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Will
of Captain William Berry
Will
of Captain William Berry, of Prince George's County, Maryland
Archibald Boyd's deposition.
Except William Berry Warman, who was too young, probably all supported
the Revolution. Certainly Captain Berry, his brothers and
brother-in-law, Archibald Boyd, Thomas Marshall, J. F. A. Priggs, and
Colonel Beall did............
Archibald Boyd, Probably born by 1755. Married to Ann Scott in 1777.
Practiced law before the Courts of both Montgomery and Prince George's
Counties.
Will: Captain William Berry, of Prince George's County
Signed, sealed, published, and delivered as the last will and testament
of William Berry before the following witnesses this 2d June 1784:
John Steuart, John F. A. Priggs, Arch'd Boyd, Thomas Marshall.
On the back of which was thus written: Prince George's County, August
30th, 1784, then came John Steuart, John F.A. Priggs, Archibald Boyd,
and Thomas Marshall, the four subscribing witnesses to the within last
will and testament of William Berry................
Whether or not Archibald Boyd mended his manners, Colonel Beall lived
long enough to bury him as well as Captain Berry. Boyd died in the
summer of 1792, leaving his widow, Ann, and at least one child, Robert.
His personal estate, including six slaves worth £ 130, was appraised at
about £ 180.
Note: See source for complete Will and additional information:
Source: Maryland State Archives
http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/
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