Mary McComas1,2
(about 1757 - )
Parents
Biography
Mary McComas was also known as Mary Carroll.3 She was born about 1757.3 She was mentioned in the will of Daniel McComas, her father, to receive the Negro girl called Gracie, dated on 16 June 1765.4,5 She married James Carroll, Jr, about 1775.3
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
Hannah McComas1,2
(about 1746 - )
Parents
Biography
Hannah McComas was born about 1746.1,3,4 She was mentioned in the will of Daniel McComas, her father, dated on 16 June 1765.5,6 She was still single and living with her mother in 1785.4
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
John McComas1
(4 July 1687 - 22 May 1739)
Parents
Family: Spouse Ann Delap (about 1687 - December 1741)
Biography
John McComas was born on 4 July 1687 in Baltimore County, Maryland.2,3 He executed a land record whereby Thomas Browne transfered the deed to Daniel MacComus, acknowledging the indenture from 7 years prior. This was done at the request of John McComas -- Daniel's son and heir of law -- on 16 March 1699 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.4 He executed a land record where Thomas Browne's wife Catherine relinquished her dower rights on 19 March 1705 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.4 On 23 May 1710, John McComas purchased land known as "Littleton" (182 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland, from Stephen Gill of Anne Arundel County, given to him by Thomas Thurston, in exchange for 98 acres known as "Brown's Chance", which was located on the south side of the Severn River.5,6 On 27 November 1712, John McComas sold land to William McComas known as "Littleton" (a 90 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland.6,5 John McComas married Ann Delap about 1712 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,7,2,3 On 4 November 1714, John McComas sold land to John Norrington. Eventually this land would pass through several hands and end up owned by his nephew, James McComas known as "Littleton" (the upper 92 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland.6,5 On 2 June 1724, Abraham Whitaker sold land known as "The Enlargement" (32 acres), which was later known as "Whitacre's Enlargement", in Baltimore County, Maryland, to John McComas.5 On 9 June 1726, John McComas and Ann Delap sold land known as "Come By Chance" (a 20 acre portion), originally purchased by Ann's first husband, William Love, in Baltimore County, Maryland, to William Bradford, Sr, in exchange for a 20 acre portion of "Enlargement."5 On 6 June 1728, John McComas and Ann Delap sold land to Richard Ruff known as "Come By Chance" (a 80 acre portion), now know as "Ruff's Enlargement", in Baltimore County, Maryland.5 On 5 September 1731, John McComas and Ann Delap sold land to Issac Webster for use as a mill known as "Come By Chance" (a 1 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland.5 He died on 22 May 1739 in Baltimore County, Maryland, at age 51.7,2,3 He had his estate probated on 24 June 1740. Ann Delap was the executor. Also mentioned were William Bradford, Sr, and Hannah Deaver.8
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S758] Land Records Anne Arundel County MD
- [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
- [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
Ann Delap1
(about 1687 - December 1741)
Biography
Ann Delap was also known as Ann McComas.2,3,1 She was also known as Ann Love.1 She was born about 1687.2 She married William Love before 1706.1 She married John McComas about 1712 in Baltimore County, Maryland.2,3,1,4 She appears to have retained 200 acres called "Come By Chance" upon her husband's death about 1712 in Baltimore County, Maryland.5 On 9 June 1726, John McComas and Ann Delap sold land known as "Come By Chance" (a 20 acre portion), originally purchased by Ann's first husband, William Love, in Baltimore County, Maryland, to William Bradford, Sr, in exchange for a 20 acre portion of "Enlargement."5 On 6 June 1728, John McComas and Ann Delap sold land to Richard Ruff known as "Come By Chance" (a 80 acre portion), now know as "Ruff's Enlargement", in Baltimore County, Maryland.5 On 5 September 1731, John McComas and Ann Delap sold land to Issac Webster for use as a mill known as "Come By Chance" (a 1 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland.5 On 7 November 1739, Ann Delap sold land to William Bradford, Sr, known as "Come By Chance" (a 1 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland.5 She was named an executor of the estate of John McComas on 24 June 1740, her husband.6 On 10 December 1741, Ann Delap sold land to William McComas and Alexander McComas known as "Come By Chance" (a 98 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland. Also mentioned was Daniel McComas, Mary McComas, and Ann McComas.5 Ann Delap died in December 1741 in Baltimore County, Maryland.7,1,4
