Descendants of Adam Hitch

13. William HITCH was born about 1719 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 17 Nov 1771 and 27 Dec 1771 in Dorchester Co., MD (Now Sussex Co., DE) about age 52.

Birth Notes: William Hitch is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1734 suggesting he had reached age 15 near that time. (SoTL-1734)

Death Notes: The will of William Hitch was written Nov 17 1771 and probated Dec 27 1771 (MdPrW-38:558).

General Notes: ====================== The Quest for the William Hitches

There many problems inherent to genealogy that inhibit unconditional identification of folks and families centuries ago, not the least of which is the propensity for parents to continually name their sons and daughters John, William, James, Robert, Mary, Ann, Sarah, etc.! These same problem with the Hitch family exists with all of these names but with the early William Hitches, it has led to an apparent on-going misconception that has spanned many, many years. I have, through very detailed research been able to prove this long held misunderstanding as false just this past week (Dec 2000) by a reference I found while reviewing early 18th century land records for Somerset County, MD. The story follows.

There are two particular William Hitches in question here - both grandsons of Adam Hitch. One is son of William Hitch (!) and the other is son of Solomon Hitch. William Hitch (1687-1730), the son of Adam Hitch was known as William Hitch Sr. in the old official records until he died in 1730 (actually, sometime thereafter if he was referred to posthumously). This William Hitch had a son William born cica 1719 who was known as William Hitch Jr., that is until after his father William died and another William Hitch was born as son of Solomon Hitch circa 1730. In later records, mostly after William of William reached maturity, William of Solomon came to be called William Hitch Jr. and William of William was then William Hitch Sr. {So you see, the former William Hitch Jr. now became William Hitch Sr. - confused yet?] The proclivity here is that the elder LIVING William was denoted Sr. I will not even go into the confusion of the John Hitches here when there were three (3) living contemporaneously - John Sr., John Jr. and John the younger - and John Jr. was not son of John Sr., rather "the younger" was!

Now we have: William Hitch Sr. (born c. 1719) who was son of William Hitch of Adam and William Hitch Jr. (born c. 1730) was was son of Solomon Hitch of Adam. Thankfully, these were the only two William Hitches living at the time of our study here in Somerset County. Here's where the "problem" comes. William Hitch of Solomon (our William Jr.) has for many years been the favorite of the amateur Hitch genealogists as the one who married Mary Gillis and moved to near Bridge Branch (modern Bridgeville) Delaware when he purchased land there in Mar 1770. This family produced, among others, male children Gillis Hitch (the Revolutionary War pensionee) and who had lines that spread westward into Indiana and beyond and; Spencer Hitch who produced lines that spread to Caroline County in Maryland as well as Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and beyond. In other words, there are many, many living descendants of this line, many whom are interested in family history and who have for years believed that they descend from Solomon Hitch of Adam through his son William Hitch. William Hitch of William (our William Sr. here) has always been but a footnote in Hitch history since it was believed that he died in 1767 and left his wife Ann and one known child, a daughter, Sophia Hitch whose further existence is thus far lost to history.

I have subscribed to the old and accepted lineage as such until my findings this week in the old land records which suggests that the two William Hitches probably were reversed all these years. That is, it is probably William Hitch, son of WILLIAM, that married Mary Gillis and carried on the long lines through to today and William Hitch of Solomon that was just the aforestated "footnote." Here is a paraphrased transcription of the record in question:

From the Somerset County Land Records, (Liber B- 160), on Feb 26 1757, William Hitch Jr., with Solomon Hitch and William Hitch Sr., planters, sold land in the tract "High Suffolk" for £100 to William Murray Land. This is land that Adam Hitch devised as a "deed of gift" to his son Solomon Hitch in 1728 and totaled 310 acres. Said Solomon Hitch devised this 310 acres to his two sons Solomon and William Hitch Jr.(!) mentioned herein through his will in 1748. These two and William Hitch Sr., "son of William Hitch deceased" were parties is this deal to sell the land to William Murray [note by me: William Hitch Jr. of William becomes William Hitch Sr. in this record] The metes and bounds of this land is described as beginning at a marked red oak near the head of Rockawalkin Mill Branch being the northern bounder of a tract formerly belonging to John Cordrey and now to Dennis Delany, Taylor, and where the said Delany now lives and it is in the first course and line of "High Suffolk", thence NE 50 poles, thence E 178 poles, thence ExS 106 poles to a marked white oak thence along a line of marked trees dividing it from the land of William Hitch Sr. (!), one of the parties to this indenture and son to William Hitch dec'd, thence SW 375 poles to a glade to the northward of a place where John Price formerly dwelt and is now in the possession of Willam Adams, thence running along and bounded by the said glade containing courses and distance nearly N42W about 164 poles until it intersects the line of Dennis Delany's land formerly John Caudries to the red oak in the first bounder - 310 acres. The record also notes that Ann Hitch is the wife of William Hitch Jr.

This record is important since it clearly states who is William Hitch Jr. (son of Solomon) and who is Sr. (son of William). It also notes that Ann is the wife of William Hitch Jr. In the Stepney Parish records, a William Hitch married Ann Collins on Oct 22 1755. This must be William Hitch Jr. as we know that the "other" William Hitch had wife Mary (now thought to be nee Whittington) during the same timeframe and thereafter until he died in Delaware in 1775. ================

In the Aug Court of 1732 for Somerset County, Rachell Hitch offered, with Daniel Cordry and Timothy Adkinson, bond of £139.4.2 for orphans William, John, Nehemiah, Rachell and Ezekiel Hitch "of William Hitch, dec'd". Balance due from account of estate of £64.12.1 to be paid when they are "of full age." (SoJ-1730/33:248).

In the 1734 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with George Vincent. In the 1735 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with George Vincent. In the 1736 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with George Vinson. In the 1737 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with George Vinson and Thos. Vinson, Sr. In the 1738 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with John Hitch Jr. and George Vinson. In the 1739 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with John Hitch Jr. In the 1740 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable.

On May 18 1741, William Heatch gave deed for land, along with Samuel and Elgate Heatch, to Isaac Handy (SoLR-MF:226). Mentions William Heatch (Sr.) "deceased, heir-in-law to Addam Heatch late of Somerset County". (SoLR Index 1665-1841). In the 1743 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1744 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1745 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with Nehemiah Hitch. In the 1746 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1747 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1748 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable.

In the 1748 court records, William Hitch is listed on "A List of Defaulters for Wiccomoco Hundred 1748": "Nehemiah Hitch 3-4½" "Wm Hitch 3-4½" (SoCP-1747/52, MdHR 7266:33-39).

In the 1749 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. On May 8 1751, William Hitch is listed in a suit vs. George Gale. "William Hitch late of Somerset County planter". George Gale charged that he owes £64 which Wm. denies. William was served summons and agreed to pay. (SoJ-1752/54:2). In the 1751 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1752 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with negro Nan.

In the Mar court for 1753, William Hitch was involved in a suit with George Vinson and Nehemiah Hitch, owing Epraim King £40. They had to pay amount plus costs of 621¾ lbs. of tobacco. (SoJ-1752/54:67) In the same court session, William Hitch "late of Somerset County", was involved in a suit versus Henry Lowes as he owes him £8.7.6. John Hitch of Somerset County stood for William and paid the debt. (Ibid.:40) Finally, William Hitch was involved in a third suit owing William Adams £1.5.10. (Ibid.:67).

In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch Sr. (William, son of Solomon, is Jr. in the Tax Lists although the designation varies since this William is also noted as "Jr." in the land records when referring to his father, William Sr. - confusing?) is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch Sr. is listed in a household as the only taxable.

On Mar 27 1754, William Hitch, with Nehemiah and John Hitch, gave a deed of land to John Hitch (SoLR-B:26). This was land that was originally patented to Capt. Thomas Walker on May 12 1679, and conveyed to his son Thomas (the younger) at death and further conveyed as 1,450 acres called "High Suffolk" to Adam Hitch. On May 6 1728, Adam Hitch conveyed 400 acres of this to his son William Hitch who divided it equally among his four (4) sons, William, Thomas, Nehemiah and John through his will. Thomas died before reaching age 21 so his portion conveyed to William, the eldest son. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acre sub-tract again (see elsewhere). For £75, John Hitch bought the part assigned to Nehemiah Hitch as follows: Beginning at a marked white oak NE 124 perches, thence N57E 43 perches, thence SE 80 perches to a marked white oak, thence SW 164 perches to a marked hickory, thence NW 100 perches to the beginning containing 100 acres. The brother John Hitch is also referred to as John Hitch the younger here but he signs John Hitch Jr..

On Feb 26 1757, William Hitch Jr., with Solomon Hitch and William Hitch Sr., planters, sold land for £100 to William Murray (SoLR-B- 160). Land is in "High Suffolk" This is land that Adam Hitch gave to his son Solomon Hitch in 1728. Said Solomon Hitch devised this 310 acres to his two sons Solomon and William Hitch Jr.(!) mentioned herein. These two and William Hitch Jr., "son of William Hitch deceased" sold land to William Murray - note William Hitch Jr. of William becomes William Hitch Sr. in this record! Land begins at a marked red oak near the head of Rockawalkin Mill Branch being the northern bounder of a tract formerly belonging to John Cordrey and now to Dennis Delany, "Taylor", and where the said Delany now lives and it the first course and line of "High Suffolk". Thence NE 50 poles, thence E 178 poles, thence ExS 106 poles to a marked white oak thence along a line of marked trees dividing it from the land of William Hitch Sr., (!) one of the parties to this indenture and son to William Hitch dec'd. SW 375 poles to a glade to the northward of a place where John Price formerly dwelt and is now in the possession of William Adams, thence running along and bounded by the said glade containing courses and distance nearly N42W about 164 poles until it intersects the line of Dennis Delany's land formerly John Caudries to the red oak the first bounder containing 310 acres. It also notes that Ann Hitch is the wife of William Hitch Jr. This is confirmed in the Rent Rolls for the tract called "High Suffolk" (total 1450 acres, yearly rent £1.9.0). William, with Solomon Hitch & William Hitch, he sold 310 acres to William Murray. (SoRR-10:336).

On Mar 7 1757, William Hitch "son of William Hitch", sold 100 acres of land, part of "High Suffolk" to John Hitch Sr. This was land Thomas Walker was granted and went to his son Thomas Walker and then deeded to Adam Hitch. Adam gave 405 acres to son William Hitch beginning at the SW end of a line of marked trees dividing it from a part of the same tract of land given to son Solomon Hitch and on the west side of a glade that comes by where John Price now lives thence by a line of marked trees S46E 180 poles partly dividing it from land given to son Samuel Hitch, thence by a line of marked trees NE 200 poles dividing it partly from part of the same tract given to son John Hitch thence by a line of marked trees NExN 168 poles to the eastern most bounds of the said tract thence bounded by the out side line of the tract to the eastern side of the land given to Solomon Hitch. Thence SW by a line of marked trees dividing it from Solomon's land 325 poles to the first beginning containing 405 acres. William Hitch divided this equally between sons William, Thomas, Nehemiah and John Hitch by his will. Thomas was deceased before he reached age 21 so his part fell to William. John Hitch Sr. paid 10 shillings for the 100 acres that was originally allotted for Nehemiah Hitch beginning at a marked white oak and running NE 122 poles thence N74E 50 poles to a stake set in the ground. Thence SE 80 poles to a white oak thence SW by a line of marked trees 164 poles to a marked hickory, thence N46W 100 poles and thence with a right line to the beginning - 100 acres. (SoLR-B-161). This is confirmed in the Rent Rolls for the tract called "High Suffolk" (total 1450 acres, yearly rent £1.9.0) - William sold 100 acres to John Hitch. (SoRR-10:336).

In the 1757 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. On Mar 8 1770, William Hitch bought land near Bridge Branch called "Hale's Choice" (DoLR-23:492). Note that Bridge Branch is modern-day Bridgeville in Sussex County, Delaware. The boundaries were indistinct in those days and hence the record was entered for Dorchester County, Maryland.

The will of William Hitch being "sick of body" was written on Nov 17 1771 and probated on Dec 27 1771 as follows: ·To son Spencer Hitch, land "Nutters Addition" and 1 shilling ·To loving wife Mary Hitch and my daughters all my houses at Bridge Branch with 20 acres of land to wife for widowhood and daughters Eunice, Betty, Sarah and Sally while they remain single. ·To son William Hitch, land "Haelses Choice" after wife marries or at her decease and 1 shilling ·To son Whittington Hitch, 1 shilling ·To son Gillis Hitch, grist mill and 5 acres of adjacent land and 1½ acres other land. (MdPrW-38:558).

Between Jun 5 and 25 1772, William Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £95.5.7. Appraisers were Robert Clarkson and David Nutter; Creditors were Daniel Polk and Manuel Manlove; Next of kin listed were Spence Hitch and Whitington Hitch with Executrix Mary Hitch. (MdPrI-110:12,31).

William married Mary WHITTINGTON? about 1740. Mary was born about 1730 in MD and died between 1790 and 1800 in DE about age 60.

Death Notes: Mary Hitch is listed as a widow in the Federal Census of 1790 in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware.

General Notes: It must be noted here that, for years, Hitch genealogies have assumed as "fact" the following:

·William Hitch (1687-1731), son of Adam, married Rachel Humphreys (of Thomas) and, ·William Hitch (c.1719-1771), son of William above (and who was thought to be son of Solomon - see later details for that one, under Solomon Hitch [1694-1748]), married Mary Gilliss

These "facts" have been based upon conjecture surrounding the will of John Gilliss the fact she named a son Gillis Hitch. He was born in Accomack circa 1662, and died before bef Aug 15 1720, the son of Thomas Gilliss and Mary Manlove. His will of 20 Aug 1720 mentions four daughters: Rebecca, Sarah, Betty and Bridget; and four sons-in-law: Thomas Humphreys, William Hitch, Abraham Taylor and Solomon Wright. Note that John Gilliss' daughter who married a William Hitch was a married woman in 1720. You would need a later generation for the wife of William Hitch of William. Now the only William Hitch old enough to have married a John Gilliss daughter is William (1687-1730) of Adam. The problem with this is that William's wife is confirmed as named Rachel in his probate of 1730/1732 so we are left with:

(a) the hypothesis is wrong, or (b) Rachel is a Gilliss, or (c) the wife Gilliss died between 1720 and 1730 and William remarried to a Rachel _____.

A possible answer is that we should not assume that John Gilliss listed all his daughters in his will - four. Maybe there were possibly eight (8) daughters; the four mentioned (Rebecca, Sarah, Betty and Bridget) being single and four (4) more that were married to the four (4) sons-in-law (Thomas Humphreys, William Hitch, Abraham Taylor and Solomon Wright). As for William (of William) naming a son Gillis Hitch, it was simply because he named him after his grandmother's maiden name - not at all uncommon at the time. BTW, he also named a son Whittington Hitch - this may clue as to the real surname of Mary, w/o William of William. That is why I now surmise that William Hitch (c. 1719-1771) of William's wife may be nee Mary WHITTINGTON. This is uncertain though and requires more research.

Mary Hitch was listed on Jul 19 1776 as owner of land in Sussex County, Northwest Fork Hundred, near the bridge on Bridge Branch, 12½ acres called "Hitch's Lott". (Miscellaneous Land Records of Delaware; H2, #63/63a; H3, #59) (Rounds Warrants, C322/313, resp.)

She was also listed in the 1782 and 1785 Tax Assessment lists for Sussex County, Delaware, again in Northwest Fork Hundred. She is listed as Mary Hitch, "widow", in Sussex County as one of nine Hitch households in the county in the Federal Census of 1790.

General Notes: This connection is uncertain however, it seems to fit circumstantially. There is the given name Severn/Sovereign that runs down this line. However, William Hitch does not list a Severn Hitch in his will. We know Severn traveled much during the Revolution so he may have been a traveler and not around when William died or maybe he was older and self-sufficient at the time of his father's death. He may even have been a generation older and son of William of Adam, brother of this proposed parent but, then he would probably have showed up in the tax lists of the period. Probability of this placement being correct is only 65-75% until more records can be found.

The first notation found for Severn Hitch in the records is on Dec 28 1774 when Severn Hitch, along with Thomas Hitch witnessed a Bill of Sale involving Joshua Hitch. (SoLR-F:273) In the Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety Jul 7 to Dec 31 1776, Severn Hitch is mentioned as follows: "Treasurer of the Eastern Shore to pay QrMaster Mr. Severn Hitch £750 for the use of Col. George Dashiell" In the Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety Mar 20 1777 to Mar 28 1778 Severn Hitch was again mentioned, as follows: "Western Shore Treasurer" paid him "£3.7.6 for the amount of his account". He was mentioned later when it states that he successfully delivered soldiers and blankets to Dashiell.

On Jun 1 1776, Severn Hitch is listed as a Quartermaster (Battalion supply officer) in 1st Battalion for Washington County, Maryland. On Jul 24 1778, for the inventory of Sarah Hitch made by Elias Hitch and valued at £30.18.1, next-of-kin for Sarah Hitch were indicated as Francis Lank and Thomas Hitch. Creditors listed were Severn Hitch and William Winder Jr. (SoW-1777/88:104)

+ 63 M iv. Whittington HITCH Sr. was born between 1750 and 1754 and died between 1822 and 1824 in Sussex Co., DE about age 72.

+ 64 M v. Spencer HITCH was born about 1750 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Feb 1797 and 21 Feb 1797 in Sussex Co., DE about age 47.

+ 65 M vi. Gillis HITCH was born from 1757 to 1758 in Bridge Branch (Bridgeville), Sussex Co., DE, died on 7 Nov 1847 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN at age 89, and was buried about 10 Nov 1847 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

66 M vii. William HITCH was born between 1755 and 1764 in DE and died between 1795 and 25 Feb 1796 in Sussex Co., DE about age 40.

Birth Notes: William Hitch is listed in the 1785 Assessment for the Little Creek Hundred so he must have been a head of household and attained age 21 by that time. Also, we assume that his father was at least age 18 when he was born.

Death Notes: William Hitch's will was written in 1795 (no month, day given) and his inventory was entered on Feb 29 1796.

General Notes: (The following is from an on-line GEDCOM file from Compuserve): William Hitch took up residence in Sussex County, Delaware in Northwest Fork Hundred on Bridge Branch and he died there in 1796. His will probated on July 26, 1796 (sic) in Sussex County, Delaware (Wills, Liber E, Number #5, page 73) reads as follows: William Hitch to my brother Gillis Hitch, after the death of Sarah Hitch, my messauge in North Fork Hundred on Bridge Branch, called "Hailes Choice," 14 acres; with 17 acres surveyed in 1776 on which my dwelling house stands, on Bridge Branch; the rents from the farm to be divided between him and Sarah Hitch and Unicey Joseph Hitch (sic) as long as they live a single life. Brother Gillis Hitch to be executor. Test: John Polk, Betsy Snow and Nutter Cannon; probated 26 July 1796.

William Hitch is listed in the 1785 Assessment for the Northwest Fork Hundred in Sussex County, Delaware and he is one of nine Hitch household in the Sussex County, Delaware Federal Census of 1790.

The following is a transcription of William Hitch's probate records:

In the name of God, amen, I William Hitch, of Sussex County and State of Delaware, considering the uncertainty of this mortal Life, and being of sound mind and memory, blessed be almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my Last will and testament, in manner and form following ( that is to say) ---- First I give and devise to my Brother Guillis Hitch, after the marriage or deth of Sarah Hitch, all that my messuage of tenement of Land known by the name of Hailaes Choice containing ninteen acres situate Lying and being in North West fork on Bridge Branch, to him and his heirs for ever. I further give and devise unto Guillis Hitch a survey maid in the year of seventeen Hundred and seventy-six, containing about Eleven acres of Land, my dwelling hous standing on the same at Bridge Branch, the Rents and profits arising from the same to be Equally devided betwen him and Sarah Hitch and Unicy Jesoph, as Long as thay Live a single Life, afterwards to Guillis Hitch and his heirs and assigns for ever---------------------- I do will that my Executor, in order to assertain my parsonal Estate that he shall have an appraisment on the whole of all we are possest of, one third of the same after my Just debts is paid I give and bequeath unto Guillis Hitch and Sarah Hitch. I hereby appoint Guillis Hitch my Sole Executor of this my Last will and testament in witness whereof I have herunto set my and seal this ____ Day of _______ in the year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and ninty five 1795

Signed sealed, published and declared his by the above named William hitch to beWilliam X Hitch {seal} his Last will and testament, in the mark presence of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, in the presence of the testator.
John Polk
Besy Snow
Nutter Cannon

an Inventory of the goods & Chattels of William Hitch Decesd

To his warring apperil 2-10-0 To one Bead & Bead Stid 5-0-0 To 1 Saddle 1-15-0 To 1 Cart 8-0-0 To 1 gray horse 10-0-0
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27-5-0
----------- an Inventory of the goods & Chattels of William Hitch Decesd appraised By us the Subscribers Feabruary 29th 1796
Elijah Adams
William Ross

I do certify that Elijah Adams and William Ross apeared and was Legally Justifide as aprasers of the above Inventory this 24th day of March 1796
Richd Hays (Delaware Register of Wills, Liber E, Folio 73).

