THE EARLY WARD FAMILIES of SOUTHERN MARYLAND. Vol. 1

THE EARLY WARD FAMILIES OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND.

Vol. 1.

Being primarily the records of John Ward of Charles Co., Md. (immigrated 1646, d. 1687), his wife Damaris, and 6 of their children: Mary Ward, John Ward [Jr.], Thomas Ward, James Ward, Henry Ward, and Catherine Ward.

Allied Families: Benson, Plummer, Sanders, Sergeant, Shepherd, Swanston and Wells.

Ralph D. Smith

July 1998 TX7W;?/

THE EARLY WARD FAMILIES OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND.

Vol. 1. Being primarily the records of John Ward of Charles Co., Md. (immigrated 1646, d. 1687), his wife Damaris, and 6 of their children: Mary Ward, John Ward [Jr.], Thomas Ward, James Ward, Henry Ward, and Catherine Ward.

Allied Families: Benson, Plummer, Sanders, Sergeant, Shepherd, Swanston and Wells.

Ralph D. Smith

July 1998

V'- ' V FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY 35 NORTH WEST TEMPLE SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84150 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction. p. 1 John Ward of 1634. p. 2 Edmond Ward of 1641. p. 4

Chapter 1. John Ward, Sr., and wife Damaris. p. 5 Includes records of Damaris' 2nd and 3rd husbands, Charles Shepherd and William Sergeant.

Chapter 2. Mary Ward and husband William Wells. p. 31

Chapter 3. John Ward, Jr., and wife Agnes. p. 41

Chapter 4. Thomas Ward, wife unknown. p. 51

Chapter 5. James Ward and wife Susanna Plummer. p. 58 Includes records of Susanna's 1st and 3rd husbands, Francis Swanston, Jr., and George Wells.

Chapter 6. Henry Ward and wife Margaret Sanders. p. 71

Chapter 7. Catherine Ward, husband William Benson. p. 86

Appendix 1. Early John Wards in Virginia. p. 91

Appendix 2. Lands of John Ward, Sr. p. 94

Index. p. 106 INTRODUCTION.

This book begins a planned series on the early Ward families of Southern Maryland. By "early" I mean Wards who arrived in Southern Maryland before 1700 and their descendants though about 1750. By "Southern Maryland" I mean St. Mary's, Charles and Prince George's Co. Keep in mind however, that between 1654 and 1696 "Southern Maryland" included the portion of Calvert Co. that was south and west of the Patuxent River. Prior to 1654 and after 1696 this land was in St. Mary's Co. As it happens the first three Wards to arrive anywhere in the Colony of Maryland lived in Southern Maryland. They were: John Ward in 1634, Edmond Ward in 1641, and John Ward in 1646. The first two are discussed below. The remainder of this book is devoted to the records of the 1646 John Ward and his children. I have set forth every record I have found for each of the Wards covered in this book. This results in perhaps exhausting detail, much of which is more important or interesting from a historical and biographical standpoint than from a purely genealogical one. At the end of this book are two appendixes: one concerning persons named John Ward who lived in Virginia at an early day, and the other concerning the lands that were owned by John Ward of 1646. Subsequent volumes in this series will cover additional early Wards of Southern Maryland. 1634 John Ward. The first Ward to arrive in Md. was John Ward. He arrived on the "Ark" and "Dove," the very first two ships to bring settlers to Maryland. The 2 ships left England (Cowes) in Nov. 1633 and after a rough Atlantic crossing, landed in Maryland on Mar. 25, 1634, which was New Year's Day on the calendar then in effect. En route, the ships had stopped at the Canaries, the West Indies, and Virginia. It is estimated that the "Ark" and "Dove" carried a total of 175-200 persons. John Ward was part of a group of 6 aboard these ships, the group consisting of Richard Gerard, Esq. (aged about 20, a Catholic, and a young son of Sir Thomas Gerard, Bart., of Lancashire), and 5 indentured servants whose passage he had paid: John Ward, Thomas Minnus, Thomas Gregson/Grigston, Robert Edwards and William Edwin. Under the Terms of Plantation, Gerard was entitled to 100 acres of land for each man he transported. Gerard, however, apparently did not find Maryland to his liking, and he returned to England (probably about 1635 and at any rate by Jan. 1637/8) without having exercised his land rights. Land rights did not have to be exercised by the person who had earned them but could be sold (assigned) to someone else who was willing to pay for the right to exercise the land rights. This Gerard did, assigning to Father Andrew White the right to 500 acres of land for the 5 men, including John Ward, whom he (Gerard) had transported. Father White, a Jesuit who was aboard the "Ark" and "Dove", reassigned the right to the 500 acres to another Jesuit, Ferdinando Pulton who was also called Father John Brock, and who had arrived in Maryland in 1638. It was thus Pulton who (in 1639) exercised the land rights for John Ward and the four other servants who had been transported by Richard Gerard. Pulton also received assignments for land rights for many other persons who had earlier been transported to Maryland. Under the terms of the Conditions of Plantation, Richard Gerard was also entitled to a manor. This right he also sold (at a "dear rate") to the Jesuits, and in 1641, the Jesuits were granted the 3000 acre Manor of St. Inigo's (St. Mary's Co.) which they still own today. In Oct. 1639, when Pulton made his claims for all the land rights he had acquired (transportation of 57 different servants) and when in Nov. 1639 the lands (a total of 12,1000 acres) were issued to him, the documents filed show each of the persons for whom he claimed a land right, when that person came into Maryland, who transported him, and that an assignment had been received by Pulton from the transporter. Those 1639 records are how we know that John Ward and his 4 compatriots were transported to Maryland in 1633/4 by Richard Gerard, and that Gerard assigned the land rights for these men to the Jesuits. The citation to these records is Maryland Land Office, Patent Records, Liber 1, pp. 36-39, and Liber ABH, pp. 65-67. For the intermediate pp. JD-J^, ana LiDer ADH, pp. o_> — o/. ror tne intermediate assignmen^^^-,*«„m^r,+t- K^l-,betwee, n^rn. FatheI7^+-U„r_ Andre\ „ A .- m.w , WhitUK ,* 4- e-> anr^^dA FerdinandT? n v A 1 T> ^ r. . o Pulton, and the background information on Richard Gerard, see Newman, Harry W., "The Flowering of the Maryland Palatinate," pp. 79-80.

persons transported uy ueraiu, nowevei, to tne e 5 were even still alive when Gerard abandoned his plans to remain in Maryland (discussed below), one cannot discount that possibility. The two Patent Records citations above are the only record; ever found for John Ward. The are also the only records ever found for 2 of the other persons transported with John: Thomas Gregson/Grigston, and Thomas Minnus. It seems most likely that the three probably died not long after their arrival in Maryland for 2 reasons: (1) there are no further records of any kind for any of these men, and (2) the death toll among early immigrants to Maryland was very high. A „ *-~ T„U„ \.1„~.A T\T„,,m., „ „ a> „ «, „ „ /„ OAO\. »U~ •P-J-l-,-. <- ~

^.UUa^VJ. J- 11 al. \J -T I . As to mortality generally among the passengers aboard the Ark and Dove, Newman states (p. 161) that "relative! f ou onrul tror. t- Vi o f . ret- 1-hroo v a -a r a Ho nrn' nt-c r. 11 1- hhal" 1641 Edmond Ward. The 2nd Ward to arrive in Maryland was Edmond Ward. Only one record has ever been found for Edmond Ward, as follows:

1641 - Edmond Ward and 10 other persons were transported to Mary land by Thomas Cornwallis, Esq. The others transported with Ed mond were Francis Arthill? [Anctill?], Richard Harvey, Charles Rawlinson, Richard Harris, Thomas Harrison, Robert King, M ary Phillips, John Wheatley, and his wife and son. Sour ce: Maryland Land Office, Patent Records, Liber ABH, p. 244. Comm ent: Cornwallis was aboard the Ark and Dove with the very fi rst group of settlers to Maryla nd in 1633/4. He was very pr ominent in early Maryland affai rs, and transported a great number of persons to Maryland over the years. He built h is manor house outside St. Mary 's City on a manor called "Cornwalys' Crosse," the house being the oldest house still s tanding in Maryland. Thomas Co rnwallis was also granted seignory on a number of other manors. Source for Cornwal lis information: Newman, Harry W. , "The Flowering of the Maryland Palatinate," pp. 188-9 The above information places Edmond Ward in St. Mary's Co. in 1641. I have found no further record for him. I can onl y presume that he did not live long, and probably did not marry, or even if married, had no children, Ther e are no records of an Edmond W ard in Virginia by 1660 (N ugent and Coldham), so it seems that he neither came to Mary land from Vriginia, nor moved t here after his period of serv itude was completed. CHAPTER 1. JOHN WARD, SR., AND WIFE DAMARIS. Introduction. Since John Ward transported himself to Maryland in 1646 (see below), one assumes he was of age at the time, and thus b. by 1625. Further, since John transported only himself in 1646, and never transported others later, one also assumes that John was still single when he came to Maryland. Finally, one assumes that John came to Maryland directly from England. For the possibility that John came first to Viginia and only later to Maryland, the reader may consult the Appendix on early John Wards of Virginia. To consider the even remoter possibility that John was born or raised in Viginia, one would need to do considerable Virginia reseach on all the early Viginia Wards. As far as is known, Damaris was John's only wife, however, since their first known child was not b. until Feb. 1663/4 (dau. Anne) when John was at least 39 years old, one cannot discount the possibility of a prior wife or children. Since we do not know Damaris' maiden name, we cannot tell when she came into Maryland, and with whom. Was she perhaps even native born? One assumes that John was Damaris' first husband but there is no certainty of this. Damaris was considerably younger than John as she was still bearing children in 1676 (son Henry.) After John's death, Damaris remarried 1st Charles Shepherd and then William Sergeant, but apparently did not have any children by either of those husbands. John died June 1687, and Damaris is last known to be living in July 1694. The origin of the name Damaris is somewhat unclear. Various name dictionaries say it is either from the Greek or Latin and means "gentle," "calf," or "of the sea." One of the dictionaries says that Damaris was "a favorite name amongst the 17th Century Puritans, though the parish clerks of the time had difficulty with its spelling." The following records have been found for John and Damaris

Apr./Se p. 16 48 - Will iam White/Whitl e demandeth 100 acres of land for transport ing himself int o the province in the year 16 46 an d 100 mor e for William H ungerford and 100 more for Joh n War d for tra nsporting thems elves into the Province the sam e yea r . Warra nt to Surveyor to lay out 300 acres of land on y e South S ide of St. Hier om's Creek commonly known by the name of Poplar Neck about the middle of the Creek. Sour ces : (1) Maryl and Land Office , Patent Records, Vol. ABH, p. 6 , a nd (2) Ma ryland Land Off ice, Patent Records, Vol. 2, p . 3 45. Vol. ABH says Apr. 1648 and William White; Vol. 2 says Sep. 1648 and William Wh itle. Other than that the two reco rds are i dentical. Comm ent: According to both versio ns of this record , John Ward ca me to Maryland in 1646. St. Heirom's Cr eek is St . Jerome' s Cre ek. It i s located on th e east side of St. Michael 's Hu ndred in St. Mary's Co . , and emptie s into Chesape ake B ay (not t he Potomac Rive r) at Coursey's Bite.

Sep . 1650 - it Richard Bennet demandeth 100 acres of land due to John Holl is deceased who transported himself into this Province abou t 9 years since, and claimeth the same as greatest Cred itor as appeareth by Letters of Administration granted to h im in Virginia of the decedent's estate. Warrant to lay out for Richard Bennett 100 acres of land upon Potomock Rive r or some branch or creek thereof not before taken up or r eserved by the Governor for some other, J ohn Ward demands 100 acres for transporting himself into this Province 3 years since. Warrant to lay out 100 acres of 1 and for John Ward (ut Bennett supra)." S ources: (1) Maryland Land Office, Patent Records, Liber 3, p . 25, and (2) Maryland Land Office, Patent Records, Liber ABH, p. 48. Like the 1648 record above, the Sep. 1650 record appe ars at two separate places in the Patent Records.

May 1, 1651 - "Memorandum tha t I John Ward do assign unto Rich ard Benn it [sic] his heir s and assigns forever my right and title to 100 acres of Ian d due to me for transporting myse If into this Province and for which I have had a Warrant whic h is not yet laid out." Signed John Ward (makes his mark but mar k is not shown). Witnesses: James Johnson and Will iam Hung erford . S ource: M aryland Land Office, Patent Records, Liber ABH, P. 1 50. C omment: The next item on p. 150 is the following: May 27, 1651 - "Laid out for Richard Bennitt of Poplar Hill, plan ter, a p arcel of land lyi ng near the Bleak Creek, Begi nning at a marked oak nea r the Newtown Path formerly the bound of John Horwood's [ sic] land and bounding on the East with a line drawn South East from the said oak unto a marked oak near the Bleak Creek for the length of 160 perches on the South with the said Creek, on the West with Potomack River, on the North with the land formerly granted unto John Harwood and John Neville, planters, Containing and now laid out for 200 acres more or less. Robert Clark, Surveyor." In the margin, someone has written that this land is "Tenney Hill."

May 1 7, 1 651 - The St . Mary's Co. , Md. Rent Roll of 1639-1659 shows a t ract of land in New Town e Hundred called "Tenney Hill, " I t st ates tha t "Tenney Hi 11," containing 200 acres of la nd d ue t o Richar d Bennett , v iz., 100 acres " admin istr ator ? to [John Hollis?]" and 100 acres more by a ssig nment fr om John Ward according to the Conditions of Po rtsm outh (1636) was surveyed for Bennett May 17, 1651 and p aten ted to him the same day. "Held of: [no manor sta ted ] I! So urce : St . Mary's Co. , Md. Re nt Roll, 1639-1659, p. 19. (Mary land Sta te Archi ves Microfil m Roll No. SR4376). Co mmen t: A lthough the land in this record is called "Tenney Hill, " la ter St. Mary ' s Co. Rent Rolls call it "Bennett" or "T unne 11" and plac e it in Popl ar Hill Hundred of St. Mary's Co. Sour ce : St. Mary 's Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1639-1771, p. 23.

Aug. 1658 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Walter Peacke demands warrant against Walter Ges; subpoena to warn John Warde to testify. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A , pp . 12-3. Comment: This is the first sitting of the Charles Co. Court, Charles Co. having been formed in 1658 from St. Mary's Co .

Aug.-Oct. 1658 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Walter Peake demands warrant against Walter Ges in an action of the case; subpoena to warn John Ward to testify. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A, p. 20. This item was entered in the court record after the Aug. 1658 court had adjourned but before the Oct. 1658 court had commenced.

Jan. 1658/9 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Lucy Stratton sued Arthur Turner claiming that she was got with child by Turner, and she requests that Turner help maintain the child. Turner denied the charges. Lucy produced evidence at trial that Turner had previously told people that he thought the child was his. Turner produced evidence that Lucy had told people that "if she was with child she would lay it upon such a fellow as John Ward or Richard Smith." According to other witnesses Lucy said that "the child could belong to William Bowls but she thought in her conscience that it was Turner's Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A, pp . 34-38.

Aug. 1659 - Charles Co., Md . Deeds. John Ward (makes his mark) witnesses a deed of cattle, furniture, and land from Arthur Turner to his sons Arthur and James Turner. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A, p. 104.

Sep. 1659 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. In Aug. 1658, a patent to John Lug er is by Luger's son and heir assigned to James Lee, a trac t of land on the north side of the Potomac on Nanseny [si c; should read "Nanjemy"] Creek that boundeth the land of William Stone, and which contained 500 acres. Then in Sep . 1659, James Lee assigned his right to 250 of the acres t o John Ward. Lee sold the other 250 acres to Henry Lilly Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A, pp. 102-03. Comment: The May 1661 record below gives an almost identical r endition of the above but states that the date of James Le e's assignment to John Ward was May 1661. At any rate, t his is how John Ward came into possession of 250 acres of "L ee." For many years this land was John Ward's homeplace. In his will, John left this land to his son Thomas Ward. "Lee" wa s a 500 acr e tract in Nan j emy Hundred of Charles Co. that wa s surveyed on May 28, 165 8 for James Lee, the land stated to be at y e head of Nanj emy Creek. Source: Charles Co. , Md. Rent Roll, 1 642-177 5 , p . 335 . The othe r half of "Lee " pa ssed fr om James Le e to Henry Lilly to Pe ter Carr to John G ray. I n Jan. 1657 /8, James Lee, plante r, of Avon River , sold to Henry Lill y, cooper of "Peckay Wakson" [Pi ckamuxo n?] 250 acres of 1 and [land not named]. Source: C harles Co., Md . Court and Land Records, Liber A , p. 103. The deed fr om Lill y to Carr h as not been found. In Aug. 1677 P eter Ca rr sold the land t o John Gray, Carr's deed to Gray re fers to the 50 0 acre gran t to James Lee, states that the 1 and is bounded by William Stone, that he is conve ying to Gra y the n orthwes t part of i t, containing 250 acres , and that th e other part i s "now occu pied by John Ward of Nan gemy." Sou rce: Ch arles C o., Md. Cou rt and Land Records, Li ber H, p. 1 26. Ca rr ' s dee d does not give a name to the land Although Carr states in Aug. 1677 that the other half of Lee is " now occupied" by John Ward, he may have meant only that i t was owned by John Ward, and not that John Ward was actuall y living on it. This, because in 1671 John Ward had purchas ed "Ingerstone" ("Angerstone"), and it was that land that became John's later homeplace and where he lived out his life. On the other hand, John may not have built his new home and moved onto "Ingerstone" immediately after he puchased that land. It would be after John had moved onto "Ingerstone" that he would have begun refering to his 250 acres of "Lee" as "Old Plantation." May 1661 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. In Aug. 1758, a patent to John Lugar is by Lugar's son and heir, John Lugar, asigned to James Lee, a parcel of land on the north side of the Potomac at the head of a branch of Nangemy Creek, containing 500 acres, and adjoining William Stone. On May 8, 1661, James Lee assigns 250 acres in the southeast part of the above patent to John Ward. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A, pp. 159-60.

Nov. 1661-Jan. 1661/2 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward enters his mark of horses and mares, John Ward enters his mark of hogs and cattle. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A, p. 177. This item was entered in the court record after the Nov. 1661 court had adjourned but before the Jan. 1661/2 court had commenced.

Apr.-Jul. 1662 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Mr. Lendsey subpoenas John Ward and John Kerby against Mr. Nevill. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A, p. 216. This item was entered in the court record after the Apr. 1662 court had adjourned but before the July 1662 court had commenced.

Aug. 1662 - Elise G. Jourdan's "The Land Records of Prince George's County, Maryland, 1710-1717," (p. 73) lists the following land of John Ward that was originally in Charles Co. but later in Prince George's Co., with its date of patent or resale to John Ward: "Wards Wheele" - Aug. 25, 1662. Comment: "Ward's Wheel" contained 550 acres. In his will, John Ward leaves this land to his son Henry and daughter Catherine, calling it 550 acres lying between Pamunkey and Nating. "Ward's Wheel" was originally in Charles Co., became part of the new Prince George's Co. in 1696, and in 1745 was part of a tag of land that was moved back to Charles Co. See May 1663 record below.

Oct. 1662 - Charles Co Md. Court. John Ward is on the jury in the case of Estate of Samuel Lambert vs. Clement Theoball. The jury found for the plaintiff. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A, p. 249. Oct. 1662 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Estate of Henry Lilly vs. James Lindsey. The plaintiff produced in court a signed bill of James Lindsey of Portobacco, planter, dated July 24, 1658, in which he bound himself to pay Lilly 500 pounds of tobacco. The bill was witnessed by John Ward (made his mark) and John Kirby. John Ward testified in court that he had witnessed Lindsey's signature to the bill. Judgment for the plaintiff. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A, p. 251. Comment: See the Apr.-Jul. 1662 record above. John Nevill was the plaintiff's attorney.

Apr . 166 3 - Richard Bennett of New Town [St. Mary's Co.] demands 100 acres of land as the administrator of John Hollis, deceased , who transported himself in 1648 or thereabouts, and 100 acres more assigned him from William Hungerford transpor ted the same year, and 100 acres more assigned him from Joh n Ward transported the same year, and for transporting himself [Bennett], Elizabeth his wife, Thomas and Richard Bennett his sons, Sarah and Mary his daughters, and likewise 50 acres more by asignment from Alexander Davis; 200 acres of land out of these rights is already formerly disposed of so th ere remains 750 acres. Warra nt to Surveyor General to lay out for Richard Bennett 750 acre s, return 30th November next [1663]. Sourc e: Maryland Land Office. Patent Records, Liber 5, p. 252. Comme nt: Regarding the 200 acres mentioned in this record for whic h Bennett had already received land, see the 1650 and 1651 records above. I do not know what land Bennett received as a result of the Warrant here issued to him. As possi bilities, see "Batchellor's Hope" in Charles Co. and land originall y called "Bennett's Purchase" but later incorpor ated into "Voule's Purchase" in St. Mary's Co.

May 1663 - "Jericho," containing 250 acres in Nanjemy Hundred of Charles Co., Md. was surveyed May 21, 1663 for Lewis Johnson "upon the fresh river at ye head of John Ward's branch." Possessor [ca. 1707]: Charles Sanders. Facing page: "This land is Disclaimed. Pat. to John 0'Cane Liber #7, folio 28." Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll 1642-1775, p. 336.

May 1663 - "Ward's Wheele," containing 550 acres [Piscattaway Hundred], surveyed for John Ward on the east side Piscattaway River between Nuteing? and Pamunkey above a mile from the exterior? head line of the land laid out for Luke Gardner. Patented May 26, 1663. Possessors: 275 acres John Ward; 275 acres William Benson. This land is now charged in Charles

10 Co. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1651-1772, p. 372. Comment: John Ward's will left "Ward's Wheel" to his son Henry and daughter Catherine. The possessors (owners) of Ward's Wheel in the above Rent Roll are shown at a time after the land had been retransfered to Charles Co. See Aug. 1662 record above. The John Ward is Henry's son, and the William Benson is Catherine's husband. Piscattaway Hundred is the Hundred the land was in when it was in Prince George's Co.

Jun. 1663 - Charles Co., Md. Court. There was a man found dead and adrift in Burdit's Creek and, notice being given, a jury was empanneled which included John Ward. Finding two holes in his breast, the jury's verdict was that the man had been shot to death and thrown in the water. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber B, p. 168.

Nov. 1663 - Charles Co., Md. Court. "Winganetto, King of Nanjemy, acknowledges in open court to have received full satisfaction for each respective person's land: .... Of James Lee for the land John Ward lives on." Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber B, p. 200. Comment: This is John Ward's land called "Lee" and "Old Plantation."

Mar. 1663/4 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Harisson of Portobacco, planter, binds himself to pay Edmond Custis of London 1197 pounds of tobacco in cask by Nov. 1664; dated Mar. 1663/4. Signed Joseph Harisson. Witnesses: John Ward (makes his mark) and Lu.ke Greene. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber B, p. 291.

June 1664 - "Ingolthorpe," containing 100 acres in Nanjemy Hundred of Charles Co., is surveyed June 15, 1664 for John Ward on ye East side of ye main fresh of Pointon Creek, beginning at a bound pockhickory by ye run side. Possessor [ca. 1707]: Joseph Manning. Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 336.

11 Comment: In his will, John Ward left this land to his son Thomas Ward.

Aug. 1664 Ashbrooks Rest," containing 150 acres in Nanjemy Hund red o f Ch arles Co., is surveyed Aug. 19, 1664 for Thomas Ashb rook , beg inning at ye bound tree of John Wood [sic] on ye W est w ith "Ingolthorp." S ource : Charle s Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 336. C ommen t: " Wood" is clearly error and should be "Ward." Ing oltho rpe" was land of John Ward (see previous record), and is th e ve ry next item on the Rent Roll after "Ashbrooks Rest ." A lso , the Feb. 1731/2 deed of Ashbrooks Rest (150 acre s) de scri bes it as bounded by John Ward's land called Ingo lthor p an d land formerly laid out of John Dillyhay. Char les C o. , Md. Court and Land Records, Liber M No. 2, p. 280.

Oct. 1664 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Public Levy. 300 pounds of tobacco to be paid to John Ward for 3 wolves' heads. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber B, p. 378.

Jan.-Mar. 1664/5 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Mr. William Marshall demands warrant against John Ward; action of case. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber B, p. 434. This item entered in the court record after the Jan. 1664/5 court had adjourned but before the Mar. 1664/5 court had commenced.

July 5, 1665 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Marie Ward, dau . of John [and Damaris] Ward, was born July 5, 1665. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber C, p. 252 , Liber P, p. 204, and Liber Q, p. 1. Comment The record in Liber C says "Marie, dau. of John." The record in Liber P says "Mary, dau. of John." The record in Liber Q says "Mary, dau. of John and Damaris." Aug. 1665 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. John Wheeler and wife deed to William Boyden and Walter Cooper a parcel of land called "Wheeler's Choice" on the east side of Pascatoway River about 1 mile from the land laid out for Luke Gardiner; bounded by John Ward; containing 400 acres. Above land found to run into lines of Luke Gardiner's land has lost about 25 acres; John Wheeler allowed 500 pounds of tobacco. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber B, pp. 475-8. Comment: The reference is to John Ward's land called "Ward's Wheel."

Sep. 1666 - "Pomfrett," containing 150 acres in Port Tobacco Hundred of Charles Co., was surveyed Sep. 29, 1666 for John

12 Ward in ye woods, beginning at a marked? oak to a bound tree of Thomas Matthews land; this land is in Panguya Manor, and granted him at l\ bushels Indian Corn yearly. Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 319. Comment: See Aug. 1677 for John's disposition of Pomfrett.

Nov. 1666 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The Nov. 1666 Account of the Charles Co. levy for 1666 shows John Ward was paid 200 pounds of tobacco for 2 wolves heads (100 lbs. per head.) Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber C , p . 86.

Mar. 1666/7 - Charles Co., Md. Court. William Marshall demandeth a warrant against John Ward in action of Debt to the value of 863 pounds of tobacco. Warrant to the Sherrif returnable ut supra. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber C, p. 162. Comment: There is no further activity in this case. Apr. 10, 1667 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Anne Ward, dau. of John [and Damaris] Ward, was born Apr. 10, 1667. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber C, p. 252, Liber P, p. 204, and Liber Q, p. 2. Comment: The record in Liber C and Liber P says "Anne, dau. of John." The record in Liber Q says "Anne, dau. of John and Damaris." This Anne may also have died young as she is not named in her father's will in Sep. 1686.

Aug. 1667 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. William Boyden deeds to Walter Peake "Wheeler's Choice" (400 acres) on the east side of Piscataway River between Nattyn and Pamunkey; about a mile from the exterior line of land laid out for Luke Gardiner; bounded by John Ward. [Witnesses included Francis Swanston concerning whom, see John's son James Ward.] Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber C, p. 229. Comment: This refers to John Ward's land called "Ward's Wheel."

June 1669 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward presents [his servant] Robert Doughty who is judged to be 15 years of age. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber D, p. 88.

Mar. 1669/70 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward presents [his servant] James Davies who is judged to be 16 years old. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber D, p. 127.

Mar. 1670/1 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Samuel Price vs. Edward

13 Madock. The bill of costs in this case included 90 pounds of tobacco awarded to John Ward for 3 days attendance at Court (30 lbs. per day.) Presumably John was a witness for the prevailing party (Price). Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber E, p. 41. Comment: The attorneys fees awarded to Price were only 60 pounds of tobacco (less than John received as his witness fee.) Times have certainly changed.

