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Catherine (Edelen) Watkins (abt. 1670 - 1703)

Catherine Watkins formerly Edelen aka Lewis
Born about in St. Mary's County, Marylandmap
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Wife of — married 1686 in Marylandmap
Wife of — married 1697 in Prince George's County, Marylandmap
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Died at about age 33 in Prince George's County, Marylandmap
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Identity

Not Mary Catherine Blyzzard

A legend grew up that her name was Mary Catherine Blyzzard. This reflected her own name, Catherine, another woman who might also have been her named Mary, plus the erroneous reading of the will of Giles Blyzzard which it made it appear he was her father. For more detail, refer to Mary Catherine Blyzzard. See also:

  • Giles Blizzard
  • Gyles Blyzzard supposed father of Mary Catherine
  • Susanna, daughter of Giles Blizzard
  • Anne, daughter of Giles Blizzard
  • Eliza, wife of Domingo Gambra

Many popular genealogies show Thomas Lewis' wife to be Mary Catherine Blyzzard, daughter of Giles Blizzard. This is based on a misreading of Giles Blizzard's will. It is likely there never was such a person as Mary Catherine Blizzard. A complete description of how this person came about is found on her page.

Some popular genealogies show Catherine Edelen's name as Mary Catherine. One may assume this is a crossover detail from Mary Catherine Blyzzard's narrative.

I can not say that I have actual and beyond a doubt, proof that Catherine (wife of Thomas Lewis) was the daughter of Richard Edelen. What I do have is proof that she was not the daughter of Giles Blizzard. The information that I have is from Phyllis Cox a descendant of Thomas the brother of John Lewis who married Mary Ketcham. Phyllis lives in the area and has found records that are not recorded online. Giles and Thomas were business partners trading with the Indians and this is the reason that Thomas was given a lease to the land, but after the death of Giles there was a dispute over the land between his wife and daughter's and Thomas was never given the land that was given to him in the Will. Thomas then purchased the land next to land owned by Richard Edelen, land that was excavated in the 1900's having Indian trade relics on the property, estimated from the 1600's. In the 1600's this land could have been a part of Richard Edelen's property that he had Thomas taking care of for him. Again this can only be speculation as there are no records that far back for this property. [1]

Thomas, Catherine, and their son Richard are named in the will of Gyles Blyzard of Charles County:

Blyzard, Gyles,Charles Co.,6th Dec., 1678;
17th May, 1688.
To wife Mary, “Cane's Purchase” during life, and part of “Buplaine” absolutely.
To dau. Susanna, “Cane's Purchase” afsd. at death of sd. wife, and residue of “Buplaine.”
To dau. Ann and hrs., “St. James.”
To Thomas Lewis and Katharins, his wife, and their son Richard, a lease of 200 A. (unnamed) during life.
To Eliza: Gambral and hrs., 100 A. (unnamed).

"Wife Mary, extx. and residuary legatee of estate, real and personal.

Test: Richard Boughton, Thos. Lewis, Eliza: Goodrich, Geo. Leet, Ellinor Prestcote. 6. 27. [2]

There are two issues related to this will that require resolution.

The first issue is dating. The date on which the will was written appears to be 1678, almost 10 years prior to the will's execution. If this date were true, and Thomas and Catherine were married with a child Richard in 1678, then they simply could not be Thomas Lues and Catherine Edelen. The date 1678 appears in the Maryland Calendar of Wills and all subsequent presentations of the will.

However, a 1678 date not only makes the appearance of Thomas Lues and Catherine Edelen impossible, but also makes the facts of Gyles' life impossible. In 1678 he did not have a wife Mary; he had not even yet married Susanna Cane, whose property "Cane's Purchase" is named in the will. Given the content of the will, it could not have been written in 1678, and an inversion of the dates to 6 December 1687 must be assumed.

The second issue is the appearance that Catherine, named in the will as Thomas' wife, was Gyles' daughter. However, while Susanna and Ann are named as daughters, Catherine -- and also Eliza Gambral -- are not. Both Thomas Lewis and xxx Gambra had been indentured servants of Richard Edelen, and both had become good friends and partners of Giles Blizzard in the Indian trade. That is the explanation of their being named in Giles Blizzard's will, not.

Catherine Edelen, Katherine Lewis, Katherine Watkins

There is no proof that Catherine Edelen married anyone. Born in 1669, she would have been 25 when her father died in 1694. In his will she is listed as Catherine -- not with her maiden name, not with a married name.

Nevertheless, there is increasing circumstantial evidence that she married "Thomas Lues", an indentured servant of her father's. Lues, or Lewis, was aged 10 in 1672 when he is first named as a servant. He would have been 21 in 1683. In 1687, when Catherine was 18 and free to marry whomever she chose, he would have been 25, and his indenture over. The combination of proximity plus the absence of others in the area who might have been each other's spouse, justifies treating the Katherine who married Thomas Lewis, and the Catherine who grew up on the same plantation, as the same person.

Biography

Parentage

Catherine's father, Richard Edelen was born in 1639 in the Parish of St. Andrews, London, Middlesex, England. Her mother, Elizabeth Banton, was born the same year and the same place. [3]

Catherine was the only daughter of Richard and Elizabeth. It is uncertain whether Richard may have been previously married to Priscilla Piggott, in which case Catherine may have had an older half-sister Mary.

There is no record of Katherine's parentage or birth. Since the children of Katherine and Thomas Lewis appear to have been born from 1657 to 1666, this would suggest a marriage date for them about 1656. If Katherine was 17 at the time, she would have been born 1639.

1667 Birth

Catherine Edelen is sometimes shown as having been born in St. Mary's County in 1667. However, after the Edelen's initial trip to Maryland, they returned to England, where her older brother Philip was born.

Richard returned to Maryland in 1667, but Elizabeth and her brother Philip did not return until 1669. Richard claimed land for transporting Elizabeth and Philip, but not for transporting Catherine. Therefore Catherine must have been born after the return in 1669, and her birth is placed here as 1670.

Harry W. Newman believes Catherine was born in England, however the absence of a land claim for bringing her to Maryland would seem to negate that. [4]

1686 Marriage to Thomas Lues, Indentured Servant

On 9 Jan 1672, her father Richard Edelen had a servant named "Thomas Lues", who at that time was aged 10. [5]

In 1672, when Thomas Lues was 10, Catherine would have been about 2. It is not clear when his indenture would have been over, but 11 years later, when he was 21, Catherine would have been 13.

A romance in the ensuing years is plausible though unproven. Many researchers note that no married name is provided for Catherine in her father's will and assume this meant no marriage existed, or that her father disapproved it, and that Catherine and Thomas eloped. Others have noted only that she received personalty and missed that she was also to inherit one fifth of her father's plantation. Since she shared fully with her four brothers in the division of her father's plantation, it need not be concluded that her father was angry with her.

The record that we do have is that Catherine was born in approximately 1667 and in 1672 Thomas Lues (Lewis) was entered as an indentured servant to Richard Edelen. He seems to have worked for the Edelen's until the mid 1680's when he married Catherine. My guess is that Richard Edelen had two objections to this marriage, first Thomas was not wealthy, he was an indentured servant, and second Thomas was not Catholic. Catherine was mentioned in her father's will, but without her married name and she was only mentioned and not given anything, all it says is that she was given personality, that means she was recognized as his child. If she was not married she would have been given a place to live. I have discussed this with descendants of Richard Edelen and they agree that this is a very good possibility for fact, but as I said there is no marriage record or Edelen records that prove this fact. [1]

A safe conjecture would thus be to place their marriage at 1688, when she would have been 18 and of age to make her own decisions, and Thomas aged 26, having begin to prove his merit. But one additional document, Giles Blizzard's will, requires a further adjustment.

Assuming that Giles Blizzard's will was written in December, 1687, and that at the time of its writing Thomas Lewis was married to Catherine and had a son Richard, one must place the birthdate of Richard as earlier in 1687, and his parents marriage in 1686, when Catherine was 16 and Thomas was 24.

