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SPRY/SPRYE
Descendants of Christopher Spry
Generation 1
1. CHRISTOPHER1 SPRY was born before 1665 in England. He died about 1707 in Kent County, Maryland(?). He married Mary (Unknown) Brinson before 1685.
Notes for Christopher Spry:
2 April 1670: Came Robert Williams of Falmouth, Eng., and proved his right to 700 acres of land due him for transporting the persons following into the Province to inhabit (MD. Patent Liber 12:473)
Jacob Hairs Swire? Hassensen
Herrigue Mentson Hunning Bertleson
Thomas Anderson Lass Benilson
Hans Enderson CHRISTOPHER SPRY
Wm. Christenson Peter La Brittone
Hans Coterson Christopher Newham
H(?) Lawson Gillian Osmand
20 March 1693: The Talbot County Court issued an order to the Commissary of Talbot Co. appointing Thomas Smithson and Richard Carter to examine the accounts of Richard Pearse who has commenced his suit against Christopher Sprye; elsewhere Pearse is called Commander, and Bryan Rogers
was the owner of a ship and was the employer of Pearse. (Md Land Records Liber 7:103) RICHARD PEARCE, servant, was transported c.1649 (C sites MD. patent Liber 3:22). A Richard Perce was transported c. 1664 (C cites Md. Patent Liber 7:506). Another Richard Peers was transported c.1676 (C cites Md Patent LIBER 15:380).
20 March 1693: Richard Pearse, commander, sues Christopher Sprye; the suit mentions Thomas Sprye, servant of his brother Christopher Sprye, who was unjustly detained on Pearce's ship, employed for three months and his belongings sold (Tal. Co. Land Records, 7:103) 10 March 1695: Christopher Spry and wife Mary wit. the will of Thomas Book(er) of Tal. Co. ( Md. Cal. of Wills, 2:115).
28 June 1675: Know all men by these presents that I, Christopher Spry of St Marys County, for a valuable consideration to me paid in hand, have assigned and do hereby assign unto John Hall of the same county, all my right, title and interest of, in and to fifty acres of land to me due for my time of service performed in this Province...3 June 1675 (Md. patent Liber 18:338). ?s? Xtopher "signum" "CS"Spry 29 Jan. 1675 (/67):
Estate of John Hales inventoried, and valued at 5008 bd tobacco (Md. Inventories and Accounts, 1:399).
1675-1679: Christopher Spry "et ux., admx. of John Hales," involved in a lawsuit (Prov. Court Land Records, NN, folios 720,798,820).
Spry patented 200 acres called Spryley on 2 May 1687 in Talbot County. 9 June 1688: Peter Dod and wife Elizabeth conv. Christopher Sprye a tract called Dodington (Tal. Co. Land Records, 5:168)
On 2 January 1695, Spry witnessed the will of Michael Turbut of Talbot County: (Maryland Will book, Liber 7:144) On 10 Mar 1685, Christopher Spry and wife Mary witnessed the will of Thomas Booker of Talbot County (Maryland Will book: Liber: 7: 237)
Christopher died in Kent County, leaving a will dated 4 Aug 1706, proved 1 Sep 1707. His daughter Jane was to have 100 acres Newtowne on Chester River. Daughters Elizabeth and Mary were to have personalty. Sons Thomas and Francis were to have the residue of Newtowne. Son John was to have the dwelling plantation after the decease of the testator's wife Mary, who was to have the dwelling plantation for life. His wife and son Thomas were to sell Spryley. Jeremiah Thomas Sr., Edward Elliott and Jeremiah Thomas, Jr., witnessed the will. (Maryland Will Book Liber: 12:173)
Christopher and Mary were the parents of:
Francis, Elizabeth, Jane, Mary, Thomas, John, Possibly William. (according to an article in the Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin, Spring 1996/1997, "The Spry Family," by Elsie Spry Davis and Robert Barnes)
(Editor's note: The following details the results of research regarding Christopher Spry that has been accomplished as indicated:
Donna Porter, Denver Colorado used a professional researcher in Maryland.
Sources Checked:
A. Maryland Calendar of Wills
B. Index of Province Court Land Records
C. Skordas, Early Settlers of Maryland, cites Md. patent liberrs
12:473 and 18:335
D.Index to Maryland Probate Records, 1634-1776
E. Archives of Maryland (all those volumes pertaining to years
1670-1707): vols 2,5,7,8,13,15,17,19,20,22,23,65,67,69,70 (needs to be
completed).
F. Hodges' Marriage References
G. Index to Testamentary Proceedings
H. Notes fromTalbot County Land Records
Allen Spry, Florence, Alabama, made the following comments regarding attempting to locate the area in England where Christopher originated:
Spryton, Devon,England is "The Spry Manor House ",aka "The Place" in St. Anthony-In-Roseland, Cornwall, just across from the River Fal on the Fal Estuary in SW Cornwall. Have communicated with them on several occasions over the years...but (their) Sprys did not migrate outside of England. There is a great "little" book written about this "Manor House" and church in Roseland that goes back to 16th Century.
I have discussed researching Robert Williams of Falmouth with several people in England and some professional genealogists in USA. ALL tend to agree that, that avenue would be the most timely and costly...but could result in some evidence. Again, the (2) most important factors should be the ship name and/or the POExit. From there, the audit trail would be easy to follow in determining place of origin, family information, occupation, etc."
Christopher Spry and Mary (Unknown) Brinson had the following children:
1.1. FRANCIS2 SPRY was born between 1685-1690 in Anne Arundel Co., MD. He died on 20 Nov 1741 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. He married Rebecca Unknown in 1705. She was born about 1690. She died after 04 Aug 1755 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.2. THOMAS SPRY SR. was born between 1685-1690 in MD. He died on 18 Apr 1746 in Talbot County, Maryland. He married ELIZABETH VALIENT. She was born about 1685 in MD. She died after 18 Apr 1746. He married EAVISS ??.
1.3. JANE SPRY was born about 1692 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
1.4. JOHN SPRY was born about 1693. He died before 1723. He married Catherine ? Unknown about 1713 in MD.
Notes for John Spry:
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John died by 1723 and may have married by 1713 Catherine (N), who married 2nd husband (N) Brown. He is probably the John Spry whose undated inventory was appraised by Joseph Earle and Tristram Thomas and valued a Pounds 30.16.10. Francis and Thomas Spry signed as next of kin (Maryland Inventories: Liber: 5:155)
1.5. ELIZABETH SPRY was born on 08 Dec 1694 in MD. She died on 23 Feb 1759 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She married Humphrey Wells Sr, son of Zorobabel Wells and Katherine Davenport on 11 Apr 1711 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He was born on 11 Dec 1680 in MD. He died on 02 Sep 1750 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.6. MARY SPRY was born about 1696 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
1.7. WILLIAM SPRY was born on 02 Mar 1702.
Notes for William Spry:
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William was possiby son of Christopher, b. 2 Feb 1701/02, bapt. 13 Jan 1702/03 in St. Michael's Parish (F. Edward Wright, "Eastern Shore Vital Records" (Westminster Family Line Publications) Liber 1:92)
Notes for Christopher Spry:
2 April 1670: Came Robert Williams of Falmouth, Eng., and proved his right to 700 acres of land due him for transporting the persons following into the Province to inhabit (MD. Patent Liber 12:473)
Jacob Hairs Swire? Hassensen
Herrigue Mentson Hunning Bertleson
Thomas Anderson Lass Benilson
Hans Enderson CHRISTOPHER SPRY
Wm. Christenson Peter La Brittone
Hans Coterson Christopher Newham
H(?) Lawson Gillian Osmand
20 March 1693: The Talbot County Court issued an order to the Commissary of Talbot Co. appointing Thomas Smithson and Richard Carter to examine the accounts of Richard Pearse who has commenced his suit against Christopher Sprye; elsewhere Pearse is called Commander, and Bryan Rogers
was the owner of a ship and was the employer of Pearse. (Md Land Records Liber 7:103) RICHARD PEARCE, servant, was transported c.1649 (C sites MD. patent Liber 3:22). A Richard Perce was transported c. 1664 (C cites Md. Patent Liber 7:506). Another Richard Peers was transported c.1676 (C cites Md Patent LIBER 15:380).
20 March 1693: Richard Pearse, commander, sues Christopher Sprye; the suit mentions Thomas Sprye, servant of his brother Christopher Sprye, who was unjustly detained on Pearce's ship, employed for three months and his belongings sold (Tal. Co. Land Records, 7:103) 10 March 1695: Christopher Spry and wife Mary wit. the will of Thomas Book(er) of Tal. Co. ( Md. Cal. of Wills, 2:115).
28 June 1675: Know all men by these presents that I, Christopher Spry of St Marys County, for a valuable consideration to me paid in hand, have assigned and do hereby assign unto John Hall of the same county, all my right, title and interest of, in and to fifty acres of land to me due for my time of service performed in this Province...3 June 1675 (Md. patent Liber 18:338). ?s? Xtopher "signum" "CS"Spry 29 Jan. 1675 (/67):
Estate of John Hales inventoried, and valued at 5008 bd tobacco (Md. Inventories and Accounts, 1:399).
1675-1679: Christopher Spry "et ux., admx. of John Hales," involved in a lawsuit (Prov. Court Land Records, NN, folios 720,798,820).
Spry patented 200 acres called Spryley on 2 May 1687 in Talbot County. 9 June 1688: Peter Dod and wife Elizabeth conv. Christopher Sprye a tract called Dodington (Tal. Co. Land Records, 5:168)
On 2 January 1695, Spry witnessed the will of Michael Turbut of Talbot County: (Maryland Will book, Liber 7:144) On 10 Mar 1685, Christopher Spry and wife Mary witnessed the will of Thomas Booker of Talbot County (Maryland Will book: Liber: 7: 237)
Christopher died in Kent County, leaving a will dated 4 Aug 1706, proved 1 Sep 1707. His daughter Jane was to have 100 acres Newtowne on Chester River. Daughters Elizabeth and Mary were to have personalty. Sons Thomas and Francis were to have the residue of Newtowne. Son John was to have the dwelling plantation after the decease of the testator's wife Mary, who was to have the dwelling plantation for life. His wife and son Thomas were to sell Spryley. Jeremiah Thomas Sr., Edward Elliott and Jeremiah Thomas, Jr., witnessed the will. (Maryland Will Book Liber: 12:173)
Christopher and Mary were the parents of:
Francis, Elizabeth, Jane, Mary, Thomas, John, Possibly William. (according to an article in the Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin, Spring 1996/1997, "The Spry Family," by Elsie Spry Davis and Robert Barnes)
(Editor's note: The following details the results of research regarding Christopher Spry that has been accomplished as indicated:
Donna Porter, Denver Colorado used a professional researcher in Maryland.
Sources Checked:
A. Maryland Calendar of Wills
B. Index of Province Court Land Records
C. Skordas, Early Settlers of Maryland, cites Md. patent liberrs
12:473 and 18:335
D.Index to Maryland Probate Records, 1634-1776
E. Archives of Maryland (all those volumes pertaining to years
1670-1707): vols 2,5,7,8,13,15,17,19,20,22,23,65,67,69,70 (needs to be
completed).
F. Hodges' Marriage References
G. Index to Testamentary Proceedings
H. Notes fromTalbot County Land Records
Allen Spry, Florence, Alabama, made the following comments regarding attempting to locate the area in England where Christopher originated:
Spryton, Devon,England is "The Spry Manor House ",aka "The Place" in St. Anthony-In-Roseland, Cornwall, just across from the River Fal on the Fal Estuary in SW Cornwall. Have communicated with them on several occasions over the years...but (their) Sprys did not migrate outside of England. There is a great "little" book written about this "Manor House" and church in Roseland that goes back to 16th Century.
I have discussed researching Robert Williams of Falmouth with several people in England and some professional genealogists in USA. ALL tend to agree that, that avenue would be the most timely and costly...but could result in some evidence. Again, the (2) most important factors should be the ship name and/or the POExit. From there, the audit trail would be easy to follow in determining place of origin, family information, occupation, etc."
Christopher Spry and Mary (Unknown) Brinson had the following children:
1.1. FRANCIS2 SPRY was born between 1685-1690 in Anne Arundel Co., MD. He died on 20 Nov 1741 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. He married Rebecca Unknown in 1705. She was born about 1690. She died after 04 Aug 1755 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.2. THOMAS SPRY SR. was born between 1685-1690 in MD. He died on 18 Apr 1746 in Talbot County, Maryland. He married ELIZABETH VALIENT. She was born about 1685 in MD. She died after 18 Apr 1746. He married EAVISS ??.
1.3. JANE SPRY was born about 1692 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
1.4. JOHN SPRY was born about 1693. He died before 1723. He married Catherine ? Unknown about 1713 in MD.
Notes for John Spry:
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John died by 1723 and may have married by 1713 Catherine (N), who married 2nd husband (N) Brown. He is probably the John Spry whose undated inventory was appraised by Joseph Earle and Tristram Thomas and valued a Pounds 30.16.10. Francis and Thomas Spry signed as next of kin (Maryland Inventories: Liber: 5:155)
1.5. ELIZABETH SPRY was born on 08 Dec 1694 in MD. She died on 23 Feb 1759 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She married Humphrey Wells Sr, son of Zorobabel Wells and Katherine Davenport on 11 Apr 1711 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He was born on 11 Dec 1680 in MD. He died on 02 Sep 1750 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.6. MARY SPRY was born about 1696 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
1.7. WILLIAM SPRY was born on 02 Mar 1702.
Notes for William Spry:
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William was possiby son of Christopher, b. 2 Feb 1701/02, bapt. 13 Jan 1702/03 in St. Michael's Parish (F. Edward Wright, "Eastern Shore Vital Records" (Westminster Family Line Publications) Liber 1:92)
Generation 2
1.1. FRANCIS2 SPRY (Christopher1) was born between 1685-1690 in Anne Arundel Co., MD. He died on 20 Nov 1741 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. He married Rebecca Unknown in 1705. She was born about 1690. She died after 04 Aug 1755 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
Notes for Francis Spry:
Francis will dated 17 Jan 1740, proved 23 Nov 1741 (possibly 23 Jan 1742),
proved 23 Nov 1741. Inventory filed 6 May 1742. He named his wife Rebecca,
sons Francis and Joseph (to have "Spry's Adventure), sons John and Thomas (to
have 140 acres "Friendship"), son Christopher (to have 708 acres
"Friendship"), son William, daughters Elisabeth Hartshorne, Rebecca Sutton,
Jane, Sarah, and Elisabeth. James Massey, Benkamin Coventon and Devenport
Wells witnessed the will.(Maryland Inventories Liber: 26:549)
Francis Spry died leaving a personal estate appraised on 3 Feb 1741 by James
Brown and William Scott and valued at pound 261.8.8, Caleb Esgatte and
Francis Rochester signed as creditors while Francis Spry and Eliza Hartshorne
signed as next of kin. Rebecca, John and William Spry filed the inventory on
6 May 1742. (Maryland Inventories Liber 26:549)
Maryland Hall of Records Queen Anne's County Original Wills Box 11 FId 23
Francis Spry
In the name of God, Amen, I, Francis Spry of Queen Anne's County in the
Province of Maryland, Planter, calling to mind the mortality of my body and
knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make this my last
wIll and testament, first and principally I bequeath my soul to Cod my Creator
and Redeemer and my body to the earth to be buried decently at the discretion
of my executrix and executor hereafter named, and as for the worldly goods
that it hath pleased God to bless me with I devise and dispose of them in
manner and form as follows viz:
I give and bequeath to Rebecca my Dearly Beloved Wife in Lieu of her thirds
of my lands, half my dwelling plantation and half my orchard where I now live
during my natural life.
I give to my two sons Francis Spry and Joseph Spry a tract of land called
Sprys Adventure to them and their male heirs and assigns forever to be
equally divided between them both and my son Francis to have the part where
he now lives.
If my said son Joseph Spry should die without such issue then I give his part
of the said tract of land to my said son Francis Spry, his male heirs and
assigns forever.
I give unto my two sons John Spry and Thomas 140 acres of land being part of
two tracts called Friendship to be laid cut by a South line 74 degree West,
to be equally divided between them both and John to have his part next to the
Branch, to them and their male assigns forever.
if my said son John Spry should die without such issue then I give his part
of the said two tracts of land to my said son Christopher Spry, his male
heirs and assigns forever.
I give to my son William Spry the other half of my dwelling plantation and
lands there unto belonging during his Mother's life.
I give to my said son William Spry, after his Mother's dower, all my whole
dwelling plantation with all the land I have of the said tracts called
Friendship to him and his male heirs and assigns forever,
if my son William Spry or my son Thomas Spry should die without issue then I
give his part of the aforesaid tracts of land to the survivor, his male heirs
and assigns forever, if both my sons William Spry and Thomas Spry aforesaid should die without
such issue, then I give both their parts of the aforesaid tracts of land
called Friendship to be divided equally amongst the rest of my male heirs.
I give to my beloved wife Rebecca, a horse the choice of all I have with a
saddle and bridle and house and service of my Negro girl called Lidia over
and above the third part of my movable estate during her natural
life.
I give to my son William after his Mothers' decease, the above mentioned
Negro girl called Lidia over and above his equal part of my movable estate.
I give to my said son William Spry a gun over and above his equal part of my
movable estate.
I give to my daughter Elizabeth Hartshorn one feather bed and furniture with
other movables which she already has got in possession and no more.
I give to my son Christopher Spry a feather bed and furniture with other
movables which he hath already got in his possession and no more of my
movable estate.
I give to my son Francis Spry a feather bed and furniture with other movables
which already got in his possession and no more of my movable estate.
I give to my daughter Rebecca Sutton one bed and furniture with other
movables which she hath already got in possession and no more.
I give and bequeath the remainder part of my movable estate after my just
debts are paid to be equally divided amongst the rest of my younger children,
John Spry, Wm Spry, Thos Spry, Jane Spry, Joseph Spry, and Elizabeth, should
die without lawful issue then I give his her or their parts to be equally
divided amongst the remaining part of my aforesaid children above mentioned.
My further will and desire is that none of my children may cut the timber of
each other's lands.
And lastly I constitute, ordain, and appoint Rebecca my beloved wife
Executrix and my sons John Spry and William Spry Executors of this my last
will and testament in witness wherof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this seventh day of January in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven
hundred forty.
Is! Francis Spry
Signed, sealed, pronounced and declared by the said Francis Spry as his last
Will and Testament in the Presence of the subscribers:
James Massey Proved 11/23/1741 Benjamin Covonton
Darvinport Welles
On 28 Nov 1716, Richard Tilghman conveyed 170 acres part "Friendship" to Francis Spry (Queen Anne's County Land Records, RTA:517) Spry patented two tracts of land in Queen Anne's County for himself: 150 acres called "Spry's Adventure," patented 1 May 1724 (Maryland Patent Liber (MPL), PL#6:49, IL#A:233) and 200 acres "Friendship," patented on 11 September 1726. (MPL PL#7:189, IL#B:154)
Notes for Rebecca Unknown:
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Rebecca Spry, who was the widow of Francis Spry and remarried, 1756, Robert Wharton, of Kenton, MD (now DE). (MD Bal Bk2/131, 1759)
Rebecca Unknown Spry Wharton of Queen Anne's County died 4 August 1755 when her estate was inventoried by William Pryor and Benjamin Gould and appraised at pound 49.3.7. Joseph Sprey (sic) and C. Comegys signed as creditors and Frances Spry and William Spry signed as next of kin. Christopher Spry filed the inventory on 23 Oct 1755 (Mryland Inventories Liber 61:74)
On 29 Aug 1759 her estate was distributed by Christopher Spry, administrator. Equal shares were paid to her six sons and five daughters: Elizabeth Hartshorne, Christopher the accountant, Francis Spry, Rebecca Sutton, John Spry, Thomas Spry, Williams Spry, Joseph Spry, Jane Massey, Sarah Knotts and Elizabeth Harris. The distribution names two daus. Elizabeth,: one Hartshore and one Harris. (Balances of Final Distributions: Liber: 2:131)
Francis Spry and Rebecca Unknown had the following children:
1.1.1. MARY3 SPRY was born between 1708-1710 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. She died before 29 Aug 1759. She married Richard Scotten on 14 Feb 1728 in Queen Anne's Co, MD; St Luke's Parish.
Notes for Mary Spry:
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Mary must have died young, as she was not named in the distribution of her mother's estate. (ed note: estimated death date must be incorrect)
1.1.2. ELIZABETH SPRY was born between 1710-1714 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. She married (1) BENJAMIN HARRIS about 1756 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She married (2) JOHN HARTSHORN on 19 Nov 1733 in MD. He was born in 1704. He died after 1750.
Notes for Elizabeth Spry:
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Elisabeth b. circle 1713 and married first: 19 Nov 1733, John Hartshorne (St. Lukes Parish, Queen Anne's County, pg 39)
1.1.3. REBECCA SPRY was born about 1713 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. She died before 04 Aug 1755 in Queen Anne Co, MD. She married (1) JAMES SUTTON on 09 Feb 1734 in Queen Anne's Co, MD; St Luke's Parish. She married (2) ROBERT WHARTON about 1742.
Notes for Rebecca Spry:
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Marriage to James Sutton (St. Lukes Parish, Queen Anne's County, pg. 40)
1.1.4. FRANCIS SPRY JR was born about 1717 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died in May 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Elizabeth Hackett, daughter of John Hackett on 30 Dec 1736 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
1.1.5. JOSEPH SPRY was born in 1717 in Queen Anne Co, MD. He died after 1759 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
1.1.6. JOHN SPRY was born about 1720 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Mary Massey, daughter of John Massey and Rachel Unknown on 11 Oct 1744 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
Notes for John Spry:
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John married 11 Oct 1744 to Mary Massey, daughter of John and Rachel. She is named as daugdhter Mary, wife of John Spry in the will, made 16 May 1755, of James Massey of Queen Annex's County (Maryland Will Book, Liber 30:743)
1.1.7. WILLIAM SPRY was born about 1721 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Ruth McConniken on 17 Dec 1743 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
1.1.8. JANE SPRY was born about 1722 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She married James Massey Jr., son of John Massey and Rachel Unknown on 27 Aug 1743 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.1.9. SARAH SPRY was born about 1726. She died about 1783. She married James Knotts Jr. on 01 Aug 1745 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
Notes for Sarah Spry:
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Knott, James Jr. married 1 Aug 1745, Sarah Spry, dtr. Rebecca Spry. (MD Bal Bk2/131 1759) and (Robert Barnes, Spry Sprouts)
1.1.10. THOMAS SPRY was born about 1723 in of Muskingum Co., OH. He married Catherine Wells, daughter of Zorobabel Wells and Mary Hollingsworth on 24 Dec 1747 in St Lukes Parish, Queen Anne's Co, MS. She was born in 1730.
1.1.11. CHRISTOPHER SPRY was born in 1715 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 04 Feb 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Mary Wells, daughter of Humphrey Wells Sr and Elizabeth Spry on 17 Apr 1735 in Churchill, Queen Anne's Co. MD. She was born about 1715 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died in 1777 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.1.12. ELIZABETH SPRY was born about 1714. She married BENJAMIN HARRIS. She married (2) JOHN HARTSHORN on 17 Apr 1735 in Queen Anne's Co. MD. He was born in 1704. He died after 1750.
1.2. THOMAS2 SPRY SR. (Christopher1) was born between 1685-1690 in MD. He died on 18 Apr 1746 in Talbot County, Maryland. He married ELIZABETH VALIENT. She was born about 1685 in MD. She died after 18 Apr 1746. He married EAVISS ??.
Notes for Thomas Spry Sr.:
Thomas left a tract of land called Dodington to his son Thomas. Also had a part of Newtowne (see Christopher, born 1665) bequeathed by his father.
Thomas seems to have married Elizabeth, sister of James Valiant whose will of 25 Oct 1732 named his sister Elizabeth Spry and cousins Elizabeth and Thomas Spry (Maryland Will Book. Liber: 20:506)
On 22 Oct 1706 Wiliam Redchester of the parts of Delaware Bay conveyed to Thomas Spry of Talbot County 120 acres called "Stevenson's Range." (Talbot County Land Records, Liber: 11:1) On 17 Aug 1709 Spry conveyed the tract to Robert Ungle, No wife consented. (Talbot County Land Records, Liber: 11:85)
On 23 March 1719 Thomas Spry of Talbot County7, son of Christopher Sprye, late of Queen Anne's County conveyed 200 acres "Spryley." The name of the purchases is not given. (Queen Anne"s County Land Records. Liber: l(J)/KB:4)
Thomas and "Eaviss" Spry signed the inventory of William Walker, carpenter, of Queen Anne's County, as next of kin, on 9 May 1924. (Maryland Inventories. Liber: 10: 132) It is possible that Eaviss was a second wife.