June 1671 - "Mountaine," containing 112 acres in Nanjemy Hundred of Charles Co., was surveyed June 22, 1671 for John Ward at a bound pock hickory on ye east side of a fresh run which runs into Poynton Creek. Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 337. Comment: John Ward's will left "Mountain" to his son James June 1671 - "Ingerstone," c ontaining 138 acres in Nanjemy Hundred of Charles Co., was surveyed June 25, 1671 for John Ward at a b ound white oak o n ye north side of a fresh run which runs into Nanjemy Cre ek . Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 338. Comment: John Ward's wil 1 left "Ingerstone" (sometimes called "Ang erstone") to his wife Damaris during her widowhood, then to son John. In his i ntroduction to " Settlers of Maryland , 1679-1700," Peter W. Co ldham says that a large number of tr act names were places in England from which the settlers had come, and that oc casionally the r enderings of these E nglish place names were "tortured" when applied by the Maryl and settlers to their ne w lands. One of the examples Coldha m then gives is "Ingerst one" for "Ingate stone." Coldham's e xample is not being u sed for John War d's "Ingerstone" but with regard to an Apr. 1682 patent of a nother "Ingerstone" (230 acres) in Charles Co. to George Th ompson of St. Mary's Co. Where is Ingatestone, En gland? Is that wher e John Ward's origins may be found? "Ing erstone" was the sec ond and final homeplace o f John Ward, sug gesting the name had a special meaning for him. His first homeplace "Lee," wh ich John later called "Old Plantation," wa s already named when John purchased it so he di d not have the o pportunity to name i t. Notice t he name similari ty between John's la nds "Ingerstone " and "Ingerthor pe." Was "Ingerthor pe another English pla ce name familiar to John? The reas on there were 2 "Ingerstones" in Cha rles Co. is because Geo rge Thompson's " Ingerstone" was orig inally in St. Mary's Co., but after t he 1695 boundary adj ustment between St. Mary's and Charles Coun ties, it found itsel f in Charles Co. The Ch arles Co., Md. R ent Roll, 1642-1775 (p. 328) shows George Thorn pson's "Ingersto ne" as follows: "Ing erstone," containing 230 acres in Por t Tobacco Hundred, w as surveyed

14 Apr. 18, 1682 for George Thompson on ye East side ye N.W. branch of Zachya Swamp at a marked oak ye bound tree of Thomas Hussey called "Discovery." The subsequent history of this land is obscure . Not only were George Thompson and John Ward from perhaps the same place in England, they may have known each other in Maryland. In Aug. 1659, George Thompson had surveyed a 150 acre tract in Charles Co. called "[De] La Hay" which adjoined the lands of John Ward in Nanjemy Hundred of Charles Co. "Delahay," however, did not become Thompson land because George assigned the patent to it to John Delahay. Jan. 1671/2 - Charles Co., Md. Land Records. Thomas Ashbrooke and wife Lettice acknowledge their right and title of a parcel of land lying on the East side of John Ward's branch in Nangemy Creek, containing 150 acres, unto John Boyden as is specified in a conveyance concerning the same bearing date Jan. 9, 1671/2. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber E, p. 52*.

Jan. 1671/2 - Charles Co., Md. Land Records. Thomas Ashbrooke and wife Lettis deed to John Boydon "Ashbrooke's Rest" (150 acres), beginning at a marked oak, the bound tree of John Ward, bounding on the west with the said woods and called "Ingother" for the length of 50 perches to a bounded pickickory.. . . [ also bounded by land formerly laid out for John Delahay now in the possession of John Ashbrooke.] Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber E, p. 79*. Comment: "Ingother" would be John Ward's "Ingerthorpe."

Mar. 1671/2 - Cha rles Co., Md. Court (Court of Mar. 10, 1673/4). J ohn Wa rd enters ye birth of his son John Ward who was bor n Mar . 15, 1671/2. Source: Charle s Co., Md . Court and Land Records, Liber E, p. 163. Comment: I had to read the original handwritten court record on t his be cause the Archives of Maryland, Vol. 60, p . 539, mis reads the birthdate as Mar. 15, 1674/5. The unclear han dwriti ng in the original explains the error althought i t is o bvious that a birth of Mar. 15, 1674/5 could not be reco rded a t a Court of Mar. 10, 1673/4. Later recordings of the birth in the court records (Liber P, p. 5, and Libe r Q, p . 4) use the correct 1671/2 date, having relied on t he ori ginal record rather than the Archives of Maryland wh ich wa s not then in existence.

Mar. 1672/3 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward presents a servant named John Ginney whom the Court judgeth to be 14 years of age.

15 Source Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber E, p. 54.

May 1673 Charles Co., Md. Deeds. Thomas Allans on and wife Mary deed t o John Possey "St. John's" (200 acres) , beginning at a boun de d oak, a bound tree of a parcel of Ian d called "Jer ricoe IT standing in the woods on the East sid e of the main f resh run of Nanjemy Creek or Avon River cal led Poynton Cree k , ru nn ing thence south 90 perches to a bound ed black oak stand in g near a bounded pickickory of John Wa rd ' s , running then ce we st 276 perches to a bounded red oak upon a plain .... S ource Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Record s, Liber i E, p . Ill 2 • C ommen t: I have seen many records where Avon R iver is said to h av e formerly been called Nanjemy Creek. In a 1709 Char les C o . deed between John Dickeson and John B annister , the land de eded is said to be bounded by "Avon Ri ver alias Ward *s Cr ee k." Charles Co., Md. Court and Land R ecords , Libe r C N O a 2, p. 193.

June 1673 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. Charles Woolley, of Charles C o., planter, deeds to John Ward, of Charles Co., planter, for 2400 pounds of tobacco, a parcel of land lying in Charle s Co. called "Charles Towne," beginning at a bounded white oak standing on the south side of a runn called Charles Runn, and running northwest 210 perches to a bounded red oak, then ce southwest 76 perches to a red oak, thence southeast 210 perches to a bounded white oak standing by the said Runn, thence bounding with the said Runn as it runneth t o the first bound tree, containing 100 acres more or less. Witnesses: Richard Edelen and Edward Price. Source : Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber E, p. 109 Commen t: "Charles Town," containing 100 acres in Port Tobacco H undred of Charles Co., was surveyed Nov. 15, 1671 for Charl es Wolly at a bound white oak on the south side of Charle s Runn. Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775 , p. 311. John Ward's will left "Charles Town" to his so n John Ward.

Nov. 1673 - John Ward and Jeremiah Dickson are the appraisers of the inventory of Joseph Harrison in Charles Co., Md. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 7. County not given, but other records put Joseph Harrison in Charles Co.

June 1674 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Richard Beck presents a servant on the behalfe of John Ward named James Farrow 15 years old. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber

16 E, p. 171 .

July 1674 - "Ward's Addiiton," containing 50 acres in Nanjemy Hundred of Charles Co., was surveyed July 18, 1674 for John Ward at a bound pock hickory, a bound tree of ye land called "Ingolthorpe" on the east side Pointon. Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 338. Comment: John Ward's will left "Ward's Addition" to his son Thomas Ward.

Nov. 1674 - "Ward's Delight," containing 200 acres in Nanjemy Hundred of Charles Co., was surveyed Nov. 23, 1674 for John Ward at a bound white oak, a bound tree of ye land called "Charles Towne." Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 340. Comment: John Ward's will left "Ward's Delight" to his son John Ward .

June 1675 - John Ward and Zachary Wade are the appraisers of the inventory of Jeremiah Dickeson in Charles Co., Md. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 13.

Apr. 1676 - Thomas Dent, of St. Mary's Co., Md., died in Apr. 1676. Because of his large estate in both St. Mary's and Charles Counties, he had separate appraisers for his inventory in each of those counties. Nicholas Proddy and John Ward appraised his Charles Co. inventory at his [Dent's] plantation "Nanjamie" in Charles Co. in Apr. 1676. Sources: (1) Newman, Harry W., "Charles County Gentry," p. 10, and (2) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 30. Source (2) reads the name as John Ware.

Aug. 1676 - John Ward and Nicholas Proddy are the appraisers of the inventory of Matthew Stone in Charles Co., Md. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 32.

Mar. 1676/7 - John Ward and Thomas Shuttleworth are the appraisers of the inventory of Luke Greene in Charles Co., Md. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 41. Comment: County not given but other records put Luke Greene in Charles Co.

17 ca. Apr . 167 7 - St. Ma ry ' s Co . ,Md . Inventory of Edward Clarke , dec ease d. Cla rke ' s inventor y shows that John Warde owed a debt to Clarke' s estate. Sour ce : Skin ner , V. L. , Jr. , "Abstracts of the Inventories and Ace ount s of the Pr erogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 169 9-17 03," p. 46. Comm ent: No date or county is given in Clarke's inventory However , CIark e 's will was probated Mar. 12, 1676/7 in St. Mary's Co. A s econd i nventory for Edward Clarke was filed almost imme diat ely aft er the first one noted above (same source, P- 47), and on the list of debts owed to Clarke's estate in t hat second inventory are Andrew Ward, Sr., Andrew Ward, J r. , Edwa rd Ward , and William Ward. The list of debts in the seco nd i nventor y is very long suggesting that Clarke was a m erch ant or othe rwise had far-reaching business contact s. Beca use of that, and because there are no other contemp oran eous record s for a John Ward in St. Mary's Co., I belie ve t he J ohn War d in Clarke's first inventory is our Charles Co . Joh n Ward.

June 167 7 - Cha rles Co. , M d . Cou rt. Wil liam Well s vs. Mary Blac kf an , admx. of John Bl ackfan , decea s ed. Well s requested that the deposi tion of Dam aris W ard be t aken whic h was done. The def endan t t hen had the depos itio ns o f Thomas Craxstone?, Tris tram Stephe ns a nd Will iam Pr ior take n. The d eposition of D amar is Ward is too ind eciphe rabl e to set fort h its text. The depo sitions as a whole estab lish tha t the cas e concerned whet her John Bl ackf an agre ed to be r espo nsible fo r tobacco paid by Wells t o Jo hn Gwin (call ed " Virg iny Jack" ), who was a se rvan t to Bl ackf an. No ne of the depo sitions g ive the age of t he depo nent s . S ourc e: Char les Co., Md Court and Land Records, Liber G, p . 45 • C omme nt: At a later date William Wells married Mary Ward, dau . of John an d Damaris. Aug. 1677 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. John Ward, planter, deeds to Robert Goodrick and John Clement for 2000 pounds of tobacco, a parcel of land called "Porafrett," bounded by the land of Thomas Matthews, Gent., and containing 150 acres. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber G, p. 49. Comment: See the Sep. 1666 record above for John's acquisition of Pomfrett. ca. Sep. 1678 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of the estate of Richard Midgely shows that a payment was made by Midgely's estate to John Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 68.

18 Comment: Midgely's administration account is not dated; the adjacent administration accounts in the Prerogative Court record are Sep. 1678. Midgely's will was probated Dec. 1676.

Sep. 1678 - John Ward and Francis Thornton are the appraisers of the inventory of Henry Frankam in Charles Co., Md. Frankam's administration account also shows that a payment was made by his estate to John Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 68. Frankam's inventory and administration account are combined in one record.

Mar. 1678/9 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward records the age of his servant, John Milshaw, age 15. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber H, p. 129.

Jan. 1681/2 - According to Elise Jourdan's "Abstracts of Charles County Maryland Court and Land Records, 1694-1722," p. 48, John Ward and wife Susannah conveyed "Heards Mountaine" to James Tyer on Jan. 2, 1681/2. This is an incorrect transcription. I have read the original deed and it says that it was John Heard who patented the land (June 1673), and John Heard [not Ward] and wife Susannah who conveyed it to James Tyer in Jan. 1681/2. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber Z, p. 134.

Oct. 1683 - John Ward is an appraiser of the inventory of Henry Aspeanwall [sic] in Charles Co., Md. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 47. Comment: No county is given but other records establish it as Charles Co., and that the surname is "Aspinall."

Apr. 1684 - John Ward is an app.raise r of the inventory of Thomanomas AlcocAICOCkK in unarieCharles i>oCo.. ,, Mdrid.. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories nd Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 59. Comment: On the list of debts owed to Alcock's estate are Peter Achilles, Thomas Ward, and William Wells. Tho>mai s Ward was also a witness to Alcock's will.

Nov. 1685 - John Ward witnesses the will of Thomas Robinson of Nanjamy, Charles Co., Md. Source: The Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 4.

July 1686 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of

19 Capt. Henry Aspenall shows that a payment was made by Aspenall's estate to John Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1685-1701," p . 6 .

Sep. 4, 1686 - John Ward, Sr., of Charles Co., Md., makes his will (probated June 1 0, 1687). The will leaves: —to wife Dameris, 112 ac res "Angerstone," during widowhood, —to son John and his hei rs, 300 acres, consisting of "Charlestown" and "Ward's Delight"; also the aforesaid "Angerstone" at death or marriage of his mother, —to son Thomas at 19 yea rs of age, 250 acres, "Old Plantation," at head of N anjemy; 100 acres "Ingorthorpe," and 50 acres adjoining Wi lliam Stone's. —to third son James at 1 9 years of age, and his heirs, 112 acres, "The Mountain." —to fourth and youngest son Henry, and to youngest dau. Catherine at 19 years of age, 550 acres lying between Pamunkey and Nating, equally. —In the event of death o f an y of the aforesaid children without issue, deceased's est ate is to be divided among their sisters, viz., Mary, Eliz abet h, P rudence, and their heirs, —to daughters Audray War d an d Ma ry Wells, personalty, Executors: Wife Dameris a nd s on J ohn. Witnesses: George White, Jame s Is hbrook, John Jeffrey, Source: The Maryland C alen dar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 14. Comment: It appears th at a 11 t he children (at least all the sons) are children of Dam eris , because she is called the mother of the eldest son John The unnamed 50 acres left to son Thomas is "Wa rd's Add ition. The unnamed 550 acres left to son Henry a nd d au . Catherine is "Ward's Wheel."

June 20, 1687 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. Inventory of John Baker shows John Warde on a list of debts owed to Baker's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1685-1701," p. 84. Comment: This is probably a record for this John Ward. In the first place, there is no contemporary John Ward in St. Mary's Co. (or nearby Calvert Co.) In the second place, there are over 500 names on the list, showing that Baker had wide ranging business interests. Thirdly, although Baker died a little before John Ward, the debts owed to Baker would have been incurred before Baker's death (and probably over a considerable period of time, given the number of debts), during which period John Ward was still alive. Finally, Charles Shepard is also on the list of debt owed to Baker's estate (p. 84). Charles Shepard married John Ward's widow Damaris.

20 The date of their marriage is not known, but from the records below it would certainly have occured before Aug. 1690. At this point, we begin introducing records of Charles Shepard. The first record we have found for Charles Shepherd is when he is named in the July 1686 Charles Co., Md. administration account of William Hensey. He is then found in the Jan. 1686/7 St. Mary's Co., Md. inventory of Thomas Gerard, the June 1687 St. Mary's Co., Md. inventory of John Baker (above), the July 1687 St. Mary's Co., Md. inventory of Thomas Jackson, and the Aug. 1687 Charles Co., Md. administration account of Thomas Gibson. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland," 1685-1701, pp. 4, 22, 24, 44, and 84. The absence of any records of Charles Shepherd in Southern Maryland before July 1686 suggests that he is a recent arrival to the area.

Jan. 1688/9 - "Beares Ferries," containing 105 acres in Chingamuxon Hundred of Charles Co., is surveyed Jan. 3, 1688/9 for Charles Shepheard. Escheat. Facing page: "This land is said to be escheat." Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 361. Comment: Patented land escheated when the landowner died without living descendants. From this we can be fairly certain that Charles Shepheard had no children, either from Damaris (which was very unlikely anyway) or from a wife before Damaris if he had a prior marriage. As to when Charles died (and "Beares Ferries" would have escheated), see below.

Nov. 1689 - "Address of the Inhabitants of Charles County. To their most Excellent Majesties King William and Queen Mary. Nov. 28, 1689. The humble Address of the Gentlemen, Merchants, Planters, Freeholders, and Freemen, their Majesties Protestant Subjects in Charles County in the Province of Maryland." "We your Majesties most faithful and loyal Subjects reflecting upon that great transcendant happiness that hath crowned the wishes of all your Protestant Subjects...." Signed by 70 men, including Charles Shepherd. Source: Archives of Maryland, Vol. 8, pp. 137-8. Comment: From this record we know that Charles Shepherd was a Protestant. Coupled with the background on the name "Damaris" (discussed earlier), this is some indication that John Ward was a Protestant.

Aug. 1690 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Charles Shepherd makes a gift of a Negro woman to Henry Ward, youngest son of John Ward, deceased. Witnesses William Surgeant [sic] and James Finley . Source: Charles Co., Md Court and Land Records, Liber R , , p . 332.

21 Comment : Charles Shep herd is Henry' s stepfather, having married Da maris aft er Jo hn Ward died. And, ironically, the witness Wi lliam Sar geant will himself become Henry's stepfather because after the death of Charles Shepherd, Damaris re married S ergea nt. For this reason, we begin here including any recor ds of William Serge ant even though Charles Shepherd i s still 1 iving The fir st record f oun d fo r Will iam Sergeant is in Dec. 1686 when he record s his cat tie ma rk i n Charles Co., Md. Source : Ch arles Co. , Md. Cou rt and Lan d Records, Liber N, p. 10. Th is is the firs t ap pearan ce o f the name Sergeant in Charles Co. Fur ther , the absen ce o f any records of William Sergeant a nywhere i n Sou ther n Mary land prior to Dec. 1686, and the re cording o f a c attl e mark bei ng one of the first things a p erson doe s upo n se ttling in a new area, suggest that, like Charles Sheph erd , Willi am S ergeant is a fairly recent arr ival . A Seth Serg eant d ied in St. Mary's Co. in Oct. 1685 (Inventor y), b ut t here a re n o references to any other Serg eant in S t. Ma ry ' s Co . e xcep t Seth from the 1670's onward .

Aug. 1690 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Charles Shepherd makes a gift of a head of cattle to Katherine Ward, youngest daughter of John Ward, deceased. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R, p. 332 (or possibly p. 188). Comment: Charles Shepherd was Catherine stepfather, as explained above.

Aug. 1690 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Anthony Smith, planter, husband of Martha Baker, and Charles Shepherd bind themselves in the sum of 50 pounds sterling in the estate of Thomas Baker . Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber Q, p. 12.

Sep. 1691 - Charles Shepherd witnesses a Charles Co., Md. deed from Anthony Smith and wife Martha to William Dent, a parcel of land known as "Lott Number Three." Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R, p. 279.

Sep. 1691 - Charles Shepherd is named in the Sep. 1691 Charles Co., Md. administration account of Lawrence Hoskins. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1688-1698," pp. 1-2 (administration account repeated).

Jan. 1691/2 - Charles Shepherd makes a gift of a heifer to James Speake, son of John Speake. Witnesses: William Surgeant [sic] and Bowling Speake.

22 Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R, p. 333. Mar. 1691/2 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Demaris Shepherd petitions the court for letters of administration of the estate of her late husband Charles Shepherd. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber Q, p. 53.

Feb. 16 92/3 - Charles Co., Md. Inventory of Charl es Stephens [ sic ; shoul d be Shepherd]. Inventory valuation: 36/4/14. Items i n possession of Mary [sic; should be Damar is ] Sarj ent, now wif e of William Sarjent. Appraisers: Richard Land, John Wheeler Sour ce: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Ace ounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland 1685-1701," p. 50. Comm ent: This Inventory is missing from the Ch arles Co. Invento ries, so we have only the Prerogative Cour t record above t o rely on. No administration account was ever filed for Cha rles Shepherd [I even tried looking under the name Stephen s] either in the Charles Co. records or wi th the Preroga tive Court. Given what occured in the est ate of John Ward [s ee below], the absence of the appropriate estate proceed ings for Charles Shepherd was probably cau sed by Damaris ' new husband William Sergeant.

Jul. 1694 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Indenture from James Ward, son of John Ward, deceased, and Deamaris [sic], his wife, alias Damaris Sarjeant ye natural mother of James Ward, bound to Robert Edmondson. Signed James Ward (makes his mark). Witnesses: John Stone, Thomas Stone. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber S, p. 430.

1694 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Joan Fitzgerald, servant to William Sarjeant; complains about her master. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber S, p. 342.

Feb. 1694/5 - The Charles Co., Md. will of Morris Loyd (probated Mar. 1694/5) leaves personalty to Mary Gray, William Sargent, Joseph Manning and Mary Martin. Source: The Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 89. Apr. 1695 "Serjent's Mount," containing 93 acres in Nanjemy Hundred of Charles Co , was surveyed Apr. 26, 1695 for William Serjent, beginning at a bound white oak being the lowest bounder of Harrison's land. Possessor [ca. 1707]: William Serj ent. Source: Charles Co Md. Rent Roll 1642-1775, p. 342.

23 Comment: The Rent Roll (p. 342) states that this land was "taken away by an elder survey of John Gray's called 'Gray's Trouble.'" Neither the Rent Rolls nor Debt Books show any land by that name. William Sergeant d. ca. Mar. 1717/8, apparently without descendants, so whatever his interest in "Sergeant's Mount," it probably escheated. This same Rent Roll (p. 408) goes on to show that in Feb. 1721/2, "Sergeant's Mount," beginning at a bound white oak but now containing only 74 acres, was repatented to Walter Winters. The 1753 Charles Co. Rent Roll (p. 100) shows the new 74 acre "Sergeant's Mount" owned by Richard Price (he married the widow of Walter Winters), but adds that in 1768 it was lost to an elder survey called "Leigh." See Appendix 2 (the discussion of #4. "Old Plantation.")

Oct. 1695 - "William's Purchase," containing 195 acres in Chingamuxon Hundred of Charles Co., was surveyed Oct. 26, 1695 for William Serjent. Possessor [ca. 1707]: William Serj ent. Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 361. Comment: See July 1715 record below.

169 5 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. Inventory of William Rosewell sh_howo s William Searjeant on the list of debts owed to Rosewell's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1688-1698," p. 77. Comment: There are over 500 names on the list of debts.

Aug. 1696 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. William Sergent vs. William Millsteed. Trespass on the Case. Agreed. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber A, pp. 22 and 38. Comment: This is the first year of Prince George's Co.'s existence, it having been created out of Charles (and Calvert) Counties. Re this and the next record, there is no indication that William Sergent ever lived in Prince George's Co., but since the defendants he wished to sue were now located there, it was necessary that he proceed in the Prince George's Co. Court.

Aug. 1697 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. William Sergent vs. William Elliott. Trespass on the Case. William Stone, atty. for Sergent. Sergent filed this case in Aug. 1697, and in accordance with court procedure, the Sheriff was directed to serve Elliott and have him at Court to answer Sergent's complaint. Twice the Sheriff tried to serve Elliott, and at the Jan. 1697/8 Court, the Sheriff reported that Elliott was not to be found in his bailywick. Sergent then (at the same court) requested an attachment against

24 the goods and chattels of the said William Elliott, and the Court stated that it would grant the request for an attachment if Sergent would file his declaration and prove Elliott's account with him. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber A, pp. 191, 225, 258, 269, and 272. Comment: There is no further activity in this case in Liber A, which continues through the Oct , 1699 Court, Apparently Sergent determined that there was little point in pursuing it.

Aug. 1697 - The Calvert Co., Md. Inventory of Thomas Briscoe shows William Sarjeant on the list of debts owed to Briscoe's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1688-1698," pp. 64 and 82. Comment: The inventory is undated but the inventories before and after Briscoe's are both dated Aug. 1697. There are over 300 names on the list of debts.

May 1698 - The Charles Co., Md. Inventory of John Ward (values in pounds, shillings, and pence) —four silv er spoons and dramcup 1/5/0 —one flox bed and furniture 0/8/0 —one chest 0/8/0 —one table 0/5/0 —one brass kettle? 0/0/18 —one bedst ead? 0/7/0 —one iron pot 0/2/0 —one small chest and trunk 0/12/0 —two old g ars? 0/0/6 —a table 1 eife [leaf table?] and couch? 0/0/18 —a small f eather bed and rug 1/8/0 —one large iron pot 0/12/0 —one chest 0/4/0 —one pewte r porringer 0/0/3 —one muske t 0/8/0 —one dozen plates 0/8/0 —five pewt er porringers 0/2/0 —two tanka rds 0/1/6 —a parcel of old pewter 0/2/6 —one brass mortar and pestel 0/2/6 —three old basins 0/9/0 —a fall? p arcel of lumber 0/2/0 —three old pans 0/1/6 —five pewt er dishes 0/12/0 —one coppe r kettle 1/0/0 —one feath er bed and furniture 4/10/0 —two skill ets 0/6/0 —two napki ns and table cloth 0/5/0

25 —a gun and carbine 0/14/0 — two s alt? trunks 0/3/0 —a bra ss ke ttle 0/4/0 —a fry ing p an 0/0/12 —an ol d scu ttle? and fire tongs 0/2/0 —a che st an d case 0/12/0 —one t runk 0/6/0 —a pai r of old st illards? 0/8/0 —an ol d cro sscut saw 0/3/0 —an ir on po t 0/3/6 Appr aiser s : Hen ry Moore and John C lement. Sour ces : (1) Ch arles Co., Md. Inve ntories, 1677-1717, pp. 88-9, an d (2) Skinner , V. L. , Jr ., "Abstracts.of the Invento ries and Ac counts of the Prero gative Court of Maryland, 1697-17 00," p. 15. Comm ent: There is much missing in this inventory from what is usua lly co ntained in inventor ies, both procedurally and sub stant ively. For example, the inventory contents seem very in compl ete . Where are the serva nts or slaves, the livesto ck , s addles and bridles, the f arm implements, the tools e tc . t hat ar e usually shown in an inventory? This appears to b e only the contents of th e house. See John's adminis trati on ace ount below for the apparent reason why this in vento ry was not filed until so long after John's death, and why it s eems i ncomplete .

Jan. 1698/9 - The Charles Co., Md. Administration Account of Thomas Harrison shows that Harrison's estate made a payment to William Sergeant. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1697-1700," p. 31

Apr. 1699 - The Charle s Co., Md. Administration Account of John Ward. Administra tor: John Ward [Jr.]. Payment of 400 pounds of tobacco made to Major William Dent for advice against William Serjea nt who opposed him in appraisement, Sources: (1) Charle s Co., Md. Administration Accounts 1673-1720, p. 41, and (2) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1697-1700 ," p. 31. Comment: Like John' s inventory above, this administration account is lacking sev eral things usually found in an administration account The only thing shown is payments made by the estate whi ch total 1030 pounds of tobacco. From the payment made to De nt, it appears that John Ward, Jr., may have had to take o r threaten legal action (presumably against Sergent) to ge t his father's estate wound up in some fashion 11 years after his death. I would not be surprised if the catalyst was th e recent death of Damaris; at least there are no later rec ords for her.

26 June 1699 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Henry Key shows that Key's estate made a payment to William Serj ant. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1697-1700," p . 31 .

Feb. 1699/1700 - Charles Co., Md. Court. "Mary Jones being presented for stealing of several goods ... [of] William Seargent of Charles Co., planter, against the peace of our Sovereign Lord the King, and the Justices here having inquired thereof, and no such thing can find, and because it is averred here in Court that the said Mary Jones is of good fame," and no one coming forward to inform the Court or prosecute of any trespass, contempt or misdemeanor of the said Mary Jones, the said Mary Jones is discharged. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber X, p. 273. Comment: The long elipsis is in the original text.

Mar. 1708 — The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Dennis Connell shows that Connell's estate had made a payment to William Sargent. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1708," p . 67 .

July-Aug. 1712 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of John Rigg shows that Rigg's estate had made a payment to William Sargent. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1711-1713," p . 34 .

July 1715 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. Indenture from William Sairjant [sic], planter, to John Sanders, for 1500 pounds of tobacco and one young horse, bridle and saddle, a parcel of land called William's Purchase at the head of Carpenter's Branch of the Avon River, containing 197 acres. Signed William Serjant. Witnesses: George Noble, Joseph Bowman. Acknowledged by William Serjant Feb. 6, 1715/6. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber F No. 2, p. 89.

Mar. 3, 1717/8 - Charles Co., Md. inventory of William Serjeant. Value of inventory: 3/13/2. Appraisers: John Possie, George Geddes. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1715-1718," p . 65 .

27 Apr. 1718 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of William Sergent. Final estate value: 3/0/6. Administrator: Thomas Price. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1715-1718," p. 51. Mar. 1725/6 - Charles Co., Md . Court. The deposition of Edward Gray was taken at Francis Posey's land commission for his land in Durham Parish called "St. John." Gray's deposition reads as follows: "Edward Gray, aged 41 years or thereabouts, deposeth that his father John Gray, deceased, told him that Nicholas Belain came up to John Wards, the said Edward Gray's grandfather, and his said father John Gray told the said Belain that he had best put something for the bounds of his Brother Posey's land, the bound tree being down, and they concluded to put a stone for the bounds of the said land and his father said he helped to carry ye hoe? or the stone and his father said it might be confusion hereafter, and that they then marked a stone with ye letters 'I.P. '" Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber P No. 2, p. 299. Comment: This record establishes that Edward Gray's mother (wife of John Gray) was a daughter of John Ward. Depositions of Edward Gray establish that he was b. 1680-1685. In addition to the above he gave depositions in June 1738 (Liber T No. 2, p. 464) and Aug. 1764 (Liber N No. 3, p. 61). In the June 1738 deposition he stated that he was a son of John Gray and a brother of James Gray.