While the links are not fully established, this Thomas Lewis seems associated with the Lewises who owned the property Battersea

"Thomas Lewis was born about 1629[6]

“The name Thomas Lewis appears among 26 people entered as rights for 1300 acres by Thomas Vaughan” [7]

1687 Katherine, wife of Thomas Lewis, named in Will of Giles Blizzard

In 1687 Giles Blizzard, a close business associate of her husband, wrote his will:

Giles Blizzard, Charles County, 6th Dec,, 1678; 17th May, 1688.
To wife Mary, "Cane's Purchase" during life, and part of "Buplaine" absolutely.
To daughter Susanna, "Cane's Purchase" afsd, at death of sd. wife, and residue of "Buplaine."
To daughter Anne and hrs., "St. James."
To Thomas Lewis and Katharine, his wife, and their son Richard, a lease of 200 A (unnamed) during life. To Eliza Gambral and hrs, 100 A. (unnamed).
Wife Mary, extx. and residuary legatee of estate, real and personal.
Text: Richard Boughton, Thomas Lewis, Eliza Goodrich, George Leet, Ellinor Prestcote.

The will names two women named as daughters -- Susanna and Anne.

The will gives bequests to two other women -- Katharine Lewis, and Eliza Gambral. Their husbands, Thomas Lewis and Domingo Gambra were both close business partners of Giles Blyzzard. Katherine and her husband Thomas receive a lease rather than a bequest -- something which would be unusual for a daughter. Eliza, widow of Domingo, receives 100 acres, unnamed.

"The will of Gyles Blyzard, of Charles County, Maryland, dated December y, 1678 and probated May 17, 1688, includes a provision for a lease of 200 acres of his land to Thomas Lewis and his wife Katherine (sic) and their son Richard during Life." [6]

This will has been the basis for assuming that Gyles Blyzard was the father in law of Thomas, and that therefore the Katherine named in the will was his daughter. But closer scrutiny forces one to ask, "then why a lease rather than a bequest?" Such treatment suggests that Thomas was considered to be a good friend by Gyles rather than family.

Domingo Gambra Connections

Robert Lewis [8] believes that Elizabeth, named in the will of Gyles Blizzard, was the widow or daughter of Domingo Gambra(h), of Charles Co. who died about the same time Giles wrote his will. That would make her either the mother or sister of Richard Gambra, who shared the Battersea tract with Thomas Lewis.

Parents of Richard Gambra shown by an IGI Record as Dimindigo Grabra and Elizabeth LNU. This could be the Eliza Gambral in Giles Blizzard's will. [9]

(Note: on 19 June 1692, Indent fr Philip Mason and wife to Thomas Lewis for 6,000 lbs tobo: one half of tract called Battersea, bound by Cash Ck., 250 acs. [10]

5 Mar 1694: Indent. fr Wm. Thompson, planter, to Richard Gambrah, planter, for 8,000 lbs tobo, half the parcel called " Batterzee", which Richard Hes and and Philip Mason pur. fr Richard "Hawke" (Sic). The 500 acs lately in poss. of Wm. Thompson and Thomas Lewis... cont. 500 acs. Division made with consent of Wm. Thompson and Thomas Lewis. [11]

7 Aug 1702: Will of Richard Gambra of P.G. Co. leaves 250 acs. "Batterea" to son Richard and his heirs. (Note: the will was witnessed by John Watkins, who had married Katherine, the widow of Thomas Lewis.) [12]

From Robert Lewis: [13]


To turn to Thomas Lewis now, I think that there is a good chance that he is the Thomas Lewis chr.

Thomas Lewis seems to have run the trading with the indians for the furs that Giles made hats from. (They found trading beads when they excavated the Lewis house.) [13]

Likewise there is no evidence that Elizabeth Gambral was his daughter, but she may have been the dau. of Thos. and Eliza. Blizard, chr. in St. Giles Cripplegate parish in 1651. The 100 acs. she inherited may have been the 100 acs. Giles bought in 1675/6 in Dorcester Co. The will of Thomas Hobbs of Somerset Co. dtd 10 Dec. 1691 mentions his sister, Eliza. Gambrill. (Md. Cal of Wills Vol. 2 1685-1702, p.61) [13]

1688 Widow Blyzzard prevents Thomas from Lease

In addition, after Gyles death, in 1688 his widow and two children presented Thomas Lewis and Catherine from obtaining the lease. Thomas Lewis and Giles Blyssard were business partners trading with the Indians and this is the reason that Thomas was given a lease to the land, but after the death of Giles (1688) there was a dispute over the land between Giles’ wife and daughters and Thomas was never given the land lease that was given to him in the Will. [14]

1692 Purchase of Battersea

1692 Thomas Lewis buys Marlboro Plain from Philip Mason and wife. [15]

1692; 19 July: Thomas Lewis purchased half of the tract called "Battessey" Battersea from Philip Mason, planter, and wife Mary, 250 acres. [16]

1692 Thomas Lewis purchases “Battesey” Charles County Circuit Court Liber S, Page 48. 19 Jul 1692; Indenture from Philip Mason, planter, and Mary his wife, to Thomas Lewis; for 6,000# tobacco; 1/2 part of tract called Battessey; bounded by Cash Creek; laid out for 250 acres; /s/ Philip Mason (mark), Mary Mason (mark); wit. John Addison, Wm. Hall, Will Hutchison. Linda Walden (lwalden at cableone.net , August 15, 2005) states that this property was next to land owned by Richard Edelen and could have been property that Thomas, as an indentured servant, took care of for Richard Edelen.

When Gyles Blyzard's family prevented Thomas Lewis from obtaining the lease mentioned in Gyles' will, Thomas purchased land in Charles County adjacent to land that Richard Edelen, Catherine's father, had owned.

Charles County Circuit Court Liber S, Page 48 19 Jul 1692; Indenture from Philip Mason, planter, and Mary his wife, to Thomas Lewis; for 6,000# tobacco; 1/2 part of tract called Battessey; bounded by Cash Creek; laid out for 250 acres; /s/ Philip Mason (mark), Mary Mason (mark); wit. John Addison, Wm. Hall, Will Hutchison [3]

Following Thomas' Lewis' death, Battersea was inherited by his sons, who relinquished it to others. Battersea had been in Charles County, but when Prince George's County was created in 1694, it became part of Prince Georges County.

Prince George's Land Records 1710-1717 - Liber F - Folio 5: Indenture, 29 Jul 1709 From: Richard Lewis, planter of Prince George's County To: William Tyler, carpenter of Prince George's County For 14,000 pounds of tobacco a 100 acre tract of land given Lewis by the will of his father Thomas Lewis called Battersey formerly in Charles County now in Prince George's County; bounded by Clash Creek Signed: Richd. Lewis (mark) Witnessed: F. Wheeler, Nich°. Dawson Memo: Richard Lewis acknowledged before William Tanyhill and Henry Acton Alienation: 21 Aug 1710 Win. Tyler paid 2s for 100 acres [3]

Prince George's Land Records 1710-1717 - Liber F - Folio 101: Indenture, 20 Aug 1711 From: John Lewis, planter of Prince George's County To: Th°. Stonestreet, planter of Prince George's County For 5,000 of tobacco 50 acres of land in Prince George's County formerly Charles County; land left to John Lewis by his father, Thomas Lewis; original tract called Buttersy; bounded by Thomas Lewis, Jr. Signed: John Lewis (seal) Witnessed: William Lyles, James Gibbs, Richd. Dalton Alienation: Thomas Stonestreet paid is for 50 acres of land 15 Sep 1711 [3]

From Robert Lewis:[17]


Records of Thomas Lewis (b 1651-d 1696) of Broad Creek P. G Co. MD [17]

Charles County Circuit Court Liber S, Page 48 19 Jul 1692; Indenture from Philip Mason, planter, and Mary his wife, to Thomas Lewis; for 6,000# tobacco; 1/2 part of tract called Battessey; bounded by Cash Creek; laid out for 250 acres; /s/ Philip Mason (mark), Mary Mason (mark); wit. John Addison, Wm. Hall, Will Hutchison [13] [17]

1694 Death of Catherine's Father Richard Edelen

1694. Catherine's father Richard Edelen died around 1694 or 1695. His will was admitted to probate in St. Mary's County. He divided his property in St. Mary's County equally amongst his five surviving children. In addition, each of the sons was devised several hundred acres of land in Charles County.

