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- Francis Watts and Margerett parents of Richard Watts son b. 24 Nov 1706
Richard son of Francis Watts and Margaret bapt. 19 Aug 1712.
Richard Watts and Susanna Norcraft m. 14 Feb 1731.
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contributed by Shirley Middleton Moller
Note: that Marklee is mis-transcribed and should read Mockbee
MCW XV:122
1744-1794 Frederick Co MD Wills-Russell
WATTS, RICHARD, Frederick Co., planter 14 Sep 1773; 16 Jan 1774
To son John Watts, ex., all of my estate real and personal, if he dies without issue to my grandchildren, Richard, John, Anna and Amelia Marklee and my wife Susanna shall have her living in my estate provided my grandchildren agree, if they do not she to have her thirds.
To dau. Elizabeth Lee, 5 shillings.
To dau. Margarett Marklee, Negro girls Pat and Alse.
Wit: John Buxton; William Buxton; Jeremiah Marklee; Charles O'Neal. 39:587
FCLR K:237
At The Request of Brock Mockbee and wife the Following Deed was Recorded October the 30th day 1765 to wit This Indenture made the Thirtieth day of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Sixty five Between Richard Watts of Frederick County in the Province of Maryland Planter of the one Part and Brock Mockbee and Margaret his wife of the Same County and Province of the Other Part Witnesseth that the said Richard Watts for and in Consideration of the sum of Ten Pounds Lawfull money of Great Brittain to him in hand already Paid by the said Brock Mockbee the receipt whereof he doth here by Acknowledge and also for and in consideration of The Natural Love and Affection which he hath and Doth Bear unto the said Brock and Margarett His Wife and for Divers other good Causes and Considerations him there unto Moving Hath Given Granted Bargained Sold Aliened Enfeoffed Confirmed and made Over and by these Presents he the said Richard Watts Doth Give Grant Bargain sell Alien Enfeoff confirm and make over unto them the said Brock Mockee and Margaret His wife and the male heir of the Body of the said Margarett Lawfully Begotten for Ever all That Part of a Tract or Parcel of Land Called Clean Shaveing Beginning at the End of the Fifth Lind of the Resurvey on the Addition to Susanna and Elizabeth now called clean Shaveing (see Deed for land description) containing and Now Laid out for One Hundred and Fifty Eight Acres of Land be the Same more or Less together with all and Singular the Improvements Convenience and Advantages therein or thereunto any wise Appertaining or Belonging To have and to hold the Land and Premises aforesaid unto Them the said Brock Mockbee Margaret his wife and the Male Issue of the said Margaret his Wife Lawfully Begotten as aforesaid for Ever to the only Proper use and Behoof of them the said Brock Mockbee Margaret his wife and her Lawfull male Issue as aforesaid and to No other use intended or Purpose What soever In Witness Whereof the said Richard Watts hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his Seal the Day and Year above Written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Richard Watts seal
J Dickson Tho Price
On The Back of which Deed Was the Following Indorsement to Wit
Recd. of the within named Brock Mockbee the Sum of Ten Pounds being the Consideration within Mentioned I say Recd. Richard Watts
Testis JDickson Tho Price
Fred: County Sst Octo 30th 1765 Came Richard Watts Partie to the within Deed before us two of his Lordships Justices and Acknowledged the within Deed to be his Act and Deed and the Land and Premises therein Bargained and Sold to be the Right and Estate of the within Named Brock Mockbee and Margaret Mockbee their Heirs and Assigns According to the True Intent and Meaning of the said Deed JDickson
Tho Price
Acknowledged Before the Day and Year above Written
October the 30th day 1765 then received of Brock Mockbee and wife Six Shillings and four Sterling as an Alienation fine on the within Mentioned one hundred and Fifty Eight Acres of Land by order of Edward Loyd Esquire Agent of his Lordship the Right Honorable
the Ld Preparatory of Maryland John Darnall
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=== research notes from Bob Foster
On 11 November 1711, Stephen Warman beseeches the Orphans Court to mandate that John Hardin (2nd husband of Mgt (Purdy) Watts) bring the orphans of the late Francis Watts to the courthouse “in order to be bound out as the said court shall then order.” The children are brought to the court and Francis Watts requests that Francis Warman be his guardian and Richard Watts is bound to John Watkins until the age of 21 years
Richard Watts land patent certificate 2088, 16 Nov 1747, Prince George's Co., Maryland for 50 acres called the Susannah and Elizabeth tract.
