Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties

Thomas Lucas

Male 1688 - 1756  (68 years)


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  • Name Thomas Lucas 
    Birth 1688  Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 24 Jun 1756  Prince George's County, Maryland - probate Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I8968  Tree1
    Last Modified 16 May 2024 

    Father Thomas Lucas,   b. Abt 1650, Little Sexham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Feb 1722, Prince George's County, Maryland - probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 72 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Dorothy MNU Henry,   b. Abt 1671   d. Bef 1700, Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 28 years) 
    Relationship Stepchild 
    Family ID F6160  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anne Hungerford,   b. Abt 1692, Wm & Mary Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Jun 1736, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 44 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1712  Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Thomas Lucas,   b. 30 Mar 1712, Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Oct 1784, Prince George's County, Maryland - probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)  [Father: natural]
     2. William Lucas,   b. 15 Mar 1714, Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     3. Sarah Lucas,   b. 26 Apr 1715, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Nov 1790, Hope North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]
     4. Basil Lucas,   b. Abt 1717, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between 1757 and 1772, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 40 years)  [Father: natural]
     5. Margaret Lucas,   b. Abt 1721, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1759, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 39 years)  [Father: natural]
     6. Charles Lucas,   b. 1 Mar 1726, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     7. Barton Lucas,   b. 29 Jan 1730, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 May 1785, Prince George's County, Maryland - probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 55 years)  [Father: natural]
    Family ID F2352  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 May 2024 

  • Notes 
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      LUCAS, THOMAS, SR., Prince George's Co. 31 May, 1756 24 Jun, 1756
      Children: Barton, Basil, Margaret Hamilton, Thomas and Sarah Lucas.
      Col, George Beall and Wm. Young should divide the same among the children,
      Wit: James Burns, Wm. Pierce, John Flint, Jr. 30.114

      === Research notes by Rick Saunders

      Sarah, the granddaughter of Thomas d 1721, and the son of Thomas, Jr. who died in 1756 was incorrectly identified in the CD206 1756 will abstract. Thomas named his daughter Sarah Peddycoart. She was born 26 April 1715.

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      Lucas, Thomas, planter, Prince George County, 18th Oct., 1721; 26th Feb 1721-2.
      To sons Thomas and Charles, daus. Mary (wife of Wm. Scott) and Eliza. (wife of Geo, Moore)., 1s, each.
      wife Dorothy, extx., 250 A. dwelling plantation during life; at her decease to son John and hrs. He to pay to his bros. Samll. and James 500 lbs, tob. each.
      Sons to be of age at 18, John being 12 yrs. 20th last June,,
      James 8 yrs. last Feb., Samuel 4 yrs. last Sept. Personal estate, after wife's thirds are deducted, to all child. by sd. wife, viz. Susana, Sarah, Jane, John, Mary., James, Samll. and Eliza,
      Test: Edward Williot, Ninion Willett (Willcot), James Cross. 17.147.
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      Sprigg, Thomas, Sr.,Prince George's County, 9th May, 1704; 29th Dec., 1704.
      To son Thomas, ex., plantation and land of Northamton and Kellering, which have not been disposed of; also 1/3 of patent 500 A. in manor of Colington.
      To dau. Martha Prather and hrs., 1/3 of residue of 500 A. lying near Jonathan Prather's.
      To dau. Oliver Nutthall, residue of afsd. patent lying near Jonathan Prather's.
      To Thomas Stockett, grandson Thomas Stockett, Oliver Stockett, and each of sd. Thos. Stockett's child., to daus. Elizabeth Wade and her child., Anne Gittens and her child., Oliver Nutthall and her child., and Martha Prather and her child., personalty.
      To daus. afsd., residue of estate; division to be made by Sam'l Magruder, Sr., Edward Willett and John Smith at Mattapany.
      In event of death of son Thomas, sons-in-law ___ Wade, Phillip Gittens and Thomas Prather to assume executorship.
      Test: Thomas Lucas, Sr., Thomas Lucas, Jr., Dorothy Lucas. 3. 443.
