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Ann Amos1,2,3

(about 1765 - )
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Parents

FatherBenjamin Amos (2 February 1723/24 - 29 May 1775)
MotherSarah Lyons (about 1730 - March 1821)

Family: Spouse James McComas (about 1755 - 15 February 1794)

SonAquila Amos McComas (13 August 1785 - )
DaughterSarah McComas (28 December 1787 - )
DaughterClemency McComas (12 October 1790 - )
SonJames Preston McComas (22 March 1792 - )
ChartsAquila McComas and Sarah Preston Descendants
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 25 Jul 2020

Biography

Ann Amos was also known as Ann McComas.1,2 She was born about 1765.1 James McComas and she obtained a licence to marry on 3 December 1780.4 She married James McComas on 3 December 1781.1,2,5,6,3 James McComas and she appeared in the census in 1790 in Harford County, Maryland, listed as having in the household 1 unaccounted for free female, possibly daughter Clemency, and 1 other unknown free person. Aquila Amos McComas and Sarah McComas were living in the household with their parents.7
Last Edited20 July 2020 16:49:04

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S703] Harford County Marriage Licenses transcribed from Court House
  3. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  4. [S729] Jon Harlan Livezey and Helene Maynard Davis, Harford County, Maryland Marriage Licenses 1777-1865
  5. [S713] Maryland Marriages, 1634-1820
  6. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
  7. [S61] 1790 Census

Josiah H McComas1,2,3

(1766 - )
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Parents

FatherJames McComas (13 September 1735 - 19 February 1791)
MotherElizabeth Hillen (1744 - before 25 July 1826)
ChartsJames McComas and Elizabeth Hillen Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 25 Jul 2020

Biography

Josiah H McComas was born in 1766.1,4,3 In 1776, Josiah H McComas appeared on the census in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of his parents, James McComas and Elizabeth Hillen.4,5
Last Edited21 July 2020 15:43:46

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  3. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  4. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  5. [S692] Broderbund, Maryland Settlers and Soldiers, 1700s-1800s

Martha McComas1,2

(1770 - )
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Parents

FatherJames McComas (13 September 1735 - 19 February 1791)
MotherElizabeth Hillen (1744 - before 25 July 1826)

Family: Spouse Slade (about 1770 - )

ChartsJames McComas and Elizabeth Hillen Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Martha McComas was also known as Martha Slade.3 She was born in 1770 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,4,2 In 1776, Martha McComas appeared on the census in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of her parents, James McComas and Elizabeth Hillen.4,5 Martha McComas married Slade about 1790.3
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  4. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  5. [S692] Broderbund, Maryland Settlers and Soldiers, 1700s-1800s

James Maxwell Dorsey1

(about 1771 - )
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Family: Spouse Martha McComas (about 1773 - )

ChartsCaptain William McComas and Elizabeth Scott Descendants

Biography

James Maxwell Dorsey was born about 1771.2 He married Martha McComas on 15 November 1798.1,3 After 1798, James Maxwell Dorsey and Martha McComas lived in Ohio.
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:57

Citations

  1. [S702] Marriage Register of Rev. John Allen, St. John's Parish 1796-1815
  2. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  3. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family

Elizabeth McComas1,2

(1772 - )
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Parents

FatherJames McComas (13 September 1735 - 19 February 1791)
MotherElizabeth Hillen (1744 - before 25 July 1826)

Family: Spouse William Smith (about 1773 - 17 December 1835)

ChartsJames McComas and Elizabeth Hillen Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 25 Jul 2020

Biography

Elizabeth McComas was also known as Elizabeth Smith.1,3 She was born in 1772.1,4,2 In 1776, Elizabeth McComas appeared on the census in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of her parents, James McComas and Elizabeth Hillen.4,5 William Smith and Elizabeth McComas obtained a licence to marry on 10 August 1805 in Harford County, Maryland.6 She married William Smith in 1805.1,3,2
Last Edited21 July 2020 15:44:13

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  4. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  5. [S692] Broderbund, Maryland Settlers and Soldiers, 1700s-1800s
  6. [S729] Jon Harlan Livezey and Helene Maynard Davis, Harford County, Maryland Marriage Licenses 1777-1865