Jul.-Aug. 1730 - See record of this date under John's son Henry Ward. In the deposition series there reported, John Ward, Sr., is mentioned in depositions (1) John Ward, Jr., (3) John Franklin, (7) Henry Barnes, and (9) Henry Moore.

ISSUE OF JOHN AND DAMARIS WARD:

1. Anne Ward, b. Feb. 5, 1663/4 in Charles Co., Md. This Anne d. before Apr. 10, 1667 when another dau. was named Anne .

2. Mary Ward and husband William Wells. See Chapter 2.

3. Anne Ward, b. Apr. 10, 1667 in Charles Co., Md. This Anne probably also died young as she is not named in her father's will in Sep. 1686.

4. John Ward, Jr., and wife Agnes . See Chapter 3.

28 5. Thomas Ward. See Chapter 4. 6. James Ward and wife Susanna Plummer Swanston. See Chapter 5. 7. Henry Ward and wife Margaret Sanders. See Chapter 6.

8. Elizabeth Ward. The only record found for Elizabeth is her father's Sep. 1686 will. 9. Prudence Ward. The only record found for Prudence is her father's Sep. 1686 will. 10. Audray Ward. The only record found for Audray is her father's Sep. 1686 will. 11. Catherine Ward and husband William Benson. See Chapter 7 .

Note re Daughters. Of daughters Elizabet h, Prudence, and Audray, presumably one or more of them live d to adulthood and married. To pursue their lines we must firs t determine the names of their husbands. It may help t hat at least Prudence and Audray were uncommon names. Wi th regard to the name Prudence, a woman named Prudence was the wife, then widow, of Charles Sanders. (Henry Ward m. Margaret Sanders.) Another Prudence is Prudence Green who is shown in the 1760 Charles Co. Debt Book (p. 1) as owning "G reen's Inheritance" and "Caines? Purchase." The Mar. 1725/6 recor d above shows that one of John Ward's daughters m. John Gray, and recall that John Gray owned the other half of "Lee," and lived adjacent first to John Ward, Sr., and later to his so n Thomas Ward. John Gray and the unknown Ward daughter ha d a son named Edward Gray. It is puzzling that in deposit ions Edward Gray gives his birthdate as before John Ward made his will, yet John Ward's will does not use the married name Gray for any of his daughters. If his dau. who m. John Gray was deceased, one would think the will would mention h is Gray grandchildren. John Gray died Dec. 1 716 in Charles Co., Md. His will names 7 sons (John, Edwa rd, Francis, Thomas, Richard, William, and James) and no daught ers. Source: The Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 4, p. 82. If the naming of his sons in the will is in their birth o rder, Edward was the second son. John Gray's will does no t name a wife. From this we would normally presume that sh e predeceased John. However, see the Mary Gray, widow, me ntioned in the Nov. 1719 record under John Ward, Jr. John Gra y's inventory shows nothing except his appraisers, and no a dministration account of John Gray

29 has been found Thus, w e canot use those documents to confirm whether his wi fe had lik ely predeceased him or not. Further, it does appear that John Gray's last known wife was indeed named Mary , th e widow of Richard Nelson whom John had married between Apr . 1 709 and 0c t. 1710. However, this 2nd wife of John Gray w as not the John Ward daughter who was the mother of John Gray ' s children. For an earl ier Mary G ray, see the Feb. 1694/5 record above. Who was she? Even if sh e was John Gray's first wife who also happened to be name d Mary (and no evidence this is so), she isn't the dau. of Jo hn Ward, Sr., because his daughter Mary was m. to William W ells. More research needs to be done on the Gr ay family .

Note re Sons. We know that the eldest son, John War d , Jr., was b. Mar. 15, 1671/2 (birth record), and that the youngest son, Henry Ward, was b. 1676 (2 depositions). Thes e records squeeze the 2nd and 3rd sons Thomas and James in to births of ca. 1673-4 and 1674-5, respectively, which i s a very narrow time frame, not to mention that it means 4 so ns were born in a row without any intervening daughters, Something seems slightly amiss. Four sons within the pe riod 1672-1676 is hard to accept unless Thomas and James w ere twins (b. ca. 1674), but I have seen no other evidence to suggest that this might be so. John is said to be born at the beginn ing o f 1672 (Ma rch) ; if Henry were born at the very end of 16 76 it would hel P somewhat. Also, although the date of Jo hn's birth is c learly written as Mar. 15, 1671 (which accordin g to the ca lend ar then in effect means Mar. 15, 1671/2), c oncei vably an e rror was made and the birth should have been enter ed as occu ring a year earlier, which would be Mar. 15, 1670/ 1. Th ere is no evidence that this occured but, given the confus ion with the calendar, if it did, it would help t he si tuatio n . Even so, there is other inconsistent evide nee co ncer ning the birthdate of John Ward, Jr. First, the S ep. 16 86 w ill of John Ward, Sr., implies that John Jr. is a t leas t 19 > and thus b. by 1667. Second, deposition s by John J r . g ive his birth as 1658, 1664 and 1666. The 1 658 b irthda te s eems clearly in error. The 1664 and 1666 bir thdat es wer e st ated by.John at two different points in the v ery s ame co urt proceeding as if he could hardly remembe r his age f rom day to day. A problem with the 1664-1666 bi rthda tes is tha t John already has daughters b. Feb. 1663/ 4 (An ne ) , Jul y 1665 (Mary), and Apr. 1667 (2nd Anne). The e arly record s of John Ward, Jr., are somewhat ambiguous as to when he rea ched adulthood.

30 CHAPTER 2. MARY WARD AND HUSBAND WILLIAM WELLS. The following records have been found for Mary and William.

1676 - The inventory of Lewis Black shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Black's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 32. Comment: Although no county is stated, the other names mentioned in the inventory make clear it is Charles Co.

Sep. 1676 - The inventory of Roger Bowder in Charles Co., Md. shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Bowder's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 41. June 1677 - Charles Co., Md. Court. William Wells vs. Matthew Nelson. Wells requested that 2 depositions be taken. The depositions of Richard Dudson and Nicholas Cooper were then taken, and show that the case concerned a horse which William Wells had lent to Matthew Nelson for 4 days in Dec. 1676, and which Nelson did not return. Cooper said that he saw the horse lame about 10 days before Easter last at Cedar Point Neck. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber G , p . 44.

31 June 1677 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. George Godfrey, planter, deeds to William Wells, planter, for 10,000 pounds of tobacco, (1) a parcel of land called "Milerne" laid out for 200 acres, lately occupied by Daniel Johnson, and (2) a parcel on the south side of St. Michael's Creek called "Mountaigne", containing 200 acres and bounded by "Allanson's Folly." Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber G , p. 55. Comment John Ward, Sr., owned a different tract called "Mountain" (112 acres) beginning in June 1671. Oct. 1677 - The administration account of Edmond Taylor in Charles Co., Md. shows that Taylor's estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 53.

Oct. 1677 - The administration account of Henry Barnes in Charles Co., Md. shows that Barnes' estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 54.

June 1678 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. William Wells, planter, deeds to Henry Aspenall, planter, for 11,000 pounds of tobacco, a parcel called "Milerne" containing 200 acres. Signed William Wells (not mark). Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber G, p. 158.

June 1678 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. William Wells witnesses a deed from Henry Aspinall to Robert Wheeler of "Shrewsberry." Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber G, p. 160.

June 1678 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds, John Saunders, late of the City of Bristol, Gent., deeds to William Wells, Gent., for 9000 pounds of tobacco, a parcel of land called "Nonesuch" located on Oxon Runn, containing 106 acres by indentures dated Mar. 9, 1674/5. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber H , p . 6 .

June 1678 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. John Saunders, Gent, deeds to William Wells for 4000 pounds of tobacco a parcel of land called "Greene's Purchase" on the east side of the Anacostia River and St. Isodore's Creek, containing 200 acres Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber

32 H, p. 8.

Aug. 1678 - Charles Co., Md . Court. Elizabeth Miles, age 17 years , servant of William Wells. Source Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber H, p. 1 . ca. Sep. 1678 - The administration account of Richard Midgely in Charles Co., Md. shows that Midgely's estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p. 68. Comment: Also on the list of payments is John Ward.

Oct.-Nov. 1678 - Asse mbly Proceed ings . "An Act for Payment and Asses sing the Pub lick Charges of t his Pr ovince . Whereas there hat h been 8 25,9 79 po unds of toba ceo ex pended , laid out and d isbursed by sever al of t he in habita nts of this Province in the 1 ate exped ition a gains t the Nantico ke Indians and other the nee essa ry ch arges o f thi s Prov ince wh ich hath been exam ined, st ated and allowed by t he upp er and lower houses of this pr esen t Gen eral As sembl y to t he inte nt therefore that th e sa me ma y be sa tisf i ed and paid t o those persons t o whom t he s ame i s due , Be it Enact ed by t he Right Honorable the Lor d Pr oprie tary, b y and with the adv ice and consent o f the up per and 1 ower ho uses of thi s prese nt General Assembly, and the aut horit y of th e sam e , tha t the 8 25,979 pounds of tobacco be paid in mann er & form a s is he reafter expressed by an e qual asse ssment upon the pe rsons a nd estates of the in habitant s of this Provin ce , a nd be paid to the several p ersons t o wh om th e same is du e as a foresai d , any law, stat ute, cus torn or us age to the c ontrar y nothwiths e afte tanding . " [ There follow s pag r page of the persons t d , arr o be pai d , a nd th e amoun t pai anged b y county . ] "Charles Willi 0 poun County . .. to am Well s, 83 ds of t obacco . " Source f Mar 7, pp. : Archive s o yland , Vol. 87 and 101. Commen ry pa e coun t: The p rima yees in thes ty list s seem to be for vice gainst militia ser presuma bly a the Na nticokes, but there are oth er p ayees as wel 1.

1678 - William Wells records his cattle mark in Charles Co., Md. Source: Jourdan, Elise G., "Abstracts of Charles County Maryland Court and Land Records, 1665-1695," p. 89.

May 1679 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. William Wells, Gent., deeds to Benjamin Rozer, Esq., for 10,000 pounds of tobacco (1) a parcel of land called "Greene's Purchase" lying on the east side of Anacostia River bounded by an old Indian Fort, laid out for 100 acres, and (2) a parcel of land called

33 "Nonesuch" containing 100 acres. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber H, p. 135. July 1679 - The administration account of Nicholas Proddy in St. Mary's Co., Md. shows that Proddy's estate received a payment from William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p . 7 .

Sep. 1679 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. John Caine, planter, deeds to William Wells [no consideration stated] a parcel of land called "The Hard Frost" on the south side of Piscataway River and south side of Mattawoman Creek; near land formerly laid out for John Halse; about a mile from land of Thomas Allanson; containing 200 acres. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber H, p. 198.

Oct. 1679 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. Inventory of John Garnish shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Garnish's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," pp. 14 and 76.

Feb. 1679/80 - The administration account of David Powell in Charles Co., Md. shows that Powell's estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 17.

Aug. 1680 - The inventory of Samuel Raspin in Charles Co., Md. shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Raspin's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 24.

Aug. 1680 - Charles Co., Md. Land Records. William Wells acknowledges indenture of conveyance for a parcel of land called "Hard Frost" of 200 acres to Thomas Allcock. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber I, p. 1.

Sep. 1680 - The administration account of John Jones in St. Mary's Co., Md. shows that William Wells made a payment to Jones' estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories

34 and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 24.

May 1681 - The Charles Co., Md. Inventory of Col. Benjamin Rozer shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Rozer's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 80.

Jan. 1681/2 - Charles Co., Md. Land Records. William Wells deeds to Thomas Allcox, for 4000 pounds of tobacco, a parcel called "Hard Frost" on the south side of Piscataway River and Mattawoman Creek formerly laid out for Thomas Allanson, containing 200 acres. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber I, p. 228.

1682 - The administration account of Richard Hall in Charles Co., Md. shows that Hall's estate made to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 38.

July 1682 - The administration account of Mathew Stone of Charles Co., Md. shows that Stone's estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 40.

July 1682 - The Charles Co., Md. inventory of William Love shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Love's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p . 56.

Aug. 1682 - The administration account of Roger Foukes in Charles Co., Md. shows that Foukes' estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 39.

Sep. 1682 - The administration account of John Staines, merchant, of Calvert Co., Md. shows that Staines' estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 41.

35 Oct. 1682 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Thomas Coates shows that Coates' estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p . 56.

Sep. 1683 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. inventory of Daniel Clocker shows William Wells of Charles Co. on the list of debts owed to Clocker's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p . 53 .

Oct. 1683 - The Charles Co., Md. inventory of Henry Aspenwall, Gent., shows that William Wells owed a debt to Aspenwall's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 47. Comment: John Ward was an appraiser of Aspenwall's inventory.

Mar. 1684 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Samuel Raspin shows that Raspin's estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 55.

Apr. 1684 - The Charles Co., Md. inventory of Thomas Alcock shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Alcock's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 59. Comment: John Ward was an appraiser of Alcock's inventory, and Thomas Ward was on the list of debts owed to Alcock's estate.

Aug. 1684 - The Charles Co., Md. inventory of Capt. James Naill shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Naill's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p . 53 .

Oct. 1684 - Charles Co., Md. Land Records. William Wells (signs his name), Richard Conner, and Mary Wells (makes her mark) witness a deed from Edward Sanders, administrator of

36 Henry Brayne, deceased, and wife Jane Sanders to Giles Blizard and his wife Susanna Cane Blizard of land called "Bowplain." Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber S, p. 286. Comment: This is the first record for Mary as Mary Wells and fits nicely with her July 1665 birthdate. Since William was an adult in 1676, we know that William was at least 10 years older than Mary. The deeds by William in the period 1676-1684 do not indicate a wife before Mary.

Dec. 1685 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. inventory of Mark Cordea shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Cordea's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1679-1686," p. 81.

July 1686 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Capt. Henry Aspenall shows that Aspenall's estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and'Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1685-1701," p . 6.

Sep. 1686 - Mary is left personalty in the Charles Co., Md. will of her father John Ward. The will calls her "dau. Mary Wells." Source: The Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 14.

Jan. 1686 II - The St. Mary's Co., Md. inventory of Thomas Gerard sh ows William Wells on the lis t of debts owed to Gerard' e state . Source : Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstract s of the Inventories and Accou nts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1685-1701," p. 44. Commen t: Although William Wells is mentioned in several St. Mary' s Co. estates, they are all believed to be records of this W illiam Wells. That is, ther e is not another William Wells kno wn to be living in St. Mary' s Co.; moreover, the St. Mary' s Co. estates in which William' s name appears contain long name lists, indicating that the decedent had far ranging business interests or an establishmen t that served a wide clientele

June 1687 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. inventory of John Baker shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Baker's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1685-1701," p. 83.

37 July 1687 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. inventory of Thomas Jackson shows "Richard Smithson paid to William Wells" on the list of debts owed to Jackson's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1685-1701," p. 21.

Apr. 1695 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. administration account of Marmaduke Semmes shows that Semmes' estate made a payment to William Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1688-1698," p. 20.

1695 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. Inventory of William Rosewell shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Rosewell's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1688-1698," p. 78.

Mar. 1696/7 - The Charles Co., Md. inventory of Thomas Mudd shows William Wells on the list of debts owed to Mudd's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1697-1700," p . 25 . Comment: The inventory is not dated but, since Mudd's will was probated Mar. 1696/7, Wells' debt to him would have been incurred by that date.

Aug. 1699 - William Wells appraises the Charles Co., Md. inventory of Justinian Tennis. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1704," p . 34 .

Aug. 1699 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. William Wells vs. William Davis. Debt. 400 pounds of tobacco. The case was begun in Aug. 1699, and at the Sep. 1699 Court the case was continued until the next court at the request of Davis, [annotated case captions only] Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber A, pp. 441, 463, and 466. Comment: The defendant Davis being a resident of the newly formed Prince George's Co., it was necessary that he be sued in his county of residence.

July 1707 - The Prince Georges Co., Md. administration account of Jonathan Wilson, innholder, shows that Wilson's estate received a payment from "William Wells vs. William Davis."

38 Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1708," p. 47.

Mar. 1711/12 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. inventory of Samuel Sothoron lists Elisabeth Price and William Wells as next of kin . Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1711-1713," p . 53 .

May 1712 - The Charles Co., Md. inventory of John Southeron lists Elisabeth Price and William Wells as next of kin. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1711-1713," p. 47.

Dec. 29, 1712 - The Charles Co., Md. inventory of William Wells. Estat e value: 31/13/6. Appraisers: Edward Milsted and Henry War d. Greatest creditor: Michael Martin. Next of kin: Fuste n? Wells (daughter) and Mary Wells (daughter) - each makes her mark. Sources: ( 1) Charles Co., Md. Inventories, 1673-1717, p. 370, and 2) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories nd Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1711-1713," . 70. Comment: Fusten" is not a name I have ever heard. It might be read as "Furten" but I have never heard of that name either, Henry Ward is Mary's brother. Source (2) misstates the daughters' surname as "Ward," presumably because they are list ed right under the name Henry Ward.

Aug. 1713 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of William Wells. Net value of estate: 11/7/0. Payments made by the estate include a payment to John Sanders of Mattawoman Administratrix: Mary Wells. Sources: (1) Charles Co., Md. Administration Accounts, 1708-1738, pp. 73-4, and (2) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1711-1713," p. 58.

Mar. 1719 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Deed of gift from Mary Wells, widow of William Wells, deceased, to grandaughter Catherine Wells, cattle at age of 16. Signed Mary Wells (not mark). Recorded Apr. 1719 at the request of James Parrendie [sic . ] Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber H No. 2, p. 230. Comment: This brief record tells us quite a bit: that Mary is still living in 1719 and hasn't remarried, that William and Mary had a son who was the father of Catherine

39 Wells , and that the (unnamed) son is possiblly d eceased . Al though my search has been cursory, I have n ot found any m ale Wells in Charles Co. during the appropr iate period other than William. There is a large Wells fami ly in Prince Georg e's Co. at this time, but I do not know of any relat ionship between them and William Wells. If no possible f athe r for Catherine Wells ever turns up, consid er the possi bility that she was the illegitimate dau. o f one of Willi am and Mary's daughters. Th e recording of this deed by James "Parrendi " [should read "Parrendier"] is interesting. Is Catherine s father perha ps deceased and James Parrendier is now her stepfather? Is he possibly Catherine's uncle, having married a sister of Ma ry? Is he about to marry Catherine? Resea rch on James Parre ndier might prove useful, particularly as t o the name of hi s wife .

Issue of William Wells and Mary Ward: a. Fusten Wells, (see Dec. 1712 record) b. Mary Wells. (See Dec. 1712 record) c. Wells (male), who had a dau. Catherine Wells. (see Mar. 1719 record)

40 CHAPTER 3. JOHN WARD, JR., AND WIFE AGNES.

Introduction. When trying to ascertain the maiden name of Agnes, consider the unusual names Acallis and Kenelm which John and Agnes give to two of their sons. Since neither is a name on the Ward side, they may may appear in Agnes' family. I would guess that the name "Acallis" is actually "Achilles." There was a Peter Achilles in the area who might have been Agnes' father. Another possibility is that the very prominent Kenelm Cheseldyne might have been Agnes' grandfather. Kenelm Cheseldyne d. Dec. 1708 and his St. Mary's Co. will names son Kenelm [Jr.] and three daughters Mary Hay (wife of James), Susannah Greenfield (a Col. Thomas Greenfield witnessed Kenelm's will), and Dryden Cheseldyne (female).

The following records have been found for John and Agnes. Mar. 1671/2 - Charles Co., Md. Court (Court of Mar. 10, 1673/4). John Ward enters ye birth of his son John Ward who was born Mar. 15, 1671/2. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber E, p. 163. Comment: I had to read the original handwritten court record on this because the Archives of Maryland, Vol. 60, p. 539, misreads the birthdate as Mar. 15, 1674/5. The unclear handwriting in the original explains the error althought it is obvious that a birth of Mar. 15, 1674/5 could not be recorded at a Court of Mar. 10, 1673/4. Later recordings of the birth in the court records (Liber P, p. 5, and Liber Q, p. 4) uses the correct 1671/2 date, having relied on the original record rather than the Archives of Maryland which was not then in existence. Discussed in some detail on p. 30 above is whether John may have been born earlier than Mar. 1671/2. I find the Nov. 1690 and Jan. 1691/2 records below (the latter concerns a July 1691 event) somewhat ambiguous as to whether John was necessarily an adult (age 21) at the times in question. If he was an adult in these records, then he was born earlier than Mar. 1671/2.

Mar. 1684/5 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward, ye son of John Ward, his mark of hogs and cattle, a crop and underkeeled on ye left ear and a slit on ye right ear. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber L, p. 130.

Sep. 1686 - The will of John Ward, Sr., leaves to his son John "Angerstone" (138 acres), "Charles Town" (100 acres), and "Ward's Delight" (200 acres.) Under the will John does

41 not receive "Angerstone" until the death or remarriage of his mother Damaris. The will states that "Angerstone" ("Ingerstone") contains 112 acres; that is error caused by confusion with "Mountaine" which had 112 acres. "Angerstone" ("Ingerstone") contained 138 acres. The will also names John as co-executor with his mother Damaris. See John Ward, Sr., for complete record and cite.

Nov. 1690 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Whereas Charles Shepherd late of Nanjemy in this County, gentleman, and John Ward late of Nanjemy in this County, planter, were at ye last [Sept.] Court presented by the Grand Inquest for Charles Co. for transporting and carrying tobacco aboard of ye shipps on ye Sabbath Day, Charles Shepherd and John Ward now appearing in Court and acknowledging their fault and upon their submission to the Court, It is considered by the Court that they be thereof acquitt and go thereof without day. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R, p. 100.

Jan. 1691 /2 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The Grand Jury presents William T aylor , of Charles Co., planter, alleging that in July 1691 Taylor stole 2 sows belonging to John Ward, of Charles C o., planter. Taylor, represented by William Stone, his attor ney, pleaded not guilty, and the case was tried by a jury The jury found Taylor guilty as charged, The Co urt valued the sows at 150 pounds of tobacco each. The Court then ordered that John Ward recover from Taylor the sum o f 1200 pounds of tobacco, pursuant to an Act of Assembly that provided damages at 4 times the value of the stolen li vestock. The Court further ordered that the Sheriff take Will iam Taylor "to pillory and there to put him in and to stand in ye public view of the Court for ye space of one full hour II Source : Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R, p. 336

Feb. 1697 - The Charles Co., Md. will of John Cornish leaves to sons Richard and Edward 200 acres adjoining John Ward's. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 129.

Apr. 1698 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward vs. Abel Wakefield, of Charles Co., planter. William Stone, atty. for John; Thomas Whichaley, atty. for Wakefield. In July 1697, Wakefield signed a note to John for 522 pounds of tobacco, payable in Oct. 1697. John filed this lawsuit because Wakefield had failed to make payment. John brought Wakefield's signed obligation into Court, and Wakefield admitted that he owed the debt. The Court ordered judgment for John in the amount of 522 pounds of tobacco, plus another 249 pounds of tobacco for his damages.

42 Source: Charles Co Md . Court and Land Records, Liber V, pp. 369-70.

Apr . 1699 - John Wa rd, Jr. file s the administration account of h is fath er John Ward , Sr . *s estate in Charles Co., Md. The account shows a pay ment of 400 pounds of tobacco made to M ajor Wi lliam De nt f or a dvic e against William Serjeant who opposed him in appr aise ment S ources : (1) Cha rles Co . , Md . Administration Accounts 1673 -1720, p. 41 , a nd ( 2) S kinn er, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of t he Inve ntories and Acco unts of the Prerogative Court of M aryland , 1697-1 700, " P. 31. C omment: Like Jo hn S r.'s muc h delayed inventory (May 1698), this accoun t is lac king sev eral things usually found in an admi nistrat ion acco unt. Th e on ly thing shown in the account is p ayments made by the est ate which totalled 1030 pounds of t obacco. From t he p ayme nt m ade to Dent, it appears that John Ward, Jr., may hav e ha d to take or threaten legal action agai nst his stepfat her Will iam Serjeant in order to get John Ward , Sr . ' sestat e woun d up in some fashion 11 years after his death.

Nov. 1702 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward brings a wolf's head to Court. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber A No. 2, p. 260.

1705 - "Ward's School," containing 300 acres in Charles Co., Md. is surveyed in 1705 for John Ward. Source: Coldham, Peter W., "Settlers of Maryland, 1701- 1730," p. 163 (citing Maryland Land Office Register, Liber DD5, p. 184.) Comment: There is no reference to a patent having been granted for "Ward's School," only this survey. This appears to be because the land was patented in the name of "Widow's Mite." See the Feb. 1705/6 record below.

Jan. 1705/6 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Ordered that the Sheriff pay John Ward for 2 wolves heads omitted to be put in the levy this year to be paid out of the balance due to the County. Source: Charles Co Md . Court and Land Records, Liber B No. 2, p. 188.

Feb. 1705/6 - "Widow's Mite," containing 300 acres in Charles Co., Md. is patented to John and Elizabeth Ward on Feb. 1, 1705/6. Source: Coldham, Peter W., "Settlers of Maryland, 1701- 1730," p. 163, citing Maryland Land Office Register, Liber WD, p. 494 (patent), and Liber DD5, p. 184 (survey.) Comment: See the 1705 record above. It seems clear that

43 what was surv eyed as "Ward's School" was patented as "Widow's Mite." Note especially the same citation for the survey of both named tracts. Further, the name "Ward's School" is never agai n found in Charles Co. land records, Of great i nterest is the statement that 300 acres of "Widow's Mite " was patented to John and Elizabeth Ward. That language sounds as if John and Elizabeth were husband and wife, but John's wife was named Agnes. Could Elizabeth be John ' s sister ? What is needed is a close reading of the actual survey and patent but I do not have copies of those records. "Widow's M ite," containing 600 acres was surveyed Oct. 10, 1664 for John Langworth on the east side of Annacostia River on the north side of a branch (or inlet) called Tyber/Tiber. In 1685, Lord Baltimore patented "Widow's Mite," containing 60 0 acres in Charles Co. (but after 1695 in Prince George ' s Co . )t o William Langworth, son and heir of John Langworth. In Feb. 16 93/4, Wil liam Langworth, of St. Mary's Co., Md., made his will (pr obated May 1694 ). Langworth's will names wife An n, and da ughters Agatha, Elizabeth and Mary. The will stat es that W illiam's 600 ac res in Charles Co. called "Widow's Mite " is to b e sold, and the proceeds are to go to his residu ary benef iciaries, daugh ters Agatha, Elizabeth and Mary. Da ughters E lizabeth and Ma ry are mentioned later in connection with "Wi dow's Mite," bu t there is no subsequent reference to Agatha. Died she die? Could "Agatha" actually be John ' s wife "Agnes? II Next comes the Feb. 1705/6 record above where \ of "Widow's Mite" (300 ac res) is p atented to John and Elizabeth Ward, In Aug. 17 14, James Hagan and Eliz abeth his wife of Charles Co., and Jose ph Routho rn and Mary his wife of Charles Co., deed to Thoma s Fletcha 11 of Prince Ge orge's Co., "Widow's Mite," contai ning 600 acres in Prince George's Co., the deed stating that Elizabeth Hagan and Mary Routhorn are the daughters and co-heirs of William Langworth. Could "Routhorn" be "Southorn? Sources: ( 1) Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 69, and (2) Princ e George's Co., Md. Deeds, Liber F, pp. 415- 6.

