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From: "Dobricky, John" <>
Subject: [MDSTMARY-L] RE:
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:22:05 -0500


As always, thanks!!!! And, yes, Linda, you are amazing. I have learned so much from everyone on this list--especially you--about how to research, tease out history, and communicate. Bravo! John D.
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From: Linda Reno [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 6:40 PM
To: Dobricky, John;
Subject: RE:


NAME: Francis Arthur ThompsonLIBER: JJ #1 FOLIO: 64
DATE OF WILL: 6/6/1778
DATE OF PROBATE: 6/27/1778

Sister: Ann Diana Joy, a negro girl named Eleanor for life and then to my
goddaughter, Ann Joy. The first child the negro named Eleanor has I give to
Ally Joy. In addition, I give her my chest for her life and then to her
daughter, Mary Ann Joy. She and her children are to have all of my
household furniture equally divided between them.

Cousin: Philip Joy, one heifer.

Cousin: Ann Leonard Joy, a couple of cider casks; a small pot; and one iron
pot rack.

Cousin: Mary Ann Joy, my bed and furniture and one iron pestle and pot
rack.

Cousin: Catherine Joy, one iron kettle; three chairs; and one cask.

Brother-in-Law: Athanasius Joy, my saddle and a parcel of land in Charles
County called "Battin's Clifts" during his life and then to his son, Philip
Joy.

Brother: Bennet Thompson, a parcel of land in Charles County called
"Hopewell". In case Bennet does not return from the war or in case of his
death, his legacy is to descend to Arthur Thompson and Philip Thompson
equally.

Brother: Arthur Thompson, a bond he executed to me for 100 pounds currency
dated 2/5/1777.

Brothers: Arthur Raphael Thompson, Philip Sebastian Thompson, and Bennet
Thompson, to inherit my land now in the possession of the heirs of John
Carberry equally divided. If Philip Sebastian Thompson does not return to
this continent or it appears he is not existing, his share is devised to
Arthur Raphael Thompson and Bennet Thompson. If Philip Sebastian Thompson
does not return to enjoy the devise bequeathed to him called "Hopewell", the
same is to devolve to my sister, Ann Diana Joy, and after her decease to my
cousin, Mary Ann Joy.

EXECUTOR(S): Athanasius Joy

WITNESSES: Philip Rorko, Raphael Thompson, Mary Thompson

-----Original Message-----
From: Dobricky, John [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 6:24 PM
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Hi again! Does anyone have access to the text of the will of Francis Arthur
Thompson (6/6/1778)? If you do, please post the text. Thanks so much!
John D.




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