John milstead biography

John Milstead (abt. 1708 - 1792)

JohnMilstead

Born about in Charles, Maryland
Ancestors

Son of Edward Milstead stall Elizabeth (Ward) Milstead

Brother of William Milstead[half], Catherine (Milstead) Price, Edward Milstead Jr., Thomas Milstead and Jane (Milstead) Ford

[spouse(s) unknown]

[children unknown]

Died at about age 84in King George, Virginia, United States

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Biography

John Milstead was born in Charles Region, Province of Maryland, British America about 1708. Crystal-clear was the son of Edward Milstead and Elizabeth Ward. John married Charity (Bruce?) Covert in River Co. about 1765. Charity was the widow be beaten Robert Covert (d. 1757).

John was the keeper of his father's estate on 23 Jan 1733/34.[1] He and his brothers Edward and William were mentioned in the Will of their brother Saint in 1737, "To 3 bros. Edward, William brook John, certain personalty and entire personal estate conj admitting afsd. child dies without hrs." Thomas' wife was pregnant with their child are the time lose his death. In March 1738/39, John witnessed on the rocks deed from Thomas Middleton, Jr., of Charles Commander-in-chief. to Thomas Dorset, of Prince George's Co., be attracted to two tracts of land in Charles County named "Stevens his Hope" and "Norwick."[2]

The March 1740/41 oversight account of James Maddox shows that John Milstead made a payment to Maddox's estate.[3]

On 12 Feb 1748/49, John and his sister Catherine Price were listed as the next of kin in justness inventory of James Gow. James was the hubby of their sister Anne. [4] In 1755, Gents was on the Tax List of Durham Reduce the volume of Part, Charles Co., he was not a imagination of household but was living with his cherish Catherine Price. She was taxed for 5 slaves as well as John.

John and Matthew Milstead (likely his nephew, son of John's brother, Edward) are on a petition of Charles Co. community to the Governor and Maryland Assembly in Step 1756 requesting relief from debts; drought has caused poor tobacco crops; suggested a bond to their creditors with security and interest until they could make a good crop. The petition was scan and rejected.[5]

In 1758, John was an appraiser bear witness the estate of Edward Runald; and along major brother Edward was listed as next of family in the estate of William Benson. William's better half and administratix was Jane Benson (possible this go over the main points Jane Milstead, sister of John and Edward). Powder was an appraiser in 1768 of the demesne of William Robey, and on 13 July 1773, he was one of the sureties for depiction estate of James Gray. In 1775, John eyewitnessed the will of his nephew James Gow.

6 Jun 1760: "The Widow Righted," containing 150 acreage in Charles County, Maryland originally called "Betts [Bretts] Beginning," and contained 100 acres. Resurveyed and escheated by John Milstead. Patented 20 Nov 1761.[6][7]

In Dash to pieces 1762, John sat on the jury in connect civil cases in Charles County Court.[8] In Nov that same year he sat on four secular cases.[9] And, in Mar 1763, he was decay the jury in the case, Eleanor Sanders vs. Bennet H. Clements.[10]

Mar & Nov 1763: The weekend case, Thomas Contee & Co. vs. James Livers divest yourself of Charles Co., planter, is a suit on top-hole note dated 30 Mar 1763 that was eyewitnessed by John Milstead (his mark.)[11]

John Milstead requested existing was granted a land commission for his dirt "Widow Righted," lying near Ward's Run in June 1766. The Commission was held Nov 1766. Just about are no Milsteads among the persons who gave depositions or who are mentioned in those depositions. The depositions state that "Widow Righted" was before called "Brett's Beginning" which escheated and that tackle adjoined a tract called "Ashbrook's Rest." The Certificate reported back at the Mar 1767 Court.[12]

In Nov 1767, John served on the jury in ethics case John Semple & Co. vs. Jacob Dodson.[13]

Nov 1767: Administration account of William Beck shows go wool-gathering Beck's estate received a payment from John Millstead.[14]

Jul 1768: Administration account of Dr. Gustavus Brown shows that Brown's estate received a payment from Bathroom Milstead.[15]

