John Smith1
M, #102511, b. before 1638, d. 23 September 1707
| Last Edited | 24 Sep 2025 |
John Smith was born before 1638 at England.1 He married Lyle Jane MacKay circa 1681 at Calvert Co., Maryland, USA,
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands.1
John Smith died on 23 September 1707 at Mattapany Landing, Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Smith, John (planter), Mattapany Landing, Prince George's County, Maryland 3rd Sept., 1707; 23rd Sept., 1707.
To Rev. Nathaniel Taylor and to Mary, dau. of James Mullikin., personalty.
To Ellen Mullikin, dau. of same, part of 110 A., "Thropland," bought of Capt. James Keech; she dying without issue, to pass to Mary afsd. and hrs.
To eld. and young. daus. of Richard Chaffy, personalty.
To John, son of Jonathan Prather, and his hrs., 1/2 of 500 A., "Hope Yard," and 154 A., "Hope's Addition," both tracts on eastern branch Potomac R.
To nephew John Bowie, land bought of Robert Brooke, part of "Brooke Wood," house and lot at Nottingham Town on Patuxent R. and personalty, including Scotch boy Robert Maconaugh.
To wife Jane, dwelling plantation, 350 A., part of Brookfield," during life, land to pass to sd. nephew John Bowie and hrs, at her decease. He dying without issue., to pass to brother Thomas Prather,
To wife and nephew afsd., joint exs., and their hrs., residue of personalty, including Betty Gard, Jane Gallary., Thomas Daniell and George Dunbarr.
No bequest to sd. John Bowie to be sold without consent of Robert Bradly or James Stoddard.
Test: Robt. Bradley, Wm. Conly, Geo, Dunbar. 12, 150.
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Mr. John Smith 28.115 I PG £469.12.8
Appraisers: William Joseph, Roger Brooke.
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Mr. John Smith 27.1 I CH £63.6.9 Mar 26 1707/8
Appraisers: Capt. William Harbert, Mr. Benjamin Hall.
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John Smith 30.235 A PG £469.12.8 £107.5.8 Nov 3 1709
Received from: Isaac Milner (merchant in London), Capt. John Hyde (merchant in London), Capt. Keyser (merchant in London), Mr. Arden Carleton (merchant in London), Mr. Benjamin Bradley (merchant in London), Mr. David Dennis (merchant in London), Mr. Tobias Bowles (merchant in Deale), Capt. Timothy Keyser, Mr. David Dennis, Thomas Greenfield, Thomas Beale.
Payments to: Dr. Patrick Hepbourn, John Prater, Thomas Brook, Esq. Legatees: Mary Mullikin wife of John Bowie, Mr. Nathaniel Taylor, daughters (unnamed) of Richard Chaffey.
Executors: Jane Smith, Hon. Robert Bradly, Esq. and James Stodert executors in trust for John Bowie during his minority.
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James Thomas 21.372 ICH £25.16.10 Apr 26 1702
Appraiserst John Smith, Thomas Coleman,
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Carr, Peter, Charles County, 21st Sept., 1680; 19th Apr., 1683.
To Robert, Charles, Joseph, Eliza: and Sarah Douglass, sons and daus. of Col. John Douglass, late of Charles County, personalty; part of same being a debt due testator by Sarah Douglass, now wife of Ralph Smith, and mother of sd. legatees.
To Peter, son of George Mackmillion, at 16 yrs; Jane, wife of John Smith; James, son of James Tyer, and child. of George Newman, personalty.
Ex. Jas. Tyer.
Test: Wm. Philmore, Jno. Gilby, Edm. Dinnis. 4. 12.
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1696-1702 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber A, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Deed, 6 June 1700
From: THOMAS BROOKE of P. G. County, Esq.
To: JOHN SMITH of P. G. County, planter
Price; 100 pounds sterling
Property: The 12 acre and 130 acre tracts being part of "Brookes Field" bounding on Brookes Creek Branch, land of JOHN SMITH being also formerly part of "Brookes Field," on land of Major NICHOLAS SEWELL, and on Bridge Branch.
Signature: THO. BROOKE
Wit.: THO. GREENFIELD, R. BRADLY
Ackn'd: THOMAS BROOKE and wife BARBARA, 6 June 1700 Recorded: 18 October 1700, Vol. A, Page 215
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1702-1709 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber C, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio 151a: Indenture, 5 Dec 1705
From: James Keech of St. Mary's County, Gent.
To: John Smith, planter of Prince George's County
For 90£a parcel of 110 acres taken from a tract of 900 acres called Thorpland in Prince George's County near Collington Branch; bound by Perry's Bridge on the road to Capt. Brock Signed: James Keech
Memorandum: 5 Dec 1705 deed acknowledge by Capt. James Reach and Elizabeth, his wife Witnessed: R. Bradly and James Stoddart
Alienation: 1 Jan 1705 John Smith paid the sum of 5a/6p for 110 acres of Thorpland
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1702-1709 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber C, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio 169: Indenture, 12 Jul 1706
From: Robert Brooke, planter of Calvert County
To: John Smith, planter of Prince George's County
For 150£a 225 acre tract of land part of a larger tract called Freindshipp formerly Brookewood In Prince George's County; bounded by land of Baker Brooke
Signed: Rob't Brooke
Memorandum: 12 Jul 1706 Robert and Grace Brooke ack'd deed before Jn. Mackall and The. Hero Witnessed: John Boon and Benj. Mackall
Alienation: 18 Jul 1706 John Smith paid the sum of 4s and a sixpence to Henry Botteler
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1720-1726 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber I, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio:: 694 6 Feb 1717 Deposition of William Prater, planter of Prince George's County, aged 40 years; mentions Ninian Beall and his father-in law John Smith, and Thomas Prather, brother of William; also division of land called Orphan's Gift; also William Powell's Canfield;
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: ORPHANS GIFT; Owner: Smith, John: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Aug 22, 1688: Ref: Liber 22 f 427 : Map Location: U-08
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: SMITHS PASTURE; Owner: Smith, John: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Aug 30, 1695: Ref: Liber BB#3 f 147: Map Location: U-17
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: SMITHS GRENS; Owner: Smith, John: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Aug 30, 1695: Ref: Liber BB#3 f 145: Map Location: U-18
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: TURRULL GREEN; Owner: Smith, John: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Nov 30, 1695: Ref: Liber BB#3 f 142: Map Location: U-18.1
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands.1
John Smith died on 23 September 1707 at Mattapany Landing, Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Smith, John (planter), Mattapany Landing, Prince George's County, Maryland 3rd Sept., 1707; 23rd Sept., 1707.
To Rev. Nathaniel Taylor and to Mary, dau. of James Mullikin., personalty.
To Ellen Mullikin, dau. of same, part of 110 A., "Thropland," bought of Capt. James Keech; she dying without issue, to pass to Mary afsd. and hrs.
To eld. and young. daus. of Richard Chaffy, personalty.
To John, son of Jonathan Prather, and his hrs., 1/2 of 500 A., "Hope Yard," and 154 A., "Hope's Addition," both tracts on eastern branch Potomac R.
To nephew John Bowie, land bought of Robert Brooke, part of "Brooke Wood," house and lot at Nottingham Town on Patuxent R. and personalty, including Scotch boy Robert Maconaugh.
To wife Jane, dwelling plantation, 350 A., part of Brookfield," during life, land to pass to sd. nephew John Bowie and hrs, at her decease. He dying without issue., to pass to brother Thomas Prather,
To wife and nephew afsd., joint exs., and their hrs., residue of personalty, including Betty Gard, Jane Gallary., Thomas Daniell and George Dunbarr.
No bequest to sd. John Bowie to be sold without consent of Robert Bradly or James Stoddard.
Test: Robt. Bradley, Wm. Conly, Geo, Dunbar. 12, 150.
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Mr. John Smith 28.115 I PG £469.12.8
Appraisers: William Joseph, Roger Brooke.
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Mr. John Smith 27.1 I CH £63.6.9 Mar 26 1707/8
Appraisers: Capt. William Harbert, Mr. Benjamin Hall.
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John Smith 30.235 A PG £469.12.8 £107.5.8 Nov 3 1709
Received from: Isaac Milner (merchant in London), Capt. John Hyde (merchant in London), Capt. Keyser (merchant in London), Mr. Arden Carleton (merchant in London), Mr. Benjamin Bradley (merchant in London), Mr. David Dennis (merchant in London), Mr. Tobias Bowles (merchant in Deale), Capt. Timothy Keyser, Mr. David Dennis, Thomas Greenfield, Thomas Beale.
Payments to: Dr. Patrick Hepbourn, John Prater, Thomas Brook, Esq. Legatees: Mary Mullikin wife of John Bowie, Mr. Nathaniel Taylor, daughters (unnamed) of Richard Chaffey.
Executors: Jane Smith, Hon. Robert Bradly, Esq. and James Stodert executors in trust for John Bowie during his minority.
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James Thomas 21.372 ICH £25.16.10 Apr 26 1702
Appraiserst John Smith, Thomas Coleman,
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Carr, Peter, Charles County, 21st Sept., 1680; 19th Apr., 1683.
To Robert, Charles, Joseph, Eliza: and Sarah Douglass, sons and daus. of Col. John Douglass, late of Charles County, personalty; part of same being a debt due testator by Sarah Douglass, now wife of Ralph Smith, and mother of sd. legatees.
To Peter, son of George Mackmillion, at 16 yrs; Jane, wife of John Smith; James, son of James Tyer, and child. of George Newman, personalty.
Ex. Jas. Tyer.
Test: Wm. Philmore, Jno. Gilby, Edm. Dinnis. 4. 12.
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1696-1702 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber A, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Deed, 6 June 1700
From: THOMAS BROOKE of P. G. County, Esq.
To: JOHN SMITH of P. G. County, planter
Price; 100 pounds sterling
Property: The 12 acre and 130 acre tracts being part of "Brookes Field" bounding on Brookes Creek Branch, land of JOHN SMITH being also formerly part of "Brookes Field," on land of Major NICHOLAS SEWELL, and on Bridge Branch.
Signature: THO. BROOKE
Wit.: THO. GREENFIELD, R. BRADLY
Ackn'd: THOMAS BROOKE and wife BARBARA, 6 June 1700 Recorded: 18 October 1700, Vol. A, Page 215
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1702-1709 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber C, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio 151a: Indenture, 5 Dec 1705
From: James Keech of St. Mary's County, Gent.
