Capt. Edward Hammond

It looks as if Edward Hammond and Jane (Woodhave) Griffin had adulterous relations that had Jane to bear three children.

In the Northampton County, Virginia, records, he was variously shown as Edw'd Hamond, age 26 in Apr 1673; as age 27 in Feb 1673/74 and as age 41 in May 1689 when he was of Somerset Co, MD.

In 1654 Northampton County, Virginia, was the year that Edward Hamond, as son-and-heir of Marke Hamond had repatented (Whitelaw) N66 (between Bridgetown & Marionville). In 1663 Richard Jacob (N68) had married Mary, the widow of Marke Hamond, and although the title to this land was already in the name of Edward, Jacob left it to Edward Hamond in his will. In 1664, Edward and Anne Hamond exchanged with Arthur Upshur for 700 acres (A3).

On 17 Mar 1669/70 Richard Kellam and Edward Hammond differed over a small tract of land lying between them at Matchepungo in VA. At the court's proposal, Hammond chose John Stokely and Kellam chose Nathaniel Bradford to determine the value of the work done on the land; Kellam would pay that sum to Hammond, who was to transfer ownership to Kellam. If they did not agree, the order was void, and the first prosecutor would pay the charges. If they agreed, the court charges could be shared equally.

On Nov 18 1671, Accomack County, Virginia, we see in the records where, in Apr 1670 Wm. Taylor had a judgement against Edw'd Hammond for 1462 lbs tobacco, which was not satisfied. Ordered that the judgement by revived with Hammond paying the costs. On 18 Nov 1671 Edw'd Hammond confessed that he took and rode a horse belonging to Wm. Taylor without permission. Ordered that the sheriff take Hammond into custody till he posted security for good behavior and paid court costs.

Accomack County, Virginia, Court Records: On 19 Dec 1671 Sarah Turner was presented by the grand jury for adultery. On 20 Jan 1671/72 Sarah Turner was presented by the grand jury for committing adultery. She confessed "her sorrow and repentance," and in hopes of her reformation, the court ordered her taken into custody till she gave security for her behavior. Edwd. Hamond agreed to pay her fine and post a bond to save the parish from supporting her bastard child; he was ordered to post security and pay all court charges. On 29 Jan 1671/72 it was recorded that Sarah Turner petitioned the court: Sarah had been summoned to court, and should have appeared "with humble penitence and hearty contrition for her breach both of the laws of God and man through the deceitful allusions and persuasions of the Devil," but did not appear because of "extraordinary sickness and weakness of body." She implored the court's compassion on her present condition and asked that the "severity of the law may not be imposed on your truly sorrowful petitioner." She would pay the fine and "nevermore offend in like manner, but shall make her constant prayers to Almighty God for mercy and forgiveness for her crimes past. And the father of this her shame will secure the parish from any charge thereby arising." Then on 19 Nov 1672 at the petition of Sarah Turner, she was released from her bond for good behavior; she paid court charges. On 20 Jan 1671/72 Sarah Turner was presented by the grand jury for committing adultery. She confessed "her sorrow and repentance," and in hopes of her reformation, the court ordered her taken into custody till she gave security for her behavior. Edwd. Hamond agreed to pay her fine and post a bond to save the parish from supporting her bastard child; he was ordered to post security and pay all court charges.

Edward Hammond emigrated to Maryland in 1677 and is recorded as transporting himself, Ann, his wife, John, Edward, Marke, & Mary, his children, & Geo. Stinton, Wm. Thomas, Laurence Gibson, & Ann Meares.

On Oct 1 1681, Edward Hammon had the 700s tract SHAFTSBURY surveyed in old Somerset Co., MD. In the modern day, this lies in Worcester Co. just outside the SE corner of Wicomico. On Aug 19 1684, Hammond, planter, purchased the 400a tract SHERBORN from Matthew/Hannah (he, a merchant) Scarborough

May 1689 Court; Somerset Co, Maryland: Deposition of Edward Hamond of Somerset County, Maryland, aged about 41 years: About nine years ago in September, Hamond went fishing; going ashore about the middle of the west side of Gingoteage Island, he saw near the shore a house about 15 feet long built on posts. A piece of ground near the house had been cleared and enclosed in a bush fence. Several Indians that used to hunt cockles in the area were in the house; they were gathering the corn growing there and roasting the ears. Hamond also saw trees, either apple or peach, flourishing there. He stayed at the house that night, and while there, inquired who had built the house and cleared the land. He was told that Thomas Welburne had done it and that Toby Bull had built the house. Hamond further noted that the Indian corn growing there had tall stalks. Signed and sworn before Edm. Scarburgh on 15 May 1689, by Edward (EH) Hammond. Recorded 3 October 1689.

