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Surnames: Carswell
Classification: Query
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I am including the text of a will written by Samuel Carswell, in which he mentions a
brother Robert, possibly still in Ireland. Samuel was married to Margaret Means who was
from Delaware. That's all the info I have. I have found some about the Means family
on the internet (?),
CARSWELL, SAMUEL. Philadelphia. Merchant.
September __, 1821. March 12, 1822. 7.452.
Wife: Margaret Carswell.
Children: Mary Ann Carswell now Ely, Samuel Kinsey Carswell, Matthew William Carswell,
Margaretta Carswell my real estate in Northern Liberties (of Philadelphia), my property
lately in the occupation of Blakey & Mills also that purchased of Mr. Pepper.
Brothers: Alexander Carswell, Robert Carswell both of the town land of
Maganahly in County of Armagh in north of Ireland within two miles of Neury.
Nephew: Samuel Carswell son of said brother Robert.
Sister: Mary Carswell now Mary White, widow, in town land of Maganahly
aforesaid for herself and her children.
Grandson: Samuel Carswell Ely in case of his death before he attains 21 years
then to his brothers and sisters.
Exec: Son in law: Rev'd. Dr. Ezra Stiles Ely.
Friends: General John Steele, William Davidson.
Wit: Thomas Kelly, Isaac Wampole. General John Steele, William Davidson renounced