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Citations
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
- [S720] St. George's Parish in Baltimore County
Mary McComas1
(4 February 1712/13 - before 1724)
Parents
Biography
Mary McComas was born on 4 February 1712/13.1,2,3 She died before 1724.3
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
John McComas1
(2 November 1715 - 26 November 1736)
Parents
Biography
John McComas was born on 2 November 1715.1,2,3,4 He died on 26 November 1736 at age 21.2,3
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
Alexander McComas1
(27 August 1721 - before 27 October 1769)
Parents
Biography
Alexander McComas was born on 27 August 1721.1,2,3,4 He married Deborah Hartley between 12 January 1741 and 27 July 1747 in St. George's Parish.2,5,3 On 10 December 1741, Ann Delap sold land known as "Come By Chance" (a 98 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland, to Alexander McComas. Also mentioned was Daniel McComas, Mary McComas, and Ann McComas.6 On 8 June 1743, Alexander McComas and Deborah Hartley sold land to Josias Middlemore known as "Edinborough" (100 acres which was part of "Robert's Choice") in Baltimore County, Maryland.6 On 12 November 1746, Alexander McComas and Deborah Hartley sold land to Thomas White known as "Come By Chance" (a 49 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland.6 On 15 April 1749, Alexander McComas sold land to John Hall, Isaac Webster, and John Giles. Note: On 7 June 1749, Thomas White granted a release to these three men for this land, so there might have been a confusion in deed paperwork known as "Come By Chance" (a portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland.6 He executed a land record showing he owned them in 1750.2 On 20 March 1757, John Deaver sold land to Alexander McComas, in Baltimore County, Maryland, for 15 pounds of common money. The land was located on the east side of James Run on the head of the Bush River. John Deaver had gotten the land from his father, Thomas Deaver, who purchased it from his grandfather, John Deaver.7 He died before 27 October 1769.3
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S699] Early Families of Southern Maryland portion of Colonial Families of Maryland, 1600s-1900s
- [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
- [S95] Land Records Baltimore County MD
Mary McComas1
(2 April 1724 - before 1779)
Parents
Biography
Mary McComas was also known as Mary Whips.2 She was born on 2 April 1724.1,3,2,4 On 10 December 1741, Mary McComas was mentioned when Ann Delap sold land to William McComas and Alexander McComas known as "Come By Chance" (a 98 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland.5 Mary McComas married Samuel Whips on 22 January 1742.2 She died before 1779.2
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
Ann McComas1
(6 July 1730 - )
Parents
Biography
Ann McComas was born on 6 July 1730.1,2,3,4 On 10 December 1741, Ann McComas was mentioned when Ann Delap sold land to William McComas and Alexander McComas known as "Come By Chance" (a 98 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland.5
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
John Poteet1
(about 1730 - )
Biography
John Poteet was born about 1730.1 On 6 September 1753, William McComas sold land consisting of the remaining lease on 100 acres of a 200 acre tract known as "McComas' Manor" in Baltimore County, Maryland, to John Poteet.2 On 18 October 1760, John Poteet witnessed the will of Alexander McComas.3,4 John Poteet married Ann Miles on 20 April 1762.5,6,4 On 3 October 1767, John Poteet sold land known as "McComas' Manor" in Baltimore County, Maryland, to Aquila McComas, consisting of the remaining lease on a 100 acre portion. Aquila was the brother of John's wife's (Ann's) first husband, and the first cousin of William McComas, who had signed the lease over to John.2
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
- [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
William McComas1
(16 October 1689 - before 30 January 1748)
Parents
Family: Spouse Hannah (about 1689 - )
Biography
