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772. <strong>Docum</strong>entation for <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
(24 June 1641 to 1711)<br />
father of Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
(Abt. 1695 to 1769)<br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> probably was born June 24, 1641, in Talbot County, Maryland. He<br />
died in 1711 in Apes Hill, Dorchester County, Maryland.(1) Some information indicates<br />
<strong>John</strong> was the son of a <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> who was born in 1610 in Herefordshire, Wales, who<br />
died in 1657, and whose wife was Anna. <strong>John</strong>'s grandfather may have been a William<br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong> whose wife was Joan Rufford. This William <strong>Pritchett</strong> was born in 1582 in<br />
Richard's Castle, Worcester England. William married Joan Rufford in 1609. Joan was<br />
born about 1586 in Worcester, England.<br />
The following excerpt is taken from <strong>Pritchett</strong> Family by Henry Downes Cranor:(2)<br />
The <strong>Pritchett</strong> or Prichard family appears to have been of considerable antiquity<br />
in Wales, having an unbroken male descent from the Princes between Wye and Severn,<br />
a dynasty that lasted from Caradoc Vraich Vrais, A. D. 520 to the death of Bleddyn the<br />
last Prince, in 1190 (Cabrian Journal). The Genealogist, N. S., Vol. 8.<br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>(1) (Chemist), the progenitor of the Dorchester county branch, was<br />
in Maryland in 1669 as is shown by the following records of land grants, rent rolls and<br />
wills. He was probably the son of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> who was a witness to a receipt given by<br />
Margaret Brent, January 21, 1647 (Md. Arch., 4, 449), but as yet positive proof is lacking.<br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> the witness, died intestate in 1657. (Ibid., 10, 552.)<br />
In 1669 <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>(1) bought land called "Apes Hill" at mouth of Hunger<br />
river, Dorchester county, containing 50 acres for 3000 pounds of tobacco. (Land Records<br />
Dorchester county. Old Book No. 3, p. 156.)<br />
In 1697 <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> (Chymist) purchased land from William Hopper, 50 acres<br />
more or less by patent, and another tract called Longacre and Bettys Chance, containing<br />
110 acrres on Charles Creek, another from Ferguson, Ship Carpenter, all that part called<br />
Edinborough containing 100 acres (ibid.)<br />
This indenture made Eight day of June 1710, <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> with Abigail his wife<br />
of the County of Dorchester in the province of Maryland of the one part and Henry<br />
Lake, Blacksmith of the other part, in same county. Witnesseth that the said <strong>John</strong> and<br />
Abigail <strong>Pritchett</strong> for and in consideration of the sum of six thousand pounds of Tobacco<br />
to them paid in hand for parcel of Land being partly belonging to a tract of Land called<br />
Longacre and partly to a tract of land called Bettys Chance. Beginniing at a marked<br />
white oak standing near the head of Charles Creek being the bounded tree of the land<br />
of Richard Kendall and running from thence south west eight perches to a marked oak<br />
standing by Hunger River running from thence up the river bounded therewith Two<br />
hundred and eighty seven perhces to the head of a small creek running up by a point<br />
commonly called Long Point and from thence north east to Charles Creek and from<br />
thence running up the Creek bounded therewith two hundred and Eighty seven<br />
perhces to the first marked post containing one hundred and ten acres (110).<br />
Signed <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
Abigail X <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
(Ibid., Old Book, No. 6.)
The following entries may be found in the Rent Roll book of Dorchester and<br />
Somerset Counties, in the possession of Maryland Historical Society.<br />
50 Acres. Rent 0-2-0. Apes Hill surveyed 10 March 1672 for Richard Mockins the<br />
upper side of the Straights of Hunger River. Possest by <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> A 16 by seven<br />
Downward.<br />
70 Acres. Rent 0-2-9. The Hope surveyed 17 Nov. 1677 for Timothy MacNamara<br />
on the east side Hungor River by the upper straights in possession of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>.<br />
150 Acres. Rent 0-4-5. Longacre surveyed 13 Aug. 1678 for Andrew Jusloy on the<br />
east side of Hungor river the west side of Charles Creek sold to <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> by Henry<br />
Lack but not yet made over.<br />
50 Acres. Rent 0-6-0. Horseley down surveyed 28th Dec. 1679 for George Hopper<br />
on the south side of North East branch of Charles Creek in possession of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>.<br />
50 Acres. Rent 0-2-0. Ringwood surveyed 20th Feby. 1680 for <strong>John</strong> Pritchard on<br />
the north side of a small Bay called Rohoby Bay.<br />
100 Acres 0-4-0 qt. rent Ebenborough surveyed 29th April 1682 for George<br />
Ferguson on the West side of fox Creek in Ash Comos Marsh in possession of <strong>John</strong><br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong>.<br />
The date of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>'s death is uncertain. His will made in 1711 and<br />
probated in 1723, bears the following note: 'The above will was found in August 1723<br />
among some papers and ordered to be recorded by the Court at Annapolis, A. A. Co.,<br />
Md.' The will mentions the following nine children by name and devises 'Apes Hill,'<br />
'Horsey Doron' [Horseley Down?], 'Edinborough,' and 'Hope.' To his wife Abigail he<br />
left her thirds only."<br />
Another discussion of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> follows:(3)<br />
