Will of Francis Wyne, Gentleman

Charles County, Maryland

Written November 14, 1861 – Probated March 6, 1681/82

Being sick in body, he bequeaths to:

1.  Henry Wyne – son (now living in London), to have the 1 moiety or 1/2 of a parcel of land formerly called “Greland’s Close” and also the 1/2 or 1 moiety of a parcel of land formerly called “Angell’s Choice” and the 1 moiety or 1/2 of a parcel of land called “Pinwell’s Close” lying and being at Prithly in Northamptonshire in England.

2.  Elizabeth Wyne – daughter – to have the other 1/2 of the parcels of land or moieties aforesaid.

3.  John Wyne – son – should either Henry or Elizabeth die without heirs, then the lands above listed are to be divided equally between John and the survivor and should both die without heirs, then to have the whole of the above named lands.  To have all that parcel of land lying and being at Port Tobacco in Charles County containing 300 acres and 3 parcels of land more, lying at Port Tobacco called “Wassell” containing 200 acres of land, “London” containing 100 acres and the other called “Blackscotch” containing 100 acres of land, and also to have a parcel of land lying and being at Nanjemy called “Glower’s Point” containing 100 acres of land and also to have a parcel of land lying in Charles County formerly called “Prikley” containing 200 acres of land, and also to have 3 parcels of land lying at the head of the Wicomico River called “Burton” containing 90 acres, “Scidmore’s Adventure” containing 37 acres and another called “Susquehanna” containing 37 acres.  Also to have Negro man “Conger” and Negro woman “Black Nan”.

4.  Elizabeth Wyne – wife – to have one third part of the lands or any of those given to John being which ever one she likes best.  To have the remainder of the estate not already bequeathed, and named executrix of the will.

Witnesses:  George Graves, Robert Price, Cleborne Lomax

The testator signed the will in his own hand.

The oath of appraisers was administered to Thomas Clipham and John Stanning.