Matthew Markland, Sr.

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In 1735, Matthew lived on the Maryland side of the Potomac River across from the Hunting Creek Plantation which was owned by Augustine Washington. The property is now known as Mount Vernon. Matthew and Augustine were friends as both served as vestrymen in their respective Episcopal churches. Matthew often "held small George Washington on his knees and taught him songs and stories."

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Matthew MARKLAND4,1577 was born about 1674. He was born about 1675 in WIGAN ENGLAND ?? OR PRINCE GEORGES CO., MD..1577 He died about May 5, 1744 in Prince Georges County, MD. Markland Family & Some Allied Lines by Caroline Carpenter:

"Will probated in 1751 in Frederick County, MD. Son Jonathan was executor. Children named in his will in 1744 were Matthew, Jonathan, Mary Garland and Margaret Reed and Thomas and Michael Jones (Margaret's children from her first marriage).

Matthew was a cooper. First record was in 1710 in Prince George County, MD."

One source suggests that Markland IN was named after the descendants of one Jonathon Markland born c.1725, the brother of Matthew II and eldest son of Matthew and Margaret Morley Jones Markland, who moved to Pennsylvania, then to Boone County Ky. The book traces Matthew I to Matthew II (Davey Co.,N.C. aka Davie Co.) to Nathaniel Markland and his children, but she does not confirm that Nathaniel's children founded the town Markland IN, but rather that their cousins, the descendants of Jonathon, brother of Matthew II, were the founders. Source: "Markland Family History" by Mildred Markland Skelly, 1979. Copies of Skelly's book can be bought from Washington Co. Historical Society , 307 E.Market St., Salem Indiana, 47167.

1719 - Matthew Markland subscribed 200 pounds of tobacco for a new Rock Creek Chapel.

Alternate marriage date for Matthew and Margaret - August 20, 1725.

(The following information probably originated from Mildred (Mrs. Thomas) Skelley of New Albany, Indiana in a work done in 1979. The report came into my hands in the Mid-1980 by a Markland from Johnson City, Tennessee who had received it from another researcher who was trying to connect Matthew Markland.)

The family of Markland has lived in Wigan, county Lancaster, England, for more than five hundred years. Early Marklands of record are; Ricardus de Marcland, 1327: Johannes de Marcland, 1395; Oliver Markland of the Meadow, the Ryding and Little Meadows, who was the father of Raufe Markland of the Meadows (b. 1500/01), member of Parliament for Wigan about 1529. Raufe Markland was the father of Edward Markland (1541-1626), Robert Markland (1597/98-1617/18), and Matthew Markland, Alderman of Wigan, who married in Wigan, October 14, 1604, Elizabeth Mathers.

The first deed in which the name Markland has been found is dated 1394 (17th of Richard, 2nd), and refers to a burgage in Hallgate, Wigan, belonging to John de Markeland, chaplain, which was given to him by Matthew de Markeland, possibly his brother or other relative.

The name Matthew occurs repeatedly in the Markland family as evidenced by the baptismal, burial and marriage records in the Wigan Parish Register (1580-1625), published in Lancashire Parish Register Society, 1899, by Josiah Arrowsmith.

The Coat-of-Arms was used by the Markland family of Wigan, county Lancaster, is as follows:

Arms: Argent a chevron between three martlets sable.

Crest: A lion's head erased. --Burke, General Armory--

This is also the only Markland coat-of-arms listed in Burke's General Armory

It is quite probable that the first Markland emigrants went directly to Maryland as the first authentic records were found in that state. Matthew Markland, cooper, is first of record in 1719 in Prince George County, and Charles Markland, gentleman, appears in the records of Talbot County in 1722. What relationship, if any, has not been established; but both men were near the same age, married at approximately the same time, and were members of the Church of England.

Charles Markland was a merchant by profession, and judging by the date of his marriage, was born around 1700, and died in Talbot County, Maryland by April 16, 1741, the date the inventory of his estate was taken. John Coward and Joseph Proudy signed the inventory as kin. (Talbot Co. Inventories, Book 25, pp. 506-09).

In the accounts of Charles Markland, gentleman, deceased, of Talbot County, Maryland-dated August 25, 1744, Mary Markland is listed as administratrix, and the accounts lists "money due by Charles Markland, to Edward Markland of Liverpool, England." Proof that Charles Markland was a brother of Edward was found in the following statemant: March 6, 1727-power of attorney that-"I, Edward Markland of Liverpool, in county of Lancaster, merchant, appoint my loving brother Charles Markland of Oxford in Maryland, my true and lawful attorney". (-17 November, 1727-Talbor Co., Md. Land Book P.F. No 13, pp. 410-17). This strengthens, the possibility that Matthew Markland was from the Lancashire family of Markland.

From the St. Peter's Parish Register of Talbot County, Maryland, and various Bible accounts, etc., the following descent has been traced:

Charles Markland married in Talbot County, Maryland, July 25, 1722, Mary Coward, daughter of Richard Coward, Esquire, "late of Bristol, England", who died between May 9th and June 11th, 1722, in Talbot County, Maryland. (Cotton: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol, 5, p. 103).

Charles and Mary had the following children:

1. Ralph Richard Markland (b. May 10, 1723).

2. Charles Markland (b. August, 1726 - d. November 2, 1726).

3. (probably) John Markland (b. c1736- living January 10, 1764), married April 30, 1756, Mary Oldham (d. June 6, 1762 daughter of Edward Oldham of Talbot Co. Md.) Issue:

A. Edward Markland (b. December 11, 1756-d. December 11, 1770).

B. Mary Markland (b. June 2, 1759).

C. Charles Markland (b. June 30, 1761).

4. Annie Markland (b. c1738), married December 28, 1759, Edward Bromwell (b. April 27, 1736 - c1816). Issue (perhaps others.

A. Mary Bromwell (b. September 6, 1760 - living in 1805).

B. Margaret Bromwell (b. ? - living in 1805).

5. (probably) Mary Markland (d. c1805, Oxford, Talbot County, Maryland). Made bequests to Nieces, Mary and Margaret Bromwell in 1805. (St. Peter's Parish Register, 1681-1855, Talbot County, Md., pp. 123, 250, 255. Bromwell, Henrietta E., "Old Maryland Families", Vol. 1, Denver Colorado, 1916, p. 17).

Matthew Markland, the first of the connected line to be of record, was probably born in the 1600's, place of birth unknown, died in Prince George County, Maryland prior to May 5, 1744, the date on which the administration bond was granted for the settling of his estate. (Original bond, Box 12, folder 60, Maryland Hall of Records at Annapolis.

