The first European settlements in Maryland were made in 1634 when English settlers created a permanent colony.
Women played an essential role in American society as mothers and homemakers.
Elizabeth Nicholson Welsh was born on February 20, 1682/83 in Anne Arundel, County, Maryland. She was the daughter of John Nicholson and Rebecca Beard.
When Benjamin's father died in 1684 he inherited his
. . . dwelling place with all ye lands and premises thereunto belonging situate and being on ye Ridge near Herring Creek in ye County of Ann Arundel aforesaid to have and hold same unto ye sd Benjamin and his heirs forever from and after such time as he shall attain to ye full age of one and twenty years.
Benjamin and Elizabeth's son, Richard Welsh, was born in 1702. He married Charity Jacob.
Old Style Calendar
Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.
In contracts and pleadings usually people and things mentioned before are designated by the term said (sd ) for clarity.
Aforesaid (afd, afsd, aforesd ) means it was already mentioned.
Marylandwas established with religious freedom for Catholics. The colonial economy was based on tobacco cultivated by Africans who had been enslaved.
