Roberts-Holtzner Genealogical Site

The History of the Roberts and Holtzner Families

Frederick Charles Ripkin1

(24 November 1961 - )

Parents

FatherCalvin Edwin Ripkin (17 December 1935 - )
MotherViolet Roberta Gross (27 February 1938 - )
ChartsWilliam Morris and Elinor Presbury Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Frederick Charles Ripkin was born on 24 November 1961 in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland.1
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Citations

  1. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin

William Oliver Ripkin1

(16 December 1964 - )

Parents

FatherCalvin Edwin Ripkin (17 December 1935 - )
MotherViolet Roberta Gross (27 February 1938 - )
ChartsWilliam Morris and Elinor Presbury Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

William Oliver Ripkin was born on 16 December 1964 in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland.1
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Citations

  1. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin

Stephen Onion1

(21 August 1760 - 20 January 1761)

Parents

FatherZacchaeus Barrett (1743 - 1781)
MotherHannah Bond (about 1739 - 1796)
ChartsZaccheus Barrett and Hannah Bond Descendants

Biography

Stephen Onion was born on 21 August 1760.1 He died on 20 January 1761 at age 0.1
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Citations

  1. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's

Henry Presbury1

(18 June 1769 - )

Parents

FatherJoseph Presbury (about 1724 - between March 1783 and June 1783)
MotherSarah Pycraft (25 December 1731 - )
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Henry Presbury was born on 18 June 1769.1,2 He was listed in the tax record of 1778 in Spesutia Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.3
Last Edited27 August 2020 14:12:54

Citations

  1. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  2. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  3. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin

Stephen Onion1

(19 November 1761 - )

Parents

FatherZacchaeus Barrett (1743 - 1781)
MotherHannah Bond (about 1739 - 1796)
ChartsZaccheus Barrett and Hannah Bond Descendants

Biography

Stephen Onion was born on 19 November 1761.1
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Citations

  1. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's

Thomas Bond Onion1

(1 February 1762 - )

Parents

FatherZacchaeus Barrett (1743 - 1781)
MotherHannah Bond (about 1739 - 1796)
ChartsZaccheus Barrett and Hannah Bond Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Thomas Bond Onion was born on 1 February 1762.1 In March 1796, Thomas Bond Onion served on the grand jury in Harford County, Maryland.2 He appeared in the census in 1800 in Harford County, Maryland, listed as having a household consisting of 1 free male under 10, 1 free male 26-45 (himself), 1 free female 26-45, 6 other free persons, and 16 slaves.3
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Citations

  1. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  2. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812
  3. [S696] 1800 Census

Zacheus Onion, Jr1

(12 April 1765 - )

Parents

FatherZacchaeus Barrett (1743 - 1781)
MotherHannah Bond (about 1739 - 1796)
ChartsZaccheus Barrett and Hannah Bond Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Zacheus Onion, Jr, was born on 12 April 1765.1 He appeared in the census in 1800 in Harford County, Maryland, listed as having in household of only 1 male, aged 26-45 (himself.)2
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Citations

  1. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  2. [S696] 1800 Census

William Francis Heath Onion1

(29 March 1769 - )

Parents

FatherZacchaeus Barrett (1743 - 1781)
MotherHannah Bond (about 1739 - 1796)

Family: Spouse Elizabeth Day (about 1769 - )

ChartsZaccheus Barrett and Hannah Bond Descendants

Biography

William Francis Heath Onion was born on 29 March 1769.1 He married Elizabeth Day about 1789.2
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Citations

  1. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  2. [S700] Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records

Corbin Lee Onion1

(8 May 1770 - )

Parents

FatherZacchaeus Barrett (1743 - 1781)
MotherHannah Bond (about 1739 - 1796)

Family: Spouse Mary Smithson (6 March 1787 - )

ChartsZaccheus Barrett and Hannah Bond Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Corbin Lee Onion was born on 8 May 1770.1,2 In August 1791, Corbin Lee Onion served on the grand jury in Harford County, Maryland.3 He married Mary Smithson on 18 March 1806 in Harford County, Maryland.2
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Citations

  1. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812

Elizabeth Day1

(about 1769 - )

Family: Spouse William Francis Heath Onion (29 March 1769 - )

ChartsZaccheus Barrett and Hannah Bond Descendants

Biography

Elizabeth Day was also known as Elizabeth Onion.1 She was born about 1769.1 She married William Francis Heath Onion about 1789.1
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Citations

  1. [S700] Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records

Onion1

(about 1695 - )

Family: Children:

