John Gorsuch (abt. 1712 - abt. 1796)

Born about 1712 in Baltimore County, Province of Maryland

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Descendants

Died about 6 Apr 1796 at about age 84 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Biography

John Gorsuch, "Revolutionary War John"

Origin

John was born in 1712-1714 at Baltimore County, Maryland.^[1] He was a son of Charles Gorsuch and his first wife, her name unknown.^[1] According to the "The Gorsuch and Lovelace Familes, Continued," this wife may account fotr the connection with Nicholas Rogers.^[1]

Family

John married March 4, 1735 to Mary Price.^[2]

Children:

1. Charles b. 1736-1808; mar Eleanor Bond^[2]
2. John b c. 1740; Belinda Bosley^[3]
3. Sarah; mar John Gill^[3]
4. Rachel; mar James Bosley^[3]
5. Mary; mar James Gittings^[3]

Property

In a land deed dated 25 MAR 1749 John Gorsuch, the son and heir of Charles Gorsuch late of Baltimore County deceased, transferred a tract of land called Gorsuches Venture located in the Patapsco River Valley and surveyed by Charles Gorsuch on 20 FEB 1723 for 150 acres to a partnership of some of the wealthiest men in Maryland operating as the Baltimore Company. The deed states that Charles Gorsuch, father to John Gorsuch, by an obligation in writing signed with his own hand on 30 NOV 1744 held himself to be bound to the said Charles Carroll & Company in the sum of 80 pounds sterling on condition that Charles Gorsuch or his heirs make over unto Charles Carroll & Co. one tract of land called Gorsuches Venture in consideration that Charles Carroll & Co. should discharge Charles Gorsuch & his heirs from the payment of 8,000 pounds of tobacco which became due. John Gorsuch as eldest son of Charles Gorsuch, in order to comply with the condition of his father’s bond, released title to the land to the five partners: Charles Carroll, Daniel Dulany, Dr. Charles Carroll, Benjamin Tasker Jr., and Charles Carroll son & heir of Daniel Carroll of Dudington Manor deceased as tenants in common. ^[4] The Baltimore Company owned over 28,000 acres of land in the Patapsco River Valley and operated several iron forges in the area.

Revolutionary War Service

John served in the state of Maryland as "patriotic service."^[5] He also signed the Oath of Allegiance in 1778.^[5]

Death and Legacy

John died April 6, 1796 at St. James Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland.^[3]

John Gorsuch signed his will on 16 DEC 1788. He mentions his two sons, Charles and John to divide lands called Cole's Chance and Contrivance to Cole's Chance. John is also to receive an adjoining tract of 50 acres called Round About. Two of the daughters, Rachel Bosley & Sarah Gill, are to receive 5 shillings and no more. These daughters are cut from any other portion of the estate "for reasons best known to myself". His daughter Mary Gittings is willed two lots of ground in Baltimore town and a negro boy named Abraham. Charles is also given all the lands where he now has his plantation house, but must pay Mary Gittings 100 pounds in four annual payments. It was signed John Gorsuch, Senior and presented to the court by the witnesses on 20 APR 1796,^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} J. H. P., "The Gorsuch and Lovelace Familes, Continued" Vol 26, Pages 329-330 (July 1 1918,) The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Virginia Historical Society, JSTOR.org accessed December 14, 2014
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Haschemeyer, Sue N., GORSUCH Dunn*ck Family Genealogy accessed November 26, 2014
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4} Martin, Donna, John (Rev_War) GORSUCH 07 October 2009accessed December 14, 2014
4. ↑ Baltimore County Land Records Liber TR C folio 170
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Ancestor Number A046287 Database accessed December 14, 2014
6. ↑ Baltimore County Wills Liber 5/371 [[1]]