General Notes: On Jul 15 1803, Thomas Sorden received a deed from Gillis Hitch and Lisha his wife for 19 acres of land in Northwest Fork Hundred. The record states that Gillis got "Heirship" from his father William, his mother Mary and his brother William, all deceased, by virtue of a Deed of Bargain from Spencer Hitch and wife Sophia, Unice Jessop widow of John Jessop, Whittington Hitch and wife Delilah, and Sally Hitch - all heirs as described of the same William, Mary and William Hitch. The land was part of tract "Hale's Choice (or Chance)" situated at the village of Bridge Branch "where Doc James Ralston and John Wilson now live". (SxLR-Y23:302,309)

Death Notes: In William Hitch's will written in 1795 and probated Feb 29 1795, it mentions Unicy Jesoph was living a single life. Her husband we know was John Jessop from the land exchange from the Hitch children including Unice Jessop to Thomas Sorden in 1803. (SxLR-Y23:302,309)

15. John HITCH was born in 1723 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 30 Jul 1767 and 10 Aug 1769 in Somerset Co., MD about age 44.

Birth Notes: John Hitch Jr. is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1738 suggesting he had reached age 16 near that time. (SoTL-1738)

Death Notes: John Hitch Jr.'s will was written Jul 30 1767 and probated Aug 10 1769 In Somerset County (MdOW).

General Notes: In the Aug Court of 1732 for Somerset County, Rachell Hitch offered, with Daniel Cordry and Timothy Adkinson, bond of £139.4.2 for orphans William, John, Nehemiah, Rachell and Ezekiel Hitch "of William Hitch, dec'd". Balance due from account of estate of £64.12.1 to be paid when they are "of full age." (SoJ-1730/33:248)

He is called "John Hitch, Jr." and his first time on the Somerset County, MD Tax List was in 1738 (possibly indicating he had reached age 15 then). In the 1738 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household with William Hitch (head of household) and George Vinson. In the 1739 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Heatch Jr. is listed in a household with William Heatch (head of household). In the 1740 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household with Nehemiah Hitch, George Vinson and Thomas Vinson, Sr. In the 1743 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1744 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1746 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1747 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable.

In 1747, John Hitch Jr. is listed in some Somerset County Loose Court Papers, under "A List of Claimes for Wicomico Hundred" with names: Samll Hitch 20:40 John Hitch Jr., 5-10 (SoCP (loose papers), MdHR 7266-32-10)

In the 1748 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch (no Jr. designation) is listed in a household as the only taxable. For 1748 and 1749, John Hitch Jr. is mentioned under a list of soulgers (sic - soldiers) commanded by Captain Nath'll Waller. (Somerset County Militia, Box 1, Folder 22; Colonial Wars).

In the 1749 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in the same household as Jno. Nickolls. In the 1751 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1752 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in the same household as negro Tam. In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable.

On Mar 27 1754, William Hitch, with Nehemiah and John Hitch, gave a deed of land to John Hitch (SoLR-B:26). This was land that was originally patented to Capt. Thomas Walker on May 12 1679, and conveyed to his son Thomas (the younger) at death and further conveyed as 1,450 acres called "High Suffolk" to Adam Hitch. On May 6 1728, Adam Hitch conveyed 400 acres of this to his son William Hitch who divided it equally among his four (4) sons, William, Thomas, Nehemiah and John through his will. Thomas died before reaching age 21 so his portion conveyed to William, the eldest son. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acre sub-tract again (see elsewhere). For £75, John Hitch bought the part assigned to Nehemiah Hitch as follows: Beginning at a marked white oak NE 124 perches, thence N57E 43 perches, thence SE 80 perches to a marked white oak, thence SW 164 perches to a marked hickory, thence NW 100 perches to the beginning containing 100 acres. The brother John Hitch is also referred to as John Hitch the younger here but he signs John Hitch Jr..

In the 1756 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable.

On Feb 21 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, received a deed for 100 acres of land in "High Suffolk" for which they paid £60 to Solomon Hitch. This is part of 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to son William in 1728. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acres again. Mentions the 100 acres John Hitch Sr. purchased Mar 27 1754 that was Nehemiah Hitch's share of the 405 acres. Now William and John Hitch (of William), brothers, possess the remaining 305 acres which they are selling to John Hitch Sr. Begin at a marked white oak near the road side that passes between John Hitch Sr. and William Hitch and in the NE corner tree called on by John Hitch Sr. deed afsd thence along a line of marked trees dividing it partly from John Hitch Jr.(?) land NE 36 poles, thence along a line of marked trees NExN 158 poles, thence NWxN 72 poles, thence S44W 144 poles, thence S27W 57 poles, thence with a right line to the white oak beginning containing 100 acres. (SoLR-B-153)

In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable.

John Hitch held as account at John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland, In 1767, he appears in the records when they brought a balance of £0/19/6 from Ledger C and he then charged the following: Jany 26:1 spelling book Feby 6:2 "seans" of thread, 3½ yards white linen March 9:6 "pips", 5 yards white linen April 23:2 quarts rum May 5:1 gallon molasses May 16:2 gallons molasses July 11:1 felt hat This came to a total of £3/12/1½. In 1768, his widow delivered 24¼ bushels of corn for a credit of £2/10/6 and carried the balance of £1/1/7½ to Ledger E. (John Nelms' Store Accounts, microfilm at Salisbury University)

John Hitch Jr.'s will was written on Jul 30 1767 and probated on Aug 10 1769 In Somerset County (MdOW). However, it says nothing except that his "moveable estate" go to his wife. Witnesses were Nehemiah Hitch and Charles Nicholson, Isable Hitch made oath. The inventory of his estate was taken between Nov 13 1769 and May 19 1770 and valued at £55.0.4. The appraisers were William Adams and Joseph Hitch Jr.; creditors were George Handy and John Nelms; next-of kin listed were Joshua and Nehomiah (sic) Hitch and the administrator/executrix was Isabel Hitch.

John married Isabell NICHOLSON, daughter of James NICHOLSON and Phillis HARDY?, about 1743 in Somerset Co., MD. Isabell was born about 1723 and died about 1790 in Somerset Co., MD about age 67.

Death Notes: Administration of the account of Isabell Waller, Aug 29 1791. Inventory had been proved Jul 31 1790. (SoAA-EB16:476/477) This record became an extremely important finding in identifying the parentage of Louther, Curtis and Elijah Hitch as well as uncovering the female children in the family. Until the discovery of Isabell Waller's account administration, there had been much speculation as to the lineages of these individuals.

General Notes: Isabell Hitch remarried after the death of husband John Hitch in 1767/69 to a Mr. Waller (possibly Ebenezer Waller)

In his will written on Feb 19 1749 and probated in Somerset County on Mar 22 1749, James Nicholson lists Isable Hitch. The relationship appears that she is his daughter. It also lists his wife Mary Nicholson and sons Joshua Nicholson, Charles Nicholson, James Nicholson, John Nicholson, Joseph Nicholson (listed as youngest) and daughters Mary Nicholson, Rachel Nicholson and Phillis Nicholson (SoW-EB9:280)

Curtis Hitch was administrator for the estate of Isabella Waller on Aug 29 1791. The inventory amount brought forward was £45.18.7 from Jul 31 1790. Payments to John Pope Mitchell, Isaac Holland for coffin, William Handy and John Scroggin appraisers, money due to the orphans of Elijah Vincent for the money made use of by the deceased received by her as their guardian and retained by this accountant. Distributions to her seven children: this accountant Curtis, Louther, Elijah, Annis Vincent's heirs, Phillis Short, Letty Nicholson's representatives and Lilah Culver (SoAA-EB16:476/477).

+ 68 M i. Curtis HITCH was born before 1769 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 15 Aug 1813 and 12 Mar 1814 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 69 M ii. Louther (Loudy) HITCH was born on 5 Nov 1750 in Somerset Co., MD, died on 19 Aug 1838 in Laurens Co., SC at age 87, and was buried about 22 Aug 1838 in Old Union Quaker Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

70 M iii. Elijah HITCH was born before 1755 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 1808 and 1810.

Birth Notes: Elijah Hitch had an account at John Nelms' store as early as Jun 24 1775 so he should have been of age by then (age 21+).

General Notes: Between Jun 24 1775 and Jun 13 1779, Elijah Hitch visited John Nelm's store in Salisbury, Maryland. He brought a balance of £0/14/8 from Ledger H. He purchased a brooch and broadcloth to run the balance to £2/4/11. He paid in cash in 1779. He also delivered 1 bu. of peas in 1776 for a credit of £0/4/0 on the account of Lowday Hitch. (Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787, John Jacob, Jr.)

Elijah was listed as a member of the Salisbury Battalion, Blackwater Company of the Maryland Militia in the Revolution for the year 1780. He was in Sussex County, Delaware at the time the 1790 Federal Census was taken.

On Jun 14 1791, Elijah Hitch was chosen to be guardian of Esther Vinson (daughter of Elijah Vinson), who was under age 14 when, at the same time Curtis Hitch was chosen to be guardian for Esther Vinson's brother, Eli who was over age 14. (SoOCP-1777/92:99)

In the Federal Census of 1800, Elijah Hitch is indicated in Sussex County, Delaware (pg 431) in a household comprised of two males under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male age 45+, two females under age 10, one female age 10-16, one female age 16-26, one female age 26-45 and two slaves.

+ 71 F iv. Annis HITCH was born about 1743 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 1777 and 1786 in Somerset Co., MD about age 34.

General Notes: Lilah Hitch was married to a Mr. Culver as shown when she was identified as Lilah Culver in the account of her mother's estate.

16. Nehemiah HITCH was born about 1724 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 16 Oct 1774 and 22 Mar 1775 in Somerset Co., MD about age 50.

Birth Notes: Nehemiah Hitch is first listed in the Somerset County, Maryland tax lists in 1740 suggesting he had arrived at the age of 15 near that time (SoTL-1740).

Death Notes: Nehemiah Hitch's will was written Oct 16 1774 and probated Mar 22 1775. (MdPrW-40:384)

General Notes: In the Aug Court of 1732 for Somerset County, Rachell Hitch offered, with Daniel Cordry and Timothy Adkinson, bond of £139.4.2 for orphans William, John, Nehemiah, Rachell and Ezekiel Hitch "of William Hitch, dec'd". Balance due from account of estate of £64.12.1 to be paid when they are "of full age." (SoJ-1730/33:248)

In the 1740 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with John Hitch Jr., George Vinson and Thomas Vinson, Sr. In the 1743 Tax List, Nohem'h Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. In the 1744 Tax List, Nohomiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Elg't Hitch and 2 negroes. In the 1745 Tax List, Nohomiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Wm. Hitch. In the 1746 Tax List, Nehomiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. In the 1747 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. In the 1748 Tax List, Neh'ah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable.

On Jun 6 1748, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in the inventory accounting of "Thos Cirmille" as: To Nehemiah Hitch £1.15.0 (SoCP (loose)-1747/51 (MdHR 7266-32-19)). Also in 1748, Nehemiah was on "A List of Defaulters for Wiccomoco Hundred 1748: Nehemiah Hitch 3-4½; Wm Hitch 3-4½" (SoCP-1747/52; MdHR 7266-33-39). Nehemiah Hitch was present on the musters of the Colonial Wars mentioned under a list of soulgers (sic - soldiers) commanded by Captain Nath'll Waller in 1748. (Box 1, Folder 22)

In the 1749 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Ezcakil Hitch. In the 1750 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. In the 1751 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. On Dec 7 1751, Nehemiah Hitch appears on the Somerset County rent rolls for a tract of land called "Quiet Entrance" (total 100a, yr. rent £0.4.0) surveyed Jul 9 1713 on northernmost side of Wicomico River. He had bought 100 acres from Allen Gray. (SoRR-9:258) This is confirmed in the land records for the same date where it shows he bought 100 acres of land for £40 from Allin Gray (SoLR-A:221).

In the 1752 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. In the Mar 1753 court, Nehemiah Hitch appeared in a suit with George Vinson and William Hitch as owing Epraim King £40. They had to pay that amount plus costs of 621¾ lbs. of tobacco. (SoJ-1752/54:67).

On Mar 27 1754, William Hitch, with Nehemiah and John Hitch, gave a deed of land to John Hitch (SoLR-B:26). This was land that was originally patented to Capt. Thomas Walker on May 12 1679, and conveyed to his son Thomas (the younger) at death and further conveyed as 1,450 acres called "High Suffolk" to Adam Hitch. On May 6 1728, Adam Hitch conveyed 400 acres of this to his son William Hitch who divided it equally among his four (4) sons, William, Thomas, Nehemiah and John through his will. Thomas died before reaching age 21 so his portion conveyed to William, the eldest son. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acre sub-tract again (see elsewhere). For £75, John Hitch bought the part assigned to Nehemiah Hitch as follows: Beginning at a marked white oak NE 124 perches, thence N57E 43 perches, thence SE 80 perches to a marked white oak, thence SW 164 perches to a marked hickory, thence NW 100 perches to the beginning containing 100 acres. The brother John Hitch is also referred to as John Hitch the younger here but he signs John Hitch Jr..

In the 1754 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. On Feb 21 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, received a deed for 100 acres of land in "High Suffolk" for which they paid £60 to Solomon Hitch. This is part of 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to son William in 1728. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acres again. Mentions the 100 acres John Hitch Sr. purchased Mar 27 1754 that was Nehemiah Hitch's share of the 405 acres. Now William and John Hitch (of William), brothers, possess the remaining 305 acres which they are selling to John Hitch Sr. Begin at a marked white oak near the road side that passes between John Hitch Sr. and William Hitch and in the NE corner tree called on by John Hitch Sr. deed afsd thence along a line of marked trees dividing it partly from John Hitch Jr.(?) land NE 36 poles, thence along a line of marked trees NExN 158 poles, thence NWxN 72 poles, thence S44W 144 poles, thence S27W 57 poles, thence with a right line to the white oak beginning containing 100 acres. (SoLR-B-153)

In the 1757 Tax List, Nehomjah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. Nehemiah was a witness to the will of Joshua Caldwell written Jan 23 1758 and probated on Apr 4 1758 (SoW-1750/72:63). In the 1759 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. On Aug 20 1760, Nehemiah bought land in "Denwoods Denn" from Joseph Gilliss for £17.10.0. Begin at a marked white oak the first bounder of the afsd tract, thence E 69 poles to a marked cypress, thence S19-15 minE 47 poles, thence S7W 22 poles, thence S8W 4 poles, thence S16E 26 poles, thence S2-30 minE 50 poles, thence S10E 12 poles, thence S9W 26 poles, thence S6E 88 poles, thence S17E 28 poles, thence S26-30W 20 poles, thence W 148 poles to a marked white oak, thence to beginning containing 229½ acres. (SoLR-C:69)

This is confirmed through the Somerset County rent rolls for the same date where he is listed for the tract called "Dennwoods Den" (total 300a, yr. rent £0.12.0) surveyed 16 Dec 1681 near the head of Rockawalkin (note, at that early time, the "Rockawalkin" river was the present-day Wicomico). He bought a total of 229½ acres. (SoRR-9:141). On Jul 20 1761, Nehemiah Hitch received a land patent for 30 acres called "Hot Hill." (SoLP, Cert 1216) He received a warrant of 30 acres of land part of 63 acres of that granted to William Polk and described as "…beginning at a marked oak on the north side of a tract called "Denwoods Den" by the west side of a swamp…" thence S60W 50 poles, thence S 100 poles, thence, E 40 poles, thence N 40 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning containing 30 acres.

On Nov 17 1762, Nehemiah Hitch sold 60 acres of land, part of "Denwood Denn", for £30 to Nathan Culver. Beginning at a marked white oak on the first bound of said tract thence E 69 poles to a marked cypress, thence S19-15E 47 poles, thence S7W 22 poles, thence S8W 4 poles, thence S16E 26 poles, thence S2-30E 13½ poles, thence to beginning containing 60 acres. (SoLR-C:149)

This is confirmed in the Somerset County Rent Rolls where Nehemiah Hitch is listed for a tract called "Dennwoods Den" (total 300 acres, yearly rent of £0.12.0) surveyed 16 Dec 1681 near the head of Rockawalkin. He sold 60 acres to Nathan Culver. (SoRR-9:141) Note, this portion of the tract was resurveyed as "Peace and Quietness."

Nehemiah Hitch is listed in the store accounts of John Nelms when he brought a balance of £3/8/9 from Ledger C and bought the following in 1767: Jany 12: a "quantity of thread", one dozen coat buttons, ½ yard shalloon Feby 19:½ pint rum May 20:2 quarts "Best Rum" May 30:1 dozen vest buttons, 3 yards white linen, 4 shoats of paper He delivered corn in 1768 for a credit of £1/3/0 and carried balance of £3/13/8 to Ledger E. (John Nelms' Store Accounts, microfilm at Salisbury University)

Nehemiah Hitch, with Charles Nicholson, were witnesses to the will of John Hitch written Jul 30 1767 and probated Aug 10 1769 (SoW-1750/72).

Will of Nehemiah Hitch was written on Oct 16 1774 and probated Mar 22 1775 as paraphrased: ". . . being sick & weak in body" -To son Thomas Hitch, 40 acres - "Culver's Mill" -To "well-beloved wife" Sarah Hitch, Manor plantation and dwelling house for rest of her life. To become property of son Elias Hitch after death. -Also mentions five children Mary, George, Cissiah, Betty, Sarah Hitch. (MdPrW-40:384)

Nehemiah married Sarah LANK, daughter of George LANGKAKE and (?) CANNON?, about 1745 in Somerset Co., MD. Sarah died before 27 Jun 1778 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁶

General Notes: This was a theory of the compiler up to the year 2000: "From records in the Maryland Hall of Records, Sarah Hitch was generally thought to be nee Denwood. However, a look into the background of some of these records shows that this is NOT true. Sarah Denwood is a whole generation removed from her supposed husband Nehemiah Hitch. In Sarah Hitch's will of 1778, she mentions next-of-kin as Thomas Hitch and Francis Lank. For this reason, Lank is most likely her actual maiden name."

The following was found in the records of Somerset County in Dec 2000: "Francis Langkake's will was written on Mar 2 1754 and it was probated in Somerset County on Jan 23 1759. His wife Rachel was Administratrix (SoW-30:637). He does not mention Sarah Lank or Hitch as daughter then but does mention sons George (deceased) and Stephen Langkake, daughter Isabella Benston (Denston, wife of William Benston), son-in-law John Disharoon (who evidently married another daughter who is un-named), son-in-law James Clarkson (who evidently married a second un-named daughter). The reason the latter two daughters are un-named could be because they were deceased. Also mentioned are grandsons Francis Langkake (son of George, deceased), William and Cannon Langkake (sons of Stephen), William Benston (son of William and Isabella Benston), Obediah Disharoon (son of John Disharoon), and Thomas Langkake. Granddaughters mentioned were Judah Benston (daughter of William and Isabella Benston) and Judith and Frances Clarkson (daughters of James Clarkson)

By the time the Account was completed of Mr. Langkake's estate on Aug 25 1761, his wife Rachel had remarried as she as referred to as Rachel Hitch "alias Lank". Son Francis Langkake was the other administrator (MdPrA-47:142). More importantly for this subject, it mentions two Hitches as getting something from the estate. The first is Solomon Hitch because he was a creditor. However, the second is stated as "Nehemiah Hitch wright (sic) of his wife's 1/5 of 1/5." There were five (5) children as heir to the estate, hence the first 1/5. Evidently, Nehemiah Hitch's wife's Langkake parent had died and she had four living brothers/sisters - this would account for the "1/5 of 1/5." In later records (see below) Sarah Hitch has next-of-kin listed as Francis Lank. Francis Lank was son of George of Francis and is therefore assumed to be Sarah (Lank) Hitch's brother with George as her father." QED as they say in scientific circles!

