Residents Appearing the Provincial Court (1647-1656); Kent Co., Maryland Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Andrea K. Haga ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** These are residents of Kent County as derived from appearance at the provincial court. My dating is derived from the court records trying to adjust to the new dating system. Just to note that in my column heading "Court Events," I just summarized their reason for being in the court records, some individuals have more information & others less. In some instances under this heading you will see an event followed by a number in parenthesis, this is to indication how many times in that year that they served that function. In my "Misc Notes" column, I added differences in spellings that occur for a particular individual's surname that appear in the records; additionally there are other notes dealing w/ family relationships and so on. When it is noted under the occupation as an individual being an "Attorney," this does not necessarily mean that they had the education or degree for that profession. Rather, the notation indicates when that specified individual was assigned attorney rights by another individual. 1647-48 Title First Name Last Name Age Occupation Court Event Misc Notes =============================================================================================================================================== Mr. Thomas Bradnox attended court Mr Francis Brooke attended court Mr. Edward Commins attended court; action of slander defendant Mr. Philip Conier attended court surname also spelled Conner John Gresham action of debt, defendant William Laut Planter charged w/ animating sedition & rebellion Francis Lumbard action of debt, defendant; appraiser of Francis Cox estate John Metham action of debt, plantiff Robert Short appraiser of Francis Cox estate Capt. Robert Vaughan Commander attended court; action of debt plantiff gent. John Winchester action of slander, plantiff ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1648-49 Title First Name Last Name Age Occupation Court Event Misc Notes =============================================================================================================================================== Margaret Brent assigns her attorney; gives bill of sale for a cow; styles herself attorney to her brother Giles Brent Mr. Nicholas Browne attended court Edward Claxston receives bill of sale for a cow Mr. Philip Conner attended court Robert Downe Henry Morgan sheriff for 1648/49 Capt Robert Vaughan attended court Jachary Wade becomes power of attorney Zachary Wade receives bill of sale for a cow John Winchester Cordwainer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1649-50 Title First Name Last Name Age Occupation Court Event Misc Notes =============================================================================================================================================== William Body Planter claims 100 acres for his own immigrates to MD in 1649/1650 transportation into MD George Croutch receives bill of sale William Drury acts as witness Francis Lumbard sheriff for 1650 Henry Morgan acts as judge Oliver Sprye acts as witness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1650-51 Title First Name Last Name Age Occupation Court Event Misc Notes =============================================================================================================================================== Capt. Thomas Bradnox ordered to pay fines & fees related to his imprisonment & trial of a felony Marie Brent makes gift of a cow as attorney otherwise known as Margaret to her brother Giles Brent Francis Brooke attorney to Thomas Bradnox Edward Coppedg receives tract of land from otherwise known as Copedge Henry Morgan George Crouch acts as witness otherwise known as Croutch John Deane receives gift of a cow son of George Deane Mrs. Hannah Heuett transfers land known as Cronie otherwise known as Hewett; widow of Robert Hewett; Creek to Mary Risbrooke remarries to Hugh Lee Abraham Hollman acts as witness Thomas Marsh "chirurgeosn" Henry Morgan gives title of land to Edward Coppedg Mrs. Mary Risbrooke widow of William Risbrooke Walter Smith acts as witness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1651-52 Title First Name Last Name Age Occupation Court Event Misc Notes =============================================================================================================================================== Andrew Anderson oath to Commonwealth Henry Ashley oath to Commonwealth William Band oath to Commonwealth Frances Barnes oath to Commonwealth Roger Baxter oath to Commonwealth otherwise known as Baxster Marke Benton oath to Commonwealth; petitions for & granted his freedom Richard Blunt oath to Commonwealth Capt. Thomas Bradnox oath to Commonwealth; acquitted from contributing to death of his servant; Commissioner