"May 5, 1744, Margrit Markland, Andrew Cottrille and Michael Jones give bond of 200 pounds, as security on the estate of Matthew Markland, deceased, of Prince George County, Maryland". (Original bond Box 12, folder 60, Hall of Records at Annapolis).

Matthew Markland was residing in Prince George's Parish, Maryland, as early as September 18, 1719, as proven by the following: On September 18, 1719, the Rev. John Frazier called together the inhabitants of the Eastern Branch and Rock Creek for the purpose of selecting a site for a chapel and collecting pledges for building the same. Matthew Markland is listed as one of the benefactors and pledged 200 pounds of tobacco. (Prince George's Parish, Montgomery County, Maryland, Vol 1, p. iii - Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.)

He was active in the parish church as evidenced by the following entries in the above mentioned parish records:

May 27, 1731 - p. 63-Broad Creek Vestry Minutes: Division of the parish into precincts-"the first precenct, from Beaver dams to Matthew Markland".

May 28, 1731 -p. 109-William Scott of Prince George County for five shillings conveys a tract called "William and Mary" to Matthew Markland and others whereby the Upper Chapel is built.

April 7, 1735 -p. 66-Broad Crek Vestry chose Matthew Markland for the Upper Chapel. P. 73-Matthew markland to be sexton for the ensuing year and shall have 80 pounds of tobacco for the same and that he shall cause the church to be scoured four times a year and keep it decent. P. 74-Matthew Markland church warden.

Sometime between October 13, 1721 and August 20, 1725, Matthew was married to Margaret Jones, widow of David Jones of Prince George County, Maryland. The following records prove that marriage.

Margaret Morley married David Jones on October 22, 1706. She relinquished her dower rights to a parcel of land sold by her husband David Jones, on February 25, 1718. Quote-Thomas Marley of Prince George County to David Jones of Prince George County-part of a tract, "Waughtown", deeded by his father Griffin Marley to the said Thomas Marley and his brother, Griffin Marley-200 acres, "came Margaret Jones, wife, and acknowledges dower rights", February 25, 1718 at the sale of the above tract by David Jones. (Prince George Co., Md. Deed Book E, pp. 431-33, 781.).

June 17, 1721-David Jones administrative bond in common form by Francis King, his administrator, with William and Joseph West, his sureties in the amount 200 sterling. (Testamentary Proceedings Book, Vol. 24, p. 398. Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland).

June 22, 1721-Inventory of David Jones, deceased, /35-6-11, appraised by Thomas Johnson and Thomas Lucas, Jr. Additional Inventor of David Jones /126-5-9. (Testamentary Proceedings Book 27, pp. 79,205. also, Inventories Book 11, pp. 37, 38).

October 13, 1721-At instance and request of Francis King, administrator of David Jones, late of Prince George County, deceased, --citation issued against Margaret Jones, widow of said David Jones, to deliver up the goods and chattels of her deceased husband upon oath before Patrick Hepburn, Deputy Commissioner of Prince George County. (Testamentary Proceedings Book, Vol. 24, p. 46).

August 20, 1725-Prince George County-"There came Lewis Williams and made oath upon the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that by the order of Mr. Francis King, he requested Margaret Markland, formerly the wife of David Jones, to sign the above inventory as being the nearest of kin, who answered she would not signe the said inventory without giving any reason for her refusal". (Inventories Book 11, pp. 37, 38).

May 26, 1744, after the death of Matthew Markland, Michael Jones (step-son) sold the tract Dann to Thomas MacPherson. (Quit Rent Book, p. 350-Land Office, Annapolis, Maryland).

The foregoing records prove without doubt that Margaret Markland, wife of Matthew Markland, was the widow of David Jones, father of Michael and Thomas Jones in her will made in 1751.

Other land records of Matthew Markland follows:

March 19, 1727-John Thompson to Matthew Markland, cooper (maker of barrels), of Prince George County, Maryland, for 40 pounds-two tracts of land called Dann and Bathsheba containing 166 acres. Wintesses: Thomas Gault, John Magruger. (Prince George County, Maryland-Liber X 1726-30, p. 172).

From the quit rent rolls located at the Land Office in Annapolis, it appears that "Dann" was surveyed October 5, 1694 for Daniel Elliott and that "Bersheba" (Bathsheba) was surveyed for Daniel Elliott on August 27, 1695. Dann contained 209 acres and Bersheba contained 45 acres and was situated on the south side of the eastern branch of the Potomac River. Quit Rent Book-(1694-1727. No. 4, p. 350).

Between 1737-19-John Hepburn, merchant, leased 100 acres of a tract in Prince George County, Maryland, called "Hanover" to Matthew Markland for forty shillings for the purpose of planting an orchard of 100 trees. (Prince George County, Mary Deed Book T (1733-1739, p. 531).

By 1736, Matthew Markland was listed as a vestryman in an old Piscataway Parish Register, that is now on file in the Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland. The "History of Western Maryland", Vol. 1, chapter 26, p. 502, recorded the fact that Matthew Markland, Sr. and his son, Jonathan, signed a petition to divide All Saints Parish. This parish was east of Piscataway and was located in what is now Calvert County. These were two of the early Episcopalian parishes of the Province of Maryland.

It also substantiates a tradition that was handed down by word of mouth through the family of Jonathan Markland, son of Matthew, that of Matthew Markland having been a friend of Augustine Washington, father of George. It was always said that Matthew held young George on his knees, taught him war songs, and taught him to hate the Indians. This seemed to be just a story until history disclosed that fact that Matthew Markland was a vestryman in the Piscataway Parish in 1736, and that the parish was located along the western part of Maryland, bordering on the Potomac River. This area is across the river from George Washington's home, "Mt. Vernon" in Virginia. ("First Parishes of the Province of Maryland", by Percy G. Skirven).

Research discloses the fact that Augustine Washington moved his family to Mount Vernon, then known as the Hunting Creek Plantation, in 1735 when George Washington was three years old, and lived there four years before he moved once again to the Ferry Farm on the Rappahonnock River, near Fredricksburg, Virginia. During the time of Augustine Washington's residence at the Hunting Creek Plantation he served as vestryman in the Truro Parish in Virginia.

In view of the fact that the Washingtons and Marklands were Episcopalians and that both of these men served as vestrymen in their respective parishes; that only the Potomac River divided them at a time when river travel was the accepted mode of transportation; and the fact that George Washington was a lad of four of five years at that time-it seems quite likely that there is ample grounds for the truth of this tradition.

