Eleanor COMPTON

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• _UID: C962ECD4D4CE473F93A292E3E7A1C3EFF796

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• FamilySearch ID: LH61-G4W
• _UID: 774DA1F522424C2AA2F5BED597ACD577EDF3
• identified as a son in the will of John Compton: 29 May 1713
• Will written: 19 Mar 1744
• Will probated: 5 Sep 1747, Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America

Notes:

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Mathew and Susannah's known children were:
1. John - b 9 Nov 1702
2. Philip - b 5 Jan 1705
3. Susanna - b 6 Feb 1707, ca 1745 m Robert Whitely, m/2 Taylor
5. Mathew, Jr - 1709-1770, md Rachel Howard - 1714-1789.
6. Eleanor - b 1 Dec 1711, m John Slye
7. Sarah - b 24 Mar 1714, m John Parker
8. Samuel - b 19 May 1716, (WB 1765 Charles Co 33.280)
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Mathew and Susanna purchased land called Manchester from Abel Wakefield in 1705 for 5000 pounds of tobacco, Mathew being listed at that time as a cooper, or maker of barrels.

On May 29 1713, in Charles County, Matthew named as son of John Compton in will proved Mar 5, 1718. Mathew received one-third of his father's real, and one third of his father's personal estate, whereas, John's eldest son, John, received two-thirds interest. The real estate lay in both Charles and St. Mary's Counties. No other children mentioned.

On 9 March 1722, Mathew received land from his father, John. This was his 1/3 share of 200 acres called Boswell and 80 acres called Boden. By 20 March 1737, Mathew Sr sold his son Mathew Jr. 90 acres of the Boden and Boswell property from his father, including dwellings, out-buildings, gardens and orchards.

Mathew Sr wrote his will on 19 March 1744,witnessed by George Briscoe and William Howard. His son, Samuel, was to receive all land he owned in Virginia and 2 shillings sterling, daughters Susanna Whitely & Elender Slye receive 2 shillings each, grandson Mathew Compton Parker 2 shillings and son Mathew all the rest of his property, both real and personal, with son Mathew being executor. Wittness: George Briscoe, William Howard. Will probated 5 Sept 1747. According to Bible record found actual death date was 9 Aug 1747 and wife, Susannah, died 12 Jan 1739.

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SOURCES:
- All above info provided by James L Compton, 6 Jul 2015.
- Maryland Deponents, 1634-1799 (Parentage).
- Charles Co Wills L 25, f 150 (Will Written).
- Maryland Libary, L 25 f 150 (Will Probated).
- Bible, Maryland Historical Society Library.
- Notes of Sarah Browder to James L Compton, 12/15/2003.
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The Compton Coat of Arms is officially documented in Burke's General Armory. The original description of the arms (shield) is as follows:
"D'arg, a la fasce mebulee de bu.: au chef du meme, ch. d'un casque de profil d'or entre deux tetes de lion du meme."
(translated as follows):
"Silver with a red fess, the lines of diversity of which are undulating, under a red chief charged with a profiled, gold helmet between two gold lions' heads."
Above the shield and helmet is the crest which is described as: "A naturally colored beacon."

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ID: I2004 Name: Matthew COMPTON Sex: M Birth: 1671 in MD Death: 1747 in St. Mary's Co., MD Change Date: 20 JUL 1999

Father: John COMPTON
Mother: Mary Clark DOUGLASS b: in Maryland

Marriage 1 Sussana BRISCOE
Children
Matthew COMPTON b: 1709
Susanna COMPTON
Stephen COMPTON
Samuel COMPTON
Samuel COMPTON
Zacharah COMPTON
Margaraurate COMPTON
Elizabeth COMPTON
Matthew COMPTON
Phillip COMPTON
John COMPTON
Barton COMPTON
Alexander COMPTON
Edmund Howard COMPTON

Matthew married Sussanna BRISCOE about 1701 in MD. Sussanna (daughter of Col. Phillip BRISCOE, Dr and Susannah SWANN) was born about 1677 in Charles County, Maryland; died on 11 Feb 1739 in Charles County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LZFY-XKB
• _UID: C11E292D02374ADE8AA61A0522186DEB77A4

Notes:

. Matthew Compton Sr. b. 1671 and died 9 August1747. He married Susanna Briscoe by 1702. she died 11 Jan 1739. Will of Matthew Compton, Sr. 3/19/1745 named his son Samuel; daughter, Susanna Whitely; daughter, Eleanor Slye; grandson Matthew Compton Parker and son, Matthew Compton. Matthew Compton, b. 1671 and died 8/9/1747 in Charles Co., son of John Compton and Mary Clarke. His wife: Susanna Briscoe, b. bef 1687 and died 1/11/1739, Charles Co., dau. of Col. Philip Briscoe and Susanna Swann. 5/4/1702: Indenture from Abel Wakefield, planter to Matthew Compton, cooper and his wife Susanna for 5000 lbs. tobacco pt. of tract called "Manchester" on the Wicomico River. Wit: Philip Briscoe, Sr. (Susanna's father). Charles Co. Ct. and Land Rec. Susanna Briscoe married Matthew Compton and they had 7 children.&&&& actually 8

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• Adopted: ; By Uncle Henry Compton Bishop London
• FamilySearch ID: LJTX-CGR
• Residence: Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America; 800 acres, Brathwood
• Residence: Maryland, British Colonial America; He settled in Maryland on an estate of eight hundred acres called Brathwood.
• _UID: 408C6CF1D6AB4BCBA14ABE41740EC0F7E303
• identified as a son and joint executor in the will of John Compton: 29 May 1713
• Will written: 29 May 1713
• Will Proved: 5 Mar 1718, Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America

Notes:

ohn Compton II, was son of John Compton I of Roxbury. It says he was born in Ipswich though. The reason being is unknown. John Compton II was 14 years old when his father died. His fathers first cousin was Henry Compton the Bishop of London. Henry adopted young John. John went back to England, Henry gave John Compton II, 800 acres of land that was called Brathwood in Charles County, Maryland. John went back to the colonies, where he died. John Compton II had a son he named John as well. John Compton II's grandson (John IV) moved to Halifax County, Virginia (Today it's Henry County, Va).

