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Thomas SUMMERS

Thomas SUMMERS

Male Abt 1730 - 1799  (~ 69 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas SUMMERS was born about 1730 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America (son of John J. SUMMERS, III and Mary E. MOORE); died in 1799 in North Carolina.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LZ2N-JB1


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John J. SUMMERS, III was born on 3 Nov 1695 in Maryland, British Colonial America; was christened in in Westminster Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland (son of John SUMMERS, II and Elizabeth MANLEY); died in Oct 1769 in Prince George's, Maryland.

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    • FamilySearch ID: GWG2-1K6

    John married Mary E. MOORE on 20 Sep 1713 in Prince George's, Maryland. Mary (daughter of James MOORE and Martha CAMPBELL LYLE) was born in 1696 in Prince George's, Maryland, Colonial America; died on 11 Jun 1769 in Prince George's, Maryland, Colonial America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary E. MOORE was born in 1696 in Prince George's, Maryland, Colonial America (daughter of James MOORE and Martha CAMPBELL LYLE); died on 11 Jun 1769 in Prince George's, Maryland, Colonial America.

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    • FamilySearch ID: L5GB-V57

    Notes:

    Ref: Father of Mary Moore - James Moore

    Description: from "Families of Southern Maryland" volume 5, p.220-221
    James Moore, Sr.
    This James Moore appears to have had the distinction of living a longer life than most, if not all, other settlers who arrived in Maryland in the 1600s. In 1735 he signed his name as "James Moore ye 110." At first glance, one might suspect this is either a mistake or "ye 110" has some meaning other than his age. However, records appeard to prove quite conclusively that he really did achieve this ancient age of c110 years.
    It is impossible to determine when and how this James Moore, identified as James Moore, Sr., by 1735, entered the Province since there was not only an abundance of Moores who arrived in the 1600s but there was more than one James Moore.
    This James Moore lived some 40 years at 'Four Hills', had 2 wives during the last 15 years and probably another wife or wives and other children in the early years.
    James Moore, Sr., bc1624; d.c.1735; m/1_____; m/2 by 1681 Elizabeth _____; m/3 by 1697 Mary _____; children:
    1. James Moore, Jr. b.c1646
    2. Mary Moore
    3. Jane Moore
    4. George Moore
    5. Peter Moore
    6. Benjamin Moore, b.1712
    Circumstantial evidence suggests he was the James Moore who obtained a 200 acres warrant in 1670/1 and used part of it on 15 Mar 1670 to patent 11 acres on the east side of Patuxent River and south side of Land's Creek in Lyons Creek Hundred, Calvert Co. called 'Sneaking Point'; [poss'd by Elisha Hall]; resurveyed 26 Nov 1730 (Patent Book 13.83 & 16.177 & CaCRR). As James Moore of Calvert Co., carpenter, he patented the following lands in Calvert Co. which the Heinton Map shows to have been in the portion which became Prince George's Co.; also included is land shown by later deeds to have been patented by him in Prince George's Co. This list does not include 'Dunbar', patented at an unknown date.
    22 Feb 1671 'Four Hills' 400 acress (33/165)
    23 Sep 1680 'Moorefields' 150 acres (28/87)
    8 Mar 1680 'Beals Hunting Quarter' 300 acreas (24/300;29/169)
    22 Feb 1682 'Leith' 500 acres (24/393'38/7)
    6 Mar 1681/2 'Horse Race 300 acres (24/396;32/146)
    7 Mar 1681 'Defence' 150 acres (24/397;31/20)
    2 Jul 1685 'Potterne Wake*' 203 acres (25/169;32/156)
    30 Aug 1694 'Moore's Little Worth' 40 acres (27/144)
    11 Sep 1694 'Child's Portion' 227 acres (27/242)
    10 Nov 1695 'Moore's Addition' 231 acres (37/160)
    1 Apr 1702 'Moore's Croft'* 123 acres (CD4/84;DD5/76)
    1704 'Partnership' 500 acres (CD4/153)
