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William (Patten) Patton
It is said that William (Patten) Patton arrived in America on the ship The Davy sometime in the late 1600’s. We don’t know when or where he was born, he died about July, 1715. He had bought land in Somerset County Maryland.
It appears that he was a farmer and was growing tobacco. His will was recorded in the Maryland Calendar of Wills Volume 4 page 77, the following is a transcription of the will.
Will of William Patton, Somerset County Maryland April 22, 1715. Eldest son John, dwelling plantation and adjoining plantation, purchased from Christopher Glass, containing 200 acres. He to pay to his brothers William, Thomas, Robert and James each 1500 pounds of tobacco and to his sisters Mary and Sarah each 500 pounds of tobacco. Portions to be paid each when they arrive at age of 21 years. Son John aforesaid to have possession of said house and land at decease of wife Elinior. In the event of death or marriage of wife, sons to be of age at 18 years.
Son William personalty, wife Elinor extra 200 acres dwelling plantation and one third estate during life. Residue of personal estate to children equally at age of 21 years.
Test - Wm Robeson, Hannah Robeson - Pobert Penn
Recorded July 6, 1715
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