If Catherine was born in 1670, she was about 24 when her father died. Richard Edelen's will is dated 5 March 1694/5. Probate 31 July 1695, St. Mary's County, MD. [18]

Edelen Richard, St. Mary's County, 5th March, 1694; 31st July, 1694.

  • To son Richard and hrs., 100 A. bought from Maj. Boarman, and 86 A., "Saint Christopher."
  • to sons Edward and Christopher and hrs., 200 A., Dublin, in Chas. County, equally.
  • to son Thomas, 250 A. (unnamed) surveyed by Wm, Humphery.
  • To dau, Catharine, personalty.
  • Plantation to be equally divided among sd. 5 child.
  • Test: Jno. Dowling, Jas. Jagan, Bowling Speake. 7.849[3]

1696 Will and Death of Thomas Lewis

Thomas Lewis died about 1696. "His will is found in records of Prince George's County, Maryland, dated March 22, 1695, and entered for probate June 3, 1696. He gives his wife, Catherine, a life interest in his real estate; then gives 100 acres to his son Richard, and 100 acres to his son Thomas, adjoining the tract left to Richard, and 50 acres to his son John, adjoining that of Thomas. [6]

Will of Thomas Lewis: 1696: 22 March: Will of Thomas Lewis of Prince George's County, Maryland Recorded 3 June 1696: [17]

The Last Will and Testament of Thomas Lewis, I first bequeath my soul to God who gave it, and my body to the dust from whence it came, I give Catherine Lewis my wife plantation and house upon it and all goods and chattles, barns and movables at her disposening during her life, I give one hundred acres to my son Richard which his mother lives upon. I give a hundred acres to my son Thomas, joyning to Richard's tract, I give to my son John fifty acres of land joyning upon Thomas his tract. Likewise I desire Capt. Adison would stand up for my children in behalf of that land were is upon thirty acres of land joyning upon Broad Creek. I do likewise desire if it be recorded that my sons have a proportionable share equally divided amongst them. Witness my hand and seale this 22 March, Anno Domini 1695/6. Thomas Lewis seal

Witness: Hugh Fergasen Jon Forest his mark George G B Busse his mark Endorsed June 8 1696 [19]

1698: Death, Prince George's County, Maryland - Inventory. [3]

1697 Widow Catherine's marriage to John Watkins

She remarried after Thomas' death to John Watkins.[17]

After Thomas' death, his widow Catherine married John Watkins. [6]

Marriage 2 John Watkins b: ABT 1669 Married: 1697 in Prince George's County, Maryland [20]

married John Watkins 1697.[3]

Katherine Wattkins 17.137 I PG £50.6.6 Nov 7 1698 Appraisers: Daniell Connill, Phillip Levin.[3]

Thomas Lewis 19.67 A PG £55.10.0 £55.10.0 Jul 3 1699 Payments to; Robert Clarke, Mr. Greenfeild, John Redman, Daniell Counell [Connell], John Tompson, Dr. Ferquson, Alexander Harbert. Distribution to; widow, 5 orphans (unnamed). Administratrix: Katherine Watkins (widow), wife of John Watkins.[3]

The 5 Lewis children are listed as orphans. Assuming that the oldest, Richard, was born in 1687, he would have been 12 in 1699 and the other children younger.

Catherine remarried after Thomas' death to John Watkins. In the Will of John Watkins her children are named. Also in Inventory and Accts Book 19, Folio 67 P.G. Co. MD.[3]

"The acct of Jno Watkins who marryed Katherine the widow of Thomas Lewis of Prince George's Co. dec'd. Katherine Watkins 1698 Bond Box 1, folder 29, St. Mary's County. Know all men that we John Watkins Wm Clarkson Robert Clark are held and firmly bound unto our soverign Lord William third of England, etc. 200 hundred pounds sterling dated 3rd day of October in ye 10th year of his majst reign A.D. 1698. [3]

1696 Katherine, Widow of Thomas Lewis, Marries John Watkins

Katherine Lewis had married John Watkins and become Katherine Watkins by the time Thomas Lewis' estate was settled. [21]

Thomas Lewis 14.42 I PG £55.10.0; Jan 16 1696 Appraisers: William Hatton, William Hutchison Thomas Lewis 19.67 A PG £55.10.0 £55.10.0; Jul 3 1699 Payments: Robert Clarke, Mr. Greenfield, John Redman, Daniell Counell, John Tompson, Dr. Ferguson, Alexander Harbert Distribution to: widow, 5 orphans [unnamed]. Admnx: Katherine Watkins [widow], wife of John Watkins [22]

1698 Thomas Lewis Inventory

Admr. John Watkins of Katherine Watkins late of Prince George's County deceased make a true inventory of all goods, etc. and exhibited unto ye office for probate of will by third day of January now next ensuing and to make a true and just accompt of and upon this sd adm. by twelfe month from day of this admittance. Witness Signatures Thos Greenfield John Watkins Ch. Beanes William Clarkson Robert Clark [3]

This Katherine survived Thomas Lewis and subsequently married John Watkins. She had become Katherine Watkins by the time Thomas Lewis' estate was settled. [21]

Thomas Lewis 14.42 I PG £55.10.0; Jan 16 1696 Appraisers: William Hatton, William Hutchison Thomas Lewis 19.67 A PG £55.10.0 £55.10.0; Jul 3 1699 Payments: Robert Clarke, Mr. Greenfield, John Redman, Daniell Counell, John Tompson, Dr. Ferguson, Alexander Harbert Distribution to: widow, 5 orphans [unnamed]. Admnx: Katherine Watkins [widow], wife of John Watkins [22]

Inventory 1696/7 Vol. 14, Folio 42 [17]

A true acct of the inventory of all the goods and chattels of Thomas Lewis late of P. G. County taken this 16 day of Jan. 1696/7 by William Hatten and Wm Hutchison as far as come to our sight or knowledge.

7 hogs about 3 yrs old 7 hogs about 2 yrs old 10 ghoats and 17 sheeps 1 horse, mare 2 yr old coult 3 gran cotts 1 frying pan 1 gun 12 trays 2 small tubbs 4 tin pans tin kettle 2 meale sifters 1 cheft 2 coales piggins 1 peuthering tub 1 churn 1 camus bed rugg blanketts 1 iorn peftell 1 copper pott 5 cows and calves 2 cows 3 heifers 3 yrs old 1 bull 1 heifer 2 yrs old a coll of old carpenter tools a pd coll of feathers and 1 iron chaffin dish The above is a true acct of the above estate taken in money by us the day above written. As witness our hand and seals

Wm Hatten Wm Hutchinson Provincial Copy [23]

1699 Administration of Estate of Thomas Lewis [17]

Thomas Lewis 19.67 A PG £55.10,0 £55.10.0 Jul 3 1699 Payments to; Robert Clarke, Mr. Greenfeild, John Redman, Daniell Counell, John Tompson, Dr. Ferguson, Alexander Harbert, Distribution to; widow: 5 orphans (unnamed), Administratrix: Katherine Watkins (widow), wife of John Watkins

1701 Katherine's Lewis Watkins' Death

Apparently Katherine ____ Lewis Watkins died between Jul 3 1699 and 19th Jun 1703, as John Watkins is now married to a Mary, and I could not find anything more on Katherine Watkins. [21]

Admr. John Watkins of Katherine Watkins late of Prince George's County deceased make a true inventory of all goods, etc. and exhibited unto ye office for probate of will by third day of January now next ensuing and to make a true and just accompt of and upon this sd adm. by twelfe month from day of this admittance. [17] Witness Signatures Thos Greenfield John Watkins Ch. Beanes William Clarkson Robert Clark[13]

Apparently Katherine ____ Lewis Watkins died between Jul 3 1699 and 19th Jun 1703, as John Watkins is now married to a Mary, and I could not find anything more on Katherine Watkins. [21]