    10 Dec 1714 'Barbadoes' 150 acres (EE6/212;RY1/322)
    [*Wake is found in other records as Weeke, Wick, Wicke, etc. also Croft is found as Craft in some records]
    The following are only a few of the records available which verify the names of two of his wives and part of his land sales:
    16 Jun 1686; James Moore sold 'Leith' of 500 acres on the west bank of the Patuxent in Calverton Manor
    to William Selby; obtained from a 1000 acre warrant assigned from Ninian Beall dated 6 Jan 1681; surveyed
    12 Feb 1681; patented & sold 16 Jun 1686; ack. Elizabeth, wife of James Moore (SOM 24/393; 3/32/146;
    Patent CC#4.57)
    23 Jun 1697; from James Moore of Prince George's Co., carpenter, 80 acres of Beales Hunting Quarter to
    to William Moore; s/o Mary Moore now Mary Falkner; ack. by Mary Moore, wife of James (PGLR A.52)
    27 Jun 1699; From James Moore to Benjamin Berry 267 acres called 'Berry Fortune'; ack. by Mary Moore
    wife of James (PGLR A.184)
    28 Sep 1698; & 31 Jul 1699; sale of 475 acres of 'Moore's Plains' now in Prince George's, formerly Calvert
    Co., patented to James Moore in 1 Aug 1673. . . (PGLR A.200, 390) [located next to 'Scotts Lott']
    27 Jun 1700; From James Moore, carpenter, to Robert Orme, planter; 125 acres called 'Dunbar'; now in
    Prince George's but formerly in Calvert Co. on Mattapony Branch; ack. Mary Moore, wife of James Moore
    (PGLR A.365)
    pages 222-224 missing online
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    Children:
    1. John SUMMERS was born about 1713 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died on 22 Nov 1786 in Prince George's County, Maryland.
    2. Sarah SUMMERS was born in 1714 in Maryland, British Colonial America; died in 1719.
    3. Mary SUMMERS was born about 1719 in England; was christened on 7 Apr 1719 in North Molton, Devon, England; died on 26 Dec 1817 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
    4. Rachel SUMMERS was born in 1721 in Maryland; died in 1795 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    5. Rebecca SUMMERS was born in 1721 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died in 1789 in Prince George's, Maryland; was buried in Maryland.
    6. George SUMMERS was born in 1722 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died on 16 Dec 1795 in Prince George's, Maryland; was buried in 1809 in Frederick, Maryland.
    7. William SUMMERS was born on 22 Apr 1726 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died on 7 Jan 1767 in Rowan, North Carolina, British Colonial America.
    8. Dent SUMMERS was born in 1727 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died in 1809 in Frederick, Maryland; was buried in 1809 in Frederick, Maryland.
    9. James SUMMERS was born in 1729 in Prince George's, Maryland; died before 14 Feb 1761 in Prince George's, Maryland.
    10. 1. Thomas SUMMERS was born about 1730 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died in 1799 in North Carolina.
    11. Joseph SUMMERS was born in 1730 in Prince George, Maryland; died before 16 Jan 1809 in Newberry, South Carolina; was buried in Chapman-Summers Cemetery, Newberry, South Carolina.
    12. Jemima SUMMERS was born on 20 Aug 1733 in Prince George's, Maryland; died in 1800 in Rowan, North Carolina; was buried in Rowan, North Carolina.
    13. Col Benjamin SUMMERS was born on 1 Jun 1737 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died on 25 Dec 1783 in Boone, Kentucky.
    14. Ruth SUMMERS was born in 1738 in Prince George, Maryland; died on 2 Nov 1798 in Montgomery, Maryland; was buried in 1798.
    15. Mary SUMMERS was born in 1741 in Piscattaway Hundred, Prince Georges, Maryland; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John SUMMERS, II was born about 1671 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland (son of John William SUMMERS and Rebecca Elizabeth DENT); died after 1725 in Prince George's County, Province of Maryland, Colonial America.