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      Joshua Calvert 21.500 Page £15.16.3 Feb 14 1734 Aug 24 1736
      Appraisers: William Young, Thomas Lucas.
      Creditors: Henry Cramphen.
      Administrator: Mr. John Beal, Sr.
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      Charles County Maryland Circuit Court Records, Liber H#2, Page 476
      14 Feb 1721; Recorded at request of Thomas Hungerford:
      22 Nov 1721; Indenture from Thomas Lucas of Prince George's County, carpenter, and Anne his wife, to Thomas Hungerford; for 3,000# tobacco; a parcel called Smoots Choice; containing 45 acres; /s/ Thomas Lucas, Jr., Anne Lucas; wit. Jon. Fendall, Gustavous Brown; 22 Nov 1721 ack. by Thomas Lucas and Anne his wife
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      Charles County Land Records, Liber M#2 Page 269.
      At the request of Jno Neale of CC, the following deed was recorded this Nov 20, 1731.
      Oct 13, 1731 from Thomas Lucas of Prince Georges County, carpenter, and Anne, his wife, for 3000 lbs of tobacco, a tract of land, being part of a tract of land formerly called Johnsons Choice in CC, bounded by the line of Thos Hungerford's land, containing and now laid out for about 50 acres. Signed - Thos Lucas, Anne Lucas. Wit - Robt Hanson*, Gust Brown*

      30 Nov 1731; From John Neale of Charles County, innholder, to Thomas Morris of Charles Co.; 50 acres part of land formerly called Johnson's Choice; bounded by Thomas Hungerford; no ack. by wife (CCU M42.278)
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      1752-1757 Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records Liber NN [Abstract by Mike Marshall]; Page 466. At the request of Basil Lucas, the following Deed was recorded June 24, 1756
      I Thomas Lucas, Sr., planter in consideration of the love goodwill and affection which I have and do
      bear unto my well beloved son Basil Lucas has given part of a tract called "Hop Yard" containing 112 acres. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this June 1, 1756, Thomas Lucas, Sr., in the presence of and acknowledged before Joshua Beall, Christopher Lowndes
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      1757-1759 Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records Liber PP [Abstract by Mike Marshall]; Page 71. At the request of Thomas Cramphin the following Mortgage was recorded November 23,
      1757
      Indenture made October 26, 1757; Barton Lucas in consideration of 59 pounds current money of Maryland paid by Thomas Cramphin has sold part of a tract called "Hop Yard" willed to the said Barton Lucas by his father Thomas Lucas on May 31, 1756 and containing 138 acres, provided that if Barton Lucas shall well and truly pay unto Thomas Cramphin the aforesaid sum of money on or before the expiration of three years from the date of these presents then this obligation to be void. Signed Barton Lucas in the presence of and acknowledged before John Cooke, Christopher Lowndes
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      Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records 1757-1759; Liber PP {Abstract by Mike Marshall};
      Page 321. At the request of Robert Peter the following Mortgage was recorded June 27, 1759
      Indenture made June 5, 1759; between Barton Lucas of PGCo and Robert Peter merchant of Frederick County, Maryland. Witnessed that whereas Barton Lucas does owe and stand indebted to John Glassford and Company the sum of 50 pounds current money of Maryland which Robert Peter at the special instance and request of Barton Lucas has paid and satisfied and discharged in consideration thereof and also the sum of five shillings current money has sold by these presents all that part of the tract called "Hop Yard" which was willed to the said Barton Lucas by Thomas Lucas, deceased. Provided nevertheless that if Barton Lucas shall well and truly pay and satisfy unto Robert Peter the aforesaid sum of money with legal interest to commence on the first day of June 1760 or before the first day of June 1762 then this deed shall be void. Signed Barton Lucas in the presence of Ebenezer Fisher, John Darnall and acknowledged before [page 323 missing]
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      1774-1780 Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records Liber CC 2 [Abstract by Mike Marshall]; Page 134. At the request of Barton Lucas the following Release was recorded March 30, 1775
      Indenture made March 3, 1775; Robert Peter, merchant of Frederick County, Maryland in consideration of 5 shillings sterling money paid by Barton Lucas, farmer of PGCo has sold part of a tract called the "Hop Yard" that was willed to Barton Lucas him by Thomas Lucas, deceased and mortgaged by the said Barton Lucas unto Robert Peter on June 5, 1759 for the satisfying and paying unto John Glassford & Company.
