John Weems (abt. 1760 - 1821)

Born about 1760 in Calvert, Maryland

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Hanson (Smoot) Weems — married about 1789 in Charles County MD

Descendants

Died 2 Nov 1821 at about age 61 in Charles, Maryland, United States

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Biography

Birth and Death

John Weems was born before 1760 in Calvert County MD. ^[1] He was the son of James Weems and Sarah Isaac. ^[2] He died in Charles County MD in 1821. ^[3]

Ordination

Rev. Jno. Weems was ord. Deacon by Bp. White, June 24, 1787. He was the rector of Port Tobacco Parish in Charles County MD. George Washington often attended services in Rev. Weems parish since it was directly across the river from Mt. Vernon.

Marriage

Rev. John Weems married Elizabeth Hanson Smoot about 1789 in Charles County MD. ^[4]

Children

Rev. John Weems and Elizabeth Hanson Smoot had eight children:^[5]

• William Weems 1790
• John Nathan Weems 1791
• Walter Hanson Weems 1794
• James Isaac Weems 1796
• Charles Smoot Weems 1798
• George Mortimer Weems 1801
• Loch Weems 1804
• Sarah Ann Weems 1807

Sources

1. ↑ John Weems, Jr. of Calvert County takes Oath of Fidelity 1778 [at least 18, so born bef 1760]
2. ↑ 1786 Tax Assessment of Calvert County shows John Weems of James of David.
3. ↑ Robert Barnes, Marriages and Deaths from the Maryland Gazette: Rev. John Weems died 2nd inst in his 57th year, late rector of Port Tobacco Parish, Chas. Co., in which he was officiating minister for more than 30 years. Nov 22, 182.
4. ↑ Charles County MD Deeds L JB13 F450 John Weems and wife Elizabeth, heir of John N. Smoot.
5. ↑ John Weems will 16 October 1821 L HB14 F169-171 names children Charles, George Mortimer, Loch, Sarah Ann, and James Isaac.

Will of Rev. John Weems

• 1790 Census Charles County MD Rev John Weems: 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 2 females
• 1800 Census Charles County MD Rev John Weems, age 26-45 [born 1755-1774]
• 4 males under 10; 1 male 10-16; 1 male 16-26; 1 female 26-45