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

Joseph Dyson

Male 1730 - 1769  (39 years)


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  • Name Joseph Dyson  [1
    Birth 1730  Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 10 Nov 1769  Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland - Probate Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3541  Tree1
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2023 

    Father Thomas Dyson,   b. 1679, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Mar 1759, Charles County, Maryland - probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Sarah MNU Noe,   b. Abt 1683, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1753, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 69 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Between 1729 and 1730  Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2860  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Elizabeth Chunn,   b. Abt 1736, William & Mary Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 1762, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 26 years) 
    Marriage 17 Apr 1752  Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Winifred Dyson,   b. 23 Feb 1753, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     2. Thomas Andrew Dyson,   b. 28 Oct 1754, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Jul 1806, Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland - Inventory Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 51 years)  [Father: natural]
     3. Aquilla Dyson,   b. 21 Feb 1757, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1780, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 24 years)  [Father: natural]
    Family ID F2867  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2023 

    Family 2 Dorcas Turner,   b. 21 Apr 1741, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1778, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 36 years) 
    Marriage 1763  Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Mary Dyson,   b. 28 Jul 1763, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Nov 1845, Fauquier County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)  [Father: natural]
     2. Samuel Turner Dyson,   b. 29 Jul 1766, Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1794, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 29 years)  [Father: natural]
    Family ID F2868  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2023 

  • Notes 
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      DYSON, JOSEPH, Charles Co. 1 Jan, 1769 10 NOV, 1769
      Wife: Dorcas Dyson, 1/3 pt. of estate.
      Dau. Winefred Dyson.
      To son Thomas Andrew Dyson, lands that I possess to him; If he shd. decease without male issue, lands to be divided between sons Aquilla Dyson and Samuel Turner Dyson; one cow marked In the proper mark of Mary Turner, widow of Samuel Turner, these I give him In lieu of 2 heifers his grandfather Dyson left him.
      To son Aquilla Dyson, 1 slave, but in case the hrs. of John Chunn shd. recover sd. slave from son Aquilla Dyson or his guardian, then Aquilla to be made equal, which with my 3 children: Winefred, Mary and Samuel Turner Dyson, out of their 3 different parts; but in case the hrs, of John Chunn shd. not recover sd. slave from Aquilla. or his guardian, to dau. Mary Dyson a slave. Mentioned 4 children: Winefred, Aquilla, Mary and Samuel Turner Dyson.
      I will that sons Thomas Andrew Dyson and Aquilla, be put under nephew Bennett Dyson, and he to be their guardian until 21,
      Exs: Wife Dorcas Dyson, and nephew Bennett Dyson.
      Wit: James Craik, Those Reeves, Sam Turner. 37.388
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      Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 415.
      Joseph Dyson's Additional & Final Acct. Oct 30, 1779. The additional account of Henry Clarkson and Dorcas, his wife, Caleb Dyson, and Bennet Dyson, executors of Joseph Dyson, late of CC, decd.
      Debts include: the balance of a former account, passed Jul 7, 1773 with Walter Hanson, Esq, the then Deputy Commissary, amounting to 533 £4 shillings 7 pence; money recd of Peter Walker. Total: 667 £2 shillings 2.75 pence.
      Disbursements went to afd Bennet Dyson; Hugh AuBryde; James Craik; Doctor Joseph Adderton, the executors of Doctor John Carry; Walter Winter, Walter Hanson, Esq; Ann Burch, executrix of Justn Burch; Peter Walker; Daniel Jenifer for stating, passing, and recording this account. The balance to be disposed of according to the decd's will: 582 £2 shillings 8M pence.
      securities: Thomas Creever and James Turner-
      Proved on Oct 30, 1775 by Henry Clarkson and Dorcas, his wife, late Dyson, and Bennet Dyson, executors of Jos" Dyson, late of CC, decd.

