April 1720, Maryland

Typical old manor house in Southern Maryland, built before 1720, since demolished.

1720- Robert Cole, husband of Elizabeth Tant, has died at the age of 34 at St. Clement's Manor in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

Will of Robert Cole

 St Mary's Co., 3rd Mar 1719-20; Apr., 1720.

To son John and hrs., dwelling plantation; personalty.
To son Robert and hrs., "Cole's Purchase," at head of Choptank Bay; personalty.
To dau. Mary and hrs., "Pearewales"; personalty.
To wife Eliza., personalty, and with child. residue of estate, equally.

Exs.: Wife Eliza and Bro. Edward.

Test: George Jenkens, Cuthbert Sawell (Seawell, Sewell) and Vitus Herbert
 
(Robert Cole is my first cousin 9 times removed. Our common ancestors are Robert Cole & Rebecca Gill.)