Susannah Gerard

Or died 1666. (She was buried in 1667.)

Burial record:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40750770/susanna-gerrard

Susanna Snow is the daughter of John Snow and Judith Hill. She married Thomas Gerard 21 Sep 1629 England. They had children:

• Temperance,
• Justinian,
• Thomas,
• Frances,
• Susannah,
• Jane,
• Elizabeth,
• John,
• Anne,
• Mary.

Susanna is the sister of Justinian Snow, who settled Maryland. Susanna came with her husband and children in 1650.

Thomas Gerrard's plantation records are the only ones still in existence. Because of these records we know today how the plantation was run in the 1600's.

Gerrard, Susana, 1650, by Tho. Gerrord, Gent., Northumberland Co. Va Susa, 1650, by Tho. Gerrord, Gent. (her father), Northumberland

• Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 4
• SPEKE, THOMAS, 1 December 1659; 14 January 1659.
• Son Thomas (under age) to be exr;
• wife Frances Speke;
• brother John Speke to have 2000 acres of land if he settle in this country;
• my godson Thomas Gerrard;
• my youngest sister;
• my father in law Thomas Gerrard and my mother in law Susanna Gerrard;
• my father in law and my brother in law Mr. Robert Slye to be overseers.
• CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS; PATENT BOOK No. 2; pg 198
• THOMAS GERRARD, Gent., 1,000 acs. Northumberland Co., 18 Oct. 1650, p. 249.
• Upon the S. side of Potomeck Riv., beg. at the mouth of Herring Cr. on the N. side, which issues out of Nomeny Riv. Trans. of 20 pers: Thomas Gerrard, Susana Gerrard, Susa. his daughter, Temp. Gerrard, Fra. Gerrard, Justinian Garrard, Henry Chesly and for adventure of a servt. ?, Cornelius Canedy, John Goldsmith, Mary Strong, John Shanks, Edw. Shelly, John Taylor, Fra. Hutton, John Gerrard, Richd. Wright, Tho. Downe, Richd. Walker, Joell Gibbs. Land due for 4 Indians.
• Parents are John Snow and Judith Hill who died in England
• Brother is Justinian Snow who came to Maryland
• Thomas Gerrard took part in Fendel's rebellion and was banished to Virginia 1660 where he married Mrs. Rose Tucker.
• Buried Longworth Point (now Coltons Point) overlooking St Clements Manor.
• Thomas Gerrard kept complete and excellent records and that is why we know about the plantation system in early Maryland.

Susannah was born at Brookehouse, Staffordshire, Eng.

Susannah Snowe

• Sex: F
• Birth: 1610 in Brookehouse, Staffordshire, England
• Death: 1665 in St. Clements, St. Mary's Co., Maryland
• Burial: Longsworth Point, St. Mary's, Maryland
• Father: Justinian Snowe b: 1578 in Staffordshire, England
• Mother: Judith Erdythe Smith b: ABT 1580
• Marriage 1 Thomas Gerard b: 10 DEC 1608 in Ashton Inn, Makersfield, Lancashire, England Married: 1629 in St. Clement's Manor, St. Mary's Co., Maryland

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Family

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Thomas Gerard

• Sex: M
• Birth: 1608 in Newhall, Lancashire, England
• Death: 1673 in Mochoticks, Westmoreland, VA
• Note: Much of the information on Thomas Gerard is thanks to Mark Freeman, and his fine site on Rootsweb. The only daughter listed by name in his will is Mary. Late in the will, he refers to "three sonnes and five daughters that shall survive me." The other four come from the transportation information: Susannah, Frances, Temperance, and Elizabeth.
• Father: Sir Thomas Gerard
• Mother: Frances Molyneaux
• Marriage 1 Susannah Snow b: 1610 in Lancashire, England Married: 21 SEP 1629 in England