When the estate of Mary Cannon was inventoried between Dec 16 1771 and Mar 30 1772, Sarah Hitch was listed as next-of-kin with Francis Lank for estate of Mary Cannon valued at £91.17.9. (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74) On Jun 27 1778, Elias Hitch is mentioned in the will of his mother Sarah Hitch where he demanded administration and made oath. A bond in the amount of £2000 was placed by brothers Elias and Thomas Hitch and Charles Nicholson. Appraisers were Benjamin Byrd Sr. and Benjamin McClellan (SoW-1777/88:84). On Jul 24 1778, the inventory of Sarah Hitch was taken by Elias Hitch and valued at £30.18.1. Next-of-kin for Sarah Hitch was indicated as Francis Lank and Thomas Hitch. Creditors listed were Severn Hitch and William Winder Jr. (SoW-1777/88:104)

An administration of Sarah Hitch's account was performed in Somerset County on Oct 30 1781 and Aug 6 1782 where she is indicated as widow of Nehemiah Hitch and Elias Hitch is administrator. Payments to George Handy for account against Nehemiah Hitch. Also payments to William Winder, John Nelms and William Horsey of Isaac for their accounts against Nehemiah Hitch. Distributions to (from LWT of Nehemiah Hitch after death of wife) daughters: Mary, Cissiah, Sarah and Betty Hitch and son George Hitch. Account balance was £31.17.0½. (SoAA-EB16:62/63, 71/72)

Birth Notes: Mary, Cissiah, George, Betty and Sarah Hitch are all listed in their father's will written in 1774. Also, they received reserved distributions from their mother's account out of their father's inventory when the administration of her account was completed in 1782. This indicates that they were probably still minors (< age 21) at that time; hence they were born after 1761 so that they were under 21 in 1782 but before 1774 when their father's will was written.

General Notes: Listed as a member of the Salisbury Battalion, Blackwater Company of the Maryland Militia in the Revolution for the year 1780.

+ 80 M vi. Thomas HITCH was born between 1746 and 1752 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 21 Oct 1790 and 12 Apr 1791 in Somerset Co., MD about age 43.

+ 81 M vii. Elias HITCH was born before 1758 and died between 17 Oct 1792 and 21 Sep 1793 in Somerset Co., MD.

17. Ezekiel HITCH was born from 1730 to 1731 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 1758 in Somerset Co., MD about age 28.

Birth Notes: Ezekiel Hitch is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1747 suggesting he had reached age 15 near that time. (SoTL-1747)

+ 82 M i. Ezekiel HITCH was born in 1748 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 23 Sep 1828 in Somerset Co., MD at age 80.

19. Thomas PRICE was born in 1719 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1783 in Worcester Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Thomas Price is first listed in the Somerset County Tax Lists for the year 1735 (in the household of John Price in Wicomico Hundred).

Death Notes: Thomas Price shows up in the 1783 Tax Assessment for Worcester County for 50 acres of tract "Mount Pleasant."

General Notes: On August 17, 1770, Benjamin Hitch with wife, Mary, sold 50 acres of land in "Mount Pleasant" to Thomas Price. The record mentions that the land was "then situated in Somerset, now part in Worcester part in Somerset". (WoLR-H:381,382). In the Tax Assessment of 1783, Thomas Price is listed with 50 acres of land called "Mount Pleasant".

Thomas married Patience KIBBLE, daughter of John KIBBLE and Sarah (?), on 22 Dec 1756 in Somerset Co., MD. Patience was born on 25 Sep 1738 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁷

28. William HITCH was born about 1728 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 1765 and 1767 in Somerset Co., MD about age 37.

Birth Notes: William Hitch is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1753 suggesting he had reached age 15 near that time. (SoTL-1753)

Death Notes: No will for William Hitch has been found, however an inventory of his estate was conducted in early 1767 and he last shows up in the records when he sold land in Sep 1765.

General Notes: In the 1753 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch was listed in a household with Solomon Hitch and negro Rose. This is his first time on the Tax List and might suggest he became age 15 at this time. In the 1754 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch was listed in a household with Solomon Hitch and negro Rose. In the 1756 Tax List for Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with negro Frank.

On Feb 21 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, received a deed for 100 acres of land in "High Suffolk" for which they paid £60 to Solomon Hitch. This is part of 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to son William in 1728. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acres again. Mentions the 100 acres John Hitch Sr. purchased Mar 27 1754 that was Nehemiah Hitch's share of the 405 acres. Now William and John Hitch (of William), brothers, possess the remaining 305 acres which they are selling to John Hitch Sr. Begin at a marked white oak near the road side that passes between John Hitch Sr. and William Hitch and in the NE corner tree called on by John Hitch Sr. deed afsd thence along a line of marked trees dividing it partly from John Hitch Jr.(?) land NE 36 poles, thence along a line of marked trees NExN 158 poles, thence NWxN 72 poles, thence S44W 144 poles, thence S27W 57 poles, thence with a right line to the white oak beginning containing 100 acres. (SoLR-B-153)

On Oct 22 1755, William Hitch married Ann Collins (Stepney Parish Records).

On Mar 7 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, "planters", sold all that parcel of land in "High Suffolk" where said William now lives. On the north side of the Wicomico River (formerly called the Rockawalkin River) "in neck of land called Rockawalkin." Begin at a marked white oak standing at the SW end of a line of marked trees dividing it from part of said tract given by Adam Hitch to his son Solomon and on the west side of a glade that came byt where John Price formerly dwelled thence S46E 81 poles, thence NE 124 poles, thence N74E 50 poles, thence N77E 67 poles, thence NE 135 poles, thence NWxN 66 poles, thence WxN 14 poles to the afsd line of marked trees, thence to the first beginning - 200 acres of the original 1,450 acres of "High Suffolk". This was part of the 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to William Hitch in 1728 which went to sons William, Thomas, John and Nehemiah Hitch. William here became part to half of the 405 acres. John Hitch seems to appear here just to verify that he will not bring future claim to the land. They were paid £157 by George Wilson (SoLR-B:158).

On Apr 26 1764, William Hitch purchased 232 acres of land called "Green Meadow" for £65 from John Callaway (SoLR-B:221). On Apr 4 1765, the account of Mary Collins's estate was completed in Somerset County. In it is mentions a distribution paid to William Hitch (representative). (MdPrA-52:210) On Sep 21 1765, William Hitch sold a parcel of land called "Green Meadow" for £80 to Josiah Dashiell. This record mentions Ann Hitch, "his wife." (SoLR-D:9). Between Mar 10 1767 and Jun 10 1767, William Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £48.6.9. Appraisers were Thomas Moore and James English, next-of kin are listed as George Farrington and Robert Hitch with the Administratrix/Executrix as Ann Hitch (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69). On Sep 3 1768, the Account records state "Ann Hitch, administratrix of William Hitch, deceased, £39.2.10½" (MdPrA-58:338).

William married Ann COLLINS on 22 Oct 1755 in Somerset Co., MD. Ann died after 1768 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: In the "Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787" (John Jacob, Jr.), it notes Ann Hitch as a "widow." She had an account where she bought one trace rope for £0/1/3. She paid in cash in 1768.

General Notes: In the "Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787" (John Jacob, Jr.), it notes Ann Hitch as a "widow." She had an account where she bought one trace rope for £0/1/3. She paid in cash in 1768.

29. Solomon HITCH was born in 1730 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 24 Oct 1761 and 18 Nov 1761 in Somerset Co., MD about age 31.

Birth Notes: Solomon Hitch Jr. is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1745 suggesting he had reached age 15 near that time. (SoTL-1745)

Death Notes: The will of Solomon Hitch was written Oct 24 1761 and probated Nov 18 1761. (MdPrW-31:578).

General Notes: Solomon Hitch Jr. is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1745. It might be deduced that this is the year he reached age 15 (born 1730). In the 1746 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with Levin Hitch, Solomon Hitch Sr. (head of the household) and negroes Rose and Cooke. In the 1747 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with Levin Hitch, Solomon Hitch Sr. (head of the household) and negroes Rose and Cooke.

In a judicial court case (the case was first mentioned in the Nov 1747 court for "His lordship vs. Charity Porter" for committing fornication with Soloman Hitch) in the Mar 1747/48 court for "His Lordship vs. Solomon Hitch", Soloman was tried for "begetting a bastard child on the body of Charity Porter" both of Stepney Parish. The records continue "...(Solomon) did commit fornication with a certain Charity Porter." and was fined 30 shillings which Elgate Hitch helped to post. (SoJ-1747/49:49). Loose court papers extant in the Maryland Hall of Records show two receipts: "paid by Solloman Hitch for fornication, S10:00" (MdHR 7266-33-39) and "paid by Solloman Hitch for fornication, S20:00". (SoCP (loose papers), MdHR 7266-33-38). One other note here - in the Aug 1753 court of Somerset County, there was a Solomon Hitch bound as apprentice to Mary Collins. This Solomon was said to be 3 years old on "Mar last" and must serve until he is age 21. (SoJ-1752/54:110). The compiler believes that this young Solomon may be the bastard son of Solomon Hitch and Charity Porter.

In his father's will written Mar 14 1748 and probated Apr 5 1748 on Solomon Hitch received the land his father bought from James Storey's heirs, half of the land at Rockawalkin plus 2 slaves, Cook and Rose. Soloman was also ordered to give his brother William one year of schooling and build him a house of about £15 price. (MdPrW-25:360) Solomon Hitch Jr. was also the Administrator when his father's estate was inventoried at a value of £367.10.16 between Apr 14 and Jun 22 1748 (MdPrI Abstracts-1744/48).

In the 1748 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negroes Rose and Cook. In the 1749 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negro Rose. In the 1750 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with Jno. Boastick(?) and negro Rose.

On Dec 19 1750, Solomon Hitch was mentioned again in the court records of Maryland with relation to his father's estate where "...on the prayer &c petition of Solomon Hitch executor of Solomon Hitch late of Somerset County (dec'd)..." (MdTP-34:53). In the 1751 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with John Hitch and negro Rose. In the 1752 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negro Rose. In the 1753 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with William Hitch and negro Rose. In the 1754 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with William Hitch and negro Rose. In the 1756 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negro Rose.

On Feb 21 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, received a deed for 100 acres of land in "High Suffolk" for which they paid £60 to Solomon Hitch. This is part of 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to son William in 1728. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acres again. Mentions the 100 acres John Hitch Sr. purchased Mar 27 1754 that was Nehemiah Hitch's share of the 405 acres. Now William and John Hitch (of William), brothers, possess the remaining 305 acres which they are selling to John Hitch Sr. Begin at a marked white oak near the road side that passes between John Hitch Sr. and William Hitch and in the NE corner tree called on by John Hitch Sr. deed afsd thence along a line of marked trees dividing it partly from John Hitch Jr.(?) land NE 36 poles, thence along a line of marked trees NExN 158 poles, thence NWxN 72 poles, thence S44W 144 poles, thence S27W 57 poles, thence with a right line to the white oak beginning containing 100 acres. (SoLR-B-153)

On Feb 26 1757, William Hitch Jr., with Solomon Hitch and William Hitch Sr., planters, sold land for £100 to William Murray (SoLR-B- 160). Land is in "High Suffolk" This is land that Adam Hitch gave to his son Solomon Hitch in 1728. Said Solomon Hitch devised this 310 acres to his two sons Solomon and William Hitch Jr.(!) mentioned herein. These two and William Hitch Jr., "son of William Hitch deceased" sold land to William Murray - note William Hitch Jr. of William becomes William Hitch Sr. in this record! Land begins at a marked red oak near the head of Rockawalkin Mill Branch being the northern bounder of a tract formerly belonging to John Cordrey and now to Dennis Delany, Taylor and where the said Delany now lives and it the first course and line of "High Suffolk". Thence NE 50 poles, thence E 178 poles, thence ExS 106 poles to a marked white oak thence along a line of marked trees dividing it from the land of William Hitch Sr., (!) one of the parties to this indenture and son to William Hitch dec'd. SW 375 poles to a glade to the northward of a place where John Price formerly dwelt and is now in the possession of William Adams, thence running along and bounded by the said glade containing courses and distance nearly N42W about 164 poles until it intersects the line of Dennis Delany's land formerly John Caudries to the red oak the first bounder containing 310 acres. It also notes that Ann Hitch is the wife of William Hitch Jr.

In the 1757 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negro Rose. In the 1759 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negro Rose.

The will of Solomon Hitch was written on Oct 24 1761 and probated in Somerset County on Nov 18 1761 where Solomon, "being very sick & weak": To well beloved wife Elizabeth Hitch, a negro woman named Rose, one feather bed furniture and all new feathers, a riding horse, plantation and land until Risdon is age 18. To well beloved son Risdon a negro boy named Jack, and he to be of age for himself at the age of eighteen. To daughter Susannah a negro boy named Harry, one feather bed & furniture. Witnesses were George Vinson, John Hitch Jr., and Thomas Humphries Sr. (MdPrW-31:578) The estate was inventoried on Mar 17 1762 at a value of £190.18.2. Appraisers were William Venable and George Handy; Creditors William Allen, Littleton Dennis and James Houston; next-of kin listed as Joshua Hitch and William Hitch; with Administratrix Elisabeth Hitch. (MdPrI Abstracts-1760/63).

General Notes: They appear to have never married but did produce a child according to court "bastardy" records.

Solomon next married Elizabeth RISDON? about 1750 in Somerset Co., MD. Elizabeth died after Nov 1761.

88 M ii. Risdon HITCH was born between 1751 and 1753 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 12 Apr 1774 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Risdon Hitch is indicated as under age 18 in his father's will from 1761. The approximate marriage year for his parents is 1750. Since his estate was inventoried in 1774, this suggests he was at least of age (21) at that time

General Notes: Risdon Hitch evidently died young and intestate as we see in the court records of Maryland a mention of "Risdon Hitch his admin bond in common form by Sarah Hitch, his adminx with Robert Hitch and Joshua Hitch her sureties in the sum of £30 sterlg dated 12th Apr 1774." (MdTP-45:319). This record also means that he probably was at least age 21 to have his estate reviewed in court.

Sarah married John TALBARD (TALBOT) before 1763. John died between 16 Dec 1765 and 16 Jan 1766 in Somerset Co., MD.

Marriage Notes: John Talbard is mentioned as son-in-law in John Hitch's will probated Mar 16 1763.

Death Notes: John Taubert's will written Dec 16 1765 and probated Jan 16 1766 lists John Hitch of Somerset County as his brother-in-law. (SoW)

33. Joshua A. HITCH was born on 1 Feb 1729 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 6 Jan 1792 and 28 Apr 1792 in Somerset Co., MD about age 62.

Birth Notes: Joshua Hitch's birth date, son of John and Elizabeth Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County.

Death Notes: Joshua Hitch Sr. wrote his will Jan 6 1792 and it was probated Apr 28 1792. (SoW-EB17:213/216)

General Notes: Joshua Hitch, son of John and Elizabeth Hitch, is listed in the Stepney Parish Records of Somerset County as being born on Feb 1 1729 (1730, new style). He was able to amass quite an estate in his lifetime and became very wealthy leaving much real and personal property to his children.

In the 1748 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as John Hitch (head of the household) and negroes Slafow(?) and ______. In the 1749 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as John Hitch (head of the household) and negroes Stafford and Moyor. In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as John Hitch Sr. (head of the household), Jno. Hitch and negroes Stafford and Will. In the 1751 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as Christopher Piper and negroes Sambo, Dick, Cole, Green and Sue. In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as negro Tam. In the 1756 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as negro Forett Dinans.

In the Aug Court of 1756 for Somerset County, John Barrett was bound as an apprentice to Elgat (sic) Hitch until he is age 21. Elgate Hitch, Day Scott, and Joshua Hitch of Somerset County, "Gentlemen" gave security of £30. (SoJ-1754/57:202). In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch Sr. was listed in the same household as negro Tam. In the Mar 1760 court minutes, Joshua Hitch is listed as second on the Grand Jury. (SoCP-1761/64, MdHR 7266-54-48).

On Sep 8 1760, Joshua Hitch Sr. bought 100 acres of land for £50 from John Crouch (SoLR-C:66). This record mentions that this is the same land John Crouch bought from Elgate Hitch on Jan 23 1746 (see that record). In the Nov 1760 court, Joshua Hitch is listed as third on the Grand Jury. (SoCP-1761/64, MdHR 7266-54-48).

On May 26 1761, Joshua Hitch patented land called "Hitch's Choice" for 30 acres (SoLP, MdHR, BC21:75; GS18:56; also original certificates). Joshua Hitch was assigned a warrant of survey on May 11 1761 for 30 acres. The land was surveyed May 26 1761 and described as on the north side of the head of the Wicomico River beginning at a marked white oak standing on the southeast side of said Hitch's plantation near a tract belonging to William Adams, thence N41E 41 poles, thence N24E 24 poles, thence N2W 20 poles, thence N30W 50 poles, thence W 17 poles, thence S9W 124 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning.

On Mar 26 1763, Joshua Hitch bought 200 acres of land for £165 from George Wilson. This was land that Wilson originally bought from William and John Hitch on Mar 7 1757 and part of "High Suffolk" conveyed by will from Adam Hitch to son Solomon. (SoLR-C-167). Between Aug 1 and Aug 10 1764, Joshua Hitch was listed as appraiser with Thomas Gilliss for estate of Thomas Goddard valued at £1735.8.1. (MdPrI Abstracts-1763/66)

On Oct 26 1765, Joshua Hitch bought land called "Wilson's Discovery" for £30 current money of Maryland from George Wilson. The land was described as north of the Wicomico River back in the woods beginning at a marked red oak standing on the north side of the tract "High Suffolk" by the north side of a divisional line between said Wilson and a certain Solomon Hitch thence S54E 140 poles, N53E 120 poles, N39W 103 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 100 acres. (SoLR-D:17)

Between Jul 10 1767 and Jul 18 1768, Joshua Hitch is listed on the accounts of John Nelms' store in Salisbury where he purchased 16 large pins for £0/0/8 in 1767 and paid in Mar 1768. Delivered 2 bu. of corn for £0/4/0 for the account of Thomas Stanford and 1000 cypress shingles for Henry White in 1768. In 1767, Joshua Hitch patented land called "Hitch's Discovery" for 15¼ acres (SoLP-Cert 316).

On Nov 4 1767, Joshua Hitch was listed as the administrator/executor for the estate of John Tolbert valued at £5.11.6. On Mar 14 1768, Joshua Hitch Sr. was listed as appraiser with Joshua Hitch Jr. for the estate of Ezekiel Hillman valued at £51.14.5. (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69) In an inventory between Jun and Aug 1768, Joseph and Joshua Hitch were listed as appraisers for the estate of John Taton (Tatum) valued at £29.8.5 (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69). In the inventory of the estate of Alexander Maddux made on Oct 3 1768 and finalized Oct 25 1768, Joshua Hitch was listed as the appraiser (He had been witness to his will written Oct 111763 and probated Feb 2 1768). The estate was valued at £137.15.6 (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69).

On Apr 22 1769 Joshua Hitch Sr. received a deed for land called "Maddux's Luck" near Spring Hill from William Maddux. It consisted of 151 acres and cost £100. Beginning at a marked white oak standing on the SW side of the main road that leads from the head of Wicomico to Spring Hill and on the westernmost side of a tract of land called "White Field" being the first bounder…. Thence N82½E to the side of the afsd road 18 poles, thence with the Road as it now stands N34W 14 poles, thence N1W 60 poles, thence N30W 40 poles, thence NW 68½ poles, to a certain stone panted(?) for the beginning of 154 acres sold out of "Maddoxs Luck" to a certain John Shockly, thence S29W 152 poles, thence S86W 99 poles, thence running with the original line of "Maddoxs Luck" … S2E 25 poles, thence S6½E 153 poles, thence N50E 62 poles, thence with a right line to the first beginning - 151 acres . (SoLR-E:24).