Thomas Spry died in Talbot County leaving a will dated 13 January 1741, proved 18 April 1746. He named his wife Elizabeth, and left the tract "Dodington" to his son Thomas. He also named his children Elizabeth and Christopher. John Sutton, Henry Robson, Sarah Vallient and John Smith were witnesses. (Maryland Will Book, Liber:24:392)
Robert Newcom and P. Denny appraised his personel estate on 22 May___at a value of pound 255.10.4. robert Morris (for Foster and Cunliffe and Sons) and Richard Feddeman signed as creditors, and Elizabeth Spry, Sr., and Elizabeth Spry, Jr., signed as next of kin., Christopher Spry filed the inventory on 13 February 1746. (Maryland Inventories: Liber: 34:119)
According to the Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin, "The Spry Family" Spring/Summer 1996/1997, by Elise Spry Davis and Robert Barnes. Thomas and Elizabeth had four children: Thomas, Christopher, Elizabeth and Judith.
Thomas Spry Sr. and Elizabeth Valient had the following children:
1.2.1. THOMAS3 SPRY JR. was born on 27 Mar 1702 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1745-1747 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married Elizabeth Hopkins, daughter of John Hopkins before 24 Jun 1742 in Maryland. She was born in 1700.
1.2.2. ABIGAIL SPRY was born on 11 Mar 1704. She died about 1741.
Notes for Abigail Spry:
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Baptized 11 Jun 1705,m St. Michael's Parish (not further identified)
1.2.3. JUDITH SPRY was born on 11 Mar 1705 in MD.
Notes for Judith Spry:
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Judith (may be Abigail as Thomas was credited with only four children), born 11 March, bapt. 11 Jun 1705, St. Michael's Parish (Wright, ESVR: 1:93)
Also "Spry Sprouts" has Abgail b. 11 mar 1704, d.c. 1741. Maryland papers has Judith b. 11 mar, bapt 11 june 1705.
1.2.4. CHRISTOPHER SPRY(E) was born before 1725. He died on 16 Jun 1767 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married Mary Hopkins, daughter of James Hopkins and Sarah Holmes before 1758.
1.2.5. ELIZABETH SPRY was born on 08 Dec 1730 in MD. She died between 18-24 Feb 1775 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Robert Lambdin, son of Daniel Lambdin and Judith Sands on 03 Dec 1748 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He was born between 1725-1726. He died on 18 Feb 1775 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.5. ELIZABETH2 SPRY (Christopher1) was born on 08 Dec 1694 in MD. She died on 23 Feb 1759 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She married Humphrey Wells Sr, son of Zorobabel Wells and Katherine Davenport on 11 Apr 1711 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He was born on 11 Dec 1680 in MD. He died on 02 Sep 1750 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
Notes for Elizabeth Spry:
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Elizabeth, born 8 Dec 1684 and married Humphrey Wells, Sr, on 11 Apr 1711. (Powell-Cleaves-Spry Bible in Delaware State Archives, Vol 887, p 170)
She may be the Elizabeth Spry who witnessed the will of William Hopkins of Talbot County on 28 Mar 1710; however, she would have been 16 at the time. ( Maryland Will Book, Liber 13:693)
Notes for Humphrey Wells Sr:
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Humphrey Wells as a planter and warehouse owner. He was a member of St. Luke's Parish Church io Queen Anne's County, Maryland which was the Church of England.
Except for mention in will Talbot Co., Humphrey is found in Q.V Co of St Andrew's Chapple Gent. His lands included BATH, BATH's ADDITION, CALEB'S LOT, CRUMP FANCY, RED LYON PT. PEARCE LAND, BACKIUDGE, THIEF KEEP OUT, WELLS, WELLS' CHANCE, WELLS' Park, and he owned Wells' Warehouse.
1711 With Geo Summerford he was surety for Carpenter Lillington. (Black Book)
1722 Aged 42 (Md Hist Mag 23)
1722 As Humphrey Welles - Justice. (Emory)
1726 He was on commission to divide St Paul's Parish (Arch 1)
1728 This year he witnessed for Thorn Wyatt and for Chas Lowden
1729 Vesteryman at St Luke's when it was cut off from St Paul's with Jas Gould. Wm Rateliff, Solomon Wright (£mory)
1729 As Justice he gave information re churches. (Arch38)
1732 As justice he fined Wm Montague for killing a deer. During the 1730's the famHy is found at St Luke's. Daughters of Humphrey were married there in 1734 and 1735, In 1736 a son Benjamin of Humphrey and Elizabeth was baptized and died in 1738; and in 1737 a daughter Margaret baptized. Note: The births of the two children raise a probeim since they seem too young for this Humphrey. Certainly this man had a wife Elizabeth (named in his will). His son Humphrey, also living in the neighborhood at this time, had a wife Sibella - or Isabella. Isabella might be given as Elizabeth of course; but Sibella's son Benjamin born 1737 was certainly alive later. Therefore, it seeems that the young children must be of this Humphrey and Elizabeth, and she no doubt a younger second wife. (DJP's Note: perhaps but yet it is possible she was not a second wife, research needs to be done on this aspect of the matter.)
1748 He witnessed deed of his brother Richard to his son (which mentioned his own adjoining land.)
1749 Tobacco Inspector at his landing...near church landing at Collins'Mill. (Arch 44 and 46)
(Probably the landing for tobacco inspection called 1750 of Humphrey Jr
-(Black Book)( and inherited by his son.)
1750 Will; witnessed by Wm Pryor, Wm Benton, Benj Gould. He names wife
Elizabeth, brother Richard, Children: George, Elizabeth (wife of Philip
Davis), Mary (Christopher Spry) and her children Humphrey and George,
Katherine ($ath.Cleaves) and chrn. He also names his daughter-in-law
Sibella mother of grandson John (widow of his son, Humphrey) and
Humphrey's sons Humphrey, Benjamin and John.
Marriage Notes for Humphrey Wells and Elizabeth Spry:
Powell-Cleaves-Spry Famfly Bible owned by Mn J.W. Powell, Harringlon,
Delaware and copy of same at Hall of Records, Dover, Delaware. Vol 87, page
170.
Humphrey Wells Sr and Elizabeth Spry had the following children:
1.5.1. ELIZABETH3 WELLS was born in Queen Anne's County, MD. She married Phillip Davis on 29 Dec 1734 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.5.2. ESTHER WELLS. She married Gideon Swift on 23 Feb 1744 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.5.3. MARGARET WELLS was born in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died on 11 Sep 1737 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.5.4. GEORGE WELLS. He died in 1769 in MD.
1.5.5. HUMPHREY WELLS was born about 1710 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He died in 1749 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He married Sybella Elbert, daughter of William Elbert and Francis Davis in 1735 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.5.6. CATHERINE WELLS was born on 04 Sep 1720 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died on 28 Jul 1781 in MD. She married Nathaniel Cleeves on 02 Dec 1738 in MD.
1.5.7. MARY WELLS was born about 1715 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died in 1777 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She married Christopher Spry, son of Francis Spry and Rebecca Unknown on 17 Apr 1735 in Churchill, Queen Anne's Co. MD. He was born in 1715 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 04 Feb 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
1.5.8. BENJAMIN WELLS was born on 02 Jan 1736 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD. He died on 27 Oct 1737 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
Notes for Francis Spry:
Francis will dated 17 Jan 1740, proved 23 Nov 1741 (possibly 23 Jan 1742),
proved 23 Nov 1741. Inventory filed 6 May 1742. He named his wife Rebecca,
sons Francis and Joseph (to have "Spry's Adventure), sons John and Thomas (to
have 140 acres "Friendship"), son Christopher (to have 708 acres
"Friendship"), son William, daughters Elisabeth Hartshorne, Rebecca Sutton,
Jane, Sarah, and Elisabeth. James Massey, Benkamin Coventon and Devenport
Wells witnessed the will.(Maryland Inventories Liber: 26:549)
Francis Spry died leaving a personal estate appraised on 3 Feb 1741 by James
Brown and William Scott and valued at pound 261.8.8, Caleb Esgatte and
Francis Rochester signed as creditors while Francis Spry and Eliza Hartshorne
signed as next of kin. Rebecca, John and William Spry filed the inventory on
6 May 1742. (Maryland Inventories Liber 26:549)
Maryland Hall of Records Queen Anne's County Original Wills Box 11 FId 23
Francis Spry
In the name of God, Amen, I, Francis Spry of Queen Anne's County in the
Province of Maryland, Planter, calling to mind the mortality of my body and
knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make this my last
wIll and testament, first and principally I bequeath my soul to Cod my Creator
and Redeemer and my body to the earth to be buried decently at the discretion
of my executrix and executor hereafter named, and as for the worldly goods
that it hath pleased God to bless me with I devise and dispose of them in
manner and form as follows viz:
I give and bequeath to Rebecca my Dearly Beloved Wife in Lieu of her thirds
of my lands, half my dwelling plantation and half my orchard where I now live
during my natural life.
I give to my two sons Francis Spry and Joseph Spry a tract of land called
Sprys Adventure to them and their male heirs and assigns forever to be
equally divided between them both and my son Francis to have the part where
he now lives.
If my said son Joseph Spry should die without such issue then I give his part
of the said tract of land to my said son Francis Spry, his male heirs and
assigns forever.
I give unto my two sons John Spry and Thomas 140 acres of land being part of
two tracts called Friendship to be laid cut by a South line 74 degree West,
to be equally divided between them both and John to have his part next to the
Branch, to them and their male assigns forever.
if my said son John Spry should die without such issue then I give his part
of the said two tracts of land to my said son Christopher Spry, his male
heirs and assigns forever.
I give to my son William Spry the other half of my dwelling plantation and
lands there unto belonging during his Mother's life.
I give to my said son William Spry, after his Mother's dower, all my whole
dwelling plantation with all the land I have of the said tracts called
Friendship to him and his male heirs and assigns forever,
if my son William Spry or my son Thomas Spry should die without issue then I
give his part of the aforesaid tracts of land to the survivor, his male heirs
and assigns forever, if both my sons William Spry and Thomas Spry aforesaid should die without
such issue, then I give both their parts of the aforesaid tracts of land
called Friendship to be divided equally amongst the rest of my male heirs.
I give to my beloved wife Rebecca, a horse the choice of all I have with a
saddle and bridle and house and service of my Negro girl called Lidia over
and above the third part of my movable estate during her natural
life.
I give to my son William after his Mothers' decease, the above mentioned
Negro girl called Lidia over and above his equal part of my movable estate.
I give to my said son William Spry a gun over and above his equal part of my
movable estate.
I give to my daughter Elizabeth Hartshorn one feather bed and furniture with
other movables which she already has got in possession and no more.
I give to my son Christopher Spry a feather bed and furniture with other
movables which he hath already got in his possession and no more of my
movable estate.
I give to my son Francis Spry a feather bed and furniture with other movables
which already got in his possession and no more of my movable estate.
I give to my daughter Rebecca Sutton one bed and furniture with other
movables which she hath already got in possession and no more.
I give and bequeath the remainder part of my movable estate after my just
debts are paid to be equally divided amongst the rest of my younger children,
John Spry, Wm Spry, Thos Spry, Jane Spry, Joseph Spry, and Elizabeth, should
die without lawful issue then I give his her or their parts to be equally
divided amongst the remaining part of my aforesaid children above mentioned.
My further will and desire is that none of my children may cut the timber of
each other's lands.
And lastly I constitute, ordain, and appoint Rebecca my beloved wife
Executrix and my sons John Spry and William Spry Executors of this my last
will and testament in witness wherof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this seventh day of January in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven
hundred forty.
Is! Francis Spry
Signed, sealed, pronounced and declared by the said Francis Spry as his last
Will and Testament in the Presence of the subscribers:
James Massey Proved 11/23/1741 Benjamin Covonton
Darvinport Welles
On 28 Nov 1716, Richard Tilghman conveyed 170 acres part "Friendship" to Francis Spry (Queen Anne's County Land Records, RTA:517) Spry patented two tracts of land in Queen Anne's County for himself: 150 acres called "Spry's Adventure," patented 1 May 1724 (Maryland Patent Liber (MPL), PL#6:49, IL#A:233) and 200 acres "Friendship," patented on 11 September 1726. (MPL PL#7:189, IL#B:154)
Notes for Rebecca Unknown:
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Rebecca Spry, who was the widow of Francis Spry and remarried, 1756, Robert Wharton, of Kenton, MD (now DE). (MD Bal Bk2/131, 1759)
Rebecca Unknown Spry Wharton of Queen Anne's County died 4 August 1755 when her estate was inventoried by William Pryor and Benjamin Gould and appraised at pound 49.3.7. Joseph Sprey (sic) and C. Comegys signed as creditors and Frances Spry and William Spry signed as next of kin. Christopher Spry filed the inventory on 23 Oct 1755 (Mryland Inventories Liber 61:74)
On 29 Aug 1759 her estate was distributed by Christopher Spry, administrator. Equal shares were paid to her six sons and five daughters: Elizabeth Hartshorne, Christopher the accountant, Francis Spry, Rebecca Sutton, John Spry, Thomas Spry, Williams Spry, Joseph Spry, Jane Massey, Sarah Knotts and Elizabeth Harris. The distribution names two daus. Elizabeth,: one Hartshore and one Harris. (Balances of Final Distributions: Liber: 2:131)
Francis Spry and Rebecca Unknown had the following children:
1.1.1. MARY3 SPRY was born between 1708-1710 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. She died before 29 Aug 1759. She married Richard Scotten on 14 Feb 1728 in Queen Anne's Co, MD; St Luke's Parish.
Notes for Mary Spry:
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Mary must have died young, as she was not named in the distribution of her mother's estate. (ed note: estimated death date must be incorrect)
1.1.2. ELIZABETH SPRY was born between 1710-1714 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. She married (1) BENJAMIN HARRIS about 1756 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She married (2) JOHN HARTSHORN on 19 Nov 1733 in MD. He was born in 1704. He died after 1750.
Notes for Elizabeth Spry:
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Elisabeth b. circle 1713 and married first: 19 Nov 1733, John Hartshorne (St. Lukes Parish, Queen Anne's County, pg 39)
1.1.3. REBECCA SPRY was born about 1713 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. She died before 04 Aug 1755 in Queen Anne Co, MD. She married (1) JAMES SUTTON on 09 Feb 1734 in Queen Anne's Co, MD; St Luke's Parish. She married (2) ROBERT WHARTON about 1742.
Notes for Rebecca Spry:
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Marriage to James Sutton (St. Lukes Parish, Queen Anne's County, pg. 40)
1.1.4. FRANCIS SPRY JR was born about 1717 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died in May 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Elizabeth Hackett, daughter of John Hackett on 30 Dec 1736 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
1.1.5. JOSEPH SPRY was born in 1717 in Queen Anne Co, MD. He died after 1759 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
1.1.6. JOHN SPRY was born about 1720 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Mary Massey, daughter of John Massey and Rachel Unknown on 11 Oct 1744 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
Notes for John Spry:
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John married 11 Oct 1744 to Mary Massey, daughter of John and Rachel. She is named as daugdhter Mary, wife of John Spry in the will, made 16 May 1755, of James Massey of Queen Annex's County (Maryland Will Book, Liber 30:743)
1.1.7. WILLIAM SPRY was born about 1721 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Ruth McConniken on 17 Dec 1743 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
1.1.8. JANE SPRY was born about 1722 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She married James Massey Jr., son of John Massey and Rachel Unknown on 27 Aug 1743 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.1.9. SARAH SPRY was born about 1726. She died about 1783. She married James Knotts Jr. on 01 Aug 1745 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
Notes for Sarah Spry:
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Knott, James Jr. married 1 Aug 1745, Sarah Spry, dtr. Rebecca Spry. (MD Bal Bk2/131 1759) and (Robert Barnes, Spry Sprouts)
1.1.10. THOMAS SPRY was born about 1723 in of Muskingum Co., OH. He married Catherine Wells, daughter of Zorobabel Wells and Mary Hollingsworth on 24 Dec 1747 in St Lukes Parish, Queen Anne's Co, MS. She was born in 1730.
1.1.11. CHRISTOPHER SPRY was born in 1715 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 04 Feb 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Mary Wells, daughter of Humphrey Wells Sr and Elizabeth Spry on 17 Apr 1735 in Churchill, Queen Anne's Co. MD. She was born about 1715 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died in 1777 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.1.12. ELIZABETH SPRY was born about 1714. She married BENJAMIN HARRIS. She married (2) JOHN HARTSHORN on 17 Apr 1735 in Queen Anne's Co. MD. He was born in 1704. He died after 1750.
1.2. THOMAS2 SPRY SR. (Christopher1) was born between 1685-1690 in MD. He died on 18 Apr 1746 in Talbot County, Maryland. He married ELIZABETH VALIENT. She was born about 1685 in MD. She died after 18 Apr 1746. He married EAVISS ??.
Notes for Thomas Spry Sr.:
Thomas left a tract of land called Dodington to his son Thomas. Also had a part of Newtowne (see Christopher, born 1665) bequeathed by his father.
Thomas seems to have married Elizabeth, sister of James Valiant whose will of 25 Oct 1732 named his sister Elizabeth Spry and cousins Elizabeth and Thomas Spry (Maryland Will Book. Liber: 20:506)
On 22 Oct 1706 Wiliam Redchester of the parts of Delaware Bay conveyed to Thomas Spry of Talbot County 120 acres called "Stevenson's Range." (Talbot County Land Records, Liber: 11:1) On 17 Aug 1709 Spry conveyed the tract to Robert Ungle, No wife consented. (Talbot County Land Records, Liber: 11:85)
On 23 March 1719 Thomas Spry of Talbot County7, son of Christopher Sprye, late of Queen Anne's County conveyed 200 acres "Spryley." The name of the purchases is not given. (Queen Anne"s County Land Records. Liber: l(J)/KB:4)
Thomas and "Eaviss" Spry signed the inventory of William Walker, carpenter, of Queen Anne's County, as next of kin, on 9 May 1924. (Maryland Inventories. Liber: 10: 132) It is possible that Eaviss was a second wife.
Thomas Spry died in Talbot County leaving a will dated 13 January 1741, proved 18 April 1746. He named his wife Elizabeth, and left the tract "Dodington" to his son Thomas. He also named his children Elizabeth and Christopher. John Sutton, Henry Robson, Sarah Vallient and John Smith were witnesses. (Maryland Will Book, Liber:24:392)
Robert Newcom and P. Denny appraised his personel estate on 22 May___at a value of pound 255.10.4. robert Morris (for Foster and Cunliffe and Sons) and Richard Feddeman signed as creditors, and Elizabeth Spry, Sr., and Elizabeth Spry, Jr., signed as next of kin., Christopher Spry filed the inventory on 13 February 1746. (Maryland Inventories: Liber: 34:119)
According to the Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin, "The Spry Family" Spring/Summer 1996/1997, by Elise Spry Davis and Robert Barnes. Thomas and Elizabeth had four children: Thomas, Christopher, Elizabeth and Judith.
Thomas Spry Sr. and Elizabeth Valient had the following children:
1.2.1. THOMAS3 SPRY JR. was born on 27 Mar 1702 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1745-1747 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married Elizabeth Hopkins, daughter of John Hopkins before 24 Jun 1742 in Maryland. She was born in 1700.
1.2.2. ABIGAIL SPRY was born on 11 Mar 1704. She died about 1741.
Notes for Abigail Spry:
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Baptized 11 Jun 1705,m St. Michael's Parish (not further identified)
1.2.3. JUDITH SPRY was born on 11 Mar 1705 in MD.
Notes for Judith Spry:
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Judith (may be Abigail as Thomas was credited with only four children), born 11 March, bapt. 11 Jun 1705, St. Michael's Parish (Wright, ESVR: 1:93)
Also "Spry Sprouts" has Abgail b. 11 mar 1704, d.c. 1741. Maryland papers has Judith b. 11 mar, bapt 11 june 1705.
1.2.4. CHRISTOPHER SPRY(E) was born before 1725. He died on 16 Jun 1767 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married Mary Hopkins, daughter of James Hopkins and Sarah Holmes before 1758.
1.2.5. ELIZABETH SPRY was born on 08 Dec 1730 in MD. She died between 18-24 Feb 1775 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Robert Lambdin, son of Daniel Lambdin and Judith Sands on 03 Dec 1748 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He was born between 1725-1726. He died on 18 Feb 1775 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.5. ELIZABETH2 SPRY (Christopher1) was born on 08 Dec 1694 in MD. She died on 23 Feb 1759 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She married Humphrey Wells Sr, son of Zorobabel Wells and Katherine Davenport on 11 Apr 1711 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He was born on 11 Dec 1680 in MD. He died on 02 Sep 1750 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
Notes for Elizabeth Spry:
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Elizabeth, born 8 Dec 1684 and married Humphrey Wells, Sr, on 11 Apr 1711. (Powell-Cleaves-Spry Bible in Delaware State Archives, Vol 887, p 170)
She may be the Elizabeth Spry who witnessed the will of William Hopkins of Talbot County on 28 Mar 1710; however, she would have been 16 at the time. ( Maryland Will Book, Liber 13:693)
Notes for Humphrey Wells Sr:
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Humphrey Wells as a planter and warehouse owner. He was a member of St. Luke's Parish Church io Queen Anne's County, Maryland which was the Church of England.
Except for mention in will Talbot Co., Humphrey is found in Q.V Co of St Andrew's Chapple Gent. His lands included BATH, BATH's ADDITION, CALEB'S LOT, CRUMP FANCY, RED LYON PT. PEARCE LAND, BACKIUDGE, THIEF KEEP OUT, WELLS, WELLS' CHANCE, WELLS' Park, and he owned Wells' Warehouse.
1711 With Geo Summerford he was surety for Carpenter Lillington. (Black Book)
1722 Aged 42 (Md Hist Mag 23)
1722 As Humphrey Welles - Justice. (Emory)
1726 He was on commission to divide St Paul's Parish (Arch 1)
1728 This year he witnessed for Thorn Wyatt and for Chas Lowden
1729 Vesteryman at St Luke's when it was cut off from St Paul's with Jas Gould. Wm Rateliff, Solomon Wright (£mory)
1729 As Justice he gave information re churches. (Arch38)
1732 As justice he fined Wm Montague for killing a deer. During the 1730's the famHy is found at St Luke's. Daughters of Humphrey were married there in 1734 and 1735, In 1736 a son Benjamin of Humphrey and Elizabeth was baptized and died in 1738; and in 1737 a daughter Margaret baptized. Note: The births of the two children raise a probeim since they seem too young for this Humphrey. Certainly this man had a wife Elizabeth (named in his will). His son Humphrey, also living in the neighborhood at this time, had a wife Sibella - or Isabella. Isabella might be given as Elizabeth of course; but Sibella's son Benjamin born 1737 was certainly alive later. Therefore, it seeems that the young children must be of this Humphrey and Elizabeth, and she no doubt a younger second wife. (DJP's Note: perhaps but yet it is possible she was not a second wife, research needs to be done on this aspect of the matter.)
1748 He witnessed deed of his brother Richard to his son (which mentioned his own adjoining land.)
1749 Tobacco Inspector at his landing...near church landing at Collins'Mill. (Arch 44 and 46)
(Probably the landing for tobacco inspection called 1750 of Humphrey Jr
-(Black Book)( and inherited by his son.)
1750 Will; witnessed by Wm Pryor, Wm Benton, Benj Gould. He names wife
Elizabeth, brother Richard, Children: George, Elizabeth (wife of Philip
Davis), Mary (Christopher Spry) and her children Humphrey and George,
Katherine ($ath.Cleaves) and chrn. He also names his daughter-in-law
Sibella mother of grandson John (widow of his son, Humphrey) and
Humphrey's sons Humphrey, Benjamin and John.
Marriage Notes for Humphrey Wells and Elizabeth Spry:
Powell-Cleaves-Spry Famfly Bible owned by Mn J.W. Powell, Harringlon,
Delaware and copy of same at Hall of Records, Dover, Delaware. Vol 87, page
170.
Humphrey Wells Sr and Elizabeth Spry had the following children:
1.5.1. ELIZABETH3 WELLS was born in Queen Anne's County, MD. She married Phillip Davis on 29 Dec 1734 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.5.2. ESTHER WELLS. She married Gideon Swift on 23 Feb 1744 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.5.3. MARGARET WELLS was born in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died on 11 Sep 1737 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.5.4. GEORGE WELLS. He died in 1769 in MD.
1.5.5. HUMPHREY WELLS was born about 1710 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He died in 1749 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He married Sybella Elbert, daughter of William Elbert and Francis Davis in 1735 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.5.6. CATHERINE WELLS was born on 04 Sep 1720 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died on 28 Jul 1781 in MD. She married Nathaniel Cleeves on 02 Dec 1738 in MD.