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      John Cooksey 65.468 CH £96.18.4 Jun 26 1758 Aug 2 1758
      (also John Coosy)
      Appraisers: Joseph Dyson, Daniel Murphy.
      Creditors: Samuel Hanson, Lamaster Cooksey.
      Next of kin: Ignatius Tennison, Christian Lamaster.
      Executrix: Mary Cooksey.
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      John Baptist Dyson 73.93 CH £542.18.9 Oct 22 1760 Mar 11 1761
      Appraisers: Samuel Amery Peter Wood.
      Creditors: Justinian Cooksey, Jr., James Campbell.
      Next of kin: Joseph Dyson, George Dyson.
      Administratrix: Anne Dyson
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      Joseph Dyson 102.301B CH £499,17.6 Jan 31 1770 Feb 16 1770
      Appraisers: Samuel Amery Sr., Thomas Richard Cooksey.
      Creditors: James Craik, John Craig for John & James Jamieson.
      Next of kin: George Dyson, Anne Busch (burch).
      Executors: Dorcas Dyson, Bennet Dyson.
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      Mercer Swann 65.462 CH £70.10.10 Nov 11 1758 Nov 16 1758
      Appraisers: Matthew Compton, Joseph Dyson.
      Creditors: Andrew Buchanan, Hezekiah Wheeler.
      Next of kin: Elianor Swann Anne Swann.
      Administrators: Edward Swann, Samuel Swann.
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      DYSON, THOMAS, Charles Co. 20 Nov, 1758
      March 24, 1759
      Children: Clements, John Baptist, George, James, Joseph, Mary Maddox, Anne Burch and Elizabeth.
      Grandchildren: Maddox, son of Mary Dyson; Thomas Andrew Dyson.
      Dau.-In-law: Mary Dyson.
      Tractst "Swann Hill," "Nevitt's Desire," "Dyson's Chance."
      Exs: Elizabeth Dyson; Joseph Dyson.
      Wit: John Scott. Zacharias Chunn, Absolom Thorn, 30.700
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      Andrew Chunn 63.92 CH £500.11.1 Feb 18 1757 Mar 4 1757
      Appraisers: Joseph Pile, Mathew Compton.
      Creditors: Jeremiah Jordan for Alexander Lothian, Mary Parnham.
      Next of kin: Zachariah Chunn, Henrietta Chunn.
      Administrator: Joseph Dyson.
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      Andrew Chunn 2.91 D CH £575.9.4 Apr 15 1758
      Sureties: Just. Burch, William Compton, Robert Homes.
      Distribuhon to: Representatives unknown to this Office.
      Administrator: Joseph Dyson.
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      Andrew Chunn 2.113 D CH £477.2.9 Jan 2 1759
      Sureties: Justinian Burch, William Compton, Robert Horner.
      Distribution to: Representatives unknown to this Office.
      Administrator: Joseph Dyson.
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      Charles County Land Record Book A#2, 1752-1756; Page 15 (16). May 27, 1752 from Thos Dyson of CC, planter, to Joseph Dyson of CC, for 40 £sterling, all that parcel of land called Dysons Chance, lying in CC on the east side Piles fresh, containing about 60 acres. Also part of one other tract of land, contiguous to the afd land, called St John's, bounded by the east side of Piles Fresh, Dysons Chance, containing and now laid out for about 55 acres. To have and to hold, Dysons Chance and part of St John's, after the death of the grantor, Thomas, and his wife, Sarah Dyson. Signed - Thos (T his mark) Dyson. Wit - Jon Winter, Nivison. Sarah Dyson, wife of afd Thomas Dyson, voluntarily acknowledged this deed. Recorded Jun 18, 1752,
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      Charles County Land Record Book L#3, 1761-1765; Page 129. Lease. May 1, 1762 from Joseph. Dyson of CC, planter, to Thomas Dyson of CC, planter, for the yearly rent of 10 shillings, for the term of 4 years starting next Dec 25, part of a tract of land called Swan Hill, lying in CC, containing & now laid out for about 100 acres. Sd Thomas Dyson shall not commit waste on the land, nor cut and destroy any of the woods & timber or fen[c]ing on the land more than what is necessary for the use of the plantation afd, but to keep all the houses and fencing in good repair. Signed - Joseph Dyson. Wit - Peter. Dent, Samuel Turner Jr, Recorded May 8, 1762.
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      Charles County Land Record Book L#3, 1761-1765; Page 283. Apr 16, 1753 from Clement Dyson of Onsoloe (Onslow] County, North Carolina, carpenter, to Joseph Dyson of CC, planter, for 20 £and for other good causes, one half or moiety of a tract of land in CC called Swan Hill, lying in the woods, containing about 100 acres. Signed - Clement Dyson. Wit - Jno Winter*, Robt Horner*. Recorded May 1_, 1763.
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      Charles County Land Record Book L#3, 1761-1765; Page 285. Apr 16, 1763 from Clement Dyson of [Onslow] County, North Carolina, carpenter, to Joseph Dyson of CC, planter, for 10 £, a parcel of land called Dysons Chance in [CC] on the east side of Piles Fresh, containing about 60 acres. Also, part of another tract of land, contiguous to the afd land, called St. Johns, containing and now laid out for about 55 acres. Signed - Clement Dyson. Wit - Jno Winter*, Robt Horner*, Recorded May , 1763.

