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See letter from Robert S. Pigott, Sr. Mary's grandson, son of Corn el-
ius III for names and dates re her children and some grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
See FHL 1,035,294[2] re the death of Frank Scurlock on March 9 (?) ,1881. His age was 27 yrs, 11 mos, 19 days, indicating birth in 185 3.He was born in Iowa and lived there all his life. He was probabl y abrother of Mary.

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See The Maryland Semmes and Kindred Families, by Newman, Maryland
Historical Society Baltimore, 1956 (FHL 929.273 Se53n):
Marmaduke Semmes, the progenitor of the Semmes family of Souther nMary-
land, was in the Province as early as April 2, 1662, when he was sworn in
as a door keeper to the Council or Upper House of the General Assembly.
It was not until April 7, 1666, however, that he proved his rights t o50
acres of land for his emigration into the Province, thus proving that
he financed his own passage.
He was single on his arrival, so it can be assumed that he was ye t in
his twenties. By July 7, 1668, however, he was courting Madam Fortuna
Mitford, the widow of Bulmer Mitford who had emigrated to Maryland about
1664 and who died within the next few years.
Children of Marmaduke and Fortuna Semmes
1. Anthony Semmes married twice.
2. James Semmes married Mary Goodrick.
3. John Semmes married Elizabeth Clarkson
4. Marmaduke Semmes married Mary Higdon.
.
His will, dated August 17, 1690, was admitted to probate in St. Mary's
County on March 20, 1692/3, by John Cornish, Thomas Simpson, Sarah Graves,
Richard Edelen, and Thomas Cullum. It gave
To son Anthony 200 acres of land out of a tract bought of Mr. Thom as
Sympson in St. Mary's Co., adjoining Westwood Manor and land of Major
Boarman; 400 acres of land in Cecil Co., called Simms Forrest.
To wife Fortuna the dwelling plantation during life with all the remain-
ing land except that given to son Arthur.
To son James 300 acres of land in Cecil Co. called "Middle Plantation."
To sons John and Marmaduke the dwelling plantation after the deat h of
their mother to be divided equally between them upon their coming o fage,
John to have the first choice.
Personal estate to be divided equally among wife and sons Anthony,
James, John, and Marmaduke.
Executrix: Wife Fortuna Semmes.
Fortuna lived until 1701.

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND 1670 by Jenkins, (1985)(pps 72-3:
"Alexander Ignatius Semmes, born Dec 17, 1828; was educated at Georgetown College, Columbia college (now George Washington University )and the University of Paris, and then became Resident Physician a tthe Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He served as a surgeon i nthe Confederate Army and then practiced medicine and was Professo r ofPhysiology at the Savannah Medical College.
"He married the daughter of the Attorney General in Andrew Jackson 'sfirst cabinet. She died young and without children. He continue dhis medical work until about 1875, when he gave it up and began studying theology.
"He was ordained a Catholic priest at the age of 50. He spent th eremainder of his life lecturing, teaching, and doing missionary wor kthroughout the state of Georgia until 1895 when he suffered a paralytic stroke. He died in 1898, at the Hotel Dieu in New Orleans, LA.
See also THE MARYLAND SEMMES AND KINDRED FAMIIES by Wright (1956)(op.cit.) pg 84:
"ALEXANDER IGNATIUS SEMMES, son of Raphael and Mary Matilda (Jenki ns)Semmes, was born December 17, 1828, in Georgetown, District of Columbia. He was educated at Georgetown and Columbian College, now George Washington University, as well as in Paris. After the completion of his medical studies he joined his brother in New Orleans, wher ehe became the resident physician at Charity Hospital.
"At the outbreak of the War Between the States, he joined the Louisiana Volunteers and later served as surgeon of Hay's Louisiana Brigade, Stonewall Jackson's Corps and Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. After the war he settled in Savannah, Georgia, where he practiced medicine and taught at the Savannah Medical College as professor of physiology.
"He married the daughter of the Attorney General in the first cabi netof President Andrew Jackson. After her death he continued his medical endeavors until the age of fifty, when he forsook medicine entirely and was ordained a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. Beside sperforming the duties of a parish priest, he lectured, taught and d idmissionary work throughout the State of Georgia until 1895, when h ebecame incapacitated by a paralytic stroke. In 1898 he died at Hot elDieu in New Orleans, nursed during his last months by the Sister s ofCharity who had been in charge of the nursing staff at Charity Hospital when he was resident physician in his youth."

