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From: "Jerry L. Clark" <>
Subject: [MDSTMARY-L] John Clarke/George Dent
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 23:32:54 -0700


Dear List,


I hope Carol Wyatt doesn't mind if I post what she found recently



Jerry; Have you seen all the Rent Roll listing in Charles Co. MD. 1753?

There are several different references to Clarks Purchase but
How about this one, it is referenced in the Lands not in the Debt Book of
1753:

Clarks, Purchase, 500 acres. Surveyed Mar 1, 1665 for John Clark on the
north side of the Main fresh of Mattawoman Cr.
Paid for by George Dent

Carol Wyatt



I have for some time been of the impression that John Clarke son of
Robert Clarke the Surveyor, might possibly have married Ann Dent. I
also have studied Phillip Lynes and it may also be possible that he
married Ann the widow of John Clarke.

If you review my page on Phillip Lynes you may see the same things I
do, a great deal of connection with the Dent Family. and when ever
Clarke's Purchase in Charles County, Maryland is mentioned there are
dents in attendance or Phillip Lynes.


Naturally nothing real obvious that can prove the theory, Not yet anyways.



Charles County Land Records
Folio 178 Indenture, 2 Jan 1706
From: Philip Lynes of Charles County, Gent., and his wife Ann
to: William Harbert of Charles County, Gent.
the Right Honorable Cecillius, Lord Baron of Baltimore granted at the
City of St. Mary's on 22 Sept. 1665 unto John Clarke a tract of Land
called Clarke's Purchase lying in Charles County on the North side of
the Main Fresh run at the head of Mattawoman and Thomas's Creek;
commonly known as Nattingee containing 500 Acres; 9 Jan. 1681 John
Clarke signed over this original grant to his brother, Thomas Clarke;
10 Jan. 1681 Thomas Clark in open court in Charles County sold the
land to John Godshall of Charles County; 8 Jun. 1683 John Godshall
sold the land to Philip Lynes recorded in Charles County records; for
120 L Philip and Ann Lynes now sell the 500 Acres of Clarke's
Inheritance now lying in Prince George's County.
Signed Philip Lynes.
Witnessed: John Connlee and Charles James
Memorandum: 2 Jan 1706/7 Ann Lynes examined in Charles County by
above witnesses Certification: the two mentioned gentleman
subscribers to this endorsement on this deed are two of her Magesties
Justices of Charles County; signed by E. Howard, Clerk
Vide ye alienation in folio 226



Charles County Land Records, Volume III page 132
Liber F # 2, page 69
11 8ber 1715; Recorded at request of John Fendall, carpenter:
11 Jul 1715; Indenture from John Clark of St. Mary's Co., to John
Fendall, Gent.; for 2,000 # tobacco; a parcel of land called St.
Lawrence's Spring on west side of Wicomico River; bounded by Bayne
Branch and land of William Marsh; containing 100 acres; /s/ John
Clarke; wit. ___itt Hoskins, George Dent, Goody Carter, endorsed 16
Jul 1715 by John Clark

George Dent on Document with John Clarke.



Abstracts of Charles County Maryland Court and Land Records, Volume
II 1665-1695
Liber P page 30
12 Sep 1688; Indenture from Robert Clarke, Planter, to Philip Lyne; 2000#
tobacco; a parcel called Small Hopes on the main fresh of Wicomico River;
containing 100 acres; also parcel called Purchase adjoining a parcel laid
out for Henry Mor called Small Hopes; also 50 acres formerly surveyed by
Richard Edelen for Robert Clarke; joining 600 acres formerly laid out for
George Goodrich; /s/ Robert Clarke (mark); wit. Cleborne Lomax, Ralph Shaw,
Peter Dent.


Peter Dent on document above with Philip Lynes.

My question is why would George Dent pay for Clarke's Purchase unless
John Clarke married Ann Dent? Why would Phllip Lynes be on documents
concerning Clarke's Purchase and on Documents with Robert Clarke the
Surveyors Children unless he married the widow of John Clarke. and
Why would Practically ever document Philip Lynes is on there is a
Dent present.


I still have the suspicion even If I can't prove it.

sure like to have some other views on what you might see. Please
visit my web page on Phillip Lynes.

http://users.mstar2.net/clark4/lynes.htm




Liber Z page 112

Recorded at request of William Dent:
10 Jun 1704; Indenture from Philip Lynes, Gent. to William Dent; on
behalf of himself and Philip Dent his infant son, Godson of Philip
Lynes; for 10s; in trust for Philip Lynes during his natural life and
for William Dent during his natural life and then to Philip Dent; a
parcel of land called Roseberry of 280 acres; bounded by land laid
out for
Verlinda Stone and Samuel Parker; also 500 acres laid out 5 feb 1666
for George Harris; then to James and Robert Little page 7 Sep 1668;
purchased by Lyne; suit pending in Chancery Court over moiety of this
land; /s/ Philip Lynes; wit. Thomas Dent, Samuel Luckett, Jr.; ack.
13 Jun 1704 in open court by Philip Lynes; Mary and William Dent paid
alienation for 787 acres of land on Western Shore for use of James
Heath, farmer



Abstracts of Charles County Maryland Court and Land Records, Volume III

Liber C #2, Page 72

9 Oct 1707; Indenture From Philip Lynes to Thomas Dent, Gent.; for
love and affection and 5s; Thomas Dent, heir of Philip Dent his
brother a minor dec'd son of William Dent, Gent.; Two adjacent tracts
at the head of Burdicts Creek called Roseberry of 287 acres, the
other patented in the name of George Harris for 500 acrescalled
Esston Hills; /s/ Philip Lynes; Thomas Dent; wit. Anthony Neale,
Henry Darnall, Edward Diggs, 16 Oct 1707 Philip Lynes ack. deed;
Thomas Dent paid consideration money; Philip Lynes; wit. W. Bladen,
R. Bennett



Abstracts of Charles County Maryland Court and Land Records,Volume III


Liber C #2, Page 75

10 Oct 1707; Indenture From Philip Lynes, Esq. and Thomas Dent,
Gent., heir of Philip Dent, his brother, dec'd s/o William Dent,
Gent., John Contee, Esq.; by indenture 10 June 1707 between Philip
Lynes and William Dent on behalf of himself and Philip Dent, his
infant son; a trust regarding land in above indenture; /s/ Philip
Lynes, Thomas Dent, John Contee; wit. Anthony Neale, Henry Darnall,
Jr., Edward Diggs; Annapolis 10 Oct 1707; Philip Lynes, Esq. and
Thomas Dent ack. deed; 10 Oct1707 John Contee paid consideration and
purchase money; /s/ Thomas Dent; wit. Phill Lloyd, W.Bladen; 11 oct
1707 rents afsd. land for one peppercorn annually to Phill. Lynes,
for 99 years in the case the said Philip Lynes shall so long live;.
wit. same as above.


Phillip Lynes associates with every known relative of Robert Clarke
the Surveyor and his children.





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