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      1774-1780 Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records Liber CC 2 [Abstract by Mike Marshall]; Page 508. At the request of John Waring the following Land Commission was recorded October 17, 1778
      Memorandum that on the special petition of John Waring of PGCo preferred to the justices of the county on the 4th Tuesday in November 1777 for a land commission was issued on November 27, 1777; to Messrs Notley Young, Jonathan Slater, Richard Queen and Abraham Boyd of PGCo Gentleman, whereas John Waring is seized of a part of a tract called "Jamaica" and preferred his petition in writing to our county court held at Upper Marlborough Town for a commission to examine evidence to prove and perpetuate the memory of the bounds of the said tract of land. Therefore, we command you any three or two of you to examine all witnesses or persons concerned touching their knowledge of the bounds of the said tract. Witness David Craufurd, Gentleman, November 27, 1777, issued November 27, 1777, John Read Magruder, Clk
      Whereas a commission impowering us the subscribers to perpetuate the bounds of "Jamaica" we do give public notice that we intend to meet on the land at the dwelling house on April 9th next. Notley Young, Richard Queen, Abraham Boyd
      Basil Waring aged 64 years or thereabouts saith about 20 years ago he was in possession of Jamaica as guardian to his nephew and his overseer told him that William Peerce complained that his land was cut by Warings people upon which he desired the overseer to get John Flint who showed them a stump near the place where he now stands being on the south side of a branch and near a field now in possession of Mr. Biddle and told him and John Hill that it was the beginning tree of the dividing line between Hawkins and Peerce's land
      John Hill aged 60 years deposeth that about 20 years ago he was with Basil Waring on his plantation when John Flint shewed him the stump which he was the beginning tree of the dividing line between Hawkins and Peerce's land
      Thomas Johns aged 41 years deposeth that about 12 years ago he saw the north line of "Widows Mite" run by Mr. Murdock to the eastward of a gum tree now standing in Mr. Biddle's field. Thomas Richardson asked the said Thomas Johns whether Mr. Murdock was a qualified surveyor and at the chain carriers were sworn or not and the deponent says he believes they were not
      Col. John Murdock aged about 45 years deposeth about 12 years ago at the request of Thomas Johns and Jacob Funk he ran the north line of "Widows Mite" and to the best of his knowledge he ran near an old gate post now standing in Mr. Biddle's field. Thomas Richardson asked the said Col. Murdock if he was the sworn surveyor for PGCo and if the chain carriers were sworn, and he said he was not.
      Thomas Flint aged 46 years deposeth that about 34 years ago he was with his father John Flint when he run the dividing line between Mr. Waring and Mr. Peerce and run to a large white oak stump in Mr. Biddles field and he understood it to be the corner tree of "Port Royal"
      John Wightt aged 64 years deposeth that about 37 years ago James McGlissan showed a black oak standing near the main road that leads from Bladensburgh to George Town and near the house where William Amor now lives (belonging to Edward V. Harbin) and told him that Thomas Lucas told him it was a bound tree of Richard Waring's land and further saith that he saw William Barker prove the same tree. Adjourned to May 26th and took the following depositions
      James Moore aged 58 years deposeth that about 48 years ago he was showed a red oak tree standing near the main road that leads to George Town and now in Mr. Biddles old field which tree he was told by John Allison, James Holmead and Robert Patrick was the beginning tree of Richard Waring's land and a corner tree of John Peerce's land and something of Bradford's land when he cannot remember.
