Individual Details

John Medley

(25 Mar 1615 - 1663)

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Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 18:02:41 +1000
From: "Steve Medley"
To:
Subject: [MDSTMARY] John Medley died 19th August 1660 St Marys County: Who was he really?
Tradition has it that the John Medley who came to St. Mary's county in 1635 and died 19 Aug 1660 was born in Elland, Yorkshire 25 Feb 1615 and was the son of Richard Medley and Susana Rhodes, who were my 10th great grandparents, therefore making John my 9th great uncle. I had accepted these details as facts, and added them to my family tree.
However just recently I had a DNA test done and discovered that I can find no Medleys who claim to be descendants of John have DNA that match mine. I immediately thought that this anomaly may have been caused by an infidelity in my family line until a member of the Methley family had his DNA test and it matched mine proving that the Medleys and the Methleys really are the same family, as records would indicate, splitting in the late 1400s, and therefore casting serious doubt on the story that John could possibly belong to the Medley family of Elland. Interestingly, I have a full match with the descendants of a James Medley born in Virginia in the late 1700s and his family seem to think he wasn't descended from John Medley from St Mary's county.
I would like to hear from any Medley family members who have had their DNA done and see if we can work out this conundrum.
Regards;
Steve

Medley, John, -- --- ----; -- --- ----; (among wills probated 1661)
To eld. son John, "Medley" "House of Medley," and 600 A.
" sons George and Thomas, portion of sd. plantation.
" son William, 550 A. "Bretton's Bay," and mill at hd. of Brittain's Bay.
In event of death of any son, survivor or survivors to inherit deceased's portion.
Trustees Col. Wm. Evans and Richard Willans are requested to recover certain moneys, portion of testator's "last wife," in Thomas Garrett's hands in Lancastershire, Eng., and which money is bequeathed to son. Thomas, afsd. in lieu of other estate.
Test: Robt. Shell, Edward Elliott. 1. 147.

Chronicles of St Mary's, Monthly Bulletin of the St Mary's County Historical Society, June 1964, Vol 12, No. 6, John Medley of Maryland, by R. Wathen Medley, an article that takes up the entire issue on the Descendants of John Medley.
Transported by Capt. Thomas Cornwaleys as a freeman bef 1635. On Jan 25, 1637/38 the first session of the Assembly was called. Capt. Cornwaleys exhibited his proxy for "John Medley, of St Maries Hundred, Planter."
John Medley, the immigrant, had married Elizabeth Thompson the daughter of William Thompson and Ann. Ann married 2nd William Evans. Col. Evans and Ann raised Anne's grandchildren. Anne died in 1667, and Col. Evans continued to care for the Medley Children. When John Medley, Jr. reached maturity in 1668, he petitioned the court for possession of his estate which was in the hand of Col. Williams. This was granted.

Children of JOHN MEDLEY and ELIZABETH THOMPSON are:
i. JOHN MEDLEY II, b. Abt. 1642, St Mary's County, MD; d. 1676, St Mary's County, MD.
ii. GEORGE MEDLEY, b. Abt. 1644, St Mary's County, MD; d. Bef. May 22, 1678, St Mary's County, MD.
iii. THOMAS MEDLEY, b. Abt. 1647, St Mary's County, MD; d. 1683, St Mary's County, MD.
iv. WILLIAM MEDLEY I, b. Abt. 1650, St Mary's County, MD; d. 1695, St Mary's County, MD.
v. Anne Medley b. abt 1655

*** Elizabeth Thompson established as John Medley's wife

1646 Jun 29. On 6/29/1646 500 acres called "Robert's Neck was patented to WILLIAM THOMPSON. In the Land Office records it states that WILLIAM THOMPSON's 500 acres near Namasconsen was included in the resurvey of JOHN MEDLEY (Rent Rolls of 1707). According to the resurvey, this land was called "Robert's Neck." In the Land Office Petition (#39) dated 211/1735 it states that JOHN MEDLEY's grandfather (JOHN MEDLEY, the immigrant) received "Robert's Neck' in the name of his wile. This would place JOHN MEDLEY, the immigrant's wife as ELIZABETH THOMPSON the daughter of WILLIAM THOMPSON and his wife ANNE . "Robert's Neck" land stayed in the MEDLEY family until 97 acres was sold by PHILIP MEDLEY to WILLIAM SOMERVILL on 311/1797 (28#6:52). ['Colonial Settlers St. Clement's Bay, 1634 - 1780 St. Mary's County, Maryland', by Mary Louise Donnelly.]