William Smith1,2

(about 1773 - 17 December 1835)
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Family: Spouse Elizabeth McComas (1772 - )

ChartsJames McComas and Elizabeth Hillen Descendants
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Recently Updated 4 Dec 2020

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William Smith was born about 1773.1 On 28 July 1800, William Smith was appointed a judge of election for the first district in Harford County, Maryland.3 He and Elizabeth McComas obtained a licence to marry on 10 August 1805 in Harford County, Maryland.4 He married Elizabeth McComas in 1805.1,2,5 He was in Military Service on 14 July 1814 as Colonel of the 42nd Regiment of the Maryland Militia.3 He was a Mason.3 He died of apoplectic stroke after 3 days of illness on 17 December 1835.3
Last Edited27 August 2020 19:24:45

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  3. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812
  4. [S729] Jon Harlan Livezey and Helene Maynard Davis, Harford County, Maryland Marriage Licenses 1777-1865
  5. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Susannah McComas1,2

(1775 - )
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Parents

FatherJames McComas (13 September 1735 - 19 February 1791)
MotherElizabeth Hillen (1744 - before 25 July 1826)

Family: Spouse George Bradford (about 1775 - )

ChartsJames McComas and Elizabeth Hillen Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 25 Jul 2020

Biography

Susannah McComas was also known as Susannah Bradford.1,3 She was born in 1775.1,4 In 1776, Susannah McComas appeared on the census in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of her parents, James McComas and Elizabeth Hillen.4,5 George Bradford and Susannah McComas obtained a licence to marry on 23 May 1801.3 She married George Bradford on 26 May 1801 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,6,3,2
Last Edited21 July 2020 15:44:25

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S729] Jon Harlan Livezey and Helene Maynard Davis, Harford County, Maryland Marriage Licenses 1777-1865
  4. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  5. [S692] Broderbund, Maryland Settlers and Soldiers, 1700s-1800s
  6. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789

George Bradford1,2

(about 1775 - )
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Family: Spouse Susannah McComas (1775 - )

ChartsJames McComas and Elizabeth Hillen Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

George Bradford was born about 1775.1 He and Susannah McComas obtained a licence to marry on 23 May 1801.2 He married Susannah McComas on 26 May 1801 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,3,2,4
Last Edited1 August 2020 17:23:08

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S729] Jon Harlan Livezey and Helene Maynard Davis, Harford County, Maryland Marriage Licenses 1777-1865
  3. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  4. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families

Nathaniel McComas1,2

(1776 - )
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Parents

FatherJames McComas (13 September 1735 - 19 February 1791)
MotherElizabeth Hillen (1744 - before 25 July 1826)

Family: Spouse Susannah Bradford (about 1777 - )

ChartsJames McComas and Elizabeth Hillen Descendants
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Recently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

As of 1820, Nathaniel McComas and Susannah Bradford had 5 children.3 He was born in 1776.1,4,2 In 1776, Nathaniel McComas appeared on the census in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of his parents, James McComas and Elizabeth Hillen.4,5 Nathaniel McComas married Susannah Bradford on 5 June 1800 in Harford County, Maryland.1,6,7,8,2 He and Susannah Bradford obtained a licence to marry on 5 June 1800 in Harford County, Maryland.9 In March 1803, Nathaniel McComas served on the petit jury in Harford County, Maryland.10 He began military service on 19 August 1809 in Maryland with his commission as a Lieutenant in Captain Bradford's company, 42nd regiment.5 He and Susannah Bradford appeared in the census in 1810 in Bush Town, Harford County, Maryland, listed as having a household consisting of 1M under 10, 1M between 16-25, 1M 26-44 (Nataniel), 2F under 10, and 1F 26-44 (Susannah).11 As of 1810, Nathaniel McComas and Susannah Bradford had 3 or 4 children.11 In 1820 Nathaniel McComas was engaged in manufacture.3 He and Susannah Bradford appeared in the census in 1820 in Harford County, Maryland, listed as having a household consisting of 3M between 16-18, 1M 26-45 (Nataniel), 1F 10-16, 1F 16-26, and 1F 26-45 (Susannah).3
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:22:21

