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Ancestors of Christina Marie Wise Brown

      15718. Nicholas Harvey, born Abt. 1604 in England; died Bef. June 28, 1647 in London, England. He married 15719. Jane.

      15719. Jane

Notes for Nicholas Harvey:
The following is an excerpt adapted from a book entitled "Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Hill and Rebecca Miles" by Sr. Mary Louise Donnelly:

On March 25, 1634, Governor Leonard Calvert and the other adventurers, including Rebecca Mile's progenitor, landed on St. Clement's Island in the Potomac River and took possession of Maryland in the name of his brother, Lord Baltimore of England.

George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, Maryland's Founder and himself a convert to the Catholic faith, dreamed of a colony where Catholics and other religions could coexist in peace. His dream started to become a reality when the first group of English settlers landed on the shores of an island in the Potomac River, which the named St. Clements.

The adventurers began their four month voyage on November 22, 1633 sailing from Cowes on the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. As the passengers on the Ark and Dove began their voyage, Father Andrew White, a Jesuit priest, with his companion priest Father Altham and two lay brothers, led the Catholics and non-Catholics in prayer as they set sail. Our earliest American ancestor, Nicholas Harvey, stood on deck praying for their safe journey.

Arriving at St. Clement's Island, March 25, 1634, the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Father White and the adventurers celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving.

Fortunate for us, the Maryland Colony from its inception was meticulous in keeping records. Father White kept a diary of the voyage. The Calverts collected and saved numerous papers. Using all available sources, Henry Wright Newman in The Flowering of the Maryland Palatinate (pages 38-39) tells us of these adventurers.

"It was March 25, 1634, the initial day of Spring and the first day of the Julian calendar, as well as the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin, all of which were propitious for joyous and solemn celebrations and a memorial day for each Adventurer who had survived that voyage of 123 days or slightly over four months from the sailing from Cowes to their destination.

Spring was well advanced that year and the new land of Maryland with its pines and cedars blended harmoniously with the virgin foliage of the hardwoods and the many indigenous wild flowers which grown plentifully in early spring.

The Adventurers viewed the landscape with mixed and solemn apprehensions, for they were bringing to a new land a virgin ambition mingled with nostalgia for the scenes of their childhood and the family ties which they had left behind. From their English homes they had conceived a fresh pattern of life in an unknown wilderness and there it was. For them it was then necessary to perfect and bring forth on a new continent another part of England - though separated from it by a great ocean.

After deciding on the possibility of what they considered a safe and convenient place to disembark, the Commissioners selected the larger of three islands lying near the shore of the Potomac not too far distant from the mainland. Before any great exploratory parties had been sent into the interior of the island, Governor Leonard Calvert ordered all on shore for a general Te Deum. The three vessels anchored as close as possible to the shore line, but the ship's small tender had to be used for landing. To the island they gave the name of St. Clement after the fourth Bishop of Rome. According to Father White's Relation, "We landed first at St. Clements to which access is difficult except by forging because of the shelving nature of the shore."

Father White directed several of his retainers to construct a huge cross from one of the native trees. It was hastily hewn together and, on that virgin day of Spring in 1634, led by Father White who was assisted by Father Altham, all the Roman Catholics, and not a few of the Anglicans, gathered for the first sacrifice of the Roman Mass ever to have been celebrated in one of the Original Thirteen English Colonies. As Father White wrote to the Jesuit headquarters in Rome, "In this region of the world it had never been celebrated before." In formal acclaim they took possession of the country "for our Saviour and for our Sovereign Lord King of England."

After the consecration and the benediction, they took "up on our shoulders the great cross which we had hewn from a tree" and in solemn procession Governor Calvert and the other Roman Catholics participated in the litany of the Holy Cross, chanting with great humility, and on bended knees they planted the cross as the symbol of their faith, as expressed by Father White, "with great emotion of the soul."

While a ship three times larger, the Ark, carried the passengers from England to the shores of Maryland in 1634, the Dove was her companion. Owned by the investors of the Maryland venture the Dove became the supply ship for the settlers. A replica of the Dove stands in its home port, St. Mary City, Maryland. This fragile ship is a reminder of the valiant men of faith and courage who crossed the dangerous seas. Our ancestor, Nicholas Harvey, was one of these valiant men.

