WEST VIRGINIA
LOVEJOY FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND
1. Joseph LOVEJOY, born about 1684, in London,London,England, died 1748, in St Pauls
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Parrish,Prince George,Maryland. He married Ann LYON about 1705, in ,Prince George of,Maryland.
Ann LYON was born about 1685, in ,,England of, died in ,Prince George,Maryland.
PROBATE-DEATH: Maryland Wills Book 25, page 264; Book 1, page 400; 6 May 1748; mentions he
was of St. Paul's Parish in Prince George, and had wife Ann, and children Samuel, Joseph, and daughter
Ann, wife of Humphrey BERRY.
RESEARCHER: (1996) Kim Mitchell; sent outline descendant chart for Edward Lovejoy (1738) and
Jemima Mobley.
RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Don Ranye (Prince George county Lovejoys).
NOTE: Book, "The Lovejoy Family 1460 - 1930" 1930, by Major Clarence Earle LOVEJOY and "The
Lovejoy Genealogy Supplement I <to above>" by Lena LOVEJOY CLARKE 1980, Gateway Press,
Baltimore; at Seattle Public Library R929.2 L942c.
IMMIGRATION: Joseph arrived in or about year 1700. Some people say he arrived as a teenager. He
arrived with land grants issued by the King of England. Very soon he acquired slaves to help operate a
large tobacco plantation.
LINKS: An Elizabeth Lovejoy married about 1740 in Anne Arunull Co, MD to John Gaither (soure:
IGI).
COMMENT-SURNAME-FATHER: Ann's last name was apparently LYON (have not seen the source
showing her surname). One source (unknown) says that she was the daughter of a Thomas LYON.
Children of Joseph LOVEJOY and Ann LYON:
i.
Samuel LOVEJOY, born about 1706, in ,Prince George,Maryland, died about Jun
1762, in ,Prince George,Maryland. He married Jane Or Jean about 1727, in ,Prince
George,Maryland. Jane Or Jean was born about 1710, in ,,Maryland of.
PROBATE-DEATH: Prince George County, Maryland; Will Book 1, page 545; 23
Jun 1762.
NAME: One source, questionable, says Jane's last name was Lyon (same of
mother of Samuel).
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ii.
John LOVEJOY, born about 1708, in ,Prince George of,Maryland, died about
1760, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
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iii.
Ann LOVEJOY, born about 1710, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
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iv.
Joseph LOVEJOY, born about 1721, in ,Prince George,Maryland, died about
1773.
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2. John LOVEJOY (Joseph ), born about 1708, in ,Prince George of,Maryland, died about 1760, in
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,Prince George,Maryland. He married Margaret MILES about 1730, in ,Prince George of,Maryland. She
was the daughter of William MILES. Margaret MILES was born about 1709, in ,Baltimore of,Maryland,
died in ,,South Carolina.
LAND-CHILDREN: Prince George County, Maryland; Book II, Vol 1, page 335; 23 Sep 1789;
Michael Lovejoy, Alexander Lovejoy, and John Lovejoy, paid Henry Hardy for expenses they owed
him; it is only assumption that the relationship between the three is that of brothers - Michael,
Alexander, and John - and sons of John.
LINKS: A ______Lovejoy married abt 1765 in VA? to Nancy Lee. SOURCE: IGI.
LINKS: A Luke Lovejoy married 18 Dec 1800 in Prince George Co, MD to Mary Ridgeway.
From : Susan Johanson <> 2-26-2003 Maryland Probate Records, Prerogative
Court Abstracts 1738-1744 John Lovejoy 27.266 PG 148.11.6 Pounds 10-16-1741
11-24-1742 Appraisers: Thomas Blanford, John Younger Next of Kin: Peregreen Mackaness, William
Miles, Jr. Administratrix: Margaret Lovejoy ...... Margaret Miles also named Peregrine Mackaness
(Magness) as a next of kin along with William Miles, Jr.in John Lovejoy's probate records. Below are a
couple of records concerning William Miles, William Bright, and Peregrine Magness ( one of the
spellings) . These men mainly operated in PG Co...... Henry Beaven 28.241 A PG 234.15.7
English pounds 123.13.7 English pounds 6-9-1750 .....Payments to: Rev. John Eversfield, James
Ruswell, Dr. Thomas Hamilton, Dr.Hugh Taylor, John Williams, Mary Kanneday, Catherine Watson,
William Murdock, Thomas Gant Sr., William Bright, Osborn Sprigg, Esq., Daniel Dulany, Esq., Peter
Dent, John Hamilton, Peregrin MacKaness, Jacob Hugoe, Henry Lee, Hezekiah Magruder Mentions:
Henry and Ann Beaven (both dead) Mentions children: John, Ann, and Jane Beaven Administrators:
William Bright, William Miles ( sureties for Blanford Beaven) ...... "Land Records of
Prince George's County 1726-1730." pg 79 Enrolled at request of William Miles 26 Aug 1729:
Indenture, 19 May 1729; between Alexander Magruder and William Miles for L21 part of a tract called
Gelding & Aarchers Pasture, pat. by Col. Thomas Greenfield, dec'd, 28 Jan 1705/6; on the wwest side of
the Patuxent bounded by Magruder's land called Anchovies Hills, land in possession of William Miles;
Containing 77 acres; /s/ Alex. Magruder; wit. Thomas Gantt, Leonard Hollyday; 19 May 1729 ack. by
Alexander Magruder & Sussanah his wife. Liber M, Page 470 ...... Perigrem Mackeness,Thos.