Source: http://www.crosswinds.net/~marlerjc/compton.html

Last Will and Testament of John F. COMPTON: Charles County, Maryland: 29 May 1713:
In the name of God Amen. The 29th of May 1713. I, John COMPTON, being sick and weake of body but of sound and perfect memory praise be to God for the Same, and knowing the uncertainty of this life on earth and being desirous to tittle things in order, do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following. That is to say first and principally I Commend my soul to almighty God my Creator assuredly believeing (sic) that I shall receive full pardon and free remission of all my sins and be saved by the precise Death and merits of my blessed Saviour and redeemer Christ Jesus, and my body to the earth from whence it was taken to be buried in such decent and Christian manner. As to my Executors hereafter named shall be thought meet and convenient, and as touching such worldly Estate as the Lord in mercy hath lent me, my will and meaning in the same shall be employed and bestowed as hereafter by this my will. First I will that all my Debts and duties as I owe in right or conscience to any manner of person or persons whatsoever shall be well and truly Contented and paid or ordained to be paid by my Executors hereafter named within Convenient time after my Decease. Item - I give and bequeath to my eldest Sonne John two thirds of my Patent Land that lies both in Charles County and Saint Marys County and allso (sic) two thirds of my moveable Estate, both household goods and horses or whatever value of right or Justice belonges (sic) to me. Item - I give and bequeath to my Sonn Matthew the one third part of my Patent Land that lies both in Charles and Saint Marys Countys. All the Land in both Countys being divided in three parts, my eldest Sonn John Shall have two and my Sonn Matthew one and my Sonn Matthew allso (sic) the third part of my personall (sic) Estate. Item - I will that neither my Sonn John nor my Sonn Matthew shall enjoy my lands no longer than these shall live and then itt (sic) shall goe (sic) to the next ears (sic- heirs) apparent of them both and so as any or one of the family of the Comptons shall continue in this world, either of the ears (sic- heirs) of my Sonn John or my Sonn Matthew COMPTON. Item - I will that my Sonn John shall immediately enjoy one third part of my Patent Land together with my wife. Item - I appoint my Sonn John and my Sonn Matthew Joint, Executors of my last will and testament as witness my hand and seal this 29th of May 1713. Delivered as my last will and testament before signing and sealing. John F COMPTON Philip BRISCOE Sen. John X FARSON Susannah BRISCOE On the back of this will was endorsed the following probate to wit, Charles County, Philip BRISCOE Seni(or) John FARSON and Susannah BRISCOE subscribing witnesses to the written will, Depose on the holy Evangetial of almighty God that they either of them saw John COMPTON within named sign and seal the within instrument as his last will and testament and that he published and declared the same to be and there at the time after so doing he was of sound and perfect mind and memory to the best of their knowledge before this fifth day of March Anno Domini 1718. Reference: Charles County, Maryland, Orphans Court Wills 1665-1767 (Will #3 1704-1733, pg 78-79, Liber 15, folio H of R, Folio 8) - Maryland Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland

6-12-1665 surveyed for John Compton 800 acres Brathwood on Lord baltimore's rent rolls.
Comptonology page 129 SIDELIGHTS on Maryland History by RICHARDSON page 300
Also, John had 7 children
John b. 1667
Samuel b. 1669
Mathew b. 1671
Gerard b. 1673 d. infant
Eleanor b. 1677
James b. 1679
Ralph b. 1681 d. infant


I7355 Name: John Compton II Sex: M Birth: 1629 in England Death: 1718 in Charles Co, MD

Father: John Compton I b: 1603 in Kent Co, England
Mother: Susanna Ann Freeman

Marriage 1 Mary Clarke
Event: Unknown-Begin in Charles Co, MD
Children
Matthew Compton I b: 1671 in Charles Co, MD
Elinor Compton b: 1677 in Charles Co, MD
Samuel Compton
William Compton

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN COMPTON, SR.
May 29, 1713
"In the name of God Amen. The 29th of May 1713. I, John Compton, being sick and weake of body but of sound and perfect memory praise be to God for the Same, and knowing the uncertainty of this life on earth and being desirous to tittle things in order, do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
That is to say first and principally I Commend my soul to almighty God my Creator assuredly believeing (sic) that I shall receive full pardon and free remission of all my sins and be saved by the precise Death and merits of my blessed Saviour and redeemer Christ Jesus, and my body to the earth from whence it was taken to be buried in such decent and Christian manner.
As to my Executors hereafter named shall be thought meet and convenient, and as touching such worldly Estate as the Lord in mercy hath lent me, my will and meaning in the same shall be employed and bestowed as hereafter by this my will.
First I will that all my Debts and duties as I owe in right or conscience to any manner of person or persons whatsoever shall be well and truly Contented and paid or ordained to be paid by my Executors hereafter named within Convenient time after my Decease.
Item - I give and bequeath to my eldest Sonne (sic) John two thirds of my Patent Land that lies both in Charles County and Saint Marys County and allso (sic) two thirds of my moveable Estate, both household goods and horses or whatever value of right or Justice belonges (sic) to me.
Item - I give and bequeath to my Sonn Matthew the one third part of my Patent Land that lies both in Charles and Saint Marys Countys. All the Land in both Countys being divided in three parts, my eldest Sonn John Shall have two and my Sonn Matthew one and my Sonn Matthew allso (sic) the third part of my personall (sic) Estate.
Item I will that neither my Sonn John nor my Sonn Matthew shall enjoy my lands no longer than these shall live and then itt (sic) shall goe (sic) to the next ears (sic) apparent of them both and so as any or one of the family of the Comptons shall continue in this world, either of the ears (sic) of my Sonn John or my Sonn Matthew Compton.
Item I will that my Sonn John shall immediately enjoy one third part of my Patent Land together with my wife.
Item I appoint my Sonn John and my Sonn Matthew Joint, Executors of my last will and testament as witness my hand and seal this 29th of May 1713.
"Delivered as my last will and testament before signing and sealing.
John F Compton
Philip Briscoe Sen. John X Farson Susannah Briscoe"
On the back of this will was endorsed the following probate to wit,
"Charles County Philip Briscoe Seni John Farson and Susannah Briscoe subscribing witnesses to the written will, Depose on the holy Evangetial of almighty God that they either of them saw John Compton within named sign and seal the within instrument as his last will and testament and that he published and declared the same to be and there at the time after so doing he was of sound and perfect mind and memory to the best of their knowledge before this fifth day of March Anno Domini 1718.
Reference: Charles County Maryland, Orphans Court Wills 1665-1767 (Will #3 1704-1733, pg 78-79, Liber 15, folio H of R, Folio 8) - Maryland Hall of Records, Annapolis, MD
a:Wjohncomp.doc