William McComas was born on 16 October 1689.2,3,4,5 On 27 November 1712, John McComas sold land known as "Littleton" (a 90 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland, to William McComas.3,6 He married Hannah in 1715 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,5 On 18 June 1729, William McComas purchased land known as "Gresham's College" (500 acres), which was originally patented by John Gresham, from Solomon and Sarah Wooden. Note: Solomon Wooden is not recorded as the owner until 10 Oct 1733 when he received it from Richard Gresham.7,6 On 8 March 1745, William McComas purchased land known as "Gresham's College" (195 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland, from Solomon and Sarah Wooden of Anne Arundel County.6 He made a will on 21 September 1747. Daniel McComas, Solomon McComas, Moses McComas, Aaron McComas, William McComas, John McComas, Elizabeth McComas, Hannah McComas, and Eleanor McComas were named as heirs.7,8 William McComas died before 30 January 1748.7,2,4 He died before 24 March 1749 in Baltimore County, Maryland.8,5
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939
- [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
Hannah1,2
(about 1689 - )
Biography
Hannah was also known as Hannah McComas.1,3 She was born about 1689.1 She was possibly Hannah Wooden.4 She married William McComas in 1715 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,3,5
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
Elizabeth McComas1
(4 November 1718 - )
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth McComas was also known as Elizabeth Tredway.2,3 She was born on 4 November 1718 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,3,4 She married Thomas Tredway before 1744.2,3,4 On 21 September 1747, Elizabeth McComas was named as an heir in the will of William McComas, her father, named as Elizabeth TREDWAY, to receive 1 slave named Phillis. The other heirs were Daniel McComas, Solomon McComas, Moses McComas, Aaron McComas, William McComas, John McComas, Hannah McComas, and Eleanor McComas.2,5
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
Thomas Tredway1
(6 March 1710/11 - 1797)
Biography
Thomas Tredway was born on 6 March 1710/11 in Baltimore County, Maryland.2,1,3 He married Elizabeth McComas before 1744.2,1,3 He died in 1797 in Michaelsville, Harford County, Maryland, at age ~86.3
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Citations
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
Daniel McComas1
(8 February 1721 - 18 February 1795)
Parents
Family: Spouse Mary (about 1721 - )
Biography
Daniel McComas was born on 8 February 1721 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,3,4 He married Tabitha Johnson on 26 January 1743.2,5,3,6 On 21 September 1747, Daniel McComas was named as an heir in the will of William McComas, his father, to receive 50 acres of GRESHAM'S COLLEGE. The other heirs were Solomon McComas, Moses McComas, Aaron McComas, William McComas, John McComas, Elizabeth McComas, Hannah McComas, and Eleanor McComas.2,7 On 7 April 1757, Daniel McComas witnessed the will of William McComas, his brother.7 On 19 July 1760, Solomon McComas and Ann sold land to Daniel McComas in Baltimore County, Maryland. The land was inherited from Solomon's father, William MacComas. It was sold for 25 pounds of current money. The land borders portions of the same tract owned by Moses MacComas and another portion already owned by Daniel MacComas, as well as Winter's Run. Also mentioned was Moses McComas.8 Daniel McComas witnessed the marriage of Thomas James and Ann Amos on 27 August 1761 at Little Falls Meeting House.2,9,10,4 On 16 June 1765, Daniel McComas witnessed the will of Daniel McComas.11,7 On 6 March 1773, Daniel McComas witnessed the will of Aquila McComas, his cousin.7,3 In August 1774, Daniel McComas posted a Surety Bond for Edward Robinson to get a tavern license. A Surety Bond is a guarantee of payment for applicable taxes.12 In 1776 Daniel McComas refused to sign the Association of Freemen for Gunpowder Upper before Captain Samuel Caldwell.11 He married Mary before 1778.3 He was listed in the tax record of 24 February 1778 in Gunpowder Upper Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.11 He was listed in the tax record of 1778 at the portion that was Bush River Upper Hundred until 1777 in Eden Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.11 In 1783, Daniel McComas lived in Gunpowder Upper and Lower Hundred, Maryland.2 He executed a land record showing he owned them in 1783.2 He was referred to as Jr., with his uncle being referred to as Sr.3 Before 1791 Daniel McComas owned a sawmill.13,3 He died on 18 February 1795 in St. John's Parish at age 74.14,3,4
