The first European settlements in Maryland were made in 1634 when English settlers created a permanent colony.
Susanna Nicholson Hopper was born on November 22, 1690 in Anne Arundel, County, Maryland. She was the daughter of John Nicholson and Rebecca Beard.
She married Thomas Hopper. He was born on February 18, 1684/85 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. He was the son of Robert and Mary Hopper. In 1705, Thomas Hopper and his brother, James were called orphans of Robert Hopper and bound to Mary Davis, Charles Harrison and Walter Phelps.
Their son, John Hopper, was born in 1711. John married Rachel Nicholson and was murdered in 1757 by Rachel's brother, Richard Nicholson.
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.
Bound children were indentured servants whose master provided training in a craft, board, lodging, and clothes for seven years or until the child came of age.
