Wife: Mary Daughter: Mary Saywood, husband John Saywood Edward Tunis - son of Carroll and Clare Tunis No relationship stated Mary was made extx and was to have entire estate during her life. At her death it goes to daughter Mary Saywood, whose husband John should pay to Edward Tunis 2500 pounds of tobacco when he reached 18 Witnesses: Hump. Hubert, Richard Nowland, Wm. Saywood Return to top of document. |
ROBERT THORNWELL Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 10 Aug. or Oct. 1710 Recorded 9 June 1713 Liber 13, Folio 606 Son: Robert Thornwell residue of estate, joint Executor Daughter: Ann Thornwell and heirs 100A of land called "Performance" Granddaughter: Grace Edwards and heirs 100A of land called "Performance" Granddaughter: Mary Hines personalty which should remain with Alexander Edwards until she comes of age, and land if Ann dies w/o issue Alexander Edwards, relationship not specified, joint Executor Witnesses: William Wheeler, Thos. Burk Return to top of document. |
ROBERT THORNWELL Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 15 January 1716 Recorded 31 January 1716 Liber 14, Folio 173 Wife: Mary extx. Son: Robert Thornwell, dwelling plantation called "Oyle of Beasom" Son: William Thornwell, land called "Mazereen Hall" Daughter: Leah Thornwell Friends: Richard Willis and Thomas Smith to watch, guard and instruct his children until they reach the age of 21 Sons Robert and William to remain with their mother-in-law. Should she marry and they prefer not to remain with her, friend Richard Willis to have charge of them til they reach age of 20 years. Witnesses: Peter Cornelius, Robt. Bazell Return to top of document. |
ELIZA:(BETH) POPE Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 6 August 1716 Recorded 2 December 1716 Liber 14, Folio 176 Daughter: Rosanna Cannon 1 Shilling Daughter: Katherine Willey 1 Shilling Daughter: Ann Rumley 1 Shilling Daughter: Judy Wingate 1 Shilling Daughter: Diannah Willy 1 Shilling Daughter: Sarah Willis 1 Shilling Daughter: Mary Wingate 1 Shilling Granddaughter: Dorcus Allen all personal estate at age 16 Son-in-law: John Willy Executor, 130A of land called "Widows Purchase" Witnesses: Wm. Evans, jun., Francis Willey Return to top of document. |
JOSEPH THOMPSON Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 26 August 1717 Recorded 4 september 1717 Liber 14, folio 373 Wife: Elizabeth Joint Executor Son: Joseph Thompson 102A of land called "Thompson's Addition" Son: Joseph Daughter: Frances Daughter: Ann Daughter: Elizabeth Son: John Daughter: Sarah Brother: Charles Thompson Joint Executor To Enoch Barkleton 100A part of "Thompson's Addition", after he pays exs. 900 lbs of tobacco Witnesses: Chas. Marin, Isaac Marrett, Mark Marrett Return to top of document. |
ANNE DAWSON Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 16 July 1717 Recorded 14 November 1718 Liber 14, Folio 731 Daughter: Mary Oulford Daughter: Margaret Cronean Son: Jonas Son: John Executor Daughter: Isebell/Eisbel (spelled both ways) to receive her portion at age 18 or marriage Overseers: John Needle and Thos. Berry Witnesses: Grace Williamson, John Holland, John Needells Return to top of document. |
JOSEPH KENNERLY - Miller Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 26 November 1717 Recorded 6 April 1723 Liber 18, Folio 77 Wife: Mary extx. and guardian to children until age 21 years. Son: Samuel - dwelling plantation "Redheath" on Transquaking River except 1/3 of orchards for son Thomas for 12 years. Also Grist Mill, he to pay son Thomas 1/3 of profits for 12 years. Son: Thomas - residue of lands Daughter: Eliza: Daughter: Mary To 2 sons and 2 daughters - residue of personalty divided equally Witnesses: James Hayes, Wm. Guy, Sarah Hayward Return to top of document. |
