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Charles County Maryland Will Book AH-9, 1785-1788; Page 297,
Johnathan Swann's Will.
I, Johnthan Swan of Caroline County [VA], make this, my will. My land and all other estate in Maryland to be sold.
To my wife Elander Swann - I lend her my land and my other estate in Virginia, during her life. After her death, to be equally divided amongst my 6 children (viz) Mary Amery Swan, Samuel Amery Swan, John Swan, Joshua Swan,
Willson Swan, Elender Willson Swan.
Executors: Samuel Amery of Maryland and Elender Swan, my wife.
Signed Apr 18, 1786 - Jonathan Swann.
Wit -. Frans Tompkins, Michal Yates, Robert Slye Wood.
At a Court held for Caroline County on Sep 14, 1786, this will was proved by the oaths of Michael Yates & Robert Slye Wood, two of the witnesses. After the executor & executrix took the requisite oaths, a certificate for obtaining a probate is granted them, Wit - Wm Nelson, Clerk of the County Court of Caroline Co. Virginia, Caroline County, This is to certify that I resign all my claim to the administration of my decd husband, Jonathan Swann's estate now being in Maryland, to my brother Samuel Amery. Signed Sep 29, 1786 - Eleanor Swann. Wit - Robt Slye Wood.
CC. Sep 13, 1786. This day came Robert Slye Wood before one of the CC JPs & made oath that he saw Eleanor Swann sign and heard her acknowledge the within resignation of administration of her decd husband's estate that is in Maryland, to her brother Samuel Amery. Signed - Ben. Dyson.
On Nov 4, 1786, Letters Testamentary were granted to Samuel Amery, acting executor; securities were Samuel Turner & William Poston. Appraisers: Zach. Chunn, Jonathan Burch.
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Will of JOHNATHAN SWANN; Caroline County, VA; written 18 Apr 1786; probate 14 Sep 1786
My land and all other estate in Maryland to be sold
To my wife Elander Swann my land and other estate in Virginia, for life; after her death to be equally divided amongst my 6 children (Viz) Mary Amery Swan, Samuel Amery Swan, John Swan, Joshua Swan, Willson Swan, Elender Willson Swan
Exs: Samuel Amery of Maryland, Elender Swan, my wife
Wit: Frans. Tompkins, Michal Yates, Robert Slye Wood
29 Sep 1786; Caroline County, VA; I, Eleanor Swann, resign all claim to admn. of the Maryland estate of my decd husband, Jonathan Swann, to my brother, Samuel Amery; /s/ Eleanor Swann (CC Wills, 1780-1791.297)
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Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 20.
The will of Samuel Amery Sr. Jun 3, 1777.
I, Samuel Amery of CC, am infirm of body.
To my wife Mary Amery - all my moveable estate during her natural life or while she remains my widow, and after her death or marriage, to be disposed of as follows -
To my son John Amery - 3 Negroes, viz, Ignatius, Aaron, and Esther, with her future increase. Also a walnut desk and the best walnut chest. But John is not to receive this legacy who discharges me and my executrix as security for him to Capt George Dent and Mr. Barnet Barber 1n 2 separate bonds amounting to 100 £sterling and not then til the death of my wife Mary. I also give him my sorrel horse and the largest oval table, a feather bed and furniture.
To my son Samuel Amery - 3 Negroes, viz, Rebecca, with her future increase, Roswell, and Rice. Also 3 walnut chairs, a walnut cupboard, and the largest walnut chest, and the still with the appurtenances belonging thereto. Also, my smallest oval table and my riding saddle and best hat. Also cloth and trimmings for a coat.
To my daughter Margaret Cartwright - 3 Negroes, viz, a man named Alexander and a woman named Jane, with her future increase from today, and a girl named Kate, with her future increase.
To my daughter Lydia Wood - a Negro boy named David, a Negro woman named Hannah, and a Negro girl named Terry, with their future increase,
To my daughter Eleanor Swann - 3 Negroes, viz, a boy named William, a girl named Charity, and a girl named Muriel, with their future increase.
To my grandson Samuel Amery Swann - my young gray mare, foaled Apr 20, 1770.
To my grandson Walter Mackcon - all my wearing apparel
except my hat and saddle and bridles.
To my granddaughters Dorcas Mackcon and Mary Mackcon and Elizabeth Mackcon and to my grandson Walter Mackcon - 1 shilling sterling each and no more.
To my 5 children, viz, John Amery, Samuel Amery, Margret Cartwright, Lydia Wood, and Eleanor Swann - after the death of my wife Mary, all my moveables and household stuff and all my stock, such as horse flesh, cattle, hogs, and sheep that are not already disposed of, and an old Negro woman named Kate (that is, everything remaining at the death of my wife), to be equally divided among them_
Executrix: my wife Mary. Signed Nov 23, 1775 - Sam Amery Sr. Wit - Mary Anne Burch, Samuel Turner, Charles Montgomery.
On Jun 3, 1777 came Samuel Turner and Charles Montgomery, witnesses of the afd will of Samuel Amery, deceased, and made oath that they saw the testator sign sd will.
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Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 314.
John Amery Inventory. Mar 20, 1779.
Includes: the deceased's wearing apparel, a parcel of books. Total: 5b £13 shillings 9 pence.
We appraised the goods and chattels of John Amery, late of CC, deceased, after being first qualified before John Dent. Signed Mar 15, 1779 - Bennet Dyson, Henry Clarkson. Creditors: John Parnham, John Halkerston.
Kindred: Elenor Swann and Mary Amery.
Proved on Mar 20, 1779 by Samuel Amery, administrator of John Amery afd.
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Contributed by Shirley Middleton Moller
Mary Amery, d bef 10 Sep 1787, in Charles County, MD.
AH 9.412
The Will of Mary Amery
I, Mary Amery of CC, am infirm of body but in perfect and sound memory.
To my son Samuel Amery the plantation whereon I now live, it being part of a tract of land called Watsons Choice.
To my dau Margaret Cartwright one stuff gown and one black shaile.
To my dau Lydia Wood one black silk bonnet.
To my dau Eleanor Swan one black cotton velvet cloak.
To my granddaughter Dorcas Dement one checked cotton gown.
To my granddaughter Mary Marhon one striped cotton gown and one new striped cotton short gown.
To my granddaughter Elizabeth Davis my Cost country cloth gown.
To my granddaughter Mary Amery one yellow striped gown, one white handkerchief.
The rest of my wearing apparel is to be equally divided among my afd three daus and four granddaus.
Executor: my son Samuel
Signed 27 May 1787 Mary N her mark Amery
Wit: Sam Turner, Randolph Turner, William Turner of Sam.
Probated 10 Sep 1787 by the executor and by the oaths of witnesses Samuel & Randolph Turner.
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
1741 - Aft 1786 (> 46 years)