To: John Smith, planter of Prince George's County
For 90£a parcel of 110 acres taken from a tract of 900 acres called Thorpland in Prince George's County near Collington Branch; bound by Perry's Bridge on the road to Capt. Brock Signed: James Keech
Memorandum: 5 Dec 1705 deed acknowledge by Capt. James Reach and Elizabeth, his wife Witnessed: R. Bradly and James Stoddart
Alienation: 1 Jan 1705 John Smith paid the sum of 5a/6p for 110 acres of Thorpland
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1702-1709 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber C, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio 169: Indenture, 12 Jul 1706
From: Robert Brooke, planter of Calvert County
To: John Smith, planter of Prince George's County
For 150£a 225 acre tract of land part of a larger tract called Freindshipp formerly Brookewood In Prince George's County; bounded by land of Baker Brooke
Signed: Rob't Brooke
Memorandum: 12 Jul 1706 Robert and Grace Brooke ack'd deed before Jn. Mackall and The. Hero Witnessed: John Boon and Benj. Mackall
Alienation: 18 Jul 1706 John Smith paid the sum of 4s and a sixpence to Henry Botteler
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1720-1726 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber I, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio:: 694 6 Feb 1717 Deposition of William Prater, planter of Prince George's County, aged 40 years; mentions Ninian Beall and his father-in law John Smith, and Thomas Prather, brother of William; also division of land called Orphan's Gift; also William Powell's Canfield;
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: ORPHANS GIFT; Owner: Smith, John: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Aug 22, 1688: Ref: Liber 22 f 427 : Map Location: U-08
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: SMITHS PASTURE; Owner: Smith, John: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Aug 30, 1695: Ref: Liber BB#3 f 147: Map Location: U-17
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: SMITHS GRENS; Owner: Smith, John: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Aug 30, 1695: Ref: Liber BB#3 f 145: Map Location: U-18
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: TURRULL GREEN; Owner: Smith, John: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Nov 30, 1695: Ref: Liber BB#3 f 142: Map Location: U-18.1
Family | Lyle Jane MacKay b. 1635, d. 7 Dec 1713 |
Citations
- [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 24 September 2025. John Smith Bef 1638 - 1707: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I11419&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
William Prather1
M, #102512, b. 1677, d. 1747
| Father | Jonathan Prather1 b. 31 Aug 1630, d. b 21 Aug 1680 |
| Mother | Lyle Jane MacKay1 b. 1635, d. 7 Dec 1713 |
| Last Edited | 24 Sep 2025 |
William Prather was born in 1677 at Calvert Co., Maryland, USA.1 He married Anne Yates, daughter of George Yates and Mary Wells, in 1695 at St. Barnabas, Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA.2
William Prather died in 1747 at Queen Anne Parish, Calvert Co., Maryland, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Smith, Jane, widow of Jno. Smith, Prince George's County, 27th July, 1710; 7th Dec., 1713.
To sons William, Thos, and Jno. Prather, and to sons of Jonathan Prather, viz., Jonathan and Thomas, all household goods,
To Eliza:, eld. dau. of Jno. afsd., Priscilla, eld. dau. of Wm. afsd., Mary, eld. dau. of son Jno.* , and to Jane, dau. of James Mulliken, personalty.
To son William, a servant, Geo. Dunbar. grandchild., Ann, Martha, Jane, Susannah, child. of son Jonathan; to Thomas, Jno., Philip, Eleanor and Rachell, child. of son Thos; to Wm, Priscilla and Margrett, child. of William, and to Jno. and the young. next to John, child. of son John, personalty.
In event of death of any of child. afsd. before 17 yrs. of age, or of marriage of granddaus., the portion of such an one to pass to that branch of the family to which he or she belonged.
Exs.: Sons Wm., Thos. and Jno. afsd.
Test: George Dunbar, Jno. Bryan, Philip Lee. 13. 623.
* So appearing in will.
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Jane Smith 36C.41 A PG £187.3.7 £21.8.5 Sep 6 1715
Payments to: Mr. Robert Bradley, John Ruderford, John Boye, Joseph West, Robert Hall, William Grover, William Bladen, Esq., Mr. James Haddock.
Executor: William Prather.
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Jane Smith 37C,126 A PG £17,1,10 Feb 2 1716
A second inventory is cited in the amount of £295.13.5.
Payments to: Col. Thomas Sprigg, Phil. Keo, Henry French, Thomas Bishop, Esq, Bladen.
Distribution to: 14 grandchildren (unnamed).
Executor: William Prather.
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Jane Smith 37C.127 I PG £221.15.1 Feb 2 1716
List of debts: MM Benjamin & James Bradley, Mr. Timothy Keysar, Mr. John Hyde, Mr. James Stoddert.
Executor: William Prather.
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Mr. John Hallum 32C.31 A PG £120.7.6 £58.1.7 Aug 8 1711
Payments to: Elisabeth Clark, Dr. Patrick Hepburn, Mr. John Gerrard for Millner & Co., Mr. Jonathon White, Mr. John Batie, Dr. Charles Burgess, William Prather, Mr. Robert Bradley, Weldon Jefferson, Andrew Castela, Elisabeth Danill, Joseph West, Mr. Thomas Clegett, Benjamin Berry.
Administratrix: Mary Holmeard (widow), now wife of Mr. James Holmeard.
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Children of Ann(e) YATES and William Nathan PRATHER are:
i. William Nathan PRATHER was born 8 MAR 1699/1700 in Calvert County, Maryland, and died ABT AUG 1780 in Prince George's County, Maryland. He married Martha PRATHER BET 1722 AND 1724 in St. John Par., Prince George's County, Maryland, daughter of Jonathan PRATHER and Elizabeth BIGGERS. She was born ABT 1707 in Calvert County, Maryland, and died 20 SEP 1780 in MD.
ii. Jane PRATHER was born 12 OCT 1703 in Piscataway, Queen Anne Par., Prince George's County, Maryland, and died BEF 5 DEC 1782 in MD. She married William WARD 27 DEC 1723. She married Soloman TURNER BEF 13 MAR 1733. He died BEF 22 NOV 1757.
iii. Priscilla PRATHER was born 21 SEP 1707 in Piscataway, Queen Anne Par., Prince George's County, Maryland, and died 1801. She married William BRASHEAR 11 JUN 1734 in Prince George's County, Maryland.
iv. Margaret PRATHER was born 8 SEP 1709 in Prince George's County, Maryland, and died AFT 1733.
v. Joseph PRATHER was born 11 JUL 1711 in Leeland, Queen Anne Par., Prince George's County, Maryland. He married NN. He married Elizabeth WELCH 12 JUN 1781 in Prince George's County, Maryland.
vi. John PRATHER was born 12 JUN 1715 in Prince George's County, Maryland, and died 3 NOV 1796 in Prince George's County, Maryland. He married Rachel ODELL ABT 1735 in Queen Anne's Par., Anne Arundel County, Maryland, daughter of Thomasº ODELL and Margaretº BEALL. She was born 1717, and died BEF 1795.
vii. Sarah PRATHER was born 23 MAR 1716 in Prince George's County, Maryland. She married William PRATHER 15 JAN 1739 in Prince George's County, Maryland, son of Jonathan PRATHER and Jane MULLIKIN. He was born 1712.
viii. Elizabeth PRATHER was born 1718 in Prince George's County, Maryland
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John Prather 2.136 PG £149.6.6 Jan 7 1718 Jun 3 1719
Servants mentioned: Jacob Fann,
Appraisers: Samuell Duall, Charles Walker.
Creditors: Joseph Belt.
Next of kin: William Prather (brother).
Administratrix: Katherine Prather (widow).
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1720-1726 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber I, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio:: 694 Deposition of William Prater, planter of Prince George's County, aged 40 years; mentions Ninian Beall and his father-in law John Smith, and Thomas Prather, brother of William; also division of land called Orphan's Gift; also William Powell's Canfield; 6 Feb 1717
1720-1726 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber I, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio:: 596 o Deposition of William Prather, planter of Prince George's County, aged 60 odd years; mentions Col. Beall, Orphan's Gift, William Powell; 2 Oct 1724
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Prince George's Land Records 1739-1743 - Liber Y -Page 523.
Jul 9, 1742 from John Prather of PG, planter, to George Cross Jr of PG, for 30 £sterling, part of a tract of land in Page called Orphans Gift, and that part of the land that lays between the part that formerly belonged to William Prather and the part that formerly belonged to Jonathan Prather, containing and laid out for about 150 acres. Signed - John Prather Jr. Wit - John Child, Benj Jacob, Nath Wickham*, Jos Belt Jr*. Elinor, the wife of the sd John Prather, acknowledged that she willingly made over all her right in the sd land to sd Cross. Recorded Aug 1, 1742.
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Land Records of Prince George's County. Maryland
Liber T, Page 81
Recorded at request of William Prather, Jr., 20 Mar 1733:
13 Mar 1733; Indenture between William Prather., planter, and William Prather, Jr., planter; for £10; a parcel Turkie Flight at the head of a draught running into pine branch of the north east branch of the Eastern Branch of the Potomac; containing 100 acres;/s/ William Prather, Sr. (mark); wit. John Prather, Jr., John Prather; ack. Anne Prather, wife of William
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Land Records of Prince George's County. Maryland
Liber T, Page 82
Recorded at request of William Prather, Jr., 20 Mar 1733
William Prather, Sr., for £10.8, part of a legacy beqathed by my mother, Jane Smith, to my son William, cattle; 13 Mar 1733.1
William Prather died in 1747 at Queen Anne Parish, Calvert Co., Maryland, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Smith, Jane, widow of Jno. Smith, Prince George's County, 27th July, 1710; 7th Dec., 1713.
To sons William, Thos, and Jno. Prather, and to sons of Jonathan Prather, viz., Jonathan and Thomas, all household goods,
To Eliza:, eld. dau. of Jno. afsd., Priscilla, eld. dau. of Wm. afsd., Mary, eld. dau. of son Jno.* , and to Jane, dau. of James Mulliken, personalty.
To son William, a servant, Geo. Dunbar. grandchild., Ann, Martha, Jane, Susannah, child. of son Jonathan; to Thomas, Jno., Philip, Eleanor and Rachell, child. of son Thos; to Wm, Priscilla and Margrett, child. of William, and to Jno. and the young. next to John, child. of son John, personalty.
In event of death of any of child. afsd. before 17 yrs. of age, or of marriage of granddaus., the portion of such an one to pass to that branch of the family to which he or she belonged.
Exs.: Sons Wm., Thos. and Jno. afsd.
Test: George Dunbar, Jno. Bryan, Philip Lee. 13. 623.
* So appearing in will.
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Jane Smith 36C.41 A PG £187.3.7 £21.8.5 Sep 6 1715
Payments to: Mr. Robert Bradley, John Ruderford, John Boye, Joseph West, Robert Hall, William Grover, William Bladen, Esq., Mr. James Haddock.
Executor: William Prather.
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Jane Smith 37C,126 A PG £17,1,10 Feb 2 1716
A second inventory is cited in the amount of £295.13.5.
Payments to: Col. Thomas Sprigg, Phil. Keo, Henry French, Thomas Bishop, Esq, Bladen.
Distribution to: 14 grandchildren (unnamed).
Executor: William Prather.
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Jane Smith 37C.127 I PG £221.15.1 Feb 2 1716
List of debts: MM Benjamin & James Bradley, Mr. Timothy Keysar, Mr. John Hyde, Mr. James Stoddert.
Executor: William Prather.
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Mr. John Hallum 32C.31 A PG £120.7.6 £58.1.7 Aug 8 1711
Payments to: Elisabeth Clark, Dr. Patrick Hepburn, Mr. John Gerrard for Millner & Co., Mr. Jonathon White, Mr. John Batie, Dr. Charles Burgess, William Prather, Mr. Robert Bradley, Weldon Jefferson, Andrew Castela, Elisabeth Danill, Joseph West, Mr. Thomas Clegett, Benjamin Berry.
Administratrix: Mary Holmeard (widow), now wife of Mr. James Holmeard.