Jun 12 1691; Somerset Co., Maryland Court Records: Edward: Hammond: plt. Somerset County: Vs. Bryan: Peart of this County, Smith was attached to answer unto Contra. Edmund:Hammond of y same County Planter in an accon of detinue. ---------- Bryan: Peart: Deft. And whereupon the plt by James:Sangster his Attorney Comes and Sayes that the --------- Said plt did bargain and Sell a Certain Plantation to Matthew:Scarbrough of this County Mercht. and upon ye plts removall from the sd Plantation did leave one Milstone. Att the sd Plantation not having Opportunity of transporting the same, which sd Plantation is now in the posession of the Said: deft. Peart who unjustly and malitiously deteineth the sd Milstone, and the further to endamnifie and defraud the plt of the same, hath put it for a block to Support a tobacco house therewith whereby the plt sayes he is damnified and hath losse to the value of twelve hundred pounds of tobacco, and hereupon brings this Suite &c. Ja: Sa pr Quer. pled. Jno. Doe, Rich: Roe, Plea. viz. Edward: Hamond: Plt And the deft saith that the plt hath no right to the sd Milstone and thereupon Bryan: Peart. Deft puts himself upon the Country. Edward: Jones and the plt replyes & saith that the deft deteineth the sd Milstone wch is the property
of the plt. J: Sa: // Issue joynd & referred to a Jury. / verte.

Nov 14 1691, Somerset Co, Maryland Court Records: Edward Hammond and John Franklin each agree to deliver one cow and calf to John Hammond for the benefit of his daughter Rhodiah Hammond. If Rhodiah dies before reaching age of majority, then livestock passes to her sister Ann Hammond. The agreement was witnessed by William Ffassett and Peter Dent. (NOTE: Edward Hammond is the father of John Hammond (thus the father-in-law of Elizabeth Fassett). John Franklin is married to Rhodiah (Lambertson) Fassett (thus the step-father of Elizabeth Fassett). John Hammond is the wife of Elizabeth Fassett. Rhodiah Hammond is named after her grandmother, Rhodiah (Lambertson) Fassett Franklin. Ann Hammond is named after her grandmother, Ann (Smith) Hammond. William Fassett is the brother of Elizabeth Fassett.)

In 1696, he is shown as Edward Hamond, on a list of Military Officers of Somerset County to King William and Queen Mary.

In Feb 1696/97, Somerset County was divided into 4 parishes, the one named Snow Hill Parish, consisting of Bogettenorton & Mattapany Hundreds, and is shown to have the following Vestrymen: Matt: Scarborough, Wm. Round, John Franklin, Thomas Pointer, Thomas Selby and Edward Hamond. (NOTE: Of these, Torrence in his book "Old Somerset" shows Scarborough and Hammond families were Church of England and Round and Franklin families were Presbyterian.)

On Mar 31 1703, Capt. Edward Hammond, planter, purchased Lots 23, 24 and 25 in Snow Hill Town from John Webb, planter. He sold these on May 11 1713 to Thomas Slingoe. (SoLR-GI:062 and CD:910)

On Mar 12 1705/06, in Somerset Co., Maryland, Edward Hammond was indicted by Somerset County grand jury for "unlawfully Cohabiting and Committing fowle and abseen [sic] Accons in bed with Jane Griffen wife of Enoch Griffen." Convicted by the same jury. But, 1707/08, we find Edward Hammond's suit where he "hath unlawfully entertained and cohabited with one Jane Griffin the wife of Enoch Griffin late of this county to dishonor of almighty God the evil example of others and against the peace of our Sovereign Lady the Queen her crown and dignity ..." Acquitted" (SoJ).

On Aug 14 1707, Somerset Co., Maryland; In the August Court of 1707 in the case of Her Majesty vs. Capt Edward Hammond, he was indicted for that he the said Capt. Edward Hammond the fear of God before his eyes not having but being seduced by the instigation of the devil the good laws of this province against fornication and adultery not regarding at All Hallows Parish in 1706 and at diverse other times after admonition to him given with force and arms doth unlawfully cohabit with and frequent the company of one Jane Griffin wife of Enoch Griffin.The same court he was also incited for not keeping holy the Lords day commonly called Sunday by being drunk and several other vitiate lewd and debauched actions in dishonor of Almighty God on the first day of October in 1704 and other times. Hammond was acquitted of both charges (JR1707/8:14-15).