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND (op.cit.), pg 102:
"He graduated from Georgetown College, then studied medicine in Ne wOrleans, LA."
See THE MARYLAND SEMMES AND KINDRED FAMILIES by Wright (op.cit.) , pg100:
"Dr. Alphonso Thomas Semmes, eldest son of Thomas and Harriett Shepherd (Beall) Semmes, was born april 28, 1830, at Washington, Georgia. On September 20, 1856, in Washington, D.C., he married his cousi nMary Sabina Semmes, daughter of Raphael Semmes and his wife Matild aJenkins. He was graduated from Georgetown University with honors ,deliverning the valedictory, and then studied medicine in New Orleans. In 1855 he began the practice of medicine in Canton, Mississippi, and continued to do so until his death on January 9, 1895. His widow died July 25, 1908, in Canton."

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See THE MARYLAND SEMMES AND KINDRED FAMILIES by Harry Wright Newma n,Maryland Historical Society, 1956, pg 4:
"Anthony Semmes, son and heir of Marmaduke Semmes and his wife fortuna, was born about 1670 in that part of St. Mary's County north o fthe Wicomico which later fell into Charles County. In 1703 he an dRobert Hagan were appointed overseers of the highways for Newport Hundred.
"He married Ann Sissons who may not have been his first wife. O nDecember 11, 1706, her mother, Alice Sissons, who declared hersel f tobe the relict of Edward Sissions of St. Mary's County, negotiate d herwill and bequeathed her daughter Anne Simes (sic) one hive of b ees.Alice Sissons, Sr., had also been the widow of William Tenahil l whodied in 1667. At the September Court for 1707, Anthony Simms a nd Annhis wife filed their account as the administrators of the esta te ofNicholas Brown. Sometime after September, 1707, and before Aug ust,1708, he had married Dussabella (Barker) who survived him. If t herewere any issue by his last wife, it had to be the youngest child ,Jane, as an instrument of 1738 states that Mary was the sister of t hewhole blood to Marmaduke, Alexius, Fidellmus, and Bathia.
(Here article names 7 children q.v.)
"The will of Anthony Semmes, dated August 15, 1708, was probated i nCharles County, on January 12, 1708/9 by John Higton, John Semmes ,and Susannah Buckley. 'To sons Anthony and Marmaduke 200 acres o f"Sems Settlement," but Marmaduke to have the dwelling plantation . Tochildren Electious, Fidellimus, Mary, and Bathia 400 acres "Sem msForest" in Cecil Co. To daughter Jane, personalty. To wife Dussabella, exec, residue of personal estate for maintainance of 4 children first named; in even of death of wife or remarriage, her share of estate to pass to brother James Semmes, he to provide for children an dto have charge of Anthony, Electious, Fidellmus, and Bathia; frien dBarnaby Anctill to have charge of Marmaduke, Mary and Jane during minority.

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND (op.cit) pg. 101:
"He was a major in the Confederate Army and died in Memphis, TN, January 29, 1802."

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND (op.cit) pg 73:
"Clara Elizabeth, born August 5, 1830; married on November 4, 1850 ,William Bushby FitzGerald, C.S.N., son of Edward and Mary Hite (Bushby) FitzGerald, of Clarksburg. William FitzGerald, at one time an officer in the United States Navy, later became a Captain in the Confederate Navy. He died August 9, 1862; they had no children."

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND, 1670 by Jenkins (op.cit.), pg 103:
"CORA MATILDA SEMMES, born June 26, 1834, married June 15, 1855 i nGeorgetown, Lieutenant Joseph Christmas Ives, U.S. Navy, born 1829 ;died 1868. She died in New York City, January 27, 1916.

