Roberts-Holtzner Genealogical Site

The History of the Roberts and Holtzner Families

Thomas Smithson1,2

(about 1742 - 1777)

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)

Family: Spouse Sarah Bond (13 June 1748 - 1835)

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Thomas Smithson was born about 1742 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2 He married Sarah Bond on 22 January 1767 in Baltimore County, Maryland.3,4,2,2 He died in 1777 in Virginia.2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  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

Ann Smithson1,2

(about 1741 - 17 October 1797)

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)

Family: Spouse Samuel Durham, Jr, (18 February 1727/28 - before March 1787)

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#1)
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#2)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Ann Smithson was also known as Ann Durham.1 She was born about 1741.1 She married Samuel Durham, Jr, about 1761.1 She died on 17 October 1797 in Harford County, Maryland.2
Last Edited27 August 2020 19:24:45

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Samuel Durham, Jr1,2

(18 February 1727/28 - before March 1787)

Parents

FatherSamuel Durham (30 March 1697 - 1 September 1772)
MotherEleanor Smithson (24 May 1704 - 12 April 1784)

Family: Spouse Ann Smithson (about 1741 - 17 October 1797)

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#1)
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#2)
ListsAncestral Veterans
Recently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Samuel Durham, Jr, was born on 18 February 1727/28 in Bush River Lower Hundred, Baltimore County, Maryland.2 He married Ann Smithson about 1761.1 On 23 August 1774, Samuel Durham, Jr, was a member of the first grand jury in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 23 January 1775, Samuel Durham, Jr, was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 17 May 1775, Samuel Durham, Jr, was elected to attend the Provential Convention to be held in Annapolis on 22 May 1775, which was susequently postponed, as a representative for in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.3 On 26 July 1775 Samuel Durham, Jr, attended a convention of delegates from the 16 counties of Maryland as one of the 11 representatives from Harford County in Annapolis, Maryland.4 He began military service on 9 December 1775 in Captain Jacob Bond's Company of the Harford County, Maryland Militia.3 In 1775 Samuel Durham, Jr, signed the Association of Freemen for Gunpowder Neck (Gundpowder Lower Hundred.)4 On 18 March 1776, Samuel Durham, Jr, was appointed by the Committee of Observation to solicit subscriptions to the Association of the Freemen of Maryland in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.3 In 1776 Samuel Durham, Jr, was solicitor of the Association of Freemen for Bush River Lower.4 In March 1783, Samuel Durham, Jr, served on the petit jury in Harford County, Maryland.3 He died before March 1787.2
Last Edited16 September 2020 15:47:36

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  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
  4. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin

Elizabeth Smithson1,2

(about 1742 - )

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)

Family: Spouse John Durham (22 February 1737 - September 1801)

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#1)
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#2)
ListsRecently Updated 25 Jul 2020

Biography

Elizabeth Smithson was also known as Elizabeth Durbin.1 She was born about 1742.1 She married John Durham on 2 January 1759.1
Last Edited23 July 2020 15:04:30

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

John Durham1

(22 February 1737 - September 1801)

Parents

FatherSamuel Durham (30 March 1697 - 1 September 1772)
MotherEleanor Smithson (24 May 1704 - 12 April 1784)

Family: Spouse Elizabeth Smithson (about 1742 - )

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#1)
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#2)
ListsNotable Ancestors
Recently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

John Durham was born on 22 February 1737 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1 He married Elizabeth Smithson on 2 January 1759.2 On 23 August 1774, John Durham was a member of the first petit jury in Harford County, Maryland.3 In August 1774, John Durham posted a Surety Bond for Basil Smith to get a tavern license. A Surety Bond is a guarantee of payment for applicable taxes.3 On 22 February 1775, John Durham was elected to the Harford County Committee as a representative for in Gunpowder Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.3 On 22 March 1775, John Durham was a signer of the Bush Declaration, which was signed by 34 duly elected citizens in Harford County, Maryland. This committee decided to show their support for Boston and their disdain for King George by signing the document at the risk of their lives and fortunes. It has been characterized as the first Declaration of Independence, and was signed just 3 weeks prior to the Battles of Lexington and Concord which signaled the beginning of the American Revolution.3 On 22 March 1775, John Durham was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 5 April 1775, John Durham was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 1 May 1775, John Durham was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 He, along with James McComas, in Harford County, Maryland, accused Doctor Dewet of violating a resolution by killing a lamb which dropped after the 1st day of May. Doctor Dewet confessed he did it out of ignorance and said he wouldn't do it again.3 On 21 September 1775, John Durham was appointed by the Committee of Observation to solicit subscriptions to the Association of the Freemen of Maryland in Gunpowder Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.3 In 1776, John Durham was designated to solicit subscriptions to the Association of the Freemen of Maryland in Gunpowder Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.3 He died in September 1801 in Harford County, Maryland, at age 64.1
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  2. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  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