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Children of Ann(e) YATES and William Nathan PRATHER are:
i. William Nathan PRATHER was born 8 MAR 1699/1700 in Calvert County, Maryland, and died ABT AUG 1780 in Prince George's County, Maryland. He married Martha PRATHER BET 1722 AND 1724 in St. John Par., Prince George's County, Maryland, daughter of Jonathan PRATHER and Elizabeth BIGGERS. She was born ABT 1707 in Calvert County, Maryland, and died 20 SEP 1780 in MD.
ii. Jane PRATHER was born 12 OCT 1703 in Piscataway, Queen Anne Par., Prince George's County, Maryland, and died BEF 5 DEC 1782 in MD. She married William WARD 27 DEC 1723. She married Soloman TURNER BEF 13 MAR 1733. He died BEF 22 NOV 1757.
iii. Priscilla PRATHER was born 21 SEP 1707 in Piscataway, Queen Anne Par., Prince George's County, Maryland, and died 1801. She married William BRASHEAR 11 JUN 1734 in Prince George's County, Maryland.
iv. Margaret PRATHER was born 8 SEP 1709 in Prince George's County, Maryland, and died AFT 1733.
v. Joseph PRATHER was born 11 JUL 1711 in Leeland, Queen Anne Par., Prince George's County, Maryland. He married NN. He married Elizabeth WELCH 12 JUN 1781 in Prince George's County, Maryland.
vi. John PRATHER was born 12 JUN 1715 in Prince George's County, Maryland, and died 3 NOV 1796 in Prince George's County, Maryland. He married Rachel ODELL ABT 1735 in Queen Anne's Par., Anne Arundel County, Maryland, daughter of Thomasº ODELL and Margaretº BEALL. She was born 1717, and died BEF 1795.
vii. Sarah PRATHER was born 23 MAR 1716 in Prince George's County, Maryland. She married William PRATHER 15 JAN 1739 in Prince George's County, Maryland, son of Jonathan PRATHER and Jane MULLIKIN. He was born 1712.
viii. Elizabeth PRATHER was born 1718 in Prince George's County, Maryland
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John Prather 2.136 PG £149.6.6 Jan 7 1718 Jun 3 1719
Servants mentioned: Jacob Fann,
Appraisers: Samuell Duall, Charles Walker.
Creditors: Joseph Belt.
Next of kin: William Prather (brother).
Administratrix: Katherine Prather (widow).
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1720-1726 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber I, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio:: 694 Deposition of William Prater, planter of Prince George's County, aged 40 years; mentions Ninian Beall and his father-in law John Smith, and Thomas Prather, brother of William; also division of land called Orphan's Gift; also William Powell's Canfield; 6 Feb 1717
1720-1726 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber I, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio:: 596 o Deposition of William Prather, planter of Prince George's County, aged 60 odd years; mentions Col. Beall, Orphan's Gift, William Powell; 2 Oct 1724
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Prince George's Land Records 1739-1743 - Liber Y -Page 523.
Jul 9, 1742 from John Prather of PG, planter, to George Cross Jr of PG, for 30 £sterling, part of a tract of land in Page called Orphans Gift, and that part of the land that lays between the part that formerly belonged to William Prather and the part that formerly belonged to Jonathan Prather, containing and laid out for about 150 acres. Signed - John Prather Jr. Wit - John Child, Benj Jacob, Nath Wickham*, Jos Belt Jr*. Elinor, the wife of the sd John Prather, acknowledged that she willingly made over all her right in the sd land to sd Cross. Recorded Aug 1, 1742.
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Land Records of Prince George's County. Maryland
Liber T, Page 81
Recorded at request of William Prather, Jr., 20 Mar 1733:
13 Mar 1733; Indenture between William Prather., planter, and William Prather, Jr., planter; for £10; a parcel Turkie Flight at the head of a draught running into pine branch of the north east branch of the Eastern Branch of the Potomac; containing 100 acres;/s/ William Prather, Sr. (mark); wit. John Prather, Jr., John Prather; ack. Anne Prather, wife of William
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Land Records of Prince George's County. Maryland
Liber T, Page 82
Recorded at request of William Prather, Jr., 20 Mar 1733
William Prather, Sr., for £10.8, part of a legacy beqathed by my mother, Jane Smith, to my son William, cattle; 13 Mar 1733.1
Family | Anne Yates b. 1677, d. a 1732 |
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Citations
- [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 24 September 2025. William Prather 1677 - 1747: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I11048&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
- [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 24 September 2025. Anne Yates 1677 - Aft 1732: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I11904&tree=Tree1
Anne Yates1
F, #102513, b. 1677, d. after 1732
| Father | George Yates2 b. c 1640, d. b 11 Nov 1691 |
| Mother | Mary Wells3 b. 1637, d. 21 Jan 1698 |
| Last Edited | 24 Sep 2025 |
Anne Yates was born in 1677 at South River Hundred, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA.1 She married William Prather, son of Jonathan Prather and Lyle Jane MacKay, in 1695 at St. Barnabas, Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA.1
Anne Yates died after 1732 at Queen Anne Parish, Calvert Co., Maryland, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Received "Charley" in Baltimore County, Maryland -- 360 acres, in her father's w ill of 1691
Birth: ABT 1672 in Calvert County, Maryland
Death: AFT 1735 in MD
Father: George YATES b: ABT 1640 in MD
Mother: Mary WELLS b: ABT 1647 in Norfolk County, Virginia
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Land Records of Prince George's County. Maryland
Liber T, Page 81
Recorded at request of William Prather, Jr., 20 Mar 1733:
13 Mar 1733; Indenture between William Prather, planter, and William Prather, Jr., planter; for £10; a parcel Turkie Flight at the head of a draught running into pine branch of the north east branch of the Eastern Branch of the Potomac; containing 100 acres;/s/ William Prather, Sr. (mark); wit. John Prather, Jr., John Prather; ack. Anne Prather, wife of William
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Land Records of Prince George's County. Maryland
Liber T, Page 82
Recorded at request of William Prather, Jr., 20 Mar 1733
William Prather, Sr., for £10.8, part of a legacy beqathed by my mother, Jane Smith, to my son William, cattle; 13 Mar 1733.1
Anne Yates died after 1732 at Queen Anne Parish, Calvert Co., Maryland, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Received "Charley" in Baltimore County, Maryland -- 360 acres, in her father's w ill of 1691
Birth: ABT 1672 in Calvert County, Maryland
Death: AFT 1735 in MD
Father: George YATES b: ABT 1640 in MD
Mother: Mary WELLS b: ABT 1647 in Norfolk County, Virginia
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Land Records of Prince George's County. Maryland
Liber T, Page 81
Recorded at request of William Prather, Jr., 20 Mar 1733:
13 Mar 1733; Indenture between William Prather, planter, and William Prather, Jr., planter; for £10; a parcel Turkie Flight at the head of a draught running into pine branch of the north east branch of the Eastern Branch of the Potomac; containing 100 acres;/s/ William Prather, Sr. (mark); wit. John Prather, Jr., John Prather; ack. Anne Prather, wife of William
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Land Records of Prince George's County. Maryland
Liber T, Page 82
Recorded at request of William Prather, Jr., 20 Mar 1733
William Prather, Sr., for £10.8, part of a legacy beqathed by my mother, Jane Smith, to my son William, cattle; 13 Mar 1733.1
Family | William Prather b. 1677, d. 1747 |
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Citations
- [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 24 September 2025. Anne Yates 1677 - Aft 1732: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I11904&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
- [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 24 September 2025. George Yates Abt 1640 - 1691: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I22880&tree=Tree1
- [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 24 September 2025. Mary Wells 1637 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I91881&tree=Tree1
George Yates1
M, #102514, b. circa 1640, d. before 11 November 1691
| Last Edited | 24 Sep 2025 |
George Yates was born circa 1640 at Ufton Court, Lyford, Berkshire, England.1 He married Mary Wells in 1672 at Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.2,1
George Yates died before 11 November 1691 at Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA; Date of probate.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Researched by J.R. Dunavan
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James Hughes 2005-09-14 12:12:29
Notes
The following is an exact copy of the last will and testament of George Yate. (Wills, Liber 2,folio 228).
In the name of God Amen I George Yate of Anne Arundel County in the Province of Maryland being weake in Body but of perfect mind and Memory Praise be
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George Yate 11A.33-1/2 W AA Jun 6 1691 Nov 11 ----
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Mr. George YATE, Esq. aka: Mr. George YATES I 1: Gent. 2: Bef. May 17, 1670 Deputy Surveyor of the Lord Proprietor of MD (by May 17, 1670-1684) 3: November 03, 1683 Commissioner (appointed) b 1: 1642 Ufton Court, Lyford, Buckland Parish, Berkshire, England b 2: Abt. 1640 Abingdon, Buckland Parish, Berkshire, England b 3: Abt. 1640 Ufton Court, Lyford, Buckland Parish, Berkshire, England Occupation: tobacco planter Emigration: Bef. 1665 England Immigration: Bef. 1665 MD Will: June 06, 1691 Anne Arundel County, Maryland d: Bet. June 06 - November 11, 1691 in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Burial: 1691 All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Probate: November 11, 1691 Anne Arundel County, Maryland Property 1: 1666 1000 acres, 'Lyford', Talbot County, Maryland (patent) Property 2: 1666 25 acres, 'Chance', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 3: 1667 160 acres, 'Radnage'/'Radnige', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 4: 1667 750 acres, 'Birkhead's Chance', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 5: 1668 170 acres, 'Yate's Inheritance', on S. side of the Patapsco River, Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 6: 1668 500 acres, 'Ufton's Court', Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 7: 1671 230 acres, 'Mascall's Rest', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 8: 1671 300 acres, 'Happy Choice', Calvert County, Maryland (patent) Property 9: 1672 200 acres, 'Locust Thicket', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 10: 1673 300 acres, 'Rowdown', Calvert County, Maryland (patent) Property 11: 1674 200 acres, 'Sway', Prince George's County, Maryland (patent) Property 12: September 24, 1677 ? acres, 'Greenwood', W. side of the Patuxent River, MD (deed from George Wells) Property 13: September 24, 1677 ? acres, 'West Phalia', on the Dividing Creek of the Patuxent River, MD (deed from George Wells) Property 14: September 24, 1677 1030 acres, 'Vale of Benjamin', West side of the main branch of the Dividing Creek of the Patuxent, MD (deed from George Wells) Property 15: 1679 100 acres, 'Narrow', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 16: 1679 250 acres, 'Denchworth', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 17: 1679 480 acres, 'Betty's Choice, Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 18: 1680 118 acres, 'Stopp'/'Stopling', Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 19: 1680 800 acres, 'Rich Levell', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 20: 1681 600 acres, 'Padworth Farm', Pringe Georges County, MD (patent) Property 21: 1682 440 acres, 'Lower Granary', Prince George's County, Maryland (patent) Property 22: February 06, 1682/83 250 acres, 'Denchworth', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (sold) Property 23: 1684 140 acres, 'Yate's Forbearance', N. side of Patapsco River, Baltimore (now Howard) County, MD (patent) Property 24: 1684 214 acres, 'Come by Chance', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 25: 1684 360 acres, 'Charney'/'Charley', N.E. branch of Patapsco River, Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 26: 1684 770 acres, 'Yate's His Forbearance', Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 27: December 03, 1684 118 acres, 'Stopp'/'Stopling', Baltimore County, Maryland (sold) Property 28: 1685 118 acres, 'Lowell's Addition', Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 29: July 09, 1689 230 acres, 'Mascall's Rest', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (sold) Property 30: Bef. June 06, 1691 600 acres, part of 'Rich Levell', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (sold) Property 31: June 06, 1691 113 acres, on N. branch of Putuxin River, Anne Arundel County, Maryland (willed to wife Mary Wells) Property 32: June 06, 1691 118 acres, 'Lowell's Addition', Baltimore County, Maryland (willed to step-dau. Elizabeth Plummer) Property 33: June 06, 1691 140 acres, 'Yate's Forbearance', N. side of Patapsco River, Baltimore County, Maryland (willed to son George) Property 34: June 06, 1691 200 acres, part of 'Rich Levell', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (willed to step-dau. Elizabeth Plummer) Property 35: June 06, 1691 200 acres, 'The Range', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (willed to wife Mary Wells) Property 36: June 06, 1691 360 acres, 'Charney'/'Charley', N.E. branch of Patapsco River, Baltimore County, Maryland (willed to dau. Anne) Property 37: June 06, 1691 600 acres, 'Padworth Farm', Pringe Georges County, MD (willed to son John) Property 38: June 06, 1691 770 acres, 'Yate's His Forbearance', on Patapsco River, Baltimore County, Maryland (willed to sons George & John
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Yate, Joseph A. A. Co., 6th June, 1691; 11th Nov., -.
