Charles Walker Sr (abt. 1675 - bef. 1730)

Born about 1675 in Calvert County, Maryland [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Rebecca Mary (Isaac) Walker — married 1694 in Prince Georges, Maryland

Descendants

Died before 30 Oct 1730 before about age 55 in Prince George's County, Maryland

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Biography

He was born about 1670 in Calvert County, Maryland and his parents were Alice (Major) and Daniel Walker. ^[1]

Charles Walker married about 1694 in Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland to Rebecca Mary Isaac ^{[1] [2]} (1679-1767).

He resided at "Bacon Hall" plantation in Prince George's County, Maryland.

His wife, Rebecca, died on 08 Aug 1767

He made his last Will on 28 May 1730 which named his wife, Rebecca (Isaac) Walker, as sole executrix. It also mentioned a boundary line drawn up in collaboration with a brother-in-law, Richard Isaac. His two sons, Charles Walker, Jr. and Joseph Walker were mentioned in relation to property. His seven daughters, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Mary, Ruth, Ann, Creesye and Rachel, were beneficiaries of his estate upon the death of their mother.

Charles Walker died in 1730 in Prince George's County, Maryland. ^{[1] [3]}

On 30 Oct 1730 his Will was registered at the Prerogative Office and his estate was in the probate court of Prince George's County, Maryland. ^{[4] [5] [1]}

On 21 Jan 1730/31 the inventory for the estate of Charles Walker was made or submitted to the court (16.72 PG £209.4.2) which mentioned: Van Swearingen, Charles Walker, Thomas Williams, William Holmes, John Digges, Isaac Landsdale; and executrix: Rebecca Walker. ^[1]

On 09 Mar 1731 the estate of Charles Walker was administered (11.310 A PG £209.4.2 £45.10.0) with transactions ...

received from: Mr. Philip Smith (merchant in London), Mr. Daniel Lamport (merchant in London), Joseph Hall, Joseph Brown.

payments to: Dr. Richard Pile, James Boswell, Richard Snowden, Thomas White, Richard Jones, Allen Lock, George Noble, John Ross, Alexander Contee, Charles Calvert, Esq.

executrix: Rebecca Walker (widow, relict). ^[1]

1702 Land Rental

Prince George's County Land Records folio#58a

1702/Mar/03 Indenture

From: Coll. Henry Darnall of Prince George's County as agent for Charles, Lord Baltimore

To: Charles Walker, planter, of Prince George's County

London, 28 Nov 1691 His Lordship empowered Henry Darnall to "let" his land in Maryland. For the sum of 48 he leased 200 acres of land in Western Branch Mannor in Prince George's County bounded by land of James Mullican to Charles Walker for the natural life of he, his wife Rebecca Walker, and Elizabeth Walker, his daughter, for a yearly rent of 20 shillings and 2 capons, to plant and maintain an orchard of 430 apple tress and keep good repair of fences and enclosures.

(signature) Henry Darnall

witnesses: Clement Hill, Junior & Philip Darnall

alienation: 01 Feb 1702/3 recd. of Thomas Clegett, Jr. the sum of 5s

Vide ye conveyance in Prince George's County Land Records folio#7. ^[1]

1717 Land Purchase

Prince George's Land Records 1717-1726 liber-F folio#22/548

1717/Nov/19 Indenture

From: Charles Walker, planter of Prince George's County

To: Cutbert Anderson, planter of Prince George's County

For 4,000 lbs. of tobacco a tract of land called "Walker's Pasture" in Prince George's County at the head of a branch of the Eastern Branch of the Potomac; containing 100 acres

(signature) Charles Walker (mark & seal)

witnesses: Moses Groome & Richd. Duckett

acknowledgment: Rebecca Walker, wife of Charles;

enrolled: 30 Dec 1717. ^[1]

1724 Conveyed Land to Son

Prince George's Land Records 1717-1726 liber-I folio#588

1724/Oct/20 Deed of Gift

From: Charles Walker, Sr.