Nov. 1706 - The Charles Co., Md. Administration Account of Thomas Smoot shows John Ward on the list of debts owed to Smoot's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1708," p . 35 . Comment: Also on the list of debts is Thomas Ward. Nov. 1709 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The Grand Jury presents Elizabeth Fardinando for having a bastard child at ye house

44 of John Ward. Source: Charles Co., Md Court and Land Records, Liber B No. 2, p. 661.

Nov. 1717 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The county paid John Ward 4 pounds of tobacco each for 28 squirrel heads, for a total of 112 pounds of tobacco. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber I No . 2, p. 35.

Mar. 26, 1719 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Patrick Maggatee shows that Maggatee's estate made a payment to John Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1718-1724," p. 23.

Nov. 1719 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Land commission for William Grove's land lying near Nanjemy called "Mould's Adventure" (200 acres), which land overlapped with a parcel called "Randall's Addition" (195 acres) that formerly belonged to George Bradshaw but was now owned by the Vestry of Durham Parish. The Commission took the depositions of William Stone, John Manning and John Ward (aged 50 years or thereabouts) who all deposed that they had been told that a red oak standing on a hill was a bound tree of Bradshaw's land. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber M No. 2, pp. 62-4.

Nov. 1719 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward, James Parrandier, Francis Bucker?, James Boyce, and John Cooper, of Charles Co., planters, their recognizance taken in the sum of 5 pounds each, the condition being that they appear at the next (March) Court to give evidence on the Lord Proprietary's behalf against John Hugings? of Charles Co. concerning his stealing of a hog "belonging as is supposed to Mary Graye [sic] of this county, widow." The 5 men appeared at the Mar. 1719/20 Court and were discharged from their recognizance. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber I No. 2, p. 313. Comment: Where the name John Ward is written in this record, the last name "Ward" has been lined through although nothing is substituted in its place and the record is indexed under the name John Ward.

June 1721 - See record of this date under John's brother Henry Ward.

May 1722 - Charles Co., Md. Land Records. Thomas Allison deeds to Francis Posey "St. Johns" (200 acres), lying in

45 Char les C o., formerly in the posession of John Posey, dece ased , and bounded by a parcel of land called "Jerico," the east side of the Main Fresh run of Nanjemy Creek or Avan [ sic] Riv er called Samton Creek, a bounded pockhickory of John Ward S ource : Charle s Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber L No . 2, p. 20 • C ommen t: De spite the 1722 date of this record, the John Ward ref ere d t o may actually be John Ward, Sr. That is, the metes and bounds description may be from the original surv ey or pate nt or an early deed of "St. John's" while it was John Ward , Sr. who adjoined the land. If that be true, who was t he cu rrent (1722) owner of the Ward land? Possibly John Ward , Jr ., but my guess is that Thomas Ward is at least as 1 ikely . Or was it even any member of the Ward family?

Augg . 1724 - Letters of administration were issued to Mary Ne vitt for the estate of Richard Nevitt in Charles Co., Md. Jo hn Gardner and John Ward were her sureties with bond of 200 pounds sterling. Source: Newman, Harry W., "The Flowering of the Maryland Palatinate," p. 298.

Aug. 1725 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Richard Nevitt shows that Nevitt's estate received a payment from John Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1724-1731," p. 36.

Jan. 1729/30 - See the record of this date under "Ward's Wheel" in the Appendix on the lands of John Ward, Sr., for a deposition of John Ward, Jr., in which he states he is age 65. He is also mentioned in the other 6 depositions in that series.

Jul.-Aug. 1730 - See the record of this date under Henry Ward for a deposition of John Ward, Jr., in which he states he is "aged about 64 or 66." He is also mentioned in the depositions of Henry Barnes and Henry Moore in that series.

Sep. 1730 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of William Hoskins shows that Hoskins' estate received a payment from John Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1724-1731," p. 141.

Dec. 1730 - John Ward and Henry Ward are named as next-of- kin in the Charles Co., Md. inventory of their brother Thomas Ward. Sources: (1) Charles Co., Md. Inventories, 1717-1735,

46 pp. 289-90, and (2) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1728-1734," p. 30.

Sep. 1731 - Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll. "Ward's Addition," containing 76 acres is surveyed Sep. 27, 1731 for John Ward. Sources: (1) Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll 1642-1775, p. 418, and (2) T.L.C. Genealogy, "Charles County, Maryland, Rent Roll of 1753," p. 89. Comment: No beginning point or other description, no Hundred, and nothing on the facing pages showing subsequent conveyances. The 1753 Rent Roll shows the possessor as Achilles Ward (John's son.)

Nov. 1731 - Charles Co., Md. Court. "John Ward on his petition has an old Negro woman of his set levy free for the future." Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R No. 2, p. 27.

Jan. 1731/2 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Thomas Osborn shows that John- Ward made a payment to Osborn's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1731-1737," p. 20.

June 1733 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Deposition of John Ward, age 75 years or thereabouts, in fact finding undertaken by the Charles Co. Court with respect to an Indian claim of whit e men settling on lands reserved to the Indians. John's test imony gives unequivocal support for the Indian claim and the entire proceeding is both fascinating and poignant, Howe ver, because the proceeding is so lengthy, and because it i nvolves John's brother Henry Ward, it is set forth under Henr y rather than duplicating it under both John and Henry, The deposition is surely of this John Ward, Jr., despite what appears to be a grossly exagerated statement of his age. S ource: Charles Co Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R No . 2 , pp. 331-2.

Aug. 1733 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward vs. George Harley. Trespass on the Case. Agreed. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R No. 2, p. 390.

Nov. 1733 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Ward's petition to be levy free is rejected. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R No. 2, p. 405.

47 Jan. 173 3/4 - John Ward, planter, makes his Charles Co., Md. will 1733, probated Jan. 16, 1733/4. The will leaves: —to son adjoinin marriage —to son --to wif widowhoo rest of Witnesse Sourc Comme

Mar. 28, 1734 - Charles Co., Md. Inventory of John Ward Appra isers: Richard Gambra and Benjamin Burgess (inventory va lue 147/7/6). Credi tors: Francis Capshaw and George Cook. Next-of-kin: Augustine Ward and Akellis Ward. Execu trix: Agnes Ward. So urces: (1) Charles Co., Md. Inventories, 1717-1735, p. 36 4, and (2) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inven tories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1733-1738," P. 2 Co mment: Agnes approved the inventory on May 1, 1734.. Augus tine Ward and Akellis [sic] Ward were sons of John and Agnes June 1734 - "Ward's Addition," containing 76 acres in Charles Co., Md. is patented June 13, 1734 to John Ward. Source: Coldham, Peter W., "Settlers of Maryland, 1731- 1750," p. 235 (citing Maryland Land Office Records, Liber EI 1, p. 493 and Liber EI 3, p. 3.)

Jan. 1734/5 - Charles Co., Md. Administration Account of John Ward. Value of estate: 169/8/9. Sureties: Alexander McPherson and Artichable [sic] Johnson. Payments to: George Cook. Executrix: Agnes Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1731-1737," p. 78. Comment: The sureties for a widow's administration of her husband's estate are often relatives of the widow.

Dec. 1735 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of John Speake shows that Speake's estate received a payment from the executor [sic; should be executrix] of John Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the

48 Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1731-1737," p. 116.

June 1736 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Agnes Ward, executrix of John Ward . Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber T No. 2, p. 190. [did not transcribe this record]

Nov. 1736 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Colvil vs. Agnes Ward, widow. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber T No. 2, p. 280. [did not transcribe this record]

Aug. 1737 - See the record of this date under "Charles Town" in the Appendix on the lands of John Ward, Sr., for 3 depositions that mention John Ward, Jr.

Sep. 1738 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Richard Wheeler shows that Wheeler's estate received a payment from Agnes Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1737-1744," p. 23.

Nov. 1738 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Agnes Ward on her petition has an old Negro man of hers called Jack set levy free for the future. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber T No. 2, p. 511.

Nov. 1743 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Agnes Ward's petition to have a Negro of hers called Jack levy free is by the Court here rejected. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber 39, p. 659.

1753 - The 1753 Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll shows Agnes Ward as the owner of "Charles Town" (100 acres). Source: T.L.C. Genealogy, "Charles County, Maryland, Rent Roll of 1753," p. 20.

Mar. 25, 1753 - Agnes Ward of Mulliwoman [sic; Mattawoman?], Charles Co., Md., widow, makes her will (no probate date), and leaves: — to son Akellis Ward, Negro man Jack and all my goods, chattels and household goods; —to grandson Francis Garner, feather bed. Executor: son Akellis Ward. Witnesses: Edward Beawner?, Ann bane?, William Eilback. Source: The Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 11, p. 23. Comment: As with her husband's will, some children are

49 not mentioned. Apr. 1761 - Charles Co., Md. Court. At a land commission for "Mountain" owned by Leonard Milstead, the depositions of Edward Milstead (age 66), Henry Woodward (age 52), and William Winter (age 48), son of Walter Winter, state that about 30 years ago (so ca. 1731) John Ward, Sr. [sic] told them/showed them ... concerning the boundary of Mountain. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber K No. 3, pp. 297-8. Comment: Although he is called John Ward "Sr." in these 1761 depositions, the 1731 event being discussed shows that the reference is to this John. "Mountain" was owned by the Ward family for many years which is why John Ward, Jr. would have been familiar with its boundaries.

Jan. 1777 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The deposition of Henry Macatee, age 45, mentions Agnes Ward. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber X No. 3, p. 581. [have not read this record] Comment: This record may concern "Ward's Wheel" because records of Annocletus Dyer mention John Ward, McAtees, and "Ward's Wheel."

Nov. 1777 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The deposition of Archillis [sic] Ward says he is age 64 and the son of John Ward. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber X No. 3, p. 625. [have not read this record]

Issue of John and Agnes Ward: a. Acallis Ward. b. Ward, m. Simon Smith,

c . Augustine Ward 5 m. Anne Semmes d. Kenelm Ward. e . Ward, m Mr. Garner, f . etc. - probably others not yet known.

50 CHAPTER 4. THOMAS WARD (wife unknown).

Introduction. We have no record of the name of Thomas' wife. Since Thomas had five daughters, it seems likely that one of them would have been named for Thomas' wife, and probably one of the older daughters. Thomas Ward is more difficult to research than his brothers John, James and Henry Ward. The reason for this is because there was, blessedly, only one John, James and Henry Ward living at the same time in Southern Marland. On the other hand, the name Thomas Ward is scattered about in contemporary records in different, but adjacent, Southern Maryland counties. The purpose of this Chapter is to put together all records of the Thomas Ward who was the second son of John Ward, Sr., and who was, at least generally, a resident of Charles Co. To some extent it is clear where a body of records of a Thomas Ward in a different county belongs to a different man. Those Thomas Wards will be covered in later volumes of this work. But there are also miscellaneous Thomas Ward records that do not clearly fit any specifically identified individual. There is some reason to believe that Thomas Ward, son of John Ward, Sr., despite a serious physical handicap of some sort, was rather peripatetic in that some records of a Thomas Ward in St. Mary's and Prince George's Counties may belong to him. And, unfortunately, the converse may also be true, that is, it appears that some Charles Co. records of a Thomas Ward may belong to a different Thomas Ward who lived in an adjacent county. Much of the difficulty of assigning specific records to the correct Thomas Ward has to do with the signature of Thomas Ward. We have Thomas Ward records that look like they should be the same man, but sometimes the Thomas Ward signs his name and sometimes the Thomas Ward makes his mark. Further, where Thomas Wards who appear to be the same man make their marks, the marks are different. Finally, the Dec. 1726 Prince George's Co. Thomas Ward record is fraught with difficulties that are in addition to the problems discussed above. Set forth below is my best attempt to compile records of Thomas Ward, son of John Ward, Sr.

51 FAMILY HISTORY UBRARY - 35 NORTH WEST TEMPLE 0365704 SALT ^^ CITY> UTAH 84150 Sep. 4, 1686 - See will of Thomas' father, John Ward, Sr. (probated June 10, 1687), where John leaves "to son Thomas at 19 years of age, 250 acres 'Old Plantation' at head of Nanjemy; 100 acres ' Ingorthorpe , ' and 50 acres adjoining William Stone's." Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 14. The unnamed 50 acres was "Ward's Addition."

May 1701 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of James Finley shows that a payment had been made by Finley's estate to Thomas Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1704, p. 20. Comment: Only the month is given, but the preceding and following records show it was 1701. Finley's inventory was in Jan. 1699/1700.

Nov. 1706 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Thomas Smoot shows Thomas Ward on the list of debts owed to Smoot's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1708, p . 36 . Comment: Also on the list of debts is John Ward.

Mar. 1711/12 - Thomas Ward witnesses the Charles Co., Md. will of John Banister. Thomas signs his name. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 3, p. 225. Comment: The previous will reported in The Maryland Calendar of Wills (Richard Waye) also shows Thomas Ward as a witness but that is error. The witnesses to Banister's will (including Thomas) were erroneously repeated in the abstract of Waye's will. Waye's will actually had 3 different witnesses .

July 1712 - Thomas Ward is an appraiser of the inventory of John Banester, deceased, in Charles Co., Md. Thomas signs his name. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1711-1713, p. 40.

Nov. 1713 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The list of pensioners receiving an allowance from the county includes "Thomas Ward for his maintenance for three months — 300 pounds of tobacco." Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber E No. 2, p. 349.

Feb. 1716/17 - Thomas Ward is an appraiser for the inventory of John Gray, deceased, in Charles Co., Md. Thomas signs

52 his name. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1715-1718, p. 41. Comment: Thomas Ward and John Gray lived next to each other, each living on half of "Lee," which in Ward's case was called "Old Plantation."

Feb. 1718/9 - John Manning, of Charles Co., Md., made his will in which he left to his son Richard Manning "Ward's Addition," containing 50 acres, which his father [also named John Manning] bought from Thomas Ward. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 7, p 148. Comment: This matter is discussed further under "Ward's Addition" in the Appendix on the lands of John Ward, Sr.

Aug. 1718 - Charles Co., Md. Court. "Ordered that Thomas Ward on his petition setting forth his paraletick indisposition and disability of maintaining himself and family be discharged from paying any further levies." Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber I No. 2, p. 103.

May 1722 - See Comment under the record of this date for John Ward, Jr .

Apr. 1723 - Thomas Ward witnesses the Charles Co., MMd . will of Thomas Martin (probated June 1723). Thomas makes his mark (a captial "W"). Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 5, p. 134

June 1723 - Charles Co., Md. Court. William Harguiss, of Charles Co., planter, his recognizance in the sum of 40 pounds, and Thomas Ward and John Nally, of Charles Co., planters, their recognizances in the sum of 20 pounds each, On condition that the aforesaid William Harguiss do appear at the next (August) court. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber N No. 2, p. 96.

53 and to Hold the said crop of corn and tobacco and other goods to him, his executors, administrators or assigns in the name of in posseession of all which I the said Thomas Ward have d elivered to my well-beloved father-in-law George Wells and f or his use one silver six pence." Signed Thomas Ward (makes his mark, looks something like a capital "F.") Witnesses: Jane Smith and William Smith. Recorded by George Wells Jan. 1726/7. Source: Prince Georges Co., Md. Land Records, Liber M, p. 103. Comment: I am very troubled by this record. As written, it says tha t Thomas Ward's wife was a dau. of George Wells, I doubt whe ther that can be true unless we are talking about a 2nd young er wife who was not the mother of Thomas' children, The convent ional wisdom is that George Wells was actually the "brothe r-in-law" (of a sort) of Thomas Ward, George having married Sus annah, the widow of Thomas' brother James Ward, That interp retation is more likely. Detailed records for George Well s may be found in Chapter 5 - James Ward.

May 2 , 173 0 - Thomas Ward, of Durham Parish, Charles Co Md. , make s his will (probat.e d Aug. 7, 1730) The will leaves — to dau. Christian P , personalty; —to dau. Mary Goldring, pe rsonalty; — to dau. Catherine Lemaste r, personalty; — to dau. Sarah, personalty; — to dau. Ann, personalty; —to gran dson Thomas Lemaster, personalty — to son Thomas, executor, residue of per sonal estate, and 250 a ere dwelling plantation "I now live on Witne sses : John Franklin and Richard DaviS a Signe d Th omas Ward (makes his mark, a cap ital "T.") So urce : I read the actual will; the wi1 1 i s abstracted in "M aryl and Calendar of Wills, Vol. VI, P. 1 61. Co mmen t: Thomas' wife appears to be de ceas ed. I read dau . Chri stian's surname as "Pri", then a "k" or a "t", then 3 let ters than do not go either above the lin e (such as 1, etc k, t, .) or below the line (such as g, P. y, etc.) The Maryl and Calendar of Wills reads the name "Pickum". I t th as do no ink that is correct, as explaine d ab ove; in addition, I hav e ne ver seen the name Pickum in Sout Maryland. ught hern Da er Mary's surname is definitely writ ten as "Gold ring ." That is a very rare Charles surname. The 1743 Co. Feb. /4 Charles Co. administration ac coun t of William Milst ead shows that William Gold Ring mad payment to ead' e a Milst s estate. Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abs tracts of the Admin istr ation Accounts of the Prerogativ urt of Maryland, 1744 e Co 1737- ," p. 170. There is a Dec. 1759 Cha rles Co. depos itio n of a William Golding [sic], ag Charles Co., ourt e 60 Md. C and Land Records, Liber I No. 3 . P- 429. The Index to th e Ch arles Co., Md. Court Records of 1774 -1778

54 (Liber X No. 3) shows a Robert Golding/Goldring. The personalty left by Thomas in his will to his daughters and grandson consisted mostly of ewes.

Dec . 29, 173 0 - Charles Co. , Md. Invent ory of Thomas Ward. App raisers: Matthew Stone and Walter Wi nter . Inventor y of Thomas Ward, late of Ch arles County , de ceased — 1 draught horse 1/0/ 0 — 1 mare an d colt 1/15 /0 — 1 young h orse 1/5/ 0 — 3 cows an d calves 1/10 /0 —2 cows 2/10 /o — 1 heifer abou t 2 years old . 0/15/ o — 2 young s teer s ab out 2 years old 1/12 /o — 1 bull 2 year s ol d 0/10 /o — 1 cow and yea rlin g 2/0/ 0 —4 gilts a bout 14 months old 0/16 /o — 1 young b arro w 14 months old 0/5/ 0 ewes a 5/0/ 0 — 1 nd 1 ambs 0 —3 wethers and one ram 1/8/ pigs 2 0/2/ 0 — 5 mont hs o Id 6 — 1 sow and 5 P igs 0/9/ gilt an 0/6/ 0 — 1 d 5 pigs 0 — 1 feather bed and bolster, 2 blankets , 1 rug 2/10 — 1 feather bed , 3 blankets, 1 old bolste r 2/0/ /o — 1 old flo ck b ed , lining tic k 0/3/ 0 — 2 old cid er c asks and 100 g allons 0/5/ 0 — 1 old tab le, 3 ol d pails an d 5 piggin 0/10 0 — 1 old spi nnin g wh eel 0/5/ /o —2 iron po ts 0/7/ 0 —3 3 pewter and 1 old iron pot 1/14 7 —2 8 lbs of woo 0/14 /4 —8 yards o f co arse? lining 0/12 /0 —7 yards o f drugge t 0/14 /0 tin fun 0/1/ /o — 1 nell and 6 pieces of earthen ware — 2 old hil ling eeding hoe 9 xes, 1 o hoes, 3 old w s, 2 o Id a Id f rying pan, 1 o Id lathing hamme r 0/6/0 — 1 fluke h oe a 0/9/9 set of nd 15 nails — 1 iron wedges 0/5/0 parcel of o 0/8/0 —a e deceas Id lumber —y ed's wearing appar el 0/12/0 To tal 36/0/11 Inv entory signed by two of ye nearest r elatio ns John Ward and Henry Ward and by two of ye greates t cred itors Thomas Mat thews and Walter Winter. Inventory approv ed Dec. 29th, 173 0 by Thomas Ward, executor of Thomas Ward, deceased. Source: Charles Co., Md. I nventories , 1717-173 5 , pp. 289 -90. Also abstracted at S kinner , V. L. , J r., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Pre rogative C ourt o f Maryland, 172 8-1734," p. 30. Comment: A gilt is a young female swine; a wether is a

55 male sheep castrated when young; a piggin is a wooden vessel shaped like a pail having a wooden stave extended upwards for use as a handle; drugget is a fabric of wool or wool mixed with linen formerly used for clothing; a bolster is a long pillow or cushion used to support the head of a person lying on a bed.

June 5, 1731 - Charles Co., Md. Administration Account of Thomas Ward, late of Charles Co., deceased, by Thomas Ward, executor.

—Amount of Inventory 36/0/11 —Crop of tobacco 3/6/5 39/7/4 Less Payments made (in lbs. of tobacco) —Funeral charges 487 —Commisary General fees 384 —Deputy Commisary fees 150 —Fees for preparing this account 50 —Salary on payment of above fees 58 1 129 - 5/12/10* Final account balance to be disposed of according to decedent's will 33/14/5*

June 5, 1731, the ace ountant made oath that the above is a just a nd tru e accou nt of h is administration on the estate of the a foresa id Thorn as Ward which account after due examinat ion wa s passe d. Suret ies : J ohn Spa lding a nd Richard Davies. Sourc e : Cha rles Co . , Md. Administration Accounts, 1708- 1738, pp . 392-3. The accoun t is also abstracted at Skinner, V. L., J r., "A bstract s of th e Administration Accounts of the Prer ogativ e Court of Mar yland, 1731-1737," p. 6. Comme nt: Th e Charl es Co . version says "Final" Account but I am not a ware of any pr eliminary or 1st accounting as one some times sees in large or difficult estates. In the usual ca se , wh ere a w ife sue ceeds her husband, the sureties are ofte n a cl ue to t he wife 's maiden name. In a case like this, it is ma y be le ss like ly. Skinner's abstract of the account (Prero gative Court v ersion) says "Distribution to: accounta nt [Th omas Wa rd, Jr .] except some inconsiderable legacies

Oct. 1734 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Three depositions were taken at a land commission to examine the bounds of "Ashbrook's Rest" in Durham Parish of Charles Co., land in possession of John Hamil?. The depositions are as follows:

(1) John Boye, aged about 28 years, declares that about 7 years ago he was showed the place whereon this deponent now stands by Thomas Ward to stand the beginning tree of a tract

56 of land called Ashbrooks Rest whereon now stands a bunch of thorn bushes and near a small path that leads to the head of Ward Creek.

(2) Matthew Stone, aged about 55, declares that he was requested by James Smallwood to go with him to resurvey the aforesaid tract of land to the best of this deponent's knowledge and was showed the abovesaid place by the aforesaid Thomas Ward to the best of his knowledge to be the second bound tree of a tract of land called Ingothorp formerly belonging to the aforesaid Thomas Ward as this deponent understood .

(3) John Manning, aged 56 years or thereabouts, declares that about 25 or 26 years ago he was along with his father Mr. Joseph Manning when he was about buying a parcel of land of one Thomas Ward called Ingothorp and to the best of this deponent's knowledge did come near the place where he now stands and one John Gray being there present did show a white oak stump there standing and said it was the second bound tree of ye said land and to the best of the deponent's knowledge said his father John Ward told him so.

Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R No. 2, pp. 536-8.

Issue of Thomas Ward Sr, a. Christian Ward, m Pri_ b Mary Ward, m. Goldring c Catherine Ward, m. Isaac Lemaster. d Sarah Ward. e Ann Ward. f Thomas Ward, Jr., m. Rachel

57 CHAPTER 5. JAMES WARD AND WIFE SUSANNA PLUMMER SWANSTON.

Introduction. Susanna was the daughter of Thomas Plummer and Elizabeth Stockett/Yate. For more information on Thomas Plummer and family, see Jourdan, Elise G., "Early Families of Southern Maryland," Vol. 2, pp. 1-40. Elizabeth Stockett/Yate was the dau. of Mary Wells and either her 1st husband Thomas Stockett or her 2nd husband Geore Yate. Thomas Stockett died testate in 1671 (MCW, Vol. 1, p. 60). George Yate (called "Joseph" in his will) died testate in 1691 (MCW, Vol. 2, p. 48). Mary Wells Stockett Yate died testate in 1699 (MCW, Vol. 2, p. 168). Mary Wells was the dau. of Richard Wells, Sr. For more information on Richard Wells, Sr., see Jourdan, Elise G., "Early Families of Southern Maryland," Vol. 3, pp. 169-188. Susanna's first husband was Francis Swanston, Jr., son of Francis Swanston, Sr. Francis Swanston, Sr., died testate in Mar. 1675/6 (MCW, Vol. 1, p. 119). After Francis Swanston, Jr. died, Susanna m. 2nd James Ward. After James Ward died, Susanna apparently married as her 3rd husband George Wells, son of Thomas Wells, Sr. For more information on Thomas Wells, Sr., see Jourdan, Elise G., "Early Families of Southern Maryland," Vol. 3, pp. 190-194. Susanna did not have any children by Francis Swanston, Jr., or George Wells; all of her children were by James Ward. It does not appear that Francis Swanston, Jr., had a wife before Susanna or left any descendants. Aside from their marriage record in 1725, there is no further mention of Susanna as the wife of George Wells. George Wells is shown owning land as late as 1765. He must have survived Susanna by many years. It does not appear that George Wells had another wife, either before or after Susanna, or that he ever had children. The following records have been found for or concerning James and Susanna.

Aug. 1667 - Francis Swanston witnesses the Charles Co., Md. deed from William Boyden to Walter Peake of a parcel of land called "Wheeler's Choice" (400 acres) on the east side of Piscataway River between Nattyn and Pamunkey; about a mile from the exterior line of land laid out for Luke Gardiner; bounded by John Ward. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber C, p. 229. Comment: This is a record of Francis Swanston Sr., the father of Francis Swanston, Jr., who was the first husband of James Ward's wife Susanna. The purpose of setting forth this record is to show a very early geographical nexus between the Swanston and Ward families.

58 Sep. 1686 - The Charles Co., Md. will of John Ward (probated June 1687) leaves to his third son James Ward at 19 years of age, "The Mountain," containing 112 acres. Source: The Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. II, p. 14. Comment: James held "Mountain" until his death at which time it passed by inheritance to his son William.

Mar. 16 93/4 - Francis Swanstone of Calvert Co., and his wife Susanna , for 24000 pounds of tobacco sell to Hugh Hopewell a parce I of land called "Swanston's Lott" in Calvert Co. on the west side of the North Branch of the Patuxent River and the west side of Josias Fendall's land called "Fendall's Spring ;" bounded by land formerly laid out for Thomas Bodwell by a br anch of Bowes Creek and land of John Pott; containing 1303 ac res; 303 acres reserved. Sour ce: Prince Georges Co., Md. Land Records, Liber F, p. 254. Comm ent: Liber F, p. 254 is actually an Apr. 1713 Prince Georges Co. sale of Swanston's Lott by Hugh Hopewell (son of the Hugh Hopewell in the 1693/4 deed) to John Gerard. The Apr . 1713 deed recites the contents of the 1693/4 deed. "Swa nston's Lott" was originally located in Calvert Co., but was in the part of Calvert Co. that was transfered to the new Prince George's Co. in 1695. Ther e is no will, inventory or administration account for Fra ncis Swanson/Swanston, Jr., anywhere in Maryland. The Mar . 1693/4 record above is the last record found for Francis where it can definitely be stated that he is still alive. There are several records mentioning him in the 1694-16 97 time period but, because of the nature and content of thos e records, in none of them is it certain that Francis was sti II living.

July 1694 - Thomas Plummer of Anne Arundel Co., Md. makes his will (probated Feb. 1694/5), and leaves personalty to his third dau. Susanna (Mrs. Francis) Swanson. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, pp. 86-7.

1697 - The Index to Liber W of the Charles Co., Md. Land Records (Liber W itself has been destroyed) shows that in 1697 James Ward deeded property to Walter Winter.

Nov. 1698 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. We the Grand

59 Jury do present Susanna Swanson and Mary Evans upon suspicion of killing a beef of Archibald Edmunson's. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber A , p . 356. Comment: There are no further procedings in this matter against either Susanna or Mary. This record shows that Susanna had not yet married James Ward at the time. See the Jul. 1694 record above where James was indentured to an Edmondson. In 1695 a portion of Charles Co. (where James was indentured) was moved into Prince George's Co., including the large Ward acreage called "Ward's Wheel."