John married Mary CLARKE about 1666 in Second, Husband, Charles, MD. Mary (daughter of Robert CLARKE and Eleanor) was born about 1643 in Of Charles County, Maryland; died before 29 May 1713 in Of Charles County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 24CD578BE01945E59061154EE84D79F0E8FA

Notes:

Mary Clarke (daughter of Robert Clarke the Surveyor General of Lord Baltimore and 1st wife Eleanor ___________) married John F. Compton. References: Md. Marriages 1634- 1777 by Barnes page 79

The two Mary Clarkes as I understand it come from the fact that one Mary, widow Douglas, was the daughter of Robert Clarke, Surveyor General of Lord Baltimor. The other Mary Clarke (married to William Compton) was the daughter of Thomas Clarke (brother of Robert Clarke)

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• FamilySearch ID: GDPB-BMT
• _UID: 20C03B2901364FFAB73B33CBDA7CD42301F2
• Immigration: 20 Apr 1663, Northumberland, Virginia, British Colonial America; Arrived in America, age 15
• Occupation: 16 Oct 1694, St. Mary's, Maryland, British Colonial America; Commissioner
• MilitaryService: 1696, Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America; Colonel, Colonial Militia
• Occupation: 1696, Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America; Commissioner of the Peace
• Religion: 1696, King & Queen Parish, St. Mary's, Maryland, British Colonial Ameica; chosen Vestryman
• Occupation: Oct 1696, Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America; Gentleman Justice
• Will Proved: 29 Jan 1724, Charles, Colony of Maryland, British Colonial America
• Will written: 25 Apr 1724

Notes:

Will (40) , 25 Apr 1724-29 Jan 1724, Charles Co., Maryland, USA

Will Philip Briscoe, To wife Susannah, dwelling plantation Morris's
Venture,at her decease son John, ex. To son Philip, 80 acres had of
Father Swann. To son Edward, tract Hitchin,111 acres of Loves Enjoyment.
To grandson Leonard (son of son George, dec'd) part of Chaptico Manor
during term of lease. To daughters Sarah Leonard, Judith Ashcom, Susannah
Compton and Ann Wood, personalty. To son James, 200 acres of Loves
Enjoyment. Witnessess include John Briscoe Jr. Next of kin: Philip
Briscoe Jr., Edward Briscoe. Ex. John Brisoce

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Name: Philip BRISCOE Given Name: Philip Surname: Briscoe Sex: M Birth: 1648 in , St Marys, Maryland Death: 25 Apr 1724 in , Charles, Maryland Note: His will proved 25 Apr 1724 (age 76) (Annapolis, Libr 3 Folio 176, Charles, MD Copy of "The John Briscoe Story" printed in Natl Gen Soc Quarterly, Sep 1958, received from Marilyn Holmes ll Nov 1985 by ASB. The order of birth of the children differ from the record of Ruth Sorensen (Batch #7134930 sheet 11) who had ord done for the children in IF in 1972 and "The John Briscoe Story".

Father: John BRISCOE b: 1612 in , England
Mother: Elizabeth DU BOIS b: Abt 1616

Marriage 1 Susannah SWANN b: Abt 1656 in Of, Charles, Maryland
Married: Abt 1677 in , Charles, Maryland
Children
John BRISCOE b: 1678 in , Charles, Maryland
Philip BRISCOE b: 1679-1680 in , Charles, Maryland
Edward BRISCOE b: 1685 in , Charles, Maryland
George BRISCOE b: Abt 1687 in , Charles, Maryland
Sarah BRISCOE b: Abt 1689 in , Prince George, Maryland
Judith BRISCOE b: Abt 1691 in , Charles, Maryland
Susanna BRISCOE b: Abt 1693 in , Charles, Maryland
Anne BRISCOE b: Abt 1695 in , Charles, Maryland
James BRISCOE b: Abt 1697 in , Charles, Maryland

His will proved 25 Apr 1724 (age 76) (Annapolis, Libr 3 Folio 176, Charles, MDCopy of "The John Briscoe Story" printed in Natl Gen Soc Quarterly, Sep 1958,received from Marilyn Holmes ll Nov 1985 by ASB. The order of birth of the children differ from the record of Ruth Sorensen (Batch #7134930 sheet 11) who hadord done for the children in IF in 1972 and "The John Briscoe Story".
Philip Briscoe, son of Doctor John and Elizabeth, was born c1647/48 and died in Charles County by January 1725/25. About 1719 he made a deposition giving his age as about 72, saying he saw a bounded white oak in a gully belonging to Luke Barber, where he himself lived some 50 years earlier. He married Susannah Swann, daughter of Edward Swann. She died by July 1740 in Charles County. On 19 June 1707 she signed the inventory of the estate of her brother James Swann of St. Mary's County.

Philip Briscoe was one of the coroners of Charles County, and later one of the Magistrates, Justice and Chief Civil Officers of Charles County. He also served on the vestry of King and Queen Anglican Parish, St. Mary's County, in 1692 and 1697. He was a delegate to the Lower House of the Assembly, representing Charles County, 1699-1700.