1.5.7. MARY WELLS was born about 1715 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died in 1777 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She married Christopher Spry, son of Francis Spry and Rebecca Unknown on 17 Apr 1735 in Churchill, Queen Anne's Co. MD. He was born in 1715 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 04 Feb 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
1.5.8. BENJAMIN WELLS was born on 02 Jan 1736 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD. He died on 27 Oct 1737 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
Generation 3
1.1.4. FRANCIS3 SPRY JR (Francis2, Christopher1) was born about 1717 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died in May 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Elizabeth Hackett, daughter of John Hackett on 30 Dec 1736 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
Notes for Francis Spry Jr:
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Francis was born circa 1717 and died by May 1767. (MDAD Liber: 44.222)
He married on 30 Dec 1736 Elizabeth, daughter of John Hackett. He inherited 200 acres "Spry's Adventure."
He died in Queen Anne's County where the inventory of his estate was filed on 24 Mary 1768 by John Spry, administrator. Benjamin Gould and Abner Dudley appraised his personal property at pound11.17.5. George Seeger and John Wells signed as creditors and Thomas Spry and Francis Spry as next of kin (Maryland Inventories Liber: 97:129)
According to the Spry article in the Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin, Francis and Elizabeth had two sons: John, b. 19 Mar 1737 and Francis, b. 28 Feb 1740.
Francis Spry Jr and Elizabeth Hackett had the following children:
1.1.4.1. JANE4 SPRY.
1.1.4.2. HANNAH SPRY.
1.1.4.3. ELIZABETH SPRY.
1.1.4.4. JOHN SPRY was born on 19 Mar 1737.
1.1.4.5. FRANCIS SPRY was born on 23 Feb 1740.
1.1.10. THOMAS3 SPRY (Francis2, Christopher1) was born about 1723 in of Muskingum Co., OH. He married Catherine Wells, daughter of Zorobabel Wells and Mary Hollingsworth on 24 Dec 1747 in St Lukes Parish, Queen Anne's Co, MS. She was born in 1730.
Notes for Thomas Spry:
Thomas married Catherine Wells on 24 Dec 1747 (St. Lukes Parish Registery, Queen Anne's County)
Thomas Spry and Catherine Wells had the following children:
1.1.10.1. WILLIAM4 SPRY was born on 09 Oct 1751. He died before 1761.
1.1.10.2. WILLIAM SPRY was born on 01 Jan 1756 in MD. He died on 10 Jun 1836 in Knox County, OH. He married MARGARET UNKNOWN. He married RUTH UNKNOWN. She died in 1845.
1.1.10.3. BENJAMIN WESLEY SPRY was born about 1762 in Muskingum, OH. He died about Jul 1824 in Zanesville, Muskingum, OH. He married ELIZABETH EATON.
1.1.10.4. THOMAS SPRY was born between 1760-1765. He died about 1839. He married (1) HENRIETTA MEYERS on 23 Sep 1830 in Knox Co, OH. She was born on 01 Jan 1803. She died on 20 Sep 1875. He married ELIZABETH UNKNOWN.
1.1.11. CHRISTOPHER3 SPRY (Francis2, Christopher1) was born in 1715 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 04 Feb 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Mary Wells, daughter of Humphrey Wells Sr and Elizabeth Spry on 17 Apr 1735 in Churchill, Queen Anne's Co. MD. She was born about 1715 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died in 1777 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
Notes for Mary Wells:
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Mary Spry of Queen Anne's County, died leaving a will dated 24 Apr 1773 and proved 8 Feb 1777. She named son Jehu executor, to have 100 acres of "Thief Keep Out", provided he gives his siter Mary and tract "Edenborough" which his father left him. Daughter Rebecca was to have a home with Jehu for life or until she married; grandon George, son Abraham. The will was witnessed by Joseph Boon, Samuel Wells and Jno. Wells. (Maryland Will Book, Liber: 41:364)
Christopher Spry and Mary Wells had the following children:
1.1.11.1. REBECCA4 SPRY was born on 31 Mar 1736 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She died after 1767.
1.1.11.2. MARGARET SPRY was born on 25 Sep 1737 in Queen Anne County, MD. She died on 11 Sep 1738 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.1.11.3. BENJAMIN SPRY was born on 29 Jan 1740 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD. He died on 15 Apr 1756 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
Notes for Benjamin Spry:
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Baptism Mar 17, 1738/1739, Queen Anne County, MD
1.1.11.4. CHRISTOPHER SPRY was born on 25 Mar 1743 in Queen Anne County, MD. He died on 16 Jun 1772 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
1.1.11.5. GEORGE SPRY was born on 16 Jan 1744 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 22 Feb 1771 in Queen Anne Co, MD. He married UNKNOWN.
1.1.11.6. HUMPHREY SPRY was born on 02 May 1747 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 26 Feb 1773 in Queen Anne County, MD.
Notes for Humphrey Spry:
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Humphrey was born 2 May 1747 and died in Queen Anne's County on 26 Feb 1773 (Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin)
The inventory of his estate was taken on 24 Apr 1773 by Richard Mason and Vachel Downes, and his property was appraised at pound 27.2.2. Joseph Sudler and Samuel Thompson signed as creditors and Jehu Spry and Abraham Spry signed as next of Kin. Mary Spry, the administratix, filed the inventory on 13 Jul 1773. (Maryland Will Book, Liber: 7:144)
1.1.11.7. MARY SPRY was born on 14 Sep 1749 in Queen Anne Co, MD. She died on 29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married JOHN SANDS.
1.1.11.8. JEHU SPRY was born on 06 Aug 1751 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died about 1812 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. He married Anna Elbert, daughter of Dr Henry Elbert and Anne Downes about 1782 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She was born in 1765 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She died in 1834 in Mansfield, Richland Co, OH.
1.1.11.9. ABRAHAM SPRY was born on 07 Sep 1753 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD. He died on 06 Feb 1777 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
Notes for Abraham Spry:
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Abraham died in Queen Anen's County, leaving a will dated 12 Dec 1753 and proved 6 Feb 1777. He named his nephew George Spry, brother Jehu and sisters Rebecca and Mary. Joseph Boon, Thomas Ralph and John Sands witnessed the will. (Maryland Will book. Liber: 41:375)
1.2.1. THOMAS3 SPRY JR. (Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born on 27 Mar 1702 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1745-1747 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married Elizabeth Hopkins, daughter of John Hopkins before 24 Jun 1742 in Maryland. She was born in 1700.
Notes for Thomas Spry Jr.:
Thomas, born 27 Mar 1701/2, baptized 1702 in St. Michael Parish. (Wright, ESVR, l:91) he may have married by 24 Jun 1742 Elizabeth, daughter of John Hopkins and granddaugther of Thomas Hopkins. (Maryland Patent Liber, Liber: 12:173)
Thomas died between 1745 ( when he witnessed a boundry dispute between John Lowe and James Bartlett) and 30 Apr 1747, when his brother Christopher filed the administration account and stated that the deceased left three children: Thomas, d. before his father, Christopher, b. c1720 as he purchased land in 1741 and Elizabeth.
Notes for Elizabeth Hopkins:
24 Jun 1742 Conveyed to Elizabeth by her father, "Maxwell Moor"
Thomas Spry Jr. and Elizabeth Hopkins had the following children:
1.2.1.1. THOMAS4 SPRY was born about 1718 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died before 1745 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.1.2. CHRISTOPHER SPRY was born about 1720 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died after 1747 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4. CHRISTOPHER3 SPRY(E) (Thomas2 Spry Sr., Christopher1 Spry) was born before 1725. He died on 16 Jun 1767 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married Mary Hopkins, daughter of James Hopkins and Sarah Holmes before 1758.
Notes for Christopher Spry(e):
Christopher died in Talbot County leaving a will dated 8 Feb 1766, and proved 16 Jun 1767. He married in 1758 Mary, daughter of James Hopkins of Talbot County, who made his will on that date, naming his daughter Mary Spry. (Inventories and Accounts, Liber: 1:499)
On 1 Apr 1742, Perry Benson and John Valiant, carpenter, conveyed to Christopher Spry, planter, part of
"Partnership," containing 54 acres. (Provincial Court Land Records NN: 720, 798, 820)
Christopher's will, described above, named his wife Mary, son Thomas (to have the dwelling plantation in Talbot County), son Christopher (not yet 21), son John (to have 200 acres on the Chester River called "Dodington."), son Francis (not yet 21) and other children: Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Rebecca, Eve, Christopher, Lucretia. Robert Robison, John Robison, Andrew Robison, and Jonathan Roberts were witnessed. (Maryland Patent Liber, Liber: 25:314, 33:568; Talbot County Land Records, Liber: 5:168)
Christopher Spry(e) and Mary Hopkins had the following children:
1.2.4.1. EVE4 SPRY was born in MD. She died in MD. She married THOMAS ROBSON.
1.2.4.2. ELIZABETH SPRY was born in MD. She married DENNY.
1.2.4.3. THOMAS SPRY was born about 1745. He married HENRIETTA UNKNOWN.
1.2.4.4. REBECCA SPRY was born about 31 Mar 1736 in Queen Anne County, MD. She died after 1767 in Queen Anne County, MD. She married UNKNOWN WITHGOT.
1.2.4.5. FRANCIS SPRY was born after 1745. She died in 1789.
1.2.1.2.1. CHRISTOPHER SPRY was born in Feb 1745 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died on 09 Dec
1829 in Kent Co, MD. He married CHARLOTTE UNKNOWN.
Notes for Christopher Spry:
Christopher's will dated Feb 1, 1823, Kent Co, MD (Colonial Families of Maryland, 1600s-1700s, Family Tree Maker CD #184) Christopher, b. after Feb 1745. He d. in Kent County, MD, leaving a will dated 1 Feb 1823, proved 9 Dec 1829, named wife Charlotte, sisters Lucretia Spry Lambdin Haddaway (and her son William Lambdin), Eliz. Spry Denny, Sarah Spry Robson, Mary Spry Lambdin, Rececca Spry Withgot and Eve Spry Robson (MD Genealogical Society Bulletin, Spring 1997/1997)
Also See " An Index to Kent County Probates, 1680-1925," Delaware State Archives, Dover, DE, 1994, page 316: Spry, Christopher, 1823-1827.
1.2.4.7. MARY SPRY was born on 05 Jan 1750 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 29 Aug 1779-29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Daniel Lambdin, son of Robert Lambdin and Elizabeth Spry on 04 Feb 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He was born on 16 May 1759 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1802-07 Sep 1809 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.8. JOHN SPRY was born about 05 Aug 1751.
1.2.4.9. LUCRETIA SPRY was born about 1765 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died before 1825 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married (1) JOHN LAMBDIN, son of Robert Lambdin and Elizabeth Spry in 1783 in MD. He was born on 22 Mar 1742 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 25 Dec 1786 in Lost at Sea. She married (2) WILLIAM HADDAWAY after 1786 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.10. SARAH SPRY was born about 1745. She died after 1824 in MD. She married IFREDUS ALDRIDGE. She married (2) WILLIAM LOWRY on 24 Mar 1785. She married (3) ANDREW ROBSON about 1823.
1.2.5. ELIZABETH3 SPRY (Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born on 08 Dec 1730 in MD. She died between 18-24 Feb 1775 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Robert Lambdin, son of Daniel Lambdin and Judith Sands on 03 Dec 1748 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He was born between 1725-1726. He died on 18 Feb 1775 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Robert Lambdin:
Left "Lammores Neck" to son Thomas; Bequeathed "Bridges Chance: to Daniel; Will 18 Feb 1775 Talbot co, MD, proved 24 Feb 1775
Robert Lambdin and Elizabeth Spry had the following children:
1.2.5.1. MARY4 LAMBDIN was born on 26 Jul 1753. She died on 16 Aug 1820.
1.2.5.2. SARAH LAMBDIN was born on 30 Sep 1756 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 1756-1766 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.5.3. DANIEL LAMBDIN was born on 16 May 1759 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1802-07 Sep 1809 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married (1) MARY SPRY, daughter of Christopher Spry(e) and Mary Hopkins on 04 Feb 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She was born on 05 Jan 1750 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 29 Aug 1779-29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married (2) ARTRIDGE HARVEY on 10 Feb 1791 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA. She was born about 1770 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA. She died after 1813 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.5.4. ROBERT LAMBDIN was born on 01 May 1763 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1809-1816 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Robert Lambdin:
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Census 1783, Tax List, MD 10 whites, Summerton, Winterton, Wm & Mary's Add, Grafton Manor.
Census 1810, Talbot, MD
1.2.5.5. ELIZABETH LAMBDIN was born in 1766 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 1828-1849 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She married William Bailey on 19 Mar 1828 in Methodist Church, Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
Notes for Elizabeth Lambdin:
Elizabeth listed as Mary B. Lamdin on marriage record.
1.2.5.6. THOMAS R. LAMBDIN was born between 1760-1766 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died before 11 Nov 1809 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married Susanna Sherwood, daughter of Nicholas Sherwood on 16 Jun 1785 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA.
1.2.5.7. ANN LAMBDIN was born on 23 Jul 1770 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died on 20 Nov 1862 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Philip Sherwood about 1796 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.8. JOHN LAMBDIN was born on 22 Mar 1742 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 25 Dec 1786 in Lost at Sea. He married Lucretia Spry, daughter of Christopher Spry(e) and Mary Hopkins in 1783 in MD. She was born about 1765 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died before 1825 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.5.5. HUMPHREY3 WELLS (Elizabeth2 Spry, Christopher1 Spry) was born about 1710 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He died in 1749 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He married Sybella Elbert, daughter of William Elbert and Francis Davis in 1735 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
Notes for Humphrey Wells:
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Justice of Queen Anne's County for many years and member of St. Lukes Parish Church.
Humphrey Wells and Sybella Elbert had the following children:
1.5.5.1. HUMPHREY4 WELLS. He married ABIGAIL LINDSEY.
1.5.5.2. JOHN WELLS.
1.5.5.3. FRANCIS WELLS.
1.5.7. MARY3 WELLS (Elizabeth2 Spry, Christopher1 Spry) was born about 1715 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died in 1777 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She married Christopher Spry, son of Francis Spry and Rebecca Unknown on 17 Apr 1735 in Churchill, Queen Anne's Co. MD. He was born in 1715 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 04 Feb 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
Notes for Mary Wells:
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Mary Spry of Queen Anne's County, died leaving a will dated 24 Apr 1773 and proved 8 Feb 1777. She named son Jehu executor, to have 100 acres of "Thief Keep Out", provided he gives his siter Mary and tract "Edenborough" which his father left him. Daughter Rebecca was to have a home with Jehu for life or until she married; grandon George, son Abraham. The will was witnessed by Joseph Boon, Samuel Wells and Jno. Wells. (Maryland Will Book, Liber: 41:364)
Christopher Spry and Mary Wells had the following children:
1.1.11.1. REBECCA4 SPRY was born on 31 Mar 1736 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She died after 1767.
1.1.11.2. MARGARET SPRY was born on 25 Sep 1737 in Queen Anne County, MD. She died on 11 Sep 1738 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.1.11.3. BENJAMIN SPRY was born on 29 Jan 1740 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD. He died on 15 Apr 1756 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
Notes for Benjamin Spry:
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Baptism Mar 17, 1738/1739, Queen Anne County, MD
1.1.11.4. CHRISTOPHER SPRY was born on 25 Mar 1743 in Queen Anne County, MD. He died on 16 Jun 1772 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
1.1.11.5. GEORGE SPRY was born on 16 Jan 1744 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 22 Feb 1771 in Queen Anne Co, MD. He married UNKNOWN.
1.1.11.6. HUMPHREY SPRY was born on 02 May 1747 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 26 Feb 1773 in Queen Anne County, MD.
Notes for Humphrey Spry:
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Humphrey was born 2 May 1747 and died in Queen Anne's County on 26 Feb 1773 (Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin)
The inventory of his estate was taken on 24 Apr 1773 by Richard Masona nd Vachel Downes, and his property was appraised at pound 27.2.2. Joseph Sudler and Samuel Thompson signed as creditors and Jehu Spry and Abraham Spry signed as next of Kin. Mary Spry, the administratix, filed the inventory on 13 Jul 1773. (Maryland Will Book, Liber: 7:144)
1.1.11.7. MARY SPRY was born on 14 Sep 1749 in Queen Anne Co, MD. She died on 29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married JOHN SANDS.
1.1.11.8. JEHU SPRY was born on 06 Aug 1751 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died about 1812 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. He married Anna Elbert, daughter of Dr Henry Elbert and Anne Downes about 1782 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She was born in 1765 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She died in 1834 in Mansfield, Richland Co, OH.
1.1.11.9. ABRAHAM SPRY was born on 07 Sep 1753 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD. He died on 06 Feb 1777 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
Notes for Abraham Spry:
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Abraham died in Queen Anen's County, leaving a will dated 12 Dec 1753 and proved 6 Feb 1777. He named his nephew George Spry, brother Jehu and sisters Rebecca and Mary. Joseph Boon, Thomas Ralph and John Sands witnessed the will. (Maryland Will book. Liber: 41:375)
Notes for Francis Spry Jr:
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Francis was born circa 1717 and died by May 1767. (MDAD Liber: 44.222)
He married on 30 Dec 1736 Elizabeth, daughter of John Hackett. He inherited 200 acres "Spry's Adventure."
He died in Queen Anne's County where the inventory of his estate was filed on 24 Mary 1768 by John Spry, administrator. Benjamin Gould and Abner Dudley appraised his personal property at pound11.17.5. George Seeger and John Wells signed as creditors and Thomas Spry and Francis Spry as next of kin (Maryland Inventories Liber: 97:129)
According to the Spry article in the Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin, Francis and Elizabeth had two sons: John, b. 19 Mar 1737 and Francis, b. 28 Feb 1740.
Francis Spry Jr and Elizabeth Hackett had the following children:
1.1.4.1. JANE4 SPRY.
1.1.4.2. HANNAH SPRY.
1.1.4.3. ELIZABETH SPRY.
1.1.4.4. JOHN SPRY was born on 19 Mar 1737.
1.1.4.5. FRANCIS SPRY was born on 23 Feb 1740.
1.1.10. THOMAS3 SPRY (Francis2, Christopher1) was born about 1723 in of Muskingum Co., OH. He married Catherine Wells, daughter of Zorobabel Wells and Mary Hollingsworth on 24 Dec 1747 in St Lukes Parish, Queen Anne's Co, MS. She was born in 1730.
Notes for Thomas Spry:
Thomas married Catherine Wells on 24 Dec 1747 (St. Lukes Parish Registery, Queen Anne's County)
Thomas Spry and Catherine Wells had the following children:
1.1.10.1. WILLIAM4 SPRY was born on 09 Oct 1751. He died before 1761.
1.1.10.2. WILLIAM SPRY was born on 01 Jan 1756 in MD. He died on 10 Jun 1836 in Knox County, OH. He married MARGARET UNKNOWN. He married RUTH UNKNOWN. She died in 1845.
1.1.10.3. BENJAMIN WESLEY SPRY was born about 1762 in Muskingum, OH. He died about Jul 1824 in Zanesville, Muskingum, OH. He married ELIZABETH EATON.
1.1.10.4. THOMAS SPRY was born between 1760-1765. He died about 1839. He married (1) HENRIETTA MEYERS on 23 Sep 1830 in Knox Co, OH. She was born on 01 Jan 1803. She died on 20 Sep 1875. He married ELIZABETH UNKNOWN.
1.1.11. CHRISTOPHER3 SPRY (Francis2, Christopher1) was born in 1715 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 04 Feb 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Mary Wells, daughter of Humphrey Wells Sr and Elizabeth Spry on 17 Apr 1735 in Churchill, Queen Anne's Co. MD. She was born about 1715 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died in 1777 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
Notes for Mary Wells:
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Mary Spry of Queen Anne's County, died leaving a will dated 24 Apr 1773 and proved 8 Feb 1777. She named son Jehu executor, to have 100 acres of "Thief Keep Out", provided he gives his siter Mary and tract "Edenborough" which his father left him. Daughter Rebecca was to have a home with Jehu for life or until she married; grandon George, son Abraham. The will was witnessed by Joseph Boon, Samuel Wells and Jno. Wells. (Maryland Will Book, Liber: 41:364)
Christopher Spry and Mary Wells had the following children:
1.1.11.1. REBECCA4 SPRY was born on 31 Mar 1736 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She died after 1767.
1.1.11.2. MARGARET SPRY was born on 25 Sep 1737 in Queen Anne County, MD. She died on 11 Sep 1738 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.1.11.3. BENJAMIN SPRY was born on 29 Jan 1740 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD. He died on 15 Apr 1756 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
Notes for Benjamin Spry:
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Baptism Mar 17, 1738/1739, Queen Anne County, MD
1.1.11.4. CHRISTOPHER SPRY was born on 25 Mar 1743 in Queen Anne County, MD. He died on 16 Jun 1772 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
1.1.11.5. GEORGE SPRY was born on 16 Jan 1744 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 22 Feb 1771 in Queen Anne Co, MD. He married UNKNOWN.
1.1.11.6. HUMPHREY SPRY was born on 02 May 1747 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 26 Feb 1773 in Queen Anne County, MD.
Notes for Humphrey Spry:
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Humphrey was born 2 May 1747 and died in Queen Anne's County on 26 Feb 1773 (Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin)
The inventory of his estate was taken on 24 Apr 1773 by Richard Mason and Vachel Downes, and his property was appraised at pound 27.2.2. Joseph Sudler and Samuel Thompson signed as creditors and Jehu Spry and Abraham Spry signed as next of Kin. Mary Spry, the administratix, filed the inventory on 13 Jul 1773. (Maryland Will Book, Liber: 7:144)
1.1.11.7. MARY SPRY was born on 14 Sep 1749 in Queen Anne Co, MD. She died on 29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married JOHN SANDS.
1.1.11.8. JEHU SPRY was born on 06 Aug 1751 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died about 1812 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. He married Anna Elbert, daughter of Dr Henry Elbert and Anne Downes about 1782 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She was born in 1765 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She died in 1834 in Mansfield, Richland Co, OH.
1.1.11.9. ABRAHAM SPRY was born on 07 Sep 1753 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD. He died on 06 Feb 1777 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
Notes for Abraham Spry:
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Abraham died in Queen Anen's County, leaving a will dated 12 Dec 1753 and proved 6 Feb 1777. He named his nephew George Spry, brother Jehu and sisters Rebecca and Mary. Joseph Boon, Thomas Ralph and John Sands witnessed the will. (Maryland Will book. Liber: 41:375)
1.2.1. THOMAS3 SPRY JR. (Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born on 27 Mar 1702 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1745-1747 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married Elizabeth Hopkins, daughter of John Hopkins before 24 Jun 1742 in Maryland. She was born in 1700.
Notes for Thomas Spry Jr.:
Thomas, born 27 Mar 1701/2, baptized 1702 in St. Michael Parish. (Wright, ESVR, l:91) he may have married by 24 Jun 1742 Elizabeth, daughter of John Hopkins and granddaugther of Thomas Hopkins. (Maryland Patent Liber, Liber: 12:173)
Thomas died between 1745 ( when he witnessed a boundry dispute between John Lowe and James Bartlett) and 30 Apr 1747, when his brother Christopher filed the administration account and stated that the deceased left three children: Thomas, d. before his father, Christopher, b. c1720 as he purchased land in 1741 and Elizabeth.
Notes for Elizabeth Hopkins:
24 Jun 1742 Conveyed to Elizabeth by her father, "Maxwell Moor"
Thomas Spry Jr. and Elizabeth Hopkins had the following children:
1.2.1.1. THOMAS4 SPRY was born about 1718 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died before 1745 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.1.2. CHRISTOPHER SPRY was born about 1720 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died after 1747 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4. CHRISTOPHER3 SPRY(E) (Thomas2 Spry Sr., Christopher1 Spry) was born before 1725. He died on 16 Jun 1767 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married Mary Hopkins, daughter of James Hopkins and Sarah Holmes before 1758.
Notes for Christopher Spry(e):
Christopher died in Talbot County leaving a will dated 8 Feb 1766, and proved 16 Jun 1767. He married in 1758 Mary, daughter of James Hopkins of Talbot County, who made his will on that date, naming his daughter Mary Spry. (Inventories and Accounts, Liber: 1:499)
On 1 Apr 1742, Perry Benson and John Valiant, carpenter, conveyed to Christopher Spry, planter, part of
"Partnership," containing 54 acres. (Provincial Court Land Records NN: 720, 798, 820)
Christopher's will, described above, named his wife Mary, son Thomas (to have the dwelling plantation in Talbot County), son Christopher (not yet 21), son John (to have 200 acres on the Chester River called "Dodington."), son Francis (not yet 21) and other children: Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Rebecca, Eve, Christopher, Lucretia. Robert Robison, John Robison, Andrew Robison, and Jonathan Roberts were witnessed. (Maryland Patent Liber, Liber: 25:314, 33:568; Talbot County Land Records, Liber: 5:168)
Christopher Spry(e) and Mary Hopkins had the following children:
1.2.4.1. EVE4 SPRY was born in MD. She died in MD. She married THOMAS ROBSON.
1.2.4.2. ELIZABETH SPRY was born in MD. She married DENNY.
1.2.4.3. THOMAS SPRY was born about 1745. He married HENRIETTA UNKNOWN.
1.2.4.4. REBECCA SPRY was born about 31 Mar 1736 in Queen Anne County, MD. She died after 1767 in Queen Anne County, MD. She married UNKNOWN WITHGOT.