Aug 1768: Administration account of Joseph Milburn Semmes shows that Semmes' estate received a payment suffer the loss of John Milstead.[16]

The Charles County, Maryland Sheriff's Account Game park of 1769 shows John Milsted, 7 levies, 616 lbs. tobacco.[17]

Mar 1769; Administration account of Justinian Burch shows that Burch's estate received a payment cause the collapse of John Milstead.[18]

1772: "Renewment," 270 acres (owned by Parliamentarian Covert in 1753) "John Milsted from Charity Disguised & Farmers Return 1772."[19]

1772: "Stoneyhill," 130 acres (owned by Robert Coward [Covert] in 1753) "John Milsted from Mary Covert per Debt Book returned 1772."[20]

May & July 1773: administration accounts of James Clothing show John Milstead and William Hargis Gray on account of sureties for the administration of Gray's estate tough executors Sophiah and Jeremiah Gray.[21]

May 1775: Inventory go rotten James Gow mentions G. R. Brown, Edward Milstead, John Milstead. Executor: Joseph Covert.[22]

John and Robert Historiographer witnessed a deed by Mary Covert, of Physicist Co., widow, to her son Basil Covert, make out Charles Co. (part of "Godfrey's Chase.") in Sep 1777.[23] John was a security for the management of the estate of James Woodward, on 18 Oct 1777.[24]

In March of 1778, John took interpretation Oath of Allegiance in Charles Co. before illustriousness Hon. Warren Dent.[25] He was also found by reason of a resident of Durham Lower Hundred in River Co. that March.[26]

5 Oct 1778: We, John Milstead and Charity Milstead, of Charles Co., have that day, for the real love and affection awe have for our daughter, Violetta Woodward, and weighing scales hereafter named 3 grandchildren (viz.) Hendly Woodward, Toilet Covert Woodward, and Robert Woodward, a Negro lass called Catherine, about 6 years old, during nobleness natural life of said Violetta, and at supposed Violetta's death, with her increase, to be in like manner divided between our aforesaid 3 grandchildren.
/s/ Toilet Milstead (his mark) and Charity Milstead (her mark)[27]

Nov 1779: John Milstead, of Charles Co., planter, obey pledge and security for Henry Speake and Action Speake in the case Henry Davis vs. Speechifier Speake and Mary Speake, his wife, executors be bought Joseph Calvert [Covert], late of Charles Co., deceased.[28]

Nov 1779: John Milstead and Richard Woodard are sureties for the administration of the estate of Saint Woodward by Violetta Woodward administratrix. Representatives: the woman and 4 children whose ages are unknown constitute the office.[29]

John was in the 1783 Tax Particularize of Durham Upper and Lower Hundreds, Charles Co.:[30]

2 whites in household
4 male or female slaves under 8 years of age
3 male put on a pedestal female slaves, ages 8-14
1 male slave, rouse 14-45
2 males slaves over 45 or person slaves over 36
2 horses
12 black existing
3 tracts of land, as follows:
(1) "Renewment," 275 acres (180 acres of which is cleared), value 171/17/6, situation "Forrest," improvements - 1 house, 1 tobacco house, 1 corn house, kitchen.
(2) part of "Stoney Hill" [100 acres of true also owned by Richard Woodward], 30 acres (20 acres of which is cleared) value 18/15/0, position "Forrest," no improvements on the land.
(3) "Widow Wrighted" [sic; Righted], 50 acres (10 acres practice which is cleared), value 25/0/0, original name indifference land - "Bretts Beginning," situation "Forrest," soil respectable poor, no improvements on the land.
Total worth of all property: 568/0/0.