His will was dated 25 April 1724, proved 29 January 1724/5, and named wife Susannah, who was devised the dwelling planation Morris' Venture for life, then to son John; to son Philip the 80 acres "bought from Father Swann;" son Edward was devised "Hitchen" and 111 acres of "Love's Enjoyment"; deceased son George (who left a son Leonard) and daughter Sarah Leonard, Judith Ashrom, Susanna Compton and Ann Wood. Son James was devised 200 acres of "Love's Enjoyment". At his death his total estatevalue was ?671.19.9 (including 14 slaves and numerous books). After his debts were paid, a final balance of ?490.7.2 remained for distribution. An account of the administation of his estate was filed on 3 December 1725 by John Briscoe, executor. Legacies were paid to wife Susannah, Susanna Comptom, Ann Wood, Charles Ashcom, and William Howard.
Will of Susannah Swann Briscoe
Posted 04 jul 2014 by tparran1

According to this will, these were the children of Philip and Susannah: Philip, James, Ann and John.

Susannah Briscoe Will: 5 Feb, 1740
To Son Philip: Negro, Susannah, Dinah & Pete, feather bed, sheets, rug, silver tankard, 2 silver spoons, stove pan, mill stone, large looking glass, candle, book, "Sun & Substance of Christian Religion", hand irons.
To Son James: Negro, Peter & Catherine, money, sheets, bed, rocker, pewter plate, cow & calf, bran kettle, largest glan, largest book, "Bishop Hall Works".
To Daughter, Ann Wood: Negro, James, trunk, old wearing apparel, crepe brown petticoat, a shift apron.
To Grandson, Samuel Williamson Briscoe, son John Briscoe, deceased: Negro, Susannah.
To Grandson, Philip Briscoe, son of John Briscoe, deceased: Negro, Sarah.
To Grandson, James Briscoe, son of John Briscoe, deceased: 1 heifer.
To Grandson, Hezekiah Briscoe, son of John Briscoe, deceased: 1 shilling.
To Grandson, John Briscoe, son of John Briscoe, deceased: pewter dishes.
To Granddaughter, Martha Wilson, daughter of John Wilson: feather bed, sheets, quilt, and curtains.
To Granddaughter, Elizabeth Briscoe, cupboard.
To Granddaughter, Elizabeth Garner, two bundles of wool cord.
To Sarah Howard children: 1 shilling each.
To Grandson, William Howard, a heifer, remaining pewter.
To Granddaughter, Mary Howard: best trunk.
To Granddaughter, Sarah Barber/Parker: 6 pewter platters.
To each of Susan Compton's children: 1 shilling.
To Grandson, John Davis: 1 heifer.
To Granddaughter, Mary Wood, daughter of Ann Wood: 1 iron pot.
To Granddaughter, Mary Briscoe: 1 heifer.
To Grandson, George Davis: 1 iron pot.
To Grandson, Leonard Briscoe: 1 shilling.
To Granddaughter Judith's children: 1 shilling each.
To Granddaughter, Rebecca Briscoe: 1 heifer.
To Grandsons, Williamson Briscoe & Henry Smoot: 1 shilling each (note great grandsons).
To Brother, Samuel Swann: corn.




Information about Philip Briscoe I

1700's

Maryland

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Col. married Susannah SWANN in 1676 in Charles, Maryland. Susannah (daughter of Col Edward SWANN and Susannah HEATH) was born in 1662 in St. Mary's, Maryland; died on 11 Feb 1739 in Charles County, Maryland; was buried in Will Probate, Charles County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LHRB-N1S
• _UID: 695D2D462F7843DCACE16BDE285D89220507

Notes:

Philip Briscoe, son of Doctor John and Elizabeth, was born c1647/48 and died in Charles County by January 1725/25. About 1719 he made a deposition giving his age as about 72, saying he saw a bounded white oak in a gully belonging to Luke Barber, where he himself lived some 50 years earlier. He married Susannah Swann, daughter of Edward Swann. She died by July 1740 in Charles County. On 19 June 1707 she signed the inventory of the estate of her brother James Swann of St. Mary's County.

Philip Briscoe was one of the coroners of Charles County, and later one of the Magistrates, Justice and Chief Civil Officers of Charles County. He also served on the vestry of King and Queen Anglican Parish, St. Mary's County, in 1692 and 1697. He was a delegate to the Lower House of the Assembly, representing Charles County, 1699-1700.

His will was dated 25 April 1724, proved 29 January 1724/5, and named wife Susannah, who was devised the dwelling planation Morris' Venture for life, then to son John; to son Philip the 80 acres "bought from Father Swann;" son Edward was devised "Hitchen" and 111 acres of "Love's Enjoyment"; deceased son George (who left a son Leonard) and daughter Sarah Leonard, Judith Ashrom, Susanna Compton and Ann Wood. Son James was devised 200 acres of "Love's Enjoyment". At his death his total estatevalue was ?671.19.9 (including 14 slaves and numerous books). After his debts were paid, a final balance of ?490.7.2 remained for distribution. An account of the administation of his estate was filed on 3 December 1725 by John Briscoe, executor. Legacies were paid to wife Susannah, Susanna Comptom, Ann Wood, Charles Ashcom, and William Howard.
Will (45) , 5 Feb 1740-24 Jul 1740, Charles Co., Maryland, USA

5 Feb 1739: Will Susannah Briscoe
to son Philip: Negros, Susannah, Dinah, & Pete, feather bed, sheets, rug, silver tankard, 2 silver spoons, stove pan, mill stone, large looking glass, candle, book "Sun & Substance of Christian Religion", hand irons,
son James Negro, Peter & Catherine, money, sheets, bed, rocker, pt. plate, cow & calf, bran kettle, largest glan, largest book "Bishop Hall Works",