"The progenitor of the Dorchester County, Maryland, <strong>Pritchett</strong> Family was one<br />
Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, who according to The Early Settlers list, found in The Land Office of<br />
Maryland, came into the Province of Maryland, in 1670, as “a Gentleman Adventurer.”<br />
The Colonists of Maryland were divided into six classes. The first class was termed<br />
“Gentleman Adventurers”. These were persons who transported themselves, at their<br />
own expense, often bringing with them servants. For each person transported, the<br />
person transporting them received 50 acres of land. In the list of passengers arriving at<br />
the same time with Dr. <strong>Pritchett</strong>, was one William <strong>Pritchett</strong> Jr. perhaps the brother of<br />
Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, also Dr. Daniel Jenefer, who assigned his claim for 150 acres of land,<br />
for transporting three persons into the Province of Maryland, to Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>.<br />
On July 19, 1670, came <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> of Talbot County and proved right to 50<br />
acres of land for transporting himself into this Province to inhabit. Warrant then issued<br />
in the name of the said <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> for 50 acres of land due him for consideration<br />
aforesaid". True copy taken from Liber 12, folio 592, Land Office of Maryland.<br />
Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> when he first came to Dorchester County, to live, he made the<br />
beautiful plantation 'Apes Hill' his home. Later, when his son Zebulon married he gave<br />
Zebulon 'Apes Hill' and he moved to his adjoining plantation 'The Hope'. These two<br />
plantations adjoining each other, on the Upper Straights of Hungar [Honga] River,<br />
almost out to the Chesapeake Bay, are still two of the finest locations in Dorchester<br />
County. Both of these properties are today owned by wealthy people who use them in<br />
Winter as gunning shores, and in Summer, as Summer homes. Both of these plantations<br />
remained in the <strong>Pritchett</strong> family for over 225 years, being entailed by their first owner<br />
Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>. There is much tradition that has been handed down from one
generation to another, how when Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> first came to Dorchester County,<br />
that he was kind to the Indians, and administered to their needs, as well as the white<br />
man, and the Indians respected him and his family. To honor one of these old Indian<br />
Chiefs, it is said he named one of his sons 'Phunback'. Whether this tradition is true, we<br />
do not know, however we do know that he did name one of his sons 'Phunback'."(6)<br />
The locations of Apes Hill and The Hope are identified in the book The Early<br />
Settlers of Dorchester County and Their Lands by Calvin W. Mobray and Mary I. Mobray.<br />
The following, from Early Dorchester County History, indicates that <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
married a Margery Price:(4)<br />
"On March 10, 1672, a 50 acre tract called "Apes Hill" was surveyed for Richard<br />
Meekins. That tract is known today as Bishop's Head Point. Five years after he acquired<br />
it, Meekins transferred the tract to Timothy MacNamara. Descendants of Timothy<br />
MacNamara became owners of numerous tracts of land in South Dorchester and<br />
intermarried into such old-line families of the area as the <strong>Pritchett</strong>s, Stewarts, Lakes,<br />
Hoopers, Traverses and others. On April 1, 1679, Timothy MacNamara sold "Apes Hill"<br />
to Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> who had came from Talbot County where he had married<br />
Margery, daughter of <strong>John</strong> and Margery Price of that county. As shown in his will Dr.<br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong> was the father of Zebulon, Edward, <strong>John</strong>, Phunback, Lott, Phillis, Margery,<br />
Mary who married Henry Fisher, and Jane who married Robert Lake. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>,<br />
on June 8, 1710, sold to Henry Lake, blacksmith, a 110 acre tract of land called "Long<br />
Acre" which was on Charles Creek. Robert Lake, blacksmith, the son of Henry Lake,<br />
married Jane <strong>Pritchett</strong>. Henry Lake, through his son, Robert, was the progenitor of the<br />
Lake family of lower Dorchester County."<br />
Perhaps Margery Price was the first wife of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> and Abigail with an<br />
unknown last name was the second wife of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>. There is a Meekins Neck<br />
Road that meets a Hoopers Island Road west of Golden Hill, Maryland. There is a<br />
Wroton Island not far from Lakesville, Maryland, perhaps named for the family of<br />
Rachel Wroughton who married <strong>John</strong> and/or Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>, sons of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
the doctor or chemist. Perhaps Hoopersville, Hooper Island and Hoopers Island Road<br />
on the eastern shore of Maryland are named after the William Hooper family who sold<br />
a tract of land to <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> in 1697 called Horse Downe.<br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> is mentioned in a number of land transactions and court records. It<br />
is clear that <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> was married to a Margery and to an Abigail according to<br />
these records. The following list is not intended to be all inclusive:<br />
a. Made and recorded 1st April 1679, Folio 156, Timothy McNamara to <strong>John</strong><br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong> land called "Apes Hill" containing 50A at the mouth of Hungar River.<br />
