Richard Wells Senior of the Co. of Ann Arundell in the Province of Maryland, 22 June 1667, proved in Maryland 31 August 1667 and in London 14 November 1668.
To my son Richard that plantation I do now live upon, at Herring Creek, being called by the name of Wells and laid out for six hundred acres (and other tracts or parcels).
To my son George my land in Baltimore County, namely three hundred acres, purchased of Capt. George Goldsmith, called the Planters Delight "being now seated."
To my son John that parcel called Langford's Neck, on the N. side of Chester River in Talbot Co., being "pattented" and laid out for fifteen hundred acres, and was purchased of John Langford gen.
To my son Robert three hundred and fifty acres called West Wells, lying on the W. side of the plantation I now live on, in Herring Creek Bay.
To my son Benjamin that parcel called Benjamin's Choice, being Patented and laid out for two hundred and eighty acres, lying W. of a Divident belonging unto M Francis Holland of Herring Creek.
To my daughter Martha, sometime the wife of Mr. Anthony Salaway, twelve pence.
To my daughter Anne, supposed wife unto Mr. John Stansby, Chirurgeon, twelve pence as a reward for her disobedience.
To my daughter Mary, wife unto Mr. Thomas Stockett, three cows to be delivered, after my decease, in the Co. of Ann Arundel, and one hundred pounds of money, to be paid in the City of London within twelve months after my decease.
To my five sons all my whole estate remaining, to be divided amongst them, both cattle, goods, moneys in England, tobacco, debbts, servants, negroes and all things whatsoever belongeth unto me in Maryland, Virginia or in England. And they to be my executors.
Wit: Francis Stockett, Bonham Turner, the mark of Wm Linckhorne.
Probate was granted (in London) to Richard Wells the eldest son, with power reserved for the others & c.
Hene, 148
SOURCE: The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
1893 Vol XLVII Boston Published by THE SOCIETY
Pg. 529
My wife Blanch, dau of Major Samuel Goldsmith, and son Benjamin Wells are to be executors. The other children are not yet 18 and will receive their inheritance when they reach that age.
To dau Blanch the Manor upon the Chesterton River, Kent Co., MD which is 1500 acres between Gray's Inn Creek and Sankeford's Bay, called "Sankford's Neck";
to dau Frances 100 acres called "Black Island", 320 acres called "Collet's Point", and a part of "Planter's Delight", in all about 500 acres;
to dau Susannah Mary another part of "Planter's Delight" and a small part of "Collet's Point" about 250 acres;
to son George part of "Planter's Delight" (400 a), "Goldsmith's Hall" (800 a), "Timber Proofe" (200 a), "Walston's Addition" (81 a).
All children to get equal share of Horse Mill and house.
In consideration of the Estate I have possessed son Benjamin withall already in Anne Arundel Co., that whole estate, land, houses, servants, slaves, orchards, horses, mares, cattle, sheep, Hoggs, lumber, and debts he owes me.
Mentions my "cozen" Samuel Stockett and "cozen" Samuel Chew.
I give to son Benjamin and to his heirs by name of Benjamin also, 475 acres "Well's Neck" or "Holly Neck". The land in Anne Arundel Co was my father's.