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S697] 1820 Census
  4. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  5. [S692] Broderbund, Maryland Settlers and Soldiers, 1700s-1800s
  6. [S703] Harford County Marriage Licenses transcribed from Court House
  7. [S713] Maryland Marriages, 1634-1820
  8. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  9. [S729] Jon Harlan Livezey and Helene Maynard Davis, Harford County, Maryland Marriage Licenses 1777-1865
  10. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812
  11. [S727] 1810 Census

Susannah Bradford1,2

(about 1777 - )
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Family: Spouse Nathaniel McComas (1776 - )

ChartsJames McComas and Elizabeth Hillen Descendants

Biography

Susannah Bradford was also known as Susannah McComas.1,2 As of 1820, Nathaniel McComas and Susannah Bradford had 5 children.3 She was born about 1777.1 She married Nathaniel McComas on 5 June 1800 in Harford County, Maryland.1,2,4,5,6 Nathaniel McComas and she obtained a licence to marry on 5 June 1800 in Harford County, Maryland.7 Nathaniel McComas and she appeared in the census in 1810 in Bush Town, Harford County, Maryland, listed as having a household consisting of 1M under 10, 1M between 16-25, 1M 26-44 (Nataniel), 2F under 10, and 1F 26-44 (Susannah).8 As of 1810, Nathaniel McComas and Susannah Bradford had 3 or 4 children.8 Nathaniel McComas and she appeared in the census in 1820 in Harford County, Maryland, listed as having a household consisting of 3M between 16-18, 1M 26-45 (Nataniel), 1F 10-16, 1F 16-26, and 1F 26-45 (Susannah).3
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:57

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S703] Harford County Marriage Licenses transcribed from Court House
  3. [S697] 1820 Census
  4. [S713] Maryland Marriages, 1634-1820
  5. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  6. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  7. [S729] Jon Harlan Livezey and Helene Maynard Davis, Harford County, Maryland Marriage Licenses 1777-1865
  8. [S727] 1810 Census

Mary McComas1

(17 August 1782 - )
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Parents

FatherJames McComas (13 September 1735 - 19 February 1791)
MotherElizabeth Hillen (1744 - before 25 July 1826)

Family: Spouse Patrick Deagan (about 1782 - 28 February 1808)

DaughterJulia Ann Deagan+ (16 June 1803 - 25 January 1875)

Family: Spouse Maris (about 1782 - )

ChartsJames McComas and Elizabeth Hillen Descendants

Biography

Mary McComas was also known as Mary Deagan.1,2 She was also known as Mary Maris.3 She was born on 17 August 1782.1,4 She married Patrick Deagan on 24 October 1799.2 She married Maris about 1810.3
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:57

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939
  3. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
  4. [S701] St. James' Parish

Patrick Deagan1

(about 1782 - 28 February 1808)
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Family: Spouse Mary McComas (17 August 1782 - )

DaughterJulia Ann Deagan+ (16 June 1803 - 25 January 1875)
ChartsJames McComas and Elizabeth Hillen Descendants

Biography

Patrick Deagan was born about 1782.2 He married Mary McComas on 24 October 1799.1 He died on 28 February 1808.1
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:57

Citations

  1. [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939
  2. [S568] Sam McComas' Records

Elizabeth McComas1,2

(1 July 1737 - after 1794)
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Parents

FatherDaniel McComas (12 January 1697 - 2 September 1765)
MotherMartha Scott (27 February 1714 - 15 October 1786)

Family: Spouse Moses McComas (15 May 1732 - 24 March 1794)

DaughterMartha McComas+ (about 1761 - )
SonDaniel McComas+ (1774 - 1815)
SonJosiah Scott McComas (5 July 1782 - )
ChartsDaniel MacComus and Elizabeth (?) Descendants (#1)
Daniel MacComus and Elizabeth (?) Descendants (#2)
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants
Moses McComas and Elizabeth McComas Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Elizabeth McComas was born on 1 July 1737 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,3,4,5,2 She was mentioned in the will of Daniel McComas, her father, dated on 16 June 1765.6,7 She married Moses McComas before 1766 in Baltimore County, Maryland.5,2 Moses McComas and she appeared in the census in 1790 in Harford County, Maryland, listed as having in the household 1 unknown free male 16 or older, 1 unknown free female, possibly daughter Martha, and 5 slaves. Daniel McComas and Josiah Scott McComas were living in the household with their parents.8 She died after 1794.2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  4. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  5. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
  6. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
  7. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
  8. [S61] 1790 Census

