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Charles County Land Record Book A#2, 1752-1756; Page 48 (45). The mark of Joseph Edelen, a crop and a hole in the right ear, a crop and a slit and under bit on the left, was recorded on Nov 3, 1752.

Event

Charles County Land Record Book G#3, 1756-1761; Page 324, I, Richard Edelen of CC, Gentleman, for the natural love I have for my grandson, Joseph Edelen, and for 5 shillings to me paid by sd Joseph, I give him all that part of that tract of land in CC called New York, lying on the north side of Cuckholds Cr formerly called Back cr, it being a part of a tract of land formerly taken up by John Mansell of CC, the whole taken for 500 acres and conveyed by John Mansell to James Turner of CC, who died possessed thereof without heirs whereby the same became escheat, this being the western part of the afd tract and which was conveyed to me by Benjamin Douglass by deed dated Aug 28, 1732, containing and laid out for about 100 acres. Also, one other tract of land in CC called. Maidens Point, bounded by St. Raphaels Cr, 200 acres formerly granted to John Mansfeild, containing and laid out for about 30 acres. Signed Apr 30, 1759 - Rich Edelen. Wit - Jno Winter, Jas Nivison. Ann Edelen, wife of Richard Edelen, relinquished her right of dower to the lands within mentioned. Recorded May 9, 1759.

CHARLES COUNTY HISTORIC SITES SURVEY
Phase III Final Survey Report Page 14
B. Colonial Charles County: 1634-1790
CH-130 Maiden Point Farm

Three sites pre-dating 1790 were documented during Phase III of the Charles County Historic Sites Survey. All had been previously identified by J. Richard Rivoire. Most impressive is Maiden Point Farm (CH-130) which rests on 122 acres forming a scenic peninsula overlooking Cuckold’s Creek. As its centerpiece, the farm contains one of Charles County's most important examples of 18th century architecture. Believed to have been constructed around 1750, this 1 ½ story Flemish bond brick dwelling with a four-room, center-passage plan is characterized by its relative architectural sophistication. The dwelling at Maiden Point is believed to have been first constructed
before 1759, probably by Joseph Edelen, son of Richard and Margaret Neale Edelen.

Maiden Point Farm circa 1750; 1850; 1930
CH-130

Resting on a scenic peninsula overlooking Cuckold’s Creek, Maiden Point Farm consists of 122 acres. As its centerpiece, the farm contains one of Charles County's most important examples of 18th century architecture. Believed to have been constructed around 1750, this 1 ½ story Flemish bond brick dwelling with a four-room, center-passage plan is characterized by it's relative
architectural sophistication. The farm also includes a well preserved mid-19th century tobacco barn, (CH-725), early 20th century gambrel roof dairy and one-story farm manager's house.
Maiden Point, closely associated with an adjacent tract known as "New York", was first patented in 1687 by James Turner and at the time included only fifty acres on St. Raphael's, later Cuckold's Creek. The dwelling at Maiden Point is believed to have been first constructed before 1759, probably by Joseph Edelen, son of Richard and Margaret Neale Edelen. In 1759, Joseph received from his grandfather Richard "New York", lying on the north side of Cuckold's Creek and soon after acquired Maiden Point. Debt Books reveal that Joseph Edelen paid quit rents on 185 acres of "New York" and 38 acres known as "Maiden Point" beginning in 1753. His will of 1772, probated in
1775 devised the dwelling plantation to his wife Catherine during her lifetime. The property descended to their son Joseph who died shortly after. Estate inventories and guardian accounts describe the property in 1778 as follows:
"One dwelling house of brick 45 feet long and 30 feet wide, with a kitchen 18 feet long and 14 feet wide, a milk house 10 feet square, meat house 12 feet square, hen house 16 feet long and 10 feet wide all in very good condition. Also a chair house 16 feet long and 10 feet wide, cornhouse 20 feet long and 12 feet wide, a meat house 8 foot square in need of repair, a tobacco house 30 feet long and 20 feet wide, a servant quarter 20 feet square in need of repair."