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not my research, but an excellent write up
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=david_hughey&id=I140095
ron_custer--Katrherine Strode descendants]
The Yate family of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, began with George Yate, Gent., who settled there on or before 1664. He was a scion of an armorial family of Great Britain, which is proved by the fact that he willed to his eldest son" my silver seal with my Coat of Arms Ingraven thereon," (Wills, Liber 2, folio 228, Hall of Records, Annapolis). Unfortunately the original will has not been preserved to ascertain if he placed in wax his arms beside his signature - a custom of the early Maryland gentry. Nor have any known private documents come down to the present generation with the seal to establish which branch of the English or Irish Yate families he belonged. Furthermore, no old silver has been found by the family displaying the crest or the arms. It was probably a goat's head of some form as that was the most common for the name Yate, particularly in Berkshire (Fairbairn's Book of Crests).
It is generally accepted, however that he was of the English branch, in as much as he was a "cousin" of Jerome Whyte, Esq., one time Surveyor General of the Province and Deputy Governor. During a controversy over a land survey of George Saughier, Gent., Jerome Whyte stated on Mar 13, 1670/1, the land be laid out by my cousin George Yate, who is best informed of the situation thereof." (Land Office, Liber 12, Folio 5589, Annapolis). George Yate was always styled "Gent," and was educated, being well versed in mathematics for he was His Lordship?s Deputy Surveyor with Anne Arundel County as his district. He always signed his name George Yate without the s --the latter being added by later generations.
The earliest reference found for George Yate was on 2 Mar 1664/5, when he was serving on the jury of the Province Court. (Archives of Maryland, Vol. 49, Page 393). No record as been found for his original application for land. The next record of George Yate is on 4 Nov 1665, when he conveyed to Daniel Johnson, of Anne Arundel County, the plantation known as "Great Brushy Neck" lying between the Severn River and Magothy Bay consisting of 150 acres of land. The deed was signed as George Yate, with Abell Browne and Abraham Child as witnesses. No wife waived dower. (A.A. Deeds, Liber IH no.2 Folio 240, Ha11 of Records, Annapolis).
It is therefore shown that George Yate was in the Province at a sufficient date prior to 2 Mar 1665 to qualify as a juryman, and by Nov 1665 had purchased land, holding it for a time and conveying it to another party. Unfortunately all recorded deeds in Anne Arundel County, were destroyed by fire in or about 1712, but the above named deed was brought to the Clerk of the Court by John Summerland (Sunderland) who was then seized of the plantation and requested that the deed be duly recorded.
It was not so long after settlement in Maryland that George Yate became actively engaged in public service. At the session of the General Assembly held at St. Mary?s City during April-May 1669, George Yate of A. A. County, was voted 7,200 lbs, of tobacco for service performed during that year. (Archives of Mary1and, Vol. 2, Page 228).
He participated in the punitive expedition against the Nanticoke Indians of the Eastern Shore, and for his service he received by vote of the General Assembly in November 1678, 40 lbs of tobacco. (Archives of Maryland, Vol. 7, p.96). By this small amount of tobacco, it is believed that he served in a minor capacity and not as a commissioned officer. This fact somewhat disproves the tradition in one branch of the family that he was formerly an officer in the English Army, and was retired through the loss of an arm in the service. Furthermore, in as much as military titles were used quite frequently in those days, it is believed that If he were a retired English Officer, he would have been referred to or styled with his military title. His most honorable public service, however, seems to be that of Deputy Surveyor of Anne Arundel County, the earliest record of his service in this capacity being 17 May 17 1670. He served continuously until 1684, when he became incapacitated through lameness.
At a meeting of the Privy Council held on 22 Nov 1671, it was shown that "George Yate, Deputy Surveyor in Anne Arundel County" in a survey for John Fowellton on 17 May 1670 had inadvertently given a bound oak on the land of Gabriel Scott as a land mark instead of Gabriel Parrott. (Archives of Maryland, Vol..5., p., 99. The following appears under his signature. (Chancery Court Proceedings, Liber CD, folio 230, Land Office, Annapolis). "To the Right Honorable the Lord Proprietor of Maryland and Avalon: Lord Baron of Baltimore & c, 15 Mar 1678/9. By virtue of a Special Warrant bearing a date of the twentieth day of Feb 1677 ..... that I, George Yate, Deputy Surveyor under Baker Brooke, Esq., Surveyor General, have laid out and resurveyed for William Hunt a parcel of land called Maidstone afterward possessed and held of one William Crosley for 350 acres of land as it appears. Beginneth .... and now laid out for 450 acres of land more or less To be held of the Manor of Anne Arundel. Signed, George Yate, Deputy Surveyor." George continued as Deputy Surveyor under Vincent Lowe until 26 Jun 1684 when he was declared incapable to officate as Deputy Surveyor because of lameness and other problems. (Archives of Maryland, Vol. 51, Page 227).
1679 - May 13, Geo. Yates sold tract of land "Holland Range," owner in 1702 was Anthony of Herring Creek, Anne Arundel Co.
On August 9, 1681, George Yate of Anne Arundel County, Gent., conveyed to Robert Hooper, of the same County, Cooper, "Betty's Choice", of 450 acres lying in Baltimore County, adjoining to the lands of Colonel George Wells, Called "Benjamin's Choice", bordering White Marsh and Cranberry Swamp, for a consideration of 6000 pounds of tobacco together with all buildings and improvements. The conveyance was signed by George Yate while Mary Yate, his wife, waived her dower rights. The witnesses were Henry Hanslap, Mathias Prosper and Mark Richardson.( Baltimore County deeds, Liber R W #--, folio 80 )
At the same time there was recorded in Baltimore County the following: (Baltimore County Deeds, Liber R M, Hs, folio 82 ). "I George Yale of Anne Arundel County in the province of Maryland, Gent., am held and firmly bound unto Robert Hooper of Anne Arundel county, Cooper, for 1200 pounds of tobacco....".
On February 6, 1682/3, George Yate, of Anne Arundel County, Gent., conveyed for a consideration of 3500 pounds of tobacco to George Hope, of this county, Planter, the 250 acres tract "Denchworth" lying at Curtin Creek on the south side of the Patapsco River bounding on Shore Branch and Spring Branch, and adjoining the land formerly held by Quinton Barker (Parker) and now in the possession of William Slade, the same tract "Denchworth", having been patented by George Yate on July 18, 1679. Thomas Bland and Henry Hanslap were witnesses to the transaction. George Yate consented to the sale, while his wife Mary Yate, waived dower before Thomas Taylor, Esq., and William Burgess, Esq., two justices of the Provinical Court.
The bond was dated February 6, 1692/3 by which George Yate obligated himself to George Hope, Planter, for 7000 pounds of tobacco as security for the performances of covenants in deed of the same date. The witnesses were Thomas Taylor, William Burgess, Thomas Bland and Henry Hanslap. (Baltimore County Deeds Liber RM H5 folio 82.)
Perhaps the most significant grant to George Yate was "Yate's Forebearance" which was granted to him by virtue of a warrant dated July 17, 1683, for 500 acres. The survey was made by Thomas Lightfoot, Deputy Surveyor, under Vincent Lowe, the Surveyor General, for 140 acres known as "Yate's Forebearance", lying in Baltimore County, near the main falls of the Patapsco adjoining the lands laid out for John Perss. (Land Office Liber 22, folio 3)
On September 3,1684,GeorgeYate,Gent.,and Mary his wife,conveyed to Thomas Lightfoot, of Baltimore County, Gent., for a valuable consideration (unnamed) and "for diver other good consideration them thereunto moving" the tract "Stopping", lying in Baltimore County between the lands of Captain Thomas Stockett on Bourn Branch adjoining "Hamers Towne", The deed was signed by George Yate, while his wife, Mary Yate, waived her third. The single witness was Henry Bonner. (Baltimore County deeds, Liber R M # HS, folio 140 ).
On December 3, 1684, George Yate, Gent., received from Thomas Lightfoot, Gent., for an unnamed valuable consideration land in Baltimore County lying on the west side of the Susquahanah River about one mile from the River side being a portion of the tract surveyed for Lightfoot for 760 acres, adjoining "Stockett's Choice" and "Bedell's Choice" Pasture, with all dwelling houses and improvements. No wife of Thomas Lightfoot waived dower, but the witness was Henry Bonner. (Baltimore County Deeds, Liber H M # Hs, foliio 117.
On July 9. 1689, George Yate, Gent., sold to Thomas Hooker, Planter of Anne Arundel County, "Mascall Nest", lying in Anne Arundel County on the west side of Patapaco River and on the west side of the Land of Orphan's Kinseys, containing 230 acres. The deed further stated that George Yate had received grant to this land from the Lord Proprietor in June 1680. George Yate signed the deed, while his wife Mary, waived dower. The witnesses were Richard Hanslap, James Kilis, and John Elsey. (Balt. Co. Deeds, Liber R M #H3, folio 310.)
George Yate was one of the largest patentees of land in the Province during the late seventeenth century, and before his death had acquired a landed estate exceeding several thousands of acres. The following shows a complete list of his patents together with the year of survey, the acreage, locations and the British place name, if any:
Year Plantation Acreage County British Place Name.
1666 Lyford 1,000 Talbot Place in Berkshire
1666 Chance 25 Anne Arundel
1667 Radnage (Radnidge) 160 Anne Arundel Parish in Bucking
1668 Ufton's Court 500 Baltimore Place in Berkshire
1667 Birkhead?s Chance 750 Anne Arundel
1668 Yate?s Inheritance 170 Anne Arundel
l 671 Mascall's Rest 230 Anne Arundel
1671 Happy Choice 300 Calvert
1672 Locust Thicket 200 Anne Arundel
1673 Rowdown 300 Calvert
1674 Sway 200 Prince Georges Parish in Hampshire
1679 Narrow 100 Anne Arundel
1679 Betty's Choice 480 Baltimore
1679 Denchworth 250 Anne Arundel Place in Berkshire
1680 Stopp 118 Baltimore
1680 Rich Levell 800 Anne Arundel
1681 Padworth Farms 600 Prince Georges Place in Berkshire
1682 Lower Granary 440 Prince Georges
1684 Yate's His Forbearance 770 Baltimore
1684 Yate's Forbearance 140 Anne Arundel
1684 Charley or 360 Baltimore Parish in Leicester
Charney Place in Berkshire
1684 Come by Chance 214 Anne Arundel
1685 Lowell's Addition 118 Baltimore
Yate's Inheritance on the south side of the Patapsco became the seat of his descendants. Yate's Forbearance near the main falls of the Patapsco also involved his descendants.
The first evidence that George had a wife was on 9 Aug 1781 when Mary Yate waived her dower rights at the sale of "Betty's Choyce." Similar waivers were made on 6 Feb 1682/3 at the sale of "Denchworth"; on 3 Dec 1684, "Stopling"; and 9 Jul 1689, Mascall Rest. George Yate sometime after May 4, 1671, married Mary, the widow of Thomas Stockett sometime before June, 1787, and the daughter of Richard Wells, Gent. Mary Wells had married sometime before June 1687, on which day Richard Wells, Sr., negotiated his will and bequeathed personalty to his daughter Mary, the wife of Thomas Stockett, ( Will, Liber 1, folio 387 Hall of records). Thomas Stockett, of Anne Arundel County, drew up his will on April 23, 1671, and devised his wife Mary his entire estate real and personal during her natural life. Upon her death his son Thomas and an unborn child, if it be a son, were to inherit all realty, while the daughters (unnamed) were to receive the personal estate. A small bequest was left to his cousin Henry White. The instrument was proved at the prerogative Court of Anne Arundel County on May 4, 1671. (Wills, Liber 1, folio 430 ).