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See THOMAS JEFFERSON OF MARYLAND pg 22: Edward married Sarah Middleton,
daughter of Smith and Mary (Hawkins) Middleton; they had four children.
For a differing opinion see GARDINER GENERATIONS AND RELATIONS, Descen-
dants of Thomas Jenkins, pg. 13: "Dr. Edward Semmes, born 1736, in Charles
County, Maryland, married in 1763 Ann Edelen, daughter of Philip Edelen
and Jane Gardiner."
See THE MARYLAND SEMMES AND KINDRED FAMILIES by Harry Wright Newma n,Maryland Historical Society, pps 49-50:
"EDWARD SEMMES, son of Marmaduke and Henrietta (Jenkins) Semmes, w asborn in Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles County. By the will of hi sfather in 1772, he received "Semmes' Hope," portions of "Hargus' Hope" and Hungerford's Hope." He studied medicine and during his lif ewas one of the leading doctors in Charles County. In 1778 he subscribed to the Oath of Allegiance in Charles County before Magistrate Joshua Sanders. His wife was Sarah, daughter of Smith and Mary (Hawkins) Middleton. (Here are named their four children).
"His will, dated October 5, 1789, was proved on November 2, same year, in Charles county, by Alexander McPherson, John B. Thompson, an dRaphael Boarman, Jr.
'To father-in-law Smith Middleton personalty.
'Children placed under care of their grandfather Smith Middleton a ndto
live with him until youngest child reaches 18 years.
'Children--Elizabeth Semmes, Thomas Semmes, George Semmes, and Mar yHawkins Semmes to have that part of the testator's es tate includingstock, household furniture, and plantation n ot disposed of by theexecutor.
'Daughers--Elizabeth Semmes and Mary Hawkins Semmes to have 2 slav eson their wedding day or when youngest son George reache s 18years.
'Sons--Thomas Semmes and George Semmes all lands with the provisio nthat the use thereof be given all children until his youngest child attains 18 years.
'Residuary estate to all children--Elizabeth Semmes, Mary Hawkin sSemmes, Thomas Semmes, and George Semmes.
"On June 7, 1804, his sons, Thomas and George Semmes, of Alexandri a,sons and devisees of Dr. Edward Semmes, late of Charles County, deceased, deeded to Gabriel Moran of Charles County, for 1,115 pound s a91-acre portion of "Boarman's Manor" and another portion of 55 ac resof the same manor."

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See THE MARYLAND SEMMES AND KINDDRED FAMILIES, by Newman, pg 49:
"George Semmes, born 1782, d.s.p. Apr. 14, 1846, married Mary H. Tolson. High Sheriff for Prince Goerge's County, Member of Congress."

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The Maryland Semmes and Kindred Families by Newman, p43 : JAMES SEMMESAND HIS DESCEN DANTS
James Semmes, second son of Marmaduke Semmes and Fortuna, his wife ,was born about 1670, being aged 50 in 1720. Before September 28, 1701, he married Mary Goodrick, born March 13, 1673/4, daughter of Robert Goodrick, but then the widow of John Anderson, with one or more children. Children of James and Mary (Goodrick) Semmes
1. Marmaduke Semmes married Henrietta Jenkins
2. Joseph Milburn Semmes married Rachel Prather
3. Ignatius Semmes died 1740 intestate
4. Mary Semmes married William Cavanagh (Cavenough)
5. Anne Semmes married Augustine Ward
6. Juliana Semmes, died spinster 1735
7. James semmes married twice
8. Susannah Semmes married --- Johnson.
Not receiving any portion of the parental lands around Newport Hundred, but only the tract in Cecil County which he quickly disposed o fon his majority, he moved westward and established his seat in or near Chandler's Town, later to be known at Charles Town and then Por tTobacco, at that time the center of commerce for Charles County a swell as the county seat and social center. He purchased several plantations from the Chandlers who developed the port and (he) gained much afluence in shipping as well as agricultural pursuits.
In 1712 his wife, Mary Semmes, received a legacy of 20 shillings f romthe will of her brother, Edmond Goodrick, to purchase a ring. I nSeptember 1721, his wife deposed in court that the mulatto called James, who belonged to Notley Rozer, was born sometime before her son ,Edward Anderson, who was 31 years of age sometime in August next . In1727 his wife, Mary Semmes, and her sister Juliana Simpson, app rovedthe appraisement of their brother's George Goodrick, estate, a t whichtime William, Robert, and Benjamin Goodrick were the executor s.
He died in the spring of 1727/8, aged about 58 years. His will da tedAugust 5, 1727, was proved in Charles County on March 12, 1727/8 , bythe Rev. Peter Attwood, Juliana Simpson, Robert Hanson, and Jame sNicoll.
"To William Chandler title "Burnt Quarter" at Portobacco bought o fthe said Chandler.
To son Marmaduke "Chandler's Invention."
To wife Mary the dwelling-plantation during life and residue of "Chandler's Invention"; at her decease to revert to sons Joseph Milbur nSemmes and Ignatius Semmes.
To daughters Mary, Ann, Juliana and Susannah, personalty.
To son James, personalty.
Residue of estate to aforesaid children.
Executors: wife and son Marmaduke.
.
By a codicil of August 7, 1727, he bequeathed to his son James, th emoney in Liverpool which Gerard Slye was empowered to recover, bu tthe legacy to James was not to exceed L70--any surplus was to go t ohis wife who was bequeathed one-third of the stock and household stuff. His widow married as his second wife, John Speake, of Port Tobacco, by whom there were no issue. He died testate in 1731, leavin ghis town house at Port Tobacco to his widow during life, then to hi sgrandson John Speake of Thomas. The noncupative will of the unmarried daughter, Julianna Semmes, was proved at cout on February 2, 1735/6, when Mary Speake swore that her daughter shortly before her death gave to her brother, Ignatius Semmes, a Negro boy which had been bequeathed Juliana by her deceased father.
In November 1745 at court as Mary Speake she deposed that she wa smore than 70 years of age and that her father was Robert Goodrick ,late of Charles County, deceased. She died within the next year testate.
Her will dated September 25, 1746, was proved on October 31 follow ingin Charles County. She bequeathed Negroes and other personalty t oher sons, Marmaduke Semmes, James Semmes, and Joseph Millburn Semme s,as well as her grandchildren Ignatius Semmes of James, and Monic aJohnson. The items in the chest were to be divided by her sister, Juliana Simpson, among the testatrix's daughters Mary Cavenough, Ann Ward, Susanna Johnson, and Elizabeth ---. To Augustine Ward, the father of her granddaughter Juliana Ward, she bequeathed 3,000 lbs of tobacco to purchase a Negro for her grandaughter. A bequest was made t oher cousin, William Goodrick, while the risiduary estate was to b edivided between her daughters, Anne Ward and Susanna Johnson."