Aquila McComas1,2

(about 1738 - March 1773)
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Parents

FatherDaniel McComas (12 January 1697 - 2 September 1765)
MotherMartha Scott (27 February 1714 - 15 October 1786)
ChartsDaniel MacComus and Elizabeth (?) Descendants
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 25 Jul 2020

Biography

Aquila McComas was born about 1738.1 He was mentioned in the will of Daniel McComas, his father, to receive the negro boy called Esar, dated on 16 June 1765.3,4 Aquila McComas made a will on 6 March 1773. Martha Scott was named as heir. Daniel McComas was a witness to the will.4,5 Aquila McComas died in March 1773.4,6,5
Last Edited23 July 2020 13:24:59

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
  4. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
  5. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
  6. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789

John McComas1,2

(20 October 1741 - between 12 August 1816 and 12 June 1820)
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Parents

FatherDaniel McComas (12 January 1697 - 2 September 1765)
MotherMartha Scott (27 February 1714 - 15 October 1786)

Family: Spouse Mary (about 1751 - before 12 August 1816)

SonAquila McComas (about 1774 - )
SonJohn W McComas (about 1777 - )
SonJames S McComas (about 1778 - )
DaughterSarah McComas (21 January 1787 - )
DaughterElizabeth McComas (25 July 1790 - 1851)
DaughterMary McComas (about 1792 - )
ChartsDaniel MacComus and Elizabeth (?) Descendants
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants
ListsAncestral Veterans
Recently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

John McComas was born on 20 October 1741 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,3,4,5,2 He was mentioned in the will of Daniel McComas, his father, dated on 16 June 1765.6,7 John McComas married Mary about 1771.1,3,5,2 In November 1774, John McComas served on the grand jury in Harford County, Maryland.8 He registered for military service on 31 October 1775 as a private in Captain Greenberry Dorsey's Co. No. 8.9,8 In 1776 John McComas was a signer of the Association of Freemen for Bush River Lower.9 He and Mary appeared in the census in 1776 in Harford County, Maryland, listed as John age 33, and Mary age 25, with a servant Thomas B.. (unclear last name) (29), and negros Suscy (15) and Sam (1). Aquila McComas was living in the household with parents.10 In 1776, John McComas and Mary lived in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.3 In 1778 John McComas was a signer of the Oath of Allegiance to Maryland.9 In 1779 John McComas served as a Harford County Grand Juror.9 In August 1800, John McComas was a member of the grand jury in Harford County, Maryland.8 He died between 12 August 1816 and 12 June 1820 in Harford County, Maryland.5,2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  4. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  5. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
  6. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
  7. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
  8. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812
  9. [S700] Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records
  10. [S715] 1776 Census

Mary1

(about 1751 - before 12 August 1816)
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Family: Spouse John McComas (20 October 1741 - between 12 August 1816 and 12 June 1820)

SonAquila McComas (about 1774 - )
SonJohn W McComas (about 1777 - )
SonJames S McComas (about 1778 - )
DaughterSarah McComas (21 January 1787 - )
DaughterElizabeth McComas (25 July 1790 - 1851)
DaughterMary McComas (about 1792 - )
ChartsDaniel MacComus and Elizabeth (?) Descendants
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants

Biography

Mary was also known as Mary McComas.1 She was born about 1751.1,2 She married John McComas about 1771.1,2,3,4 John McComas and she appeared in the census in 1776 in Harford County, Maryland, listed as John age 33, and Mary age 25, with a servant Thomas B.. (unclear last name) (29), and negros Suscy (15) and Sam (1). Aquila McComas was living in the household with parents.5 In 1776, John McComas and Mary lived in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.2 She died before 12 August 1816.3
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:57

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  3. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
  4. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  5. [S715] 1776 Census

Martha McComas1,2

(7 June 1749 - 10 April 1832)
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Parents

FatherDaniel McComas (12 January 1697 - 2 September 1765)
MotherMartha Scott (27 February 1714 - 15 October 1786)