DaughterSusanna Onion+ (about 1715 - )
SonStephen Onion+ (about 1715 - 26 August 1754)
SonThomas Onion (about 1715 - )
Charts(?) Onion and (?) Descendants

Biography

Onion was born about 1695.1
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Citations

  1. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774

Stephen Onion1

(about 1715 - 26 August 1754)

Parents

FatherOnion (about 1695 - )

Family: Children:

DaughterElizabeth Russell (12 July 1734 - )

Family: Spouse Deborah (about 1715 - )

Charts(?) Onion and (?) Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Stephen Onion was born about 1715 in Staffordshire, England.1,2 He married Deborah about 1735.1,3 In 1747, Stephen Onion lived in Baltimore County, Maryland.3 In 1749, Stephen Onion was one of the pioneer ironmakers in the colonies, and was instrumental in the erection of the Principio Iron Works.2 In April 1750, Stephen Onion sold the Principio Iron Works to Col. Thomas White and Thomas Harrison (was owned by the company of Onion & Lawson.)2 He owned 50 acres called Eliza French's Lot, 260 acres called Ann's Delight, and other tracts in 1750.3 He made a will on 24 August 1754 in Maryland. The will required Zacchaeus BARRETT, his nephew, to take on the surname of ONION in return for inheriting half of Stephen's estate. Stephen was ensuring that his property would always be held by someone bearing the ONION surname. Zacchaeus Barrett, Deborah, and Thomas Onion were named as heirs. Joyce Onion and Susanna Onion were mentioned in the will.1,3 Stephen Onion died on 26 August 1754 at his Ironworks on Gunpowder Rd.3 He had his estate probated on 8 October 1754. Susanna Onion, Thomas Onion, Zacchaeus Barrett, and Deborah were beneficiaries. The estate was inventoried and valued at 4830.18.0 pounds.3
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Citations

  1. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
  2. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812
  3. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820

Deborah1

(about 1715 - )

Family: Spouse Stephen Onion (about 1715 - 26 August 1754)

Family: Spouse Joseph Smith (about 1715 - )

Charts(?) Onion and (?) Descendants

Biography

Deborah was also known as Deborah Onion.1 She was also known as Deborah Smith.2 She was born about 1715.1 She married Stephen Onion about 1735.1,2 On 24 August 1754, in Maryland, Deborah was named as an heir in the will of Stephen Onion, her husband, to receive 1/2 of his estate. She was to manage the complete estate until Stephen's nephew Zacheus came of age, at which time she was to give him 1/2 of the estate. A codiicil also left her all the household goods and 2 tracts of land -- ONION'S FISHERY and ONION'S WILDERNESS -- both lying on the Susquehannah River. Other heirs were Zacchaeus Barrett and Thomas Onion.1,2 On 8 October 1754, Deborah was a beneficiary of the will of Stephen Onion, her husband.2 She married Joseph Smith on 16 May 1757.2,3,4
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Citations

  1. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
  2. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  3. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  4. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's

Thomas Onion1

(about 1715 - )

Parents

FatherOnion (about 1695 - )
Charts(?) Onion and (?) Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Thomas Onion was born about 1715.1 On 24 August 1754, in Maryland, Thomas Onion was named as an heir in the will of Stephen Onion, his brother, to receive 20 pounds sterling annually. Other heirs were Zacchaeus Barrett and Deborah.1,2 On 24 August 1754, Thomas Onion lived in Braywood, Staffordshire, England. On 8 October 1754, Thomas Onion was a beneficiary of the will of Stephen Onion, his brother.2
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Citations

  1. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
  2. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820

Alfred Jenkins Shriver1

(about 1874 - )

Parents

FatherAlbert Shriver (3 June 1838 - 30 December 1895)
MotherAnne Jenkins (21 May 1841 - 28 September 1906)
ChartsMichael Jenkins and Charity Ann Wheeler Descendants

Biography

Alfred Jenkins Shriver was born about 1874.1
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Citations

  1. [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939

Edward Jenkins Shriver1

(about 1874 - )

Parents

FatherAlbert Shriver (3 June 1838 - 30 December 1895)
MotherAnne Jenkins (21 May 1841 - 28 September 1906)
ChartsMichael Jenkins and Charity Ann Wheeler Descendants

Biography

Edward Jenkins Shriver was born about 1874.1
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Citations

  1. [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939

Robert Hickley Shriver1

(about 1874 - )

