John Talbott I (abt. 1660 - 1707)

Born about 1660 in West River, Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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Died 4 Apr 1707 at about age 47 in The Clifts, Calvert County, Maryland

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Biography

John was a Friend (Quaker)

No record of the birth of John Talbott has been found. His birth year is the best estimate. John inherited half of "Talbott's Ridge" from his father, and half of "Poplar Knowle" and half of "Talbott's Timber Neck" after the death of his brother, Richard.^[1] John married Sarah Mears, daughter of John and Sarah (Thomas) Mears, about 1689.

John and Sarah had the following children:^[2]

1. Elizabeth Talbott, b. 5 Mar 1690/91, "Elizabeth, the daughter of John & Sarah Talbott, was Born the 5 day of the first Mo. 1690-1."
2. Thomas Talbott, b. 29 Nov 1693, "Thomas, the Eldest son of Jno & Sarah Talbott, born the 29 of ye 9 Mo. 1693."
3. Richard Talbott, b. 12 Jul 1696, "Richard, the second son of Jno & Sarah Talbott was born the 12 of yet 5 Mo. 1696."
4. Daniel Talbott, b. 24 Apr 1699, "Danll, ye 3rd son of Jno & Sarah Talbott was born ye 24th of ye 2d Mo. 1699."
5. John Talbott, b. 19 Feb 1701/02, "John, ye 4th son of Jno & Sarah Talbott was born the 19th of ye 12 Mo. 1701-2."
6. Sophia Talbott, b 7 Sep 1704, "Sophia, the 2d daughter of Jno & Sarah Talbott born the 7th of 7 Mo. 1704."
7. Joseph Talbott.

• Record of children of John and Sarah: https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/166218081

John and Sarah "the Sole and only Daughter and heiress of John Meers late of the Clifts in Calvert County aforesaid, Planter, deceased; the Son and heire of Thomas Meers, late of Anne Arundel County in the Province of Maryland aforesaid, Gentleman, deceased," sold 100 acres "Howardston" and 200 acres "Expectation" to Capt. John Worthington for £180.^[3]

Death

The death of John Talbott is recorded under burials in the Clifts Monthly Meeting Register right after the births of all of his children. He died on the 4th day of the 4th month 1707 and buried in the new graveyard at the Clifts 9th day of said month.^[4]

Abstract of Will

This second day of ye tenth month 1701. I John Talbott of Calvert County in the province of Maryland being in sound and perfect memory. . .

• I give to my dear and loving wife Sarah Talbott the plantation I now dwell upon as much land adjoining as will make it 150 acres for & during the term of her natural life, but if she should live until my son Thos. Talbott attains the age of 21 years then my will is that my said son may have liberty to settle upon one part of the land bequeathed unto my wife for unto him my said son Thomas Talbott I give the revision of the said 150 acres part of a tract of land called Expectation to him and his heirs after the deceae of his mother.
• I give to my two sons Richard and Daniel the remaining 200 acres of my tract of land called Expectation, but if either of my three sons should die before they attain the age of 21 years then my will is that my daughter Eliza. and the child which my wife now goes with shall have and enjoy his or their part to them my said daughter and the child my wife now goes with.
• I give to my wife one third part of all my personal estate and the other two thirds of my personal estate to be equally divided between my children inclding that which my wife now goes with.
• I do nominate my dear wife to be my whole and sole executor.
• Lastly, I appoint my three brothers, William, Daniel and Joseph Richardson and my friend Richard Johns to be overseers and trustees.

Signed with his signature John Talbott, witnesses Anthony Cornwell and Samuel Little. Presented to the court 25 JUN 1707.^[5][6]

Attached to this profile but not confirmed as children:

Cassandra b 1708 (Unsourced - birth more than 9 months after father's death)

Sources

1. ↑ Shrink, Ida Morrison (Murphy). Descendants of Richard and Elizabeth (Ewen) Talbott of Poplar Knowle, West River, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. p. 24.
2. ↑ Shrink, p. 26. Citing: The Cliffs' Monthly Meeting of Calvert County. p. 13. On page 27, Shrink names son Joseph but without a date of birth.
3. ↑ Shrink, p. 26. Citing: Anne Arundel County Land Records, Book IH#1, p. 149-53.
4. ↑ Peden, Henry C. Quaker Records of Southern Maryland: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Abstracts from the Minutes, 1658-1800. Westminster, Md.: Willow Bend, 2000.
5. ↑ Maryland Colonial Wills, Liber 12/144.
6. ↑ Shrink, p. 26-27. Citing: Will book no. 12, p. 144-46, at the Land Office, Annapolis.

Also see:

• Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775 for John Talbott Colonial Families of the United States of America, Volume III Talbott Family, page 2 of 11, 555 in book.: John, b. 1660; d. 4th June 1707; m. Sarah Mears, b. 4th Aug. 1673, only dau. Of John and Sarah (Thomas) Mears, of "The Clifts," of Calvert Co., Md. Issue: Elizabeth, b. 5th Mar. 1690; m. 1708 Anthony Conwell; Thomas, b. 29th Nov. 1693; m. (wife's name unknown); Richard, b. 12th July, 1696; d. July, 1751; m. Margaret Birkhead, d. 8th July 1745, dau. Of Abraham Birkhead, of Anne Arundel Co., Md.; Daniel, b. 24th Apr. 1699; d. 16th Feb. 1745-46; m. Elizabeth Birkhead, dau. Of Abraham Birkhead; John, b. 19th Feb. 1701.; Sophia, b. 7th Sept. 1704; Joseph, b. 1706; m. 1745, Mary Birkhead, dau. of Abraham Birkhead, of Anne Arundel Co. Md., who came from Bristol, England, 6th Jan. 1663-64.
• Descendants of Richard and Elizabeth (Ewen) Talbott : of Poplar Knowle, West River, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Third generation, p. 41 of 581)
• Source: S-2096522829 Repository: #R-2142872056 Title: Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Note: This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created. Page: Ancestry Family Trees Note: Data: Text: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/11490840/family

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