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11-1 John Swann, b. ca 1721, age 46 in 1768; d. ca 1798 St. Mary's Co.; he was probably named for his grandfather, John Theobalds; mentioned in will of his grandmother Mary Barnes; he and 3 of his bros. were legatees in will of bro. James; his will in St. Mary's Co. dated Sep 1798 names brothers William, Justinian and George
Jan 1742; John Swann and James Swann, held lease on 121-1/2 acres in Manor of Chaptico, St. Mary's Co.; leased 20 Jan 1742; John age 46; James age 42; State of his Lordships Manor (BRU; 2.70)
This John is a bit of a puzzle. He is not found in the 1778 census of Charles Co, nor did he take the Oath of Allegiance there. He could possibly be the John in the 1790 census of St. Mary's Co. [which shows only himself and 8 slaves] or one of the males over 16 in the household of his brother William. May 1788 records show he was "very infirm." The following records could possibly apply to him and his heirs. Since nothing was located which indicated he was married or had children, his heirs would have been his brothers. A John Swan served as a Private, 3rd Maryland Line, discharged 1 Apr 1779, Charles Co. (RPCC).
Kentucky Land Grants from Master Index Virginia Surveys & Grants,
1774-1791:
To John Swann 1,700 acres in Lincoln Co. on Paint Lick and Sugar Creek; survey 2/18/1783; held by same; grant 7/1/1784
To John Swan, heirs of:
400 acres in Jefferson County on Pottenger Cr. and Cedar Lick Ford; survey 12/12/1783; held by same; grant 10/26/85
100 acres in Fayette Co. on N. Fork Elkhorn; survey 9/26/1783; held by
same; grant 10/26/89
1,000 acres in Lincoln Co. on Cane Run; survey 7/10/1783; held by same; grant 10/26/1789
1,000 acres in Fayette Co. on N. Fork Elkhorn; 2/15/1785; held by same; grant 10/26/1789
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Charles County Maryland Will Book AH-9, 1785-1788; Page 515. James Swan Sr's Will.
I, James Swan Sr of CC, am in sound and perfect memory.
To my 4 brothers, John, William, Justinian, and George - all my moveable estate, to be equally divided between them, except my wearing apparel, saddle, and bridle, which I give to my brother John.
All the debts that are due me on my books, by bond, note, or open acct, shall be collected, and after my just debts are paid, to be lodged in good hands, at interest, for the use of repairing of Allens Fresh Mills when wanting, as far as that money will go.
To my brother George Swan - the debt he owes me besides the share of what he is to share with my other brothers. To James Duncan - 100 acres of land from a tract of land of mine lying on Brashearses Cr in the Kentucky Settlement, during his natural life, for him to live on.
To my 3 brothers, William, Justinian, and George Swan - the use of all my back lands, during their natural lives, to be equally divided between them, and after their death, to the heirs of [their] body lawfully begotten; if neither of my brothers shall leave lawful issue, then to my kinsman, Samuel Theobalds.
To my brother William Swan - one half of the neat profits of Allens Fresh Mills paid to him yearly during his natural life, to support him in victuals and clothes and William has no right or title to sell any donation to him to any person. My intention is for it to be a support to him in his old age. If he offers my donation for sale, then my executors are to stop payment, and lay out the money on him, sd Wiliam, to the best advantage they shall think fit, for his profit. If William marries and has lawful issue, then after the death of my other brothers, William's heirs to enjoy the afd mills. If William dies without lawful issue, then to the nex[t] heirs of my brothers. If all my brothers die without issue, to go to my kinsman, Samuel Theobalds and his heirs.
The other half of the profits of Allens Fresh Mills to be divided between my other 3 brothers.
Executors- my brothers, John and George.
Signed Jan 1, 1787 - James Swan. Wit - Walter Hanson Yet, Sarah H Hanson, Elizabeth Jenifer Maddox.
Probated on May 19, 1788 by executer George Swan and by the oaths of witnesses Walter Hanson Ys & Sarah .H Hanson. Allens Fresh, May 12, 1788. To Mr, John Muschett, Commissary - This is to certify that I decline the administration of my brother, James Swan's estate, as I am incapable of that task, being very infirm at present, and am willing to resign my part to my brother, William Swann. Signed - John Swan. Wit - Rich mason Jr, CC, May 19, 1788. Then came George Swan, one of the appointed executors, and refused to act as executor and renounced his right to sd executorship, before. John Muschett, Regr,
On May 19, 1788, Letters of Administration wore granted to William Swan; his securities were William Bruce & Joseph Thompson.
