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Hi...
Summary:
The DNA project determines that for two family lines from John Calvert, b 1648 at Armagh
(Joshua b 1680, John 1689), a succint proven genetic descent(bridging the next sequential
generation in each line(Thomas b 1717 m Sarah Williamson for Joshua and Robert b 1714 for
John). The reason for this need was primary source evidence of the birth of the
grandchildren of Joshua and John. From Isaiah(John d 1739) and from Isaac and John
Calvert, sons of THomas and Sarah Williamson, we had distinct primary source
evidence[caveat for Robert 1767 m Ruth Hoskinson Selby].
Since the two samples were in two separate family lines, skipping a generation, and still
matching within 1 marker at 37 markers, we can state with authority that Isaac, and John
for example, descend from John 1648 who had son Joshua who married Deborah Harlan. For me
this was critically important because out in Tyler Co, the Harlans and Calverts were Still
neighbors(allied families). I would state with some degree of certainty then, say 98%?
certainty, that we have demonstrated the descent of John of Yorks(Gisbrough) with primary,
secondary and DNA evidence.
The caveat is Robert b 1767. His DNA matches R1b1c and matches descendants of Robert
Calvert b 1696 m Charity Gray. We are certain of the line now from Robert, but we are not
certain of his own father(whom I believe was Robert also). That these descendants continue
to claim descent from John, m Jane McMahan is our anomoly. All I can say now is that
following the evidence that we have, we have a good chain of evidence for Robert's
father being Richard ostensibly b 1727. But the DNA does not match in this single family
line example. But it does match other Calverts whom we can identify as being akin to the
Calverts who descend from George b 1694.
We cannot prove that George's father was the gent identified by both O'Gorman and
Nicklin as being a son of William, PSOM. There just is absolutely no evidence this is the
case. We have spent time looking back at Maryland records, including the accounting of
William's estate(wM, M. Elizabeth Stone, who drowned 1682 in the Wicomico R.
That said: We have now been digging in Stafford records, because in Nicklin's research
and papers, he says George was formerly of MD. We are looking at court records between
1691 and 1700. No such court record states that George was "formerly of Charles Co
MD".
What we do now know is that there appears, at least in my mind, to be two distinct George
Calverts in Stafford County between 1690 - 1700. One is being sued for non-delivery of
milk pails and trays(a gent of trade, a carpenter apparently). Looking at who this might
be turns me to a George who apprenticed as a boatright at Accomac, son of Christopher
Calvert. O'Gorman speculated that the George of Stafford was indeed the son of
Christopher. I don't know. The other George is at suit for land originally surveyed by
Dixsey Ward Sr, who passed and the son is claiming George Calvert is holding the land by
force. The case is continued and apparently George comes present with evidence, the case
is found in his favor instead of the plaintiffs who obtained the land from Dix Ward
Jr(heir of Sr.). Why is this? For what reason would the case be found for the defendant
and not the son and heir? What was the relationship btw George Calvert in this case and
appropriate claim to the same? WH!
o did this George Calvert marry? It certainly is not proven that it was Ann Notley, oh,
who was the second, and the third being Elizabeth Doyne? More on Doyne in a moment.
I am convinced that this George Calvert, dealing with land in the size of a large
plantation, is not the same as the gent who is defending in court the deliver of goods
such as milk trays. Just my own mind on this.
But further: George, son of Christopher of Accomac may be key. Now Accomac is below md.
Eastern Shore. In 1726 and 1733, William Calvert, Esq. Planter of Somerset, is sued for
1,000 lb of tobacco plus penalty. He arrives in records in 1723, a John is next door. This
William Lives in Pocomoke Hundred and apparently dies there in 1746/7. Voila, the
appearance of Alexander m Mary Wheeler, Dau. of Isaac, grandau. of Edward. Alexander has
issue: William, Isaac, Alexander Neale, perhaps Demaris, plus daughters, much of this
recorded at Coventry PE Somerset. Okay, Where did William of Somerset Come from? He is
there, 1723 in tax lists. So is John about that time. A Levin Calvert is also present, who
might be another brother of William and here I am making the assumption that the John is
brother to William.
What I do know is that William Calvert, b 1666, son of William PSOM is alive in Somerset
in 1696 as the e3xtr of the estate of William Robinson. It is my speculation that William
Calvert, Planter of record, is grandson of William Esq, d 1682. The reason why I
researched this was seeking the father of My Isaac, following the family oral tradition.
But I proved that Isaac of Somerset is not the Isaac of Greene Co PA and hence, in 2004,
we turned to DNA and sought Isaac as being originally of Chester.
An odd occurance further accompanies this discovery of Alexander marrying at Coventry. He
appears in taxlists in 1748-49 in Pocomoke and then removes by 1751 to Annamessex
Hundred through 1759. I can't prove Alex as son of William but the odds are good:
Names first son WIlliam. He is in the same county and same Hundred. The names of his
Children match the scot convention, Isaac being Mary Wheelers father's name. Other
children Belle, Betty, Elizabeth(yes there are two), Demaris. I then compared the names of
these children to William of Chesterfield. I think the family removed from Somerset down
the coast and eventually settles here. The children are named very similarly to those of
Alex and Mary Wheeler.
We don't have an answer on this but this is where the research has led us. We have
uncovered a lot but we are still dealing with records in Early Stafford(some of which I
discovered in 2003 which proved the Alias Harrison identity for Burr and Thomas Calvert,
apparent sons of John Calvert b 1692 who may have married three times.
Okay, a lot of ground covered. We are digging into Stafford regarding this court case of
George and the land of Dix Ward. We had gone looking for anything in MD for a marriage for
Elizabeth Doyne. No such marriage to any Calvert. The best evidence I can point to is the
following:
Ethelbert Doyne, brother of Joshua Doyne, dies in Somerset County. Both of these gents
were sons of Robert Doyne. There is no evidence that Robert Doyne had a daughter ELizbeth.
I do not believe that George Calvert, c 1661-68 married a Doyne, Notley or Neale. He may
have married a Ward though, or Ward's widow. That might explain the land suit and
retention of the land by George Calvert.
Geo Origin: Haplo type I1a: Iberian penninsula.
To see the DNA project pages see:
http://www.familytreedna.com and use the search engine for the Calvert surname.
there is a web page:
http://www.calvertgenealogy.net
Further, for descendants working on problems, we have a research and discussion group at
Yahoo groups... you must be a member(due to spam). Calvert_Genealogy yahoo group.
To donate to current research, you may do so at the Calvert page on the net. The funds go
to assisting with the cost of DNA kits, or helping pay for specific research projects the
group is working on, such as the Stafford county and records for George, Dixsey Ward Sr
and Jr and so on.
Lastly, there are several smaller groups of claimants for descent from Maryland Calverts.
These are from your own line(said to be son WIlliam, disowned by Benedict of Mt. Airy and
so on). Most of this has not panned out but the DNA samples create a group that is
separate from but close to the Calverts who descend from George 1694. At this point, we
can only say George 1694 because we don't have proof that his father was George and we
don't have proof that George of Stafford was of Charles Co MD or was even a son of
William Calvert PSOM, thus grandson of Leonard.
best regards,
David Bell
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