of Kent Francis Bright oath to Commonwealth Mr. Nicholas Browne present at court; oath to Commonwealth; Commissioner of Kent Edward Burton oath to Commonwealth Anthony Calliway oath to Commonwealth otherwise known as Calloway Henry Carlyen oath to Commonwealth otherwise known as Carline Henry Clay oath to Commonwealth Robert Clarke Surveyor General Philip Commins oath to Commonwealth Mr. Philip Conner present at court; Commissioner otherwise known as Conier of Kent Edward Copedge oath to Commonwealth; fined for Adultery Edward Coxe oath to Commonwealth George Croutch oath to Commonwealth John Dean oath to Commonwealth otherwise known as Deane Robert Dunn oath to Commonwealth Edward Ebes oath to Commonwealth William Elliot oath to Commonwealth otherwise known as Ellyeot John Errickson oath to Commonwealth otherwise known as Erickson David Geldersen oath to Commonwealth John Gibson oath to Commonwealth John Gould 40 oath to Commonwealth Robert Halters oath to Commonwealth Andrew Hanson oath to Commonwealth Thomas [Sr] Hill oath to Commonwealth Thomas [Jr] Hill gives deposition in death of Thomas Farington Thomas Hynson Clerk of the County for 1652; otherwise known as Hinson Commissioner of Kent Abraham Holloman oath to Commonwealth Mrs. Margaret Hunt swears to be wife of late of Francis Hunt Francis Hunt wife Francis Hunt buys land from John Deare died bef. 11/1652, slain by indians James Horner oath to Commonwealth John Hud oath to Commonwealth otherwise known as Hood Isaiah Ilive oath to Commonwealth William Jones oath to Commonwealth Hannah Lee appoints George Croutch her attorney William Leedes oath to Commonwealth Francis Lumbard oath to Commonwealth; authorized to act as sheriff for the year, his second time; gives estate as security against debt owed to Thomas Marsh John Maconick oath to Commonwealth gent. Thomas Marsh Merchant records his livestock markings; made arbitrator to a dispute Robert Martin oath to Commonwealth Mr. Henry Morgan Planter present at court; oath to transported himself to MD in 1637 Commonwealth; Commissioner of Kent Thomas Pett 40 Planter oath to Commonwealth; gives deposition regarding guardianship of boy Salter John Philips oath to Commonwealth; Commissioner of Kent Nicholas Picurd oath to Commonwealth otherwise known as Pickard William Price oath to Commonwealth Matthew Read oath to Commonwealth otherwise known as Reade John Richeson oath to Commonwealth Mr. Thomas Ringgold 43 present at court; gives otherwise known as Ringgould deposition in felony; Commissioner of Kent John Ringgold oath to Commonwealth otherwise known as Ringgould Mrs. Elizabeth Risby sentenced to 15 lashes for widow of William Risby adultery John Russell oath to Commonwealth; made arbitrator to dispute; Commissioner of Kent Richard Salter oath to Commonwealth John Sepsen oath to Commonwealth John Smith oath to Commonwealth Zephania Smith deed over plantation as security for a debt John Smyth oath to Commonwealth Thomas South oath to Commonwealth Thomas Taylor oath to Commonwealth Henry Taylor oath to Commonwealth Robert Vaughan oath to Commonwealth Dr. Thomas Ward oath to Commonwealth Edmund Weebe oath to Commonwealth Henry Weest oath to Commonwealth Thomas Weest oath to Commonwealth former servant to Henry Morgan; obtains freedom & corne from the court Thomas Wetherell oath to Commonwealth Mr. Joseph Wickes present at court; oath to Commonwealth; Commissioner of Kent John Winchester oath to Commonwealth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1652-53 Title First Name Last Name Age Occupation Court Event Misc Notes =============================================================================================================================================== Frances Barnes receives land from John Winchester Thomas Belcher receives land title Giles Bleake makes demand for 100 acres for his self transportation otherwise known as Blake Richard Blunt acts as estate appraiser Thomas Bradnox Planter asks for land due him that is now otherwise occupied in some other location; appointed High Sheriff gent. William Brantwell Esq. Robert Brooke assigned to direct council & hold courts Henry Carlien testifies against Capt. Jacobs otherwise known as Carlyen, Carlein, Carline gent. Robert Clarke Surveyor General Phillip Conner acts as witness John Connit granted certificate for 300 acres of land for transporting himself, wife, & child to MD George Croutch John Dobb 26 gives deposition otherwise known as Dabb Mrs. Joan Dunn acknowledges receipt of daughter of William Porter Inheritance William Elleott Planter surrenders inheritance to Joan otherwise known as Elleyott Dunn; acts as witness Mrs. Christian Hill 45 gives deposition in death of wife of Thomas Hill Sr. Thomas Farington Hassadia Hill acts as witness Thomas [Sr] Hill 50 acts as witness (2); gives deposition Thomas [Jr] Hill acts as witness Mrs. Joan Hood made executrix of husbands widow of John