Witnesses: <strong>John</strong> Phillips, Tho. Pattison.<br />
b. Made and recorded 1st April 1679, Folio 158/59, <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> to <strong>John</strong> Prout<br />
land called "Apes Hill" containing 16A.<br />
c. Made and recorded 1 Sept 1685, Folio 146, <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> to William Warren<br />
land called "Little Goshen" containing 50A by patent to <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, Witnesses:<br />
Benja. Priesley, Hen. Howard, Margery <strong>Pritchett</strong> wife of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> gives up<br />
Dower rights.<br />
d. Made and recorded 28 May 1697, Folio 93, William Hooper, cooper to <strong>John</strong><br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong>, chymist land called "Horse Downe" next to land called "Banbury".<br />
e. Made and recorded 27 Oct 1697, Folio 106, Andrew Insley and his wife<br />
Elizabeth to <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, chymist, land called "Long Acre" and "Betty's Chance" near<br />
head of Charles Creek by land of Richard Kendale containing 110A. Witnesses:
Mathew Travers Sen., James Mandsly.<br />
f. Made and recorded 7 June 1698, Folio 111, George Ferguson to <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>,<br />
chemist, land called "Edenburough" lying between the N.E. and Northern branches of<br />
Fox Creek that issuest out of Hungar River - mentions land of William Dean called<br />
"Northampton" - containing 100A.<br />
g. Made and recorded 8 June 1705; Folio 159; <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> and Abigail his wife<br />
to Henry Leake, blacksmith, land called "Long Acre" and "Betty's Chance". Note: also<br />
refers to buyer as Henry Lake; Witnesses: Henry (X) Wingood, Philip (X) Wingood<br />
(name probably should be Wingate)<br />
h. Proceedings of the Court of Chancery, 1669-1679 Volume 51, Page 112, <strong>John</strong><br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong> appointed Mr. Roge. Woollford Attorney on 8 June 1710, he appeared in<br />
Court 13 June 1710.<br />
The following deposition was given by Henry Leak (or Lake) aged 72 in 1731.<br />
Henry Leak (or Lake) therefore was born about 1659.<br />
Recorded 28 Feb. 1731, Folio 453, A Deposition - of Henry Leak aged 72, RE:<br />
bounder of Northampton - he has known this place for 25 years. Henry Leak said that a<br />
Red Oak standing at a point on Hungar River was the second bounder of this land<br />
called "Northampton", and when he (meaning himself) bought the land from old Mr.<br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> the said <strong>Pritchett</strong> brought him down to the said Red Oak then standing<br />
and told him that was <strong>John</strong> Early's bounded tree of the land called "Northampton" and<br />
his bounded tree (namely Leak) allowed the said tree to be a division betwixt his land<br />
called "Long Acre" and "Northampton".<br />
An abstract of the will of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> follows:(5)<br />
Son: Zebulon land called part of "Apes Hill" lying on east side of marsh where he now<br />
lives, also 1 pewter dish and 5 shillings<br />
Other 4 sons: Edward, <strong>John</strong>, Funbeck, and Lott all rest of lands including rest of "Apes<br />
Hill".<br />
# youngest children: Funbeck, Margery and Lott to have maintenance from estate until<br />
they reach 16<br />
Wife: Abigail <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
Daughter: Phillis <strong>Pritchett</strong> 5 shillings plus maintenance until 16<br />
Daughter: Mary Fisher 1 gold ring or 10 shillings plus 1 pewter dish<br />
Daughter: Jane Leake 1 gold ring or 10 shillings plus 1 pewter dish<br />
Daughter: Margery <strong>Pritchett</strong> 5 pounds<br />
Son Zebulon to oversee lands and execution of will, but sons Edward and <strong>John</strong><br />
appointed co-executors of will<br />
Witnesses: Michaell Todd, Thomas Pryer, Isbell Anderson<br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> was the father of nine known children:<br />
i. Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong>, he was 51 on April 13, 1732, and thus was born about 1681.<br />
ii. Edward Prtichett, died 1760 or 1761.<br />
iii. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
iv. Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
v. Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong>,(2) married Ann _____, died 1777.<br />
vi. Phillis <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
vii. Mary <strong>Pritchett</strong>, married Henry Fisher. She was 48 on April 13, 1732, and thus
was born about 1783 or 1784.<br />
viii. Jane <strong>Pritchett</strong>, married _____ Leake (Lake).<br />
ix. Margery <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
A brief discussion about each of the known children of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> follows:<br />
1) Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong> was born in 1680 or 1681 in Apes Hill, Dorchester County,<br />
Maryland. He died in January 1741 in Apes Hill, Dorchester County, Maryland.<br />
Zebulon married Rachel Evans on October 20, 1705, in Caroline County, Maryland.(6)<br />
Rachel Evans was born about 1690 and she died July 9, 1740. A deposition was given 13<br />
April 1732 by Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong>, aged 51, and Mary Fisher, aged 18 and a sister of<br />
Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong>, on behalf of Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong> for a commission to perpetuate bounds<br />
between his land and a tract named "Northampton".(7) Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong> therefore was<br />
born about 1760 or 1761.<br />
Several land and court records relate to Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong>. The following list is<br />
not intended to be all inclusive:<br />
a. Made and recorded 4 Aug 1705, Folio 67, William Robinson and Ruth his wife<br />
to Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong> land called "Parris" on east side of Goose creek touches land called<br />
"Joseph's Lane" containing 150A. Witnesses: Michael Todd, Jno. Robinson.]<br />
b. Made and recorded 20 Oct. 1705, Folio 114, Zebulon and Rachel <strong>Pritchett</strong> to<br />
<strong>John</strong> Rumley land called "Paris" containing 150A, Witnesses: Henry Wingate, Philip<br />
Wingate.<br />
c. Made and recorded 20 Oct. 1705, Folio 114, Zebulon and Rachel <strong>Pritchett</strong> to<br />
<strong>John</strong> Willie/Willis? Power of Attorney, Wit. appeared in court 2 March 1707.<br />
d. Made and recorded 7 March 1714, Folio 335, Zebulon and Rachel <strong>Pritchett</strong> of<br />
Dorchester Co. to Arthur Denwood and Betty Gale of Somerset Co. land called "Apes<br />
Hill" containing 25A (his moiety) Witnesses: Johannus Dehinoyossia ?, Willm. ?<br />
e. Made 6 Aug. 1714, Recorded 11 Aug 1714, Folio 224, Elizabeth Merideth,<br />
widow, to Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong> land called "William's Lot" between Transquaking Creek<br />
and Wolf Corner containing 25A. Witnesses: <strong>John</strong> Robson, <strong>John</strong> Griffin<br />
f. Made 11 June 1746, Recorded 11 June 1746, Folio 28, Jeremiah <strong>Pritchett</strong> a<br />
Mariner to Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong> his brother land called "Williams Lott" 25A also "Hazzard"<br />
originally granted to Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong> (his father) 50A. Witnesses: Henry Traverse,<br />
Benja. Keene. After acknowedgement it says 1746 June 11 received from Edward<br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong> Junior one shilling and 10 pence sterling for a fine on the within mentioned<br />
lands<br />
An abstract of the will of Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong> follows:(8)<br />
Daughter: Margery Willey - 1 shilling and no more<br />
Daughter: Rachel Wingate - 1 shilling and no more<br />
Daughter: Mary Bramble - 2 ewes and lambs and no more<br />
Son: <strong>John</strong> Pritchard - 1 feather bed and furniture now in his possession 2 Ewes and<br />
lambs and no more<br />
Son: Jeremiah - tract called "Billes Lott" and tract where he now dwells called "Hazzard"<br />
4 sons - Edward, Jeremiah, William and Ezekiel - share and divide lands called "Faire<br />
Dealing" and "Hoge Stie"<br />
Daughters: Jane Pritchard and Elizabeth Pritchard each "a gold ring that was their<br />
mother's and is now in my house" more that their equal part<br />
Son: William - a negro girl Silve - first child of Silve to be given to Ezekiel
Son: Ezekiel Pritchard a double part of my estate and then the remainder to be equally<br />
divided among others<br />
Wants 3 youngest sons to live with Edward until they reach 21 - at 16 each to be given a<br />
share of corn and each a sow and piggs (NOTE: these sons not named)<br />
Edward Pritchard appointed Executor<br />
Witnesses: Lewis Griffin, William Edger, Richard Lain<br />
Note: Edward, afsd. gave notice to <strong>John</strong> eldest son of test. that probate of will would be<br />
at Cambridge.<br />
2) Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong> was born about 1694 in Apes Hill, Dorchester County,<br />
Maryland. He died in 1760 in Apes Hill, Dorchester County, Maryland. Edward<br />
married Rachel Wroughton or Wroton.<br />
Several land and court records relate to Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>, son of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>.<br />
The following list is not intended to be all inclusive.<br />
a. Made 4 March 1714, Recorded 9 March 1714, Folio 338, Isaac Jones and Mary<br />
his wife to Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong> land called "Ringwood" containing 50A more or less,<br />
Witnesses: Willm. Evans Jr., Timothy Macnamara.<br />
b. Taken 13 April 1732, Deposition and Returns, Folio 63, Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
petitions for a commission to perpetuate bounds between his land and "Northampton",<br />
Deposition of Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong> aged 51; Deposition of Mary Fisher aged 48).<br />
An abstract of the will of Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>, son of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, follows:(9)<br />
Brother: Lot Pritchet<br />
Edward Pritchet son of Lot Prichet<br />
Edward Prichet son of Phunback Prichet<br />
Evans Prichet son of <strong>John</strong> Prichet, deceased<br />
Henry Fisher son of Henry Fisher,Sen.<br />
<strong>John</strong> Macnemara,Sen.<br />
William Prichit son of Zebulon Prichet<br />
Jabus Prichet son of Phunback Prichet<br />
Thomas Prichet son of Phunback Prichet<br />
Mary Prichet daughter of Phunback Prichet<br />
Benjamin Todd son of Benjamin Todd<br />
Levin Prichet son of Phunback my lands on the Strates called "The Hope" cont. 70 acres<br />
plus part of "Addition to Hope", not to be morgaged out of the name of the Pritchet's<br />
Arthur Prichet son of Phunback a tract called "Ringwood" part of his now dwelling<br />
Plantation, plus part of "Pritchet's Meadow" cont. 40 acres and part of "Addition to<br />
Hope" that being a division between the two brothers, Levin and Arthur. In case of<br />
death of either or both with no male issue then land goes to Thomas Prichet son of<br />
Phunback<br />
Edward Prichet son of Edward Prichet deceased, money when he reaches 16<br />
Brother: Phunback Prichet<br />
Appoints Phunback, Levin, and Arthur Exect.<br />
Witnesses: Robert Scott, Shadrack Fallen, Levin Fallen<br />
3) <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, son of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, was born about 1692 in Dorchester<br />
County, Maryland. <strong>John</strong> married Rachel Wroughton who was born about 1712 in<br />
Dorchester County, Maryland. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> died before 14 Oct 1760.