Parents

FatherAlbert Shriver (3 June 1838 - 30 December 1895)
MotherAnne Jenkins (21 May 1841 - 28 September 1906)
ChartsMichael Jenkins and Charity Ann Wheeler Descendants

Biography

Robert Hickley Shriver was born about 1874.1
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Citations

  1. [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939

Ellen Mary Jenkins1

(28 December 1838 - 8 February 1923)

Parents

FatherAlfred Jenkins (22 January 1810 - 16 August 1875)
MotherElizabeth Cecilia Hickley (6 September 1815 - 5 April 1903)

Family: Spouse Leonard Jamison Tormey (26 January 1830 - 23 July 1883)

SonAlfred Jenkins Tormey (about 1861 - )
ChartsMichael Jenkins and Charity Ann Wheeler Descendants

Biography

Ellen Mary Jenkins was also known as Ellen Mary Tormey.1 She was born on 28 December 1838.1 She married Leonard Jamison Tormey on 21 November 1860.1 She died on 8 February 1923 at age 84.1
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Citations

  1. [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939

Leonard Jamison Tormey1

(26 January 1830 - 23 July 1883)

Family: Spouse Ellen Mary Jenkins (28 December 1838 - 8 February 1923)

SonAlfred Jenkins Tormey (about 1861 - )
ChartsMichael Jenkins and Charity Ann Wheeler Descendants

Biography

Leonard Jamison Tormey was born on 26 January 1830.1 He married Ellen Mary Jenkins on 21 November 1860.1 He died on 23 July 1883 at age 53.1
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Citations

  1. [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939

Alfred Jenkins Tormey1

(about 1861 - )

Parents

FatherLeonard Jamison Tormey (26 January 1830 - 23 July 1883)
MotherEllen Mary Jenkins (28 December 1838 - 8 February 1923)
ChartsMichael Jenkins and Charity Ann Wheeler Descendants

Biography

Alfred Jenkins Tormey was born about 1861.1
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Citations

  1. [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939

James Preston1,2

(25 March 1713 - 1766)

Parents

FatherJames Preston (about 1675 - before 5 November 1728)
MotherSarah Scott (about 1690 - 1770)

Family: Spouse Sarah Poteet (about 1713 - before 31 March 1749)

DaughterSarah Preston+ (24 February 1734 - )
SonJames Preston+ (25 September 1735 - )
DaughterElizabeth Preston (15 October 1739 - )
DaughterHannah Preston (4 February 1741 - )
DaughterAnn Preston (4 September 1744 - )

Family: Spouse Clemency Taylor (about 1714 - )

SonMartin Preston (19 October 1750 - )
DaughterMary Preston+ (22 May 1754 - )
SonBarnard Preston+ (2 August 1756 - 1831)
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

James Preston was born on 25 March 1713 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,3,4,2,5 On 5 November 1728, James Preston was named as an heir in the will of James Preston, his father, to receive 300 acres called DENNIS' CHOICE jointly with his brother Daniel. Other heirs were Daniel Preston and Bernard Preston.3 James Preston married Sarah Poteet on 15 May 1733 in St. George's Parish, Baltimore, Maryland.3,6,7,4,2 About 1735 James Preston was a justice of Baltimore County Maryland in Baltimore County, Maryland.1 In 1744, James Preston was a member of the vestry of the Spesutia Church (Protestant Episcopal) in St. George's Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland.5 He married Clemency Taylor on 31 March 1749.1,3,6,7,4,2 In 1750 James Preston owned 150 acre portion of Dennis' Choice, 100 acres called Preston's Chance, 100 acres called The Vineyard, and a 25 acre portion of Andrew's Addition.3 He made a will on 17 September 1766. His estate as valued at 703.19.3 pounds, and consisting of the following property: PRESTON'S SEARCH, PLUM POINT, ROBINSON'S CHANCE, HOG NECK, DENNISES CHOICE (alias JAMES CHOICE), PRESTON'S CHANCE, ANDREW'S ADDITION, and SIMON'S NEIGHBOR. The executor was Clemency Taylor who was also an heir. Martin Preston, Barnard Preston, Ann Preston, Mary Preston, Sarah Preston, and Elizabeth Preston were named as heirs. James Preston and Benjamin Preston were mentioned in the will. James Moore, Samuel Durham, and Thomas Pycraft were witnesses to the will.8 James Preston died in 1766 in Baltimore County, Maryland, at age ~53.3,2
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Citations

  1. [S716] Frederick Virkus, Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, 1600s-1800s, Vol 1, Lineage Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  4. [S700] Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records
  5. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812
  6. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  7. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  8. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774