WATKINS, JOHN, Prince George's Co.; 19th June,1703; 18th July, 1703 To daughter-in-law Ann Lewis, sons-in-law Thomas and John Lewis and Edward Eanis personalty. Wife Mary and son-in-law Richard Lewis, joint, exs. Test: Henry Acton, Eliza: Marsh, Ann Acton [24]

1703 John Watkins' Will Names Children

WATKINS, JOHN, Prince George's Co.; 19th June,1703; 18th July, 1703 To daughter-in-law Ann Lewis, sons-in-law Thomas and John Lewis and Edward Eanis personalty. Wife Mary and son-in-law Richard Lewis, joint, exs. Test: Henry Acton, Eliza: Marsh, Ann Acton [24]


In the Will of John Watkins her children are named. Also in Inventory and Accts Book 19, Folio 67 P.G. Co. MD. [17]

"The acct of Jno Watkins who marryed Katherine the widow of Thomas Lewis of Prince George's Co. dec'd. Katherine Watkins 1698 Bond Box 1, folder 29, St. Mary's County. Know all men that we John Watkins Wm Clarkson Robert Clark are held and firmly bound unto our soverign Lord William third of England, etc. 200 hundred pounds sterling dated 3rd day of October in ye 10th year of his majst reign A.D. 1698.

Widower John Watkins marries Mary Eanis

After Catherine's death John Watkins married Mary Eanis and raised Thomas and Catherine's children and in his will leaves:

  • To Anne Lewis 500 lbs of Tobacco to bring her up in learning that I give her a young brundled heiffer being now three years old and her increase from this time.
  • To Thomas Lewis his choice of one cow and calf and one young heiffer and ewe and one pano(pony) and half my tools carpenter and cooper and two breeding sows to be possessed with them immediatly after my decease.
  • To John his choice of one cow and calf and one young heiffer or ewe and one lamb and two breeding sows to be possessed with them immediately after my decease.
  • To Edward Enias (Mary's son) my servant William Daniel. All the rest and residual of my estate goods and Chattle not herein below

bequeathed after my debts and funeral expenses are discharged, I bequeath to my dear wife Mary Watkins whom I make my Exectrix and Richard Lewis whom I make my Executor both and each of them of my last will and testament revoking all other wills by me heretofore made in witness whereof I have forwith set my hand and seal this ninetheenth day of June Anno Dono 1703. Jno Watkins

(I can not tell you why Margaret was not mentioned in this will, but my guess is that she was not raised by John Watkins. Being the youngest child of Thomas and Catherine she may have been given to another family after her mother died.) [3] [25]

After Catherine's death John Watkins married Mary Eanis and raised Thomas and Catherine's children and in his will leaves: [17]

  • To Anne Lewis 500 lbs of Tobacco to bring her up in learning that I give her a young brundled heiffer being now three years old and her increase from this time.
  • To Thomas Lewis his choice of one cow and calf and one young heiffer and ewe and one pano(pony) and half my tools carpenter and cooper and two breeding sows to be possessed with them immediatly after my decease.
  • To John his choice of one cow and calf and one young heiffer or ewe and one lamb and two breeding sows to be possessed with them immediately after my decease.
  • To Edward Enias (Mary's son) my servant William Daniel. All the rest and residual of my estate goods and Chattle not herein below bequeathed after my debts and funeral expenses are discharged, I bequeath to my dear wife Mary Watkins whom I make my Exectrix and Richard Lewis whom I make my Executor both and each of them of my last will and testament revoking all other wills by me heretofore made in witness whereof I have forwith set my hand and seal this ninetheenth day of June Anno Dono 1703. Jno Watkins. [13]

Children

Children of Katherine and Thomas Lewis

The children of Katherine and Thomas Lewis appear to have been born from 1657 to 1666. This would suggest a marriage date for Katherine and Thomas of about 1656.

  1. Richard or Richard or Richard Lewis, the eldest, born 1657. "By deed dated July 29, 1709, for 14,000 pounds of tobacco, he sold to William Tyler, a carpenter, the 100 acres of land he inherited from his father, being part of Battersea, located originally in Charles County, but then in Prince George's County, bounded by Clash Creek. [6]
  2. Thomas Lewis, Jr, born 1659
  3. John Lewis orJohn Lewis, born 1661, died 1711. His will, dated March 5, 1710, and probated April 20, 1711, left his entire estate, real and personal, to his widow, Elizabeth. [6]
  4. David Lewis or David Lewis, perhaps, born 1662, married Jane and had children.
  5. Anne Lewis or Mary Ann Lewis, perhaps, born 1664. Probably married June 4, 1711 to Robert Pover or Poor.
  6. Margaret Lewis or Margaret Lewis, perhaps, born 1666. May have been married to John Athey.

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John Lewis, 1690 Husband of Elizabeth

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Compare to John, born 1690

John Lewis, b. Abt. 1690, Charles (now Prince George's) County, Maryland; d. June 13, 1748, Prince George's County, Maryland. (Marshall has same birth year and that John has no children.)

In father's 1695 will, to receive 50 acres, adjoining brother Thomas's land. [3]

John Watkins' 1703 will grants to John his choice of one cow and calf and one young heiffer or ewe and one lamb and two breeding sows to be possessed with them immediately after my decease. [25]

1711, 20 Aug. John Lewis, Planter of Prince George's County, sells to Th°. Stonestreet, planter of Prince George's County, for 5,000 of tobacco 50 acres of land in Prince George's County formerly Charles County; land left to John Lewis by his father, Thomas Lewis; original tract called Buttersy; bounded by Thomas Lewis, Jr. Signed: John Lewis (seal); Witnessed: William Lyles, James Gibbs, Richd. Dalton; Alienation: Thomas Stonestreet paid is for 50 acres of land 15 Sep 1711.[27][26]

27 Sep 1711, Indenture fron Henry Cox of Calvert Co., Gent. to Elizabeth Lewis, Widow, of PG Co. for the moyety of a tract of 113 acs of land called Good Luck, lying in Calvert Co., now PG Co. lying on th N. Brach of the Patuxent, containing 200 acs formerly owned by Thomas Houser-sic, deceased. Land descended to Elizabeth Lewis and Mary Soaper, wife of John Soaper, joint heirs of Thomas Houser, bounded by land of Henry Cox called Little Land (and), land of Henry Cox called Battson's Vinyard. Signed Henry Cox (seal) Wit John Leach and James Heigh, Justices of Calvert Co. Alienation: Elizabeth Lewis paid the sum of 4s/6p and a half penny 3 Jan 1711/2 Memo: Henry Cox and wife, Sarah Cox ack. deed before witnesses. Recorded 3 Jan 1711/2 (PG Land BK F, f. 141)[26]

27 Sep 1711 Indenture from Henry Cox of Calvert Co., Gent to John Soper, Cooper, of PG Co. and Mary his wife. For the moyety of a tract of land called Good Luck containing 200 acs willed to Mary Soaper by Thomas Houser-sic, bounded by Little Land. signed Henry Cox (seal) Wit. by John Leach and James Heigh, Justices of Calvert Co. Memo: Henry Cox and Sarah his wife ack. deed Alienation: John Soper paid 4s/6p on 30 Jan 1711/2 (PG Co. Land Bk F, f. 143)[26]

2 Deeds of Gifts on 4 Feb 1711/12

On 4 February, 1711/12 at Prince George’s co. MD, Elizabeth Lewis, a widow of Prince George’s co., MD, transfers moiety of land to her son John Lewis; land described as on the North Branch of the Patuxent River previously a part of Calvert co., MD and called Batterson’s Vineyard. Witnessed by Edward Willett, Tabitha Willett (illiterate)( PG Co.Deed Bk F, f.153.)[26]

4 February, 1711 at Prince George’s co., MD Elizabeth Lewis, a widow of Prince George’s co., MD, issues a deed of gift to her stated children:

  • To Thomas Lewis, a bay mare named Bonny
  • To John Lewis , a dark bay mare
  • To Stephen Lewis, 1st increase of mare given John
  • To Sarah Lewis, next increase
  • To Priscilla Lewis, next increase
  • To Samuel Lewis, next increase.
  • And to her grandson John Davis, child of her daughter Jane Lewis.