On Sep 5 1769, Joshua Hitch, in a triparte agreement with Isaac Coulbourn and Wiliam Lank. Isaac Coulbourn received a deed of land "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" from William Lank who received the land from his grandfather Francis Langcake through his LWT in "fee tail" by the name of William Langcake son of Stephen Langcake. This is land that Stephen did "live and reside" - 150 acres for £50. Joshua Hitch lent the money to be paid back by the "end of Oct Term next comeing". No metes and bounds given in this record. Signed with what looks to be "Jos. Hitch Jr." (SoLR-E:50).

On Nov 14 1769, Joshua Hitch Sr. paid £0.15.0 towards the new ________ church. (Presbyterian People in Wicomico, John Jacob, Jr., page 66)

In his will written on Mar 10 1770 and probated Oct 19 1773, William Taylor left the following estate: ·To son James Taylor 117 acres of land part of tract called "Round Pond" and one negro woman named Dinah ·To son Abraham Taylor 117 acres of land part of tract called "Round Pond", one negro man named Peter and a desk ·To son Isaac Taylor rest of tract of land called "Round Pond" and one negro named Isaac ·To wife Sarah Taylor a riding horse, saddle and her thirds ·To grandson William Taylor, on negro boy named Phillip ·To granddaughter Phillis Taylor, one cow & calf and one yew (sic) and lamb ·To daughters Ann Moor, Betty Wails, and Mary Hitch, one brass kettle ·To three grandchildren Thomas Moor, William Wailes, and Betty Hitch, two negro girls named Nenis and Silva. Witnesses: Charles Moor, John Roberson, and Richard Bradlay. Joshua Hitch made oath. (MdPrW-39:522)

On May 20 1771, Joshua Hitch bought land, "Maddux's Luck" near Spring Hill from William Maddux of Worcester County, a total of 154 acres for £100. (SoLR-E:24,133). In Folio 133, they voided and re-did transaction set forth in Folio 24. Between Sep 19 1771 and Feb 9 1773, Joshua Hitch Jr's (son of Elgate) estate was inventoried with a value of £223.12.1. Appraisers were Esme Bayly and Joseph Dashiell; Creditors were James Houston and, William McBryde; Next-of kin was listed as John Caldwell and Joshua Hitch (Sr.) with Administrators Sarah Hitch and Robert Hitch. On Nov 1 1771, the final account of John Talbot's estate was completed with Joshua Hitch listed as executor. The only legatee listed was Joshua Talbot. (MdPrA-67:47)

In 1772, Joshua Hitch received a deed for land known as "Last Choice" from George Vinson. Joshua Hitch paid £20 for 80½ acres of land on the north side of the head of the Wicomico River beginning at a marked hickory being a bounder of a tract of land called "Fathers Neglect" belonging to the afsd Joshua Hitch thence S58E 40 poles, thence S46:15E 106 poles, thence E 4 poles, thence S72E 20 poles, thence S56E 5 poles, thence, N 84 poles, thence NNW 80 poles, thence S53W 32 poles, thence N45W 52 poles, thence with a straight line to the beginning. (SoLR-E:173). Between Oct 19 1772 and Apr 12 1773, Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser for estate of Josiah Elliss valued at £52.2.3. (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74). On Feb 9 1773, Joshua Hitch was listed in the Maryland Prerogative Court Testamentary Proceedings for Somerset County with "Elgate Hitch his will & Testamentary Bond by Robt Hitch his exec with Thos Byrd his sureties in the sum of £400 sterlg dated 9th Feb 1773." (MdPrA-45:633).

Between Jun 29 1773 and May 23 1775, Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser with Robert Hitch for the estate of Poll Dulaney valued at £133.14.2. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77). On Apr 12 1774, Joshua Hitch is listed in the records as follows: "Risdon Hitch his admin bond in common form by Sarah Hitch, his adminx with Robert Hitch and Joshua Hitch her sureties in the sum of £30 sterlg dated 12th Apr 1774." (MdTP-45:319). Between Jul 16 1774 and Jan 10 1775, Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser for the estate of William Jarvis valued at £28.9.11. (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74). Between Aug 1 1774 and Jul 18 1775, Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser with Robert Hitch for the estate of Thomas Byrd valued at £156.5.4. (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74). On Dec 28 1774, Joshua Hitch, with Solomon Long, Ezekiel Gilliss, James Houston, and Edward Stapeler received a Bill of Sale for five slaves, furniture and livestock for £300 from William McClemmy. The transaction was witnessed by Severn Hitch (SoLR-F:273).

On Jan 5 1775, Joshua Hitch received a deed for land called "Jone's Venture" (on Barren Creek) from Alexander Records for which he had paid £200 current money of Maryland. Beginning at a marked white oak standing in the branches of Barren Creek being the first bounder of tract formerly surveyed for John Gilliss on the NE side of a savannah thence with the original lines of the patent granted to James Jones Jun 10 1734. N25W 80 poles, thence N65E 88 poles, thence S 150 poles, thence N81W 76 poles, thence a right line to the beginning containing 50 acres. Another tract called "Jones Choice" on NE side of savannah called Grate Savannah lying on the NE side of the afsd tract of land surveyed for James Jones beginning at a marked white oak standing about 60 yards from the NE of the afsd tract thence with the courses of the patent granted to Isaac Jones Jun 20 1749. S 40 poles, thence N60E 52 poles, thence N10E 52 poles, thence N57-30W 50 poles, thence S67W 69 poles, thence S40W 102 poles, thence N65E 130 poles, thence to the beginning - 50 acres. (SoLR-F:283)

On Feb 11 1775, Joshua Hitch sold land "Last Choice" to Jacob Bell, 16 acres for £5. Beginning at a small pine standing at the SW end of Jacob Bell's plantation "in Roccowalkin about three miles from Saulsburry Town" thence N62W 54 poles, thence N29-30E 38 poles, thence N20E 48 poles, thence S19E 42 poles, thence to beginning containing 16 acres. He also bought land "Fint Choice" lying about 3 miles from the head of Wicomico River to the westward of said Bell's plantation beginning at a small marked red oak standing by a road from George Vinson's to ye Widow Stevens thence with the original lines of the tract N42-30W 49 poles, thence N58E 40 poles, thence N61E 6 poles, thence S13W 20 poles, thence S16-30W 52 poles, thence to the beginning containing 9 acres. Also "Ellises Mischance" beginning at a small marked red oak to the southward of said Bell's plantation thence with the lines of the patent N56W 5 poles, thence N72W 20 poles, thence W 4 poles, thence N46-15W 31 poles, thence S30E 46 poles, thence S2E 20 poles, thence S24W 7 poles, thence N66E 38 poles, thence to the beginning containing 16½ acres. Joshua Hitch paid for the last two tracts, £12. (SoLR-F:290,292)

In 1775, Joshua Hitch Sr. was co-holder, with Robert Hitch, of pew #20 of the ________ church with annual rent of £8.5.0. (Presbyterian People in Wicomico, John Jacob, Jr., pg 66).

On Apr 8 1775 a land survey was conducted for Joshua Hitch and he was awarded a patent for the new tract called "Addition." The land is described as on the north side of the Wicomico River back in the woods beginning at a marked white oak which is first bounder of tract called "Chance" on the south side of Catons Branch. Thence S 21 poles, thence S41:15W 62 poles, thence S50E 46 poles, thence N35:30E 46 poles, thence N29:15 W 44 poles, thence right line to beginning containing 14½ acres "of cultivated land." This is land that adjoined the dwelling plantation of Joshua Hitch. (SoLP-Cert 43)

Between May 14 1775 and May 30 1776, Joshua Hitch appraised (with Henry Handy) the estate of Isaiah Banks. (Maryland Calendar of Wills) On Jul 26 1775, Joshua Hitch signed the Association of the Free Men of Maryland. (Revolutionary War Papers Index 1775-1789, B15, F1). On Jan 23 1776, Joshua Hitch, with Solomon Long, Ezekiel Gilliss, James Houston, and Edward Stapler received a Bill of Sale for five slaves and furniture and livestock for £300 from William McClemmy who was facing a judgment from William Venables. (SoLR-G:15). For the will of James Nevin written on Nov 18 1776 and probated Dec 2 1776, Joshua Hitch was listed as testament. (Maryland Calendar of Wills). Between Jan 9 1777 and Jan 28 1777, Joshua Hitch appraised (with Wm McBryde) the estate of Affradozia Johnson. (Maryland Calendar of Wills) He was listed as appraiser for estate of Afrodozie Johnson valued at £115.19.10 for Mar 11 1777. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77).

Between Mar 11 1777 and Apr 10 1777, Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser with Robert Hitch for the estate of Joshua Morriss valued at £10.19.5. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77). For the will of James Jones, written on Oct 4 1777 and probated Oct 16 1777, Joshua Hitch was listed as a witness, along with William Horsey. (SoW:37) and appraiser to same (Ibid:73). In the 1783 Tax Assessment for Rewastico Hundred of Somerset County, Joshua Hitch was assessed for land "High Suffolk", 200 acres; "Hitch's Discovery", 30 acres; "Wilson's Discovery", 100 acres; "Fathers Neglect", 100 acres; "Last Choice", 80 acres; "Maddux's Luck", 229 acres; and "Flower Field", 222 acres. He also had listed 22 slaves, 7 horses, and 33 cattle. Whites in the household included 5 males and 6 females. (TA1783)

On Mar 29 1783, Joshua Hitch was witness, with William McBryde and Elget Driskell, to the will of John Stone of Charles County, MD. (SoW:176) On May 5 1784, a deed of ____ 30 1783 from Joshua Hitch of Somerset County, Maryland to John Robins of Sussex County, Delaware, tract granted by patent on Jun 10 1734 to James Jones called "Jone's Venture", 50 acres then situated in Somerset County and a tract nearly adjacent which by sundry legal conveyances became the estate of Alexander Records of Somerset County, who on Jan 5 1775 sold both tracts to Joshua Hitch for £200. Aforesaid land is now in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware whereon John Robins now dwells. Joshua Hitch appoints Jacob Moore, John Wiltbank and John Laws, Esqs., his attorneys. Witnesses William Ralph, Charles Moore. Acknowledged by Mary Hitch, w/o Joshua. Witnesses Robert Houston and Charles Moore. (SxLR-N13:20)

On Aug 11 1786, Joshua Hitch was mentioned in a deed to Isaac Cooper from Peter Fretwell Wright, Sheriff for tracts in Broad Creek Hundred called "Cypress Swamp", "Outlet" and "Addition." (SxLR-N13:302). On Nov 28 1789, Nathan Culver, planter, sold to Joshua Hitch Sr. two parcels of land for £50 current money. The first was in a tract called "Jame's Fortune" beginning at the end of the 8th course of afsd tract thence S69½E 68 poles, S55½W 20 poles, S35W 40 poles, N40W 56 poles, N70E 36 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 11 acres. The second parcel was part of three tracts called "Peace and Quietness," "Mill Lott" and "Point Patience" beginning at a marked dogwood standing a small distance SW from Ralph Lowes and William Elzey's sawmill and from thence to run to come to the beginning of said parcel N55W 44 poles, N31½W 15 poles to the place where the parcel begins thence N74½W 110 poles, ENE 36 poles, N15E 51 poles, N47½W 16 poles, N33E 50 poles to the branch and thence down and with the branch and William Elzey's courses to the beginning. (SoLR-IPt1:60)

On Oct 12 1790, Joshua Hitch Sr. was mentioned in the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings for orphans George Wailes and Isaac Horsey (of William), both under age 14. Appointed Guardian was Joshua Hitch Jr. with sureties provided by Joshua Hitch Sr. and George Wailes. Also for orphan William Horsey (of William), under age 14 where appointed Guardian was George Wailes and sureties provided by Joshua Hitch Sr. and Benjamin Wailes. (SoOCP:97). In the May 1791 Court Term for Somerset County, there is a case "Joshua Hitch Senr vs. Henry Lowes" over the sum of £22.14.5, Lowes had made a bill of obligation on Aug 24 1789. Joshua Hitch Jr. was present as witness. Plaintiff recovered the money plus 353 lbs. of tobacco in damages. (SoJ-1788/91:284)

In his will written Jan 6 1792 and probated Apr 28 1792, Joshua Hitch Sr. left: ·To wife Molly four negroes Jacob, Hannah, Chloe, and Abigall plus ½ of plantation for her life ·To son Joshua Hitch three negroes Old Tom, Young Tom, and Old Tamar. Also Quarter plantation on road from Salisbury to Spring Hill Chapple; dwelling plantation after death of his mother. Joshua is also to keep son Laban and "give him good and sufficient maintenance and treat him well to the judgment of William Stone, William McBryde and John Nicholson." If he does not, all of his inheritance to go to son Laban. ·To daughter Polly Hitch four negroes Will, Alice, Rachel, and Harry. And a feather bed and furniture. ·To daughter Nelly Hitch four negroes Allen, Kitty, Ruby and Luck and one feather bed and furniture. ·To son John Hitch 222½ acres of land called "Whitehaven" bought of Joseph Morris plus all of my half of mills and land belonging to me and Robert Hitch. Also, three negroes Jonathan, Easter and Jenny and one feather bed and furniture ·If son John dies before he becomes of lawful age, then all land goes to son William Hitch. If William dies before he reaches lawful age or leaves no issue, then his lands listed hereafter to go to son John Hitch. ·To son William Hitch plantation formerly owned by Joseph Hitch and three negroes Jesse, Milly and Peter. Also one feather bed and furniture and one horse or mare worth £20. ·To son Laban Hitch all my wearing apparel. ·To daughter Peggy Hitch three negroes Daniel, Saul and Tamar; one feather bed and furniture; and £10. ·To daughter Betsy Brown one negro Ben for her life then to go to her son Severn Hitch Brown. ·To daughter Sally Pollitt one negro Leah. ·All remaining estate to wife Molly, her thirds, and equally divide the rest among children Betsy Brown, Sally Pollitt, Joshua Hitch, Polly Hitch, Nelly Hitch, John Hitch, Nancy Hitch, William Hitch, and Peggy Hitch. (SoW-EB17:213/216)

In the Federal Assessment of 1798 for Wicomico Hundred in Somerset County, "Joshua Hitch Heirs" was owner of property occupied by Philo Lewis "situated adjoining Ritchie and Gemmill a lott of ground containing 11 perches and 168 sq. feet on which is" one store house of wood, new, two story, 25' x 20' with five windows, 54" x 28" and nine windows, 44" x 28", and furnished inside, valued at $500. (TA1798). In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Report for Rewastico Hundred in Somerset County, Joshua Hitch's Heirs were assessed taxes for 1099 acres of land at £1225 and this was the assessment for years 1798-1800 when 700 acres were sold (assessed at £900) and 196 acres added (£200) making the assessment for 1801 at £525. The assessment for 1802 and 1803 was adjusted for another 15¼ acres added (£20) to a total of £545, respectively (SoTA-1798/1803).

Joshua married Mary (Molly) TAYLOR, daughter of William TAYLOR and Sarah (?), about 1750 in Somerset Co., MD. Mary was born about 1730 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In his will written March 10, 1770 and probated October 19, 1773, William Taylor divided his estate as follows: - To son James Taylor 117 acres of land part of tract called "Round Pond" and one negro woman named Dinah. - To son Abraham Taylor 117 acres of land part of tract called "Round Pond", one negro man named Peter and a desk. - To son Isaac Taylor rest of tract of land called "Round Pond" and one negro named Isaac. - To wife Sarah Taylor a riding horse, saddle and her thirds. - To grandson William Taylor, on negro boy named Phillip. - To granddaughter Phillis Taylor, one cow & calf and one yew (sic) and lamb. - To daughters Ann Moor, Betty Wails, and Mary Hitch, one brass kettle. - To three grandchildren Thomas Moor, William Wailes, and Betty Hitch, two negro girls named Nenis and Silva. Witnesses: Charles Moor, John Roberson, and Richard Bradlay. Joshua Hitch made oath. (MD Prerogative Court Wills, Liber 39, Folio 522)

+ 90 M i. Thomas HITCH was born between 1755 and 1764 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 1810 and 9 Feb 1813 in Somerset Co., MD about age 55.

+ 91 M ii. Joshua HITCH Jr. was born about 1760 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 13 Feb 1796 and 1798 in Somerset Co., MD about age 36.

General Notes: In the Somerset County Assessment Record for the years 1793-1796, "Miss Polley" Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred and assessed for two male/female slaves age 8-14, £30; one male slave age 14-45, £45; one female slave age 14-36, £30; and other property, £15. In 1795, she got rid of all of this, evidently to William Hitch. Total assessment was £120, £120, £0, £0 for years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively. In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Mary Hitch of Rewastico Hundred in Somerset County was listed as owner/superintendent of one slave that was over age 12 (TA1798). In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Received Report for Rewastico Hundred, Somerset County, Mary Hitch was assessed taxes for various chattel. In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Report for Rewastico Hundred in Somerset County, Mary Hitch was assessed taxes for one male slave age 14-45 at £45 and other personal property at £10. The total assessment of £55 was applied for years 1798 through 1803, respectively (SoTA-1798/1803).

+ 94 M v. John HITCH was born before 1778 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 29 Oct 1803 and 7 Feb 1804 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: William Hitch received a warrant of resurvey on June 18, 1795 to re-check the bounds of the tract Joseph Hitch had patented in 1762 called "Come By Chance" for 134 acres. William had received this land from his father Joshua Hitch in his will. The survey was conducted on April 28, 1796 and the tract re-named "Culver's Folly" for 150 acres. The original survey for "Come By Chance" had been adjusted to 136½ acres then land was subtracted as 13¼ acres to "Clowlett," 6 acres to "Friends Assistance" and 1½ acres to "Chance." Vacant land was added totaling 34¼ acres. The patent was awarded to William Hitch on December 27, 1797 and the land described as follows:

Land is on the north side of the Wicomico River back in the woods beginning at a marked oak in the first bounder of "Clowlett" also the first bounder of original "Come By Chance," thence: ·SExS 61 poles to 5th line of "Friends Assistance" ·SW 96 poles, reversing the 5th line of "Friends Assistance" to the beginning thereof ·SE 64 poles reversing 4th line of "Friends Assistance" ·S53W 12 poles to end of 9th line of "Mill Lott" ·S33W 60 poles by and with the 10th line of "Mill Lott" ·S47:30E 16 poles ·S15W 42 poles ·WSW 7½ poles to 2nd line of "Last Choice" ·N 48 poles to end of 2nd line of "Last Choice" ·N83W 20 poles with home course of "Last Choice" ·N 5 poles to end of 3rd line of "Addition" ·N35:30E 46 poles with 4th line of "Addition" ·N29:15W 40 poles to 3rd line of "Come By Chance" ·S58:30W 111 poles to end of 3rd line of "Come By Chance" ·N41W 32 poles ·S76W 9 poles ·N60W 40 poles ·N54W 76 poles ·N33E 26½ poles to home line of "Clowlett" ·N69:15E 43 poles with said line to 9th line of "Come By Chance" ·S34E 21 poles ·S41:15E 26½ poles reversing 12th line of "James Fortune" to beginning of said course ·N36E 3 poles to 6th line of "Wallers Meadow" ·S42E 12 poles reversing said line to its beginning ·N33:30E 26 poles reversing 5th line of "Wallers Meadow" ·N60W 9 poles reversing 4th line of "Wallers Meadow" ·N36E 38 poles reversing 3rd line of "Wallers Meadow" ·S65E 9 poles to 2nd line of "Chance" ·S33W 74 poles to end of 2nd line of "Chance" ·S57E 79½ poles to 12th line of "Come By Chance" ·N58:30E 74 poles to end of 12th line of "Come By Chance" ·NW 10½ poles to home line of "Chance" ·N33E 10 poles to bounder of "Chance" ·N57W 100 poles with 1st line of "Chance" ·N23W 17 poles to home line of "Clowlett" thence with home line to first beginning 150 acres in total.

