Elizabeth (Neale) Lancaster (abt. 1704 - abt. 1743)

Born about 22 Oct 1704 in Williams Folly, Charles County, Maryland

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Died about 20 Jul 1743 at about age 38 in Rock Point, Charles County, Maryland

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Elizabeth Neale born 1704 in Charles County, Maryland. Daughter of Raphael Neale Neale-1215 and Mary Brooke Brooke-1705. Died before her father, Raphael Neale, made his will 20 July 1743, on "NEALE'S GIFT" in Rock Point, Charles County, Maryland.

Maryland Genealogies, Vol. II., Neale Family of Charles County, p. 259: Raphael Neale and Mary (Brooke) his wife had issue:

1. Elizabeth Neale, dead in 1743, mar. John Lancaster.
2. Mary Neale, mar. Thomas Taney, who d. 1762.
3. Henrietta Neale, d. 1774; mar. Basil Brooke (b.16 Nov. 1717; d. 1761).
4. Ann Neale, mar. James Thompson.
5. Monica Neale, mar. Edward Digges.
6. Eleanor Neale, mar. Bennet Hoskins (d. 1734).

7 May 1731, Elizabeth Neale married Captain John Lancaster, mariner.

Captain John Lancaster, his wives are surmised by the adding of property to John Lancaster:

1. Married first, Elizabeth Neale, 7 May 1731, when they received from her parents "Neale's Gift" 494 acres in Charles County, Maryland, a part of 2000 acres patented to Captain James Neale in 1642 called "Wolleston Manor"; Elizabeth Neale is daughter of Raphael Neale and Mary Brooke and granddaughter of Anthony Neale, great granddaughter of Captain James Neale; Elizabeth died before her father, Raphael Neale, made his will 20 July 1743. Children of John Lancaster and Elizabeth Neale: John, Mary, Elizabeth, Joseph, Raphael, Catherine.
2. Married second, Mary Gardiner, daughter of John Gardiner and Mary Boarman; Mary Gardiner's mother married second George Slye; in 1743 Mary Lancaster is given a portion of property from her brother's estate [Wifred Gardiner] called "Hilleley" and "Canoe Neck"; in 1744 she is also mentioned in her mother's will [Mary Boarman Gardiner Slye]; Mary Gardiner Lancaster dies by 1750 as John Lancaster was paying rent on "Hilleley" 250 acres and "St. Clements Manor" 400 acres from the Gerard family to the Slye family to Mary Gardiner Lancaster. She also owned some of "Chancellors Point" land given to her from her parents. "Hilleley," "Canoe Neck," and "Chancellors Point" all properties in St. Mary's County, Maryland. There was no issue from this marriage.
3. Married third, Mary Slye Neale, widow of Henry Neale, son of James Neale and Elizabeth Lord. She was the daughter of Gerard Slye and his first wife Sarah Vansweringen. It is surmised Mary Slye Neale married John Lancaster by 1 June 1752 because of an agreement referred to in Charles County, Maryland, Register of Wills, Administration Accounts, John Lancaster's Final Account, 1759-1770, pages 310-311....."and whereas there is due to Mary Lancaster widow of the deceased as appl. by marriage contract bearing date first day of June 1752 which contract is confirmed by the deceased will....one third part or the balance of the deceased estate exclusive of the negroes; one third to the widow is L151.19.4". There was no issue from this marriage.

Rock Hall "NEALES GIFT" the ancestral home of the Lancaster family, originally "GILLS LAND." "NEALES GIFT" a 494-acre gift to John Lancaster and Elizabeth Neale from her parents on their wedding day in 1731.

