John Rhodes (abt. 1686 - 1764)

Born about 1686 in St. Marys, Maryland

Descendants

Died 30 Oct 1764 at about age 78 in St. Mary's Hundred, St. Mary's, Maryland

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Biography

John was born before 1695, probably in St. Mary's County, Maryland. He is believed to be the won of Abraham Rhodes and his wife, Frances, although there is some dispute about this.

On September 1, 1761 John Rhodes (Rodes) wrote his will: To son Abraham Rodes, my dwelling plantation whereon I live, 115 a., beginning at first boundary of tract called Tesberry Plains.' To son John Rodes, remainder of tract. If John dies without heirs then to sons Nicholas and Ignatius Rodes. To son Barnaby Rodes, right to tract in Calvert Co. called Sharedons Reserve. To wife Eleanor Rodes, use of Negro man John, then at her death, to son Abraham Rodes. To son Mark Rodes, 12 pence. To dau. Elizabeth Metchel, 12 pence. To son Jeremiah Rodes, 12 pence. To son Michael Rodes, 1000 lbs. of tobacco. If wife married then personal estate to be given to 4 sons: Michael, Basil, Nicholas and Ignatius Rodes. Son Abraham Rodes, ex. Wit: Henry Jenkins, William Jenkins, Elizabeth Jenkins. 33. 30

He passed away in 1764 in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

Timeline

Between 1685 and 1695 - Birth - St. Mary's County, Maryland.

1753 - Tax List - John Rhodes was named as having 330 acres called Fosbury Plains in St. Mary's County, Maryland, in the St. Mary's debt books.

1760 - Tax List - John Rhodes is named as having 330 acres called Fosbury Plains in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

September 1, 1761 - Will - John Rhodes wrote a will which was probated after his death.

1764 - Death - St. Mary's County, Maryland.

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