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  • Name John Barton 
    Birth 28 Jun 1715  Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death Bef 6 Aug 1777  Harford Co., Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I14949  Barton Database | Lineage Thomas Barton, b bef 1685 Baltimore Co. MD, md Abigail DNA Lineage I
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2004 

    Father Thomas Barton,   b. Bef 1685   d. Bef 22 Apr 1730, Gunpowder Hundred, Baltimore Co. (now Harford Co.), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 45 years) 
    Mother Abigail unknown female,   b. Abt 1690   d. Aft 6 Aug 1746, Gunpowder Hundred, Baltimore Co. (now Harford Co.), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 56 years) 
    Marriage Bef 1710  Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F2409  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anne Hitchcock,   b. 1722, Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 May 1792, Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Marriage 23 May 1738  Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Children 
     1. Jemima Barton,   b. Dec 1742, Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1810 (Age ~ 67 years)
     2. Keziah Barton,   b. 4 Feb 1744/1745, Gunpowder Hundred, Baltimore Co. (now Harford Co.), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Oct 1828, Harford Co., Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
     3. John Barton,   b. 22 Feb 1748/1749, Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Apr 1784, Harford Co., Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 35 years)
    +4. James Barton,   b. 1750, Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1810, Harford Co., Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)
     5. Alice Anna Barton,   b. 1751
     6. Elizabeth Barton,   b. 1755, Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Oct 1815, Harford Co., Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)
    +7. William Hitchcock Barton,   b. 1755, Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Family ID F5376  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 28 Jun 1715 - Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 23 May 1738 - Baltimore Co. (now Independent City), Maryland, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Bef 6 Aug 1777 - Harford Co., Maryland, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • !INFO The following is a transcription of the will of John Barton, Sr as taken from microfilm at the Maryland State Archives which had been taken from Harford County Records at Bel Air Courthouse record number AJ/2/37.

      WILL OF JOHN BARTON, SR - 1777

      In the name of God amen I John Barton Senr of Baltimore County andProvince of Maryland being weak and low but of sound sence and memory andcalling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointedfor all men once to die do make ordain and constitute this as my lastwill and testament this fourth day of January in the year of our Lord onthousand seven hundred & seventy three...

      The worldly goods that it hath pleased the Lord to bless me with I givebequeath and bestow in the manner and form as followeth...

      Item I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Ann Barton all my wholeestate after paying the legacies hereafter mentioned to her during herlife or widowhood.

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Barton all that part of theland I now living (sic) on beginning at the lower corner of my land nextto Robert Bishops quarter or Plantation on Miladie's manner (sic, MyLadies Manor) and running with the Great Road till it intersects DanielPocock's land and with said Pocock's land till it intersects the Greatrun called by Elliotts Run and with said Run till it intersects the greatRoad and with the Great Road till it intersects the corner of the fencebelonging the Plantation which he now lives on then with a straight linethrough the field from said corner to the spring branch by Morgans hogpen and from thence with a straight line to the outside of the manner andfrom that place to the beginning be it more or less to him & his heirsduring the term of the Lease...

      Item I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my land which I nowclaim unto my sons William Barton & James Barton to be equally dividedbetween them after my wife's decease...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Barton one horse tothe value of fifteen pounds and also one side saddle which she now ridesand also one feather bed & furniture and also one cow and calf, four ewes& lambs and also forty shillings worth of new pewter...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son William Barton one horse and saddlealso one bed of furniture also one cow and calf...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son James Barton one horse and saddlealso one bed & furniture also one cow and Calf...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Alisanna Barton one horse tothe value of fifteen pounds and also a good side saddle and also onefeather bed & furniture and also one cow and calf and also four ewes andlambs and also forty shillings worth of new pewter also one Negro girlabout three months old named Lintey to her and her heirs forever with theincrease of the said Negro girl

      Item I give & bequeath unto my daughters Jemima Pocock and Kesiah Clarkeach of them one pair of silver buckles and one gold ring at twenty fiveshillings value each...

      And also I give unto my son John one pair of silver buckles at twentyfive shillings price...

      And all the residue or remaining part of my estate to be equally dividedamongst all my children after my wifes decease and in case my wife shouldmarry again before the legacies bequeathed my daughters should be paid orthey arrive to age my will & desire is the legacies should be paid tothem at their day of Marriage and also every other legacy bequeathed mychildren in case of her marrying all my children that is of age toimmediately enjoy their legacies...

      In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, thisdand year before written.

      Signed sealed & acknowledged before us
      as witnesses...
      Daniel Pocock (his mark) John Barton (seal)
      James Lewis


      William Bosley and Daniel Pocock made oath that they saw James Lewis oneof the subscribing witnesses to the within will sign his name at therequest of the testator.

      sworn before GeoBradford, Regr

      Harford County (?) the 6th of August Anno Dom 1777 then came DanielPocock one of the subscribing witnesses to the within will and WilliamBosley a person present at the time the testator signed sealed andpublished the within will & severally made oath on the holy avangils ofalmighty God that they did see the testator therein named sign & sealthis will & that they heard him publish pronounce & declare the same tobe his last will and testament that at the time of his so doing he was tothe best of their apprehentions of sound and disposing mind memory andunderstanding that the said Daniel Pocock in the presence of WilliamBosley signed as a witness to this will in the presence and at therequest of the testator.