Swan and William Miles confess judgment to Dr.Patrick Sim for 15 1/2 bushels of Indian corn; 10 Feb;
8 Jul 1732 before Leonard Hollyday, Richard Lee ...... William Miles was also often mentioned
as an appraiser on many PG probate records., but I can't find a will...... I have found out that
Pergrine Magness was a blacksmith in PG Co., had a wife Mary and his oldest son was named William.
Maybe Mary was a sister of Margaret Miles (mother of WM Nevitt)...... If you are not confused
enough already, Margaret Miles Lovejoy's son William Miles Nevitt married Priscilla Miles 1-1-1779 in
PG Co. MD. Sometime before 1787 they moved to Fairfield Co. SC near his half brother Edward
Lovejoy. I think that Priscilla Miles must have been a cousin of William M Nevitt......
Here is a copy of what I think is her mother's will. Miles, Margett Prince Georges Co.
7-25-1775 11-28-1776 To granddau. Marget Webb, stock To granddau. Routh Truman Winser, 1
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shilling To dau. Monaca Webb, 1 shilling To daus. Priscillah Miles and Susannah Miles residue of estate
to be divided equally: if either dies without issue then to Monaca Webb. Dau. Susannah to be under the
care of daughter Priscillah until 16 years of age or day of marriage. Wit. W. Bright, Peter Gates, James
T. Gates. Maryland Probate Records, Calendar of Wills, Vol 16, 1774-1777 ...... This Margaret could
have been married to a brother of our Margaret Miles or probably some relative. Notice W. (prob.
William) Bright was a witness. He was involved in some land deals with our William Miles. - -- Susan
C. Johanson, Springfield VA
PARENTS: William MILES.
************** CONFLICT: PREVIOUS RESEARCH THAT MARGARET WAS DAUGHTER OF
JOHN MILES AND MARY GOUGH IS INCORRECT. SEE PROBATE DATA BELOW. ALSO SEE
NOTES UNDER HUSBAND JOHN LOVEJOY **************
MARRIAGE: Married (2) 1760/1770 to Richard NEVITT.
CONFLICT-PARENTS: Another source (perhaps very outdated) says Margaret Miles was the daughter
of Timothy MILES. ************NOTE: THIS MAY BE CORRECT?????
CONFLICT: THE BELOW LISTED WILLS OF THE John Miles/Mary Gough family of St. Mary's
County, Maryland prove that their daughter Margaret, died in 1745 without issue, and had never
married.
RESEARCHER-EMAIL: (2001) Norma Thompson <> PROVIDED SOURCE
OF WILLS.
PROBATE: MARYLAND, St. Mary's County. MILES, MARGARET 12 Dec, 1745; 11 Aug, 1746.
ENOCH FENWICK, friend. Children of Michael Burn, dec'd., and wife Priscilla, mentioned. Enoch
Fenwick, ex. Wit: Joseph Stone, John Thompson. 24. 484
PROBATE: MARYLAND, St. Mary's County. Will Liber 21, Folio 95; 1734; Miles, Mary, widow, 3rd
Apr., 1734; 15th May, 1734. To dau. Margret, personalty. Residue of estate divided between 3 child.,
viz.: Margret, Priscilla and Ann. " granddau. Mary Sinnett, personalty. Ex.: Son-in-law Joseph Stone.
Test: Jean Gaufe (Goufe), Ann Farthing. 21. 95.
PROBATE: MARYLAND, St. Mary's County. Mary Mills 19.140 SM 57.17.9 Oct 7 1734
Appraisers: Thomas Clarkman, Jonathon Seal. Creditors: John Miles, Inatius Joy. Next of kin: John
Miles, Margrett Miles. Administrator/Executor: Joseph Hance.