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James married (1st) Anne, the daughter of Henry Barnes, who died in
1739. He married (2nd) Mary Simpson after Nov 2, 1744. He had one child
by his first marriage, Ignatius Semmes married Mary Doyne, and four children
by his second marriage, Joseph Semmes married Henrietta Thompson, Thomas
Semmes married Mary Ann Ratcliff, Andrew Green Semes, and James Semmes,
Officer of the Maryland Line.

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See THE MARYLAND SEMMES AND KINDRED FAMILIES by Newman, on pps 55- 6:
"JOSEPH SEMMES, son of James and Mary (Simpson) Semmes, was born about 1753 in Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles County. By the will of his father of 1787, he received the dwelling plantation which consiste dof "Amendment" and "Semmes' Amendment." He married Henrietta, daughter of Richard and Henrietta (Boarman) Thompson, born January 18, 1755, in Charles Charles County.
Children of Joseph and Henrietta (Thompson) Semmes
1. Henrietta Semmes married John Kennedy.
2. Alexander Semmes married Eleanor Beatty q.v.
3. Samuel Milburn Semmes.
4. Richard Thompson Semmes, born 1784, married Catherine Middleton.q.v.
5. Raphael Semmes, born Aug. 21, 1786, married Matilda Jenkins . q.v.
6. Benedict Joseph Semmes, born Nov. 1, 1789, married Elily Elizabeth Edelen. q.v.
7. Mary Charlotte Semmes, born 1790, married Richard H. Winter.
8. Thomas Felix Semmes, born 1793, married Mary Olivia Edelen . q.v.
"In 1778 he subscribed to the Oath of Allegiance in Charles Count ybefore Magistrate Warren Dent. During the war he served as a priva tein the militia company of Captain Sinnett of Charles County. (Mili tiaList, p. 59, Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore.)
"At the first census he, as Joseph Semmes of James, was domicile d inCharles County with four males under 16 years of age, three fema les,and 12 slaves.
"On August 3, 1808, he purchased of George W. Grayson, of Fauquie rCounty, Virginia, for 397 pounds, "Fagg's Adventure" of 143 acres ,"Adams' Delight," "Enlargement," "Patterson's Chance," and "St. David's," including all buildings and other improvements. The conveyance was confirmed on November 7, 1809, by Robert Harrison Grayson, of Mason County, Kentucky.
"On February 7, 1818, he made a deed of gift of the above-named tracts to his son, Richard Thompson Semmes, for natural love and affection and the additional consideration of one dollar, the tracts all lying in Durham Parish. On February 2, 1819, his son, Richard T. Semmes, then of Georgetown, reconveyed the identical tracts to him for a consideration of $3,300. On January 7, 1822, he deeded the same tracts to his son, Raphael Semmes, of Georgetown, and to his son, Benedic tJoseph Semmes, of Prince George's County. In all indentures he signed his name "Jos Semmes," but no wife waived dower rights.
"No court administration can be found in Charles County for the administration of his estate, but family records state that he died i n1824.
"On April 20, 1833, Raphael Semmes, Sr., Thomas F. Semmes, Raphae lSemmes, Jr., of Washington County, District of Columbia, and Benedi ctJ. Semmes and Samuel M. Semmes, of Prince George's County, Marylan d,conveyed to Benjamin Burgess of Charles County, for a consideratio nof $1,250 all those several tracts of land in Charles County of whi chJoseph Semmes died seized and which constituted the dwelling-plantation of the late Joseph Semmes, they being entitled to four-sixths of the estate. Mary Matilda Semmes, wife of Raphael Semmes, and Emil ySemmes, wife of Benedict J. Semmes, waived all dower rights.
"His widow lived until 1833 and was buried in the old Catholic cemetery between Georgetown College and the Convent of the Visitation .Her headstone reads "Mrs. Henrietta Semmes, relict of Joseph Semme sof Charles County, Maryland, died 27 May 1833 in the 73 year of he rage." Nearby is the headstone of her daughter "Mrs. Mary C. Winte rrelict of Richard H. Winter, of Charles County, Maryland, died 28 D ec1831, in the 42 year of her age."
"Her last will and testament, dated May 31, 1833, was probated i n theDistrict of Columbia, on August 17, 1833. Negroes, silver plat e, andhousehold furniture were bequeathed to her children -- Benedic tJoseph Semmes, Thomas F. Semmes, and Raphael Semmes. Personalty including Negroes were left to her grandchildren -- John H. Semmes, alexander A. Semmes, and Mary V. Semmes. Mourning rings were willed t oCatherine Winter, Emily Semmes, and Matilda Semmes. The residuar yestate was bequeathed to Mrs. Servilla Carberry in trust for the poor. She appointed her son, Benedict Semmes, the executor, but in th eevent he could not serve, then her son Raphael Semmes."

