To dau Blanch Wells, wife of Mr. George Wells, my diamond rings;
to dau Susana Richardson, wife of Mark Richardson, my estate, money sterling, tobacco.
Mentions deceased husband,Samuel Goldsmith.
Probated May 9, 1687.
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.
Note: Blanch Wells was the widow of Col. George Wells.
To dau Blanch, black damis gown and petticoat;
to dau Frances, one diamond ring and a plane ring;
to dau Susana all other wearing apparel. Susana also to get a pair of diamond earrings and my gould chane;
and the rest of my estate, both Negroes, horses and mares, cattle, and bought goods I leave to my son George Wells.
Witness- Susana Arnold
e-mail: Wells Family Research Association