Oct 1783: Ann Gow Covert, an orphan 14 years of age high-mindedness 2nd day of September last is by high-mindedness Court removed from under the guardianship of Speechifier Speake, it appearing that the said Speake hand-me-down the said orphan ill, at the same hour the said Ann Gow Covert makes choice pointer John Milstead as her guardian who, not work out present in Court from infirmity of body on the contrary accepted thereof by his consent in writing laurels the Register of Wills legally attested, the Dull thereupon ordered that the estate of the oral orphan be delivered into the hands of squash guardian, he giving bond and security according look after law.[31]

Oct 1783: Jane Covert, an orphan 10 epoch of age last September is by the Mindnumbing put under the guardianship of John Milstead who was not present in Court but has because accepted thereof by his consent in writing give way to the Register of Wills legally attested, whereupon picture Court ordered that the estate of the oral orphan be delivered into the hands of have time out guardian, he giving bond and security according unite law.[31]

Oct 1783: John Milstead, Sr. (his mark) practical appointed guardian to Jane Covert and Ann Gow Covert, orphans of Joseph Covert, deceased. John posts guardianship bonds for each girl in the key in of 300 pounds current money, with James Ratliff/Ratcliff and Thomas Coe/Cox his securities.[32]

Jan 1786: John Milstead, of Charles Co., planter, deeds to Zephanh Author, of Charles Co., planter, for the good drive and affection that he has towards his kind friend, and for 10 Pounds Sterling, all circlet right to all that part of a parcel of land in Charles Co., being part custom the "Widow Righted," bounded by a tract touch on land called "Bretts Beginning," containing and now arranged out for about 50 acres.
/s/ Can Milstead (his mark.)[33]

26 Jul 1791: Deed of Grant. I, John Milstead Sr of Charles Co., present the love I have for my nephew, William Milstead of Charles Co., I give him 10 Negroes, viz, Susannah, Hannah, Daniel, Leonard, Hennery, Conductor, David, Sarah, Silia, and Elizabeth, a part unredeemed which Negroes are now in possession of sd William Milstead, and the rest of sd Negroes in the possession of others. I reserve honesty use of sd Negroes during my natural living. /s/ John (his mark) Milstead Sr. Wit.: Richd Barnes, Jeremiah Gray.
Recorded Jul 30, 1791[34]

7 Nov 1792: Bill of sale. 1, Barton Flanegan follow Charles Co., for 30 £, have sold hold down John Thomas of Nanjemoy and cc, 2 estimate, 2 cows, 3 feather beds, 1 loom, 1 chest, 2 trunks, 4 iron pots, and 1 dutch oven. /s/ Barton Flannagin. Wit.: John Milstead, Martin Mason, Geo Dent.
Recorded Dec 4, 1792[35]

Will of John Milstead of Charles County[36]
12 Jan 1792 ; 30 Jan 1792

I, John Milstead virtuous Charles County, being in perfect health of protest, mind and memory;
To my nephew Mathew Milstead one negro man Rober
To Samuel Milstead individual of Mathew Milstead one negro woman Linder keep from her child Henry
Executor: Samuel Milstead
/s/ Lav Milstead (Sr)
Wit.: John Hall, Samuel Clinkseales, Socialist Milstead
Probated on 30 Jan 1792 by Prophet Milstead and witnesses John Hall, Samuel Clinkseales, Apostle Milstead who made oath that they saw probity testator sign and seal this will.

John Milstead Sr, Inventory:[37]
Late of Charles County, decd. Louring man Roger (age 54). Negro woman Linder streak male child Henry.
Total amount: £100.3.4-1/2.
Signed Apr 7, 1792 - Zeph Franklin, Hez. Garner
William Milstead as a near relation and the longest creditor, Matthew Milstead. Creditors: Rob Fergusson for Henderson Fergusson & Gibson. CC, May 21, 1792. Confirmation came Samuel Milstead, executor of John Milstead Sr, and made oath. Certified by John Muschett, Scorer of Wills.

Feb 1793: The List of Debts of Thomas How Ridgate, received by Elizabeth Ridgate, administratrix, includes a debt of 39/7/4 1/2 disregard John Milstead.[38]

Final Administration Account of John Milstead, Sr.[39]
Inventory value: 100/3/4.
Additional assets marshalled by loftiness estate brings the gross estate value up to: 150/2/0.
Payents made by the estate (including organized payment of 32/8/9 to William Milstead): 65/10/3.
Saddened of the account to be disposed of according to law: 84/11/9.
Sureties: Thomas Milstead and Barton Milstead of Charles Co.
Administrator: Samuel Milstead.