1700 - It appears that Susanna had married James Ward by 1700. This is derived from information concerning their children Catherine Ward and William Ward. We know that Catherine Ward was b. i_n 1702 and that William Ward was born by 1702. Given that children usually came two years apart, it would seem to establish that William was b. by 1700, and thus, that James and Susanna were married by that time.

July 17 06 - Susanna Ward and Charles Carroll are sureties for Eli zabeth Plummer, executrix of Thomas Plummer, deceased, in the Anne Arundel Co., Md. administration account of Thomas Plummer Sour ce: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Ace ounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1708," p. 24. Comm ent: Thomas and Elizabeth Plummer were Susanna's parents Thomas Plummer had died over a decade earlier, See Jul y 1694 record above. June-July 1707 - The Anne Arundel Co., Md. inventory of William Bateman shows James Ward on the list of debts owed to Bateman's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1708," p. 48. Comment: Given the location, this might be a record of a different James Ward, but see the previous record, and note that Susanna's antecedents (Wells, Stockett, Yate, and Plummer) were all of Anne" Arundel Co. In fact, it appears that Susanna and her 1st husband Francis Swanston, Jr., may even have lived in Anne Arundel Co. in the late 1680's and early 1690's.

1713-1716 - Children of James and Susanna Ward born in Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's Co., Md. : Nathan Ward, b. Feb. 12, 1713, and Frances Ward, b. Jan. 17, 1716. Source: Queen Anne Parish Records, b/22. Comment: Unless the transcriber of these Parish records

60 has already converted these dates to the modern calendar, the birthdates of Nathan and Frances should be shown as Feb. 12, 1713/4 and Jan. 17, 1716/7.

June 1714 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Michael Wellman vs. James Ward, of Charles Co., planter. Trespass on the Case. .Daniel Dullany, atty. for Wellman. James, though solemnly called, cometh not but made default, and the Sheriff's return stated that James was not to be found in his bailywick. Whereupon Wellman requested an attachment against the goods and chattels of the said James for the sum of pounds of tobacco [amount left blank in the court record] plus costs, which request was granted by the Court. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber E No. 2, p. 433.

Dec. 1714 - Prince Georges Co., Md. Deeds. From: Jame s Ward, planter, of Prince Georges Co., Md., and Susannah h is wife, lately called Susannah Swanson To: George Wells, planter, of Prince Georges Co. For 2 p ounds of tobacco James Ward and Susannah his wife acknowledg ed the right of George Wells to ownership of a parcel cal led "Swanson's Lot." Signed: James Ward (seal), Susannah Ward (seal), Witness es: Richard Rose, William Houshin (mark). Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Land Records, Liber F, p. 428. Comment : Swanston'.s Lott adjoined land of Thomas Wells, Sr . , father of George Wells. Source: Prince Georges Co., Md. Land R ecords, Liber F, p. 293. This is the first record I have seen for George Wells, the relevance being that he would be o f age by this date.

Dec. 1719 - James Ward witnessed the Charles Co., Md. will of Matthew Sanders, Sr. (probated Feb. 1719/20). Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 4, p. 226. Comment: Margaret Sanders, dau. of Matthew Sanders, Sr., was married to James' brother Henry Ward. See Henry Ward for more details on this record.

Apr. 1720 - James Ward and James Simpson are the appraisers of the Charles Co., Md. inventory of Mathew Sanders. James makes his mark which consists of his initials "JW," the "J" being made by a capital "I" with a horizontal Crosshatch through the middle of the bar of the "I". Sources: (1) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1720-1724," p. 7, and (2) Charles Co., Md. Inventories, 1717-1735, p. 88.

Mar. 22, 1723/4 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account

61 of John Sanders shows that James Ward made a payment of 292 pounds of tobacco to Sanders' estate. Sources: (1) Charles Co., Md. Administration Accounts, 1708-1738, p. 236, and (2) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1718-1724," p. 121. Comment: This is the last record found for James where he is clearly still living. There is no will, inventory or administration account for James anywhere in Maryland. Apr. 1725 - The Charles Co., Md. inventory of Philip Briscoe shows James Ward on the list of desperate debts owed to Briscoes's estate (debt is 60 pounds of tobacco.) Source: Charles Co., Md. Inventories, 1717-1735, p. 163. Comment: Briscoe died Jan. 1724/5 so James' debt would have been incurred before then. That the debt is listed as "desperate" probably means that James was deceased. This is confirmed by the next record. June 16, 1725 - Susanna Ward m. George Wells on this date in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., Md. Source: Brown, Helen W.,'"Prince Georges Co., Maryland; Indexes of Church Registers, 1686-1885," Vol. 1. Comment: See next record.

Dec. 1726 - Prince G eorges Co., Md. Deeds. "I, Thomas Ward, of Prince G eorges Co ., planter, for and in c onsideration of the natu ral love and affection I bear unt o my well beloved father-in-1 aw George Wells for his great car e and trouble of me in my afflicti on of sickness and for d ivers other good causes and valuable considerations [to] me t hereunto moving have given and made over as by these present s , I do give, grant, and make over unto my father-in-law G eorge Wells all my crop of Indian co rn and tobacco now in An n Arundel County on the plan tation th at Joseph Wells dwells o n and all my other goods of what name or denomination wha tsoever, To Have and to Hold the said crop of corn and tobacc o and other goods to him, his executor s, administrators or ass igns in the name of in posse ession of all which I th e said Thomas Ward have d elivered to my well-beloved fathe r-in-law George Wells and f or his us e one silver six pence." Signed Thomas Ward (makes his mark , looks something like a capital "F.") Witnesses: Jane Smit h and William Smith. Re corded by George Wells Jan. 1726/7. Source : Prince Ge orges Co., Md. Land Records, Liber M, p. 103. Comment: See the discussion of this troublesome record under James Ward's brother Thomas Ward. Joseph Wells was the brother of George Wells. Jan. 1726/7 - Charles Co., Md. Court. At the Nov. 1726 Court

62 William W alden/Warden (both surnames used several times) and David Parsons requested a land commission for their land called "C ole." The commissioners, Thomas Stone, Sr., and William S tone, Jr., met on the land on Jan. 20, 1726/7 and took seve ral depositions, which were reported back to the June 1727 court. Included were the following three depositio ns : (1) Jo hn Cornish, aged 35 years or thereabouts, deposeth that Jame s Ward told him that a bound tree standing in the head of a valley that pointed towards Dun 's [Dunkin's?] Path belo nging to William Warden and David Parsons was burnt down . (2) Ca ther ine Wa rd, spinster, aged 24 years or thereabouts, deposeth that her f athe r James Ward told her that he saw the tree of W illiam Wal den's and Parsons land called Cole a burning and he sa w th e man going from it. Catherine makes her mark (loo ks lik e an "X" turned on its side). (3) Ja mes Parran dier , aged 42 years or thereabouts, deposeth that the 1 and belonging to William Walden and David Parsons c alle d Cole for mer taken up by Richard Nelson, James Ward told thi s depo nent the bound tree stood near Dunkin's? Path and that as he was a going towards Nanjemy saw the tree on fire a nd h e saw a ma n go from it. Source : Charle s Co. , Md. Court and Land Records, Liber P No. 2, pp. 490-49 2. Commen t: J ames ' brot her Henry Ward also gave a deposition in these proc eeding s (r eported under Henry). Apr. 1732 - William Ward (son and heir at law to James Ward) of Charles Co., planter, deeds to Moses Bell of Charles Co. for 600 pounds of tobacco, 2 cows and calves, and a gun, a certain tract of land in Charles Co. called "Mountain," containing about 112 acres, bounded by the east side of a fresh run that runs into Pointon Creek. Signed William Ward (makes his mark "W"). Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber M No. 2, p. 291.

Issue of James and Susanna Ward: a. William Ward, m. Jane Prather. b. Catherine Ward. c. Nathan Ward, m. Margaret (Wells?) d. Frances Ward.

Additional Swanston Records.

July 1670 - "Swanton's Lott," containing 600 + 703 acres, surveyed July 17, 1670 for Francis Swanton [Sr.] on the west side the North branch of Patuxent River on the west side

63 of Fendall' s Spring; this land resurveyed by Francis Collier Aug. 3, 168 3 in behalf of Swanton [Jr.] and then found to contain 130 3 acres. Possessors: 1003 acres, the orphans of Hugh Hop ewell; 100 acres, Thomas Stafford; 100 acres, Guy White; 100 acres, Thomas Plumer. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1651-1772, p . 325. Comment: The original patent was for 600 acres. According to Jourdan, Eli se G., "The Land Records of Prince George's County, Mar ylan d, 1710-1717" (p. 73), this land was in Calvert Co. until 1 695. From this record plus the records above under James and Susanna, we know that the land was found to contain 1303 acres by Francis Swanston, Jr. in 1683, that in Mar. 169 3/4 he and Susanna sold 1003 acres of it to Hugh Hopewell, a nd t hat sometime between 1683 and 1695, he sold the other 3 00 a cres of it as indicated in the Rent Roll, We know his dee ds to Stafford, White and Plummer were in the period 1683 -1695 and while the land was still in Calvert Co . , because th e Prince George's Co. deeds which begin in 1696 do not sho w any of the conveyances. The deed to Guy White is re fere d to in the Aug. 1712 record below.

Apr. 1674 - The Calvert Co., Md. will of Dr. Francis Swanston (pro bated Mar . 1675/6) leaves to wife Isabell, 600 acres, "Swa nston 's Lot " during her life, and at her death to only son Franc is [Sw anston , Jr . ] S ource : Marylan d Calendar of Wills, Vol. I, p. 119. C ommen t: No other property is mentioned in Dr. Swanston's will from which I presume this is the land on which Dr. Swan ston lived . Dr. Swanston's inventory is dated Apr. 1676, and his i nvento ry was valued at 48420 pounds of tobacco. Sour ce: Skinne r, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accou nts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1674-1678 and 1699-1703," p . 24 .

Nov. 1686 - Francis Swanston [Jr.] witnesses the Anne Arundel Co., Md. will of Thomas Maddox. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 30.

Dec. 1691 - The Anne Arundel Co., Md. inventory of Richard Tull shows Francis Swanston [Jr.] on the list of debts owed to Tull's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1685-1701," p. 74.

Sep. 1694 - The Anne Arundel Co., Md. inventory of Mareen Duvall shows Francis Swanson [Jr.] on the lengthy list of debts owed to Duvall's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1688-1698,"

64 p. 19. Comment: Mareen Duvall was Susanna's uncle; he died Aug. 1694. This and the following records of Francis Swanston, Jr., through 1697 are ambiguous as to how much of the 1694- 1697 period Francis was still alive.

Aug. 169 5 Prince Georges Co., Md. Deeds Thomas Smith, of Calve rt o., planter, and wife Mary, d eed to Thomas Wells, of Calve rt o., planter, a 200 acre tract called "Strife" in Calve rt o., on the west side of Patux ent River in the freshes of he river, being part of a war rant for 4000 acres, bounded by and laid out for Francis Swan tone [sic], Edward Isaack, and Thomas Bowdells. This land w as patented to Col. Henry Da rnal 1, Esq., by Lord Baltimore in 1680. Deed recorded Jan. 169 6/7 in Prince Georges Co. Sourc e: P rince Georges Co., Md. Deed B ook A, p. 26. Comme nt: This record shows Thomas Well s, Sr. (the father of Susan na ' s 3rd husband George Wells) li ving next to the Swanston Ian d that belonged to Susanna's first husband, Francis Swan ston, Jr. The lands in quest ion were moved from Calvert to P rince George's Co. in 1695 wh ich is why the deed was reco rded in the latter county.

Oct. 1695 - The Anne Arundel Co., Md. inventory of Maren Devall [Mareen Duvall] shows Francis Swanson on the list of debts owed to Devall's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1685-1701," p . 66 .

June 1696 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. George Jones vs. Francis Swanson. Trespass on the Case. The case is continued to the Aug. and Sept. Courts and then marked "Discontinued" at the Nov. 1696 Court. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber A, pp. 20, 37, 49, 97, and 140. Comment: The first record of this case is a continuance at the June 1696 Court; thus, the Court records do not show when the case was initiated or what the Sheriff's return showed when he attempted to serve process on Swanson. No reason is given for the discontinuance of the case at the Nov. 1696 Court.

Aug. 1696 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court, Richard Clarke vs. Francis Swanson. Trespass on the Case, The Sheriff's return is marked "nonest." meaning that the defendant could not be served. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber A, p . 21 . Comment: No reason was given for why Swanson could not be served. The usual reasons would be because the defendant

65 was outside the Court's jurisdiction (that is, resident in a different county) or deceased (in which case the proper remedy was to file a claim against the deceased's estate.) However, if the cause of action arose while the defendant was a resident of the county in which the suit was brought, but had since departed the county, the plaintiff could still attach any goods or chattels of the defendant that still remained in the county.

Aug. 1696 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court, William Dent vs. Francis Swanson. Trespass on the Case. The Sheriff's return is marked "nonest." meaning that the defendant could not be served. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber A, pp . 21 and 27. Comment: No reason was given for why Swanson could not be served .

Sep. 1696 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. The following action was transmitted out of the records of Calvert County Court. Richard Keene vs. Francis Swantson [sic.] Keene sues for 960 pounds of tobacco as shown in the following account.

Francis Swanson Debtor to Richard Keene: March Court 1693. lbs . tobacco 3 quarts of wine 2 with sugar, a double bowl of punch 360 6 dyets, 5 qts. of wine 1 burnt, 2 pints burnt rum 320 12 ears of corn, 10 dyets, 2 qts. of wine one burnt, 1 pint burnt rum 227 1 dyet and lodging, 1 pint burnt rum, * pint burnt rum 053 960

The plai nti ff issued out two wr its against the defendant, both ret urn ed by the Sheriff of Calvert Co. saying that the def enda n t w as not to be found i n his bailywick, and he left a co py o f t he cause of action a t the house where the defendant last liv ed in the County of Cal vert before the division of the coun tie s. Whereupon Richar d Keene by his attorney requ este d a n attachment against the goods and chattels of Swan son in the amount of 960 po unds of tobacco plus an unsp ecif ied amount for his cost s and charges, which request was gran ted S ourc e : Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber A, p . 45 C omme nt: Liber A contains no further activity in this case

Jan. 1696/7 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. George Burgis vs. Francis Swanson/Swanston. Debt. 800 pounds of tobacco. The Sheriff's return is marked "nonest." meaning that the

66 defendant could not be served. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber A, pp. 99 and 142. Comment: No reason was given for why Swanston could not be served. ca. Aug. 1697 - The Calvert Co., Md. inventory of Thomas Briscoe shows Francis Swanston on the lengthy list of debts owed to Briscoe's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1688-1698," p. 82. Comment: Briscoe d. ca. 1696/7.

Feb. 1703/4 - The Prince George's Co., Md. deed from Col. Ninian Beall and wife Ruth to Archibald Edmundson of "Dunkell" (150 acres) is bounded by Swanson's Land and Anthony Smith's land . Source: Jourdan, Elise G., "The Land Records of Prince George's County, Maryland, 1702-1709," p. 17.

Aug. 1712 - The Prince Georges Co., Md. will of Guy White leaves to his son Francis White part of "Swanton's Lot," bought of Francis Swanton [sic] in n. branch Patuxent. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 3, p. 234.

Sep. 1713 - Prince Georges Co., Md. Deeds. Col. Ninian Beall, of Prince Georges Co., Md., Gentleman, and wife Ruth, deed to John Firgisson, planter, of Prince Georges Co., a tract of land called "Sturley" in Prince Georges Co.; bounded by land of Daniel Cunningame, William Hutchinson, and Hugh Ryley; to a line of Thomas Wells and land of Francis Swanston; 50 acres part of tract called "Dundee." Source: Prince Georges Co., Md. Deeds, Book F, p. 293.

Feb. 1729/30 - Prince George's Co., Md. Special Petition of Charles, Lord Baltimore, for a land commission on the boundaries of "Swansons Lot." 17 depositions were taken of Feb. 24, 1729/30 (but not recorded till Mar. 25, 1731 so possibly some of them were taken between the two dates). The depositions of Samuel Breshear, Charles Walker, Robert Tyler, and John Evans mention Francis Swanson 30 and 39 years ago . Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Land Records, Liber Q, pp. 232-7. Comment: [have not read; from Elise Jourdan's abstracts.]

Additional Records of George Wells.

Apr. 1716 - George Wells appraises the Prince Georges Co.,

67 Md. inventory of Thomas Evans. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1712-1716," p . 67 .

Sep. 1718 - Thomas Wells, Sr., planter, of Prince Georges Co. , Md. , makes his will (probated Jan. 1718/9), and names —wi fe Frances ; —so n Thomas; —so n Robert; —so n Nathan; —so n Joseph; — da u . Frances; —da u. Mary; — da u. Sarah; — da u. Elizabeth; — so n George. S ource: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 4, p. 186. C omment: The first wife of Thomas Wells, Sr. was ?Mary Hopk ins the second wife and widow of Thomas Wells, Sr. was Fran ces June 1723 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. George Wells proves 4 days attendance last March court as an evidence for Anne Turner at suit of the Proprietary. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber L, p. 81.

Feb. 1728/9 - Prince Georges Co., Md. Deeds. Thomas Stafford and wife Isabel, of Prince Georges Co., deed to George Wells, of Prince Georges Co., planter, for 21/6/7, part of a tract called "Swanson's Lott" on the west side of the north branch of the Patuxent; bounded by Archibald Edmonson; containing 100 acres. Source: Prince George Co., Md. Land Records, Liber M, p. 398.

Mar. 28, 1730 - Prince George's Co., Md. George Wells is on a long list of debts of customers of William Nimmo, merchant in Queen Anne Town, which debts Nimmo assigns to James Russell, merchant in Nottingham Town. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Land Records, Liber M, p. 581. Comment: At this time Nimmo also made over to Russell a 7 page list of goods belonging to him in his store and warehouse.

July 1730 - The Prince George's Co., Md. administration account of Thomas Plumer shows that Plumer's estate received a payment from George Wells. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the

68 Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1724-1731," p. 136.

1733 - George Wells was a taxable in Patuxent Hundred, Prince George's Co., Md. in 1733. Source: Jourdan, Elise G., "Early Families of Southern Maryland," Vol. 3, p. 192. Aug. 1733 - Prince George's Co., Md. Land Records. George Wells witnesses a deed from John Davison to William Black of "Appledoor." Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Land Records, Liber Q, p . 682.

Jan. 1739/40 - George Wells witnesses the Prince George's Co., Md. will of John Plummer. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol 8, p. 74.

Feb. 1740/1 - George Wells is an appraiser of the Prince George's Co., Md. inventory of John Evans. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1738-1744," p. 49. Aug. 1751 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. Ordered that Alexander Fraser his recognizance in 20 pounds and his main person Richard Smith in the like sum taken before the Worshipful Mr. John Contee for his appearance and good behavior to this Court be discharged paying fees. George Wells, security. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber MM, p. 113.

Aug. 1751 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. Alexander Fraser vs. George Wells, Sr. Trespass on the Case. Judgment on report of referees. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber MM,, p. 118.

Aug. 1751 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. Robert Fraser vs. George Wells, Sr. Trespass on the Case. Judgment on report of referees. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber MM, p. 120.

Mar. 1752 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. George Wells and John Ice are sureties for Sarah Jones, alias Sarah Ice, in the bastardy case against her. John Ice is now her husband and he was the father of 2 bastard children that Sarah had, but at the time she had the children they were not yet married . Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber

69 MM, pp. 204-5.

June 1752 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. George Wells petitions the Court that he is possessed of an old infirm Negro not less than 70 years old who goes almost double [doubled over?] and is of little service to your petitioner or indeed often cannot help himself, troubled mostly with the weaknesses of old age, and prays that the Court set him levy free. Petition granted. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber MM, p. 239.

Nov. 1752 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. The Commissioners appointed on the petition of George Wells to examine evidences in order to perpetuate the bounds of a tract of land called "Swanson's Lott" in Prince George's Co., return to the Court here certain depositions by them taken, and it is ordered by the Court that the depositions be recorded. [text of depositions not given] Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber MM, p. 341.

Nov. 1753 - Prince George's Co., Md. Court. George Wells petitions the Court to be levy free, stating that he is now 70 years old [so b. 1683], that he is very infirm in his body, and that he has no other taxables but himself. The Court rejects the petition. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records, Liber MM, p. 505. Comment: Prior to the discovery of this record, it was generally thought that George Wells was born later, perhaps ca. 1690. Has he somewhat exaggerated his age in this record? Research on the situation of George's father, Thomas Wells, Sr., as of ca. 1683 might help answer this question.

1759-1765 - George Wells is in the Prince George's Co., Md. Debt Books of 1759-1765 with part of "Swanson's Lott," containing 100 acres. Source: 1759-1765 Prince George's Co., Md. Debt Books; MSA Microfilm Roll SR8232: 1759 (p. 30), 1760 (p. 22), 1761 (p. 28), 1762 (p. 28), 1763-64 (p. 17), and 1765 (p. 15). Comment: The Debt Books often show a man continuing to own land after his death, but not having found a death record for George prior to 1765, one can only presume the Debt Books are correct and that George was still living in 1765.

70 CHAPTER 6. HENRY WARD AND WIFE MARGARET SANDERS. The following records have been found for Henry and Margaret.

Sep. 1686 - The Charles Co., Md. will of John Ward (probated June 1687) leaves to 4th and youngest son Henry and to youngest daughter Catherine at 19 years of age, 550 acres lying between Pamunkey and Nating, equally. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 14. Comment: The name of the land left jointly to Henry and Catherine was "Ward's Wheel." Dec. 31, 1688 - Cattle mark recorded for Henry Ward in Charles Co. , Md. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Recods, Liber P, p. 34. Comment: Cattle mark recorded for Katherine Ward (Henry's sister) at the same time.

Aug. 1690 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Charles Shepherd makes a gift of a Negro woman to Henry Ward, youngest son of John Ward, deceased. Witnesses: William Surgeant [sic] and James Finley . Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R,, p. 332 . Comment: Charles Shepherd is Henry's stepfather. After John Ward's death, his widow Damaris remarried Charles Shepherd. And ironically, the witness William Sargeant will himself soon become Henry's stepfather because after the death of Charles Shepherd, Damaris remarried Sergeant.

Dec. 1712 - Henry Ward (makes his mark) is an appraiser of the Charles Co., Md. inventory of William Wells. Sources: (1) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1711-1713," p. 70, and (2) Charles Co., Md. Inventories, 1673-1717, p. 370. Comment: Henry Ward was William Wells' brother-in-law, William being the husband of Henry's sister Mary Ward. See Mary Ward for more details on the inventory. Feb. 1716/7 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. Henry Ward and James Simpson witness a Charles Co., Md. deed from John Woodyard and wife Jean (dau. of Gerrard Browne, deceased) and John Newton, son of Richard Newton, deceased, to John Sanders; for 3000 pounds of tobacco; a parcel on the south side of St. Thomas Creek, part of "Christian Temple Manor." No acreage stated, but bounded by 100 acres of John Saunders of Mattawoman. Henry makes his mark. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber H No. 2, p. 73.

71 Nov. 1717 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The county paid Henry Ward 4 pounds of tobacco each for 76 squirrel heads, for a total of 304 pounds of tobacco. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber I No. 2, p. 35.

Jan. 1717/8 - The Charles Co., Md. will of Robert Sanders (probated Feb. 1717/8) leaves personalty to, among others: —father Mathew Sanders —brother Mathew Sanders —sister Margaret Ward —Henry Ward —brother John Sanders Executors: William Sanders and Francis Robinson. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 4, p. 123.

Apr. 1718 - Henry Ward appraises the inventory of Francis Robertson in Charles Co., Md. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1715-1718," p. 52.

July 1719 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Robert Sanders lists the legatees as Ann Coulson, Mathew Sanders, Mathew Sanders, Jr., Henry Ward, and John Sanders. Executor: William Sanders (surviving executor). Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1718-1724," p. 39.

Dec. 1719 - The Charles Co., Md. will of Matthew Sanders, Sr. (probated Feb. 1719/20) names: —wife Elinor —eldest son Matthew —son John —son William —dau. Margaret Ward, who is left 83 acres "whereon they now live." —grandson Robert Roberson. Witnesses: James Ward, Richard Houldin and James Simson Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 4, p 226. Comment: James Ward is Henry's brother.

Aug. 1720 - The Charles Co., Md. will of John Sanders of Mattawoman (probated Apr. 1722) names wife Elizabeth, and children Matthew, John, Sarah, Mary, and Martha. Overseers: Willam Sanders and Henry Ward. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 5, p. 94.

Mar. 1720/1 - Henry Ward and John Frankling are the appraisers

72 of the Charles Co., Md. inventory of Henry Blanshat . Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1718-1720," p. 42. June 1721 - Charles Co., Md . Court. Henry Ward and Edward Lawn, of Charles Co., planters, each post bond in the amount of 5 pounds current money, the Condition being that John Dempsey, of Charles Co., planter, appear at the next (August) court, apparently on a charge of spousal abuse because John is ordered to be of good behavior towards Mary his wife. Dempsey appeared at the Aug. 1721 Court and "nothing appearing against him," the parties were discharged from their recognizances. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber K No. 2, pp. 128, 170, and 172.

June 1721 - Charles Co., Md. Court. John Fugate, of Charles Co., planter, his recognizance in the sum of 10 pounds current money, and Charles Philpot, of Charles Co., planter, his recognizance in the sum of 5 pounds current money, On condition that ye said John Fugate do personally appear at the next (August) court to prosecute a certain traverse by him taken of and concerning the stealing of 3 hogs from Henry Ward . Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber K No. 2, p. 129.

June 1721 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The Grand Jury presents Walter Toy, of Charles Co., planter, alleging that in Dec. 1720 at Nanjemy Parish he did steal from Walter Winter, Gent., a bag of Indian corn containing about.2* bushels of the value of 5 shillings current money. Walter Toy, his recognizance in the sum of 10 pounds current money, and Henry Ward, of Charles Co., planter, his recognizance in the sum of 5 pounds current money, On condition that the said Walter Toy do personally appear at the next (August) court to prosecute a certain traverse by him taken of and concerning the stealing of a bag of Indian corn from Walter Winter. At the Aug. 1721 Court, Toy pleaded not guilty. The case was heard by a jury which found Toy not guilty. Memorandum: John Ward security for fees. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber K No. 2, pp. 129 and 171.

June 1721 - Charles Co., Md. Court. William Groves, of Charles Co., planter, and Elizabeth his wife, their recognizance in the sum of 3000 pounds of tobacco, and John Howard, of Charles Co., Gent., his recognizance in the sum of 1500 pounds of tobacco, On condition that ye said Elizabeth do personally appear at the next (August) court to prosecute a certain traverse by her taken of and concerning the stealing

73 of 3 hogs from Henry Ward. At the Aug. 1721 Court, neither Elizabeth nor Walter Groves appeared, and the Court ordered that John Howard's recognizance be forfeited. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber K No. 2, pp. 132-3 and 170-1.

Aug . 1721 - Ch arles Co. , Md. Court. Lord Proprietary vs. John Fugat t (F ugate, Fu gatte) of Charles Co., planter. The Charl es Co . Gran d Jury had presented Fugatt claiming that in Fe b. 17 20 a t Nanjemy Parish in Charles Co. Fugatt stole 3 hog s of the value of 750 pounds of tobacco from Henry Ward of Ch arles Co. , planter At the Aug. 1721 Court Fugatt plead ed no t gu ilty and was tried by a jury which found him guilt y as char ged. Bef ore sentence was passed, Fugatt argued to th e Cou rt t hat the i ndictment against him had been insuf f icien t a s a matte r of law and therefore judgment should be in his f avor notwith standing the verdict. The Court agreed and r uled that "the sai d John from ye indictment be discharged and g o the reof without day." So urce : Cha rles Co., Md . Court and Land Records, Liber K No. 2, P P. 1 72-3. June 1722 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The mark of Henry Ward of Charles Co., planter, was recorded. Also, for his son, John Ward, a mark was recorded. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber L No. 2, p. 89.

Mar. 1725/6 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of John Sanders shows that Sanders' estate made a payment to Henry Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1724-1731," p. 22.

