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- EFSM VOL 1 has Jane Wharton married to John Parnham that died 1738
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John Parnham 36.9 CH £1881.6.9 Mar 30 1747 May 10 1748
Appraisers: Robert Yates, James Nivison.
Creditors: Thomas Hodgkin for John Philpot & Co., John Atkinson for MM Stephenson & Steel.
Next of kin: Ignatius Diggs, minors.
Administrators: Jane Parnham, Francis Parnham.
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WHARTON, HENRIETTA, Charles Co, 10 Feb 1747/8; 19 Sep 1748
To bro. FRAS. WHARTON, 4 Negroes: Joss, Terry, Nedd and Henry;
If he should return from beyond seas without entering into holy order but If otherwise then to my 4 sisters: MARY BRENT, JANE PARNHAM, ELIZ: PILE and Anne SMITH.
To sister ELEAR. WHARTON, Negro woman Sarah.
To sister PARNHAM Negro girl Lettice.
To bro. JESSE WHARTON, Negro woman Sue and her girl Monica to
bro. JESSE WHARTON's child his wife is now big with but if he
should die without heirs then to my nephew HENRY PILE.
To niece POLLY BRENT, furniture,
To Dr. PARNHAM, horse
To bro. PILE, horses
Dr. Fras. Parnham and Jos: Pile, exs. 25.423
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Charles County Land Records, Liber M#2 Page 258.
At the request of John Parnham Jr of CC, the following deed of lease and release was recorded this may 17, 1731.
Jun 15 & 16, 1731 from Henry Wharton of St Mary's County, Gentleman, and Jane, his wife, to John Parnham Jr of CC, merchant, and Jane, his wife, for 5 shillings. A treaty of marriage being lately on foot between as John Parnham and Jane Wharton, daughter of sd Henry Wharton and Jane, his wife. Sd Henry Wharton, in consideration that sd marriage should take effect and be solemnized by articles of agreement dated Nov 8, 1728, agree with sd John Parnham that he, sd Henry Wharton, soon after the solemnization thereof would, by some deed, convey to sd John Parnham and Jane, his wife, as part of the marriage portion of sd Jane, a moiety or half part of a certain tract of land then in the actual possession of sd Henry Wharton lying near Budds Cr in CC, being part of a tract of land called Baltemores Gift, adjoining a tract of land called Sarum. The parcel of land before granted is bounded by a Great Marsh called Piles Marsh, containing and laid out for about 181.5 acres, together with all the marsh lying between sd land and Wicocomoco [Wicomico] River. Sd marriage did take place, and was soon after the expending of the articles had and solemnized. Now this deed witnesses that sd Henry Wharton and Jane, his wife, for and in consideration of sd marriage and of the natural love they have for the sd daughter, and in pursuance of the articles and for 10 shillings and for divers other good causes, they release to sd Jno Parnham and Jane, his wife, all that parcel of land described above, for the use and behoof of sd John Parnham and Jane, his wife, and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten, and in default of such heirs, remainder to Francis Wharton, son of sd Henry Wharton. Signed - Henry Wharton, Jane Wharton.'Wit - John Parnham (Barnham), Richard Edelen Jr, Joseph Pile, Jno Fendall*. -
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Charles County Land Records, Liber M#2 Page 260.
At the request of Mr. John Parnham Sr of CC, the following bill of sale was recorded this Jun 17, ,1731.
Know that a treaty of marriage being lately on'_foot between John Parnham Jr of CC, merchant, and Jane_Wharton, the daughter of Henry Wharton of St Mary's County, pent, sd Henry Wharton did, by articles of agreement dated Nov 8, 1728, covenant with sd John Parnham that in case sd intended marriage should take effect, that sd Henry Wharton would convey to sd John Parnham (as part of the marriage portion which he intended to give his sd daughter), 8 Negroes, namely, Ignatius, Margaret, Monica, John, Jonathan, Little' Bess, Jesse, and Pegg. Sd marriage did take effect. Now know that sd Henry Wharton, for and in consideration of sd marriage and for the natural love he has"for his sd daughter Jane, grants sd John Parnham, the above named Negro slaves, together with their increase. Signed Jun 10,.:1731= Henry Wharton. Wit - John Fendall, John Parnham.
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Charles County Maryland Land Record Liber Z#2, 1744-1753; Page 264.
At the request of Francis Parnham, the following deed was recorded on Jun 28, 1748.
