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Seth Foster of Great Choptank Island, TA Co. d. leaving a will dated 2 Dec 1674 and proved 12 Mar 1674/5.
To wife Eliza, exec. 1/3 estate.
To son-in-law John Hawkins, 1,000 a. of Tully's Delight on Chester River.
To youngest dau. Sarah, 1,000 a. of Standish Woods on Chester River and Green's Plantation on Kent Island.
To eldest dau. Eliza. Lowe, Great Choptanke Island.
Overseers: William Hamilton, TA Co, and son-in-law Vincent Lowe.
Wit:.: Vincent Lowe, Robert White, Richard Bissy. (MWB 2.343)
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Mr. Seth Foster 1.378 I #96604 Jun 27 1675 Jul 21 1675
Appraisers: William Hambelton, Edmund Webb.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
Seth Foster his assignment ofland unto Richard Holden
The pattent is recorded folio 65 [-----] libra granted to Wm. Bedlam
I Seth Foster do assign over all my right, title and interest of this pattent unto Richard Holden his heirs and assignees forever, witness my hand the 9th day of November 1654,
signed Seth Foster.
Witness George Colclough, Francis Clay.
28th August 1655 this assignment was acknowledged in court by the said Foster unto Richard Holden and is recorded.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
Jane Horsley her deposition,
The deposition of Jane Horsley aged 40 years or there abouts examined the 2nd of April 1655, I the said Jane do averr upon my corporal oath that Mr. Seth Foster did acknowledge that he had received one cow of Francis Symons which cow presently after come by a mischance and further this depondent saith not.
Jane Horsley
Signed Jurate coram me John Mottrom
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
[Page 55 R]
Henry Rocke his deposition,
Henry Rocke aged 42 years or there abouts sworn and examined saith, July the 21st 1655, That Francis Symons the said [-----] [-----] to Mr. Seth Foster a cow and said that he did allot the said cow to the said Foster for a debt of five hundred pounds by bill [-----] said Foster paid well assume what course he should take [----] for the said cow, Francis Symons replied that he [----] her as his own provided that Mr. Foster gave him his [-----] and further this depondent saith that Francis Symons bid him take [-----] that her delivered the said cow to Mr. Foster.
Henry Rocke
Nicholas Morris
Matthew Rhodan
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
Abraham Moone his letter of attorney to Seth Foster, Mr. Foster in case of nonappearance at the next County Court held for the County of Northumberland pray confess judgement from Nicholas Jurman for what he shall make appear due to him from me my note that inquire you in the behalf myself at present [--] Abraham Moone This August 8th 1655.
as witness George Colclough
20th August 1655, This letter of attorney was recorded.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
William Bedlam his patt
To all etc Whereas etc. Now know you that I the said Richard Bennett Esq. etc. give and grant unto William Bedlam seventy acres of land situated in the County of Northumberland commonly called by the name of Yeocomoco Point bounded on the South and Southwest a creek which divideth this land and the land of Thomas Hayles, West and Northwest upon the land of Edward Walker North and Northeast upon or against Potomacke River East and Southeast upon Yeocomoco River the said land being due unto the said Wm. Bedlam by and for the transportation of two persons into this colony both whose names are in records mentioned under this pattent dated the 29th of November 1652.
R. Bennett
W. Claiborne Senr
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
William Bedlams assignment ofa pattent to Seth Foster
These presents testify that I Wm. Bedlam do hereby for diverse good causes and considerations me hereunto moving assign and set over unto Seth Foster and to his heirs and assignees forever all my right title and interest of this pattent and all priviledges hereby granted in as full and ample manner as of is granted to me.
Witness my hand the 28th day of January 1653
William Bedlam
Witness - George Colcough
20th January 1655 this assignment to Seth Foster was acknowledged in court by Wm. Bedlam and is recorded.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
[Page 66 L]
I Abraham Moone do constitute ordain and appoint my trusty friend Seth Foster my true and lawfull attorney in my place and stead to ask demand redeem and receive from Mr. George Colclough a pattent of land laying in Great Wicocomoco River and belonging unto me the said Moone on which land Richard Nelmes is now seated and do likewise renose and frustrate any former power given to the said George Colclough or any other person whatsoever for the disposeing of the said land and do further ordain and appoint the said Seth Foster to sell and dispose of the land above said as he shall see fit and requisit and what illy said attorney shall act and do concerning the premisses I do ratify and confirm to be authentic as if that I was personally present as witness my hand this 19th of September anno 1655.
per me Abraham Moone.
Witness - William Thomas, William Denbie his mark
20th January 1655
The letter of attorney was recorded.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
Thomas Hawkins his assignment of bills power to Seth Foster.