William Smithson1,2

(about 1745 - 17 January 1809)

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)

Family: Spouse Elizabeth Scott (about 1749 - 1818)

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#1)
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#2)
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants
ListsAncestral Veterans
Notable Ancestors
Recently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

William Smithson was born about 1745 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,3 He married Elizabeth Scott on 11 November 1766.2 On 22 December 1774, William Smithson was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 22 March 1775, William Smithson was a signer of the Bush Declaration, which was signed by 34 duly elected citizens in Harford County, Maryland. This committee decided to show their support for Boston and their disdain for King George by signing the document at the risk of their lives and fortunes. It has been characterized as the first Declaration of Independence, and was signed just 3 weeks prior to the Battles of Lexington and Concord which signaled the beginning of the American Revolution.4,5,3 On 22 March 1775, William Smithson was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 5 April 1775, William Smithson was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 1 May 1775, William Smithson was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 8 May 1775, William Smithson was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 25 May 1775, William Smithson was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 8 June 1775, William Smithson was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 22 June 1775, William Smithson was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 7 September 1775, William Smithson was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.3 He began military service on 9 December 1775 in Captain Jacob Bond's Company of the Harford County, Maryland Militia.3 On 6 May 1776, William Smithson was paid 3 pounds, 15 shillings by the Committee of Observation for Wagonedge of Powder in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 27 November 1776, William Smithson was elected to the Committee of Observation in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 2 December 1776, William Smithson was choosen for a Committee of License at the meeting of the Committee of Observation in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 25 March 1783, William Smithson was present at the county court in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 12 April 1790, William Smithson was a County Justice in Harford County, Maryland.3 In May 1790, William Smithson was appointed arbitrator for Harford County in a dispute with Baltimore County in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 19 March 1798, William Smithson was an Associate Judge for the County in Harford County, Maryland.3 In 1798 William Smithson took Elizabeth Smithson and William Smithson into his home to raise upon their father's death.3 On 28 July 1800, William Smithson was an Associate Judge for the County and appointed judges of election for the various districts of the county in Harford County, Maryland.3 On 16 March 1801, William Smithson was a County Justice in Harford County, Maryland.3 In March 1803, William Smithson was an Associate Judge for the County in Harford County, Maryland.3 He made a will before 17 January 1809. The executors were Elizabeth Scott and Henry Dorsey. Elizabeth Smithson and William Smithson were named as heirs.3 William Smithson died on 17 January 1809 in Harford County, Maryland, (leaving a widow but no children).2,3 He had his estate probated on 25 January 1809.3
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  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
  4. [S700] Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records
  5. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789

Sarah Smithson1,2

(about 1744 - )

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)

Family: Spouse David Durham (1744 - 15 July 1815)

SonThomas Durham (about 1783 - 1840)
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#1)
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#2)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Sarah Smithson was also known as Sarah Durham.1 She was born about 1744.1 She married David Durham on 14 November 1759.1 In October 1803, Sarah Smithson signed a church constitution/covenant at Harford Baptist Church in Harford County, Maryland.3
Last Edited27 August 2020 13:16:58

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  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

David Durham1,2

(1744 - 15 July 1815)

Parents

FatherSamuel Durham (30 March 1697 - 1 September 1772)
MotherEleanor Smithson (24 May 1704 - 12 April 1784)

Family: Spouse Sarah Smithson (about 1744 - )

SonThomas Durham (about 1783 - 1840)
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#1)
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants (#2)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

David Durham was born in 1744 in Bush River Lower Hundred, Baltimore County, Maryland.2 He married Sarah Smithson on 14 November 1759.1 He was listed in the tax record of 1778 in Eden Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.3 In October 1803, David Durham signed a church constitution/covenant at Harford Baptist Church in Harford County, Maryland.4 In August 1806, David Durham served on the petit jury in Harford County, Maryland.4 He died on 15 July 1815 in Harford County, Maryland, at age ~71.2
Last Edited16 September 2020 15:46:42

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
  4. [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

Daniel Smithson1,2

(about 1743 - 22 February 1798)

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)

Family: Spouse Susannah Taylor (1753 - 7 October 1820)

DaughterElizabeth Smithson (about 1787 - )
SonWilliam Smithson (about 1787 - )
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Daniel Smithson was born about 1743 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2 He married Susannah Taylor on 3 January 1785 in Harford County, Maryland.2 He died on 22 February 1798 in Harford County, Maryland.2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Nathaniel Smithson1,2