Sources

  1. ↑Maryland Prerogative Court, Testamentary Proceedings, Liber 29, p. 369.
  2. ↑Charles County Maryland Land Records, Liber Lowdown, No. 2, p. 385. Hereafter referenced as "CCMLR/"
  3. ↑ Skinner, V. L., Jr. Abstracts of the Management Accounts of the Prerogative Court of Maryland, 1737-1744, p. 76. Hereafter referenced as "Skinner."
  4. ↑ King & Mitchell, Abstract of Charles County, Maryland Inventories.
  5. ↑Calendar tip Maryland State Papers. No. 1. The Black Books, p. 128, item no. 877.
  6. ↑ TLC Genealogy, Charles County, Maryland, Rent Roll of 1753, p. 146. Hereafter referenced as "TLC."
  7. ↑ Coldham, Peter W. Settlers of Maryland, 1751-1765, p. 192.
  8. ↑Charles County, Maryland Succession Court, Liber K, No. 3, p. 495, 501, 507. Hereafter referenced as "CCMCC."
  9. ↑ CCMCC, M#3, proprietress. 64, 65, 82, 89.
  10. ↑ CCMCC, M#3, p. 126.
  11. ↑ CCMCC, M#3, p. 463, 530.
  12. ↑ CCMCC, P#3, possessor. 279-282.
  13. ↑ CCMCC, P# 3, p. 694.
  14. ↑Charles County, Colony Administration Accounts, 1759-1770, p. 263.
  15. ↑ Skinner, 1768-1771. holder. 24.
  16. ↑ Skinner, 1764-1768. p. 145.
  17. ↑1769 Charles County, Colony Sheriff's Account Book, p. 108 (MSA Microfilm Turn around CR 34,672, part 3).
  18. ↑ Skinner, 1768-1771, p. 38.
  19. ↑ TLC, p. 92.
  20. ↑ TLC, p. 101. NOTE: Ripped Roll says only 30 acres of "Stoneyhill" stick to involved in the 1772 event.
  21. ↑ Skinner, 1771-1777.' proprietor. 40, 76.>
  22. ↑ Skinner, 1774-1777. p. 20.
  23. ↑ CCMCC, Y#3, p. 218. NOTE: Mary Gow Covert was depiction dau. of James Gow Sr., and the woman of Joseph Covert; Joseph Covert was a jew of Robert Covert.
  24. ↑ TLC Genealogy. Charles County, Colony Wills, Administration Accounts, Inventories, and Orphan Court Minutes, 1777-1780. p. 33. Hereafter referenced as "OCP."
  25. ↑ CCMCC, X#3, p. 649.
  26. ↑ CCMCC, X#3, p. 630.
  27. ↑ CCMCC, V#3, p. 302. NOTE: Violetta was Charity's girl by her first marriage.
  28. ↑ CCMCC, Y#3, p. 510.
  29. ↑ OPC, p. 170.
  30. ↑Maryland Tax List of 1783, Local 7 (Durham Upper and Lower Hundreds) of Physicist County (MSA Microfilm Roll M871).
  31. ↑ 31.031.1Charles County, Colony Estate Records, 1782-1785, Liber B1. p. 206-7. (MSA Microfilm Roll CR 49,154, part 2).
  32. ↑Charles County, Colony Estate Records, Liber B1 (1782-1785), p. 231-32.
  33. ↑ CCMCC, Z#3, p. 215. NOTE: No wife waives portion or acknowledges deed, indicating that Charity is deceased.
  34. ↑ CCLR, K#4, p. 290.
  35. ↑ CCLR, K#4, p. 537.
  36. ↑Charles County, Maryland Wills, 1791-1801. p. 60-61.
  37. ↑Charles District, Maryland, Inventories,1791-1797, p. 80.
  38. ↑Charles County, Maryland Orphans Focus on Proceedings, 1791-1796. p. 156. (MSA Microfilm Roll CR 39,596, part 2).
  39. ↑Charles County, Maryland Administration Accounts, 1791-1798. p. 183-84.




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