Philip Marvel 1
- Born: 30 Nov 1735, Somerset Co., MD
- Marriage (1): Comfort Rodney on 15 Jun 1751 in Somerset Co., MD
- Died: 04 May 1795-12 May 1795, Sussex Co., DE
Philip Marvel had the following land tracts surveyed and patented for him - all are located in modern day along US 113 about 2 miles NW of Millsboro, DE except Marvels Luck which is about 3 miles west of there:
SECOND CHOICE; Mar 13 1776 for 40a
THIS OR NONE; Mar 13 1776 for 44a
HIS RIGHT; Aug 21 1782, Dec 16 1801 for 136a
NETHER SPRINGS; Nov 4 1793, Aug 27 1794, for 74.4a
MARVELS LUCK; Nov 20 1793, Jun 15 1796, for 145a
Philip Marvel, planter, made his will on May 4 1795 and it was proven in Sussex Co., DE on May 12 1795 and makes the following provisions:
- To son Philip and that land and improves on which I now reside and adjacent land, reserving out wife Comfort's portion for her life or widowhood. Also, one yoke of oxen, one plow and harrow, and a bed and furniture.
- To sons Thomas, William, Aaron, 5 shillings each and no more
- To daughter Rhoda Butcher, 5 shillings
- Use of my negro girl Sue to may wife for her life and then to daughter Cloe?
- If wife should die before my son reaches age 18, he should have use of the lands without interference of a guardian
- Wife Comfort to be executrix (SxW-E:xx)
Philip married Comfort Rodney, daughter of William Rodney and Mary Hill, on 15 Jun 1751 in Somerset Co., MD. (Comfort Rodney was born on 28 Apr 1738 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 06 Jan 1801 in Sussex Co., DE.)
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