PROBATE-DEATH: St. Mary's County, Maryland; Will Liber 19, Folia 34; 1726/1727; lived in
Beaverdam Manor. Miles, John, Sr., St. Mary's Co., 3rd Jan., 1726-7; 23rd Jan., 1726-7. To wife Mary,
dwell, plan., 54 A. ---, during life. " son John, ex., and hrs., "Summerfield" and "Westfield"; and
personalty. " son Henry and hrs., 92 A. "Cornelius's"; dwell, plan, at decease of his mother ---; 4,000 #.
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tob. to be expended for land; and personalty. " daus. Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Priscilla and Anne,
and bros. Nicholas and Edward, personalty. " dau. Elineor Sinnott, 2,000 #. tob. in full of her pt. of
estate. " wife afsd. and 7 child., viz. John, Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Henry, Priscilla and Anne,
residue of estate. Test: Edwd. Cole, Charles Joy, Thos. Oglesby. 19, 34.
PROBATE: MARYLAND, St. Mary's County. John Miles 12.3 SM 286.3.3 Apr 19 1727 Jun 6
1727. Appraisers: Edward Cole, Thomas Mattingly. Creditors: James Bowles, p. Makgill. Next of kin:
Mary Miles, Margrett Miles, Elisabeth Miles. Executor: John Miles.
Children of John LOVEJOY and Margaret MILES:
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i.
Alexander LOVEJOY, born 1730/1731, in ,Prince George of,Maryland, died
about 1793, in ,Prince George of,Maryland.
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ii.
Mary LOVEJOY, born about 1735, in ,,Maryland.
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iii.
Precious LOVEJOY, born 1737/1738, in ,Prince George,Maryland, died in
,,Kentucky of.
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iv.
Edward LOVEJOY, born about 1738, in ,Prince George,Maryland, died
1794/1808, in ,Fairfield of,South Carolina.
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v.
John LOVEJOY, born Jan 1739/1740, in ,Prince George,Maryland, died 20 Apr
1808, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
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Michael LOVEJOY, born ABT 1742/1748, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
3. Ann LOVEJOY (Joseph ), born about 1710, in ,Prince George,Maryland. She married Humphrey
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BERRY about 1728, in ,Charles of,Maryland. Humphrey BERRY was born about 1710, in ,,Maryland
of.
Children of Ann LOVEJOY and Humphrey BERRY:
i.
Samuel BERRY, born about 1730, in ,Charles,Maryland.
ii.
Hezekiah BERRY, born about 1731, in ,Charles,Maryland.
iii.
Benjamin BERRY, born about 1732, in ,Charles,Maryland.
iv.
Joseph BERRY, born about 1734, in ,Charles,Maryland.
v.
John BERRY, born about 1735, in ,Charles,Maryland.
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vi.
Martha Ann BERRY, born about 1737, in ,Charles,Maryland of.
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Elizabeth BERRY, born about 1739, in ,Charles,Maryland.
4. Joseph LOVEJOY (Joseph ), born about 1721, in ,Prince George,Maryland, died about 1773. He
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married Elinor DAVIS ABT 1745/1752, in ,Prince George of,Maryland. Elinor DAVIS was born about
1725, in ,,Maryland of.
RESIDENCE: Perhaps they moved to Kentucky with their son, Joseph Jr.
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Children of Joseph LOVEJOY and Elinor DAVIS:
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i.
Joseph LOVEJOY, born 1750/1751, in ,,Maryland, died 25 Jun 1825, in
,Adams,Ohio.
ii.
Eleanor LOVEJOY, born about 1755, in ,Prince George,Maryland. She married
William FOWLER 24 Feb 1786, in ,Ann Arundal,Maryland. William FOWLER
was born about 1750, in ,,Maryland of.
iii.
John F. LOVEJOY, born ABT 1755/1760, in ,,Maryland of.
QUESTIONABLE LINK: Never listed in family before, but listed in 1790 with
Joseph would suggest a brother, or eldest son?
LAND: 1779 John Lovejoy of Yough. Co, VA to Matthew Atchison, land on
headwaters of Froman's Mill Run Jan 30, 1779. Recorded 1783. SOURCE:
"Estate Records 1781-96, and deed records 1782-85, in Washington County,
Pennsylvania" 1977 22 pages.
CENSUS: 1790 PENNSYLVANIA, Washington County. Joseph Lovejoy 1/0/2
(P.166) Adjacent to David Davis. John F. Lovejoy 1/1/1 (p. 157)
iv.