Several land and court records mention a <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> who should be the son of<br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>:<br />
a. Maryland Calendar of Wills, Volume 5, Pearson (Person), Richard, Sr., planter,<br />
Dorchester Co., 24th Mch., 1728; 15th July, 1737. To son Noah and hrs., real estate<br />
including dwelling plantation “Bunsbury,” nr. Hungar R.; sd. son dying without issue<br />
sd. lande to dau Mary and hrs. Test: Lewis Griffin, Sr., Michael Todd, Sr., James Edgar,<br />
Sr. 30 Oct. 1731. Michael Todd, Sr., and James Edgar, Sr., being dec'd., above will is<br />
ratified by testator. Test: Evans <strong>Pritchett</strong>, Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong>, <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>. 21. 773.<br />
b. Recorded 4 Sept 1732, Folio 72, A division of land for Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>, <strong>John</strong><br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong>, Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong> and Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong>, Only parts mentioned by name for<br />
Lott - part of "Edenberg" and "Horslydown" one containing 100A. and the other 50A.<br />
4) Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong> was born about 1698 in Dorchester County, Maryland. He<br />
died 1769 in Dorchester County, Maryland. Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong> married a lady whose<br />
name is not known. Several land and court records mention Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong>.<br />
a. Made 6 May 1732, Recorded 16 June 1732, Folio 478, Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>, <strong>John</strong><br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong>, Funback <strong>Pritchett</strong> and Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong> to Richard Woodland land called<br />
"Adenburg"("Edenborough") containing 2A, Witnesses: Thos. Stewart, Moses Nicolls.<br />
b. Made 17 Nov 1752, Recorded 17 Nov 1752, Folio 656, William Willey and<br />
Mary his wife to Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong> land called "The Irish Hope" on a creek called<br />
Tedious Creek - mentions line of "Timothy's Prevention"- containing 50A, Witnesses:<br />
<strong>John</strong> Jones, Thomas Mackeel.<br />
An abstract of the will of Phunback Prichett follows:(10)<br />
Son: Thomas Prichett land called "The Hope" plus 5 pounds money<br />
Son: Zebulon Prichett land called "The Irish Hope" and "Addition to Irish Hope" and<br />
land called "Timothy's Prevention"<br />
Son: Jabus Prichett land called "Apes Hill" whereon I now dwell<br />
Daughter: Rachel Willin 5 pounds plus 1 feather bed and furiture<br />
Son: Edward 5 pounds and no more<br />
SON: Arthur 5 pounds and no more<br />
Daughter: Elizabeth Goutee 1 Guinea Gold<br />
Grandson: Thomas Wingate 5 shillings<br />
Gives remainder of estate after wife's 3rds to Jabus Prichet, Zebulon Prichet, Jane<br />
Prichet and Kesiah Prichet his children<br />
Appoints Jabus Executor or if necessary Zebulon Prichett<br />
Witnesses: Robert Scott, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Robert Scott, Jr.<br />
5) Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong> was born about 1695 in Dorchester County, Maryland. He died<br />
March 27, 1777, in Caroline County, Maryland. Lott married Ann whose last not is<br />
nknown. They had a son, Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>, who was born about 1735 in Dorchester<br />
County, Maryland. Several land records mention Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong> as well as the will of his<br />
brother, Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>. See will of Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong> in Appendix Two.<br />
a. Recorded 4 Sept 1732, Folio 72, A division of Land, A division of land for<br />
Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>, <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong> and Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong>, Only parts<br />
mentioned by name for Lott - part of "Edenberg" and "Horslydown" one containing<br />
100A. and the other 50A.<br />
b. Made 6 May 1732, Recorded 16 June 1732, Folio 478, Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>, <strong>John</strong>
<strong>Pritchett</strong>, Funback <strong>Pritchett</strong> and Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong> to Richard Woodland land called<br />
"Adenburg"("Edenborough") containing 2A, Witnesses: Thos. Stewart, Moses Nicolls.<br />
6) Phillis <strong>Pritchett</strong> - no information is known about Phillis <strong>Pritchett</strong>.<br />
7) Mary <strong>Pritchett</strong> was born about 1683, and died after August 5, 1763. A<br />
marriage record indicates Mary <strong>Pritchett</strong> married an Alexander Fisher in 1718. (Mary,<br />
dau. of <strong>John</strong> and Abigail, m. by 1718, Alexander Fisher, and 2nd, Petegrew Saldsbury<br />
(17 MWB:322; MDAD 1:108; and MDTP 24:136, 250, 437).) Another source indicates,<br />
"She married Henry Fisher before December 19, 1711.(11) Henry Fisher was born about<br />
1671/2. Henry died in 1766 in Dorchester County, Maryland."<br />
Several depositions related to the boundaries of land tracts were given by a Mary<br />
Fisher, daughter of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> and the sister of Zebulon and Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>. These<br />
depositions indicate Mary <strong>Pritchett</strong> Fisher was born about 1683 or 1684.<br />
a. A deposition was given 13 April 1732 by Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong>, aged 51, and Mary<br />
Fisher, aged 18, on behalf of Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong> for a commission to perpetuate bounds<br />
between his land and a tract named "Northampton".<br />
b. Folio 247; Commission to establish bounds of "Northampton" - petitioned for<br />
by Richard Woodland; Dated 11 June 1745; Depositions taken 24 Aug. 1745; Recorded<br />
10 Nov. 1745; Henry Lake Jun. age 46; In a deposition of Thomas Whitely mentions<br />
about 24 years ago talking to Henry Lakes Sen. now deceased and Mary Lakes,<br />
