Individual Details

Property

Ralph Robey leased 104 1/2 acres of Zachaiah Manor during his life and that of Sarah Robey.

Event

26 May l737 deed of gift of a female slaves from Mary Cawood to her sonin law Ralph Roby and Penelope his wife, they to make over to herdaughter Ann Thomas, wife of John Thomas, lst child of slave, MaryVillet wife of Charles Villet 2nd slave

Juror

Ralph Robey was a Juryman on the Circuit Court.

Event

Ralph Robey sued Thomas Cawood for carrying off three of his Negro women.

Death

Ralph Robey died intestate in Charles County during 1775. The Court issued letters of administration to his widow, Penelope Robey. The inventory was appraised by Thomas Darnall and Thomas Hareim at 33 Pounds 6 Shillings 7 Pence, on 12 March 1775. Stephen Robey and Kezia Robey are shown by Penelope, widow, as children of Ralph.
The greatest creditors were Barnes and Ridgate, and Alexander Hamilton. The widow certified to the inventory at Court on 23 May 1775. An account was rendered the court on 21 July 1775, and another on 14 April 1776.
On the latter date it was shown that William Robey, of William, and Benjamin Shaw were the sureties.

Ralph Roby 123,3 CH £33.6.7 Mar 12 1775 May 24 1775 Appraisers: Thomas Darnall, Thomas Harein.Creditors: Barnes Ridgate, Alexander Hamilton for Joseph Brown.Next of kin: Stephen Roby, Kezia Roby.Administrator: Penelope Roby.