The formative years in Maryland were filled with hardships. Besides making a primitive wilderness habitable, the adventurers had to combat Indians, and endure the envy and hostility of the Virginia Colony. However, by the time the Ark returned to London, the Maryland Colony was well established. Houses had been constructed, a fort and palisade was erected, and friendly relations and trade had started with the Native Indians.

These initials adventurers were among the first Americans to separate church and state. From colonial Maryland came the "Religious Toleration Act." The early Marylanders and their descendants played key roles in the birth of the new republic, the War of Independence, and the new government of the United States of America.

In Maryland records, Nicholas Harvey is first noted as being brought into the Province as a transportee of Father Andrew White, the Jesuit.

In 1639 Governor Calvert selected Nicholas Harvey as the captain of twelve men to wage a war against the Mattapanient Indians.

Ships arriving from England were filled with ballast. The ships for the return trip to the mother country were sufficiently loaded with supplies so the ballast was not needed. Bricks were made from the ballast and with these Nicholas Harvey built his manor home on the south bluff of the St. Town's Creek overlooking the Patuxent River. As manor lord, Nicholas Harvey had certain judicial powers. He, or his representative, could hold court to settle disputes between his servants and tenants living on his land, and also punish them for minor offenses.

In August 1664, Nicholas Harvey drew up his will bequeathing his entire estate to his three year old daughter, Frances Harvey. Nicholas made no provisions for is second wife, Jane.

After Nicholas Harvey died, Jane, the second wife, married a Thomas Green, and they resided in Norfolk, Virginia. Young Frances Harvey, the heir, was left to the care of neighbors and servants.

More About Nicholas Harvey:
Aka (Facts Pg): Nicholas Harvey

Child of Nicholas Harvey and Jane is:

7859

Frances Harvey, born 1641 in England; died 1675 in St. Joseph's Manor, Maryland; married George Beckwith October 03, 1657 in Beckwith Manor, Patuxent River, St. Mary's, Maryland.

      15728. Richard Gardiner, born April 29, 1592 in Basing, Peckham, Surrey, England; died 1649 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland. He was the son of 31456. Thomas Gardiner and 31457. Ellyn Smyth. He married 15729. Elizabeth Hame January 23, 1611/12 in St. Martin of the Fields Church, London, England.

      15729. Elizabeth Hame, born 1595 in England; died Abt. 1649 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.

Notes for Richard Gardiner:
Richard Gardiner, a Catholic, Immigrated into the province of Maryland on August 8, 1637 with his wife Elizabeth, son Richard Gardiner age 21, son John Gardiner, age 4, Daughter Elizabeth age 19, daughter Juliana age 6, servant Elias Bench age 23, and maid servant Mary Derrick age 19 on the ship called
"The Unity" of the isle of Wright. His son Luke Gardiner was transported into the province on August 9, 1637, by the Reverend Thomas Copley, S.J. Luke Gardiner was completing his education with the Jesuits before joining his parents in the new Colony of Maryland.

Source: Colonial Settlers St. Clements Bay 1634 -1780 St. Mary's County, Maryland by Mary Louise Donnely.
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(Richmond Deeds, 1692-1694, pp. 146-151 (77))
Clement Hill of St. Mary's County in the Province of Maryland Gent: to Elizabeth Gardiner, Widow and Relict of Richard Gardiner, late of St. Mary's County, Maryland, deceased, plantation on North side of Richmond River als: Rappa. River, together with:
all houses buildings orchards gardens feeding pastures woods & commodities to the said Plantation belonging containing 2502 acres & 30 perches granted unto Major John Weire formerly of the said County of Richmond als. Rappa: and Parish of Sitten Burne by Patent bearing date the 6th day of Jun 1666 all which was by him /Clement Hill of late purchased by Deed Indented & enrolled at James City of the a fore said Richard Gardiner and Elizabeth, his wife, as by a certain Indenture of bargain & sale bearing date 9th day of April 1686' and said Clement HILL hath made & appointed in his stead his trusty and well beloved Friends Capt. George Taylor & Mr. James Harrison, both of Richmond county signed 2nd Jun 1693. Clement Hill.
Witnesses: Mary Werkes, Ann Goodman. Rec. 7 Jun 1693.