*** John named as friend and overseer in William Thompson's will

1649 Jan 3. On 1/3/1649 WILLIAM THOMPSON in his will appointed "his true and trusty friends" JOHN MEDLEY and BARNABY JACKSON as overseers (1:21 and ARCHIVES OF MARYLAND IV:535). By 1/11/1649 WILLIAM THOMPSON's wife was granted letters of administration (ARCHIVES OF MARYLAND 4:535). In his will WILLIAM THOMPSON named his wife ANNE as his sole and lawful executrix. ['Colonial Settlers St. Clement's Bay, 1634 - 1780 St. Mary's County, Maryland', by Mary Louise Donnelly.]

*** Children named in George's will in 1678.

1678 May 22. Medley, George, (nunc.), St. Mary's Co., -- -- --; 22nd May, 1678. To brother William and sister Anne, Thomas Kirtley, Joseph Hardin, John Brown, and Roman Catholic Church, personalty. Brother John, ex. and hr. Test: Richd. Gary, Jos. Harding. 5. 27. [Cotton, Jane Baldwin., Maryland Calendar of Wills: Volume 1, Baltimore, MD: 1904.]

*** John Medley & Nicholas Mills witnessed James Gant will

1717 Aug 4. Gant, James, Brittain's Bay, St. Mary's Co., 10th May, 1717; 4th Aug., 1717. To son John and hrs., 100 A. on s. e. side of Brittain's Bay, near Wm. Davis's house, and personalty at 21 yrs. of age. To son Mathew and hrs., 100 A., "Drydocking" in the forest of Brittain's Bay, at head of St. Lawrence R., and personalty at 21 yrs. of age. To daus. Anne, Eliz. and Mary, personalty at 20 yrs. of age or marriage. To wife Mary, dwelling plantation, being part of "Revell, " during life; at her decease to pass to son Matthew and hrs., wife residuary legatee. Test: Nicholas MILLS, John Medley, Thos. Walker, Henry Spinke. 14. 444. [Cotton, Jane Baldwin., Maryland Calendar of Wills: Volume 4, Baltimore, MD: 1904.]

Events

Birth	25 Mar 1615	Elland, West Riding, York, England
Event	Bef 1635	Maryland
Occupation	Abt 1637	freeholder/planter/part owner mill
Marriage	Abt 1642	New Towne, St Mary's, Md - Elizabeth Thompson
Death	1663	Bretton's Bay, St Mary's County, Md
Religion		Catholic
Research Notes		Descendant Register, John Medley

Families

Spouse	Elizabeth Thompson (1621 - 1676)
Child	John Medley (1647 - 1676)
Child	George Medley (1649 - 1676)
Child	William Medley (1651 - 1695)
Child	Thomas Medley (1653 - 1683)
Child	Anne Medley (1655 - 1696)

Father	Richard Medley (1577 - )
Mother	Susanna Rhodes ( - )
Sibling	Samuel Medley (1602 - )
Sibling	William Medley (1605 - )
Sibling	Susanna Medley (1608 - )
Sibling	Maria Medley (1610 - )
Sibling	Michael Medley (1620 - )

Notes

Research Notes

Descendant Register, Generation No. 1
1. John MEDLEY (Richard MEDLEY1) was born 25 Mar 1615 in Elland, York, England, and died AUG 1676 in MD. He married Elizabeth THOMPSON 1642 in Newtown Hundred, St Mary's County, MD, daughter of Gent William THOMPSON and Anne. She was born 1615.
Children of John MEDLEY and Elizabeth THOMPSON are:
+ 2 i. William MEDLEY was born 1650 in St Mary's County, MD, and died 1695 in St Mary's County, MD.
3 ii. John MEDLEY was born abt 1642 in Newtown, MD, and died 19 AUG 1676 in MD. He married Ann WARREN. She was born in St Mary's County, MD, and died 1677 in St Mary's County, MD.
4 iii. George MEDLEY was born abt 1644 in St Mary's County, MD, and died 1676.
5 iv. Thomas MEDLEY was born abt 1647 in St Mary's County, MD, and died 1683 in St Mary's County, MD.
6 v. Anne MEDLEY was born abt 1655 in MD. She married Nicholas MILLS. He was born 1659.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 2
2. William MEDLEY (John MEDLEY2, Richard MEDLEY1) was born 1650 in St Mary's County, MD, and died 1695 in St Mary's County, MD. He married Ann REYNOLDS 1674 in St Mary's County, MD, daughter of George REYNOLDS and Dorothy. She was born bef 1650 in St Mary's County, MD, and died abt 1701 in St Mary's County, MD.
Child of William MEDLEY and Ann REYNOLDS is:
+ 7 i. Rebecca MEDLEY was born abt 1682 in St Mary's County, MD, and died abt 1743 in St Mary's County, MD.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 3
7. Rebecca MEDLEY (William MEDLEY3, John MEDLEY2, Richard MEDLEY1) was born abt 1682 in St Mary's County, MD, and died abt 1743 in St Mary's County, MD. She married George THOMPSON abt 1709 in St Mary's County, MD, son of Robert THOMPSON and Mary FRENCH. He was born 1690 in St Mary's County, MD, and died JAN 1748/1749 in St Mary's County, MD.
Children of Rebecca MEDLEY and George THOMPSON are:
+ 8 i. Robert THOMPSON was born abt 1720 in St Mary's County, MD, and died 14 SEP 1804 in Annapolis, St Mary's County, MD.
9 ii. George THOMPSON was born abt 1709 in St Mary's County, MD, and died aft 1750 in St Mary's County, MD.
10 iii. John Medley THOMPSON was born abt 1713 in St Mary's County, MD, and died bef 06 JUN 1750. He married Daughter ROACH. She was born 1708. He married Eleanor CISSELL bef 03 Mar 1733/1734. She was born 1720 in MD, and died bef 1750.
11 iv. Elizabeth THOMPSON was born abt 1723 in St Mary's County, MD. She married James HAYDEN 20 MAY 1757 in St Mary's County, MD. He was born 1712 in St Mary's County, MD, and died aft 1761 in St Mary's County, MD.
12 v. Sebastian THOMPSON was born abt 1727 in St Mary's County, MD. He married Elizabeth. She was born abt 1718.
13 vi. Mary THOMPSON was born 16 OCT 1731 in St Mary's County, MD, and died aft 1750 in St Mary's County, MD.
14 vii. Capt William THOMPSON was born 16 OCT 1731 in St Mary's County, MD, and died abt 1840. He married Mary HALL abt 1752. She was born abt 1736. He married Elizabeth MATTINGLY 1760. She was born 1745 in MD, and died bef 27 JAN 1800 in St Mary's County, MD.
15 viii. James THOMPSON was born 1712 in St Mary's County, MD, and died bef FEB 1759 in St Mary's County, MD.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 4
8. Robert THOMPSON (Rebecca MEDLEY4, William MEDLEY3, John MEDLEY2, Richard MEDLEY1) was born abt 1720 in St Mary's County, MD, and died 14 SEP 1804 in Annapolis, St Mary's County, MD. He married Elizabeth abt 1746 in St Mary's County, MD. She was born 1710, and died 1769.
Child of Robert THOMPSON is:
16 i. Elizabeth THOMPSON was born 09 APR 1752 in St Mary's County, MD, and died 1824 in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Children of Robert THOMPSON and Elizabeth are:
17 i. Susanna THOMPSON was born 07 JUL 1747 in St Mary's County, MD, and died aft NOV 1815 in Washington County, Kentucky. She married Thompson Phillip LEE abt 1774. He was born abt 1735 in St Mary's County, MD, and died 09 DEC 1816 in Washington County, Kentucky.
18 ii. Athanatius THOMPSON was born 06 SEP 1749 in St Andrew's Parish, St Mary's County, MD, and died abt 1808.
19 iii. Mary THOMPSON was born 10 FEB 1755 in St Mary's County, MD, and died abt DEC 1790. She married Arnold GREENWELL. He was born 06 MAY 1749, and died 22 JUN 1801 in Nelson County, Kentucky.
20 iv. Eleanor THOMPSON was born 07 AUG 1757 in St Mary's County, MD. She married NOTTINGHAM. She married HALL.
21 v. Charles James THOMPSON was born 14 JUL 1760 in St Mary's County, MD.
22 vi. Bennett THOMPSON was born 03 JUN 1763 in St Mary's County, MD, and died aft 1840 in St Mary's County, MD. He married Sarah Amanda KNOTT.
23 vii. James THOMPSON was born 13 DEC 1767.
24 viii. Ignatius THOMPSON was born 1767, and died bef 05 NOV 1805 in St Mary's County, MD.