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Abstract of will of Kezia Beckwith, dated May 6, 1802, proved October 13, 1802, names of son John, daughters Ann Williams, wife of Thomas Swearingen Williams, and Barbary Nicholas, wife of Simon Nicholas. Exec: son John. Witnessed by Elemeleck Swearingen, Thomas H. Wilcoxson. Prince George's Parish records, Pr. George Co., MD, show Charles Beckwith, buried May 5, 1799, wife of Charles buried June 17, 1802.
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Garrett came to America in 1657 on the ship, "de Prince Maurits". He was made "supercargo" officer in charge by the Dutch West India Company. The ship set sail from Amsterdam, Holland on December 21, 1656. Their destination was New Amstel, Delaware. On the night of March 8, 1657 it was stranded off Fire Island. On April 16, 1657, another ship, the "Beaver", was chartered at New Amsterdam and his company set sail again for Delaware, which they reached on April 25, 1657.
Garrett remained there for awhile and became involved in the colony. He had been appointed sherriff, commissary, and a member of the council. He also married his first wife. In 1660, Garrett and Elizabeth went to Holland, where they stayed for a year. They returned on November 24, 1661 "the Purmerland Church". The passenger list, signed by G. V. Sweringen, lists a party of four- "Sir Gerrit van Schweringe", with his "wife, man-servant and maid" and 42 other passengers.
In April 1669, Garrett filed a petition along with his wife and two children to be naturalized as a British citizen. His son, Thomas, was born after the British takeover and therefore already a British citizen.
Garrett was am "innholder" at St. Mary's and owned land there and Talbot County. He was appointed an alderman by Lord Baltimore in 1668. In 1674 he built the city's stocks and whipping post.
Many of the early laws of Maryland were formulated and passed in the home of Garrett and his family. His home was known as the " Council House".
Garrett's will was dated March 25, 1690.
Abstract of Garretts's will, October 25, 1698/February 4, 1698: To sons Joseph and Charles equally, dwelling house, also "Council Room" and "Coffee House" and lands belonging thereto. Failing issue to go to daughters (not named) by present wife (not named). Son Joseph to be guardian of daughters; to priests of Roman Catholic Church, personalty. Executors: son Joseph and wife. Witnesses: Mich. Croutch, Wm. Aisquith, Thos. Grunwin, Thos. Sinnodd.
More about Garrett.
Complexion: Fair, with high cheeck bones.
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Barbarah was a Huguenot, having been born in a city which was at first, in the seventeenth century, in the United Netherlands, later in Spanish Netherlands, and finally in France.
In 1669 when she was naturalized, she declared herself a native of "Valenchene in the Low Countryes Belonging to the King of Spayne".
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On October 30, 1738, Samuel Hyde of London, by two indentures...conveyed leases on two tracts, both part of "Bradford's Rest" to John Swearingen and Mary, 2nd son Thomas, and daughters Ann and Kezia. Deeds Book T. pp 688-691. (John and Mary Ray, his wife, and their children, Thomas, Ann and Kezia.)
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Abstract of will of Thomas Swearingen, April 12, 1726/May 12, 1726: Eldest son Thimas and heirs, 70 acres "The Forest" had of father-in-law Hugh Riley; youngest son Van and heirs 70 acres of aforesaid tract and 20 acres of "Hills Choys" had of father; daughters Margaret and Lurana and their heirs each 40 acres of "Hills Choys"; eldest daughter Mary and heirs 96 acres of "Swerengin"s Pasture", Pr. George Co.; if Thomas or Van dies, survivor to inherit; if either of girls dies, survivor to inherit. Witnesses: John Sherwood, Joseph Chaplin, Ann Clarke.
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