Planter Edward Philpott, I

brief biography

From Shirley Davis Warren and Pete Philpott:

The exact date that Edward Philpott came to Maryland has not been found. He was born in England around 1597, was in Maryland in 1649 or earlier, and died there in 1678. On September 9, 1667 he made a deposition stating he was age 70 years. On this statement he is said to have been born around the year 1597. (Liber C folio 212, 237-240 Md. Arch. Vol. 60 (1666-1674 pp 91, 199- 102.) Other depositions, however, state his age differently. In 1662, he received a patent to 100 acres of tidewater land in Maryland Province from Lord Baltimore II.

He was a "Carpenter" by trade. The word "carpenter" in the 1600s is the same as what we call an architect today. This would classify him as a fine workman, in that field of service. He is declared also to be a wheelwright and in 1662 was recognized as a Planter by the officials in the Province of Maryland. To be a Planter was an aspiration of the early settlers of that section. He settled in Old Charles County, Maryland, near the Patuxent River.

He married Bridgett, whose surname has never been learned. It is assumed they were married in Maryland sometime between 1657 and 1659. She did not sign a deed that was signed by Edward, dated January 18, 1657, but was listed to testify for Capt. Jenkins at Court on November 14, 1659. These references prove that they were married between 1657 and 1659 and along with deeds on purchases of land it is known that their home was located in Charles County, Maryland on the North side of the Potomac River and West of Wicomico River. Their home came to be known as "at the head of the Wicomico River". Like names, this river also has several spellings (Wiackocomeko, Wiccomoco, etc.).

From court records about "suites", "deeds", "indentured servant", etc., it is acknowledged that Edward was a very aggressive man. He worked as an "indentured servant" for one Levin Burkin Esq. and was transferred by Mr. Brukin to one Mr. Brooke of de la Brooke for a period of three months to satisfy a debt between these two gentleman. In his years he accumulated at least six hundred acres of land. He became a Planter, grew tobacco, and was active in the business of his day.

It is estimated that he died around the age of 81. His wife appeared in court on February 26, 1679 stating that her husband had died intestate and ask that she be appointed adminestereux. An inventory of his estate was made on March 20, 1679. When David Philpott, Edward's great great grandson, sold the family lands in 1778, he set aside 30 square yards for a cemetery which his father and it is assumed his grandparents were buried.

Edward and Bridgett may have had four children, namely three sons named John, Edward and Charles and a daughter named Mary. Edward is well documented in records in Maryland. Charles is recorded as "son of Edward born 19 February 1667". No other record of Charles or Mary has been found and it is assumed that they died in his youth.

From an unidentified source:

Edward Philpott I came to St. Mary's, Maryland about 1650, as an indentured servant to either Robert Brooke of de la Brooke or William Mitchell, at age 49 or more, and ended up a large landowner. Edward was a master carpenter which in 1650 terms meant architect. He was also a wheelwright, a crucial profession in the newly established colony. One can speculate that Edward Philpott left England at that age for religious reasons. Many fled during the bloody civil war that lasted from 1642-1649 ending with the beheading of King Charles II by Cromwell. The signing of the letter to William and Mary in 1689 by his son Edward II, rejoicing that Protestantism was secure in Maryland, supports this conjecture. Many early immigrants, unable to pay their own way, indentured themselves for passage. At the end of that time, they were free to do as they liked. Many subsequently became men of stature in the area.

About 1658, nearly 60, Edward married Bridget, whose last name is unknown. Two sons, Edward II (1660) and Charles (1667), were born of this union. In 1660, Edward registered his mark for hogs and cattle. He served as a coroner, a juryman, foreman of jury, and witness.

After his death in 1678, Bridget married Robert Ingolsby. By 1680, Bridget was again a widow.

From an unidentified source:

Between 1657 - 1659 when Edward was 60, he married Bridget Teares, daughter of Hugh Teares, in Charles County, Maryland. Born about 1604 in Charles County, Maryland. They had the following children:

i. Mary. Born about 1662 in Charles County, MD.

9 ii. Edward (1665-~1719)

iii. Charles. Born on 19 Feb 1667 in Charles County, Maryland. Charles died in Allen Flesh, Charles County, Maryland, in 1740; he was 72.

Charles married Elizabeth (Unknown).

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Date and place of death have also been (erroneously?) reported to be circa March 20, 1678 in Charles County, Maryland.

links

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105762770/edward-philpott
• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Philpott-486
• http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&... (no longer available online)

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Edward Philpott I, born c. 1600, died 20 March 1679, came to Maryland from England about 1650. He came to SM Co. about 1650 as an indentured servant to either Robert Brooke of de la Brooke or William Mitchell. He was a wheelwright and carpenter. The word carpenter in the 1600's is the same as what we call an architect today. In 1662 he was recognized as a Planter by the officials in the Province of Maryland. He settled in Old Charles County, Md. near the Patuxent River and west of Wicomico River. This home was at the head of Wicomico River. (On Aug. 11, 1666 John and Margaret Courts conveyed 100 a. Courts Palace to Edward Philpott, wheelright (CHLRC:54)).

Edward married Bridgett Teares, between 1657 and 1659 in Charles County, Md. (Note: Bridgett's date of birth and date of death have not been determined by research).

They had three children:

• 1. Johanna Philpott b. about 1664 in Charles County
• 2. Edward Philpott b. about 1665 in William and Mary Parish, Charles County, Md. He inherited his father's land.
• 3. Charles Philpott b. 19 Feb. 1666/67 in Charles Co., Md.

