I am new to this list, and new to researching this line. When I was researching my Thompsons of Maryland and Virginia, I would collect Brawner data for the day I began on them. I have a note about my ancestor, John Brawner, b 1763 married Nancy Ann Speake. The note says: John's father, Brawner's Farm, 2nd Bull Run. When I began chasing my Brawners, I ignored this note as early on, I received information from a kind lady who sent a genealogy and information that they were all from Charles County, MD. I haven't been able to reconcile some of the data. My Brawners didn't seem to fit anywhere. Recently, I found the biographies of some of John's descendents who say their grandfathers fought in the revolution and were from, in one case Virginia, in the other two cases, Prince William County, VA. Now I'm looking at that note more seriously. Does anyone know who settled Brawner's Farm? It would be heaven if it was John Brawner, his wife Elizabeth, and family. Norma Thompson

Don't know the Brawner line, but I believe that Nancy Ann Speake's line was this one: Ancestors of Nancy Ann Speake Generation No. 1 1. Nancy Ann Speake, born 1765; died 1852. She was the daughter of 2. John Speake and 3. Ann Taylor. She married (1) John Brawner. Generation No. 2 2. John Speake, born Abt. 1720; died 1774. He was the son of 4. Richard Speake and 5. Theodosia Wade. He married 3. Ann Taylor. 3. Ann Taylor, born 1721; died 1774. Children of John Speake and Ann Taylor are: i. Robert Speake, born 1744; married Lucretia Mason. ii. Henry Speake, born 1745; died 1795; married Eleanor Milborn. iii. George Speake, born Abt. 1758; died 1828; married Jemima Gaines Hurt. 1 iv. Nancy Ann Speake, born 1765; died 1852; married John Brawner. Generation No. 3 4. Richard Speake (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].), born 1698; died 1749 in Of Charles Co, MD (Source: "John Alexander, A Northern Neck Proprietor, His Family, Friends and Kin" By Wesley E. Pippenger, 1990, Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD. Private publish.). He was the son of 8. John Speake and 9. Winifred Wheeler. He married 5. Theodosia Wade (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].). 5. Theodosia Wade, born Abt. 1700 (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); died 1758 in Of Charles Co, MD (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].). She was the daughter of 10. Richard Wade and 11. Mary Unknown. More About Richard Speake: Land: November 28, 1720, Reserve from parents (Source: "Early Charles County Maryland Settlers 1658-1745", Marlene Strawser Bates & F. Edward Wright.) Children of Richard Speake and Theodosia Wade are: i. Capt. Thomas Speake (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].), born Abt. 1718 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); died 1774 (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); married Sarah Lindsey (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); born 1720 (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].). 2 ii. John Speake, born Abt. 1720; died 1774; married Ann Taylor. iii. Mary Speake, born Abt. 1722. iv. Theodosia Speake, born 1724. v. Elizabeth Speake, born 1726; married (1) Richard Manning; married (2) Joseph Manning. vi. Winnifred Speake, born 1728. vii. Richard Speake, born 1732. viii. George Speake, born 1735; died 1762; married (1) Mary Meeks; married (2) Mary Barnes (Source: Speak/e/s Family Assoc. Bulletin, March 1994, p25); born Bet. 1730 - 1744. ix. Jane Speake, born 1736; married William Garner. x. William Speake, born 1740; married Mary Halsip (Source: Speak/e/s Family Assoc. Bulletin, March 1994, p26). xi. Joseph H. Speake, born 1747; died 1795; married Cordelia Speakes (Source: Speak/e/s Family Assoc. Bulletin, March 1994, p25); born 1764. xii. Capt. Francis Speake (Source: "John Alexander, A Northern Neck Proprietor, His Family, Friends and Kin" By Wesley E. Pippenger, 1990, Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD. Private publish.), born 1748 (Source: "John Alexander, A Northern Neck Proprietor, His Family, Friends and Kin" By Wesley E. Pippenger, 1990, Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD. Private publish.); died 1802; married Mary Massey Abt. 1778 (Source: Speak/e/s Family Assoc. Bulletin, March 1994, p25); born 1757 (Source: "John Alexander, A Northern Neck Proprietor, His Family, Friends and Kin" By Wesley E. Pippenger, 1990, Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD. Private publish.). More About Capt. Francis Speake: Land: Sailor's Retreat