JOHN DAWSON Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 4 July 1722 Recorded 6 May 1723 Liber 18, Folio 81 Wife: Sarah extx. residue of estate Son: Richard Son: Isaac Son: Thomas Daughter: Sarah Daughter: Francis Daughter: Rachel Daughter: Ann To sons Richard and Isaac and their heirs, dwelling plantation at the decease of wife. Should she marry sons to receive their portion at age 18. They should pay son Thomas personalty at age of 21. Witnesses: Edward Newton, John Newton, John Person Return to top of document. |
ELIZABETH EDWARDS - Spinster Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 11 August 1724 Recorded 8 Nov. 1725 Liber 18, Folio 414 Son: John Daughter: Grace Daughter: Margaret Nephew: Robert Thornwell Nephew: William Thornwell Executor: Richard Willis Witnesses: John Hodson,2nd, Robert Thornwell, William Smith Return to top of document. |
RICHARD GOOSTREE Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 30 April 1728 Recorded 12 November 1728 Liber 19, Folio 501 Wife: Rebecca extx. Son: George Grandson: Robert son of Robert Johnson Daughter: Elizabeth wife of Robert Johnson Daughter: Rebecca wife of Andrew Willis Son-in-law: Phillip Phillips To Wife, dwelling plantation called "Goosetrees Delight" during life, after her decease to son George and heirs, and if no heirs then to Grandson Robert son of Robert Johnson. To Elizabeth and Rebecca tract of land called "Newtown" containing 100A near the great Beaver Dam. Son-in-law Phillip Phillips' children 1 shilling each and no more. Overseers: Sons-in-law Robert Johnson and Andrew Willice Witnesses: Redman Fallen, John J. Shinton Return to top of document. |
WILLIAM JONES Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 10 May 1729 Recorded 5 September 1729 Liber 19, Folio 765 Wife: Jennet, extx. - use of dwelling plantation and residue of estate, at her decease to son William and daughters Sarah and Elizabeth. Son: William Jones 100A on north side of Cabbin Creek purchased from Jacob Gray - if he dies without issue then to daughters Sarah and Elizabeth Daughter: Sarah Daughter: Elizabeth - together with Sarah the dwelling on 100A purchased from Thomas Gray. If they die without issue then it reverts to William . Daughter: Rebecca Vearing Daughter: Jennet Willis, deceased ( she had 4 children no names listed) 1 shilling each Witnesses: Capt. Henry Hooper, Frances Thomas, Mary Wish/West Return to top of document. |
FRANCIS JELLY - Gent. Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 3 November 1730 Recorded 26 November 1730 Liber 20, Folio 112 Daughter: Elizabeth Jelly - entire estate except for- Thos. Kennerly - personalty Margaret Edwards - personalty James Hughes - servant man - when free Patrick Leonard - 12 days of his time Father: Richard Willis - executor - and his wife (unnamed) Witnesses: Frances Newton, Isaac Nicholls, David Poole Codicil: Appoints Richard Willis to care for Elizabeth until age 21. Return to top of document. |
JOHN MAHHON Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 31 December 1733/4 Recorded 8 January 1733/4 Liber 20, Folio 856 Wife: Mary Eldest Daughter: Sarah - 60 acres of "Mahhon's Industry" Daughter: Mary - after death of her mother - dwelling Plantation and 100 acres of "Mahhon's Industry and "Mahhon's Chance" Daughter: Ann Daughter: Margaret Daughter: Esthor Daughter: Pressilla Daughters Ann, Margaret, Esthor, and Pressilla the rest of his lands equally divided Return to top of document. |
JOHN RUMBLY Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 16 February 1744/5 Recorded 14 May 1745 Liber 24, Folio 151 Wife: Priscilla Rumbly Son: John Rumbly, Junr. Son: William Rumbly - lands on northwest side of Goose Creek called "Paris" and "Prevential" Son: Edward Rumbly Son: David Rumbly Son: Thomas Rumbly Daughter: Mary Phebus Daughter: Sarah Sharos Daughter: Elizabeth Rumbly Son: John Rumbly the second (I think this is a different John than the above Jr.) Return to top of document. |