Maryland Land Warrants and Patents, 1749-1752, Liber No. 74, p. 169
Richard Watts of Frederick Co., Maryland
13 September 1750
75 acres by virtue of warrant in 1749 “Peach Tree Hill”, lying by a bounded white oak with oak standing on the mouth of the Stony Branch on the north side of the Middle Seneca. [This tract of land now lies in Montgomery county.]
1750
The Court appoints Richard Watts Constable of Sugar Loaf Hundred "in the room of William Cecil."
Richard Watts, charged with two counts of breach of peace, is found guilty of submission (he pleads guilty) and in each case is fined one shilling.
August Court 1753, Frederick Co., Maryland
The Grand Jury made the presentment:
Richard Watts "as constable for assaulting and beating James Worfford, Jr. with a club."
June 1753
We the grand jurors present Richard Watts and James Trale for philanesly (feloneously) stealing and carrying away by force of arms one twenty shilling bill and 3 fifteen shilling bills the property of Ninian Beall of Prince George's County and by the information of the said Beall.
November 1753
The Lord Proprietary vs. Richard Watts (Laborer) and James Trail (Planter)
They were charged with stealing money "with force of arms" from Edward Trafford but were later acquitted by the jury.
That same year Richard Watts was brought to court by John Wafford Jr. and James Wafford for beating them with a club.
Richard Watts was that same year selected as "Constable" for Sugarloaf Hundred.
Richard Watts was married in 1731 to Susannah Northcraft.
He also witnessed the will of Charles Trail in 1763.
=== this record is for a different Richard Watts
1739-1743 Land Records of Prince George's County MD
Liber Y, Page 41
26 Jun 1739; Recorded at request of Henry Massey:
4 Jun 1736; Letter of Attorney from Richard Watts of Washington, Cumberland Co., Great Britain; regarding estate of John Watts, mariner of Charles Co., dec'd; mentions Samuel Hyde, Richard Watts, bro. of John; John Carr, brother·in·law; appoints Timothy Nicholson or Henry Massey attorney; /s/ Richard Watts; wit.
William Collins, John Little
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1748-1752 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 438. David Linn recorded supersedeas 20 Aug. 1751, against Robert Lee, Richard Watts and Daniel Stuard, for sum of 400 lbs tob., 16 Aug. 1751, to be paid by 10 Feb. next, taken before William Griffith.
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1748-1752 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 652. Abraham Green recorded supersedeas 14 Nov. 1752 dated 23 May 1752 against Josiah Gosling and Richard Watts, recovered before one of the justices of his Lordships, to be paid by 10 Feb. next. Taken before Jno Rawlins
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1752-1756 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 8. Thomas Appleton recorded supersedeas 24 Nov. 1752, against Josiah Gosling, John Buxton and Richard Watts, for 18 shillings, before Jno Rawlins, to be paid by 10 Feb. next.
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1752-1756 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 360. Richard Watts took up a stray dark bay horse, Jan. 25th 1754 and recorded on the 27th.
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1752-1756 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 472-474. Richard Watts and James Lee Junior, mortgage recorded 20 June 1754, made same date between John Wofford Senr. Richard Watts and James Lee Junior became bound together with the said John Wofford as his security by a bond dated 19 June 1754 to Richard Snowden ofAAC, for 51 pounds 15 shillings, 3 pence; and other sums; to Mrs. Rachel Sprigg ofPGC, executrix of Osborn Sprigg deceased; tract ofland called "William and John." Signed by mark John Wofford, before Alex. Beall, Jos. Wood. Receipt for 1 shilling consideration money.
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1752-1756 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 511-512. Richard Watts recorded 22 Aug. 1754. made 21 Aug.. between John Buckston of FC for 9 pounds 8 shillings, part of a tract called "Resurvey on Buckons Delight," on the branches of Seneca Creek. containing 188 acres; signed by mark John Buxton, before John Rawlins, John Smith Prather, Receipt. ack. AF paid.
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1752-1756 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 633-634. Robert Lee recorded deed 24 Jan. 1755, made 20 Jan. between Richard Watts of FC, planter; for 20 shillings sterling, of GB, and for diverse other considerations, grants all that tract called "Peach Tree Hill," near the mouth of the Stony Branch on the north side of Middle Seneca, M&B given for 75 acres; signed Richard Watts, before Jno Rawlins, David Lynn. Deed ack. and Susanna Watt wife of Richard Watts released dower right. Receipt. AF paid.
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1756-1761 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 312. Richard Watts took up a stray horse 27 Aug. 1757, recorded 30 Aug.
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1756-1761 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 779. Richard Snowden recorded supersedeas 22 Aug. 1759 against William Higgs, Richard Watts and William Norris Junr. for 22 pounds 3 shillings 11 pence, and 359 lbs. tob. costs, recovered before the Justices ofFC Court 3d Tuesday of June last. Taken 22 June 1759 before John Darnall.