By 1744, Matthew Markland was deceased and his wife, Margaret, was named as administratrix of his estate. A complete copy of the estate settlement of Matthew Markland follows: (Taken from a Photostat copy made from original records by Roger Thomas, Senior Archivist, Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland, in May, 1952). Liber-30-Folio 83 Folio 84)

Page 83

18 June 1744-An Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of Matthew Markland, late of Prince George County, deceased, appraised in current money

pounds;shillings;pence

To 6 cows & calves 16 10 --

To 2 Heifers 3 -- --

To 3 young steers 4 10 --

To 3 yearlings & Bulls 4 10 --

To A parsel of young hoggs 8 -- --

To A parsel of old wearing clothes 3 -- --

To 2 feather beds & furniture 12 -- --

To 2 flock beds & furniture 6 -- --

To 1 old flock bed & bagg of wool 1 5 --

To 1 bagg of cloth & bridle -- 7 6

To 1 pair of men's shoes -- 5 --

To 1 pair of money scales -- 8 --

To A parcel of nails 1 10 --

To A set of shoemaker's tools 1 -- --

To 2 old chests and trunk 1 -- --

To 1 old gun -- 15 --

To 1 pair of old stilliands with fire tongs & pothooks 2 -- --

To 1 Table and old chairs 1 -- --

To A parcel of old pewter 5 -- --

To A hone & hammer -- 2 6

To 2 Box Irons -- 12 --

To A parcel of brass ware -- 15 --

To 3 Iron Pots and hooks -- 15 --

To A hackle sheers and knives -- 13 --

To 2 spinnin wheels & woolens 1 12 6

To 1 Iron Mortar & Spitts -- 16 --

To 1 hand mill 1 5 --

To frying pans -- 10 --

To A parcell of Earthern ware -- 12 --

To A parcell of cooper's tools 1 -- -- To A parcell of carpenter's tools 1 10 --

To A parcell of plow geers 1 15 --

To A man's saddle & bridles 2 10 --

To 2 axes & 2 old hoes 1 1 6

To A parcell of old lumber 2 10 6

To A parcell of old books -- 6 --

To 2 deerskins old bagg -- 9 --

To A glass & bottles & red brush -- 7 --

To A mare & colt 6 -- --

To A draft horse 8 -- --

To 1 old horse 4 -- --

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100 2 6

A true Inventory as appraised by us as witness our hands-Chirs Lowndes, Jonathan I. Markland, Matthew Markland, Wm. Norris, Chas. Bussey.

Page 84-

November 28, 1744-Then comes Margaret Markland, administratrix of Matthew Markland and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that the foregoing Inventory is a true and perfect Inventory of all the singular and goods and chattels which were of the deceased that has hitherto come to her hands possession or knowledge that she knows of no concealment of any part or parcell thereof by any reason whatsoever nor suspects any to be and if she shall hereafter know of or suspect any concealment she will acquaint the commissiorner General for the time being or his Deputy with such Discovery or cause of suspicion that it may be enquired into and she will and truly give an account of all and every part of the Deceased's personal estate that shall hereafter come to her hands possession or knowledge. Sworn before Peter Dent, Deputy Com. Of Prince George Co.

November 28, 1744-The other creditors Delayed to attend or sign without objections. Sworn before Peter Dent, Deputy Com. Of Prince George Co.

COPY FROM ACCOUNTS Liber-22-Folio 42-45 Fjolio 44-45 Prince George County:

The Account on the Estate of Matthew Markland, late of

Prince George County, deceased, by Margaret Markland

His administratrix.

This accountant charges herself with the goods and chattels of the Deceased's estate specified in an Inventory Exibited to the prerogative office there recorded and dated-amounting to 100 pounds, 2 shillings and 6 pence,--

And with tobacco belonging to the deceased's estate-

3, 686 pounds at 2 30 14 4

212 pounds at 2 1 15 4

1,800 pounds of tobacco at 2 15 -- --

cash belonging to deceased 2 -- --

And total amount of inventory brought forward 100 2 6

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Total all goods and chattels 148 12 2

Page 43-And humbly craves allowances of the following necessary payments since made out of same estate, viz.

Funeral charges allowed as of amount

proved appears 5 -- --

Of cash allowed the administratrix for

stripping, packing and prizing the

Deceased's crop as of amount proved

appears 5 -- --

Of cash due from the Deceased to Christopher

Lowndes as of the amount proved, and paid

and as receipt appears 11-19-1, other in

currency 23 18 2

Of cash due from the Deceased to Edward Cole

and Mattingly as of amount proved and as

receipt appears 2-12-7 and currency is 5 5 2

Of cash due from Deceased to Nathan

Paddycoat as of amount proved and paid

as receipt appears -- 5 3

Of cash due from Deceased to James Edmunston

as of promissory note 1 10 --

Of cash due from the Deceased to Susannah

Newstubb as of amount proved and paid by

Susanna Newstubb as receipt appears -- 1 6

Amount due William Griffin 1 6 11

Amount due Kenaday Merrill -- 19 --

Amount due Samuel Ellis 1 -- --

Amount due John Crampton -- 4 3

Amount due William Scott -- 14 6

Amount due Fr. Robert Mitchell 3 9 6

Amount due George Bussy -- 8 --

Amount due Ninian Beall -- 4 6

Amount due John Hepburn -- 1 9

Of tobacco due from deceased to John Hepburn,

1,306 pounds 10 17 8

Page 44-Of tobacco due to James Hamilton,

300 pounds 2 10 --

Of tobacco due Thomas Beall, 1,032 pounds 8 12 --

Of tobacco due Thomas Thompson, 1,800 pounds15 -- --

Of tobacco due to the sheriff for levies and other

charges as of the sheriff's account appears,

234 pounds 1 19 --

The same to the same for County dues -- -- 7

Of tobacco paid to Daniel Dulaney, Esq.,

Commissioner General on account of the

administration of this count appears, 331

pounds 2 15 2

The same paid to Deputy Commissioner, 150

pounds 1 5 --

The same paid to same for passing this account,

50 pounds -- 8 4

Of cash paid the same for taking this account 1 5 --

Of my commission payments & disbursements 18 18 1 ½

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102 19 4 ½

Total all goods & chattels 149 12 2

Total payments & disbursements 102 19 4 ½

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Balance remaining 46 12 9 ½

Then comes Margaret Markland, administratrix, of Matthew Markland, deceased, and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that the foregoing account is a true and just account of the Deceased's Estate which after due examination by virtue of a special commission from the prerogrative office to me directed is passed by -- Peter Dent, Deputy Commissioner Of Prince George County.

The heirs are Matthew, Jonathan Markland and Mary Garland ad Margaret Markland, children of the deceased, all of age to receive their portion-no balance to be transmitted. Peter Dent, Deputy Commissioner.

This is final account. Don't date the probate until the commission comes down. Peter Dent, Deputy Commissioner.