Witnesses were: Edward Willett, Tabitha Willett (PG Co. Deed Bk F, f. 154.[26]

John Lewis' Administration was dated 5 Feb 1712/13 and signed by his Executrix, Elizabeth Pearson. ( She had married her 2nd husband, Francis Pearson)[26]



Margaret Lewis, 1694

Compare to Margaret, no birth date, or Margaret, born 1666.

Margaret Lewis, b. Abt. 1694, Charles (now Prince George's) County, Maryland. Marshall has same birth year and that Margaret has children) [20]

David Lewis

There seems to be no David Lewis among the children of Thomas Lewis and Catherine Edelen.

Compare to David Lewis, no birth date, and David Lewis, born 1662.

For Other Profiles

Putney

Records of Thomas Lewis Jr.

Putney: : 80 acs surveyed 4 May 1690 for Wm. Timothy (Chas. Co. Rent Roll)

1713, Feb.24,: Indenture from Thomas Lewis, his wife, and Mabel Timothy to George Bennet Sr.

A parcel called Putney signed Thomas Lewis, Rebecca Lewis, Mabel Timothy.

(Charles Co. Land Records, Liber D #2, p. 14.)

1714, Mar.9,: Indenture from Thomas Stonestreet of Prince George's Co. planter, and Christina his wife to Thomas Lewis for 5,000 lbs. Tobaco. A parcel called "Birch Den" containing 100 acres. (Charles Co. Land Records Liber D #2, p. 84.)

1726: Inventory of Thomas Lewis, widow Rebecca of Charles County, Maryland. [No Will found]

(Charles Co. Land Record Liber O, #2, fol. 402.) Note: On Mar. 10,1741: William McQueen and wife Katherine co-heir with other sisters to "Birch Den" convey to Humphrey Deaverson. (ibid. Fol. 464.)

Edelin and Blyzard Material from Robert Lewis

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F. Richard Edelin, citizen and tallow chandler of London, lived in the parish of St. Giles Cripplegate in London. He held lands in Hillingdon, County Middlesex, probably inherited from his widowed mother, who lived at Hillingdon after her husband’s death. Richard’s will, dated 5 June 1669 was proved at London 1 Nov. 1669. His will was sealed with the Edelin Coat of Arms: Ermine, a Fess Vairy, or and Gules. His nephew, Richard Edelen of Maryland, used the same Coat of Arms on the door of his coach, which was destroyed by fire in 1927 at Mount Airy, Maryland. The Crest was a Swan’s head between two wings, argent. [29] Issue: (1) Richard Edelin married Sarah ________ (2) William Edelin proved father’s will in 1669. (3) Philip Edelin proved father’s will in 1669. (4) Ann Edelin (5) Jane Edelin (6) Margaret Edelin married Joseph Sherwood, clerk in Holy Orders.

Richard Edelen of MD appears to have had a 1st marriage; previous to that to Elizabeth Banton. It was to Priscilla Piggott, bapt 1 Sep 1641 in St Giles Cripplegate, dau of William. (IGI record extract) Their marriage took place on 4 Aug 1657 at his father's church of St. Michael Bassishaw, London. (IGI record extract) There appears to have been a dau. by this marriage, named Mary, that Richard had bapt. about a month before his marriage to Elizabeth Banton, his 1st wife having died in the meantime. [30]

Mary Edlin chr 3 Oct 1663, St. Matthew Friday Street, London, father, Richard Edlin. [31]

My feeling is that she was brought to MD by Richard, and was the same person as Mary, the 2nd wife of Gyles Blizard. who. after his death married Robert Thompson and then James Smallwood. In the Smallwood family they remembered her maiden name as Eden, which is close enough to Edlyn, to be a natural mistake. [30]

Gyles Blyzard appears to be the Gyles Blyzard Chr. 3 Dec 1637, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, son of Gilles Blyzard and Anne. (IGI record extract) Giles Blissarde Sr. had married Anne Skelton on 13 Jan 1624 at Tewkesbury (IGI record exrtact). [30]

About the same time that Giles was born, there was a Thomas Blissard in the parish of St Giles Cripplegate who married, 1st, Mary Ram on 19 May 1639, and, 2nd, Elizabeth Collins, on 8 Jun 1647. On 26 Mar 1748, they chr. a son, Thomas. on 11 May 1651, a dau., Elizabeth, and on 20 Apr 1658, gave birth to a Giles Blizard, chr. him the same day, but he died on 23 Apr 1658. (IGI Record Abstracts). [30]

The earliest records I found of a Giles in MD were these:

22 Mar. 1675/6 Gyles Blyzard, carpenter , of St. Mary's Co. assigned 100 acs "Reserve" in Dorchester Co by Raymond Stapleford of Dor.(Md Archives vol. 66, p 128-30) [13]

6 Apr. 1676: Giles Blyzard, late of Calvert Co., otherwise called Gyles Blyzard of Gt. Choptank River, Talbot Co. owes John Ingram 3,560 lbs. tobo.(Same ref. p. 211) [13]

15 Sep 1677: Account of John Clemens of Talbot Co lists a payment to Giles Blizard.(Prerog. Court Admin. 1674-1678, p.49.) [13]

27 Nov. 1680: The Administration of William Foord, (Gent.) of Dorchester Co. lists a debt due from Giles Blizzard (Runaway) [13]

The next group of records begin almost 4 years later, in them he is refered to as Giles Blizard of London:

11 Mar. 1683/4: Indenture from James Neal (Gent.) and wife Eliz. to Giles Blizard of the City of London, a tract on Piscattaway Ck. called "St. James" 700 acs.(Chas. Co. Ct & Land Vol. K # 1,p.421} [13]

4 Aug. 1684: Indent. to Giles Blizard of London, whereas marriage is intended betw. Giles Blizard and Susanna Cane, dau. of John Cane; parcel called "Blew Plane" cont. 1,000 acs.(Chas. Co. Ct & Land Vol.L#1,p1) [13]

21 Aug. 1684: Marriage of Giles Blizard and Susanna Cane.(Chas. Co. Ct. & Land Vol. S#1, p.286). [29]

5 May 1686: Giles Blizzard granted a license to trade with the Indians for furs to make beaver hats and castors. (Md. Archives, proceedings of the council, 1684-89, p.471-2) [13]

6 Dec. 1687:(Note: date was miscopied as 1678) Will of Giles Blyzard: To wife Mary, "Cane's Purchase" during life and part of "Buplane" absolutely; To dau. Susanna, " Canes Purchase" at death of said wife and residue of "Buplaine"; to dau. Anne and heirs, "St. James"; To Thomas Lewis and Katherine, his wife, and their son, Richard, a lease of 200 acs. during life. To Elizabeth Gambral and heirs, 100 acs. Wife Mary extx. and residuary legatee of estate real and personal. Test: Richard Boughton, Thos. Lewis, Eliza. Goodrich, Geo. Leet, Ellinor Prescote. Prob.17 May 1688.(Md Cal. of Wills Vol. 2, 1685-1702, p.35) [13]

8 Mar. 1691: Robert Thompson binds himself to Anne, dau. of Giles and Mary Blizard, for 20,000 lbs tobo (Chas. Co. Ct & Land Vol.Q#1,p.54.) [13]

21 Feb 1693/4: Susanna Blizard, dau. of Giles Blizard, decd. to remain in custody of her mother-in-law (Step-mother) Mary Thompson. (Chas. Co. Ct. & Land Vol. S#1, p.242) [13]

4 Oct. 1695: Admin. of Robert Thompson of Chas. Co.: Payment to Wm Dent for Ann Blyzard, orphan of Giles Blizard. Admx: Mary Smallwood, wife of Mr. James Smallwood. (Prerog Ct. Abstracts 1685-1701, p.60 [13]