(22 March 1755 - 1816)

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)

Family: Spouse Mary Bull (24 August 1762 - )

SonThomas Smithson (1779 - 23 November 1781)
SonJacob Smithson (4 March 1781 - 6 March 1781)
DaughterRachel Smithson (16 March 1785 - )
DaughterMary Smithson (6 March 1787 - )
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Nathaniel Smithson was born on 22 March 1755 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2 He began military service on 9 December 1775 in Captain Jacob Bond's Company of the Harford County, Maryland Militia.3 He married Mary Bull on 24 January 1779.2 In March 1796, Nathaniel Smithson served on the petit jury in Harford County, Maryland.3 In March 1803, Nathaniel Smithson served on the petit jury in Harford County, Maryland.3 He died in 1816 in Harford County, Maryland, at age ~61.2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  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

Mary Smithson1,2

(about 1758 - )

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 25 Jul 2020

Biography

Mary Smithson was born about 1758.1,2
Last Edited23 July 2020 15:12:33

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Margaret Smithson1,2

(about 1760 - 1810)

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)

Family: Spouse James Barton (about 1760 - 1810)

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Margaret Smithson was also known as Margaret Barton.1 She was born about 1760.1,2 She married James Barton on 1 July 1788.1,2 She died in 1810 in Peach Bottom Township, York County, Pennsylvania.2
Last Edited30 August 2020 14:02:41

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

James Barton1

(about 1760 - 1810)

Family: Spouse Margaret Smithson (about 1760 - 1810)

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

James Barton was born about 1760.1 He married Margaret Smithson on 1 July 1788.1,2 He died in 1810 in Peach Bottom Township, York County, Pennsylvania.2
Last Edited30 August 2020 14:02:41

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Cassandra Smithson1,2

(about 1763 - )

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)

Family: Spouse John Green (about 1763 - )

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Cassandra Smithson was also known as Cassandra Green.1 She was born about 1763 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2 She married John Green on 1 July 1788 in Harford County, Maryland.1,2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

John Green1

(about 1763 - )

Family: Spouse Cassandra Smithson (about 1763 - )

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants

Biography

John Green was born about 1763.1 He married Cassandra Smithson on 1 July 1788 in Harford County, Maryland.1,2
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:58

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Archibald Smithson1,2

(about 1765 - )

Parents

FatherThomas Smithson (30 January 1712 - 27 October 1795)
MotherMary Grafton (about 1723 - 6 June 1812)
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Archibald Smithson was born about 1765 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Grace Preston1

(about 1709 - )

Parents

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

Family: Spouse Charles Anderson (about 1708 - 1740)

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Grace Preston was also known as Grace Anderson.2 She was born about 1709 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1 She married Charles Anderson on 2 November 1726 in St. George's Parish, Baltimore, Maryland.2,1 She was mentioned in the will of James Preston, her father, named as Grace ANDERSON, dated on 5 November 1728.2 On 8 March 1738, Charles Anderson and Grace Preston sold land to Jacob Bull known as "Land of Promise" (200 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland.3
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  2. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  3. [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750

Charles Anderson1

(about 1708 - 1740)

Family: Spouse Grace Preston (about 1709 - )

ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Charles Anderson was born about 1708.1 On 1 March 1724, Charles Anderson purchased land known as "Land of Promise" (200 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland, from Obadiah Pritchard of Baltimore County, a carpenter.2 On 12 May 1725, Charles Anderson purchased land known as "Carpenter's Plain" (100 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland, from Joshua Wood of Baltimore County, a carpenter.2 He married Grace Preston on 2 November 1726 in St. George's Parish, Baltimore, Maryland.1,3 He executed a land record to lease it to James Morgan and Eiizabeth Walker for 12 years on 14 October 1732 in Baltimore County, Maryland.2 On 4 November 1737 Charles Anderson was a carpenter in Baltimore County, Maryland.2 On 4 November 1737, Charles Anderson purchased land known as "Woods Addition" (50 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland, from Joshua Wood.2 On 8 March 1738, Charles Anderson and Grace Preston sold land to Jacob Bull known as "Land of Promise" (200 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland.2 He died in 1740 in Baltimore County, Maryland.3
Last Edited4 September 2020 12:29:47

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
  3. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Sarah Preston1,2

(3 December 1711 - 1796)

Parents

FatherJames Preston (about 1675 - before 5 November 1728)
MotherSarah Scott (about 1690 - 1770)
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Sarah Preston was born on 3 December 1711 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2 She died in 1796 at age ~85.2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Daniel Preston1,2

(10 October 1715 - 1772)

Parents

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

Family: Spouse Ann Grafton (about 1715 - )