Jan. 1726/7 - Charles Co., Md. Court. At the Nov. 1726 Court William Walden/Warden (both surnames used several times) and David Parsons requested a land commission for their land called "Cole." The commissioners met on the land on Jan. 20, 1726/7 and took several depositions, which were reported back to the June 1727 court. Included was the following deposition: Henry Ward, aged 50 years or thereabouts, deposeth that about 10 years ago or thereabouts, old Matthew Sanders told him that a Spanish oak stood near that place being by the head of a valley the tree being now down was a bound tree of the land belonging to William Walden and David Parsons called Cole but knows not whether it was the first, second or third bound tree of Richard Nelson land called Cole. Henry makes his mark ("H"). Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber

74 P No. 2, pp. 490-492. Comment: James Ward is mentioned in other depositions.

Nov. 1728 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Richard Nellson shows that Nellson's estate made a payment to Henry Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1724-1731," p. 100.

Nov . 1729 - H enry W ard and Robert Covar t are next of kin in th e Ch arle s Co . , Md. inventory of Ha ines Ellixson. Henry Ward also sig ns the inventory as credit or. The administratrix of th e es tate is Ma rgaret Hyde, wife of Joseph Hyde. Value of in vent ory : 8/9/2 So urce : Skinner , V. L . , Jr ., "A bstra cts of the Inventories of th e Pr erog at i ve Cour t of Ma ryla nd, 1 728-1734," p. 19. Co mmen t: H ow is Henr y next-of-k in to Ellixson? Is Margaret Ellix son 's wi dow wh o ha s remar ried Jose ph Hyde? Henry did not h ave a si ster M arga ret or a da u . Ma rgaret. Henry's wife is Ma rgar et S anders , an d her m othe r was named Eleanor. Th e Ch arle s Co . ,Md . Admini stra tion Account of Hans Ellic kson is dated July 1730. It is a very small estate, Admin istr ator s/Exec utor s: Jose ph H yde a nd his wife Margaret Hyde. So urce Skin ner , V. L. , Jr. , "Abstract s of the Admin istr atio n Acco unts of the Pre rogat ive Court of Maryland, 1724- 1731 ," P 137. Al though the word "executors" is used, fin will I can d no for Ellixso n/El licks on.

Feb. 1729/30 - Prince Ge orge's Co., Md. Deeds. Whereas William Benson of Charle s Co. and Catherine his wife of the one part'and-Henry Ward of Prince George's Co. of the other part are now jointly sei zed in possession in fee of a tract of land in Prince George 's Co., formerly in Charles Co., called "Ward's Wheel" co ntaining 550 acres of land more or less, situate near Pamun key Creek beginning at a large bounded white oak, the first bou nded tree of said land and running thence northeast 320 per ches, then northwest 250 perches, then southwest till it i ntersects a northwest line drawn from the beginning tree. Now the said William Benson and Catherine his wife, and Henry Ward do by these p resents make a full and perfect and absolute partition of th e said land between them in the following manner: the sa id William Benson and Catherine his wife and their heirs sha 11 have all that part of the aforesaid tract which lyeth on the east side of the Divisional line of the said land agreed upon by the said parties which line begins at the end of 160 perches in the first and northeast line of said tract and r uns northwest 250 perches till it intersects the southwest line of said tract of land for the full part and portion of the said William Benson and Catherine

75 his wi fe, and the said Henry Ward and his heirs shall have, hold, occupy and enjoy all that part of the aforesaid tract of Ian d which lyeth on the west side of the aforesaid divisi onal line of the said land by the parties aforesaid agreed upon . Sig ned William Benson and Catherine Benson (make their marks) William's mark is "WB" with the last stroke of the "W" al so serving as the first stroke of the "B." Catherine's mark i s "H." Not signed by Henry Ward. Wil liam Benson and Catherine his wife declare that all the wi thin mentioned land that lies to the westward of the within mentioned northwest dividing line to be the true inheri tance of the within named Henry Ward, Rec orded by Henry Ward Aug. 1730. Sou rce: Prince George's Co., Md. Deeds, Liber Q, pp. 62- 4.

Jul.-Aug. 1730 - Prince George's Co., Md. Land Recor ds . At the Mar. 1730 Court John Edgar of Prin ce George ' s Co. requested a land commission for his Princ e George ' s Co. land called the "Horsepen." On July 30, 1730, the commis sioners met at Mrs. Hannah Edgar's, and then went to a large white oak near Henry Ward's plantation which wa s lately bl own down, and took the following depositions. (1) John Ward, aged about 64 or 66, de clared that his father John Ward, Sr., showed this depone nt the afor esaid white oak and told him it was the beginni ng tree of his Pamunkey land and that he has seen it sev eral times since and that he was a lusty lad when he was f irst showed it, but doth not know how long it is since. This deponent further saith that he an d George Br itt got warrant of Col. Darnall for 200 acres of land and af ter [Britt] died he and the widow Britt execu ted the sai d warrant on the land where Henry Ward and Henry Mo ore now liv es beginning at the aforesaid white oak and after the S urveyor had laid it out this deponent had some do ubt by the richness of the land that it would not be clear la nd but must be included in some older surveys and so dro pped his pr etensions and proceded no further. (2) John Clemen's, aged about 50 years, declared that about 15 years ago he built the first house upon Mr. Edgar's land called "the Horsepenn" and Richard Edgar told this deponent then that "Ward's Wheel's" second bound tree was a marked white oak standing on the side of a knowl near Henry Ward's plantation and the s aid Richard Edgar told this deponent as they were looki ng for timber thereabouts, Yonder (says he) stands the second bound tree of "Ward's Wheel" and this deponent verily be lieves this white oak to be the tree he meant for he was we 11 acquainted in these woods.... (3) John Franklin, aged about 59 years, declares that about 19 years ago Henry Mo ore brought this deponent from

76 Weetawick's branc h to thi s whi te oa k and told this depo nent that it was the s econ d tr ee of John Ward 's la nd cal led "Ward's Wheel" on which t he s aid Moore then live d and this depo nent understood that t hey came upon the first line to th e sa id tree and then the sai d Mo ore a nd th is de ponen t went in pursuit of the third tree whi ch t he sa id Mo ore s aid w as a r ed o ak near an Indian fi eld but found none then , and this depo nent further saith tha t wh ere the s aid M oore showe d him a wh ite oak was Weetawick 's b ranc h sid e for the first tree of " Ward ' s Wheel," that up t he h ill from thenc e he has s een 3 pear trees growing there and sev eral _ [ci on ' s?] and that some years afterwards this d epon ent saith he m et th e sai d Henr y Mo ore and after some di scou r se the s aid M oore told this d epon ent that he had found all the boun d tre es of "War d's Wh ee„ „ li II and that the first tr ee s tood near er Ma ttawo man r un tha n th at he showed him on for t he fi rst a nd tha t He nry Moore likewise sh owed him the divis ion b etwee n him and Henry Ward. (4) John Gardi ner, aged about 72 years, declared ... that he has seen some pear trees growing in an old Indian field near where Henry Moore now lives when he built the first house on the said plantation which he thinks was about 19 years since. (5) George Nob le, one of the present Commissioners, at the request of He nry Moore did declare upon oath that some time last Spring after the said Moore had a commission to prove and perpetu ate the bounds of "Ward's Wheel" and that Henry Ward got th is deponent to run out "Ward's Wheel" from the said white oa k as the first tree thereof and likewise a division line b etwixt the said Ward and William Benson as he understood. (6) Francis Pa in, aged 29 years, at the request of said Moore declares th at last winter Henry Ward showed him this white oak and tol d him there was the damned [could be "downed" but looks more li ke "damned"] white oak they were going to prove to be the f irst tree of "Ward's Wheel" and that his? brother had told him so but he would not believe him because they were at vari ance and that Mattawoman John Saunders he understood had sa id so, and that this deponent has heard the said Henry Wa rd's wife, daughter of said Saunders, since the last commissi on was executed in the Spring , say that she has heard her father say it was the first tree of "Ward's Wheel." The Commission then adjourned till Aug. 10, at which time they met at the a foresaid white oak and took the following depositions: (7) Henry Barn es, aged about 54 years, declared that betwixt 20 and 30 years ago he was in company with the aforesaid John Wa rd, Thomas Plunkett, widow Britt and Luke Gardiner the surv eyor and others at this said white oak and then John Ward di d say that his father showed him that white

77 oak for a bound tree of his Pamunkey land and this deponent believes he said for the second boun d tree of the said land but is not positive, and this depone nt furthe r saith that he remembers an old Indian field whe rein stoo d two large spreading trees which field is now e nclosed i n the plantation where Henry Ward now lives in which old India n field this deponent says he has often heard tha t old Joh n Ward (the taker up of "Ward's Wheel") did desi re to bui Id his said land if he had lived a litt le longer (8) Henry Ward, aged about 54 yea rs (who r ef us ing t o be sworn generally) was sworn to testif y his kno wled ge of and to the bounds of the "Horsepenn" onl y, did de clar e tha t about 7 years ago Mr. James Stoddert came to him an d de sired him to show him the jaaid Stoddert the bo und tree of t he la nd this deponent lived on and this depo nent brou ght the s aid Stoddert to this white oak and then the said Stod dert run a line from thence and as this depon ent under stoo d by their discourse afterward that it was a li ne of Mr. Edg ar ' s land called the "Horsepenn" and that the said Stod dert run that line from the said white [oak] in or der to tr y wh ether two or three trees he had occasion of fo r buildin g st ood i n the said Edgar's land or no, and this de ponent fu rthe r sai th that he never knew any other bound t ree of th e la nd he lives on called "Ward's Wheel" than the sa id white oak and t hat the aforesaid white oak as before de scribed ( by w hich he now stands) was always taken to be t he second bou nd tr ee of "Ward's Wheel" and that he and He nry Moore adj udged it to be the second bound tree of "Ward *s Wheel" and reve rsed the first course from thence when th is depone nt a nd He nry Moore first divided the said "Ward's Wheel" a nd s ettle d the said land. (9) Henry Moore, aged about 67 ye ars, declared that about 8 or 9 years since he took up a piec e of land abou t 200 acres called "Moore's Chance" and begun at the aforesaid white oak and Mr. Stoddert the surveyor be ing afraid tha t the first course run into Mr. Edgar's land cal led the "Horse penn" desired this deponent to get Mr. Edg ar's certifica te of the "Horsepenn" which he did and then Mr . Stoddert foun d he had run a little into Edgar's land so al tered the firs t course and made it run with the said land c ailed the "Hor sepenn" and this deponent then supposed and this deponent further declares that he never knew any othe r tree of "War d's Wheel" and that he asked John Ward several times whether the said white oak he took to be the first or second tree o f "Ward's Wheel" and the said John would never resolve him t ill January last the said John Ward told him he would swear at the Commission that his father told him it was the fir st tree and desired this deponent to be kind to his brothe r for says he you will escheat the land you liv e on; and this deponent further saith that Henry Ward afores aid told him t hat when Joseph Manning was arunning out the land called "W ard's Wheel"

78 he begun at the aforesaid white oak for the second bound tree thereof and reversed the first course (not knowing any other tree) and that the said Ward told this deponent that one John Saunders told him the said oak was the first tree. This deponent further saith that about 19 years ago he first settled where he now lives and then he took the aforesaid white oak to be the second bound tree of "Ward's Wheel." The 9 depositions were reported back to the Aug. 1730 Court. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Land Records, Liber Q, pp . 66-9. Comment: Henry Ward's sister Catherine and her husband William Benson sold their half of "Ward's Wheel" to Henry Moore in Mar. 1708/9 but repurchased it from him im Mar. 1733/4.

Dec. 1730 - Henry Ward and John Ward are named as next-of- kin in the Charles Co., Md. inventory of their brother Thomas Ward. See Thomas Ward for complete record and source.

140 acres. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber M No. 2, p. 299.

June 1732 - T he Charles Co., Md. will of Eleanor Sanders, widow (probat ed Mar. 1736/7) leaves: —to son Matt hew, 1 shilling; —to dau. Mar garet Ward, * of estate, after debt to William Robertson is paid ; —wearing app arel to be divided between Elizabeth and Anne Ward and Jane Newton; —to grandson John, personalty; —to grandson William Robertson, * of present estate equally to be divided between his aunt Margaret Ward and he, and his own propo rtional share already above-mentioned (that is to say wha t did belong to his father's estate), Executors: Wi lliam Robertson and dau. Margaret, Source: Ma ryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 7, p. 207. Comment: " Grandson John" is Sanders not Ward; see Eleanor's June 1738 adm inistration account.

Mar. 1732/3 - Henry Ward witnesses the Prince Georges Co. Md. will of Henry Moor (probated Feb. 1735/6). The other

79 witnesses are John Ward [Henry's son] and James Simpson. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 7, p. 161.

1733 - Henry Ward is in the tax list of the Lower Part of Piscattaway Hundred, Prince George's Co., Md. Source: "Calendar of Maryland State Papers. No. 1. The Black Books," Item No. 270 (Clearfield Company reprint, p. 41.) Comment: Henry's son John Ward is next to him on this tax list which is not in alphabetical order.

June 1733 - Charles C o . , Md. Court . In Apr. 1733, George Williams, a native In dian, peti tioned Lord Baltimore stating that he was the son a nd heir of Willi am [first name only] who intermarried with a Pamunke y Indi an Queen named Elizabeth [first name only] of Prince Geo rges C o., Md. George stated that the current Lord Baltimore ' s grandfathe r had granted to his ancestors a ce rtain neck of la nd lying in Charles Co. (now in Prince Ge orges Co) which his ancestors had assigned to his fathe r William, Geor ge further stated that he had forbidden Walt er Pye of Charle s Co., merchant, Henry More of Prince George s Co . , and Edwar d Neale of Charles Co. not to settle or make any impro vement s upon his neck of land, but notwithstanding t his, they have s ettled and say that this fall they and ot hers will perhap s settle the whole neck, George closed by sayi ng that he was u nable to withstand them, and therefore request ed his Lor dship to intercede and prevent this which would be t o the detr iment of himself and his poor family . In response to the petition, L ord Baltimore wrote to the Justices of the Charles Co. Court , as follows: "Nothing being more agreeable to me than t hat strict justice be done to all within this Province," I d esir e that you Gentlemen will take such depositions as you sha 11 judge requsite or other information touching the pr ayer of the petitioner, and that you will record your pro ceed ings and transmit them to the Governor. Signed "Baltimo re." At the June 1733 Charles Co. C ourt , "the Justices here in obedience to his said Lordship 's d irection at the instance of the said George Williams and i n th e presence of the aforesaid Walter Pye and Edward N eale , as well as several others said to be interested in t he 1 ands aforesaid, took the following depositions in open cou rt." There follows a series of 8 de posi tions. The first and most definitive deposition is tha t of Henry's brother John Ward, quoted in its entirety belo w . "John Ward, aged seventy five year s or thereabouts, deposeth that he has known George Wil liams, a Native Indian, from his infancy till this time, that he was always deemed and reputed to be the son of the Quee n of Pamunkey who was wife to an Indian called Mr. Will iam, the father of the said

80 George Williams, that h e has freque ntly seen the said George Williams suck the said Queen of Pam unkey, both when he was very young and when he was two or t hree years of age, that this deponent hath hear d several In dians say that the old King of Mattawoman, whe n he was abo ut to die, called together his great men into a la rge cabin an d declared to them that he gave a neck of land commonly cal led Cornwallis' neck, lying in Prince George' s County, to the aforesaid Queen of Pamunkey; and he [John] further say s Mr. Edward Neale, Mr. Walter Pye, Henry More, Henry Ward, John Edgar, Thomas Marshall, Henry Frerm?, William Mar shall [and] John Stoddart have settled on the Ian d which was always deemed and reputed to belong to the said Q ueen of Pamu nkey and that the plantation where Willia m Hutchinson lately lived was likewise deemed to be within the said land." The other 7 depositi ons either r epeat or elaborate on what John said. Depone nts say they have known George Williams from his infancy; that his parentag e is as he has stated; that the land in questi on was Cornw allis' Neck ("the lands between the mouth of Ma ttawoman and the head of Piscattaway"); that this land was know n to be Indi an land; that the persons named by John Ward and others (Fran cis Payne, Richard Tubman, Mrs. Thomas Stone, Zeph aniah Wade, Richard Wade, Hannah Barnes, James Wemmes?, George Dent, Thomas Barnes, and George Cook, tenant of Walter Pye) have se ttled on the land reserved for the Indians. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R No. 2, pp. 331-2. Comment: John Ward's deposition grossly exagerates his age . The deposition of Ri chard Wheeler also st ates that Henry Ward has settled on the land . James Sympson's depo sition says that 2 or 3 years ago, Edward Neale was negoti ating with George Wil liams about the purchase of the land wh ere Neale's quarter i s now situated, but not being able to c ome to terms on the p rice, Neale said he would settle it anyw ay. It appears to me that is the real nub of this disput e; that is, that many of the persons named in the deposition s as settling on Indi an lands had earlier paid the Indian s for them, but latel y a few white settlers had refused to do so (perhaps becau se George Williams was demanding larger pa yments.) This would explain why Williams has complained about only Neale, Py e and More, See the Nov. 1663 re cord for John Ward, S r. showing that the Indian King had bee n paid for John's Ian d (presumably "Lee", but perhaps "War d's Wheel.") Also on the 1663 list are Zachary Wade and Ca pt. Stone. The land under discussion in this petition and de positions clearly ref ers to land in the area of "Ward's Whe el." Is the complain t against Henry Moore with regard to hi s half of "Ward's Wheel " or to other land?

81 June 1735 - Prince Georg e's Co., Md. Cou rt. At the Dec. 1734 Court, Charles Pye, of Prince Georg es Co. , was granted a la nd commission to exa mine the bounds of part of a parcel of 1 and in Prince George s Co. called "Ma ttawoman Ne ck" which he o wned. The commissio ners took 10 dep ositions in Mar . 1734 /5 and June 1735, wh ich depositions were report ed back to t he Court in June 173 5. The depositi on of Henry Ward was taken June 1735 and reads as follows H enry Ward, aged 59 y ears or thereabo uts, declar es that abou t 15 or 16 years ago he was desired by Henry Mo or to ask old Matthew Sanders if he was ever s worn to the upper plac e of Cornwallis boun ds, he answered he was not nor Robert Midd leton neither, John Sanders, the sai d Matthew's son being by a nswered what signifi es that query fo r that is t he place, the right place against Nump's? Island a nd he belie ves the same S ource: Prince George's Co., Md. Land Records, Liber T, p . 2 83. C omment: There are no other mentions of Wards in this depo sition series but considerable discussion of the Indians who lived therebouts (including Prince George) and of Matt awoman Neck alias Cornwallis Neck.

Mar. 1735/6 - Henry Ward and his son John Ward appraise the Prince George's Co., Md. inventory of Margaret Locklin. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1733-1738," p. 55.

Sep. 1737 - Henry Ward, Sr., witnesses the Prince George's Co., Md. will of Thomas Millsteed (probated Dec. 1737). The will leaves to brother William "Mountain." Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 7, p. 229. Comment: The reference to Henry Ward as "Sr." implies there is now a younger Henry Ward in the area.

Apr. 17 38 - H enry Ward , plan ter , o f Pri nee Georges Co., Md. , makes h is wil 1 (P robat ed Jun e 4, 1 739). The will leaves: — to so n Benj amin , 80 acres "Saund erses Pleasure" and "Saunde rses N egle ct," Charle s Co . ; said son dying without issue, said t ract s to be div ided b etwee n daughters Elizabeth and Ann ; and pers onalt y. So n Benj amin to continue with his mother until of a ge 21 Sho uld sh e mar ry or die before that time he is le ft t o car e of h is [Be nj amin's ] brother John Ward, a nd kin sman Will iam De nson [ sic; should be Benson]. — to da u. Eli zabe th, p ersona lty; — to da u . Ann , person a lty; — to so n John , person a lty; —to wi fe Mar gare t, re sidue of estate. Executo rs: wi fe M argar et and eldest dau . Elizabeth, Witness es: Th omas Addi ngton, Thomas Sma llwood, and Samuel

82 Wilson. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol 31 June 173 8 - Ch arles Co., Md. Cour t. Administration Account of E lean or San ders by William Rob enson, executor. Gros s es tate 39/15/10* Le ss d isburs ement s 6/8/1 To b e di sposed of a ccord ing t o de ceased's will 33/7/9* To h er s on Mat thew Sande rs, 1 shi lling; her wearing clothes equa lly to be divid ed be tween Eli zabeth Ward, Ann Ward and Jane New ton; h er tr unk t o Eli zabe th Ward; to her grandson Jona than Sande rs he r gun call ed " Bess." After payment of the abov e lega cies , the r esidu e t o be equally divided between the acco untant [Wil liam Roben son ] and Margaret Ward, Sure ties : Willia m M ilste ad an d Jo hn Blanshot. S ourc e : Cha rles Co . , Md. C ourt and Land Records, Liber T No • 2, p. 54 2. Nov. 1739 - Prince George's Co., Md. Inventory of Henry Ward. Appraisers: Thomas Smallwood and William Moore (value 183/15/0.) Next-of-kin: Elizabeth Ward and John Ward. Executrices: Mrs. Margaret Ward and Elizabeth Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1738-1744," p. 13. Comment: Nov. 1739 is not the date the inventory was made but the date it was approved by the executrices.

Aug. 1740 - Prince George's Co., Md. Administration Account of Henry Ward. Net value of estate: 8/12/6. Heirs:, (unnamed) are of age. Executrices: Mrs. Margaret Ward, Elizabeth Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1737-1744," p. 64. Comment: The great disparity between the inventory value and the net estate suggests that Henry's debts were very considerable .

July 1741 - The Prince George's Co., Md. administration account of Thomas Adington shows that Adington's estate made a payment to Margaret Ward. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1737-1744," p. 86.

Oct. 1741 - Margaret Ward receives a payment from the estate of John Lemaster in Charles Co., Md. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland,

83 1737-1744," p. 103. Comment: See the comment under the next record.

Oct. 1744 - The Charles Co., Md. inventory of John Butler names Marga ret Ward as either kin or creditor of Butler. Sources : (1) Charles Co., Md. Inventories, 1735-1752, p . 271 , and (2) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1744-174. p. 19. Comment: It is not clear from either the Charles Co. or the Preroga tive Court version of this r ecord whether Margaret was Butler' s kin or c reditor. The othe r 2 names in Butler's inventory f or whom it is not clear whet her they were kin or creditor are Richa rd Edelen and Eliz abeth Lewis. William Butler was the admini strator for John B utler . This and the previ ous record may be for a different Margaret Wa rd. I say that because the two records are from Charles Co. , not Princ e George's Co., a nd there was another Margaret Wa rd, widow of Joseph Ward, wh o lived in Charles Co. The la st record I have for that Ma rgaret Ward is July 1736 so I d o not know if she was still alive (and not remarried) in Oct. 17 41 and Oct. 1744. Despite the Charle s Co. origins of b oth Henry and Margaret Sanders War d, and of "Ward's Wheel," at the time of the 1741 and 1744 re cords , Hen ry's widow Margare t was presumably living just over t he line in Prince George's C o. where "Ward's Wheel" was located during th e period 1695-1745 However, in 1745, a small are a of south east Prince George 's Co. (including "Ward's Whe el") was m oved back to Charl es Co. from whence it had orig inally com e. That is why we find later records of the Henr y Ward fam ily and "Ward's Wh eel" in Charles Co.

Sep. 1753 - Charles Co., Md. Court Deposition of John Ward, age 42, son of Henry Ward. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber D No. 3, p. 309. Comment: Since this record shows John was b. 1711, Henry and Margaret were married by that date.

Nov. 1762 - Charles Co . , Md. Court Franci s Robertson requested a land commi ssion f or hi s land ca lied "Sanders' Pleasure." The commis sioners took 4 deposi tions (Robert Haislip, William Warde r, Henr y Woo dward and William Nelson), all of which discuss t he divi ding line betw een Francis Robertson and Henry Wa rd. Th e dep ositions mention various trees, a sandy knowl, the hea d of a branch (unnamed), an old road formerly call ed "Chi ckamu xion" opp osite Henry Woodward's Spring, and the li ne of Whit Lan d where a glut was drove down. The d epositi ons a lso menti on John Blancett and John Woodward, fat her of Henry Woodward • Source: Charles Co. , Md. Cour t and Land Records, Liber

84 M No • 3, pp. 122 -3. C omme nt: "San ders' P leasur e, c onta ining 164 acres in Chin gamu xon Hund red of Charle s Co ., Md . , was surveyed for Matt hew Sand ers in Mar. 1688/ 9. S ee t he De c. 1719 and June 1732 wil Is o f Ma tthew a nd Ele anor Sand ers w here half of "San ders ' PIeas u re" (wh ich wa s the Mat thew Sanders homeplace) is 1 eft to t heir daught er Mar garet (He nry W ard ' s wife ) and the othe r ha If P assed t o a Ro berts on g rands on. Thus, the divi ding lin e be tween F rancis Robe rtso n and Henry Ward, spoken of i n de tail in the abo ve dep ositi ons , is t he dividing line betw een the 82 a cres of "Sand ers ' Plea sure" that was owned by H enry and Mar garet a nd the 82 a cres that was owned by Robe rtso n. Henr y and M argare t wil led their half of "Sanders' Plea sure it to the ir son Benj am in Wa rd. A "g lut" is a wood or m etal bio ck t apered at one end .

Nov. 12, 1762 - Margaret Ward makes her Charles Co., Md. will (probated Dec. 21, 1774) and leaves: —to dau. Elizabeth Middleton, iron pot; —to grandaughter Ann Middleton, 1 cow; —to son Benjamin Ward, executor, tract "Saunders Pleasure," patented to Matthew Saunders and residue of personal estate. Witnesses: John Stoddert, Thomas Smallwood and John Roe. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 16, p. 87.

Issue of Henry and Margaret Ward: a. John Ward . b. Benjamin Ward, m. Sarah . c. Elizabeth Ward, m. Samuel Middleton. d. Ann Ward.

85 CHAPTER 7. CATHERINE WARD AND HUSBAND WILLIAM BENSON.

The following records have been found for Catherine and William. Sep. 1686 - The Charles Co., Md... will of John Ward (probated June 1687) leaves to 4th and youngest son Henry and to youngest daughter Catherine at 19 years of age, 550 acres lying between Pamunkey and Nating, equally. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 14. Comment: The name of the land left jointly to Henry and Catherine was "Ward's Wheel." Dec. 31, 1688 - Cattle mark recorded for Katherine Ward in Charles Co., Md. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber P, p. 34. Comment: A cattle mark for Catherine's brother Henry Ward was recorded at the same time. Aug. 1690 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Charles Shepherd makes a gift of a head of cattle to Katherine Ward, youngest daughter of John Ward, deceased. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber R, p. 332 (or possibly p. 188). Comment: Charles Shepherd was Catherine stepfather. He married Catherine's mother•Damaris after the death of John Ward .

Mar. 16, 1699/1700 - The Charles Co., Md. nuncupative will of Robert Benson (probated Apr. 3, 1700) leaves to son William, executor and sole legatee of estate, real and personal, except certain personalty belonging to testator's deceased wife, which is devised to her dau. Mary, wife of Michale Lynn. Witnesses: John Elder and Mary Miller. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 2, p. 196. Comment: For those doing Benson family research, see the Bensons (Stephen, William and Elizabeth) mentioned in the Mar. 1664/5 Calvert Co., Md. will of Stanley Adams. MCW, Vol. 1, p. 33. There is no mention of the name Benson in Liber A (1696-1699) of the Prince George's Co., Md. Court Records. May 1701 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of John Anderson shows that Anderson's estate made a payment to William Benson. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1704," p. 19.

Sep. 1704 - Charles Co., Md. Deeds. Thomas Warner, planter,

86 deeds to William Benson, planter, for 5000 pounds of tobacco (1) a tract called "The Gift" on the north side of Piscataway River and the south side of Chingamuxon Creek, bounded John Hatch, laid out for 50 acres, and (2) a tract called "Oakeington" on the north side of the Potomac at the head of Chingamuxon Creek, bounded by Hatches Marsh, laid out for 100 acres. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber Z, p. 146.

Nov. 1706 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Thomas Smoot shows William Benson on the list of debts owed to Smoot's estate. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1699-1708,' p . 35 .