I Thomas Hawkins do assign over all these bills here undereth specified unto Mr. Seth Foster as his own proper debts and do give him all the full power and authority to arrest sue imprison and release in as ample manner as I could do myself and if I were present myself: imprimus a bill of Christopher Williams of one thousand forty nine and also a bill of Edward Hudsons of four hundred and also another bill of Edward Hudsons of five hundred ninty five and also a bill of Charles Williams of five hundred and seventy and also another bill of Charles Williams of five hundred and seventy and also another bill of Charles Williams of three hundred and thirty and also a bill of Henry Barnes of seven hundred and also another bill of [blank] Goddens of eight hundred and fifty which said bills do amount to in all four thousand five hundred and ninty five as witness my hand the 10th day of February 1654.
Thomas Hawekines
Thomas Symonds, Mary Baleh
20th January 1655, This writing was recorded
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
George Nott his will.
In the name of God Amen, I George Nott of the
County of Northumberland in Virginia being weak of body but of sound and perfect memory for which I praise Ahnighty God and knowing the certainty of death and the time and hour uncertain do therefore make and declare this my last will and testament. First I give and commend my soul unto the hands of almighty God hoping through the merits of Jesus Christ to receive remission of all my sins.
Next I commit my body to the earth from whence it came and as touching such estate as God hath endowed me withall I do dispose thereofas followeth (vizt)
First - I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Elizabeth Nott one cow called by the name of, "White Foot" and one hundred acres ofland out of the divident I now live on upon Yeocomoco River and that to be where I now live with all housing thereto belonging.
Item - I give and bequeath unto my loving son George Nott one cow called, "Motley" and one hundred acres of land next adjoining unto the land of Robert Sharpe deceased.
Item - I give and bequeath unto my loving son John Nott one heifer called, "Mullberry" and one hundred acres of land next adjoining unto the land of my wife Elizabeth Nott.
Item - I give and bequeath unto my loving son William Nott one heifer called, "Nansey" and also the first cow calf that falls from the cow called, "Motley" given to my son George Nott and one hundred acres of land next adjoining unto Francis Peale.
Item - I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Ann Nott one great brass kettle.
Item - I give and bequeath unto my loving son George Nott my long gun and to my son John my muskett.
Item - I give and bequeath unto Henry Lenton the son of Anthony Lenton my short gun.
Item - I give and bequeath unto my loving brother George Berry one cow calf.
Item - I give and bequeath unto Thomas Hall (he to be bound by indenture or by order of court) one cow calf to be delivered for his use three years before the expiration of his freedom.
All the rest and residue of my estate whatsoever my debts and legacies being paid I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Elizabeth Nott whom I do make my sole and lone executrix of this my last will revoking all former wills gifts and legacies whatsoever and ordaining this to stand for and as my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this 18th of November 1655.
The mark of George Nott
Sealed and delivered by the above named George Nott for and as his last will and testament in the presence of the mark of Seth Foster, Richard Flynt
20th March 1655, This will was proved in open court by the oath of Richard Flynt.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
[Page 101 L]
Know all men by these presents that I Seth Foster have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint Mr. Francis Clay my true and lawfull attorney for me and in my name stead and place to also demand sue for levy and recover all such debts as are due and oweing unto me from any person whatsoever within the County of Northumberland in Virginia either by bill bond account or otherwise and in case any person or persons from whom any such debt shall appear to be due shall deny to pay the same, then I do give unto my said attorney full power to implead the said person or persons so denying ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said attorney shall do in the premisses in as ample manner as if I myself were personally present and did the same, witness my hand this 25th of May 1656.
The mark of Seth Foster
Witness - James Gaylard, William Willdey
20th January 1656, this letter of attorney was recorded.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.57. "Richard Hawkins aged 28 yeares or thereabouts being sworne and examined saith That he was present when Mr Seth Foster told Edward Thompson that he was undone for he had lost his Boate the said Thompson then said what shall I doe to get downe to Yorke The said Foster said he would hire a Boate, the said Thompson bid him doe soe, soe he would pay the hire of the Boate And further saith not
Rich Hawkins his m'ke
20 June 1656 Jurat in Cur ".
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.59. Seth Foster assigns a patent as attorney of Mr Thomas Hawkins to to Mr Wm Wildey. 1st Apl 1656.
Wit: Signed Seth Foster
Geo Colclcegh
Ack in Court by Mr Walter Brodhurst atty of said Seth Foster 20th June 1656.
Mutilated note in margin indioates the patent was that of Wm Freake and was recorded.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.59. P of A. 6 Apl 1656. Seth Foster to Mr Walter Brodhurst to confirm in Westmoreland Court sale of 300 acres to Mr Wm Wildey "being authorized thereunto by vertue of a lre of Atturney made unto me from Tho Hawkins".
Signed Seth Foster.