DaughterMargaret Preston (30 July 1739 - )
DaughterSarah Preston (17 November 1741 - 31 July 1745)
SonDaniel Preston (4 December 1743 - 21 November 1746)
SonGrafton Preston (26 March 1746 - )
SonDaniel Preston (3 November 1748 - October 1804)
SonJames Preston (15 April 1751 - )
SonBarnett Preston (28 October 1753 - )
DaughterSarah Preston (24 March 1756 - )
SonWilliam Preston (13 May 1758 - )
SonCorbin Preston (22 October 1760 - )
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Daniel Preston was born on 10 October 1715 in Spesutia, Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2 On 5 November 1728, Daniel 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 James. Other heirs were James Preston and Bernard Preston.1 Daniel Preston married Ann Grafton on 5 January 1737.1,3,4,5,2 He owned a 150 acre portion of Dennis' Choice and 25 acres called Daniel's Lot in 1750.1 On 22 November 1756 Daniel Preston witnessed the will of Jacob Bull.6 On 11 December 1766 Daniel Preston was listed as next of kin in court records regarding his brother James' will.6 He made a will on 4 October 1771.2 He had his estate probated on 22 June 1772.2 He died in 1772 in Spesutia, Baltimore County, Maryland, at age ~57.1,2
Last Edited27 August 2020 14:12:54

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  4. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  5. [S700] Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records
  6. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774

Elizabeth Preston1,2

(19 December 1720 - )

Parents

FatherJames Preston (about 1675 - before 5 November 1728)
MotherSarah Scott (about 1690 - 1770)
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Elizabeth Preston was born on 19 December 1720 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Hannah Preston1,2

(9 May 1722 - 12 January 1761)

Parents

FatherJames Preston (about 1675 - before 5 November 1728)
MotherSarah Scott (about 1690 - 1770)
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Hannah Preston was born on 9 May 1722 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2 She died on 12 January 1761 in Baltimore County, Maryland, at age 38.2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Ann Preston1,2

(20 July 1725 - )

Parents

FatherJames Preston (about 1675 - before 5 November 1728)
MotherSarah Scott (about 1690 - 1770)
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 25 Jul 2020

Biography

Ann Preston was born on 20 July 1725.1,2
Last Edited22 July 2020 15:36:41

Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Bernard Preston1,2

(13 January 1727/28 - 1789)

Parents

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

Family: Spouse Sarah Ruff (6 July 1726 - )

DaughterSarah Preston (23 September 1751 - )
SonBernard Preston (29 April 1754 - 1822)
DaughterMary Preston (9 March 1757 - )
DaughterAnna Preston (17 May 1760 - )
SonDaniel Preston (about 1762 - )
SonJames Preston (about 1762 - )
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Bernard Preston was also known as Barnett Preston.3 He was born on 13 January 1727/28 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2 On 5 November 1728, Bernard Preston was named as an heir in the will of James Preston, his father, to receive 100 acres called PRESTON'S CHANCE. Other heirs were James Preston and Daniel Preston.1 Bernard Preston married Sarah Ruff on 28 December 1749 in St. George's Parish, Baltimore, Maryland.1,4,5,6,3,2 In 1750, Bernard Preston owned a 123 acre portion of "Matthews Neighbor" and a 150 acre portion of "Ruff's Chance". Note that "Matthew's Neighbor" was previously owned by Daniel Scott, Bernard's maternal uncle.1,3 On 11 December 1766 Bernard Preston listed as next of kin in court records regarding his brother James' will.7 On 10 September 1775, Bernard Preston appeared on a list of Non-Associators and Non-Enrollers in Harford County as having paid 5 pounds.8 In 1775 Bernard Preston signer of the Association of Freemen for Spesutie Upper.9 In 1776 Bernard Preston signer of the Association of Freemen for Bush River Lower.9 In 1778 Bernard Preston signer of the Oath of Allegiance to Maryland.9 He was listed in the tax record of 1778 in Spesutia Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.10 In March 1783, Bernard Preston served on the petit jury in Harford County, Maryland.8 He died in 1789 at age ~61.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
  4. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  5. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  6. [S720] St. George's Parish in Baltimore County
  7. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
  8. [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
  9. [S700] Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records
  10. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin

Sarah Poteet1

(about 1713 - before 31 March 1749)

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

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 - )
ChartsDaniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants

Biography

Sarah Poteet was also known as Sarah Preston.1 She was born about 1713.1 She married James Preston on 15 May 1733 in St. George's Parish, Baltimore, Maryland.1,2,3,4,5 She died before 31 March 1749.1
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Citations

  1. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  2. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  3. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  4. [S700] Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records
  5. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families