William COMPTON

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• FamilySearch ID: GJNJ-SZY
• MilitaryService: ; soldier in the American Revolutionary War
• Residence: Maryland, British Colonial America
• Residence: Boone Station, Kentucky
• Residence: Culpeper, Virginia
• _UID: 1859ACEE4DE746AD815F415A2EDFE556F5ED
• Moved: 2 Jul 1767, Kentucky
• Residence: 1782, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee

Notes:

William Compton
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1740 in Culpepper Co, Virginia
Death: ABT 1791 in Boones Station, Kentucky
Burial: ABT 1791 Boones Station, Kentucky
Occupation: Farmer/carpenter Religion: Protestant Marriage 1 Charity Leiper
Married: ABT 1760
Children
John Compton
Walter Compton
Thomas Compton <
William Compton b: 25 DEC 1767 in Culpeper County, Virginia
Mary (Polly) Compton Compton b: ABT 1776
James Compton b: ABT 1778
Henry Compton b: 1 MAY 1784 in Boon's Station Kentucky
Juliana Compton b: ABT 1790

William married Charity LEIPER about 1761 in Culpepper County, Virginia. Charity was born about 1741 in Culpepper County, Virginia; died in 1788. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John COMPTON was born about 1762 in Culpepper County, Virginia; and died.
2. Walter COMPTON was born about 1764 in Culpepper County, Virginia; and died.
3. William COMPTON was born on 25 Dec 1767 in Culpepper County, Virginia; died on 7 Oct 1846 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
4. Thomas COMPTON was born about 1769 in Culpepper County, Virginia; and died.
5. Mary "Polly" COMPTON was born on 1 Sep 1776 in Culpepper County, Virginia; died about 1845 in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
6. James COMPTON was born about 1778 in Culpepper County, Virginia; and died.
7. Juliana COMPTON was born about 1779 in Culpepper County, Virginia; and died.
8. Henry COMPTON was born on 1 May 1784 in Boone's Station, Kentucky; died on 18 Aug 1873 in Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried in Compton Cem, Nashville, Tennessee.

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• FamilySearch ID: MJKP-MP5
• _UID: 5A75751295BB4CC6BA2BCC137BBA4BA5A137

Notes:

Comptonology page 198, and 211 gets this right more or less but see my own file under "Sue" for major sheet for family of Matthew Sr (abt 1676) but note missing one child- Zachariah-

His great grand father, John Compton, came to America from England sometime before 1670, the year his son John was born in Charles Co, Maryland. This son married Mary ? we know of the son John Compton, born 1726 who was to be father of Levi.
refer to
LEVI COMPTON
http://www.iltrails.org/levi_compton_bio.htm

John married Mary CLARK. Mary was born in in England; died in 1768. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: MJKP-MRK
• _UID: 726C6B738E7C405DA6A5A753521B26BBF6C2
• Alt. Birth: Abt 1704, of Fairfax Co., VA

Notes:

Wabash County Lineages - Colonial Revolutionary Pioneer
page 49
1. JOHN COMPTON and his wife, Mary lived in Charles County, Maryland. Mary is said to have been born in England. They were the parents of at least one son.

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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