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Ancestors of Christina Marie Wise Brown

      1916. Richard Edelen, born 1671 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died 1761 in Charles Co., Maryland. He was the son of 3832. Richard Edelen and 3833. Elizabeth Banton. He married 1917. Sarah Hagan 1694 in Charles Co., Maryland.

      1917. Sarah Hagan, born Abt. 1675 in Charles Co., Maryland; died Aft. 1727 in Maryland. She was the daughter of 1800. Thomas O'Hagan and 1801. Mary Aisquith.

Notes for Richard Edelen:
. Richard Edelen (1671-1760) was the oldest surviving son of Richard and Elizabeth (Banton) Edelen, the immigrants. Rather than become a planter, as did his brothers, he pursued the occupation of "carpenter", which in that day meant architect, contractor, and builder. Most likely he prospered in this endeavor, as evidenced by his numerous land transactions recorded in Maryland deed records. According to reference, at least two examples of his craftsmanship still exist: "St. Richard's Manor" near present-day Pateuxant River Naval Air Station is reported to have been built by Richard Edelen for Luke Gardiner in the late 1600s or early 1700s. "Riverview", which overlooks the Potomac near St. Clements Island, is believed to be another example of his work.

Henry W. Newman lists numerous land transactions conducted by Richard Edelen in Charles, Prince George's, and St. Mary's Counties in his book Charles County Gentry. At least eighteen transactions are recorded in deeds between 1687 and 1760. In the year 1753 he paid quit rents (rent paid by freeman for the use of land as required by feudal custom) on a total of 1,630 acres in the three counties. The following is a summary of land holdings for which an approximate location has been determined. In 1714, he purchased from Luke and Anne Gardiner of Prince George's County, "Frankland" adjoining "Dublin", just north of the town of Piscataway and straddling the Tinkers Creek. Other purchases in Prince George's County near Piscataway were "Friendship" in 1687 and "Irving" in 1714, lying about 5 and 8 miles north of Piscataway respectively (near present-day Andrews Air Force Base). In 1718, he purchased from John Baptist Boarman of Charles County, the 635-acre property known as "Lanterman", lying on the north side of the run into Zakiah Swamp (named for the Zachia Indian tribe that lived in the area). Today the southern portion of Zekiah Swamp is a protected natural environment area.

Richard Edelen is believed to have had three wives. The first was Anna Maria Neale, daughter of Raphael Neale. It is believed that they had two children:

Elizabeth Edelen married John Baptist Boarman
Joseph Edelen

The second was Sarah Hagan, daughter of Thomas and Mary Hagan of Charles County. Sarah and Richard were married in 1694 in Charles County, and since she lived at least until 1727, is believed to be the mother of most of his children. His third wife, and widow, was Anne Gardiner (c. 1689-1765), daughter of Ignatius and Sophia Craycroft, and widow of Luke Gardiner mentioned above. Eight children of Richard Edelen have been verified:

Richard Edelen married Margaret Neale, daughter of Lord Neale of Woolaston Manor
Mary Edelen married Benjamin Neale (Son of Lord Neale of Woolaston Manor?)
Philip Edelen married Jane Gardiner*
Edward Edelen married Susannah Wathen
Thomas Edelen married Mary Blandford
Winifred Edelen married William Boarman
_____ Edelen married Bennett Neale
Jane Edelen married Thomas James Boarman
*they were step-brother & sister since Jane was the daughter of Anne Gardiner, Richard Edelen's third wife.

In 1760, the son Philip Edelen was deeded the 635 acre plantation "Lanterman" in Charles County , on which he resided. Richard Edelen died shortly thereafter. His will provided for his widow Anne their dwelling plantation "Assington" lying on the east side of Zekiah Swamp and located in the vicinity of the "Great Beaver Dam". Several of his children and grandchildren were provided with land in St. Mary's, Charles, and Prince George's Counties. A tantalizing portion of the will of Richard Edelen reads as follows:

"To Rev. George Hunter and his successors, in function or office, one acre of land part of a tract called St. Thomas near Newport in Charles Co., it being our family burying place and whereon our chapel now stands."

No doubt Richard Edelen conducted many of his business and civic affairs at Port Tobacco, which was the location of the Charles County Courthouse. This was a thriving market center in colonial America, located up a navigable tributary to the Potomac River. Tobacco was shipped from here in exchange for slaves and European goods. The town declined significantly after the American Revolution as tobacco prices fell and soil quality declined. The War of 1812 ravished southern Maryland, and Port Tobacco never recovered from the loss of trade. Today, the sleepy town square has been restored and is a historical landmark.

Reference: http://www.ghgcorp.com/edelen/People1.html


Children of Richard Edelen and Sarah Hagan are:

	i.	Mary Edelen, married Benjamin Neale.
	ii.	Winifred Edelen, married William Boarman.
	iii.	Thomas Edelen, born 1695 in Charles Co., Maryland; died November 27, 1752 in Prince George Co., Maryland; married Mary Blanford; born 1703 in Prince George Co., Maryland; died 1754 in Prince George Co., Maryland.
	iv.	Richard Edelen, born Bef. 1715; married Margaret Neale.
	v.	Jane Edelen, born Bet. 1715 - 1725; married Thomas James Boarman; born Abt. 1703 in Charles Co., Maryland.
958	vi.	Edward Edelen, born 1717 in Newport, West Hundred, Maryland; died Bef. March 25, 1780 in Charles Co., Maryland; married Susannah Wathen.
	vii.	Philip Edelen, born Abt. 1718; married Jane Gardiner.

      1918. John Wathen He married 1919. Ann Barton.

      1919. Ann Barton

Child of John Wathen and Ann Barton is:

959

Susannah Wathen, born in Maryland; died Aft. 1790 in Maryland; married Edward Edelen.

      1952. Henry Jarboe, born 1693 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died 1743 in St. Peter's Hill, St. Mary's Co., Maryland. He was the son of 3904. Henry Jarboe and 3905. Monica Joy. He married 1953. Mary Greenwell Bef. 1737 in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

      1953. Mary Greenwell She was the daughter of 3906. Stephen Greenwell and 3907. Monica.

Children of Henry Jarboe and Mary Greenwell are:

976	i.	Henry Jarboe, born 1709 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died April 1795 in Washington Co., Kentucky; married Elizabeth Hendley Abt. 1739 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.
	ii.	Mary Jarboe, born 1720.
	iii.	James Jarboe, born 1735.
	iv.	Stephen Jarboe, born 1737.

1954. Robert Hendley

Child of Robert Hendley is:

977

Elizabeth Hendley, born 1712; married Henry Jarboe Abt. 1739 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.

      1964. John Miles, born 1677 in Beaverdam Manor, St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died March 14, 1730/31 in Beaverdam Manor, St. Mary's Co., Maryland. He was the son of 3928. John Miles and 3929. Mary Beckwith. He married 1965. Mary Gough Abt. 1700 in Baltimore, Maryland.

      1965. Mary Gough, born 1681 in Beaverdam Manor, St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died May 15, 1734 in Beaverdam Manor, St. Mary's Co., Maryland. She was the daughter of 3930. Stephen Gough and 3931. Clare Baldwin.

Notes for John Miles:
The following was taken from a book entitled "Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Hill and Rebecca Miles" by Sr. Mary Louise Donnelly.

John Miles II lived in "Beaverdam Manor" on the home plantation which he had inherited from his father, John Miles I. He also possessed 195 acres of "Summer Seat", 140 acres of "Westfield", and 92 acres of "Cornelius."

John Miles II was a leading figure among his relatives and friends. He witnessed many wills, administered several estates, and stood as surety for many bonds of administration.

More About John Miles:
Burial: Beaverdam Manor, St. Mary's Co., Maryland

More About Mary Gough:
Date born 2: 1681
Burial: Beaverdam Manor, St. Mary's Co., Maryland

Children of John Miles and Mary Gough are:

	i.	Mary Miles, born 1701; died Bef. 1751; married Joseph Stone; died 1751.
	ii.	Eleanor Miles, born 1705; married (1) Simon Sinnott; died 1733; married (2) James Burn.
982	iii.	John Miles, born Abt. 1708 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died March 1761 in Maryland; married Elizabeth Gardiner Abt. 1733 in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
	iv.	Elizabeth Miles, born 1710; married Enoch Fenwick; died 1787.
	v.	Henry Miles, born 1711; died 1720.
	vi.	Margaret Miles, born Abt. 1713 in Maryland; died 1746 in Maryland; married (1) John Lovejoy; born 1708 in Prince George Co., Maryland; died 1760 in Maryland; married (2) Richard Nevitt.
	vii.	Priscilla Miles, born 1714; married Michael Burn Aft. 1734; died 1745.
	viii.	Anne Miles, born 1716.

      1966. John Gardiner, born Abt. 1677 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died December 09, 1717 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland. He was the son of 3932. Richard Gardiner and 3933. Elizabeth Weire. He married 1967. Susanna Barton Abt. 1698 in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

      1967. Susanna Barton, born Abt. 1681; died Bef. 1711 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland. She was the daughter of 3934. Captain William Barton and 3935. Mary.

Notes for John Gardiner:
The following was taken from a book entitled "Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Hill and Rebecca Miles" by Sr. Mary Louise Donnelly.

Besides his land, his "goods and chattels" amounted to over 486 lbs of sterling. His next of kin was given as "Luke Gardiner, only brother of the deceased."

Of interest in his inventory was a Chapel Room with "bed & furniture,", "old flagg chairs," and "church ornaments." This shows that Mass was said in the home of John Gardiner and that the priest saying Mass alos found lodging at John Gardiner's home. Besdies the chapel room and bedroom, the house contained another romm, a bedroom, a closet, hall, lower room, children's closet (room), dairy, cellar, kitchen, slave quarters, 13 slaves, and numerous livestock, including horses, sheep, cows, pigs, hogs, cattle, and bulls.

More About Susanna Barton:
Name 2: Susannah Gardiner

Children of John Gardiner and Susanna Barton are:

		i.		Clement Gardiner
		ii.		John Gardiner
		iii.		Mary Gardiner
		iv.		Richard Gardiner
		v.		Susannah Gardiner, married Philip Key; born March 25, 1696 in Covent Garden, St Paul's Parish, London; died 1764 in Maryland.

Notes for Philip Key:
He is listed as coming from England to Saint Mary's Co. MD about 1720, where he was Sheriff and a member of the Assembly and Council. His son, Francis, was the father of Francis Scott Key.

He was buried in the family vault at Chaptico Church, King & Queen Parish, Maryland. The site of the buried ground had been given by Philip.

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Elizabeth Gardiner, born Abt. 1709; died May 12, 1772 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; married John Miles Abt. 1733 in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

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