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    • FamilySearch ID: GGYZ-RJV
    • LifeSketch: Unknown; Son of Emmigrant John Summer
    • Arrival: 1674, Prince George's, Maryland
    • Residence: 1 Mar 1703, Prince George's, Maryland

    Notes:

    Son of Immigrant John Summers. The first reported Summers in this line was a John Summers. On 18 December 1671, a Captain John Boddy...having transported 12 persons to Maryland to inhabit, among whom was JOHN SUMMERS, proved his right to 600 acres of land. (Research Note: This ownership of land was needed to Immigrate at this time by the King of England wishing to stem the tide of Immigrants leaving) (Note: John Summers fathers age was then above 21 to have purchased this land BEFORE LEAVING)

    John Summers father was believed to be between 16 and 25 years of age (born about 1650), this being the age of most transported. He would have faced a doubtful crossing of the Atlantic. A most dangerous thing at those times, where sickness, on board fires and ship wreaks were only some of the fears. The crossing if it went well would have taken 2 months. Most of the time spent below decks in cramped quarters with little light, sanitation or ventilation. Many died of disease on these journeys and John would had to have the true Pioneer spirit to make this trips.

    John showed himself to be a rugged individualist, by 1682 he was already paying ground rent (tax) on 120 acres of land called Pitchcraft. It was on the Westside of the Patuxent River in the freshes, in Calvert County, later called Prince Georges, County. As most people of the time he was a Planter (Farmer) by trade. He also was active in the community. He testified for a Edward Gold (a Negro) and his freedom in June 1692. He served on Jury duty twice in 1698, and was appointed overseer of the Mount Calvert Hundred (a piece of property). He was married to a Rebecca Dent and had 4 children; William Summers, John Summers 2nd, Sarah Summers and Lucy Summers. He died about 1705 and left his estate to his Wife Rebecca. When she remarried (to a Henry Mackbee in 1708) the estate went to his two sons. Rebecca died about 1711.

    John married Elizabeth MANLEY in Dec 1785 in Maryland. Elizabeth was born about 1670; died in in Maryland, British Colonial America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth MANLEY was born about 1670; died in in Maryland, British Colonial America.

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    • FamilySearch ID: L65F-P22

    Children:
    1. 2. John J. SUMMERS, III was born on 3 Nov 1695 in Maryland, British Colonial America; was christened in in Westminster Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland; died in Oct 1769 in Prince George's, Maryland.

  3. 6.  James MOORE was born in 1624 in Toreagh, County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland; died on 24 May 1735 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America.

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    • FamilySearch ID: M5LT-2LQ
    • Name: James MOORE

    Notes:

    Description: from "Families of Southern Maryland" volume 5, p.220-221
    James Moore, Sr.
    This James Moore appears to have had the distinction of living a longer life than most, if not all, other settlers who arrived in Maryland in the 1600s. In 1735 he signed his name as "James Moore ye 110." At first glance, one might suspect this is either a mistake or "ye 110" has some meaning other than his age. However, records appeard to prove quite conclusively that he really did achieve this ancient age of c110 years.
    It is impossible to determine when and how this James Moore, identified as James Moore, Sr., by 1735, entered the Province since there was not only an abundance of Moores who arrived in the 1600s but there was more than one James Moore.
    This James Moore lived some 40 years at 'Four Hills', had 2 wives during the last 15 years and probably another wife or wives and other children in the early years.
    James Moore, Sr., bc1624; d.c.1735; m/1_____; m/2 by 1681 Elizabeth _____; m/3 by 1697 Mary _____; children:
    1. James Moore, Jr. b.c1646
    2. Mary Moore
    3. Jane Moore
    4. George Moore
    5. Peter Moore
    6. Benjamin Moore, b.1712
    Circumstantial evidence suggests he was the James Moore who obtained a 200 acres warrant in 1670/1 and used part of it on 15 Mar 1670 to patent 11 acres on the east side of Patuxent River and south side of Land's Creek in Lyons Creek Hundred, Calvert Co. called 'Sneaking Point'; [poss'd by Elisha Hall]; resurveyed 26 Nov 1730 (Patent Book 13.83 & 16.177 & CaCRR). As James Moore of Calvert Co., carpenter, he patented the following lands in Calvert Co. which the Heinton Map shows to have been in the portion which became Prince George's Co.; also included is land shown by later deeds to have been patented by him in Prince George's Co. This list does not include 'Dunbar', patented at an unknown date.
    22 Feb 1671 'Four Hills' 400 acress (33/165)
    23 Sep 1680 'Moorefields' 150 acres (28/87)
    8 Mar 1680 'Beals Hunting Quarter' 300 acreas (24/300;29/169)
    22 Feb 1682 'Leith' 500 acres (24/393'38/7)
    6 Mar 1681/2 'Horse Race 300 acres (24/396;32/146)
    7 Mar 1681 'Defence' 150 acres (24/397;31/20)
    2 Jul 1685 'Potterne Wake*' 203 acres (25/169;32/156)
    30 Aug 1694 'Moore's Little Worth' 40 acres (27/144)
    11 Sep 1694 'Child's Portion' 227 acres (27/242)
    10 Nov 1695 'Moore's Addition' 231 acres (37/160)
    1 Apr 1702 'Moore's Croft'* 123 acres (CD4/84;DD5/76)
    1704 'Partnership' 500 acres (CD4/153)
    10 Dec 1714 'Barbadoes' 150 acres (EE6/212;RY1/322)
    [*Wake is found in other records as Weeke, Wick, Wicke, etc. also Croft is found as Craft in some records]
    The following are only a few of the records available which verify the names of two of his wives and part of his land sales:
    16 Jun 1686; James Moore sold 'Leith' of 500 acres on the west bank of the Patuxent in Calverton Manor
    to William Selby; obtained from a 1000 acre warrant assigned from Ninian Beall dated 6 Jan 1681; surveyed
    12 Feb 1681; patented & sold 16 Jun 1686; ack. Elizabeth, wife of James Moore (SOM 24/393; 3/32/146;
    Patent CC#4.57)
    23 Jun 1697; from James Moore of Prince George's Co., carpenter, 80 acres of Beales Hunting Quarter to
    to William Moore; s/o Mary Moore now Mary Falkner; ack. by Mary Moore, wife of James (PGLR A.52)
    27 Jun 1699; From James Moore to Benjamin Berry 267 acres called 'Berry Fortune'; ack. by Mary Moore
    wife of James (PGLR A.184)
    28 Sep 1698; & 31 Jul 1699; sale of 475 acres of 'Moore's Plains' now in Prince George's, formerly Calvert
    Co., patented to James Moore in 1 Aug 1673. . . (PGLR A.200, 390) [located next to 'Scotts Lott']
    27 Jun 1700; From James Moore, carpenter, to Robert Orme, planter; 125 acres called 'Dunbar'; now in
    Prince George's but formerly in Calvert Co. on Mattapony Branch; ack. Mary Moore, wife of James Moore
    (PGLR A.365)
    pages 222-224 missing online

    James married Martha CAMPBELL LYLE in 3rd Wife. Martha was born in 1672 in Ballyvoy, County Antrim, Ireland; died on 2 May 1729 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, British Colonial America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Martha CAMPBELL LYLE was born in 1672 in Ballyvoy, County Antrim, Ireland; died on 2 May 1729 in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, British Colonial America.