      Benjamin Downes aged 65 years deposeth that some years ago in company at this place with Edward Villers Harbin and Edward Willett being near the house of Edward Villers Harbin the said Willett showed him a root where a tree formerly stood that was a bound tree that parted the two tracts of land "Port Royal" and "Jamaica"
      William Tuel aged 64 years deposeth that he was present at the same time Edward Willett showed the root to Benjamin Downes and said it was a bound tree that parted the two tracts of land "Port Royal" and "Jamaica" and a stone was placed at the request of Edward V. Harbin. (The stone placed in the corner of a fence about 100 yards from Edward V. Harbin's dwelling house)
      Edward Villers Harbin aged 48 years deposeth that Edward Willett showed him the place as above described as the 3rd bound tree of "Port Royal" by information of Thomas Lucas, Sr.
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      1774-1780 Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records Liber CC 2 [Abstract by Mike Marshall]; Page 677. At the request of Aquilla Wheeler the following Land Commission was recorded October 18, 1779
      Memorandum that on the special petition of Aquila Wheeler of PGCo preferred to the justices of the county on the 4th Tuesday in August 1778 for a land commission was issued on August 27, 1778; to Messrs Richard Henderson, Abraham Boyd, Nathaniel Magruder and Thomas Williams of PGCo Gentleman, whereas Aquilla Wheeler is seized of three tracts called "Cerne Abbey Manor", "Hog pen Enlarged" and "Adventure" and preferred his petition in writing to our county court held at Upper Marlborough Town for a commission to examine evidence to prove and perpetuate the memory of the bounds of the said tracts of land. Therefore, we command you any three or two of you to examine all witnesses or persons concerned touching their knowledge of the bounds of the said tract. Witness Joshua Beall, Gentleman, August 27, 1778, issued August 27, 1778, John Read Magruder, Clk
      We the commissioners appointed in virtue of a petition to examine evidences to prove the bounds of "Cerne Abbey Manor", "Hog pen Enlarged" and "Adventure" we intend to meet on August 15th next. Given our hands and seals, Richard Henderson, Abraham Boyd
      James Moore aged about 59 years of Montgomery County Maryland being at a stake on the east side of a glade that runs into Piney Branch through the plantation now possessed by John Hawley saith that he was born and bred in this neighborhood and that his father James Moore lived where John Hawley now lives and that his father and mother were buried there. That he lived at this same place tell the age of 23 or 24 years when he went to work abroad at carpenter's work and boarded at old Thomas Lucas to whose house William Chandler, a tailor who has served his time with Col. Bradford came and launched about 34 or 35 years ago being the 1st year that this deponent work abroad and his (Chandler's) horse getting away in the night this deponent, old Thomas Lucas and Charles Lucas the son of old Thomas Lucas went with William Chandler to look for the horse and on coming near this place Chandler tOld Thomas Lucas that he could show him a tree a boundary of "Houp Yard". Old Mr. Lucas said that he thought nobody but himself new where it was whereupon William Chandler came to this place and this deponent swears that he is certain that it was near to this very spot and showed a tree which was then dead which he thinks was a willow oak which William Chandler said was a boundary of "Houp Yard". This deponent further says that Thomas Lucas lived on the "Houp Yard" and that Basil Lucas the son of Thomas Lucas lived then at a house southeast and in site of this place. How William Chandler came by his knowledge this deponent know if not. Adjourned to November 4th next and that the evidences expected could not be had we adjourned to the 15th next month. As a sufficient number commissioners did not meet they met on February 6, 1779 when the following witnesses were offered
      Col. George Beall aged 84 years or thereabouts saith about 30 years ago he was employed by William Young or Mr. Ryley to run out a tract, "Nock", the property of William Young when he run from a bound tree on the Eastern Branch by Walter Evans and run the courses and distances and no bounded tree appeared nor was there any shown him by standers by which were Thomas Lucas, Thomas Evans, Eliphas Ryley and William Young, neither neither did this deponent enquire for a boundary is the only run course and distance and further saith not.