1.2.4.5. FRANCIS SPRY was born after 1745. She died in 1789.
1.2.1.2.1. CHRISTOPHER SPRY was born in Feb 1745 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died on 09 Dec
1829 in Kent Co, MD. He married CHARLOTTE UNKNOWN.
Notes for Christopher Spry:
Christopher's will dated Feb 1, 1823, Kent Co, MD (Colonial Families of Maryland, 1600s-1700s, Family Tree Maker CD #184) Christopher, b. after Feb 1745. He d. in Kent County, MD, leaving a will dated 1 Feb 1823, proved 9 Dec 1829, named wife Charlotte, sisters Lucretia Spry Lambdin Haddaway (and her son William Lambdin), Eliz. Spry Denny, Sarah Spry Robson, Mary Spry Lambdin, Rececca Spry Withgot and Eve Spry Robson (MD Genealogical Society Bulletin, Spring 1997/1997)
Also See " An Index to Kent County Probates, 1680-1925," Delaware State Archives, Dover, DE, 1994, page 316: Spry, Christopher, 1823-1827.
1.2.4.7. MARY SPRY was born on 05 Jan 1750 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 29 Aug 1779-29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Daniel Lambdin, son of Robert Lambdin and Elizabeth Spry on 04 Feb 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He was born on 16 May 1759 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1802-07 Sep 1809 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.8. JOHN SPRY was born about 05 Aug 1751.
1.2.4.9. LUCRETIA SPRY was born about 1765 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died before 1825 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married (1) JOHN LAMBDIN, son of Robert Lambdin and Elizabeth Spry in 1783 in MD. He was born on 22 Mar 1742 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 25 Dec 1786 in Lost at Sea. She married (2) WILLIAM HADDAWAY after 1786 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.10. SARAH SPRY was born about 1745. She died after 1824 in MD. She married IFREDUS ALDRIDGE. She married (2) WILLIAM LOWRY on 24 Mar 1785. She married (3) ANDREW ROBSON about 1823.
1.2.5. ELIZABETH3 SPRY (Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born on 08 Dec 1730 in MD. She died between 18-24 Feb 1775 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Robert Lambdin, son of Daniel Lambdin and Judith Sands on 03 Dec 1748 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He was born between 1725-1726. He died on 18 Feb 1775 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Robert Lambdin:
Left "Lammores Neck" to son Thomas; Bequeathed "Bridges Chance: to Daniel; Will 18 Feb 1775 Talbot co, MD, proved 24 Feb 1775
Robert Lambdin and Elizabeth Spry had the following children:
1.2.5.1. MARY4 LAMBDIN was born on 26 Jul 1753. She died on 16 Aug 1820.
1.2.5.2. SARAH LAMBDIN was born on 30 Sep 1756 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 1756-1766 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.5.3. DANIEL LAMBDIN was born on 16 May 1759 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1802-07 Sep 1809 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married (1) MARY SPRY, daughter of Christopher Spry(e) and Mary Hopkins on 04 Feb 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She was born on 05 Jan 1750 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 29 Aug 1779-29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married (2) ARTRIDGE HARVEY on 10 Feb 1791 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA. She was born about 1770 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA. She died after 1813 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.5.4. ROBERT LAMBDIN was born on 01 May 1763 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1809-1816 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Robert Lambdin:
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Census 1783, Tax List, MD 10 whites, Summerton, Winterton, Wm & Mary's Add, Grafton Manor.
Census 1810, Talbot, MD
1.2.5.5. ELIZABETH LAMBDIN was born in 1766 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 1828-1849 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She married William Bailey on 19 Mar 1828 in Methodist Church, Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
Notes for Elizabeth Lambdin:
Elizabeth listed as Mary B. Lamdin on marriage record.
1.2.5.6. THOMAS R. LAMBDIN was born between 1760-1766 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died before 11 Nov 1809 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married Susanna Sherwood, daughter of Nicholas Sherwood on 16 Jun 1785 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA.
1.2.5.7. ANN LAMBDIN was born on 23 Jul 1770 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died on 20 Nov 1862 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Philip Sherwood about 1796 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.8. JOHN LAMBDIN was born on 22 Mar 1742 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 25 Dec 1786 in Lost at Sea. He married Lucretia Spry, daughter of Christopher Spry(e) and Mary Hopkins in 1783 in MD. She was born about 1765 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died before 1825 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.5.5. HUMPHREY3 WELLS (Elizabeth2 Spry, Christopher1 Spry) was born about 1710 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He died in 1749 in Queen Anne's County, MD. He married Sybella Elbert, daughter of William Elbert and Francis Davis in 1735 in Queen Anne's County, MD.
Notes for Humphrey Wells:
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Justice of Queen Anne's County for many years and member of St. Lukes Parish Church.
Humphrey Wells and Sybella Elbert had the following children:
1.5.5.1. HUMPHREY4 WELLS. He married ABIGAIL LINDSEY.
1.5.5.2. JOHN WELLS.
1.5.5.3. FRANCIS WELLS.
1.5.7. MARY3 WELLS (Elizabeth2 Spry, Christopher1 Spry) was born about 1715 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died in 1777 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She married Christopher Spry, son of Francis Spry and Rebecca Unknown on 17 Apr 1735 in Churchill, Queen Anne's Co. MD. He was born in 1715 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 04 Feb 1767 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
Notes for Mary Wells:
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Mary Spry of Queen Anne's County, died leaving a will dated 24 Apr 1773 and proved 8 Feb 1777. She named son Jehu executor, to have 100 acres of "Thief Keep Out", provided he gives his siter Mary and tract "Edenborough" which his father left him. Daughter Rebecca was to have a home with Jehu for life or until she married; grandon George, son Abraham. The will was witnessed by Joseph Boon, Samuel Wells and Jno. Wells. (Maryland Will Book, Liber: 41:364)
Christopher Spry and Mary Wells had the following children:
1.1.11.1. REBECCA4 SPRY was born on 31 Mar 1736 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She died after 1767.
1.1.11.2. MARGARET SPRY was born on 25 Sep 1737 in Queen Anne County, MD. She died on 11 Sep 1738 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD.
1.1.11.3. BENJAMIN SPRY was born on 29 Jan 1740 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD. He died on 15 Apr 1756 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
Notes for Benjamin Spry:
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Baptism Mar 17, 1738/1739, Queen Anne County, MD
1.1.11.4. CHRISTOPHER SPRY was born on 25 Mar 1743 in Queen Anne County, MD. He died on 16 Jun 1772 in Queen Anne Co, MD.
1.1.11.5. GEORGE SPRY was born on 16 Jan 1744 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 22 Feb 1771 in Queen Anne Co, MD. He married UNKNOWN.
1.1.11.6. HUMPHREY SPRY was born on 02 May 1747 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 26 Feb 1773 in Queen Anne County, MD.
Notes for Humphrey Spry:
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Humphrey was born 2 May 1747 and died in Queen Anne's County on 26 Feb 1773 (Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin)
The inventory of his estate was taken on 24 Apr 1773 by Richard Masona nd Vachel Downes, and his property was appraised at pound 27.2.2. Joseph Sudler and Samuel Thompson signed as creditors and Jehu Spry and Abraham Spry signed as next of Kin. Mary Spry, the administratix, filed the inventory on 13 Jul 1773. (Maryland Will Book, Liber: 7:144)
1.1.11.7. MARY SPRY was born on 14 Sep 1749 in Queen Anne Co, MD. She died on 29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married JOHN SANDS.
1.1.11.8. JEHU SPRY was born on 06 Aug 1751 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died about 1812 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. He married Anna Elbert, daughter of Dr Henry Elbert and Anne Downes about 1782 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She was born in 1765 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She died in 1834 in Mansfield, Richland Co, OH.
1.1.11.9. ABRAHAM SPRY was born on 07 Sep 1753 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, MD. He died on 06 Feb 1777 in Queen Anne's Co, MD.
Notes for Abraham Spry:
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Abraham died in Queen Anen's County, leaving a will dated 12 Dec 1753 and proved 6 Feb 1777. He named his nephew George Spry, brother Jehu and sisters Rebecca and Mary. Joseph Boon, Thomas Ralph and John Sands witnessed the will. (Maryland Will book. Liber: 41:375)
Generation 4
1.1.10.2. WILLIAM4 SPRY (Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 01 Jan 1756 in MD. He died on 10 Jun 1836 in Knox County, OH. He married MARGARET UNKNOWN. He married RUTH UNKNOWN. She died in 1845.
Notes for William Spry:
State of Ohio, Knox County
Before me, John Gordon, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County,
personally came Jack (?) Martin, David Bixby and Hugh Hardesty,
appraisers of the Estate of Wm Spry, Late of Pike Township in said County
Deceased and were well and truly to appraise all the goods and Chattels of said
Estate which Shall be presented to them for appraisement and also to set of to
the Widow of said Deceased such provisions or other property as they shall think
reasonable for the support of herself twelve months from this time of
the Death of the said Deceased.
Given under my hand and seal this 22nd day of June, 1836.
John Gordon, J.P.
A true and accurate Inventory of the goods and Chattels of Wm Spry Late
of Pike Township in the County of Knox deceased as presented (????one word
I can't make out) to the undersigned Jack (could also be Jocb--a shortened
form of Jacob?) Martin, David Bixby, and Hugh Hardesty, appraisers
appointed by the Court of Common Please of said County by Ruth Spry, administartrix
of said Estate this 22nd day of June, 1836.
One gray mare and colt.......................$60.00
Wheat in the ground.......................... 5.00
Grass (?????) on the ground.................. 2.50
Oats in the ground........................... 2.00
Corn in the ground........................... 3.75
Side Saddle and bridle....................... 10.00
Bureau....................................... 2.00
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85.25
And we do hereby certify that the sum of Eighty-give dollars
is necessary for the support of the widow of the said deceased for
twelve months from this death Given under our hands and seals this 22nd day
of June, 1836.
Joel (???That's what his signature looks like!) Martin
David Bixby
Hugh Hardisty
Schedule of the goods and Chattels belong to the Estate of Wm Spry, Late
of Pike Township, Knox County Deceased
to which the widow is entitled without being obliged to account for the
same
Wearing apparel of the deceased
Do (ditto??) of Widow
one pale (or fresh) milk cow
Four sheep
Two beds and bedding and bedsteads
Six pounds of wool
One pot one
Kettle Taken and returned by the subscribers (??) appraisers of the goods and Chattels of said Estate this 22nd day of June, 1836.
Joel Martin
David Bixby
Hugh Hardisty
(Appraisers signatures were quite clear on this page, so previously
typed names should be adjusted to read as typed just above. If I have ??
after a word, that means I could be wrong in my interpretation of the
original writing. Most of it was quite easy to read, however.)
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Edit note: William born 1756 died young. According to Vonnie Crider it was not unusual for parents to name a second child the same name as a sibling that died young. This William was in the Revolutionary War and Vonnie refers to him as the Rev. War Vet. to distinquish him from other William Spry's. Enlisted from Chester Hundred, Queen Anne's County, MD, Jun 1776. Also served "different tours" as a Minute Man in 1778 and 1779.
Moved to Pike County Twp, Knox County, Ohio.
Notes from Toby Dills:
It would also help to answer my questions (about the brothers of William and their wives) if we also knew for certain the wives of William Spry's brothers, Thomas (a brother for certain, he is mentioned in William's pension abstract) and Benjamin (probably a brother, based on a close association with the other two during their migrations).
Thomas was married twice for certain and based on birth dates of his children, probably three times (1. Elizabeth, surname unknown; 2. unknown; & 3. Henrietta Mayer who as a widow later married his nephew Samuel Spry)
Benjamin was married to a woman named Elizabeth, surname unknown to me.
The placement of William, Thomas and Benjamin within the family of Thomas and Catherine Wells Spry (m. 12/24/1747) is largely based on the use of 'Wells' as a middle name in the families of descendants of Benjamin and Thomas. However if one examines which families used the 'Wells' middle name, all of the descendants of Thomas who used it were also descendants of Benjamin, so if Benjamin's wife Elizabeth were a Wells, then the main reason for placing the three brothers in the family of Thomas and Catherine Wells Spry disappears. In this case these three could just as easily be placed in the families of the elder Thomas's brothers William (who m. Ruth McConniken Dec 17, 1743) or John (who m. Mary Massey Oct 11, 1744).
This elder group of three brothers each inherited 70 acres of "Friendship" plantation from their father. Examination of Queen Anne Co., land records to determine the fate of "Friendship" plantation would probably be quite revealing.
More notes from Vonnie: Much of what we know of his family is from his Revolutionary War pension abstract (1). He, his brother Thomas and another probable brother
Benjamin, moved from MD to Washington Co., PA, probably between 1786 [when
William's daughter Elizabeth was born in MD and 1787 [when Thomas's son
William was born in PA (5)] and later Knox Co., OH.
Some sources (e.g.3) show an additional son named William Spry, Jr., b. 1787, in this family. The following facts lead me to believe that this William Spry Jr. is in actually a son of William's brother Thomas:
This family already has a son, Samuel probably born in 1787.
The family of William's brother Thomas also has a William Spry, b. __ 37. It is probable that Thomas's son William would be known as William Spry Jr. considering the fact that the families of Thomas Spry and William Spry Sr. [this one] remained closely associated during their migrations.
Sources:
1 Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files, pp.3281-3282.
2. Davis, E.S., "Some Descendants of John and Anne (Elbert) Spry", LDS FHS microfilm 1033799#5.
3. Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp.17-i 8.
4. Census records, Washington Co., PA, 1790.
5. Census records, Miami Co., OH, 1850.
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This is from the History of Knox County, Ohio compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr., published by A.A. Graham & Co. of Mt. Vernon, OH, in 1881:
Speaking of Pike Township, "The first election was held at the house of Michael Harter, June 26, 1819, but as no records have been preserved the names of the officers elected cannot be given. The entire number of voters in the township in 1822 was nineteen. Their names were John Arnold, Robert Kennedy, Jacob Swartz, Thomas Elwell, William Wright, Aaron Wilson, John Scoles, William Smith, Thomas Scoles, Andrew Scoles, George H. Scoles, Phillip Armentrout, Benjamin Austin, John Butler, WILLIAM SPRY, Francis Popham, David Holloway, John Gordon, and Cyrus McDonald." (p. 576)
I thought someone might be interested in this bit of history. William served in the Revolutionary War from Chester Hundred in Maryland, later migrating to Washington County, PA, and then on to Ohio. His will was filed June 23, 1836, in Knox County, OH. I have a copy of that. William was the brother of my great-great-grandfather, Thomas Spry.
I don't know if this will be meaningful to anyone, but--like Sandra Vann--I think we could do more with this site if we just would! I was interested in the Lodman Spry cemetery records from Polk Co., Iowa, and hope to try to find this Spry cemetery sometime when I go to visit my 92-year-old aunt, Cecelia Spry Hypes, who lives in West Des Moines. She told me that, many years ago, someone asked her if she was related to the Sprys of that area and she said she guessed she wasn't--or at least she didn't know. Communications were difficult then....but we can do better now.
Happy Spring, everyone!
Maxine Spry Jinkerson ([email protected])
Notes for Margaret Unknown:
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Her name was found in deeds from Knox County, OH. The birth of her eldest child Elizabeth in Maryland makes her likely to be a Maryland woman: Sources: Knox County Deeds, 1817, 1823, Biographical Sketches, Conneaut Township in "History of Erie County, PA," pp 18-19.
William Spry and Margaret Unknown had the following children:
1.1.10.2.1. PERRY5 SPRY was born about 1775 in MD. He died on 11 Sep 1831 in Knox Co. OH. He married Mary E. Chadwick on 12 Feb 1818 in OH. She was born about 28 May 1788. She died on 11 Jan 1880 in Knox Co. OH.
1.1.10.2.2. ELIZABETH SPRY was born about 1786. She died on 16 Apr 1845 in Erie Co, PA. She married Matthew Herrington, son of Isreal Harrington and Mehitabale Shippee in 1804. He was born on 17 Apr 1782 in Danby, Rutland Co, VT. He died on 01 Apr 1864 in Cherry Hill, Eric Co, PA.
1.1.10.2.3. WILLIAM SPRY JR. was born about 1787. He died in 1858.
1.1.10.2.4. SAMUEL SPRY was born on 25 Dec 1787 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married (1) HENRIETTA MEYERS on 20 Jan 1859. She was born on 01 Jan 1803. She died on 20 Sep 1875. He married (2) MATILDA CULLISON on 01 Apr 1819.
1.1.10.2.5. NATHAN SPRY was born on 11 Mar 1791. He died on 17 Apr 1869 in Knox Co, OH. He married Rebecca Coleman on 03 Aug 1822. She was born on 10 May 1802. She died on 18 Dec 1860 in Knox Co. OH.
Notes for Nathan Spry:
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Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
1.1.10.2.6. MARY SPRY was born in 1796. She died in 1872. She married Josephus Downs in 1815. He was born in 1795. He died in 1868.
1.1.10.2.7. CATHERINE SPRY was born in 1811. She died before 1836. She married UNKNOWN BIXBY.
Notes for Catherine Spry:
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Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
1.1.10.3. BENJAMIN WESLEY4 SPRY (Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born about 1762 in Muskingum, OH. He died about Jul 1824 in Zanesville, Muskingum, OH. He married ELIZABETH EATON.
Notes for Benjamin Wesley Spry:
1790 census shows Benjamin in Washington Co, PA with Thomas & William Sprie (Not proven relationship to Thomas and William)
1794 moved into Ohio Co, VA
Benjamin's will entered probate and proven in court of Muskinqum Co, OH on 14 Aug 1824
Benjamin Wesley Spry and Elizabeth Eaton had the following children:
1.1.10.3.1. JOHN W.5 SPRY was born on 11 Nov 1789 in Washington Co., PA. He died on 08 May 1869 in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, IA. He married Jane LaFerry Bush on 04 Apr 1809 in Muskingum County, Ohio. She was born on 28 Jul 1788 in PA. She died on 29 May 1855 in Mt Pleasant, Henry Co., IA.
1.1.10.3.2. WESLEY SPRY was born about 1790 in Washington Co, PA.
Notes for Wesley Spry:
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Wesley had some problem that made it necessary to be cared for by his siblings.
1.1.10.3.3. BENJAMIN WESLEY SPRY JR. was born between 1790-1802 in Washington Co, PA. He married (1) FANNY MCCLOUD, daughter of Martin McCloud and E. Unknown in 1825. He married (2) PRECILLA BARBER about 1839.
1.1.10.3.4. ELIJAH SPRY was born about 1795.
1.1.10.3.5. CHARLOTTE SPRY was born about 1800 in PA. She married JAMES MORRISON.
1.1.10.3.6. EMILY SPRY was born in 1806 in PA. She married James Burleigh on 24 Feb 1824.
1.1.10.3.7. SARAH SPRY was born about 1797 in Charleston, Kanawha, WV. She died in 1851 in Knox Co. OH. She married William Spry, son of Thomas Spry and Elizabeth Unknown on 24 Jul 1814. He was born between Feb-Mar 1787 in PA. He died in 1858 in Knox Co. OH.
1.1.10.4. THOMAS4 SPRY (Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born between 1760-1765. He died about 1839. He married (1) HENRIETTA MEYERS on 23 Sep 1830 in Knox Co, OH. She was born on 01 Jan 1803. She died on 20 Sep 1875. He married ELIZABETH UNKNOWN.
Notes for Thomas Spry:
Little is known of Thomas Spry at this time. Research done by Col. Joseph Reichel for “Spry Sprouts” shows that three Spry men left Maryland in the early l780s, after the Revolutionary War, and headed for Western Pennsylvania. They were William, Thomas and Benjamin. It is not known if they traveled together or separately. William and Thomas were brothers, but it has not been proven yet if Benjamin was also a brother. Available records show that it is a plausible possibility. They lived in the same region (Hopewell Township and seem to have had very close ties.
All three Spry men were established in Washington County, Pennsylvania by 1790, and can be found recorded in the first census of the United States as heads of family.
Nothing is known concerning the parentage of these men, a good guess would place them in the family of Thomas and Catherine (Wells) Spry.
Lt. Cot Reichel has told the story of William Thomas and Benjamin very well. Research is still going on, and this is the updated story of Thomas as near as can be determined from the facts available at this time, plus a little conjecture that seem to fit the facts.
Thomas was the brother of William, a Veteran of the Revolutionary War, and was born approximately in 1760 in Queen Ann’s County, Maryland. He married Elizabeth (last name unknown), in Maryland, as his first son was born there. He was established as head of household in Morgan Township, Knox County, Ohio in 1820, as recorded in Knox County, Ohio Census. Presumably his wife died, as he married Henrietta Myers 24 Sept.. 1830.
His will was written 2 April 1833. Previous researchers assumed he died that same year. However there are some discrepancies as to probate. Ohio Will Book lists probate as 1839, with 2 settlements. Probate Court Records Dept. sent a copy of will, but said probate records were too faded to read. Tax records show he paid tax in 1837; and Land records show that Thomas deeded land to Elizabeth Sayer in Oct. 1838. One settlement of his will was found in the Latter Day Saints Family Library Records dated 1839. It seems reasonable to say He did not die in 1833, as assumed. So far it has not been discovered who Elizabeth Sayer was.
The only children named in his will were Benjamin, William, Sally and Thomas Jr., an infant under 2 years of age. His wife, Henrietta was also named. The families of Benjamin, William, and Sally have been recorded. Nothing has been found on Thomas an infant under 2 years of age. We did find an infant of about 2 or 3 named. Thomas Spry having died of Pneumonia, while searching for Thomas’ exact death date, with no parents named. nor an exact date. So we are assuming the child died, As Henriette remarried in in 1846 and sold the land that was left to her and Thomas Jr. Henrietta married Samuel Spry; Who could have been a relative of Thomas, possibly a nephew, as she was much younger than Thomas. We are hoping to continue research on this, and maybe can find some answers to many questions our research has raised. Samuel was named as Elias’ Father on his death certificate. But Elias was born in 1834. This was after Thomas’ will was written, but before he died; and 12 years before Henriette married Samuel. There are still many questions to be answered.
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Written by Lona (Spry) Flowers
Notes for Henrietta Meyers:
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This is the widow of Thomas, son of Thomas and Catherine
Thomas Spry and Henrietta Meyers had the following children:
1.1.10.4.1. THOMAS5 SPRY was born about 1831.
1.1.10.4.2. ELIAS SPRY was born on 22 Oct 1834 in Knox Co, OH. He died on 13 Jun 1909. He married (1) EMILY ROSS LAMBERT, daughter of Daniel Lambert and Sarah Harris on 28 Aug 1856 in Knox Co., OH. She was born on 09 Apr 1840 in Knox Co., OH. She died on 20 May 1905. He married (2) SARAH JANE SMITH, daughter of Thomas Smith and Elizabeth Shafer on 01 May 1907. She was born on 10 Jun 1840 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co, OH. She died on 28 Jun 1918.
Notes for Elizabeth Unknown:
Name is believed to be Elizabeth from records of Latter Day Saints Family Records
Thomas Spry and Elizabeth Unknown had the following children:
1.1.10.4.3. SALLY5 SPRY. She married (1) JOSEPH FIELDS on 08 Nov 1821. She married UNKNOWN KIRKMAN.
1.1.10.4.4. BENJAMIN SPRY was born between 1785-1787 in Chester Hundred, Queen Anne's, MD. He died between 1853-1858 in Putman Twp, Fulton, IL. He married Elizabeth Eaton about 1810 in Erie Co., PA. She was born between 1793-1799 in Erie Co., PA. She died between 1853-1858 in Putnam TWP, Fulton Co., IL.
1.1.10.4.5. WILLIAM SPRY was born between Feb-Mar 1787 in PA. He died in 1858 in Knox Co. OH. He married Sarah Spry, daughter of Benjamin Wesley Spry and Elizabeth Eaton on 24 Jul 1814. She was born about 1797 in Charleston, Kanawha, WV. She died in 1851 in Knox Co. OH.
1.1.11.5. GEORGE4 SPRY (Christopher3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 16 Jan 1744 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 22 Feb 1771 in Queen Anne Co, MD. He married UNKNOWN.