Page 45-August 27, 1745-Then comes Margaret Markland, administratrix, of Matthew markland, late of Prince George County, deceased, and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that the foregoing account is a true and just account of the deceased's estate which after due examination by virtue of a special commission to me directed is proposed by: Peter Dent, Deputy Commissioner - Prince George County.

The foregoing Balance 46 pounds, 12 shillings, 9 pence-the widow's third of which is 15 pounds, 1 shilling, 11 pence-the remainder 31 pounds 10 shillings, 10 pence to be divided to 4 children.

In 1748 Frederick County, Maryland, was made from Prince George County, so on May 6, 1751, the will of Margaret Markland was probated in Frederick County. The following is an exact copy of the will taken from a Photostat copy made from the original will by the Senior Archivist at the Hall of Records, May, 1952.

Wills Liber-28, folio 125-Will of Margaret Markland, wife of Matthew Markland of Prince George County, Maryland.

Maryland, Frederick county:

In the name of God Amen. I Margaret Markland of the County and of the Province aforesaid being sick and weak of Body but of Sound and Perfect memory thanks be to God for the same. Considering the frailty of human nature and that it is appointed to men once to Die and that God of his infinite Mercy hath blest me with sundry Temporal goods far surpassing my Desserts. I do therefore, Bequeath the same as follows: Imprimis: I bequeath my immortal soul to God who gave it hoping through the merits of my dear Redeemer Jesus Christ to Receive pardon for all my sins and I give and Recommend by Body to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like and Decent manner at the Discretion of my Executors;

Item: I give and bequeath to my Son Matthew five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Jones five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Michael Jones five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law Alexander Read five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law Patrick Garland five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret all my wearing cloaths and my saddle.

And I give and bequeath unto my son Jonathan all and Sundry my goods and chattels and servants

that I shall be possessed with at my Death (only what is above mentioned Excepted) and I do hereby nominate and appoint said son Jonathan sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament. Reckoning and making Void all Other Wills heretofore made and Declaring this to be my last will and Testament as Witness my hand and Seal this fourth Day of April, 1751.

her

Margaret Markland

mark

Signed Sealed and Declared

to be my last Will and Testament

in presenceof

William Willis

John Jacob

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Thomas Howard

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May the 6th, 1751, William Willis, John Jacobs and Thomas Howard subscribing Witnesses to the above will being solemnly Sworn on the holy Evangelist of Almighty God depose and say that Margaret Markland, deceased, signed the above will and Testament in their presence and at the time of her So doing She was to the best of their apprehensions, of sound disposing mind and memory and that she desired them to subscribe their names as witnesses to the said will which they did in the presence at the Request of the Testator. Sworn before - Peter Dent, Deputy Commissioner

On January 31, 1756, Jonathan Markland made the final payment of the estate to the heirs of Margaret Markland. (Frederice Adminstation).

According to the estate settlement of Matthew Markland in 1744, and the will of Margaret Markland probated in 1751, their children were as follows: (Not in order of birth) Jonathan Markland; Matthew Markland; Mary Markland; Margaret Markland. And from Margaret's previous marriage to David Jones - Thomas Jones; Michael Jones.

Jonathan Markland (b c1725 in Prince George County, Maryland d. 1800 in Boone County, Kentucky) evidently was the eldest son of Matthew and Margaret Markland, as he helped settle his father's estate in 1744; was the executor of his mother's will; and was the heir of his mother's property at her death. He was first married to Priscilla Davis around 1752, at the time they purchased the tract of land "Blue Hill" from Jonathan's sister Margaret, and her husband Alexander Read. Priscilla probably died in Pennsylvania as the family lived there for several years, and after that he was married to Grace Letton Summers, who made the move to Kentucky with him. On October 2, 1767, Jonathan and Priscilla deeded "Blue Hill" to Robert Peter, merchant. This was probably a short time prior to Jonathan's move into the state of Pennsylvania.

Matthew Markland, 2nd , son of Matthew and Margaret (Jones) Markland, emigrated to North Carolina in 1774.

Mary Markland, perhaps the eldest daughter of Matthew and Margaret (Jones) Markland, was married to Patrick Garland. She was named in the settlement of her father's estate as Mary Garland, but apparently had died before 1751, as her mother's will only name her son-in-law, Patrick Garland. There is a possibility that Patrick Garland emigrated to North Carolina for there is a will in Halifax County, North Carolina, probated in 1783, for a Patrick Garland and names his heirs; Henry Garland, Thomas Garland, Mariam Garland and Mary Garland.

Margaret Markland, was unmarried at the time of her father's death in 1744, but was married to Alexander Read before her mother's death in 1751, as Margaret Markland named her son-in-law Alexander Read as well as her daughter Margaret.

On March 16, 1752, Alexander Read, a school teacher, and his wife, Margaret, deeded a tract of land-64-acres-called "Blue Hill", to her brother, Jonathan, for a consideration of 2,000 pounds of tobacco. It was located on a creek called Broad Run which emptied into the Potomac River.

No further record as been for for step-sons, Thomas and Michael Jones, after they were named in their mother's will of 1751. It is possible that they could have emigrated to North Carolina, but no further research as been done on them. Parents: John MARKLAND.

Spouse: Margaret MORLEY. Matthew MARKLAND and Margaret MORLEY were married on Oct 22, 1722 in Anne Arundel County, MD. Matthew Markland was born about 1690 in Wiggin, Lancaster, England and died in Prince George's County, MD, June 18, 1744. He married Margaret (Morley) Jones, widow of David Jones, on October 22, 1722 in Anne Arundel County, MD. Margaret was the daughter of Griffin and Elizabeth Morely. Margaret Markland died about April 4, 1751, Frederick County MD. Her sons by David Jones are mentioned in her will, (Thomas and Michael Jones) as well as their son, Matthew Markland.

In 1735, Matthew lived on the Maryland side of the Potomac River across from the Hunting Creek Plantation which was owned by Augustine Washington. The property is now known as Mount Vernon. Matthew and Augustine were friends as both served as vestrymen in their respective Episcopal churches. Matthew often "held small George Washington on his knees and taught him songs and stories."