Clemency Taylor1

(about 1714 - )

Family: Spouse Benjamin Bond (about 1714 - )

DaughterSarah Bond (13 June 1748 - 1835)

Family: Spouse James Preston (25 March 1713 - 1766)

SonMartin Preston (19 October 1750 - )
DaughterMary Preston+ (22 May 1754 - )
SonBarnard Preston+ (2 August 1756 - 1831)
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants

Biography

Clemency Taylor was also known as Clemency Preston.1,2 She was also known as Clemency Bond.1 She was born about 1714.1 She married Benjamin Bond on 28 May 1737.1,3,4 On 4 August 1746, Benjamin Bond and Clemency Taylor sold land known as "Abell's Lot" (a 150 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland.5 She married James Preston on 31 March 1749.1,2,3,4,6,7 She was named as executor in the will of James Preston, her husband, which also named her as an heir. She was to receive 1/3 of his estate on 17 September 1766.8
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Citations

  1. [S716] Frederick Virkus, Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, 1600s-1800s, Vol 1, Lineage Records
  2. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  3. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  4. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  5. [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
  6. [S700] Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records
  7. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  8. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774

Benjamin Bond1,2

(about 1714 - )

Parents

FatherJohn Bond (about 1694 - before 1720)
MotherMary (about 1694 - )

Family: Spouse Clemency Taylor (about 1714 - )

DaughterSarah Bond (13 June 1748 - 1835)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Benjamin Bond was born about 1714.1 He married Clemency Taylor on 28 May 1737.1,3,4 On 15 December 1739, Benjamin Bond purchased land known as "Adventure" (1/3 portion consisting of 128 acres) and "Wittby" (1/3 portion consisting of 60 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland, from Michael Gilbert and wife Mary, daughter of Martin Taylor, Sr, and heir of Michael Taylor, Jr, both deceased.5 On 4 November 1742, Benjamin Bond purchased land known as "Adventure" (1/3 portion consisting of 128 acres) and "Wittby" (1/3 portion consisting of 60 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland, from Jonathan Hughes and wife Jane, daughter of Martin Taylor, Jr, deceased.5 On 4 August 1746, Benjamin Bond and Clemency Taylor sold land known as "Abell's Lot" (a 150 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland.5
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Citations

  1. [S716] Frederick Virkus, Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, 1600s-1800s, Vol 1, Lineage Records
  2. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  3. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  4. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  5. [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750

Barnard Preston1,2

(2 August 1756 - 1831)

Parents

FatherJames Preston (25 March 1713 - 1766)
MotherClemency Taylor (about 1714 - )

Family: Spouse Sarah Fell Bond (about 1756 - 1841)

SonJames Bond Preston+ (1790 - 1833)
SonDr. Jacob Alexander Preston+ (1793 - 1869)
ChartsBarnard Preston and Sarah Fell Bond Descendants
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Barnard Preston was also known as Bernard Preston.3,4 He was born on 2 August 1756.1,3,4,2,5 On 17 September 1766, Barnard Preston was named as an heir in the will of James Preston, his father, (named as Bernard) to share 2/3 of his father's estate equally with his siblings and the children of sister Hannah, who were Martin Preston, Ann Preston, Mary Preston, Sarah Preston, and Elizabeth Preston.6 In 1774 Barnard Preston was a member of the 1st Provincial Convention of Maryland.1 On 10 September 1775, Barnard Preston appeared on a list of Non-Associators and Non-Enrollers in Harford County as having paid 6 pounds.5 He married Sarah Fell Bond about 1776.1 He was listed in the tax record of 1778 in Spesutia Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.7 In August 1791, Barnard Preston served on the petit jury in Harford County, Maryland.5 In March 1796, Barnard Preston served on the petit jury in Harford County, Maryland.5 He and Sarah Fell Bond appeared in the census in 1800 in Harford County, Maryland, listed as having in the household 1 or 2 unknown free males under 10, 1 or 2 unknown free males 10-16 (the question is which age group son Jacob fell into since he was 10), 1 unknown free male 16-26, 2 unknown free females 16-26, and 10 slaves. Also in the household were Dr. Jacob Alexander Preston and James Bond Preston.8 In March 1801, Barnard Preston served on the grand jury in Harford County, Maryland.5 He died in 1831 at age ~75.1
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Citations

  1. [S716] Frederick Virkus, Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, 1600s-1800s, Vol 1, Lineage Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  4. [S720] St. George's Parish in Baltimore County
  5. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812
  6. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
  7. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
  8. [S696] 1800 Census