William Canaday (bef. 1662 - 1733)

Born before 1662 in St Mary's County, Maryland

Descendants

Died 4 May 1733 after age 71 in St Mary's County, Maryland

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Biography

William Canaday was a Maryland colonist.

Biographical Summary for William Canaday

Native: Born in St. Mary’s County, Maryland

Died: 1733

Residence: Poplar Hill Hundred, St. Mary’s County, Maryland

Father: William Canaday, died 1683

Stepfather: William Watts

Wife: Sister of John Waughop, William died a widower

Occupation: Planter

Children:

• Christian, daughter, married Richard Forrest
• Other daughters
• John, son^[1]

Will

Canaday, William

Residence St. Mary's Co.,

Will dates 18th Dec., 1732; 4th May, 1733.

To son John and hrs., 150 A. of “Smoots Hollow” on Herring Ck. St. Mary's Co. 150 A. “Hunting Quarter” on branch St. Mary's R.; sd. son dying during minority or without issue 150 A. of “Smoot's Hollow”

to grandson William Canady Forest and hrs., other 150 A.

to grandson Richard Forest and hrs.; and personalty.

To grand-dau. Catherine Forest and hrs., 80 A. at east end of Manor land

residue of Manor land to son John and hrs.; and personalty.

To grandson William Canaday Forest personalty now in poss. of Patrick Forest.

To Eliza. Rule personalty.

Residue of estate to son John and hrs.

Executor.: bro. in-law John Waughop.

Overseer: Rev. Leigh Massey.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Dr. Lois Green Carr, Biographical Files of 17th and 18th Century Marylanders, St. Mary's County Career Files, Men’s Career Files, Maryland State Archives, accessed Dec 15, 2015. Summary biographical file card, William Canaday.
2. ↑ St. Mary's County Will Abstracts, 1638-1800, St. Mary’s Family website.