On 20 March 1679 John Courts and John Bracher appraised Philpott's personal estate at 6976 lbs. Tob. (INAC7A:63)

When David Philpott, Edward's great-great grandson sold the family lands in 1778, he set aside 30 square yards for a cemetery which his father and it is assumed his grandparents were buried.

Edward Philpott I, born c. 1600, died 20 March 1679, came to Maryland from England about 1650. He came to SM Co. about 1650 as an indentured servant to either Robert Brooke of de la Brooke or William Mitchell. He was a wheelwright and carpenter. The word carpenter in the 1600's is the same as what we call an architect today. In 1662 he was recognized as a Planter by the officials in the Province of Maryland. He settled in Old Charles County, Md. near the Patuxent River and west of Wicomico River. This home was at the head of Wicomico River. (On Aug. 11, 1666 John and Margaret Courts conveyed 100 a. Courts Palace to Edward Philpott, wheelright (CHLRC:54)).

Edward married Bridgett Teares, between 1657 and 1659 in Charles County, Md. (Note: Bridgett's date of birth and date of death have not been determined by research).

They had three children: 1. Johanna Philpott b. about 1664 in Charles County 2. Edward Philpott b. about 1665 in William and Mary Parish, Charles County, Md. He inherited his father's land. 3. Charles Philpott b. 19 Feb. 1666/67 in Charles Co., Md.

On 20 March 1679 John Courts and John Bracher appraised Philpott's personal estate at 6976 lbs. Tob. (INAC7A:63)

When David Philpott, Edward's great, great grandson sold the family lands in 1778, he set aside 30 square yards for a cemetary which his father and it is assumed his grandparents were buried.

Edward Philpot I, born c. 1600, died 20 March 1679, came to Maryland from England about 1650. He came to SM Co. about 1650 as an indentured servant to either Robert Brooke of de la Brooke or William Mitchell. He was a wheelright and carpenter. The word carpenter in the 1600's is the same as what we call an architect today. In 1662 he was recognized as a Planter by the officials in the Province of Maryland. He settled in Old Charles County, Md. near the Patuxant River and west of Wiccomico River. This home was at the head of Wiccomico River. (On Aug. 11, 1666 John and Margaret Courts conveyed 100 a. Courts Palace to Edward Philpot, wheelright (CHLRC:54)). Edward married Bridgett Teares, between 1657 and 1659 in Charles County, Md. (Note: Bridgett's date of birth and date of death have not been determined by research). They had three children: 1. Johanna Philpot b. about 1664 in Charles County 2. Edward Philpot b. about 1665 in William and Mary Parish, Charles County, Md. He inherited his father's land. 3. Charles Philpot b. 19 Feb. 1666/67 in Charles Co., Md.

On 20 March 1679 John Courts and John Bracher appraised Philpot's personal estate at 6976 lbs. Tob. (INAC7A:63)

When David Philpot, Edward's great, great grandson sold the family lands in 1778, he set aside 30 square yards for a cemetary which his father and it is assumed his grandparents were buried.

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Place: Maryland; Year: 1650; Page Number: 184

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Source number: 223.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JW2. Birth date: 1597 Birth place: Marriage date: 1657 Marriage place: MD

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"Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> (http://familysearch.org : modified 07 April 2018, 04:05), entry for Edward I Philpott(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LZ1R-55Y); contributed by various users. PersonID LZ1R-55Y Edward I Philpott https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LZ1R-55Y

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"Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4ZS-2XG : 11 February 2018), Edward Phylpot in entry for Charles Philpot, 19 Feb 1667; citing Charles, Maryland; FHL microfilm 13,746. Edward Phylpot in entry for Charles Philpot, "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995" https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4ZS-2XG

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"Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4ZJ-H7L : 11 February 2018), Edward Philpott in entry for Charles Philpott, 19 Feb 1667; citing Charles, Maryland; FHL microfilm 13,759. Edward Philpott in entry for Charles Philpott, "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995" https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4ZJ-H7L

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Death date: 1678 Death place: Charles, MD, USA

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Gale Research Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;

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By: Rebecca Prillaman, eighth great granddaughter

• ..Edward Philpott I, born c. 1600, died 20 March 1679, came to Maryland from England about 1650. He came to SM Co. about 1650 as an indentured servant to either Robert Brooke of de la Brooke or William Mitchell. He was a wheelright and carpenter. The word carpenter in the 1600's is the same as what we call an architect today. In 1662 he was recognized as a Planter by the officials in the Province of Maryland. He settled in Old Charles County, Md. near the Patuxant River and west of Wiccomico River. This home was at the head of Wiccomico River. (On Aug. 11, 1666 John and Margaret Courts conveyed 100 a. Courts Palace to Edward Philpott, wheelright (CHLRC:54)).
• Edward married Bridgett, surname unknown, between 1657 and 1659 in Charles County, Md. (Note: Bridgett's date of birth and date of death have not been determined by research).
• They had three children:
  • 1. Johanna Philpott, b. about 1664 in Charles County
  • 2. Edward Philpott II, b. about 1665 in William and Mary Parish, Charles County, Md. He inherited his father's land.
  • 3. Charles Philpott, b. 19 Feb. 1666/67 in Charles Co., Md.
• On 20 March 1679 John Courts and John Bracher appraised Philpott's personal estate at 6976 lbs. Tob. (INAC7A:63)
  • When David Philpott, Edward's great, great grandson sold the family lands in 1778, he set aside 30 square yards for a cemetary which his father and it is assumed his grandparents were buried.
• By: Rebecca Prillaman, eighth great granddaughter