Catherine LOVEJOY, born about 1757, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
5. Alexander LOVEJOY (John , Joseph ), born 1730/1731, in ,Prince George of,Maryland, died about
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1793, in ,Prince George of,Maryland. He married (1) Margaret NEVITT about 1760, in ,Prince
George,Maryland. Margaret NEVITT was born about 1730, in ,,Maryland of. He married (2) Nancy 10
May 1779, in ,Prince George,Maryland. Nancy was born 1735/1736, in ,,Maryland of.
QUESTIONABLE LINK: Most of children listed are not sure if they are actually children of Alexander
or not. Some may be listed in error, and actually children of Michael.
CENSUS: 1776 MARYLAND, Prince George County, St. John Parish's and Prince George's Parish;
Alexander age 45, wife Mary age 39, Sons age 15, 13, 12, 10, 9, 6, Daughters age 14, 8, 4.
COURT: Prince George Co, MD Liber CC No. 2, Folio 13, Nov 3, 1774 when he "took up" a stray
sorrel mare; in Liber FF No.2, Folio 428, Prince George Co, Aug 24, 1785 when for 5000 pounds of
crop tobacco he received 50 acres from Nicholas Davis. (From Lovejoy Family Genealogy Forum,
posted by Anne Lovejoy Oct 4, 1998).
CENSUS: 1779 MARYLAND, Prince George County, Upper Marlborough Township. Alexander
Lovejoy.
CENSUS: 1790 MARYLAND, Prince George County; Males 3 16-up, 4 under 16, Females 3.
COURT: Prince George County: John Nevitt on march 16, 1793 John Lovejoy (uncle) is recorded in
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Liber JRM, No. 1, Folio 518, Prince George Co, as recording his right to a tract of land known as Gautts
Levels, containing fifty acres to John Nevitt. The indenture reads in part, "Between John Lovejoy...and
John Lovejoy, son of Alexander Lovejoy, alias John Nevitt or whatsoever name he is called designated
or known by...that whereas the said Alexander Lovejoy d. intestate and the said John Lovejoy as one of
his brothers became heir at law to a part of his, the said Alexander's real property, and being willing and
desirous that the said John Lovejoy, alias John Nevitt, should be possessed of said land...hath granted
unto the said John Lovejoy, alias John Nevitt, all his right to a tract of land..." (From Internet Lovejoy
Family Genealogy Forum, posted by Anne Lovejoy on Oct 4, 1998).
PROBATE: Prince George County, Maryland; 18 Nov 1794; Original Probate Records (known as
Docket 1810 and 1810A); Now located at Maryland State Archive, 350 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis,
MD 21401 (410) 974-3862. Letitia Lovejoy was administrator of Alexander Lovejoy Estate.
TO-DO: Check Nevitt ancestry for perhaps records showing some of the Lovejoy family.
MARRIAGE: Married first to Daniel SULLIVAN. They had a daughter Priscilla born 8 Apr 1757. She
married Thomas Lakin who was born Montgomery County, Maryland. SOURCE: Lovejoy Genealogy
Forum on Internet.
MARRIAGE: Nancy must have been living with Alexander in 1776.
Children of Alexander LOVEJOY and Margaret NEVITT:
i.
John Nevitt LOVEJOY, born 1760/1761, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
NAME: A son was born to Alexander this year. Records of Mrs. Patricia Rhodes
say that Alexander had a son John Nevitt, I am placing John in this position as their
child (perhaps John Nevitt was born a later year). NAMING SON JOHN NEVITT,
IS SIMILAR TO BROTHERS FIRST SON, NAMED AFTER FATHER, WITH
MIDDLE NAME OF WIFE.
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LOVEJOY, born 1761/1762, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
IF SIMILAR NAMEING PATTERN AS SUSPECTED, THEN THIS
DAUGHTER MIGHT HAVE BEEN NAMED AFTER MOTHERS MOTHER.
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Josias Or Josiah LOVEJOY, born 1762/1763, in ,Prince George,Maryland, died
Jun 1812, in ,Bath,Virginia.
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iv.
Thomas LOVEJOY, born 1763/1764, in ,Prince George,Maryland, died ABT
1807/1810, in ,Bath of,Virginia.
v.
LOVEJOY, born 1765/1766, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
vi.
LOVEJOY, born 1766/1767, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
COMMENT: Perhaps Samuel (1773?- ), married 13 Dec 1793 in Prince George
County, MD to Verlinda MOCKBEE????