Second Generation:

Children of Matthew Markland Sr and Margaret (Morley) Jones (widow) Jonathan Markland (c1725-1800) m. 1) Priscilla Davis; 2) Grace Letton Summer (Moved to KY) Matthew Markland, Jr. (1727-1790) m. Mrs. Ancible/Angel (Crampton) Blake (1717-1800) (Moved to Hope, NC) Mary Markland m. Patrick Garland Margaret Markland m. Alexander Read

One source suggests that Markland IN was named after the descendants of one Jonathon Markland born c.1725, the brother of Matthew II and eldest son of Matthew and Margaret Morley Jones Markland, who moved to Pennsylvania, then to Boone County Ky. The book traces Matthew I to Matthew II (Davey Co.,N.C. aka Davie Co.) to Nathaniel Markland and his children, but she does not confirm that Nathaniel's children founded the town Markland IN, but rather that their cousins, the descendants of Jonathon, brother of Matthew II, were the founders. Source: "Markland Family History" by Mildred Markland Skelly, 1979. Copies of Skelly's book can be bought from Washington Co. Historical Society , 307 E.Market St., Salem Indiana, 47167. Children were: Mary MARKLAND, Jonathan MARKLAND, Matthew MARKLAND, Margaret MARKLAND.

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/i/c/Lynn-Rice-TX/GENE5...

The family of Markland has lived in Wigan, County Lancaster, England, for more than five hundred years.

The Coat-of-Arms used by the Markland family of Wigan, County Lancaster, is as follows:

Arms: Argent a chevron between three martlets sable.

Crest: A lion's head erased. --Burke, General Armory--

This is also the only Markland coat-of-arms listed in Burke's General Armory.

There is a tradition that was handed down by word of mouth through the family of Jonathan Markland, son of Matthew, that of Matthew Markland having been a friend of Augustine Washington, father of George. It was always said that Matthew held young George on his knees, taught him war songs, and taught him to hate the Indians. This seemed to be just a story until history disclosed the fact that Matthew Markland was a vestryman in the Piscataway Parish in 1736, and that the parish was located along the western part of Maryland, bordering on the Potomac River. This area is across the river from George Washington's home, "Mt. Vernon" in Virginia. Research discloses the fact that Augustine Washington moved his family to Mount Vernon, then known as the Hunting Creek Plantation, in 1735 when George Washington was three years old, and lived there four years before he moved once again to the Ferry Farm on the Rappahonnock River, near Fredricksburg, Virginia. During the time of Augustine Washington's residence at the Hunting Creek Plantation he served as vestryman in the Truro Parish in Virginia. In view of the fact that the Washingtons and Marklands were Episcopalians and that both of these men served as vestrymen in their respective parishes; that only the Potomac River divided them at a time when river travel was the accepted mode of transportation; and the fact that George Washington was a lad of four or five years at that time--it seems quite likely that there is ample grounds for the truth of this tradition.

Descendants: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=bjmarkla...

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1719 - Matthew Markland subscribed 200 pounds of tobacco for a new Rock Creek Chapel.

Alternate marriage date for Matthew and Margaret - August 20, 1725.

(The following information probably originated from Mildred (Mrs. Thomas) Skelley of New Albany, Indiana in a work done in 1979. The report came into my hands in the Mid-1980 by a Markland from Johnson City, Tennessee who had received it from another researcher who was trying to connect Matthew Markland.)

The family of Markland has lived in Wigan, county Lancaster, England, for more than five hundred years. Early Marklands of record are; Ricardus de Marcland, 1327: Johannes de Marcland, 1395; Oliver Markland of the Meadow, the Ryding and Little Meadows, who was the father of Raufe Markland of the Meadows (b. 1500/01), member of Parliament for Wigan about 1529. Raufe Markland was the father of Edward Markland (1541-1626), Robert Markland (1597/98-1617/18), and Matthew Markland, Alderman of Wigan, who married in Wigan, October 14, 1604, Elizabeth Mathers.

The first deed in which the name Markland has been found is dated 1394 (17th of Richard, 2nd), and refers to a burgage in Hallgate, Wigan, belonging to John de Markeland, chaplain, which was given to him by Matthew de Markeland, possibly his brother or other relative.

The name Matthew occurs repeatedly in the Markland family as evidenced by the baptismal, burial and marriage records in the Wigan Parish Register (1580-1625), published in Lancashire Parish Register Society, 1899, by Josiah Arrowsmith.

The Coat-of-Arms was used by the Markland family of Wigan, county Lancaster, is as follows:

Arms: Argent a chevron between three martlets sable.

Crest: A lion's head erased. --Burke, General Armory--

This is also the only Markland coat-of-arms listed in Burke's General Armory

It is quite probable that the first Markland emigrants went directly to Maryland as the first authentic records were found in that state. Matthew Markland, cooper, is first of record in 1719 in Prince George County, and Charles Markland, gentleman, appears in the records of Talbot County in 1722. What relationship, if any, has not been established; but both men were near the same age, married at approximately the same time, and were members of the Church of England.

Charles Markland was a merchant by profession, and judging by the date of his marriage, was born around 1700, and died in Talbot County, Maryland by April 16, 1741, the date the inventory of his estate was taken. John Coward and Joseph Proudy signed the inventory as kin. (Talbot Co. Inventories, Book 25, pp. 506-09).

In the accounts of Charles Markland, gentleman, deceased, of Talbot County, Maryland-dated August 25, 1744, Mary Markland is listed as administratrix, and the accounts lists "money due by Charles Markland, to Edward Markland of Liverpool, England." Proof that Charles Markland was a brother of Edward was found in the following statemant: March 6, 1727-power of attorney that-"I, Edward Markland of Liverpool, in county of Lancaster, merchant, appoint my loving brother Charles Markland of Oxford in Maryland, my true and lawful attorney". (-17 November, 1727-Talbor Co., Md. Land Book P.F. No 13, pp. 410-17). This strengthens, the possibility that Matthew Markland was from the Lancashire family of Markland.

From the St. Peter's Parish Register of Talbot County, Maryland, and various Bible accounts, etc., the following descent has been traced:

Charles Markland married in Talbot County, Maryland, July 25, 1722, Mary Coward, daughter of Richard Coward, Esquire, "late of Bristol, England", who died between May 9th and June 11th, 1722, in Talbot County, Maryland. (Cotton: Maryland Calendar of Wills, Vol, 5, p. 103).

Charles and Mary had the following children:

1. Ralph Richard Markland (b. May 10, 1723).

2. Charles Markland (b. August, 1726 - d. November 2, 1726).

3. (probably) John Markland (b. c1736- living January 10, 1764), married April 30, 1756, Mary Oldham (d. June 6, 1762 daughter of Edward Oldham of Talbot Co. Md.) Issue:

A. Edward Markland (b. December 11, 1756-d. December 11, 1770).

B. Mary Markland (b. June 2, 1759).

C. Charles Markland (b. June 30, 1761).

4. Annie Markland (b. c1738), married December 28, 1759, Edward Bromwell (b. April 27, 1736 - c1816). Issue (perhaps others.