Notes for George Spry:
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George was b. 16 Jan 1744, d. in Queen Anne's County on 22 Feb 1771 (Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin)
The inventory of his estate ws appraised on 11 May 1771 by John Brown and James Hackett, and valued at pound 89.7.11. Thomas Ringgold and Co. and William Hopper signed as creditors and Christoipher and Humphrey Spry signed as next of kin. Frances Spry, administratrix, filed the intentory on 27 Jun 1771 (Talbot County Land Records Liber 7:103)
He evidently married and had on sone. His estate was distributed 28 May 1772. Francis Rochester and John Hawkins were sureties. The widow received her thirds and the residue went to an unnamed son. (Balances of Final Distribution, Liber: 6:119)
George's son was possibly named George. (MD Genealogical Society Bulletin)
George Spry and Unknown had the following child:
1.1.11.5.1. (GEORGE)5 SPRY.
1.1.11.8. JEHU4 SPRY (Christopher3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 06 Aug 1751 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died about 1812 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. He married Anna Elbert, daughter of Dr Henry Elbert and Anne Downes about 1782 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She was born in 1765 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She died in 1834 in Mansfield, Richland Co, OH.
Notes for Jehu Spry:
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Jehu Spry was b. 6 Aug 1751 and d. after 20 Dec 1798. He inherited "Edinborough" from his father.(Elsie Spry Davis) suggests he later changed his name to John and that as John he sold property inherited by Jehu in the 1790s just before he and his wife Ann left Maryland).
He married Ann Elbert circa 1782. (Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin)
Moved with his wife to Berkley County, VA, to NY State, circa 1799 and then to Ohio by 1812. (Elsie Davis )
Notes and sources from Elsie Davis: There is a possiblity of two other daughters, one who married "W. Litten" and a Sarah Anne Spry, who married a "Sounderland," but no marriage records nor proof of either has been found. Might have been born between 1801-1811.
Sources of data on John and Anne Spry's and their children: Chart of W. R. Spry in possession of Elsie Spry Davis; marriage records Champaign County, OH, 1805-1864; NY 1860 census; Ohio census 1820-30-40-50; War of 1812 records, Iowa census 1856, 1860.
1800 Census, Jerusalem Twp, Ontario CO, NY, 1m 26-45, 1 f. 26-45, 2 m 10-16, 1 f. <10, 2 m < 10.
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Notes for Anna Elbert:
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1820 census, Mad River Twp, Champaign Co, OH: Anne Spry, 2 m. 16-16,m 1 f. 10-16, 1 f. <10
Died at age of 69.
Jehu Spry and Anna Elbert had the following children:
1.1.11.8.1. NANCY ANN5 SPRY was born in 1780. She died in 1840 in Logan Co, OH prob. She married David Segar on 15 Oct 1798 in Berkeley Co, VA.
1.1.11.8.2. HENRY SPRY was born on 24 Jun 1788 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 04 Mar 1844 in Clark Co, OH. He married (1) MARTHA KRESS, daughter of John Kress and Martha Slaughter before 1807 in Ontario, Steuben Co, NY. She was born in 1788. She died after 1859. He married JANE WREN. She was born on 16 Jun 1782 in VA. She died on 05 Sep 1865.
1.1.11.8.3. LODMAN ELBERT SPRY was born on 04 Jan 1791 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 12 Feb 1866 in Polk Co, IA. He married Jane Wren, daughter of Isaac Wren and Frances Hampton on 17 Jun 1813 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. She was born on 16 Jun 1782 in VA. She died on 05 Sep 1865.
1.1.11.8.4. FRANCES (FRANNIE) SPRY was born about 1793 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died about 1829 in Peoria County, IL. She married Jesse Egman on 16 Jun 1812 in Ohio.
1.1.11.8.5. JOSHUA SPRY was born on 01 Sep 1796 in MD. He died on 18 Mar 1824 in Clark Co, OH. He married Elizabeth Wren, daughter of Isaac Wren and Francis Hampton on 21 May 1816 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. She was born on 02 Nov 1790.
1.1.11.8.6. JOHN SPRY was born on 09 May 1799 in Jerusalem, Ontario Co, NY. He died on 08 Apr 1856 in Hartford, Warren Co, IA. He married (1) CATHERINE HAMPTON WREN, daughter of Daniel Wren and Elizabeth Bishop on 11 Nov 1825. She was born on 30 Jan 1800 in Richmond,. She died on 29 Jun 1863 in Hartford, Warren Co, IA. He married (2) ELIZABETH OWENS, daughter of William Owen and Jane Unknown on 03 Apr 1821. She was born on 17 Apr 1800. She died on 28 Aug 1823.
1.1.11.8.7. SARAH ANN SPRY was born between 1801-1811. She married UNKNOWN SUTHERLAND.
1.1.11.8.8. SAMUEL SPRY was born on 04 May 1802 in Ontario Co, NY. He died on 31 Oct 1858 in Logan Co, OH. He married Margaret McGill, daughter of Christopher McGill and Rebekah Stilly on 28 May 1822 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. She was born on 13 Oct 1799 in KY. She died on 11 Aug 1881 in Harrison Twp, Logan Co, OH.
1.1.11.8.9. MARY JANE SPRY was born about 1804. She died about 1820.
Notes for Mary Jane Spry:
descripancy: We have b. 1820 d. 1836: Elaine Jordan had: b. 1804/1810 d. 1820 at age 16
1.1.11.8.10. ELIZABETH SPRY was born on 05 Jul 1812 in OH. She died on 24 Jul 1888 in Altoona, Polk Co, IA. She married (1) ISAAC ASKREW, son of David Askrew and Ann McCoy on 28 Jan 1830 in Champaign County, OH. He was born on 07 Aug 1802 in Fayette County, PA. He died on 03 Apr 1873. She married DAVID SEEGAR.
1.1.11.8.11. DAUGHTER SPRY. She married W. LITTEN.
1.2.1.2. CHRISTOPHER4 SPRY (Thomas3 Jr., Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born about 1720 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died after 1747 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Christopher Spry:
Christopher was born circa 1720. He purchased land in 1741 in Talbot County, MD (Maryland Patent Liber, Liber: 12:173)
Christopher Spry had the following child:
1.2.1.2.1. CHRISTOPHER4 SPRY was born in Feb 1745 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died on 09 Dec 1829 in Kent Co, MD. He married CHARLOTTE UNKNOWN.
Notes for Christopher Spry:
Christopher's will dated Feb 1, 1823, Kent Co, MD (Colonial Families of Maryland, 1600s-1700s, Family Tree Maker CD #184) Christopher, b. after Feb 1745. He d. in Kent County, MD, leaving a will dated 1 Feb 1823, proved 9 Dec 1829, named wife Charlotte, sisters Lucretia Spry Lambdin Haddaway (and her son William Lambdin), Eliz. Spry Denny, Sarah Spry Robson, Mary Spry Lambdin, Rececca Spry Withgot and Eve Spry Robson (MD Genealogical Society Bulletin, Spring 1997/1997)
Also See " An Index to Kent County Probates, 1680-1925," Delaware State Archives, Dover, DE, 1994, page 316: Spry, Christopher, 1823-1827.
1.2.4.7. MARY4 SPRY (Christopher3 Spry(e), Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born on 05 Jan 1750 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 29 Aug 1779-29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Daniel Lambdin, son of Robert Lambdin and Elizabeth Spry on 04 Feb 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He was born on 16 May 1759 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1802-07 Sep 1809 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Daniel Lambdin:
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Notes for DANIEL LAMBDIN:
MD & DE Genealogist, Vol. XXIV #1 (Winter 1983 Jan, Feb, Mar) p. 28 Daniel Lam(b)din Family Bible of Bay Hundred, Talbot Co., MD, printed at Oxford (England) by Mark Basket, MDCCLXV (1765). Most of the information is from these Bible Records.
Marriage License was dated 26 Jan 1791.
More About DANIEL LAMBDIN:
Census: 1790, Talb 1-1-2-2-0
Fact 6: Patriot, took oath of Fidelity
Fact 7: "Bridges" inherited from his father.
Fact 9: October 05, 1809, Will WK 507-571, TalbCo.,MD, JP 6-272
Fact 10: November 14, 1809, Exec. estate of Daniel, Artridge.
Title: Private in Talbot Co. Militia, DAR Patriot Index
Daniel Lambdin and Mary Spry had the following children:
1.2.4.7.1. ROBERT5 LAMBDIN was born on 23 Nov 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died on 28 Jun 1809 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD.
Notes for Robert Lambdin:
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Census: 1800, Talbot Co., MD
Fact 6: Never married
Fact 7: 1789, Summerton & Winterton United, 260 a., Talb Co.,MD
Fact 8: Abt. 1803, Built house, Bridges Change
Fact 9: d. s. p.
Fact 10: July 01, 1806, Died Sat. morning at his father's, MD Eastern Shore Newspapers.
1.2.4.7.2. MARY LAMBDIN was born on 19 Mar 1781 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 16 Aug 1790 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.3. ELIZABETH LAMBDIN was born on 15 Feb 1783 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 03 Apr 1783 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.4. SARAH LAMBDIN was born on 10 Apr 1784 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 17 Feb 1871 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married James Seth on 19 Sep 1802 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He was born on 02 Oct 1780 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 19 Oct 1829 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.5. ANN LAMBDIN was born on 05 May 1786 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 09 Jul 1810 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Isaac Winchester on 10 Sep 1806 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.8. JOHN4 SPRY (Christopher3 Spry(e), Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born about 05 Aug 1751.
John Spry had the following children:
1.2.4.8.1. JOHN5 SPRY.
1.2.4.8.2. JAMES SPRY.
1.2.4.8.3. DAVID SPRY.
1.2.4.9. LUCRETIA4 SPRY (Christopher3 Spry(e), Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born about 1765 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died before 1825 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married (1) JOHN LAMBDIN, son of Robert Lambdin and Elizabeth Spry in 1783 in MD. He was born on 22 Mar 1742 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 25 Dec 1786 in Lost at Sea. She married (2) WILLIAM HADDAWAY after 1786 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Lucretia Spry:
Lucretia was John's administrator. She received 1/3 of the estate, William received the other 2/3.
John Lambdin and Lucretia Spry had the following children:
1.2.4.9.1. REBECCA5 LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.2. MARTHA LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.3. FRANCES LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.4. WILIAM MCKENDREE LAMBDIN was born in Jun 1784 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died in May 1854 in Tennessee. He married Susannah Corner on 19 Apr 1804 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
William Haddaway and Lucretia Spry had the following child:
1.2.4.9.5. WILLIAM5 HADDAWAY was born after 1786.
1.2.5.3. DANIEL4 LAMBDIN (Elizabeth3 Spry, Thomas2 Spry Sr., Christopher1 Spry) was born on 16 May 1759 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1802-07 Sep 1809 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married (1)MARY SPRY, daughter of Christopher Spry(e) and Mary Hopkins on 04 Feb 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She was born on 05 Jan 1750 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 29 Aug 1779-29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married (2) ARTRIDGE HARVEY on 10 Feb 1791 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA. She was born about 1770 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA. She died after 1813 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Daniel Lambdin:
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MD & DE Genealogist, Vol. XXIV #1 (Winter 1983 Jan, Feb, Mar) p. 28 Daniel Lam(b)din Family Bible of Bay Hundred, Talbot Co., MD, printed at Oxford (England) by Mark Basket, MDCCLXV (1765). Most of the information is from these Bible Records.
Marriage License was dated 26 Jan 1791.
More About DANIEL LAMBDIN:
Census: 1790, Talb 1-1-2-2-0
Fact 6: Patriot, took oath of Fidelity
Fact 7: "Bridges" inherited from his father.
Fact 9: October 05, 1809, Will WK 507-571, TalbCo.,MD, JP 6-272
Fact 10: November 14, 1809, Exec. estate of Daniel, Artridge.
Title: Private in Talbot Co. Militia, DAR Patriot Index
Daniel Lambdin and Mary Spry had the following children:
1.2.4.7.1. ROBERT5 LAMBDIN was born on 23 Nov 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died on 28 Jun 1809 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD.
Notes for Robert Lambdin:
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Census: 1800, Talbot Co., MD
Fact 6: Never married
Fact 7: 1789, Summerton & Winterton United, 260 a., Talb Co.,MD
Fact 8: Abt. 1803, Built house, Bridges Change
Fact 9: d. s. p.
Fact 10: July 01, 1806, Died Sat. morning at his father's, MD Eastern Shore Newspapers.
1.2.4.7.2. MARY LAMBDIN was born on 19 Mar 1781 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 16 Aug 1790 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.3. ELIZABETH LAMBDIN was born on 15 Feb 1783 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 03 Apr 1783 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.4. SARAH LAMBDIN was born on 10 Apr 1784 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 17 Feb 1871 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married James Seth on 19 Sep 1802 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He was born on 02 Oct 1780 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 19 Oct 1829 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.5. ANN LAMBDIN was born on 05 May 1786 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 09 Jul 1810 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Isaac Winchester on 10 Sep 1806 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Daniel Lambdin and Artridge Harvey had the following child:
1.2.5.3.6. ARTRIDGE5 LAMBDIN was born about 1792 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Wiliam Sears Jr. on 30 Nov 1812 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.5.6. THOMAS R.4 LAMBDIN (Elizabeth3 Spry, Thomas2 Spry Sr., Christopher1 Spry) was born between 1760-1766 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died before 11 Nov 1809 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married Susanna Sherwood, daughter of Nicholas Sherwood on 16 Jun 1785 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA.
Notes for Thomas R. Lambdin:
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Lambdin Chart, MHS, gives his son Thomas as marrying Margaret Robinson 9 Jan 1748. (He wasn't born until 1766.)
"The Fells Point Story," Norman G. Rukert, MD 975.26 lists Thomas Lambdin 1795-1801 as having a shipyard in Fells Point.
Land Book, Talbot Co., MD 24-675 Thomas Lamden to Wm. Grace 29 May 1792...Susannah Lambdin...Thomas of Baltimore Town. In 1804 he was living in Fells Point, Baltimore Co., MD.
More About THOMAS R. LAMBDIN:
Occupation: Revolutionary War Balto. shipbuilder,shipwright
Fact 6: 17 children, many unknown,Eliz. Spry, eldest dau.
Fact 7: Soldier in Washington's Continental Army.
Fact 8: Signed will without a "b." ["Lamdin"]
Fact 9: September 23, 1808, Will, Baltimore, MD, Bk 8, p. 456
Fact 10: November 11, 1809, Will p. Wf,Susanna, dau. Anna, Mary.
Thomas R. Lambdin and Susanna Sherwood had the following children:
1.2.5.6.1. ELIZA SPRY5 LAMBDIN was born about 1786 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She married James Weeden on 06 Dec 1804 in Baltimore, MD.
1.2.5.6.2. JAMES LAMBDIN was born after 1787 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died between 1835-1887 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.3. AMANDA LAMBDIN was born about 1788 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died between 1788-1888 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.4. ANNE LAMBDIN was born about 1789 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died on 03 Mar 1796 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.5. NICHOLAS MARTIN LAMBDIN was born about 1790 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died before 1838 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married Ann Hugg on 29 Jun 1815 in Methodist E. Baltimore Station, MD.
1.2.5.6.6. RACHEL LAMBDIN was born about 1791 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died between 1791-1891 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.7. THOMAS SHERWOOD LAMBDIN was born on 27 Oct 1793 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died on 09 Mar 1882 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married (1) ANN DAVEY on 28 May 1816 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married (2) MARY ANN JONES on 12 Mar 1822 in Lutheran Church, Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.8. ROBERT PHILLIP LAMBDIN was born in 1795 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.9. JOHN H. LAMBDIN was born in 1797 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died on 18 Feb 1872. He married (1) UNKNOWN SPRY in 1823. He married (2) GUADELUPE UNKNOWN about 1827 in Havana, Cuba.
1.2.5.6.10. DANIEL LAMBDIN was born on 07 Jan 1797 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died in Maryland.
Notes for Daniel Lambdin:
b. St Paul's Parish
1.2.5.6.11. ANNE LAMBDIN was born in 1800 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died between 1881-1888 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She married WILLIAM ROWLEY. He was born about 1820 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.12. WILLIAM LAMBDIN was born about 1801 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died after 1827 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.13. EDWARD SHERWOOD LAMBDIN was born on 06 Jun 1804 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died on 06 Sep 1879 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married (1) ELIZABETH BARTON on 15 Nov 1825 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married (2) SARAH LIZZIE MULLER on 29 Nov 1852 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married (3) ELIZABETH A PETERS on 14 Oct 1856 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.14. MARY LAMBDIN was born in 1806 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died in 1890 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She married William Bache about 1826 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.7. ANN4 LAMBDIN (Elizabeth3 Spry, Thomas2 Spry Sr., Christopher1 Spry) was born on 23 Jul 1770 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died on 20 Nov 1862 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Philip Sherwood about 1796 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
Notes for Philip Sherwood:
Had land called "Sherwood's Choice"
Philip Sherwood and Ann Lambdin had the following children:
1.2.5.7.1. HORATIO N.5 SHERWOOD was born in 1797 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died on 07 Jan 1881 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.7.2. THOMAS IPSY SHERWOOD was born in 1800 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died in 1870 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.7.3. PHILLIP SHERWOOD was born about 1802 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.8. JOHN4 LAMBDIN (Elizabeth3 Spry, Thomas2 Spry Sr., Christopher1 Spry) was born on 22 Mar 1742 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 25 Dec 1786 in Lost at Sea. He married Lucretia Spry, daughter of Christopher Spry(e) and Mary Hopkins in 1783 in MD. She was born about 1765 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died before 1825 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Lucretia Spry:
Lucretia was John's administrator. She received 1/3 of the estate, William received the other 2/3.
John Lambdin and Lucretia Spry had the following children:
1.2.4.9.1. REBECCA5 LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.2. MARTHA LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.3. FRANCES LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.4. WILIAM MCKENDREE LAMBDIN was born in Jun 1784 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died in May 1854 in Tennessee. He married Susannah Corner on 19 Apr 1804 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.5.5.1. HUMPHREY4 WELLS (Humphrey3, Elizabeth2 Spry, Christopher1 Spry, Humphrey3, Humphrey Sr, Zorobabel, Richard, John, John, Richard). He married ABIGAIL LINDSEY.
Humphrey Wells and Abigail Lindsey had the following children:
1.5.5.1.1. SAMUEL5 WELLS.
1.5.5.1.2. HUMPHREY WELLS.
1.5.5.1.3. SIBELLA WELLS.
1.5.5.1.4. JESSE WELLS.
1.5.5.1.5. GEORGE WELLS was born in 1768. He died in 1839. He married MARY ADAMS. She was born in 1775. She died in 1834.
Notes for William Spry:
State of Ohio, Knox County
Before me, John Gordon, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County,
personally came Jack (?) Martin, David Bixby and Hugh Hardesty,
appraisers of the Estate of Wm Spry, Late of Pike Township in said County
Deceased and were well and truly to appraise all the goods and Chattels of said
Estate which Shall be presented to them for appraisement and also to set of to
the Widow of said Deceased such provisions or other property as they shall think
reasonable for the support of herself twelve months from this time of
the Death of the said Deceased.
Given under my hand and seal this 22nd day of June, 1836.
John Gordon, J.P.
A true and accurate Inventory of the goods and Chattels of Wm Spry Late
of Pike Township in the County of Knox deceased as presented (????one word
I can't make out) to the undersigned Jack (could also be Jocb--a shortened
form of Jacob?) Martin, David Bixby, and Hugh Hardesty, appraisers
appointed by the Court of Common Please of said County by Ruth Spry, administartrix
of said Estate this 22nd day of June, 1836.
One gray mare and colt.......................$60.00
Wheat in the ground.......................... 5.00
Grass (?????) on the ground.................. 2.50
Oats in the ground........................... 2.00
Corn in the ground........................... 3.75
Side Saddle and bridle....................... 10.00
Bureau....................................... 2.00
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85.25
And we do hereby certify that the sum of Eighty-give dollars
is necessary for the support of the widow of the said deceased for
twelve months from this death Given under our hands and seals this 22nd day
of June, 1836.
Joel (???That's what his signature looks like!) Martin
David Bixby
Hugh Hardisty
Schedule of the goods and Chattels belong to the Estate of Wm Spry, Late
of Pike Township, Knox County Deceased
to which the widow is entitled without being obliged to account for the
same
Wearing apparel of the deceased
Do (ditto??) of Widow
one pale (or fresh) milk cow
Four sheep
Two beds and bedding and bedsteads
Six pounds of wool
One pot one
Kettle Taken and returned by the subscribers (??) appraisers of the goods and Chattels of said Estate this 22nd day of June, 1836.
Joel Martin
David Bixby
Hugh Hardisty
(Appraisers signatures were quite clear on this page, so previously
typed names should be adjusted to read as typed just above. If I have ??
after a word, that means I could be wrong in my interpretation of the
original writing. Most of it was quite easy to read, however.)
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Edit note: William born 1756 died young. According to Vonnie Crider it was not unusual for parents to name a second child the same name as a sibling that died young. This William was in the Revolutionary War and Vonnie refers to him as the Rev. War Vet. to distinquish him from other William Spry's. Enlisted from Chester Hundred, Queen Anne's County, MD, Jun 1776. Also served "different tours" as a Minute Man in 1778 and 1779.
Moved to Pike County Twp, Knox County, Ohio.
Notes from Toby Dills:
It would also help to answer my questions (about the brothers of William and their wives) if we also knew for certain the wives of William Spry's brothers, Thomas (a brother for certain, he is mentioned in William's pension abstract) and Benjamin (probably a brother, based on a close association with the other two during their migrations).
Thomas was married twice for certain and based on birth dates of his children, probably three times (1. Elizabeth, surname unknown; 2. unknown; & 3. Henrietta Mayer who as a widow later married his nephew Samuel Spry)
Benjamin was married to a woman named Elizabeth, surname unknown to me.
The placement of William, Thomas and Benjamin within the family of Thomas and Catherine Wells Spry (m. 12/24/1747) is largely based on the use of 'Wells' as a middle name in the families of descendants of Benjamin and Thomas. However if one examines which families used the 'Wells' middle name, all of the descendants of Thomas who used it were also descendants of Benjamin, so if Benjamin's wife Elizabeth were a Wells, then the main reason for placing the three brothers in the family of Thomas and Catherine Wells Spry disappears. In this case these three could just as easily be placed in the families of the elder Thomas's brothers William (who m. Ruth McConniken Dec 17, 1743) or John (who m. Mary Massey Oct 11, 1744).
This elder group of three brothers each inherited 70 acres of "Friendship" plantation from their father. Examination of Queen Anne Co., land records to determine the fate of "Friendship" plantation would probably be quite revealing.
More notes from Vonnie: Much of what we know of his family is from his Revolutionary War pension abstract (1). He, his brother Thomas and another probable brother
Benjamin, moved from MD to Washington Co., PA, probably between 1786 [when
William's daughter Elizabeth was born in MD and 1787 [when Thomas's son
William was born in PA (5)] and later Knox Co., OH.
Some sources (e.g.3) show an additional son named William Spry, Jr., b. 1787, in this family. The following facts lead me to believe that this William Spry Jr. is in actually a son of William's brother Thomas:
This family already has a son, Samuel probably born in 1787.
The family of William's brother Thomas also has a William Spry, b. __ 37. It is probable that Thomas's son William would be known as William Spry Jr. considering the fact that the families of Thomas Spry and William Spry Sr. [this one] remained closely associated during their migrations.
Sources:
1 Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files, pp.3281-3282.
2. Davis, E.S., "Some Descendants of John and Anne (Elbert) Spry", LDS FHS microfilm 1033799#5.
3. Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp.17-i 8.
4. Census records, Washington Co., PA, 1790.
5. Census records, Miami Co., OH, 1850.
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This is from the History of Knox County, Ohio compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr., published by A.A. Graham & Co. of Mt. Vernon, OH, in 1881:
Speaking of Pike Township, "The first election was held at the house of Michael Harter, June 26, 1819, but as no records have been preserved the names of the officers elected cannot be given. The entire number of voters in the township in 1822 was nineteen. Their names were John Arnold, Robert Kennedy, Jacob Swartz, Thomas Elwell, William Wright, Aaron Wilson, John Scoles, William Smith, Thomas Scoles, Andrew Scoles, George H. Scoles, Phillip Armentrout, Benjamin Austin, John Butler, WILLIAM SPRY, Francis Popham, David Holloway, John Gordon, and Cyrus McDonald." (p. 576)
I thought someone might be interested in this bit of history. William served in the Revolutionary War from Chester Hundred in Maryland, later migrating to Washington County, PA, and then on to Ohio. His will was filed June 23, 1836, in Knox County, OH. I have a copy of that. William was the brother of my great-great-grandfather, Thomas Spry.
