George F. Fenwick (aft. 1756 - bef. 1811)

Born after 1756 in St. Mary's, Maryland

Ancestors

Descendants

Died before 26 Oct 1811 before age 55 in Georgetown, District of Columbia, United States

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Biography

George Fenwick has English ancestors.

George F. Fenwick, son of George Fenwick and Jean Gough, was born after 1756 in Saint Mary's County, Maryland. ^{[1] [2]} George was a Surveyor.

In 1790 George Fenwick is recorded as living in Saint Mary's County, Maryland. ^[3]

Before 1778 George Fenwick wed Margaret Medley, daughter of Benedict Medley and Elizabeth Fenwick. To this marriage were born:

1. Josephine Fenwick;
2. Enoch Fenwick, S.J.;
3. Benedict Joseph Fenwick, S.J., 1782–1846;
4. Francis Fenwick;
5. George E. Fenwick;
6. George Ignatius Fenwick.

George F. Fenwick died before 26 October 1811 in Georgetown, District of Columbia, United States.

Genealogical Note of the Reverend Father George Ignatius Fenwick

Written in the hand of Rev. George Ignatius Fenwick:

" George Fenwick who died in 1772 and whose will was registered 27 April 1772 was Father to my Father. He owned a farm call Chanes conclusion. His children were William, George my father, and Jean. His wife was Jean Gough, daughter of George Gough of St. Inigoes. Margaret Medley, my mother, was the daughter of Elizabeth Fenwick and Benedict Medley. Elizabeth was the daughter of Enoch Fenwick, whose father was also called Enoch." ^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Ancestry.com, OneWorldTree (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.) Database online.
2. ↑ American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Ancestry.com. Txt: "Name: George Fenwick; Birth Date: 1750; Birthplace: Maryland; Volume: 53; Page Number: 356; Reference: Heads of fams. At the first U.S. census. Md. By U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1907. (189 p.): 107. Note: This record might refer to this profile's George Fenwick, though the birth date seems too early. - Albertus
3. ↑ 1790 U.S. Federal Census of Saint Mary's County, Maryland; Series: M637; Roll: 3; Page: 626; Image: 348; Family History Library Film: 0568143. Txt: "Name: George Fenwick; Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Unknown Township, St Marys, Maryland.

   Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 4

   Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 2

   Free White Persons - Females: 5

   Number of Slaves : 12

   Number of Household Members: 23."

4. ↑ Provincial Archives at Georgetown University