A. Mary Bromwell (b. September 6, 1760 - living in 1805).

B. Margaret Bromwell (b. ? - living in 1805).

5. (probably) Mary Markland (d. c1805, Oxford, Talbot County, Maryland). Made bequests to Nieces, Mary and Margaret Bromwell in 1805. (St. Peter's Parish Register, 1681-1855, Talbot County, Md., pp. 123, 250, 255. Bromwell, Henrietta E., "Old Maryland Families", Vol. 1, Denver Colorado, 1916, p. 17).

Matthew Markland, the first of the connected line to be of record, was probably born in the 1600's, place of birth unknown, died in Prince George County, Maryland prior to May 5, 1744, the date on which the administration bond was granted for the settling of his estate. (Original bond, Box 12, folder 60, Maryland Hall of Records at Annapolis.

"May 5, 1744, Margrit Markland, Andrew Cottrille and Michael Jones give bond of 200 pounds, as security on the estate of Matthew Markland, deceased, of Prince George County, Maryland". (Original bond Box 12, folder 60, Hall of Records at Annapolis).

Matthew Markland was residing in Prince George's Parish, Maryland, as early as September 18, 1719, as proven by the following: On September 18, 1719, the Rev. John Frazier called together the inhabitants of the Eastern Branch and Rock Creek for the purpose of selecting a site for a chapel and collecting pledges for building the same. Matthew Markland is listed as one of the benefactors and pledged 200 pounds of tobacco. (Prince George's Parish, Montgomery County, Maryland, Vol 1, p. iii - Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.)

He was active in the parish church as evidenced by the following entries in the above mentioned parish records:

May 27, 1731 - p. 63-Broad Creek Vestry Minutes: Division of the parish into precincts-"the first precenct, from Beaver dams to Matthew Markland".

May 28, 1731 -p. 109-William Scott of Prince George County for five shillings conveys a tract called "William and Mary" to Matthew Markland and others whereby the Upper Chapel is built.

April 7, 1735 -p. 66-Broad Crek Vestry chose Matthew Markland for the Upper Chapel. P. 73-Matthew markland to be sexton for the ensuing year and shall have 80 pounds of tobacco for the same and that he shall cause the church to be scoured four times a year and keep it decent. P. 74-Matthew Markland church warden.

Sometime between October 13, 1721 and August 20, 1725, Matthew was married to Margaret Jones, widow of David Jones of Prince George County, Maryland. The following records prove that marriage.

Margaret Morley married David Jones on October 22, 1706. She relinquished her dower rights to a parcel of land sold by her husband David Jones, on February 25, 1718. Quote-Thomas Marley of Prince George County to David Jones of Prince George County-part of a tract, "Waughtown", deeded by his father Griffin Marley to the said Thomas Marley and his brother, Griffin Marley-200 acres, "came Margaret Jones, wife, and acknowledges dower rights", February 25, 1718 at the sale of the above tract by David Jones. (Prince George Co., Md. Deed Book E, pp. 431-33, 781.).

June 17, 1721-David Jones administrative bond in common form by Francis King, his administrator, with William and Joseph West, his sureties in the amount 200 sterling. (Testamentary Proceedings Book, Vol. 24, p. 398. Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland).

June 22, 1721-Inventory of David Jones, deceased, /35-6-11, appraised by Thomas Johnson and Thomas Lucas, Jr. Additional Inventor of David Jones /126-5-9. (Testamentary Proceedings Book 27, pp. 79,205. also, Inventories Book 11, pp. 37, 38).

October 13, 1721-At instance and request of Francis King, administrator of David Jones, late of Prince George County, deceased, --citation issued against Margaret Jones, widow of said David Jones, to deliver up the goods and chattels of her deceased husband upon oath before Patrick Hepburn, Deputy Commissioner of Prince George County. (Testamentary Proceedings Book, Vol. 24, p. 46).

August 20, 1725-Prince George County-"There came Lewis Williams and made oath upon the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that by the order of Mr. Francis King, he requested Margaret Markland, formerly the wife of David Jones, to sign the above inventory as being the nearest of kin, who answered she would not signe the said inventory without giving any reason for her refusal". (Inventories Book 11, pp. 37, 38).

May 26, 1744, after the death of Matthew Markland, Michael Jones (step-son) sold the tract Dann to Thomas MacPherson. (Quit Rent Book, p. 350-Land Office, Annapolis, Maryland).

The foregoing records prove without doubt that Margaret Markland, wife of Matthew Markland, was the widow of David Jones, father of Michael and Thomas Jones in her will made in 1751.

Other land records of Matthew Markland follows:

March 19, 1727-John Thompson to Matthew Markland, cooper (maker of barrels), of Prince George County, Maryland, for 40 pounds-two tracts of land called Dann and Bathsheba containing 166 acres. Wintesses: Thomas Gault, John Magruger. (Prince George County, Maryland-Liber X 1726-30, p. 172).

From the quit rent rolls located at the Land Office in Annapolis, it appears that "Dann" was surveyed October 5, 1694 for Daniel Elliott and that "Bersheba" (Bathsheba) was surveyed for Daniel Elliott on August 27, 1695. Dann contained 209 acres and Bersheba contained 45 acres and was situated on the south side of the eastern branch of the Potomac River. Quit Rent Book-(1694-1727. No. 4, p. 350).

Between 1737-19-John Hepburn, merchant, leased 100 acres of a tract in Prince George County, Maryland, called "Hanover" to Matthew Markland for forty shillings for the purpose of planting an orchard of 100 trees. (Prince George County, Mary Deed Book T (1733-1739, p. 531).

By 1736, Matthew Markland was listed as a vestryman in an old Piscataway Parish Register, that is now on file in the Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland. The "History of Western Maryland", Vol. 1, chapter 26, p. 502, recorded the fact that Matthew Markland, Sr. and his son, Jonathan, signed a petition to divide All Saints Parish. This parish was east of Piscataway and was located in what is now Calvert County. These were two of the early Episcopalian parishes of the Province of Maryland.

It also substantiates a tradition that was handed down by word of mouth through the family of Jonathan Markland, son of Matthew, that of Matthew Markland having been a friend of Augustine Washington, father of George. It was always said that Matthew held young George on his knees, taught him war songs, and taught him to hate the Indians. This seemed to be just a story until history disclosed that fact that Matthew Markland was a vestryman in the Piscataway Parish in 1736, and that the parish was located along the western part of Maryland, bordering on the Potomac River. This area is across the river from George Washington's home, "Mt. Vernon" in Virginia. ("First Parishes of the Province of Maryland", by Percy G. Skirven).

Research discloses the fact that Augustine Washington moved his family to Mount Vernon, then known as the Hunting Creek Plantation, in 1735 when George Washington was three years old, and lived there four years before he moved once again to the Ferry Farm on the Rappahonnock River, near Fredricksburg, Virginia. During the time of Augustine Washington's residence at the Hunting Creek Plantation he served as vestryman in the Truro Parish in Virginia.