Samuel Williamson Briscoe son of son John Briscoe deceased Negro, Susannah;
grand son Philip Briscoe son of John Briscoe deceased Negro Sarah;
grand daughter, Martha Wilson daughter John Wilson feather bed, sheets, quilt, curtains;
grand daughter Elizabeth Briscoe cubbord;,
grand son James Briscoe son of son John Briscoe deceased heifer,
grand son Hezekiah Briscoe son of John Briscoe deceased 1 shilling;
daughter Ann Wood Negro James, trunk old wearing apparel, crepe brown petticoat,
a shift apron; give
to grand daughter Elizabeth Garner & two bundles wool cord;
grand son William Howard a heifer, remaining pt.
Sarah Howard children 1 shilling each,
grand son John Briscoe son of John Briscoe deceased dishes pewter;
grand daughter Mary Howard best trunk;
grand daughter Sarah Barber/Parker 6 pewter platters,
to each of Susan Compton's children 1 shilling;
grand son John Davis heifer;
grand daughter Mary Wood daughter Ann Wood 1 iron pot.
(Note Ann Briscoe Davis Wood had a daughter Mary by her 1st husband did
she have a daughter Mary by her second husband or did Mary marry a Wood).
Grand daughter Mary Briscoe heifer,
grand son George Davis iron pot,
grand son Leonard Briscoe 1 shilling,
grand daughter Judith's children 1 shilling each,
brother Samuel Swann corn,
grand daughter Rebecca Briscoe 1 heifer,
grand son Williamson Briscoe & Henry Smoot 1 shilling (note
certainly great grand sons):
sJuly 24, 1740 Will dated Feb. 5, 1740 ,
proved, sons Philip & James, Exec

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• _UID: E4BBAD90802C449193455A25E588B79C7426

Notes:

John left Cranbrook, Kent, England for America in 1634 at the age of 29. Roxbury was his first residence in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was one of eleven men who, "having license to depart, summons is to go out for them to appear (if they not be gone before) at the next court, the third month, to answer such things as shall be objected".

He was among the Boston men disarmed on 20 November 1637/38. John was an ?Antinomian? claiming that living a devout, 'saintly' life excused them from obeying civil laws. The Puritan Orthodoxy held this as one of their tenets. However, living a saintly life could not help an individual to receive grace - to claim otherwise would be to preach a covenant of works. The Antinomians wanted sanctification to play no part in justification whatsoever. The Orthodox Church?s standpoint was that if Antinomians didn?t need to obey any laws, they would eventually become libertines. Clearly this presented problems for the political stability of the colony.

He was in Piscataway New Hampshire from 1638 to 1640 and left for Maryland shortly thereafter, before returning to Boston in 1640.

John Compton of Boston in New England, clothier, gave power of attorney to Robert Scott of Boston, merchant, to "recover his title to certain lands (with power to rent the said lands) to him descending". Legal/Court Date: 17 Nov 1646 Age: 41 Legal/Court Place: Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

On 20 Jun 1648 he and eight other men were given "liberty to build a highway from their houses, over the marsh to the bridge "and were freed from paying highway charges for nine years in recompense". This liberal freedom from taxation was later amended to pay each man 9 pounds, 16 shillings.

Sources
International Genealogy Index

Small Hope Biggs left 5 shillings to John Compton, now of New England, on 3 may 1638 in Cranneboro, Kent Co England.
John was at Roxbury church 1634 in Mass and moved 1642 to Boston

was in Piscataway NH from 1638 to 1640 and since left from there to Md shortly after that time. John and Susannah returned to Boston ca 1640

Wife died 1664 listing husband John as "long dead"

When Small Hope Bigg died, he left a bequest to his cousin (John Compton) who was then living in the Massachusetts colony and another cousin found an Elizabeth Bigg who married a William Compton in 1595. Grandparents of our first William?

Name: John Compton I Sex: M Birth: 1603 in Kent Co, England Death: in Roxbury, MA

Marriage 1 Susanna Ann Freeman
Event: Unknown-Begin in England
Children
John Compton II b: 1629 in England
Abigail Compton
William Compton b: 1631 in England
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I have the wills of John Bigge and his mother Rachell Bigg, both of whom left
money to John Compton. Both of their wills mention that he came to New
England from Crannbrook, Kent, England. Analysis of the wills by a
contributor to the New England Historical Genealogical Society said that the
Bigg?s and Compton?s are related. I have searched the Bigge surname from
1450 forward to 1650 and find no relationship to Compton listed; therefore,
I am assuming that the connection came via his mother Rachell Bigge and I
have not determined a surname for her.

I believe that he left Kent England for religious reasons as his name
appears in religious "uprisings" in Boston. Religion - Puritan.


