Severn* Hitch

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This connection is uncertain however, it seems to fit circumstantially. There is the given name Severn/Sovereign that runs down this line. However, William Hitch does not list a Severn Hitch in his will. We know Severn traveled much during the Revolution so he may have been a traveler and not around when William died or maybe he was older and self-sufficient at the time of his father's death. He may even have been a generation older and son of William of Adam, brother of this proposed parent but, then he would probably have showed up in the tax lists of the period. Probability of this placement being correct is only 65-75% until more records can be found.

The first notation found for Severn Hitch in the records is on Dec 28 1774 when Severn Hitch, along with Thomas Hitch witnessed a Bill of Sale involving Joshua Hitch. (SoLR-F:273) In the Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety Jul 7 to Dec 31 1776, Severn Hitch is mentioned as follows: "Treasurer of the Eastern Shore to pay QrMaster Mr. Severn Hitch £750 for the use of Col. George Dashiell" In the Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety Mar 20 1777 to Mar 28 1778 Severn Hitch was again mentioned, as follows: "Western Shore Treasurer" paid him "£3.7.6 for the amount of his account". He was mentioned later when it states that he successfully delivered soldiers and blankets to Dashiell.

On Jun 1 1776, Severn Hitch is listed as a Quartermaster (Battalion supply officer) in 1st Battalion for Washington County, Maryland. On Jul 24 1778, for the inventory of Sarah Hitch made by Elias Hitch and valued at £30.18.1, next-of-kin for Sarah Hitch were indicated as Francis Lank and Thomas Hitch. Creditors listed were Severn Hitch and William Winder Jr. (SoW-1777/88:104)