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    • FamilySearch ID: KHT5-GPV

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth MOORE and died.
    2. James MOORE and died.
    3. John MOORE was born on 20 Oct 1692 in Saint Andrew, Nether Hoyland, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; died before 1697.
    4. Jane MOORE was born about 1693 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died in 1735 in Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; was buried in 1735 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America.
    5. 3. Mary E. MOORE was born in 1696 in Prince George's, Maryland, Colonial America; died on 11 Jun 1769 in Prince George's, Maryland, Colonial America.
    6. George MOORE was born in 1698 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died in Mar 1783 in Prince George's, Maryland.
    7. Martha Sarah MOORE was born in 1700 in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware; died in 1760 in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland.
    8. Peter MOORE was born in 1706 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died in 1722 in Maryland, British Colonial America.
    9. Samuel MOORE was born on 23 Dec 1707 in Saint Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland; died in 1790 in Albemarle, Stanley County, North Carolina.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John William SUMMERS was born on 3 Nov 1650 in Bristol, Summerset, England (son of William SUMMERS); died on 27 Nov 1705 in Prince George, Maryland, British Colony.

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    • FamilySearch ID: G743-FH3
    • LifeSketch: ; "Emigrated to Maryland in 1671. Brought over by Captain John Boddy.
    • _UID: EC68ADD3603C48A6B85E5487713CF9D4C9EA
    • Residence: 1 Mar 1703, Prince George's, Maryland

    Notes:

    "Emigrated to Maryland in 1671. Brought over by Captain John Boddy.
    This line of Summers are believed to come from England. The first reported Summers in this line was a John Summers. On 18 December 1671, a Captain John Boddy...having transported 12 persons to Maryland to inhabit, among whom was JOHN SUMMERS, proved his right to 600 acres of land. (Research Note: This ownership of land was needed to Immigrate at this time by the King of England wishing to stem the tide of Immigrants leaving) (Note: John Summers age was then above 21 to have purchased this land BEFORE LEAVING)

    John Summers was believed to be between 16 and 25 years of age (born about 1650), this being the age of most transported. He would have faced a doubtful crossing of the Atlantic. A most dangerous thing at those times, where sickness, on board fires and ship wreaks were only some of the fears. The crossing if it went well would have taken 2 months. Most of the time spent below decks in cramped quarters with little light, sanitation or ventilation. Many died of disease on these journeys and John would had to have the true Pioneer spirit to make this trips.

    John showed himself to be a rugged individualist, by 1682 he was already paying ground rent (tax) on 120 acres of land called Pitchcraft. It was on the Westside of the Patuxent River in the freshes, in Calvert County, later called Prince Georges, County. As most people of the time he was a Planter (Farmer) by trade. He also was active in the community. He testified for a Edward Gold (a Negro) and his freedom in June 1692. He served on Jury duty twice in 1698, and was appointed overseer of the Mount Calvert Hundred (a piece of property). He was married to a Rebecca Dent and had 4 children; William Summers, John Summers 2nd, Sarah Summers and Lucy Summers. He died about 1705 and left his estate to his Wife Rebecca. When she remarried (to a Henry Mackbee in 1708) the estate went to his two sons. Rebecca died about 1711.

    John married Rebecca Elizabeth DENT on 18 Dec 1671 in Maryland. Rebecca (daughter of Judge Thomas "John" DENT and Rebecca WILKINSON) was born in Apr 1653 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died in 1710 in Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colony. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Rebecca Elizabeth DENT was born in Apr 1653 in Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America (daughter of Judge Thomas "John" DENT and Rebecca WILKINSON); died in 1710 in Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colony.

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    • FamilySearch ID: GGYC-Q1P
    • _UID: B922327B7E0F4F82B13960AF471476E999AD

    Notes:

    John Summers was married to a Rebecca Dent and had 4 children; William Summers, John Summers 2nd, Sarah Summers and Lucy Summers. He died about 1705 and left his estate to his Wife Rebecca. When she remarried (to a Henry Mackbee in 1708) the estate went to his two sons. Rebecca died about 1711.

    Children:
    1. Lucy SUMMERS and died.
    2. 4. John SUMMERS, II was born about 1671 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; died after 1725 in Prince George's County, Province of Maryland, Colonial America.
    3. William SUMMERS was born about 1672 in Maryland; and died.
    4. Sarah SUMMERS was born about 1673; and died.