Hood estate John Hood authors will otherwise known as Hud Mrs. Margaret Hunt sells husbands land to John widow of Francis Hunt Deare Thomas Hynson acts as witness; attorney of otherwise known as Hinson Thomas Pett John Gould acts as witness Capt. John Jacob named in Jones will; agrees to otherwise known as Jacobs act as agent for Henry Carlein William Jones Planter authors will died between 12/6/1652 & 2/5/1652-53 Francis Lumbard testifies against Capt. Jacobs Henry Marsh named in Jones will Thomas Marsh Merchant judgement against estate of William Jones Robert Martin acts as estate appraiser Thomas Pett named in Jones will; testifies against Joseph Wickes; petitions Francis Lumbard to hand over land; removed from office of High Sheriff for neglect of duty John Phillips named in Hood will Thomas Ringgold license to kill any unmarked, otherwise known as Ringgould wild hogs revoked; testifies against Capt. Jacobs John Russell acts as witness John Salter 27 gives deposition Robert Short estate inventory entered died before 11/20/1651 Thomas South named in Jones will Capt. Robert Vaughan fined for insolence; fined for insulting the court; apologizes to court for his behavior due to illness & grief, court revokes his fines Thomas Ward arrested upon suspicion of a felony for unlawful abuse of a servant that may have led to her death, aquitted John Winchester 30 sells land to Frances Barnes; named in Jones will; gives deposition ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1654-55 Title First Name Last Name Age Occupation Court Event Misc Notes =============================================================================================================================================== Frances Barnes action of debt against Thomas otherwise known as Francis Ward, appoints John Russell his Attorney Marke Benton Richard Blunt action of debt against Robert Gammer Thomas Bradnox acknowledges debt Mr Nicholas Browne defendant in slander suit, must ask forgiveness & pay fine Anthony Calloway action of debt for work performed for Thomas Bradnox Mr Henry Carline appointed Commissioner for Kent; otherwise known as Carlien present at court; action of debt against Thomas Ringold; action of debt against Thomas Ward Mrs Rachel Carline binds over cattle & hogs for wife of Henry Carline security for husbands debt owed to Henry Morgan William Clapham grants power & authority to Henry Carline & William Elliot to apprehend runaway servants Henry Clay cited for misbehavior, drinking, profaning the Sabbath, & unseasonable discharging of guns, remitted on charge being first offence; acts as witness Mr Philip Conier appointed Chief Commander of otherwise known as Conner Kent; defendant in action of debt as executor of estate of Robert Short; acts as attorney for Mr Webb George Croutch appraiser of Nicholas Browne Estate Marie Croutch cited for misbehavior, drinking, otherwise known as Mary profaning the Sabbath, & unseasonable discharging of guns, remitted on charge being first offence John Deare plantiff in slander suit; acts as witness Mr William Eliot 34 appointed Commissioner for Kent; otherwise known as Ellyeott, Elliot present at court; action of debate against estate of Henry Carline John Elisse action of debt against Robert Gammer John Erickson William Fletcher former servant to Philip Conner Seth Foster Robert Gammer Planter binds over crop of tobacco & otherwise known as Gamer corn to Andrew Calloway for security of debt Andrew Hanson identified as a Swede Mrs. Annicak Hanson 36 gives guardianship of oldest widow of Andrew Hanson son Hance to Joseph Wickes; action of debt against estate of Valerus Leo on behalf of her deceased husband; renounces execution of husbands estate Hasadia Hill acts as witness Thomas [Sr] Hill County Clerk for 1655; acts as witness; action of debt against William Fletcher Thomas [Jr] Hill buys sow from Henry Carline son of Thomas Hill Sr Mr Thomas Hinson 35/36 appointed Commissioner for Kent; otherwise known as Hynson action of debt against estate of Henry Carline; action of debt against John Salter; takes estate of Andrew Hanson into his custody Robert Holton acts as witness James Horner action of debt for work performed Mr Isaac Ilive plantiff against John Salter William Leeds Planter sells land to John Erickson otherwise known as Leedes Valerus Leo ordered to pay Henry Morgan for identified as a Swede; prob. died in 1655 work performed in tobacco Alexander Monroe acts as witness Mr Henry Morgan appointed Commissioner for Kent; frees John Masticke from service; action of debt for worked performed; action of debt against estate of Valerus Leo for tending him during his sickness & funeral costs; overseer of estate of Nicholas Browne, action of debt on behalf of estate against Valerus Leo & Andrew Hanson Nicholas Peckard acts as witness; appraiser of otherwise known as Picurd, Pickard Nicholas Browne estate William Price cited for