In seeking the origin of George's ancestry in England, both Newman in his works and John G. Hunt, "English Ancestry of George Yate (ca. 1640-1691) of Maryland," National Genealogical Society Quarterly 64 (September 1976) : 3, point to the five above named plantations with like names in Berkshire, ENG. This was not a common practice but other examples are known (see Ref. 6 to Hunt's article). All five were connected to a Yate family of recusants (Roman Catholics) who were under fire from the crown and the accepted Anglican Church. George seems to fit as a son of John Yate of Lyford, Berkshire, and Mary daughter of George Tattershall of Finchampstead, Berkshire. No will survives for John Yate and that of his father, dated 7 Aug 1654 and proved in 1660, names only one grandson, John Yate. The probate file as appended shows that in 1658 the testator had also two minor grandchildren, George Yate and sister Elizabeth Yate, both wards of their mother Elizabeth Yate (see Great Britain,Calendar of the Proceedings of the Committee for Compounding, &c. [with Delinquents], 1643-1660 [London,1891], 1660, Page 304). The Tattershall pedigree states that George and Elizabeth Tattershall's daughter Mary was the wife of John Yate of Lyford. These were all recusants and it was not uncommon to take an alias to cover Roman Catholic names. Elizabeth was certainly more protective than Mary. George's uncle, Thomas Yate, at Douay in 1629, used a changed surname: "Thomas Yate, alias Stephens, aged 15, of Catholic parents, and born in Lyford in Berkshire," was accepted into that community. Thomas was using the maiden name of his mother. This George is our ancestor with little doubt who, not inheriting the estate, fled to Maryland to escape persecution and to build a new life. His youth was probably spent at Ufton Court, the home of his mother's father's maternal ancestors, as Lyford, his paternal home, was mostly in other hands as early as 1641 (see P.C.C., 3:2327-7).
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1696-1702 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber A, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Indenture, 26 August 1696
From: JOHN SCOTT
To: NINIAN BEALL
Price: 8000 lbs. tobacco
Property: A 340 acre tract called "Dunkell" in Calvert County, lying in the "ffreses" and in the fork of the river (not named), being part of a warrant for 1150 acres granted to GEORGE YATES (also spelled YEATES), 8 December 1681. The 340 acres was patented to JOHN SCOTT by CHARLES, Lord Baltimore, 10 August in the 8th year of his reign. Signature: JOHN SCOTT
Wit.: WILLIAM HUTCHISON, JOHN WIGHT
Ackn'd: JOHN SCOTT, 26 August 1696
Recorded: 29 August 1696, Vol. A, Page 3
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1696-1702 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber A, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Deed, 30 November 1699
From: EDWARD FRY of Kent County, planter
To: RICHARD JOHNS of the Cliffs in Calvert County, merchant.
Price: 30 pounds sterling and "brotherly respect for ye avoiding of controversies & law suits that might have arisen between EDWARD FRY and RICHARD JOHNS their heirs and assigns concerning ye said two parcels of land."
Property: Two tracts called "Sway" and "Frys Choice" totaling 800 acres on the west side of Patuxent River adjoining land of JAMES WHITE. "Frys Choice" was a 600 acre tract in Calvert County, originally patented to DAVID FRY, 1 August 1673. EDWARD FRY came into the land as next heir when DAVID FRY died intestate and without issue. "Sway," purchased by DAVID FRY from GEORGE YEATS of Anne Arundel County, contained 200 acres and bounded on Marsh Branch and Cabin Branch; it passed to EDWARD FRY in the same manner.
Signature: EDWARD FRY
Wit.: WILL.HARRIS, EDWARD BLAY, JACOB CLULK Ackn'd: EDWARD FRY, 30 November 1699
Recorded: (day & month unspecified) 1700, Vol. A, Page 205.
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1702-1709 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber C, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio 165a: Indenture, 10 Aug 1704
From: Mordicay Moore, merchant of Anne Arundel County
To: Charles Burges of Anne Arundel County, Gent.
The late George Yate and Mary his wife of Anne Arundel County on 23 Nov 1687 sold the 500 acre tract called Westfalia to the Widow Ursula Burgas, since wife of Mordecay Moore, now deceased; Westfalia then lying in Calvert County and now Prince George's on the west side of the main branch of the dividing creek of the Patuxent River; bounded by land laid out for Benjamin Wells called the Vale of Benjamin; 17 Nov 1700 Ursula Burger Moore willed the land to her husband Mordicay Moore to dispose of in whatever manner he wished; sold to Charles Burgess, the natural son of Ursula
Signed: Mord'a Moore
Witnessed: Th. Jones and John Beale
Endorsement: Dr. Mordecay Moore acknowledged deed before Samuel Young and John Hill
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: LOWER GRONERY, THE; Owner: Yates, George: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Jul 18, 1682: Ref: Liber 21 f 414 : Map Location: W-07
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: SWAY; Owner: Yates, George: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Nov 16, 1672: Ref: Liber 15 f 167 : Map Location: W-09
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: PADWORTH FARME (ASSIGNED BY N BEALL); Owner: Yates, George: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Jul 1, 1680 : Ref: Liber 21 f 175 : Map Location: X-10===
Yate, Joseph, A. A. Co., 6th June, 1691; 11th Nov., -.
To sons George and John jointly, and their hrs., '770 A., "Yate's Forbearance," on n. side Patapsco R.
To son George and hrs., 140 A., "Forbearance," on Patapsco R., Baltimore Co.
To son John and hrs., pa.1
; Children
1. George Yates, b. Abt 1672, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 18 Nov 1717, Baltimore County, Maryland (Age ~ 45 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
2. Elizabeth Yates, b. Abt 1675, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 8 Jul 1736, Prince George's County, Maryland - probate (Age ~ 61 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
3. John Yates, b. 1675, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 19 Mar 1720, Baltimore County, Maryland (Age 45 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
4. Anne Yates, b. 1677, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. Aft 1732, Queen Anne Parish, Calvert County, Maryland (Age > 56 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].1,2
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.2,1
George Yates died before 11 November 1691 at Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA; Date of probate.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Researched by J.R. Dunavan
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James Hughes 2005-09-14 12:12:29
Notes
The following is an exact copy of the last will and testament of George Yate. (Wills, Liber 2,folio 228).
In the name of God Amen I George Yate of Anne Arundel County in the Province of Maryland being weake in Body but of perfect mind and Memory Praise be
God do make and ordaine this my last Will and Testament in form and manner following:
First I bequeath my Soul to Almighty and my Body to the Earth to be buried after the discretion of my exec. thereafter named.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son George Yates and John Yates all my seven hundred and seventy acres of land Called Yates His Forbearance lying on the north side of Patapsco River to be equally divided between them the said George Yate and John Yate their heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son John Yate all the remaining part of Padworth Farm in sole to him the said John Yate his heirs and assign for ever and in case of his mortality before he cometh to the age of twenty one years then my will is that my son George possess the said land to him and his heirs and assign forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son George Yate one hundred and forty acres of land called Forbearance lying on the falls of Patapsco River in Baltimore County to him and his the said George Yate his heirs and assigns for ever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son George Yate my silver Seal Ring with my coat of Arms ingraven thereon.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Anne Yate all my three hundred and sixty acres of Land Called Charley lying in the north east branch in Baltimore County to her heirs and assigns forever, and in case of her mortality before marriage then my will is that the same be equally divided between my two sons George Yate and John Yate to them and their heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Plummer my two hundred acres of land being part unsold of Eight hundred acres of land called Rich Lovell and also my one hundred and eighteen acres called Lovell addition both parcels lying in Baltimore County which said land I give and bequeath unto my said Daughter Elizabeth her heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Dear Loving Wife Mary Yate my two hundred acres of land called the Range lying in Anne Arundel County to her the said Mary Yate and her assigns forever. Like wise I give and bequeath unto my wife Mary Yate my eighty and three acres of Land Called Hogg Harbour lying on the north branch of Putuxin River in Anne Arundel county and one other Tract of Land lying on the said Branch Containing one hundred and thirteen acres all which Three Tracts of land I give unto my said wife Mary Yate and her assigns for ever.
ltem: I give and bequeath unto my Dear Loving Wife all my whole Personal Estate Only five pounds except Sterling money of England the Which I bequeath unto my Daughter Anne Yate, which my will is that she be paid at the Day of Marriage or at the age of Sixteen Years. All the remainder of my personal Estate I give unto my said Wife Mary Yale forever.
Item: I Constitute Ordain and appoint my dear Wife Mary Yate Sole Executor of this my last will and Testament in Witness whereof I do hereto Set my hand & Seal this Sixth day of June in the Year of our Lord one Thousand six hundred Ninety and One.
(signed) George Yate Seal
Signed and Sealed in the Presents of Us: George Burges - Arthur Herring Signed
Phillips Dennis William
Robert Morres James X Duglas Edward Cools
Proved in Open Court by the oaths of Geo. Burges, Arthur Herring and Robert Moores Nov. the 11th
H Bonner Reg
First I bequeath my Soul to Almighty and my Body to the Earth to be buried after the discretion of my exec. thereafter named.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son George Yates and John Yates all my seven hundred and seventy acres of land Called Yates His Forbearance lying on the north side of Patapsco River to be equally divided between them the said George Yate and John Yate their heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son John Yate all the remaining part of Padworth Farm in sole to him the said John Yate his heirs and assign for ever and in case of his mortality before he cometh to the age of twenty one years then my will is that my son George possess the said land to him and his heirs and assign forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son George Yate one hundred and forty acres of land called Forbearance lying on the falls of Patapsco River in Baltimore County to him and his the said George Yate his heirs and assigns for ever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son George Yate my silver Seal Ring with my coat of Arms ingraven thereon.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Anne Yate all my three hundred and sixty acres of Land Called Charley lying in the north east branch in Baltimore County to her heirs and assigns forever, and in case of her mortality before marriage then my will is that the same be equally divided between my two sons George Yate and John Yate to them and their heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Plummer my two hundred acres of land being part unsold of Eight hundred acres of land called Rich Lovell and also my one hundred and eighteen acres called Lovell addition both parcels lying in Baltimore County which said land I give and bequeath unto my said Daughter Elizabeth her heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Dear Loving Wife Mary Yate my two hundred acres of land called the Range lying in Anne Arundel County to her the said Mary Yate and her assigns forever. Like wise I give and bequeath unto my wife Mary Yate my eighty and three acres of Land Called Hogg Harbour lying on the north branch of Putuxin River in Anne Arundel county and one other Tract of Land lying on the said Branch Containing one hundred and thirteen acres all which Three Tracts of land I give unto my said wife Mary Yate and her assigns for ever.
ltem: I give and bequeath unto my Dear Loving Wife all my whole Personal Estate Only five pounds except Sterling money of England the Which I bequeath unto my Daughter Anne Yate, which my will is that she be paid at the Day of Marriage or at the age of Sixteen Years. All the remainder of my personal Estate I give unto my said Wife Mary Yale forever.
Item: I Constitute Ordain and appoint my dear Wife Mary Yate Sole Executor of this my last will and Testament in Witness whereof I do hereto Set my hand & Seal this Sixth day of June in the Year of our Lord one Thousand six hundred Ninety and One.
(signed) George Yate Seal
Signed and Sealed in the Presents of Us: George Burges - Arthur Herring Signed
Phillips Dennis William
Robert Morres James X Duglas Edward Cools
Proved in Open Court by the oaths of Geo. Burges, Arthur Herring and Robert Moores Nov. the 11th
H Bonner Reg
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George Yate 11A.33-1/2 W AA Jun 6 1691 Nov 11 ----
Bequests: son George Yate, son John Yate, daughter Ann Yate, daughter Elisabeth Plummer, wife Mary Yate (executrix).
Witnesses: George Burges, Arthur Herring, Phillipp Dennis, William Lunn, Robert Morris, James Duglas, Edward Cooke.