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Joseph married Rachel Prather, daughter of Thomas Prather and Mart ha,
his wife, between Sep 1, 1728 and July 21, 1732. They had one son and
seven daughters, all of whom entered the religious. The daughters
joined the Benedictine Convent at Pontoise, France and the son, Joseph,
became a Jesuit priest and died in England on Sep 26, 1809. Rachel died
1742 after having married ---Yoakley.

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND (op.cit.), pg 133:
"Born Jun 12, 1857; married william McGavock and went to Mexico Ci tyto live."

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See THE MARYLAND SEMMES AND KINDRED FAMILIES by Harry Wright Newma n,The Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore 1956 FHL 929.273Se53n ,p45: " MARMADUKE SEMMES 1701-1772
Marmaduke Semmes, son of James and Mary (Goodrick) Semmes, was bor nabout 1701 in Charles County, being aged 43 in 1744. He married Henrietta, daughter of George and Susannah (Cole) Jenkins, of the sam ecounty. She was born about 1712, deposing to be 32 in 1744. Susannah Jenkins, mother- in-law to Marmaduke Semmes, by her will of 176 0and proved 1763, bequeathed personalty to her daughter Henrietta Semmes, whereas George Jenkins, his brother-in-law, who died a bachelo rin 1775, left legacies to his sister Henrietta Semmes and her sons--Thomas, Edward, and Marmaduke, making Thomas the executor of his estate.
Children of Marmaduke and Henrietta (Jenkins) Semmes
1. Edward Semmes married Sarah Middleton
2. Marmaduke Semmes married Martha Middleton
3. Violetta (Letitia) Semmes
4. Martha Semmes married Henry Hagan
5. Mary Ann Semmes married William Rhody Luckett
6. Susannah Semmes married Thomas Boarman
7. Thomas Semmes married Anne Queen.
On November 9, 1741, styling himself as the heir and elder brothe r ofIgnatius Semmes, late of Charles County, deceased, he conveyed t o hisbrother Joseph Milburn Semmes, for L10 and other causes his rig ht tothe plantation containing 300 acres which, by the will of thei rdeceased father, had been devised to Joseph Milburn and Ignatius, a ndwhich was to be divided equally between the latter two after the decease of their mother.
The will of Marmaduke Semmes, dated March 31, 1772, was probated i nCharles County on September 23, 1772. (The article includes th ewill) By a codicil he bequeathed his wife the residuary estate a ndalso debts due him. At the probate, Thomas Semmes, the son and he ir,was present.
The will of his widow, Henrietta Semmes, dated October 10, 1774, w asproved in Charles County on December 31, 1774. Personalty was bequeathed to her six children, Susannah, Thomas, Edward, Letitia, Martha, and Marmaduke, also her grandchildren--Eleanor Luckett, Henriett aLuckett, Joseph Luckett, and Thomas Luckett. Her daughter, Letiti awas made the guardian of Eleanor and Henrietta Luckett, and her so nEdward was made the guardian of her grandson William Luckett. He rchildren Susannah, Thomas, Edward, Letitia, and Martha were wille dequally L100 in hands of Robert Mundell, and her son Marmaduke wa swilled one hogshead of tobacco more than his share of the growing crop, and the residue was to be divided equally among the other children."
Also see notes under his spouse, Henrietta Jenkins Semmes, RIN 93.

