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

Elizabeth Boswell

Female Abt 1742 -


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  • Name Elizabeth Boswell 
    Birth Abt 1742  Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Person ID I18843  Tree1
    Last Modified 24 Mar 2023 

    Father John Boswell,   b. 1707, Boswell's Desert, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1760, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Sarah Harris,   b. Abt 1711, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jun 1792, Charles County, Maryland - probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 81 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Abt 1727  Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F8504  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Abraham Murphy,   b. Abt 1738, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1792, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 55 years) 
    Marriage 10 Jan 1758  Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Sarah Murphy,   b. 5 Jan 1759, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     2. Mary Murphy,   b. 29 Oct 1761, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     3. Martha Murphy,   b. 25 Sep 1764, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     4. Dorothy Murphy,   b. 20 Apr 1767, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     5. John Boswell Murphy,   b. 2 Sep 1769, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
    Family ID F12580  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 24 Mar 2023 

  • Notes 
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      Charles County Maryland Will Book AF-11, 1791-1801,{Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 92.
      Sarah Boswell, March 31, 1792; June 26, 1792
      I, Sarah Boswell of CC being in a weak and low condition but of perfect mind and memory;
      To son Joseph Boswell, negro James, one looking glass and my side saddle
      To son Edward Boswell, one gun
      To son Matthew Boswell, one large iron bound chest, one black walnut table and five chairs
      To daughter Ann Robey, one feather bed and furniture
      To daughter Violetta Maddox, one feather bed and furniture
      To daughter Sarah Nail one striped cotton gown and one cotton petty coat
      To negro woman Seek, freedom
      To children and children in law, viz; Matthew Boswell, Edward Boswell, Joseph Boswell, Sarah Nail, Ann Robey, Violetta Maddock, Mary Smallwood, Sarah McDonald, Sarah Boswell, Abraham Murphy, Charles Mankin and grandson Edward Ware Boswell; remainder of estate
      Executor: sons Matthew Boswell
      Signed March 31, 1792 Sarah (her mark) Boswell
      Wit - Alexander Robey, William Marshall, Baruch Robey
      Probated on June 26, 1792 by Matthew Boswell and witnesses Alexander Robey, William Marshall, Baruch Robey who made oath that they saw the testator sign and seal this will.
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      Charles County Maryland Administration Accounts, 1791-1798, {Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 138.
      Sarah Boswell - Final A/C & Distribution; £84.0.9 £92.8.4 June 10, 1793
      Sureties: Matthew Boswell, William Marshall
      Received from: Ignatius Boswell, Col. Stone
      Payments to: William S. Griffin, Sherriff (county levy), John Muschett (for recording)
      Representatives:
      Mentions: former account Liber E
      Balance to be disposed: £82.1.1-1/4
      Distribution: Joseph Boswell legacy (negro James, looking glass, side saddle) 51.2.6
      Edward Boswell legacy (gun) 0.7.6
      Matthew Boswell legacy (chest, table, 5 chairs) 1.3.6
      Ann Robey legacy (bed & furniture) 7.0.0.
      Violetta Maddox legacy (bed & furniture) 6.0.0
      Sarah Naile legacy (striped gown & petticoat) 0.10.0
      To Matthew Boswell, Edward Boswell, Joseph Boswell, Sarah Naile, Ann Robey, Violetta Madocke, Mary Smallwood, Sarah McDaniel, Sarah Boswell, Abraham Murphey, Charles Mankin, and Edward W. Boswell, the residue 15.17.6
      Administrator: Joseph Boswell