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S695] St. John's and St. George's Parish in Baltimore County, mostly St. John's
- [S694] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
- [S95] Land Records Baltimore County MD
- [S710] Quaker Records of Northern Maryland, 1716-1800
- [S712] Gunpowder Monthly Meeting of Society of Friends
- [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
- [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
- [S717] Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson, A Biographical Dictionary of the MD Legislature, 1635-1789
- [S701] St. James' Parish
Hannah McComas1
(6 April 1723 - 1764)
Parents
Biography
Hannah McComas was also known as Hannah Amos.1,2 She was born on 6 April 1723 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,3,4,5 Hannah McComas was a Quaker.5 She married William Amos, Jr, in 1739 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,6,3,5 On 21 September 1747, Hannah McComas was named as an heir in the will of William McComas, her father, named as Hannah AMOS, to receive 1 slave. The other heirs were Daniel McComas, Solomon McComas, Moses McComas, Aaron McComas, William McComas, John McComas, Elizabeth McComas, and Eleanor McComas.2,7 Hannah McComas witnessed the marriage of Thomas James and Ann Amos on 27 August 1761 at Little Falls Meeting House.2,8,9,5 Hannah McComas died in 1764 in Baltimore County, Maryland, at age ~41.2,6,3,5
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
- [S710] Quaker Records of Northern Maryland, 1716-1800
- [S712] Gunpowder Monthly Meeting of Society of Friends
William Amos, Jr1,2,3
(3 March 1718 - 26 February 1814)
Parents
Biography
William Amos, Jr, was born on 3 March 1718 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,4,3 He was born on 1 May 1718.5 He began military service in 1735 in the Baltimore County Militia.3 About 1737 William Amos, Jr, was a Quaker although he was born a Baptist.4 He ended military service in 1737.3 About 1737, William Amos, Jr, was a preaching elder among the Quakers, travelling extensively through Virginia and Maryland, but most often at the Little Falls Meeting in Baltimore County, Maryland.3 He married Hannah McComas in 1739 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,5,6,3 On 27 September 1751 William Amos, Jr, was admitted to the membership in the Gunpowder Mtg (Society of Friends.)2 He was mentioned in the will of William Amos, dated on 24 September 1757. William Amos, Jr, witnessed the marriage of Thomas James and Ann Amos on 27 August 1761 at Little Falls Meeting House.2,7,8,3 William Amos, Jr, married Martha Wiley in July 1765 in Baltimore County, Maryland.3 On 10 September 1775, William Amos, Jr, appeared on a list of Non-Associators and Non-Enrollers in Harford County as owing 3 pounds.9 In 1776 William Amos, Jr, signed the Association of Freemen for Bush River Upper before Robert Harris.6 He registered for military service about 1776 as a lieut. in the 6th Co. of the 92nd Regt. under Col. William Smith, but is said to have left the army for religious reasons.2 He was listed in the tax record of 24 February 1778 in Gunpowder Upper Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.6 He died on 26 February 1814 in Harford County, Maryland, at age 95.2,5,6,3
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S709] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of MD, Pedigees of Members 1905-1939
- [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
- [S710] Quaker Records of Northern Maryland, 1716-1800
- [S712] Gunpowder Monthly Meeting of Society of Friends
- [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
Eleanor McComas1
(2 April 1725 - )
Parents
Biography
Eleanor McComas was also known as Eleanor Miles.1 She was also known as Ellinor McComas.2 She was born on 2 April 1725.1,3,2,4 She married Peter Miles about 1745 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,4 On 21 September 1747, Eleanor McComas was named as an heir in the will of William McComas, her father, named as Eleanor MILES, to receive 1 slave. The other heirs were Daniel McComas, Solomon McComas, Moses McComas, Aaron McComas, William McComas, John McComas, Elizabeth McComas, and Hannah McComas.3,5
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
Peter Miles1,2
(28 February 1721 - )
Biography