May 10, 1748 from Jane Parnham of CC, widow, to Francis Parnham of CC, physician. The afd Jane and Francis Parnham are administrators of the goods, chattels, rights, & credits which were of John Parnham, late of CC, merchant, deceased, who died in testator [intestate]. Sd Jane is willing to commit her right to the administration of the deceased's estate to sd Francis Parnham, which he is willing to accept, and sd Jane, widow and relict of sd John Farnham deceased, is agreed to relinquish her right to the third part of the personal estate of the deceased, and her dower in a certain tract of land called Barbadoes, lying in CC, now in the possession & occupation of Edmund Porteus of CC, Gentleman, and her dower in sundry lots and houses in Charles Town in CC and commonly called Portobacco, for the considerations hereinafter mentioned. Now this deed witnesses that Jane Farnham, for one half part of the household furniture and one third part of the cattle, horses, hogs, and sheep of sd John Parnham, her late husband, now in the possession of sd Jane, and for and in consideration of the following slaves and NegrOes, also belonging to her late husband, now also in the possession and service of Jane, to wit, 1 Negro man named Nacy, and 1 Negro woman named Peg, wife to sd Nacy, and 1 other Negro called Sophiah, daughter of Jess and Bess, and 2 others called Sarah and Jess, children of the afd Jess and Bess, Jane Parham covenants to Francis Parham that she will, from henceforth, assign her right in the administration of the deceased's estate to Francis, and that Jane will mot meddle with any part of the goods, chattels, rights, or credits of sd intestate without the consent of Francis. This deed further witnesses that Jane, for the furniture, stock, and Negroes afd, hereby promises Francis that she will relinquish her right of dower to the tract of land called Barbadoes, and to sundry lots and houses in Charles Town, and all her right to the personal estate of John Parnham, her late husband, to Francis. If the deceased's personal estate, after taking out the furniture, stock, & Negroes, is insufficient to pay his debts, then Jane will permit Francis to dispose of the furniture, stock, & Negroes. Signed - Jane Parnham. Wit - Walter Hanson, Jno Winter.
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Charles County Maryland Land Record Liber Z#2, 1744-1753; Page 324.
At the request of Jane Parnham, the following bond was recorded on Apr 5, 1749.
I, Francis Parnham of CC, surgeon, bind myself to Jane Parnham in the just sum of 1000 £this May 10, 1748. Jane Parnham has passed a deed to afd Francis Parnham dated today. In consideration of Jane Farnham executing the deed, Francis Parnham obliges himself to keep Jane Parnham indemnified (as far as the Law will admit him to do) from any trouble or cost that may arise by reason of an administration bond, entered into jointly with Francis Parnham, for their due administration on the dead John Farnham's estate, dated Mar 19, 1746[/7]. Francis, when requested, will make over the lands and plantation whereon sd Jane now lives, to sd Jane, during her natural life, reserving to himself the liberty of the Marsh Ground whereon to build a warehouse .. and the liberty of timber to build or repair any boats or other crafts and of the pasture for pasturing horses. Francis Parham agrees to pay Jane Parham 4000 lbs tobacco out of last year's crop. If Francis Parham keeps all the articles mentioned in the afd deed, then this bond is void. Signed - Francis Parnham. Wit - Walter Hanson, Edwd Aloysuce Doyne.
It is agreed between the parties that if Jane Parham thinks proper and will be at half the expense of building the warehouse, then Francis Parham obliges himself to allow Jane the half part of the profits arising from sd warehouses. Signed - Francis Parnham. Wit - Walter Hanson, Edwd Alexasuice Doyne.
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Charles County Maryland Land Record Liber Z#2, 1744-1753; Page 325.
At the request of Jane Parnham, the following instrument of writing was recorded on Apr 5, 1749.
CC. Sold and delivered unto Mrs. Jane Parnham, 6 Negro slaves, viz, Jess and his wife Bess, niece Judith, da. of the sd Jess and Bess, and Negro Jack and Monica, children of Nacy and Pegg, and 1 Negro boy, Joseph, son of the afd Nacy and Pegg, in consideration of 300 £Signed May 12, 1748 - Francis Parnham. wit - Walter Hanson, Edwd Aleysine Doyne.