      Certified by Geo Bradford, Regr of wills for Harford County
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      Thomas Preston, Esq
      to Expectation
      John Barton

      This indenture made the fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty one, between Thomas Preston of BaltimoreCournty in the Province of Maryland and Elizabeth his wife of the onepart and John Barton of the same county and province of the other part;Witnesseth that said Thomas Preston for and in consideration of the sum of one thoursand five hundred pounds of good found merchantables ---- to him is paid before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said Thomas Preston and Elizabeth his wife do hereby acknowledge and themselves (?) ---- will fully satisfied ----- and paid,do by these presents ------ and discharge the said John Barton his heirs and assigns forever, hath given granted bargained sold aliened ------ and confirmed and by these presents to give grant bargain, sell, alien ----and confirm unto the said John Barton his heirs and assigns forever one hundred thirty five acres of land ---- or ---- being apart and parcell of a tract of land called Expectation containing four hundred and ---- acres lying in the af'd county of Baltimore on the south side of Wintow Runn(?) near the side thereof at the foot of Adtoney(?) hill and running ----with the said run south twenty three degrees past three hundred and twenty perches to abounded Walnutt thence south fourteen degrees past eighty perches to abounded Road Oak, standing near the af'd Run, thence west twenty four degrees, south one hundred and ten perches to abounded Red Oak, thence north north west four hundred and five perches to a bounded Hickory and from there to the beginning tree laid out for and containing in all four hundred and ---- more or less and which one hundred and five acres of said (being part and parcell of af'd was formerly sold by James Preston the deceased brother of the said Thomas toThomas Barton also deceased father of the said John, together will all homes and houses, ---- buildings, Guardians, orchards ---- and ----together all deeds scripts writts ---- or Battouts (?) touching or ----the said one hundred and thirty five acres of land by these presents bargained and sold. Tho Have and to hold the said one hundred and thirty five acres of land more or less with all its rights ---- and jurisdiction, privilidges and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any way appurtaining to have the said John Barton his heirs and assigns---- and the said Thomas Preston and Elizabeth his wife do covenant and agree to with the said John Barton that the af'd one hundred and thirty five acres of land and premises as well against themsleves, their heirs and assigns forever shall and will warrant to the said John Barton his heirs and assigns forever defend by these presents against any person or persons that shall lawfully lay any claim to title thereunto from by or under us or any of our heirs or assigns and that the said land hereby bargained and sold is free and clear of all encumbrances whatsoever excepting only those costs and doweries that shall thereafter become due to the Lord Proprietary his heirs and --- and Lastly that this said Thomas Preston and Elizabeth his wife his heirs and assigns do covenan tand agree to and with the said John Barton his heirs and assigns that---- the said Thomas Preston and Elizabeth his wife shall from time to time and at all time forever hereafter at the reasonable request and at the cost and charges in the --- of him the said John Barton his heirs and assigns make do acknowl'd go suffer and execute or cause to be made done acknowledged suffered and executed all and every such further and other act or acts thing, device or assurance in the law as the said John Bartonhis heirs or assigns or his or their council learned in the law shall reasonably devise advise or require for the further better and more -------- the af'd land and premises. In witness whereof the said ThomasPreston and Elizabeth his wife have to this indenture set their hands and seals the day and year above written.
      Thomas Preston
      Elizabeth Preston

      Sealed and delivered in the presence of
      James Carroll and ------

      On the back of which foregoing deed is written Viz--
      Memorandum that on the --- day of November 1741 came the within Thomas Preston one of the partys to the within deed and acknowledged the within mentioned one hundred thirty five acres of land and promised thereunto belonging to the within named John Barton his heirs and assigns forever in common form. ----- same day came the within named Elizabeth wife ofthe said Thomas Preston and being examined out of the hearing of her husband acknowledged her right of dower to the within mentioned land and premises voluntary without any fear or threat of her said husband according to law before us two of his Lordships Justices.

      Richard Caswell, Thos Franklin

      November the 19th 1741 then received five shillings and five pence sterling for an allienation fine of the within land for the use of the Lord Baltimore by order of Benjamin Tasker Esq.
      Tho. Franklin

      Received March the fourth Anno Dom One Thousand seven hundred & forty one and then Recorded.
      Thos. Brerewood Esq, Baltimore County
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      The following is a transcript of a deed from microfilm at the MarylandState Archives taken from Baltimore county record number TB/C/426.

      John Barton
      to
      Thomas Elliot

      This indenture made seventh day of march one thousand seven hundred & forty three between John Barton of Baltimore County of the one part and Thomas Elliot of the same county of the other part witnesseth that the said John for the consideration of four thousand pounds Tobacco to him inhand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath bargained &sold unto said Thomas all that part of a tract of Land called"Expectation" (?) formerly belonging to his father, Thos Barton deceased containing one hundred thirty five acres being part of same tract of land belonging unto Peter Carroll & John Norriss to have & to hold of said land & premises with all improvements thereon & appurtenances thereto belonging to the said Thos his heirs & assigns for ever & the said John doth covenant and agree to giveth the said Thomas his heirs & assigns that the said John is _____ of the said land in his demand as of _____said John for himself his heirs Est & Adm doth further covenant and agreeto giveth the said Thomas his heirs and assigns that the land & premisesshall be to him & them well & _____ warranted & defended against the said John & his heirs & assigns claiming any right to the said land under him & them the rents and services hereafter to grow due. Payable to the LordProp'ry his heirs & therefrom half an acre of land fo a burying placewhere the said Thomas Barton deceased is buryed & dwelling hous where the said Thomas now lives in during the life of Abigall Barton only excepted & lastly the said John Shall & will at any time hereafter make & duly execute any other or further conveyance or assurance of the premisses wherein wife of the said John shall acknowledge here right of dower in witness whereof the said John hath hereunto set his hand & seal the day and year above written.

      Sealed & delivered in presence of John Barton (seal)
      James Carroll Richard Robinson (his mark)
      Ann Barton (SEAL)
      (her mark)

      Be It Remembered (?) that on the 7th day of March 1743 came John Bartonparty to within deed before two of his Lordships Justices of Balt County& acknowledged the within land & premisses to be the right title and interest of the within Thos Elliot his heirs & assigns for ever according to the true intent & meaning of the within deed acknowledged before..J Sheredine P H Young

      Be it Remembered (?) that on the 7 day of March 1743 came Anne Barton the wife of the within John Barton & being examined according to directions of the Act of Assembly Acknowledged her right of Dower to the within Land. J. Sheredine P H Young

      March 7th 1743 then recd five shillings & five pence _____(?) for an alienation fine of the within land for the use of the Lord Balt. By ordrof B. Tasker, Esq.... Thos Franklin

      Recd March the seventh Anno Dom Seventeen Hundred & forty Three & then recorded.

