Anne Arundel County MD Archives Wills.....Griffith, Charles April 10, 1767
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Source: "the Genelogy Of The Griffith Family", R.r. Griffith Pp.288-289
Written: April 10, 1767
Recorded: October 17, 1771


Will of Charles Griffith

    I, Charles Griffith of Anne Arundel Co. Gent, being sick of Body, but of
sound disposing mind, and memory, praise be to Almighty God, for the same , do
therefore hereby, make this my last will and testament, in manner and form
following. Viz. I give my soul to God in hopes to receive pardon for my sins,
through the merits of my blessed Saviour and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and my
Body, I commit to Earth, to be burried by the directions of my Executors,
hereafter named.

Item, I give and bequeath to my son William Griffith 5 shillings current money
in full, for his part of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Charles
Griffith and to his heirs forever, the following lands. Viz. 50 acres part of a
tract of land called “ Richardsons Joy,“ also 50 acres of land called “James
Inheritance,” also 41 acres land called , “Narrow Neck,”also my island on the
Severn River, and all my tract of land lying on, or near the head of the Severn
River called, “Hickory Neck,” all which land I give to my son Charles Griffith
and his heirs forever, also 2 negro men, Viz. Old Harry and Jacob.
Over and above this part of my Estate, that remains after my debts are paid and
legacies herein given are deducted. Item. To my daughter Mary White my riding
horse, and above her part of my Estate, after my debts are paid &c &c. Item. To
my son John Griffith my dwelling plantation and all other lands thereto
adjoining, also land called, “ Griffith Lot,” if without heirs lawfully begotten
then to the children of my son in law Nicholas Worthington, by my daughter
Catherine his wife, and to their heirs forever.
Item. Extract. To my son John Griffith 10 negros,(all named) Tan Yard fixtures.
Boat, flat Boat, all stock, crop, on the plantation where my son John now
resides called “ Griffiths Lot,”and all the utencils & above this part of my
Estate; and in case of his death without children &c &c then to the children of
my son in law Nicholas Worthington , by my daughter Catherine his wife. Item. To
Catherine Worthington  9 negros ( all named) above her part of my Estate. Item.
To my Grand daughter, Catherine Worthington 1 negro girl. Item. To my Grand
daughter Elizabeth Worthington 1 negro girl. Item. To my Grand son Charles
Worthington a tract of land called “Orphans Inheritance “ containing 200 acres
land near Round Bay. Item. To my Grand son John Griffith Worthington, land near
Round Bay it being the half uppermost of a tract called “ Norwoods Fancy.”
Whereas, I have given my son John Griffith a considerable part of my Estate. My
will and desire is, that he do maintain my son William Griffith, show toward
him, the tenderness and love of a brother, so long as he shall be content to
live with him, and be advised by him, likewise it is my will, that my son John,
maintaine his Brother William, son and daughter Charles and Catherine, until the
son arrive to the age 21, provided that they live with him, and be under his
order, care and direction, for their maintanence. Item. The Crop on dwelling
plantation to son John. Item. All the residue of my Personal Estate. To be
delivered among my 4 youngest children. Viz. Charles, Mary White. John Griffith
and Catherine Worthington. Lastly. I appoint my son John Griffith, and my son in
law Nicholas Worthington Executors.
                                                                      
                                                                    CHARLES
GRIFFITH    [seal]

Signed, sealed, published and declared
April 10, 1767. Proved Oct 17, 1771
Thomas Hyde. Wm. Wilkins
And Joshua Frazier


Additional Comments:
Charles was the third child, second son of immigrant William Griffith and wife
Sarah Maccubbin.He married 1st, Mary Woldon and had William, Charles and Mary.
His 2nd marriage was to Catherine Baldwin with which he had John Sarah and
Catherine.

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