Benjamin Melson
- Born: Abt 1704, Somerset Co., MD
- Marriage (1): Hannah Hammer
- Died: Between 13 Feb 1771 and 20 Jun 1771, Worcester Co., MD
 Notes:
Benjamin made a will on Feb 13 1771 and it was proven Jun 20 1771 at Worcester Co., MD. To son Joseph part of land "Poplar Ridge" on road from Broad Creek to Luestown. To son William 75 acres bought of Thomas Wingate, part of tract aforesaid. To son Jessee balance of tract Poplar Ridge. To daughter Hannow Dolby, Eby Johnson. Wife Hannow Extr. Witt: Robert Hopkins & Robert Parsons. (WoW-1769/83:62)
Benjamin Melson
MW 38:342 JW4:063
13 Feb 1771 20 Jun 1771
Sussex became Broad Creek Hundred
To son Joseph Melson - land on the north end of tract POPLAR RIDGE [So C#1915; So RR 45:014-1 = Wo; AM#1:081c + PL#8:569p]
To son William Melson - 75 ac that was bought from Thomas Wingate being part of tract POPLAR RIDGE
To son Jessy Melson - remainder of POPLAR RIDGE whereon the dwelling house stands
To daughter Eby Johnson - one shilling.
To daughter Hannon Dolby - one shilling.
To wife - movable estate for widowhood
Executor: wife Hannon and son Joseph Melson
Witnesses: Robert Hopkins, Robert Hopkins, Robert Parsons
Benjamin married Hannah Hammer. (Hannah Hammer was born about 1710 in Somerset Co., MD.)
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