      Robert Kissich aged about 81 years saith about 3 years ago he was called on by Mr. William Young and went with him in company with Abraham Young, John Lynch & Aquilla Wheeler when John Lynch went from the company and in his absence asked Aquilla Wheeler if they were near the place who said they were not far off. The said Lynch returned and said the drain to which he went to had not worn or washed much. The company being on the west side of the road where a white oak stands which has several stones at the root. This deponent says that Lynch after passing backwards and forwards some time came to this tree and says 'good morning, I have not seen you this 53 years" and says it was the place where Mr. Noble left off in running out the tract called "Nock" and further saith not. Question, asked by Barton Lucas of this deponent, If John Lynch did not say he would not prove the above tree for all Mr. Young was worth. Answer, No. Question, Aquilla Wheeler asked whether he remembers asking John Lynch what tree that was. Answer, he does not know. Question, Richard Queen asked whether John Lynch carried the chain when George Noble run out the land. Answer, that John Lynch did carry the chain for Noble who shewed him the said Lynch the tree.
      John Bradish aged 28 years, a native of Ireland has been in the country 3 years, sayeth that he was sent for by Mr. William Young about 3 weeks ago in company with the said William Young, Abraham Young, John Lynch, Aquilla Wheeler and Richard Cash came to the tree where this deponent was sworn which stands 60 or 70 yards from the west side of a road called the Old Church Road. The said John Lynch went from them and rode backward and forward and said this is the drain and called for the company and showed a tree which he believed was a line tree. Then this deponent asking what sort of a tree it was and Lynch told him it was a sapling and rode up to a tree where this deponent was sworn and said 'Good Morning' and said it was 53 years since he had seen it and that the stones that were there was ordered to be put by George Noble who was then running the land called "Noch" and it was a small sapling (white oak) and the said deponent believes Lynch said it was the 2nd bound tree. Question, asked by Barton Lucas whether this deponent and John Lynch had any conversation concerning the white oak tree. Answer, to the best of his knowledge that was the tree by the stones but he said he would not prove the tree for all Mr. Young's estate. Question 2, asked by Barton Lucas who carried the chain with Lynch. Answer, Thomas Evans. Question asked by Jeremiah Riley if said Riley did not ask Lynch who showed him this tree. Answer, that the said Lynch told him the Almighty showed it to him and further says Lynch told him afterwards that he did not choose to resolve Mr. Ryley. Question asked by Abraham Boyd and the commissioners if he had heard Lynch say how he came by his knowledge of the tree. Answer, he heard William Young tell Lynch that Thomas Evans showed him the tree on their way to church and there were stones at the roots.
      John Wight aged 65 years or thereabouts {re knowledge about the boundary of "Nock"} says he knows nothing of the tree in dispute. Question, Barton Lucas asked whether he did not hear Abraham's Young say he could see the tree from the main road when the commission met in October last. Answer, yes he did. Question 2, Barton Lucas asked who was present at the time when the commission met. Answer, Col. George Beall, James Moore, Walter Evans, Joseph Evans, James White and further saith not.
      Abraham Young age 28 years or thereabouts says he was with his father William Young on a squirrel hunt with his father told him, when they came to a white oak tree standing to the west of a road called the Old Church Road and about 60 or 70 yards from the road on the right-hand of a glade, that this white oak was a 2nd tree of "Nock" and further saith that John Lynch told him about 3 weeks ago that the white oak was a corner tree of the above tract and went up to it and said 'Good Morning' and further saith not. Taken before Abraham Boyd, Thomas Williams. Present; Richard Queen, Barton Lucas, William Young, Jr., William Pearce, Aquilla Wheeler and Jeremiah Ryley
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      1780-1784 Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records Liber FF 1 [Abstract by Mike Marshall]; Page 271. At the request of William Pierce [Peerce], Thomas Pierce[Peerce] & Joseph Coombes the following Deposition was enrolled November 29, 1782
      by virtue of a commission granted to William Pierce, Thomas Pierce & Joseph Coombes by the justices of PGCo pointing us the subscribers to examine evidences relating to the bounds of "Port Royal"and by advertisement gave publick notice we would meet on the land on November 12th last and met agreeable to advertisement present Abraham Boyd and Richard Queen, the weatherproofing bad and no evidences of appearing adjourned to Tuesday the 20th instant, present Richard Queen and Notley Young
      William Tuel aged 67 years near a blazed gum tree saith that about 12 or 13 years ago old Ninian Tannyhill came to this spot where a few stones are laid as the 2nd bound tree of Mr. Peirce's land and told this deponent he got his knowledge 45 years before when he lived where Mr. Downs now lives for fear going out of his bounds applying to Charles Beall and William Harbin and they both showed him the the said Tannyhill the bound tree as a 2nd tree of Mr. Peirce's land.