xiii. Hezekiah Speake, born 1730; married Theodosia Barnes. Generation No. 4 8. John Speake (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].), born 1665 in SMC, MD (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); died Bef. January 01, 1730/31 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Co, MD Probaty Records, Inventories, 1673-1753, (LDS Microfilm #137400/3375-04). Has is death 20 May 1732 Thomas Speak and Edward Maddox, kin. Jno Speak and Richard Speak, execx). He was the son of 16. Thomas Speake and 17. Elizabeth Bowling. He married 9. Winifred Wheeler 1685 in MD. 9. Winifred Wheeler (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.), born March 1662/63 in Charles Co, MD (Source: (1) Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers., (2) Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); died 1746 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].). She was the daughter of 18. John Wheeler and 19. Mary Unknown. More About John Speake: Occupation: Innkeeper More About Winifred Wheeler: Land: Plimoth from her father (Source: "Early Charles County Maryland Settlers 1658-1745", Marlene Strawser Bates & F. Edward Wright.) Children of John Speake and Winifred Wheeler are: i. James Speakes, born Abt. 1691 in MD. ii. Thomas Speakes, born Abt. 1693 in MD; married Jane Maddox. More About Thomas Speakes: Land: November 28, 1720, Reserve from parents (Source: "Early Charles County Maryland Settlers 1658-1745", Marlene Strawser Bates & F. Edward Wright.) iii. John Speake, born 1695 in MD; died 1775; married Elizabeth Wade. 4 iv. Richard Speake, born 1698; died 1749 in Of Charles Co, MD; married Theodosia Wade. v. Jane Speake, born Abt. 1700; married Edward Maddox in Charles Co, MD; born 1691 in Charles Co, MD; died 1771. 10. Richard Wade, born Bet. 1620 - 1678; died Bef. September 18, 1727 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Maryland Calandar of Wills, Vol 6). He was the son of 20. Zachary Wade and 21. Female Hinson. He married 11. Mary Unknown. 11. Mary Unknown Children of Richard Wade and Mary Unknown are: i. Robert Wade ii. Elizabeth Wade, married John Speake; born 1695 in MD; died 1775. iii. Zachariah Wade iv. Jeanette Wade, married Unknown Godfrey. v. Mary Wade, married Unknown Manning. 5 vi. Theodosia Wade, born Abt. 1700; died 1758 in Of Charles Co, MD; married Richard Speake. Generation No. 5 16. Thomas Speake, born January 01, 1633/34 in Downham, Lancashire, England (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); died Bef. August 06, 1681 in of SMC, MD (Source: Calendar of Wills, Mayland, Vol 1). He was the son of 32. Johannnis Speake and 33. Elizabeth Bieseley. He married 17. Elizabeth Bowling Bef. 1665. 17. Elizabeth Bowling, born Abt. 1643 (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].). She was the daughter of 34. Hugonis Bowling and 35. Unknown. More About Thomas Speake: Fact 1: August 06, 1681, Will, SMC, MD More About Elizabeth Bowling: Fact 1: came to MD from England bef 1670 Children of Thomas Speake and Elizabeth Bowling are: 8 i. John Speake, born 1665 in SMC, MD; died Bef. January 01, 1730/31 in Charles Co, MD; married (1) Winifred Wheeler 1685 in MD; married (2) Mary Semmes Aft. 1870 in MD. ii. Bowling Speake, born Abt. 1673 in SMC. MD (Source: Charles Higdon via mail); died 1750 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Higdon via mail); married Mary Benson; born Bet. 1673 - 1680. 18. John Wheeler He married 19. Mary Unknown. 19. Mary Unknown Children of John Wheeler and Mary Unknown are: i. John Wheeler (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.), born 1654 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.). ii. James Wheeler (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.), born December 16, 1656 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.). iii. Thomas Wheeler (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.), born March 18, 1660/61 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.). 9 iv. Winifred Wheeler, born March 1662/63 in Charles Co, MD; died 1746 in Charles Co, MD; married (1) James Semmes; married (2) John Speake 1685 in MD. v. Ignatius Wheeler (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.), born May 1665 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.). 20. Zachary Wade, died Bef. May 25, 1677 in of Chas Co, MD (Source: Calendar of Wills, Mayland, Vol 1). He married 21. Female Hinson. 