In view of the fact that the Washingtons and Marklands were Episcopalians and that both of these men served as vestrymen in their respective parishes; that only the Potomac River divided them at a time when river travel was the accepted mode of transportation; and the fact that George Washington was a lad of four of five years at that time-it seems quite likely that there is ample grounds for the truth of this tradition.

By 1744, Matthew Markland was deceased and his wife, Margaret, was named as administratrix of his estate. A complete copy of the estate settlement of Matthew Markland follows: (Taken from a Photostat copy made from original records by Roger Thomas, Senior Archivist, Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland, in May, 1952). Liber-30-Folio 83 Folio 84)

Page 83

18 June 1744-An Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of Matthew Markland, late of Prince George County, deceased, appraised in current money

pounds;shillings;pence

To 6 cows & calves 16 10 --

To 2 Heifers 3 -- --

To 3 young steers 4 10 --

To 3 yearlings & Bulls 4 10 --

To A parsel of young hoggs 8 -- --

To A parsel of old wearing clothes 3 -- --

To 2 feather beds & furniture 12 -- --

To 2 flock beds & furniture 6 -- --

To 1 old flock bed & bagg of wool 1 5 --

To 1 bagg of cloth & bridle -- 7 6

To 1 pair of men's shoes -- 5 --

To 1 pair of money scales -- 8 --

To A parcel of nails 1 10 --

To A set of shoemaker's tools 1 -- --

To 2 old chests and trunk 1 -- --

To 1 old gun -- 15 --

To 1 pair of old stilliands with fire tongs & pothooks 2 -- --

To 1 Table and old chairs 1 -- --

To A parcel of old pewter 5 -- --

To A hone & hammer -- 2 6

To 2 Box Irons -- 12 --

To A parcel of brass ware -- 15 --

To 3 Iron Pots and hooks -- 15 --

To A hackle sheers and knives -- 13 --

To 2 spinnin wheels & woolens 1 12 6

To 1 Iron Mortar & Spitts -- 16 --

To 1 hand mill 1 5 --

To frying pans -- 10 --

To A parcell of Earthern ware -- 12 --

To A parcell of cooper's tools 1 -- -- To A parcell of carpenter's tools 1 10 --

To A parcell of plow geers 1 15 --

To A man's saddle & bridles 2 10 --

To 2 axes & 2 old hoes 1 1 6

To A parcell of old lumber 2 10 6

To A parcell of old books -- 6 --

To 2 deerskins old bagg -- 9 --

To A glass & bottles & red brush -- 7 --

To A mare & colt 6 -- --

To A draft horse 8 -- --

To 1 old horse 4 -- -- ------------------------------------

100 2 6

A true Inventory as appraised by us as witness our hands-Chirs Lowndes, Jonathan I. Markland, Matthew Markland, Wm. Norris, Chas. Bussey.

Page 84-

November 28, 1744-Then comes Margaret Markland, administratrix of Matthew Markland and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that the foregoing Inventory is a true and perfect Inventory of all the singular and goods and chattels which were of the deceased that has hitherto come to her hands possession or knowledge that she knows of no concealment of any part or parcell thereof by any reason whatsoever nor suspects any to be and if she shall hereafter know of or suspect any concealment she will acquaint the commissiorner General for the time being or his Deputy with such Discovery or cause of suspicion that it may be enquired into and she will and truly give an account of all and every part of the Deceased's personal estate that shall hereafter come to her hands possession or knowledge. Sworn before Peter Dent, Deputy Com. Of Prince George Co.

November 28, 1744-The other creditors Delayed to attend or sign without objections. Sworn before Peter Dent, Deputy Com. Of Prince George Co.

COPY FROM ACCOUNTS Liber-22-Folio 42-45 Fjolio 44-45 Prince George County:

The Account on the Estate of Matthew Markland, late of

Prince George County, deceased, by Margaret Markland

His administratrix.

This accountant charges herself with the goods and chattels of the Deceased's estate specified in an Inventory Exibited to the prerogative office there recorded and dated-amounting to 100 pounds, 2 shillings and 6 pence,--

And with tobacco belonging to the deceased's estate-

3, 686 pounds at 2 30 14 4

212 pounds at 2 1 15 4

1,800 pounds of tobacco at 2 15 -- --

cash belonging to deceased 2 -- --

And total amount of inventory brought forward 100 2 6

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Total all goods and chattels 148 12 2

Page 43-And humbly craves allowances of the following necessary payments since made out of same estate, viz.

Funeral charges allowed as of amount

proved appears 5 -- --

Of cash allowed the administratrix for

stripping, packing and prizing the

Deceased's crop as of amount proved

appears 5 -- --

Of cash due from the Deceased to Christopher

Lowndes as of the amount proved, and paid

and as receipt appears 11-19-1, other in

currency 23 18 2

Of cash due from the Deceased to Edward Cole

and Mattingly as of amount proved and as

receipt appears 2-12-7 and currency is 5 5 2

Of cash due from Deceased to Nathan

Paddycoat as of amount proved and paid

as receipt appears -- 5 3

Of cash due from Deceased to James Edmunston

as of promissory note 1 10 --

Of cash due from the Deceased to Susannah

Newstubb as of amount proved and paid by

Susanna Newstubb as receipt appears -- 1 6

Amount due William Griffin 1 6 11

Amount due Kenaday Merrill -- 19 --

Amount due Samuel Ellis 1 -- --

Amount due John Crampton -- 4 3

Amount due William Scott -- 14 6

Amount due Fr. Robert Mitchell 3 9 6

Amount due George Bussy -- 8 --

Amount due Ninian Beall -- 4 6

Amount due John Hepburn -- 1 9

Of tobacco due from deceased to John Hepburn,

1,306 pounds 10 17 8

Page 44-Of tobacco due to James Hamilton,

300 pounds 2 10 --

Of tobacco due Thomas Beall, 1,032 pounds 8 12 --

Of tobacco due Thomas Thompson, 1,800 pounds15 -- --

Of tobacco due to the sheriff for levies and other

charges as of the sheriff's account appears,

234 pounds 1 19 --

The same to the same for County dues -- -- 7

Of tobacco paid to Daniel Dulaney, Esq.,

Commissioner General on account of the

administration of this count appears, 331

pounds 2 15 2

The same paid to Deputy Commissioner, 150

pounds 1 5 --

The same paid to same for passing this account,

50 pounds -- 8 4

Of cash paid the same for taking this account 1 5 --

Of my commission payments & disbursements 18 18 1 ½

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102 19 4 ½

Total all goods & chattels 149 12 2

Total payments & disbursements 102 19 4 ½

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Balance remaining 46 12 9 ½

Then comes Margaret Markland, administratrix, of Matthew Markland, deceased, and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that the foregoing account is a true and just account of the Deceased's Estate which after due examination by virtue of a special commission from the prerogrative office to me directed is passed by -- Peter Dent, Deputy Commissioner Of Prince George County.