To: Charles Walker, Jr. (his son)

The plantation where he now dwells plus 100 acres of land on the Eastern Branch of the Potomac in Prince George's County out of :Bacon Hall or "The Addition" to "Bacon Hall"

(signature) Charles Walker, Sr. (mark & seal)

witnesses: Jos. Belt & Men. Falconer

acknowledgment: Rebecca Walker, wife of Charles, Sr.

enrolled: 25 Nov 1724. ^[1]

1724 Deposition @55

Prince George's Land Records 1717-1726 liber-I folio#624

1724/Dec/03 Special Petition

Thomas Maker of Calvert County went before Ralph Crabb, John Magruder. Richard Keene and Thomas Hillery, Gent., at court held in Marlborough, regarding the boundaries of "The Grange" ...

- 1724/Feb/23 deposition of James Stoddert @57

- 1724/Feb/23 deposition of John Bunt @56yrs mentioned Hugh Ryley, Ninian Beall Robert Tyler and Benjamin Berry

- 1724/Feb/23 deposition of Clement Hill @54; signed statement regarding the land

- 1724/Mar/08 deposition of Luke Bernard @89 mentioned Benjamin Berry, John Oliver and Col Beall

- 1724\5/Mar/19 deposition of John Oliver @40 mentioned Luke Bernard

- 1724\5/Mar/19 deposition of Robert Tyler @53

- 1724\6/Mar/19 deposition of Charles Walker @55yrs of Prince George's County mentioned Thomas Prather, deceased

enrolled: 09 Apr 1726. ^[1]

1726 Reference to Land

Prince George's Land Records 1726-1730 liber-M p33

1726/Dec/10 Indenture between John Camden, planter, and Gunder Erickson, merchant; for 5s; a 1/2 acre parcel of land in Queen Anne Town, part of the lot taken up by Charles Walker, Sr.; called "Walker's Lot";

(signature) John Camden

witnesses: Isaac Hyde & Rupert Butler

acknowledgment: 23 Mar 1725 John Camden and his wife, Katherine

enrolled: 02 Jul 1726 at request of Gunder Erickson. ^[1]

1728 Reference to Land

Prince George's Land Records 1726-1730 liber-M; p278

1728/May/11 Indenture between Cuthbert Anderson, planter, and John Falconar, merchant of London; for £54; the now dwelling plantation of Cuthbert; containing 100 acres; called Walker's Pasture; conveyed by Charles Walker to said Anderson; also cattle.

(signature) Cuthbert Anderson (mark)

witnesses: Joseph Belt & D. Dulany & Jno. Magruder

acknowledgment: 11 May 1728 by Cuthbert Anderson and his wife, Mary

enrolled: 25 May 1728 at request of Daniel Dulany. ^[1]

1729 Depositions

Prince George's Land Records 1726-1730 liber-M p476

Petition of Charles Beale, Samuel Beale and Joseph Wilson; 2 Dec past:

From Charles, Lord Baltimore, to Richard Keene, Robert Bradly, Henry Dick and William Young, Gent.; regarding the boundaries of "The Meadows", "Bacon Hall", "The Beginning of Samuel Beale and Dear", bought: 30 Nov 1728; with following oaths ...

- 1728\9/Mar/18 Deposition of Thomas Stimson, planter @c75; mentioned Cabin Branch 20 years ago and Thomas Box

- 1728\9/Mar/18 Deposition of Jos. Brown, planter @c64; mentioned 35 years ago, Western Branch and Col. Beall

- 1728\9/Mar/18 Deposition of Abigail Tant, widow @c63; mentioned Robert Robertson, deceased

- 1728\9/Mar/18 Deposition of Charles Walker, planter @c60; mentioned Thomas Box, deceased, the mouth of Cabin Branch, Col. Darnall and Col. Beale

