James Francis Greene, Sr

   It appears that James and his godfather, Thomas Frederick, were partners in land speculation in Prince George's County. By 1694 they were both listed on the Rent Rolls of Piscataway Hundred for 651 acres of land called "Aire".

In 1701 James and Frederick, both of Prince George County, purchased 600 acres, a part of a larger tract known as "Strife", for 15,000 pounds of tobacco. "Strife" was located in southern Prince George's County, south of Piscataway, on the main road from Piscataway to Port Tobacco. The southern part bordered on the Mattawoman Creek and Swamp and adjoined the land "Aire" already in their possession.
Thomas Frederick died in 1709 and bequeathed to his godsons James and Thomas Green, each 100 acres of "Strife" and to their mother, Mary Green, 200 acres of "Strife". To his wife, Mary, he bequeathed his personal estate, to pass at her death to Thomas, Jane, and Elizabeth Green.
It appears that James purchased the entire "Strife" plantation from his family members. Including "Strife", "Aire", he also purchased "Cowpen" and thus held over 1200 acres of land.
Will of James Green, planter Bryantown, Charles Co, Maryland
written February 14, 1728 probated February 17, 1734
He gave 200 acres, the west end of "Strife" to his daughter Mary Bowlin.
To his son, James, 300 acres of "Strife", the home plantation where his mother Charity resided. He also gave James his silver tumbler and six silver spoons marked J.G, and his wearing apparel.
To his son William, he gave the residue of "Strife".
To his son Roger, he gave one half of "Aire" and "Cowpen".
To his daughter, Elizabeth Thompson, he gave the other half of "Aire".
To his wife, Charity, he gave the home plantation during her life and land rent and his personal estate and she was named executrix of his estate.
Information From:
Family Tree Maker, CD 184 Family History: Colonial Families of Maryland, Early Families of Frederick Co, Maryland, Green pages 39 & 40
James Green 14.259 A PG £110.17.5 £156.5.ll May 23 1736
Payments to: James Green, Thomas Marshall, George Alderes, Danniell Dulany, William Simpson who married a daughter (unnamed, her portion), Thomas Gilpin who married a daughter (unnamed, her portion),William Thompson who married a daughter (unnamed, her portion), widow (unnamed).
Distribution to: widow (unnamed, 1/3). Residue to (3 orphans) Joan, Sarah, Margarett.
Executrix: Mrs. Charity Green.
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