Frederick Co, Md Equity Court Abstracts - JS-7 253-272 - JOHNSON, CROMWELL, ORICK, MERRIMAN / MERRYMAN, HEBB, GOOD, SLAVES, LATE, DUTROW, KING - Jul 1826 William R. KING, John GLISSAN and Thomas HAMMOND vs William JOHNSON Estate William JOHNSON of Jeremiah died w/ will written 24 Dec 1822; w/ Cassandra JOHNSON (and executrix), legacies to nephew - Thomas C. JOHNSON, a minor bro - Washington JOHNSON ......niece - Julieta C. JOHNSON, a minor ......niece - Ellen JOHNSON, a minor - Baltimore County ......nephew - Jeremiah JOHNSON, a minor ......nephew - Edward JOHNSON, a minor - Baltimore County sis - Eleanor JOHNSON ......niece - Susan JOHNSON bro - Hickman JOHNSON ......niece - Juliana/ Julia Ann JOHNSON w/o Benjamin CROMWELL - Baltimore County ......niece - Elizabeth ORICK and h/ Edward ORICK - Baltimore County ......nephew - George W. JOHNSON - Baltimore County sis - Sarey MERRIMAN ......niece - Ellen Cassandra MERRYMAN - Baltimore County wife's nephew - Hillard F. HEBB, a minor wife's niece - Mary GOOD d/o John GOOD SLAVES - to be manumitted in years given after his death - - LEONARD in 6 yrs; WILLIAM in 8; SHADRACK in 6; COMFORT in 8, - ANTHONY in 8; POLLY in 15; STEPHEN in 21; HARRY in 26; - BASIL in 26; AARON in 29; LUCY in 20; JOSHUA in 32; - CHARLOTTE in 27; ELIAS in 39; REBECCA in 33; JAMES AUGUSTUS in 36; - HENRY in 40; HENRY in 33; ELIZA in 35; but wife may manumitt NEGRO girl HENRY(?) anytime after 13 years Witnesses: Jacob NICHOLS, JOseph G. HAYS, Benedict JOY Land - "The Saving Plan", "Perfection Disputed", "Long Hope", "Burgesses Lott"; 292+ acres, conveyed by Michael LATE in 1819. Guardian for Julietta, Jeremiah and Thomas C. JOHNSON was Fayette JOHNSON; John H. SIMMONS was guardian for Ellen and Edward JOHNSON; Frederick A. SCHLEY was trustee; sale made to Samuel DUTROW for $6,72.88 in Oct 1827. On 12 Feb 1828, William R. KING testified the widow was 48 years old; she received 2/17 in lieu of her dower; proceeds short, paid $.53 on the dollar. =============== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com