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      1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Newport: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 374-12: SWAN HILL: 200 acres; Possession of - 100 Acres - Norris, Henry: 100 Acres - Dyson, Thomas: Surveyed 2 May 1665 for Edward Swan in the woods adjoining to the land of John Compton called BOSWELL {mm note: spelling is BOSWELL}: Other Tracts Mentioned: BOSWELL Conveyance notes - {mm Note; not identified to a specific Hundred. Location identified by watercourse or nearby tract.}, 100 Acres - John Wilson from Henry Norris; 28 Oct 1712,100 Acres - John Dyson from Thomas Swann; 15 Mar 1738, Thomas Dyson Jr. from Thomas Dyson Sr., 9 March 1742., George Dyson from Thomas Dyson Sr., 9 March 1742, ,
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      1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Newport: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 363-6: DYSONS CHANCE: 60 acres; Possession of - 60 Acres - Dyson, Thomas: Surveyed 24 July 1694 for Thomas Dyson beginning at a bound White Oak on the East side of the main swamp and goes into Piles Fresh: Other notes - Entered Folio 374 (St. Benedict Hundred), ,
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      1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Newport: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 363-7: ST. JOHNS: 115 acres; Possession of - 57-1/2 Acres - Dyson, Thomas: 57-1/2 Acres - Murphy, Daniel: : Surveyed 21 July 1694 for John Tennison and John Dyson at a bound Red Oak standing on the East Piles swamp: Other notes - Entered Folio 374 (St. Benedict Hundred), ,
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      1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Newport: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 374-13: ST. JOHNS: 115 acres; Possession of - 57-1/2 Acres - Dyson, Thomas: 57-1/2 Acres - Murphy, Daniel: : : Surveyed 21July 1694 for John Tennison & Thomas Dyson at a bound Red Oak standing on the East side of Piles Swamp. See folio 363: Other Tracts Mentioned: DEMENTS ENLARGEMENT; ; ; 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 - Newport: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 363-7: ST. JOHNS: 115 acres; Possession of - 57-1/2 Acres - Dyson, Thomas: 57-1/2 Acres - Murphy, Daniel: : : : : : Surveyed 21 July 1694 for John Tennison and John Dyson at a bound Red Oak standing on the East Piles swamp: Other Tracts Mentioned: ; ; ; Conveyance notes - Entered Folio 374 (St. Benedict Hundred),
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      1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Newport: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 374-13: ST. JOHNS: 115 acres; Possession of - 57-1/2 Acres - Dyson, Thomas: 57-1/2 Acres - Murphy, Daniel: : : : : : Surveyed 21July 1694 for John Tennison & Thomas Dyson at a bound Red Oak standing on the East side of Piles Swamp. See folio 363: Other Tracts Mentioned: DEMENTS ENLARGEMENT; ; ; Conveyance notes - {mm Note; not identified to a specific Hundred. Location identified by watercourse or nearby tract.}, ,, , , ,

  • Sources 
    1. [S52] Early Families of Southern Maryland, Volume: 8.

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