      John Holly aged 43 years at the same place saith about 12 or 14 years ago John Allison proved the aforesaid spot in his presence to be the place where the 2nd bound tree of Mr. Peirce's land stood in part of the stone and body was then remaining.
      Edward Villers Harbin aged 51 years at the same place deposeth that at sundry different commissions he saw John Allison, Ninian Tannyhill and Edward Willett prove the 2nd bounded tree of Pierce's land. N.B. the aforesaid Harbin says from the said place about 30 yards to the southward there was an old field in the possession of George Gordon and about 40 yards off that was all in the woods. N.B. David Burnes desires and objection to be entered to Edward Villers Harbin's deposition as Harbin is an interested person
      John Beall about 52 years old deposeth that he has no other knowledge of "Port Royal" but what he obtained last April by seeing James White, Walter Evans and Thomas Flint proved the same.
      Enoch Jenkins aged 46 years or thereabouts at the same place about 25 years ago towards the northward was all in the woods and that Benjamin Downes showed him this place to be a 2nd corner tree of "Port Royal"
      At the request of David Burnes the following witnesses were examined. Hendrey Allison about 75 years of age saith that he was shown by his father John Allison the aforesaid spot where stood the 2nd tree of his tract called "Port Royal".
      Walter Evans about 61 years of age at an old stump partially demolished and about 72 yards from the place before described saith in 1756 he was a commissioner and the stump was then a tree improved binding and Tannyhill to be the 2nd tree of a tract called "Port Royal"
      James Moore aged 60 years being about 10 yards to the westward of the place first described saith he saw a bounded hickory standing at the said place it being the 2nd tree of a tract called "Port Royal" and he was shown it by Ninian Tannyhill, John Allison and John Belt
      James White aged about 68 years at an old stump partially demolished and about 72 yards from the place 1st described saith in 1756 he was a commissioner on said land and that the hickory stump was then a standing tree and was approved by Ninian Tannyhill to be the beginning of William Harbin's part of the "Gleanings" and the 2nd tree of "Port Royal" stood about 20 yards south southeast of the said place
      Thomas Flint about 50 years old at the same place saith about 30 years ago he was employed by George Vandeavor to lay off 50 acres out of the "Gleaning" and that Edward Willett showed him a hickory tree to be the beginning of his land it being part of the "Gleanings". We adjourned until tomorrow morning November 21, 1781 and no evidence appearing we adjourned to February 18, 1782, present Notley Young, Richard Queen
      Benjamin Downes aged 67 years deposeth that he has lived here about 18 years and when he first knew the place there was a hickory tree which his neighbors told him was the 2nd bound tree of John Peirce's land. Some years past James Burnes having something to do with the land got Ninian Tannyhill to show the bounds and Tannyhill at that time wanted to know where the line run he applied to William Harbin that Tannyhill might clear as far as a hickory for that was the 2nd bound tree of Mr. Peirce's land. The said Tannyhill being asked if he knew anything of a tree that stood in a marsh about 25 yards to the south of the above spot answered he did not. Abraham Boyd joined the commissioners. Being at a point between two drains witnesses were examined at the request of David Burnes
      Walter Evans aged aforesaid said that here stood a hickory that he saw proved in 1756 by old John Allison who showed it to be the beginning tree of Pierce's land by Archibald Edmonston. James Burnes proved it at the same time who was shown it by Thomas Lucas, Sr., And the said Evans further said that William Barker proved an oak about 45 yards south west to be the beginning of the said land which was showed to the said Barker by the said Lucas.