19 May 1713: Indent. betw. Nath. Magruder of P.G. Co. and Susanna his wife to John Fraser, clerk of P.G. Co. and Anne, his wife. Susanna and Anne, daus. and coheirs of Giles Blyzard dec'd. inherited 1,000 acs., "Blew Plain"; 700 acs., "St. James"; both in P.G. Co.; "Caine's Purchase" in Chas. Co.(700 acs.) and 600 acs., "Athelborough "in Balt. Co. (Chas Co. Land Rec. Liber F (Old Series) p.241 ff.) [13]

Because of the lease of 200 acres that Giles left to Thomas Lewis, it was claimed for many years that his wife Katherine was his dau. I have not found any records that state or suggest that Katherine Lewis was a daughter of Giles Blizard. [13]

I once suggested to a researcher that since Thomas Lewis had been a servant of Richard Edelen, it was possible that he was the husband of his dau. Catherine, who is unknown, and within a short time all the Thomas Lewis family pedigrees listed him as her husband, and had dropped Giles. There is, as far as I know, no proof of this either. [13]

To Page for Elizabeth, widow of John Lewis

Elizabeth married second Francis Pearson. Her new husband died not long after their marriage: Francis Pearson (Will dtd 16 Jul 1713, Proved 26 Sep 1713) Left her his estate Collington, 116 acs bought from Elizabeth, widow of Ninian Beall. Will wit. by John Barrett Sr,. Edward Wellett and John Henry.( Wills Liber 13, f. 681)

Elizabeth married third Samuel Warner (Will dtd 21 Nov 1731, Proved 29 Mar 1732/3). Deed dated 29 Sep 1733, Eliz. Warner deeds her beloved son Stephen Lewis in the Colony of VA all that tract called Collington. (PG Liber T, f.49)

Elizabeth married fourth David Condon. On 29 Aug 1734, she and her then husband, David Condon, deeded it to her son,"Stephen Lewis of Pr. Wm. Co., VA")

Elizabeth Condon's Will was dtd 23 Jan 1757 and proved 14 Mar 1757. In it she names

  • her son, Samuel Warner and
  • dau Priscilla Baker and
  • makes her son. Samuel Warner Executor.

Wit by James Gibson and Wm and James Willett. (MD Cal. of Wills, Vol. 11. p. 155)[26]

Records of her son John Lewis( b. ca 1690 d ca 1764) , of PG Co. MD and Stafford/ Pr. Wm/Fairfax/Loudon Cos VA

John Lewis must have been of age by 1712, when his mother deeded him half of Battisons Vinyard. PG Co. Land Records, Liber F, f. 153. Deed of Gift 4 Feb 1711/12 From Eliz. Lewis. widow of PG Co. to John Lewis her son. A moyety (half) of land lately occupied by Henry Cox of Calvert Co. called Battersons (Battsons) Vinyard, the moyety lately sold my sister , Mary Soaper, wife of John Soaper, by Henry Cox. signed Elizabeth Lewis. (Mark and Seal) Wit. Edward Willett, Tabitha Willett (PG Co. Deed Bk F, p.153).[26]

After John Lewis moved to Stafford Co. VA about 1722, he sold this land.

Indenture dtd 22 Nov 1722, enrolled 10 Feb 1722/3 From John Lewis of the colony of VA to Eliz. Watters of Ann Arundle Co. MD A parcel of land, 113 acs called Battersons Vinyard, laid out for John Soaper. Payment of 15 lbs. s. John Lewis. Wit David Waams, Joseph Stall[26]

A Quit Rent Roll of 1723 Taken from the Register of Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia

John Lewis Paid 133 lbs. Tobacco. Land yt was Thomas Sandiford’s.

He married, ca 1723, Catherine, the widow of Thomas Sabdiford

On 11 September, 1723 at Stafford co., VA an indenture was made between John Lewis and Catherine Lewis of Overwharton Parish (Overwarten Parish), Stafford co., VA, a planter ,and George Mason, gentleman of same for the transference of land rights; land granted originally to Thomas Sandiford (previously m.to Catherine Lewis ) 12 February, 1703 being at the northernmost branch of Little Hunting Creek bordered by Nicholas Brent and Thomas Longman. wir. Richard Hubbard. (Thomas Sandiford expired testate.)[26]

Virginia Land Grants to John Lewis, son of John Lewis (d. 1711) of PG Co. MD and his brothers. Link to Map of John Lewis' 324 acre pat. on Boad Run on 25 July 1724 [32]

Other Grants to him:

John Lewis of Stafford, 401 acs, on Difficult Run. 9 Feb 1725. (Ibid. p. 83, A-196)

John Lewis of Stafford, 262 acs. on Difficult Run, 9 Feb 1725, (Ibid. p.83, A-197)

John Lewis of Stafford, 250 Acs on Great Hunting Creek, adj. the Rockhole. 9 Feb 1730 ( Ibid. p.105, C-100.)

Other mentions: Survey: Orders from Willam Fairfax Esq., Agent of Lord Fairfax. William Fairfax 5568 acs in Prince William Co. (formerly Stafford, later Fairfax), on Difficult Run and Great Falls of the Potomac River, Wolftrap Branch, adj. John Lewis, William Gunnell, Thomas Lewis, John Read, Guy Broadwater, Robert Carter Jr., Rev. Mr. Alexander Scot, Robert Alexander, Samuel Wilson, corner of Watts and Harrison, Francis Awbrey, line of Gunnell and Lewis. John Warner, Surveyor. 17 Aug 1739.. (Ibid. p. 125, E-102.)[26]

Maj. John Colvill of Pr. Wm. Co. 316 acs in Pr. W. Co. adj. his land, formerly John Grants adj. John Lewis... on Piney Branch of Difficult Run. (Ibid. p. 127. E-127)

To same, 285 acs.onDifficult Run adj. John Lewis, William Gunnell, Rodham Neal, Grant's, now Colvill's land, Wm. Norris. 1 Feb 1739. (Ibid, p.127, E-128).

Col. John Colvill, 1425 acs on branches of Accotinck, Wolftrap, Pimmet's Run and Scot's Run... adj. Ems', now Colvill's land, Capt. Broadwater, William Scott, Stephen Lewis, path from Edward Ems' to Patrick Dunkin's , Samuel Wilson, John Lewis, Mr. Scott. 6 Nov 1740. (Ibid. p.130, E-182.)[26]

Thomas Lewis' patents:

  • Thomas Lewis of Stafford Co. 633 acs on Difficult Run, 5 Feb 1725.( Ibid. p.95,

A-191.)

  • Thomas Lewis of Stafford Co. 157 acs on Difficult Run, adj. his own land.

20 Sep 1730. (Ibid. p.104, C-75.)

Stephen Lewis' Patent:

  • Stephen Lewis of Stafford Co. 200 acs on Wolftrap Branch of Difficult Run, adj Samuel Wilson deceased. 16 Oct 1728. (Ibid. p.94, B-148.)
  • Samuel Lewis Deed: 3 Oct 1734: Samuel Lewis of Prince George's Co.ln MD to Thomas Lewis of Prince William Co., Planter, for 15 lbs Maryland money, 260 acs on Difficult Run, granted out of the Proprietor's Office unto John Lewis 9 Feb 1725,... Deed of lease and release. Samuel Lewis

Wit. Cav Dulany, John Manley, John Minor. Received of Thomas Lewis sum of 15 lbs At Court Nov. 24 1734. Samuel Lewis acknowledges this release with the receipt endorsed to Thomas Lewis (Pr. Wm. Co., VA Deed Book Liber B, 1732-1735, pp.384-387, Abstracts by June W. Johnson. 1982, p 75)

(Around 1734, John Lewis, who by then had at least 3 sons, John, Thomas and Stephen by his wife, Catherine, began to dispose of his land in lower Fairfax Co. around Dogue Creek and in Upper Fairfax Co. around Difficult Run, and resided on his Broad Run land, which was in Loudon Co. after its formation . 1. Son John married Elizabeth Hickman, dau. of Joshua Hickman, who had moved to VA from MD. They resided in Loudon Co.

2. Son Thomas married Ann Hickman, dau of William, Joshua's brother, who had also moved across the Potomac. At one time he served as Sheriff of Loudon Co.