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND, pg. 22: Marmaduke married Martha
Middleton, daughter of James and Sarah (Smith) Middleton; they had
three children.
See THE MARYLAND SEMMES AND KINDRED FAMILIES by Wright, pps 50-51:
"MARMADUKE SEMMES, son of Marmaduke and Henrietta (Jenkins) Semmes ,was born in Charles County. He was unmarried at the writing of hi sfather's will in 1772 but he received the grist mill and portions o f"Semme's Help," "Hargiss' Hope," and "Hungerford's Hope." His wif ewas Martha, daughter of James and Sarah (Smith) Middleton. (Here ar enamed their children)
"During 1778 he subscribed to the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelit y tothe State of Maryland in Charles County before Judge Robert Youn g.He was enrolled in the militia of Charles County and served a s aprivate in the company of Captain John Sanson (Militia List, p. 3 3Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore).
"On June 13, 1789, he and his brother, Dr. Edward Semmes agreed t o adivision of their interests in "Hargus' Hope" and "Hungerford's H ope"which had been devised "by our deceased father Marmaduke Semmes. " In1790 he was the head of a family in Charles County with four fe malesand 19 slaves.
"His will was admitted for probate in Charles County on Septembe r 14,1806, having been written on June 5, 1802.
'To his daughter Sarah Digges slaves and other personalty.
'To daughters Teresia Henrietta and Leticia Harriet slaves and al llands in equaled division; if one marries, the single on e tomaintain the dwelling house.
'to granddaughter Martha Digges, a slave.
'Residue to daughter Teresia Henrietta and Leticia Harriet, havin ggiven to daughter Sarah 300 pounds at time of marriage.
'Executrix--daughter Leticia Harriet Semmes.
"When the administration bond was issued on August 18, 1808, his daughter and executrix, Leticia had married Francis Patrick Hamilton ,to whom letters of administration were issued.
"On January 3, 1816, Letitia H. Hamilton and Teresa H. Semmes, o fWashington, D.C., sold to Samuel Chapman for $500 the land in Charl esCounty which was devised them by the will of their father, Marmadu keSemmes, dated June 5, 1802, and appointed Ignatius and Alexander Mathews of Charles County, their attorneys."

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND, 1670; pg 22: Mary Ann married Will iam
Rhody Luckett, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Price) Luckett, whose sisters
Ann and Elizabeth married her uncles George and John Jenkins, respect-
ively. William Rhody Luckett and Mary Ann Semmes had five children.

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See THE MARYLAND SEMMES op.cit., pg 66: Married April 4, 1864, he rwidowed brother-in-law, Rice Winfield Payne. He had earlier been married to Mary's sister, Ann America Semmes who died Jan 29 1862.

See The Maryland Semmes and Kindred Familes, Newman, p.66-7:

Raphael Semmes, son of Joseph and Henrietta (Thompson) Semmes was
born on Aug 24, 1786 in Charles County. He married on October 6,1818,
Mary Matilda Jenkins, of Charles County, born December 28, 1800, the
daughter of Captain Thomas Jenkins and Mary Neale, his wife....
They had 13 children:
1. Ann Maria Semmes born 1819 died 1820.
2. Mary Virginia Semmes, born Mar. 13 1821, married Apr 4 1864,
her widowed brother-in-law, Rice Winfield Payne.
3. Benedict Joseph Semmes, born June 12 1823, married JoranthaJordan.
4. Thomas Jenkins Semmes, born Dec 16, 1824, married Myra EulalieKnox.
5. Ann America Semmes, born July 3, 1826, married Rice WinfieldPayne.
6. Alexander Ignatius Semmes, born Dec 17, 1828.
7. Clara Elizabeth Semmes, born Aug 5, 1830 married William BushbyFitz-
Gerald Feb 22, 1815, Captain Confederate Navy, he died Aug 9, 1862.
8. Mary Sabina Semmes, born Dec 6 1832, married Sep 20 1856, Dr.Alphonso
Thomas Semmes. q.v.
9. Cora Matilda Semmes, born June 26, 1834, married Joseph ChristmasIves.
10. Raphael Semmes, born June 1836, lost at sea 1853 from SS Antelopeen
route from San Francisco to New York City.
11. Ada Eliza Semmes, born June 4 1838, died Oct 20 1893, married Oct6,
1858, Richard Henry Clarke.
12. Peregrine Warfield Semmes, born Mar 12 1841, died Feb 12 1906,single.
13. William Gaston Semmes, born 1843, died 1844.

