Mary (Boarman) Gardiner (1700 - 1778)

Born 1700 in Bryantown, Charles Co, Province of Maryland

Ancestors

Wife of Luke Gardiner — married 1723 in Charles, Maryland

Descendants

Died 27 Jun 1778 at about age 78 in Charles, Maryland, United States

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Biography

Mary Boarman married Luke Gardiner circa 1723 in Charles, Maryland. ^{[citation needed]}

They had children ^{[citation needed]}:

1. Jane
2. Susannah
3. John
4. Joseph
5. Mary
6. Luke
7. Elizabeth
8. Richard

Will and Estate

Will of Mary Gardiner, dated 27 June 1778.^[1]

• I, Mary Gardiner of CC, am in a low state of health, but of sound and perfect memory.
• To my grandson Noley Boarman - 1 Negro woman named Nan.
• To my son Richard Gardiner - 1 Negro girl named Heney.
• To my granddaughter Keasey Mud - 1 Negro gal named Maley
• To my granddaughter Mocky Gardner - 1 chest and hide and bedcord and 1 table at Joseph Jameson's and 1 iron kettle.
• To my daughter Mud - 1 Negro girl named Mock and the rest of my estate.
• I want my children to pay my just debts.

Signed Jun 5, 1778 - Mary (X her mark) Gardiner. Witnesses: Henry Mudd, Clement Mudd. Probated on Jun 27, 1778 by the oaths of both witnesses.

On 12 Aug 1778, letters of administration, with will annexed, were granted to Richard Mudd and Jane, his wife, on the estate of Mary Garner, late of CC, decd, the decd appointing no executor & sd Jane being her daughter. Securities = Henry Mudd and Clement Garner of CC. Bond = 2000 £ Appraisers: John Thomas Jr & William Barker. On Mar 9, 1779, the inventory was received, appraised at 21 £ 14 shillings 9 pence.^[2]

Inventory of Estate taken 9 Mar 1779: Includes: 1 old feather bed, bedstead, and old furniture. Total: 21 £ 14 shillings 9 pence. Signed Jan 28, 1779 - John Thomas Jr, William Barker. Kindred: Thos Jas Boarman, Monica (x her mark) Gardiner. Proved on Mar 9, 1779 by Richard Mudd and Jane, his wife, administrators, with Will annexed, of Mary Gardner, late of CC, deceased.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Charles County, Maryland, Will Book 1777-1780; Page 181
2. ↑ Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 207.
3. ↑ Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 307

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