Richard Harrison (1689 - aft. 1723)

Born 31 Jan 1689 in Nanjemoy, Charles, Maryland

Ancestors

Died after 1723 after age 33 in Piscataway Parish, Charles, Maryland

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Biography

He was born 31 Jan 1689^[1], son of Richard and Jane Delahay Harrison who left him "Lane's Land" near Maryland Point, and sloop "Indian Princess," jointly with his brother Joseph in 1710^[2].

He allegedly married first, Dorothy (1721-1752), daughter of Robert Hanson (ca. 1680-1748), and second, Elizabeth, daughter of George Dent (1690-1754)^[3]

He and his brother, Joseph by virtue of his wife, Theodosia Stone and her grandmother, Theodosia Wade, daughter of Zacchariah received 1200 acres of "Market Overton" from her parents on 25 Nov 1723^[4]

His died after 1723 and before his brother's admin 18 Sep 1728^[5] as Thomas Harrison is due funds for his role as admin of Richard.

Sources

1. ↑ Charles County Circuit Court, Birth, Deaths & Marriage Records, Liber Q Harrison, Richard, s/o Richard and Jane Harrison of Nanjemy, b. 31 Jan 1689
2. ↑ https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Harrison-12320#_note-6
3. ↑ "A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature 1635-1789", by Edward C. Papenfuse, et. al. Volume 426, Page 417; https://msa.maryland.gov/megafile/msa/speccol/sc2900/sc2908/000001/000426/html/am426--417.html
4. ↑ Prince George's Land Records 1717-1726 - Liber I - folio 514, Indenture, 25 Nov 1723; enrolled 23 Dec 1723 From: William Stone of Charles County and Theododa his wife To: Joseph Harrison and Richard Harrison of Prince George's County For £48 a tract of land in Prince George's County being part of a tract patented by Zachry Wade called Marken Overton of 1,200 acres; Zachry willed to his daughter Theodosia; located on the east side of Pomonkey Creek; bounded by James Stoddert's land called Karryeton taken up by Francis Batcheler; containing 150 acres /s/ William Stone (seal), Theodosia Stone (mark & seal) Wit: Thomas Stone, Gustavus Brown, Thomas Stone, Jr. Acknowledged by Theodosla Stone, wife of William
5. ↑ 9/18/1728: Admin. accts. of Joseph Harrison (Gentleman) also Capt. Joseph Harrison, Charles Co. Payments to: Thomas Harrison, due from deceased as admin. of his brother, Richard Harrison; Thomas Harrison due from deceased for his portion of the estate of his brother Benjamin Harrison; Mary Hague due from deceased as admin. of her mother, Elizabeth Hague; Mary Hague due from deceased for her portion of estate of her uncle, Richard Harrison; Mary Hague due from deceased her portion of estate of Benjamin Harrison; Stephen Evans in right of his wife (unnamed, mother of Benjamin Harrison) for her portion of estate of Benjamin Harrison remaining in hands of aforesaid John Harrison; John Hamilton due from deceased as admin. of Elizabeth Hague his portion of her estate; William Cooper (deceased was his guardian); John Courts on account of estate of Richard Harrison and estate of Benjamin Harrison (John Courts married their sister); and Thomas Harrison for a legacy from his father (for whom deceased was Exec.). Exec: Verlinda Harrison

Acknowledgement

• WikiTree profile Harrison-2492 created through the import of CJB001.ged on Jul 18, 2012 by Christopher Becker. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Christopher and others.