Witnesses: George Burges, Arthur Herring, Phillipp Dennis, William Lunn, Robert Morris, James Duglas, Edward Cooke.
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Mr. George YATE, Esq. aka: Mr. George YATES I 1: Gent. 2: Bef. May 17, 1670 Deputy Surveyor of the Lord Proprietor of MD (by May 17, 1670-1684) 3: November 03, 1683 Commissioner (appointed) b 1: 1642 Ufton Court, Lyford, Buckland Parish, Berkshire, England b 2: Abt. 1640 Abingdon, Buckland Parish, Berkshire, England b 3: Abt. 1640 Ufton Court, Lyford, Buckland Parish, Berkshire, England Occupation: tobacco planter Emigration: Bef. 1665 England Immigration: Bef. 1665 MD Will: June 06, 1691 Anne Arundel County, Maryland d: Bet. June 06 - November 11, 1691 in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Burial: 1691 All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Probate: November 11, 1691 Anne Arundel County, Maryland Property 1: 1666 1000 acres, 'Lyford', Talbot County, Maryland (patent) Property 2: 1666 25 acres, 'Chance', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 3: 1667 160 acres, 'Radnage'/'Radnige', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 4: 1667 750 acres, 'Birkhead's Chance', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 5: 1668 170 acres, 'Yate's Inheritance', on S. side of the Patapsco River, Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 6: 1668 500 acres, 'Ufton's Court', Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 7: 1671 230 acres, 'Mascall's Rest', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 8: 1671 300 acres, 'Happy Choice', Calvert County, Maryland (patent) Property 9: 1672 200 acres, 'Locust Thicket', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 10: 1673 300 acres, 'Rowdown', Calvert County, Maryland (patent) Property 11: 1674 200 acres, 'Sway', Prince George's County, Maryland (patent) Property 12: September 24, 1677 ? acres, 'Greenwood', W. side of the Patuxent River, MD (deed from George Wells) Property 13: September 24, 1677 ? acres, 'West Phalia', on the Dividing Creek of the Patuxent River, MD (deed from George Wells) Property 14: September 24, 1677 1030 acres, 'Vale of Benjamin', West side of the main branch of the Dividing Creek of the Patuxent, MD (deed from George Wells) Property 15: 1679 100 acres, 'Narrow', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 16: 1679 250 acres, 'Denchworth', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 17: 1679 480 acres, 'Betty's Choice, Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 18: 1680 118 acres, 'Stopp'/'Stopling', Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 19: 1680 800 acres, 'Rich Levell', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 20: 1681 600 acres, 'Padworth Farm', Pringe Georges County, MD (patent) Property 21: 1682 440 acres, 'Lower Granary', Prince George's County, Maryland (patent) Property 22: February 06, 1682/83 250 acres, 'Denchworth', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (sold) Property 23: 1684 140 acres, 'Yate's Forbearance', N. side of Patapsco River, Baltimore (now Howard) County, MD (patent) Property 24: 1684 214 acres, 'Come by Chance', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (patent) Property 25: 1684 360 acres, 'Charney'/'Charley', N.E. branch of Patapsco River, Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 26: 1684 770 acres, 'Yate's His Forbearance', Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 27: December 03, 1684 118 acres, 'Stopp'/'Stopling', Baltimore County, Maryland (sold) Property 28: 1685 118 acres, 'Lowell's Addition', Baltimore County, Maryland (patent) Property 29: July 09, 1689 230 acres, 'Mascall's Rest', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (sold) Property 30: Bef. June 06, 1691 600 acres, part of 'Rich Levell', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (sold) Property 31: June 06, 1691 113 acres, on N. branch of Putuxin River, Anne Arundel County, Maryland (willed to wife Mary Wells) Property 32: June 06, 1691 118 acres, 'Lowell's Addition', Baltimore County, Maryland (willed to step-dau. Elizabeth Plummer) Property 33: June 06, 1691 140 acres, 'Yate's Forbearance', N. side of Patapsco River, Baltimore County, Maryland (willed to son George) Property 34: June 06, 1691 200 acres, part of 'Rich Levell', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (willed to step-dau. Elizabeth Plummer) Property 35: June 06, 1691 200 acres, 'The Range', Anne Arundel County, Maryland (willed to wife Mary Wells) Property 36: June 06, 1691 360 acres, 'Charney'/'Charley', N.E. branch of Patapsco River, Baltimore County, Maryland (willed to dau. Anne) Property 37: June 06, 1691 600 acres, 'Padworth Farm', Pringe Georges County, MD (willed to son John) Property 38: June 06, 1691 770 acres, 'Yate's His Forbearance', on Patapsco River, Baltimore County, Maryland (willed to sons George & John
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Yate, Joseph A. A. Co., 6th June, 1691; 11th Nov., -.
To sons George and John jointly, and their hrs., '770 A., "Yate's Forbearance," on n. side Patapsco R.
To son George and hrs., 140 A., "Forbearance," on Patapsco R., Baltimore Co.
To son John and hrs., part of "Padworth Farm."
To dau. Ann at 16 yrs. of age, and hrs., 360 A., "Charley." In event of her death without issue, to pass to 2 sons afsd.
To dau. Eliza: Plummer, and hrs., 200 A. remaining unsold. of 800 A., "Rich Level," and 118 A., "Level Addition."
To wife Mary, extx., and hrs., 200 A., "The Range," and 83 A., "Hogg Harbour," both in A. A. Co., also 113 A. (unnamed).
Test: Geo. Burges, Philip Dennis, Robt. Morres, Arthur Hering, Wm. Lunn, Jas. Duglas, Edw. Cook. 2. 226.
To son George and hrs., 140 A., "Forbearance," on Patapsco R., Baltimore Co.
To son John and hrs., part of "Padworth Farm."
To dau. Ann at 16 yrs. of age, and hrs., 360 A., "Charley." In event of her death without issue, to pass to 2 sons afsd.
To dau. Eliza: Plummer, and hrs., 200 A. remaining unsold. of 800 A., "Rich Level," and 118 A., "Level Addition."
To wife Mary, extx., and hrs., 200 A., "The Range," and 83 A., "Hogg Harbour," both in A. A. Co., also 113 A. (unnamed).
Test: Geo. Burges, Philip Dennis, Robt. Morres, Arthur Hering, Wm. Lunn, Jas. Duglas, Edw. Cook. 2. 226.
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not my research, but an excellent write up
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=david_hughey&id=I140095
ron_custer--Katrherine Strode descendants]
The Yate family of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, began with George Yate, Gent., who settled there on or before 1664. He was a scion of an armorial family of Great Britain, which is proved by the fact that he willed to his eldest son" my silver seal with my Coat of Arms Ingraven thereon," (Wills, Liber 2, folio 228, Hall of Records, Annapolis). Unfortunately the original will has not been preserved to ascertain if he placed in wax his arms beside his signature - a custom of the early Maryland gentry. Nor have any known private documents come down to the present generation with the seal to establish which branch of the English or Irish Yate families he belonged. Furthermore, no old silver has been found by the family displaying the crest or the arms. It was probably a goat's head of some form as that was the most common for the name Yate, particularly in Berkshire (Fairbairn's Book of Crests).
It is generally accepted, however that he was of the English branch, in as much as he was a "cousin" of Jerome Whyte, Esq., one time Surveyor General of the Province and Deputy Governor. During a controversy over a land survey of George Saughier, Gent., Jerome Whyte stated on Mar 13, 1670/1, the land be laid out by my cousin George Yate, who is best informed of the situation thereof." (Land Office, Liber 12, Folio 5589, Annapolis). George Yate was always styled "Gent," and was educated, being well versed in mathematics for he was His Lordship?s Deputy Surveyor with Anne Arundel County as his district. He always signed his name George Yate without the s --the latter being added by later generations.
The earliest reference found for George Yate was on 2 Mar 1664/5, when he was serving on the jury of the Province Court. (Archives of Maryland, Vol. 49, Page 393). No record as been found for his original application for land. The next record of George Yate is on 4 Nov 1665, when he conveyed to Daniel Johnson, of Anne Arundel County, the plantation known as "Great Brushy Neck" lying between the Severn River and Magothy Bay consisting of 150 acres of land. The deed was signed as George Yate, with Abell Browne and Abraham Child as witnesses. No wife waived dower. (A.A. Deeds, Liber IH no.2 Folio 240, Ha11 of Records, Annapolis).
It is therefore shown that George Yate was in the Province at a sufficient date prior to 2 Mar 1665 to qualify as a juryman, and by Nov 1665 had purchased land, holding it for a time and conveying it to another party. Unfortunately all recorded deeds in Anne Arundel County, were destroyed by fire in or about 1712, but the above named deed was brought to the Clerk of the Court by John Summerland (Sunderland) who was then seized of the plantation and requested that the deed be duly recorded.
It was not so long after settlement in Maryland that George Yate became actively engaged in public service. At the session of the General Assembly held at St. Mary?s City during April-May 1669, George Yate of A. A. County, was voted 7,200 lbs, of tobacco for service performed during that year. (Archives of Mary1and, Vol. 2, Page 228).
He participated in the punitive expedition against the Nanticoke Indians of the Eastern Shore, and for his service he received by vote of the General Assembly in November 1678, 40 lbs of tobacco. (Archives of Maryland, Vol. 7, p.96). By this small amount of tobacco, it is believed that he served in a minor capacity and not as a commissioned officer. This fact somewhat disproves the tradition in one branch of the family that he was formerly an officer in the English Army, and was retired through the loss of an arm in the service. Furthermore, in as much as military titles were used quite frequently in those days, it is believed that If he were a retired English Officer, he would have been referred to or styled with his military title. His most honorable public service, however, seems to be that of Deputy Surveyor of Anne Arundel County, the earliest record of his service in this capacity being 17 May 17 1670. He served continuously until 1684, when he became incapacitated through lameness.
At a meeting of the Privy Council held on 22 Nov 1671, it was shown that "George Yate, Deputy Surveyor in Anne Arundel County" in a survey for John Fowellton on 17 May 1670 had inadvertently given a bound oak on the land of Gabriel Scott as a land mark instead of Gabriel Parrott. (Archives of Maryland, Vol..5., p., 99. The following appears under his signature. (Chancery Court Proceedings, Liber CD, folio 230, Land Office, Annapolis). "To the Right Honorable the Lord Proprietor of Maryland and Avalon: Lord Baron of Baltimore & c, 15 Mar 1678/9. By virtue of a Special Warrant bearing a date of the twentieth day of Feb 1677 ..... that I, George Yate, Deputy Surveyor under Baker Brooke, Esq., Surveyor General, have laid out and resurveyed for William Hunt a parcel of land called Maidstone afterward possessed and held of one William Crosley for 350 acres of land as it appears. Beginneth .... and now laid out for 450 acres of land more or less To be held of the Manor of Anne Arundel. Signed, George Yate, Deputy Surveyor." George continued as Deputy Surveyor under Vincent Lowe until 26 Jun 1684 when he was declared incapable to officate as Deputy Surveyor because of lameness and other problems. (Archives of Maryland, Vol. 51, Page 227).
1679 - May 13, Geo. Yates sold tract of land "Holland Range," owner in 1702 was Anthony of Herring Creek, Anne Arundel Co.
On August 9, 1681, George Yate of Anne Arundel County, Gent., conveyed to Robert Hooper, of the same County, Cooper, "Betty's Choice", of 450 acres lying in Baltimore County, adjoining to the lands of Colonel George Wells, Called "Benjamin's Choice", bordering White Marsh and Cranberry Swamp, for a consideration of 6000 pounds of tobacco together with all buildings and improvements. The conveyance was signed by George Yate while Mary Yate, his wife, waived her dower rights. The witnesses were Henry Hanslap, Mathias Prosper and Mark Richardson.( Baltimore County deeds, Liber R W #--, folio 80 )
At the same time there was recorded in Baltimore County the following: (Baltimore County Deeds, Liber R M, Hs, folio 82 ). "I George Yale of Anne Arundel County in the province of Maryland, Gent., am held and firmly bound unto Robert Hooper of Anne Arundel county, Cooper, for 1200 pounds of tobacco....".
