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- JOHN STURMAN I., eldest son of Thomas and Ann, b. in England, not later than 1620, d. Westmoreland County, Virginia., 1655, came to the Province of Maryland with his parents and sisters in 1640, and settled on Kent Island, St. Mary's County. He worked for Capt. Robert Evelyn in the capacity of bookkeeper, and appears to have been a man of some education. He served as a Member of the House of Burgesses from St. Mary's County, in 1642, but there is no record of his further service in the House. John seemed to be as active in the disturbances in the Province as his father was.
On January 19th, 1646, he, with his father, signed the bond not to leave the Province without consent of the Governor.
On April 5 1646, (Md. Archives-Vol. 4, Page 379) Jn Sturman per Attornaty Hardwick complayneth agst. Tho: Copley Esqr for deteying one browne Cow 2 years & a halfe old & up-wards firth her increase & dammages for her stay, as afore cropt on the right eare Wth 2 slits in the crop & slitt on the left eare. (Cropley denied having the Cow. This goes on for several pages, the case ending with both sides paying the costs.)
On the same day, "Mr. Rob Clarke Gent, complayneth agst Jno Sturman for taking out of his possess' one black pyed heigher & her calfe" etc.
Jan. 10 1651 Wm. Hardwick of Nominy makes his friend, John Sturman, his Lawful Atty . . Thomas Yewell witness. (This shows Hardwick had left Maryland.)
At a Court held at St. Marie's Nov. 6 1651 (Md. Arch. Vol. 10-p. 108) Depositions taken by Mr. John Sturman by vertue of a Speciall Commission to him granted for that purpose, were submitted in Court.
Same Vol., Page 237 March 24 1652 John and Richard Sturman bind themselves for the appearance of Wm. Hardwich at the next General Assembly to be held for this Province to answer the suit of Thomas Cornwallis, Esq. etc. (Richards Sturman is now in Maryland, and as a freeman.)
Same Vol. Sept. 26 1653 John Sturman was one of the 24 Jurors to sit on a murder case.
Since making their peace with the Governor of the Province, the Sturmans and their friends, evidently, were allowed to go back and forth between Maryland and Virginia at will.
Northumberland County, Virginia. Records,
Deeds & Orders 1650-1652. Page 43-Aug. 24--1650
Whereas there is a difference depending between Mr. John Mottram & John Sturman concerning a small piece of ordinance It is ordered by this Court that if the said John Steerman doe not make his appearance the next Court the 24th day of October to Answare the suite that then Judgmt shall pass against the said Steerman for the said gun or satisfaction. (No record of findings in this case.)
Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Deeds, Wills & Patents 1653-1659.
p. 37 Patent from Sir William Berkeley to John Stereman for 300 acres of Land in Northumberland County upon Norniny river touching King's Creek and the land of Richard Hawkins and of Mr. Speke Land due for the transportation of six persons into the Colony. Dated ye 15 Septem. 1651.
Ibid. Page 38 These presents testify that John Sturman doe Assign all my right & title of Two hundred Acres wch lyeth between ye Land of Mr. Speke & Richard Hawkins unto Thomas Youll or his Assigns & do Assign ye Pattent as soone as it comes from Virginia. As witness my hand this 12th day of January 1651.
John Sturman. Witness Nicholas Girth Sr. West'd. Co. Records
D. B. 1--p. 16, July 20 1655
Deposition of Elizabeth Hallowes (wife of Maj. John Hallowes) age 24 yrs. "John Sturman my late husband." Maj. Hallowes came to Md. first, date not known at present. He was formerly a carpenter, and was a "servant" of Capt. Thomas Cornwallis. Maj. Hallowes was appointed a member of the Militia (West'd. Co.) July 20-1655.
The only child of John Sturman and his wife, Elizabeth, was...
JOHNS STURMAN 2nd, only heir-at-law of his father, (West'd. Co. Orders 1705-1721 Page 12, 1705), was b. 1650 in Maryland, d. 1723, West'd. Co. at the age of 73 years. (according to a deposition, O. B. 4 Page 73-1707).
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Contributed by: James Hughes
Vol III, page 744-45-46. John Sturman later crossed into Virginia where he married Elizabeth, daughter of Patrick and Dorcas Spence, the sister of Eleanor Spence, who married Andrew the 2nd, son of Andrew1, the immigrant. Patrick Spence the second married Penelope, daughter of Thomas Yowell. Andrew and Elizabeth Monroe had issue the following 6 children: - 1 Mary2, who was buried in Westmoreland county 15 Jan 1661. 2 George. 3 Elizabeth2, married Bunce Roe (or Wroe). 4 Susannah, who married George Weedon. He died in Westmoreland county 1704 leaving a will under that date in which he mentions his wife and two children - 1. Jordon3 Weedon. He married Martha Sturman, daughter of William Sturman (who died 1732) and his wife Sarah Elliott,
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Porter, Nicholas, acth Dec., 1645; 25th Sept., 1646.
To Thomas Yoewell's eld. son and dau. (unnamed) personalty.
Thomas Sturman, residuary legatee.
Ex. not named.
Test: Wm. Pinly, John Sturman. I. 34.
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1650-1652 Northumberland County, Virginia Deed & Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 41
Att a Court houlden att CHICKECON the 24th May 1650
ROBERT CORNISH examined and sworne saith that WALTER DANELL gave WILLM. VINSENT a ( ) to goe to Capt. WORMELEYEs on the ( ) after CORNELIUS ROBINSON and his Wife promised the sd. DANELL could provide a Canoe or a Boat to carry ye said VINSENT over RAPAHANOCK RIVER and further saith not
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1650-1652 Northumberland County, Virginia Deed & Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 41
Att a Court houlden att CHICKECON the 24th May 1650
It is ordered by this Court that an Attachment shall be awarded against the Estate ofJOHN STEERMAN {sic Sturman} for a Debt of Foyer hundred pounds of tobaco claimed by ( ),
ANDREW MUNROE.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.37. Patent. 15 Sept 1651, Sir Wm Berkeley knt, etc. to John Stereman ( this name also appears as 'Sturman' in the entry ) 300 acres in Northumberland Co, on S side Potomacke River abutting E and S upon Nominy River, W on land of Richd Hawkins, N on a small creek called Kings Creek which divides this land from that of Mr. Speke. Due for transporting 6 persons.
The above followed by an assignment 'of this Pattent' by Thos Youl lto Edmund Brent merchant, 20 July 1655.
Signed Tho Youll. Wits Giles Brent. Th Wilsford. Ack and rec 20 July 1655
p.38. John. Sturman assigns his interest to Tho Youll in 300 acres lying betw the land of Mr Speke and Richd Hawkins. 12 Jan 1650. Signed John Sturman.
Wits Nicholas Gwithe ( this name subject to correction. the page being worn here.) Recorded 20 July 1655.
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
Bef 1620 - 1655 (> 35 years)