Name: John COMPTON1
Birth Date: bef 1605
Birth Place: England
Birth Memo: Purportedly Crannbrook(e), Kent, England. Crannbrook is a
market town in the parish and hundred of its name, and in the lower division
of the lathe of Scray; 48 miles S.E. from London, 30 S.W. from Canterbury,
14 S. from Maidstone, 8 W. by N. from Tenterden-and 38 N.E.from Brighton, 22
N. from Hastings, and 18 N.N.W. from Rye in Sussex.
Residence Date: 1634 Age: 29
Residence Place: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Residence Memo: Roxbury was his first residence in the Massachusetts Bay
Colony.
Migration Date: 1634 Age: 29
Migration Place: England - Boston, Massachusetts
Religious Notes Date: 16343 Age: 29
Religious Notes Place: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Religious Notes Memo: He was admitted as member #105 among the 1634
immigrants.
Residence Date: 16374 Age: 32
Residence Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Residence Memo: He was disarm. with the majority and removed from Roxbury
to Boston.
Religious Notes Date: 12 Mar 1637 / 16383,5 Age: 32
Religious Notes Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Religious Notes Memo: He was one of eleven men who, "having license to
depart, summons is to go out for them to appear (if they not be gone before)
at the next court, the third month, to answer such things as shall be
objected".
Religious Notes Date: 20 Nov 1637 / 16383,6 Age: 32
Religious Notes Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Religious Notes Memo: He was among the Boston men disarmed on 20 November
1637/38. The Antinomian Controversy: Justification by Sanctification: Living
a devout, "saintly" life could be used as evidence for justification (the
Puritan Orthodoxy held this as one of their tenets). However, living a
saintly life could not help an individual to receive grace - to claim
otherwise would be to preach a covenant of works (remember that an
individual can have no say in his/her election). To a certain extent,
Antinomianism is an extension of Puritan logic - the Antinomians wanted
sanctification to play no part in justification whatsoever. From the
Orthodoxy's standpoint, the implication was that Antinomians would not need
to obey any laws (hence the term "anti-nomian"), and would eventually become
libertines: Clearly this presented problems for the political stability of
the colony.
Residence Date: 1638 - 1640 Age: 33
Residence Place: Piscataway, New Hampshire
Residence Memo: This is purported data and no supporting evidence has been
found.
Legal/Court Date: 3 May 16387 Age: 33
Legal/Court Place: Crannbrook, Kent, England
Legal/Court Memo: Smallhope Biggs left 5 shillings to John Compton now of
New England on 3 May 1638 in Cranneboro, Kent County, England. When
Smallhope Biggedied, he left a bequest to his cousin (John Compton) who was
then living in the Massachusetts colony and my cousin found an Elizabeth
Biggewho married a William Compton in 1595.
Legal/Court Date: 3 Oct 16388 Age: 33
Legal/Court Place: Crannbrook, Kent, England
Legal/Court Memo: In the will [dated 3 May 1638 and proved 3 October 1638]
of Smallhope Bigg, clothier, the following is written: "To my kinsfolk
Thomas Bate of Lydd, James Bate, Coement Bate, the wife of Wiliam Baychelor,
John Compton, Edward White and Martha his wife, all of which are now
resident in New England, twenty shillings each.
Religious Notes Date: 25 Sep 16429,10 Age: 37
Religious Notes Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Religious Notes Memo: He was admitted to the Boston Church:".... laborer
upon letters of admission from our sister Church of Roxbury and profession
of his faith in the public assembly".
Legal/Court Date: abt 164311 Age: 38
Legal/Court Place: Crannbrook, Kent, England
Legal/Court Memo: In the Will of John Bigg, he is left "twentie shillings"
along with Edward Whitt, John Moore, Thomas Bridgden and Goodman Beale that
went from Crannbrook. He is mentioned along with other townsmen who went to
New England: Clement Bate and William Bachelor. [Note: Bachelor was a
minister and eventually led a group from Boston to New Hampshire.]
Residence Date: 1645 Age: 40
Residence Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Residence Memo: He owned one house and one garden.
Legal/Court Date: Oct 164512 Age: 40
Legal/Court Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Legal/Court Memo: John Compton of Boston in New England, clothier, gave
power of attorney to Robert Scott of Boston, merchant, to "recover his title
to certain lands (with power to rent the said lands) to him descending".
Legal/Court Date: 17 Nov 164613 Age: 41
Legal/Court Place: Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Legal/Court Memo: In the will of Rachel Biggs, the mother of John Bigg,
Smallhope Bigg, Hopestill BiggeFoster, Daughter m. John Stow, Daughter m.
Peter Masters are named along with "Thomas BEall, John Compton, goodwife
Turner, the wife of Richard Brittan, goodman Mead, old Margery, goodwife
Phebe, goodwife Hill, goodwife Patching:.
Legal/Court Date: 26 Feb 1648 / 16493,14 Age: 43
Legal/Court Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Legal/Court Memo: He and eight other men were given "liberty to build a
highway from their houses, over the marsh to the bridge" and were greed from
paying highway charges for nine years in recompense". Note: This liveral
freedon was amended to "[such time as] the sum of L8 16s. be run out which
they have dispursed".
Miscellaneous Date: 20 Jun 164815 Age: 43
Miscellaneous Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Miscellaneous Memo: His name was on a list of bills to Mr. Jonathan
Brewster, owing 363 pounds.
Death Date: bef 1664 Age: 59
Occupation: Laborer16,17
Occupation: Clothier18

John married Susannah Elisabeth FREEMAN. Susannah was born about 1605 in Cranneboro, Kent, England; died in 1664 in Piscataway, Middelsex, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• _UID: 65E44A9C0984411EA1E5A6135E355A1C63C9

Notes:

Susannah Elizabeth Freeman B. 1609 -- D. 1664 NJ 1st Child-- Abigail brought to USA when John and Susannah came to Roxbury, Mass. 1634 -- J & S stayed in Boston Area for about 10 years till 1646 then went to NJ --at least 4 children born Roxbury area, Data on Ancestry
Info from Cort Posluszny gmail.

Other Events:

• _UID: 6598603B47EC400792BDE9B83AFA5625B11E

Notes:

Surveyor General of Lord Baltimor

Robert married Eleanor. Eleanor and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• _UID: 17E8EBACD4F748D5BE4FEA469BE6AE250F0A

Other Events:

• FamilySearch ID: LY8V-8RK
• TitleOfNobility: ; Doctor
• Name: Dr. John BRISCOE
• _UID: 913699079A1A420D883B7CC851AB8C0C0568
• Immigration: 1633, Maryland, British Colonial America; Surgeon on the Ark and Dove; lists all passengers and crew

Notes:

GS F858672 #10 "The Briscoe Family". "The John Briscoe Story" pub in Natl GenSoc Quarterly Sep 1958. He was a Dr. and came to Maryland in 1634 aboard "TheArk and Dove".

Came at the request of Ceclius Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore to the English Colonies in 1634.

John married Elizabeth DU BOIS about 1637 in England. Elizabeth (daughter of Jean Pierre DU BOIS and Madeleine Renee DE CROIZ) was born in 1611 in Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France; died on 5 Jun 1648 in Saint Mary's, Saint Mary's Co., Maryland, British Colonial America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Descended from: ; Count De Roussey Marquis Bois
• FamilySearch ID: GJB4-3R5
• LifeSketch: ; Elizabeth DU BOIS was a Huguenot...she was French. We have no proof of her marriage to Dr. John Briscoe, but her name appears in family records.
• TitleOfNobility: ; Lady
• Name: Elizabeth Attaway DUBOIS
• Name: Elizabeth DU BOIS
• _UID: 8C7E741A8B7A42A394594DD73BBD5314F2CA

Notes:

"The Briscoe Family" (GS F858672 #10): "Dr John Briscoe married in England, Elizabeth du Bois of the distinguished Huguenot family of Count du Roussey 1110, Marquis du Bois, whose descendants fled to England to escape religious prosecution."

