Monday, September 21, 2009

1762 St. Mary's, Maryland

February 11, 1762- John Pike, son of Archibald and Lucy Pike, dies in St. Mary's, Maryland.

(John Pike is my 5th great grand uncle. Our common ancestors are Archibald Pike and Lucy. The Pike family surname is listed as Peake in many documents of the time.)

Will of John Pike:
Son: Archibald, 50 ac. "Ferney Branch" where I live. At death of wife, Kezia estate to be divided amongst children: Mary, Lucy, Ann, Mary Ann, and John Pike and if it proves my wife is with child, desire that child to share equally.
Exec: Wife, Kezia. Wit: Rodolphus and Mary Hackett, James Pike.

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