- 1728\9/Mar/18 Deposition of Edward Willett; mentioned the northernmost part of "The Horse Race" and Thomas Box, deceased; division gave 157 to Willett and 143 acres to Thomas Box according to patent; mentioned Col. John Bigger

- 1728\9/Mar/18 Deposition of Capt. Thomas Clagett @c50; mentioned 15 years ago Capt. Richard Smith of St.Leonard Creek, now deceased, "The Expedition" belonging to deponent's father and Col. Ninian Beale; also "Bacon Hall", Capt. Henry Darnall, deceased, James Moore, David Small, William Sheppard and Kingston

- 1728\9/Mar/18 Deposition of Edward Ristow, cooper @c35; mentioned Charles Walker and Edward Willet about 4 years ago

- 1728\9/Mar/19 Deposition of Charles Beale @c57; mentioned his father, deceased, Nathan Veath, deceased, Edward Digges, deceased, Mount Calvert and Richard Clagett

- 1728\9/Mar/19 Deposition of Edward Heneberry @c46; mentioned Holdsworth Landing c17 years ago, Edward ?Leuis, Thomas Price, deceased, and Mr. Holdsworth

- 1728\9/Mar/19 Deposition of Capt. Thomas Clagett @c50; mentioned Holdworth's Landing ca 25 years ago, Samuel Holdsworth, Capt. Richard Smith, Dear Bought, Francis Ballenger, Col. Beale, Mussellshell

- 1728\9/Mar/19 Deposition of Capt. Archibald Edmonston @c60; mentioned c17 years ago Col. Beale, deceased, road to Mt.Calvert, Richard Clagett's plantation

- 1728\9/Mar/19 Deposition of Thomas Stimson @c75, mentioned Holdsworth's Landing, Edward Leuis, deceased

- 1729/ Jul/22 Deposition of Clement Hill, Sr. @c59; mentioned Col. Ninian Beale 20 years ago, Robert Robinson, Town of Marlborough

- 1729/ Jul/22 Deposition of James Moore, Sr. @c105; mentioned 20 years ago, Col. Henry Darnall, Col. Ninian Beale and James Stoddert; also The Meadows, house of Robert Robinson in the town of Marlborough

enrolled: 26 Aug 1729. ^[1]

1729 Conveyed Lease

Prince George's Land Records 1726-1730 liber-M p413

1729/May/08 Indenture between Charles Walker, Sr., planter, and Isaac Landsdale, merchant of Queen Anne Town; Walker possessed of a lease for the term of 3 lives granted by Henry Darnall, agent for Lord Baltimore dated 3 Mar 1700; for the natural life of his wife, Rebecca, Charles his son and Elizabeth, his daughter; 200 acres being part of a manor; Charles Walker also possessed of "Rich Thickett" on the north side of the Eastern Branch of Potomac; containing 300 acres; Walker indebted to Lansdale for £168.4.8; this indenture for amount due Lansdale, Walker conveys remainder of the lease, "Rich Thickett", and 2 Negro men

(signature) Charles Walker, Sr. (mark)

witnesses: Nathl. Wickham, Jr. & Richard Duckett

acknowledgment: 15 May 1729 Charles Walker and his wife, Rebecca

enrolled: 21 May 1729 at request of Isaac Lansdale. ^[1]

1729 Deposition of Charles Walker @60

Prince George's Land Records 1726-1730 liber-M p439-441

Petition of Henry Wright, Thomas Lancaster & Ralph Crabb

Charles, Lord Baltimore, to John Magruder, Jeremiah Belt, Thomas Harwood, William Smith, Gent;

regarding bounds of Essington; included the following depositions ...