Other Events:

• FamilySearch ID: LKB3-8FK
• MilitaryService: ; Colonel
• Name: Edward SWANN
• _UID: 5DA547D29FD34F7B8B820D7CE8A4A23F5AA4
• Immigration: Abt 1654, Maryland, British Colonial America; Maryland
• Residence: 1662, Maryland; founded "Eagleton" plantation
• Occupation: 4 May 1663, Charles City, Virginia; Constable and Coroner
• Residence: 1664, Chestnut Point; 200 acres

Notes:

Charles County SWANN family. Edward SWANN was granted 1200 acres for EAGLESTON plantation in 1664. He married Susannah HEATH and had five recorded children. Early associated Charles County families are: AMERY, BEALL, BRISCOE, BURCH, COATES, COMPTON, COTRELL, COVINGTON, DENT, DYSON, HATCH, HOLLIDAY, HOWARD, KING, MADDOX, MAGRUDER, NAYLOR, NORRIS, SCOTT, SWANN, THORNE, TURNER, WILSON and many more.

Our Swann family begins with Edward Swann and Susannah Heath who emigrated (at different times) from England and settled in the mid-1600s in Charles County, Maryland. Edward is thought to have been born about 1630 and we are still researching to determine where.

Edward Swann arrived in Maryland before March 1653* and married Susannah Heath, possibly by 1658. It is usually thought that Edward was born before 1630 in Kent County, England. He died about 26 May 1708 at Eagleton, Charles County, Maryland. He married Susannah Heath daughter of William Heath b~1605 and Anne MNU (maiden name unknown)) about 1660 in Charles County, Maryland. Susannah was born in Jan 1629/30 in Surrey County, England and baptized 25 February 1630 at St. Thomas Parish Southwark, Surrey County. She died about 1693 at Eagleton Plantation, Charles County, Maryland. It has been claimed that there are no probate records for Edward Swan and that he died ~1678** in St. Mary's County, Maryland.(I think not.)

[Sources: (1) Maryland Prerogative Court, Inventories & Accounts, Liber 2, pp. 153, 156, and 202, and Liber 4, pp 256 and 524, and (2) Hall, Robert W., Early Landowners of Maryland, Volume 5: St. Mary's County, 1633-1710, p. 223.] However, a court record which follows proves otherwise.

*Edward first appeared in the Maryland court records in 1653 when he stood good for a debt incurred by Francis Posey of St. Mary's County. He was Constable in Charles County in 1663 and also Coroner. He was a Juror 1665-1666. Edward Swann shows in the 1696 AIS/GRS database in Maryland Colony.

**CC, May 3, 1742. The deposition of John Thorn, age about 45 years, who says that the place where he now stands, being on the point of a small hill near the dwelling house of William Thorn, decd, that the sd William Thorn told him, about 6 years ago (1736), that on this place, old Edward Swann told him {about 48 years ago) (1694) stood a bounded red oak, a bounded tree of old Thomas Stonestreet's land called Burch Den, and further says that the sd William Thorn, decd, told him, if it should ever come in dispute, he would prove it, and this deponent further says that Samuel Swann told him that his father, Edward Swann, showed the sd Thomas Stonstreet where to take up the sd land.

The first known record for Edward Swann indicates that he was in Maryland as early as 1653. In March 1653, Francis Posey sells to Edward Swann and mentions Walter Beane with witnesses John Hatch and Wm. Marshall*.
*A Wiliiam Marshall is shown 'Cavaliers and Pioneers' as transported in 1653 by Major John Weathrope to Charles City. Also a William Marshall as transported in 1643 by William Erwins to James City.
Susannah (Heath) Swann was christened 25 February 1630 at St. Thomas Parish in Surrey County, England. Her father is shown as William Heath (15 Dec 1605 ? 29 May 1652). At this time, it is thought that her mother was Hannah or Anne maiden name unknown who died in childbirth in 1646/47 and was buried 14 Feb 1646/47 at Southwark, St. Thomas Parish, Surrey County, England.
Edward and Susannah Swann raised 3 sons and a daughter. (see Descendant Report in Volume 2) I am descended from their son, James Swann, born about 1668 in Charles County, Maryland. When Edward died, James, the eldest son inherited Eagleton Plantation. Upon James' death, his wife, Judith Goldsmith Nyfinger Swann, would have had a dower right to a third of his estate. However, since she remarried to Samuel Williamson, Eagleton Plantation passed to James Swann's eldest son, Thomas Swann b.1692, my 5th great-grandfather.

Regarding the marriage of Edward Swann and Susannah Heath, no records have been identified. A message from Mary Klein may explain:

Phil,
As you know, early Maryland records are very hard to come by, especially early church records. The have been burned, lost, stolen and never recorded. Of course, ship captains were authorized to marry, as were other civil officers such as Justices. The organization in those early days was pretty loose, since survival was the main aim. If no clergyman or other official were available, couples often lived together as husband and wife until such time as they could be married officially. Of course land records often have more information than most other sources. And sometimes, as you well, know, there is no available documentation at all. Thanks for the attachments, and all the best in your ongoing gigantic project.
Mary
(May 2015)
Mary O. Klein | Archivist
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland 4 E. University Pkwy |Baltimore, MD 21218 |410-467-1399

The only documented children of Edward and Susannah Heath Swann:
Susannah b.~1662 CC, MD married Dr. Philip Briscoe in 1678
(Capt.) James b~1668 CC, MD married Judith Goldsmith 7 August 1688
Thomas Swann b~1674 SMC, MD marr. Catherine Burch 1698 PGC, MD
Samuel Swann b~1676 Eagleton marr. Ann Burch 1701 CC, MD
I suggest that you dismiss the suggestion of any other children; I have extremely good documentation. Contact me and read my previous messages to the former sponsor of this gravesite. phil swan

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Facts
Birth
Bef 1630 ? Dover, Kent, England

1630

(AGE)
Birth of Daughter Susannah Swann(1660? 1739)
1660 ? St Mary's, Maryland, USA

1660

30
Marriage
1662 ? Charles, Maryland, USA
Susannah Heath

(1635? 1693)

