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DIGGES, EDWARD, St, Mary's Co. 10 Jun, 1769; 18 Dec, 1769
Being conscious that it was my father's will that bros. William and Henry Digges, shd. have an equal pt. with me of all the lands in Maryland, or elsewhere, shall put up lands for sale for the discharge of debts; all lands in Frederick County, which belong to me, shall be sold for equal benefit of daus.: Elizabeth, Ellanor and Mary Digges; desire my share of the Hampton Iron Works be sold.
To son John Digges, 1/5 of personal estate; in case he returns to this Province of Maryland and not a religious otherwise, It shall be equally divided between daus. Elizabeth, Mary and Eleanor.
To son Edward Diggs, and dau, Anne Digges, 35 lbs. currency annually, during their life, by 3 daus,
Desire son John, pay 1/5 pt.
To sons-in-law Charles and Jesse Whorton, 10 guineas,
To bro, Wm, Digges, 1/2 of the money due on "Dillinger's" bond, when discharged, and the other half to 3 daus. Desire bro, William Digges, to have a patent for tract on Little Pipe Creek, which we had a dispute with Barrister Charles Carroll, Esq., which we agreed to divide when patented.
Exs: 3 daus. and bros.-In-law Raphael Neale and George Sly.
Wit: Elizabeth Plowder, {Plater?} Mary Winsett, Joseph Harding.
Probated by Wilfred Neale, and Elizabeth his wife, formerly Ellzabeth Digges, Eleanor Digges, Raphael Neale, and George Slye. MCW 37.461
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Charles County Land Records 1782-1786; Liber Z#3; Page 241. Nov 1, 1785 from the Revd Charles Henry Wharton of Newcastle County, Delaware, to Cornelious Barber of St. Mary's County, for 1200 £, all that part of a tract of land in CC called Baltimores Gift, containing about 300 acres of land, marsh included, of which Jane Digges, aunt of the sd Charles Henry Wharton died seized. Signed - Charles H. Wharton. Wit - W Perry, Wm Hayward.
Talbot County. I certify that Charles H. Wharton appeared in open Court on Nov 1, 1785, and acknowledged the within deed and the lands and premises. Signed - Benin Stevens, Clk.
Nov 1, 1785. Received the 1200 £above mentioned. Signed - Charles Henry Wharton. Wit - JA Thomas. Recorded Apr 6, 1786.
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
Aft 1726 - Aft 1785 (> 59 years)