      Thos Brerewood ____ Baltimore County
      ??
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      Thos Brerewood
      to My Lady's Manor
      John Barton
      =lease= This Indenture made the twelfth day of April in theyear of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & forty four, Thos Brerewood Senr of Balt County in the province of Maryland Esq of the one part and John Barton of the Coty and Province --- of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Thos Brerewood for and in consideration of the yearly rents covenants clauses articles conditions and agreements hereinafter mentioned on the part and behalf of the said John Barton his heirs,executors, administrators or assigns hath --- granted and farm lett and by these presents doth reconvey rent to farm lett unto the said JnoBarton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns all that tract of land now surveyed and laid out by ---- J W Bond beginning at the corner of the land laid out for Stephen Byerly on the south south west line (?)of the manner and running parallel to the sd. line north north east two hundred forty five perches then west north west thirty two perches then south sixty two degrees west one hundred and two to the corner ofFuller(?) Addition and with Fuller(?) Addition south forty degrees east sixty perches then south southwest one hundred forty perches then with a straight line to the beginning containing and laid out for seventy five(or two) acres and one quarter of an acre land together with all improvements, easements, wayes (?) inclosements and profits(?) --- end belonging or appurtaining to the here described premises or any parttherof situated and being in the manner of the said Tos Brerewood ---- a tract of land called My Lord Baltimore's Gift or more commonly My Lady'sManor, to have and to hold all and singular the here described premises unto the Jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns from the day and date hereof and during the terms of the natural life of him the said John Barton being about the age of twenty nine years and also the natural life of Ann Barton his wife being about the age of twenty years and also the natural life of Jamima Barton her daughter being about the age of sixteen months ----- paying therefore the yearly of four hundred thirty three and one half pounds of Tobo every year on or before the twenty fifth day of december. Every ---- the terms of the above said---- the first years rent to begin and commence the twenty fifth day of december next ensuing the date hereof upon the severall articles & conditions clauses and agreements following. Viz....

      First the four hundred thirty three and a half pds of good merchantable leaf tobacca to be packt in good order and well condition in a good and sufficient Hogshead with as much more tobacco if sent --- the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns every year asshall make the said Hogshead full Eight Hundred clear of wood and toroled (?) and ferried to the nearest landing to the manner in good orde rand condition and to be safely housed, the said Hogshead nails packing and rolling or carriage all at the charge and expense of the said JnoBarton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns every year asshall make the said Hogshead full Eight Hundred or shall be delivered toan Estate ---- or house upon the manner if required by the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.

      Secondly the said Jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns has hereby full power and authority to cutt down such wood or timber as shall be necessary to build a dwelling upon the said tract of land and all other convenient --- and for fences and all other lawfull inclosurements (?) for the said plantation but not to sell, carry off or dispose of without leave first obtained in writing from the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.


      Thirdly all mines and ---- of what nature soever are reserved to the sole use and benefit of the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.

      Fourthly the bounds of the said tract of land to be kept justly statued and marked and not to exceed the just --- at the charge and expense of the said jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.

      Fifthly due proof to be made of the several ---- above mentioned at the charge and expense of the said Jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns --- whom required by the said Thos Brerewoodhis heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.

      Sixthly all buildings and other improvements that are or shall ---- upon the premises to be put and kept in good and sufficient repair at all times but especially upon six months notice given at any time by the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns which said notice shall be delivered in writing or affixt upon the said plantation by the said Thomas Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators orassigns.

      Seventhly if the said Jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators orassigns or any of them shall hereafter be so minded to part with sell or dispose of all or any part of the premises granted by this lease he ort hey shall give the first refusall thereof to the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns which upon --- then the said Jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns after the discharge of all arrears of rent and all other debts due or --- that are or may become due or owing any manner of --- whatsoever to the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns has power to dispose of the same to any good tennant under the same clauses and conditions as above and during the remainder of the term above.

      Eightly the said Jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns is to behave himself peaceably and neighbourly to all the rest of the tennants on the manner and not to injure them in their possession,--- estates or creatures --- of way whatsoever.

      The omission or transgression of any of the above articles conditions clauses and agreements is hereby agreed declared and ---- a forfeiture of this lease and the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns have hereby full power and authority to re-enter the premises and dispose of the same as fully as if this leasehad never been made otherwise the said doth for himself Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns and every of their by these presents covenant promise grant and agree to and with the said JnoBarton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns every of them for and under the yearly rents covenants clauses articles conditions and agreements --- fully paid and performed as afd shall and peaceably have hold and enjoy all and singular the here described premises and everypart thereof without any trouble --- mollestation or deniall of him the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns or any other ----- person or persons whatsoever claiming or that shall or may claim by from or under him, them or every of them or any other. In witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year above written.
      Thos Brerewood


      Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence
      Thos Miles James Madgwick

      June Court 1844 came Thos Brerewood Esq. and acknowledged that the within lease according to the true intent and meaning thereof in open court.

      Talbot ------


      Received June ninth Anno Dom seventeen hundred and forty four and then recorded
      Per Thos Brerewood, Esq, Balt Co. Md



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      John Barton Barton's Harbour
      to
      Ashael Hitchcock

      Be it remembered that on the application of John Barton of Baltimore County, license is hereby granted to the said John Barton to sell assign and set over unto Asshell Hitchcock of the said County his executors, administrators and assigns under the terms, conditions and processes of the original lease all that tract of land called Barton's Harbour containing by estimation fifty acres lying in the said county and being part of the land there reserved for his Lordship's use he the said John Barton having now paid to me for the use of the right honourable the Lord Proprietary the sum of five shillings sterling for this Licence, witness my hand and seal this eleventh day of March Anno Dom 1747.
      Thos White (Seal)

      This Indenture made this fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty eight between John Barton of BaltimoreCounty in the Province of Maryland of the one part and Ashael Hitchcock of the same county of the other part. Now as by Indenture of Lease bearing date the first day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and forty two made between Benjamin Tasker Esq (agent and Receiver Generall for the Right Honourable the Lord Proprietary on behalf of his Lordship of the one part and the said John Barton of the othe rpart he the said Benjamin Tasker for the consideration therin mentioned did devise, grant and to Farmlett(?) unto the said John Barton all that tract or parcel (of) called Barton's Harbour for fifty acres being part of the lands reserved in the said county for his Lordship's use to be had and holden unto the said John Barton his executors, administrators and assigns from the first day of September one thousand seven hundred and forty two for and during the term of ninety nine years then next to come and fully to be compleat and ended at and under the yearly rent of five shillings sterling and under sundry conditions covenants restrictions clauses agreements and reserves as in and by the said lease may morefully appear. This indenture witnesseth that the said John Barton by virtue of a licence by him obtained on the eleventh day of March 1747 forand in consideration of the sum of five thousand pounds of Tobacco to him paid by the said Asshael Hitchcock the receipt whereof the said John Barton doth hereby acknowledge and the said John Barton hath granted, bargained, sold assigned and set over and by these presents doth grant, bargain, sell, assign and set over unto the said Ashael Hitchcock his executors, administrators and assigns all that said tract of land called Barton's Harbour and premises and every part and parcel therof with the appurtenances together with the said lease to have and to hold the said tract of land and premises above mentioned and hereby assigned with appurtenances unto the said Ashael Hitchock his executors administrators and assigns for and during all the residue of the term of ninety nine years which is yet to come and the said John Barton for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth -------- and grant to and with the said Ashael Hitchcock his executors, adm and assigns in manner and form following. That is to say that the said assigned lease is now in full force and effect and that the said John Barton hath good right to grant and assign the said tract of land and premises with the appurtenances unto the said Ashael Hitchcock his executores, administrators and assigns in manner aforesaid also that he the said Ashael Hitchcock his executors,administrators and assigns shall and may under the rent conditions covenants and restrictions and clauses agreements and promises in the said lease contained for and during all the rest and residue of the said term of ninety nine years which is yet to come, peaceabley enter into have, hold, occupy possess the said tract of land and premises hereby assigned with the appurtenances without the interruption or denial of him the said John Barton or any other person or persons whosoever lawfully claiming the same or any part thereof ------ of said tract of land and premises with the appurtenances ----- from all manner of encumbrances whatsoever the yearly rents to become due from henceforth ---- the severall conditions, covenants, restrictions, provisions and agreements contained in the said lease only excepted. Lastly that he the said John Barton his heirs, executors, and adminstrators warrant and defend the said tract of land and premises with ---- appurtenances unto the said Ashael Hitchcock his executors, administrators and assigns for and during the residue of the said term to come from all person or persons whatsoever excepting as before expressed. In witness whereof the said parties have interchangeably set their hands and seals.his
      John Barton
      mark
      Signed, sealed & delivered before us
      Buxton Gay Thomas Vine

      On the fifth day of April 1748 cam John Barton and acknowledged the within instrument of writing to be his act and deed and that land and premises therin mentioned to be the right, title and estate of the within named Ashael Hitchcock his executors, admin and assigns for and during the term within mentioned before us.
      John Paca Winston Smith

      The following is a transcription of the will of John Barton, Sr as takenfrom microfilm at the Maryland State Archives which had been taken fromHarford County Records at Bel Air Courthouse record number AJ/2/37.

      WILL OF JOHN BARTON, SR - 1777

      In the name of God amen I John Barton Senr of Baltimore County andProvince of Maryland being weak and low but of sound sence and memory andcalling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointedfor all men once to die do make ordain and constitute this as my last will and testament this fourth day of January in the year of our Lord on thousand seven hundred & seventy three...

      The worldly goods that it hath pleased the Lord to bless me with I givebequeath and bestow in the manner and form as followeth...

      Item I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Ann Barton all my wholeestate after paying the legacies hereafter mentioned to her during her life or widowhood.

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Barton all that part of theland I now living (sic) on beginning at the lower corner of my land next to Robert Bishops quarter or Plantation on Miladie's manner (sic, MyLadies Manor) and running with the Great Road till it intersects Daniel Pocock's land and with said Pocock's land till it intersects the Great run called by Elliotts Run and with said Run till it intersects the great Road and with the Great Road till it intersects the corner of the fence belonging the Plantation which he now lives on then with a straight line through the field from said corner to the spring branch by Morgans hogpen and from thence with a straight line to the outside of the manner and from that place to the beginning be it more or less to him & his heirs during the term of the Lease...

      Item I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my land which I now claim unto my sons William Barton & James Barton to be equally divided between them after my wife's decease...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Barton one horse to the value of fifteen pounds and also one side saddle which she now rides and also one feather bed & furniture and also one cow and calf, four ewes & lambs and also forty shillings worth of new pewter...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son William Barton one horse and saddlealso one bed of furniture also one cow and calf...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son James Barton one horse and saddle also one bed & furniture also one cow and Calf...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Alisanna Barton one horse to the value of fifteen pounds and also a good side saddle and also one feather bed & furniture and also one cow and calf and also four ewes and lambs and also forty shillings worth of new pewter also one Negro girl about three months old named Lintey to her and her heirs forever with the increase of the said Negro girl

      Item I give & bequeath unto my daughters Jemima Pocock and Kesiah Clarkeach of them one pair of silver buckles and one gold ring at twenty five shillings value each...

      And also I give unto my son John one pair of silver buckles at twenty five shillings price...

      And all the residue or remaining part of my estate to b

      The following is a transcription of the will of John Barton, Sr as taken from microfilm at the Maryland State Archives which had been taken fromHarford County Records at Bel Air Courthouse record number AJ/2/37.

      WILL OF JOHN BARTON, SR - 1777

      In the name of God amen I John Barton Senr of Baltimore County and Province of Maryland being weak and low but of sound sence and memory and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make ordain and constitute this as my last will and testament this fourth day of January in the year of our Lord on thousand seven hundred & seventy three...

      The worldly goods that it hath pleased the Lord to bless me with I give bequeath and bestow in the manner and form as followeth...

      Item I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Ann Barton all my whole estate after paying the legacies hereafter mentioned to her during her life or widowhood.

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Barton all that part of theland I now living (sic) on beginning at the lower corner of my land next to Robert Bishops quarter or Plantation on Miladie's manner (sic, MyLadies Manor) and running with the Great Road till it intersects DanielPocock's land and with said Pocock's land till it intersects the Greatrun called by Elliotts Run and with said Run till it intersects the greatRoad and with the Great Road till it intersects the corner of the fencebelonging the Plantation which he now lives on then with a straight linethrough the field from said corner to the spring branch by Morgans hogpen and from thence with a straight line to the outside of the manner andfrom that place to the beginning be it more or less to him & his heirsduring the term of the Lease...

      Item I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my land which I nowclaim unto my sons William Barton & James Barton to be equally dividedbetween them after my wife's decease...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Barton one horse tothe value of fifteen pounds and also one side saddle which she now ridesand also one feather bed & furniture and also one cow and calf, four ewes& lambs and also forty shillings worth of new pewter...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son William Barton one horse and saddlealso one bed of furniture also one cow and calf...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son James Barton one horse and saddlealso one bed & furniture also one cow and Calf...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Alisanna Barton one horse tothe value of fifteen pounds and also a good side saddle and also onefeather bed & furniture and also one cow and calf and also four ewes andlambs and also forty shillings worth of new pewter also one Negro girlabout three months old named Lintey to her and her heirs forever with theincrease of the said Negro girl

      Item I give & bequeath unto my daughters Jemima Pocock and Kesiah Clarkeach of them one pair of silver buckles and one gold ring at twenty fiveshillings value each...

      And also I give unto my son John one pair of silver buckles at twentyfive shillings price...

      And all the residue or remaining part of my estate to be equally dividedamongst all my children after my wifes decease and in case my wife shouldmarry again before the legacies bequeathed my daughters should be paid orthey arrive to age my will & desire is the legacies should be paid tothem at their day of Marriage and also every other legacy bequeathed mychildren in case of her marrying all my children that is of age toimmediately enjoy their legacies...

      In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, thisdand year before written.

      Signed sealed & acknowledged before us
      as witnesses...
      Daniel Pocock (his mark) John Barton (seal)
      James Lewis


      William Bosley and Daniel Pocock made oath that they saw James Lewis oneof the subscribing witnesses to the within will sign his name at therequest of the testator.

      sworn before GeoBradford, Regr

      Harford County (?) the 6th of August Anno Dom 1777 then came DanielPocock one of the subscribing witnesses to the within will and WilliamBosley a person present at the time the testator signed sealed andpublished the within will & severally made oath on the holy avangils ofalmighty God that they did see the testator therein named sign & sealthis will & that they heard him publish pronounce & declare the same tobe his last will and testament that at the time of his so doing he was tothe best of their apprehentions of sound and disposing mind memory andunderstanding that the said Daniel Pocock in the presence of WilliamBosley signed as a witness to this will in the presence and at therequest of the testator.

      Certified by Geo Bradford, Regr of wills for Harford County
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      Thomas Preston, Esq
      to Expectation
      John Barton

      This indenture made the fifth day of November in the year of our Lord onethousand seven hundred and forty one, between Thomas Preston of BaltimoreCournty in the Province of Maryland and Elizabeth his wife of the onepart and John Barton of the same county and province of the other part;Witnesseth that said Thomas Preston for and in consideration of the sumof one thoursand five hundred pounds of good found merchantables ---- tohim is paid before the ensealing and delivery of these presents thereceipt whereof the said Thomas Preston and Elizabeth his wife do herebyacknowledge and themselves (?) ---- will fully satisfied ----- and paid,do by these presents ------ and discharge the said John Barton his heirsand assigns forever, hath given granted bargained sold aliened ------ andconfirmed and by these presents to give grant bargain, sell, alien ----and confirm unto the said John Barton his heirs and assigns forever onehundred thirty five acres of land ---- or ---- being apart and parcell ofa tract of land called Expectation containing four hundred and ---- acreslying in the af'd county of Baltimore on the south side of Wintow Runn(?) near the side thereof at the foot of Adtoney(?) hill and running ----with the said run south twenty three degrees past three hundred andtwenty perches to abounded Walnutt thence south fourteen degrees pasteighty perches to abounded Road Oak, standing near the af'd Run, thencewest twenty four degrees, south one hundred and ten perches to aboundedRed Oak, thence north north west four hundred and five perches toabounded Hickory and from there to the beginning tree laid out for andcontaining in all four hundred and ---- more or less and which onehundred and five acres of said (being part and parcell of af'd wasformerly sold by James Preston the deceased brother of the said Thomas toThomas Barton also deceased father of the said John, together will allhomes and houses, ---- buildings, Guardians, orchards ---- and ----together all deeds scripts writts ---- or Battouts (?) touching or ----the said one hundred and thirty five acres of land by these presentsbargained and sold. Tho Have and to hold the said one hundred and thirtyfive acres of land more or less with all its rights ---- andjurisdiction, privilidges and appurtenances to the same belonging or inany way appurtaining to have the said John Barton his heirs and assigns---- and the said Thomas Preston and Elizabeth his wife do covenant andagree to with the said John Barton that the af'd one hundred and thirtyfive acres of land and premises as well against themsleves, their heirsand assigns forever shall and will warrant to the said John Barton hisheirs and assigns forever defendby these presents against any person orpersons that shall lawfully lay any claim to title thereunto from by orunder us or any of our heirs or assigns and that the said land herebybargained and sold is free and clear of all encumbrances whatsoeverexcepting only those costs and doweries that shall thereafter become dueto the Lord Proprietary his heirs and --- and Lastly that this saidThomas Preston and Elizabeth his wife his heirs and assigns do covenantand agree to and with the said John Barton his heirs and assigns that---- the said Thomas Preston and Elizabeth his wife shall from time totime and at all time forever hereafter at the reasonable request and atthe cost and charges in the --- of him the said John Barton his heirs andassigns make do acknowl'd go suffer and execute or cause to be made doneacknowledged suffered and executed all and every such further and otheract or acts thing, device or assurance in the law as the said John Bartonhis heirs or assigns or his or their council learned in the law shallreasonably devise advise or require for the further better and more -------- the af'd land and premises. In witness whereof the said ThomasPreston and Elizabeth his wife have to this indenture set their hands andseals the day and year above written.
      Thomas Preston
      Elizabeth Preston

      Sealed and delivered in the presence of
      James Carroll and ------

      On the back of which foregoing deed is written Viz--
      Memorandum that on the --- day of November 1741 came the within ThomasPreston one of the partys to the within deed and acknowledged the withinmentioned one hundred thirty five acres of land and promised thereuntobelonging to the within named John Barton his heirs and assigns foreverin common form. ----- same day came the within named Elizabeth wife ofthe said Thomas Preston and being examined out of the hearing of herhusband acknowledged her right of dower to the within mentioned land andpremises voluntary without any fear or threat of her said husbandaccording to law before us two of his Lordships Justices.

      Richard Caswell, Thos Franklin

      November the 19th 1741 then received five shillings and five pencesterling for an allienation fine of the within land for the use of theLord Baltimore by order of Benjamin Tasker Esq.
      Tho. Franklin

      Received March the fourth Anno Dom One Thousand seven hundred & forty oneand then Recorded.
      Thos. Brerewood Esq, Baltimore County
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      The following is a transcript of a deed from microfilm at the MarylandState Archives taken from Baltimore county record number TB/C/426.

      John Barton
      to
      Thomas Elliot

      This indenture made seventh day of march one thousand seven hundred &forty three between John Barton of Baltimore County of the one part andThomas Elliot of the same county of the other part witnesseth that thesaid John for the consideration of four thousand pounds Tobacco to him inhand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath bargained &sold unto said Thomas all that part of a tract of Land called"Expectation" (?) formerly belonging to his father, Thos Barton deceasedcontaining one hundred thirty five acres being part of same tract of landbelonging unto Peter Carroll & John Norriss to have & to hold of saidland & premises with all improvements thereon & appurtenances theretobelonging to the said Thos his heirs & assigns for ever & the said Johndoth covenant and agree to giveth the said Thomas his heirs & assignsthat the said John is _____ of the said land in his demand as of _____said John for himself his heirs Est & Adm doth further covenant and agreeto giveth the said Thomas his heirs and assigns that the land & premisesshall be to him & them well & _____ warranted & defended against the saidJohn & his heirs & assigns claiming any right to the said land under him& them the rents and services hereafter to grow due. Payable to the LordProp'ry his heirs & therefrom half an acre of land fo a burying placewhere the said Thomas Barton deceased is buryed & dwelling hous where thesaid Thomas now lives in during the life of Abigall Barton only excepted& lastly the said John Shall & will at any time hereafter make & dulyexecute any other or further conveyance or assurance of the premisseswherein wife of the said John shall acknowledge here right of dower inwitness whereof the said John hath hereunto set his hand & seal the dayand year above written.

      Sealed & delivered in presence of John Barton (seal)
      James Carroll Richard Robinson (his mark)
      Ann Barton (SEAL)
      (her mark)

      Be It Remembered (?) that on the 7th day of March 1743 came John Bartonparty to within deed before two of his Lordships Justices of Balt County& acknowledged the within land & premisses to be the right title andinterest of the within Thos Elliot his heirs & assigns for ever accordingto the true intent & meaning of the within deed acknowledged before..J Sheredine P H Young

      Be it Remembered (?) that on the 7 day of March 1743 came Anne Barton thewife of the within John Barton & being examined according to directionsof the Act of Assembly Acknowledged her right of Dower to the withinLand. J. Sheredine P H Young

      March 7th 1743 then recd five shillings & five pence _____(?) for analienation fine of the within land for the use of the Lord Balt. By ordrof B. Tasker, Esq.... Thos Franklin

      Recd March the seventh Anno Dom Seventeen Hundred & forty Three & thenrecorded.

      Thos Brerewood ____ Baltimore County
      ??
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      Thos Brerewood
      to My Lady's Manor
      John Barton
      =lease= This Indenture made the twelfth day of April in theyear of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & forty four, Thos BrerewoodSenr of Balt County in the province of Maryland Esq of the one part andJohn Barton of the Coty and Province --- of the other part. Witnesseththat the said Thos Brerewood for and in consideration of the yearly rentscovenants clauses articles conditions and agreements hereinaftermentioned on the part and behalf of the said John Barton his heirs,executors, administrators or assigns hath --- granted and farm lett andby these presents doth reconvey rent to farm lett unto the said JnoBarton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns all that tract ofland now surveyed and laid out by ---- J W Bond beginning at the cornerof the land laid out for Stephen Byerly on the south south west line (?)of the manner and running parallel to the sd. line north north east twohundred forty five perches then west north west thirty two perches thensouth sixty two degrees west one hundred and two to the corner ofFuller(?) Addition and with Fuller(?) Addition south forty degrees eastsixty perches then south southwest one hundred forty perches then with astraight line to the beginning containing and laid out for seventy five(or two) acres and one quarter of an acre land together with allimprovements, easements, wayes (?) inclosements and profits(?) --- endbelonging or appurtaining to the here described premises or any parttherof situated and being in the manner of the said Tos Brerewood ---- atract of land called My Lord Baltimore's Gift or more commonly My Lady'sManor, to have and to hold all and singular the here described premisesunto the Jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns fromthe day and date hereof and during the terms of the natural life of himthe said John Barton being about the age of twenty nine years and alsothe natural life of Ann Barton his wife being about the age of twentyyears and also the natural life of Jamima Barton her daughter being aboutthe age of sixteen months ----- paying therefore the yearly of fourhundred thirty three and one half pounds of Tobo every year on or beforethe twenty fifth day of december. Every ---- the terms of the above said---- the first years rent to begin and commence the twenty fifth day ofdecember next ensuing the date hereof upon the severall articles &conditions clauses and agreements following. Viz....

