Richard WATERS

                   BIOGRAPHY:
    Richard Waters retained the traditional Quaker faith of his forbearers. He settled in the Lower District of Fredrick County on a tract known as "Lucky Range". On February 5, 1753, he purchased "William's Lot" from Basil Williams, situated on a draught of the Seneca. On March 23, 1753, he purchased from Joseph Williams, "Collins Folly". In 1762, he sold this latter tract to Higginson Belt. Shortly afterwards, Richard Waters conveyed to William Waters of Fredrick County, "Charles and Benjamin", now called "Waters Purchase", except for one acre which was reserved for burying. Died while serving in the Revolutionary War. The will of Richard Waters was dated December 23, 1794, and proved in Montgomery County, on April 10, 1797. He bequeated the plantation and dwelling, "Lucky Range" of 400 acres, with a number of slaves, to his son, Richard. Among the three daughters of his deceased son, Azel--that is Amelia, Anne, and Caty--he devised 60 acres of "Timber Creek". He willed 20 acres of "Waters Conclsuion" to his daughter, Betsy Plummer. Other bequests were made to Nacy and Deborah, the heirs of his deceased son, Joseph and granddaughter Rosetta, daughter of Deborah. The inventory of his personal effects was signed by Richard Waters and Betsy Plummer as the nearest of kin, and certified on April 2, 1797, by Nacy Waters, the executor.