Event

Charles County Land Record Book O#3, 1765-1770; Page 567. May 18, 1768 from George Scrogin of CC, planter, to Joseph Edelen (Edelin) of CC, for 6200 lbs of crop tobacco and for divers other good causes, all that tract of land that was originally laid out for Thomas Walker and called Dockes Delight, lying in William and Mary Parish in CC, and bounded by the land called Douties Land, containing about 150 acres. Signed - George (GS his mark) Scrogin. Wit - John Winter*, Edwd Smoot*- Charity, the wife of sd George Scrogin, relinquished her right of dower. Recorded May 25, 1769.

Death

EDELEN, JOSEPH, Charles Co. 26 June 1772
13 Oct. 1775
To wife Catharine, extx., use of plantation part of tract "New York' and adjoining tract "Maidens Point" during life then to son Joseph.
To son Joseph, 2 small tracts,, "Tomkin's Purchase which I bought of Jno. and Edward Smoot, also tract Good Luck," if he die without Issue to son Henry.
To son Henry, tract "New Design", in St. Mary's County.
To son Samuel, tract lying at the Cool Springs called "Wood's Inclosure" and tract "Ducketts mm: Dockers Delight" which I bought of George Scroggin.
To dau. Sarah, tract "Pinner" in Prince George's County.
To daus: Margarett and Elizabeth, Negro woman Hannah, after the death of my wife,
Wit: Jezreel Penn; Joseph Shaw; Thos. Evans. Joseph Edelen, heir-at-law was present at probate of will. 40.483

Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 17.
Inventory of Joseph Edelin, late of CC, deceased.
Jun 3, 1777. Includes mention of Negro: men James about 45 years old, Mace (44), Liner (18); women Sarah (age 38), Lucy (age 52), Hannah (age 28), Sarah (age 17), Sarah (55), Moll (20), Jane (32), Sarah (24), Jenny (23); boys Lin (age 9), Jacob (age 7), Bill (7), Luke (6), Thomas (4), Lyn (16), Jack (14), Ned (10), Jessy (1); girls Henny (age 4), Rachel (age 15), Judy (age 13), Esther (age 11), Minta (age 6), Jane (age 12), Clare (2), Becky (3). Total: 1580 £ 1 shilling and 6 pence. Appraised by J. Lancaster, J Harris.
Creditors: Thomas Smoot yst, Henry Barnes for Christie & Stone,
Kin: Bennet Neale, Edward Edelin.
CC. On Jun 3, 1777 came Benjamin Jameson and William Queen, administrators de bonis non of Joseph Edelin, late of CC, deceased, and made oath that the foregoing is a just inventory.
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Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 104.
Joseph Edelin's Account. Jan 24, 1778.
The account of Benjamin Jameson and William Queen, Administrators de bonis non of Joseph Edelin, late of CC deceased.
Debts include: the inventory of sd deceased's estate, exhibited into Prerogative office on Jun 3, 1777, amounting to 1580 £ 1 shilling 6 pence; money received of Hezekiah Claget, Elias Chapelare, Thomas Rigg, George Steel, Jesreal Pen, Joseph Simms, Roger Brook, George Maddox, Stephen Compton; money in the hands of Walter Pye on bond with interest to this time; a crop of tobacco; tobacco received of Stephen Compton, Richard Wise, Susanah Donly, George Steel, Jno Wilder, Jno Brooke, Thomas Ching, Jno Spanlin, Jno Diggs, Thomas Grigg, Jno Pranlin. The whole amount: 2636 £ 0 shillings 9 pence.
Disbursements went to: Cunninghame Findlay and Company; Thomas Smoot per bond dated Mar 26, 1773 for 247..10..0 as per probate paid and 37..2..6 paid to sd Smoot as per the bond arbitrated by Walter Hanson & Thos McPherson; Christie Stone & Co; Jno Glasford and Co Store at Wicocomoco; Benjamin Lewis; Thomas McPherson; Doctor James Roach; Jno Glasford and Co store at Portobacco; Briscoe Edelin and Co; Samuel Jones; Mary Evans; Doctor Thomas James; Jno Smoot; Thos Harris; Jno Lancaster; Benjamin Philpot; Doctor Joseph Adderton; William Williams; Gerrard Dutton; Robert King; Jno Swan; Thomas Evans; Edward Edlin Jr; Igna Jenkins; William Hanson, sheriff, for levies for 1775 and 1776; Commissary General for transmitting balance of Sarah Pye's estate, to whom the deceased was executor; Clerk's fees due from the deceased to Philip Fendall; money due from Katherine Edlin, the deceased's widow, to James Philips, for looking over the hands concerned with the crop made in 1775; Com Generals fees paid William Fitzhugh, Esq; George Steel; money due from afd Katherine Edlin to Geo Lovelace and to Thos Evans; Deputy Com's fees for letters to Katherine Edelin on this estate; Jno Wilder for 4 coffins, to wit, for this deceased & 2 of his daughters and for Katherine Edelin; Samuel Collins; James Smith; to the accountant, Benjamin Jameson for boarding and schooling 4 of the deceased's children before administration granted & making clothes for the Negroes, and for taking care of the deceased's estate 9 months & some days before administration granted. Balance: 2094 £ 0 shillings 10 pence.
A further time prayed to pass additional account. Securities; Thomas Semmes and Thomas Jameson of . Proved on Jan 24, 1778 by Benjamin Jameson William Queen,
the accountants afd.

Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 252
Joseph Edelin's additional and final account. Nov 24, 1778.
The additional account of Benjamin Jameson and William Queen, administrators the bonis non of Joseph Edelin, late of CC, deceased, viz -
Debts include; the balance of a former account exhibited into Orphan Court on January 24, 1778; money received of James Maddox, of George Dyson; the rest of a crop made the year the deceased died; tobacco received of Jordan and Maddox, inspectors at Lewellins Warehouse; tobacco received of Jno Diggs, of Cuthbert Able; money received of Cuthbert Abel. The whole amount: 2418 £ 6 shillings 3 pence.
Disbursements went to: Benjamin Cawood, collector, for assessment on the deceased's personal property for the year 1777 & 1778; the estate of Jesse Pitman as appears by the record of Jesreel Penn; Jno Vincent; Edward Smoot; Frederick Green, printer, for the Gazette; Henry Chun; James Smith; Catherine Edelin, widow of the deceased - she died immediately after her husband; Dr. Gust Brown; Raphel Brooke; the Sheriff for levies in the year 1777; Richard Wise; Walter Hanson, Register, for stating, passing, and recording this account. Balance to be disposed according to the deceased's will: 2338 £ 5 shillings 4 pence.
Final Account: 2418 £ 6 shillings 3 pence.
See another acct fo 362 & 3
Securities: Thomas Semmes and Thomas Jameson.
Proved on Nov 24, 1778 by Benjamin Jameson and William Queen.
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Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 352.
Joseph Edelin's 2nd Additional and Final Account. Jun 4, 1779,
The second additional and final account of Benjamin Jameson and William Queen, administrators the bonis non of Joseph Edelin, late of CC deceased.
Debts: the balance of a former and additional account, exhibited into Orphan Court on Nov 24, 1778; tobacco received of John Cutts. The whole amount: 2355 £ 16 shillings 4 pence.
Disbursements went to: John Frankling by mistake. Balance: 2319 £ 19 shillings 6 pence.
Second Account returned Final; 2355 £ 15 shillings 41 pence. Securities: Thomas Semmes and Thomas Jameson.
Proved on Jun 4, 1779 by the accountants above mentioned.