Richard Gardiner acquired a 200 acre tract called "Sacaweykitt" which became home Plantation and 1,000 acre tract on Patuxent River which he named " St. Richard's". St. Richard's Manor was granted in 1640, adjoining the Sewell property "Mattapany," and one of the first Manors established under the conditions set forth by Lord Baltimore, with "Court Leet and Court Baron," The following Year "St. Joseph's Manor" was granted to Nicholas Harvey, a Passenger on the Ark and the dove, on the other side of " St. Richard's Manor." These Manors are all listed with the 29 Manors which make up the Society known as " The Son of Lors of American Manors." Until 1642 Richard Gardiner was a member of the General assembly and Meetings were held in his home. He also served as Justice of the Peace in
St. Mary's County.

In 1642 when the Puritans had their rebellion in Maryland, the Manor and Plantation of Richard Gardiner, a Catholic, was seized. The Gardiner's took refuge in Rappahonnock, Virginia during the rebellion. Luke Gardiner and his Sister Juliana returned to Maryland in 1647 and Luke Gardiner tried to obtain his father's property which had been confiscated, along with other Catholics' property. In 1650 Luke Gardiner transported Richard Gardiner, his Father, and his 2nd wife and their young daughter Juliana, his Brothers and sisters, and two servants back to the province of Maryland. The record states "Luke Gardiner's mother was deceased". Because of the hardships they suffered while in exile, all of the family died shortly after returning to Maryland except Luke. On Aug. 26, 1651, Lord Baltimore instructed Governor William Stone to re-Grant "St. Richard's" to Luke Gardiner, the son and heir of Richard Gardiner.

More About Richard Gardiner:
Immigration: August 08, 1637, Maryland
Religion: Catholic

Children of Richard Gardiner and Elizabeth Hame are:

	i.	Richard Gardiner, born Abt. 1616.
	ii.	Elizabeth Gardiner, born Abt. 1618; married Richard Lustead.
7864	iii.	Captain Luke Gardiner, born 1622 in Woodberry, Gufordshire, England; died December 1674 in Canoe Neck, Oakley, St. Mary's Co., Maryland; married Elizabeth Hatton 1649 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.
	iv.	Juliana Gardiner, born Abt. 1631.

Notes for Juliana Gardiner:
In 1642 when the Puritans had their rebellion in Maryland, the Manor and Plantation of Richard Gardiner, a Catholic, was seized. The Gardiner's took refuge in Rappahonnock, Virginia during the rebellion. Luke Gardiner and his Sister Juliana returned to Maryland in 1647 and Luke Gardiner tried to obtain his father's property which had been confiscated, along with other Catholics' property. In 1650 Luke Gardiner transported Richard Gardiner,his Father and his 2nd wife and their young daughter Juliana, his Brothers and sisters, and two servants back to the province of Maryland.The record states "Luke Gardiner's mother was deceased". Because of the hardships they suffered while in exile, all of the family died shortly after returning to Maryland except Luke. On 8/26/1651 Lord Baltimore instructed Governonr William Stone to re-Grant "St. Richard's" to Luke Gardiner, the son and Heir of Richard Gardiner.

John Gardiner, born Abt. 1633.

      15730. Richard Thomas Hatton, born September 18, 1580 in Claverly, Shropshire, England; died Abt. 1634 in London, England. He was the son of 31460. John Hatton and 31461. Margaret Austin. He married 15731. Margaret 1628 in London, England.

      15731. Margaret, born 1610 in England; died Bef. August 29, 1657 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.

Child of Richard Hatton and Margaret is:

7865

Elizabeth Hatton, born January 01, 1632/33 in London, England; died Abt. 1702 in Maryland; married (1) Clement Hill; married (2) Captain Luke Gardiner 1649 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.

15796. William Jason Jenkins, born Abt. 1620 in Wales, England.

Child of William Jason Jenkins is:

7898

Thomas Jenkins, born 1642; died Abt. April 1731; married Susan Ann Spalding.

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