Category Archives: LOCATION

Colonel John Hynson

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Descent by Sea

John Hynson (about 1646-1705) — later known as Colonel John Hynson –was born into an English family that first immigrated to Virginia and later settled in Maryland in 1651.  He was the second born son among two brothers and two … Continue reading →

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Melchior Keener

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Descent by Sea

Melchior Keener (c. 1720-1798) was born in Saarbruken, Alsace Lorraine, France in 1720. Conditions were difficult due to wars and religious intolerance. At age 19, he emigrated by sea to York County, Pennsylvania in 1739. He was industrious and later … Continue reading →

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John Keener

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Descent by Sea

John Keener (c. 1755- ) was probably born Maryland or Pennsylvania.  Little is known about his life. His father was Melchoir Keener (1720-1798), a founder of Baltimore City.  John is not mentioned in his father’s will which suggests that he … Continue reading →

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William Clayton (1710-1740)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Descent by Sea

William Clayton (c. 1710-1740) was born about 1710 in Talbot County, Maryland and lived only thirty years but his only child Mary Clayton grew up to marry William Bordley carrying the Clayton Bordley name for generations to come. William Clayton … Continue reading →

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Francis Shepherd

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Descent by Sea

Francis Shepherd  (1646-1692) was born about 1646 probably in England and it is not definitely known when he first came to Maryland and to Talbot County.  He may have been the son of William Shepherd and Mary who came by … Continue reading →

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Edward Smith

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Descent by Sea

Edward Smith (-1700) was born probably in Penryn, Cornwall, England and he along with and brothers Robert Smith (1706/7) and Renatus Smith (-1719) probably arrived by sea about 1677.  Since it is known that Robert arrived as a free adult … Continue reading →

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Solomon Clayton

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Descent by Sea

Solomon Clayton (c. 1685-1739) was born 1685 in Maryland, probably in Queen Anne County. He became a successful landowner who held several political posts in the state.  His granddaughter married the Governor of Maryland 41 years after his death. His … Continue reading →

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William Clayton (1682-1728)

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Descent by Sea

William Clayton (1682-1728/9) was born about 1682, probably in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland.  He was the eldest son of Willam Clayton (c. 1655-1721). The identity of his mother is unknown but his stepmother was Joan (?-1730) who was the widow … Continue reading →

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William Clayton (1655-1721)

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Descent by Sea

William Clayton (c. 1655-1721) was born about 1655, probably in England.    He is the earliest known Clayton settling around the Eastern Shore of Maryland.   His name “Clayton” was used for many generations to come.  There is an earlier noted William … Continue reading →

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William Clayton Pre-1665

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Descent by Sea

This William Clayton (pre-1665) is enigmatic.  He is probably the father of William Clayton documented to be born about 1655 and the grandfather of William Clayton and Solomon Clayton who served in the Lower House of Maryland.  Each of these … Continue reading →

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