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Charles County Maryland Will Book WDM-15, 1825-1833; {Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 248.
Theodosia McKelden, Will, July 7, 1827; October 1, 1827
I, Theodosia McKelden of CC, being sick and weak of body, but of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding;
To son Thomas John Speake, negro Maria, my best bed stead and furniture, my large chest.
To granddaughter Catharine Ann Luckett, negro Mary. Also all my right title claim and interest in the lot of land which I now reside. Also ½ dozen silver tea spoons.
To James Dutton Carpenter, my walnut candlestand, diaper table cloth, brass candlesticks and my small wine glass.
To son Hezekiah Speake, all my stock of cattle and hogs and the residue of my household stuff.
Executor: none nominated
Signed: July 7, 1827 Theodosia McKelden
Wit: Randolph S. Hancock, J.A. Dunnington
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STONE, THEODOSIA, Jun, 1747; 17 Mar, 1749
To dau. Theodosia Stone, the half tract called "Markett Overton, lying upon Permunkey Creek.
To grand-dau. Mary Barnes, pt. of tract called "Markett Overton, which Robert Gorden lives on,
To son Richard Stone, pt, of tract called Markett Overton," on which Thomas Moncoe lives,
To grand-dau. Theodia. Barnes, that pt, of land as above mentioned.
To grand-dau. Mary Barnes, in case she dies before she becomes of age, Robert Gorden is to live on the land above mentioned until either of my grand-daus. are of age, and the rents paid by my son Richard Stone, and dau. Theodotia Stone, the third pt, of my furniture.
To 2 sons Thos. and Richard, and 2 daus. Mary and Theodotia, each a ring and 10 s.
Son Richard, ex.
Wit: Barton Stone, Matthew Stone, Sr., Thomas Stone, Jr. 26, 111
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Charles County Maryland Will Book AF-11, 1791-1801,{Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 42.
James Gates Will and Codicil,
I, James Gates of CC, being sick and weak but of sound and disposing mind and memory;
To my daughter Chloe my bay horse, and saddle and bridle that was her mothers.
I give the residue of my estate to my children; James, Leonard, Anne Athey, Elizabeth Nalley, Henney Ash, Chloe Gates and Mary Gates.
Executors: George Lee
Signed July 30, 1791 James (his mark) Gates
Wit - Joseph Marbury, Theodosia Wade
Codici:
Signed August 31, 1791 James (his mark) Gates
Wit - Joseph Marbury, Benedict Sanders
Whereas my daughter Elizabeth Nalley and her husband both died since the making of my last will and have left three orphan children without any friends to take care of them and whereas my two daughters Chloe and Mary Gates will by the terms of my will afsd be left destitute of provisions and other necessaries to support them in housekeeping and taking care of the said children, descendants of Shaderick and Elizabeth Nalley. I direct the executor to furnish out of my present stock of provisions, household and kitchen furniture so much and such part as may think necessary until Christmas next and thense forward out of my hogs, indian corn etc, for one full year.
October 7, 1791; Witnesses Joseph Marbury, and Theodosia Wade made oath that they saw the testator sign and seal this will; and Joseph Marbury and Benedict Sanders made oath that they say testator sign and seal the Codicil.
Probated on November 21, 1791 by George Lee
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Charles County Land Record Book L#3, 1761-1765; Page 707. [The beginning of this document is missing]. . Speak Henerietta, his wife .. his wife & Mary Speak, widow, at or before the ensealing .. in hand paid or secured to be paid by the sd John , and for divers other good causes, grant to sd John Jenkins, a tract of land called Stones Rest, lying in the afd County, bounded by the main fresh run that leads into Nanjamoy Cr, a tract of land in possession of John Jenkins, the north side of the main road that leads from Stones Mill to Portobacco, containing thirty three acres more or less. .. Verlinder, his wife, Richard Speak Heneritta, his wife, Hezekiah Speek, and Theodotia, his wife, Mary Speake, widow, shall faithfully discharge the same & keep him, the sd John Jenkins, absolutely indemnified therefrom, and that they, sd John Meeke and Verlinder, his wife, Richard Speek & Heneritta, his wife, Hezekiah Speake & Theodotia, his wife, Mary Speek, widow, from them and from all other persons, the same above bargained land and premises, unto sd John Jenkins, shall and will warrant and forever gefend by these presents. Signed - John Meek, Vir Meek, Rich Speake, Henniratter Speake, Hezah Speake, Theodotia Speake, Mary Speake. Wit - Thos Stone*, Thos Contee*.
