Benjamin Purnell
- Born: Abt 1730, Somerset Co., MD
- Marriage (1): Elizabeth Marshall
- Died: 10 Dec 1795-19 Jan 1796, Worcester Co., MD about age 65
Benjamin Purnell
WoW-JW18:235
10 Dec 179519 Jan 1796
To son Esme Purnell - all lands in Queponco Hundred. Also Negro man Jacob provided he pay to daughter Nancy Purnell 25 pounds. Also livestock
To son Benjamin Purnell - the above lands if Esme dies without heir. Also Negro boy Daniel
To daughter Polly Richardson - Negro girl Pleasant
To granddaughter Betsy Marshall Richardson - Negro girl Pleasant after Polly's decease.
To daughter Nancy Purnell - Negro woman Esther, livestock
To wife Sarah Purnell - all lands in the Indian Town. Rest of estate
To daughter Elizabeth Robins - Negro woman Simer
To son John Irving Purnell - all lands in the Indian Town after Sarah's decease
To son Elisha Purnell - all lands in the Indian Town if John should die without heir. Also Negro boy Eben
To daughter Peggy Spence Purnell - Negro girls Phillis and Grace
To granddaughters Patsy MeClemmey Robins and Susan Robins - Negro girl Dianah
Executor: Wife Sarah.
Witnesses: Philip Quinton, Hannah Bishop, Ann Glass.
Widow elects her thirds.
Benjamin married Elizabeth Marshall, daughter of Esme Marshall and Mary Nairn. (Elizabeth Marshall was born about 1747 in Worcester Co., MD and died before 1795 in Worcester Co., MD.)
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