- 1729/May/22 Deposition of John Pottinger @c67 mentioned Thomas Lancaster, Col. Tho. Greenfield, Col. Addison, Robert Hobbs, tract called Ample Grange, surveyor Charles Boteler

- 1729/May/22 Deposition of Charles Walker @c60 mentioned Thomas Lancaster, [Robert] Hobbs, John Mobberly

- 1729/May/22 Deposition of Philip Pindle @c43 mentioned Thomas Lancaster, Ample Grange, Roger Brooke, Robert Anderson, Robert Hobbs, John Mobberly, Robert Tyler, Mr. Carroll. ^[1]

1729 Depositions Regarding Boundaries

Prince George's Land Records 1730-1733 liber-Q p232

Special petition of Charles Calvert, Esq. of Anne Arundel County; 4th Tues Nov

From Charles, Lord Baltimore, to Robert Tyler, Henry Wright, Turnor Wootton and Thomas Harwood, Gent.;

Regarding boundaries of Swanson's Lot

Being near the edge of a branch called Bowes Brook near Cattail Marsh including ...

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Robert Tyler @c59; mentioned Richard Harwood, deceased, of Ann Arundel County, Col. Ninian Beall, Charles Boteler, Edward Isaac, and Thomas Harwood

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Capt. Thomas Clagett @c59 mentioned 12-14 years ago, Mr. Robert Tyler, Swanson's Lott, Col. Ninian Beall, Francis Collyer and Hugh Ryley

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Elizabeth Plummer, Quaker, mentioned her husband, Thomas Plummer

Being on the south side of a branch called Bowes Brook upon a gravelly hill near the mouth of the brook ...

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Robert Tyler mentioned 18 years ago Col. Ninian Beall and Hugh Ryley; also Josias Fendall and Guy White, Robert Hobbs and Charles Boteler

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Isaac Hyde mentioned Capt. John Murdock

Being by the side of Samuel Breshears cornfield at the head of a small draught that runs eastward ...

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Samuel Breshears mentioned people by the name of Potts Robert Tyler mentioned Francis Collyer and Peter Scamper

Being on the south side of the main road that leads from Queen Anne to Marlborough about 20 years from said road over against widow Wells' old field where she now dwells ...

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Robert Tyler mentioned Col. Ninian Beall & Hugh Ryley

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Capt. Thomas Clagett mentioned 14 years ago Robert Tyler, Col. Ninian Beall, Francis Collyer & Hugh Ryley

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of George Plumer, Quaker, mentioned his father Thomas Plummer and Col. Ninian Beall

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Samuel Breshear @c55, mentioned Francis Swanson

Being in Archibald Edmondston's pasture close by the main road leads from Queen Ann to Marlborough ...

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Elizabeth Plummer mentioned [Mr.] Battson and her husband

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Charles Walker @c56 mentioned 30 years ago Francis Swanson and Francis Collyer (Battson being surveyor)

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Robert Tyler mentioned 39 years ago Francis Swanson and Thomas Plummer; also Deirinn's Quarter

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Capt. Thomas Clagett mentioned 12-14 years ago Robert Tyler, Col. Ninian Beall, Francis Collyer & Hugh Ryley

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of Clement Hill @c60; mentioned 12 years ago Mr. Gerrard, Francis Collyer

Being by the side of Samuel Breshear's cornfield; aforesaid Hill declares that 25 years ago he resurveyed a tract called Cuckold's Delight; mentioned Ninian Beal

- 1729\30/Feb/24 Deposition of John Evans @c53; mentioned 30 years ago Francis Swanson and George Burgess

Being at a poplar against widow Well's; mentioned Francis Collyer and Swanson's Lot

enrolled: 25 Mar 1731. ^[1]

1730 Sold "Rich Thickett"

Prince George's Land Records 1726-1730 - Liber M,

Indenture: 26 May 1730 between Charles Walker, planter and Isaac Lansdale, merchant of Queen Anne; for £40; a parcel called "Rich Thickett" on the north side of the Eastern Branch of the Potomac; laid out for 300 acres;

