does anyone know which John this is???? or might be? it says see map but I dont see cool pictures anyway It’s a mystery when the next owner, John Marshall, bought the property. In 1763 Aaron Hackney and Sarah Hackney Rees, of Virginia, gave their power of attorney to a Kennett man, Thomas Harlan. In order that he should sue for the recovery of the “lands and tenements which the said Joseph Hackney died seized of.” which sounds as if someone had been squatting there. Or maybe someone had promised to purchase the place but failed to come up with the money. I did not find any indication as to how this turned out, but it does seem likely that John Marshall acquired the property before too long. Again, this deed was not recorded. Sometimes the tax records make up for the lack of a deed, but in this case Hackney’s name disappeared after 1744. The Baldwins did not appear on the records at all, and John Marshall didn’t show up until 1767. although a local history says he “removed to Kennett Township in 1765.” Another history says he was operating a mill in 1763, http://historichometeam.com/blog/historic-homes-for-sale/historic-marshall-mill-c1765-for-sale/ Joe Marshall  http://www.MiscellaneaMarescalliana.org ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.