      James White aged before at the same place saith in 1756 and once after he was a commissioner he was showed this place where old Ninian Tannyhill and John Allison to be the beginning of Pierce's and Hawkins land.
      James Moore aged before saith in 1767 he proved this place to be the beginning tree of Mr. Peirce's land and he was shown it by Thomas Stump sometime after when Moore was at work for Mr. Watson and Watsons overseer Robert Patrick showed him from this tree to the main road that he must not cut within that as it was Mr. Peirce's land.
      Hendrey Allison aged before saith his father showed him this place to be the beginning tree of Pierce's land.
      Thomas Flint aged 50 years or thereabouts being at a place where formerly stood a stooping hickory tree saith about 30 years ago he saw the commissioners appointed to prove the bounds of "Port Royal" swear Ninian Tannyhill at the said place likewise several other evidences. At another time the said Flint remembers to have seen his father John Flint run from the said hickory to settle some affair between "Port Royal" and "Jamaica" and that about 8 or 9 years ago this deponent was called on by David Burnes to survey a few lines and among the rest to run the 1st course of "Widows Mite" and at the end of the first line the deponent asked where was the beginning of "Port Royal" and being in company with John Whight called the currier who said this is the beginning of Pierce's land. Adjourned to the Tuesday, June 4th, present Richard Queen and Notley Young. At the request of Mr. Peirce the following evidences were sworn. Being on the edge of an old field at the marked gum.
      Edward V. Harbin aged before says about 25 years ago he saw William Barker prove a Spanish oak to be the beginning tree of Pierce's land who had his knowledge from Thomas Lucas.
      Basil Waring aged 69 years says that Thomas Lucas came here and showed him a sapling black or Spanish oak about 27 years ago which he said was the beginning tree of "Jamaica" and "Port Royal"
      Leonard Brooke's age 55 years says about 27 years ago Thomas Lucas came here and showed him a sapling he thinks a black or red oak to be the beginning tree of "Jamaica" and "Port Royal"
      Mrs. Harbin aged 58 years saith about 29 years ago Thomas Lucas, George Gordon, Joseph Belt and Thomas Hodgkin came to her house and ask for the lines of "Jamaica" and "Port Royal", the said Gordon one team to run the lines between "Jamaica", "Port Royal" and the "Gleanings" she came with them to a place which Thomas Lucas showed to be the beginning tree that was an oak standing near a small gum in the line was cited from that tree to a hole which Lucas showed to be the 2nd bound tree of the said tract and that none of the parties objected to the line and then.
      Basil Waring says about 30 yards south from a large hickory that stood in an old field is a spot but now is told stood where a few stones are was a tree deemed to be Mr. Harbin's tree, that 30 yards south of that Hickory Lucas online run from the 1st tree of "Jamaica" to "Port Royal" the number of perches ended at a small hole were Thomas Lucas of the 2nd line of "Jamaica", "Port Royal" stood.

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      1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 323-153: JOHNSONS CHOICE: 150 acres; Possession of - 150 Acres - Miller, Jacob: Surveyed 27 May 1662 for Daniel Johnson near adjoining to the West line of the N. boundary of 700 Acres laid out to the said Johnson & Morris near Zachia Swamp (poss by Jacob Miller who married the relict of William Hungerford.): Other Tracts Mentioned: PARTNERSHIP; Conveyance notes - 150 Acres - Michael Martin from Samuel Luckett; 11 June 1712, 50 Acres - John Neale from Thomas Lucas & Ann; 13 Oct 1731,50 Acres - Thomas Morris from John Neale; 20 Nov 1731, William Cox from William Neale; 21 Jan 1743, 200 Acres - William Cox from Henry Martin; 11 Aug 1750, ,

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