Jesse Fooks
- Born: Abt 1747, Worcester Co., MD
- Marriage (1): Leah Dennis
- Died: Bef 20 May 1807, Worcester Co., MD
Jesse Fooks is listed on the 1783 tax list for Worcester County, Jesse Fooks was listed in Wicomico Hundred with 620 acres of Duncastle, 126 acres of Addition to Exp., 2 horses, 10 black cattle and his family consisted of six males and two females.
Jesse Fooks had surveyed and patented for him the following lands in Worcester Co.:
"Lottery" on Jan 24 1785 for 25 acres
"Standfast" on Jan 26 1785 for 1316 acres
"Slim Chance" on Sep 9 1788 for 62.5 acres
"Addition to Hog Quarter" on Oct 19 1790 for 179 acres
Jesse Fookes of Worcester County, planter, made his will Oct 6 1802 and it was proven on May 20 1807, devising to daughter Rachel one horse, one cow and calf, one bed and furniture and four sheep; son Charles one sett of blacksmith's tools, one bed and furniture and five sheep; son Seth one yoke of oxen and one horse; son James Fookes whole and sole executor; witnesses Michael Jackson, Benjamin Fookes, Eben Rook (WoW-MH4:72).
Jesse married Leah Dennis, daughter of Benjamin Dennis and Unknown. (Leah Dennis died before 06 Oct 1802 in Worcester Co., MD.)
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