(signature) Charles Walker (mark);

witnesses: Thomas Gantt & Edw. Sprigg

acknowledgment: 26 May 1730 by Charles Walker and his wife, Rebecca

enrolled: 09 May 1730 at request of Isaac Lansdale ^[1]

1761 Boundaries of "Mullikin's Level"

Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records 1759-1763; liber-RR; p181; At the request of Charity Mullikin, the following Land Commission was recorded about 26 Nov 1761

Memorandum that on the special petition of and preferred to the justices of Prince George's County, Maryland on the 4th Tuesday in March in the 10th year of his Lordship commission the Right Hon. the Lord Proprietary Dominion etc., his Lordship commission issued by order of the justices aforesaid out of the county aforesaid on April 15, 1761. In these words following, Frederick Absolute Lord and Proprietary of the Province of Maryland and Avalon Lord Baron of Baltimore vizt; to Messrs Robert Tyler, James Draine, Mordecai Jacob and James Beck of PGCo Gentleman, whereas Charity Mullikin, is seized of a tract called "Mullikins Levell" and preferred his petition in writing to our county court held at Upper Marlborough Town to prove and perpetuate the memory of the bounds of the said tract of land. Therefore, we command you any three or two of you to examine all witnesses or persons concerned touching their knowledge of the bounds of the said tract.

witness: 27 March 1761 Francis Waring, Gentleman

issued: 15 April 1761 Joseph Sim, Clerk

By virtue of a commission to examine evidences to prove the bounds of "Mullikins Levell" hereby give notice that we intend to meet at the dwelling house of Charity Mullikin on the said land on Saturday, September 26, 1761. We met and now evidence appearing adjourned till Saturday, October 10 next. We then met and proceeded to a red oak standing on the west side of Collington Branch

John Brown @c52 years, there being a dispute between old James Mullikin and old Charles Walker now both deceased, concerning their dividing line at which time Robert Pottenger, deceased, run a line for a dividing line between them beginning at the 3rd tree of Mullikin's land and ending at this tree and at the same time marked it and agreed that the said line should be a dividing line between them and further saith not.

At the same place Thomas Mullikin aged near 32 years declares about 14 years ago his brother James Mullikin likewise deceased, brought him to this tree and told him it was the dividing tree between Mullikin's land in Charles Walker's land and further about 12 years ago he carried the chain when Benjamin Hall ran the said line at the request of Mrs. Mullikin and ended about 5 or 6 foot to the north west of said tree and further saith not At the same place James Duvall @c28 years declares that about 14 years ago he was in the woods with his uncle James Mullikin brought him to this tree and told him it was the dividing tree between the said Mullikin's land and the land formerly Charles Walker's and further saith not. Then we adjourned till Saturday the 24th instant to meet at the dwelling house of Mrs. Charity Mullikin's. We met and no evidences appearing we adjourned till Wednesday, November 4th.

At the same place Rebecca Walker @c89 years declares that the tree was a boundary between the land formerly in her husband's and the land of James Mullikin, deceased, which her husband told her that was the dividing line between him and further sayeth she was sure to remember the place for her husband and she had been many times they are together looking for cows and further saith not. Adjourned until tomorrow Thursday, November 5, 1761. We met and proceeded to a bounded white oak standing in the woods near the southwest corner of Mrs. Mullikin's plantation

John Brown aforesaid declared that about 24 years ago James Mullican, Senior, deceased, showed him this tree and told him it was the 2nd boundary of Mullikin's land and that since then is the said Brown's father told him the same and that likewise Mr. Francis Hall and told him the same thing and further saith not. Then we proceeded to a stone standing between the plantation of Mrs. Charity Millekin and the plantation of Mrs. Isaac Landsdale and on the west side of the main road that leads through both plantations towards Marlborough