The heirs are Matthew, Jonathan Markland and Mary Garland ad Margaret Markland, children of the deceased, all of age to receive their portion-no balance to be transmitted. Peter Dent, Deputy Commissioner.

This is final account. Don't date the probate until the commission comes down. Peter Dent, Deputy Commissioner.

Page 45-August 27, 1745-Then comes Margaret Markland, administratrix, of Matthew markland, late of Prince George County, deceased, and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that the foregoing account is a true and just account of the deceased's estate which after due examination by virtue of a special commission to me directed is proposed by: Peter Dent, Deputy Commissioner - Prince George County.

The foregoing Balance 46 pounds, 12 shillings, 9 pence-the widow's third of which is 15 pounds, 1 shilling, 11 pence-the remainder 31 pounds 10 shillings, 10 pence to be divided to 4 children.

In 1748 Frederick County, Maryland, was made from Prince George County, so on May 6, 1751, the will of Margaret Markland was probated in Frederick County. The following is an exact copy of the will taken from a Photostat copy made from the original will by the Senior Archivist at the Hall of Records, May, 1952.

Wills Liber-28, folio 125-Will of Margaret Markland, wife of Matthew Markland of Prince George County, Maryland.

Maryland, Frederick county:

In the name of God Amen. I Margaret Markland of the County and of the Province aforesaid being sick and weak of Body but of Sound and Perfect memory thanks be to God for the same. Considering the frailty of human nature and that it is appointed to men once to Die and that God of his infinite Mercy hath blest me with sundry Temporal goods far surpassing my Desserts. I do therefore, Bequeath the same as follows: Imprimis: I bequeath my immortal soul to God who gave it hoping through the merits of my dear Redeemer Jesus Christ to Receive pardon for all my sins and I give and Recommend by Body to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like and Decent manner at the Discretion of my Executors;

Item: I give and bequeath to my Son Matthew five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Jones five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Michael Jones five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law Alexander Read five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law Patrick Garland five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret all my wearing cloaths and my saddle.

And I give and bequeath unto my son Jonathan all and Sundry my goods and chattels and servants

that I shall be possessed with at my Death (only what is above mentioned Excepted) and I do hereby nominate and appoint said son Jonathan sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament. Reckoning and making Void all Other Wills heretofore made and Declaring this to be my last will and Testament as Witness my hand and Seal this fourth Day of April, 1751.

her

Margaret Markland

mark

Signed Sealed and Declared

to be my last Will and Testament

in presenceof

William Willis

John Jacob

his

Thomas Howard

mark

May the 6th, 1751, William Willis, John Jacobs and Thomas Howard subscribing Witnesses to the above will being solemnly Sworn on the holy Evangelist of Almighty God depose and say that Margaret Markland, deceased, signed the above will and Testament in their presence and at the time of her So doing She was to the best of their apprehensions, of sound disposing mind and memory and that she desired them to subscribe their names as witnesses to the said will which they did in the presence at the Request of the Testator. Sworn before - Peter Dent, Deputy Commissioner

On January 31, 1756, Jonathan Markland made the final payment of the estate to the heirs of Margaret Markland. (Frederice Adminstation).

According to the estate settlement of Matthew Markland in 1744, and the will of Margaret Markland probated in 1751, their children were as follows: (Not in order of birth) Jonathan Markland; Matthew Markland; Mary Markland; Margaret Markland. And from Margaret's previous marriage to David Jones - Thomas Jones; Michael Jones.

Jonathan Markland (b c1725 in Prince George County, Maryland d. 1800 in Boone County, Kentucky) evidently was the eldest son of Matthew and Margaret Markland, as he helped settle his father's estate in 1744; was the executor of his mother's will; and was the heir of his mother's property at her death. He was first married to Priscilla Davis around 1752, at the time they purchased the tract of land "Blue Hill" from Jonathan's sister Margaret, and her husband Alexander Read. Priscilla probably died in Pennsylvania as the family lived there for several years, and after that he was married to Grace Letton Summers, who made the move to Kentucky with him. On October 2, 1767, Jonathan and Priscilla deeded "Blue Hill" to Robert Peter, merchant. This was probably a short time prior to Jonathan's move into the state of Pennsylvania.

Matthew Markland, 2nd , son of Matthew and Margaret (Jones) Markland, emigrated to North Carolina in 1774.

Mary Markland, perhaps the eldest daughter of Matthew and Margaret (Jones) Markland, was married to Patrick Garland. She was named in the settlement of her father's estate as Mary Garland, but apparently had died before 1751, as her mother's will only name her son-in-law, Patrick Garland. There is a possibility that Patrick Garland emigrated to North Carolina for there is a will in Halifax County, North Carolina, probated in 1783, for a Patrick Garland and names his heirs; Henry Garland, Thomas Garland, Mariam Garland and Mary Garland.

Margaret Markland, was unmarried at the time of her father's death in 1744, but was married to Alexander Read before her mother's death in 1751, as Margaret Markland named her son-in-law Alexander Read as well as her daughter Margaret.

On March 16, 1752, Alexander Read, a school teacher, and his wife, Margaret, deeded a tract of land-64-acres-called "Blue Hill", to her brother, Jonathan, for a consideration of 2,000 pounds of tobacco. It was located on a creek called Broad Run which emptied into the Potomac River.

No further record as been for for step-sons, Thomas and Michael Jones, after they were named in their mother's will of 1751. It is possible that they could have emigrated to North Carolina, but no further research as been done on them.

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Matthew Markland was born about 1690 in Wiggin, Lancaster, England and died in Prince George's County, MD, June 18, 1744. He married Margaret (Morley) Jones, widow of David Jones, on October 22, 1722 in Anne Arundel County, MD. Margaret was the daughter of Griffin and Elizabeth Morely. Margaret Markland died about April 4, 1751, Frederick County MD. Her sons by David Jones are mentioned in her will, (Thomas and Michael Jones) as well as their son, Matthew Markland.

In 1735, Matthew lived on the Maryland side of the Potomac River across from the Hunting Creek Plantation which was owned by Augustine Washington. The property is now known as Mount Vernon. Matthew and Augustine were friends as both served as vestrymen in their respective Episcopal churches. Matthew often "held small George Washington on his knees and taught him songs and stories."