1662

32
Arrival
1662 ? Maryland, USA

1662

32
Birth of Son James Swann Sr(1664? 1707)
Abt. 1664 ? St Mary's, Maryland, USA

1664

34
Birth of Son Thomas Swann Sr(1674? 1764)
Abt. 1674 ? Eagleton Plantation, Charles, Maryland, USA

1674

44
Birth of Son Samuel A Swann(1676? 1743)
1676 ? Eagleton Plantation, Charles, Maryland, USA

1676

46
Birth of Son Edward Swann Jr(1680? 1711)
Bef. 1680 ? St Mary's, Maryland, USA

1680

50
Death of Wife Susannah Heath(1635? 1693)
Abt 1693 ? Swanns Point, Charles, Maryland, USA

1693

63
Residence
1696 ? Maryland, USA

1696

66
Death of Son James Swann Sr(1664? 1707)
Bef. 19 Jun 1707 ? St Mary's, Maryland, USA

1707

77
Death
26 May 1708 ? Swanns Point, Charles, Maryland, USA

Eagleton Plantation
_____________________________________________________

Edward married Susannah HEATH on 16 Jul 1644 in Lea Marston, Warwickshire, England. Susannah (daughter of William HEATH and Anne WHITEINGE) was born about 1632 in England; died after 1676 in Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• FamilySearch ID: C856-HN2
• _UID: 2FBE420B39CC432FBD3219C03FA1E2316C62

Notes:

Susannah Swann married Edward Swann and had children Samuel, Susannah, Thomas, Edward, William, James, John, Judith, Richard, Henry

The last record of Susanna is her name of the land transaction when Edward Swann and Susanna sold Chesnut Point to Gilbert Corner, tailor. 11 Aug 1666
Eggleston Manor for Death?


Charles County Circuit Court, Liber B, 28 Jul 1663, Page 125
John Piper and Samuell Dobson bind themselves never to trouble nor molest Edward Swan of a parcel of land containing 100 acres which the said Swan was possessed of before any of us had any relation to the one half of the said land; 14 Jan 1662; /s/ John Piper (mark); Samuell Dobson; wit. Susan Swan (mark)
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Charles County Circuit Court Liber D, Page 75
Acknowledgment by Edward Swan and Susanna Swan to Wm. Ward:
17 Aug 1658; John Lugar, late sec'y to the Province, for transporting several persons, due land which was granted to James Walker, assignee of John Lugar, son of John Lugar; a parcel of land on the west side of Wicomico; called WALKER'S RUNN; containing 200 acres; /s/ Josias Fendall; recorded, Philip Calvert, Sec'y
James Walker assigns his rights in above 27 Jan 1658; /s/ James Walker; wit. Robert Hiscok (mark), Richard Grayner (mark)
John Piper and Sam. Dobson acknowledge ownership of the 200 acres by Edward Swan; /s/ John Piper (mark), Sam. Dobson; wit. Susanna Swan (mark)
===
Charles County Circuit Court Liber D, Page 79
9 Mar 1668; Indenture from Edward Swan to William Ward; for 15,000# of tobacco; a parcel of land formerly granted to James Walker; /s/ Edward Swane (mark); wit. John Morren (mark), Jonathan Marler

Birth: 1630, England
Death: 1699
Charles County
Maryland, USA

My Swann family begins with Edward Swann and Susannah Heath who emigrated (at different times) from England and settled in the mid-1600s in Charles County, Maryland. Edward is thought to have been born about 1630 and we are still researching to determine where.
Edward Swann arrived in Maryland before March 1653* and married Susannah Heath, possibly by 1658. It is usually thought that Edward was born before 1630 in Kent County, England. He died about 26 May 1708 at Eagleton, Charles County, Maryland. He married Susannah Heath daughter of William Heath b~1605 and Anne MNU (maiden name unknown)) about 1660 in Charles County, Maryland. Susannah was born in Jan 1629/30 in Surrey County, England and baptized 25 February 1630 at St. Thomas Parish Southwark, Surrey County. She died about 1693 at Eagleton Plantation, Charles County, Maryland. It has been claimed that there are no probate records for Edward Swan and that he died ~1678** in St. Mary's County, Maryland.(I think not.)
[Sources: (1) Maryland Prerogative Court, Inventories & Accounts, Liber 2, pp. 153, 156, and 202, and Liber 4, pp 256 and 524, and (2) Hall, Robert W., Early Landowners of Maryland, Volume 5: St. Mary's County, 1633-1710, p. 223.] However, a court record which follows proves otherwise.

*Edward first appeared in the Maryland court records in 1653 when he stood good for a debt incurred by Francis Posey of St. Mary's County. He was Constable in Charles County in 1663 and also Coroner. He was a Juror 1665-1666. Edward Swann shows in the 1696 AIS/GRS database in Maryland Colony.

**CC, May 3, 1742. The deposition of John Thorn, age about 45 years, who says that the place where he now stands, being on the point of a small hill near the dwelling house of William Thorn, decd, that the sd William Thorn told him, about 6 years ago (1736), that on this place, old Edward Swann told him {about 48 years ago) (1694) stood a bounded red oak, a bounded tree of old Thomas Stonestreet's land called Burch Den, and further says that the sd William Thorn, decd, told him, if it should ever come in dispute, he would prove it, and this deponent further says that Samuel Swann told him that his father, Edward Swann, showed the sd Thomas Stonstreet where to take up the sd land.

The first known record for Edward Swann indicates that he was in Maryland as early as 1653. In March 1653, Francis Posey sells to Edward Swann and mentions Walter Beane with witnesses John Hatch and Wm. Marshall*.
*A Wiliiam Marshall is shown 'Cavaliers and Pioneers' as transported in 1653 by Major John Weathrope to Charles City. Also a William Marshall as transported in 1643 by William Erwins to James City.
Susannah (Heath) Swann was christened 25 February 1630 at St. Thomas Parish in Surrey County, England. Her father is shown as William Heath (15 Dec 1605 ? 29 May 1652). At this time, it is thought that her mother was Hannah or Anne maiden name unknown who died in childbirth in 1646/47 and was buried 14 Feb 1646/47 at Southwark, St. Thomas Parish, Surrey County, England.
. When Edward died, James, the eldest son inherited Eagleton Plantation. Upon James' death, his wife, Judith Goldsmith Nyfinger Swann, would have had a dower right to a third of his estate. However, since she remarried to Samuel Williamson, Eagleton Plantation passed to James Swann's eldest son, Thomas Swann b.1692.