JOHN RUMBLY Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 27 February 1744/5 Recorded 12 June 1745 Liber 24, Folio 157 Wife: Anne Daughter: Nancy Daughter: Mary Daughter: Betty Son: Jacob Son: Edgar Return to top of document. |
RICHARD WALLIS Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 22 January 1746 Recorded 10 June 1747 Liber 25, Folio 137 Wife: Bethule Wallis Son: Thomas Wallis Son: Charles Wallis Son: Matthew Wallace Son: Staplefort Wallis Son: Richard Wallace Son: Joseph Wallis Return to top of document. |
EDWARD GRANGER Abstract of Last will ad Testament Made 13 November 1747 Recorded 16 November 1747 Liber 25, Folio 364 Daughter: Rebecca Willis 1 shilling Son: William Granger ? Thomas Heather ? ? Price Ward ? Signed with a mark Return to top of document. |
THOMAS WALLACE Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 22 May 1752 Recorded 12 June 1754 Liber 29, Folio 165 and 173 (entered twice) Wife: Elizabeth - 1/3 part of estate, part of a tract called "Camp", containing 150A lying in Worchester Co. to be sold for bringing up his children. Son: Thomas Wallace - all land in Dorchester County Other 1/3 to rest of children - unnamed. Witnesses: Benj. Keene, Joseph Wallace, Mary Booth Return to top of document. |
JAMES TODD Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 13 January 1754 Recorded 4 October 1754 Liber 29, Folio 224 Wife: Alice Todd Son: Michael Todd Son: Stephen Todd Son: James Todd Son: Jabin Todd Son: Jonathan Todd Daughter: Althea Todd Daughter: Dolley Todd James must have been a shoe maker and cooper, as he gave tools by these names to his sons. He left wife Alice a small tract of land, but she refused the bequest and was awarded 1/3 of the estate. Return to top of document. |
EDWARD PRITCHETT Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 21 Oct. 1760 Filed 6 Feb. 1761 Liber 31, Folio 301 Brother: Lot Pritchet Edward Pritchet son of Lot Prichet Edward Prichet son of Phunback Prichet Evans Prichet son of John Prichet, deceased Henry Fisher son of Henry Fisher,Sen. John Macnemara,Sen. William Prichit son of Zebulon Prichet Jabus Prichet son of Phunback Prichet Thomas Prichet son of Phunback Prichet Mary Prichet daughter of Phunback Prichet Benjamin Todd son of Benjamin Todd Levin Prichet son of Phunback my lands on the Strates called "The Hope" cont. 70 acres plus part of "Addition to Hope", not to be morgaged out of the name of the Pritchet's Arthur Prichet son of Phunback a tract called "Ringwood" part of his now dwelling Plantation, plus part of "Pritchet's Meadow" cont. 40 acres and part of "Addition to Hope" that being a division between the two brothers, Levin and Arthur. In case of death of either or both with no male issue then land goes to Thomas Prichet son of Phunback Edward Prichet son of Edward Prichet deceased, money when he reaches 16 Brother: Phunback Prichet Appoints Phunback, Levin, and Arthur Exect. Witnesses: Robert Scott, Shadrack Fallen, Levin Fallen Return to top of document. |
THOMAS WALLACE Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 25 November 1761 Recorded 16 February 1762 Liber 31, Folio 559 Wife: Rebecca Wallace Brother: Mathew Wallace - 1/2 of "Wallaces First Venture" lying on east side of northwest fork of Blackwater River. Son: William Wallace Son: Whittington Wallace- William and Whittington to have the other half of "Wallaces First Venture" Daughter: Rizpah Daughter: Brittanay Witnesses: William Pritchett, Mathew Bibey, Sarah Wall Return to top of document. |