"About 1818 Raphael Semmes instituted action in the court of CharlesCounty against his sister Mary C. Winter, widow of Henry F. Winter ,and Catherine T. H. Winter, heirs of Richard H. Winter, deceased, toshow cause why they had not negotiated a deed of conveyance onportions of "Effton Hills," "Perry's Last Chance," "Brit's Adventure,""V erlinda," and "Hudson's Exchange," according to a bond made andexecuted by Richard H. Winter in his life time. The court appointedSamuel Hanson guardian to the two Winter orphans who on March 19,1819, ac cording to a decree of the Circuit Court, deeded theplantations in question to Raphael Semmes.

"As resident of Georgetown on July 17, 1822, he conveyed to Alexan derGray, of Charles County, "Effton's Hills" which he had purchased fromRichard H. Winter and also "Addition to Perry's Last Chance, " being aportion of a tract likewise conveyed or purchased from Winter, andalso "Hudson's Exchange" of 98 acres which he had purchased fromEdward Brawner, inasmuch as he, Raphael Semmes, had agreed to conveyto Henry Posey who on January 22, 1822, had assigned to AlexanderGray.

"On July 7, 1824, he and his wife, Matilda Semmes, of Georgetown,conveyed to Lewis (Louis) A. Jenkins, of Charles County, two-tenths of"Gill's Land" which had descended to Matilda Semmes by the will of herdeceased father, Thomas Jenkins.

"The will of Raphael Semmes was dated January 4, 1845, and prove d inthe District of Columbia on October 30, 1845.

'To wife Matilda during life the house and lot on 1st St. inGeorgetown where he lived; the house and lot occupied by Mrs. Buck onPennsylvania Avenue in Washington; two small brick houses and lots onFrederick St., Georgetown; and all household and kitchen furniture.
'To his six daughters -- Virginia, America, Clara, Sabina, Cora, a ndAda -- joint tenancy in the house and lot at 4 1/2 St. (sic ) andPennsylvania Avenue, then occupied by John Suter; also the house andlot then occupied by him in Georgetown, at death of his wife.
'To sons Raphael, Warfield, Alexander, Benedict Joseph, and Thomas ,personalty.
'Executors -- brother Benedict Joseph Semmes and son Benedict JosephSemmes.

"His widow was thrown from her carriage and injured fatally on June16, 1881, near Warrenton, Virginia, where she died five days later .She was buried on June 23, 1881, in Trinity Church Cemetery,Georgetown."

See the article about the life of Admiral Raphael Semmes in THEMARYLAND SEMMES AND KINDRED FAMILIES by Harry Wright Newman, MarylandHistorical Society, 1956., pp. 76-80.

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND (op.cit.), pg 73:
"Raphael Semmes, born June 1836; lost at sea in 1853 from the S.S .Antelope, enroute from San Francisco to New York, aged 17."

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See THOMAS JENKINS, pg 22: Susannah, married Thomas Boarman, son
of Thomas James Boarman of Charles County. They had seven children.

