Eli Smullen
- Born: Abt 1767, Worcester Co., MD 1 2 3
- Marriage (1): Sarah Owens about 1792 in MD 1
- Died: Between 17 Apr 1826 and 11 May 1826, Worcester Co., MD
- Buried: May 1826, Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Rd., Worcester Co., MD
This Eli is practically guaranteed to be a son of Nathaniel Smullen - the question is, which Nathaniel Smullen? There is Nathaniel, s/o Randall Sr., born 1719 and there is, Nathaniel who was born c1741, s/o Randall Jr. The latter Nathaniel is the most likely candidate for father of Eli as we know that Randall Jr. very definitely drifted deep into Worcester Co., MD early while the rest of his family stuck close to their root lands in Somerset Co. around the land tracts "Unity Enlarged" and "Goshen."
Eli Smullen probably turned age 21 somewhere about the time he purchased his first land in 1789.
On Sep 2 1789 William Smullen, son of Nathaniel Smullen, sold to Eli Smullen 72 acres of "Duncastle" for £54 (WoLR-N:159). This William Smullen was a known son of the younger Nathaniel Smullen and it is likely that he was selling this land to his brother although that is not mentioned in the record itself. There is no doubt, the tract that Sarah and William Smullen purchased from Jesse Fooks in 1786, is the land that the Smullen Cemetery sits today that contains the earthly remains of Eli Smullen and his descendants (2020). The evidence that this Eli is son of the younger Nathaniel becomes very compelling and highly probable.
For the Jun 9 1809 Chancery Court we find: Joshua Duer vs. Spencer Owens, Jonathan Owens, Patty Owens, James Owens, Hulda Owens, Eben Owens, Eli Smullen and Sarah Smullen. WO. Estate of Peter Owens - Owens Chance, Owens Lot. Recorded (WoCR-81:890; Acc No 17,898-1548; MSA S512-1620). NEED TO VIEW THIS RECORD
Eli Smullen is in the 1810 Census listed in household with 11001-01010 in District 5, Worcester Co., MD. Zadock Ennis' will was dated Jul 15 1813 and probated Aug 10 1813 with witnesses Shepherd Johnson, Eli Smullen and Seth Fooks (WoW-MH:11). In 1820, Eli Smullen is listed in a household with 101201-00111 in District 5, Worcester Co., MD.
Eli Smullens' will was written Apr 17 1826 and proven May 11 1826 in Worcester Co. with the following provisions:
- To son Eli, 68.25a of land, part of tract "Duncastle", part of "Fockabus" (as fochebas) for 8.75a, and part of "Addition" at 9a.
- To beloved wife Sarah, all my real and personal estate for her widowhood
- At her death, all the personal estate be divided among his three sons (unnamed except Eli above).
Witnesses: Patrick Causey, Josiah Chatham, Charles Chatham (WoW-27:224)
Eli married Sarah Owens, daughter of Peter Owens and Sarah Ruark, about 1792 in MD.1 (Sarah Owens was born in 1770-1775 in MD,1 4 5 6 died in 1841-1849 in Worcester Co., MD and was buried in Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Rd., Worcester Co., MD.)
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