PHUNBACK PRICHETT Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 26 Aug 1769 Filed 17 Nov 69 Liber 37 Folio 406 Son: Thomas Prichett land called "The Hope" plus 5 pounds money Son: Zebulon Prichett land called "The Irish Hope" and "Addition to Irish Hope" and land called "Timothy's Prevention" Son: Jabus Prichett land called "Apes Hill" whereon I now dwell Daughter: Rachel Willin 5 pounds plus 1 feather bed and furiture Son: Edward 5 pounds and no more SON: Arthur 5 pounds and no more Daughter: Elizabeth Goutee 1 Guinea Gold Grandson: Thomas Wingate 5 shillings Gives remainder of estate after wife's 3rds to Jabus Prichet, Zebulon Prichet, Jane Prichet and Kesiah Prichet his children Appoints Jabus Executor or if necessary Zebulon Prichett Witnesses: Robert Scott, John Scott, Robert Scott, Jr. Return to top of document. |
JOHN PRICHETT Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 19 Dec. 1712 Filed 3 March 1712/13 Recorded Aug. 1723? Liber 17 Folio 322 Son: Zebulon land called part of "Apes Hill" lying on east side of marsh where he now lives, also 1 pewter dish and 5 shillings Other 4 sons: Edward, John, Funbeck, and Lott all rest of lands including rest of "Apes Hill". # youngest children: Funbeck, Margery and Lott to have maintenance from estate until they reach 16 Wife: Abigail Pritchett Daughter: Phillis Pritchett 5 shillings plus maintenance until 16 Daughter: Mary Fisher 1 gold ring or 10 shillings plus 1 pewter dish Daughter: Jane Leake 1 gold ring or 10 shillings plus 1 pewter dish Daughter: Margery Pritchett 5 pounds Son Zebulon to oversee lands and execution of will, but sons Edward and John appointed co-executors of will Witnesses: Michaell Todd, Thomas Pryer, Isbell Anderson Return to top of document. |
ZEBULON PRITCHARD Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 9 July 1740 Filed 13 March 1741/42 Liber 22 Folio 441 Daughter: Margery Willey - 1 shilling and no more Daughter: Rachel Wingate - 1 shilling and no more Daughter: Mary Bramble - 2 ewes and lambs and no more Son: John Pritchard - 1 feather bed and furniture now in his possession 2 Ewes and lambs and no more Son: Jeremiah - tract called "Billes Lott" and tract where he now dwells called "Hazzard" 4 sons - Edward, Jeremiah, William and Ezekiel - share and divide lands called "Faire Dealing" and "Hoge Stie" Daughters: Jane Pritchard and Elizabeth Pritchard each "a gold ring that was their mother's and is now in my house" more that their equal part Son: William - a negro girl Silve - first child of Silve to be given to Ezekiel Son: Ezekiel Pritchard a double part of my estate and then the remainder to be equally divided among others Wants 3 youngest sons to live with Edward until they reach 21 - at 16 each to be given a share of corn and each a sow and piggs (NOTE: these sons not named) Edward Pritchard appointed Executor Witnesses: Lewis Griffin, William Edger, Richard Lain Return to top of document. |
WILLIAM PRITCHET Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 14 Sept. 1767 Filed 6 Oct. 1767 Liber 36 Folio 97 Wife: Sarah Pritchet - all rights to land until Jabez reaches 21 - "Pritchett's Regulation", "Pritchett's Addition" and 1/3 of "Partnership" Son: Jabez to inherit above lands except for wife's legal 1/3rds when he reaches 21 Son: Edward Pritchett supposed to make a division to Sarah across his tracts of land called "Stoe" and "Heriford" Sarah and Jabez to receive upper part, and Edward the lower part. Daughter: Josebed Pritchet - 1 gold ring, a pair of stays, and 1 chinze gown Sons: Levin, William, and Elijah 15£ money for their schooling Gives wife Sarah these negroes - Silva, Dusk, Hand Mill, and Bob Witnesses: Henry Lake, Ann Hogan, Molley Hogan Return to top of document. |
THOMAS DANIEL Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 22 August 1685 Recorded 3 April 1686 Liber ?, Folio ? Wife: Jane Son: Thomas Son: William Friend: Angus Murrow Lands named - "St. Bartholemeus", "Daniel's Security", "Daniels Hillrion", and "Daniel's Elefrum". Ex. A. Murrow and William Fisher Witnesses: A. Murrow and William Fisher Return to top of document. |