      First the four hundred thirty three and a half pds of good merchantableleaf tobacca to be packt in good order and well condition in a good andsufficient Hogshead with as much more tobacco if sent --- the said ThosBrerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns every year asshall make the said Hogshead full Eight Hundred clear of wood and toroled (?) and ferried to the nearest landing to the manner in good orderand condition and to be safely housed, the said Hogshead nails packingand rolling or carriage all at the charge and expense of the said JnoBarton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns every year asshall make the said Hogshead full Eight Hundred or shall be delivered toan Estate ---- or house upon the manner if required by the said ThosBrerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.

      Secondly the said Jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators orassigns has hereby full power and authority to cutt down such wood ortimber as shall be necessary to build a dwelling upon the said tract ofland and all other convenient --- and for fences and all other lawfullinclosurements (?) for the said plantation but not to sell, carry off ordispose of without leave first obtained in writing from the said ThosBrerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.


      Thirdly all mines and ---- of what nature soever are reserved to the soleuse and benefit of the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors,administrators or assigns.

      Fourthly the bounds of the said tract of land to be kept justly statuedand marked and not to exceed the just --- at the charge and expense ofthe said jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.

      Fifthly due proof to be made of the several ---- above mentioned at thecharge and expense of the said Jno Barton his heirs, executors,administrators or assigns --- whom required by the said Thos Brerewoodhis heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.

      Sixthly all buildings and other improvements that are or shall ---- uponthe premises to be put and kept in good and sufficient repair at alltimes but especially upon six months notice given at any time by the saidThos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns which saidnotice shall be delivered in writing or affixt upon the said plantationby the said Thomas Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators orassigns.

      Seventhly if the said Jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators orassigns or any of them shall hereafter be so minded to part with sell ordispose of all or any part of the premises granted by this lease he orthey shall give the first refusall thereof to the said Thos Brerewood hisheirs, executors, administrators or assigns which upon --- then the saidJno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns after thedischarge of all arrears of rent and all other debts due or --- that areor may become due or owing any manner of --- whatsoever to the said ThosBrerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns has power todispose of the same to any good tennant under the same clauses andconditions as above and during the remainder of the term above.

      Eightly the said Jno Barton his heirs, executors, administrators orassigns is to behave himself peaceably and neighbourly to all the rest ofthe tennants on the manner and not to injure them in their possession,--- estates or creatures --- of way whatsoever.

      The omission or transgression of any of the above articles conditionsclauses and agreements is hereby agreed declared and ---- a forfeiture ofthis lease and the said Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors,administrators or assigns have hereby full power and authority tore-enter the premises and dispose of the same as fully as if this leasehad never been made otherwise the said doth for himself Thos Brerewoodhis heirs, executors, administrators or assigns and every of their bythese presents covenant promise grant and agree to and with the said JnoBarton his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns every of them forand under the yearly rents covenants clauses articles conditions andagreements --- fully paid and performed as afd shall and peaceably havehold and enjoy all and singular the here described premises and everypart thereof without any trouble --- mollestation or deniall of him thesaid Thos Brerewood his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns orany other ----- person or persons whatsoever claiming or that shall ormay claim by from or under him, them or every of them or any other. Inwitness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably settheir hands and seals the day and year above written.
      Thos Brerewood


      Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence
      Thos Miles James Madgwick

      June Court 1844 came Thos Brerewood Esq. and acknowledged that the withinlease according to the true intent and meaning thereof in open court.

      Talbot ------


      Received June ninth Anno Dom seventeen hundred and forty four and thenrecorded
      Per Thos Brerewood, Esq, Balt Co. Md



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      John Barton Barton's Harbour
      to
      Ashael Hitchcock

      Be it remembered that on the application of John Barton of BaltimoreCounty, license is hereby granted to the said John Barton to sell assignand set over unto Asshell Hitchcock of the said County his executors,administrators and assigns under the terms, conditions and processes ofthe original lease all that tract of land called Barton's Harbourcontaining by estimation fifty acres lying in the said county and beingpart of the land there reserved for his Lordship's use he the said JohnBarton having now paid to me for the use of the right honourable the LordProprietary the sum of five shillings sterling for this Licence, witnessmy hand and seal this eleventh day of March Anno Dom 1747.
      Thos White (Seal)