I don't know if this will be meaningful to anyone, but--like Sandra Vann--I think we could do more with this site if we just would! I was interested in the Lodman Spry cemetery records from Polk Co., Iowa, and hope to try to find this Spry cemetery sometime when I go to visit my 92-year-old aunt, Cecelia Spry Hypes, who lives in West Des Moines. She told me that, many years ago, someone asked her if she was related to the Sprys of that area and she said she guessed she wasn't--or at least she didn't know. Communications were difficult then....but we can do better now.
Happy Spring, everyone!
Maxine Spry Jinkerson ([email protected])
Notes for Margaret Unknown:
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Her name was found in deeds from Knox County, OH. The birth of her eldest child Elizabeth in Maryland makes her likely to be a Maryland woman: Sources: Knox County Deeds, 1817, 1823, Biographical Sketches, Conneaut Township in "History of Erie County, PA," pp 18-19.
William Spry and Margaret Unknown had the following children:
1.1.10.2.1. PERRY5 SPRY was born about 1775 in MD. He died on 11 Sep 1831 in Knox Co. OH. He married Mary E. Chadwick on 12 Feb 1818 in OH. She was born about 28 May 1788. She died on 11 Jan 1880 in Knox Co. OH.
1.1.10.2.2. ELIZABETH SPRY was born about 1786. She died on 16 Apr 1845 in Erie Co, PA. She married Matthew Herrington, son of Isreal Harrington and Mehitabale Shippee in 1804. He was born on 17 Apr 1782 in Danby, Rutland Co, VT. He died on 01 Apr 1864 in Cherry Hill, Eric Co, PA.
1.1.10.2.3. WILLIAM SPRY JR. was born about 1787. He died in 1858.
1.1.10.2.4. SAMUEL SPRY was born on 25 Dec 1787 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married (1) HENRIETTA MEYERS on 20 Jan 1859. She was born on 01 Jan 1803. She died on 20 Sep 1875. He married (2) MATILDA CULLISON on 01 Apr 1819.
1.1.10.2.5. NATHAN SPRY was born on 11 Mar 1791. He died on 17 Apr 1869 in Knox Co, OH. He married Rebecca Coleman on 03 Aug 1822. She was born on 10 May 1802. She died on 18 Dec 1860 in Knox Co. OH.
Notes for Nathan Spry:
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Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
1.1.10.2.6. MARY SPRY was born in 1796. She died in 1872. She married Josephus Downs in 1815. He was born in 1795. He died in 1868.
1.1.10.2.7. CATHERINE SPRY was born in 1811. She died before 1836. She married UNKNOWN BIXBY.
Notes for Catherine Spry:
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Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
1.1.10.3. BENJAMIN WESLEY4 SPRY (Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born about 1762 in Muskingum, OH. He died about Jul 1824 in Zanesville, Muskingum, OH. He married ELIZABETH EATON.
Notes for Benjamin Wesley Spry:
1790 census shows Benjamin in Washington Co, PA with Thomas & William Sprie (Not proven relationship to Thomas and William)
1794 moved into Ohio Co, VA
Benjamin's will entered probate and proven in court of Muskinqum Co, OH on 14 Aug 1824
Benjamin Wesley Spry and Elizabeth Eaton had the following children:
1.1.10.3.1. JOHN W.5 SPRY was born on 11 Nov 1789 in Washington Co., PA. He died on 08 May 1869 in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, IA. He married Jane LaFerry Bush on 04 Apr 1809 in Muskingum County, Ohio. She was born on 28 Jul 1788 in PA. She died on 29 May 1855 in Mt Pleasant, Henry Co., IA.
1.1.10.3.2. WESLEY SPRY was born about 1790 in Washington Co, PA.
Notes for Wesley Spry:
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Wesley had some problem that made it necessary to be cared for by his siblings.
1.1.10.3.3. BENJAMIN WESLEY SPRY JR. was born between 1790-1802 in Washington Co, PA. He married (1) FANNY MCCLOUD, daughter of Martin McCloud and E. Unknown in 1825. He married (2) PRECILLA BARBER about 1839.
1.1.10.3.4. ELIJAH SPRY was born about 1795.
1.1.10.3.5. CHARLOTTE SPRY was born about 1800 in PA. She married JAMES MORRISON.
1.1.10.3.6. EMILY SPRY was born in 1806 in PA. She married James Burleigh on 24 Feb 1824.
1.1.10.3.7. SARAH SPRY was born about 1797 in Charleston, Kanawha, WV. She died in 1851 in Knox Co. OH. She married William Spry, son of Thomas Spry and Elizabeth Unknown on 24 Jul 1814. He was born between Feb-Mar 1787 in PA. He died in 1858 in Knox Co. OH.
1.1.10.4. THOMAS4 SPRY (Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born between 1760-1765. He died about 1839. He married (1) HENRIETTA MEYERS on 23 Sep 1830 in Knox Co, OH. She was born on 01 Jan 1803. She died on 20 Sep 1875. He married ELIZABETH UNKNOWN.
Notes for Thomas Spry:
Little is known of Thomas Spry at this time. Research done by Col. Joseph Reichel for “Spry Sprouts” shows that three Spry men left Maryland in the early l780s, after the Revolutionary War, and headed for Western Pennsylvania. They were William, Thomas and Benjamin. It is not known if they traveled together or separately. William and Thomas were brothers, but it has not been proven yet if Benjamin was also a brother. Available records show that it is a plausible possibility. They lived in the same region (Hopewell Township and seem to have had very close ties.
All three Spry men were established in Washington County, Pennsylvania by 1790, and can be found recorded in the first census of the United States as heads of family.
Nothing is known concerning the parentage of these men, a good guess would place them in the family of Thomas and Catherine (Wells) Spry.
Lt. Cot Reichel has told the story of William Thomas and Benjamin very well. Research is still going on, and this is the updated story of Thomas as near as can be determined from the facts available at this time, plus a little conjecture that seem to fit the facts.
Thomas was the brother of William, a Veteran of the Revolutionary War, and was born approximately in 1760 in Queen Ann’s County, Maryland. He married Elizabeth (last name unknown), in Maryland, as his first son was born there. He was established as head of household in Morgan Township, Knox County, Ohio in 1820, as recorded in Knox County, Ohio Census. Presumably his wife died, as he married Henrietta Myers 24 Sept.. 1830.
His will was written 2 April 1833. Previous researchers assumed he died that same year. However there are some discrepancies as to probate. Ohio Will Book lists probate as 1839, with 2 settlements. Probate Court Records Dept. sent a copy of will, but said probate records were too faded to read. Tax records show he paid tax in 1837; and Land records show that Thomas deeded land to Elizabeth Sayer in Oct. 1838. One settlement of his will was found in the Latter Day Saints Family Library Records dated 1839. It seems reasonable to say He did not die in 1833, as assumed. So far it has not been discovered who Elizabeth Sayer was.
The only children named in his will were Benjamin, William, Sally and Thomas Jr., an infant under 2 years of age. His wife, Henrietta was also named. The families of Benjamin, William, and Sally have been recorded. Nothing has been found on Thomas an infant under 2 years of age. We did find an infant of about 2 or 3 named. Thomas Spry having died of Pneumonia, while searching for Thomas’ exact death date, with no parents named. nor an exact date. So we are assuming the child died, As Henriette remarried in in 1846 and sold the land that was left to her and Thomas Jr. Henrietta married Samuel Spry; Who could have been a relative of Thomas, possibly a nephew, as she was much younger than Thomas. We are hoping to continue research on this, and maybe can find some answers to many questions our research has raised. Samuel was named as Elias’ Father on his death certificate. But Elias was born in 1834. This was after Thomas’ will was written, but before he died; and 12 years before Henriette married Samuel. There are still many questions to be answered.
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Written by Lona (Spry) Flowers
Notes for Henrietta Meyers:
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This is the widow of Thomas, son of Thomas and Catherine
Thomas Spry and Henrietta Meyers had the following children:
1.1.10.4.1. THOMAS5 SPRY was born about 1831.
1.1.10.4.2. ELIAS SPRY was born on 22 Oct 1834 in Knox Co, OH. He died on 13 Jun 1909. He married (1) EMILY ROSS LAMBERT, daughter of Daniel Lambert and Sarah Harris on 28 Aug 1856 in Knox Co., OH. She was born on 09 Apr 1840 in Knox Co., OH. She died on 20 May 1905. He married (2) SARAH JANE SMITH, daughter of Thomas Smith and Elizabeth Shafer on 01 May 1907. She was born on 10 Jun 1840 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co, OH. She died on 28 Jun 1918.
Notes for Elizabeth Unknown:
Name is believed to be Elizabeth from records of Latter Day Saints Family Records
Thomas Spry and Elizabeth Unknown had the following children:
1.1.10.4.3. SALLY5 SPRY. She married (1) JOSEPH FIELDS on 08 Nov 1821. She married UNKNOWN KIRKMAN.
1.1.10.4.4. BENJAMIN SPRY was born between 1785-1787 in Chester Hundred, Queen Anne's, MD. He died between 1853-1858 in Putman Twp, Fulton, IL. He married Elizabeth Eaton about 1810 in Erie Co., PA. She was born between 1793-1799 in Erie Co., PA. She died between 1853-1858 in Putnam TWP, Fulton Co., IL.
1.1.10.4.5. WILLIAM SPRY was born between Feb-Mar 1787 in PA. He died in 1858 in Knox Co. OH. He married Sarah Spry, daughter of Benjamin Wesley Spry and Elizabeth Eaton on 24 Jul 1814. She was born about 1797 in Charleston, Kanawha, WV. She died in 1851 in Knox Co. OH.
1.1.11.5. GEORGE4 SPRY (Christopher3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 16 Jan 1744 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 22 Feb 1771 in Queen Anne Co, MD. He married UNKNOWN.
Notes for George Spry:
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George was b. 16 Jan 1744, d. in Queen Anne's County on 22 Feb 1771 (Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin)
The inventory of his estate ws appraised on 11 May 1771 by John Brown and James Hackett, and valued at pound 89.7.11. Thomas Ringgold and Co. and William Hopper signed as creditors and Christoipher and Humphrey Spry signed as next of kin. Frances Spry, administratrix, filed the intentory on 27 Jun 1771 (Talbot County Land Records Liber 7:103)
He evidently married and had on sone. His estate was distributed 28 May 1772. Francis Rochester and John Hawkins were sureties. The widow received her thirds and the residue went to an unnamed son. (Balances of Final Distribution, Liber: 6:119)
George's son was possibly named George. (MD Genealogical Society Bulletin)
George Spry and Unknown had the following child:
1.1.11.5.1. (GEORGE)5 SPRY.
1.1.11.8. JEHU4 SPRY (Christopher3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 06 Aug 1751 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died about 1812 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. He married Anna Elbert, daughter of Dr Henry Elbert and Anne Downes about 1782 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She was born in 1765 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. She died in 1834 in Mansfield, Richland Co, OH.
Notes for Jehu Spry:
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Jehu Spry was b. 6 Aug 1751 and d. after 20 Dec 1798. He inherited "Edinborough" from his father.(Elsie Spry Davis) suggests he later changed his name to John and that as John he sold property inherited by Jehu in the 1790s just before he and his wife Ann left Maryland).
He married Ann Elbert circa 1782. (Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin)
Moved with his wife to Berkley County, VA, to NY State, circa 1799 and then to Ohio by 1812. (Elsie Davis )
Notes and sources from Elsie Davis: There is a possiblity of two other daughters, one who married "W. Litten" and a Sarah Anne Spry, who married a "Sounderland," but no marriage records nor proof of either has been found. Might have been born between 1801-1811.
Sources of data on John and Anne Spry's and their children: Chart of W. R. Spry in possession of Elsie Spry Davis; marriage records Champaign County, OH, 1805-1864; NY 1860 census; Ohio census 1820-30-40-50; War of 1812 records, Iowa census 1856, 1860.
1800 Census, Jerusalem Twp, Ontario CO, NY, 1m 26-45, 1 f. 26-45, 2 m 10-16, 1 f. <10, 2 m < 10.
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Notes for Anna Elbert:
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1820 census, Mad River Twp, Champaign Co, OH: Anne Spry, 2 m. 16-16,m 1 f. 10-16, 1 f. <10
Died at age of 69.
Jehu Spry and Anna Elbert had the following children:
1.1.11.8.1. NANCY ANN5 SPRY was born in 1780. She died in 1840 in Logan Co, OH prob. She married David Segar on 15 Oct 1798 in Berkeley Co, VA.
1.1.11.8.2. HENRY SPRY was born on 24 Jun 1788 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 04 Mar 1844 in Clark Co, OH. He married (1) MARTHA KRESS, daughter of John Kress and Martha Slaughter before 1807 in Ontario, Steuben Co, NY. She was born in 1788. She died after 1859. He married JANE WREN. She was born on 16 Jun 1782 in VA. She died on 05 Sep 1865.
1.1.11.8.3. LODMAN ELBERT SPRY was born on 04 Jan 1791 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He died on 12 Feb 1866 in Polk Co, IA. He married Jane Wren, daughter of Isaac Wren and Frances Hampton on 17 Jun 1813 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. She was born on 16 Jun 1782 in VA. She died on 05 Sep 1865.
1.1.11.8.4. FRANCES (FRANNIE) SPRY was born about 1793 in Queen Anne's County, MD. She died about 1829 in Peoria County, IL. She married Jesse Egman on 16 Jun 1812 in Ohio.
1.1.11.8.5. JOSHUA SPRY was born on 01 Sep 1796 in MD. He died on 18 Mar 1824 in Clark Co, OH. He married Elizabeth Wren, daughter of Isaac Wren and Francis Hampton on 21 May 1816 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. She was born on 02 Nov 1790.
1.1.11.8.6. JOHN SPRY was born on 09 May 1799 in Jerusalem, Ontario Co, NY. He died on 08 Apr 1856 in Hartford, Warren Co, IA. He married (1) CATHERINE HAMPTON WREN, daughter of Daniel Wren and Elizabeth Bishop on 11 Nov 1825. She was born on 30 Jan 1800 in Richmond,. She died on 29 Jun 1863 in Hartford, Warren Co, IA. He married (2) ELIZABETH OWENS, daughter of William Owen and Jane Unknown on 03 Apr 1821. She was born on 17 Apr 1800. She died on 28 Aug 1823.
1.1.11.8.7. SARAH ANN SPRY was born between 1801-1811. She married UNKNOWN SUTHERLAND.
1.1.11.8.8. SAMUEL SPRY was born on 04 May 1802 in Ontario Co, NY. He died on 31 Oct 1858 in Logan Co, OH. He married Margaret McGill, daughter of Christopher McGill and Rebekah Stilly on 28 May 1822 in Champaign Co, OH, USA. She was born on 13 Oct 1799 in KY. She died on 11 Aug 1881 in Harrison Twp, Logan Co, OH.
1.1.11.8.9. MARY JANE SPRY was born about 1804. She died about 1820.
Notes for Mary Jane Spry:
descripancy: We have b. 1820 d. 1836: Elaine Jordan had: b. 1804/1810 d. 1820 at age 16
1.1.11.8.10. ELIZABETH SPRY was born on 05 Jul 1812 in OH. She died on 24 Jul 1888 in Altoona, Polk Co, IA. She married (1) ISAAC ASKREW, son of David Askrew and Ann McCoy on 28 Jan 1830 in Champaign County, OH. He was born on 07 Aug 1802 in Fayette County, PA. He died on 03 Apr 1873. She married DAVID SEEGAR.
1.1.11.8.11. DAUGHTER SPRY. She married W. LITTEN.
1.2.1.2. CHRISTOPHER4 SPRY (Thomas3 Jr., Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born about 1720 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died after 1747 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Christopher Spry:
Christopher was born circa 1720. He purchased land in 1741 in Talbot County, MD (Maryland Patent Liber, Liber: 12:173)
Christopher Spry had the following child:
1.2.1.2.1. CHRISTOPHER4 SPRY was born in Feb 1745 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died on 09 Dec 1829 in Kent Co, MD. He married CHARLOTTE UNKNOWN.
Notes for Christopher Spry:
Christopher's will dated Feb 1, 1823, Kent Co, MD (Colonial Families of Maryland, 1600s-1700s, Family Tree Maker CD #184) Christopher, b. after Feb 1745. He d. in Kent County, MD, leaving a will dated 1 Feb 1823, proved 9 Dec 1829, named wife Charlotte, sisters Lucretia Spry Lambdin Haddaway (and her son William Lambdin), Eliz. Spry Denny, Sarah Spry Robson, Mary Spry Lambdin, Rececca Spry Withgot and Eve Spry Robson (MD Genealogical Society Bulletin, Spring 1997/1997)
Also See " An Index to Kent County Probates, 1680-1925," Delaware State Archives, Dover, DE, 1994, page 316: Spry, Christopher, 1823-1827.
1.2.4.7. MARY4 SPRY (Christopher3 Spry(e), Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born on 05 Jan 1750 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 29 Aug 1779-29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Daniel Lambdin, son of Robert Lambdin and Elizabeth Spry on 04 Feb 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He was born on 16 May 1759 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1802-07 Sep 1809 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Daniel Lambdin:
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Notes for DANIEL LAMBDIN:
MD & DE Genealogist, Vol. XXIV #1 (Winter 1983 Jan, Feb, Mar) p. 28 Daniel Lam(b)din Family Bible of Bay Hundred, Talbot Co., MD, printed at Oxford (England) by Mark Basket, MDCCLXV (1765). Most of the information is from these Bible Records.
Marriage License was dated 26 Jan 1791.
More About DANIEL LAMBDIN:
Census: 1790, Talb 1-1-2-2-0
Fact 6: Patriot, took oath of Fidelity
Fact 7: "Bridges" inherited from his father.
Fact 9: October 05, 1809, Will WK 507-571, TalbCo.,MD, JP 6-272
Fact 10: November 14, 1809, Exec. estate of Daniel, Artridge.
Title: Private in Talbot Co. Militia, DAR Patriot Index
Daniel Lambdin and Mary Spry had the following children:
1.2.4.7.1. ROBERT5 LAMBDIN was born on 23 Nov 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died on 28 Jun 1809 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD.
Notes for Robert Lambdin:
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Census: 1800, Talbot Co., MD
Fact 6: Never married
Fact 7: 1789, Summerton & Winterton United, 260 a., Talb Co.,MD
Fact 8: Abt. 1803, Built house, Bridges Change
Fact 9: d. s. p.
Fact 10: July 01, 1806, Died Sat. morning at his father's, MD Eastern Shore Newspapers.
1.2.4.7.2. MARY LAMBDIN was born on 19 Mar 1781 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 16 Aug 1790 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.3. ELIZABETH LAMBDIN was born on 15 Feb 1783 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 03 Apr 1783 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.4. SARAH LAMBDIN was born on 10 Apr 1784 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 17 Feb 1871 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married James Seth on 19 Sep 1802 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He was born on 02 Oct 1780 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 19 Oct 1829 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.5. ANN LAMBDIN was born on 05 May 1786 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 09 Jul 1810 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Isaac Winchester on 10 Sep 1806 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.8. JOHN4 SPRY (Christopher3 Spry(e), Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born about 05 Aug 1751.
John Spry had the following children:
1.2.4.8.1. JOHN5 SPRY.
1.2.4.8.2. JAMES SPRY.
1.2.4.8.3. DAVID SPRY.
1.2.4.9. LUCRETIA4 SPRY (Christopher3 Spry(e), Thomas2 Sr., Christopher1) was born about 1765 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died before 1825 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married (1) JOHN LAMBDIN, son of Robert Lambdin and Elizabeth Spry in 1783 in MD. He was born on 22 Mar 1742 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 25 Dec 1786 in Lost at Sea. She married (2) WILLIAM HADDAWAY after 1786 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Lucretia Spry:
Lucretia was John's administrator. She received 1/3 of the estate, William received the other 2/3.
John Lambdin and Lucretia Spry had the following children:
1.2.4.9.1. REBECCA5 LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.2. MARTHA LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.3. FRANCES LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.4. WILIAM MCKENDREE LAMBDIN was born in Jun 1784 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died in May 1854 in Tennessee. He married Susannah Corner on 19 Apr 1804 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
William Haddaway and Lucretia Spry had the following child:
1.2.4.9.5. WILLIAM5 HADDAWAY was born after 1786.
1.2.5.3. DANIEL4 LAMBDIN (Elizabeth3 Spry, Thomas2 Spry Sr., Christopher1 Spry) was born on 16 May 1759 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died between 1802-07 Sep 1809 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married (1)MARY SPRY, daughter of Christopher Spry(e) and Mary Hopkins on 04 Feb 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She was born on 05 Jan 1750 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died between 29 Aug 1779-29 Apr 1788 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He married (2) ARTRIDGE HARVEY on 10 Feb 1791 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA. She was born about 1770 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA. She died after 1813 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Daniel Lambdin:
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MD & DE Genealogist, Vol. XXIV #1 (Winter 1983 Jan, Feb, Mar) p. 28 Daniel Lam(b)din Family Bible of Bay Hundred, Talbot Co., MD, printed at Oxford (England) by Mark Basket, MDCCLXV (1765). Most of the information is from these Bible Records.
Marriage License was dated 26 Jan 1791.
More About DANIEL LAMBDIN:
Census: 1790, Talb 1-1-2-2-0
Fact 6: Patriot, took oath of Fidelity
Fact 7: "Bridges" inherited from his father.
Fact 9: October 05, 1809, Will WK 507-571, TalbCo.,MD, JP 6-272
Fact 10: November 14, 1809, Exec. estate of Daniel, Artridge.
Title: Private in Talbot Co. Militia, DAR Patriot Index
Daniel Lambdin and Mary Spry had the following children:
1.2.4.7.1. ROBERT5 LAMBDIN was born on 23 Nov 1779 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died on 28 Jun 1809 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD.
Notes for Robert Lambdin:
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Census: 1800, Talbot Co., MD
Fact 6: Never married
Fact 7: 1789, Summerton & Winterton United, 260 a., Talb Co.,MD
Fact 8: Abt. 1803, Built house, Bridges Change
Fact 9: d. s. p.
Fact 10: July 01, 1806, Died Sat. morning at his father's, MD Eastern Shore Newspapers.
1.2.4.7.2. MARY LAMBDIN was born on 19 Mar 1781 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 16 Aug 1790 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.3. ELIZABETH LAMBDIN was born on 15 Feb 1783 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 03 Apr 1783 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.4. SARAH LAMBDIN was born on 10 Apr 1784 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 17 Feb 1871 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married James Seth on 19 Sep 1802 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He was born on 02 Oct 1780 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 19 Oct 1829 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.4.7.5. ANN LAMBDIN was born on 05 May 1786 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died on 09 Jul 1810 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Isaac Winchester on 10 Sep 1806 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Daniel Lambdin and Artridge Harvey had the following child:
1.2.5.3.6. ARTRIDGE5 LAMBDIN was born about 1792 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Wiliam Sears Jr. on 30 Nov 1812 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.2.5.6. THOMAS R.4 LAMBDIN (Elizabeth3 Spry, Thomas2 Spry Sr., Christopher1 Spry) was born between 1760-1766 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died before 11 Nov 1809 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married Susanna Sherwood, daughter of Nicholas Sherwood on 16 Jun 1785 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, USA.
Notes for Thomas R. Lambdin:
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Lambdin Chart, MHS, gives his son Thomas as marrying Margaret Robinson 9 Jan 1748. (He wasn't born until 1766.)
"The Fells Point Story," Norman G. Rukert, MD 975.26 lists Thomas Lambdin 1795-1801 as having a shipyard in Fells Point.
Land Book, Talbot Co., MD 24-675 Thomas Lamden to Wm. Grace 29 May 1792...Susannah Lambdin...Thomas of Baltimore Town. In 1804 he was living in Fells Point, Baltimore Co., MD.
More About THOMAS R. LAMBDIN:
Occupation: Revolutionary War Balto. shipbuilder,shipwright
Fact 6: 17 children, many unknown,Eliz. Spry, eldest dau.
Fact 7: Soldier in Washington's Continental Army.
Fact 8: Signed will without a "b." ["Lamdin"]
Fact 9: September 23, 1808, Will, Baltimore, MD, Bk 8, p. 456
Fact 10: November 11, 1809, Will p. Wf,Susanna, dau. Anna, Mary.
Thomas R. Lambdin and Susanna Sherwood had the following children:
1.2.5.6.1. ELIZA SPRY5 LAMBDIN was born about 1786 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She married James Weeden on 06 Dec 1804 in Baltimore, MD.
1.2.5.6.2. JAMES LAMBDIN was born after 1787 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died between 1835-1887 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.3. AMANDA LAMBDIN was born about 1788 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died between 1788-1888 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.4. ANNE LAMBDIN was born about 1789 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died on 03 Mar 1796 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.5. NICHOLAS MARTIN LAMBDIN was born about 1790 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died before 1838 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married Ann Hugg on 29 Jun 1815 in Methodist E. Baltimore Station, MD.
