Ninian MAGRUDER
Internet IGI, Oct 2007
Pedigree Resource File
Notes: MAGRUDER, NINIAN, Prince George's Co. 6 May, 1751; 26 Jun, 1751 To son John Magruder, 300 A., being pt. of "Magruder's Purchase," and pt. of "The Addition of Magruder Purchase," whereon he now lives . To son Nathaniel Magruder , 101 A., being pt. of "Magruder's Purchase, " and 200 A. of "Honesty," where he now lives. To son James Magruder, 300 A., being pt. of land called "Alexandra," whereon I now live, and 300 A. being pt. of tract called "Honesty", and 1/3 pt. of lot of ground in Upper Marlborough Town No. 47; also 2 slaves. To 2 sons Samuel and Ninian Magruder, remaining pt. of tract, called "Honesty." To 2 sons John and Nathaniel, land "Grubby Thickett," 330 A. To dau. Rachel Clagett, 13 pounds sterl. To dau. Verlinda Magruder, 2 slaves, and a side saddle that I have ordered from Mr. Groves, merchant in London. To 2 sons John and Nathaniel, my wearing apparel. To dau. Sarah Beall, 1 slave. To dau. Elizabeth Perry, 1 slave. To dau. Ann Clagett, 1 slave. To dau. Rebecca Offutt, 1 slave. My 11 children: Samuel, John, Ninian, Nathaniel, James Magruder, Sarah Beall, Elizabeth Ferry, Ann Clagett, Rebecca Offutt, Rachel Clagett and Verlenda Magruder. Son James Magruder, ex. Wit: Nathaniel Magruder, Jeremiah Magruder, James Gibson. 28. 84 Mr. Ninian Magruder 48.425 PG £864.9.3 Feb 4 1752 Mar 24 1752 Appraisers: Thomas Waring, Nathaniel Offutt. Creditors: legatees. Next of kin: Samuel Magruder, 3rd, Ninian Magruder. Executor: James Magruder. Mr. Ninian Magruder 33.333 A PG £904.9.3 £895.12.2 Feb 23 1753 The amount of the accounts also included £20.4.0 in sterling. Received from: James Wardrope, Samuel Magruder, Nathaniel Magruder, Ninian Magruder, Silvanus Grove (merchant in England). Payments to: John Cooke, George Gordon (of Frederick County), Samuel Magruder, James Williams (servant), William MacCoy, Nathaniel Magruder, John Darnall. Payments to (their portions, in equal amounts): Samuel Magruder, James Magruder, Ninian Magruder, Nathaniel Magruder, Sarah Beall (daughter) wife of William Beall, Elisabeth Perry (daughter) wife of Benjamin Perry, Ann Clagett (daughter) wife of Thomas Clagett, Sr., Rebecca Offutt (daughter) wife of James Offutt, Rache Clagett (daughter) wife of Thomas Clagett, Jr., Virlinda Magruder (daughter) wife of Walter Williams. Legatees: accountant (received Negro Will & Negro Charles), Virlinda Magruder (daughter, received Negro Jane S Negro Stephen), Rachel Clagett (daughter, received Negro Clare) wife of Thomas Clagett, Jr., Rebecca (daughter, received Negro Grace, wife of James Offutt, Elisabeth (daughter, received Negro Landon) wife of Penjamin Perry (also Benjamin Perry), Sarah (daughter, received Negro Hannah) wife of William Beall, John Magruder (son) & Nathaniel Magruder (son), Ann (daughter, received Negro Dick) wife of Thomas Clagett, Sr. Executor: James Magruder. Mr. Ninian Magruder 35.49 A PG £126.1.9 Aug 23 1753 The amount of the accounts also included £46.1.5 in sterling. Payments to: Enoch Magruder. Payments to (children of Ninian Magruder (dead), in equal amounts): Samuel Magruder, John Magruder, Ninian Magruder, Nathaniel Magruder, Sarah Beall wife of William Beall, Elisabeth Perry wife of Benjamin Perry, Ann Clagget wife of Thomas Clagget, Rebeckah Offutt wife of James Offutt, Rachel Clagget wife of Thomas Clagget, Jr., Virlinder Williams wife of Walter Williams, accountant. Executor: James Magruder.