Children

• 1. Anne Gerard
• 2. John Gerard b: ABT 1644 in St Marys County, MD
• 3. Judith Gerard b: BEF 1649
• 4. Mary Gerard b: ABT 1650 in Newhall, Lancashire, England
• 5. Rebecca Gerard
• 6. Temperance Gerard b: 1642 in England
• 7. Thomas Gerard b: ABT 1640 in St Marys, MD
• 8. Susannah Gerard b: 1627 in England
• 9. Frances Gerard b: ABT 1630 in Lancashire, England
• 10. Jane\Janette Gerard b: ABT 1631
• 11. Justinian Gerard b: BET 1631 AND 1638 in England
• 12. Elizabeth Gerard b: ABT 1632 in Newhall, Lancashire, England

Marriage 2 Rose Allerton\Sturman b: ABT 1631 Married: ABT 1671 in Machadoc, Westmoreland, VA

Susannah Snowe was born in 1610. She died in 1673. She married Thomas Gerard Dr..

They had the following children:

• F i Janette Gerard was born in 1645.
• F ii Judith Gerard was born in 1649.
• F iii Rebecca Gerard was born in 1651.
• F iv Susannah Gerard
• F v Elizabeth Gerard was born in 1632.
• M vi Justinian Gerard was born in 1634.
• M vii Thomas Gerard was born in 1636.
• M viii John Gerard was born in 1637.
• F ix Frances Gerard was born in 1640.
• F x Anne Gerard was born in 1642.
• F xi Temperance Gerard was born in 1643.
• F xii Mary Gerard was born in 1647/1650.

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Biography

Susannah Snow

• Birth 1610 Brookehouse, Chedulton [sic: = Cheddleton], Staffordshire, England[6]
• Death 1666 St Clements, Charles, Maryland[6]
• Marriage 21 Sep 1629 Lancashire, England[7] [8][9]

Susannah Snow Gerrard was born in 1610 as the daughter of Justinian John Snow of Brookehouse Manor, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, England. Her father has been described as a "yeoman farmer" but clearly he was a substantial land-owner and may be considered "landed gentry" in that area. His son, Justinian, joined the British Navy as an officer and is said to have risen to the rank of "Admiral". Susannah's mother was "Dame" Judith Hill of Wolverley, Worcestershire, England. Susannah had at least 4 brothers and sisters including Justinian and Marmaduke Snow, who emigrated to Maryland in the 1630s.

Susanna Snow married Thomas Gerrard, a surgeon, on 21 Sep. 1629, in Lancashire, England. They had 10 children: Temperance[1], Justinian,[1] Thomas, Frances,[1] Susannah, Jane, Elizabeth, John, Anne,[1] and Mary. The Gerrard family were Roman Catholic while Susannah and her family were Protestants. Her father, John Justinian Snow may not of approved of this match because in his Will, probated October 26, 1631, he left Susanna and her husband "a French Crown". France, it should be recalled, was at that time a Roman Catholic country and enemy of officially-Protestant England.[2]

Susannah was the sister of Marmaduke, Justinian and Abel Snow, all of whom were early settlers in Maryland (none of these three Snow brothers had issue as far as can be determined). Susannah came to America with her children in 1638, joining her husband at Saint Clements Manor, Saint Marys Hundred, Maryland, on the Potomac River. Thomas Gerrard's plantation records are the only ones still in existence. Because of these records we know today how the plantation was run in the 1600's.

On October 18, 1650, Susannah and her husband obtained a patent for 1,000 acres of land on the south-west side of the Potomac (in Northampton County, Virginia colony). Dr. Gerrard named among the headrights his wife Susannah, and 5 of his children: Susannah, Temperance,[1] Frances,[1] Justinian,[1] and John Gerrard. This has led to confusion with later genealogists claiming the family only emigrated from England in 1650 whereas, as shown in these profiles (see especially Justinian Snow, they were well established in Saint Marys Hundred, Maryland, by late 1638.