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Charles County Land Record Book G#3, 1756-1761; Page 69. Lease. May 14, 1757 from Jane Parnham of CC, to Robert Brent of CC, for the yearly rent on the part of Robert Brent, the lease, to sd Robert Brendt, of a tract of land called Ferne, lying in CC, containing 299 acres, together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging, the store house and ordinary and the other houses thereunto belonging excepted. The lease starts today, and is for the natural life of sd Jane Parnham. The yearly rent is of 900 lbs of tobacco and one half of the quitrents of sd land. Brent may get whatever board or rail timber is needed for sd plantation. Brent is to allow Parnham to work 2 Negroes on sd land with his negroes, and to allow her a full share of everything sd Negroes shall make on the land afd. Brent may rent the land during the natural life of sd Jane Parnham. Signed - Jane Parnham, Robt Brent. Wit - Jams Buckhanan, John Winter, Jas Nivison. Recorded May 30, 1757.
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Charles County Land Record Book O#3, 1765-1770; Page 33. Oct 30, 1765 from Mary Brent of CC, to Robert Brent of CC, Gentleman, for 5 shillings and for the natural love she has for her sd son, Robert Brent, and for divers other good causes, all that plantation and part of 2 tracts of land in CC, the one called Baltimores Gift, the other called Baltimores Bounty, which is the plantation whereon she now dwells, & is the residue of sd 2 tracts of land not conveyed by her late father, Henry Wharton, decd, unto his daughter Jane, formerly the wife of the late John Parhham decd, containing about 181-1/2 acres. Signed - Mary Brent. Wit - Jno Winter*, Robt Horner*. Recorded Oct 31, 1765.
1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 328-185: BALTIMORE BOUNTY: 1000 acres; Possession of - 1000 Acres - Contee, John Col: : Surveyed 21 Jan 1679 for Benjamin Rozer in Zachia Manor next to Port Tobacco at a bound hiccory near the manor line.: Conveyance notes - Resurveyed into BALTIMORE BOUNTY, folio 426, ,
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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Newport: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 371-69: BALTIMORE BOUNTY: 150 acres; Possession of - 150 Acres - Pile, James: Surveyed 12 Sept 1680 for James Pile adjoining to SARUM: Other Tracts Mentioned: SARUM; ; ;
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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Newport: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 426-341: BALTIMORE BOUNTY: 1173 acres; Possession of - 1173 Acres - Contee, Alexancer: Originally so called lying part in ZACHIA MANOR, Re-surveyed 27 April 1737 for Alexander Contee: Other Tracts Mentioned: ZACHIA MANOR; ; ; Conveyance notes - {mm Note; not identified to a specific Hundred. Location identified by watercourse or nearby tract.},
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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Nanjemoy or Durham Parish: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 339-41: BALTIMORE'S GIFT: 50 acres; Possession of - 50 Acres - Harrison, Joseph: Surveyed 20 Sept 1681 for Joseph Harrison adjoining to the land of Francis Harrison & Thomas Robinson at a bound oak on a point.:
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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Nanjemoy or Durham Parish: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 340-43: BALTIMORE'S GIFT: 70 acres; Possession of - 70 Acres - Dent, Thomas Capt: Surveyed 8 May 1681 for William Dent near the head Nanjemoy Creek at the exterior bound tree of the land formerly laid out for Capt Guither.: Conveyance notes - 70 Acres - G (unreadable) Brown from Thomas Dent, Resurvey of several tracts; 3 Jan 1734; folio 426,, , , ,
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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Chicamuxen: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 352-8: FERNES: 300 acres; Possession of - 300 Acres - Noland, Stephen: Surveyed 9 March 1660 for Mathias O'Bryan on the South side of Mattawoman Creek about 2 miles from the head of the Creek: Conveyance notes - 300 Acres - Stephen Noland from Wm Connell & James Byrne 27 April 1714, 300 Acres - George Mason from James Bourne 5 Feb 1721,300 Acres - George Mason from William Connell 3 April 1722, 182 Acres - William Eibech for John Graves Sr.. 6 March 1734,
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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 321-139: BARBADOS: 1000 acres; Possession of - 1000 Acres - Digges, Edward: Surveyed 24 July 1679 for Elizabeth Wharton in his lordships manor of PANGUYA on the East side the main run of Port Tobacco Creek: Other Tracts Mentioned: PANGUYA MANOR; ; ; Conveyance notes - 200 Acres - John Parnham from John Digges; 27 Sept 1728, 702 Acres - Francis Gooderick from John Digges; 27 Sept 1728,1500 Acres - Henry Darnell from John Digges; 16 May 1729, 220 Acres - John Thompson from John Digges; 1 May 1730, Henry Darnell & recorded from C. Digges & recorded, Edward Neale & John Hall; 4 June 1733,
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
Abt 1715 - Aft 1757 (~ 43 years)