Md. Deeds. William Benson,

momas itunn; granted lormeriy to jonn warn and last in possession of William Benson and Cathrine his wife. Signed William Benson and Cathrine Benson (make their marks). Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Land Records, Liber C, p. 243. Mar. 1713/4 - Charles Co., Md. Court. This mark, viz., a swallow fork in ye right ear and a crop and underkeel in ye left is William Benson, of Charles Co., planter, his proper mark of hogs and cattle here entered. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber D No. 2, p. 75.

May 1714 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of John Elder shows that Elder's estate received a payment from William Benson. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1712-1716," p . 16 .

Nov. 1717 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of John Marler shows that Marler's estate made a payment to William Benson. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories and Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1715-1718," p . 63 .

Feb. 1717/8 - Richard Nevitt and William Benson were sureties

87 for Thomas Rookwood, the executor of Edward Rookwood in Charles Co., Md. Source: Newman, Harry W., "The Flowering of the Maryland Palatinate," p. 298 (citing Testamentary Proceedings, Liber 23, folio 179). Mar. 22, 1723/4 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of John Sanders shows that William Benson made a payment of 1500 pounds of tobacco to Sanders' estate. Sources: (1) Charles Co., Md. Administration Accounts, 1708-1738, p. 236, and (2) Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1718-1724," p. 121.

Feb. 1724/5 - "Lye By," containing 73 acres is surveyed Feb. 13, 1724/5 for William Benson, lying at Chingamuxon. No Hundred stated and nothing on facing page for subsequent conveyances . Source: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 418.

Apr. 1727 - William Benson appraises the Charles Co., Md. inventory of Charles Talford. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1724-1727," p. 48. Apr. 1727 - William Benson is the administrator of the estate of Archibald Anderson (taylor) in Charles Co., Md. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1724-1727," p. 48.

Sep. 1727 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Charles Talford shows that Talford's estate received a payment from William Benson. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1724-1731," p. 81.

May 1728 - William Benson is the administrator of the Charles Co., Md. estate of Archibald Anderson. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1724-1731," p. 106.

Feb. 1729/30 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Stephen Brown shows that Brown's estate made a payment to William Benson. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1724-1731," p. 130.

Feb. 1729/30 - Prince Georges Co., Md. Deeds. Whereas William

88 Benson of Charles Co. a nd Catherine his wife of the one part and Henry Ward of Princ e Georges Co. of the other part are now jointly seized in p ossession in fee of a tract of land in Prince Georges Co., formerly in Charles Co., called "Ward's Wheel" containing 550 a cres of land more or less, situate near Pamunkey Creek beg inning at a large bounded white oak, the first bounded tree of said land and running thence northeast 320 perches t hen northwest 250 perches, then southwest till it Inter sects a northwest line drawn from the beginning tree, Now the said William Benson and C ather ine his wife, and Henry Ward do by these presents make a f u1 1 and perfect and absolute partition of t he said land betwe en them in the following manner: the s aid William B enson and Catherine his wife and their heirs sh all have all that part of the aforesaid tract which lyeth on th e east side o f the Divisional line of the said land agreed upon by the said parties which line begins at the end of 16 0 perches in the f irst and northeast line of said tract and runs northwes t 250 perches till it intersects the southwes t line of sai d tra ct of land for the full part and portion o f the said Wi lliam Benson and Catherine his wife, and the said Henry Ward an d his heirs shall have all that part of the af oresaid tract of 1 and which lyeth on the west side of the aforesaid di visio nal line of the said land by the partie s aforesaid a greed upon . Signed William Benso n and Catheri ne Be nson (make their marks). William's mark is "WB" with the last stroke of the "W" also serving as the 1st stroke o f the "B", and Catherine's mark is "H." Not signe d by Henry Wa rd. William Benson and C atherine his wife declare that all the within mentioned la nd that lies to th e westward of the within mentioned northw est dividing line to be the true inheritance of the with in named Henr y War d. Recorded by Henry Wa rd Aug. 1730. Source: Prince Georg es Co., Md. D eeds, Liber Q, pp. 62- 4.

July-Aug. 1730 - See record of this date under Henry Ward; deposition (5) of George Noble mentions William Benson.

Mar. 1733/4 - Prince George's Co., Md. Deeds. Henry Moore of Prince George's Co., Md. , planter, and Sarah his wife, deed to William Benson, of Charles Co., Md. , planter, for 6000 pounds of tobacco, all that moiety or half part of a tract or parcel of land called "Ward's Wheel," lying in Prince George's between Nattinge and Pamunkey according as the metes and bounds set down in a deed of the same lands (from the said William Benson to the said Henry Moore) bearing date Mar. 8, 1708/9. Signed Henry Moore. Witnesses George Dent and John Hamill. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Land Records, Liber T,

89 pp. 113-4.

Apr. 1738 - The Prince Georges Co., Md. will of Henry Ward leaves the care of his son Benjamin Ward to kinsman William Denson [sic; should be Benson] in case of a certain contingency. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 8, p. 31. For complete record, see William's brother-in-law Henry Ward.

Jan. 1739/40 - William Benson appraises the Prince George's Co., Md. inventory of Joseph Enser, cordwainer. Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Inventories of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1738-1744," p. 21.

1753 - The Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll of 1753 shows that William Benson owns 275 acres of "Ward's Wheel." Source: T.L.C. Genealogy, "Charles County, Maryland, Rent Roll of 1753," p. 123. Comment: John Ward (son of Henry Ward) owns the other 275 acres of "Ward's Wheel."

1759-1761 - Charles Co., Md. Debt Books. William Benson owns the following tracts of land in 1759-1761 and is taxed thereon: —Oakington, 100 acres —The Gift, 50 acres —Lily, 70 acres —part of Ward's Wheel, 275 acres Source: 1759-1761 Charles Co., Md. Debt Books, MSA Microfilm Roll No. SR8231: 1759 (p. 43); 1760 (p. 2); 1761 (p. 2).

Issue of William and Catherine Benson: unknown.

90 APPENDIX 1. EARLY RECORDS OF THE NAME JOHN WARD IN VIRGINIA.

The name John Ward appears in Virginia by 1621. Since the first two John Wards in Maryland did not arrive there until 1633/4 and 1646, respectively, the possibility exists that they came to Maryland from Virginia rather than directly from England. Regarding the 1633/4 John Ward, Newman points out that, because the Ark and Dove stopped in the West Indies and Virginia en route to Maryland, a few of their passengers to Maryland may have been picked up there. Further, since the 1633/4 John Ward disappears from Maryland records, it is possible that he removed to Virginia after his period of servitude in Maryland was completed. The 1646 John Ward remained in Maryland until his death. I do not have any particular reason to think there is a Virginia connection for either of the early Maryland John Wards. However, since the possibility exists, I have set out below such records as I have found for the name John Ward in Virginia during the period 1621-1653.

Feb. 1623/4 - List of the names of those living in Virginia. At the Indian Thicket: 11 men, including John Ward. Source: Coldham, Peter W., "The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607-1660," p. 43. Jan./Feb. 1624/5 - Musters of the Inhabitants of Virginia. At Elizabeth City beyond Hampton River: John Ward by the ship "Elizabeth" in 1621. Source: Coldham, Peter W., "The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607-1660," p. 67. Comment: There is no subdivision called "Indian Thicket" in the 1624/5 lists. In the 1623/4 lists Elizabeth City was next to Indian Thicket. One might check the 1624/5 location of the other 10 Indian Thicket residents of 1623/4 to see if they were also in Elizabeth City beyond the Hampton River in 1624/5.

Mar. 1633/4 - John Ward, planter, of Verinas, receives a 21 year lease for 25 acres of land that is bounded E. upon his own land, W. towards land of Thomas Packer (or Parker), and S. upon the main river. Source: Nugent, Nell M., "Cavaliers and Pioneers," Vol. 1, p. 19. Comment: Three records later in Nugent (same page) is a May 1634 21 year lease of 60 acres (adjoining Daniel Sherley) to Seath [sic] Ward, planter, of Verina [sic] in the upper part. In the Seth Ward record the land leased to him is said to be in the upper part within the Corp. of Henrico. A record on the previous page in Nugent refers to Verinas as being within the Corp. of Charles City.

91 1635 - Thomas Normanton is granted 50 acres in Elizabeth City Co. [land description given], due by deed of sale from John Ward to whom it was due for transportation of one servant by the name of Ann Ward. Source: Nugent, Nell M., "Cavaliers and Pioneers," Vol. 1 , p. 37.

Apr. 1635 [sic] - Thomas Normanton is granted 250 acres in Elizabeth City Co. [land description given], due by deed of sale from John Ward Feb. 15, 1635 [sic] to whom it was due for transportation of 5 persons: Andrew Peterson, Jos. Browne, Elizabeth Blackly, Elizabeth Bently, and Ann Ward. Source: Nugent, Nell M., "Cavaliers and Pioneers," Vol. 1 , p . 37 . Comment: The date of the grant to Normanton should probably be Apr. 1636 because the sale to him did not take place until Feb. 1635/6 and the surrounding grants in Nugent bear 1635/6 and 1636 dates .

June 1636 - James Place is granted 550 acres in Henrico Co. [land description given], due in right of his now wife Elizabeth, to whom it was due, viz.: 250 acres in right of her first husband George Boates, to whom it was due for transportation of said Elizabeth and 4 servants; and 300 acres in right of her late husband John Ward, to whom it was due, viz.: 100 acres for his personal adventure as being an ancient planter in the time of Sir Thomas Dale, and 200 acres for transportation of his first wife Grace Ward and 3 [sic] persons: Cornelius Dehull, Vincent Dehall, Richard Tombs, Jon. Morgan, Thomas Robinson, and Richard Greete. Source: Nugent, Nell M., "Cavaliers and Pioneers," Vol. 1, p. 52.

July 1636 - Elizabeth Packer (or Parker), widow, is granted 500 acres in Henrico Co., between Curies & Varinaes, S. upon the main river, E. upon the 4 Mile Creek, W. towards the 3 Mile Creek, and N. into the woods. Due in right of her late husband Serjeant William Sharpe, who, as by certificate from the Ct. of Henrico dated Apr. 1636, transported 9 servants and 2 Negroes, the 9 servants including Jon. Ward. Source: Nugent, Nell M., "Cavaliers and Pioneers," Vol. 1, p. 45.

Apr. 1637 - "Account submitted by Joseph Clifton, executor of Daniel Hopkinson, merchant of the 'Tristram and Jane' of London, Mr. Joseph Blowe, for servants carried on her late voyage to Virginia: [list of 75 servants who were turned over to various persons, including Thomas Mason who was turned over to John Ward.]" Source: Coldham, Peter W., "The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607-1660," pp. 185-6.

92 Comment: This is an English record.

Aug. 1637 - John Orchard is granted 350 acres in James City Co. [land description given], for the transportation of his first wife Ann, deceased, his now wife Mary, his own personal adventure and 4 persons transported: William Oxford, John Ward, Margary Price, Francis Muffett. Source: Nugent, Nell M., "Cavaliers and Pioneers," Vol. 1 , p. 64 .

Aug. 1637 - Elizabeth Packer, widow, is granted 950 acres in Henrico Co., E. upon 4 Mile Creek, W. upon land of Seth Ward, S. upon the river, and N. into the woods. Due in right of her late husband Serjant William Sharpe and Thomas Packer, who at their own costs and charges transported 19 persons, including Jon. Ward. Note Henrico County Index to Patents carried this name as Parker. Source: Nugent, Nell, M., "Cavaliers and Pioneers," Vol. 1 , p . 65. ca. 1640 - John Holloway is granted 550 acres in Accomack Co. on the southernmost side of the main branch of Hungars Creek for his personal adventure and the transportation of 10 persons, including Jon. Ward. Source: Nugent, Nell M., "Cavaliers and Pioneers," Vol. 1, p. 123. Comment: No date is given in this record but the surrounding grants are in the summer of 1640.

Mar. 1652/3 - Nathaniel Bacon is granted 1075 acres in Isle of Wight Co. for the transportation of 22 persons, including John Ward. Source: Nugent, Nell M., "Cavaliers and Pioneers," Vol. 1, p. 275.

93 APPENDIX 2. LANDS OF JOHN WARD, SR.

This Appendix discusses the subsequent history of the 8 tracts of land held by John Ward, Sr. at his death. The lands passed to John's children by his Sep. 1686 will. 1. Ingerstone (also spelled "Angerstone" and "Engerstone.") "Ingerstone" was left to son John Ward, Jr. In 1761 it was still owned by Augustine Ward, son of John Ward, Jr.

2. Charles Town. "Charles Town" was left to son John Ward, Jr. In 1761 it was still owned by Augustine Ward, son of John Ward, Jr.

June 1737 - Charles Co., Md. Court. Augustine Ward's petition to the court for a land commission for "Charles Town" is granted. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber T No. 2, p. 331.

Aug. 1737 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The land commissioners for Augustine Ward's "Charles Town" (see previous record) met on the land on Aug. 2, 1737, and took 3 depositions which were reported back to the Aug. 1737 Court. The depositions are as follows:

(1) "John Dempsey, aged 67 years or thereabouts, declare s that about 24 years ago [so ca. 1713] he was at a resurveey) parcel of land in possession of Stephen Nowland called ,„ „ „ A a- U „ 4- 4-U.-, .-..(..'a,-, „„„. ,. „ „ J ,, „•„ T „ U „ T.J ~ .- ,1 D ~ <- ~

. L. a. o uncjf uuuiu una I- LllC UCg llllllllg 111 XgllL. 11U L L» tr XUOL. accordingly a red oak was then marked in their presence which tree is now standing on a level nigh the foot of a hill about 40 yards from the now dwelling house of Eleanor

a. %. * ** w aa u „ u aa.aa.ua. a-.. w aaa. va v. wu a. u a,aaaaaa 4, u a. >J , J. w a. *« .. a aaa aa J-iaaaii u w and Stephen Nowlan's lands had a dependence on the aforesaid boundary and that the surveyor accordingly began his survey from the said oak, and that the said John Ward and this deponent carried the chain."

(2) "Mary Dempsey, aged 60 years or thereabouts, declares that about 30 years ago she was going with her husband Stephen Nowlan to Peter Fardinando ' s, they went out of their road and the said Stephen showed her, this deponent, a hickory which was then lodged in an oak which is now fallen about

94 18 yards from the house of Eleanor Sanders and that the said hickory stood almost the length of it to the northward of the said oak which hickory the said Stephen Nowlan told her was a bound tree of a tract of land which the said Stephen and she then possessed called Femes to the best of her remembrance, and that this deponent always understood that the said Femes, John Ward's and Peter Fardinando's lands joyned together."

(3) "William Connell, aged 47 years or thereabouts, declares that about 30 years ago Stephen Nowlan showed this deponent a hickory standing in or very near the place mentioned in Mary Dempsey's deposition and told him it was a bound tree of a tract of land called Femes and that the lands of John Ward and Peter Fardinando joyned to the said hickory to the best of his remembrance."

Source: Charles Co Md . Court and Land Records, Liber No. 2, pp. 369-370.

3. Ward's Delight. "Ward's Delight" was left to son John Ward, Jr. In 1761 it was still owned by Augustine Ward, son of John Ward, Jr.

4. Old Plantation. "Old Plantation" was the name used by the Ward family for their * of a 500 a ere tract named Lee (also later cal led "Land of Lee" and " Leigh".) In some records the Ian d is not given any name at all which accounts for much of the confusion concerning i t. See the Sep. 1659 record under Jo hn Ward, Sr., for the o rigins of this land, "Old Plantation " (half of "Lee") was 1ef t by the will of John Ward, Sr., to son Thomas Ward. In his May 1 730 will, Thomas Ward 1 eft it to his son Thomas Ward, Jr. Sour ce: Maryland Calendar o f Wills, Vol. 6, p. 161. In Nov. 1 733 Thomas Ward, Jr., s old it to Ignatius Winter. Source : Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber 0 No. 2, pp . 12-3. Because othe r members of the Winter family are discussed below it is des irable to give a brief picture of the Winter family. Walter Winter was the patriar ch of the family and his wife's name was Catherine. They h ad 3 sons John Winter, William Winter and Ignatius Winter, an d also one daughter. Walter Winter d . intestate ca. Apr. 173 4 (date of inventory), and by Nov. 173 5 his widow Catherine h ad remarried Richard Price. Richard Price died testate in Charles Co. in Nov. 1753, and Cathe rine d. testate in Char les Co. in Aug. 1772. Walter Winte r was a large Charles C o. landowner as were his sons John W inter and William Winte r. The 1759 Charles Co. Debt Book ( pp. 11-12) shows John W inter owning 5 tracts totaling 787* a cres, and William Winte r owning 9 tracts totaling 872 ac res. Son Ignatius Wint er was sickly and died

95 young without marrying. Th e last re cord fou nd for him is Sep. 1736, and there are no estate p roceedin gs for him. Regarding Ignatius Winter, see the S ep. 1734 gift of personal property to him by his moth er Kather ine Wint er , widow of Walter, in which she states that "If Ignatiu s dies before he comes to the age of 21 o r without issue," the gift is to be divided between my ot her 3 chi ldren." The other * of Lee was o wned, beg inning i n Aug . 1 677, by John Gray. The reader m ay recall that Jo hn Gray appears to have married a a dau. of John War d , Sr . By the t ime of the Charles Co. Rent Roll t hat was m ade ca. 1707 Joh n Gray had had his part of "Lee" r esurveyed and it was foun d to contain 340 [or 348] acres rather th an 250 a cres. S ource: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-177 5, p. 33 5. The Apr. 1715 will of Jo hn Gray d ivided h is porti on of "Lee" (which was his homepl ace) betw een his sons Ric hard Gray and William Gray. Sou rce: Mary land Cal endar of Wills, Vol. 4, p. 82. In Sep. 172 0 Richard Grey (a nd wife Johannah) sold his interest in "Lee" to Walter Winter (calls i t on the west side of a run call ed Ward ' s Run) . Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Rec ords , Lib er H No. 2 , pp. 393-395. In Nov. 1725 William Grey ( and wife Elizabet h) sold his interest in "Lee" to Walter Winter ( same des cription as in Richard Gray's deed.) Sour ce: Charl es Co., Md. Cour t and Land Records, Liber L No. 2 , pp. 253-4 . Wal ter Wint er continued to hold the Gray portion o f Lee un til his death. In Sep. 1736, John Winte r, who wa s the ad ministra tor of his father Walter's estate, deeded t he Gray portion of "Lee" to his brother Ignatius Win ter. Sou rce: Cha rles Co. , Md. Court and Land Records, Lib er 0 No. 2, pp. 1 66-168. With Thomas Ward, Jr.'s 1733 deed to Igna tius Win ter of the Ward portion of "Lee" ( "Old Plan tation") , and Joh n Winter's 1736 deed to Ignat ius Winte r of the Gray/Wi nter portion of "Lee," the entir ety of "L ee" was reunited in the hands of Ignatius. But Ign tius died not lon g therea f ter , and the whole of "Lee" appa rently pa ssed to his near est relative, his mother, Mrs. Catherine Winter Price . The 1753 Charles Co. Ren t Roll sh ows Rich ard Pric e as the owner of "Lee" (500 acr es) . Sou rce: TLC Genealo gy» "Charles County, Maryland, Rent Roll of 1753 ," P. 35 The 1759 Charles Co., Md . Debt Boo k (p. 2 0) shows Katherine Price owning the following land : —500 acres "Leigh" (both t he Ward a nd Gray portions) —100 acres "Inglethorp" (d iscussed below) —50 acres "Ward's Addition " (discusse d below) —74 acres "Serjeant's Moun t" —76 acres "Gray's Neglect" The original owner of "S erjeant's Mount" was William Sergeant, the 3rd husband o f Damaris Ward. See the Apr. 1695 record under John Ward , Sr. (p. 23.) The 1753 Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll shows th at "Sergeant's Mount" (74 acres)

96 and "Gray's Neglect" (76 acres) were surveyed for Walter Winters in, respectively, Feb. 1721/2 and Oct. 1721, were both owned in 1753 by Richard Price, and were both found to "lie in an elder survey called 'Leigh'" in 1768. The 1753 Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll (p. 145) also shows a 31 acre tract called "The Foxes Walk" that was surveyed in Nov. 1748 for John Winter, and which was located between "Lee" and "Ogle Thorpe" [sic; presumably "Ingolthorpe" discussed below.] "Lee" returned to Ward family ownership in the 1760's. This will be discussed in a subsequent volume.

5. Ingoltho rpe (also spelled "Ingerthorpe," "Ingorthorpe," etc.) "Ing olthorpe" was left to son Thomas Ward, The Char les Co., Md. Rent Roll shows that by ca. 1707 "Ingorthorp e" was owned by Joseph Manning, not by Thomas Ward. Sour ce: Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642-1775, p. 336. There is no conveyance of "Ingorthorpe" from Thomas Ward to Jos eph Manning in the Charles Co. deed records, however , su ch a transaction is refered to "about 25 or 26 years ago" in deposition (3) of the Oct. 1734 record under Thomas Ward , Sr . In Nov . 1716, Joseph Manning sold "Ingethorp" to John Shackerly. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber H No. 2, pp. 30-1. It is not entirely clear from the deed abstra ct whether Joseph is selling all (100 acres) or only half ( 50 acres) of "Ingethorp" to Shackerly. According to the Rent Roll cited above (p. 336), the entire 100 acres was sold. In Feb. 1717/8, J ohn Shakley /Sheke rtie [sic] made his will and le ft "Jugot horp " to hi s son Benjamin S hakley [sic ] . Source: Mar yland Cal enda r of Wi lis, V ol. 4, p . 140. The May 1730 will of Thomas Ward d oes not me ntion "Ingorthorp e", eithe r by name o r impl ication , w hich suggests that Thomas Ward had ind eed sol d it t 0 Manning, Nevertheless, in Nov. 173 3, Thomas War d, Jr . , the o nly son of Thomas Ward, sold "Ingor thorpe" ( alon g with "Old P lantation" and "Ward's Addition") to Ignati us W inter . Sourc e: Charles Co., Md. Court and L and Recor ds , Liber 0 No. 2 , pp. 12-3 I can only speculate t hat Thoma s Wa rd, Jr ., stil1 claimed title to "Ingorthrop e" becaus e no deed f rom hi s father t o Manning had ever be en record ed . Thomas Ward , Jr . , however , seems to recogniz e that th ere is a co nflict in the ow nership of "Ingorthorp e" becaus e in descri bing t he 3 parce Is sold to Ignatius Wi nter , he says "now i n my p ossession" with respect to "Old Pla ntation," but not fo r "Ing orthorpe" or "Ward's Addition." The situ ation is further confused because on Apr. 10, 1734, there is one deed of "Ingorthorpe" by John Winter to John Mannin g, and then another deed of "Ingorthorpe" by Benjamin Sh akerlett/Shackerlit to John Winter, [identical

97 land descriptions] Sour ce: Charles Co Md. Court and Land Recor ds, Liber 0 No. 2, pp . 38 and 47. John Winter was the broth er of Ignatius Wint:e r . Th e 1753 Charles Co Rent Roll shows Richard Price as the o wner of "Ingolthorpe" (100 acres). Source: TLC Genea logy, "Charles County, Maryland, Rent Roll of 1753," p . 36 Th e 1753 Charles Co. Rent Roll also shows a tract of land calle d "The Foxes Walk" (31 acres) patented Mar. 1748/9 for John Winter, lying betwe en "Lee" and "Ogle Thorpe" [sic; presu mably " Ingolthorpe. "] Th e 1759 Charles Co., Md. Debt Book (p. 20) shows "Ingl ethorpe " (100 acres ) owned by Katherine Price. See discu ssion u nder "Old PI antation"/"Lee" above, "I ngortho rpe" returne d to Ward family ownership in the 1760* s. Thi s will be di scussed in a subsequent volume.

6. Ward's Additio n^ "Ward's Addition" (50 acres adjoining William Stone's) was left to son Thomas Ward. (Note - this is different land than the 76 acre "War d's Addition" that was surveyed for John Ward, Jr., in Sep . 1731.) The Charles Co ., Md. Rent Roll shows that by ca. 1707 "Ward's Addition" was owned by Joseph M anning, not by Thomas Ward. Source: Ch arles Co., Md. Rent Ro 11, 1642-1775, p. 338. There is ru> conveyance of "Ward's Addition" from Thomas Ward to Joseph Ma nning in the Charles C o. deed records . In Jan. 1717/8 , Joseph Manning made his will and left all of his land ( except "Mannings .Disco very," so it includes "Ward's Addition" ) to his son John Mann ing. Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills , Vol. 4, p. 124. In Feb. 1718/9 , John Manning made his will and left "Ward's Addition" "bought by father [Joseph Man ning] of Thomas Ward" to his son Richar d Manning. Source: Ma ryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 7, p. 148. However, this b equest never went into effect becau se John Manning contin ued to live until 1735, and in Sep. 1724 he (John Manning ) sold "Ward's Addition" to Edwa rd Milstead. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber L No. 2, p. 200 * The May 1730 w ill of Thomas Ward doe s not mention "Ward's Addition," either by name or implicatio n, which suggests that Thomas Ward had indeed sold it to Joseph Maning. Nevertheless, in Nov. 1733, Thomas Ward , Jr., the only son of Thomas Ward, s old "Ward's Addition" (along with "Old Plantation" and " Ingorthorpe") to Ignat ius Winter. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records , Liber 0 No. 2, pp. 12-3. I can only speculate that Thomas Ward, Jr., still claimed title to "Ward's Addition" beca use no deed of from his father to Man ning had ever been rec orded. Thomas Ward, Jr., however, see ms to recognize that t here is a conflict in the ownership of "Ward's Addition" b ecause in describing the 3 parcels sol d to Ignatius Winter, he says "now in my

98 posse ssio n" w ith resp ect to " Old Plantation," but not for "Ward ddit ion" "Ingorth orpe . " 's A or 1 It is 20 y ears unt il the n ext record of "Ward's Addition. The 1 753 Char les Co . Rent Rol 1 shows Richard Price as the owner of "War d's Addi tion" (5 0 acres). The Rent Roll goes on to sta te t hat in 1 768 "War d's Addition" lies in an elder sur ve y ca lied "Le igh, " and is not entered in the Revenue Offic e Bo oks . So urce : TLC Genealogy , "Charles County, Maryl and , Ren t Ro 11 o f 1753," p. 38. Richard Price had marri ed K athe rine Win ter, the mother of Ignatius Winter. See t he d iscu ssio n un der "Old Plantation"/"Lee" above. Th e 17 59 C harl es C o., Md . Debt Book (p. 20) shows "Ward's Addit ion" (50 acr es ) owned by Katherine Price.

The Mountai n. "The Mountain" was left to son James Ward. James hel d it until his death, and it then passed to his son Willi am Wa rd. In Apr. 1732 William Ward sold it to Moses Bell. So urce : Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber M No. 2, p. 29 1. In Aug. 1732 Moses Bell and wife Katherine sold it to Thomas Milstead. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber M No. 2, p. 312. The Sep. 1737 Prin ce Ge orge's Co. will of Thomas Milstead (probated Dec. 1737 ) lef t "Mountain" to his brother William Milstead. Source: M ary la nd Calendar of Wills, Vol. 7, p. 229. The 1753 Char les C o. Rent Roll shows Teresa Millstead as the owner of "Moun tain" (112 acres). Source: TLC Genealogy, "Charles Count y, Maryland, Rent Roll of 1753," p. 37. Despit e thi s chain of ownership, there remains an anomaly concernin g "Mo untain." The Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll, 1642- 1775 (p. 337) shows that "The Mountain" was owned (as of ca. 1707) , not by James Ward, but by Walter Winter. Coupled with this , note the 1697 record under James Ward where James deeded so methi ng to Walter Winter. The tr act o f land called "Mountaigne" that was deeded by George Godf rey to William Wells in June 1677 (see Chapter 2) was ac tuall y land named "Montague's Mountain."