It is said that Thomas Gerrard was for a long time a councilor in Saint Marys, but that he was finally banished from Maryland for taking part in the insurrection of Governor Josiah Fendall in 1659 / 1660 [when Cromwell's Puritan government fell in England & Charles II was restored to the British throne]. This may have happened but since Fendall himself was merely disenfranchised, it is unlikely any such order was enforced. It is more likely that, after Susannah died at St. Clements Manor in 1666, a grieving widower, Dr. Thomas Gerrard moved to Westmoreland County, Virginia, where one of his daughters lived (she had married Thomas Speke).[3][4][5]

Susannah Snow Gerrard died at St. Clements Manor, St. Marys Hundred, Maryland, in 1666. She is buried in the Gerrard Family Cemetery, Coltons Point, St. Mary's, Maryland next to her husband who was buried there after his death in Westmoreland Co., Virginia, in 1673.[1]

Children

• Susannah Gerard[1]
• Judith Gerrard[1]
• Frances Gerrard[1]

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References

• Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s Title: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s Author: Gale Research Publication: - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. - Fi lby, P. William, ed.. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index , 1500s-1900s. Farmington Hills, MI, USA: Gale Research, 20 06.: Filby, P. William, ed.. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900
• http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I00224...
• GEDCOM Source U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Find A Grave
• GEDCOM Source Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800 Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649–1800 1,5063::0
• GEDCOM Source 1 Weis, Frederick Lewis & Sheppard, Walter Lee, Jr, "Ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists Who Came to America before 1700: Lineages from Alfred the Great, Charlemagne, Malcolm of Scotland, Robert the Strong, and other Historical Individuals". p 209, 233A-43.

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GEDCOM Note

Susannah Snow (m. Thomas Gerard 21 Sep 1629, in England), emigrated to Maryland around 1650 with her family. She joined her husband, Dr. Thomas Gerrard, surgeon, who was already present in Saint Marys by 1639. He had a sizeable land grant called Saint Clements Manor on the Maryland side of the Potomac River about 5 miles from Saint Marys. Susanna Snow was the daughter of John Justinian Snow and Judith Hill. She married Thomas Gerard, a surgeon, on 21 Sep. 1629, in Lancashire, England. They had 10 children: Temperance, Justinian, Thomas, Frances, Susannah, Jane, Elizabeth, John, Anne, and Mary. Susanna was the sister of Marmaduke, Justiian and Abel Snow who settled Maryland (but none had issue as far as can be determined). Susanna came to America with her children in about 1650, joining her husband at Saint Clements Manor, Saint Marys Hundred, Maryland, on the Potomac River. Thomas Gerrard's plantation records are the only ones still in existance. Because of these records we know today how the plantation was run in the 1600's. From "Cavaliers and Pioneers, Book 2," pg. 198: "...THOMAS GERRARD, Gent., 1,000 acs. Northumberland Co., 18 Oct. 1650, p. 249. "Upon the S. side of Potomeck Riv., beg. at the mouth of Herring Cr. on the N. side, which issues out of Nomeny Riv. Trans. of 20 pers: Thomas Gerrard, Susana Gerrard, Susa. his daughter, Temp. Gerrard, Fra. Gerrard, Justinian Garrard, Henry Chesly and for adventure of a servt. ?, Cornelius Canedy, John Goldsmith, Mary Strong, John Shanks, Edw. Shelly, John Taylor, Fra. Hutton, John Gerrard, Richd. Wright, Tho. Downe, Richd. Walker, Joell Gibbs. Land due for 4 Indians."[6] Susannah Snow Gerrard vital statistics: •Birth: 1610 in Brookehouse, Staffordshire, England •Death: 1666, St. Clements Manor, Saint Marys, Maryland •Burial: Gerard Family Cemetery, Coltons Point, St. Mary's, Maryland

• Residence: Maryland, USA - 1638
  • Reference: FamilySearch Genealogy - SmartCopy: Jul 13 2020, 18:01:45 UTC

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Susanna Snow is the daughter of John Snow and Judith Hill. She married Thomas Gerard 21 Sep 1629 England. They had children Temperence, Justinian, Thomas, Frances, Susannah, Jane, Elizabeth, John, Anne, Mary.

Susanna is the sister of Justinian Snow that settled Maryland. Susanna came with her husband and children in 1650. Thomas Gerrard's plantation records are the only ones still in existance. Because of these records we know today how the plantation was run in the 1600's.