Henry's wife she now deceased etc.; Deposition of Mary Fisher age 62 said <strong>John</strong><br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong> her father showed her the tree about 49 years ago she also heard him tell her<br />
brothers not to cut it down.<br />
8) Jane <strong>Pritchett</strong> married Robert Lake before 3 Mar 1711 in Dorchester County,<br />
Maryland.(12) Robert Lake was a son of Henry Lake and Mary Cooke. He was born 23<br />
February 1688 in Somerset County, Maryland, and he died in 1717 in Dorchester<br />
County, Maryland. She married second Timothy McNamara. Timothy McNamara was<br />
a son of Timothy McNamara and Sarah Prout. He was born 1683, and died 1757 in<br />
Dorchester County, Maryland.<br />
The "Lake" area is still known as such today and apparently is in the area of<br />
Maryland near the cities of Lakesville, Crapo, Toddville, Wingate, and perhaps Golden<br />
Hill.(POI) (Jane, dau. of <strong>John</strong> and Abigail <strong>Pritchett</strong> of DO co., m. 1711, Robert Leake,<br />
and 2nd, Timothy Macnamara (MWB 17:322; MDTP 24:308).)<br />
One court record mentions Jane MacNamara and it indicates she was nearest of<br />
kin to Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong>. A land record for the sale of land to Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong> was<br />
witnessed by Timothy MacNamara.<br />
a. Liber 103, Folio 207; Taken 29 Jan. 1770 Presented 7 Feb. 1770 by Jabus<br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong>, Exec. Inventory of Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong> Appraisors: Robert Scott, William<br />
Dean Nearest of Kin: Jean (X) Macnamara, Arthur <strong>Pritchett</strong> Creditors: Arthur <strong>Pritchett</strong>,<br />
Thomas (X) <strong>Pritchett</strong> Total: £ 472 - 10 – 3.<br />
b. Made 4 March 1714, Recorded 9 March 1714, Folio 338, Isaac Jones and Mary<br />
his wife to Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong> land called "Ringwood" containing 50A more or less,<br />
Witnesses: Willm. Evans Jr., Timothy Macnamara.<br />
9) Margery <strong>Pritchett</strong> - no information is known about Margery <strong>Pritchett</strong>.<br />
Children (<strong>Pritchett</strong>), born in Dorchester County, Maryland:
i. Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
ii. Edward Prtichett, died 1760 or 1761<br />
iii. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
iv. Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
v. Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong>, married Ann ______, died 1777<br />
vi. Phillis <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
vii. Mary <strong>Pritchett</strong>, married ______ Fisher<br />
viii. Jane <strong>Pritchett</strong>, married Robert Leake (or Lake)<br />
ix. Margery <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
REFERENCES<br />
1. Maryland Calendar of Wills, Volume 5, <strong>Pritchett</strong>, <strong>John</strong>, chymist, Dorchester Co.,<br />
19th Dec., 1711; 3rd Mch., 1711. To son Zebulon and hrs., “Apes Hill,” where he is<br />
now living. To other 4 sons, viz. Edward, <strong>John</strong>, Funbeck and Lott, residue of afsd.<br />
tract, “Hope,” “Horsey Down” and “Edenborough” equally. No part of sd. lands to be<br />
sold except to one another; personal estate. 3 youngest child., viz. Funbeck, Margery<br />
and Lott, to be maintained out of estate until of age at 16. To daus. Mary Fisher, Jane<br />
Leake and Margery, personalty. To wife Abigall, her thirds. Dau. Phillis to be<br />
maintained by wife and have 5s. Exs.: Sons Edward and <strong>John</strong>. Overseer: Son Zebulon.<br />
Test: Michaell Todd, Thomas Pryer (Prier), Isabell Anderson.* 17, 32; also see<br />
Ancestry.com, OneWorldTree.<br />
2. <strong>Pritchett</strong> Family by Henry Downes Cranor, Maryland Historical Magazine, volume 6,<br />
(1911), pages 70-75.<br />
3. From Dorchester County to Baltimore, Maryland, Selections are from Laura (<strong>Pritchett</strong>)<br />
Leineman's 1963 "<strong>Pritchett</strong> Family History".<br />
4. Early Dorchester County History by C. W. Mowbray and Maurice Rimpo, page 31.<br />
5. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, Abstract of Last Will and Testament, Made 19 Dec. 1712, Filed 3 March<br />
1712/13, Recorded Aug. 1723, Liber 17 Folio 322.<br />
6. Maryland Calendar of Wills - William Evans, father of Rachell Evans, wife of Zebulon<br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong>. Evans, William, planter, Dorchester Co.,19th Feb., 1721-2; 2nd Oct., 1725. To<br />
wife Mary, extx., entire estate, excepting 50 A. of “Lightwood Swamp” to son William.<br />
To all children, viz. son William and daus. Rachell <strong>Pritchett</strong>, Katherine Phillips, Jane<br />
and Hannah, 1s. each. Test: Michael Todd, William Jones (Joanes), Sarah Jones (Joanes).<br />
18, 401.<br />
7. Taken 13 April 1732, Deposition and Returns, Folio 63, Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong> petitions for<br />
a commission to perpetuate bounds between his land and "Northampton", Deposition<br />
of Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong> aged 51; Deposition of Mary Fisher aged 48).<br />
8. Abstract of Last Will and Testament, Made 9 July 1740, Filed 13 March 1741/42, Liber<br />
22 Folio 441.<br />
9. The will of Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>, Abstract of Last Will and Testament, Made 21 Oct. 1760,
Filed 6 Feb. 1761, Liber 31, Folio 301.<br />
10. Will of Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong>, Maryland Prerogative Court, Book 37, Liber Wd2, Sheet<br />
406, Maryland State Archives, MSA Sm16, Roll No. Sr4431 Written: August 26, 1769,<br />
Recorded: November 17, 1769.<br />
11. Mary, dau. of <strong>John</strong> and Abigail, m. by 1718, Alexander Fisher, and 2nd, Petegrew<br />
Saldsbury (17 MWB:322; MDAD 1:108; and MDTP 24:136, 250, 437).<br />
12. Jane, dau. of <strong>John</strong> and Abigail <strong>Pritchett</strong> of DO co., m. 1711, Robert Leake, and 2nd,<br />
Timothy Macnamara (MWB 17:322; MDTP 24:308).<br />
APPENDIX NUMBER ONE<br />
From Dorchester County to Baltimore, Maryland<br />
Selections are from Laura (<strong>Pritchett</strong>) Leineman's 1963 "<strong>Pritchett</strong> Family History"<br />
"The progenitor of the Dorchester County, Maryland, <strong>Pritchett</strong> Family was one<br />
Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, who according to The Early Settlers list, found in The Land Office of<br />
Maryland, came into the Province of Maryland, in 1670, as “a Gentleman Adventurer.”<br />
The Colonists of Maryland were divided into six classes. The first class was termed<br />
“Gentleman Adventurers”. These were persons who transported themselves, at their<br />
own expense, often bringing with them servants. For each person transported, the<br />
person transporting them received 50 acres of land. In the list of passengers arriving at<br />
the same time with Dr. <strong>Pritchett</strong>, was one William <strong>Pritchett</strong> Jr. perhaps the brother of<br />
Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>, also Dr. Daniel Jenefer, who assigned his claim for 150 acres of land,<br />
for transporting three persons into the Province of Maryland, to Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>."<br />
“On July 19, 1670, came <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> of Talbot County and proved right to 50<br />
acres of land for transporting himself into this Province to inhabit. Warrant then issued<br />
in the name of the said <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> for 50 acres of land due him for consideration<br />
aforesaid". True copy taken from Liber 12, folio 592, Land Office of Maryland."<br />
"Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> when he first came to Dorchester County, to live, he made the<br />
beautiful plantation 'Apes Hill' his home. Later, when his son Zebulon married he gave<br />
Zebulon 'Apes Hill' and he moved to his adjoining plantation 'The Hope'. These two<br />
plantations adjoining each other, on the Upper Straights of Hungar [Honga] River,<br />
almost out to the Chesapeake Bay, are still two of the finest locations in Dorchester<br />
County. Both of these properties are today owned by wealthy people who use them in<br />
Winter as gunning shores, and in Summer, as Summer homes. Both of these plantations<br />
remained in the <strong>Pritchett</strong> family for over 225 years, being entailed by their first owner<br />
Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>. There is much tradition that has been handed down from one<br />
generation to another, how when Dr. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> first came to Dorchester County,<br />
that he was kind to the Indians, and administered to their needs, as well as the white<br />
man, and the Indians respected him and his family. To honor one of these old Indian<br />
Chiefs, it is said he named one of his sons 'Phunback'. Whether this tradition is true, we<br />
do not know, however we do know that he did name one of his sons 'Phunback'."
APPENDIX NUMBER TWO<br />
Copied in part from <strong>Pritchett</strong> Family, by Henry Downes Cranor, Maryland<br />
Historical Magazine, volume 6, (1911), pages 70-75.<br />
The <strong>Pritchett</strong> or Prichard family appears to have been of considerable antiquity<br />
in Wales, having an unbroken male descent from the Princes between Wye and Severn,<br />
a dynasty that lasted from Caradoc Vraich Vrais, A. D. 520 to the death of Bleddyn the<br />
last Prince, in 1190 (Cabrian Journal). The Genealogist, N. S., Vol. 8.<br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>(1) (Chemist), the progenitor of the Dorchester county branch, was<br />
in Maryland in 1669 as is shown by the following records of land grants, rent rolls and<br />
wills. He was probably the son of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> who was a witness to a receipt given by<br />
Margaret Brent, January 21, 1647 (Md. Arch., 4, 449), but as yet positive proof is lacking.<br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> the witness, died intestate in 1657. (Ibid., 10, 552.)<br />
In 1669 <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>(1) bought land called "Apes Hill" at mouth of Hunger<br />
river, Dorchester county, containing 50 acres for 3000 pounds of tobacco. (Land Records<br />
Dorchester county. Old Book No. 3, p. 156.)<br />
In 1697 <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> (Chymist) purchased land from William Hopper, 50 acres<br />
more or less by patent, and another tract called Longacre and Bettys Chance, containing<br />
110 acrres on Charles Creek, another from Ferguson, Ship Carpenter, all that part called<br />
Edinborough containing 100 acres (ibid.)<br />
"This indenture made Eight day of June 1710, <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> with Abigail his wife<br />
of the County of Dorchester in the province of Maryland of the one part and Henry<br />
Lake, Blacksmith of the other part, in same county. Witnesseth that the said <strong>John</strong> and<br />
Abigail <strong>Pritchett</strong> for and in consideration of the sum of six thousand pounds of Tobacco<br />
to them paid in hand for parcel of Land being partly belonging to a tract of Land called<br />
Longacre and partly to a tract of land called Bettys Chance. Beginniing at a marked<br />
white oak standing near the head of Charles Creek being the bounded tree of the land<br />
of Richard Kendall and running from thence south west eight perches to a marked oak<br />
standing by Hunger River running from thence up the river bounded therewith Two<br />
hundred and eighty seven perhces to the head of a small creek running up by a point<br />
commonly called Long Point and from thence north east to Charles Creek and from<br />
thence running up the Creek bounded therewith two hundred and Eighty seven<br />
perhces to the first marked post containing one hundred and ten acres (110)."<br />
Signed <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
Abigail X <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
(Ibid., Old Book, No. 6.)<br />
The following entries may be found in the Rent Roll book of Dorchester and<br />
Somerset Counties, in the possession of Maryland Historical Society.<br />
"50 Acres. Rent 0-2-0. Apes Hill surveyed 10 March 1672 for Richard Mockins the<br />
upper side of the Straights of Hunger River. Possest by <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> A 16 by seven<br />
Downward.<br />
" 70 Acres. Rent 0-2-9. The Hope surveyed 17 Nov. 1677 for Timothy MacNamara<br />
on the east side Hungor River by the upper straights in possession of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>.