misbehavior, drinking, profaning the Sabbath, & unseasonable discharging of guns, remitted on charge being first offence; signs over crop of tobacco to pay Henry Morgan Mathew Reade cited for misbehavior, drinking, otherwise known as Read profaning the Sabbath, & unseasonable discharging of guns, remitted on charge being first offence; acts as witness; complains that John Deare holds a Caske of his Mr Thomas Ringold 44 appointed Commissioner for ; otherwise known as Ringgould present at court; action of debt against estate of Henry Carline Capt John Russell appointed Commissioner for Kent; acts as witness John Salter defendant, ordered to pay cost of suit, and fine to be paid in tobacco; signs over crop of tobacco to pay Henry Morgan Mr Thomas South 30 gives deposition; action of debt against Andrew Hanson, Valerus Leo, & Swan Swanson Charles Steuart witness to Tarant will otherwise known as Stuart, Steward Swan Swanson identified as a Swede Edward Tarant authors will died bet. 11/21/1655-11/29/1655 Henry Telior cited for misbehavior, drinking, otherwise known as Tailor, Taylor profaning the Sabbath, & unseasonable discharging of guns, remitted on charge being first offence Robert Vaughan acts as witness; overseer to estate of Nicholas Browne, action of debt on behalf of estate against Valerus Leo & Andrew Hanson Mr Thomas Ward 49 action of debt against estate of Henry Carline Capt Joseph Weeckes appointed Commissioner for Kent; otherwise known as Wickes, Weickes present at court; witness to Tarant will Morgan Williams acts as witness John Winchester acts as witness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1655-56 Title First Name Last Name Age Occupation Court Event Misc Notes =============================================================================================================================================== Henry Ashley acts as witness (2); breaks co-partnership w/ Robert Martin Margret Balie 21 gives deposition Roger Baxster 46 Planter petitions court to marry Mary otherwise known as Baxter Croutch, reserving her former husbands estate for her children; action of debt against John Deare; gives deposition Marke Benson acts as witness Miss Grace Blunt receives gift of a cow from daughter of Richard Blunt Father Richard Blunt 35 gives gift of cow to daughter; gives deposition Thomas Broadnox 57 sells patent of land to Henry otherwise known as Bradnox, Brodnox Clay, original patent belonged to Thomas Stent; action of debt of service against Anthony Calloway; gives deposition Nicholas Broadaway 24 gives deposition otherwise known as Broadway, Bradway Edward Burton petitions court for 300 acres of land; registers livestock mark Anthony Calloway 26 action of debt against Robert Gammer who was secreted away from county by 2 men from Accomack; gives deposition (2) Mr Henry Carline 48 action of debt against Thomas Ward; action of defamation against wife of Thomas Bradnox; gives deposition (3); sworne in as sheriff; signs over indentured servant James Gunsseill to Thomas Hawkins; acts as attorney for Thomas Hill Samuel Chew acts as witness Richard Clarke acts as witness Henry Clay Planter Thomas Coll 50 action of debt against John otherwise known as Cole Gibson; gives deposition; action of debt against estate of Giles Bleake; acts as witness Miss Elizabeth Comens received inheritance from otherwise known as Comins, Commins, Comings; daughter fathers estate of Edward Comings Miss Sarah Comes received inheritance from otherwise known as Comins, Commins, Comings fathers estate Mr Phillip Conier present at court; acts as otherwise known as Conner witness; gives account of Robert Short's livestock Miss Elizabeth Cox received inheritance from daughter of William & Frances Cox estate of father & mother Gershon Cromwell witness to Hawkins will George [Jr] Croutch heir to father George Croutch Sr Miss Marie Croutch heir to father George Croutch Sr otherwise known as Mary Mrs Mary Croutch accounts for inheritance due her widow of George Croutch; remarried to Roger Baxter son George Croutch Jr from his father's will John Dabbs acts as witness otherwise known as Dobb, Dabes George Deare son of John Deare John Deare Planter action of debt against Anthony Calloway for service due; issues IOU to Robert Dunne; charged w/ not planting corn Robert Dunne 26 gives deposition Mr William Eliot present at court; action of otherwise known as Elliot, Ellyeott suspicion of theft against John & Jane Salter & William Price; acts as witness John Elis ordered to appraise estate of Edward Tarant John Erickson action of debt against estate of Edward Tarant Mr Seath Faster heir in Hawkins will otherwise known as Seth Foster John Gibson charged w/ fighting on the Sabbath Henry Gott 20 gives deposition; leases otherwise known as Goot plantation from John Russell Anne Gould 23 Servant gives deposition servant to Joseph Wickes George Hall 34 action of debt against William otherwise