Charles E. Fenwick Collection--Photostats--Cuthbert Fenwick's will of 1729

Archive

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St. Mary's County Historical Society, Leonardtown, MD

Name/Title

Charles E. Fenwick Collection--Photostats--Cuthbert Fenwick's will of 1729

Entry/Object ID

1995.001.1599

Scope and Content

2 pieces ; 16 3/4"h x 11 1/8"w This photostat is of Liber PC #1, folio 340-342. Cuthbert Fenwick appeared to have many children, but not all of them are specifically named in this will. His dwelling plantation went to his son Cuthbert and another piece of property to his son Robert. Several slaves, animals and bedding were devised to various family members. The will was witnessed by Adam Head, Philip Clarke, and Cuthbert Fenwick. The widow and son Cuthbert were appointed executors. The widow, who is not specifically named, decided not to abide by the will but to claim her third. An attempt at a transcription is included with the piece.

Collection

Charles E. Fenwick Collection

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

March 23, 1729

Location

Container

Oversize Series Box 8

Shelf

Rack 14, Shelf 5

Rack

Rack 14

Wall

North wall

Room

Archives 1

Building

Tudor Hall

Container

Oversize Series Box 8

Shelf

Rack 14, Shelf 5

Rack

Rack 14

Wall

North wall

Room

Archives 1

Building

Tudor Hall

Container

Oversize Series Box 8

Shelf

Rack 14, Shelf 5

Rack

Rack 14

Wall

North wall

Room

Archives 1

Building

Tudor Hall

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Aisquith, William

Person or Organization

Clarke, Philip2

Person or Organization

Fenwick, Bennet

Person or Organization

Fenwick, Cuthbert3

Person or Organization

Fenwick, Cuthbert4

Person or Organization

Fenwick, Elizabeth2

Person or Organization

Fenwick, Robert2

Person or Organization

Head, Adam

Person or Organization

Slave, Ann12

Person or Organization

Slave, Charles7

Person or Organization

Slave, Dick4

Person or Organization

Slave, James2

Person or Organization

Slave, Margret