Mary (?)
- Born: Abt 1755, Somerset Co., MD
- Marriage (1): Thomas Whayland about 1773
- Died: Bef 20 Jan 1818, Somerset Co., MD
In the Federal Direct Tax of 1798, Mary Whayland is listed as owner/occupant of a house and land at Lowes Point in Wicomico Hundred. She has a dwelling house of wood 30x20, 1 story, 7 windows finished plain, kitchen 16x14, milk house brick 8x8, lumber house 16x14, poultry house 10x12. 80 perches; $200. She has 16 acres of land as well; $80. She is indicated to own 3 slaves of which 2 are of taxable age (13-49).
In the 1800 Census, she is head of household with 01000-00101-03 in Wicomico Hundred next to William Whayland.
Mary Whayland left a will written Sep 14 1811 and probated Jan 20 1818 in Somerset Co., MD where she makes the following provisions:
- After my decease, my two negroes Bridget and Hope to be freed. Since Bridget is over age 45, negro boy Hope shall be freed to care for her.
- the residue of my estate to son Joseph "should he return" except one cow that I give to daughter Rebecca Whayland. If Joseph should not return, then residue should go to grandchildren George Stevens Kibble, Hetty Kibble, Robert Kibble; Thomas Whayland, son of William Thomas Whayland; W. Botham and Levin D. Botham; and Joseph Whayland Malone.
- son William to be executor
Witnesses: Tubman Lowes, George Kibble, Polly Kibble (SoProbate-loose papers - copy on FamilySearch.com) (Also SoAA-JP5:054 for her account)
Mary married Thomas Whayland, son of William* Whayland and Jane (?), about 1773. (Thomas Whayland was born about 1750 in MD and died before 08 Feb 1797 in Somerset Co., MD.)
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