21. Female Hinson Children of Zachary Wade and Female Hinson are: 10 i. Richard Wade, born Bet. 1620 - 1678; died Bef. September 18, 1727 in Charles Co, MD; married Mary Unknown. ii. Robert Wade, born Bet. 1620 - 1678; married Unknown. iii. Theodosia Wade, born Bet. 1620 - 1678. Generation No. 6 32. Johannnis Speake, born 1598 (Source: Robert Speake, Speake Family Association Archivist, rspeake@flashnet.com.). He married 33. Elizabeth Bieseley May 05, 1622 in Whalley, Lancanshire, England (Source: Robert Speake, Speake Family Association Archivist, rspeake@flashnet.com.). 33. Elizabeth Bieseley, born Abt. 1600 (Source: Robert Speake, Speake Family Association Archivist, rspeake@flashnet.com.). Child of Johannnis Speake and Elizabeth Bieseley is: 16 i. Thomas Speake, born January 01, 1633/34 in Downham, Lancashire, England; died Bef. August 06, 1681 in of SMC, MD; married Elizabeth Bowling Bef. 1665. 34. Hugonis Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born Abt. 1616 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). He was the son of 68. Hughe Bowling and 69. Unknown. He married 35. Unknown. 35. Unknown Children of Hugonis Bowling and Unknown are: 17 i. Elizabeth Bowling, born Abt. 1643; married Thomas Speake Bef. 1665. ii. Capt. James Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born 1636 in England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); died Abt. 1693 in SMC, MD; married (1) Mary Brooke (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); born Abt. 1674; married (2) Anne Boulin 1659 in MD (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); born in England. More About Capt. James Bowling: Fact 1: Gentleman and prominent planter Fact 2: 1649, came to MD from England in 1649 iii. John Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born Abt. 1638 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); died in SMC, MD (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). More About John Bowling: Fact 1: established in MD by 1662 iv. William Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born 1637 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). v. Thomas Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born 1640 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); died Bet. 1700 - 1703 in England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). Generation No. 7 68. Hughe Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born 1591 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). He was the son of 136. Raffe Bowling and 137. Unknown. He married 69. Unknown. 69. Unknown [Thomas Richard Gardiner's book--on 27 Jan 1658 James received patent for 150 acres of land located on east side of Eastern Bay, next to Kent Island and bounded in part, on the west, by Coursey's Creek, now laid out for him. (Liber Q, folio 253) 100 acres for transporting himself, and 50 acres for transporting his brother, Thomas. On 6 May 1662, the original patent to James, then spelled Boulen, was increased another 100 acres, due to an admitted mistake in the first patent. This is when brother John and sister Elizabeth appeared, and it is believed the additional acreage was patented for their transportation. This Charles Co acreage was called "Bowlingly" (Liber 7, folio 75). It is also possible that he received this land for the transportation of his wife, for on 21 Dec 1663, James Bowling and wife, Anne, released by quit claim to William and Elizabeth Calvert, all of the tract of 250 acres, known as "Bowlingly", for three thousand, two hundred pounds of tobacco.Deeds, Liber 0, No.2 Folio___ LaPlata, Charles Co, MD 1736] d. betw 7 May 1692 (will written) and 10 Oct 1693 (probated); MD Calendar of Wills, Vol 2 Folio 272. Inventories and accounts Liber 14, Folio 105; Testamentary Proceedings Liber 17, Folio 74 dates on manuscripts 1693, 1696, 1697 St. Mary's County, MD Appears to be no children of this marriage; Anne probably died young; for he married secondly to Mary Brooke, daughter of Major Thomas Brooke and Eleanor Hatton, who was sister of Elizabeth Hatton, wife of Luke Gardiner. Mary Brooke also appears to have experienced a childless marriage with James as his will of 7 May 1692 mentions no children. [Thomas Richard Gardiner's book- Lists James' brother, Thomas to receive 100 acres of 'Keets Rest', 100 acres known as 'Charley' and 150 acres of 'Bowling Plains" all adjacent to or near the Patuxent River. To his wife, Mary Brooke, he left his dwelling plantation, 'Calvert's Hope'. Elizabeth Bowling, sister of James, appears to have died before he made his will, as she is not mentioned, but her children, John and Bowling Speake are mentioned, leaving them wearing apparel. He