An American Family History

Elizabeth (Eliza) Theobald was born about 1656 in Virginia. Her parents were Clement and Mary Theobald.

In July, 1662 her father gave her and her Godfather, Captain Robert Troope "a brown pied heifer." Captain Troope patented a tract called Scotland Yard about 1663 which is just north of Capital Hill in Washington, D. C.

In 1662 her godfather gave her "a yearling heifer."

In 1666 she inherited the residue of her Godfather's estate.

Elizabeth married Thomas Corker (Corkey or Corka).

Thomas came to Maryland as an indentured servant in 1663.

In 1668, Thomas was found guilty of manslaughter by misadventure for shooting and killing Richard Turner who was sleeping in Elizabeth's father, Clement Theobald's, woodpile. He and her mother, Mary, were witnesses at the indictment and Clement was also on the jury that tried and then pardoned Corker.

Thomas Corker obtained a patent for 150 acres of the Betty's Delight tract in 1671. It was probably named in honor of his wife, Elizabeth. He also was also granted patents for Corker's Hogghole (100 acres) and Planter's Delight (100 acres), which were tracts contiguous to Betty's Delight.

At some time, Thomas sold part of Betty's Delight to his father-in--law, Clement Theobold. Clement sold it back to him.

In 1674, Thomas bought a tract of 150 acres called His Excellency's Gift on the west side of Portobacco Creek from Edmund Lyndsey for 12,000# of tobacco.

In 1676 Job Cornor left Elizabeth personal possessions and Thomas a 300 acre plantation.

Thomas Corker wrote his will on November 17, 1676. He left most of his estate to his wife, Elizabeth. The will mentioned a house, gardens, orchards, and buildings. He left personal property to Penelope Rigge, Thomas Rigge, George Langham, Benjamin Roger, William Chandler, Richard Chandler, Clement Theobald and John Theobald.

Her second husband was James Wheeler. He was born on December 16, 1656 in Charles County. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on James Wheeler.

Elizabeth died on May 11, 1682 in Charles County, Maryland.