3. Son Stephen also resided in Loudon Co. and had sons John, Nathan and Solomon, but the name of his wife is not known.

4. There seems to have been a 4th younger son, Charles, name of wife unknown, had a son John, and who, in the 1767 Loudon tax list is living on the 324 acre grant.

In 1767, John Lewis, claiming to be 88 yrs old and infirm, asks to be exempted from the tax. In 1768 he was exempted

John's brother, Thomas, moved to Stafford Co. about the same time . He replaced John as a Vestryman in 1733, which gave him the right to use the title of Gentleman. In 1740, he married a very wealthy widow, Sarah Hawley, widow of Capt. William Harrison, and appears to have taken advantage of her, transfering much of her wealth to his younger brother, Stephen and Stephens son, Thomas. After her husband's death in 1749, she began lawsuits to try to regain some of her money, but without any apparent success.

Here is a link to a very good article on Sarah Hawley and the Harrison and Lewis families

http://lucysfamilytree.com/halley.cfm?aId=0208E68D-C29B-57E0-822701B26D14847D

Incorrect information is included based on the book “The Sydney-Smith and Clagett-Price genealogy: with the Lewis, Montgomery, Harrison, Hawley, Moorhead, etc. Families By Lucy Montgomery Smith Price, 1927. This claims that Thomas Lewis(d. 1749) and his wife had a son that the author calls William Thoms Lewis, who was born after Thomas' death. This is not true.[26]

Stephen had married Elizabeth Offutt, dau. of James Offutt of PG Co. After Stephens death, around 1758, she married William Douglas and had children by him.

The last son, Samuel, remained in MD and does not seem to have married. He is mentioned as living at hid plantation near Bladensburg in 1761.

Lewis and Houser

Phyllis Cox and another descendant of Thomas Lewis, that lived in Texas, were corresponding with Michael Cook. They were giving Michael the information about the difference between the two Lewis families in Prince George's Co. when Michael and the gentleman in Texas both died. Phyllis was not able to change any of the information on her own, so this was dropped. A fellow researcher of mine went to view the property called Battersea and found Phyllis. She gave him Winifred's Will, the records about the dispute over Giles land and the information about the two families. Fred is an older man and did not understand what she had given him. He sent me copies of all the info and after reading them over several times and researching all the records I realized what had happened. Because of the location and the common naming the two families got all mixed up. Phyllis said that anyone living there would know that John Lewis married to Elizabeth Houser (Horner) was a completely different family. They lived in the northern section of Prince George Co. near the Patuxent River, this area became Frederick Co. John was from England, not Wales. He had son's John, Thomas, Stephen, and Samuel. Samuel stayed in the upper Prince George's Co. area and his three brother's moved to Stafford / Fairfax Co. To make matter's even more confusing. Richard's son Thomas also moved to the same area. It has taken a lot of records to get these two families separated. The record that jumped out at me to separate the John married to Elizabeth Houser died in April 1711 and John the son of Thomas and Catherine sold his Battersea land on Aug. 20, 1711. Dead men can not sign documents to sell land. John was given the smaller portion of the land called Battersea which gave me the impression that he was the youngest of the three son's of Thomas and Catherine. I have a fellow researcher that feels that I am wrong about this, but I found that after selling the land, John purchased land next to Daniel Thomas in Prince George's Co. and the fact that he died in 1748 leaving Winefred with five small children meant to me that he was an older man. He was probably born around 1690. Winefred was born in 1714. Richard had a son named John born in 1715 and my fellow researcher thinks that he was the husband of Winefred Lewis. I think he was too young and also he lived in Charles Co. near the Neck of Mattawomen Creek with his parents Richard and Jane. I have lots of records on this family including portions of Michael Cook's book concerning this family and a book called "Lewis Patriarchs of Early Virginia and Maryland" by Robert Lewis.[1]

John Lewis who married Winifred Thomas about 1731 in Prince Georges Co. was not a member of this family. His family will be the subject of my next posting. [13]

John Lewis (b ca 1675, d, 1711) of Marlboro Plain, P.G. Co. Married Elizabeth Horner / Houser of PG. Co., dau of Thomas Horner of Calvert and P.G. Cos, MD.Her sister Mary, married John Soaper of PG Co.[26]

30 Jul 1702: Indenture from John Soaper, Cooper, of PG Co., to JohnLewis, Planter, of PG Co. Nicholas Terrell, dec'd, of Ann Arundel Co. sold Thomas Hillary, dec'd, of Calvert Co., land lying in Calvert, now PG Co., on the North side of Western Branch of the Patuxent River called Marborrow (Marlborough) Plains. Terrell did not sign over to Hillary, then sold to Soaper. Soaper dissatisfied and relinquished to Hillary the SE one half of the land, then Hillary sold said one half to John Lewis, but Hillary had no conveyance; SE corner of land on Cabin Branch. signed John Soaper (mark) and Mary Soaper (mark), his wife. Endorsement 30 Jul 1703 Mary Soaper examined by Robert Wade and Samuel Magruder. Wit. Thomas Clagett and John Rigdon Alienation: 18 Dec 1703 for the sum of 6s from John Lewis'[26]

Will dtd 5 Mar 1710/11. Proved 20 Apr 1711 To wife, Elizabeth, executrix, entire estate, real and personal. . Wit. were John Henry, John Barrett and Alex. Beall. (MD Calendar of Wills, Vol. 3, 1703-1711, p.206)

His Inventory is dated 6 Jun 1711, and rec.15 Jun Appraisers were Alexander Beall and Thomas Lucas. Next of kin were John and Maty Soaper. Executrix was Eliz. Lewis

Move to Thomas Lewis, husband of Catherine Edelen

Compare with

There is a common denominator involving three early MD families: This Lewis family, the Giles Blizard / Blissard (1637- 1688) family and the Richard Edelen (1639-1694) family. Thomas Lewis was probably brought from London to MD as an indentured servant by Richard Edelen when he returned for the second time in 1667 with his wife and son, Philip.

His first record, 9 Jan 1671/2, mentions him as "Thomas Lues", age 20 years, Servant of Richard Edelen. ( Chas. Co. Ct and Land Records, Liber E #1, fol. 52) It may have been a dispute, very common in those days, about whether the time of his indenture was up, since the normal time was for 4 years.[13]

After Thomas Lues' indenture was over, he seems to have worked for Giles Blyzard, now a hat maker, as a fur trader with the indians. When the Lewis house was excavated in 1988, a lot of trading beads were found. [13]

In his will, Giles left Thomas Lewis, his wife Katherine, and his eldest son, Richard, a lease of 200 acres for their 3 lives, leasing many to speculate that she might have been Giles' dau. However, there is no evidence of this in Giles' records. As will be seen, he only had two daus.: Susannah, by his 1st wife, Susanna Cane; and Alice, by his second wife, Mary, who, I speculate, may have been the Mary Edlyn, born to Richard and his 1st wife in London. [13]

Both Richard Edelen and Giles Blyzard had links to the parish of St Giles Cripplegate, London, Richard through his uncle, Richard, and 1st wife, Priscilla. and Giles through a Thomas Blissard / Blyzard, who was probably his uncle.[13]

Giles Blizzard, Charles County, 6th Dec,, 1678; 17th May, 1688. To wife Mary, "Cane's Purchase" during life, and part of "Buplaine" absolutely. To daughter Susanna, "Cane's Purchase" afsd, at death of sd. wife, and residue of "Buplaine." To daughter Anne and hrs., "St. James." To Thomas Lewis and Katharine, his wife, and their son Richard, a lease of 200 A (unnamed) during life. To Eliza Gambral and hrs, 100 A. (unnamed). Wife Mary, extx. and residuary legatee of estate, real and personal. Text: Richard Boughton, Thomas Lewis, Eliza Goodrich, George Leet, Ellinor Prestcote.[3]