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1756-1761 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 998-1000. John Fryer of Calvert Co., Maryland, weaver, recorded deed 15 May 1760, made same day between Richard Watts of FC, planter, for 50 pcm sells part of a "Resurvey on Buxton's Delight," beginning at 6th line of Richard Watts' part, containing 150 acres. Signed Richard Watts before Thos Norris, Jos Wood. Ack. Receipt. Susanna Watts released dower. AF & duty paid.
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1763-1765 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 1379. Col.Thomas Prather, 20 June 1766 against Richard Watts, Lodowick Davis and John Madding, for 14661bs. tob. and £1..10 debt & costs, recovered in Court before Andrew Heugh, Wm Luckett.
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1765-1768 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 128. John Davis recorded supersedeas 2 Oct. 1765. You Ashford Dowden, Jeremiah Spiers and Richard Watts, confess judgement to John Davis for the sum of 22 shillings, debt and 2 shilling 6 pence costs, recovered by John Davis against Ashford Dowden 23 August 1765 before Andrew Heugh gentleman, to be paid by 10th February next, taken 2 Oct. 1765 before J. Dickson
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1765-1768 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 237-239. Brock Mockbee and Margaret his wife, deed recorded 30 Oct. 1765, made same date, Richard Watts of FC, planter, for £10, lawful money of Great Britain, and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he doth bear unto the said Brock and Margaret his wife, and to the heirs of the body of the said Margaret, all that part of a tract called Clean Shaving, M&B given, adjacent to Rsy on Addition to Susanna and Elizabeth, now called "Clean Shaving", containing 158 acres. Signed Richard Watts. Witnesses J. Dickson, Thos. Price. Receipt, ack. No dower release.
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1765-1768 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 681-682. John Segar recorded 20 August 1766, made same day between Richard Watts ofFC, for £20 sells 38 acres, part of Buxtens Delight, being on a branch of Great Seneca, and 9th line of Buxton's Delight, Signed Richard Watts before Andrew Heugh, Wm Blair. Receipt. Ack. by Richard Watts. AF paid.
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1767-1770 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 678. James Black recorded supersedeas 21 Dec. 1771 against Richard Watts, Samuel John Musgrove, and William Morrice, for £65..9..4 and costs recovered against Richard Watts, bail of Samuel Farmer, recovered 19 August in Frederick Court Last before Andrew Heugh, Jos Wood.
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1767-1770 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
pg. 686. Wtlliam Norris recorded supersedeas 24 Sept. 1772 against Richard Watts, John Riley and Nmian Tannehill and Brooke Mockbee, confess judgment for £42..6..6 Taken before Robert Peter, Adam Stewart
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1749-1840 Inhabitants of Frederick Co MD Vol 2-Shaffer
Watts, Richard; 1752; The Addition to Susannah and Elizabeth; 150 ac; BY&GS#3 491.
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1749-1840 Inhabitants of Frederick Co MD Vol 2-Shaffer
On March 20, 1754, Richard Watts, planter of Frederick Co. made a note with Robert Dunlop and Thomas Dunlop, merchants. Isaac Brooke and B. Young witnessed the note. The note was to be repaid on May 1, 1754. Watts failed to pay and a complaint was filed on December 2, 1756.
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1749-1840 Inhabitants of Frederick Co MD Vol 2-Shaffer
On January 2, 1757, Richard Watts, farmer of Frederick Co. made a note with Samuel Beall, Esq. in Frederick Co. Watts failed to pay and was to appear in June Court 1757 to answer to the complaint of Beall. On June 22, 1757, Beall swore before Chas. Jones that the following account of Watts was accurate: 1754: paid 2 levies, paid Young and Stewart, paid Jno. Ross,
paid Danl. Dulany, paid Henry Darnall, paid Isaac Brooke, paid Jno. Darnall for self and Buxton, paid Jno. Darnall, paid Alex Jones for self and Buxton, and paid Josh. Beall; 1755: paid 1 levy, paid Jno. Darnall, paid --- for self and for James Lee, Junr.?, paid --- to Jno. Darnall for self, paid --- of Wm. Chandles; 1756: pb'd 1 levy, paid Danl. Dulany, paid Edwd. Dorsey, paid Henry Darnall; 1757 interest accrued. Received by Beall from Watts: (no dates) payment of Willm. Condon, tobacco from D---, 7 hogs, payment of Jno. Rawlins.
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
1706 - 1774 (67 years)