On February 6, 1682/3, George Yate, of Anne Arundel County, Gent., conveyed for a consideration of 3500 pounds of tobacco to George Hope, of this county, Planter, the 250 acres tract "Denchworth" lying at Curtin Creek on the south side of the Patapsco River bounding on Shore Branch and Spring Branch, and adjoining the land formerly held by Quinton Barker (Parker) and now in the possession of William Slade, the same tract "Denchworth", having been patented by George Yate on July 18, 1679. Thomas Bland and Henry Hanslap were witnesses to the transaction. George Yate consented to the sale, while his wife Mary Yate, waived dower before Thomas Taylor, Esq., and William Burgess, Esq., two justices of the Provinical Court.
The bond was dated February 6, 1692/3 by which George Yate obligated himself to George Hope, Planter, for 7000 pounds of tobacco as security for the performances of covenants in deed of the same date. The witnesses were Thomas Taylor, William Burgess, Thomas Bland and Henry Hanslap. (Baltimore County Deeds Liber RM H5 folio 82.)
Perhaps the most significant grant to George Yate was "Yate's Forebearance" which was granted to him by virtue of a warrant dated July 17, 1683, for 500 acres. The survey was made by Thomas Lightfoot, Deputy Surveyor, under Vincent Lowe, the Surveyor General, for 140 acres known as "Yate's Forebearance", lying in Baltimore County, near the main falls of the Patapsco adjoining the lands laid out for John Perss. (Land Office Liber 22, folio 3)
On September 3,1684,GeorgeYate,Gent.,and Mary his wife,conveyed to Thomas Lightfoot, of Baltimore County, Gent., for a valuable consideration (unnamed) and "for diver other good consideration them thereunto moving" the tract "Stopping", lying in Baltimore County between the lands of Captain Thomas Stockett on Bourn Branch adjoining "Hamers Towne", The deed was signed by George Yate, while his wife, Mary Yate, waived her third. The single witness was Henry Bonner. (Baltimore County deeds, Liber R M # HS, folio 140 ).
On December 3, 1684, George Yate, Gent., received from Thomas Lightfoot, Gent., for an unnamed valuable consideration land in Baltimore County lying on the west side of the Susquahanah River about one mile from the River side being a portion of the tract surveyed for Lightfoot for 760 acres, adjoining "Stockett's Choice" and "Bedell's Choice" Pasture, with all dwelling houses and improvements. No wife of Thomas Lightfoot waived dower, but the witness was Henry Bonner. (Baltimore County Deeds, Liber H M # Hs, foliio 117.
On July 9. 1689, George Yate, Gent., sold to Thomas Hooker, Planter of Anne Arundel County, "Mascall Nest", lying in Anne Arundel County on the west side of Patapaco River and on the west side of the Land of Orphan's Kinseys, containing 230 acres. The deed further stated that George Yate had received grant to this land from the Lord Proprietor in June 1680. George Yate signed the deed, while his wife Mary, waived dower. The witnesses were Richard Hanslap, James Kilis, and John Elsey. (Balt. Co. Deeds, Liber R M #H3, folio 310.)
George Yate was one of the largest patentees of land in the Province during the late seventeenth century, and before his death had acquired a landed estate exceeding several thousands of acres. The following shows a complete list of his patents together with the year of survey, the acreage, locations and the British place name, if any:
Year Plantation Acreage County British Place Name.
1666 Lyford 1,000 Talbot Place in Berkshire
1666 Chance 25 Anne Arundel
1667 Radnage (Radnidge) 160 Anne Arundel Parish in Bucking
1668 Ufton's Court 500 Baltimore Place in Berkshire
1667 Birkhead?s Chance 750 Anne Arundel
1668 Yate?s Inheritance 170 Anne Arundel
l 671 Mascall's Rest 230 Anne Arundel
1671 Happy Choice 300 Calvert
1672 Locust Thicket 200 Anne Arundel
1673 Rowdown 300 Calvert
1674 Sway 200 Prince Georges Parish in Hampshire
1679 Narrow 100 Anne Arundel
1679 Betty's Choice 480 Baltimore
1679 Denchworth 250 Anne Arundel Place in Berkshire
1680 Stopp 118 Baltimore
1680 Rich Levell 800 Anne Arundel
1681 Padworth Farms 600 Prince Georges Place in Berkshire
1682 Lower Granary 440 Prince Georges
1684 Yate's His Forbearance 770 Baltimore
1684 Yate's Forbearance 140 Anne Arundel
1684 Charley or 360 Baltimore Parish in Leicester
Charney Place in Berkshire
1684 Come by Chance 214 Anne Arundel
1685 Lowell's Addition 118 Baltimore
Yate's Inheritance on the south side of the Patapsco became the seat of his descendants. Yate's Forbearance near the main falls of the Patapsco also involved his descendants.
The first evidence that George had a wife was on 9 Aug 1781 when Mary Yate waived her dower rights at the sale of "Betty's Choyce." Similar waivers were made on 6 Feb 1682/3 at the sale of "Denchworth"; on 3 Dec 1684, "Stopling"; and 9 Jul 1689, Mascall Rest. George Yate sometime after May 4, 1671, married Mary, the widow of Thomas Stockett sometime before June, 1787, and the daughter of Richard Wells, Gent. Mary Wells had married sometime before June 1687, on which day Richard Wells, Sr., negotiated his will and bequeathed personalty to his daughter Mary, the wife of Thomas Stockett, ( Will, Liber 1, folio 387 Hall of records). Thomas Stockett, of Anne Arundel County, drew up his will on April 23, 1671, and devised his wife Mary his entire estate real and personal during her natural life. Upon her death his son Thomas and an unborn child, if it be a son, were to inherit all realty, while the daughters (unnamed) were to receive the personal estate. A small bequest was left to his cousin Henry White. The instrument was proved at the prerogative Court of Anne Arundel County on May 4, 1671. (Wills, Liber 1, folio 430 ).
In seeking the origin of George's ancestry in England, both Newman in his works and John G. Hunt, "English Ancestry of George Yate (ca. 1640-1691) of Maryland," National Genealogical Society Quarterly 64 (September 1976) : 3, point to the five above named plantations with like names in Berkshire, ENG. This was not a common practice but other examples are known (see Ref. 6 to Hunt's article). All five were connected to a Yate family of recusants (Roman Catholics) who were under fire from the crown and the accepted Anglican Church. George seems to fit as a son of John Yate of Lyford, Berkshire, and Mary daughter of George Tattershall of Finchampstead, Berkshire. No will survives for John Yate and that of his father, dated 7 Aug 1654 and proved in 1660, names only one grandson, John Yate. The probate file as appended shows that in 1658 the testator had also two minor grandchildren, George Yate and sister Elizabeth Yate, both wards of their mother Elizabeth Yate (see Great Britain,Calendar of the Proceedings of the Committee for Compounding, &c. [with Delinquents], 1643-1660 [London,1891], 1660, Page 304). The Tattershall pedigree states that George and Elizabeth Tattershall's daughter Mary was the wife of John Yate of Lyford. These were all recusants and it was not uncommon to take an alias to cover Roman Catholic names. Elizabeth was certainly more protective than Mary. George's uncle, Thomas Yate, at Douay in 1629, used a changed surname: "Thomas Yate, alias Stephens, aged 15, of Catholic parents, and born in Lyford in Berkshire," was accepted into that community. Thomas was using the maiden name of his mother. This George is our ancestor with little doubt who, not inheriting the estate, fled to Maryland to escape persecution and to build a new life. His youth was probably spent at Ufton Court, the home of his mother's father's maternal ancestors, as Lyford, his paternal home, was mostly in other hands as early as 1641 (see P.C.C., 3:2327-7).
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1696-1702 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber A, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Indenture, 26 August 1696
From: JOHN SCOTT
To: NINIAN BEALL
Price: 8000 lbs. tobacco
Property: A 340 acre tract called "Dunkell" in Calvert County, lying in the "ffreses" and in the fork of the river (not named), being part of a warrant for 1150 acres granted to GEORGE YATES (also spelled YEATES), 8 December 1681. The 340 acres was patented to JOHN SCOTT by CHARLES, Lord Baltimore, 10 August in the 8th year of his reign. Signature: JOHN SCOTT
Wit.: WILLIAM HUTCHISON, JOHN WIGHT
Ackn'd: JOHN SCOTT, 26 August 1696
Recorded: 29 August 1696, Vol. A, Page 3
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1696-1702 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber A, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Deed, 30 November 1699
From: EDWARD FRY of Kent County, planter
To: RICHARD JOHNS of the Cliffs in Calvert County, merchant.
Price: 30 pounds sterling and "brotherly respect for ye avoiding of controversies & law suits that might have arisen between EDWARD FRY and RICHARD JOHNS their heirs and assigns concerning ye said two parcels of land."
Property: Two tracts called "Sway" and "Frys Choice" totaling 800 acres on the west side of Patuxent River adjoining land of JAMES WHITE. "Frys Choice" was a 600 acre tract in Calvert County, originally patented to DAVID FRY, 1 August 1673. EDWARD FRY came into the land as next heir when DAVID FRY died intestate and without issue. "Sway," purchased by DAVID FRY from GEORGE YEATS of Anne Arundel County, contained 200 acres and bounded on Marsh Branch and Cabin Branch; it passed to EDWARD FRY in the same manner.
Signature: EDWARD FRY
Wit.: WILL.HARRIS, EDWARD BLAY, JACOB CLULK Ackn'd: EDWARD FRY, 30 November 1699
Recorded: (day & month unspecified) 1700, Vol. A, Page 205.
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1702-1709 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records Liber C, [Elise Greenup Jourdan]; Folio 165a: Indenture, 10 Aug 1704
From: Mordicay Moore, merchant of Anne Arundel County
To: Charles Burges of Anne Arundel County, Gent.
The late George Yate and Mary his wife of Anne Arundel County on 23 Nov 1687 sold the 500 acre tract called Westfalia to the Widow Ursula Burgas, since wife of Mordecay Moore, now deceased; Westfalia then lying in Calvert County and now Prince George's on the west side of the main branch of the dividing creek of the Patuxent River; bounded by land laid out for Benjamin Wells called the Vale of Benjamin; 17 Nov 1700 Ursula Burger Moore willed the land to her husband Mordicay Moore to dispose of in whatever manner he wished; sold to Charles Burgess, the natural son of Ursula
Signed: Mord'a Moore
Witnessed: Th. Jones and John Beale
Endorsement: Dr. Mordecay Moore acknowledged deed before Samuel Young and John Hill
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: LOWER GRONERY, THE; Owner: Yates, George: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Jul 18, 1682: Ref: Liber 21 f 414 : Map Location: W-07
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: SWAY; Owner: Yates, George: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Nov 16, 1672: Ref: Liber 15 f 167 : Map Location: W-09
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Prince George's County, Maryland - Land Owners at Time PGCo Was Formed - 1696: Tract Name: PADWORTH FARME (ASSIGNED BY N BEALL); Owner: Yates, George: Orig County = V ; Patent Date: Jul 1, 1680 : Ref: Liber 21 f 175 : Map Location: X-10===
Yate, Joseph, A. A. Co., 6th June, 1691; 11th Nov., -.
To sons George and John jointly, and their hrs., '770 A., "Yate's Forbearance," on n. side Patapsco R.
To son George and hrs., 140 A., "Forbearance," on Patapsco R., Baltimore Co.