1.2.5.6.6. RACHEL LAMBDIN was born about 1791 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died between 1791-1891 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.7. THOMAS SHERWOOD LAMBDIN was born on 27 Oct 1793 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died on 09 Mar 1882 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married (1) ANN DAVEY on 28 May 1816 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married (2) MARY ANN JONES on 12 Mar 1822 in Lutheran Church, Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.8. ROBERT PHILLIP LAMBDIN was born in 1795 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.9. JOHN H. LAMBDIN was born in 1797 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died on 18 Feb 1872. He married (1) UNKNOWN SPRY in 1823. He married (2) GUADELUPE UNKNOWN about 1827 in Havana, Cuba.
1.2.5.6.10. DANIEL LAMBDIN was born on 07 Jan 1797 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died in Maryland.
Notes for Daniel Lambdin:
b. St Paul's Parish
1.2.5.6.11. ANNE LAMBDIN was born in 1800 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died between 1881-1888 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She married WILLIAM ROWLEY. He was born about 1820 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.12. WILLIAM LAMBDIN was born about 1801 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died after 1827 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.13. EDWARD SHERWOOD LAMBDIN was born on 06 Jun 1804 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died on 06 Sep 1879 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married (1) ELIZABETH BARTON on 15 Nov 1825 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married (2) SARAH LIZZIE MULLER on 29 Nov 1852 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He married (3) ELIZABETH A PETERS on 14 Oct 1856 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.6.14. MARY LAMBDIN was born in 1806 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died in 1890 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She married William Bache about 1826 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.7. ANN4 LAMBDIN (Elizabeth3 Spry, Thomas2 Spry Sr., Christopher1 Spry) was born on 23 Jul 1770 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. She died on 20 Nov 1862 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She married Philip Sherwood about 1796 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
Notes for Philip Sherwood:
Had land called "Sherwood's Choice"
Philip Sherwood and Ann Lambdin had the following children:
1.2.5.7.1. HORATIO N.5 SHERWOOD was born in 1797 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died on 07 Jan 1881 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.7.2. THOMAS IPSY SHERWOOD was born in 1800 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died in 1870 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.7.3. PHILLIP SHERWOOD was born about 1802 in Baltimore, Independent City, MD. He died in Baltimore, Independent City, MD.
1.2.5.8. JOHN4 LAMBDIN (Elizabeth3 Spry, Thomas2 Spry Sr., Christopher1 Spry) was born on 22 Mar 1742 in Easton, Talbot Co, MD. He died on 25 Dec 1786 in Lost at Sea. He married Lucretia Spry, daughter of Christopher Spry(e) and Mary Hopkins in 1783 in MD. She was born about 1765 in Talbot County, MD, USA. She died before 1825 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
Notes for Lucretia Spry:
Lucretia was John's administrator. She received 1/3 of the estate, William received the other 2/3.
John Lambdin and Lucretia Spry had the following children:
1.2.4.9.1. REBECCA5 LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.2. MARTHA LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.3. FRANCES LAMBDIN.
1.2.4.9.4. WILIAM MCKENDREE LAMBDIN was born in Jun 1784 in Talbot County, MD, USA. He died in May 1854 in Tennessee. He married Susannah Corner on 19 Apr 1804 in Talbot County, MD, USA.
1.5.5.1. HUMPHREY4 WELLS (Humphrey3, Elizabeth2 Spry, Christopher1 Spry, Humphrey3, Humphrey Sr, Zorobabel, Richard, John, John, Richard). He married ABIGAIL LINDSEY.
Humphrey Wells and Abigail Lindsey had the following children:
1.5.5.1.1. SAMUEL5 WELLS.
1.5.5.1.2. HUMPHREY WELLS.
1.5.5.1.3. SIBELLA WELLS.
1.5.5.1.4. JESSE WELLS.
1.5.5.1.5. GEORGE WELLS was born in 1768. He died in 1839. He married MARY ADAMS. She was born in 1775. She died in 1834.
Generation 5
1.1.10.2.1. PERRY5 SPRY (William4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born about 1775 in MD. He died on 11 Sep 1831 in Knox Co. OH. He married Mary E. Chadwick on 12 Feb 1818 in OH. She was born about 28 May 1788. She died on 11 Jan 1880 in Knox Co. OH.
Notes for Perry Spry:
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Perry was a soldier in the war of 1812 and was awarded bounty land. The family lived in Democary, Ohio.
Sources: Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
Notes for Mary E. Chadwick:
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Source: Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
Pike cemetery records indicate Mary died: 11 May 1880, at 91 yrs, 7 mos, 15 das
Perry Spry and Mary E. Chadwick had the following children:
1.1.10.2.1.1. GEORGE HIGHERMAN6 SPRY was born on 12 Aug 1822 in Knox Co. OH. He died on 28 Feb 1903 in Knox Co. OH. He married (1) WEALTHA ALMIRA OSBORNE in 1876. She was born in 1830. She died on 22 Jan 1910 in Knox Co. OH. He married POLLY ALVIRA JACKSON. She was born in Aug 1829. She died on 22 Feb 1873.
1.1.10.2.1.2. ANDREW SPRY was born about 1824 in Knox Co. OH. He died in 1824.
1.1.10.2.1.3. MARY ANN SPRY was born in 1829 in Knox Co. OH.
1.1.10.2.2. ELIZABETH5 SPRY (William4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born about 1786. She died on 16 Apr 1845 in Erie Co, PA. She married Matthew Herrington, son of Isreal Harrington and Mehitabale Shippee in 1804. He was born on 17 Apr 1782 in Danby, Rutland Co, VT. He died on 01 Apr 1864 in Cherry Hill, Eric Co, PA.
Notes for Elizabeth Spry:
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1. Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files, pp.3281-3282.
2...." Biographical Sketches, Conneaut To"vnship" in "History of Erie
County, Penna."pp.18-19.
Reichel, J. 'Spry Sprouts'1 pp.18.
__ Harrington, G.H. "Harrington Family Gazetteer' pp.119.
Matthew Herrington and Elizabeth Spry had the following children:
1.1.10.2.2.1. WILLIAM6 HERRINGTON was born in 1805. He died in 1881.
1.1.10.2.2.2. SALLY HERRINGTON was born in 1807.
1.1.10.2.2.3. LUCRETIA HERRINGTON was born in 1809. She died in 1858.
1.1.10.2.2.4. CATHERINE HERRINGTON was born in 1811. She died in 1876.
1.1.10.2.2.5. MARY HERRINGTON was born in 1814. She died in 1843.
1.1.10.2.2.6. DANIEL HERRINGTON was born in 1816. He died in 1844.
1.1.10.2.2.7. ISREAL HERRINGTON was born in 1818. He died in 1906.
1.1.10.2.2.8. IRA S. HERRINGTON was born in 1822. He died in 1904.
1.1.10.2.2.9. LORETTA HERRINGTON was born in 1824.
1.1.10.2.2.10. MOSES A. HERRINGTON was born in 1828. He died in 1902.
1.1.10.2.4. SAMUEL5 SPRY (William4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 25 Dec 1787 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married (1) HENRIETTA MEYERS on 20 Jan 1859. She was born on 01 Jan 1803. She died on 20 Sep 1875. He married (2) MATILDA CULLISON on 01 Apr 1819.
Notes for Samuel Spry:
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Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18.
Samuel Spry married Henrietta Unknown on 20 Jan 1859 (Queen Anne's County Marriages, 1858-1866)
Lived in Knox County, Ohio in 1820
Notes for Henrietta Meyers:
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This is the widow of Thomas, son of Thomas and Catherine
Notes for Matilda Cullison:
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Source: Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
Samuel Spry and Matilda Cullison had the following children:
1.1.10.2.4.1. DELLA ELLEN6 SPRY.
1.1.10.2.4.2. FRANCIS ASBERRY (AMBROSE) SPRY. She married John Wilson on 15 Nov 1842.
1.1.10.2.6. MARY5 SPRY (William4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born in 1796. She died in 1872. She married Josephus Downs in 1815. He was born in 1795. He died in 1868.
Notes for Mary Spry:
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Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
Notes for Josephus Downs:
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Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
Josephus Downs and Mary Spry had the following children:
1.1.10.2.6.1. SAMUEL L.6 DOWNS was born in 1818. He married Esther J. Scholes in 1844.
1.1.10.2.6.2. WILLIAM J. DOWNS. He married HELEN PENEFEATHER.
1.1.10.3.1. JOHN W.5 SPRY (Benjamin Wesley4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 11 Nov 1789 in Washington Co., PA. He died on 08 May 1869 in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, IA. He married Jane LaFerry Bush on 04 Apr 1809 in Muskingum County, Ohio. She was born on 28 Jul 1788 in PA. She died on 29 May 1855 in Mt Pleasant, Henry Co., IA.
Notes for John W. Spry:
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John helped to establish a "Seminary for Young Ladies" in 1810. He taught school between 1813-1824. He served a 12 day stint in McConnel's Regiment, Ohio Militia during War of 1812. Moved to Marion Twp, Henry County, Iowa, in 1852.
Aged 80 years
son of Benjamin SPRY (1762-1819) and Elizabeth EATON d. 1853. He married Jane Laferry BUSH on Apr 4, 1809 in Muskingum County, Ohio. They were the parents of nine children.
John W. Spry and Jane LaFerry Bush had the following children:
1.1.10.3.1.1. WILLIAM M.6 SPRY was born on 24 Jan 1810 in Muskingum Co., OH. He died on 17 Aug 1882 in Henry Co, IA. He married Mary Vernon, daughter of John Vernon and Elizabeth Bowers on 03 Oct 1833 in Zanesville, Muskinqum, OH. She was born on 27 Mar 1813 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She died on 22 Dec 1897 in Henry Co, IA.
1.1.10.3.1.2. ELIZABETH SPRY was born on 04 Jan 1812 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She died on 11 Oct 1847. She married SAMUEL VERNON. He was born in 1810.
1.1.10.3.1.3. MARY SPRY was born in 1820 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She died on 19 Sep 1856.
1.1.10.3.1.4. JOHN L. SPRY was born in 1815 in Muskinqum Co, OH. He died on 27 Sep 1881. He married MARY STEINROD on 29 Apr 1841. She was born in 1818 in OH. She died on 10 Mar 1884.
1.1.10.3.1.5. BENJAMIN WELLS SPRY was born on 28 Oct 1817 in Zanesville, Muskinqum, OH. He died in 1881. He married Mary Joy Johnson on 21 Mar 1844 in Zanesville, Muskinqum, OH. She was born about 1818. She died on 25 Jun 1875 in Henry Co, IA.
1.1.10.3.1.6. ELIJAH ASBURY SPRY was born on 22 Oct 1821 in Muskinqum Co, OH. He died on 01 Aug 1889 in Montgomery County, Iowa, USA. He married Jane M. Smith on 27 Jan 1848 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She was born in 1827. She died in 1909.
1.1.10.3.1.7. EDWARD C. SPRY was born in 1827 in Muskinqum Co, OH. He died in 1865. He married IRENE SMITH.
1.1.10.3.1.8. JANE SPRY was born in 1828. She married James P. Johnson on 29 Mar 1849.
1.1.10.3.1.9. CHRISTINA SPRY was born in 1830 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She married GEORGE HOLT.
1.1.10.3.1.10. EMILY SPRY was born in 1834 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She married Ross Virden on 12 Feb 1852.
1.1.10.3.3. BENJAMIN WESLEY5 SPRY JR. (Benjamin Wesley4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born between 1790-1802 in Washington Co, PA. He married (1) FANNY MCCLOUD, daughter of Martin McCloud and E. Unknown in 1825. He married (2) PRECILLA BARBER about 1839.
Benjamin Wesley Spry Jr. and Fanny McCloud had the following children:
1.1.10.3.3.1. GEORGE W.6 SPRY was born between 1834-1836 in Amity, Knox Co. Ohio. He married Rachel Elizabeth King, daughter of Daniel King and Unknown Williams on 03 Oct 1857 in Mercer Co, IL. She was born in Buckgrove, IL. She died in SD.
1.1.10.3.3.2. WILLIAM SPRY was born about 1810.
1.1.10.3.3.3. FRANK SPRY.
1.1.10.3.3.4. ELIZABETH ELSIE SPRY was born in 1832 in Muskingum Co, OH. She married JOSHUA LLOYD WILLIAMS.
1.1.10.3.3.5. BENJAMIN SPRY.
1.1.10.3.7. SARAH5 SPRY (Benjamin Wesley4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born about 1797 in Charleston, Kanawha, WV. She died in 1851 in Knox Co. OH. She married William Spry, son of Thomas Spry and Elizabeth Unknown on 24 Jul 1814. He was born between Feb-Mar 1787 in PA. He died in 1858 in Knox Co. OH.
Notes for Sarah Spry:
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Regarding William and Sarah Spry, Vonnie Crider writes: Thomas Sr, born 1685 had Christopher, born before 1725 who had Sarah, born about 1810. She married the son of William who was in the Revolutionary War. This William and Christopher were first cousins. Sarah was then William's second cousin. In fact this made his son William and Sarah something like 3rd of 4th cousins.
William Spry and Sarah Spry had the following children:
1.1.10.3.7.1. ELIZABETH6 SPRY was born on 18 Feb 1818 in Knox Co, OH. She died between 19 Jul 1893-1898 in Lick Creek, Logen Co., AK. She married Robert Kennedy on 08 Sep 1836 in Knox Co., OH. He was born between 1810-1817 in PA. He died between 1865-1870 in TX.
1.1.10.3.7.2. THOMAS SPRY was born about 1819.
1.1.10.3.7.3. BENJAMIN W. SPRY was born in 1822 in OH. He died about 31 May 1881 in Henry Co., IA. He married REBECCA UNKNOWN.
1.1.10.3.7.4. EMILY SPRY was born in 1823. She married HEZEKIAH CLEMENTS.
1.1.10.3.7.5. WILLIAM J. SPRY was born about 1830.
1.1.10.3.7.6. JOHN W. SPRY was born about 1840.
1.1.10.4.2. ELIAS5 SPRY (Thomas4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 22 Oct 1834 in Knox Co, OH. He died on 13 Jun 1909. He married (1) EMILY ROSS LAMBERT, daughter of Daniel Lambert and Sarah Harris on 28 Aug 1856 in Knox Co., OH. She was born on 09 Apr 1840 in Knox Co., OH. She died on 20 May 1905. He married (2) SARAH JANE SMITH, daughter of Thomas Smith and Elizabeth Shafer on 01 May 1907. She was born on 10 Jun 1840 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co, OH. She died on 28 Jun 1918.
Notes for Elias Spry:
Elias Spry, Son of Thomas and Henrietta Spry, was born October 22, 1834 in Knox Co., Ohio. As a young man, he worked as a hand on the farm of Daniel Lambert. He was considered a top hand and could, and did receive the highest wages.
On August 28, 1856 Elias married Emily Rose Lambert, Daniels daughter. They were married by Reverend Joseph Wolf, in Knox Co., Ohio. This couple was blessed with eleven children, Three of which were born in the State of Ohio. Daniel Thomas, born June 8,1857; Clarance Adelbert (Del) born Aug. 15, 1858; and Alice R. born November 25, 1859. In the fall of 1860, the family moved to Illinois. On January 12,1863, a daughter, Amanda E. was born.
On August 15, 1862 Elias enlisted into the Union Army. His Civil War papers did not agree as to where he enlisted, it was either Bernadotte, Lewiston, or Pleasants Illinois.
He enrolled in Co. I, 103rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry as a private. He was stationed at Camp Sherman, near Mepengers Landing, Big Black River, Mississippi. He saw action in the area between Vicksburg and Jackson. “on or about the 28th day of July 1863 while on the march from Jackson as artillery guards back to Camp Sherman all in the state of Mississippi, said claimant (Elias) ,was affected with sunstroke so as to become unfit for duty, and remained sick and unfit for duty until about the first of Sept.. when cool weather set in. “The above statement is made from personal knowledge as I was with the company at the time said disability occurred.” signed by: Samuel H Brown, Late Captain, Co. I, 103rd Reg. Ill. Inf. Vol. Elias’ superior officer at Camp Sherman.
The following is an excerpt from a document from the Adjutant Generals office, dated Dec.
11 1880. “On the Muster roll of Co. I of that regiment, from Muster in Dec. 3 1,1863, he
(Elias) is reported present. Name does not appear among absentees on return for July ‘63. the
Company was stationed at Camp Sherman, near Mepengers Landing, Big Black River,
Mississippi in July 1863. Mustered out with Co. June 1865. He was on duty as a cook from June
11,1863 to Aug. 12,1863 when he was detailed as cook in hospitals. No evidence that he was
disabled by sunstroke.” Signed by J.P. Martin, assistant Adjutant General.
Notes from Military file indicate that May & June 1863 Elias was in the Guard House in Jackson Tenn. Feb. 7, 1863. “Detailed as Capt. cook Jan ‘64 was left in camp at Scottsboro, Ark. Feb. 11, 1864 to Aug. 19, 1864, in Georgia stated he suffered a slight head wound.
Detailed in Pioneer Corps by order of Brig. General C.R. Woods Oct. 9, 1864. (Pioneer Corps was usually made up of skilled soldiers detached from their regular units to clear roads, construct bridges, dig trenches, and erect fortifications.)
Same details of where about in Nov. & Dec. 1864; Jan & Feb. 1865; April 30,1865. On June 21,1865 he was in Louisville, Ky. The last pay date was listed as Aug. 31,1864 (Bounty paid $25 due $75.) Still listed as in the Pioneer Corp.
Elias is described as follows: 6 ft. 1 in. tall; fair complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes. He was described as a stout and hearty man prior to his service. Elias was honorably discharged from the service on June 2 1,1865 in Louisville, Ky. or June 30 Chicago, Illinois. Pension and military papers do not agree.
One other child, a daughter, Ida M. was born in Illinois on June 6,1866. In 1867 the family moved to Appanoose County, Iowa. Then in 1868, the family moved to Cass County, Iowa. moved to their home place nine miles from Atlantic, Iowa, where their son Alva was born and died at the age of one month and 25 days. April 29, 1870 Charles Marion was born.
In August 1871 Elias incurred an injury to his left hand, that apparently was of a permanent nature. The following is an excerpt from a statement made by Elias to a Notary public, no name
given. “He incurred injury to left hand under the following circumstances; was helping in construction of Joseph Northgraves flouring mill, was sitting astride of a beam up from the ground helping to get the large upright shaft in position when a steel key slipped from its place and the shaft and coupling dropped and pinned his fmger to the beam above mentioned.
On May 27, 1873 Blanch E. was born. Bertha A was born on May 7,1875. On May 1,1878 Marion Wilson was born. on Jan.5,1880 Oliver L. was born.
By 1886, Elias was described as suffering from rheumatism, disease of the heart, diabetes ,and deafness in both ears; also the injured left hand. He was no longer able to make a living by manual labor. During harvest he had to trade labor with neighbors due to the fact he could not work in the heat. He was able to drive the reaper in harvest, and measure grain in threshing. These abilities were as stated by his neighbors and friends.
Emily Rose died on May 20,1905, after 6 months of illness, which was a complication of heart, stomach and lung trouble. 2 years later Elias married Sarah Jane Smith Lambert on May 1 1907. She was the widow of C.T. Lambert - Emily Rose’s brother.
Elias died June 13, 1909. Sarah Jane died June 27, 1918 in Lorah, Iowa.
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written by Lona Flowers
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H. Spry b. 1861 d. 1865 buried near Elias & Emily Spry in Bourne Cem, Anita, Audubon, IA
Elias Spry and Emily Ross Lambert had the following children:
1.1.10.4.2.1. DANIEL THOMAS6 SPRY was born on 08 Jun 1857 in Knox Co., OH. He died on 16 Aug 1913. He married Rachel Lydia Roberts on 01 Jan 1878.
1.1.10.4.2.2. CLARANCE ADELBERT (DELL) SPRY was born on 15 Aug 1858 in OH. He died about 27 Nov 1968. He married Clara E. Sherk on 24 Dec 1882 in Atlantic, Cass, IA.
1.1.10.4.2.3. ALICE R. SPRY was born on 25 Nov 1859 in OH. She died on 19 Nov 1930. She married ? EVERITT.
1.1.10.4.2.4. AMANDA E. SPRY was born on 12 Jan 1863 in IL. She died on 17 Jun 1914. She married ? EVERITT.
Notes for Amanda E. Spry:
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As of 1909 she was in Pogosa Springs, CO
1.1.10.4.2.5. IDA M. SPRY was born on 06 Jun 1866 in IL. She died on 12 Apr 1951. She married ? OWENS. She married FRANK COLFLESH.
Notes for Ida M. Spry:
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Ida was in a wheelchair for 15 yrs and taken care of by Lafe, her nephew. As of 1909 and 1924 she was in Des Moines, IA.
1.1.10.4.2.6. ALVA P. SPRY was born on 25 Feb 1869. He died on 21 Mar 1869.
1.1.10.4.2.7. CHARLES MELVIN SPRY was born on 29 Apr 1870 in Near Lorah, Cass Co., IA. He died on 03 Dec 1924 in Three miles NE of Anita, Cass, IA. He married Melvina May Lewis, daughter of Isaac Van Dorsey Lewis and Mary Jane White on 26 Feb 1893. She was born on 17 Apr 1874. She died on 05 Feb 1945.
1.1.10.4.2.8. BLANCHE ESTELLE SPRY was born on 27 May 1873 in Audubon Co., IA. She died on 06 Jan 1926 in Anita, Cass, IA. She married Edward Finley Lewis, son of Isaac Van Dorsey Lewis and Mary Jane White on 05 Jun 1891 in Audubon Co., IA. He was born about 1860 in Hamlin Grove, Audubon Co., IA. He died about 17 Aug 1937 in Brayton, Audubon, IA.
1.1.10.4.2.9. BERTHA ANN SPRY was born on 07 May 1875 in IA. She died in 1942. She married HENRY CLAY LEWIS. He was born on 15 Oct 1864.
1.1.10.4.2.10. MARION WILSON SPRY was born on 01 May 1878 in Lorah, Cass Co, IA. He died on 24 Apr 1958 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co, WA. He married Ida Mae Carley, daughter of Clinton Leman Carley and Emma Fidellia Lewis on 21 Nov 1899 in Atlantic, Cass Co, IA. She was born on 10 Sep 1879 in Clay Co., MO. She died on 12 Jun 1920 in O'Neill, Holt Co, Nebraska, USA.
1.1.10.4.2.11. OLIVER LESTER SPRY was born on 05 Jan 1880 in IA. He died after 07 Dec 1945 in IA. He married MARGARET FOLERY. She was born in 1877 in Springfield, Hampden, MA. She died in 1961 in Des Moines, Polk, IA. He married (2) GERTIE UNKNOWN in 1923.
1.1.10.4.4. BENJAMIN5 SPRY (Thomas4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born between 1785-1787 in Chester Hundred, Queen Anne's, MD. He died between 1853-1858 in Putman Twp, Fulton, IL. He married Elizabeth Eaton about 1810 in Erie Co., PA. She was born between 1793-1799 in Erie Co., PA. She died between 1853-1858 in Putnam TWP, Fulton Co., IL.
Benjamin Spry and Elizabeth Eaton had the following children:
1.1.10.4.4.1. CATHERINE6 SPRY was born on 18 Dec 1817 in PA. She died on 07 Jan 1896 in KS. She married Daniel H. Terry on 12 Nov 1845 in Knox Co, OH. He was born in England.
1.1.10.4.4.2. MARY B SPRY was born about 1820. She married David Wallace on 16 Dec 1846 in Knox Co. OH. He was born in Knox Co. OH.
1.1.10.4.4.3. REBECCA SPRY was born about 1822. She married ISAAC LAMB. She married (2) DANIEL MCELROY on 06 Aug 1840.
1.1.10.4.4.4. JOHN SPRY was born on 17 Sep 1823 in Knox Co., OH. He died on 03 Oct 1907 in Brighton Cmt. Brighton, IA. He married Susanna Farr, daughter of Cooper Farr and Ada Linis on 08 Feb 1852 in Cass Twp, Fulton Co., IL. She was born on 09 Oct 1832 in OH. She died about 03 Jul 1889.
1.1.10.4.4.5. CHARLOTTE SPRY was born about 1825. She married JOSEPH COLEMAN. She married (2) JOSEPH HALL on 22 Dec 1846.
1.1.10.4.4.6. BENJAMIN SPRY was born about 1826. He died on 09 Oct 1866. He married NAOMI F. UNKNOWN.
1.1.10.4.4.7. RHODA SPRY was born about 1829 in Knox Co., OH. She married JOHN HOPKINS.
1.1.10.4.4.8. CORNELIUS SPRY was born on 30 May 1832 in Knox Co, OH. He died on 14 Oct 1903 in Cascade Co, Mt. He married HANNAH MARIA STEPHENS.
