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| architect and builder birthplace per "Candace M. Wagner" <wagner182@worldnet.att.net> who cited Nancy Leake Flack <nanflack@metro.net> 10-7-98 ----------------------- "Richard Edelen (1671-1760) was the oldest surviving son of Richard and Elizabeth (Banton) Edelen, the immigrants4. Rather than become a planter, as did his brothers, he pursued the occupation of "carpenter", which in that day meant architect, contractor, and builder. Most likely he prospered in this endeavor, as evidenced by his numerous land transactions recorded in Maryland deed records. According to reference (ref 7), at least two examples of his craftsmanship still exist. "St. Richard's Manor" near present-day Pateuxant River Naval Air Station is reported to have been built by Richard Edelen for Luke Gardiner in the late 1600s or early 1700s. "Riverview", which overlooks the Potomac near St. Clements Island, is believed to be another example of his work (see Places). Photographs from reference 8 show both houses are well preserved to this day. Henry W. Newman lists numerous land transactions conducted by Richard Edelen in Charles, Prince George's, and St. Mary's Counties in his book Charles County Gentry (ref 4). At least eighteen transactions are recorded in deeds between 1687 and 1760. In the year 1753 he paid quit rents (rent paid by freeman for the use of land as required by feudal custom) on a total of 1,630 acres in the three counties. The following is a summary of land holdings for which an approximate location has been determined (ref 9). In 1714, he purchased from Luke and Anne Gardiner of Prince George's County, "Frankland" adjoining "Dublin", just north of the town of Piscataway and straddling the Tinkers Creek (see map in Places). Other purchases in Prince George's County near Piscataway were "Friendship" in 1687 and "Irving" in 1714, lying about 5 and 8 miles north of Piscataway respectively (near present-day Andrews Air Force Base). In 1718, he purchased from John Baptist Boarman of Charles County, the 635-acre property known as "Lanterman", lying on the north side of the run into Zakiah Swamp (named for the Zachia Indian tribe that lived in the area). Although I have not been able to determine its exact location, this site was probably located just north of Bryantown, Maryland. Today the southern portion of Zekiah Swamp is a protected natural environment area. Richard Edelen is believed to have had three wives. The first was Sarah Hagan, daughter of Thomas and Mary Hagan of Charles County. Sarah and Richard were married prior to 1713, and, since she lived at least until 1727, is believed to be the mother of most of his children. His second wife was reported to be Ann Neale, daughter of Raphael Neale. His third wife, and widow, was Anne Gardiner (c. 1689- 1765), daughter of Ignatius and Sophia Craycroft, and widow of Luke Gardiner mentioned above. Eight children of Richard Edelen have been verified (ref 4, 29, 31): Richard Edelen married Margaret Neale, daughter of Lord Neale of Wooleston Manor Mary Edelen married Benjamin Neale (Lord of Wooleston Manor?) Philip Edelen married Jane Gardiner* Edward Edelen married Susannah Wathen Thomas Edelen married Mary Blandford Winifred Edelen married William Boarman _____ Edelen married Bennett Neale Jane Edelen married Thomas James Boarman *they were step-brother & sister since Jane was the daughter of Anne Gardiner, Richard Edelen's third wife. In 1760, the son Philip Edelen was deeded the 635 acre plantation "Lanterman" in Charles County , on which he resided. Richard Edelen died shortly thereafter (ref 4). His will provided for his widow Anne their dwelling plantation "Assington" lying on the east side of Zekiah Swamp and located in the vicinity of the "Great Beaver Dam". Several of his children and grandchildren were provided with land in St. Mary's, Charles, and Prince George's Counties. A tantalizing portion of the will of Richard Edelen reads as follows (ref 10): "To Rev. George Hunter and his successors, in function or office, one acre of land part of a tract called St. Thomas near Newport in Charles Co., it being our family burying place and whereon our chapel now stands." I plan to search for this site on my next trip to Southern Maryland, as this may be the burial location of several Edelen ancestors." Chris Edelen http://www.ghgcorp.com/edelen/People1.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sarah Hagoe ? The Mudd Family, p. 518 1673 per one source, but if parents married 1676, couldn't be 1673. birthplace per "Candace M. Wagner" <wagner182@worldnet.att.net> who cited Nancy Leake Flack <nanflack@metro.net> 10-7-98 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Birth Date Mudd Family, 2d 1540 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Modified 3 Dec 2000 | Created 5 Sep 2005 by Charles Lee Mudd, Jr. using Reunion for Mac |