known as Halle, Hale Leedes & estate of Edward Tarant; gives deposition Mrs. Anicake Hanson sold half of boat to Henry widow of Andrew Hanson Carline John Hatton acts as witness Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins heir to Thomas Hawkins wife of Thomas Hawkins Thomas Hawkins authors will Thomas [Jr] Hawkins heir to Thomas Hawkins son of Thomas Hawkins Mrs. Christian Hill gives deposition wife of Thomas Hill Sr Hassadia Hill 19 gives deposition son of Thomas Hill Sr Thomas [Sr] Hill 52 petitioned court for right to 1000 acres of land; acknowledges debt & makes satisfaction; court clerk; gives deposition (2); acts as witness Mr Thomas Hinson 35 action of debt against John Deare; high sheriff; action of debt on behalf of Lord Protector against John Salter & John Deare; gives deposition (3); action of trespass against Thomas Ward; acts as witness Robert Hud granted inheritance otherwise known as Hood; son of John Hood Edward Hull witness of Hawkins will Miss Margaret Hull heir in Hawkins will daughter of Edward Hull James Horner 43 gives deposition; action of debt for worked performed against estate of Nicholas Browne; gives a cow & calf as security of debt owed to Henry Morgan Mr Issac Ilive 40 gives deposition (2); sold cattle to Thomas Wetherly John Jenkins acts as witness; leases plantation from John Russell Hugh Lee receives IOU from Roger Baxter William Leedes petitions court to be released from Edward Tarant's share of debt that was divided between them; acts as witness Mr Loid action of debt against John Russell Rebecka Lumbard receives gift of cow (2) daughter of Francis Lumbard, dec'd Mrs. Sarah Marsh action of debt against estate of Valerus Leo; assigns Thomas Hinson her attorney Mrs. Elizabeth Martin charged w/ defamation, convicted wife of Robert Martin must pay fine & publically acknowledge her offense Robert Martin Planter sells cow to William Leedes & Edward Tarant; sells cow to Charles Steward; sells cow to John Dobb; sells plantation to John Dobb & Thomas Witherell; pleads court to be released from fine of wife's defamation conviction due to hardship, partial dismissal o Mrs Francis Morgan 30 gives deposition Mr Henry Morgan 42 present at court; action of debt against estate of Andrew Hanson; gives deposition; action of debt against John Deare; appraiser of estate of Nicholas Browne Peter Parker acts as witness Nicholas Pickard 46 gives deposition (2) otherwise known as Picurd William Price 30 charged with theft, convicted & being unable to pay fine, must return to court & make public acknowledgment of his offense, must repair Cranie Bridge, also b/c he was living in household of John Salter, must no longer remain in his house; must pay fine fo Thomas Reade 17 gives deposition John Ringgold 20 gives deposition Thomas Ringgold present at court; action of debt against Thomas Hill Sr; action of debt of work against John Salter; acts as witness Edward Rogers charged with discharging a gun on the Sabbath to kill a turkey; warrant issued for his arrest for failing to appear in court; admits to killing turkey, but claims ignorance of ban on killing on Sundays, no further penalty is imposed upon him being his fir Capt John Russell 34 present at court; action of debt against estate of Edward Tarant; action of debt against estate of Nicholas Browne; gives deposition; charged w/ fighting on the Sabbath Jane Salter charged w/ theft wife of John Salter John Salter 32 charged w/ theft, convicted & not permitted to kill any hogs w/o 2 neighbors w/ him & must give evidence of killed hogs marks; gives gift of cow to Rebecka Lumbard; must pay fine for his wifes' taking God's name in vain; acts as witness; gives deposition; Miss Tabitha Short accounting of her inheritance daughter of Robert Short, decd 9/15/1656 held by Henry Morgan John Smith charge for killing a turkey belonging to Thomas Bradnox Mr Thomas South 38 action of debt against John Salter; gives deposition (2); acts as witness Oliver Sprye acts as witness Charles Steward otherwise known as Stewart, Stuart Henry Telior 26 gives deposition otherwise known as Tailor, Taylor Capt Robert Vaughan action of debt against estate of Andrew Hanson; makes gift of cow to Rebecka Lumbard; action of debt against estate of Nicholas Browne; sell a bull, barren cow, & heifer to John Salter; appraiser of Nicholas Browne estate Mr Thomas Ward acknowledges debt; charged w/ failing to plant corn Mr Joseph Weickes 36 present at court; action of debt otherwise known as Weeckes, Wickes against estate of Edward Tarant; acts as witness (2); gives deposition; charged w/ bastardry w/ Mary Hartwell Thomas Wetherly John Winchester 29 gives deposition; ordered to appraise estate of Edward Tarant Margret Winchester 35 gives deposition Thomas Witherell 47 action of debt against estate of otherwise known as Wetherall Nicholas Browne; gives deposition -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------