Marriage 1 Thomas Lewis b: ABT 1665 Married: ABT 1685 in Charles County, Maryland - now Prince George's County, Maryland Children Has Children Richard Lewis b: ABT 1685 in Charles County, Maryland - now Prince George's County, Maryland Has Children Anne Lewis b: ABT 1688 in Charles County, Maryland - now Prince George's County, Maryland Has No Children John Lewis b: ABT 1690 in Charles County, Maryland - now Prince George's County, Maryland Has Children Thomas Lewis b: ABT 1692 in Charles County, Maryland Has Children Margaret Lewis b: ABT 1694 in Charles County, Maryland - now Prince George's County, Maryland[3]

Lewis, Thomas, Prince George's Co. 22nd Mch.. 1695; 3rd June, 1696. To wife Catharine, life interest in real estate. To son Richard., 100 A. (unnamed). To son Thomas, 100 A. adjoining son Richard's land. To son John, 50 A. adjoining son Thomas's land. Ex. not given. Test: Hugh Ferguson, Jno. Forrest, Geo. Busse. 7. 150,[3]

Children of Thomas Lewis and Catherine Edelen are:

  1. Richard Lewis, b. Abt. 1687, Charles (now Prince George's) County, Maryland; d. Abt. 1758, Fairfax County, Virginia. (Marshall has 1685. Richard had children.)
  2. Anne Lewis, b. Abt. 1689, Charles (now Prince George's) County, Maryland. (Marshall has 1688. Anne had children)
  3. John Lewis, b. Abt. 1690, Charles (now Prince George's) County, Maryland; d. June 13, 1748, Prince George's County, Maryland. (Marshall has same birth year and that John has no children.)
  4. Thomas Lewis, b. Abt. 1692, Charles (now Prince George's) County, Maryland; d. Abt. 1726, Charles County, Maryland. (Marshall has same birth year and that Thomas has children.)
  5. Margaret Lewis, b. Abt. 1694, Charles (now Prince George's) County, Maryland. Marshall has same birth year and that Margaret has children)

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Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Larry & Linda Walden (lwalden at cableone dot net), Email on August 15, 2005. Subject: Re: Winiford Thomas Lewis cited by Mike Marshall
  2. Maryland Calendar of Wills, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=Marylan&rank=1&new=1&MSAV=1&msT=1&gss=angs-d&gsfn=Giles&gsln=Blyzzard&gsln_x=NS_NP_NN&msydy=1688&msypn__ftp=Maryland&uidh=zf6&ct=1358, Accessed January 11, 2015
  3. 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 Mike Marshall (mrmarsha2004 at yahoo.com). Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties. Rootsweb. http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I017495.
  4. Harry W. Newman, "Charles County Gentry." Higginson Book Company, Salem, MA, 1940 (reprint 1997) Page: 127
  5. Charles County Court and Land Records Liber E, No. 1, p. 52.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 William Neal Hurley, Jr. Our Maryland Heritage, Book Fourteen: The Lewis Families. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1999, page 2
  7. Md Land Records, Liber 6, fol 294, cited in R. J. C. K Lewis, Early Patriarchs, cited by Linda Walden, Lewis Family Forum #8465, Nov 2, 2000.
  8. Robert Lewis, Lewis Genforum #8704, November 17, 2000
  9. Research of Tim Freeman, Lewis Family Genforum #8708, November 18, 2000.
  10. Charles Co. Liber S, p.48; research of Robert Lewis, Lewis Genforum #8704, November 17, 2000
  11. Charels Co Liber Q, p.67; research of Robert Lewis, Lewis Genforum #8704, November 17, 2000
  12. Md Cal. of Wills, Vol. 3 1703-1713, p.13; research of Robert Lewis, Lewis Genforum #8704, November 17, 2000
  13. 13.00 13.01 13.02 13.03 13.04 13.05 13.06 13.07 13.08 13.09 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 13.19 13.20 13.21 13.22 13.23 13.24 Robert Lewis, Lewis Family Genforum #20927, March 2, 2012. http://genforum.genealogy.com/lewis/messages/20927.html
  14. Larry and Linda (lwalden at cableone.net) , August 15, 2005. The other children of Gyles kept them from ever leasing this land. Now if Catherine was his daughter I do not think this would have happened." Tim Freeman, Edelen Genforum #85, Feb 23, 2003)
  15. Chas Co Land Bks, Liber S, fol 48.
  16. Charles Co. Land Record Liber S, pp. 48-9.
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.8 17.9 Robert Lewis, Lewis Family Genforum #20927, March 2, 2012. http://genforum.genealogy.com/lewis/messages/20927.html
  18. http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/y/a/g/Douglas-G-Yager/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0523.html
  19. Maryland Calendar of Wills, Liber 7, fol. 150.
  20. 20.0 20.1 20.2 Lewis records provided by Phyllis Cox of Oxon Hill, MD, cited by Mike Marshall
  21. 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Shirley Middleton-Moller, Edelen Genforum Jan 8, 2003.
  22. 22.0 22.1 Provincial Court Abstracts 1685-1701, p 8, Thomas Lewis' estate.
  23. Inventory 1696/7 Vol. 14, Folio 42
  24. 24.0 24.1 MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS, VOL 3, p 33
  25. 25.0 25.1 Records provided by Phyllis Cox of Oxon Hill, MD and from Edelen Family History by Chris Edelen.
  26. 26.00 26.01 26.02 26.03 26.04 26.05 26.06 26.07 26.08 26.09 26.10 26.11 26.12 26.13 26.14 26.15 26.16 Records provided by Phyllis Cox of Oxon Hill, MD, and from the book "Pioneer Lewis Families" by Michael Cook, provided by Robert Lewis, Lewis Family Genforum #20927, March 2, 2012. http://genforum.genealogy.com/lewis/messages/20927.html
  27. Prince George's Land Records 1710-1717 - Liber F - Folio 101: Indenture, 20 Aug 1711, cited by Mike Marshall> (Note by RL: Since this is dated after John Lewis' death it is the recording of an earlier indenture, or the actual sale was made by Elizabeth Lewis.)
  28. Robert Lewis, Lewis Family Genforum #20927, March 2, 2012. http://genforum.genealogy.com/lewis/messages/20927.html
  29. 29.0 29.1 Research of Crolian Edelen, presented by Robert Lewis, Lewis Family Genforum #20927, March 2, 2012. http://genforum.genealogy.com/lewis/messages/20927.html
  30. 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 Mary Felts-Nordstrom, Edelen Family Genforum #2748, NOvember 3, 2002.
  31. IGI record extract, cited by Mary Felts-Nordstrom
  32. Gray, "VA Northern Neck Land Grants 1694-1742" Gen. Pub. Co. Balt. p.75, A-51; http://www.loudoun.gov/controls/speerio/resources/RenderContent.aspx?data=c538f9bb7aa941579a2a5183c51eb5cc&tabid=327&fmpath=%2FRt+28+CPAM+09-01%2FMaps
  • Mike Marshall (mrmarsha2004 at yahoo.com). Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties. Rootsweb. http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I017495. Uses published works by: Jane B. Cotton, Bates, F. Edward Wright, Vernon L. Skinner, Elise Greenup Jourdan, Ralph D. Smith, Dorman, Newman, Helen W. Brown, Barnes, Edward C. Papenfuse, Lois Green Carr, Peden, Brumbaugh, Keddie, Doliante, W. N Hurley, Robert Hall, Scharf, Skordas, G.H.S. King, TLC, N.M. Nugent, Sparacio, Russell; Need Marshall's from the Northern Neck, VA Counties to take DNA tests. {R1a Haplogroup}: Need Professional Genealogy Services? Refer to http://genealogypro.com/fsaunders.html
  • Harry W. Newman, "Charles County Gentry." Higginson Book Company, Salem, MA, 1940 (reprint 1997) Page: 127

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Unknown-262601 and Edelen-9 appear to represent the same person because: Research indicates that Catherine's LNAB was Edelen, so she is no longer unknown. Catherine and Katherine seem to have been used interchangeably, with a lot of original sources using the Katherine spelling.
posted by Jack Day
Unknown-262601 and UNKNOWN-28830 appear to represent the same person because: Both refer to the Catherine who married Thomas Lewis. I didn't realize there was already a Catherine Unknown when I created one earlier today!
posted by Jack Day