Gerrard, Susana, 1650, by Tho. Gerrord, Gent., Northumberland Co. Va Susa, 1650, by Tho. Gerrord, Gent. (her father), Northumberland

Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 4
SPEKE, THOMAS, 1 December 1659; 14 January 1659. Son Thomas (under age) to be exr; wife Frances Speke; brother John Speke to have 2000 acres of land if he settle in this country; my godson Thomas Gerrard; my youngest sister; my father in law Thomas Gerrard and my mother in law Susanna Gerrard; my father in law and my brother in law Mr. Robert Slye to be overseers.

CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS; PATENT BOOK No. 2; pg 198
THOMAS GERRARD, Gent., 1,000 acs. Northumberland Co., 18 Oct. 1650, p. 249. Upon the S. side of Potomeck Riv., beg. at the mouth of Herring Cr. on the N. side, which issues out of Nomeny Riv. Trans. of 20 pers: Thomas Gerrard, Susana Gerrard, Susa. his daughter, Temp. Gerrard, Fra. Gerrard, Justinian Garrard, Henry Chesly and for adventure of a servt. ?, Cornelius Canedy, John Goldsmith, Mary Strong, John Shanks, Edw. Shelly, John Taylor, Fra. Hutton, John Gerrard, Richd. Wright, Tho. Downe, Richd. Walker, Joell Gibbs. Land due for 4 Indians.

Parents are John Snow and Judith Hill who died in England Brother is Justinian Snow who came to Maryland

Thomas Gerrard took part in Fendel's rebellion and was bannished to Virginia1660 where he married Mrs Rose Tucker.

Buried Longworth Point (now Coltons Point) overlooking St Clements Manor.

Thomas Gerrard kept complete and excellent records and that is why we know about the plantation system inn early Maryland.

∼Sussannah was born at Brookehouse, Staffordshire, Eng.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: May 3 2021, 0:31:38 UTC

• Reference: GenealogieOnline Family Tree Index - SmartCopy: May 3 2021, 3:07:43 UTC

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GEDCOM Note

It appears the more common spelling was with an "e" at the end, as it was in her father's will.

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Life Sketch

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40750770 Susanna Snow is the daughter of John Snow and Judith Hill (maiden name unproven). She married Thomas Gerard 21 Sep 1629 England. They had children Temperence, Justinian, Thomas, Frances, Susannah, Elizabeth, John, Mary.

Susanna is the sister of Justinian Snow that settled Maryland. Susanna came with her husband and children in 1650. Thomas Gerrard's plantation records are the only ones still in existance. Because of these records we know today how the plantation was run in the 1600's.

Gerrard, Susana, 1650, by Tho. Gerrord, Gent., Northumberland Co. Va Susa, 1650, by Tho. Gerrord, Gent. (her father), Northumberland

Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 4
SPEKE, THOMAS, 1 December 1659; 14 January 1659. Son Thomas (under age) to be exr; wife Frances Speke; brother John Speke to have 2000 acres of land if he settle in this country; my godson Thomas Gerrard; my youngest sister; my father in law Thomas Gerrard and my mother in law Susanna Gerrard; my father in law and my brother in law Mr. Robert Slye to be overseers.

CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS; PATENT BOOK No. 2; pg 198
THOMAS GERRARD, Gent., 1,000 acs. Northumberland Co., 18 Oct. 1650, p. 249. Upon the S. side of Potomeck Riv., beg. at the mouth of Herring Cr. on the N. side, which issues out of Nomeny Riv. Trans. of 20 pers: Thomas Gerrard, Susana Gerrard, Susa. his daughter, Temp. Gerrard, Fra. Gerrard, Justinian Garrard, Henry Chesly and for adventure of a servt. ?, Cornelius Canedy, John Goldsmith, Mary Strong, John Shanks, Edw. Shelly, John Taylor, Fra. Hutton, John Gerrard, Richd. Wright, Tho. Downe, Richd. Walker, Joell Gibbs. Land due for 4 Indians.

Parents are John Snow and Judith Hill (maiden name unproven) who died in England Brother is Justinian Snow who came to Maryland

Thomas Gerrard took part in Fendel's rebellion and was bannished to Virginia1660 where he married Mrs Rose Tucker.

Buried Longworth Point (now Coltons Point) overlooking St Clements Manor.

Thomas Gerrard kept complete and excellent records and that is why we know about the plantation system inn early Maryland.