Family: Spouse Robert Amos (31 May 1741 - between 27 March 1817 and 18 April 1818)

DaughterAnn Amos+ (13 October 1766 - before 1807)
SonDaniel Amos+ (13 October 1768 - 5 March 1854)
SonRobert Amos+ (6 May 1771 - 14 October 1826)
SonJames Amos (29 April 1773 - 6 February 1823)
SonAquila Amos (13 September 1775 - about 1832)
DaughterMartha McComas Amos (26 January 1778 - 4 March 1858)
SonJoshua Amos (27 February 1780 - 12 February 1860)
DaughterHannah Amos (20 March 1782 - February 1840)
SonCorbin Amos (31 May 1784 - 21 July 1866)
SonBenjamin Scott Amos+ (21 May 1786 - 10 March 1865)
SonGabriel Amos (30 September 1788 - before 27 March 1817)
DaughterElizabeth Amos (3 February 1790 - 1869)
ChartsDaniel MacComus and Elizabeth (?) Descendants
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Martha McComas was also known as Martha Amos.1,3,4 She was born on 7 June 1749 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,5,6,2 She was born in 1749.7 She was mentioned in the will of Daniel McComas, her father, dated on 16 June 1765.8,9 She married Robert Amos on 22 December 1765 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,10,3,4,7,6,2 She died on 10 April 1832 at age 82.6,2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  4. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  5. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  6. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
  7. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  8. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
  9. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
  10. [S707] Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850

Robert Amos1,2

(31 May 1741 - between 27 March 1817 and 18 April 1818)
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Parents

FatherJames L Amos (18 February 1720/21 - 1 April 1805)

Family: Spouse Martha McComas (7 June 1749 - 10 April 1832)

DaughterAnn Amos+ (13 October 1766 - before 1807)
SonDaniel Amos+ (13 October 1768 - 5 March 1854)
SonRobert Amos+ (6 May 1771 - 14 October 1826)
SonJames Amos (29 April 1773 - 6 February 1823)
SonAquila Amos (13 September 1775 - about 1832)
DaughterMartha McComas Amos (26 January 1778 - 4 March 1858)
SonJoshua Amos (27 February 1780 - 12 February 1860)
DaughterHannah Amos (20 March 1782 - February 1840)
SonCorbin Amos (31 May 1784 - 21 July 1866)
SonBenjamin Scott Amos+ (21 May 1786 - 10 March 1865)
SonGabriel Amos (30 September 1788 - before 27 March 1817)
DaughterElizabeth Amos (3 February 1790 - 1869)
ChartsDaniel MacComus and Elizabeth (?) Descendants
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants
ListsNotable Ancestors
Recently Updated 4 Dec 2020

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Robert Amos was born on 31 May 1741 in St. George's Parish, Baltimore, Maryland.1,3 He married Martha McComas on 22 December 1765 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,4,5,6,7,3 In 1790, Robert Amos was a Delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates for Harford County.8 In 1792, Robert Amos was a Delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates for Harford County.8 He died between 27 March 1817 and 18 April 1818.7 He died on 10 March 1818 in Harford County, Maryland, at age 76.3
Last Edited27 August 2020 19:24:45

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S707] Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850
  3. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  4. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  5. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  6. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  7. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
  8. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812

Sarah McComas1,2

(about 1743 - )
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Parents

FatherDaniel McComas (12 January 1697 - 2 September 1765)
MotherMartha Scott (27 February 1714 - 15 October 1786)

Family: Spouse Captain William Bradford (1739 - 12 February 1794)

DaughterMartha Bradford (about 1764 - )
DaughterElizabeth Bradford (about 1766 - )
DaughterMary Bradford (about 1768 - )
DaughterSarah Bradford (about 1770 - )
SonGeorge Bradford (about 1772 - )
SonSamuel Bradford+ (about 1774 - )

Family: Spouse Benjamen Anderson (about 1744 - )

ChartsDaniel MacComus and Elizabeth (?) Descendants
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants
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Sarah McComas was also known as Sarah Bradford.1,3,4,5 She was also known as Sarah Anderson.1 She was born about 1743 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,6,2 She married Captain William Bradford on 16 February 1764 in St. John's Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland.1,3,7,4,5,8,6,2,9 She was mentioned in the will of Daniel McComas, her father, named as Sarah BRADFORD, dated on 16 June 1765.10,11 She married Benjamen Anderson on 31 May 1799 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:29:57