On Mar 5 1707/08, we find a deed of gift: I, Edward Hammon, for love and affection that I, Edward Hammon, do bear unto Ann Griffin, daughter of Jane Griffin of Somerset County, give to Ann Griffin 250 acres of land on northernmost side of Pocomoke, where formerly Robert Lewis(?) lived and one Lot in Snow Hill Town, and one Negro girl Betty aged about 5 years, and one Negro aged about 15 months named Willim, and 6 cows and calves (described cattle mark), and 4 two-year old heifers (described cattle mark), and a Ram, 2 new feather beds, rugs, blankets, sheets, curtains and numerous other household items, and a sloop. But if she dies without issue lawfully begotten of her own body, then to return to said Edward Hammon Senr or his heirs. Signed Mar 5 1707/8 by Edward (his EH mark) Hammon. Witt: Benj. Burton & Upshur King. Recorded Jun 22 1708. (SoLR-CD:127)

In the Nov 1711, Somerset Co. Court, the Grand Jury indicted Capt. Edward Hammond for providng for Jane Griffin of All Hallows Parish she being deemed a lude woman and forewarned to the contrary by the Church Wardens; Mr. John Purnell informer, evidences Benjamin Burton and Walter Reed. In March Court 1710/11, Capt. Edward Hammond of Pocotenorton Hundred in All Hallows Parsh was tried for fornication and adultery as he did provide for and entertain one Jane Griffin wife of Enoch Griffin being deemed and reputed to be a Lewed woman notwithstanding he had been legally forewarned and admonished not to provide for nor frequent her company. Capt Edward Hammond came into court and pled guilty. (JR 1709/11:430, 450-451).

On Jan 27 1712/13, Hammond executed a deed of gift as follows: I, Edward Hammond Senr of Allhallows Parish in Somerset County, for divers good and valuable consideration, but more especially for and in consideration of the parental respect, tender care, ardent love, love and affection which I have always borne and do now bare unto my son, Edward Hammond, I do now put in writing under my hand and seal this deed of gift declaring . . . for comfortable substance and further well being of my said son, his heirs & assigns and in all respects to be as powerful and equal force, effect & virtue as any will or testament that by me could be made and put in writing for further demonstration of my true meaning and fatherly love and benevolence I have given, granted . . . to my said son Edward Hammon 300 acres of land to bind on a certain parcel of land which I have already given to Anne Griffin, quantity of 200 acres, then taking such breadth that with a line parallel to the aforesaid bounds as shall contain 300 acres which the aforesaid plantation to have and to hold the said 300 acres of land & plantation. Signed on 27 January 1712/13 by Edward (his EH mark) Hammon. Witt: Thomas Purnell & Robt. Perrie. On 27 Jan 1712/13 came Edward Hammon Senr and acknowledged before us, John Franklin & Samll Hopkins, that the within deed of gift is his free act and deed. Recorded Apr 28 1713.

On Jun 8 1713, another deed of gift is found for the other borne children: Edward Hammond deeded to Oliver Griffin, Ann Griffin and Ammie Griffin for the love and affection he had for the children of Jane Griffin, dec'd: to Oliver to have one gray mare branded E H and one cow and calf marked with Hammond's mark and four ewes and lambs marked, one feather bed and furniture and two guns; to Anne Griffin a horse which is to remain in the custody of Hammond's son Edward until she arrives at age 18 and to Ammie all the cattle in Hammond's mark, one mark branded with the letter A and also two feather beds and furniture, two silver spoons and a mortar, table and chest; the rest of Hammond's pewter to be divided among them (SoLR-IKL:091).

Jul 7 1718, In his will Edward Hammon Sr. gave to Hester, daughter of Catharine Diall. To Oliver Griffin, Anne Griffin & Catharine Diall. To grandsons John and Edward, sons of Edward. To grandson William Bowen. To daughter Mary Bowen. To Hannah, daughter of Denis Diall. Residue to Anne and Oliver Griffin, equally. Extr Denis Driskell & Anne Griffin. Witt: John Truitt, John Jones & Benjamin Burton. It was probated in Somerset on Sep 4 1718.

A final accounting of his estate was filed Jul 13 1725 in Somerset Co, Maryland: The admin account of Edward Hammond (first filed Jun 15 1719) was valued at £194.9.11. Appraisers (1st set): Isaac Brittingham & John Dennis. Appraisers (2nd set): Samuel Powell & John Dennis. Creditors: John Burbauge. Next of kin: William Bowens & Mary Bowens. Executrix: (name not given), dead for 4 years. Admr/Extr: Moses Driskall. (NOTE: Moses Driskall was the son of Dennis Driskall who was one of the joint Extrs with Anne Griffin of the estate of Edward Hammond Sr. Dennis Driskall died before 9 Nov 1721, naming a son Moses in his will of 27 Jan 1720/21. Moses Driskall submitted admin. accounts for both Edward Hammond and his father Dennis Driskall on the same date, Jul 13 1725).

Edward married Sarah Kellam. (Sarah Kellam was born about 1649 in VA.)

Edward next married Anne Smith, daughter of John Smith and (?) (?). (Anne Smith was born about 1648 in Accomack Co., VA and died before 1710 in Somerset Co., MD.)

Edward next married Jane Woodhave, daughter of William Woodhave and Anne (?). (Jane Woodhave was born about 1675 and died in 1712-1713 in Somerset Co., MD.)

Edward next married Elizabeth (?) about 1710 in Somerset Co., MD.