Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 11 May 1671, Anne Arundel Co., MD
• Probate: 9 Jun 1671, Anne Arundel Co., MD

Family/Spouse: Sophia EWEN. Sophia (daughter of Major Major Richard EWEN and Sophia UNKNOWN) was born after 1649 in MD; died in 1674/75 in Anne Arundel Co., MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 22 Jun 1667
• Probate: 21 Aug 1667, Anne Arundel Co., MD

Notes:

Note:
From "Anne Arundel Gentry:"
Richard was in Virginia before settling at Herring Creek, Anne Arundel, MD. He probably was in Virginia by 1630, married, and had all of his children before moving to Maryland, perhaps to free himself of the conservative force of the former. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1645 to 1647 representing Upper Norfolk Co. In 1653, he claimed land rights for himself, his wife, Frances, and 11 children. As such he was granted 1100 acres, "Well's Neck," on the west side of the Chesapeake Bay on the south side of Back River. He became a large patentee of land but made his home at Herring Bay. On 1 Mar 1654/5, he served under the Lord Protector in governing Maryland. He was appointed Justice of the Peace on 12 Jul 1657 and continued so until 1661. In land transactions in 1660, he was referred to as Chirurgeon (Surgeon).

The will of Richard was dated 22 Jun 1667 and probated on 21 August following in Anne Arundel (Wills, Liber 1, folio 287). His five older sons, Richard, George, John, Robert, and Benjamin were named executors. He left personalty to daughter Martha, wife of Anthony Selway, dau Ann wife of Dr. John Stanby, and dau Mary, wife of Thomas Stockett. He had maintained an estate in England and Richard, Jr., went there and proved the will at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury in 1668. His inventory indicated great wealth. To son Richard 600 acres, "Wells" on Herring Creek; 100 Acres, "Little Wells"; 420 Acres, "Wells Hills". To son George 300 Acres " Planters Delight" in Baltimore Co., also 475 acres "Wells Neck" in Baltimore Co. To son John 1500 acres "Lankford's Neck", in Talbot Co. To son Robert 350 acres, "West Wells", Anne Arundel Co. To son Benjamin 280 acres "Benjamin's Choice", Anne Arundel Co.

Richard married Frances UNKNOWN about 1630. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]