John Brown aforesaid declared that about 6 years ago he was at this place when Mr. Thomas Hodgkins, deceased, was running out the manor and Mr. Richard Isaac, deceased, being called upon to give information of what he knew the bounds he this deponent heard that the said Isaac declared that the 3rd boundary of "Mullikin's Level" and the first bounday of Walker's land stood near or at the place where the stone is and further that before that time his this deponents father had shown him a Hickory standing at or near the said place and told him that the said tree was the 3rd tree of Mullikin's land and the 1st tree of Walker's land and further saith not. Given under our hands and seals this November 5, 1761, Robert Tyler, Mordecai Jacobs, and James Beck ^[1]

Children

Their children were all born in Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland. ^[1]

1. Elizabeth Walker, b: 22 Dec 1695; d: 1767 Hagerstown, Washington Co, MD
2. Charles Walker, b: 09 May 1698; d: aft.1776 Prince George's Co, MD
3. Rebecca Walker, b: 11 Apr 1700
4. Mary Walker, b: 11 May 1702
5. Ruth Walker, b: 11 Apr 1704; d: aft.1768 Prince George's Co, MD
6. Isaac Walker, b: 03 Mar 1705/06; d: bef.1730 Prince George's Co, MD
7. Anne Walker, b: 10 Apr 1708
8. Richard Walker, b: 04 Mar 1708/09; d: bef.1730 Prince George's Co, MD
9. Cressey Walker, b: 26 Oct 1713
10. Joseph Walker, b: 24 Dec 1715; d: c1803 Prince George's Co, MD; probate: 29 Nov 1803
11. Rachel Walker, b: 06 Feb 1716/17.

Research Notes

There are no sources to confirm birth and marriage dates/location for Charles Walker, Sr. Various unsourced accounts, including a Find A Grave: Memorial #84970675 Memorial for Charles Walker, with an image of his Will, states he was married at Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland in 1694 and that he incorrectly died on the 20th of May, two days after writing his Will (which is a confusion of the months of his Will, written & probate).

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18} "Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties" by Mike Marshall; for Charles Walker
2. ↑ Chancery Record, P. L., folio#27; m: Prince George's County, Maryland
3. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #84970675 for Charles Walker
4. ↑ "Maryland, Wills and Probate Records 1635-1777" on ancestry.com citing Will books by Prerogative Court; Wills v19-20 (1726-1734) p530-531/965 for Charles Walker, Sr., d: c1730 Maryland; dated: 28 May 1730 Maryland; probate: Maryland
5. ↑ "Maryland, Calendar of Wills 1635-1743" on ancestry.com citing v6 Wills 1726-1732; Land Office in Annapolis, Maryland; Will book#20; p87; for Will of Charles Walker, Sr., occ: planter; dated: 28 May 1730 Prince George's County, Maryland; d: c1730; probate: 30 Oct 1730; Text: Walker, Charles, Sr., planter, res: Prince George's County; dated: 28th May 1730; probate: 30 Oct 1730; ...

   - To wife Rebecca, executrix, dwelling plantation, being part of "Bacon Hall", and tract south of a line marked by testator and brother-in-law, Richard Isaac (for descendants see Will), and 50 acres adjoining on the eastern branch; during life; at her decease, aforesaid lands to pass to son Joseph and heirs; said son dying without issue, to pass to son Charles and heirs; and use of personal estate.

   - To eldest son Charles and heirs, residue of "Bacon Hall".

   - To sons aforesaid and their heirs, "Cut Short", on Collington Branch.

   - To 7 daughters, viz. Elizabeth, Rebecca, Mary, Ruth, Ann, Creecy and Rachel, residue of personal estate of wife.

   Testators: Joseph Peach & Mathew Robson & Elizabeth Parsons.

• "Colonial Families of the USA 1607-1775" p269 on ancestry.com citing "Colonial Families of the United States of America" edited by George Norbury Mackenzie & Nelson Osgood Rhoades; 7 volumes in 1912; reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc. of Baltimore, MD in 1966 & 1995; History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families Who Settled in the American Colonies From the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775