      This Indenture made this fifth day of April in the year of our Lord onethousand seven hundred and forty eight between John Barton of BaltimoreCounty in the Province of Maryland of the one part and Ashael Hitchcockof the same county of the other part. Now as by Indenture of Leasebearing date the first day of September in the year one thousand sevenhundred and forty two made between Benjamin Tasker Esq (agent andReceiver Generall for the Right Honourable the Lord Proprietary on behalfof his Lordship of the one part and the said John Barton of the otherpart he the said Benjamin Tasker for the consideration therin mentioneddid devise, grant and to Farmlett(?) unto the said John Barton all thattract or parcel (of) called Barton's Harbour for fifty acres being partof the lands reserved in the said county for his Lordship's use to be hadand holden unto the said John Barton his executors, administrators andassigns from the first day of September one thousand seven hundred andforty two for and during the term of ninety nine years then next to comeand fully to be compleat and ended at and under the yearly rent of fiveshillings sterling and under sundry conditions covenants restrictionsclauses agreements and reserves as in and by the said lease may morefully appear. This indenture witnesseth that the said John Barton byvirtue of a licence by him obtained on the eleventh day of March 1747 forand in consideration of the sum of five thousand pounds of Tobacco to himpaid by the said Asshael Hitchcock the receipt whereof the said JohnBarton doth hereby acknowledge and the said John Barton hath granted,bargained, sold assigned and set over and by these presents doth grant,bargain, sell, assign and set over unto the said Ashael Hitchcock hisexecutors, administrators and assigns all that said tract of land calledBarton's Harbour and premises and every part and parcel therof with theappurtenances together with the said lease to have and to hold the saidtract of land and premises above mentioned and hereby assigned withappurtenances unto the said Ashael Hitchock his executors administratorsand assigns for and during all the residue of the term of ninety nineyears which is yet to come and the said John Barton for himself his heirsexecutors and administrators doth -------- and grant to and with the saidAshael Hitchcock his executors, adm and assigns in manner and formfollowing. That is to say that the said assigned lease is now in fullforce and effect and that the said John Barton hath good right to grantand assign the said tract of land and premises with the appurtenancesunto the said Ashael Hitchcock his executores, administrators and assignsin manner aforesaid also that he the said Ashael Hitchcock his executors,administrators and assigns shall and may under the rent conditionscovenants and restrictions and clauses agreements and promises in thesaid lease contained for and during all the rest and residue of the saidterm of ninety nine years which is yet to come, peaceabley enter intohave, hold, occupy possess the said tract of land and premises herebyassigned with the appurtenances without the interruption or denial of himthe said John Barton or any other person or persons whosoever lawfullyclaiming the same or any part thereof ------ of said tract of land andpremises with the appurtenances ----- from all manner of encumbranceswhatsoever the yearly rents to become due from henceforth ---- theseverall conditions, covenants, restrictions, provisions and agreementscontained in the said lease only excepted. Lastly that he the said JohnBarton his heirs, executors, and adminstrators warrant and defend thesaid tract of land and premises with ---- appurtenances unto the saidAshael Hitchcock his executors, administrators and assigns for and duringthe residue of the said term to come from all person or personswhatsoever excepting as before expressed. In witness whereof the saidparties have interchangeably set their hands and seals.his
      John Barton
      mark
      Signed, sealed & delivered before us
      Buxton Gay Thomas Vine

      On the fifth day of April 1748 cam John Barton and acknowledged thewithin instrument of writing to be his act and deed and that land andpremises therin mentioned to be the right, title and estate of the withinnamed Ashael Hitchcock his executors, admin and assigns for and duringthe term within mentioned before us.
      John Paca Winston Smith

      The following is a transcription of the will of John Barton, Sr as takenfrom microfilm at the Maryland State Archives which had been taken fromHarford County Records at Bel Air Courthouse record number AJ/2/37.

      WILL OF JOHN BARTON, SR - 1777

      In the name of God amen I John Barton Senr of Baltimore County andProvince of Maryland being weak and low but of sound sence and memory andcalling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointedfor all men once to die do make ordain and constitute this as my lastwill and testament this fourth day of January in the year of our Lord onthousand seven hundred & seventy three...

      The worldly goods that it hath pleased the Lord to bless me with I givebequeath and bestow in the manner and form as followeth...

      Item I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Ann Barton all my wholeestate after paying the legacies hereafter mentioned to her during herlife or widowhood.

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Barton all that part of theland I now living (sic) on beginning at the lower corner of my land nextto Robert Bishops quarter or Plantation on Miladie's manner (sic, MyLadies Manor) and running with the Great Road till it intersects DanielPocock's land and with said Pocock's land till it intersects the Greatrun called by Elliotts Run and with said Run till it intersects the greatRoad and with the Great Road till it intersects the corner of the fencebelonging the Plantation which he now lives on then with a straight linethrough the field from said corner to the spring branch by Morgans hogpen and from thence with a straight line to the outside of the manner andfrom that place to the beginning be it more or less to him & his heirsduring the term of the Lease...

      Item I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my land which I nowclaim unto my sons William Barton & James Barton to be equally dividedbetween them after my wife's decease...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Barton one horse tothe value of fifteen pounds and also one side saddle which she now ridesand also one feather bed & furniture and also one cow and calf, four ewes& lambs and also forty shillings worth of new pewter...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son William Barton one horse and saddlealso one bed of furniture also one cow and calf...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my son James Barton one horse and saddlealso one bed & furniture also one cow and Calf...

      Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Alisanna Barton one horse tothe value of fifteen pounds and also a good side saddle and also onefeather bed & furniture and also one cow and calf and also four ewes andlambs and also forty shillings worth of new pewter also one Negro girlabout three months old named Lintey to her and her heirs forever with the increase of the said Negro girl

      Item I give & bequeath unto my daughters Jemima Pocock and Kesiah Clarkeach of them one pair of silver buckles and one gold ring at twenty five shillings value each...

      And also I give unto my son John one pair of silver buckles at twenty five shillings price...

      And all the residue or remaining part of my estate to b

      !RESEARCHER: Steve BARTON, 207 Jeffry Ranch Pl., Clayton CA 94517, who supplied this information via GED file.

      !INFO on this individual from a GED file from Robert Hall Barton in Sept 2001 and Dec 2002.

      !INFO on 4/12/1744 Leased pt of "Miladies Manor" from Thos. Brerewood. 3/11/1747 sold lease on "Barton's Harbour" to Asshell Hitchcock (see lease 4/12/1744).

      !CITED in The Barton Banner, Vol. 1, No. 12, July 1994 pub. by Dede C. Mercer

      !DNA Project of Barton Historical Society, Phase I - pedigree submission SC 44.37, fast-help@insurer.com

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