also gave his nephews a plantation near Newport, Charles Co, and tracts of land adjoining 'Calvert's Hope' which he had purchased from Major William Boarman. The naming of his nephews, John and Bowling Speake, leaves no doubt that his sister, Elizabeth had married Colonel Thomas Speake. In a codicil to his will, James Bowling names the sons of Thomas Bowling, who were John and Roger Bowling, as "cozens" as he did Millisant Higdon. It is probable the three were not cousins but niece and nephews as they were children of his brother, Thomas. Will proved in Charles Co 10 Oct 1693.] [Katherine Bowling's book lists brother, Thomas 100 acres of 'Keets Rest',100 acres of "Miller's Choice", 125 acres "Chesam", 152 acres "Charley" and 150 acres "Bowling's Plains" all in St Mary's Co. To Richard Hubbard, Joseph (?) Speake, and to cousin, Bowling Speake, personalty. To wife, Mary, extx and residuary legatee of estate, real and personal, including "Calvert's Hope". Overseer: Father-in-law (stepfather-in-law) Henry Darnall. Test: Henry Darnall, James Cullen, William Boarman, Jr., Thomas Clarke. By codicil testator gives to brother Thomas land near Newport Town, and to wife, Mary, land in Newport Town and land purchased from Maj.William Boarman. To his nephew, John Bowling and heirs, he gives a certain plantation (unnamed) near Newport Town after the death of his brother, Thomas, said John's father. By sec. codicil dated July 17th 1692, testator orders that should wife Mary die ithout issue, all lands bequeathed to her should pass to Roger and then to John, sons of his brother, Thomas, and their heirs. To 'cozen' Millesent Higden, personalty.] Katherine Bowling's book also states that Captain James Bowling gave testimony concerning his near death due to illness at which time he mentioned a fellow named Standish being close to him (in terms of trust) as any kin. Katherine makes the point that this mention of Standish implies a possible family relationship between the Bowling and the Standish families. One of the earliest tracts of land given the Bowlings was called "Chorley" which over the years became "Charley"--further notes in a Bible from Benjamin Francis Bowling (1831-1904 Charles Co, MD) states that the Bowlings may have come from Lancashire, England. Shirley Platt from work of Steuart Bowling. Children of Hughe Bowling and Unknown are: 34 i. Hugonis Bowling, born Abt. 1616 in Chorley, Lancashire, England; married Unknown. ii. John Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born Abt. 1620 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); married Unknown. iii. Thomas Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born March 10, 1622/23 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). iv. William Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born February 18, 1627/28 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). Generation No. 8 136. Raffe Bowling He married 137. Unknown. 137. Unknown Children of Raffe Bowling and Unknown are: 68 i. Hughe Bowling, born 1591 in Chorley, Lancashire, England; married Unknown. ii. Rauffe Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born 1590 in St Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). Melissa Thompson Alexander Edmonds, WA USA ma.da@gte.net -----Original Message----- From: Norma Thompson [mailto:nthmpsn@concentric.net] Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 1:43 AM To: VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAPWILLI-L] John Brawner of Brawner's Farm? I am new to this list, and new to researching this line. When I was researching my Thompsons of Maryland and Virginia, I would collect Brawner data for the day I began on them. I have a note about my ancestor, John Brawner, b 1763 married Nancy Ann Speake. The note says: John's father, Brawner's Farm, 2nd Bull Run. When I began chasing my Brawners, I ignored this note as early on, I received information from a kind lady who sent a genealogy and information that they were all from Charles County, MD. I haven't been able to reconcile some of the data. My Brawners didn't seem to fit anywhere. Recently, I found the biographies of some of John's descendents who say their grandfathers fought in the revolution and were from, in one case Virginia, in the other two cases, Prince William County, VA. Now I'm looking at that note more seriously. Does anyone know who settled Brawner's Farm? It would be heaven if it was John Brawner, his wife Elizabeth, and family. Norma Thompson ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/princewi.htm