Zebulon Pritchett (abt. 1681 - abt. 1741)

Born about 1681 in Dorchester County, Maryland

Ancestors

Husband of Rachel (Evans) Pritchett — married 20 Oct 1705 in Caroline County, Maryland

Descendants

Died about Mar 1741 at about age 60 in Apes Hill, Dorchester County, Maryland

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Biography

Name Zebulon Pritchett. Given Name: Zebulon. Surname: Pritchett. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Born About 1681 in Dochester County, MD.

Died March 1741. His will although written in July 9, 1740 was not probated until March 17, 1741.

Marriage Husband Zebulon Prittchett. Wife Rachel Evans. Marriage October 20, 1705 Caroline County, Maryland, United States. ^{[2] [3]}

Note: (N0540).

Research Notes

For a more complete bio on Zebulon Pritchett, please see this bio of John Pritchett (1641-1711) which includes his son Zebulon with supporting references.

A deposition was given 13 April 1732 by Zebulon Pritchett, aged 51, and Mary Fisher, aged 18 and a sister of Zebulon Pritchett, on behalf of Edward Pritchett for a commission to perpetuate bounds between his land and a tract named "Northampton".(7) Zebulon Pritchett therefore was born about 1760 or 1761. Several land and court records relate to Zebulon Pritchett. The following list is not intended to be all inclusive:"

"John Pritchett was the father of nine known children:

i. Zebulon Pritchett, he was 51 on April 13, 1732, and thus was born about 1681.

ii. Edward Prtichett, died 1760 or 1761.

iii. John Pritchett

iv. Phunback Pritchett

v. Lott Pritchett,(2) married Ann _____, died 1777.

vi. Phillis Pritchett

vii. Mary Pritchett, married Henry Fisher. She was 48 on April 13, 1732, and thus was born about 1783 or 1784.

viii. Jane Pritchett, married _____ Leake (Lake).

ix. Margery Pritchett.

Note N0540 7/12/2015

Mostly quoted from Pritchett Family History, Laura Pritchett Lieneman

Lived on plantation "Apes Hill" inherited from father.

1705 - "Paris" tract of land Zebulon Pritchett from William Robinson and wife Ruth.

1714 - "Hazzard" 50 acres - patent

1714 - "Adjoining Hazzard" 50 acres - patent

1732 - "Hog Stye" tract of land Zebulon Pritchett from William Robinson and wife Ruth.

1734 - "Fairy Dwelling" - 60 acres - patent

???? - "William's Lot" later known as "Billies Lot" tract of land Zebulon Pritchett from Elizabeth Meredith, widow of John Meredith

Although Zebulon Pritchett owned much land which no doubt he and his sons tilled, the records disclose that he was a builder of ships, which no doubt was a very lucrative occupation... Note later that the Simpsons which married into the Pritchett line were also ship builders.

Will dated July 9, 1740, probated March 17, 1741.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: S0156 Pritchett, Zebulon p 2-3
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Source: S5414 Pritchett, Zebulon (1681-1741)
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Source: S0179 Pritchett, John, p 214-220

• Robert Hopkins Family Maryland-Delaware-Indiana, Mary L Mortimeyer & Frances H Revesz, Pritchett, John, p 214-220
• Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1783. Consolidated Edition
• Source: S0179 Book: Robert Hopkins Family Maryland-Delaware-Indiana Mary L Mortimeyer & Frances H Revesz Publication: None 4 NOV 2021 Time: 07:11:26
• Source: S5414 International Genealogical Index familiysearch.org 3 NOV 2021 Time: 11:32:04
• Source: S0156 Book: Pritchett Family History, Laura Pritchett Lieneman, December 25, 1963 3 NOV 2021 Time: 11:32:04
• Source: S0263 Book: The Documented Genealogy of Curtis Lynn Older Curtis L Older Note: #N1023 16 NOV 2021 Time: 15:04:11

Note N1023 11/16/2021.

This is a website with biographies on various people.

193. Documentation for Pritchett, Elizabeth (Abt 1736 - 1770/4).

772. Documentation for Pritchett, John (6/24/1641 - 1711).

386. Documentation for Pritchett, Phunback (Aft 1695 - 1769).