On May 4 1796 William Hitch wrote to the Land authorities concerning his right to land in "Addition." This was land surveyed for Joshua Hitch (William's father) on Apr 8 1775 and left to William in his father's will. "Addition" is land that adjoined the dwelling plantation of Joshua Hitch and contained 14½ acres. William Hitch received a new patent for the land In late 1796. (SoLP:C43)

In the Federal Assessment of 1798, William E. Hitch of Rewastico Hundred in Somerset County was listed as owner/superintendent of five slaves, of which three were over age 12. (TA1798) It is unknown if this is the same William Hitch.

On Jun 15 1799, Wm. Hitch and John Hitch, with wife Jean Hitch, sons of Joshua Hitch, sold land "Come By Chance" and "Culver's Folly" ("Culver's Folly" was a resurvey of 134 acres of "Come By Chance" by William Hitch) to Thomas Humphries Jr. (Land Records of Wicomico County, 1666-1810, Ruth Dryden, page 96).

William Hitch had moved to Williamsburg District, South Carolina by 1801.

In his will written Mar 20 1815 and probated Nov 13 1822, William Hitch, "physician of the district of Williamsburg, South Carolina" left: - To John Pressley & William Burrows - To sister: Nelly Handy and her daughters Nelly and Jane. The will was probated in Georgetown, South Carolina. (SoW-1820/37:157)

Given the logisitics of distance from Somerset County to South Carolina, the settling William Hitch's account took quite a bit of time when, on Sep 2 1829, the balance of his inventory was brought forth at $3234.99½ with Mary Hitch as administratrix. From this, various payments were made including: - Expense of sending an agent to South Carolina$ 209.79 - Payment due James Herron (Hearn)$ 1.42 - Due Ann Lowes for board$ 130.67 - Due Mary Townsend for shroud for deceased$ 1.50 - George Handy$ 0.86 - Due Joshua Hitch assigned him by William Hitch$ 28.50 - Registration fee$ 5.46 $2870.48½ on Sep 8 1829 - Due Thomas Horsey and Littleton Aires$ 14.00 - Appraiser fee$ 2.21½ $2854.27 Distribution was performed on Oct 24 1829 as follows: - To John Pressley; bed & furniture, wearing apparel$ 77.75 - Balance to sister Nelly Handy$2776.52 (SoAA-JP9:57,65)

Laban married Mary (Molly) TAYLOR, daughter of William TAYLOR and Sarah (?). Mary was born about 1730 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 97 M viii. Littleton* HITCH was born before 1773 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Jan 1805 and 5 Feb 1805 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁰

General Notes: In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Margaret Hitch of Rewastico Hundred in Somerset County was listed as owner/superintendent of five slaves, of which three were over age 12. (TA1798). In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Received Report for Rewastico Hundred, Somerset County, Peggy Hitch was assessed for two slaves under age 8 at £4, two male slaves age 14-45 at £90, one female slave age 14-36 at £30 and other personal property at £6 for a total assessment of £130 for years 1798-1803.

+ 101 F xii. Nancy (Anne) HITCH was born between 1765 and 1784 and died after 1815.

35. James HITCH was born on 23 Jan 1734 in Somerset Co., MD and died about Nov 1782 about age 48.

Birth Notes: James Hitch's birth date, son of John and Elizabeth Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County.

Death Notes: On Nov 1, 1782, James Hitch conveyed land in "Polk's Folly" to George and Mary Austin; however, the record states that James Hitch died before the conveyance could take place. (SoLR)

General Notes: An account of the spouses and in-laws of James Hitch was thoroughly analyzed by John Lyon and sent to me on Dec 7 1999, to wit:

A few notes on James Hitch b. 1734, establishing a wife or wives and other stuff:

From your URL:

'In 1753, James Hitch received a deed for land from Anne Records (SoLR-B:262).

James Hitch was listed in the Somerset County Rent Rolls for Feb 16 1759 for a tract called "Records Delight", totaling 100 acres with a yearly rent of £0.4.0. This land had been surveyed Dec 24 1729 lying between the head of the Wicomico River and Nanticoke River. James bought 100 acres from Ann Records. (SoRR-10:328).'

While you cite the B:262 deed - which I haven't looked at - as well as the Rent Rolls, this reference is a little odd, in that the conveyed land was surely from the 1754 resurvey of the original 1729 survey: cf. Somerset Patented Certificate No. 2015 (also cf. MD Patents and Certificates BC&GS No. 09:298 and BC&GS No. 07:394) - survey 09 Sep 1754 and patent 09 Sep 1754 to Ann Records for "Records Delight", a resurvey of "Givans Lott" (pat. 1694, Robert Givans, 150 ac) and "Records Delight" (pat. 1731, John Records, 100 ac). I just don't know why the citation would be against the old, not the new, patent. A peculiar little nit.

More meaningfully, picking up on your note that:

When an account of the estate of Susanna Hardy was taken between Feb 11 and Apr 7 1762, James Hitch was listed as next-of-kin along with Thomas Magee. (MdPrI Abstracts-1760/63).

James Hitch was evidently married twice: (1) to ____ Tully and (2) to Anna ____, widow of George Toadvine. The first is certain, the second very likely.

James Hitch and Thomas Magee were certainly married to daughters of Susanna (Huffington) (Tully) (Nicholson) Hardy by her first husband James Tully (d. 1744). This can be shown tediously but unambiguously only by the rundown of the estates of five people - I only give the basic gist of some of the records here:

a. Susanna's father John Huffington, Sen. [SoW-EB9:281; Feb 17 1748/9 - Mar 22 1748/9]. Names daughter Susanna Nicholson. She swims out of the mists via the following:

b. James Tully, her first husband

MdPrA-21:4196 Jul 1745. Accounts of Susanna Tully, admx of James Tully, deceased. £90.4.6 Payments to Isaac Cooper (bond) Capt. Joseph Ennals (bond) William Taylor (note) Officers? fees Charity Tully (account)£1.1.0 William Farrington (note)£6.4.0 William Taylor (account)£2.0.0

No children mentioned, but Thomas Magee is named in the inventory:

Inventories: 30:171 James Tully. Susannah Tully came 23 Nov 1744 £90.4.6 horse, cart, 12 geese, 8 sheep, table, barrows, 3 sows, 19 pigs, beds, blankets, rugs, chest of drawers, linen wheels, wooden ware, pott iron, hackle, frying pan, other such household goods, 3 cows, bull, 10 shoats, 5 sows, 6 small shoats. William Taylor and Isaac Cooper greatest creditors. Appraisers: Robert Twilley and William Brown. Nearest kin: Joseph Tully, Thomas Magee

c. James Nicholson, her second husband.

EB06: 21 7 Mar 1750. Accounts of James Hardy and Susanna his wife, who was admx of James Nicholson. Bond paid by Hardy to William Tully, another to Jos. Weatherly, accounts to Edward Kellam, Charity Tully, John Handy, Henry Lowes, John Huffington, George Paris, Joshua Moore, Eleanor Alexander, Thomas Moore for John Dennis, Joseph Tully, Benjamin Venables, William Farrington, Col. Joseph Ennols. Total estate £67.09.0 Children of deceased: Mary, Roger, Esther, Jonathan, Huffington Nicholson. Sureties: John Huffington, Hezekiah Read.

d. James Hardy, her third husband.

Wills 30:135. James Hardy of Worcester Co, planter. 6 May 1756, 2 Jul 1756. - To Susannah, my well-beloved wife, riding saddle and third part of estate. - To son Isaac, my now dwelling plantation [described as near the Cypress Swamp]. - Son William 10 pounds current money and land to west of Isaac's [described generally]; also William to serve as apprentice to John Claypoole until 18 in the trade of a taylor. - To grandsons James and William Jones, sons of Matthias Jones. - To daughter Temperance Jones, wife of Matthias. - Remainder to be divided equally among my five children: Isaac and William and daughters Mary Claypoole (wife of John) and _Ayn [?] and Acworth. Wife and son Isaac executors. Test: Joseph Collins, Esther Tully and Jonathan Bell

e. Susanna herself, as you cite.

Susanna Hardy 77:303 Somerset 11 Feb 1762. Late of Somerset deceased. Livestock, household goods, beef. Desperate debts from Thomas Magee and Isaac Hardy. Debt due from John Huffington. Nest of kin: James Hitch and Thomas Magee. Largest creditors: Isaac Taylor, Susanna (backward integral sign) Tully. Appraisers William Brown and Benjamin Venables. William Tully and Joshua Moore, adms.

More compellingly:

PC 51:45 16 Mar 1764. Accounts of William Tully and Joshua Moor, adms of Susanna Hardy, deceased.

Estate totals £53.19.01. Open accounts to: Isaac Hardy Susanna Tully, 3.0.0 Joseph Forman, Isaac Taylor Joshua Moor0.15.8 1/2 Thomas Magee0.16.4 1/2 Alexander Stewart, William Hayward, for advice on administration of estate John Henry, George Farrington, 0.19.1 Isaac Parramore Cornelius English, James Acworth, 0.4.6 Joseph Weatherly, 0.7.6 Joseph Venables, Ephraim King, James Twilley, 0.4.6 Robert Curry, Joseph Tully, 0.5.0 Isaac Roads, Solomon Harris, Benjamin Venables, 0.5.0 William Brown,0.10.0one of appraisers Nehemiah King, fee for granting letters of administration Hon. John Rideout, commissary general Stephen Bordley Accountants for funeral charges John Fritz, From: Thomas Magee [desperate, but see below list], McKemey Porter [desperate], To: Representatives: Stephen Stevens, Thomas Magee, Joseph [or Josiah] Ricards, James Hitch, John Langford, and both these accountants. A similar balance as for each of these [£1.19.0] to Huffington Nicholson.

Balance of Final Distributions 4:33 Susannah Hardy19 Mar 1764£53.19.1 Representatives not known to this Office Administrators:William Tully, Joshua Moore

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Analysis of the above estates establishes that the Susanna Nicholson named as daughter of John Huffington in his estate in 1748/9 was, in fact the same as the widow of all three of the above husbands. While James Hitch was named among representatives in Susanna's estate along with two of her sons and several sons-in-law, his Tully wife's given name is nowhere seen. But quite likely a Worcester estate finds him and a second wife: MdPrA-66:35, 21 Jun 1771, and, same date, Inventories 106:417, by James Hitch et ux. Anna, extx of LW&T of George Toadvine. This suggests that James' first (Tully) wife was deceased by 1770 (but she was living in 1764). It's clear that ____ Tully was the mother of Thomas James Hitch (by the latter's age in the 1780s).

No children or widow are mentioned in James' own 1784 Somerset estate, administered by his brother Joshua: (a) Somerset Admin Bonds 1780-89, EB18:134, 10 Jan 1784. Estate of James Hitch. Joshua Hitch (adm), Joseph (x) Leonard, George Addams. ?2000. And (b) Somerset Inv. EB8:51. James Hitch. 14 Jan 1784. Household goods, including one Old Testament and an "old spelling book", one horse. Total: ?40.7.14. Nearest kin: John (I: his mark) Perdue, George Perdue. Appraisers: Levin Irving, Will. Stone. Creditors: Daniel Cathell Jonathan (x) Shockley. 05 Jun 1784, came Joshua Hitch, adm., etc.

Just for completeness, a few more mentions of James Hitch:

Somerset Judicial Records:

1766-67: 161. At Jun court 1767 James Hitch undertook for John Carmichael in an assault complaint brought by James Read.

1772-74: 26. Aug court 1772. James Nevin v. James Hitch, planter. Debt per 20 May 1771 note for ?3.16.1. Jonathan Shockley, planter, was surety. Hitch confessed and the plaintiff was awarded an additional 244 lbs tobacco in damages.

1775-84: 58. Nov court 1775. The Grand Jury returned an indictment, cause unspecified, against James Hitch. I find no case summary, but the court became pretty ragged during the Revolutionary years.

Another probate appearance: MD Balance of Final Distributions 4:88 (6 Nov 1764). James Hitch and brother Joshua were sureties for Phyllis Humphries (wife of Thomas Humphries), admx. of estate of William Byrd."

Other references in the records to James Hitch:

James Hitch's birth is indicated in the Stepney Parish records as Jan 23 1734 (1735 new style).

In the 1751 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed in the same household as John Hitch Sr. and 3 negroes. In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed in the same household as John Hitch Sr. and negroes Staford, Hanah, Mower. On Feb 16 1753, James Hitch received a deed for land from Anne Records for £50. Beginning at a marked gum on the north side of a savanna called the Watery Savanna at NW end of said savanna thence N 22 perches, thence N63E 176 perches, thence S60E 5 perches, thence S26E 60 perches, thence S58W 202 perches, thence N49 45minW 62 perches, thence right line to beginning containing 100 acres. (SoLR-B:262).

In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed in the same household as Ratchell Caldwell and negroes Green, Mall, Sue, and Dick. In the 1756 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed as the only taxable in his household. In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed in the same household as Joseph Hitch. James Hitch was listed in the Somerset County rent Rolls for Feb 16 1759 for a tract called "Records Delight", totaling 100 acres with a yearly rent of £0.4.0. This land had been surveyed Dec 24 1729 lying between the head of the Wicomico River and Nanticoke River. James bought 100 acres from Ann Records. (SoRR-10:328)

In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed as the only taxable in his household. When an account of the estate of Susanna Hardy was taken between Feb 11 and Apr 7 1762, James Hitch was listed as next-of-kin along with Thomas Magee. (MdPrI Abstracts-1760/63). James Hitch kept an account at John Nelms' store in Salisbury around 1769. He is listed as "Brought balance and interest from Ledger C of £1/0/11. Paid in cash in 1769."

On Jun 21 1771, will records list James Hitch and Anne his wife, executrix of George Toadvine of Worcester County (MdPrW-66:35). Between Nov 27 1770 and Jun 11 1771, James' brother Joseph Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £221.11.0. James and Joshua Hitch were listed as next of kin with Joshua Hitch also as Administrator. (MdPrI Abstracts-1769/72). On Nov 1 1782, James Hitch conveyed land in "Polk's Folly" to George and Mary Austin. However, James Hitch died before the conveyance could take place upon which his son Thomas Hitch had rights to 100 acres of that land and conveyed. (SoLR)

An administrative account was performed on James Hitch's estate between Feb 7 1788 and Oct 16 1788. The administrator was Joshua Hitch with payments to Benjamin Riley, Elizabeth Shockley (being the deceased part of his and Jonathan Shockley's bond to William and Isaac Horsey, David Cathell, James Perdue, Gowan Wright (coroner for the inquisition on the deceased and his wife, George Disharoon adm dbn of George Toadvine by James Hitch and wife (former executrix), Ebenezer Callaway, George Smith by account proved and paid by Isaac Cooper. It states the inventory of his estate proved Jun 5 1784 was in the amount of £40.7.4 with a balance on Feb 7 1788 of £11.9.6½. (SoAA-EB16:222, 232/233)

James married (?) TULLY, daughter of James TULLY and Susanna HUFFINGTON. (?) died between 1764 and 1770 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 102 M i. Thomas James HITCH was born between 1755 and 1774 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 19 Jan 1802 and 1810 in Somerset Co., MD about age 46.

36. Joseph D. HITCH was born on 13 Jun 1737 in Somerset Co., MD and died in May 1770 in Somerset Co., MD at age 32.

Birth Notes: Joseph Hitch's birth date, son of John and Elizabeth Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County.

Death Notes: There is a 1769 will (no month or day) written by Joseph Hitch in the Hall of Records at Annapolis, MD (MdPrW-Box H:140, MSA; also MdOW). With it, there is an accompanying paper dated Jun 30 1770 and states that Joseph Hitch died "last May" without signing the will. This suggests that he died in May 1770.

General Notes: In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joseph Hitch is listed in the same household as John Hitch Sr. (head of the household) and negroes Staford, Hannah, Mower, Sue. (Note - Joseph Hitch was actually crossed out as if entered by mistake - it could have been that he had not quite reached the taxable age of 16.) In the 1756 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joseph D. Hitch is listed in the same household as John Hitch Sr. (head of the household) and negroes Mouer, Staford and Hannee. In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joseph Hitch is listed in the same household as James Hitch.

On Sep 10 1760, Joseph Hitch bought 134 acres of land for £35 called "Purhepasin" (sic) on the north side of the main branch of Rockawalkin River, land granted to John Caldwell on Apr 20 1715. He received a deed from Thomas Savage who was heir to John Caldwell. No metes and bounds given in this record. (SoLR-C:74) However, Joseph Hitch received a warrant of resurvey on Sep 19 1761 for the tract called "Purchase" that was granted to John Caldwell on Apr 20 1715. The survey was performed on Mar 11 1762 and the tract re-named "Come By Chance", 134 acres bordering "Clowlett" and "Maiden Head". The land was described as on the northside of the main branch of the Wicomico River beginning at a marked white oak, thence S9E 72 poles, thence SW 119 poles, thence S58:30W 120 poles, thence N41W 32 poles, thence S76W 9 poles, thence N60W 40 poles, thence N54W 76 poles, thence N33E 52 poles, thence S34E 132 poles, thence S61E 24 poles, thence S84E 20 poles, thence N58:30E 81 poles, thence NW 140 poles, thence right line to beginning containing 134 acres. It notes that the old tract "Purchase" contained 134 acres and lost 8½ acres to "Clowlett" and 35½ acres to "Maiden Head" but picked up 44 acres of new vacant land.

When the estate of John Hall was inventoried in 1764, Joseph Hitch was listed as creditor standing in for Joseph Forman for the estate value of £6.17.0 (MdPrI Abstracts-1763/66). On Apr 8 1765, Joseph Hitch bought 50 acres called "Chance" and 25 acres called "Last Choice", from his brother George Hitch, mariner of Dartmouth, Massachusetts (land that was conveyed to George by his father John Hitch, deceased), for £75. The land "Chance" was granted to John Hitch on Apr 14 1760 and "Last Choice" granted to John Hitch on Oct 17 1759. No metes and bounds given in this record. (SoLR-C:249) When John Hearne's estate was inventoried between Jun and Oct of 1765, Joseph Hitch was listed as the administrator for the estate valued at £83.10.9 (MdPrI-54:91).

On Aug 19 1766, Joseph Hitch bought 57 acres of land for £35 from Nathan Culver. Land was tract "Mt. Turzey" and described as on the northside of the head of the Wicomoco River and southside of the main road that leads from Spring Hill Chapell to Caldwell's mill, thence NxE 58 poles, N66E 8 poles, S20E 10 poles, S15W 40 poles, S71E 77 poles, N16:30 74 poles, WxN 40 poles, S38W 68 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 57 acres. (SoLR-D:35) When the estate of John Talbert (Talbot) was inventoried between Aug and Oct 1766, Joseph Hitch was both a creditor and executor on the estate valued at £260.13.11 (MdPrI Abstracts-1763/66).

Joseph Hitch was listed on the accounts for John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland for 1767 and 1768. His balance was brought forward from Ledger C plus interest of £4/2/4. He bought the following in 1767: Jany 9:1 pint rum, 1 chest lock March 12:1 quart "Best Rum" March 16:2 quarts "Best Rum" March 27:1 quart "Best Rum" July 17:pins and 1 yard ribbon This came to a total of £4/14/2. In 1768, he paid £2/7/6 in cash and carried £2/6/8 to Ledger E (Store Ledger of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787, microfilm in Nabb Center, Salisbury University).

Between Jul and Aug 1767, Joseph Hitch was listed as the appraiser when the estate of Joseph Leonard was inventoried and valued at £304.15.3 (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69). On Aug 18 1767, Joseph Hitch sold 57 acres of land called "Mt. Turzey" for £35 to Ezekiel Bell (SoLR-D:109). This was the same land he bought from Nathan Culver on Aug 19 1766. Also in Aug 1767, he was listed as a creditor for estate of Richard Stephens Bounds valued at a total of £133.11.6 (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69)

In 1767, Joseph Hitch received a patent for a tract of land called "Come By Chance" for 134 acres. It was a resurvey of tact "Purchase" originally granted to John Caldwell on Apr 20 1715. The new survey was completed on Mar 11 1762 and described as beginning at a marked white oak thence S9E 72 poles, SW 119 poles, S58:30W 120 poles, N41W 32 poles, S76W 9 poles, N60W 40 poles, N54W 76 poles, N38E 52 poles, S34E 132 poles, S61E 24 poles, S84E 20 poles, N58:30E 81 poles, NW 140 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 134 acres. It was described as ear tracts "Cloulett" and "Maiden Head". (MdHR Index #54, Land Patents by Name, BC34:123 and GS33:123).

In Robert Hitch Sr.'s will of 1767/1768, he left his two youngest sons Samuel and Nathan to the care of Joseph Hitch Sr. and Joseph Hitch Jr. to bind them out to any trade when they reach age 15 until they are age 20. On Jun 18 1768, Joseph Hitch, with his wife, Jamimiah, sold land called "Hearn's Venture" and "St. Kitts" for £40 to Samuel Haynie. "Hearn's Venture" was described as beginning at a marked white oak standing in a glade about ½ mile to the eastward of a branch called Caldwell's Branch about 100 yards to the north ward of a Bruk(?) Hill thence S72½W 40 poles, S42W 48 poles, S24W 31 poles, S37E 42 poles, S82E 153 poles, N19W 123 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 33½ acres. "St. Kitts" begins at a marked red oak on the north side of the head of the Wicomico River back in the woods on the westernmost side of said Hern's plantation (Note how the clerk has given us a clue here - no "Hern's" are of this transaction, however, we now know that Joseph Hitch married Jemima Hearne) thence S35W 80 poles, N55W 100 poles, N35E 88 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 16½ acres. (SoLR-D:216)

In an inventory between Jun and Aug 1768, Joseph and Joshua Hitch were listed as appraisers for the estate of John Taton (Tatum) valued at £29.8.5 (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69). The 1769 will (no month or day) of Joseph Hitch left Jemima Hitch "beloved wife", all land during her widowhood, a negro wench called Hannah, a negro boy called Will, a good cow and calf. He left to son George Bell Hitch, after marriage or death of Jemima Hitch, all lands, a negro girl called Winnah, a negro boy called Isaac, a negro boy called Ephraim, one good bed and furniture. Instructions in the will to sell negro fellow London and give the money to the estate to pay debts with the balance to my wife. Joseph appointed his "loving brother" Joshua Hitch as Executor. Note, an accompanying paper in the will file was dated Jun 30 1770 and states that Joseph Hitch died "last May" without signing the will. Joshua Hitch witnessed. (MdPrW-Box H:140, MSA; also MdOW)

Between Nov 27 1770 and Jun 11 1771, Joseph Hitch's estate was inventoried, arriving at a final value of £221.11.0. Appraisers were Joseph Scrogin and Jonathon Cathell; creditors were George Handy and James Houston; next-of-kin listed was James Hitch and Joshua Hitch; and executor was Joshua Hitch (MdPrI-105:280).

Joseph married Jemima HEARNE, daughter of Thomas HEARNE and Sarah NEWBOLD, between 1762 and 1769 in Somerset Co., MD. Jemima died after 1770 in Somerset Co., MD.

Marriage Notes: Jemima is present in the will of her father in 1762 when she was still referred to as Jemima Hearn. This shows the marriage to Joseph Hitch was after 1762 but before Joseph's death in 1770.

104 M i. George Bell HITCH was born between 1763 and 1769 in Somerset Co., MD.

Baty married Thomas RENCHER, son of Thomas RENCHER and Bridget SHILES. Thomas was born between 1738 and 1741 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 18 Aug 1806 and 15 Oct 1806 in Somerset Co., MD about age 67.

Death Notes: Thomas Rencher's will was written on Aug 18 1806 and probated Oct 15 1806.

+ 105 F i. Alice RENCHER died between 25 Jan 1845 and 21 Feb 1849 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 106 M ii. John R.F. RENCHER was born before 1765 in Somerset Co., MD ^¹¹ and died between 1811 and 1819 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 108 F iv. Mary (Molly) RENCHER was born in 1763 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 6 Oct 1843 in Somerset Co., MD at age 80.

109 M v. Samuel RENCHER was born between 1765 and 1784 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹²

+ 110 M vi. William RENCHER was born between 1765 and 1775 in Somerset Co., MD ^¹³ and died between 1811 and 1819 in Somerset Co., MD about age 46.

+ 111 M vii. Thomas RENCHER Jr. was born between 1765 and 1784 in Somerset Co., MD ^¹³ and died between 1812 and 1819 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁹ about age 47.

38. George HITCH was born from 1745 to 1746 in Somerset Co., MD, died on 28 May 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA at age 66, and was buried about 31 May 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Death Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts. States George Hitch (died) at Fairhaven, in the 5 Jun 1812 newspaper.

General Notes: Much of the data relevant to the George Hitch line that settled in and around Fairhaven, MA was provided to me by two individuals. The first is Ernest Towers of Yarmouthport, MA. Between 1998 and 2002, he provided many informational tidbits and anecdotes. Cynthia S. McNaugthen, in her study of the George Hitch genealogy (a copy of which I received in 2001), also provided much depth to this line.

On Jan 21 1765, George Hitch and Hannah Weeks filed their intent to marry in Bristol County, Massachusetts (Marriage Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to 1850, DAR). On Apr 8 1765, Joseph Hitch bought 50 acres called "Chance" and 25 acres called "Last Choice", from his brother George Hitch, mariner of Dartmouth, Massachusetts (land that was conveyed to George by his father John Hitch, deceased), for £75. The land "Chance" was granted to John Hitch on Apr 14 1760 and "Last Choice" granted to John Hitch on Oct 17 1759. No metes and bounds given in this record. (SoLR-C:249)

In father's will, he was favored as the second son. He moved to Dartmouth, Massachusetts by Apr 8 1765 where it was indicated he was a resident (SoLR-C:249). He was a Corporal in Captain Thomas Crandon's Company when he enlisted on Jul 17 1775 for a service term of 5 months and 17 days in "defense of the seacoast." (Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution)

He was a Private under Captain Benjamin Dillingham in the Revolutionary War where he enlisted on Apr 15 1776 and was stationed at Dartmouth for the defense of the seacoast for 7 months, 13 days. He was also a Private under Captain George Claghorn's Company, Colonel Abiel Mitchell's Regiment where he enlisted on Jul 31 1780 and discharged on Oct 31 1780. That regiment was raised to reinforce the Continental Army for 3 months. (Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, pg 955)

In the 1790 Federal Census, George Hitch is indicated in New Bedford Town, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of two males age 16 or more and six females. In the 1800 Federal Census, George Hitch is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 425) in a household comprised of one male age 45+, one female age 10-16, two females age 16-26 and one female age 45+. In the 1810 Federal Census, George Hitch is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 291) in a household comprised of one male age 45+ and one female age 45+.

George married Hannah WEEKS on 21 Jan 1765 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA. Hannah was born in 1747 in Nantucket, MA and died on 7 Aug 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA at age 65.

Birth Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts. States Hannah, widow of George Hitch, 62, (died) at Fairhaven, in the 7 Aug 1812 newspaper.

Death Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts. States Hannah, widow of George Hitch, 62, (died) at Fairhaven, in the 7 Aug 1812 newspaper.

+ 112 F i. Eunice HITCH was born about 1770 in Bristol Co., MA and died on 27 Sep 1842 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA about age 72.

113 F ii. Hannah HITCH was born about 1772 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA ^{¹⁵ ¹⁶} and died on 4 Jun 1830 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA ^¹⁶ about age 58.

Hannah married Thomas MAXFIELD, son of Zadock MAXFIELD and Unknown, on 14 Jun 1796 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.¹⁶ ¹⁷ Thomas was born about 1782 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA ^¹⁶ and died on 27 Nov 1858 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA ^¹⁶ about age 76.

+ 114 M iii. Capt. George HITCH was born on 1 Jun 1773 in Bristol Co., MA, died on 15 Aug 1853 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA at age 80, and was buried about 18 Aug 1853 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

+ 115 F iv. Susannah HITCH was born about 1783 in Bristol Co., MA ^{¹⁵ ¹⁶} and died on 22 Mar 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA ^¹⁶ about age 29.

+ 116 F v. Elizabeth (Betsy) HITCH ⁸ was born on 10 May 1784 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 21 Mar 1809 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA at age 24.

Birth Notes: Ann Price is listed as under age 14 when she was assigned guardian Solomon Hitch in 1734.

General Notes: In the Aug court of 1734, Solomon Hitch, planter, was appointed a guardian to Ann Price and Solomon Price who were both under age 14 at the time. (SoJ-1733/35:181).

118 M i. Solomon RUSSELL died between 25 Apr 1772 and 27 Jun 1772 in Worcester Co., MD.

Death Notes: Solomon Russell's will was writeen Apr 25 1772 and probated in Worcester County Jun 27 1772. In it, he bequeaths all his land to his father Alexander Thomas Russell.

43. Rachel PRICE was born after 1720 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 13 Oct 1778 in MD.

Birth Notes: Rachel Price is listed as under age 14 when she was assigned guardian Elgate Hitch in 1734.

Death Notes: Rachel (Price) (Read) Stanford is indicated in land records as "dead intestate" by Oct 13 1778 (SoLR-G:132).

General Notes: In Aug 1734, Elgate Hitch was appointed guardian to Rachell Price & Eve Price (both under age 14). (Ibid:181/182).

There is a land transaction dated Oct 13 1778 in Somerset County between John Read and Henry Handy where Read sells to Handy land that Crispin Price owned in his lifetime, a 300 acre tract called "Newberry" in "Rockawalkin near Mr. Waggaman's Mill." The record states further that Crispin Price died intestate and left two sons and three daughters. Both sons "died in their minority without issue" and their three sisters, daughters of said Crispin Price inherited "Newberry" which they held undivided until the oldest daughter Rachel Price intermarried with Obediah Read who then bought the other tow girls, Anne and Eve out. At the time, Anne was married to Alexander Thomas Russell and Eve to Levin Hitch. Further, Obediah Read died leaving John Read 2/3 and his wife Rachel her "thirds." Rachel then married Thomas Stanford and she is "now dead intestate." (SoLR-G:132)

Rachel married Obediah READ. Obediah died before 3 Mar 1752 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: The account of Obediah Read's estate was completed in Somerset County on Mar 3 1752 (MdPrA-32:81).

John married Sarah MALONE, daughter of Robert MALONE I and Mary HARRISON, on 10 May 1752 in Somerset Co., MD.⁷ Sarah was born on 20 Jul 1734 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁷

45. Robert HITCH was born about 1733 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 9 Oct 1767 and 24 Mar 1768 in Somerset Co., MD about age 34.

Birth Notes: Robert Hitch is listed for the first time in the Somerset County Tax Lists for the year 1748 suggesting that he had reached age 15 around this time. (SoTL-1748)

Death Notes: Robert Hitch's will was written Oct 9 1767 and probated Mar 24 1768 (MdPrW-36:288; also MdOW:F133).

General Notes: Robert Hitch is listed for the first time in the Somerset County Tax Lists for the year 1748 in the same household as his father Samuel. I might be assumed that Robert reached age 15 around this time, putting his birth year at circa 1733.

In the 1748 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household with Samuel Hitch (head of the household) and negro Robin. In the 1749 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household with Samuel Hitch (head of the household) and negro Jack. In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household with Samuel Hitch (head of the household) and negro Jack.

On Feb 14 1751/52, Robert and Eve Hitch were married. (Stepney Parish Records)

In the 1752 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household with Adam Hitch and negro Jack. In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable.

Robert Hitch had an account at John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland where, in 1767, he bought a chest lock, needles and rum.

Robert Hitch's will was written on Oct 9 1767 and probated on Mar 24 1768 (MdPrW-36:288; also MdOW:F133). In it, "Robert Hitch Sr." left his dwelling house and 212 acre plantation called "High Suffolk" to his oldest son Isaac. He left £5 to his next oldest son Samuel to be paid when he reached 20 years old and the same to his next oldest son Nathan. He left thirds to his wife Eve. He also left his two youngest sons Samuel and Nathan to the care of Joseph Hitch Sr. and Joseph Hitch Jr. to bind them out to any trade when they reach age 15 until they are age 20. He also left Joshua Bennett an "olfin" boy if he stays with wife until his time is up, one two year old heifer. Witnesses to the will were: William Handy, Joshua Hitch Sr., and Joseph Hitch Jr. Between Apr 11 and Jun 23 1768, Robert Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £25.0.11. Appraisers were William Adams and George Vinson; creditors were George Handy and Joseph Hitch; next-of kin listed were Joseph Hitch and Benjamin Hitch: and executrix was Eve Hitch (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69).

Robert married Eve HITCH(?) on 14 Feb 1752 in Stepney Parish, Somerset Co., MD. Eve was born about 1733 in Somerset Co., MD and died about Apr 1790 in Sussex Co., DE about age 57.

Marriage Notes: The date of marriage for Robert and Eve Hitch is given in the Stepnet Parish church records (1751 - old style).

Death Notes: Copy of an original will written by Eve (Hitch) Nicholson sent to me by Susan B. Cramer of Pinehurst, NC on Jan 1 1998, the will is dated Apr 20 1790.

General Notes: When Robert and Eve Hitch were married in 1752, Stepney Parish records clearly state Robert Hitch married to Eve Hitch and those records generally stated the pre-marriage name of the bride. Consequently, was Eve Hitch a widow or was she a maiden-Hitch? Solomon Hitch Sr. had the only un-accounted for daughter named Eve at the time - this would have been Robert Hitch's cousin and not unusal for marriage in the 18th century. More research is required.

On Jan 21 1775, Eve Nichols (Nicholson - the record uses both!), widow of Richard Nichols, before her marriage to said Nichols was the widow of Robert Hitch who was the son of Samuel Hitch deceased, sold her 1/3 dower rights to part of land tracts "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" to William Handy for 5 shillings. Also mentions land sold to Handy by Isaac Hitch. This was her approval of the sale and release of her dower. (SoLR-F:295)

The following is from a copy of an original will on Eve (Hitch) Nicholson sent to me by Susan B. Cramer of Pinehurst, NC on Jan 1 1998 (a copy of the front page is shown in Figure 1):

In the name of God, Amen, 20th day of April 1790. I Eve Nicholson of the state of Del in the County of Sussex, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind & memory thanks be unto God, therefore colleing (sic?) Into mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordanied (sic) this my last will and testament, that is to say principally and 1st of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of the God that gave it. And for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a christian like manner at the diction of my friends not doubting but of the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the powers of God as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life. I give, devise dispose of the same in the following manner and forever. 1st I give and bequeath to Phillis Hitch my well beloved Grand-daughter a two yr old heifer, and one feather bed and furniture with bedstead cord and cord mat, and one chest and 3 chairs and one pewter dish and two plates and two pewter baisins (sic). One set of teawon (?) and teaspoons and our pewter teapot. One Gin case and bottles. Secondly I give to Mary Hitch, my beloved Grand-daughter, one feather bed and furniture. Thirdly I give unto Ann Hitch my beloved Grand-daughter one feather bed and furniture all which I give and bequeath unto them as above mentioned by them pecly (?) to be possessed and enjoyed. And I do hereby utterly disallow and revoke all other former testaments wills and legacies, by me in anyway before this monied (?) will and bequeath. Ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness where of I herein to set my hand and seal day above written. Signed, sealed, published, pronounced, & declared by the S.E. Nicholson as her last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers.

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Viz: Benjamin Collins George Moore Isaac Vinson

+ 121 M i. Isaac HITCH was born on 30 Dec 1754 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Nov 1797 and 18 May 1798 in Sussex Co., DE about age 42.

+ 122 M ii. Samuel (Levin*) HITCH was born between 1755 and 1767 in MD and died about 1803 in Sussex Co., DE about age 48.

123 M iii. Nathan HITCH was born between 1756 and 1767 and died after 1798 in Sussex Co., DE.

Birth Notes: Robert Hitch, Sr.'s will states that son Nathan Hitch was under age 15 in 1767/68 and the 3rd oldest son after Isaac born in 1754. This would put his birth between 1756 and 1767.

General Notes: There is a Nathan Hitch mentioned in a Sussex County, Delaware petition in 1798 to construct a bridge over Broad Creek near Laurel. Nathan is listed with Samuel Hitch and Levin Hitch at the time - possibly his brothers - although a Levin Hitch is not mentioned in the will of Robert Hitch. This is the only other listing (apparently) of Nathan Hitch in the extant records.

Birth Notes: Phillis Hitch's birth date, daughter of Robert and Eve Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County as Nov 5 1756.

Birth Notes: Delilah Hitch's birth date, daughter of Robert and Eve Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County as Jun 4 1759.

Birth Notes: Rachell Hitch's birth date, daughter of Robert and Eve Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County as Nov 17 1760.

48. Benjamin HITCH was born between 1738 and 1740 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 31 Mar 1814 and 19 Apr 1814 in Worcester Co., MD about age 75.

Birth Notes: Benjamin Hitch first appears in the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1756. Since the next earlier surviving list is for 1754, it suggests he reached age 15 in either 1755 or 1756. This would indicate a birth year of either late 1738, or 1739 or 1740.

Death Notes: Benjamin Hitch's will was written Mar 21 1814 and probated Apr 19 1814. (WoW-JBR:47,48).

General Notes: Benjamin Hitch was born in Somerset County, Maryland in the years 1738 to 1740 and died in Worcester County, Maryland in Apr 1814. Like his father Samuel, I have used the court records and Tax Lists to ascertain the approximate year of his birth. He first appears in the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1756. He does not appear in the 1754 list and none survives for 1755 so he probably arrived at age 16 in one of the two years 1755 or 56. This would indicate a birth year of either late 1738, or 1739 or 1740. One other piece of evidence may narrow the birth a little more.

In the Tax Lists, only males older than age 15 and slaves were taxed and hence entered into the lists, EXCEPT when there were no male heads of the household. In those circumstances a female head was listed and taxed. This was the case in Benjamin Hitch's household as his father Samuel had died in 1750 and his mother Rachel was listed as head afterwards. However, in 1759, Benjamin is listed alone as head of the household without his mother Rachel (who we know did not die until 1771/73). This suggests that Benjamin had "come of age"; i.e., reached age 21, during that year to obtain the honor of head of the household. Consequently, this would seem to support a birth year of 1738. This may be as close as we ever get to ascertaining the exact date of birth of Benjamin Hitch - barring a miraculous find of an old church or bible record!

In the Tax Records for Somerset County in 1756, Benjamin Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Rachall Hitch and negro Jack. In the Tax Records for Somerset County in 1757, Benjamin Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Rachell Hitch and negro Jack. In the Tax Records for Somerset County in 1759, Benjamin Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with negro Jack.

He was listed on the Somerset County, Maryland Rent Rolls for tract called "Mount Pleasant" (total 150 acres, annual rent £0.6.0) surveyed May 24 1684 lying near the head of the main branch of Wicomico Creek. He bought 150 acres from George Wilson on Jan 26 1765. (SoRR-9:157; also, SoLR-C:245, no metes and bounds given).

He had an account in John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland from at least 1767, where he bought in 1767: Jany 9:1 pair shoe buckles, 1 chest lock Marh 14:1 "gimblito" July 23:1 pair garters Augt 8:2 linen handkerchiefs Novr 25:1 dozen tacks by Thomas Price This totaled £0/9/0. George Disharoon delivered 4 bu. of corn for a £0/8/0 credit in 1768 and £0/1/0 was carried to Ledger E. In 1775, he bought a gallon of molasses and paid in cash in 1776. He also paid £0/7/6 to the account of Thomas Price, a sailor, in 1768.

Benjamin Hitch was listed as next of kin with Joseph Hitch when Robert Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £25.0.11 between Apr 11 and Jun 23 1768. Executor of Robert Hitch's estate was Eve Hitch. On Jul 4 1768, Benjamin Hitch was listed as receiving a distribution from the final account of Robert Handy in Worcester County. (MdPrA-60:10). On Aug 17 1770, he, with wife, Mary, sold 50 acres of land in "Mount Pleasant" to Thomas Price. The record mentions that the land was "then situated in Somerset, now part in Worcester part in Somerset". (WoLR-H:381,382) In the will of Jacob Morris written Apr 5 1773 and probated May 13 1773, Benjamin Hitch was listed as a witness. (WoW Index) In the court records of 1773, Benjamin Hitch appears in Rachel Hitch's will as; "Rachl Hitch her will of Administration Bond by Benj Hitch his administration will annexed with Charles Hayman of Duncan Maine his sureties in the sum of £100 sterlg dated 17th Aug 1773." (MdPrA-45:182)

On Sep 7 1774, Benjamin Hitch did the account and administered the will of Rachel Hitch deceased valued at £43.18.0. This records mentions, "of money paid by this accountant to Elgit Hitch which was due him from the Deceased out of his Fathers Estate. . ., £9.3.2" Again to Leah Hitch, £1.4.3 (MdPrA-71:201). In 1780, he was listed with the Maryland Militia in the Revolutionary War in the muster rolls for Salisbury Battalion, Mi(ll) Creek Company. In the 1783 Tax Assessment, he was assessed for land, "Mount Pleasant", 100a, 2 horses, 8 cattle in Somerset County, MD, Wicomico Hundred. (TA1783) In Oct 1790, Benjamin Hitch petitioned the court that the bounds of Mount Pleasant "are become Precarious and uncertain" (SoJ-1788/91:184).

On Oct 23 1790, the court records show: "Benjm Hitch commifson & affidavits... to Gillif Polk, James Bennett, Robert Dashiell and John Harris Hayman of Somerset County Gentlemen..." commissioners agree to examine evidence on behalf of "a certain Benjamin Hitch of the County in relation to the bounds of a tract of land called Mount Pleasant." Deponents Revel Hayman "of lawful age" and William Hayman, age 22. Judgment was granted to Benjamin Hitch. (SoJ-1788/91:302, 303).

In the Somerset County Assessment Records for the years 1793-1796, Benjamin Hitch was listed in Wicomico Hundred and assessed for 100 acres of land, £75; and other property, £40. Total assessment was £115, £115, £115, and £115 for the years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively. (SoTC-1793/96). In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Benjamin Hitch was listed as the owner and occupant of property "situated on the road that divides Somerset from Worcester adjoining Jacob Morris Sr." consisting of "115 acres of land valued at $230 on which is" an old dwelling house, 16' x 15'; a kitchen, 12' x 10'; a corn house, 12' x 6'; "all 'bad'" valued at $20. He was assessed $15 for the buildings and $250 for the 115 acres of land. (TA1798)

In the Somerset County Commissioners of the Tax Received report for the years 1798, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, and 1803, Benjamin Hitch was listed in Wicomico Hundred and assessed taxes for 110 acres of land for £85 and other personal property for £35 for a total of £120, £120, £120, £120, £120, and £120 for the respective years. (SoTC-1798/1803)

On May 30 1800, he wrote a deed for land to Joseph Hitch of Somerset County from Benjamin Hitch of Worcester County for £5 for 50 acres of the tract called "Mount Pleasant". (WoLR-V:652). This transaction was evidently not formalized until May 13 1803 when it appears then in the land records. Then, on Sep 30 1809, Joseph Hitch "of Penttletion County in the State of Kaintucky" sold this land to John Hitch for the same amount of £5. (WoLR-AA:338). Benjamin Hitch kept the remaining 50 acres of Mount Pleasant until he bequeathed it to his son Samuel Hitch in his will of 1814.

As the various records indicate, "Mount Pleasant" was located near or on the border of Somerset and Worcester Counties in Maryland somewhere near the source of a "main branch" of the Wicomico Creek. This branch has been identified as the modern-day Passerdyke Creek with "Mount Pleasant" lying about a mile or so south of the present tri-county boundary for Somerset, Worcester and Wicomico Counties on the east side (the Worcester County Side) of Meadow Bridge Road (which divides the counties of Somerset and Worcester at such point).

The property evidently stayed in the Hitch family until the early 1900s (after Benjamin's son Samuel owned it, it was left to his son Handy Irving Hitch who died in 1901). The property is located only about two miles from where the author grew up and I have had the opportunity to visit the site many times. Today, it is owned by a Ball family and is a large corn field with a pronounced "hill" in its center. This is no doubt what inspired the original patent holder to name it "Mount Pleasant".

In the Federal Census of 1800, Benjamin Hitch was listed in the Wicomico District of Somerset County on page 31, line 8 with a household of one male age 10-16, one male age 16-26, one male over age 45, one female age 16-26 and one female age 26-45.

The following is found in the Archives of Maryland, Volume 192 , page 120 for Session Laws Nov 2 1801 to Dec 31 1801:

An Act for changing part of the Divisional Road between Somerset and Worcester Counties. (Liber JG4:5). WHEREAS it is represented to this general assembly, by the petition of Benjamin Hitch, of Somerset county, that he is possessed of a tract of land lying and being in Somerset and Worcester counties, through which the divisional road of Somerset and Worcester counties now runs, to the great injury of the said Benjamin Hitch: And whereas it appears that changing the said road will be beneficial to the said Benjamin Hitch, and promote the convenience of the public; therefore, 2. BE IT ENACTED, by the General Assembly of Maryland, That Ebenezer Handy, James Bennett, William Pollitt of Thomas, David Cathell and Thomas Fookes, be and they are hereby appointed commissioners, or any three or more of them are hereby authorized to change, lay out and open, at the expense of the said Benjamin Hitch, in the most convenient manner, a public road, leading through the lands of the said Benjamin Hitch, in the direction the divisional road of the said counties now runs, from Salisbury to Steven's Ferry, so far as the said Hitch's land extend, if necessary; and the said road, when so laid out and completed at the expense of the said Benjamin Hitch, shall be recorded in the records of Somerset and Worcester county courts, and shall be deemed and taken for ever thereafter as the divisional line of said counties, and as a public road, and shall be kept in repair as other public roads are kept up in said counties.

In the 1810 Federal Census, Benjamin Hitch was listed on page 646 in Worcester County. His household contained one male age 16-26, one male over age 45, and one female over age 45.

In his will written Mar 21 1814 and probated Apr 19 1814, Benjamin Hitch states: "Leaves Addam Hitch of Somerset County and Samuel Hitch of Worcester County each one bed and furniture; Equally divide between Robard (sic, Robert), Addam, Rachel, and Samuel Hitch; Leaves to my youngest son Samuel Hitch, plantation I now dwell 50 acres part in Worcester County and part in Somerset County." Witnesses were John Morris Jr., Jacob Morris, and John Pollitt. (WoW-JBR:47,48)

+ 128 M ii. John HITCH was born from 1765 to 1766 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 29 May 1828 and 11 Nov 1828 in Somerset Co., MD about age 62.

+ 129 M iii. Joseph HITCH was born on 4 Jul 1765 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸ ²² ²³ ²⁴} died on 28 Sep 1847 in Pendleton Co., KY ^²⁰ at age 82, and was buried about 1 Oct 1847 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

Benjamin next married Mary* BROWN, daughter of George BROWN and Sarah DENSTON. Mary* was born about 1756 and died between 1800 and 1803 about age 44.

Death Notes: This would be after the taking of the 1800 Federal Census and before Benjamin Hitch remarried in 1803.

General Notes: *This wife's maiden name was speculated based upon much circumstantial evidence. First and foremost, George Brown, in his will written on May 28, 1788 and probated in Worcester County, Maryland on June 27, 1788, listed among his daughters, Mary Hitch. Also, in that same will, various members of the Brown family were bequeathed land near and bordering that of Benjamin Hitch. In Sarah Brown's (George Brown's wife) will written on March 14, 1792 and probated in Worcester County, Maryland on November 19, 1796, it also mentions daughter Mary Hitch. The Denston family showed up prominently in this same will. Benjamin Hitch's son and daughter married Browns. Benjamin Hitch's grandson Washington Hitch married a Denston. The Brown surname for this wife is very compelling with a probability above 85%.

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931 states that a daughter of Benjamin Hitch married a Mr. Brown and went south to live. Rachel may be the daughter in question.

+ 132 M ii. Robert HITCH was born between 1775 and 1784 in MD and died between 15 Dec 1824 and 9 Jan 1827 in Somerset Co., MD about age 48.

+ 133 M iii. Adam HITCH was born between 1780 and 1784 in MD and died between 1 Jan 1841 and 23 Oct 1844 in Somerset Co., MD about age 60.

+ 134 M iv. Samuel HITCH was born in 1784 in Worcester Co., MD and died from 1858 to 1859 in Worcester Co., MD at age 74.

Benjamin next married Leah TAYLOR on 28 May 1803 in Somerset Co., MD. Leah was born before 1765 and died between 11 May 1831 and 26 Oct 1831 in Worcester Co., MD.

Death Notes: Leah Hitch's will was written in May 1831 and probated in Worcester County in Oct 1831. (WoW-1822/33:489)

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1820, Leah Hitch is listed on page 133, Somerset County, Maryland in a household comprised of one male age 16-26 and one female age over 45. The household is near that of Moses Rencher, Jacob and John Morris (of John), John Pollitt Sr., and John Hitch.

49. Capt. Samuel HITCH was born from 1740 to 1741 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 12 Mar 1825 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA at age 84.

Birth Notes: The Columbian Centinel, Mar 12 1825 states, "Capt. Samuel Hitch of Fairhaven died at age 84."

Death Notes: The Columbian Centinel, Mar 12 1825 states, "Capt. Samuel Hitch of Fairhaven died at age 84."

General Notes: Daisy Hitch Davies, compiler of A Hitch Orchard in 1931 writes:

Samuel Hitch was in the American Revolution. Corporal in Capt. Thos. Crandon County, enlisted Jul 17 1775. Service 5 months 17 days in defense of the sea coast. In the list of men who marched from Dartmouth camp under the command of Capt. Benj. Dillingham and arrived there Feb 15 1776. Private in Lieut. Pope's County, later commanded by Lieut. Joseph Damon, Col. Hathaway's (2 Bristol) Reg't. Enlisted Aug 3 1780. Discharged Aug 9 1780. Service 6 days at Rhode Island on an alarm.

We have no other incident in the life of Capt. (Corp.?) Samuel Hitch except this record which shows his readiness to protect his home and homeland. He had tender memories of his "Maryland" as shown by the names he gave to his children - for instance; Joshua and Hardy Elgate and Hardy Hitch Jr., family names in Maryland.

The compiler, Daisy Hitch Davies, a descendant of Samuel Hitch has a glass locket with a gold band which was give her in 1900, at the time she was visiting her grandfather, Obed Freeman Hitch, on Cape Cod. It was given her by an old lady named, as she remembers, Perkins who was an old friend of the Massachusetts branch of the Hitch family. Mrs. Perkins stated that she had it for about fifty years. That it was given her by a friend who was a Miss Hitch. This Miss Hitch she stated was always asking her father for money. One day he told he would not give her money but something of greater value. He then gave her the locket and told her it had been in the family about 200 years. This made the locket at the time Daisy Bell Hitch Davies received it about 250 years old. and at present writing (Oct 1931) 281 years old. My records suggest that Samuel Hitch moved to Massachusetts about 1762/63 with brother Elgate and cousin George.

On Jul 13 1764, Samuel Hitch and Lydia Allen filed their intent to marry in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Samuel Hitch was a Corporal in Captain Thomas Crandon's Company in the Revolutionary War. He enlisted on Jul 17 1775 and his term of service was 5 months and 17 days "in defense of the seacoast." (Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, pg 956). He was also on a list of men who marched from Dartmouth to camp under command of Captain Benjamin Dillingham, arriving there on Feb 15 1776. (Ibid.) He was again listed for service as a Private and then Lieutenant in Nathaniel Pope's Company (which was later commanded by Lieutenant Joseph Damon), Colonel John Hathaway's (2d Bristol County) regiment. He enlisted on Aug 3 1780 and was discharged Aug 9 1780, for a brief service of six days, at Rhode Island on an alarm. (Ibid.)

In the Federal Census of 1790, Samuel Hitch is listed in New Bedford Town, Bristol County, Massachusetts, in a household comprised of two males age 16 or more, four males under age 16, and four females. In the Federal Census of 1800, Samuel Hitch is listed in Bristol County, Massachusetts (pg 425) in a household comprised of three males age 16-26, one male age 45+, one female age 10-16, one female age 16-26 and one female age 45+. In the Federal Census of 1810, Samuel Hitch is listed in Bristol County, Massachusetts (pge 291) in a household comprised of one male age 16-26, one male age 26-45, one male age 45+, one female age 16-26 and one female age 45+. In the Federal Census of 1820, Samuel Hitch is listed in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male under age 10, one male age 26-45, one male age 45+, one female age 16-26 and one female age 45+. The record indicates one person in agriculture and one person in commerce.

The Apr 2 1825 edition of the Columbian Centinel, a Bristol County, Massachusetts newspaper, reported that Captain Samuel Hitch of Fairhaven died at age 84. (Index of Deaths in the Massachusetts Centinel and Columbian Centinel 1784-1840)

Samuel married Lydia ALLEN, daughter of Sylvanus ALLEN and Jemima STARBUCK, on 13 Jul 1764 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA. Lydia was born in 1745 and died on 18 Jan 1834 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA at age 89.

Birth Notes: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts Death Records. Lydia Hitch's death record states that she died Jan 18 1834 at age 89.

Death Notes: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts Death Records. Lydia Hitch's death record states that she died Jan 18 1834 at age 89.

Birth Notes: Adam Hitch birthdate derived from the Arthur L Close Genealogy, aclose@home.com, Jul 3 1998.

+ 136 F ii. Mary HITCH was born on 30 Jun 1769 in Bristol Co., MA and died on 28 Dec 1815 in Bristol Co., MA at age 46.

General Notes: Not sure of this connection. Rachel Hitch was definitely the daughter of either Samuel or George Hitch of MA.

Rachel* married Russell WOOD on 12 Jun 1791 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.¹⁷

Lydia married Killey S. ELDREDGE on 18 Jul 1801 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.¹⁷ Killey was born in 1779 in MA.^⁴²

+ 141 M vii. Capt. Ebenezer HITCH was born about 1784 in Bristol Co., MA ^{¹⁵ ³²} and died on 5 Jun 1824 at Sea. ^⁴³ about age 40.

51. Elgate HITCH was born in 1751 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 10 Oct 1838 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA about age 87.

Birth Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts states that Elgit Hitch, 87 (died) at Fairhaven in the 15 Oct 1838 newspaper.

Death Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts states that Elgit Hitch, 87 (died) at Fairhaven in the 15 Oct 1838 newspaper.

General Notes: From A Hitch Orchard compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies in 1931: "Elgate Hitch came to Massachusetts about 1762-63 with his brother Samuel and his first cousin George. They had previously resided in Maryland. We have little record of Elgate Hitch." However, this compiler's research shows that he was probably still in Maryland until after his mother's will was probated in Aug of 1773. He also looks to have been born after the death of his father by a few months. I believe that he probably moved to Massachusetts to join his brother sometime between late 1773 and when he was married there in Jan 1776 and not 1762/63 as stated by Mrs. Davies.

A Hitch Orchard goes on to state: "There is no Revolutionary War record of which the compiler knows. In those days there were many Tory sympathizers and rather naturally. He may or may not have been in sympathy with England or it may have been the influence of his Quaker wife that kept him from engaging in the fray. He was in New Bedford in 1791. His grandmother's maiden name was "Elgate". We have no record of his children. The 1790 Census states: - Elget Hitch - Mass. 2 - males over 16 including head of family. 0 - males under 16 2 - females 0 - other whites 0 - slaves"

In the will of Rachel Hitch written on Dec 10 1771 and probated in Somerset County on Aug 17 1773, Elgate Hitch is mentioned in the following: ·To daughter Leah Hitch, "my best bed and furniture, yearlin' horse, puter dish, 3 plates, 1 bason ·To son Elgate Hitch, "one cow and yearlin and one woke of oxens, one puter dish, 3 plates and one bason ·Give my negro man Jack to daughter Leah" (Note - Leah she eventually shared him with Elgate). (MdPrW-39:380)

On Sep 7 1774, Benjamin Hitch did account and administered will of Rachel Hitch deceased, £43.18.0. In the record, it mentions, "of money paid by this accountant to Elgit Hitch which was due him from the Deceased out of his Fathers Estate. . ., £9.3.2" Again to Leah Hitch, £1.4.3 (MdPrA-71:201)

Elgate Hitch is first mentioned in the Massachusetts records when he was married on Jan 4 1776 to Elizabeth Samson. (Marriage Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to 1850, DAR)

In the Federal Census of 1800, "Elget" Hitch is listed on page 426 of Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 10-16, one male age 45+ and one female age 45+. In the Federal Census of 1810, Elgate Hitch is listed on page 291 of Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 10-16, one male age 45+ and one female age 45+. In the Federal Census of 1820, "Elgit" Hitch is listed in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 10-16, one male age 45+ and one female age 45+ - one person in agriculture.

On Dec 30 1820, "Elgit" Hitch and Elizabeth Doane, both of Fairhaven filed their intent to marry. (Bristol County, MA Marriage Records - Library of Congress)

In the Federal Census of 1830, "Elgit" Hitch is listed in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 10-15, one male age 70-80 and one female age 60-70.

Elgate married Elizabeth ALLEN, daughter of Sylvanus ALLEN and Jemima STARBUCK, on 4 Jan 1776 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA. Elizabeth was born before 1755,^{⁴⁸ ⁴⁹} died on 9 Jul 1818 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^⁵⁰ and was buried about 12 Jul 1818 in Acushnet, Bristol Co., MA.^⁵⁰

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies in 1931: Elizabeth Allen (Samson) was a widow and the sister of his brother Samuel's wife. Excerpt from letter written by Laurene Eliot Bunker of Wellesley Hills, MA., dated Oct. 22,1930: "Perhaps it would interest you to know that a cousin of mine has a bible which belonged to Elizabeth Allen who later married Elgate Hitch. Her name appears on the fly leaf in three different forms. First, as Elizabeth Samson of Nantucket; second, as Elizabeth Samson when she says she was the wife of Irsacher Samson and the wills of the birth of their sons Irsacher in 1768, just six weeks after his father's death at sea; and third, as Elizabeth Hitch."

143 M i. (Male) HITCH ⁵¹ was born between 1784 and 1790 in Bristol Co., MA.^¹⁹

Elgate next married Elizabeth DOANE on 30 Dec 1820 in Bristol Co., MA. Elizabeth was born between 1760 and 1770.

Birth Notes: The Federal Census of 1830 lists her as age 60-70 (Bristol County, MA)

52. Capt. Robert HITCH was born before 1739 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 6 Dec 1781 and 25 Nov 1783 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: It is assumed that Robert Hitch had attained age 21 by the time he completed the land transaction noted in 1769.

Death Notes: On Dec 6 1781, Robert Hitch is alive as evidenced by the Cattron Byrd will, but he had died by Nov 25 1783 when his daughter received deeds as his heir.

General Notes: OOn Sep 7 1769, Robert Hitch, with Josiah Polk and Francis Lank entered a triparte agreement. Francis Lank received the land under the name of Francis Lanceak, son of George Lanceak, from his grandfather Francis Lancake in his LWT. Josiah Polk got deed for land "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" from Francis Lank with Robert Hitch putting up the money. He paid £50 for 250 acres. (SoLR-E:49). Robert Hitch sold his rights to this land on Jul 7 1770 to Esme Bayly for £63. (SoLR-E-111) No metes and bounds given in either description.

On Feb 27 1773, "Robt Hitch" mentioned in will of James Scrogin with James Haynie. (MdTP-45:62). Between Jun 29 1773 and May 23 1775, Robert Hitch was listed as an appraiser, with Joshua Hitch, for the estate of Poll Dulaney valued at £133.14.2. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77). On Jan 20 1774, Robert Hitch got commission for being the Executor to the will of Eve Nicholls. (MdTP-45:285). On Apr 12 1774, Robert Hitch appeared in the records for the estate of Risdon Hitch as, "Risdon Hitch his admin bond in common form by Sarah Hitch, his adminx with Robert Hitch and Joshua Hitch her sureties in the sum of £30 sterlg dated 12th Apr 1774." (MdTP-45:319). This was confirmed in records for May 1 1774 as, Commissions "for Sarah Hitch & Robt Hitch admin. Joshua Hitch, Somerset County" "Robt Hitch exec Elgate Hitch, Somerset County" (MdTP-45:305). Between Aug 1 1774 and Jul 18 1775, Robert Hitch was listed as an appraiser, with Joshua Hitch, for the estate of Thomas Byrd valued at £156.5.4. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77). In 1775, Robert Hitch was listed as co-holder, with Joshua Hitch Sr., of pew #20 of the ________ church with annual rent of £8.5.0. (Presbyterian People in Wicomico, John Jacob, Jr., pg 66).

Robert Hitch kept an account with John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland from 1775 to 1777 when he brought a balance of £11/11/2 from Ledger H in 1775 and charged linen, stamped cotton, trace ropes, cordage, thread and spring locks for a total of £8/1/3. He paid £8/3/1 in cash in 1775 and £12/15/0 in 1777. He also paid the balance of £8/5/3 in cash to the account of William Ellegood, Jr. in 1776. (Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787, John Jacob, Jr.)

In the "Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety; Aug 29 1775 to Jul 6 1776, Robert Hitch appears twice in respect to the American Revolution. The first is in a letter, dated Feb 9 1776, from Uriah Forrest and Robert Dashiell where they mentioned a Militia County captained by George Wales who resigned his post. Robert Hitch was voted the new captain by the Company. This was confirmed on Apr 11 1776 when a commission appointed him Captain of a Militia Company in Somerset County belonging to the 1st Battalion of Maryland.

In 1776, he was listed as Capt. Robert Hitch in the store accounts of John Nelms in Salisbury, Maryland where he paid the balance of £8/5/3 in cash to the account of William Ellegood, Jr. On Nov 4 1776, he was listed as a Captain in charge of a company of "horse troops" for the 1st Battalion in Washington County, Maryland (Maryland Militia in the Revolutionary War) Between Mar 11 1777 and Apr 10 1777, Robert Hitch was listed as an appraiser, with Joshua Hitch, for the estate of Joshua Morriss valued at £10.19.5. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77). He is listed in other Revolutionary War records when, in Apr 1777, "Lists of Blankets Received by the Board at Salisbury. Robert Hitch" was reported. (Calendar of Maryland State Papers, MdHR Commission No. 11, Executive Papers, Box VII, 72).

Robert Hitch was a witness, along with Venables and Handy, to the will of Ignatious Middleton written on Feb 10 1778 and probated Mar 21 1778. (SoW-1777/88:65). In Cattron Byrd's will probated Dec 6 1781 (written Oct 24 1776), Robert Hitch was instructed to "hold property" until Byrd's grandchildren are "of age". (Ibid:157) On Nov 25 1783, Sarah Ellegood Hitch received a deed for land "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" from Esme Bayly totaling 100 acres for £0.5.0. (SoLR-G:441). This same record states that she is the daughter and heir-at-law of Robert Hitch, late of Somerset County, deceased. Beginning at a chestnut post thence S 60 perches, thence N65E 22 perches, thence S70E 45 perches, thence N70E 40 perches, thence S45E 40 perches, thence N75E 78 perches, thence N54-15W 55 perches, thence N1W 81 perches, thence a right line to beginning chestnut tree containing 100 acres.

On Aug 10 1784, the Somerset County Orphans Court records indicated "Orphan: Sarah Ellegood Hitch (of Robert), under age 14; appointed guardian: Sarah Hitch; sureties: William Handy and Hope Adams (SoOCP-1777/92:74). These last two records indicate that Robert Hitch had died in about 1783.

An administration of Robert Hitch's account was performed May 13 1791 and brought forward a balance from his inventory of £953.3.2 from Feb 26 1783. Payments to representatives of Joshua Hitch Jr., William Elgate Hitch, Betsy and Mary Hitch, William Handy, George Dashiell (County Lieutenant on Sep 23 1780), James Haynie (Sheriff), legacies allowed this accountant left by Elgate Hitch to William Hitch, legacies left by Elgate Hitch to Betty and Polly Hitch. Distribution to his widow this accountant 1/3 part and his daughter Sarah Ellegood Hitch. (SoAA-EB16:456)

Robert married Sarah ELLEGOOD, daughter of William ELLEGOOD II and Mary COLBOURNE. Sarah was born in 1744 and died after 1820 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In the will of William Alligood (Ellegood) written on Sep 1 1788 and probated Dec 7 1788, Sarah Hitch and Elizabeth Adams are indicated as daughters. (SoW-1788/99:30). The Somerset County Assessment record for the years 1793-1796 show Sarah Hitch listed in Rewastico Hundred and assessed for 400 acres of land, £500; two male/female slaves under age 8, £12; one male/female slave age 8-14, £15; three male slaves age 14-45, £135; three male/female slaves over age 36/45, £25; 4 oz. of plate, £1.13.4; and other property, £167.6.8. In 1795, her assessment had subtracted all the land and 5 slaves (these apparently went to Sarah Ellegood Hitch). Total assessment was £855, £855, £235, £235 for years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively. (SoTA-1793/96)

In the Federal Census of 1800, Sarah Hitch is listed as the head of household in the Rewastico District, Somerset County (pg 64, line 19) with two males age 10-16, one female under age 10, one female age 16-26, one female over age 45 and two slaves.

This is probably the same Sarah Hitch who, on Oct 31 1805 paid £100 for Ben "slave for life" to Joshua Humphreys, administrator of William Ellegood Sr. (SoLR-Q:81). On Nov 21 1805, she sold slave Benjamin to George Parker for $325. (SoLR-Q:100).

In the Federal Census of 1810, Sarah Hitch is listed Rewastico District, Somerset County (pg 278) with one female age 16-26, one female age 26-45, one female age 45+, one "other" and nine slaves. In the Federal Census of 1820, Sarah Hitch is indicated in Somerset County (pg 62) with two males age 10-16, one female under age 10, one female age 16-26, one female age 45+ and two slaves.

144 F i. Sarah Ellegood (Sally) HITCH was born after 1770 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: On Aug 10, 1784, she is indicated in the records as "Orphan: Sarah Ellegood Hitch (of Robert), under age 14; appointed guardian: Sarah Hitch; sureties: William Handy and , Hope Adams (SoOCP-1777/92:74) - this puts her birth year after 1770.

General Notes: On Nov 25 1783, Sarah Ellegood Hitch received a deed for land "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" from Esme Bayly totaling 100 acres for £0.5.0 (SoLR-G:441). This same record states that she is the daughter and heir-at-law of Robert Hitch, late of Somerset County, deceased. Beginning at a chestnut post thence S 60 perches, thence N65E 22 perches, thence S70E 45 perches, thence N70E 40 perches, thence S45E 40 perches, thence N75E 78 perches, thence N54-15W 55 perches, thence N1W 81 perches, thence a right line to beginning chestnut tree - 100 acres. On Aug 10 1784, the Somerset County Orphans Court records indicated "Orphan: Sarah Ellegood Hitch (of Robert), under age 14; appointed guardian: Sarah Hitch; sureties: William Handy and Hope Adams (SoOCP-1777/92:74)

In the Somerset County Assessment Record for the years 1793-1796, Sarah All. (Alligood, or Ellegood) Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred and assessed for the following beginning in 1795: 400 acres of land, £500; one male/female slave under age 8, £5; one male/female slave age 8-14, £15; two male slaves age 14-45, £90; one male/female slave over age 36/45, £20. This evidently came from Sarah Hitch, (her mother). Total assessment was £0, £0, £630, £630 for the years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively (SoTA-1793/96). In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Received Report for Somerset County, Sarah E. Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred and assessed taxes for 400 acres of land at £500, two male/female slaves age 8-14 at £30, two male slaves age 14-45 at £90, one male/females slave over age 45/36 at £25 and other personal property at £10. All this totaled £655, £655 for the years 1798 and 1799. She is not assessed after 1799 (the record states "to Littleton Aires") reflecting her marriage to Littleton Aires that year. (SoTC-1798/1803)

In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Sarah Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred as occupant of property "situated at Rockawalkin Branch" owned by "William Ellegood's heirs "consisting of one framed wood dwelling house, two stories with 12' studs, size 30' x 18'; one framed wood cook house, one story, size 18' x 18'; one framed wood milk house, one story, size 8' x 8'; one round pole meat house, one story, size 12' x 12'; one round pole stable house, one story, size 16' x 14'; contained 80 perches assessed at $300. Also lists one framed wood store house, one story, 16' x 12'; two log corn houses, 15' x 6'; and one blacksmith shop of slabs, 16' x 18'. She was also listed as Superintendent for Littleton Aires Jr., owner of 5 slaves, 3 over age 12 (TA1798). On Jan 6 1800, William E. and Polly Hitch bought land "Dumbarton" from Littleton and Sarah Ellegood Aires (nee Sarah Ellegood Hitch) for £0.5.0 (SoLR-M:48).

145 M ii. William E. (Ellegood)? HITCH was born between 1775 and 1779 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: This connection is uncertain - rated at 85%. However, there is some circumstantial evidence that William Ellegood was a grandfather to a William E. Hitch. In the Federal Assessment of 1798, there is a listing for a William E. Hitch as opposed(?) to William Elgate Hitch. William E. Hitch is listed there as Superintendent for William Ellegood's heirs. He is also listed as occupant of property owned by Littleton Aires Jr. who married Sarah Ellegood Hitch in 1799. Sarah Hitch, wife of Robert Hitch, also shows one non-slave male in her household in the 1783 assessment.

On Mar 4 1800 William Hitch was listed as "Executor of will for William Ellegood" and issued a Bill of Sale for "one negro man slave called Southy" to William Bigland for £75 (SoLR-M:83). On Apr 26 1800, William E. Hitch issued a Bill of Sale for "one negro man slave called Eli" to William Anderson for £140 (SoLR-M:116). On Apr 10 1801, William Ellegood's inventory is brought forth and an account of his estate taken and approved in the June court of 1805 totalling £237.19.7¾. Administrator listed in William E. Hitch. Payments made to Ann Peter, John Bloodsworth, Esme Bayly, John Knipschelt, Jesse Townsend, James R. West, Sarah Hitch, John Anderson, Isaac Horsey, and Levin Handy. (SoAA-EB27:21)

In the Federal Census of 1820, William E. Hitch is indicated in Somerset County (page 63, note proximity to mother Sarah Hitch) with one male under age 10, two males age 16-26, one male age 26-45, two females age 10-16, one female age 26-45, one female age 45+ and 15 slaves.

53. Joshua HITCH was born between 1740 and 1742 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 14 Mar 1768 and 19 Sep 1771 in Somerset Co., MD about age 27.

Death Notes: Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser of Ezekiel Hillman's estate on Mar 14 1768 and an inventory of Joshua's estate was conducted beginning Sep 19 1771.

General Notes: This Joshua Hitch was referred to as Joshua Hitch Jr. Joshua Hitch Sr. was the son of John Hitch of Adam.

In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch Jr. was listed in the same household as negroes Will and Comunda. (Joshua was spelled as Joshusay(?) in the record.)

Between 1765 and 1776, Joshua Hitch Jr. had an account with John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland. He brought a balance of £1/0/9 from Ledger C and bought a silk handkerchief for a total bill of £1/1/9. He paid £0/4/0 in cash in 1768 and left a balance of £0/17/9 for Ledger E. In 1775, he purchased indigo, trace ropes, compasses, an iron teakettle, buttons, yarn, gloves and needles for £1/10/9. He paid on his account in cash in 1776. On Mar 14 1768, Joshua Hitch Jr. was listed as appraiser with Joshua Hitch Sr. for the estate of Ezekiel Hillman valued at £51.14.5. (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69). Between Sep 19 1771 and Feb 9 1773, Joshua Hitch's estate was inventoried with a value of £223.12.1. Appraisers were Esme Bayly and Joseph Dashiell; Creditors were James Houston and, William McBryde; Next-of kin was listed as John Caldwell and Joshua Hitch with Administrators Sarah Hitch and Robert Hitch.

On May 22 1773, a note in the Maryland Prerogative Court Testamentary Proceedings lists Returns from Somerset County on "Joshua Hitch, his will." (MdTP-45:65). On Apr 12 1774, Joshua Hitch is mentioned again in the records as List of Debts (of Joshua Hitch's estate) entry inventory valued at £30.14.2. Administratrix was Sarah Hitch). (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74). Again, on May 1 1774 as Commissions "for Sarah Hitch & Robt Hitch admin. Joshua Hitch, Somerset County" (MdTP-45:305). On Jul 25 1774, Joshua Hitch's final account listed payments to Thomas Hitch, William Lank and John Nelms among others. It also listed residue to William Elgit Hitch, Mary Hitch and Betty Hitch and 1/3 to widow Sarah Hitch. Administrators listed were Robert Hitch and Sarah Hitch. (MdPrA-71:191)

General Notes: In late 1770, Sarah Hitch was appointed guardian to William Elgate Hitch under age 14. Joshua Hitch and George Dashiell gave bonds. (SoJ-1769/72:259) [This MAY indicate that Sarah, wife of Joshua Hitch was nee Dashiell]

+ 146 M i. William Elgate HITCH was born between 1760 and 1770 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 15 May 1801 and 1 Sep 1801 in Somerset Co., MD about age 40.

Death Notes: Byrd Family genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, received via electronic mail on Mar 10 1996, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

Elizabeth married Fisher ROBERTS, son of Thomas ROBERTS and Elizabeth RENCHER, about 1774 in Somerset Co., MD. Fisher was born on 2 Oct 1744 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 1803 and 1809 in Somerset Co., MD about age 59.

Birth Notes: Byrd Family genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, received via electronic mail on Mar 10 1996, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

Death Notes: Byrd Family genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, received via electronic mail on Mar 10 1996, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

+ 149 M i. Benjamin W. ROBERTS was born in 1779 in Somerset Co., MD and died in Nov 1829 in Somerset Co., MD at age 50.

150 M ii. William ROBERTS died between 11 Oct 1832 and 30 Jan 1834 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³ ⁹}

Birth Notes: Byrd Family genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, received via electronic mail on Mar 10 1996, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

Mary married Paul DULANEY, son of Dennis DULANEY Sr. and Judah DONOHO. Paul was born on 12 Nov 1741 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 6 Mar 1773 and 19 Apr 1773 in Somerset Co., MD about age 31.

Birth Notes: A Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset County, Maryland 1700-1776, Pauline Manning Batchelder, 1994.

Death Notes: A Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset County, Maryland 1700-1776, Pauline Manning Batchelder, 1994.

1. Somerset Co., MD Judicials, Somerset Co., MD Judicials, This date is based upon depositions made in the Somerset Co.

3. Byrd Family GEDCOM, Byrd Family GEDCOM from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Aalabama, received via America OnLine on 3/10/96, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with him by telephone the same day.

4. "Genealogy of Womach, Scott, Hitch, Kerry..., "Genealogy of Womach, Scott, Hitch, Kerry & Related Families", compiled by W. Richard Womach, 502 Bayfront Drive, Broadkill Beach, Milton, DE 19968. (302) 684-3170 [1995].

5. "Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury," "Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury," John E. Jacobs, Jr, Listed as sister of Eve Harris.

6. Somerset Co., MD Wills, Somerset Co., MD Wills, Hall of Records, Annapolis, MD, Will was probated 6/27/1778. (Somerset Co. Wills 1777-1788, Folio 104).

8. "A Hitch Orchard", by Daisy Hitch, 1931, "A Hitch Orchard", by Daisy Hitch, 1931.

9. Somerset Co., MD Wills, Somerset Co., MD Wills, Hall of Records, Annapolis, MD.

10. Ibid, Will written 1/5/1805, probated 2/5/1805 (Somerset County Wills, Folio 88).

11. 1810 MD Census, 1810 MD Census, Listed as age 45+ in the 1810 Wicomico, Somerset Co., MD Census.

15. 1800 MA Census, 1800 MA Census, Listed as age 16-26 in the 1800 Bristol Co., MA Census.

16. Correspondence from Ernest Towers (7/30/2001), Correspondence from Ernest Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, Yarmouthport, MA 02664 dated Jul 30 2001. This package included from Cynthia S. McNaughten: "Hitch Families in Fairhaven" dated Jul 15 1999, "Genealogy - Three Hitch Families in FH" dated Jan 30 2000, "Northern Half of Lot #3" [a history of Fairhaven land ownership] dated Jan 30 2000 and some excerpts from books "Old Time Fairhaven," and "Life of Bates."

17. New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Marriages to 1850., New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Marriages to 1850.

18. 1850 MA Census, 1850 MA Census, Listed as Abby Briggs, age 58, in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA. She is in the household of her brother George Hitch.

19. 1800 MA Census, 1800 MA Census, Listed as age 10-16 in the 1800 Bristol Co., MA Census.

20. History of the HITCH Family prepared by Robert Ham, History of the HITCH Family prepared by Robert Hamilton Hitch and read by Rev. H.P. Thompson at a picnic in the Beech Grove, outside Concord, Pendleton Co., KY in 1873. Copy provided to compiler by Donovan Hitch of Covington, KY.

21. Correspondence from Donovan Hitch (12/23/1994), Correspondence with Harold Donovan Hitch; 1121 Amsterdam Road #1; Covington, KY 41011; dated 12/23/1994. Contains 173 pages of genealogy!.

22. 1810 KY Census, 1810 KY Census, Listed as age 26-45 in the 1810 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

23. 1820 KY Census, 1820 KY Census, Listed as age 45+ in the 1820 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

24. 1830 KY Census, 1830 KY Census, Listed as age 60-70 in the 1830 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

25. "Monument Inscriptions of Pendleton County, KY," "Monument Inscriptions of Pendleton County, Kentucky", Ford & Nagle, 1994.

27. 1860 OH Census, 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 87 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in MD. He is in the William Hitch (his son) household.

28. 1830 OH Census, 1830 OH Census, Listed as age 50-60 in the 1830 Monroe Township, Clermont Co., OH Census.

29. 1820 OH Census, 1820 OH Census, Listed as age 45+ in the 1820 Ohio Township, Clermont Co., OH Census.

30. 1850 OH Census, 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 77 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Cesnsus, born in MD. He is in the household of his son Edward Hitch.

31. 1800 MD Census, 1800 MD Census, Listed as age 16-26 in the 1800 Somerset Co., MD Census.

32. 1810 MA Census, 1810 MA Census, Listed as age 26-45 in the 1810 Bristol Co., MA Census.

33. 1820 MA Census, 1820 MA Census, Listed as age 26-45 in the 1820 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

34. 1830 MA Census, 1830 MA Census, Listed as age 50-60 in the 1830 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

35. 1850 MA Census, 1850 MA Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 75, in the 1850 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

36. 1855 MA State Census, 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a gentleman, age 80, in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

37. 1820 MA Census, 1820 MA Census, Probably listed under the Samuel Hitch tally as age 26-45 in the 1820 Bristol Co., MA Census.

38. 1830 MA Census, 1830 MA Census, Listed as age 20-30? in the 1830 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

39. Arthur L Close Genealogy (WWW), Arthur L Close Genealogy (WWW), aclose@home.com, 7/3/1998.

40. Correspondence from Ernest J. Towers (3/10/2000), Correspondence from Ernest J. Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-2911, dated March 11, 2000. Sent copy of pages from the book, "Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845", Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts, States, Capt. Joshua Hitch (died) at Fairhaven, 18 Aug 1838 paper.

41. MA Vital Records (Library of Congress), MA Vital Records (Library of Congress).

42. 1850 MA Census, 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 71 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census.

43. Columbian Centinel (MA) - June 5, 1824, Columbian Centinel (MA) Issue of June 5, 1824, Article states, "Capt. Hitch of brig Elbe died at sea, lost overboard, on passage from New York to Ireland, 14 days out."

44. MA Vital Records (Library of Congress), MA Vital Records (Library of Congress), States both are of Fairhaven, MA.

45. 1810 MA Census, 1810 MA Census, Listed as age 16-26 in the 1810 Bristol Co., MA Census.

46. Correspondence from Louise Gilchrist (9/15/1997), Correspondence from Louise Hitch Gilchrist; The Grove, 1140 Tennessee Street; Courtland, AL 35618; dated September 15, 1997.

48. 1810 MA Census, 1810 MA Census, Listed as age 45+ in the 1810 Bristol Co., MA Census.

49. 1800 MA Census, 1800 MA Census, Listed as age 45+ in the 1800 Bristol Co., MA Census.

50. New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Death Records, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Death Records.

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