"150 Acres. Rent 0-4-5. Longacre surveyed 13 Aug. 1678 for Andrew Jusloy on the<br />
east side of Hungor river the west side of Charles Creek sold to <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> by Henry<br />
Lack but not yet made over.<br />
"50 Acres. Rent 0-6-0. Horseley down surveyed 28th Dec. 1679 for George<br />
Hopper on the south side of North East branch of Charles Creek in possession of <strong>John</strong><br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong>.<br />
"50 Acres. Rent 0-2-0. Ringwood surveyed 20th Feby. 1680 for <strong>John</strong> Pritchard on<br />
the north side of a small Bay called Rohoby Bay.<br />
"100 Acres 0-4-0 qt. rent Ebenborough surveyed 29th April 1682 for George<br />
Ferguson on the West side of fox Creek in Ash Comos Marsh in possession of <strong>John</strong><br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong>."<br />
The date of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>'s death is uncertain. His will made in 1711 and<br />
probated in 1723, bears the following note: "The above will was found in August 1723<br />
among some papers and ordered to be recorded by the Court at Annapolis, A. A. Co.,<br />
Md." The will mentions the following nine chidren by name and devises "Apes Hill,"<br />
"Horsey Doron" [Horseley Down?], "Edinborough," and "Hope." To his wife Abigail he<br />
left her thirds only.<br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong>(1) and Abigail, his wife, had issue:-<br />
i. Zebulon <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
ii. Edward Prtichett, died 1760 or 1761<br />
iii. <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
iv. Phunback <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
v. Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong>,(2) married Ann _____, died 1777<br />
vi. Phillis <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
vii. Mary <strong>Pritchett</strong>, married Henry Fisher.<br />
viii. Jane <strong>Pritchett</strong>, married _____ Leake (or Lake)<br />
ix. Margery <strong>Pritchett</strong><br />
Zebulon, the oldest son, having received the home plantation "Apes Hill," the other sons<br />
divided the real property as required by the will, the division being recorded in Old<br />
Book No. 9, at Cambridge, Md. Lott <strong>Pritchett</strong>'s part included two tracts "Donbar" and<br />
"Holydown" [Horsely Down?].<br />
Edward <strong>Pritchett</strong>'s will, made October 21st, 1760, probated February 6, 1761, is<br />
as follows:<br />
To brother Lot <strong>Pritchett</strong> 8 pistoles and 1 English Guinea to Edward the son of<br />
Lot; to Edward, son of Plumback, 8 pistoles; to Evans Pritchet, 1 five pistole piece; to<br />
Henry Fisher, son of Henry Fisher, 1 four pistole piece; to William Prichet, son of<br />
Zebulon, 3 English Guineas and one Buckaneer Gunn; to Jabes Pritchet, son of<br />
Plumback, one pistole; to Thomas Prichet, son of Plumback, one English Guinea; to<br />
Benjamin Todd, son of Benjamin Todd, one English Guinea; to Levin Prichet, son of<br />
Plumback, a tract of Land called the Hope Lying to the southward of bounded pine<br />
Tree not to be sold or mortgaged out of the name Prichet; to Arthur, son of Plumback, a<br />
tract of land called Ringwood being a part of my now dwelling plantation, also a tract<br />
of land called Prichets Meadow containing 40 acres also part of the tract of land called<br />
the Addition to the Hope that lyeth to the northward of the bounded pine, being the<br />
devision between the two brothers Levin and Arthur and the heirs of their body--in case
of their death without male issues these lands to go to Thomas Prichet ye son of<br />
Plumback and to his heirs; to Edward Prichet, son of Edward, deceased, 2 Guineas to be<br />
paid when he is 16; all not before mentioned to brother Plumback and his 2 sons Levin<br />
and Arthur, in case one should die Jabes to have one equal part. Executors Plumback<br />
and two sons Levin and Arthur.<br />
In 1743 Lot <strong>Pritchett</strong>, Planter, purchased a tract of land called Northampton (L. R.<br />
Old book No. 14); and in 1747 he purchased from <strong>John</strong> Stafford a tract called "Stafford's<br />
Oughtlett," containing one hundred acres. (L. R. Old book No. 14, p. 176.)<br />
Abstract of Lot Pritchet's will made February 18, 1775, probated March 27,<br />
1777.<br />
"I give and bequeath to my son <strong>John</strong> <strong>Pritchett</strong> one tract of land called Canterbury<br />
Contain ninety-seven acres of land more or less, likewise one tract of land called<br />
<strong>Pritchett</strong>'s Desire contain Ten acres . . . . part of a tract called Robin Hood . . . .<br />
"I give and bequeath to my son Edward Prichett part of a hundred acres of land<br />
called Robin Hood, likewise one hundred acres of Land more or less part of a Tract of<br />
land called Staffords Outlott to him and his heirs forever. likewise one mare colt named<br />
Fly.<br />
"My will and desire is that my wife Ann <strong>Pritchett</strong> shall have the use of my<br />
dwelling plantation during her life, likewise all my movable estate during hr life, and<br />
after her death to be equally divided between all my children."