Peter Miles was born on 28 February 1721 in Baltimore County, Maryland.3,4 Peter Miles was a Quaker.3 He married Eleanor McComas about 1745 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,4 He witnessed the marriage of Thomas James and Ann Amos on 27 August 1761 at Little Falls Meeting House.2,5,6,4
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S710] Quaker Records of Northern Maryland, 1716-1800
- [S712] Gunpowder Monthly Meeting of Society of Friends
William McComas1
(24 November 1727 - before 7 April 1757)
Parents
Biography
William McComas was born on 24 November 1727 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,3,4 On 21 September 1747, William McComas was named as an heir in the will of William McComas, his father, to receive half of the dwelling plantation along with part of LITTLETON. The other heirs were Daniel McComas, Solomon McComas, Moses McComas, Aaron McComas, John McComas, Elizabeth McComas, Hannah McComas, and Eleanor McComas.2,5 On 6 September 1753, William McComas sold land consisting of the remaining lease on 100 acres of a 200 acre tract to John Poteet known as "McComas' Manor" in Baltimore County, Maryland.6 William McComas died before 7 April 1757.1,2,4 He made a will on 7 April 1757 for an estate appraised at 20.1.1 pounds. Thomas Bond, Jr, John George Bradford, Aaron McComas, Solomon McComas, Moses McComas, and Daniel McComas were witnesses to the will.5
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
- [S730] Robert Barnes, Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts 1659-1750
Solomon McComas1
(21 September 1729 - 1781)
Parents
Family: Spouse Ann (about 1736 - )
Biography
Solomon McComas was born on 21 September 1729 in Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,3,4 On 21 September 1747, Solomon McComas was named as an heir in the will of William McComas, his father, to receive 50 acres of GRESHAM'S COLLEGE. The other heirs were Daniel McComas, Moses McComas, Aaron McComas, William McComas, John McComas, Elizabeth McComas, Hannah McComas, and Eleanor McComas.2,5 Solomon McComas married Ann about 1756.2,3 On 7 April 1757, Solomon McComas witnessed the will of William McComas, his brother.5 On 13 May 1760, Solomon McComas purchased land known as "Ann's Dowry" (a 100 acre portion) in Baltimore County, Maryland, from John Watkins Junior, and his wife Hester, of Anne Arundel County, for 50 pounds current money of Maryland. The land was located on Bnam's run near the head of the Bush River, adjoining land purchased on the same day by his brother John. John Watkins inherited the land as heir of Elizabeth Carpenter, widow of Capt John Carpenter of Annapolis.6 On 19 July 1760, Solomon McComas and Ann sold land to Daniel McComas known as "Gresham's College" (50 acres) in Baltimore County, Maryland. The land was inherited from Solomon's father, William MacComas. It was sold for 25 pounds of current money. The land borders portions of the same tract owned by Moses MacComas and another portion already owned by Daniel MacComas, as well as Winter's Run. Also mentioned was Moses McComas.6 Solomon McComas witnessed the marriage of Thomas James and Ann Amos on 27 August 1761 at Little Falls Meeting House.2,7,8,4 Solomon McComas began military service on 30 September 1775 in Captain William Bradford's Company of the Harford County, Maryland Militia.9,10 In 1776 Solomon McComas was a signer of the Association of Freemen for Bush River Lower.10 In 1776, Solomon McComas and Ann lived in Bush River Lower Hundred, Harford County, Maryland.2,4 In 1776 Solomon McComas was a signer of the Association of Freemen for Bush River Lower before James McComas.11 In 1778 Solomon McComas was a signer of the Oath of Allegiance to Maryland.10 He died in 1781 in Harford County, Maryland, at age ~52.3,4
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Citations
- [S568] Sam McComas' Records
- [S691] Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 portion of Maryland Marriages and Genealogies, 1634-1820
- [S728] Mary Mortimeyer and Frances Revesz, Part II of the McComas Family
- [S862] Anitra R. Streett, Streett Cousins: McComas, Amos, Wheeler, Scott, Wheeler, and Webb Families
- [S693] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774
- [S95] Land Records Baltimore County MD
- [S710] Quaker Records of Northern Maryland, 1716-1800
- [S712] Gunpowder Monthly Meeting of Society of Friends
- [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
- [S700] Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records
- [S97] Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin