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     Joseph Blackiston was born circa 1646.²
Joseph Blackiston died circa 14 October 1646 at co. Durham, England.²
      ; !DEATH: Mr. George Blackiston his son Joseph, buried in the church 14 Oct 1646.³

     Samuel Blackiston was buried at co. Durham, England. He was born circa 1647 at co. Durham, England.
Samuel Blackiston died circa 8 October 1647 at co. Durham, England.
      ; !DEATH: Samuel, son of Mr. George buried Oct 8 1647. All Saints.²

Samuel Blackiston was listed as a resident in Maj. William Todd and Lucy B. Ware's household in the census report on 1 October 1850 at Lee Township, Platte Co., Missouri, USA;
p. 349-A, lines 25-33, dwelling 53, family 53
     25 TODD, Wm. 36 [1814] M Farmer $5,250 KY
     26 " , Lucy D. 37 [1813] F KY
     27 " , Riley 20 [1830] M Farmer MO
     28 " , Ann 18 [1832] F MO Attended School
     29 " , Marcus 16 [1834] M MO Attended School
     30 " , William 13 [1837] M MO Attended School
     31 " , Albert 10 [1840] M MO
     32 " , Eliza 3 [1847] F MO
     33 RECTOR, William 21 [1829] M Farmer TN.³

     John Blackiston was born circa 19 September 1639 at Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England.⁶ He was christened on 19 September 1639 at St. Nicholas, Newcastle, Northumberland, England. He married Sarah Prideaux, daughter of Richard Prideaux, on 28 May 1668 at St. Andrews Church, Newcastle, Northumberland, England.

John Blackiston was buried in 1679 at Saint Pauls Kent Churchyard, Chestertown, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     19 Sep 1639, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Death     1679 (aged 39–40), Kent County, Maryland, USA
Burial     Saint Paul's Kent Churchyard, Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     He was likely the eldest son of George Blackiston and Barbara Lawson grandson of Rev. Marmaduke Blackiston. He married Sarah Prideaux, dau of Rev. Richard Prideaux and Miss Phaire.
     MARRIAGE: John Blakiston Marriage Date: 28 May 1668 at Saint Andrew, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England Spouse: Sarah Pridicks FHL Film Number: 847927, 95010, 95011, 95012, 95013
     He arrived in Maryland with his family before March 1669 when he bought land in St. Clement's Manor.
     DEATH: On Apr 3 1683, Ebenezer Blakiston of Cecil Co showed that Jno Blakiston of Kent Co died intestate in 1679 that Sarah his widow did not administer on his estate and is since also deceased giving by word and leaving when she died what belonged to ye orphan of ye said deceased to other persons and therefore the said Ebenezer prayed that he may administer on ye said Sarah her estate that he may secure ye estate to ye said orphan to whom in right it belongeth which was granted. The court appointed him guardian of their only child John, still a minor. Test.Proc. Vol 3 p 272, Vol 13 p 23. Will book Vol 12 p 23.
Family Members
Parents
     George Blakiston 1611–1669
Siblings
     CPT Ebenezer Blackiston 1650–1709
Created by: President Chris Christou
Added: Jan 23, 2024
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 263329697.⁶
John Blackiston died in 1679 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.^7,6
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Slye, Robert, St. Clement's Manor,St. Mary's County, 18th Jan., 1670; 13th Mch., 1670.
To wife Susannah, the house and part of land at "Bushwood."
To young. son Robert, "Lapworth;" "Norwood Lapworth Lodge," and "Clear Doute."
To daus. Eliza: and Frances, 500 A. "Rich Neck." In event of death of either of 2 daus., survivor to inherit portion of deceased.
Eld. son Gerard, ex. and residuary legatee. In event of death of said Gerard before 18 yrs. of age or without hrs., surviving child. of testator to inherit his share equally. If child. all die under age or without issue, land to be distributed as follows:
To brothers-in-law Thomas Gerard and John Gerard and sister-in-law Mary Gerard, "Bushwood" at decease of wife afsd.
To eld. son of sister Eliza: Russell, of London, "Rich Neck.”
To Nephews Timothy Cooper and Thomas Cooper, of Springfield, New Eng., "Lapworth," ""Norwood Lapworth Lodge," and "Clear Doute."
Overseers: Thos. Notley, Benj.: Folly, and brothers Justinian Gerard and Nehemiah Blackstone.
Test: John Blackiston, Ebenezer Blackiston, John Bullock, Mary Gerard. 1. 422.
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Harnis, Isaac, Cecil Co., 9th Jan., 1677; 1st Mch., 1678-9. To sister Eliza: and hrs., plantation. To brother Jacob and hrs., 230 A., “Harnisis Range” at hd. of South R; he dying without hrs., to pass to sd. sister Eliza:. To sister Judye -- and mother Susanna Harnis, personalty. Exs.: Eliza: and Jacob afsd. Test: Jno. Blackiston, Jno. Hussey. 10. 49.²

; He came from England with his father and other family members. settled in St.
Mary's Co then about 1675-1678 moved to Kent Co, MD.

!MARRIAGE: May 28 1668 to Sarah Prideaux at St. Andrew's Church, Newcastle,
Northumberland, England. Colonial Genealogist III:2.

He was a witness with brother Ebenezer to will of Robert Slye on 13 Mar
1670. He was on the Jury held by Sir Thomas Gerard on Sep 8 1670 and Oct 28
1672 in St. Mary's. He moved between Apr 1675 and Sep 1678 to "Boxley" on Swan
Creek, Baltimore County (later Kent Co). He was the owner of pew 25 in St.
Paul's Anglican Church.

!DEATH: On Apr 3 1683, Ebenezer Blakiston of Cecil Co showed that Jno
Blakiston of Kent Co died intestate in 1679 that Sarah his widow did
not administer on his estate and is since also deceased giving by word
and leaving when she died what belonged to ye orphan of ye said
deceased to other persons and therefore the said Ebenezer prayed that
he may administer on ye said Sarah her estate that he may secure ye
estate to ye said orphan to whom in right it belongeth which was
granted.
The court appointed him guardian of their only child John, still a minor. Test.
Proc. Vol 3 p 272, Vol 13 p 23. Will book Vol 12 p 23.

He proved transportation of himself, Sarah, George, Barbara, Robert, Hannah,
and Justice Blakiston and others and received 800 acres Dec 27 1670.
John Blakiston of St. Mary's Co received 150 acres for transplanting 3 people.
April 9 1675.

!DEED: John Blakiston purchased from Richard Foster Sr. of St. Mary's Co 100
acres in St. Clement's Manor on Mar 18 1668/9 (Prov. Court Vol. FF p 784).

!DEED: John Blakiston of Kent Co and Sarah his wife bought of his brother
Ebenezer of Cecil Co Gentleman and Elizabeth his wif a tract of 300 acres
called Boxley near Swan Creek. (Kent Co Vol. A p 441.)⁸

John Blackiston and Sarah Prideaux emigrated in 1668 from Maryland, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers: Settlers of Colonial St. Mary's County, Maryland [Elise Greenup Jourdan];
Blackstone, John; immigrated by 1670 with Sarah, George, Barbary, Robert, Hannah and Justice (SK 16.70.)^9,2

     Sarah Blackiston was born circa 1645.
      .²

     Esther Blackiston was born circa 1643.
      .²

     Hannah Blackiston was born circa 1640.
     Hannah Blackiston lived at Maryland, USA.²

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     Justice Blackiston was born circa 1652 at England.
     Justice Blackiston lived at Maryland, USA.²

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     Capt. Ebenezer Blackiston was born circa 1650 at Northumberland, England.⁵ He married Elizabeth James, daughter of (?) James and Anna (?), circa 1670 at Maryland, USA,
; his 1st wife.⁶ Capt. Ebenezer Blackiston married Rose Tucker after 1677
; his 2nd wife.^6,7
Capt. Ebenezer Blackiston died circa 23 October 1709 at St. Paul's Parish, Kent Co., Maryland, USA.
Capt. Ebenezer Blackiston was buried on 25 October 1709 at St. Paul's Parish, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     1650, County Durham, England
Death     23 Oct 1709 (aged 58–59), Kent County, Maryland, USA
Burial     Saint Paul's Kent Churchyard, Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     He was the son of George Blackiston of Durham England and his wife Barbara Lawson. Grandson of Rev. Marmaduke Blackiston and descendant of King Edward III of England.
     He was age 47 in 1697 in Cecil Co. He administered on the estate of his brother John and raised his son John. He probably arrived in America with his father per A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature 1635-1789 Vol. 1 p 134-5 by Edward Papenfuse et al. regarding his son Ebenezer p. 134. He was sheriff of Cecil Co and Justice of Cecil Co 1691, 1697-1698, militia captain in 1689.
BIRTH: Estimated from his age given in 1697 as 47.
Land Owner Ebenezer Blankenstein
     DEED: According to the book "A Glossary of Place Names in Baltimore County" by John W. McGrain (former County Historian) Ebenezer Road was derived from Ebenezer Blackston's (or Blankenstein) tract of 200 acres in 1672 called "Ebenezer Park". The 1790 Bird River Chapel was renamed Ebenezer Chapel in 1806. Blankenstein received a Patent for the land in 1684, Liber SD No.A, folio 516.
     MARRIAGE: He is known to have married twice. His first wife Elizabeth James is named in her mother's will of 1677 and the second wife Rose Tucker is named in a divorce request in 1681 from Wm Fitzhugh, her brother in law (who reported his abuse of her) Later she left him and married Edward Batthurst and fled ot Virginia. The actual marriage records have not been found.
     DEATH: He was buried Oct 25 1709 per St. Paul's Parish register so likely died a day or two prior.
     ESTATE: intestate, inventory of Mr. Ebenezer Blakiston late of Kent Co deceased appraised by Wm Ringgold and Edward Scott Dec 8 1709 (Annapolis, Inv. and Accts. Vol 31 p 193) Additional inventory by William Blakistone "contains an item of 2588 lbs tobacco made on my father's plantation". Dec 14 1710 (Inventory Vol 1 p 71-2). Additional account of Wm Blackiston administrator of Capt. Ebenezer Blakiston late of Kent Co deceased, contained an item of a silver cup appraised to the estate but belonging to Ebenezer Blackiston son of the deceased (Annapolis Inv. and Accts. Vol 32B p 242)
     NOTES: Capt. Ebenezer Blakiston of Cecil County gives his age as 47 years in 1697 (Maryland Archives Vol 23 p 177). He was commissioned a Capt. of a foot company in Worton and South Sassafras Hundred, Cecil Co (Maryland Archives Vol 13 p 244. Also was a justice of the county in 1697-8 and 1702 (Md Archives vol 23 p 129, 401, vol 25 p 125
     EMIGRATION: Ebenezer Blakiston of Baltimore County proved his right to 50 acres of land for transporting himself into the Province (Land Office, Vol 16 p 341). He transplanted himself several years before his parents and brothers bef Jan. 1673. Colonial Genealogist III:2.
     DEED: Henry Eldersley, planter of Baltimore Co and Pennell his wife to Ebenezer Blackiston of the same co on Jan 1 1672/3 sold 100 acres on the Sassafras River. DB G p. 110
     DEED: Ebenezer bought from Lawrence Symonds and William Davis 300 acres called Boxley Aug 25 1674. Vol A p 318. This land was sold to his brother John in 1678. Ebenezer obtained by virtue of several assignments Oct 17 1681, a certificate for a tract of 500 acres called St. Taunton's (Land Office Vol 21 p 347).
     DEED: Abraham Ambrose age about 50 made a deposition regarding the bounds of a tract called Arcadia, he stated that the branch that comes on the east side of St. Pauls Church and runs to the Old Plantation of Capt. Ebenezer Blackstone where his father lived has ever been called the north branch of Langfords Bay. JS#10:39.
Family Members
Parents
     George Blakiston 1611–1669
Spouse
     Rose Tucker Blakiston 1668 – unknown
Siblings
     John Blackiston 1639–1679
Children
     William Blackiston Sr 1679–1737
Created by: President Chris Christou
Added: Jun 12, 2019
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 200035679.^5,8
     EDV-7. He was Commissioned a Capt. of a foot company in Worton and South Sassafras Hundred, [Cecil] Co.. He was also a justice of the county in 1697, 1698 and 1702.⁵

; He was age 47 in 1697 in Cecil Co. He administered on the estate of his
brother John and raised his son John.

Transplanted himself several years before his parents and brothers. Colonial
Genealogist III:2.

!DEED: Ebenezer bought from Lawrence Symonds and William Davis 300 acres called
Boxley Aug 25 1674. Vol A p 318. This land was sold to his brother John in
1678. Ebenezer obtained by virtue of several assignments Oct 17 1681, a
certificate for a tract of 500 acres called St. Taunton's (Land Office Vol 21
p 347).

!DEED: Abraham Ambrose age about 50 made a deposition regarding the bounds of a
tract called Arcadia, he stated that the branch that comes on the east side of
St. Pauls Church and runs to the Old Plantation of Capt. Ebenezer Blackstone
where his father lived has ever been called the north branch of Langfords Bay.
JS#10:39.

!NOTES: Capt. Ebenezer Blakiston of Cecil County gives his age as 47 years in
1697 (Maryland Archives Vol 23 p 177). He was commissioned a Capt. of a foot
company in Worton and South Sassafras Hundred, Cecil Co (Maryland Archives Vol
13 p 244. Also was a justice of the county in 1697-8 and 1702 (Md Archives
vol 23 p 129, 401, vol 25 p 125

!EMIGRATION: Ebenezer Blakiston of Baltimore County proved his right to 50
acres of land for transporting himself into the Province (Land Office, Vol 16 p
341).

!BURIED: Oct 25 1709 St. Paul's Parish register.

!ESTATE: intestate, inventory of Mr. Ebenezer Blakiston late of Kent Co
deceased appraised by Wm Ringgold and Edward Scott Dec 8 1709 (Annapolis, Inv.
and Accts. Vol 31 p 193) Additional inventory by William Blakistone "contains
an item of 2588 lbs tobacco made on my father's plantation". Dec 14
1710 (Inventory Vol 1 p 71-2). Additional account of Wm Blackiston
administrator of Capt. Ebenezer Blakiston late of Kent Co deceased, contained
an item of a silver cup appraised to the estate but belonging to Ebenezer
Blackiston son of the deceased (Annapolis Inv. and Accts. Vol 32B p 242.)⁹

     Sarah Prideaux was born circa 1640 at England. She married John Blackiston, son of George Blackiston and Barbara Lawson, on 28 May 1668 at St. Andrews Church, Newcastle, Northumberland, England.

Sarah Prideaux died in 1683 at Kent, Talbot Co., Maryland, USA.^1,2

Her estate was probated in 1686
;
Per Early Colonial Settlers: Sarah Blackistone 9.199 A £16.16.3 [1686]
Administrator: Ebenezer Blackiston.²
      ; Colonial Families of America copied from the Colonial Genealogist III: 2 1970.
my copy from the Augustan Society reprints.³

Sarah Prideaux and John Blackiston emigrated in 1668 from Maryland, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers: Settlers of Colonial St. Mary's County, Maryland [Elise Greenup Jourdan];
Blackstone, John; immigrated by 1670 with Sarah, George, Barbary, Robert, Hannah and Justice (SK 16.70.)^1,4

     John Blackiston was born in 1669 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.^3,1 He married Hannah Blackiston, daughter of Capt. Ebenezer Blackiston and Elizabeth James, before 1696
;
Their first known child, Prideaux, was born in 1696.³
John Blackiston died in December 1733 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.³

His estate was probated on 2 January 1734 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.¹

      ; When his father died, he was raised by his uncle. He ended up marrying his
first cousin.
He was 57 years old in 1726 and had lived "in these parts" (in Kent Co) 50 years
(Deed IS 10 44). He and Ebenezer owned pew No. 25 in St. Paul's Church.
He received Boxley from his father and in the Rent roll of 1707 was recorded as
possessing it and he left it to his children in his will.

!WILL: dated Dec 2 1733 proved Jan 2 1733/4
whole estate real and personal to his wife Hannah during her widowhood. to his
sons Vincent and Ebenezer my now dwelling plantation 100a equally. to son
Prideaux the plantation whereon said son now dwells. to his sons Thomas,
William and Michael 150 acres part of Boxley; to his son John, with the
remainder to the testator's son Benjamin 50acres called Tolley's Chance; to his
daughters Mary Covington and Sarah Blakiston, two seats in St. Paul's Church,
with 2000 lbs tobacco to Sarah at her mother's decease. Hannah abides by the
will.⁴

John Blackiston left a will on 1 December 1733;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Blakiston (Blackiston), John, planter, Kent Co., 2nd Dec., 1733; 2nd Jan., 1733.
Test: William Deane, William Taylor, Hannah Taylor. 20. 870.¹

     Hannah Blackiston was born circa 1673.² She married John Blackiston, son of John Blackiston and Sarah Prideaux, before 1696
;
Their first known child, Prideaux, was born in 1696.²
Hannah Blackiston died on 7 August 1740 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.²
      ; She may be the same as Anna as listed in her grandmother's will.

!DEATH: land record Kent Co IS #23 p 45.³
In John Blackiston's will dated 1 December 1733, Hannah Blackiston was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Blakiston (Blackiston), John, planter, Kent Co., 2nd Dec., 1733; 2nd Jan., 1733.
Test: William Deane, William Taylor, Hannah Taylor. 20. 870.⁴

     John Blackiston was born circa 1698 at Maryland, USA.
John Blackiston died circa August 1720 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.
      ; He died unmarried. His brother administered on the estate on Aug 6 1720.¹

     Prideaux Blackiston was born in 1696 at Maryland, USA.²
      ; He gives his age as 39 years in 1735. Administered on estate of his brother
John Blakiston Jr. (Accts Vol 3 p 62).

At March, 1728, Court, Priddox Blackston, St. Paul's Parish, planter, was found guilty of committing fornication on July 10 1728 with Mary Slayfoot and begetting a bastard child; he was fined 30 s. [Kent County Criminal Records JS#22:53]^3,4
In John Blackiston's will dated 1 December 1733, Prideaux Blackiston was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Blakiston (Blackiston), John, planter, Kent Co., 2nd Dec., 1733; 2nd Jan., 1733.
Test: William Deane, William Taylor, Hannah Taylor. 20. 870.¹

     Thomas Blackiston was born circa 4 May 1701.² He was baptized on 4 May 1701 at St. Paul's Parish, Kent Co., Maryland, USA.³ He married Margaret Hynson before 26 August 1728.³

Thomas Blackiston died circa September 1753 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.
      ; !DEED: Thomas Blakiston and Margaret his wife sell to Michael Blakiston 50
acres part of Boxley (Book IS no 23, p 240).

!MARRIAGE: proved by deed (IS no 10 p 277) Margaret, dau of Col. Nathaniel
Hynson and Mary (whom later married Joseph Young) Aug 26 1728. 100 acres part
of Partnership.

!WILL: dated Apr 17 1753 and proved Sep 7 1753 (Vol 28 p 526)
names seven children: Elijah, Thomas, John, Hannah, Mary, Rebecca, Lettice.⁴
In John Blackiston's will dated 1 December 1733, Thomas Blackiston was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Blakiston (Blackiston), John, planter, Kent Co., 2nd Dec., 1733; 2nd Jan., 1733.
Test: William Deane, William Taylor, Hannah Taylor. 20. 870.¹

     Vincent Blackiston was born circa 6 February 1703/4. He was christened on 6 February 1703/4 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.
Vincent Blackiston died circa March 1769 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.
      ; !WILL: dated Nov 11 1768 and proved March 20 1769 (Annapolis, Vol 37 p 561).
whole estate to wife Susanna, during his widowhood. negro boy Tom to my wife's
granddau. Rebecca Miller; negro boy Chester to James Blackiston, son of
Ebenezer, bequest to my son in law Alexander Beck; remainder of land, 50 acres,
to Alexander Beck and his children, if he has no children to above James son of
Ebenezer.

His children mentioned in Maryland Genealogies p. 61.²
In John Blackiston's will dated 1 December 1733, Vincent Blackiston was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Blakiston (Blackiston), John, planter, Kent Co., 2nd Dec., 1733; 2nd Jan., 1733.
Test: William Deane, William Taylor, Hannah Taylor. 20. 870.¹

     Hannah Blackiston was born circa 24 February 1703/4. She was christened on 24 February 1703/4 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.
      .²

     William Blackiston was born circa 1710.²
William Blackiston died in 1759 at Kent Co., Delaware, USA.²
      ; He received 50 acres Boxley from his father and bought 50 acres from his
brother Ebenezer. He sold these 100 acres to his brother Michael in 1742.
His children mentioned in Maryland Genealogies p. 62 His lineage is given in
the American Families by Burke p. 2565.

!DEED: William Blackiston and Ann his wife convey to Michael of the same county
100 acres of Boxley, near Swan Creek, in Kent Co (Book IS no 24 p 71).

!DEED: William Blackiston of Kent Co on Delaware, bought a tract of 200 acres
on Longford's Bay call New Key from John Hanmer Dec 12 1745 (Vol IS no 25 p
352),

!DEED: William Blackiston of Kent Co, upon Delaware and Ann his wife sold to
John Ringgold of Knet Co 200 acres called New Key purchased of John Hanmer Dec
12 1745 (DB IS no 26 p 71).

!DEED: John Scott, late of Kent Co, DE but now of Orange Co, VA sold to William
Blakiston of Kent Co, DE part of a tract called Chester on Duck Creek.

!ESTATE: 1758 committed to John Pleasanton since his widow Mary having
renounced her right to administer. (Dover Lib. K, p 180).³
In John Blackiston's will dated 1 December 1733, William Blackiston was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Blakiston (Blackiston), John, planter, Kent Co., 2nd Dec., 1733; 2nd Jan., 1733.
Test: William Deane, William Taylor, Hannah Taylor. 20. 870.¹

     Michael Blackiston was born circa 2 December 1711. He was christened on 2 December 1711 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.
Michael Blackiston died circa March 1758 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.
      ; !MARRIAGE: date of Dec 8 17--, date partly obliterated.

!WILL: date Oct 24 1757 and probated Mar 2 1758. names wife Ann sons William, Michael, an John, and dau. Sarah, and provides that the residue of his personal estate be divided among all my children at majority.

His children mentioned in Maryland Genealogies p. 63

!DEED: IS 23 p 45 Thomas, William, and Michael Blackiston 150 acres called Boxley divided equally according to their deceased's father will. Sep 17 1740.²
In John Blackiston's will dated 1 December 1733, Michael Blackiston was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Blakiston (Blackiston), John, planter, Kent Co., 2nd Dec., 1733; 2nd Jan., 1733.
Test: William Deane, William Taylor, Hannah Taylor. 20. 870.¹

     Benjamin Blackiston was born circa 1713.² He married Sarah (?) before 27 February 1732 at St. Paul's Parish, Kent Co., Maryland, USA.³

Benjamin Blackiston died circa December 1760 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.²
      ; !WILL: date May 3 1758 and proved Dec 23 1760. bequeaths large landed estate
lying in Kent and Queen Anne Co. and mentions wife Sarah and sons John,
William, and George (minor), his daughters Sarah Comegys, Ann Spearman and
Priscilla Blackiston and grandchildren Benjamin, Richard, and Ebenezer sons of
his son John. wife and son William executors.

His descendants are mentioned in Maryland Genealogies pp 63f and in Colonial
Families III:2. He inherited land of his father and received 2,255 acres in
Queen Annes Co on Jun 14 1733 from Lord Baltimore and called the whole "Deer
Park". Here the Blackiston Cross Road's village and Blackiston's Chapel were
built (now Delaware).⁴
In John Blackiston's will dated 1 December 1733, Benjamin Blackiston was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Blakiston (Blackiston), John, planter, Kent Co., 2nd Dec., 1733; 2nd Jan., 1733.
Test: William Deane, William Taylor, Hannah Taylor. 20. 870.¹

     Mary Blackiston was born circa 1708.
      .²
In John Blackiston's will dated 1 December 1733, Mary Blackiston was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Blakiston (Blackiston), John, planter, Kent Co., 2nd Dec., 1733; 2nd Jan., 1733.
Test: William Deane, William Taylor, Hannah Taylor. 20. 870.¹

     Sarah Blackiston was born circa 1715.
      .²
In John Blackiston's will dated 1 December 1733, Sarah Blackiston was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Blakiston (Blackiston), John, planter, Kent Co., 2nd Dec., 1733; 2nd Jan., 1733.
Test: William Deane, William Taylor, Hannah Taylor. 20. 870.¹

     Capt. William Blackiston Rasin was buried at Kent Co., Maryland, USA. He was born in 1760 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.^2,3 He married Martha Wroth, daughter of Kinvin Wroth Jr. and Frances Beck, between 16 October 1786 and 1 June 1788 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands. From Find A Grave Website, info attributed to Christos Christou, Jr. 26 Aug 2013: [quote]MARRIAGE: after Oct 16 1786 (date of her father's will when she is called Martha Apsley) and before Jun 1788 (administrative bond of Martha Rasin for her deceased husband's estate). [end quote]^4,5
Capt. William Blackiston Rasin died in August 1810 at Worton, Kent Co., Maryland, USA.^2,6,3
Capt. William Blackiston Rasin was buried in August 1810 at Worton Union ME Church Cemetery, Worton, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     1760, Kent County, Maryland, USA
Death     Aug 1810 (aged 49–50), Worton, Kent County, Maryland, USA
Burial     Worton Union ME Church Cemetery, Worton, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     He was the only son of John Rasin and Rosamond Blackiston daughter of William Blackiston who served in the Maryland Legislature from Kent County.
     An article in the Maryland Genealogical Society bulletin Vol 36 No. 2 Spring 1995 by Christos Christou, Jr. provides a history of Capt. William Blackiston Rasin and proofs of this line and corrects mistakes in older histories, with full details of primary records most of which were found by Carolyn E. Cooper. Ms. Cooper provided the original information from her privately printed book called Genealogy and History of William Blackiston Rasin for an application to the Children of the American Revolution for John Barnhouser in 1995. She had researched for 20 years on the Rasins and found the primary and family records that prove the descendents of William Blackiston Rasin and she provided the information that was used in the MGS Bulletin article to prove the difference between the Capt. William Blackiston Rasin and the William Rasin of Georgetown which have often been confused (including an incorrect DAR application).
     DEATH: A list of the Tracts and lots of land in Kent county charged for the payment of taxes, includes in Second District: persons charged Rasin, William Capt's heirs, names of tracts and number of lots "Part of Hermitage and Towns Relief, amount due $1.36. Republican Star Oct 15 1811. (also published in the Baltimore Whig). [Town Relief was land that belonged to the Wroth family since their earliest days in Kent County.] The land of Hermitage and Town Relief is located on Porter Grove Road near the intersection of Route 297.
     SOLDIER: Amer. Rev. Raisin, William (Md). Sergeant 5th Maryland, 12th February, 1779; 2d Lieutenant, 26th January, 1780; transferred to 1st Maryland, 1st January, 1781, and served to April, 1783. Heitman, Francis B. Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution. Rev. ed. Washington, D.C.: The Rare Book Shop Pub. Co., 1914.
     SOLDIER: Worton Gleanings by Carolyn E. Cooper 1983 says served in Revolution in teens. A deed of 1838 shows William B Rasin heirs selling four lots 200 acres in Alleghany Co which their father received in 1788 for his service in the Rev. Philip, Cyrus, Rachel Dyer and Anna Denning.
     SOLDIER: Percey Skirven Notes from MHS states William B. Rasin 17 years old, enlisted as a private without the knowledge of his father (stepfather), a wealthy farmer of Kent Co. He was promoted to Lt. at Camden. Later was elected Capt. for Chester Hundred Light Infantry. His oldest brother was the father of Philip F. Rasin. William B. Rasin's only surviving son (at the time this was written) was Cyrus Rasin. He fought at Camden, Eutaw and Cowpens.
     SOLDIER: He was an Ensign at Battle of Camden SC Aug 10 1780. He was a Capt. of the Light Infantry. William B. Rasin was appointed guardian of William Apsley (son of his wife Martha by her first husband). William Blackiston Rasin was appointed apprenticeship of Ann Bayley.
     NOTES: Will of Philip Rasin mentions his brother William Rasin (dated 1771), Will of Mary Rasin mentions her brother William B Rasin and his daughter Ann (dated 1798).
     SOLDIER: List of MD Officers and soldiers entitled to lots westward of Ft. Cumberland. In April 1787, in lots of 50 acres each: Lt. William Raison lots 2405, 2406, 2407, 2408. Also Federal Bounty Land Grant Lt. William Raisin 200 acres date of issue Oct 4 1800 warrant number 1,844.
     SOLDIER: The Maryland Line in the Rev. War by Rieman Steuart 1969 p 121. William Raisin Enlisted Jan. 10 1777 corpl, sergeant 5th regt. Feb 12 1779, 2nd lieut. 5th regt. Jan 26 1780, transferred to 1st regt. Jan 1 1781, retired Apr 12 1783.
     PENSION: William B. Rasin of Kent Co, late a lieutenant in the revolutionary war, or his order, a sum of money equal to half pay as a lieutenant, annually in quarterly payments, during his life, as a further reward to those meritorious services which he rendered his country in establishing her liberty and independence. Nov 1804 Session of Laws of MD Resolutions Vol 7.
     SOLDIER: Index 49 at Annapolis Archives Box 3 folder 21 Lt. Wm Rasin Oct 11 1781 pay receipt. Box 3 folder 18 Lt. Wm Rasin paid 1st Regt. troops Oct 24 178.
     ORPHAN BOND: William Blackiston Rasin to Ann Bayley. Ann Bayley is an orphan age 12 on Feb. 12 last. The court is giving her to William Blackiston Rasin after the manner of apprentice to dwell until she is 16. He is to teach her to read well in the Bible, to knit, spin and sew. Date July 2, 1793 DB BC 3 p. 200.
     DEED: Petition of Elie Ridgely for patent June 13 1832 recorded in Liber GGB No 2 p 308, agreeable to an act of the General Assembly of MD passed at November session 1788, that a certain William Raisin, a Lieutenant of the Maryland line, was entitled to the following lots viz No. 2405, 2406, 2407, 2408 lying continuous to each other, to the westward of fort Cumberland, in Allegany County and containing fifty acres each, makin in all two hundred acres of land, that two of said lots No 2405 and 2406 were on the 28th day of August 1826, exposed to public sale to the highest bidder by William McMahon, collector of the county charges, as the property of said William Raisin for payment of the county charges, when your petitioner became the purchaser and fully paid the purchase money for the same, that William McMahon, collector aforesaid, has since by his deed bearing date the 3rd day of January 1827, conveyed said land to your petitioner. Jun 1 1832 ordered that a patent issue.
     DEED: DB W p 184-7 Alleghany Co MD May 10 1838 heirs of William Rasin sell 200 acres of land that William Rasin received from commission agreeable to the act of assembly passed at November session 1788 designated as lot numbers 2405, 2406, 2407, 2408 land was west of Fort Cumberland and this land descended to his 4 children upon his decease: Philip Rasin, Cyrus Rasin, Rachel Rasin now Rachel Duyer and Ann Rasin now Ann Denning. Philip Rasin and Sarah his wife, Cyrus Rasin and Wilamina Rasin his wife, Philip Duyer and Rachel his wife, and Daniel Denning and Ann his wife signed.
     DEED: William B. Rasin selling the following slaves to James Wroth for 250 pounds, negro Richard, negro George and negro woman called Beck. JW 1 p. 211 Date Mar 1800. Chattel Records.
     DEED: Chattel Records William Blackiston Rasin sells to Philip Brooks for 4pds, 14 sh and 8p one negro George about the age of 18 years. Feb. 21, 1788. witnesses James Strong. (This same George was given to Martha Apsley in the will of her father Kinvin Wroth, the administration calls him Capt. Rasin. Thus another proof that Capt. Rasin and William Blackiston Rasin were the same
person.)
     CAR: The Children of the American Revolution have approved members descended from William B. Rasin through son Philip R. Rasin namely John Barnhouser Sr. (#142106 approved on May 1995), John A. Barnhouser, Jr. (#144465 approved on Jan. 6, 1998), Guy Edward Almony, Jr. (#145958 approved on Nov. 15, 1999), Samantha Rose Barnhouser (#147969 approved Dec. 17, 2001), and Sarah Nicole Barnhouser (CAR #148965 approved Nov 2002).
     SAR: The Sons of the American Revolution have approved members descended from William B. Rasin through son Philip R. Rasin namely John Barnhouser Sr. (#148242 approved May 1997) and Guy E. Almony Jr. (#160713 approved July 2003).
     No marker is currently on his grave (2019) but his grave is likely near his family at this cemetery.
Gravesite Details     No Marker found (2019)
Family Members
Parents
     John Rasin 1713–1761
     Rosamond Blackiston Rasin 1730–1771
Spouse
     Martha Wroth Rasin 1760–1832 (m. 1786)
Children
     CPL Philip Reed Rasin 1790–1841
     Cyrus B Rasin 1794–1865
     Rachel Rasin Duyer 1795–1857
     Nancy Ann Rasin Willis Denning 1797–1881
Created by: President Chris Christou
Added: Aug 26, 2013
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 116115165.³
     EDV-4.

; [quote] RASIN, Wm. B. of Kent Co., Lt. - 1804 [end quote] refers to resolution by MD state legislature to provide pension for Revolutionary War service.⁷

Capt. William Blackiston Rasin began military service SAR applications 14842, 160713
CAR Children of the Am rev Application 142106, 144465, 145958, 147969, 148965.

; From Find A Grave Website, info attributed to Christos Christou, Jr. 26 Aug 2013: [quote]
Birth: 1760, Kent County, Maryland, USA
Death: Aug., 1810, Worton, Kent County, Maryland, USA

An article in the Maryland Genealogical Society bulletin Vol 36 No. 2 Spring 1995 by Christos Christou, Jr. provides a history of Capt. William Blackiston Rasin and proofs of this line and corrects mistakes in older histories, with full details of primary records most of which were found by Carolyn E. Cooper. Ms. Cooper provided the original information from her privately printed book called Genealogy and History of William Blackiston Rasin for an application to the Children of the American Revolution for John Barnhouser in 1995. She had researched for 20 years on the Rasins and found the primary and family records that prove the descendents of William Blackiston Rasin and she provided the information that was used in the MGS Bulletin article to prove the difference between the Capt. William Blackiston Rasin and the William Rasin of Georgetown which have often been confused (including an incorrect DAR application).


DEATH: A list of the Tracts and lots of land in Kent county charged for the payment of taxes, includes in Second District: persons charged Rasin, William Capt's heirs, names of tracts and number of lots "Part of Hermitage and Towns Relief, amount due $1.36. Republican Star Oct 15 1811. (also published in the Baltimore Whig). [Town Relief was land that belonged to the Wroth family since their earliest days in Kent County.] The land of Hermitage and Town Relief is located on Porter Grove Road near the intersection of Route 297.

SOLDIER: Amer. Rev. Raisin, William (Md). Sergeant 5th Maryland, 12th February, 1779; 2d Lieutenant, 26th January, 1780; transferred to 1st Maryland, 1st January, 1781, and served to April, 1783. Heitman, Francis B. Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution. Rev. ed. Washington, D.C.: The Rare Book Shop Pub. Co., 1914.

SOLDIER: Worton Gleanings by Carolyn E. Cooper 1983 says served in Revolution in teens. A deed of 1838 shows William B Rasin heirs selling four lots 200 acres in Alleghany Co which their father received in 1788 for his service in the Rev. Philip, Cyrus, Rachel Dyer and Anna Denning.

SOLDIER: Percey Skirven Notes from MHS states William B. Rasin 17 years old, enlisted as a private without the knowledge of his father (stepfather), a wealthy farmer of Kent Co. He was promoted to Lt. at Camden. Later was elected Capt. for Chester Hundred Light Infantry. His oldest brother was the father of Philip F. Rasin. William B. Rasin's only surviving son (at the time this was written) was Cyrus Rasin. He fought at Camden, Eutaw and Cowpens.

SOLDIER: He was an Ensign at Battle of Camden SC Aug 10 1780. He was a Capt. of the Light Infantry. William B. Rasin was appointed guardian of William Apsley (son of his wife Martha by her first husband). William Blackiston Rasin
was appointed apprenticeship of Ann Bayley.

NOTES: Will of Philip Rasin mentions his brother William Rasin (dated 1771), Will of Mary Rasin mentions her brother William B Rasin and his daughter Ann (dated 1798).

SOLDIER: List of MD Officers and soldiers entitled to lots westward of Ft. Cumberland. In April 1787, in lots of 50 acres each: Lt. William Raison lots 2405, 2406, 2407, 2408. Also Federal Bounty Land Grant Lt. William Raisin 200 acres date of issue Oct 4 1800 warrant number 1,844.

SOLDIER: The Maryland Line in the Rev. War by Rieman Steuart 1969 p 121
William Raisin Enlisted Jan. 10 1777 corpl, sergeant 5th regt. Feb 12 1779, 2nd lieut. 5th regt. Jan 26 1780, transferred to 1st regt. Jan 1 1781, retired Apr 12 1783.

PENSION: William B. Rasin of Kent Co, late a lieutenant in the revolutionary war, or his order, a sum of money equal to half pay as a lieutenant, annually in quarterly payments, during his life, as a further reward to those meritorious services which he rendered his country in establishing her liberty and independence. Nov 1804 Session of Laws of MD Resolutions Vol 7.

SOLDIER: Index 49 at Annapolis Archives Box 3 folder 21 Lt. Wm Rasin Oct 11 1781 pay receipt. Box 3 folder 18 Lt. Wm Rasin paid 1st Regt. troops Oct 24 178.
Index 50 at AA 1794 Capt. of Kent Co Militia.
Index 51 Capt. Wm Rasin Jun 18 1794 Capt of Kent Co Militia. Militia Appointments no 1 p 52, no 2 p 29.
Aug 5 -7 1783 Lt. Wm Raisin Intendent's Ledger A no 9 p 30,44 no 15 p 24, A no 10 p 8, 62.

ORPHAN BOND: William Blackiston Rasin to Ann Bayley. Ann Bayley is an orphan age 12 on Feb. 12 last. The court is giving her to William Blackiston Rasin after the manner of apprentice to dwell until she is 16. He is to teach her to read well in the Bible, to knit, spin and sew. Date July 2, 1793 DB BC 3 p. 200.

DEED: Petition of Elie Ridgely for patent June 13 1832 recorded in Liber GGB No 2 p 308, agreeable to an act of the General Assembly of MD passed at November session 1788, that a certain William Raisin, a Lieutenant of the Maryland line, was entitled to the following lots viz No. 2405, 2406, 2407, 2408 lying continuous to each other, to the westward of fort Cumberland, in Allegany County and containing fifty acres each, makin in all two hundred acres of land, that two of said lots No 2405 and 2406 were on the 28th day of August 1826, exposed to public sale to the highest bidder by William McMahon, collector of the county charges, as the property of said William Raisin for payment of the county charges, when your petitioner became the purchaser and fully paid the purchase money for the same, that William McMahon, collector aforesaid, has since by his deed bearing date the 3rd day of January 1827, conveyed said land to your petitioner. Jun 1 1832 ordered that a patent issue.

DEED: DB W p 184-7 Alleghany Co MD May 10 1838 heirs of William Rasin sell 200 acres of land that William Rasin received from commission agreeable to the act of assembly passed at November session 1788 designated as lot numbers 2405, 2406, 2407, 2408 land was west of Fort Cumberland and this land descended to his 4 children upon his decease: Philip Rasin, Cyrus Rasin, Rachel Rasin now Rachel Duyer and Ann Rasin now Ann Denning. Philip Rasin and Sarah his wife, Cyrus Rasin and Wilamina Rasin his wife, Philip Duyer and Rachel his wife, and Daniel Denning and Ann his wife signed.

DEED: William B. Rasin selling the following slaves to James Wroth for 250 pounds, negro Richard, negro George and negro woman called Beck. JW 1 p. 211 Date Mar 1800. Chattel Records.

DEED: Chattel Records William Blackiston Rasin sells to Philip Brooks for 4pds, 14 sh and 8p one negro George about the age of 18 years. Feb. 21, 1788. witnesses James Strong. (This same George was given to Martha Apsley in the will of her father Kinvin Wroth, the administration calls him Capt. Rasin. Thus another proof that Capt. Rasin and William Blackiston Rasin were the same
person.)

CAR: The Children of the American Revolution have approved members descended from William B. Rasin through son Philip R. Rasin namely John Barnhouser Sr. (#142106 approved on May 1995), John A. Barnhouser, Jr. (#144465 approved on Jan. 6, 1998), Guy Edward Almony, Jr. (#145958 approved on Nov. 15, 1999), Samantha Rose Barnhouser (#147969 approved Dec. 17, 2001), and Sarah Nicole Barnhouser (CAR #148965 approved Nov 2002).

SAR: The Sons of the American Revolution have approved members descended from William B. Rasin through son Philip R. Rasin namely John Barnhouser Sr. (#148242 approved May 1997) and Guy E. Almony Jr. (#160713 approved July 2003).

Family links:
Spouse:
Martha Rasin (1760 - 1832)*

Children:
Philip Reed Rasin (1790 - 1841)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Worton Union ME Church Cemetery
Worton
Kent County
Maryland, USA

Created by: Christos Christou, Jr.
Record added: Aug 26, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 116115165.⁶

; Carolyn E. Cooper provided the original information from her privately
printed book called Genealogy and History of William Blackiston Rasin for the
application to the Children of the American Revolution. She has researched for
20 years on the Rasins and found the primary records and family records
that prove the descendents of William Blackiston Rasin and provided the
information that was used in the MGS Bulletin article to prove the difference
between the Capt. William Blackiston Rasin and the William Rasin of Georgetown
which have often been confused (see incorrect DAR application).

An application through the Children of the American Revolution was accepted May
1995 for John Barnhouser as his 5th great grandson. He is the only descendent
accepted in the CAR on Capt. Rasin's service in the Revolution. National
#142106. An application through the Sons of the American Revolution was
accepted May 1997 for John Barnhouser under the service of William B. Rasin.

An article in the Maryland Genealogical Society bulletin Vol 36 No. 2 Spring
1995 by Christos Christou, Jr. provides a history of Capt. William
Blackiston Rasin and proofs of this line and corrects mistakes in older
histories, with full details of primary records most of which were found by
Carolyn E. Cooper.

Worton Gleanings by Carolyn E. Cooper 1983 says served in Rev in teens.
A deed of 1838 shows William B Rasin heirs selling four lots 200 acres in
Alleghany Co which their father received in 1788 for his service in the Rev.
Philip, Cyrus, Rachel Dyer and Anna Denning.

The land of Hermitage and Town Relief is located on Porter Grove Road near the
intersection of Route 297.

He was an Ensign at Battle of Camden SC Aug 10 1780. He was a Capt. of the
Light Infantry. William B. Rasin was appointed guardian of William
Apsley (son of his wife Martha by her first husband). William Blackiston Rasin
was appointed apprenticeship of Ann Bayley.

Will of Philip Rasin mentions his brother William Rasin (dated 1771).
Will of Mary Rasin mentions her brother William B Rasin and his
daughter Ann (dated 1798).

!GRANT: List of Officers and soldiers entitled to lots westward of Ft.
Cumberland. In April 1787, in lots of 50 acres each: Lt. William Raison lots
2405, 2406, 2407, 2408.

!GRANT: Federal Bounty Land Grant Lt. William Raisin 200 acres date of issue
Oct 4 1800 warrant number 1,844

!DEATH: A list of the Tracts and lots of land in Kent county charged for the
payment of taxes, includes in Second District: persons charged Rasin, William
Capt's heirs, names of tracts and number of lots "Part of Hermitage and Towns
Relief, amount due $1.36. Republican Star Oct 15 1811. (also published in the
Baltimore Whig).

Town Relief was land that belonged to the Wroth family since their earliest
days in Kent County.

!DEED: Petition of Elie Ridgely for patent June 13 1832 recorded in Liber
GGB No 2 p 308, agreeable to an act of the General Assembly of MD passed at
November session 1788, that a certain William Raisin, a Lieutenant of the
Maryland line, was entitled to the following lots viz No. 2405, 2406, 2407,
2408 lying contiuous to each other, to the westward of fort Cumberland, in
Allegany County and containing fifty acres each, makin in all two hundred acres
of land, that two of said lots No 2405 and 2406 were on the 28th day of
August 1826, exposed to public sale to the highest bidder by William
McMahon, collector of the county charges, as the property of said William
Raisin for payment of the county charges, when your petitioner became the
purchaser and fully paid the purchase money for the same, that William
McMahon, collector aforesaid, has since by his deed bearing date the 3rd
day of January 1827, conveyed said land to your petitioner. Jun 1 1832
ordered that a patent issue.

!DEED: DB W p 184-7 Alleghany Co MD May 10 1838 heirs of William Raisin sell
200 acres of land that William Rasin received from commission agreeable to the
act of assembly passed at November session 1788 designated as lot numbers 2405,
2406, 2407, 2408 land was west of Fort Cumberland and this land descended to his
4 children upon his decease: Philip Rasin, Cyrus Rasin, Rachel
Rasin now Rachel Duyer and Ann Rasin now Ann Denning. Philip Rasin and Sarah his
wife, Cyrus Rasin and Wilamina Rasin his wife, Philip Duyer and Rachel his
wife, and Daniel Denning and Ann his wife signed.

!SOLDIER:
The Maryland Line in the Rev. War by Rieman Steuart 1969 p 121 William Raisin
Enlisted Jan. 10 1777 corpl.
sergeant 5th regt. Feb 12 1779, 2nd lieut. 5th regt. Jan 26 1780, transferred
to 1st regt. Jan 1 1781, retired Apr 12 1783.

!PENSION: William B. Rasin of Kent Co, late a lieutenant in the revolutionary
war, or his order, a sum of money equal to half pay as a lieutenant, annually in
quarterly payments, during his life, as a further reward to those meritorious
services which he rendered his country in establishing her liberty and
independence. Nov 1804 Session of Laws of MD Resolutions Vol 7.

Index 49 at Annapolis Archives Box 3 folder 21 Lt. Wm Rasin Oct 11 1781 pay
receipt. Box 3 folder 18 Lt. Wm Rasin paid 1st Regt. troops Oct 24 1781
Index 50 at AA 1794 Capt. of Kent Co Militia.
Index 51 Capt. Wm Rasin Jun 18 1794 Capt of Kent Co Militia. Militia
Appointments no 1 p 52, no 2 p 29.
Aug 5 -7 1783 Lt. Wm Raisin Intendent's Ledger A no 9 p 30,44 no 15 p 24, A no
10 p 8, 62.

!Orphan Bond: William Blackiston Rasin to Ann Bayley. Ann Bayley is an orphan
age 12 on Feb. 12 last. The court is giving her to William Blackiston Rasin
after the manner of apprentice to dwell until she is 16. He is to teach her to
read well in the Bible, to knit, spin and sew. Date July 2, 1793 DB BC 3 p.
200.

!DEED: William B. Rasin selling the following slaves to James Wroth for 250
pounds, negro Richard, negro George and negro woman called Beck. JW 1 p. 211
Date Mar 1800. Chattel Records.

!DEED: Chattel Records William Blackiston Rasin sells to Philip Brooks for
4pds, 14 sh and 8p one negro George about the age of 18 years. Feb. 21, 1788.
witnesss James Strong. (This same George was given to Martha Apsley in the
will of her father Kinvin Wroth, the administration calls him Capt. Rasin.
Thus another proof that Capt. Rasin and William Blackiston Rasin were the same
person.)

Percey Skirven Notes from MHS states William B. Rasin 17 years old, enlisted as
a private without the knowledge of his father (stepfather), a wealthy farmer of
Kent Co. He was promoted to Lt. at Camden. Later was elected Capt. for Chester
Hundred Light Infantry. His oldest brother was the father of Philip F. Rasin.
William B. Rasin's only surviving son (at the time this was written) was Cyrus
Rasin.⁸
;
See attached images of pp. 252-7 of Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore Vol. 2 by Wright and Barnes.⁹

Capt. William Blackiston Rasin began military service between 12 February 1779 and 1 April 1783 From Find A Grave Website, info attributed to Christos Christou, Jr. 26 Aug 2013: [quote]
Amer. Rev. Raisin, William (Md). Sergeant 5th Maryland, 12th February, 1779; 2d Lieutenant, 26th January, 1780; transferred to 1st Maryland, 1st January, 1781, and served to April, 1783. Heitman, Francis B. Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution. Rev. ed. Washington, D.C.: The Rare Book Shop Pub. Co., 1914.¹⁰

Capt. William Blackiston Rasin began military service on 10 August 1780 at Camden, South Carolina, USA, From Find A Grave Website, info attributed to Christos Christou, Jr. 26 Aug 2013: [quote]He was an Ensign at Battle of Camden SC Aug 10 1780. He was a Capt. of the Light Infantry. [end quote]¹⁰

Capt. William Blackiston Rasin began military service in 1788 From Find A Grave Website, info attributed to Christos Christou, Jr. 26 Aug 2013: [quote]Worton Gleanings by Carolyn E. Cooper 1983 says served in Revolution in teens. A deed of 1838 shows William B Rasin heirs selling four lots 200 acres in Alleghany Co which their father received in 1788 for his service in the Rev. Philip, Cyrus, Rachel Dyer and Anna Denning. [end quote]¹⁰

Capt. William Blackiston Rasin was listed as a resident in Dulany Rasin's household in the census report in 1840 at District 2, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
Dulany was 24 in 1840 and though his name is listed as Head of Household, he could not have been the older male enumerated (aged 40-49). His father and mother were both living at the time and might be the older couple in the household. Dulany did not marry Mary Jane BECK until 1845, so it's unclear to whom the children belong, but they could well be Dulany's siblings.
p. 161, Line 11
     Name: Delaney Rasin
     Home in 1840 (City, County, State): District 2, Kent, Maryland
     Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14:     2 [1826-30] Richard 1825, James 1828
     Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29:     1 [1811-20] Delany 1816
     Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49:     1 [1791-1800] Philip c1790
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 5:     1 [aft 1835] Ann c1835
     Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9:     1 [1831-35] Emily 1833
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:     2 [1826-30] Wilhelmina 1830, Unknown?
     Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29:     1 [1811-20] Sarah c1820
     Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49:     1 [1791-1800] Sarah (Bennett) c1800
     Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
     Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
     Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 4
     Total Free White Persons: 10
     Total Free Colored Persons:     3
Total Free Colored Persons: 3 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 13.¹¹

     Philip Reed Rasin was born circa 1790 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.^2,3,4 He married Sarah Bennett, daughter of Samuel Bennett Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Canfield, on 22 March 1811 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.^5,4

Philip Reed Rasin died on 1 April 1841 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.^2,3
Philip Reed Rasin was buried after 1 April 1841 at Worton Union ME Church Cemetery, Worton, Kent Co., Maryland, USA; from Find A Grave website:
     BIRTH     1790, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     DEATH     1 Apr 1841 (aged 50–51), Kent County, Maryland, USA
     He rented farm in Worton Hundred, probably on Porter Grove Road. He was born on a farm on Chinquapin Road, "Town Relief", land which belonged to the Wroth family for generations. Philip Reed Rasin was named after Col. Philip Reed, a friend and fellow soldier of his father William Blackiston Rasin.
     SOLDIER: War of 1812 6th Brigade Kent Co Apr 1813-Sept 1813 Philip and Cyrus Rasin private served Apr 19-May 11 1813 and Aug 12-Aug 25 1813 33rd Regiment under Capt. Matthew Tilghman. Kent Co Jul 11-Jul 13 1814 Philip Rasin, Cyrus Rasin, privates. Aug 20 -Sep 6, 1814 Philip Rasin 4th Corp, Cyrus Rasin privates. They were all in the battle at Caulk's field Aug 31 1814.
     NEWSPAPER: Republican Star issue of Oct 4 1814 "list of men who were in the action at Caulk's Field on the night of the 31th of August last under Col. Reed... Philip Rasin in Capt. Aquilla Usilton's Artillery Co. and Siras Rasin" A monument is erected at the site "The British commanded by Sir Peter Parker Baronet and the Americans commanded by Col. Philip Reed met in engagement on this field Aug. 31st 1814. The British were defeated and Sir Peter Parker killed. Erected A. D. 1902 by Marylanders to commemorate the patriotism and fortitude of the victor and vanquished."
     CENSUS: 1830 Kent Co Philip Rasin Middle District.
Philip Rosen Home in 1830 (City, County, State): District 2, Kent, Maryland Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 8 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2 Total Free White Persons: 10 Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 10
     1830 U S Census; Census Place: District 2, Kent, Maryland; Page: 433; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 57; Family History Film: 0013180.
     DEATH: Date of death given in widow's bounty land warrant application.
     OBIT: Kent Co News Dec 18 1841 issue had mention of the auction of the estate of Philip.
     ESTATE: Sarah Rasin, admin of Philip Rasin gives inventory p. 161 Dec 7 1841. Kent Co News Dec 28 1841 issue notice of auction of estate of Philip Rasin, deceased by Sarah Rasin admin. sale Thur 30th July at the residence of the late Philip Rasin in Worton. In the minutes of Orphans Court Bk #4 p. 159 Nov 30 1841 letters granted on personal estate of Philip Rasin to Sarah Rasin and that William J. Skirven and Thomas Hynson appraise the same. On Dec. 7, 1841 Sarah Rasin presented the personal estate of Philip Rasin and it was ordered to sell the same and was to advertise same.
     Family Notes: Old Family notes found and copied by Carolyn E. Cooper. state Philip Rasin married Sallie Bennett and had Wilhelmina married John William Crouch, Sarah married John Apsley, Mary Ann married Squire James A. Graves, Martha died not married, Ann Elizabeth married William J. Elliott, Richard married Elizabeth Jones, Samuel died when small, hung himself while playing, William married Elizabeth Crouch, sister of John William Crouch. These family bible pages are reprinted in the MGSB Vol. 40 No. 4 Fall 1999 p. 494 contributed by Christos Christou, Jr.
     PENSION: BOUNTY LAND 40 acres bounty land for War of 1812 date Nov 25 1850 Mrs. Sarah Rasin age 56 was the widow of Philip Rasin deceased, a private in Capt. Usilton's Co. in the 21st Rgt. of Infantry of Maryland Militia commanded by Col. Reed. She married Philip Rasin Mar 22 1811 by Rev. John Smith and was formerly Sarah Bennett. Phillip died Apr 1 1841. witnesses Cyrus Rasin and Mrs. Rachel (X) Duyer. 120 acres bounty land for War of 1812 date June 11 1855. Mar 19 1855 age 63y Mrs. Sarah Rasin received 40 acres. Mar 23 1855 given 120 acres on Jun 11 1855.
     Family Members Parents
      William Blackiston Rasin 1760–1810
      Martha Rasin 1760–1832
     Spouses
      Sarah Bennett Rasin 1800–1862 (m. 1811)
      Sarah Bennett Rasin 1800–1862
     Children
      Mary Ann Rasin Graves 1819–1905
      Richard L. Rasin 1825–1905
      Willamina Rasin Crouch 1830–1907
      Emily Bennett Rasin Usilton 1833–1903
      Ann Elizabeth Rasin Elliott 1839–1913
     BURIAL     Worton Union ME Church Cemetery, Worton, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     Created by: President Christos Christou
     Added: 26 Aug 2013
     Find A Grave Memorial 116115046.³
      ; From Find A Grave Website, info attributed to Christos Christou, Jr. 26 Aug 2013: [quote]
Birth: 1790
Kent County
Maryland, USA
Death: Apr. 1, 1841
Kent County
Maryland, USA

He rented farm in Worton Hundred, probably on Porter Grove Road. He was born on a farm on Chinquapin Road, "Town Relief", land which belonged to the Wroth family for generations. Philip Reed Rasin was named after Col. Philip Reed, a friend and fellow soldier of his father William Blackiston Rasin.

SOLDIER: War of 1812 6th Brigade Kent Co Apr 1813-Sept 1813 Philip and Cyrus Rasin private served Apr 19-May 11 1813 and Aug 12-Aug 25 1813 33rd Regiment under Capt. Matthew Tilghman. Kent Co Jul 11-Jul 13 1814 Philip Rasin, Cyrus Rasin, privates. Aug 20 -Sep 6, 1814 Philip Rasin 4th Corp, Cyrus Rasin privates. They were all in the battle at Caulk's field Aug 31 1814.

NEWSPAPER: Republican Star issue of Oct 4 1814 "list of men who were in the action at Caulk's Field on the night of the 31th of August last under Col. Reed... Philip Rasin in Capt. Aquilla Usilton's Artillery Co. and Siras Rasin" A monument is erected at the site "The British commanded by Sir Peter Parker Baronet and the Americans commanded by Col. Philip Reed met in engagement on this field Aug. 31st 1814. The British were defeated and Sir Peter Parker killed. Erected A. D. 1902 by Marylanders to commemorate the patriotism and fortitude of the victor and vanquished."

CENSUS: 1830 Kent Co Philip Rasin Middle District.
Philip Rosen
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): District 2, Kent, Maryland
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 10
1830 U S Census; Census Place: District 2, Kent, Maryland; Page: 433; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 57; Family History Film: 0013180.

DEATH: Date of death given in widow's bounty land warrant application.

OBIT: Kent Co News Dec 18 1841 issue had mention of the auction of the estate of Philip.

ESTATE: Sarah Rasin, admin of Philip Rasin gives inventory p. 161 Dec 7 1841. Kent Co News Dec 28 1841 issue notice of auction of estate of Philip Rasin, deceased by Sarah Rasin admin. sale Thur 30th July at the residence of the late Philip Rasin in Worton. In the minutes of Orphans Court Bk #4 p. 159 Nov 30 1841 letters granted on personal estate of Philip Rasin to Sarah Rasin and that William J. Skirven and Thomas Hynson appraise the same. On Dec. 7, 1841 Sarah Rasin presented the personal estate of Philip Rasin and it was ordered to sell the same and was to advertise same.

Family Notes: Old Family notes found and copied by Carolyn E. Cooper. state Philip Rasin married Sallie Bennett and had Wilhelmina married John William Crouch, Sarah married John Apsley, Mary Ann married Squire James A. Graves, Martha died not married, Ann Elizabeth married William J. Elliott, Richard married Elizabeth Jones, Samuel died when small, hung himself while playing, William married Elizabeth Crouch, sister of John William Crouch. These family bible pages are reprinted in the MGSB Vol. 40 No. 4 Fall 1999 p. 494 contributed by Christos Christou, Jr.

PENSION: BOUNTY LAND 40 acres bounty land for War of 1812 date Nov 25 1850 Mrs. Sarah Rasin age 56 was the widow of Philip Rasin deceased, a private in Capt. Usilton's Co. in the 21st Rgt. of Infantry of Maryland Militia commanded by Col. Reed. She married Philip Rasin Mar 22 1811 by Rev. John Smith and was formerly Sarah Bennett. Phillip died Apr 1 1841. witnesses Cyrus Rasin and Mrs. Rachel (X) Duyer. 120 acres bounty land for War of 1812 date June 11 1855. Mar 19 1855 age 63y Mrs. Sarah Rasin received 40 acres. Mar 23 1855 given 120 acres on Jun 11 1855.

Family links:
Parents:
William Blackiston Rasin (1760 - 1810)
Martha Rasin (1760 - 1832)

Spouse:
Sarah Bennett Rasin (1800 - 1862)

Children:
Willamina Rasin Crouch (1830 - 1907)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Worton Union ME Church Cemetery
Worton
Kent County
Maryland, USA

Created by: Christos Christou, Jr.
Record added: Aug 26, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 116115046.⁶ EDV-3.

; OBIT: Kent Co News Dec 18 1841 issue had mention of the auction of the estate of Philip.

ESTATE: Sarah Rasin, admin of Philip Rasin gives inventory p. 161 Dec 7 1841. Kent Co News Dec 28 1841 issue notice of auction of estate of Philip Rasin, deceased by Sarah Rasin admin. sale Thur 30th July at the residence of the late Philip Rasin in Worton. In the minutes of Orphans Court Bk #4 p. 159 Nov 30 1841 letters granted on personal estate of Philip Rasin to Sarah Rasin and that William J. Skirven and Thomas Hynson appraise the same. On Dec. 7, 1841 Sarah Rasin presented the personal estate of Philip Rasin and it was ordered to sell the same and was to advertise same.

SOLDIER: 6th Brigade Kent Co Apr 1813-Sept 1813 Philip and Cyrus Rasin private served Apr 19-May 11 1813 and Aug 12-Aug 25 1813 33rd Regiment under Capt. Matthew Tilghman. Kent Co Jul 11-Jul 13 1814 Philip Rasin, Cyrus Rasin, privates. Aug 20 -Sep 6, 1814 Philip Rasin 4th Corp, Cyrus Rasin privates. They were all in the battle at Caulk's field Aug 27, 1814.

CENSUS: 1830 Kent Co Philip Rasin Middle District.

NEWSPAPER: Republican Star issue of Oct 4 1814 "list of men who were in the action at Caulk's Field on the night of the 13th of August last under Col. Reed... Philip Rasin in Capt. Aquilla Usilton's Artillery Co. and Siras Rasin"

He rented farm in Worton Hundred, probably on Porter Grove Road. Information regarding Philip comes from Carolyn E. Cooper. He was born on a farm on Chinquapin Road, "Town Relief", land which belonged to the Wroth family for generations. Philip Reed Rasin was named after Col. Philip Reed, a friend of William B. Rasin. He is probably buried in Union Cemetery.

Family Notes: Old Family notes found and copied by Carolyn E. Cooper. state Philip Rasin married Sallie Bennett and had Wilhelmina married John William Crouch, Sarah married John Apsley, Mary Ann married Squire James A. Graves, Martha died not married, Ann Elizabeth married William J. Elliott, Richard married Elizabeth Jones, Samuel died when small, hung himself while playing, William married Elizabeth Crouch, sister of John William Crouch.⁷

Philip Reed Rasin began military service between April 1813 and September 1813 per Find A Grave website: War of 1812 6th Brigade Kent Co Apr 1813-Sept 1813 Philip and Cyrus Rasin private served Apr 19-May 11 1813 and Aug 12-Aug 25 1813 33rd Regiment under Capt. Matthew Tilghman. Kent Co Jul 11-Jul 13 1814 Philip Rasin, Cyrus Rasin, privates. Aug 20 -Sep 6, 1814 Philip Rasin 4th Corp, Cyrus Rasin privates. They were all in the battle at Caulk's field Aug 31 1814.

Republican Star issue of Oct 4 1814 "list of men who were in the action at Caulk's Field on the night of the 31th of August last under Col. Reed... Philip Rasin in Capt. Aquilla Usilton's Artillery Co. and Siras Rasin" A monument is erected at the site "The British commanded by Sir Peter Parker Baronet and the Americans commanded by Col. Philip Reed met in engagement on this field Aug. 31st 1814. The British were defeated and Sir Peter Parker killed. Erected A. D. 1902 by Marylanders to commemorate the patriotism and fortitude of the victor and vanquished."^6,8

Philip Reed Rasin and Sarah Bennett appeared in the census of 1830 at U. S. Census, District 2, Kent Co., Maryland, USA; p. 433, line 19
     Name:     Philip Rasin
     Home in 1830 (City, County, State):     District 2, Kent, Maryland
     Free White Persons - Males - Under 5:     1 [aft 1825] Richard L. b1825 or James Clinton b1828
     Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14:     1 [1816-20] Dulany b1816, Samuel B ca1818
     Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19:     1 [1811-15] William Blackiston ca1813
     Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39:     1 [1791-1800] Philip Reed ca1790
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 5:     2 [aft 1825] Wilhelmina b1830, ?Unknown
     Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9:     1 [1821-5] Sarah Matilda ca 1820
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:     1 [1816-20] Mary Ann ca1819
     Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19:     1 [1811-15] Martha ca1814
     Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:     1 [1791-1800] Sarah (Bennett) ca 1800
     Free White Persons - Under 20:     8
     Free White Persons - 20 thru 49:     2
     Total Free White Persons:     10
     Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):     10.⁹

     Rachel Rasin was born circa 1795 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.² She married John Clark on 24 April 1819.
Rachel Rasin married Phillip Duyer on 16 May 1826 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.

Rachel Rasin died in November 1857 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.
      .^3,4 Rachel Rasin was also known as John Dwyer.⁴

     Nancy Ann Rasin was born circa 1797 at Maryland, USA.² She married Daniel Denning on 6 January 1828 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.

Nancy Ann Rasin died on 30 September 1881 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.
      ; She was mentioned in the will of her aunt Mary Rasin (dated 1798) as Ann,
daughter of William B. Rasin. She signed the sale of land as Ann Denning.
The name Nancy appears on the 2nd marriage bond.

X

!OBIT: Nancy Denning died 9/30/1881 85 years old. She was the widow of late
Daniel Denning and mother of late John K. Willis. 10/1/1881 Kent News.³

     Sarah Bennett was born circa 1800 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA; aged 50 in 1850 census.³ She married Philip Reed Rasin, son of Capt. William Blackiston Rasin and Martha Wroth, on 22 March 1811 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.^4,5

Sarah Bennett died circa 1862 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.³
Sarah Bennett was buried circa 1862 at Union M.E. Church, Worton, Kent Co., Maryland, USA; from Find A Grave website:
     BIRTH     1800
     DEATH     20 March 1862(aged 61-62)
     Mother of Dulany Rasin according to notes from "Tombstoning in Kent County Maryland, Volume 4" by Upper Shore Genealogical Society of Maryland. Page 170, note by Carolyn E Cooper who surveyed this graveyard in 1978.
     Family Members Spouse
      Philip R Rasin 1790–1841
     Children
      Dulany Rasin 1816–1890
      Emily Bennett Rasin Usilton 1833–1903
     BURIAL     Worton Union ME Church Cemetery, Worton, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     Created by: Stephen Keefe
     Added: 23 Dec 2014
     Find A Grave Memorial 140393548.^6,7
     EDV-3.

; TOMBSTONE: Sarah B. Rasin age 62 yr (no dates).

BOUNTY LAND: 40 acres bounty land for War of 1812 date Nov 25 1850
Mrs. Sarah Rasin age 56 was the widow of Philip Rasin deceased, a private in
Capt. Usilton's Co. in the 21st Rgt. of Infantry of Maryland Militia commanded
by Col. Reed. She married Philip Rasin Mar 22 1811 by Rev. John Smith and was formerly Sarah Bennett. Phillip died Apr 1 1841. witnesses Cyrus Rasin and
Mrs. Rachel (X) Duyer.

120 acres bounty land for War of 1812 date June 11 1855.
Mar 19 1855 age 63y Mrs. Sarah Rasin received 40 acres.
Mar 23 1855 given 120 acres on Jun 11 1855.^8,9

Sarah Bennett was listed as a resident in Samuel Bennett Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Canfield's household in the census report in 1800 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, USA; 1800 United States Federal Census
Source Citation: Year: 1800; Census Place: Mifflin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 35; Page: 75; Image: 89; Family History Library Film: 363338
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1800 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: Second Census of the United States, 1800. NARA microfilm publication M32 (52 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
Second Census of the United States, 1800: Population Schedules, Washington County, Territory Northwest of the River Ohio; and Population Census, 1803: Washington County, Ohio. NARA microfilm publication M1804 (1 roll).¹⁰

Sarah Bennett was listed as a resident in Samuel Bennett Sr.'s household in the census report in 1810 at Wallkill, Orange Co., New York, USA;
Samuel appears to have been in Allegheny Co., PA in 1800 and in Scioto Co., OH in 1820. It is not certain if this census entry si for him or not, in spite of the larg number of children recorded. If it is the same Samuel, it is unclear where Samuel's wife, Mary, was during the 1810 census.
p. 470, Line 18
     Name: Samuel Bennett
     Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Wallkill, Orange, New York
     
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10:     1 [aft 1800] Samuel 1806,
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15:     2 [1795-1800] John 1799, Unknown?
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25:     2 [1785-94] Benjamin 1788, Joshua 1789, Gilbert 1791
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over:     1 [bef 1765] Samuel c1760
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10:     3 [aft 1800] Elizabeth 1800, Rebecca1804, Mary Jane 75693
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15:     1 [1795-1800] Sarah c1800

     Number of Household Members Under 16: 7
     Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
     Number of Household Members: 10.¹¹

Sarah Bennett and Philip Reed Rasin appeared in the census of 1830 at U. S. Census, District 2, Kent Co., Maryland, USA; p. 433, line 19
     Name:     Philip Rasin
     Home in 1830 (City, County, State):     District 2, Kent, Maryland
     Free White Persons - Males - Under 5:     1 [aft 1825] Richard L. b1825 or James Clinton b1828
     Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14:     1 [1816-20] Dulany b1816, Samuel B ca1818
     Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19:     1 [1811-15] William Blackiston ca1813
     Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39:     1 [1791-1800] Philip Reed ca1790
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 5:     2 [aft 1825] Wilhelmina b1830, ?Unknown
     Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9:     1 [1821-5] Sarah Matilda ca 1820
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:     1 [1816-20] Mary Ann ca1819
     Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19:     1 [1811-15] Martha ca1814
     Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:     1 [1791-1800] Sarah (Bennett) ca 1800
     Free White Persons - Under 20:     8
     Free White Persons - 20 thru 49:     2
     Total Free White Persons:     10
     Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):     10.¹²

Sarah Bennett was listed as a resident in Dulany Rasin's household in the census report in 1840 at District 2, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
Dulany was 24 in 1840 and though his name is listed as Head of Household, he could not have been the older male enumerated (aged 40-49). His father and mother were both living at the time and might be the older couple in the household. Dulany did not marry Mary Jane BECK until 1845, so it's unclear to whom the children belong, but they could well be Dulany's siblings.
p. 161, Line 11
     Name: Delaney Rasin
     Home in 1840 (City, County, State): District 2, Kent, Maryland
     Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14:     2 [1826-30] Richard 1825, James 1828
     Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29:     1 [1811-20] Delany 1816
     Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49:     1 [1791-1800] Philip c1790
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 5:     1 [aft 1835] Ann c1835
     Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9:     1 [1831-35] Emily 1833
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:     2 [1826-30] Wilhelmina 1830, Unknown?
     Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29:     1 [1811-20] Sarah c1820
     Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49:     1 [1791-1800] Sarah (Bennett) c1800
     Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
     Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
     Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 4
     Total Free White Persons: 10
     Total Free Colored Persons:     3
Total Free Colored Persons: 3 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 13.¹³

Sarah Bennett appeared on the census of 3 August 1850 in the household of Dulany Rasin and Mary Jane Beck at District 2, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
p. 245B, Lines 31-38, Dwelling 571; Fmaily 571
     31 RASIN, Dulany 35 [1815] M Farmer MD
     32 " . Mary J 28 [1822] F MD
     33 " . Anaditha 5 [1845] F MD
     34 " . Emily J 1 [1849] F MD
     35 " . Sarah 50 [1800] F MD
     36 " . Richard 26 [1824] M Labourer MD
     37 BECK, George 26 [1824] M MD
     38 (no last name) , Margaret 17 [1833] F Black MD.¹⁴

     Dulany Rasin was born on 21 January 1816 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA; tombstone sayd b. 1818.^2,3 He married Mary Jane Beck, daughter of Peregrine R. "Perry" Beck and Editha Phillips, on 15 January 1845 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA,
;
Ancestry.com - Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850
     Name: Dulaney Rasin
     Gender: Male
     Marriage Date: 15 Jan 1845
     Spouse: Mary Jane Beck
     Spouse Gender: Male
     County: Kent County
     Source Information: Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp.. Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
     Original data: Most of the records in this index may be found at the Maryland Historical Society or the Family History Library. More specific source information is listed with each entry. Original marriage licenses should be located at the county clerk's office.⁴
Dulany Rasin died on 21 January 1890 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA, at age 74.²
Dulany Rasin was buried after 21 January 1890 at Worton Union M.E. Church Cemetery, Worton, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
Tombstone appears to read 1896
from Find A Grave website:
     BIRTH     21 Jan 1816, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     DEATH     21 Jan 1890 (aged 74), Kent County, Maryland, USA
     Dulany Rasin his brother Richard L. Rasin and their mother, Sarah Bennett Rasin, are buried in Union, as well as many of their children. Worton Gleaning by Cooper 1983.
     He was probably named for his father's uncle Daniel Dulaney who married Philip's mother Martha's sister. His children's names and information comes from Carolyn E. Cooper's work William Blackiston Rasin Family.
     CENSUS: 1850 Kent Co Dulaney Rasin 35, Mary J. 28, Anaditha 5, Emily 1, Sarah 50, Richard 26, George Beck 26, Margaret 17 Black.
     CENSUS: 1860 Kent Co, MD 456-459 Delany Raisin 44, Mary 39, Ann E. 14, Emma J. 11, Thomas 9, Mary 7, McCall M. 5, Roby 2, Perry 5/12, Berry Beck 35, George Beck 35.
     CENSUS: 1870
      Dulany Rasin 54
      Mary J Rasin 49
      Emily J Rasin 21
      Thomas Rasin 19
      Mary Rasin 17
      Medford Rasin 15
      Roby Rasin 12
      Perry Rasin 10
      Blackiston Rasin 37
      1870; Census Place: District 3, Kent, Maryland; Roll M593_590; Page: 122; Image: 244.
     CENSUS: 1880 Kent Co, MD
      D. RASIN Self M Male W 64 MD Farming --- ---
      Mary J. RASIN Wife M Female W 59 MD Keeps House --- ---
      Thomas RASIN Son S Male W 29 MD Work Farm --- ---
      Perry RASIN Son S Male W 20 MD Work Farm --- ---
      J. A. COOPER Other Male W 15 MD Work Farm Servant --- ---
      R. SCOTT Other Male W 14 MD Work Farm Servant --- ---
      Source Information: Census Place Worton, Kent, Maryland NA Film Number T9-0512 Page Number99B
     OBIT: Death of Dulaney Rasin. Mr. Dulaney Rasin, one of the oldest citizens of Worton district, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Samuel F. Cooper, near Worton Station, on Tuesday last. He was in his 75th year. Mr. Rasin was one of the best known men in his district. He was for several years a constable and in 1883 was a candidate for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. He was generous to a fault and had many warm friends all over the county. Kent News Jan. 25, 1890.
     OBIT: same issue Jan. 25, 1890 Died Near Worton Station, January 21, of pneumonia, Dulaney Rasin, aged 74 years.
     OBIT: Dulaney Rasin departed this life Jan. 21, 1890, being his seventy-fourth birthday. The subject of these few lines was a kind husband. He and his companion had journeyed together forty-five years the 6th instant. He was an affectionate father and a much loved grandfather. Good neighbor, none were turned from his door whom he could help as far as his means permitted. he was ever cheerful and would entertain young people with incidents of by-gone days much to their enjoyment. We have been acquainted with him many years and always looked upon him as an inoffensive man forgiving in disposition with a desire to be at peace with all men. We visited him several times during his illness and he expressed himself entirely submissive to the will of his Heavenly Father, saying he was all right and not afraid of death. We have no doubt his family's loss is his eternal gain. A Friend. same issue Jan. 25, 1890 Kent News.
     Family Members Parents
      Sarah Bennett Rasin 1800–1862
     Spouse Mary Jane Beck Rasin 1822–1896
     Siblings
      Emily Bennett Rasin Usilton 1833–1903
     Children
      Thomas Franklin Rasin 1851–1892
     BURIAL     Worton Union ME Church Cemetery, Worton, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     Created by: Tom Todd
     Added: 1 Jun 2010
     Find A Grave Memorial 53109822.^2,5,3
     EDV-2.

; Dulany Rasin his brother Richard L. Rasin and their mother, Sarah Bennett
Rasin, are buried in Union, as well as many of their children. Worton Gleaning
by Cooper 1983.

He was probably named for his father's uncle Daniel
Dulaney who married Philip's mother Martha's sister. His children's names and
information comes from Carolyn E. Cooper's work William Blackiston Rasin Family.

!OBIT: Death of Dulaney Rasin. Mr. Dulaney Rasin, one of the oldest citizens of
Worton district, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Samuel F. Cooper,
near Worton Station, on Tuesday last. He was in his 75th year. Mr. Rasin was
one of the best known men in his district. He was for several years a constable
and in 1883 was a candidate for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. He was
generous to a fault and had many warm friends all over the county. Kent News
Jan. 25, 1890.

!OBIT: same issue Jan. 25, 1890 Died Near Worton Station, Januay 21, of
pneumonia, Dulaney Rasin, aged 74 years.

!OBIT: Dulaney Rasin departed this life Jan. 21, 1890, being his seventy-fourth
birthday. The subject of these few lines was a kind husband. He and his
companion had journeyed together forty-five years the 6th instant. He was an
affectionate father and a much loved grandfather. Good neighbor, none were
turned from his door whome he could help as far as his means permitted. he was
ever cheerful and would entertain young people with incidents of by-gone days
much to their enjoyment. We have been acquainted with him many years and always
looked upon him as an inoffensive man forgiving in disposition with a desire to
be at peace with all men. We visited him several times during his illness and
he expressed himself entirely submissive to the will of his Heavenly Father,
saying he was ll right and not afraid of death. We have no doubt his family's
loss is his eternal gain. A Friend. same issue Jan. 25, 1890 Kent News.^6,1

Dulany Rasin appeared in the census of 1840 at District 2, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
Dulany was 24 in 1840 and though his name is listed as Head of Household, he could not have been the older male enumerated (aged 40-49). His father and mother were both living at the time and might be the older couple in the household. Dulany did not marry Mary Jane BECK until 1845, so it's unclear to whom the children belong, but they could well be Dulany's siblings.
p. 161, Line 11
     Name: Delaney Rasin
     Home in 1840 (City, County, State): District 2, Kent, Maryland
     Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14:     2 [1826-30] Richard 1825, James 1828
     Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29:     1 [1811-20] Delany 1816
     Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49:     1 [1791-1800] Philip c1790
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 5:     1 [aft 1835] Ann c1835
     Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9:     1 [1831-35] Emily 1833
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:     2 [1826-30] Wilhelmina 1830, Unknown?
     Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29:     1 [1811-20] Sarah c1820
     Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49:     1 [1791-1800] Sarah (Bennett) c1800
     Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
     Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
     Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 4
     Total Free White Persons: 10
     Total Free Colored Persons:     3
Total Free Colored Persons: 3 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 13.⁷ He and Mary Jane Beck were Worton Class, Kent Circuit M. E. Church Records, 1833-1849, p. 83.⁸

Dulany Rasin and Mary Jane Beck appeared in the census of 3 August 1850 at District 2, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
p. 245B, Lines 31-38, Dwelling 571; Fmaily 571
     31 RASIN, Dulany 35 [1815] M Farmer MD
     32 " . Mary J 28 [1822] F MD
     33 " . Anaditha 5 [1845] F MD
     34 " . Emily J 1 [1849] F MD
     35 " . Sarah 50 [1800] F MD
     36 " . Richard 26 [1824] M Labourer MD
     37 BECK, George 26 [1824] M MD
     38 (no last name) , Margaret 17 [1833] F Black MD.⁹

Dulany Rasin and Mary Jane Beck appeared in the census of 13 July 1860 at District 2, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
(same page as Louis H RASIN)
p. 894, Lines 19-29, Dwelling 456; Family 469
     19 RAISIN, Delany 44 [1816] M Farmer 1400 300 MD
     20 " , Mary 39 [1921] F MD
     21 " , Ann E 14 [1846] F MD
     22 " , Emma J 11 [1849] F MD
     23 " , Thomas 9 [1851] M MD
     24 " , Mary 7 [1853] F MD
     25 " , McCall M 5 [1855] M MD
     26 " , Roby 2 [1858] M MD
     27 " , Perry 5/12 [1860] M MD
     28 BECK, Berry 35 [1825] M MD
     29 " , George 35 [1825] M MD.¹⁰

Dulany Rasin and Mary Jane Beck appeared in the census of 25 August 1870 at District 3, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
pp. 122A & B, Lines 35-40, 1-3, Dwelling 270; Family 259
     35 RASIN, Dulany 54 [1816] M W Farmer 2000 8000 MD
     36 " , Mary J 49 [1821] F W Keepingouse MD
     37 " , Emily J 21 [1849] F W MD
     38 " , Thomas 19 [1851] M W Farmhand MD
     39 " , Mary 17 [1853] F W MD
     40 " , Medford 15 [1855] M W MD
(p. 122B)
     1 " , Roby 12 [1858] M W MD
     2 " , Perry 10 [1860] M W MD
     3 " , Blackiston 37 [1833] M W MD.¹¹

Dulany Rasin and Mary Jane Beck appeared in the census of 22 June 1880 at Worton, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
p. 99B, Lines 25-30, Dwelling 252; Family 258
     25 RASIN, D. W M 64 [1816] Farming MD
     26 " , Mary J. W F 59 [1821] Wife Keeping house MD
     27 " , Thomas W M 29 [1851] Son single Work farm MD
     28 " , Perry W M 20 [1860] Son single Work farm MD
     29 Cooper J A W M 15 [1865] Servant work farm MD
     30 Scott R. W M 14 [1866] Servant work farm MD.¹²

     Richard L. Rasin married Julia R. (?)
; His 2nd wife? She appears in the 1870 census, however, his wife Isabel JONES didn't die until 1878.³ Richard L. Rasin was born in June 1825 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA. He married Isabel Jones on 2 January 1855 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.^4,5

Richard L. Rasin died on 24 January 1905 at Kennedyville, Kent Co., Maryland, USA, at age 79; per Find A Grave website: "Died in a bad Snowstorm, and wasn't buried until a week or so later."⁴
Richard L. Rasin was buried after 24 January 1905 at Christ Church Cemetery, Worton, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
from Find A Grave website:
     Birth:      Jun., 1825, Maryland, USA
     Death:      Jan. 24, 1905, Kennedyville, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     Father of Nellie Lincoln Rasin. Buried outside of the wall at the Church. My wife's GGG Grandfather. Died in a bad Snowstorm, and wasn't buried until a week or so later.
     Family links:
     Parents: Sarah Bennett Rasin (1800 - 1862)
     Spouse: Isabella Jones? Rasin (1835 - 1878)*
     Children: Nellie Lincoln Rasin Jones (1862 - 1933)*
     Sibling:
      Richard L. Rasin (1825 - 1905)
      Willamina Rasin Crouch (1830 - 1907)*
     Burial: Christ Church Cemetery, Worton, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     Created by: David Gillespie
     Record added: Dec 01, 2009
     Find A Grave Memorial# 44997001.⁴
      ; His children's names comes from Carolyn E. Cooper's book.

DEATH: Richard L. Rasin died Jan 24 1905 near Kennedysville, age 79y7m15d,
farmer, widowed, parents Philip Rasin and Sarah Bennett both born Kent Co,
informant Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Elliott sister, cause of death arterial
atheronia, heart failure, (Worton written on back).

OBIT: Mr. Richard Rasin, of Still Pond died yesterday, aged about 70. Jan. 28,
1905 issue of Kent News. (Blizzard mentioned in this issue and massacre at St.
Petersburg by czar's troops.)

OBIT: Death of Mr. Rasin. The News last week noted the death of Mr. Richard
Rasin at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Jones, near Kennedyville, aged
79 years. He leaves three sisters, Mrs. Wm. J. Elliott and Mrs. Wilmina Crouch,
of Chestertown, and Mrs. Mary Graves, of Wilmington, and the following
children: Mrs. Thomas Jones, of near Kennedysville, Mrs. Q.L. Morrow, of
Savanah, Georgia, Mrs. Robert Carter, of Wilmington, Mrs. Wm. Carter, of
Worton, Mrs. Thomas P. Vandyke, of Locust Grove, and one son, Mr. Richard
Rasin. He was also an uncle of County Commissioner Perry B. Rasin, Mr. M.M.
Rasin, of Melitota, and Mrs. Frank Rouse, of Worton. Funeral Services were held
at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Thomas Jones, near Kennedyville,
conducted by Rev. R. S. Rowe, paster of Kennedyville M.P. Church. Interment in
Union M.E. Cemetery, Worton. Undertaker Wm. H. Krusen had charge of funderal
arrangements. Kent News Feb. 4, 1905 issue.

OBIT: same issue Feb. 4. The funeral of the late Richard Rasin who died near
Kennedyville, had to be postponed from Tuesday to Thursday of the following
week because of the blizzard. Rev. R. S. officiated.⁶

Richard L. Rasin was listed as a resident in Dulany Rasin's household in the census report in 1840 at District 2, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
Dulany was 24 in 1840 and though his name is listed as Head of Household, he could not have been the older male enumerated (aged 40-49). His father and mother were both living at the time and might be the older couple in the household. Dulany did not marry Mary Jane BECK until 1845, so it's unclear to whom the children belong, but they could well be Dulany's siblings.
p. 161, Line 11
     Name: Delaney Rasin
     Home in 1840 (City, County, State): District 2, Kent, Maryland
     Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14:     2 [1826-30] Richard 1825, James 1828
     Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29:     1 [1811-20] Delany 1816
     Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49:     1 [1791-1800] Philip c1790
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 5:     1 [aft 1835] Ann c1835
     Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9:     1 [1831-35] Emily 1833
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:     2 [1826-30] Wilhelmina 1830, Unknown?
     Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29:     1 [1811-20] Sarah c1820
     Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49:     1 [1791-1800] Sarah (Bennett) c1800
     Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
     Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
     Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 4
     Total Free White Persons: 10
     Total Free Colored Persons:     3
Total Free Colored Persons: 3 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 13.⁷

Richard L. Rasin appeared on the census of 3 August 1850 in the household of Dulany Rasin and Mary Jane Beck at District 2, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
p. 245B, Lines 31-38, Dwelling 571; Fmaily 571
     31 RASIN, Dulany 35 [1815] M Farmer MD
     32 " . Mary J 28 [1822] F MD
     33 " . Anaditha 5 [1845] F MD
     34 " . Emily J 1 [1849] F MD
     35 " . Sarah 50 [1800] F MD
     36 " . Richard 26 [1824] M Labourer MD
     37 BECK, George 26 [1824] M MD
     38 (no last name) , Margaret 17 [1833] F Black MD.⁸

Richard L. Rasin and Isabel Jones appeared in the census of 12 July 1860 at Chestertown, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
p. 855, lines 2-10, dwelling 187, family 187
     2 RASIN, Richard J. 35 [1825] M Farmer $1500 $500 MD
     3 " , Isabella E. 25 [1835] F MD
     4 " , Mary 3 [1857] F MS
     5 " , Effie 8/12 [1859] F MD
     6 LYNCH, Danl W. 10 [1850] M MD Attended School
     7 " , William M. 8 [1852] M MD Attended School
     8 BROWN, Martha 27 [1833] F Black Servant MD Cannot read or write
     9 " , George 10/12 [1859] M Black MD
     10 YORKER, Stephen 40 [1820] M Black Laborer MD.⁹

Richard L. Rasin and Julia R. (?) appeared in the census of 9 June 1870 at Chestertown, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
p. 167-A, lines 21, dwelling 226, family 222
     21 RASIN, Richard L. 45 [1825] M W Farmer $600 MD
     22 " , Julia R. 33 [1837] F W $700 MS
     23 " , Mary 13 [1857] F W MS
     24 " , Nellie 7 [1863] F W MSD
     25 " , Rachel 5 [1865] F W MD
     26 " , George R. 3 [1867] F [sic] W MD
     27 " , Gertrude 11/12 [Aug 1869] F W MD
     28 COPPER, Caroline 70 [1800] F W MD
     29 LYNCH, William 18 [1852] M W Farm Hand MD
     30 HARE, Henry 40 [1830] M Black Farm Hand SC Cannot Read Cannot Write.³

Richard L. Rasin appeared in the census of 23 June 1880 at Kennedyville, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
p. 63-D, lines 37-42, dwellikng (none) family 229
     37 RASIN, Richard W M 55 [1825] Widowed Farmer MD MD MD
     38 " , Regina W F 15 [1865] Daughter Housekeeper MD MD MD
     98 " , Richard W M 11 [1869] Son Attended School MD MD MD
     40 IVY, Rachel W F 50 [1830] Widowed MD MD MD
     41 LYNCH, William W M 27 [1853] Nephew Single Farm Hand MD MD MD
     42 REDDING, J. Washington Black M 17 1863 Farm Hand MD MD MD.¹⁰

Richard L. Rasin was listed as a resident in George Richard Rasin and Jane "Jenny" Hill's household in the census report on 26 June 1900 at Kennedyville, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
p. 15, lines 45-50, dwelling 245, family 245
     45 RASIN, George R. Head M W Feb 1867 33 Married 8yrs MD MD MD Farmer
     46 " , Jennia M. Wife M R Mar 1872 28 Married 8yrs 0-children-born 0-children-living PA PA PA
     47 " , Richard L. Father M W Jun 1825 75 MD MD MD Retired
     48 DORSEY, George Hand Black M 27 Married MD MD MD Farm Hand
     49 BOYER, Paul Hand Black 17 Single MD MD MD Farm Hand
     50 RASIN, Grace Servant Black F 22 Single MD MD MD Servant.¹¹

     Abraham Rasin was born on 21 November 1725 at Cecil Monthly Meeting, Lynch, (formerly Cecil Co.) now Kent Co., Maryland, USA.² He married Rosamond Blackiston, daughter of William Blackiston Sr. and Ann Moore, circa 1762 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.¹
Abraham Rasin married Jane (?) circa 1770.^3,4

Abraham Rasin died on 26 June 1777 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA, at age 51.³
      ; !BIRTH: Cecil Monthly Meeting. Abraham Rasin son of Thomas Rasin and Mary his
wife was born the 21st day of the 11th month in the year 1725.

!WILL: will date May 4 1777 prob. Nov 14 1777 WB 6 p 38
Abraham Rasin wife Jane, dau Mary and Sarah Rasin, sons Thomas and Warner Rasin
(minors), in care of Joshua Lamb, Thomas Bowers, Samuel Wallis and George
Lamb, they to give a yearly account to Cecil Meeting. Warner under 21 to have
land Standley's Hope, Pool, Howard's Lott, Friendship, Thomas to receive Fair
Promise, Cammel's Farm, 50 acres bought of John Crow, Mary to have Fish Hall
exec. wife Jane Rasin, witness Joseph Rasin, Thomas Corse,
Daniel Lamb.

!DEATH: Cecil Monthly Meeting. Abraham Rasin departed this life the 26th day
of the 6th month 1777. He was a member of Cisel (Cecil) meeting.⁵ Abraham Rasin was also known as (?) Rasin.⁴ Abraham Rasin was also known as Abraham Rasin.²

Abraham Rasin witnessed the will of Thomas Rasin on 3 March 1731 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA; Ancestry.com - MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS: Volume 6
Rasin, Thomas,Kent Co.,18th day, 10th mo., 1731;
3rd March, 1731.
To wife Mary, extx., dwell. plan. —— during widowhood, being the first purchase from Thomas Thackstone, land where sd. Thackstone now lives, after his decease and his wife's; certain personalty and 1/3 personal estate absolutely. Shd. wife Mary marry before eldest son George arrives at age of 21, then sd. son shall have ½ the afsd. tract for his own use.
To son George and hrs., afsd. tracts after his mother's decease.
To son William and hrs., 300 A. “Forrester's Delight,” bou. of Thomas Thackstone, with pt. of “Hillen's Adventure.”
To son Abraham, 150 A. of “Fair Promise,” bou. of George Warner; land bou. of Andrew Riddle, with 100 A. adj. thereto, being pt. of “Friendship.”
To 4 sons George, William, Abraham and Joseph, residue of personal estate when they arrive at age of 21. Shd. any child die during minority, survivors to divide portion of dec'd; shd. wife die during minority of child., they are to be under care of the Friends of Chester and Cecil Meetings. Sister Elizabeth Kirby not to be pressed by extx. for money due testator.
Test: George Dunkan, Bastion Tyschow, Thomas Bowers. 20, 426.
Source: Ancestry.com. Maryland Calendar of Wills [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1998.
Original data: Cotton, Jane Baldwin. Maryland Calendar of Wills. Vol. I-VIII. Baltimore, MD, USA: 1904.⁶

     Rosamond Blackiston was born circa 1730 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.^3,1 She married John Rasin, son of Philip Rasin Sr. and Elizabeth Thackston, circa 1753 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives.^4,5 Rosamond Blackiston married Abraham Rasin, son of Thomas Rasin and Mary Warner, circa 1762 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.³

Rosamond Blackiston was buried in 1771 at Saint Pauls Kent Churchyard, Chestertown, Kent Co., Maryland, USA;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     1730
Death     1771 (aged 40–41)
Burial     Saint Paul's Kent Churchyard, Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, USA
     BIRTH: Estimated birth around 1730 but could be anytime before 1737, She is believed to by daughter of William's 2nd wife Ann Moore not 1st wife Ann Park.
     She first married (as his second wife) John Rasin by 1753 and upon his death in 1761 she married his cousin Abraham Rasin (as his first wife) by Jun 1763. She had children by both husbands. John and Rose had Mary, Ann and William. Abraham and Rose had son Warner.
     Adm. Accts Vol 6 p 277-9 John Rasin, dec'd, Rosa Rasin admin. July 17 1762
Vol 6 p 377-8 Abraham and Rosa Rasin his wife admin. of John Rasin estate, Abraham called a Quaker and took affirmation, Rosa sworn in. Adm. Bond
Vol 5 p 282 Rosa Rasin, Rasin Gale, McCaul Medford bond for 3000 pds March 17 1761.
Family Members
Parents
     William Blackiston Sr 1679–1737
Spouse
     John Rasin 1713–1761 (m. 1753)
Children
     Capt William Blackiston Rasin 1760–1810
Created by: President Chris Christou
Added: Nov 17, 2019
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 204785417.¹
Rosamond Blackiston died in 1771.^3,1
     EDV-5.

; She was the second wife of John Rasin but the first wife of Abraham Rasin,
having children by both.

Adm. Accts Vol 6 p 277-9 John Rasin, dec'd, Rosa Rasin admin. July 17 1762
Vol 6 p 377-8 Abraham and Rosa Rasin his wife admin. of John Rasin
estate, Abraham called a Quaker and took affirmation, Rosa sworn in. Adm. Bond
Vol 5 p 282 Rosa Rasin, Rasin Gale, McCaul Medford bond for 3000 pds March 17
1761.⁶
In William Blackiston Sr.'s will dated 16 March 1736/37 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA, Rosamond Blackiston was named as an heir;
Copy of will attached, from FaG memorial page.
Transcribed by GA Vaut)
In the Name of God amen the 16th day of March in the year of our Lord 1736. I William Blackiston of Kent County in the Province of Maryland, being very feeb. and weak in body but of perfect mind the mortality of my body and knowing [that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say princpally and first of all
     I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it and for my body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my Executrix nothing doubting but at the general reservation I shall [illegible] the same again by the mighty power of god and as touching with wordly estate where with it hath pleased god to bless me in thie life, I give and dispose of the same in the following Manner and form...
     Imprimis I give unto my loving Ann Blackiston my plantation where I now live with all that belongs unto the same during all the time of her widowhood.
     Item I give unto my aforesaid wife one servant man namesd Charles Calley also one Negro woman called Sam Goliah likewise a negro boy called Shephed also two beds which two she pleases with all the furniture belonging to them also one horse call snip and one horse called Cromwell and one mare named folly and three cows and calves and one pony Star and six sheep two iron pots one pot rack and one side saddle and a bridle, further I give to my loving wife aforesaid all the crop of wheat now growing upon my plantation paying to William Moore eighteen bushels of wheat out of said crop.
     Item I give unto my daughter Mary Blackiston one negro boy called (illegible) one bed and furniture next (illegible) after my loving wife and done horse called forrester and one silver cup and one heifer to her and her heirs forever.
     Item I give to my daughter Ann Miller one Negro woman called dinah likewise one Negro girl calle Daphnus and if happen that my daughter Ann Miller should die without more (illegible) that then the negro woman called Dinah and the necro girl called Daphnus to my grandson Arthur Miller should die then all the said legacies I give to my daughter Hannah Blackiston three barrels of Indian corn to them or tho her and their heirs forever.
     Item I give to my daughter Hannah Blackiston one negro boy called tom and one young mare and one bed and furniture and one sow and piggs and three head of sheep one small iron pot and pot hooks to her and her heirs forever.
     Item I give to my daughter Rose Blackiston one negro girl called Judith one horse colt and one heifer with the increase of the negro girl and the heifer to her and her heirs forever.
     Item I give to my son Ebenezer Blackiston one negro boy called York and my now dwelling plantation with all the lands thereunto belonging, one (illegible) tumbler and one horse called Rainbow to him and his heirs forever.
     Item I give to my son William Blackiston one negro boy called Golia and one Negro gril called Grace but if my son Wiliam should die before he rrives to the age of twenty one years that then the said negro boy and negro girl shall be qually divided between my son Ebenezer Blackiston and my daughter Rose Blackiston.
     Item I give to the child now in my wife's body on enegro woman called Sarah Shephder but if the said child die before it shall arive to age that then the said negro woman shall be divided amongst my three youngest children.
     Lastly I give my old negro woman Bess unto my loving wife and my mind and will is that if any of the aforesaid mentioned legacies left to my four youngest children should die before the said children all or any of them shall come of age then my Executrix shall not be obliged to make them good, But that child or children shall 9illegible) the loss of such deficiency and my mind and will further is that I give six (?) hundred pounds of Tobacco equally amongst my three eldest daughters and all the rest of my tobacco unto my loving wife An Blackiston as likewise all my corn except the three barrels before mentioned and all my meat unto my loving wife as aforesaid (illegible) towards the support of the family and all the rest of my personal estate.
     Estate to be equally divided amongst my four youngest children and my loving wife having the first part and I give to my loving wife all the aforesaid legacies bequeathed to her as the third part of my personal estate and lastly I do hereby and appoint Ann Blackiston my loving wife sole Executrix of this my last will and testament and i do hereby utterly disavow revoke and isanul all former wills testaments legacies and executors by me in any wise heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set hand and seal the ay and yers first above written.
Wiliam Blackiston
Signed sealed publish and declared in the presence of us
Jas Ringgold, Sarah Blackiston, Johnathan Whitworth
May 10th 1737 Came James Ringgold Sarah Blackiston and Jonathan Whitworth the subscribing witnesses to the aforesaid will being duly and solumenly sworn on the Holy Ebangelist of Almighty God do depose and say that they saw the testator William Blackiston sign the foregoing will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension of sound and siposing mind and memory and that they subscribed their respective names as witnesses to the said will in the presence of the testator and at his request, Sworn before me
Benson?? Donly?? (illegible.)⁷