Children of John Lancaster and first wife Elizabeth Neale:

1. John Lancaster, b. 1732; mar. Mary Neale, dau. of Benjamin Neale & Mary Edelen, granddaughter of James Neale & Elizabeth Lord; d. 1794 in Charles County, Maryland.
2. Mary Lancaster, b. 1733; mar. first to Captain Richard Holmes, mariner, of Liverpool, England, issue John Holmes 1749-1778; mar. second, Henry Bradford 1728-1784.
3. Elizabeth Lancaster, b. 1734; mar. first John Baptist Boarman; mar. second to Barton Warren.
4. Joseph Lancaster, b. 1736.
5. Raphael Lancaster, b. 1738; mar. Eleanor Bradford, daughter of John Bradford II and Anne Darnall, granddaughter of Henry Darnall II and Anne Digges; d. 10 May 1801 in Nelson, County, Kentucky.
6. Catherine Lancaster, b. 1740; mar. Enoch Coombs; d. 31 August 1767 in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

Charles County, Maryland, Land Deed M#2.246: NEALE, Raphael and his wife Mary. Deed dated 7 May 1731. NEALES GIFT to Capt. John Lancaster and Elizabeth his wife, dau. of said Raphael Neale, (as by patent granted to Anthony Neale, son of James, dated 10 Oct 1695); tract of 494 acres originally "GILLS LAND."(Land: M#2.246).

Charles County Land Records, Liber M#2, p. 246. At the request of Capt Jno Lancaster of CC, the following deed was recorded this May 12, 1731. This Indenture made the 7th day of May in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and thirtyone Between Raphael Neale of Charles County in the province of Maryland Gent. of the one part and John Lancaster and Elizabeth his wife daughter of the said Raphael Neale the other part and in consideration of the Natural Love and Affection which no hath and hearoth unto his daughter as a ? for and in consideration of the sum of two shillings current money of the province to him the said Raphael Neale in hand paid by the said John and Elizabeth before the ensealing & delivery of these presents Doth fully clearly & absolutely give grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said John Lancaster and Elizabeth his wife all the tract or parcel of Land lyeing in Charles County next & adjouning to the Land of Arthur Turner and John Slingsby and St. Raphaels Creek and Posey's Creek and to the Land of Christopher Russell and Benjamin Gill containing and laid out for four hundred ninety four acres more or less as by the patent granted to Anthony Neale son of James Neale bearing date the fourth day of October one thousand six hundred ninety five relation being thereunto had may more ? & at cargo appear together with all fences buildings improvements profits commoditys and appurtonances to the said tract or parcels of land belonging or in wise apportaining to have and to hold the said tract or parcels of land and premises. Intent and meaning of these presents that the said John should have hold occupy possess and parcel lying the said land and premises during his Natural Life and aforesaid revert to the next heir at Law apparent of the said Raphael Neale and the said Raphael Neale for himself his heirs. Set his hand and affixed his Seale the day and year first above written. signed Raphael Neale, Mary Neale.

Charles County Land Records, Liber M#2 Page 246. At the request of Capt Jno Lancaster of CC, the following deed was recorded this May 12, 1731. May 7, 1731 from Raphael Neale of CC, Gent, to John Lancaster and Elizabeth, his wife, daughter of sd Raphael Neale, for the natural love that Raphael Neale has for his sd daughter and for 5 shillings, all that tract of land in CC adjoining the lands of Arthur Turner, bounded by sd Turner's bound tree, a marsh that falls into St Raphaels Cr, a Huckleberry Swamp, the land of John Slingsby, the head of Poseys Cr near the bounded tree of Slingsby now Allen, the land of Christopher Russell, the line of land formerly surveyed for Benja Gill, Arthur Turner, containing and laid out for about 494 acres (as by the patent granted to Anthony Neale, son of James, dated Oct 10, 1695). It is the intent of this deed that the afd John is to possess the afd land during his natural life, and afterwards, it reverts to the next heir at law apparent of sd Raphael Neale. Signed - Raphl Neale, Mary (M her mark) Neale. Wit - Gust. Brown, Jno Chandler, Jno Fendall*. Mary, the wife of Raphael Neale, relinquished her right of dower in and to the within mentioned land and premises.

Anno 1737, 694 acres, Rent 1-9-82, NEALES GIFT, Originally called Resurveyed 28th June 1737 for John Lancaster and Elizabeth his wife.

Sources

• General Index to Deeds , 1731, Charles County, Maryland, To Elizabeth and John Lancaster From Raphael Neale, Liber M, Book 2, page 246.

• Maryland Genealogies, Vol. II., Neale Family of Charles County, p. 259.

• Register of Wills, Administration Accounts, John Lancaster's Final Account, Charles County, Maryland, 1759-1770, pages 310-311.