Wit: Geo Cololough.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.60. Wm Wildey assigns his interest in foregoing 300 acres to Capt Alexander Baynham. 12 May 1656,
Wit: Signed William Wildey
Ja Gaylard
Rich Turney
Acknowledged in Court by Wildey 20 June 1656 and recorded.
Note in margins "This Patt is Recorded fos 44 being Wm Freaks Pattent"
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1658-1662 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 1
() Witnesseth yt; I SETH FOSTER doe bargaine & ( ) prsents have bargained & sold unto FRANCIS ( ), Servant named WILLIAM COUPTER now in MRS. ( ) for the full tearme & time of two ( ) oblige my selfe my Exers. Admrs. or
assignes ( ) two yeares service unto the sd. CLAY his heires assignes & alsoe to send or bring downe ( ) to the sd. CLAY by the last of March at time ( ) from the claime of any p:son or rsons whatsoever; In Witness whereof I the sd, SETH FOSTER have hereunto sett my hand this 27th day of January 1657
Testes ANN WRIGHT, SETH FOSTER his marke
THOM: HARFORD
20th July 1658. This Writeing was recorded.
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1657-1661 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 174
Northumberland County Court 20th of July 1658
- Whereas Mr. THOMAS BROUGHTON by Order of this Cort: bearing date the 2lth of July 1658. was to keepe in his Custody a Servant belonging to the Estate of THOMAS HAWKINS & to remaine in his service the space of 14 moneths; And it was further ordered yt: the sd. BROUGHTON should be satisfied & allowed the summe of seaven hundred pounds of tobco. & caske out of the sd. Servants time next after the expiracon of ye sd. 14 moneths. with all costs of suite. as by the said Order more at large appeareth; the sd. Servant haveing remained in the sd. BROUGHTONs service and his assignes since the 20th of 7br; 1656, The Cort: conceiveth and Adiudgeth the sd, Servants time since the sd. 14 moneths to be sufficient satisfaccon to the sd BROUGHTON for the sd. 700 lb. of tobco: & costs as of aforesd„ It is therefore ordered that the said BROUGHTON shall within six dayes deliver the sd, Servant to Mr, FRANCIS CLAY being assigned to him from SETH FOSTER. whoe married the Relict of the said HAWKINS and alsoe to pay Cort; charges
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1663-1668 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 1; [John Frederick Dorman];
Pages 249-50. 18 Jan. 1664 [1665]. Seth Foster and Elizal Foster unto John Walker of Westmoreland County, planter. For a valuable consideration. 500 acres upon the head of Nomini being part of a pattent formerly granted unto Thomas Hawkins deceased, and by him alienated to Seth Foster as appears upon record in Kent Co., Md. ... out of pattent of 2500 acres
Seth Foster
Elizabeth Foster
Wit: Thomas Vaughan, Maths. Mason, Wm. Goddin.
1 March 1664 [1665]. Acknowledged by Seth and Elizabeth Foster.
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1663-1668 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 1; [John Frederick Dorman];
Pages 274-76. 20 Sept. 1665. Seth Foster of Talbett County in the Province of Maryland and Elizabeth Hawkins alias Foster the wife of Seth Foster, and Thomas Hawkins the lawful son
and heir of Thomas Hawkins formerly of Nomony, deceased, to Nicholas Spencer of Nomony, Gent. For a valuable sum of tobacco. 2000 acres on Nomony being by pattent granted unto
Thomas Hawkins, deceased, formerly of Nomony, the predecessor of Seth Foster, of the said Elizabeth, and father of Thomas Hawkins Junr., the pattent being for 2500 acres whereof
Thomas Hawkins formerly sell unto Seth Foster and the 500 acres is since by Seth Foster sold unto John Walker of Yeocomco in the County of Westmoreland ... the 2500 acres situate upon the south side of Potomack River and upon the southwest and northwest side of a southeast branch of Nomony River commonly known by the name of Herring Creeke, 500 acres thereof which lieth on the southwise side of the branch bounded with the land of Major George Read on the northeast side ... upon a swamp ... the 2000 acres ... upon the land of Mr. Thomas Davis, deceased ... Herring Creek which divideth these two tracts of land ... 500 acres formerly granted by pattent unto Mr. Edward Kemp and by Kemp assigned to Mr. Thomas Gerrard and by Gerrard assigned to Hawkins ... 1000 acres granted by pattent to Mr. Thomas Gerrard and by Gerrard assigned to Hawkins ... 1000 acres for the transportation of twenty persons into this Colony ...
Seth Foster
Elizabeth Foster
Thomas Hawkins
Wit: John Fontaine, John Walker.
15 Nov. 1665. Acknowledged in Court by Seth Foster, Elizabeth Foster his wife and Thomas Hawkins.
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
1623 - 1675 (52 years)