=== Contributed by Ralph D. Smith
Jan. 1742 - On Jan. 20, 1742 James Swan leased 121 1/2 acres of His Lordship's Manor of Chaptico in St. Mary's Co., Md. The term of the lease was for the lives of [his sons] John Swann and James Swan. In Jan. 1768, John Swan was age 46 and James Swan was age 42. The Jan. 1768 record does not show who the tenant in possession is. It is not the original lessee James [Sr.] who d. in 1746.
Source: Brumbaugh, Vol. 2, Page 70. (Lease No. 35)
1748 - John Swan is the clerk (warrant officer) in Capt. Zachariah Bond's Company of St. Mary's Co., Md. Militia.
Source: Clark, Murtie J., "Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774," Page 30.
Oct. 1750 - The Charles Co., Md. will of Mary Barnes (probated July. 1751) leaves a colt to grandson John Swann.
Source: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol. 10, Page 176.
Mar. 1762 - On Mar. 11, 1762, John Swan leased 53 1/4 acres of His Lordship's Manor of Chaptico in St. Mary's Co., Md. for a period of 21 years. John apparently assigned this lease during the period 1762-1767 (an alienation fee is shown), and in Jan. 1768, the tenant in possession of the premises is shown as Basil Smith.
Source: Brumbaugh, Vol. 2, Page 70. (Lease No. 33)
Oct. 1770 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. administration account of Samuel Sothoron shows that Sothoron's estate made a payment to John Swan.
Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1768-1771," Page 138.
Apr. 1773 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. administration account of John Fanning shows that Fanning's estate made a payment to John Swan.
Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1771-1777," Page 51.
Jul. 1775 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of William Cooksey shows that Cooksey's estate made a payment to John Swan.
Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1771-1777," Page 155.
June 1776 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. administration account of James Sothoron Briscoe shows that Briscoe's estate made a payment to John Swam [sic.]
Source: Skinner, V. L., Jr., "Abstracts of the Administration Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1771-1777," Page 205.
Jan. 1778 - The Charles Co., Md. administration account of Joseph Edelin shows that Edelin's estate made a payment to John Swan.
Source: T.L.C. Genealogy, "Charles County, Maryland Wills, Administration Accounts, Inventories and Orphan Court Proceedings, 1777-1780," Page 43.
Apr. 1779 - John Swann, Charles Co., Private, 3rd Maryland Line, until discharged on Apr. 1, 1779.
Source: Peden, Henry C., Jr., "Revolutionary Patriots of Charles County, Maryland, 1775-1783," Page 292
1790 - John Swann is in the 1790 Census of St. Mary's Co., Md., as follows: 1-0-0-0-8.
Sep. 1798 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. will of John Swann, planter, probated Jan. 14, 1799, reads as follows:
--My negro Jack is to be sold for three years and then to have his freedom.
--My negro named Penny is to be free after the first day of January next. She is to have the liberty of keeping her youngest child with her for 10 years and then the child, named Cecelia, is to be sold.
--My four other negroes named Silvey, Suck, John and Nancy are to be sold. They are to be able to choose their masters.
--To: The three children of Benjamin Latimer, James Latimer, Mary Latimer and Grace Latimer, 10 pounds current money each.
--Brother: William Swann, one heifer.
--To: Brother, Justinian Swann, and the children of my brother, George Swann, the balance of my estate (including the money from the sale of my negroes) equally divided.
Executors: Joseph Turner of St. Mary's County and John Maddox of Piccowaxon, Charles County.
Witnesses: Clement Briscoe, Basil Smith, Josias Turner.
Note: Joseph Turner refused to act as Executor.
Source: Reno, Linda D., "St. Mary's County, Maryland Wills, 1791-1802," Page 119.
Oct. 1798 - John Swann owns a tract of land containing 127 acres in Chaptico Hundred, St. Mary's Co., Md. John's house is 20x16 and valued at $10. John's land is valued at $269. John owns a total of 7 slaves, 4 of whom are taxable.
Source: Schuhart, Wanda M., "Federal Direct Tax of 1798, St. Mary's County, Maryland," Page 55, 105, 203 and 238.
June 1802 - John Maddox, executor of John Swans [sic] deceased, appears on attachment against him, and also to show cause why he hath not settled and fully accounted for the estate of the said deceased according to law, to give counter security, sworn, find [sic; fined?] 5/ and books. Ordered by the Court that the said administrator do settle his administration and give counter security by this day fortnight and in case of failure, that order by given to Edward Maddox, one of the securitys, to receive the estate of the said deceased.
Source: Blackwell, Claude G., "Proceedings of the Orphan's Court of St. Mary's County, Maryland, 1801-1809," Page 88.
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
1722 - 1799 (77 years)