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

Lydia 'Linney' Griffin

Female Aft 1716 - Aft 1803  (> 87 years)


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  • Name Lydia 'Linney' Griffin 
    Birth Aft 1716  Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death Aft 1803  Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I102366  Tree1
    Last Modified 5 Apr 2024 

    Father James Griffin,   b. 1692, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Aug 1767, Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland - Probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Sarah MNU Griffin,   b. Abt 1696, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Jun 1796, Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland - Inventory Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 100 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Abt 1712  Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F5239  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William Robey   d. Bef 1801, Robeys Purchase, Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage Aft 1767  Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Thomas Robey,   b. Aft 1767   d. Aft 1801, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 34 years)  [Father: natural]
     2. Pryor Robey,   b. Aft 1767, Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1801, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 34 years)  [Father: natural]
     3. John Robey,   b. Aft 1767, Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1801, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 34 years)  [Father: natural]
     4. Mary Robey,   b. Aft 1767, Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1801, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 34 years)  [Father: natural]
     5. William Smallwood Robey,   b. Bef 1783, Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1805, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 24 years)  [Father: natural]
    Family ID F32759  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 5 Apr 2024 

  • Notes 
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      GRIFFIN, JAMES, Charles County, planter. 3 Aug, 1767
      To wife Sarah Griffin, tract. "Griffins Seat," whereon I now dwell and Negroes Jane, Joseph and Isaac.
      Land to 3 sons, John Griffin, James Griffin and Peter Griffin.
      7 sh. to my children: John Griffin, James Griffin, Peter Griffin, Mary Luckett, Elizabeth Staca Griffin, Linne Griffin and Cloe Griffin,
      Extx: wife.
      Wit: Alexander Roby, William Roby, Owen Roby, 36, 85
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      Charles County Maryland Will Book AF-11, 1791-1801, {Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 331.
      Sarah Griffin, January 20, 1795; April 25, 1796
      I, Sarah Griffin of CC being in a weak and low condition but of perfect mind and memory
      To children, Mary Luckett, John Griffin, James Griffin, Elizabeth Stacy {Annastasia} Nelson, Linney Robey, Chloe Philbert and daughter in law, Ann Griffin, all the remainder of my whole estate real and personal
      It is my will that Joseph Philbert have no claim or profit in or to any part of Chloe Philberts proportion of my estate. But my executor pays her in small quantity for the support of herself and children as he thinks proper.
      Executor: son John Griffin
      Signed: January 20, 1795 Sarah (her mark) Griffin
      Wit: William Robey, Thomas Robey
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      Charles County Maryland Administration Accounts, 1791-1798, {Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 329.
      Sarah Griffin - Final A/C & Distribution; £89.10.5-1/2 £113.12.10-1/2 Oct 14 1796
      Sureties: James Griffin, Lehenchester Griffin
      Received from: Richard Robey
      Payments to: William Coomes
      Representatives: Mary Luckett, John Griffin, James Griffin, Elizabeth Stacy Nelson, Linney Robey, Chloe Philbert and Ann Griffin
      Balance to be disposed: £96.0.6
      Distribution: to 7 children equally
      Executor: John Griffin
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      Charles County Land Records 1799-1801; Liber IB-3 {Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 204.
      At the request of William Robey, the following Power of Attorney was recorded May 13,1800
      This is to certify that I have this day appointed my brother William Robey my lawful attorney to act for me. At the same time I give hem full power to make a settlement with Liddy Robey my mother with whom I lived last year say the present year and whatever he may agree with my mother Liddy Robey respecting an allowance for my services as overseer from January 1, 1799 until the present date. Signed Thomas Robey on September 2, 1799 in the presence of Gerrard Briscoe and acknowledge before Daniel Jenifer on May 13, 1800

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