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND, pg 22: Thomas, died 1832; married Ann,
daughter of Marsham Queen; they had eleven children.
See THE MARYLAND SEMMES AND KINDRED FAMILIES by Wright, pps 51-53:
"THOMAS SEMMES, son of Marmaduke and Henrietta (Jenkins) Semmes, w asborn in Charles County. He married Anne, the daughter of Marsha mQueen. The latter by his will of 1771 probated in Charles County bequeathed a Negro to his daughter Ann Simms.
Children of Thomas and Anne (Queen) Semmes
1. James Semmes, born Feb. 19, 1755
2. Henrietta Semmes, born Nov. 7, 1757, married Apr. 14, 1779, Aquilla Scott of Harford County.
3. Edward Semmes, born Sept. 14, 1759, married twice.
4. Anne Semmes, born Mar. 4, 1760
5. Jean Semmes, born Sept. 25, 1762.
6. Mary Semmes, born Nov. 5, 1764, married Thomas Semmes
7. Joseph Milburn Semmes, born Nov. 28, 1766, Married Anne Semmes.
8. Ignatius Semmes, born Nov. 11, 1768, married twice.
9. Catherine Semmes, born June 12, 1770.
10. Elizabeth Semmes, born May 12, 1772, Married Thomas H. Luckett, resided in Georgia.
11. Martha Semmes, born Mar. 20, 1774.
"In 1778 he subscribed to the Oath of Allegiance in Charles Count ybefore Magistrate Walter Hanson. On April 11, 1778, he and Alex McPherson negotiated a bond in the favor of Zephaniah Turner, Esq., o fCharles County, who had been appointed Auditor General for the Council. (Archives of Maryland, vol. 21, p.29)
"He drew up his last will and testament on September 14, 1785, a twhich time he was one of the most wealthy member of the Semmes family. While officiating as Tobacco Inspector at Port Tobacco, a felo nstruck him on the head with a heavy club which caused a mental illness from which he never recovered.
"In 1789 Joseph Milburn Semmes and anne Semmes, two of his childre n,petitioned the High Court of Chancery setting forth that their fat herwas no longer responsible for his acts and requested that they b emade his guardians. since his illness of about 4 1/2 years past th eyhad been managers of the estate and had been in charge of the fami ly. They furthermore asked protection from their two brothers, Jame s andEdward, the first and second sons, who had attempted to injur e theproperty and were not worthy to act as guardians, and could no t betrusted. They had conveyed two tracts of land, namely, "Hall' s Lot"and "Hall's Place" but that there was still an estate of abou t 1,200acres. The court declared him non compos mentis and the mana gementof his estate was awarded to the two petitioners.
"At the first census he was domiciled in Port Tobacco with two mal esover 16, three males under 16, nine females and 23 slaves being th elargest slave owner of the family.
"Several of his children settled in the State of Georgia, taking their father with them. He died at the plantation of his son, Dr. Ignatius Semmes, in Wilkes county during 1832.
The will of Thomas Semmes, one time of Charles County, was probate din Wilkes County, Georgia, as well as Charles County, Maryland, th elatter being on May 25, 1832, 47 years after the writing.
'To son James Semmes that part of the plantation I now dwell on, o nthe east side of Port Tobacco.
'To son Edward Semmes that tract on Wheeler's Branch and one-thir d of"The Heates."
'To son Joseph Milbourn Semmes one-third of the remaining plantati onwhereon I dwell.
'To son Ignatius all remaining part of the dwelling plantation an done-third of "The Heates."
'To daughters Henrietta Scott, Anne Semmes, Catherine Semmes, Elizabeth Semmes, and Martha Semmes Negroes and other personalty.
Executors: daughter Ann and friend Henry Hagan."

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See THOMAS JENKINS OF MARYLAND (op.cit.), pg. 102:
"Born December 16, 1824, died at New Orleans, LA, June 22, 1899; married by Father James Rider, S.J., Myra Eulalia Knox, born Dec 3, 1831, at Winchester, TN; daughter of William and Ann Octavia (Lewis) Knox of Montgomery, AL. He then settled in New Orleans, LA and in June, 1858, was appointed by President Buchanan, U.S. (District) Attorne yfor that area. On Jan 26, 1860, he was elected Attorney General o fLouisiana and represented that state in the Confederate Congress."

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MARYLAND GENEALOGIES from the Maryland Society Magazine, Vol II, p p321-2:
"Charles Sewall was born before 1685 since he is named in the wil l ofhis grandfather Col. William Burgess. He was doubtless named fo r hisfather's stepfather, Charles Lord Baltimore. He lived at elton headManor, St. Mary's County. His will dated 8 August 1741 was prov ed 27April 1742. Charles Sewall married, after 1711, Eleanor, wido w ofJohn Tasker of Clavert County, and daughter of Col. Thomas Brook e ofBrookfield, Prince George's County, a member of the Council of Maryland and its President in 1720. Her first husband, John Tasker i nhis will dated 22 Sept. 1711 and proved 17 October following (Annapolis, Lit. 13, fol. 323) names his wife Eleanor and his minor son Thomas Tasker. Col. Thomas Brooke in his will dated 16 Nov. 1730 and proved 25 Jan'y following (Annapolis Lit. 20, fol. 125) mentions his "daughter Eleanor Sewall wife of Mr. Charles Sewall" and his eldest so nThomas Tasker."
The referenced material includes information about the ancestor s ofCharles Sewall (and his siblings) including his father Maj. Nich olasSewall, his grandfather Henry Sewall (1576-d.1665), his great- grandfather Henry Sewell (Abt 1544-1628), and his 2nd great-grandfather, William Sewall or Shewel of Shropshire, England. A very full genealogy of the Sewalls of New England and of the English ancestors of the family is given in MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS, 5th Series, vol. v, pp. xvi-xviii. It is based largeley on the work of the distinguished genealogist, the late Co. Joseph L. Chester, and has bee nfully utilized in the present genealogy. See also Maryland Historical Magazine I, 190.

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SQ pg 3696: Shoffitt was also spelled Shafett, Shoffett, and Shaffitt.

SQ p. 3536: His mother's maiden name was Johnson, and she is said tohave been related to Andrew Johnson, 17th president of the UnitedStates.