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Josephus LOVEJOY, born 1769/1770, in ,Prince George,Maryland, died
1823/1830, in Huntington,Cabell,West Virginia.
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Ann LOVEJOY, born about 1770, in ,Prince George,Maryland. She married
Arthur CAMPBELL about 29 Dec 1788, in ,Prince George,Maryland. He was the
son of John CAMPBELL and Christian SASSER. Arthur CAMPBELL was born
about 1768, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
QUESTIONABLE LINK: Listing Ann as the son of Alexander cannot be
definitely proven, but fits the best, with the data we have now. Ann is recorded as
born about 1770, so have included him as Alexanders daughter that was born
1767/1768. Linking her as the sister of Josias is based on their marrying brother
and sister (Campbells).
CENSUS: 1800 MARYLAND, Prince George County All Adjacent Thomas
Campbell 00100-00100 Arthur Campbell 00010-30200. William Poston
00010-10200 Michael Lovejoy 10001-20110
CENSUS: 1810 MARYLAND, Prince Georges County A. Campbell
12020-12010.
ACTION: Not found on 1790 census of Maryland nor 1820 census.
COURT: 1814 MARYLAND, Prince George County. Date: 1814/02/11 5565:
John Forbes, Thomas Forbes, Marshall Forbes, and Thomas Contee Worthington
vs. Michael Lovejoy, Arthur Campbell, George Biscoe, and George W. Biscoe. PG.
Defraud of creditors of Michael Lovejoy - Sasscers Green. Recorded (Chancery
Record) 125, p. 299. Accession No.: 17,898-5565-1/3 MSA S512-7-5680 Location:
1/37/2/ SOURCE: State Agency Series Listing at the Maryland State Archives
CHANCERY COURT (Chancery Papers) 1813-1814 MSA SSF 512
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Letitia LOVEJOY, born 1771/1772, in ,Prince George,Maryland. She married
Edward GARET about 23 Apr 1795, in St Johns Parish,Prince George,Maryland.
Edward GARET was born about 1770, in ,Prince George of,Maryland.
NAME:Name perhaps spelled Gerrett, Jarret,etc.
CENSUS: 1794 MARYLAND, Prince George County, Upper Marlborough
Township. Alexander Lovejoy. Lettice Lovejoy. George N. Lovejoy.
CENSUS: 1810 MARYLAND, Prince George County. E. Garrett(?) 20010-21010.
Adjacent to R. Lovejoy.
CHILDREN: Daughter, Mary Garret born 1795 MD, d. Logan Co, WV, married
1814 in Kanawha County, WV to John PHilip (Philip) Hager, born 1765 in
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Augusta County, VA. Lived in Kanawha County...... CENSUS: 1820 WEST
VIRGINIA, Kanawha County. Phillip Hager 100001=30011.
NAME: Probably Garrett, perhaps even Jarrett.
Children of Alexander LOVEJOY and Nancy:
i.
LOVEJOY, born about 1777, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
ii.
LOVEJOY, born about 1778, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
iii.
LOVEJOY, born about 1779, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
COMMENT: Perhaps Margaret (1780- ), married Hammond DUVALL????
iv.
LOVEJOY, born about 1780, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
v.
LOVEJOY, born about 1781, in ,Prince George,Maryland.
6. Mary LOVEJOY (John , Joseph ), born about 1735, in ,,Maryland. She married Daniel SULLIVAN.
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Daniel SULLIVAN was born 1731, in ,Montgomery,Maryland.
QUESTIONABLE LINK: Not listed as a child of John Lovejoy in the Lovejoy Book. Mentioned on
internet by George Livermore. Since Michael is also assumed to be son of John, but not mentioned in
book, then perhaps there are other children not mentioned???
RESEARCHER-EMAIL: George Livermore
TO-DO: Contact George Livermore for information concerning source of name Lovejoy.
RESIDENCE: Lived 1757 Bedford County, PA.
Children of Mary LOVEJOY and Daniel SULLIVAN:
i.
Priscilla SULLIVAN, born 8 Apr 1757, in ,Montgomery of,Maryland. She
married Thomas LAKIN. Thomas LAKIN was born about 1755, in
,Montgomery,Maryland.
LINKS: Perhaps moved to Pennsylvania.
7. Precious LOVEJOY (John , Joseph ), born 1737/1738, in ,Prince George,Maryland, died in
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,,Kentucky of. She married John HALSEY about 1758, in ,Prince George of,Maryland. John HALSEY
was born 1724/1725, in ,,Maryland of, died in ,,Kentucky of.
NAME: Most of the family spelled Halsey, but obvious variations are Halsell(with below variant of
Halsall).