1.1.10.4.4.9. MAGDALANA SPRY was born on 05 May 1833 in Knox Co., OH. She died on 04 Jun 1902 in Jasper Co., MO. She married Robert Covington Thomas on 06 Oct 1853 in Fulton Co., IL. He was born in 1832 in KY. He died in 1903 in MO.
1.1.10.4.4.10. AARON SPRY was born about 1835 in Knox Co., OH. He married MERENDA BEARD on 02 Mar 1851 in IL.
1.1.10.4.4.11. ALFRED SPRY was born about 1846 in Knox County, OH. He died about 1846.
1.1.10.4.5. WILLIAM5 SPRY (Thomas4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born between Feb-Mar 1787 in PA. He died in 1858 in Knox Co. OH. He married Sarah Spry, daughter of Benjamin Wesley Spry and Elizabeth Eaton on 24 Jul 1814. She was born about 1797 in Charleston, Kanawha, WV. She died in 1851 in Knox Co. OH.
William Spry and Sarah Spry had the following children:
1.1.10.3.7.1. ELIZABETH6 SPRY was born on 18 Feb 1818 in Knox Co, OH. She died between 19 Jul 1893-1898 in Lick Creek, Logen Co., AK. She married Robert Kennedy on 08 Sep 1836 in Knox Co., OH. He was born between 1810-1817 in PA. He died between 1865-1870 in TX.
1.1.10.3.7.2. THOMAS SPRY was born about 1819.
1.1.10.3.7.3. BENJAMIN W. SPRY was born in 1822 in OH. He died about 31 May 1881 in Henry Co., IA. He married REBECCA UNKNOWN.
1.1.10.3.7.4. EMILY SPRY was born in 1823. She married HEZEKIAH CLEMENTS.
1.1.10.3.7.5. WILLIAM J. SPRY was born about 1830.
1.1.10.3.7.6. JOHN W. SPRY was born about 1840.
Notes for Perry Spry:
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Perry was a soldier in the war of 1812 and was awarded bounty land. The family lived in Democary, Ohio.
Sources: Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
Notes for Mary E. Chadwick:
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Source: Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
Pike cemetery records indicate Mary died: 11 May 1880, at 91 yrs, 7 mos, 15 das
Perry Spry and Mary E. Chadwick had the following children:
1.1.10.2.1.1. GEORGE HIGHERMAN6 SPRY was born on 12 Aug 1822 in Knox Co. OH. He died on 28 Feb 1903 in Knox Co. OH. He married (1) WEALTHA ALMIRA OSBORNE in 1876. She was born in 1830. She died on 22 Jan 1910 in Knox Co. OH. He married POLLY ALVIRA JACKSON. She was born in Aug 1829. She died on 22 Feb 1873.
1.1.10.2.1.2. ANDREW SPRY was born about 1824 in Knox Co. OH. He died in 1824.
1.1.10.2.1.3. MARY ANN SPRY was born in 1829 in Knox Co. OH.
1.1.10.2.2. ELIZABETH5 SPRY (William4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born about 1786. She died on 16 Apr 1845 in Erie Co, PA. She married Matthew Herrington, son of Isreal Harrington and Mehitabale Shippee in 1804. He was born on 17 Apr 1782 in Danby, Rutland Co, VT. He died on 01 Apr 1864 in Cherry Hill, Eric Co, PA.
Notes for Elizabeth Spry:
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1. Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files, pp.3281-3282.
2...." Biographical Sketches, Conneaut To"vnship" in "History of Erie
County, Penna."pp.18-19.
Reichel, J. 'Spry Sprouts'1 pp.18.
__ Harrington, G.H. "Harrington Family Gazetteer' pp.119.
Matthew Herrington and Elizabeth Spry had the following children:
1.1.10.2.2.1. WILLIAM6 HERRINGTON was born in 1805. He died in 1881.
1.1.10.2.2.2. SALLY HERRINGTON was born in 1807.
1.1.10.2.2.3. LUCRETIA HERRINGTON was born in 1809. She died in 1858.
1.1.10.2.2.4. CATHERINE HERRINGTON was born in 1811. She died in 1876.
1.1.10.2.2.5. MARY HERRINGTON was born in 1814. She died in 1843.
1.1.10.2.2.6. DANIEL HERRINGTON was born in 1816. He died in 1844.
1.1.10.2.2.7. ISREAL HERRINGTON was born in 1818. He died in 1906.
1.1.10.2.2.8. IRA S. HERRINGTON was born in 1822. He died in 1904.
1.1.10.2.2.9. LORETTA HERRINGTON was born in 1824.
1.1.10.2.2.10. MOSES A. HERRINGTON was born in 1828. He died in 1902.
1.1.10.2.4. SAMUEL5 SPRY (William4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 25 Dec 1787 in Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married (1) HENRIETTA MEYERS on 20 Jan 1859. She was born on 01 Jan 1803. She died on 20 Sep 1875. He married (2) MATILDA CULLISON on 01 Apr 1819.
Notes for Samuel Spry:
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Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18.
Samuel Spry married Henrietta Unknown on 20 Jan 1859 (Queen Anne's County Marriages, 1858-1866)
Lived in Knox County, Ohio in 1820
Notes for Henrietta Meyers:
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This is the widow of Thomas, son of Thomas and Catherine
Notes for Matilda Cullison:
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Source: Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
Samuel Spry and Matilda Cullison had the following children:
1.1.10.2.4.1. DELLA ELLEN6 SPRY.
1.1.10.2.4.2. FRANCIS ASBERRY (AMBROSE) SPRY. She married John Wilson on 15 Nov 1842.
1.1.10.2.6. MARY5 SPRY (William4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born in 1796. She died in 1872. She married Josephus Downs in 1815. He was born in 1795. He died in 1868.
Notes for Mary Spry:
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Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
Notes for Josephus Downs:
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Sources: Abstracts of the Rev. War Pension Files., pp 3281-3282
Reichel, J. "Spry Sprouts" pp 18
Josephus Downs and Mary Spry had the following children:
1.1.10.2.6.1. SAMUEL L.6 DOWNS was born in 1818. He married Esther J. Scholes in 1844.
1.1.10.2.6.2. WILLIAM J. DOWNS. He married HELEN PENEFEATHER.
1.1.10.3.1. JOHN W.5 SPRY (Benjamin Wesley4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 11 Nov 1789 in Washington Co., PA. He died on 08 May 1869 in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, IA. He married Jane LaFerry Bush on 04 Apr 1809 in Muskingum County, Ohio. She was born on 28 Jul 1788 in PA. She died on 29 May 1855 in Mt Pleasant, Henry Co., IA.
Notes for John W. Spry:
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John helped to establish a "Seminary for Young Ladies" in 1810. He taught school between 1813-1824. He served a 12 day stint in McConnel's Regiment, Ohio Militia during War of 1812. Moved to Marion Twp, Henry County, Iowa, in 1852.
Aged 80 years
son of Benjamin SPRY (1762-1819) and Elizabeth EATON d. 1853. He married Jane Laferry BUSH on Apr 4, 1809 in Muskingum County, Ohio. They were the parents of nine children.
John W. Spry and Jane LaFerry Bush had the following children:
1.1.10.3.1.1. WILLIAM M.6 SPRY was born on 24 Jan 1810 in Muskingum Co., OH. He died on 17 Aug 1882 in Henry Co, IA. He married Mary Vernon, daughter of John Vernon and Elizabeth Bowers on 03 Oct 1833 in Zanesville, Muskinqum, OH. She was born on 27 Mar 1813 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She died on 22 Dec 1897 in Henry Co, IA.
1.1.10.3.1.2. ELIZABETH SPRY was born on 04 Jan 1812 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She died on 11 Oct 1847. She married SAMUEL VERNON. He was born in 1810.
1.1.10.3.1.3. MARY SPRY was born in 1820 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She died on 19 Sep 1856.
1.1.10.3.1.4. JOHN L. SPRY was born in 1815 in Muskinqum Co, OH. He died on 27 Sep 1881. He married MARY STEINROD on 29 Apr 1841. She was born in 1818 in OH. She died on 10 Mar 1884.
1.1.10.3.1.5. BENJAMIN WELLS SPRY was born on 28 Oct 1817 in Zanesville, Muskinqum, OH. He died in 1881. He married Mary Joy Johnson on 21 Mar 1844 in Zanesville, Muskinqum, OH. She was born about 1818. She died on 25 Jun 1875 in Henry Co, IA.
1.1.10.3.1.6. ELIJAH ASBURY SPRY was born on 22 Oct 1821 in Muskinqum Co, OH. He died on 01 Aug 1889 in Montgomery County, Iowa, USA. He married Jane M. Smith on 27 Jan 1848 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She was born in 1827. She died in 1909.
1.1.10.3.1.7. EDWARD C. SPRY was born in 1827 in Muskinqum Co, OH. He died in 1865. He married IRENE SMITH.
1.1.10.3.1.8. JANE SPRY was born in 1828. She married James P. Johnson on 29 Mar 1849.
1.1.10.3.1.9. CHRISTINA SPRY was born in 1830 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She married GEORGE HOLT.
1.1.10.3.1.10. EMILY SPRY was born in 1834 in Muskinqum Co, OH. She married Ross Virden on 12 Feb 1852.
1.1.10.3.3. BENJAMIN WESLEY5 SPRY JR. (Benjamin Wesley4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born between 1790-1802 in Washington Co, PA. He married (1) FANNY MCCLOUD, daughter of Martin McCloud and E. Unknown in 1825. He married (2) PRECILLA BARBER about 1839.
Benjamin Wesley Spry Jr. and Fanny McCloud had the following children:
1.1.10.3.3.1. GEORGE W.6 SPRY was born between 1834-1836 in Amity, Knox Co. Ohio. He married Rachel Elizabeth King, daughter of Daniel King and Unknown Williams on 03 Oct 1857 in Mercer Co, IL. She was born in Buckgrove, IL. She died in SD.
1.1.10.3.3.2. WILLIAM SPRY was born about 1810.
1.1.10.3.3.3. FRANK SPRY.
1.1.10.3.3.4. ELIZABETH ELSIE SPRY was born in 1832 in Muskingum Co, OH. She married JOSHUA LLOYD WILLIAMS.
1.1.10.3.3.5. BENJAMIN SPRY.
1.1.10.3.7. SARAH5 SPRY (Benjamin Wesley4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born about 1797 in Charleston, Kanawha, WV. She died in 1851 in Knox Co. OH. She married William Spry, son of Thomas Spry and Elizabeth Unknown on 24 Jul 1814. He was born between Feb-Mar 1787 in PA. He died in 1858 in Knox Co. OH.
Notes for Sarah Spry:
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Regarding William and Sarah Spry, Vonnie Crider writes: Thomas Sr, born 1685 had Christopher, born before 1725 who had Sarah, born about 1810. She married the son of William who was in the Revolutionary War. This William and Christopher were first cousins. Sarah was then William's second cousin. In fact this made his son William and Sarah something like 3rd of 4th cousins.
William Spry and Sarah Spry had the following children:
1.1.10.3.7.1. ELIZABETH6 SPRY was born on 18 Feb 1818 in Knox Co, OH. She died between 19 Jul 1893-1898 in Lick Creek, Logen Co., AK. She married Robert Kennedy on 08 Sep 1836 in Knox Co., OH. He was born between 1810-1817 in PA. He died between 1865-1870 in TX.
1.1.10.3.7.2. THOMAS SPRY was born about 1819.
1.1.10.3.7.3. BENJAMIN W. SPRY was born in 1822 in OH. He died about 31 May 1881 in Henry Co., IA. He married REBECCA UNKNOWN.
1.1.10.3.7.4. EMILY SPRY was born in 1823. She married HEZEKIAH CLEMENTS.
1.1.10.3.7.5. WILLIAM J. SPRY was born about 1830.
1.1.10.3.7.6. JOHN W. SPRY was born about 1840.
1.1.10.4.2. ELIAS5 SPRY (Thomas4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born on 22 Oct 1834 in Knox Co, OH. He died on 13 Jun 1909. He married (1) EMILY ROSS LAMBERT, daughter of Daniel Lambert and Sarah Harris on 28 Aug 1856 in Knox Co., OH. She was born on 09 Apr 1840 in Knox Co., OH. She died on 20 May 1905. He married (2) SARAH JANE SMITH, daughter of Thomas Smith and Elizabeth Shafer on 01 May 1907. She was born on 10 Jun 1840 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co, OH. She died on 28 Jun 1918.
Notes for Elias Spry:
Elias Spry, Son of Thomas and Henrietta Spry, was born October 22, 1834 in Knox Co., Ohio. As a young man, he worked as a hand on the farm of Daniel Lambert. He was considered a top hand and could, and did receive the highest wages.
On August 28, 1856 Elias married Emily Rose Lambert, Daniels daughter. They were married by Reverend Joseph Wolf, in Knox Co., Ohio. This couple was blessed with eleven children, Three of which were born in the State of Ohio. Daniel Thomas, born June 8,1857; Clarance Adelbert (Del) born Aug. 15, 1858; and Alice R. born November 25, 1859. In the fall of 1860, the family moved to Illinois. On January 12,1863, a daughter, Amanda E. was born.
On August 15, 1862 Elias enlisted into the Union Army. His Civil War papers did not agree as to where he enlisted, it was either Bernadotte, Lewiston, or Pleasants Illinois.
He enrolled in Co. I, 103rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry as a private. He was stationed at Camp Sherman, near Mepengers Landing, Big Black River, Mississippi. He saw action in the area between Vicksburg and Jackson. “on or about the 28th day of July 1863 while on the march from Jackson as artillery guards back to Camp Sherman all in the state of Mississippi, said claimant (Elias) ,was affected with sunstroke so as to become unfit for duty, and remained sick and unfit for duty until about the first of Sept.. when cool weather set in. “The above statement is made from personal knowledge as I was with the company at the time said disability occurred.” signed by: Samuel H Brown, Late Captain, Co. I, 103rd Reg. Ill. Inf. Vol. Elias’ superior officer at Camp Sherman.
The following is an excerpt from a document from the Adjutant Generals office, dated Dec.
11 1880. “On the Muster roll of Co. I of that regiment, from Muster in Dec. 3 1,1863, he
(Elias) is reported present. Name does not appear among absentees on return for July ‘63. the
Company was stationed at Camp Sherman, near Mepengers Landing, Big Black River,
Mississippi in July 1863. Mustered out with Co. June 1865. He was on duty as a cook from June
11,1863 to Aug. 12,1863 when he was detailed as cook in hospitals. No evidence that he was
disabled by sunstroke.” Signed by J.P. Martin, assistant Adjutant General.
Notes from Military file indicate that May & June 1863 Elias was in the Guard House in Jackson Tenn. Feb. 7, 1863. “Detailed as Capt. cook Jan ‘64 was left in camp at Scottsboro, Ark. Feb. 11, 1864 to Aug. 19, 1864, in Georgia stated he suffered a slight head wound.
Detailed in Pioneer Corps by order of Brig. General C.R. Woods Oct. 9, 1864. (Pioneer Corps was usually made up of skilled soldiers detached from their regular units to clear roads, construct bridges, dig trenches, and erect fortifications.)
Same details of where about in Nov. & Dec. 1864; Jan & Feb. 1865; April 30,1865. On June 21,1865 he was in Louisville, Ky. The last pay date was listed as Aug. 31,1864 (Bounty paid $25 due $75.) Still listed as in the Pioneer Corp.
Elias is described as follows: 6 ft. 1 in. tall; fair complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes. He was described as a stout and hearty man prior to his service. Elias was honorably discharged from the service on June 2 1,1865 in Louisville, Ky. or June 30 Chicago, Illinois. Pension and military papers do not agree.
One other child, a daughter, Ida M. was born in Illinois on June 6,1866. In 1867 the family moved to Appanoose County, Iowa. Then in 1868, the family moved to Cass County, Iowa. moved to their home place nine miles from Atlantic, Iowa, where their son Alva was born and died at the age of one month and 25 days. April 29, 1870 Charles Marion was born.
In August 1871 Elias incurred an injury to his left hand, that apparently was of a permanent nature. The following is an excerpt from a statement made by Elias to a Notary public, no name
given. “He incurred injury to left hand under the following circumstances; was helping in construction of Joseph Northgraves flouring mill, was sitting astride of a beam up from the ground helping to get the large upright shaft in position when a steel key slipped from its place and the shaft and coupling dropped and pinned his fmger to the beam above mentioned.
On May 27, 1873 Blanch E. was born. Bertha A was born on May 7,1875. On May 1,1878 Marion Wilson was born. on Jan.5,1880 Oliver L. was born.
By 1886, Elias was described as suffering from rheumatism, disease of the heart, diabetes ,and deafness in both ears; also the injured left hand. He was no longer able to make a living by manual labor. During harvest he had to trade labor with neighbors due to the fact he could not work in the heat. He was able to drive the reaper in harvest, and measure grain in threshing. These abilities were as stated by his neighbors and friends.
Emily Rose died on May 20,1905, after 6 months of illness, which was a complication of heart, stomach and lung trouble. 2 years later Elias married Sarah Jane Smith Lambert on May 1 1907. She was the widow of C.T. Lambert - Emily Rose’s brother.
Elias died June 13, 1909. Sarah Jane died June 27, 1918 in Lorah, Iowa.
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written by Lona Flowers
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H. Spry b. 1861 d. 1865 buried near Elias & Emily Spry in Bourne Cem, Anita, Audubon, IA
Elias Spry and Emily Ross Lambert had the following children:
1.1.10.4.2.1. DANIEL THOMAS6 SPRY was born on 08 Jun 1857 in Knox Co., OH. He died on 16 Aug 1913. He married Rachel Lydia Roberts on 01 Jan 1878.
1.1.10.4.2.2. CLARANCE ADELBERT (DELL) SPRY was born on 15 Aug 1858 in OH. He died about 27 Nov 1968. He married Clara E. Sherk on 24 Dec 1882 in Atlantic, Cass, IA.
1.1.10.4.2.3. ALICE R. SPRY was born on 25 Nov 1859 in OH. She died on 19 Nov 1930. She married ? EVERITT.
1.1.10.4.2.4. AMANDA E. SPRY was born on 12 Jan 1863 in IL. She died on 17 Jun 1914. She married ? EVERITT.
Notes for Amanda E. Spry:
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As of 1909 she was in Pogosa Springs, CO
1.1.10.4.2.5. IDA M. SPRY was born on 06 Jun 1866 in IL. She died on 12 Apr 1951. She married ? OWENS. She married FRANK COLFLESH.
Notes for Ida M. Spry:
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Ida was in a wheelchair for 15 yrs and taken care of by Lafe, her nephew. As of 1909 and 1924 she was in Des Moines, IA.
1.1.10.4.2.6. ALVA P. SPRY was born on 25 Feb 1869. He died on 21 Mar 1869.
1.1.10.4.2.7. CHARLES MELVIN SPRY was born on 29 Apr 1870 in Near Lorah, Cass Co., IA. He died on 03 Dec 1924 in Three miles NE of Anita, Cass, IA. He married Melvina May Lewis, daughter of Isaac Van Dorsey Lewis and Mary Jane White on 26 Feb 1893. She was born on 17 Apr 1874. She died on 05 Feb 1945.
1.1.10.4.2.8. BLANCHE ESTELLE SPRY was born on 27 May 1873 in Audubon Co., IA. She died on 06 Jan 1926 in Anita, Cass, IA. She married Edward Finley Lewis, son of Isaac Van Dorsey Lewis and Mary Jane White on 05 Jun 1891 in Audubon Co., IA. He was born about 1860 in Hamlin Grove, Audubon Co., IA. He died about 17 Aug 1937 in Brayton, Audubon, IA.
1.1.10.4.2.9. BERTHA ANN SPRY was born on 07 May 1875 in IA. She died in 1942. She married HENRY CLAY LEWIS. He was born on 15 Oct 1864.
1.1.10.4.2.10. MARION WILSON SPRY was born on 01 May 1878 in Lorah, Cass Co, IA. He died on 24 Apr 1958 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co, WA. He married Ida Mae Carley, daughter of Clinton Leman Carley and Emma Fidellia Lewis on 21 Nov 1899 in Atlantic, Cass Co, IA. She was born on 10 Sep 1879 in Clay Co., MO. She died on 12 Jun 1920 in O'Neill, Holt Co, Nebraska, USA.
1.1.10.4.2.11. OLIVER LESTER SPRY was born on 05 Jan 1880 in IA. He died after 07 Dec 1945 in IA. He married MARGARET FOLERY. She was born in 1877 in Springfield, Hampden, MA. She died in 1961 in Des Moines, Polk, IA. He married (2) GERTIE UNKNOWN in 1923.
1.1.10.4.4. BENJAMIN5 SPRY (Thomas4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born between 1785-1787 in Chester Hundred, Queen Anne's, MD. He died between 1853-1858 in Putman Twp, Fulton, IL. He married Elizabeth Eaton about 1810 in Erie Co., PA. She was born between 1793-1799 in Erie Co., PA. She died between 1853-1858 in Putnam TWP, Fulton Co., IL.
Benjamin Spry and Elizabeth Eaton had the following children:
1.1.10.4.4.1. CATHERINE6 SPRY was born on 18 Dec 1817 in PA. She died on 07 Jan 1896 in KS. She married Daniel H. Terry on 12 Nov 1845 in Knox Co, OH. He was born in England.
1.1.10.4.4.2. MARY B SPRY was born about 1820. She married David Wallace on 16 Dec 1846 in Knox Co. OH. He was born in Knox Co. OH.
1.1.10.4.4.3. REBECCA SPRY was born about 1822. She married ISAAC LAMB. She married (2) DANIEL MCELROY on 06 Aug 1840.
1.1.10.4.4.4. JOHN SPRY was born on 17 Sep 1823 in Knox Co., OH. He died on 03 Oct 1907 in Brighton Cmt. Brighton, IA. He married Susanna Farr, daughter of Cooper Farr and Ada Linis on 08 Feb 1852 in Cass Twp, Fulton Co., IL. She was born on 09 Oct 1832 in OH. She died about 03 Jul 1889.
1.1.10.4.4.5. CHARLOTTE SPRY was born about 1825. She married JOSEPH COLEMAN. She married (2) JOSEPH HALL on 22 Dec 1846.
1.1.10.4.4.6. BENJAMIN SPRY was born about 1826. He died on 09 Oct 1866. He married NAOMI F. UNKNOWN.
1.1.10.4.4.7. RHODA SPRY was born about 1829 in Knox Co., OH. She married JOHN HOPKINS.
1.1.10.4.4.8. CORNELIUS SPRY was born on 30 May 1832 in Knox Co, OH. He died on 14 Oct 1903 in Cascade Co, Mt. He married HANNAH MARIA STEPHENS.
1.1.10.4.4.9. MAGDALANA SPRY was born on 05 May 1833 in Knox Co., OH. She died on 04 Jun 1902 in Jasper Co., MO. She married Robert Covington Thomas on 06 Oct 1853 in Fulton Co., IL. He was born in 1832 in KY. He died in 1903 in MO.
1.1.10.4.4.10. AARON SPRY was born about 1835 in Knox Co., OH. He married MERENDA BEARD on 02 Mar 1851 in IL.
1.1.10.4.4.11. ALFRED SPRY was born about 1846 in Knox County, OH. He died about 1846.
1.1.10.4.5. WILLIAM5 SPRY (Thomas4, Thomas3, Francis2, Christopher1) was born between Feb-Mar 1787 in PA. He died in 1858 in Knox Co. OH. He married Sarah Spry, daughter of Benjamin Wesley Spry and Elizabeth Eaton on 24 Jul 1814. She was born about 1797 in Charleston, Kanawha, WV. She died in 1851 in Knox Co. OH.
William Spry and Sarah Spry had the following children:
1.1.10.3.7.1. ELIZABETH6 SPRY was born on 18 Feb 1818 in Knox Co, OH. She died between 19 Jul 1893-1898 in Lick Creek, Logen Co., AK. She married Robert Kennedy on 08 Sep 1836 in Knox Co., OH. He was born between 1810-1817 in PA. He died between 1865-1870 in TX.
1.1.10.3.7.2. THOMAS SPRY was born about 1819.
1.1.10.3.7.3. BENJAMIN W. SPRY was born in 1822 in OH. He died about 31 May 1881 in Henry Co., IA. He married REBECCA UNKNOWN.
1.1.10.3.7.4. EMILY SPRY was born in 1823. She married HEZEKIAH CLEMENTS.
1.1.10.3.7.5. WILLIAM J. SPRY was born about 1830.
1.1.10.3.7.6. JOHN W. SPRY was born about 1840.