Theobald is also spelled:
Theobaldes, Theobaldo, Theobalds, Theoball, Theoballs, Theobals, Theobold, Theobolds, Theboult. (Pronounced Tibbals)
Arms-Gules, six crosses, crosslet fitchée or.
Crest-A phoenix with wings expanded
sable in flames proper.
John Theobald, Sr. was born in 1666 in Charles County, Maryland. His parents were Clement and Mary Theobald. He was a planter.
He married Mary Fendall. Mary was born about 1670. She was the daughter of Captain Josias Fendall and his wife, Mary.
John and Mary's children included:
William Theobald (1692), John Theobald, Jr. (1692, married Elizabeth Mason Jenifer),
Mary Theobald Swann (1696), and
Charity Theobald Scroggin (1697, married George Scroggin).
John died on July 24, 1713. He made his will on October 18, 1712. His wife was appointed administrix. He left his oldest son, William, their home, the land at Betty's Delight and Planter's Delight, personal possessions and a horse. He left John, the land at Greena, personal possessions and a horse. Mary and Charity received personal possessions. His wife, Mary received the residue of the estate and life interest in one third of the lands.
After his death his wife, Mary, married Matthew Barnes. Matthew as born about 1670 in Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland.
Matthew died on January 10, 1746.
Her will was written October 18, 1750. She left William a mourning ring. Mary received, wearing apparel, and a horse and saddle. Her grandson,
John Theobalds received bed, bolster and pillows, and grandson John Swann inherited a horse. Charity was the administrix and received the remainder of the estate.
Thomas Corker obtained a patent for 200 acres of Betty's Delight in 1671.
Corker sold part to Clement Theobald in 1675.
Clement's son, John Theobald, left it to his son, William Theobald. It was then in Baltimore County. John Hanson acquired 100 acres in 1676 and left them to his son
Robert.
In 1746, Robert Hanson left it to his grandson Robert Hanson (son of Samuel Hanson).
Planter is an archaic term for a settler. Plantation was a method of colonization where settlers were "planted" abroad. A plantation is also the kind of large farm that was the economical basis of many American Colonies and owners of these farms were also called planters.
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.
Horse Terms Foal: less than 1 year old Yearling: between 1 & 2 Colt: male under 4 Filly: female under 4 Mare: female over 4 Gelding:castrated male
Stallion: non-castrated male over 4