Notes: Elizabeth was the unborn child mentioned in her father's will. She was probably deceased by 1738, since she didn't sign on the deed when the brothers sold 200 A. Good Luck to their brother, John.
Notes: MCW B:240
Notes: Mr. Ninian Magruder 60.348 FR £362.13.6 Nov 29 1755 Mar 10 1756 Appraisers: William Pritchett, Charles Jones. Creditors: Alexander Offutt, Hen. Threlkilds. Next of kin: Samuel Magruder, Nathaniel Magruder (son of Ninian Magruder). Administratrix: Mary Magruder. Ninian Magruder 39.59 A FR £362.13.6 £50.1.0 Mar 10 1756 Payments to: Andrew Heugh, George Reid, James Hopkins, John Glassford & Co. paid to Archibald Henderson, Lucy Beall. Administratrix: Mary Magruder. Ninian Magruder 61.424 FR £46.15.8 Sep 24 1756 Appraisers: William Pritchett, Charles Jones. Administratrix: Mary Magruder. Ninian Magruder 40.116 A FR £411.5.1 Sep 24 1756 A second inventory is cited in the amount of £46.15.8. Received from: Samuel Magruder. Payments to: Henry Threlkeld, Joseph Belt, John Crosthwait, Lord Baltimore paid to Samuel Beall, Francis Cramphin, Samuel Beall, William Wallace. Mentions: Alexander (received his portion of his father's (unnamed) estate). Distribution to: widow (unnamed, 1/3). Residue to: 7 children (unnamed, equally). Administratrix: Mary Magruder. Ninian Magruder 2.44 D FR £411.5.1 Nov 2 1756 Distribution to: Widow (unnamed, 1/3). Residue to children (unnamed, equally) after Alexander Offut receives his part of his father's (unnamed) estate. Administratrix: Mary Magruder.
Notes: Abstracts of the Inventories Of The Prerogative Court Of Maryland 1772-1774; Volumes 110 Through 118 V. L. Skinner, Jr., p. 55 Mr. James Magruder114.52 PG £1064.5.8 Mar 18 1773 Jul 13 1773 Appraisers: Benjamin Brookes, Charles Burgess. Creditors: Allen Bowie, Judsan Coolidge for John Buchanan. Next of kin: Samuel Magruder 3rd, Nathaniel Magruder. Administratrix: Mary Magruder. James Magruder was born 1723 in Prince George Co.,MD., and died 1773 in Prince George Co.,MD. He married Mary Bowie, daughter of John Bowie and Mary Offutt. She was born 1732 in MD., and died 1804 in Fluvanna Co.,VA. Children of James Magruder and Mary Bowie are: + 2 i. John Bowie Magruder died 1812. 3 ii. Rachael Magruder. She married Robert Thrift. 4 iii. Mary Magruder. She married Thomas D. Boyd. 5 iv. Elizabeth Magruder. 6 v. Sarah Magruder. 7 vi. Anna Magruder. They were the ancestors of the Virginia Magruders of "Union Hall", Fluvanna Co. "Glenmore", Albemarle Co.; and "Frascati", Orange Co. This branch included Benjamin Henry Magruder, U.S. & Confederate States Congressman and many Confederate officers of great distinction.
He married Elizabeth Brewer Abt 1705 at Maryland . Elizabeth Brewer was born at Anne Arundel County, Maryland 26 Oct 1690 daughter of John Brewer and Sarah Ridgely .
They were the parents of 11
children:
Samuel Magruder
born 24 Feb 1707/08.
John Magruder
born 12 Nov 1709.
Ninian Magruder
born 5 Apr 1711.
Sarah Magruder
born 19 Mar 1713/14.
Anne Magruder
born Abt 1716.
Elizabeth Magruder
born 11 Apr 1717.
Nathaniel Magruder
born 11 Mar 1721/22.
James Magruder
born Abt 1724.
Rebecca Magruder
born 7 Feb 1725/26.
Rachel Magruder
born 23 Jan 1726/27.
Verlinda Magruder
born Abt 1729.
Ninian Magruder died 1 Jun 1751 at Prince George, Maryland .
Elizabeth Brewer died Bef 29 Nov 1738 at Prince George, Maryland .