8. Ward's Wheel. "Ward's Wheel" (550 acres lying between Pamun key and Nat ing) was left by John Ward, Sr. to son Henry and d au. Cat heri ne. "Ward's Wheel" was originally in Charles Co. , but as a re suit of county boundary changes, it was moved to Pr ince Ge orge 's Co. from 1695 and 1745, and then back to Ch arles C o. f rom 1745 onwards. In Mar. 1 708/ 9, William Benson and wife Catherine (Ward) sold their h alf (275 acres) of "Ward's Wheel" to Henry Moore, Sourc e: Prin ce G eorge's Co., Md. Land Records, Liber C, p. 243. In Mar . 1733/4 , Henry Moore and wife Sarah sold it back to Will iam Benson. Source: Prince George's Co., Md. Land Records , Libe r T, pp. 113-4. William Benson still owned 275 a cres of "Wa rd's Wheel" in 1761. Source: 1761 Charles Co. , Md. Deb t Bo ok, p. 2 (MSA Microfilm Roll No. SR8231 . )

99 Henry Ward held his half of "Ward's Wheel" until his death It then passed to Henry's son John Ward. John Ward owned 275 acres of "Ward's Wheel" in 1761. Source: 1761 Charles Co., Md. Debt Book, p. 46 (MSA Microfilm Roll No. SR8231.)

Set forth below are the records from two land commissions for "Ward's Wheel." For another lengthy deposition series concerning "Ward's Wheel," see the Jul.-Aug. 1730 record under Henry Ward.

Jan. 1729/30 - Prince Georges Co., Md. Court. At the Dec. 1729 Court, Henry Moore, of Prince Georges Co., was granted a land commission to examine the bounds of part of a parcel of land in Prince Georges Co. called "Ward's Wheel" which he owned. In Jan. 1729/30 the commissioners met at the house of Henry Ward, and were carried northwards from the house of the said Ward down a hill and were brought to a large bounded white oak standing on the side of ye said hill about 180 yards distant from a fresh run called Wetatup? or St. Thomas' branch. The commissioners took 7 depositions which were reported back to the Mar. 1730 Court. The depositions taken were as follows:

1. George Britt, aged about 43 years or thereabouts, declares upon oath that when this tract of land called Ward's Wheele was run out by Luke Gardiner in order to be divided between Catherine Benson, the wife of William Benson, and Henry Ward in the year 1704, that John Ward who is now present at this tree showed this white oak in company of the said Britt and Luke Gardiner, the surveyor, for the beginning tree of Ward's Wheel, and accordingly the surveyor proceeded to run out and divide the said land and the question being now asked the said Britt where he supposed St. Thomas' fresh to be, who answered he always supposed Mattawoman fresh to be St. Thomas' fresh.

2. Walter Winters, aged about 58 years or thereabouts, declares upon oath that about 30 years ago that John Ward being with the said Winters a hogg hunting near this place he told him the said Winters he would show him one of his brother Henry Ward's bound trees and accordingly brought him down to this white oak that we are now present at and told him it was one of the bound trees of Ward's Wheele and he thinks he told him it was the beginning tree of the aforesaid land but in that part he is not positive.

3. John Ward, aged about 65 years or thereabouts, declares upon oath that about 40 odd years ago, that being with his father John Ward and William Taylor, they came from William Taylor's through the woods to this white oak and he the said John Ward, father of this deponent, laid his hand on the

100 said white oak and sai d it wa s the beginning tree of hi s Purmunkey [ sic] land a nd that he ca me on pur pose to sho w this depone nt this sai d white oak , he the sa id deponent being then as nea r as he can guess about 13 or 14 years old , and whilst they were at th e said tree h is father said he wo uld go and look for some p ear tre es he had forme rly planted and accordingly went up th e hill but fo und none , and saith that about 25 ye ars ago he the sai d depo nent came with Georg e Britt and M r . Luke Gar dner , t he sur veyor , to run out th e said land a nd they beg un at t his tr ee in ord er to divid e the said la nd, the sai d Georg e Brit t's fathe r having ma de some bargai n for the s isters part o f the sai d land and they begun at th is tree for the be ginnin g tree or first boun d tree of War d's Wheele and so proced ed to run out and di vide the said la nd and the deponen t bein g now ask ed the ques tion if a branch now called Wetatu p was ever call ed St. Thorn as' branch and he said he had hea rd it called St . Thomas' branc h by one old Richard Jon es, and f urth er this d eponent say eth that at the time of di viding this 1 and he an d old Georg e Britt laid a warrant o f 200 a cres o n the Ian d where Hen ry Ward and He nry Moore n ow live s and had the s aid warrant executed bu t the said Britt d ying b efore the return and this deponent be ing informe d that Henry Moore had bought par of that Ian d (that he and Bri tt had took up) for part o sisting o Ward ' s Wheel e and the said Mo ore in n this tree for el the sa the second bound tree of Ward *s Whe id deponent to survey an prevent any difference drafte d the d never mad any return thereof.

4. James Simpson, aged about 50 years or thereabouts, declares upon oath that last year he heard this John Ward (the aforesaid deponent) who came here at the request of his hrnt-her Hpnrv Ward sav in r.omnanv nf Ri r.harrf Tubman and

5. John Elborough, aged about 29 years or thereabouts, declares upon oath that he was present at the time as the above James Simpson was and he heard the said Ward declare the same as the said Simpson has now sworn that Mattawoman was taken to his knowledge for St. Thomas' run.

6. Richard Tubman, aged about 30 years or thereabouts, declares upon oath that he was present at the time as the said Simpson and Elborough was and heard the same as they have now sworn.

101 7. John Dimpsey, aged about 52 years or thereabouts, declares upon oath that about 3 years ago the aforementioned John Ward being at his house and talking of escheat land this deponent said he had lost his land that way and then the said John Ward told this deponent that the land on which his brother Henry Ward and Henry Moore lived on was he believed under the same circumstances, that is, escheatable, for it formerly belonged to one Walter Peak that was hanged for killing a man and the land that was his, the said Ward's father, is where Mr. John Edgar's quarter is and thereabouts.

Source: Prince Georges Co., Md. Land Records, Liber M, pp. 566-8. Comment: The Introduction (p. xxix) to Vol. 60 of the Archives of Maryland, which contains Charles Co. court records of the late 1660's and early 1670's, gives a narrative account of the Walter Peake case. I do not have the record for the 1704 division of "Ward's Wheel" between Henry Ward and his sister Catherine Ward Benson that is mentioned in the deposition of George Britt. There was another partition of "Ward's Wheel" between the same parties in Feb. 1729/30.

Apr . 1 735 - P rince Georges C o . , Md. Court. At the Nov. 1734 Court, Henry Ward, of Prince Georges Co. , requeste d a land commis sion to exam ine the bo unds of a parce 1 of land in Prince George 's Co. which he owned called "Ward's Wheel." The commis sion wa s gra nted Dec. 1734. In Apr. 1735 the commis sioners repa ired to th e said tract of land and , being at a 1 arge bo unded white oak now lying, bei ng blown up by the ro ots but form erly stand ing and growing near a fresh water run cal led S t. Thomas' Run and on the side of a hill, took 6 deposi tions which wer e report-ed back to the Apr. 1735 Court. The d eposi tions take n are set forth below. The first four d epositi ons w ere taken at the request and on behalf of Hen ry Ward . The last two depositions we re taken at the reques t and o n beh alf of Joh n Edgar, posses sor of a tract of Ian d conti guous to ye for esaid Ward's Wh eel.

(1) Thomas Ford, aged about 67 years, declared that John Sanders and I were brought before Mr. Stoddert with a provincial warrant and coming along by Harry Moore's plantation I saw a bounded tree and said this is the beginning tree of Henry Ward's land and the dividing tree between Henry More's and Henry Ward's land, no say John Sanders, this is a pignut hickory the beginning tree is a large white oak farther on so coming along he told me he would show me the tree and from the top of yonder knowl (here Ford pointed to a knowl just by us) he told me, mind now Thomas, there's three trees stands near together and two of them just close to one another the lower most of them two is the tree and

102 (here Ford pointed to the foresaid lying oak) that's the tree to the best of my remembrance John Sanders told me that his father and old Ward told him that this was the beginning tree of Ward's land this happened 15 years ago last February.

(2) John Gardiner, aged about 80 years, declared that I have heard Matawoman run called St. Thomas' fresh and I have also heard long ago that this fresh water run hard by was called St. Thomas' run and I see this tree (pointing to the foresaid oak) proved to be the beginning tree of a parcel of land called Ward's Wheel about 5 or 6 years ago.

(3) George Britt, aged about 48 years, declared that in the year 1704 old John Ward brought Luke Gardiner and I and several others to this place and laid his hand upon this tree (pointing to the foresaid oak) and told us that his father told him when he was a boy that this was the beginning tree of Ward's Wheel. Mr. Gardiner was then my Lord's Surveyor and came to run the land out, old John Ward told us also that his father and old William Tyler sat under that little tree that stands by it and drank a bottle of rum and that William Tyler threaten to tie him up and whip him to make him remember it but that he said there was no need for he would remember it.

(4) Thomas Milstead, aged about 34, declared that 4 or 5 years ago I was at William Sanders' and he told me that Harry Ward had intented to summons him as an evidence to prove the bounds of his land so I asked him what he knew concerning it he told me that John Sanders told him that this plantation (meaning the plantation where Harry Ward did forme rly live) was not upon Harry Ward's land but that Mr. Edgar' s quarter was upon Harry Ward's land and about 2 years past last fall I and Walter Winters were riding together and he t old me he was summoned to Marlborough about this land and riding by the plantation he told me that old John Ward to Id him 34 or 35 years before that this (pointing to the f oresaid oak) was the beginning tree of Ward's Wheel and al so that Richard Nelson told him it was the beginning tree of Ward ' s Wheel.

Then we the Commissioners ordered a post to be put in the place where the said white oak formerly grew which was accordingly done before all that were then present.

(5) Thomas Wheeler, aged about 77 years, declared that concerning the lands hereabouts I can say nothing how they lie or how they run but concerning the name of this branch hard by, neither I nor my father nor brothers nor any other person that I ever heard of called it by any other name than Weetaticks run and I knew the Indian called Weetaticks that

103 lived by it

(6) John Fr anklin, aged about 64 years, decla red that a bout 28 years ag o .... [mentions Thomas Hill, Rich ard Nelson and Mr . Peake]; soon after that Mr. Edward Roocar d , George Spicer and I were riding along that path (here Frank lin pointe d to the hill over against the foresaid oak) an d as soon as we got clea r of the wet grounds at Mattawoman Fresh , Sp icer asked Rooca rd whose land that was, seeing it begun to 1 ook pretty good , and he told him it belonged to on e Peake, as we went fur ther in the same path and coming o ver Weetat ick ' s branch and as we res'd the hill from it Spice r asked wh ither that belong ed to the same man or not, he told him no, i t belonged to John [sic] Ward he called it his Pamunkey 1 and . About 21 or 22 years ago I came up here to seat that plantation of Harry Moore's where he lives an d whilst I was living ther e he asked me if I would take a wa Ik and he would show me the bounds of his land and going down to Weetat ick ' s branch side there stood a white oak that had s rrs o n it going fr om that upon the line as Mr. More told me st op of a knowl, I saw a locust blazed on both sid es, says I to him I belie ve this is one of the blazed trees , he made answer yes, from t hence we came to a hickory which h e told me was the divisio n tree between Harry Ward and him, from then ce we came to this tree (here Franklin pointed t o the fore said oak) which he told me was the second bound tr ee of Ward *s Wheel, from thence we went to an Indian old f ield to lo ok for a red o ak which we found not, from thence to the ot her dividing tr ees and from thence home, About 6 years after or thereabouts, I heard some people talk that M r. George Britt and John [sic ] Ward were going to run out their Pamunkey land and soon after that I came to Mr. Moor e and was telling him what I had learned , he said he valued t hem not a Fart for he could p rove every b ound tree of his land. Some small time after that I went to John Sanders ' an d told him also what I had he ard and aske d him whether Joh n [sic] Ward would prove that tree (meani ng this oak) to be the first tree and he told ye s, and I ask ed him his reason he told me for ucre of savi ng his own a nd he said let hi m do it as soon as he would, he would esc heat it over his head, from thence I went to old Matthew Sanders ' and he aske d me to sit down to dinner an d as we were sitting at table he told me the same story and h e jumped up in a great passi on and swore several oaths th at they coul d never move it whi le the world stood.

Source: Prince Georges Co., Md. Land Records, Liber T, pp. 253-55. Comment: The references to John Ward in the 1st and 3rd paragraphs of Franklin's deposition are unclear. In the 1st paragraph he may be refering to John Ward, Sr., although

104 he was deceased at the time, or it may just be an error and should read "Henry" Ward. In the 3rd paragraph it looks as if the references to John Ward should read "Henry" Ward. It does not seem that the references can be to either Henry Ward's brother, John Ward, Jr., or to Henry Ward's son, John Ward, who would own Henry's half of "Ward's Wheel" after Henry ' s death.

1753 - Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll of 1753. "Ward's Wheele," containing 550 acres is owned by William Benson (husband of Catherine Ward) and John Ward (son of Henry Ward), 275 acres each. Source: TLC Genealogy, "Charles County, Maryland, Rent Roll of 1753," p. 123.

1753 - Charles Co., Md. Rent Roll of 1753. "Horse pen," containing 300 acres. "Originally 300 acres. Surveyed Nov. 2, 1715 for John Edgar at a bounded white oak, being the northernmost corner tree of a tract of land formerly surveyed for John Ward. Possessor: 128 [acres] William Eilbeck. 172 [acres] lies within the lines of 'Ward's Wheele.'" Source: TLC Genealogy, "Charles County, Maryland, Rent Roll of 1753," p. 122. Comment: Re "Horse pen," see the Jul.-Aug. 1730 record under Henry Ward.

105 INDEX Name may appear more than once on the page

Achilles - 19, 41 Adams - 86 Addington/Adington - 82, 83 Alcock/Allcock/Allcox - 19, 34, 35, 36 Allanson - 16, 34, 35 Allison - 45 Anctill - 4 Anderson - 86, 88 Arthill - 4 Ashbrook - 12, 15 Aspenall/Aspenwall/Aspinall - 19, 20, 32, 36, 37

Bacon - 93 Baker - 20, 21, 22, 37 Banister/Banester/Bannister - 16, 52 Barnes - 28, 32, 46, 77, 81 Bateman - 60 Beall - 67 Beawner? - 49 Beck - 16 Belain - 28 Bell - 63, 99 Bennett - 6, 7, 10 Benson - Chapter 7, 99, 100, 102, 105 Bently - 92 Black - 31, 69 Blackfan - 18, 31 Blackly - 92 Blanshat/Blanshot/Blancett - 73, 83, 84 Blizard - 37 Blowe - 92 Boates - 92 Bodwell - 59 Bowdells - 65 Bowder - 31 Bowls - 8 Bowman - 27 Boyce - 45 Boyden - 12, 13, 15, 58 Boye - 56 Bradshaw - 45 Brayne - 37 Breshear - 67 Briscoe - 25, 62, 67 Britt - 76, 77, 100-104 Brock - 2 Brown/Browne - 71, 88, 92

106 Bucker - 45 Burgess/Burgis - 48, 66 Butler - 84

Caine/Cane - 34, 37 Capshaw - 48 Carr - 8 Carroll - 60 Cheseldyne - 41 Clark/Clarke - 7, 18, 65 Clemen's - 76 Clement - 18, 26 Clifton - 92 Clocker - 36 Coates - 36 Coffer - 48 Collier - 64 Colvil - 49 Connell - 27, 95 Conner - 36 Contee - 69 Cook/Cooke - 48, 81 Cooper - 12, 31, 45 Cordea - 37 Cornish - 42, 63 Cornwallis - 4 Coulson - 72 Covart - 75 Craxstone - 18, 31 Cunningame - 67 Custis - 11

Dale - 92 Darnall - 65, 76 Davies - 13, 56 Davis - 10, 38, 54 Davison - 69 Dehall/Dehull - 92 Delahay/Dillyhay - 12, 15 Dempsey/Dimpsey - 73, 94, 95, 102 Dent - 17, 22, 26, 43, 66, 81, 89 Dickeson/Dickson - 16, 17 Doughty - 13 Dudson - 31 Dullany - 61 Dunkin - 63 Duvall - 64, 65 Dyer - 50

Edelen - 16, 84 Edgar - 76, 78, 81, 102, 103, 105

107 Edmondson/Edmundson - 23, 59, 60, 67, 68 Edwards -2,3 Edwin -2,3 Eilback/Eilbeck - 49, 105 Elborough - 101 Elder - 86, 87 Ellickson/Ellixson - 75 Elliott - 24, 25 Enser - 90 Evans - 60, 67, 68, 69

Fardinando - 44, 94, 95 Farrow - 16 Fendall - 59, 64 Finley - 21, 52 Firgisson - 67 Fitzgerald - 23 Fletchall - 44 Ford - 102, 103 Foukes - 35 Frankam - 19 Franklin - 28, 54, 76, 104 Frankling - 72 Fraser - 69 Frerm? - 81 Fugate - 73, 74 Gambra - 48 Gardiner/Gardner - 10, 12, 13, 46, 58, 77, 100, 101, 103 Garner - 49, 50 Garnish - 34 Geddes - 27 Gerard/Gerrard - 2, 3, 21, 37, 59 Ges - 7 Gibson - 21 Ginney - 15 Godfrey - 32, 99 Golding - 54, 55 Goldring - 54, 55, 57 Goodrick - 18 Gray - 8, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 45, 48, 52, 53, 57, 96 Green/Greene - 11, 17, 29 Greenfield - 41 Greete - 92 Gregson - 2, 3 Grigston - 2, 3 Grove/Groves - 45, 73, 74 Gwin - 18, 31

Hagan - 44 Haislip - 84

108 Hall - 35 Halse - 34 Hamil/Hamill - 56, 89 Harguiss - 53 Harley - 47 Harris - 4 Harrison - 4, 11, 16, 23, 26 Harvey - 4 Harwood -6,7 Hatch - 87 Hay - 41 Heard - 19 Hensey - 21 Hill - 104 Hollis - 6, 7, 10 Holloway - 93 Hopewell - 59, 64 Hopkins - 68 Hopkinson - 92 Hoskins - 22, 46 Houldin - 72 Houshin - 61 Howard - 73, 74 Hugings - 45 Hungerford - 6, 10 Hussey - 15 Hutchinson - 67, 81 Hyde - 75

Ice - 69 Isaack - 65 Ishbrook - 20

Jackson - 21, 38 Jeffrey - 20 Johnson - 6, 10, 32, 48 Jones - 27, 34, 65, 69, 101

Keene - 66 Key - 27 King - 4 Kirby - 9, 10

Lambert - 9 Land - 23 Langworth - 44 Lawn - 73 Lee - 8, 9, 11 Lemaster - 54, 57, 83 Lewger/Lugar -3,8,9 Lewis - 84

109 Lilly - 8, 10 Lindsey - 9, 10 Locklin - 82 Love - 35 Loyd - 23 Lynn - 86

McPherson - 48 Macatee - 50 Maddox - 64 Madock - 14 Maggatee - 45 Manning - 11, 23, 45, 53, 57, 78, 97, 98 Marler - 87 Marshall - 12, 13, 81 Martin - 23, 39, 53 Mason - 92 Matthews - 13, 18, 55 Middleton - 82, 85 Midgely - 18, 19, 33 Miles - 33 Miller - 86 Milshaw - 19 Milstead/Milsteed/Milsted/Millsteed - 24, 39, 50, 54, 79 82, 83, 98, 99, 103 Minnus -2,3 Moore/Moor/More - 26, 28, 46, 76-83, 87, 89, 99-102, 104 Morgan - 92 Mudd - 38 Muffett - 93 Naill - 36 Nally - 53 Neale - 80, 81 Nelson - 30, 31, 63, 74, 75, 84, 103, 104 Neville - 7, 9, Nevitt - 46, 87 10 Newton - 71, 79, Nimmo - 68 83 Noble - 27, 77, Normanton - 92 89 Nowlan/Nowland - 95 94, 0'Cane - 10 Orchard - 93 Osborn - 47 Oxford - 93

Packer - 91, 92, 93 Pain/Payne - 77, 81 Parker - 91, 92, 93

110 Parrendier - 39, 45, 63 Parsons - 63, 74 Peak/Peake - 7, 13, 58, 102, 104 Peterson - 92 Phillips - 4 Philpot - 73 Pickum - 54 Place - 92 Plummer/Plumer - 58 59, 60, 64, 68, 69 Plunkett - 77 Posey/Possey/Possie - 16, 27, 28, 45, 46 Pott - 59 Powell - 34 Prather - 63 Price - 13, 14, 16, 24, 28, 39, 93, 95-99 Prior - 18, 31 Pri - 54, 57 Proddy - 17, 34 Pulton - 2, 3 Pye - 80, 81, 82

Raspin - 34, 36 Rawlinson - 4 Rigg - 27 Robenson - 83 Roberson - 72 Robertson - 72, 79, 84, 85 Robinson - 19, 72, 92 Roe - 85 Roocard - 104 Rookwood - 88 Rose - 61 Rosewell - 24, 38 Routhorn - 44 Rozer - 33, 35 Russell - 68 Ryley - 67

Sanders/Saunders - 10, 27, 29, 32, 36, 37, 39, 61, 62, 71, 72, 74, 77, 79, 82-85, 88, 94, 95, 102, 103, 104 Semmes - 38, 50 Sergeant - 21-28, 96 Shackerly/Shakley/Shakerlett/Shackerlit/Shekertie - 97 Sharpe - 92, 93 Shephard/Shepherd - 20-23, 42 Sherley - 91 Shuttleworth - 17 Simpson/Sympson - 61, 71, 72, 80, 81, 101 Smallwood - 57, 82, 83, 85 Smith - 7, 22, 48, 50, 54, 62, 65, 67, 69 Smithson - 38

111 Smoot - 44, 52, 87 Sothoron/Southeron - 39 Spalding - 56 Speake - 22, 48 Spicer - 104 Stafford - 64, 68 Staines - 35 Stephens - 18, 23, 31 Stockett - 58, 60 Stoddert/Stoddart - 78, 81, 85, 102 Stone - 8, 9, 17, 23, 24, 35, 42, 45, 52, 55, 57, 59, 63, 81, 98 Stratton - 7 Swanston - 13, 58 59, 60, 63-67

Talford - 88 Taylor - 32, 42, 100 Tennis - 38 Theoball - 9 Thompson - 14, 15 Thornton - 19 Tombs - 92 Toy - 73 Tubman - 81, 101 Tull - 64 Turner - 7, 8, 68 Tyer - 19 Tyler - 67, 103

Wade - 17, 81 Wake field - 42 Wald en - 6 3, 74 Walk er - 6 7 Ward , Acalli s ( son of John Ward, Jr.) - 47-50 Ward , Agnes (wi f e of John Ward, Jr.) - Chapter 3 Ward , Andr ew, S r . - 18 Ward , Andr ew, J r. - 18 Ward , Ann ( dau . of Thomas Ward, Sr.) - 54, 57 Ward , Ann ( dau . of Henry Ward) - 79, 82, 83, 85 Ward , Ann (of V irgi nia) - 92 Ward , Anne (dau . of John Ward, Sr.) - 11, 13, 28 Ward , Anne (wif e of Augustine Ward) - 50 Ward , Audra y (d au. of John Ward, Sr.) - 20, 29 Ward , Augustin e ( son of John Ward, Jr .) - 48, 50, 94, 95 Ward , Benjami n (son of Henry Ward) - 82, 85 Ward , Catherin e (hu sband William Benson) - Chapter 7, 99, 100 , 10 2, 10 5 Ward , Catherin e (da u. of Thomas Ward, Sr.) - 54, 57 Ward , Catherin e (da u. of James Ward) - 60, 63 Ward , Christia n (da u. of Thomas Ward, Sr.) - 54, 57 Ward , Damari s ( wife of John Ward, Sr.) - Chapter 1, 96

112 Ward Edmond - 4 Ward Edward - 18 Ward Elizabeth (dau. of John War d, Sr.) - 20, 29 Ward Elizabeth (dau. of Henry Wa rd) - 79, 82, 83, 85 Ward Elizabeth - 43, 44 Ward Elizabeth (of Virginia) - 9 Ward Frances (dau. of James Ward ) - 60, 61, 63 Ward Grace (of Virginia) - 92 Ward Henry (wife Margaret Sander s) - Chapter 6, 99-105 Ward James (wife Susanna Plummer Swanston) - Chapter 5, 99 Ward Jane (wife of William Ward) - 63 Ward John (of 1634) - 2, 3, 91 Ward John, Sr. (wife Damaris) - Chapter 1, 91, 94, 95, 96, 99-105 Ward John, Jr. (wife Agnes) Chapter 3, 94, 95, 98, 100-10105 Ward John (son of Henry Ward) 74, 80, 82-85, 90, 100, 105 Ward John (of Virginia) - 91, 92 , 93 Ward Joseph (wife Margaret) - 84 Ward Kenelm (son of John Ward, J r.) - 50 Ward Margaret (wife of Henry War d) - Chapter 6 Ward Margaret (wife of Nathan Wa rd) - 63 Ward Margaret (wife of Joseph Wa rd) - 84 Ward Mary (husband William Wells ) - Chapter 2 Ward Mary (dau. of Thomas Ward, Sr.) - 54, 57 Ward Nathan (son of James Ward) - 60, 61, 63 Ward Prudence (dau. of John Ward , Sr.) - 20, 29 Ward Rachel (wife of Thomas Ward , Jr.) - 57 Ward Sarah (dau. of Thomas Ward, Sr.) - 54, 57 Ward Sarah (wife of Benjamin War d) - 85 Ward Seth (of Virginia) - 91, 93 Ward Susanna (wife of James Ward ) - Chapter 5 Ward Thomas, Sr. (wife unknown) - Chapter 4, 95, 97, 98 Ward Thomas, Jr. (son of Thomas Ward, Sr.) - 54-57, 95-98 Ward Thomas - 19, 36 Ward William (son of James Ward) - 59, 60, 63, 99 Ward William - 18 Ward (dau. of John Ward, Jr., m. Simon Smith) - 50 Ward (dau. of John Ward, Jr., m. Mr. Garner) - 50 Warden - 63, 74 Warder - 84 Warner - 86 Waye - 52 Wellman - 61 Wells, Catherine (grandaughter of William Wells) - 39, 40 Wells, Elizabeth (dau. of Thomas Wells, Sr.) - 68 Wells, Frances (wife of Thomas We lis, Sr.) - 68 Wells, Frances (dau. of Thomas We lis, Sr.) - 68 Wells, Furten/Fusten (dau. of Wil liam Wells) - 39, 40

113 Wells Geo rge (son of Thomas Wells, Sr.) - 53, 54, 58, 61, 62 67- 70 Jos of Thomas Wells, Sr.) - 53, 62, 6. Wells eph ( son nomas weixs, oL Wells? Ma rgare t (w ife o--f= »-"-Natha- n Ward--^) - 63 Wells Mar y (wi f e o William Wells) - Chapter 2 Wells Mar ( wif e Thomas Wells, Sr.) - 68 Wells Mar (da u . Mar f Thomas Wells, Sr.) - 68 Wells (da u . f William Wells) - 39, 40 Wells Mar (da u . Wells Nat f Richard Wells) - 58 han ( son of Thomas Wells, Sr.) - 68 Wells Ric hard - 58 Wells Rob ert ( son of Thomas Wells, Sr.) - 68 Wells Sar ah (d au. of Thomas Wells, Sr.) - 68 Wells Sus anna (wif e of George Wells) - Chapter 5 Wells Tho mas , Sr. - 58, 61, 65, 67, 68, 70 Wells Tho mas , Jr. (son of Thomas Wells, Sr.) - 68 Wells Wil liam (wif e Mary Ward) - Chapter 2, 99 Wells (son of William Wells) - 39, 40 Wemmes ? - 81 Wheatl ey - 4 Wheele r - 12, 2 3, 32, 49, 81, 103 Whicha - 42 Whit -ley White 84 - 2, 3, 6, 20, 64, 67 Whiteh - 3 Whitle ead Wilson - 6 - 3 8, 83 Winter ters - 24, 50, 55, 59, 73, 95-100, 103 Woodwa /Win rd - 50, 84 Woodya 71 Woolle rd - y " 16 Yate - 58, 60

Indians Elizabeth, Queen of Pamunkey - 80, 81 King of Mattawoman - 81 Prince George - 82 Weetaticks - 103 William (husband of Elizabeth, Queen of Pamunkey) - 80 Williams, George (son of Elizabeth and William) - 80, 81 Winganetto, King of Nanjemy - 11, 81

Slaves

Jack - 49

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