Capt. Alexander Magruder

Not the husband of Susannah MaGruder

Biography

Capt. Alexander Magruder, son of Samuel Magruder and Sarah, was born about 1706 in Prince George's County, Maryland and died before 12 Jun 1751 in Frederick County, Maryland, when his estate was probated.

He married Anne Wade about 1723 in Prince George's County, Maryland. She was the daughter of Robert Wade and Elizabeth Sprigg, was born Abt 1708 in Prince George's County, Maryland and died Aft 1752 in Frederick County, Maryland.

Anne Wade and Alexander Magruder had seven children:

1. Sarah Magruder m. John Clagett and had 13 children
2. Nathaniel Magruder 1726-1793, m. Elizabeth Offutt
3. Samuel Wade Magruder 1728-1792, m. Lucy Beall
4. Hezekiah Magruder 1729-1806, m. Susanna Talbott.
5. Elinor Magruder d.1800, m. Edward Talbott believed brother of Susanna Talbott
6. Anne Magruder
7. Elizabeth Magruder.

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Will of Alexander Magruder

• MAGRUDER, ALEXANDER, SR., Frederick Co. 19 May 1749 12 Jun, 1751
• To son Nathaniel, 333 A, called "Grubbey ThIckett.
• To son Samuel, 214 A,, and 1/3 pt. of lot in Marlborough.
• To son Ezeklah, 100 A, lying next to Zachaiah Magruder, pt. of tract I now live on, after his mother's decease, the whole -tract to him.
• To dau. Sarah, 5 pounds.
• To dau. Elizabeth, 100 A. that was taken up in partnership with Samuel Magruder, the 1/3 where Thomas Edmonston settled during life, and at her decease to her son Maximilan.
• To dau. Anna, 1 slave girl.
• To dau. Ellnor, I slave.
• To wife Anne,, 1 slave.
• Give my 5 children: Nathaniel, Samuel, Ezeklah, Anna and Eleanor,to be equally divided bet. them.
• Wife Anne, son Nathaniel,exs.
• Wit: Alex. Beall, Samuel Magruder, Jr., Zach. Magruder. MCW 28.127

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• Capt. Alexander Magruder 48.328 FR 4555.12.0 Sep 28 1751 Oct 21 1751
• Appraisers: William Pritchett, James Beale.
• Creditors: Andrew Heugh, Samuel Wade Magruder.
• Next of kin: Mathew Magruder, Jr., Alexander Beale.
• Executor: Nathaniel Magruder.

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Origins

• Sarah Magruder (widow) 13.31 A Page £543.17.4 £185.19.8 Apr 22 1735
• Received from: Jonas Lewis, John Magruder, Joseph Adams.
• Payments to: Dr. John Haswell, Joseph Ensor, Peter Hoggins, John Beal (accountant), Nehemiah Wade, John Gibson due Daniel Dulany, Esq.
• Legatees: Elisabeth Beal (daughter), Virlinda Beal (daughter) wife of John Beal (accountant), Elioner Wade (daughter), William Selby, John Magruder (accountant), James Magruder (son), Alexander Magruder (son).
• Executors: MM John Magruder, John Beal (gentleman)

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References

1. https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I6781...
2. https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I2023...