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  3. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  4. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  5. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  6. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
  7. [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939
  8. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  9. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812
  10. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
  11. [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774

Captain William Bradford1,2

(1739 - 12 February 1794)
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Parents

FatherWilliam Bradford, Sr (about 1708 - )
MotherElizabeth Lightbody (about 1708 - )

Family: Spouse Sarah McComas (about 1743 - )

DaughterMartha Bradford (about 1764 - )
DaughterElizabeth Bradford (about 1766 - )
DaughterMary Bradford (about 1768 - )
DaughterSarah Bradford (about 1770 - )
SonGeorge Bradford (about 1772 - )
SonSamuel Bradford+ (about 1774 - )
ChartsDaniel MacComus and Elizabeth (?) Descendants
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants
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Biography

Captain William Bradford was born in 1739 in Bynum's Run, Baltimore County, Maryland.1,3,4,5 He married Sarah McComas on 16 February 1764 in St. John's Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland.1,6,3,7,8,9,10,4,5 On 22 February 1775, Captain William Bradford was elected to the Harford County Committee as a representative for in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.5 On 22 March 1775, Captain William Bradford was a signer of the Bush Declaration, which was signed by 34 duly elected citizens in Harford County, Maryland. This committee decided to show their support for Boston and their disdain for King George by signing the document at the risk of their lives and fortunes. It has been characterized as the first Declaration of Independence, and was signed just 3 weeks prior to the Battles of Lexington and Concord which signaled the beginning of the American Revolution.5 On 22 March 1775, Captain William Bradford was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.5 On 1 May 1775, Captain William Bradford was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.5 On 3 May 1775, Captain William Bradford was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.5 On 17 May 1775, Captain William Bradford was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.5 On 13 July 1775, Captain William Bradford was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland.5 On 12 September 1775, Captain William Bradford was present at the meeting of the Harford County Committee in Harford County, Maryland. At this meeting, the committee was dissolved.5 He began military service on 9 December 1775 as a Captain of Company No. 13 of the Harford County, Maryland Militia.5 On 18 March 1776, Captain William Bradford was appointed by the Committee of Observation to solicit subscriptions to the Association of the Freemen of Maryland in Harford Upper Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.5 He was in Military Service on 11 July 1776 appointed as 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st company of Maryland Rifles, by the Committee of Observation.5 He was in Military Service on 16 November 1776 and served as a Lieutenant in the 1st company of Maryland Rifles under Lieutenant-Colonel Moses Rawlings at the battle of Fort Washington, New York, on the Hudson River. General Washington stated that the regiment "behaved with great gallantry."5 In 1776 Captain William Bradford was solicitor of the Association of Freemen for Harford Upper.11 He was in Military Service between 1777 and 1779 and served as a Lieutenant initially in the 11th Virginia Regiment and later becoming part of the 4th Maryland Regiment.5 On 28 March 1780, Captain William Bradford served on the grand jury in Harford County, Maryland.5 About 1780, Captain William Bradford was vestryman in St. John's Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland.5 In August 1785, Captain William Bradford served on the grand jury in Harford County, Maryland.5 He died on 12 February 1794 at age ~55.3,2,10,4,5
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Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S701] St. James' Parish
  3. [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939
  4. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
  5. [S865] Walter W. Preston, History of Harford County, Maryland, from 1608 (The Year of Smith's Expedition) to the Close of the War of 1812
  6. [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
  7. [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
  8. [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
  9. [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
  10. [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
  11. [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin

Benjamen Anderson1

(about 1744 - )
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Family: Spouse Sarah McComas (about 1743 - )

ChartsDaniel MacComus and Elizabeth (?) Descendants
Daniel Scott and Jane Johnson Descendants
John Whitaker, Catherine (?), and Mary (?) Descendants

Biography

Benjamen Anderson was born about 1744.1 He married Sarah McComas on 31 May 1799 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:57

Citations

  1. [S568] Sam McComas' Records
  2. [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
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