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Charles County Land Record Book O#3, 1765-1770; Page 279, Oct 12, 1767 from John Booker Meeke of CC, planter, and Verlinda, his wife, Richard Speake of CC and Heneritta, his wife, Hezekiah Speake of CC, planter, and Theodosia, his wife, and Mary Speake of CC, widow, to George Tubman of CC, planter, for 217 pistoles, a tract of land in CC, originally granted to Thomas Plunkett for 87 acres called the Chance, bounded by the main Fresh of Mattawoman [Cr] on the north side thereof and on the west side of a Jockeys Run, thence to Clarks Inheritance. Also, another tract of land in CC called Plunketts Gift, bounded by sd Chance, Mattawoman Run, containing about 130 acres. Signed - John Booker Meek, Verlinder Meek, Richard Speaker Henncritta Speake, Hezu Speake, Theodosia Speake, Mary Speake. Wit - Thos Stone*, Jo: H: Harrison*. Recorded Oct 17, 1767.
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Charles County Maryland Will Book AL-12, 1801-1808, {Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 518.
Benjamin Benson, Will, February 15, 1808; March 9, 1808
I, Benjamin Benson of CC, being weak of body but of perfect sound and disposing mind and memory;
To son William Compton Benson, all the lands of which I may die possessed of, reserving to my daughter Susanna Jane Benson, the use and occupation of one room in my dwelling house, part of the kitchen for and during her single life. Also the following negroes; Eli, Milly, Lewis, Frank, Betty, Wat and Isaac, 3 feather beds and furniture, 9 chairs, 1 small looking glass wood frame, 2 dining tables, 1 ironing tables, and 2 guns.
To daughter Susanna Jane Benson, the following negroes; Charles, Sam, John, Harry, Grandison, Mortimer, Harriot, Ann, Sarah, Philis and Moll, 1 set of china, 1 dressing table, 1 cupboard, ½ dozen silver tea spoons, 2 silver table spoons, 3 feather beds & furniture with the use and occupation of one room in my dwelling house, part of the kitchen and garden with a sufficiency of firewood. Also all the money due me on bonds and notes.
To Mary Speake, daughter of Hezekiah and Theodosia Speake, 1 small feather bed and furniture, and 20 pounds.
Executor: Wilson Smoot, Francis Franklin
Signed: February 15, 1808 Benjamin Benson
Wit: Samuel Hanson, Lawson Johnson, William Brawner Jr.
=== Research notes from Joyce Candland
1819 Hezekiah Speake from Theodosia Speake. Liber I.B. #13, p.291. 30 Aug 1819 / 7 Dec 1819. Theodosia Speake to Hezekiah Speake all of CC for 5 shillings current money all her undivided third part of the estate of her late husband, Hezekiah Speake, both real and personal and mixed property which she is or may in any way be entitled to from said estate. To have and to hold in trust for the use of the said Theodosia Speake and William M. Kilden during their natural lives. After their decease to be divided between the said Theodosia's children: Elizabeth Moss, Hezekiah Speake, Mary Jane Speake and Thomas John Speake and her 2 grandchildren: Ignatius Luckett and Kitty Ann Luckett, children of her deceased dau, Catherine Luckett. Wit: Francis R. Speake and Francis E. Dunnington. Theodosia signed with an X.
Will of Theodosia McKelden, Liber WDM, p.248. Dated 7 Jul 1827 / Proved 1 Oct 1827. To my son Thomas John Speake my Negro woman Maria. To my grandau Catherine Ann Luckett my Negro girl Mary and all my right and title to land on which I now reside. Also 1/2 dozen silver tea spoons. To James Dutton Carpenter my walnut candle stand. To my son Hezekiah Speake all my stock of cattle, hogs and residue of my household stock. Signed Theodosia (x) McKelden. Wit: Randolph S. Hancock, J. A. Dunnington.
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
Aft 1732 - 1827 (< 93 years)