To son John and hrs., pa.1
; Children
1. George Yates, b. Abt 1672, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 18 Nov 1717, Baltimore County, Maryland (Age ~ 45 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
2. Elizabeth Yates, b. Abt 1675, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 8 Jul 1736, Prince George's County, Maryland - probate (Age ~ 61 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
3. John Yates, b. 1675, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 19 Mar 1720, Baltimore County, Maryland (Age 45 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
4. Anne Yates, b. 1677, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. Aft 1732, Queen Anne Parish, Calvert County, Maryland (Age > 56 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].1,2
Family | Mary Wells b. 1637, d. 21 Jan 1698 |
| Child |
|
Citations
- [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 24 September 2025. George Yates Abt 1640 - 1691: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I22880&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
- [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 24 September 2025. Mary Wells 1637 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I91881&tree=Tree1
Mary Wells1
F, #102515, b. 1637, d. 21 January 1698
| Last Edited | 24 Sep 2025 |
Mary Wells was born in 1637 at Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married George Yates in 1672 at Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.1,2
Mary Wells died on 21 January 1698 at Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA.1
; Children
1. George Yates, b. Abt 1672, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 18 Nov 1717, Baltimore County, Maryland (Age ~ 45 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
2. Elizabeth Yates, b. Abt 1675, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 8 Jul 1736, Prince George's County, Maryland - probate (Age ~ 61 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
3. John Yates, b. 1675, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 19 Mar 1720, Baltimore County, Maryland (Age 45 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
4. Anne Yates, b. 1677, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. Aft 1732, Queen Anne Parish, Calvert County, Maryland (Age > 56 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].2,1
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Researched by J.R. Dunavan
===
James Hughes 2005-09-14 12:12:29
Notes
The following is an exact copy of the last will and testament of George Yate. (Wills, Lib.1
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.1,2
Mary Wells died on 21 January 1698 at Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA.1
; Children
1. George Yates, b. Abt 1672, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 18 Nov 1717, Baltimore County, Maryland (Age ~ 45 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
2. Elizabeth Yates, b. Abt 1675, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 8 Jul 1736, Prince George's County, Maryland - probate (Age ~ 61 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
3. John Yates, b. 1675, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. 19 Mar 1720, Baltimore County, Maryland (Age 45 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
4. Anne Yates, b. 1677, South River Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Maryland d. Aft 1732, Queen Anne Parish, Calvert County, Maryland (Age > 56 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].2,1
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Researched by J.R. Dunavan
===
James Hughes 2005-09-14 12:12:29
Notes
The following is an exact copy of the last will and testament of George Yate. (Wills, Lib.1
Family | George Yates b. c 1640, d. b 11 Nov 1691 |
| Child |
|
Citations
- [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 24 September 2025. Mary Wells 1637 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I91881&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
- [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 24 September 2025. George Yates Abt 1640 - 1691: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I22880&tree=Tree1
Stephen Yoakley1
M, #102516, b. after 1670, d. 29 January 1734
| Last Edited | 24 Sep 2025 |
Stephen Yoakley was born after 1670.1 He married Martha Sprigg, daughter of Col Thomas Sprigg Sr., Gent. and Eleanor Nuthall, in 1713 at Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA,
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands.1
Stephen Yoakley died on 29 January 1734 at Charles Co., Maryland, USA; Date of inventory of estate.1
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Capt. Stephen Yoakley 18.33 CH £76.14.6 Jan 29 1733 May 1 1734
Appraisers: Francis Ware, Ignatius Luckett.
Creditors: William Cumming.
Administratrix: Mrs. Martha Yoakley.
===
Steven Yokeley 12.346 A CH £76.14.6 £127.2.2 Jun 19 1734
Sureties: Matthew Barnes, Sr., Thomas Hawkins.
Payments to: William Cumming assignee of Patrick Sympson for attachment against the deceased by said Andrews (?).
Administratrix: Martha Yokeley.
===
1733-1739 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records
Liber T, Page 12
Recorded at request of William Cumming, 26 Nov 1733:
Power of Attorney; Patrick Andrew, Gent., appoints William Cumming of Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Gent; mentions Jonathan Perrie, merchant of London; Stephen Yoakley, mariner, Sarah Haddock, widow, Robert Pearle, Richard Marsham Waring and Sarah Waring; /s/ Patt. Andrew; Wit. Wm. Moxley, Jno. Watkins; 9 Nov 1733
===
John Reas 36B.178 A £308.3.5 £233.4.8 Jul 23 1715
Received from: Phil. Hemsley.
Payments to: John Carpenter, Mr. Amoss Garrett, Richard Louden, Joseph Hill, Thomas Bordley for suit against John Preston, Hezekiah Linthicum, Col. William Holland, Anne Davis, Thomas Ford, Henry Hill, Samuell Peeler Richard Barton, Samuell Battee, William Ellis, Robert Frishwater, Martha Sky, John Perry, John Brice paid to Sarah Brice, John Brown, James Crook, John Baldwin (dead) paid to John Baldwin, Evan Jones, Robert White in Antigua, Barbara Holdsworth, Robert Sanders, Nath. Crump (Treasurer of Antigua) Samuell Dorsey, William Bladen, Esq., Capt. Richard Jones, William Chapman, Robert Sanders & Thomas Ruttland, Mr. Benjamin Tasker.
Administrator: Stephen Yoakley.
William Chandler 16.100 CH £977.13.7 Nov 18 1730 Jan 4 1730
Appraisers: Robert Hanson, Matthew Stone.
Creditors: John Hevirie (?), Martha Yoakley.
Next of kin: Gerard Fowke, George Dent.
Executors: William Brent, William Neale, Henry Neale.1
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands.1
Stephen Yoakley died on 29 January 1734 at Charles Co., Maryland, USA; Date of inventory of estate.1
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Capt. Stephen Yoakley 18.33 CH £76.14.6 Jan 29 1733 May 1 1734
Appraisers: Francis Ware, Ignatius Luckett.
Creditors: William Cumming.
Administratrix: Mrs. Martha Yoakley.
===
Steven Yokeley 12.346 A CH £76.14.6 £127.2.2 Jun 19 1734
Sureties: Matthew Barnes, Sr., Thomas Hawkins.
Payments to: William Cumming assignee of Patrick Sympson for attachment against the deceased by said Andrews (?).
Administratrix: Martha Yokeley.
===
1733-1739 Prince George’s County, Maryland Land Records
Liber T, Page 12
Recorded at request of William Cumming, 26 Nov 1733:
Power of Attorney; Patrick Andrew, Gent., appoints William Cumming of Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Gent; mentions Jonathan Perrie, merchant of London; Stephen Yoakley, mariner, Sarah Haddock, widow, Robert Pearle, Richard Marsham Waring and Sarah Waring; /s/ Patt. Andrew; Wit. Wm. Moxley, Jno. Watkins; 9 Nov 1733
===
John Reas 36B.178 A £308.3.5 £233.4.8 Jul 23 1715
Received from: Phil. Hemsley.
Payments to: John Carpenter, Mr. Amoss Garrett, Richard Louden, Joseph Hill, Thomas Bordley for suit against John Preston, Hezekiah Linthicum, Col. William Holland, Anne Davis, Thomas Ford, Henry Hill, Samuell Peeler Richard Barton, Samuell Battee, William Ellis, Robert Frishwater, Martha Sky, John Perry, John Brice paid to Sarah Brice, John Brown, James Crook, John Baldwin (dead) paid to John Baldwin, Evan Jones, Robert White in Antigua, Barbara Holdsworth, Robert Sanders, Nath. Crump (Treasurer of Antigua) Samuell Dorsey, William Bladen, Esq., Capt. Richard Jones, William Chapman, Robert Sanders & Thomas Ruttland, Mr. Benjamin Tasker.
Administrator: Stephen Yoakley.
William Chandler 16.100 CH £977.13.7 Nov 18 1730 Jan 4 1730
Appraisers: Robert Hanson, Matthew Stone.
Creditors: John Hevirie (?), Martha Yoakley.
Next of kin: Gerard Fowke, George Dent.
Executors: William Brent, William Neale, Henry Neale.1
Family | Martha Sprigg b. 1676, d. b 13 Nov 1742 |
Citations
- [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 24 September 2025. Stephen Yoakley Abt 1670 - 1734: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I9755&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
Robert? Brashears1
M, #102517, b. 30 March 1686
| Father | Robert Brashears (III)1 b. 1643, d. 17 May 1712 |
| Mother | Alice Sprigg1 b. 1650, d. b 1712 |
| Last Edited | 24 Sep 2025 |
Robert? Brashears was buried at Burial Details Unknown ;
From Find a Grave:
Robert Brashears Jr.
From Find a Grave:
Robert Brashears Jr.
Birth 30 Mar 1686, Calvert County, Maryland, USA
Death unknown, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Burial Buried or Lost at Sea. Specifically: Burial Details Unknown
Died [date unknown] in Prince George's County, Maryland
It's unclear when Robert Jr died.
NOTE: Robert the 3rd [his last 5th child] and Alice Sprigg may have a son named ROBERT Jr. Brashears b. 30 Mar 1686, m. Mary MNU.
Hard to say if it's up to date information thru Geneanet Community Trees Index.
Geneanet is an Artificial Intelligence [A.I.] which put together without corroborative proofRobert? Brashears: https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/6617519095:62476
Family Members
Parents
Robert Brashear III 1643–1712
Alice Sprigg Jackson Brashear 1650–1712
Siblings
Catherine Brashear Prather 1680–1737
Half Siblings
Benjamin Brashear Sr 1666–1742
Samuel Brashear Sr 1673–1740
Robert Brashear Jr 1675–1749
Children
Waymack Brashears 1728–1794
Created by: Gone Exhumin'
Added: Jul 30, 2024
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 273078131.1
He was born on 30 March 1686 at Calvert Co., Maryland, USA.1Death unknown, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Burial Buried or Lost at Sea. Specifically: Burial Details Unknown
Died [date unknown] in Prince George's County, Maryland
It's unclear when Robert Jr died.
NOTE: Robert the 3rd [his last 5th child] and Alice Sprigg may have a son named ROBERT Jr. Brashears b. 30 Mar 1686, m. Mary MNU.
Hard to say if it's up to date information thru Geneanet Community Trees Index.
Geneanet is an Artificial Intelligence [A.I.] which put together without corroborative proofRobert? Brashears: https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/6617519095:62476
Name Robert Brashear
Gender M (Male)
Birth Date 30 mars 1686 (30 Mar 1686)
Birth Place Calvert, Maryland, USA
Death Date 1726 [how? He had a son named Wayward b.c.1728 who named his son Levi b.1773]
Death Place Prince George, Maryland, USA
Spouse Mary MNU m. Robert Brashear
Gender M (Male)
Birth Date 30 mars 1686 (30 Mar 1686)
Birth Place Calvert, Maryland, USA
Death Date 1726 [how? He had a son named Wayward b.c.1728 who named his son Levi b.1773]
Death Place Prince George, Maryland, USA
Spouse Mary MNU m. Robert Brashear
Family Members
Parents
Robert Brashear III 1643–1712
Alice Sprigg Jackson Brashear 1650–1712
Siblings
Catherine Brashear Prather 1680–1737
Half Siblings
Benjamin Brashear Sr 1666–1742
Samuel Brashear Sr 1673–1740
Robert Brashear Jr 1675–1749
Children
Waymack Brashears 1728–1794
Created by: Gone Exhumin'
Added: Jul 30, 2024
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 273078131.1
Citations
- [S2374] Find a Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/273078131/robert-brashears: accessed September 24, 2025), memorial page for Robert Brashears Jr. (30 Mar 1686–unknown), Find a Grave Memorial ID 273078131; Maintained by Gone Exhumin' (contributor 47456821).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.