JOHN TAYLOR Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 29 November 1710 Recorded 14 July 1711 Liber 13, Folio 251 Brother: Richard Manning 100A called "Taylor's Folly" Brother: Nathaniel Manning Sister: Grace Manning Sister: Sarah Manning-- Grace and Sarah land called "Deale" and part of "Dover" Uncle: James Pattison 200A called "Armstrongs Quarters on Taylors Island. Witnesses: Matthew Barnes, John Macram, David Macall Return to top of document. |
JOHN TAYLOR Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 17 November 1705 Recorded 4 February 1705/6 Liber 3, Folio 736 Wife: Dorothy Son: Thomas Son: William --Thomas and William were given Lands adjoining the plantation of Joseph Attkinson on the lowermost side of Scotland Creek, bounded by Hall's Branch Daughter: Elizabeth Daughter: Jane Daughter: Francis -- Jane and Francis were given 800A called "Surveyor's Forrest" Daughter: Ellinor -- land called "Canaan" on Choptank River near Francis Anderson and "Sodom" near John Fleaharty Daughter: Dorothy Brother: Peter Taylor He gave to heirs of John Lyan of Dorchester County 400A called "Welchman"s Kindness". Richard Parish received land back if son Thomas did not pay him 2000lb. of tobacco. same with land bought from Mary Long. To Henry Hill, 200A -- pretended to have been sold to Robert Hobbs by Brother Peter Taylor. Witnesses: Hugh Ecceleston, James Murphy, Edward Williams. Return to top of document. |
JOHN TAYLOR Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 4 August 1683 Recorded 23 June 1686 Liber 4, Folio 223 Cousin: Thomas Travers - 100A of land being part of 200A called "Armstrong's Quarters" lying upon Oyster Creek Aunt: Elizabeth Travers Extx. - 400A called "Taylors Folly", another parcel called "Deale" about 175A, another parcel called "Taylor's Desire" about 300A. Witnesses: Jeremiah Davis, James Cannon, Roger Clark Return to top of document. |
THOMAS TAYLOR Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 5 April 1709 Recorded June 1709 Hall Of Records, Original Wills of Dorchester County Box T - 14 Wife: Jane Taylor, extx. - Land called "Stevens Fields" 200A in tuckahoe, he also desires her to confirm sale of 50A of land called "Parristo" to Peter Quinter. If wife delivers a girl, at the age of 17 she gets land called "lodge" 300A and part of "Stevens Lot" Son: Bartholemew Taylor - 500A of land called "Hazard". If wife now with child and that child is a son and lives to adulthood, then Bartholmew has to divide with him. The son to get 250A + the dwelling plantation, and Bartholemew to get 250A + another 250A bought of Brother Peter Taylor. Brother: Peter Taylor Godson: Richard Adams Goddaughter: Francis Teate Neice: Dorothy Taylor Friend: Capt. Henry Ennalls Friend: John Kirke Witnesses: Henry Ennalls, Elizabeth Ennalls Return to top of document. |
MARY GRIFFITH Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 14 October 1772 Recorded 13 November 1772 Liber ?, Folio ? Nephew: Joseph Ackison Ex. Nephew: Obediah Ackison Nephew: Aron Ackison Other named individuals: Griffith Sheald, Ann Keene wife of Benjamin Keene, Comfort Simpson, John Frames, George Goutee, Mary Goutee, Joseph Goutee, Jr., Jarvace Goutee, William Griffith Goutee and Mary Goutee. Return to top of document. |
ANDREW GOOTEE Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 19 January 1774 Recorded 7 February 1774 Liber WD-4, Folio ? Daughter: Bety Wingate Grandson: George Gootee and his brother Edward Gootee Grandson: David Gootee Daughter Mary Billins Daughter: Clear Andrews Grandson: Griffith Gootee and his sister Mary Gootee Granddaughter: Nancy Tregoe Grandson: John Tregoe Son: Andrew Gootee My Brother: Jacob Gootee Mentions John Bryan - no relationship named Return to top of document. |
